| a few |
If you have a few friends, you don't have a lot of friends, but you have a small number of friends. If you have a few friends, you are probably pretty happy. If you have FEW friends, though, you might be sad. There is a big difference between "a few" and just "few." "A few" gives a positive feeling, and "few" gives a negative feeling, even though both of them mean "a small number." |
| believe |
If you believe that you're getting a bike for your birthday, you are pretty sure you are getting a bike. Maybe you are already thinking about where you will ride it. [1/2 definitions] |
| bow2 |
A bow is a knot that is easy to make loose. Bows have two or more loops and are often used to tie string and ribbon. Sometimes bows are used just for decoration. Bows can be very pretty when they have many loops. [1/3 definitions] |
| centimeter |
A centimeter is a certain length. We might say that a short pencil is ten centimeters long, for example. When we measure something in centimeters, we are using a system of measuring called the metric system. When we use the metric system, we don't use measuring words like inch and foot. We use words like centimeter and meter. A centimeter is pretty short. A centimeter is about as long as a ladybug or maybe the tip of your little finger. A short way to write centimeter is "cm." |
| chandelier |
A chandelier is something that hangs from the ceiling and holds a set of lights. It is often very pretty and is used for both light and decoration. A long time ago, chandeliers held candles, but most chandeliers use electric lights now. |
| Christmas |
Christmas is a holiday that is celebrated in the religion of Christianity. The holiday is on December 25 every year. It celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, whose life and teachings began the religion of Christianity. People often celebrate Christmas by going to church, decorating a tree with pretty lights, and giving gifts. Many people who are not Christians also enjoy the traditions of Christmas by putting up a Christmas tree and giving presents. |
| coarse |
If something is coarse, it is rough instead of smooth, or it is made up of somewhat large bits instead of tiny, fine bits. Salt, for example, can be coarse or fine. The salt you eat on your food is pretty fine, but salt that they use on icy roads in the winter is much more coarse. [1/2 definitions] |
| compliment |
When someone gives you a compliment, they say something nice about you. They might say something like "I think you're very smart," or "You have pretty hair" or "You did a really great job!" [1/2 definitions] |
| cute |
pretty, charming, or adorable. |
| dainty |
small, pretty, and delicate. |
| decanter |
a pretty glass bottle with a stopper. A decanter is usually used to serve wine or liquor. |
| decent |
If something is decent, it's pretty good. You can't really complain about it. It might not be the best in the world, but it's quite acceptable. [1/3 definitions] |
| experienced |
If someone is experienced as an actor, they have done quite a lot of work as an actor. Because this person has done this amount of work, they know more about the job than people who are new to acting. They can often avoid mistakes and do their job better. If someone is experienced in anything, it means they have done it before and they know it pretty well. Bosses usually like to hire experienced workers. |
| flower |
A flower is the part of a plant that makes fruit or seeds. It is the part of a plant that most people think is pretty. Flowers often have a nice smell and color. Plants that grow flowers are also called flowers. [1/3 definitions] |
| homely |
not pretty or handsome; plain. [1/3 definitions] |
| lace |
Lace is a pretty cloth made with fine threads. Lace has many holes that make a design. [1/3 definitions] |
| modest |
If someone makes a modest income, they don't make a lot of money but they make enough. If someone has a modest amount of talent, they may not be an amazing star, but they are pretty good. [1/5 definitions] |
| near |
When a train nears a station, it means that the train is moving and coming closer to the station. Pretty soon it will arrive there. [1/5 definitions] |
| optimistic |
If you are optimistic about winning something, you believe you have a pretty good chance of winning it. If you are an optimistic person, you always feel that there is a good chance that things will turn out well. |
| pop2 |
(informal) Pop is a kind of modern music. It usually has a steady beat and is pretty easy to sing along with or dance to for fun. It is usually played with guitars, drums, and keyboard instruments, and sometimes instruments like violins play along also. Very often there is singing in this kind of music. [1/2 definitions] |
| pretty |
When something is pretty, we like looking at it or hearing it. Most people think flowers are pretty. The sounds that birds make are pretty to many people too. [2 definitions] |