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

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19,295 words · showing 4,561–4,620

  • destiny/ˈdɛs.tɪ.ni/nounB2The events already fixed for someone in the future.
  • destitute/ˈdɛstɪtʃuːt/adjectiveC1Without money, home or any means at all.
  • destroy/dɪˈstɹɔɪ/verbA22 meaningsTo damage something so completely that nothing is left.
  • destruction/dɪsˈtɹʌkʃən/nounB2The complete ruining of something.
  • destructive/dɪˈstɹʌktɪv/adjectiveC1Causing great damage.
  • desultory/ˈdɛs.əl.t(ə).ɹi/
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Done without plan or steady interest.
  • detach/dɪˈtæt͡ʃ/verbB2+To unfasten one part from another.
  • detached/dɪˈtæt͡ʃt/adjectiveB2Standing on its own, or showing no emotional involvement.
  • detachment/dɪˈtæt͡ʃmənt/nounB2+2 meaningsBeing present without feeling connected.
  • detail/ˈdiː.teɪl/nounB15 meaningsOne small fact or feature of something larger.
  • detain/dɪˈteɪn/verbC12 meaningsTo keep someone in official custody.
  • detainee/ˌdɪteɪˈniː/nounB2+Somebody being held in custody.
  • detangleverbC1To work knots out of hair.
  • detect/dɪˈtɛkt/verbB22 meaningsTo discover that something is present, especially something faint or hidden.
  • detection/dɪˈtɛk.ʃən/nounC1The finding out of something hidden.
  • detective/dɪˈtɛktɪv/nounA22 meaningsA person whose job is investigating crimes, gathering evidence and working out who is responsible, either as a police officer of that rank or as someone hired privately.
  • detector/dɪˈtɛktə(ɹ)/nounB1+A device that senses something is present.
  • detention/dɪˈtɛnʃn̩/nounC12 meaningsThe punishment of being made to stay at school after lessons have ended.
  • deter/dɪˈtɜː/verbB2+To make somebody decide not to do something.
  • detergent/dɪˈtɜːd͡ʒənt/nounB1+A powder or liquid used to wash things clean.
  • deteriorate/dɪˈtɪə.ɹɪə.ɹeɪt/verbC1To grow steadily worse over time.
  • deterioration/dɪˌtɪəɹɪəˈɹeɪʃən/nounB2+A steady worsening in condition.
  • determine/dɪˈtɜː(ɹ).mɪn/verbB22 meaningsTo establish something exactly, after investigation.
  • determinism/dɪˈtɜːmɪnɪzəm/nounC2The view that everything is fixed by what came before.
  • deterrent/dɪˈtɛɹənt/nounC2Something kept in order to stop an enemy attacking.
  • detest/dɪˈtɛst/verbC1To dislike somebody or something intensely.
  • detestable/dɪˈtɛstəbl̩/adjectiveC1Deserving to be hated.
  • detonate/ˈdɛtəneɪt/verbB2To set off an explosion deliberately.
  • detonation/dɛtəˈneɪʃən/nounC1The setting off of an explosion.
  • detonator/ˈdɛt.ə.neɪ.tə(ɹ)/nounB2The device that sets off an explosive.
  • detour/ˈdiː.tɔː(ɹ)/nounB1+3 meaningsA longer route taken because the direct one is blocked or because you want to pass something.
  • detract/dɪˈtɹækt/verbC2To take away from the worth or effect of something.
  • detriment/ˈdɛtɹɪmənt/nounC1Harm done to something valued.
  • detrimental/ˌdɛtɹɪˈmɛntəl/adjectiveC1Causing damage or loss.
  • detritus/dɪˈtɹaɪ.təs/nounC1Loose debris left behind after something breaks up.
  • deuce/djuːs/nounC12 meaningsA playing card or die showing the number two.
  • devastated/ˈdɛv.əˌsteɪ.təd/adjectiveB22 meaningsCompletely crushed by terrible news.
  • devastatingadjectiveB1+2 meaningsCausing terrible sweeping destruction or grief.
  • devastation/ˌdɛ.vəˈsteɪ.ʃən/nounB2+The ruin left across a wide area.
  • develop/dɪˈvɛl.əp/verbA2+5 meaningsTo grow or change gradually into something larger, stronger or more advanced.
  • developing storynounB2An event still unfolding as it is reported.
  • development/dɪˈvɛl.əp.mənt/nounB14 meaningsThe process of growing or changing into a fuller, more advanced form.
  • deviant/ˈdiː.vi.ənt/adjectiveC2Departing sharply from what is accepted as normal.
  • deviation/ˌdiː.viˈeɪʃən/nounB2+2 meaningsThe distance a value sits from the expected one.
  • device/dɪˈvaɪs/nounA2+3 meaningsA machine or piece of equipment made for a purpose.
  • devil/ˈdɛvəl/nounA22 meaningsThe chief evil spirit.
  • devil's advocatephraseC1Someone who argues the opposite side just to test the idea.
  • devilish/ˈdɛvəlɪʃ/adjectiveC12 meaningsMischievously wicked in a teasing way.
  • devious/ˈdiː.vi.əs/adjectiveB2Getting what you want by underhand means.
  • devise/dɪˈvaɪz/verbC12 meaningsTo invent a clever plan or method.
  • devoid/dɪˈvɔɪd/adjectiveC1Completely lacking a particular quality, used with of.
  • devolution/diːvəˈluːʃən/nounC1Handing powers from a central government to a regional one.
  • devolve/dɪˈvɒɫv/verbC1To pass power or duty down to a lower level.
  • devote/dɪˈvəʊt/verbB23 meaningsTo give time, effort or money entirely to one purpose or one person.
  • devotee/ˌdɛv.əˈtiː/nounC1A keen and loyal follower of somebody or something.
  • devotion/dɪˈvəʊʃən/nounB1+2 meaningsDeep loyal love that gives without counting the cost.
  • devour/dɪˈvaʊə(ɹ)/verbB2+2 meaningsTo eat hungrily.
  • devout/dɪˈvaʊt/adjectiveC1Deeply and sincerely religious.
  • dew/d͡ʒuː/nounB1+Tiny water drops that form on surfaces overnight.
  • dewy/ˈdjuː.i/adjectiveC1Looking softly moist and fresh.