| A.D. |
after the birth of Jesus Christ. A.D. is an abbreviation for anno domini, which means "in the year of the Lord" in Latin. Something that happened in A.D. 50 happened fifty years after the birth of Christ. |
| ad |
a short form of "advertisement," a public notice that tells people about products for sale, events, employment opportunities, or the like. |
| adage |
an old familiar saying that shows the wisdom of a group of people; proverb. |
| adapt |
to change for a particular use. [2 definitions] |
| adaptable |
abed to be changed in order to serve a different purpose or work in a new way. [2 definitions] |
| adaptation |
the act or process of changing or adjusting something to fit in a new role or context. [4 definitions] |
| add |
to put on or with something else to make larger or better. [5 definitions] |
| added |
further; extra. |
| addend |
a number or amount added to another to form a sum. |
| adder2 |
a small, venomous snake found in Europe and Asia. |
| addict |
a person who depends on something, such as a drug, that is usually harmful and cannot be easily given up. [3 definitions] |
| addiction |
the condition of being addicted, especially to something that is not good for one's health. |
| addition |
the act or process of adding. [3 definitions] |
| additional |
more; added. |
| additive |
a substance added to another substance in small amounts to change or improve it. |
| address |
a formal speech or talk. [6 definitions] |
| add up |
to bring one to a logical conclusion; to make sense. |
| add up to |
reach (a certain total). |
| adenoid |
(usually plural) a mass of tissue that grows behind the nose in the upper part of the throat. When swollen, the adenoids can make breathing difficult. |
| adept |
having great skill or ability. |
| adequate |
enough for the situation or need. |