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

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  • magnate/ˈmæɡneɪt/nounC2A rich and powerful figure in business.
  • magnesium/ˌmæɡˈniːzi.əm/nounB2+A light metal that burns with a brilliant white flame.
  • magnet/ˈmæɡ.nɪt/nounB12 meaningsAn object that attracts iron and steel.
  • magnetism/ˈmæɡ.nəˌtɪz.əm/nounC1The invisible pulling force of certain metals.
  • magnitude/ˈmæɡnɪtjuːd/nounC14 meaningsThe great size or importance of something.
  • magpie/ˈmæɡˌpaɪ/
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A noisy black and white bird said to steal shiny things.
  • mahjong/mɑːˈd͡ʒɒŋ/nounB2+A Chinese tile game of forming sets.
  • mahogany/məˈhɒɡəni/nounC12 meaningsA hard reddish-brown wood used for fine furniture.
  • maiden/ˈmeɪdən/nounB22 meaningsA young unmarried woman, in old stories.
  • maiden namenounB2The surname a woman had before marrying.
  • maidenheadnounC2A woman's virginity, in old use.
  • mailbox/ˈmeɪl.bɑks/nounB12 meaningsA box in which letters are delivered or posted.
  • mailing list/ˈmeɪlɪŋ lɪst/nounB2The set of addresses a newsletter goes out to.
  • main/meɪn/adjectiveA13 meaningsLargest or most important of several.
  • main linenounB2The principal route between major places.
  • 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.
  • major/ˈmeɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/adjectiveA25 meaningsLarge, serious or important.
  • majority/məˈd͡ʒɒ.ɹɪti/nounB22 meaningsMore than half; the larger side of a vote.
  • make/meɪk/verbA16 meaningsTo produce or build something that did not exist before.
  • make-believe/ˈmeɪk bəˌliːv/nounB2Pretending, especially as a children's game.
  • make-up/mæɪkˈɐp/nounB2Coloured products put on the face to improve the look.
  • make-up artistnounB1The person who prepares actors' faces for the camera.
  • makeover/ˈmeɪkˌoʊvɚ/nounB2A complete change of appearance.
  • maker/ˈmeɪk.ə/nounA2+Somebody or something that makes things.
  • maker's marknounC1The small sign showing who made an object.
  • makeup/ˈmeɪkʌp/nounA2+2 meaningsCosmetics applied to the face.
  • malachite/ˈmæl.əˌkaɪt/nounC2A banded green stone used for ornament.
  • malady/ˈmæl.ə.di/nounB2+An illness, or a deep-seated problem in a society.
  • malaise/məˈleɪz/nounC1A vague feeling that something is wrong.
  • malaria/məˈlɛəɹi.ə/nounB2+A fever carried by mosquitoes.
  • malawinounB2+The warm heart of Africa, wrapped around a great lake.
  • malaysianounB1+A country in Southeast Asia.
  • malcontent/ˈmal.kən.tɛnt/nounC2Somebody always dissatisfied and stirring discontent.
  • maldivesnounB2Indian Ocean nation of coral atolls barely above the waves.
  • malediction/ˌmæl.əˈdɪk.ʃən/nounC2A curse spoken against somebody.
  • malevolence/məˈlɛvələns/nounC1The wish to do harm to others, or to see harm done.
  • malfeasance/ˌmælˈfiːzəns/nounC2Wrongdoing by somebody holding public office.
  • malfunction/ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃən/verbB22 meaningsTo stop working properly.
  • mali/ˈmɑːli/nounB2+A landlocked country in West Africa.
  • mall/mɔːl/nounB12 meaningsA large enclosed building containing many shops.
  • mallard/ˈmælˌɑːd/nounB2+The common wild duck with a green head.
  • malleabilitynounC2The quality of being easily shaped or easily influenced.
  • mallet/ˈmælɪt/nounB2+3 meaningsA hammer with a large head of wood, rubber or hide, used where a metal head would damage the surface.
  • malnutrition/ˌmæl.nuˈtɹɪʃ.ən/nounC2Poor health caused by a lack of the right nutrients.
  • malpracticenounC1Careless or illegal conduct by a professional.
  • maltanounB1+A small Mediterranean island country.
  • malware/ˈmæl.wɛː/nounB2Harmful software built to damage or spy on computers.
  • mammal/ˈmæməl/nounB1+A warm-blooded animal that feeds its young on milk.
  • man/ˈmæn/nounA13 meaningsAn adult male person.
  • manacle/ˈmænək(ə)l/nounC1A metal ring locked round the wrist.
  • management/ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/nounB12 meaningsThe study and practice of running organisations.
  • manager/ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒə/nounA2+The person who leads a team and makes the daily decisions.
  • 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.