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19,295 words · meanings, pronunciation and origins · ranked by use

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  • loggerheadsnounC1A state of stubborn disagreement, used in the phrase at loggerheads.
  • logic/ˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪk/nounB23 meaningsCareful reasoning from premises to conclusions.
  • loin/ˈloɪn/nounC1The part of the body between the ribs and the hips.
  • loneliness/ˈloʊnlinəs/nounB22 meaningsThe unhappy feeling of being without company.
  • longevity/lɒnˈd͡ʒɛv.ɪ.ti/nounC1Great length of life or of service.
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To appear large and threatening, especially in poor light.
  • loon/ˈluːn/nounC12 meaningsA foolish person.
  • loop linenounC1A track that leaves the main line and rejoins it.
  • loss leader/ˈlɒs ˈliːdə(ɹ)/nounC1Something sold cheap to bring people in.
  • lot/lɒt/nounA15 meaningsA large amount or number of something.
  • lout/laʊt/nounC1A rough ill-mannered young man.
  • louvrenounC1One of a set of slanting slats that let air through.
  • lowlife/ˈloʊlaɪf/nounC1A disreputable person who lives among petty criminals.
  • lug/lʌɡ/verbB23 meaningsTo carry or drag something heavy with effort.
  • luge/luː(d)ʒ/nounC1A one-person sled ridden feet-first down an ice track.
  • lull/lʌl/nounC12 meaningsA brief period of quiet or reduced activity.
  • lumber/ˈlʌm.bə/verbB24 meaningsTo move slowly and heavily.
  • lump sumnounC1A single payment of the whole amount at once.
  • luncheon/ˈlʌn.tʃən/nounC1A formal midday meal.
  • lurch/lɜːt͡ʃ/verbC12 meaningsTo move suddenly and unsteadily.
  • lust/ˈlʌst/nounB22 meaningsStrong sexual desire.
  • lustre/ˈlʌstə/nounC1The way light shines off a mineral's surface.
  • lute/l(j)uːt/nounC1An old pear-shaped plucked instrument with a bent neck.
  • lye/laɪ/nounC1A strong alkaline solution used in making soap.
  • machinery/məˈʃiːnəɹi/nounC1Machines taken together, or the workings of a system.
  • machiningnounC1Shaping metal by cutting it on a machine.
  • machismo/mɑːˈt͡ʃiz.moʊ/nounC1An exaggerated show of manly toughness.
  • magazine/ˌmæɡəˈziːn/nounA13 meaningsA publication issued weekly or monthly with articles and photographs.
  • mage/meɪd͡ʒ/nounC1A magician, in stories.
  • magistrate/ˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪˌstɹeɪt/nounC1A local judge who hears smaller cases.
  • magnetism/ˈmæɡ.nəˌtɪz.əm/nounC1The invisible pulling force of certain metals.
  • magnitude/ˈmæɡnɪtjuːd/nounC14 meaningsThe great size or importance of something.
  • mahogany/məˈhɒɡəni/nounC12 meaningsA hard reddish-brown wood used for fine furniture.
  • maiden/ˈmeɪdən/nounB22 meaningsA young unmarried woman, in old stories.
  • main/meɪn/adjectiveA13 meaningsLargest or most important of several.
  • mainland/ˈmeɪnlənd/nounC1The main body of land, as against its islands.
  • mainsail/ˈmeɪnseɪl/nounC1The largest sail, set behind the main mast.
  • mainstay/ˈmeɪn.steɪ/nounC1The thing everything else depends on.
  • mainstream/ˈmeɪn.stɹiːm/adjectiveC13 meaningsBelonging to what most people accept, like or take part in.
  • maintenance/ˈmeɪnt(ə)nəns/nounB1+3 meaningsThe work of keeping machines, buildings or roads in good condition.
  • maitre dnounC1The person in charge of seating guests.
  • majority/məˈd͡ʒɒ.ɹɪti/nounB22 meaningsMore than half; the larger side of a vote.
  • maker's marknounC1The small sign showing who made an object.
  • malaise/məˈleɪz/nounC1A vague feeling that something is wrong.
  • malevolence/məˈlɛvələns/nounC1The wish to do harm to others, or to see harm done.
  • mall/mɔːl/nounB12 meaningsA large enclosed building containing many shops.
  • mallet/ˈmælɪt/nounB2+3 meaningsA hammer with a large head of wood, rubber or hide, used where a metal head would damage the surface.
  • malpracticenounC1Careless or illegal conduct by a professional.
  • man/ˈmæn/nounA13 meaningsAn adult male person.
  • manacle/ˈmænək(ə)l/nounC1A metal ring locked round the wrist.
  • mandarin/ˈmæn.də.ɹɪn/nounB1+2 meaningsA small sweet citrus fruit that peels easily.
  • mandate/ˈmændeɪ̯t/nounC12 meaningsThe authority to act, given by those who elected you.
  • mandible/ˈmæn.dɪb.əl/nounC1One of the biting jaws of an insect.
  • mandolin/ˈmændə(ˌ)lɪn/nounC1A small round-backed instrument with paired strings.
  • mangrove treenounC1A coastal tree that stands in salt water on stilt roots.
  • manicure/ˈmæ.nɪ.kjʊɹ/nounC12 meaningsA treatment that shapes and paints the fingernails.
  • manifest/ˈmæn.ɪ.fɛst/adjectiveC13 meaningsObvious; plain to see.
  • manifestation/ˌmænɪfɛˈsteɪʃən/nounC1A clear sign or appearance of something.
  • manipulation/məˌnɪp.juˈleɪ.ʃən/nounC1Skilful handling, or the sly controlling of people.
  • mannerism/ˈmænəˌɹɪzəm/nounC1A habitual gesture or turn of speech.