135,003 Words Containing "A"
135,003 words containing "A" in our 199K-word dictionary.
Browse the complete list of 135,003 English words containing "A". Each word in the grid below shows its IPA pronunciation, CEFR difficulty level (A1 beginner up to C2 mastery), and a one-line plain-English definition. Click any word to open its full dictionary entry. Use the filters to narrow by length, part of speech, or learner level.
Most Common Words Containing "A" (Top 1k)
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Act /ækt/verb A1
To do something; to take action or behave in a particular way.
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Add /æd/verb A1
To join one thing to another so you have more in total.
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Age /eɪdʒ/noun A1
How old someone is or how long something has been around, measured in years.
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Aid /eɪd/noun A2
Help or support given to someone who needs it.
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Aim /eɪm/verb A2
To try to hit or reach something, or to plan to do something.
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Air /eər/noun A1
The breathable gas all around us. We cannot see it, but we need it to live.
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All /ɔːl/noun A1
Every person or thing in a group; the complete amount of something.
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Am /æm/verb A1
The verb 'be' when you talk about yourself: 'I am happy.'
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An /ən/noun A1
The word you use before a singular noun that starts with a vowel sound, like 'an apple' or 'an hour'.
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And /ənd/conj A1
A connecting word that joins two things together, like 'cats and dogs' or 'reading and writing'.
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Any /ˈeni/noun A1
No specific one or ones; it doesn't matter which or how many when you're asking or making a negative statement.
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Are /ɑːr/verb A1
To exist or to have a quality or state; used with you, we, they.
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Art /ɑːrt/noun A1
Creative work like painting, music, dance, or writing that shows feeling or beauty.
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As /æz/conj A1
At the same moment; happening at the same time.
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Ask /ɑːsk/verb A1
To request information by speaking a question; to inquire.
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At /æt/prep A1
A small word that shows where something is, when it happens, or what somebody is doing.
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Back /bæk/adj A1
At the rear end or opposite side from the front of something.
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Bad /bæd/adj A1
Not good; having negative qualities or causing harm or unhappiness.
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Bag /bæɡ/noun A1
A container you use to carry or store things, made of soft material with handles or an opening.
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Bar /bɑːr/noun A2
A place where you buy drinks and socialize with people; or a solid piece of something like metal or chocolate.
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Base /beɪs/noun A1
The lowest or bottom part that something rests on or stands on.
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Bat /bæt/noun A1
A small animal that flies at night. Bats have wings covered with skin and usually eat insects.
Less Common Words Containing "A" (Top 5k+)
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Acme /ˈækmi/noun C2
The highest point or greatest achievement; the peak or ultimate example of something.
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Ai /eɪ aɪ/noun B2
Technology that lets computers think, learn, and make decisions like people do.
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Ally /ˈæl.aɪ/noun B2
Someone who helps you or works together with you.
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Also /ˈɔːlsoʊ/adv A1
Plus another thing; in addition to something already mentioned.
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Apex /ˈeɪpɛks/noun C1
The highest or topmost point of something, whether physical or abstract. A summit or peak.
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Arc /ɑːrk/noun C1
A smooth curved line, like part of a circle. It can describe a shape or the path something takes.
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Area /ˈɛɹiə/noun A2
The size or space of a flat surface, like a room or piece of land. Measured in square meters or square feet.
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Army /ˈɑɹmi/noun A2
A military force of soldiers organized and trained for fighting; also any large group of people or things working together.
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Away /əˈweɪ/adv A1
At a distance from here or from someone; not in a place.
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Baby /ˈbeɪbi/noun A1
A very young child who cannot walk or talk yet, usually between birth and two years old.
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Bake /beɪk/verb B1
Heat food slowly and evenly inside a closed oven until cooked.
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Ball /bɔːl/noun A1
A round object you throw, kick, or hit in sports and games.
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Ban /bæn/verb B1
To officially say something is not allowed. Authority stops an action or activity.
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Band /bænd/noun A1
A group of people who play music together, or a thin circular piece of material.
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Bank /bæŋk/noun A1
A place where you keep your money safely and borrow money when needed.
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Bare /bɛər/adj B1
Without clothes or covering; empty or having very little on it.
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Bark /bɑːrk/noun A2
The rough protective layer covering the outside of tree trunks; or the loud sharp sound a dog makes.
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Bath /bɑːθ/noun A1
A tub filled with water where you sit and wash your body.
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Bear /beər/noun A2
a large furry animal that lives in forests or mountains; eats meat and plants
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Beat /biːt/verb A2
To hit something many times, or to defeat someone in a game or contest.
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Bias /ˈbaɪəs/noun C1
A preference or leaning toward something, often unfair. A tendency to judge or support something before knowing the facts.
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Boat /boʊt/noun A1
a small ship or vessel for traveling on water, usually carrying people or goods
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Words Containing "A" by Length
2 Letter Words Containing "A" (45)
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Ai /eɪ aɪ/noun B2
Technology that lets computers think, learn, and make decisions like people do.
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Am /æm/verb A1
The verb 'be' when you talk about yourself: 'I am happy.'
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An /ən/noun A1
The word you use before a singular noun that starts with a vowel sound, like 'an apple' or 'an hour'.
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As /æz/conj A1
At the same moment; happening at the same time.
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At /æt/prep A1
A small word that shows where something is, when it happens, or what somebody is doing.
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3 Letter Words Containing "A" (488)
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Act /ækt/verb A1
To do something; to take action or behave in a particular way.
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Add /æd/verb A1
To join one thing to another so you have more in total.
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4 Letter Words Containing "A" (2,043)
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5 Letter Words Containing "A" (5,185)
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6 Letter Words Containing "A" (9,529)
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7 Letter Words Containing "A" (14,673)
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8 Letter Words Containing "A" (18,889)
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9 Letter Words Containing "A" (20,450)
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10 Letter Words Containing "A" (18,840)
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11 Letter Words Containing "A" (15,433)
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12 Letter Words Containing "A" (11,704)
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13 Letter Words Containing "A" (8,442)
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14 Letter Words Containing "A" (5,611)
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15 Letter Words Containing "A" (3,671)
Words Containing "A" by Part of Speech
Nouns Containing "A" (1,116)
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Advantage /ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/noun B1
Something that helps you succeed or do better than others at something.
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Adventure /ədˈventʃər/noun B1
A thrilling journey or experience with something unexpected or risky happening.
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Advice /ədˈvaɪs/noun A2
Helpful ideas or suggestions that someone gives you to help you decide what to do.
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Age /eɪdʒ/noun A1
How old someone is or how long something has been around, measured in years.
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Aid /eɪd/noun A2
Help or support given to someone who needs it.
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Air /eər/noun A1
The breathable gas all around us. We cannot see it, but we need it to live.
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All /ɔːl/noun A1
Every person or thing in a group; the complete amount of something.
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An /ən/noun A1
The word you use before a singular noun that starts with a vowel sound, like 'an apple' or 'an hour'.
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Another /əˈnʌðər/noun A1
One more of something similar to what you already have or talked about.
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Answer /ˈɑːnsər/noun A1
What you say or write when someone asks you a question, or a solution to a problem.
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Any /ˈeni/noun A1
No specific one or ones; it doesn't matter which or how many when you're asking or making a negative statement.
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Anyone /ˈɛniˌwʌn/noun A1
Any person at all; used when it doesn't matter who.
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Anything /ˈɛniˌθɪŋ/noun A1
Any object or matter; used when it doesn't matter which specific thing.
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Art /ɑːrt/noun A1
Creative work like painting, music, dance, or writing that shows feeling or beauty.
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Bag /bæɡ/noun A1
A container you use to carry or store things, made of soft material with handles or an opening.
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Bar /bɑːr/noun A2
A place where you buy drinks and socialize with people; or a solid piece of something like metal or chocolate.
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Base /beɪs/noun A1
The lowest or bottom part that something rests on or stands on.
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Bat /bæt/noun A1
A small animal that flies at night. Bats have wings covered with skin and usually eat insects.
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Birthday /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/noun A1
The day each year when you celebrate being born.
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Break /breɪk/noun A1
A short time when you stop working or doing something to rest.
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Verbs Containing "A" (446)
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Accept /əkˈsɛpt/verb A2
To take or agree to something that is offered or given.
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Act /ækt/verb A1
To do something; to take action or behave in a particular way.
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Add /æd/verb A1
To join one thing to another so you have more in total.
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Aim /eɪm/verb A2
To try to hit or reach something, or to plan to do something.
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Am /æm/verb A1
The verb 'be' when you talk about yourself: 'I am happy.'
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Are /ɑːr/verb A1
To exist or to have a quality or state; used with you, we, they.
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Arrive /əˈraɪv/verb A1
To come to a place where you are going.
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Ask /ɑːsk/verb A1
To request information by speaking a question; to inquire.
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Can /kæn/verb A1
You have the power or permission to do something. This is about possibility or ability.
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Clean /kliːn/verb A1
To make something free from dirt or mess by washing or wiping.
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Clear /klɪər/verb A2
To remove things so that a space becomes empty or unblocked.
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Draw /drɔː/verb A1
End a game or match without a winner; both players or teams have equal points
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Earn /ɜːn/verb A1
To get money by working, or to gain something through effort.
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Eat /iːt/verb A1
To put food in your mouth and swallow it to get energy and nutrition for your body.
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Explain /ɪkˈspleɪn/verb A1
to give details so someone understands something
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Has /hæz/verb A1
Used with he she or it to show someone owns something
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Have /hæv/verb A1
To experience or live through something that happens to you.
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Hear /hɪr/verb A1
To receive sound through your ears; to listen and understand words
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Laid /leɪd/verb A2
Put something down on a surface; past form of 'lay'.
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Laugh /læf/verb A1
To make happy sounds and face movements when something is funny.
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Adjectives Containing "A" (516)
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Back /bæk/adj A1
At the rear end or opposite side from the front of something.
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Bad /bæd/adj A1
Not good; having negative qualities or causing harm or unhappiness.
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Basic /ˈbeɪsɪk/adj A2
Simple and essential, with nothing fancy or extra added.
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Black /blæk/adj A1
The darkest color; the opposite of white.
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Early /ˈɜːli/adj A1
Coming before the normal or usual time.
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Famous /ˈfeɪməs/adj A2
Well-known by a large number of people worldwide.
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Fat /fæt/adj A1
Having a lot of body weight or body tissue; thick or containing oil.
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Favourite /ˈfeɪvərɪt/adj A1
Your top choice; the thing you like better than anything else.
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Female /ˈfiːmeɪl/adj A1
Relating to women, girls, or animals that can produce young; the opposite of male.
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Half /hɑːf/adj A1
One of two equal parts that make up something complete.
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Heavy /ˈhɛvi/adj A1
Weighing a lot or difficult to carry or move because of its weight.
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Important /ɪmˈpɔːrtənt/adj A1
Mattering a lot or having a strong effect on something.
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Late /leɪt/adj A1
Arriving or happening after the time it should; not on time.
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Mad /mæd/adj A2
When you are mad, you feel angry. Use it with people or situations.
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Many /ˈmɛni/adj A1
A lot of something; when you have a large number of countable things.
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Married /ˈmærɪd/adj A1
Having a spouse; in the official relationship of marriage with another person.
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Mental /ˈmɛntəl/adj A2
Related to the mind and thinking; something that happens in your thoughts rather than on paper or with tools.
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Natural /ˈnætʃərəl/adj A1
Made by nature, not by humans; not artificial or fake.
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Negative /ˈneɡətɪv/adj A2
Saying no or showing something is not true or not good.
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Original /əˈrɪdʒənəl/adj B1
The first version; something new and different from copies.
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Adverbs Containing "A" (62)
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Actually /ˈæktʃuəli/adv B1
In fact or really. Used to say what is true, especially when it's different from what others think.
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Anyway /ˈɛniˌweɪ/adv A2
Despite what was just said or thought; continuing forward with the point or action.
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Anywhere /ˈɛniˌweər/adv A1
In any place or location; used when the specific place doesn't matter.
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Every day /ˈɛvri deɪ/adv A1
Something that happens each and every single day.
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Later /ˈleɪtər/adv A1
At a time after now or after something else happens; in the future.
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Least /liːst/adv A1
The smallest amount or degree of something; the minimum.
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Perhaps /pərˈhæps/adv A1
It might be true; I am not sure.
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Please /pliːz/adv A1
A word used to ask politely for something.
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Probably /ˈprɒbəbli/adv A1
Something is very likely to happen; you think it will happen.
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Really /ˈrɪəli/adv A1
Actually or truly; used to emphasize something is genuine.
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Accidentally /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/adv B1
When something happens without planning or purpose. The action was not deliberate.
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Afterward /ˈæf.tɚ.wɚd/adv A2
Something that happens at a later time, after an event or action.
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Afterwards /ˈæf.tɚ.wɚdz/adv A2
Something that happens at a later time, after an event or action.
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Again /əˈɡɛn/adv A1
When something happens or is done another time, or when you repeat an action you did before.
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Ahead /əˈhɛd/adv A2
Forward in position or earlier in time than expected.
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Also /ˈɔːlsoʊ/adv A1
Plus another thing; in addition to something already mentioned.
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Any time /ˈɛni taɪm/adv A2
At whatever time you want — there is no fixed or specific time required.
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Anytime /ˈɛniˌtaɪm/adv A2
Can be used whenever is convenient for you; expressing openness to any moment.
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Apart /əˈpɑːrt/adv B1
Separated by some distance; not together or touching.
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Away /əˈweɪ/adv A1
At a distance from here or from someone; not in a place.
How to Use Words Containing "A"
Scrabble and Word Games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, words containing "A" can be valuable when you need to play through an existing tile on the board. Higher-tier letters like J, Q, X, and Z multiply your score quickly when stacked on bonus squares — scan the list below for short words that contain them. Two and three-letter words containing "A" are especially useful for parallel plays where you build along an existing word and earn points for every adjacent tile.
Crossword Puzzles
For crossword puzzles, the most useful entries are mid-length common words — 5 to 8 letters — that fit standard grid patterns. Filter the list by length to match the cells in your clue. Pay attention to the CEFR level: clues from mainstream newspapers favour B1–B2 vocabulary, while themed and cryptic puzzles draw on rarer C1 and C2 words. The IPA shown on each card also helps confirm a guess — a clue marked "two syllables" should match a word with a simple stress pattern.
Creative Writing and Poetry
Writers and poets often look for groups of words containing "A" to build alliteration, rhythm, or near-rhymes. Sort the list by length, scan the rare and C1+ words for fresh imagery, and use the linked dictionary entries to confirm connotation before you commit. The plain-English definitions are intentionally short so you can scan dozens of options without losing flow.
Longest Word Containing "A"
Frequently Asked Questions About Words Containing "A"
- How many words containing "A"?
- There are 135,003 words containing "A" in our 199,000-word English dictionary. The list ranges from common everyday words to rarer specialised vocabulary.
- What is the longest word containing "A"?
- The longest word containing "A" in our list is "ABSTRACTIONISMS" — 15 letters long. Tap the word to see its full definition.
- Are these words valid in Scrabble?
- Most of the words in this list are valid in Scrabble and similar word games (we cross-reference standard tournament dictionaries). A handful of proper nouns and very rare technical terms may not be — when in doubt, double-check with the official Scrabble dictionary used in your league.
- How many 5-letter words containing "A"?
- 5,185 5-letter words containing "A" — useful for Wordle, daily puzzles, and short crosswords. Filter by length above to see only 5-letter results.