Words With A In The Middle
Welcome to the world of words where 'A' takes center stage! Dive into this playful collection, where the magic of language unfolds with every middle 'A'. From dazzling discoveries to charming curiosities, let's embark on a linguistic adventure that proves 'A' is the heart of the matter!
3 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| was | 6 | - | - |
| can | 5 | a buoy with a round bottom and conical top | - |
| man | 5 | someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force | - |
| had | 7 | - | - |
| say | 6 | have or contain a certain wording or form | What does the law say? |
| has | 6 | - | - |
| way | 9 | space for movement | make way for |
| day | 7 | the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside | the dawn turned night into day |
| dad | 5 | an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk | - |
| bad | 6 | with great intensity (`bad' is a nonstandard variant for `badly') | the injury hurt badly |
| car | 5 | a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine | he needs a car to get to work |
| may | 8 | thorny Eurasian shrub of small tree having dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers followed by deep red berries; established as an escape in eastern North America | - |
| saw | 6 | a power tool for cutting wood | - |
| eat | 3 | take in food; used of animals only | This dog doesn't eat certain kinds of meat |
| pay | 8 | cancel or discharge a debt | pay up, please! |
| far | 6 | a terrorist organization that seeks to overthrow the government dominated by Tutsi and to institute Hutu control again | - |
| war | 6 | the waging of armed conflict against an enemy | thousands of people were killed in the war |
| law | 6 | the learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system | he studied law at Yale |
| mad | 6 | roused to anger | she gets mad when you wake her up so early |
| bag | 6 | an activity that you like or at which you are superior | his bag now is learning to play golf |
| sad | 4 | bad; unfortunate | her clothes were in sad shape |
| ran | 3 | - | - |
| bar | 5 | a portable .30 caliber automatic rifle operated by gas pressure and fed by cartridges from a magazine; used by United States troops in World War I and in World War II and in the Korean War | - |
| fat | 6 | make fat or plump | - |
| gay | 7 | homosexual or arousing homosexual desires | - |
| sam | 5 | a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target | - |
| cat | 5 | a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work | - |
| gas | 4 | a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes | - |
| san | 3 | - | - |
| ray | 6 | a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation | - |
| van | 6 | the leading units moving at the head of an army | - |
| max | 12 | street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate | - |
| lay | 6 | a narrative poem of popular origin | - |
| hat | 6 | headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim | - |
| pal | 5 | a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities | - |
| fan | 6 | an enthusiastic devotee of sports | - |
| map | 7 | (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function) | - |
| rat | 3 | someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike | - |
| sat | 3 | the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians | - |
| lab | 5 | a workplace for the conduct of scientific research | - |
| ear | 3 | the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear | - |
| nah | 6 | - | - |
| cab | 7 | a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money | - |
| dan | 4 | - | - |
| jay | 13 | United States diplomat and jurist who negotiated peace treaties with Britain and served as the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1829) | - |
| tax | 10 | set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine) | - |
| bat | 5 | (baseball) a turn trying to get a hit | he was at bat when it happened |
| bay | 8 | a small recess opening off a larger room | - |
| cap | 7 | a protective covering that is part of a plant | - |
| raj | 10 | British dominion over India (1757-1947) | - |
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4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| that | 7 | As a demonstrative pronoun, that usually points out, or refers to, a person or thing previously mentioned, or supposed to be understood. That, as a demonstrative, may precede the noun to which it refers. | that which he has said is true |
| what | 10 | Something; thing; stuff. | - |
| have | 10 | serve oneself to, or consume regularly | - |
| want | 7 | have need of | This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner |
| yeah | 10 | not only so, but | - |
| take | 8 | the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property | - |
| back | 12 | a support that you can lean against while sitting | the back of the dental chair was adjustable |
| okay | 11 | in a satisfactory or adequate manner | she'll do okay on her own |
| make | 10 | put in order or neaten | make the bed |
| said | 5 | being the one previously mentioned or spoken of | said party has denied the charges |
| mean | 6 | (used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt | - |
| call | 6 | assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to | - |
| wait | 7 | the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something) | the wait was an ordeal for him |
| talk | 8 | exchange thoughts; talk with | We often talk business |
| than | 7 | A particle expressing comparison, used after certain adjectives and adverbs which express comparison or diversity, as more, better, other, otherwise, and the like. It is usually followed by the object compared in the nominative case. Sometimes, however, the object compared is placed in the objective case, and than is then considered by some grammarians as a preposition. Sometimes the object is expressed in a sentence, usually introduced by that. | I would rather suffer than that you should want |
| name | 6 | assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to | They named their son David |
| last | 4 | persist for a specified period of time | The bad weather lasted for three days |
| made | 7 | produced by a manufacturing process | bought some made goods at the local store; rope and nails |
| stay | 7 | hang on during a trial of endurance | - |
| came | 8 | - | - |
| hear | 7 | get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally | - |
| care | 6 | prefer or wish to do something | Do you care to try this dish? |
| many | 9 | a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `as' or `too' or `so' or `that'; amounting to a large but indefinite number | many temptations |
| same | 6 | a member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer | - |
| dead | 6 | devoid of physical sensation; numb | his gums were dead from the novocain |
| baby | 11 | a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk | the baby began to cry again |
| real | 4 | being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something | - |
| play | 9 | contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle | Princeton plays Yale this weekend |
| days | 8 | the time during which someone's life continues | the monarch's last days |
| head | 8 | (computer science) a tiny electromagnetic coil and metal pole used to write and read magnetic patterns on a disk | - |
| year | 7 | a body of students who graduate together | she was in my year at Hoehandle High |
| hard | 8 | (of light) transmitted directly from a pointed light source | - |
| damn | 7 | something of little value | his promise is not worth a damn |
| face | 9 | a contorted facial expression | - |
| says | 7 | - | - |
| each | 9 | to or from every one of two or more (considered individually) | they received $10 each |
| hand | 8 | the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb | he had the hands of a surgeon |
| late | 4 | in the recent past | lately the rules have been enforced |
| easy | 7 | not hurried or forced | an easy walk around the block |
| case | 6 | a specific size and style of type within a type family | - |
| gave | 8 | - | - |
| part | 6 | the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result | - |
| read | 5 | have or contain a certain wording or form | The passage reads as follows |
| deal | 5 | an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each | he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals |
| game | 7 | your occupation or line of work | he's in the plumbing game |
| half | 10 | one of two equal parts of a divisible whole | half a loaf |
| walk | 11 | the act of traveling by foot | walking is a healthy form of exercise |
| dear | 5 | a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child) | - |
| lady | 8 | a woman of refinement | a chauffeur opened the door of the limousine for the grand lady |
| hate | 7 | the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| thank | 12 | express gratitude or show appreciation to | - |
| great | 6 | in an advanced stage of pregnancy | was great with child |
| leave | 8 | leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking | leave it as is |
| maybe | 12 | by chance | - |
| years | 8 | a prolonged period of time | I haven't been there for years and years |
| place | 9 | a job in an organization | - |
| today | 9 | in these times | today almost every home has television |
| woman | 10 | a human female employed to do housework | I have a woman who comes in four hours a day while I write |
| happy | 15 | marked by good fortune | a happy outcome |
| ready | 9 | apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity | a ready wit |
| heard | 9 | detected or perceived by the sense of hearing | a conversation heard through the wall |
| start | 5 | get off the ground | Who started this company? |
| later | 5 | coming at a subsequent time or stage | - |
| haven | 11 | a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo | - |
| heart | 8 | the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body | he stood still, his heart thumping wildly |
| watch | 13 | a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event | - |
| crazy | 19 | affected with madness or insanity | - |
| water | 8 | the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean) | they invaded our territorial waters |
| cause | 7 | any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results | - |
| death | 9 | the time at which life ends; continuing until dead | she stayed until his death |
| hands | 9 | the force of workers available | - |
| speak | 11 | exchange thoughts; talk with | - |
| means | 7 | considerable capital (wealth or income) | he is a man of means |
| least | 5 | used to form the superlative | The garter snake is the least dangerous snake |
| party | 10 | an organization to gain political power | in 1992 Perot tried to organize a third party at the national level |
| shall | 8 | - | - |
| stand | 6 | put up with something or somebody unpleasant | - |
| break | 11 | (tennis) a score consisting of winning a game when your opponent was serving | he was up two breaks in the second set |
| black | 13 | make or become black | The smoke blackened the ceiling |
| small | 7 | not large but sufficient in size or amount | helped in my own small way |
| daddy | 11 | an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk | - |
| clear | 7 | become clear | The sky cleared after the storm |
| dream | 8 | a cherished desire | - |
| dance | 8 | move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance | My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio |
| human | 10 | any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage | - |
| earth | 8 | the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on | - |
| taken | 9 | understood in a certain way; made sense of | a word taken literally |
| catch | 12 | reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot | - |
| class | 7 | a body of students who graduate together | the class of '97 |
| learn | 5 | commit to memory; learn by heart | - |
| clean | 7 | make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from | The dentist cleaned my teeth |
| fault | 8 | a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention | I could understand his English in spite of his grammatical faults |
| early | 8 | in good time | - |
| marry | 10 | take in marriage | - |
| state | 5 | indicate through a symbol, formula, etc. | - |
| train | 5 | teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports | He is training our Olympic team |
| relax | 12 | make less taut | relax the tension on the rope |
| swear | 8 | have faith or confidence in | - |
| peace | 9 | the absence of mental stress or anxiety | - |
| paper | 9 | the physical object that is the product of a newspaper publisher | when it began to rain he covered his head with a newspaper |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| really | 9 | used as intensifiers; `real' is sometimes used informally for `really'; `rattling' is informal | a really enjoyable evening |
| please | 8 | give pleasure to or be pleasing to | These colors please the senses |
| father | 12 | `Father' is a term of address for priests in some churches (especially the Roman Catholic Church or the Orthodox Catholic Church); `Padre' is frequently used in the military | - |
| thanks | 13 | an acknowledgment of appreciation | - |
| wanted | 10 | characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for | so good to feel wanted |
| family | 14 | a social unit living together | he moved his family to Virginia |
| called | 9 | - | - |
| matter | 8 | a vaguely specified concern | several matters to attend to |
| saying | 10 | a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations | - |
| change | 12 | lay aside, abandon, or leave for another | The car changed lanes |
| happen | 13 | come upon, as if by accident; meet with | I happened upon the most wonderful bakery not very far from here |
| having | 13 | - | - |
| taking | 11 | very attractive; capturing interest | something inexpressibly taking in his manner |
| making | 13 | the act that results in something coming to be | the making of measurements |
| chance | 13 | a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances | now is your chance |
| scared | 9 | made afraid | too shocked and scared to move |
| reason | 6 | present reasons and arguments | - |
| cannot | 8 | - | - |
| master | 8 | a combatant who is able to defeat rivals | - |
| ladies | 7 | - | - |
| rather | 9 | more readily or willingly | I'd rather be in Philadelphia |
| normal | 8 | something regarded as a normative example | - |
| caught | 12 | - | - |
| handle | 10 | touch, lift, or hold with the hands | Don't handle the merchandise |
| became | 12 | - | - |
| charge | 12 | (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense | he was arrested on a charge of larceny |
| dreams | 9 | - | - |
| eating | 7 | the act of consuming food | - |
| passed | 9 | - | - |
| heaven | 12 | any place of complete bliss and delight and peace | - |
| island | 7 | a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water | - |
| played | 12 | (of games) engaged in | the loosely played game |
| lawyer | 12 | a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice | - |
| beauty | 11 | a very attractive or seductive looking woman | - |
| famous | 11 | widely known and esteemed | a famous actor |
| escape | 10 | remove oneself from a familiar environment, usually for pleasure or diversion | We escaped to our summer house for a few days |
| search | 11 | inquire into | the students had to research the history of the Second World War for their history project |
| faster | 9 | more quickly | - |
| nature | 6 | a causal agent creating and controlling things in the universe | the laws of nature |
| planet | 8 | (astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light; Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto in order of their proximity to the sun; viewed from the constellation Hercules, all the planets rotate around the sun in a counterclockwise direction | - |
| papers | 10 | writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature) | - |
| leaves | 9 | - | - |
| market | 12 | an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up | - |
| states | 6 | - | - |
| taught | 10 | - | - |
| weapon | 11 | any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting | he was licensed to carry a weapon |
| battle | 8 | an energetic attempt to achieve something | he fought a battle for recognition |
| danger | 8 | a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury | there was a danger he would do the wrong thing |
| health | 12 | a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease | physicians should be held responsible for the health of their patients |
| german | 9 | the standard German language; developed historically from West Germanic | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| because | 11 | By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that. | - |
| talking | 12 | an exchange of ideas via conversation | - |
| waiting | 11 | being and remaining ready and available for use | waiting cars and limousines lined the curb |
| exactly | 19 | indicating exactness or preciseness | he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do |
| married | 10 | of or relating to the state of marriage | married bliss |
| husband | 13 | a married man; a woman's partner in marriage | - |
| leaving | 11 | the act of departing | - |
| playing | 13 | the performance of a part or role in a drama | - |
| special | 11 | added to a regular schedule | a special holiday flight |
| company | 16 | a social or business visitor | the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company |
| careful | 12 | unhurried and with care and dignity | - |
| perhaps | 14 | by chance | perhaps she will call tomorrow |
| bastard | 10 | derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin | the architecture was a kind of bastard suggesting Gothic but not true Gothic |
| strange | 8 | not known before | used many strange words |
| finally | 13 | the item at the end | - |
| changed | 14 | changed in constitution or structure or composition by metamorphism | - |
| calling | 10 | the particular occupation for which you are trained | - |
| captain | 11 | the leader of a group of people | a captain of industry |
| explain | 16 | serve as a reason or cause or justification of | Her recent divorce may explain her reluctance to date again |
| imagine | 10 | form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case | - |
| totally | 10 | to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly') | a totally new situation |
| mistake | 13 | a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention | he made a bad mistake |
| station | 7 | assign to a station | - |
| teacher | 12 | a person whose occupation is teaching | - |
| darling | 9 | an Australian river; tributary of the Murray River | - |
| message | 10 | what a communication that is about something is about | - |
| instead | 8 | in place of, or as an alternative to | Felix became a herpetologist instead |
| general | 8 | a general officer of the highest rank | - |
| michael | 14 | (Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews | - |
| certain | 9 | having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured | felt certain of success |
| village | 11 | a mainly residential district of Manhattan; `the Village' became a home for many writers and artists in the 20th century | - |
| wearing | 11 | the act of having on your person as a covering or adornment | - |
| walking | 15 | the act of traveling by foot | walking is a healthy form of exercise |
| machine | 14 | a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine | - |
| goddamn | 12 | extremely | you are goddamn right! |
| forward | 14 | forward in time or order or degree | - |
| realize | 16 | make real or concrete; give reality or substance to | - |
| private | 12 | not expressed | secret (or private) thoughts |
| staying | 11 | - | - |
| charlie | 12 | - | - |
| contact | 11 | a person who is in a position to give you special assistance | he used his business contacts to get an introduction to the governor |
| usually | 10 | under normal conditions | usually she was late |
| partner | 9 | a person's partner in marriage | - |
| earlier | 7 | comparatives of `soon' or `early' | came earlier than I expected |
| learned | 8 | having or showing profound knowledge | a learned jurist |
| reading | 9 | written material intended to be read | the teacher assigned new readings |
| patient | 9 | the semantic role of an entity that is not the agent but is directly involved in or affected by the happening denoted by the verb in the clause | - |
| dancing | 11 | taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music | - |
| breathe | 12 | expel (gases or odors) | - |
| several | 10 | considered individually | specialists in their several fields |
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8 letter words
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| whatever | 17 | one or some or every or all without specification | give me whatever peaches you don't want |
| daughter | 13 | a female human offspring | her daughter cared for her in her old age |
| probably | 17 | easy to believe on the basis of available evidence | he will probably win the election |
| hospital | 13 | a health facility where patients receive treatment | - |
| straight | 12 | characterized by honesty and fairness | straight dealing |
| birthday | 17 | the date on which a person was born | - |
| laughing | 13 | showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness | laughing children |
| watching | 17 | the act of observing; taking a patient look | - |
| speaking | 15 | delivering an address to a public audience | - |
| marriage | 11 | two people who are married to each other | his second marriage was happier than the first |
| thousand | 12 | denoting a quantity consisting of 1,000 items or units | - |
| pleasure | 10 | a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience | he was tingling with pleasure |
| standing | 10 | an ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event | - |
| personal | 10 | a short newspaper article about a particular person or group | - |
| starting | 9 | a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning) | his starting meant that the coach thought he was one of their best linemen |
| pregnant | 11 | rich in significance or implication | - |
| bathroom | 15 | a room or building equipped with one or more toilets | - |
| favorite | 14 | preferred above all others and treated with partiality | - |
| military | 13 | the military forces of a nation | their military is the largest in the region |
| language | 10 | a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols | he taught foreign languages |
| practice | 14 | translating an idea into action | a hard theory to put into practice |
| upstairs | 10 | on a floor above | they lived upstairs |
| national | 8 | a person who owes allegiance to that nation | - |
| handsome | 14 | given or giving freely | a handsome allowance |
| mountain | 10 | a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill | - |
| training | 9 | activity leading to skilled behavior | - |
| prepared | 13 | having made preparations | prepared to take risks |
| greatest | 9 | highest in quality | - |
| football | 13 | any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal | - |
| research | 13 | inquire into | the students had to research the history of the Second World War for their history project |
| sergeant | 9 | a lawman with the rank of sergeant | - |
| criminal | 12 | someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime | - |
| breaking | 15 | the act of breaking something | - |
| realized | 18 | successfully completed or brought to an end | the joy of a realized ambition overcame him |
| contract | 12 | become smaller or draw together | - |
| planning | 11 | the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening | his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties |
| laughter | 12 | the sound of laughing | - |
| painting | 11 | graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface | a small painting by Picasso |
| original | 9 | something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies | this painting is a copy of the original |
| distance | 11 | go far ahead of | He outdistanced the other runners |
| vacation | 13 | leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure | we get two weeks of vacation every summer |
| romantic | 12 | expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance | a romantic adventure |
| everyday | 18 | appropriate for ordinary or routine occasions | everyday clothes |
| changing | 15 | marked by continuous change or effective action | - |
| narrator | 8 | someone who tells a story | - |
| familiar | 13 | (usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly | familiar with the complex machinery |
| magazine | 20 | a business firm that publishes magazines | he works for a magazine |
| treasure | 8 | accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc. | the pirates hid their treasure on a small island in the West Indies |
| official | 16 | conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline | - |
| cleaning | 11 | the act of making something clean | he gave his shoes a good cleaning |
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9 letter words
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| beautiful | 14 | delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration | a beautiful child |
| important | 13 | having authority or ascendancy or influence | an important official |
| yesterday | 16 | the day immediately before today | it was in yesterday's newspapers |
| happening | 17 | an event that happens | - |
| dangerous | 11 | involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm | a dangerous criminal |
| situation | 9 | a condition or position in which you find yourself | the unpleasant situation (or position) of having to choose between two evils |
| certainly | 14 | definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely') | she certainly is a hard worker |
| screaming | 14 | sharp piercing cry | her screaming attracted the neighbors |
| necessary | 14 | anything indispensable | - |
| fantastic | 14 | ludicrously odd | fantastic Halloween costumes |
| breakfast | 18 | eat an early morning meal | We breakfast at seven |
| operation | 11 | activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign) | it was a joint operation of the navy and air force |
| character | 16 | a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability | requests for character references are all too often answered evasively |
| brilliant | 11 | clear and sharp and ringing | the brilliant sound of the trumpets |
| happiness | 16 | state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy | - |
| political | 13 | involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians | calling a meeting is a political act in itself |
| insurance | 11 | written contract or certificate of insurance | - |
| gentleman | 12 | a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer | - |
| chocolate | 16 | a medium brown to dark-brown color | - |
| celebrate | 13 | behave as expected during of holidays or rites | celebrate Christmas |
| carefully | 17 | as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact | - |
| cigarette | 12 | finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking | - |
| breathing | 15 | the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation | - |
| basically | 16 | in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature | He is basically dishonest |
| commander | 16 | an officer in the airforce | - |
| disappear | 14 | cease to exist | - |
| mountains | 11 | - | - |
| treatment | 11 | the management of someone or something | the treatment of water sewage |
| secretary | 14 | a person to whom a secret is entrusted | - |
| christian | 14 | a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination | - |
| challenge | 15 | take exception to | She challenged his claims |
| education | 12 | the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with education (including federal aid to educational institutions and students); created 1979 | - |
| sacrifice | 16 | the act of killing (an animal or person) in order to propitiate a deity | - |
| newspaper | 16 | the physical object that is the product of a newspaper publisher | when it began to rain he covered his head with a newspaper |
| statement | 11 | (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program | - |
| desperate | 12 | fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless | a desperate illness |
| champagne | 19 | a region of northeastern France | - |
| guarantee | 10 | give surety or assume responsibility | - |
| nightmare | 15 | a situation resembling a terrifying dream | - |
| searching | 15 | having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect | searching insights |
| emotional | 11 | (of persons) excessively affected by emotion | he would become emotional over nothing at all |
| kidnapped | 19 | - | - |
| principal | 15 | the educator who has executive authority for a school | she sent unruly pupils to see the principal |
| potential | 11 | the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts | - |
| miserable | 13 | of very poor quality or condition | - |
| underwear | 13 | undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments | - |
| literally | 12 | (intensifier before a figurative expression) without exaggeration | our eyes were literally pinned to TV during the Gulf War |
| satisfied | 13 | allayed | - |
| favourite | 15 | preferred above all others and treated with partiality | - |
| tradition | 10 | a specific practice of long standing | - |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| understand | 12 | believe to be the case | I understand you have no previous experience? |
| especially | 17 | to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common | an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger |
| sweetheart | 16 | a very attractive or seductive looking woman | - |
| restaurant | 10 | a building where people go to eat | - |
| department | 15 | a specialized division of a large organization | you'll find it in the hardware department |
| lieutenant | 10 | an officer in a police force | - |
| downstairs | 14 | on or of lower floors of a building | the downstairs (or downstair) phone |
| personally | 15 | in the flesh; without involving anyone else | I went there personally |
| eventually | 16 | after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay | - |
| particular | 14 | exacting especially about details | very particular about how her food was prepared |
| reputation | 12 | the state of being held in high esteem and honor | - |
| generation | 11 | a coming into being | - |
| background | 20 | understate the importance or quality of | - |
| chattering | 16 | the high-pitched continuing noise made by animals (birds or monkeys) | - |
| threatened | 14 | (of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered | the spotted owl is a threatened species, not yet an endangered one |
| individual | 15 | characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing | an individual serving |
| commercial | 18 | a commercially sponsored ad on radio or television | - |
| basketball | 18 | a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop | - |
| invitation | 13 | a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something | an invitation to lunch |
| photograph | 21 | record on photographic film | I photographed the scene of the accident |
| underneath | 14 | - | - |
| population | 14 | (statistics) the entire aggregation of items from which samples can be drawn | it is an estimate of the mean of the population |
| officially | 21 | with official authorization | - |
| medication | 15 | (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease | - |
| constantly | 15 | without interruption | the world is constantly changing |
| reasonable | 12 | not excessive or extreme | reasonable prices |
| journalist | 17 | someone who keeps a diary or journal | - |
| management | 15 | the act of managing something | he was given overall management of the program |
| foundation | 14 | education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge | he lacks the foundation necessary for advanced study |
| engagement | 14 | a mutual promise to marry | - |
| resistance | 12 | an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current | - |
| graduation | 12 | the act of arranging in grades | - |
| operations | 12 | financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records | - |
| literature | 10 | the humanistic study of a body of literature | - |
| kidnapping | 20 | (law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment | - |
| practicing | 17 | - | - |
| remarkable | 18 | worthy of attention because interesting, significant, or unusual | a remarkable achievement |
| physically | 23 | in accord with physical laws | it is physically impossible |
| originally | 14 | before now | - |
| conspiracy | 19 | a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act | - |
| importance | 16 | a prominent status | a person of importance |
| tournament | 12 | a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner | - |
| travelling | 14 | the act of going from one place to another | - |
| passionate | 12 | having or expressing strong emotions | - |
| electrical | 14 | using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity | electrical appliances |
| hallelujah | 23 | a shout or song of praise to God | - |
| disappoint | 15 | fail to meet the hopes or expectations of | - |
| vulnerable | 15 | capable of being wounded or hurt | vulnerable parts of the body |
| earthquake | 26 | shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity | - |
| whatsoever | 19 | one or some or every or all without specification | no milk whatsoever is left |
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Welcome to the delightful world of words with a "middle A"! These words carry a unique charm, influencing language and pronunciation in fascinating ways. Whether it's the way they roll off the tongue or how they fit into our daily conversations, these words are anything but ordinary. We'll explore how this magical letter combination impacts meaning and sound, teasing you with some intriguing examples along the way.
About words in the middle A
The presence of a middle A in words is like a linguistic pivot, giving balance and harmony to the word itself. The letter A often acts as a vowel anchor, offering a central sound that can either be long and melodious or short and snappy, affecting the word's rhythm and cadence. Consider the word "banana"—without the central A's to soften and elongate it, we'd be left with an abrupt "bnna," which just doesn't have the same appeal!
In English, the versatility of the middle A makes it a frequent feature in word formation, often serving as a bridge between consonants. This positioning can dramatically alter the word's meaning and pronunciation. For instance, "canal" and "carnal" differ not just in sound but also in significance, yet both rely on that middle A to connect their syllables seamlessly. It's a testament to how a simple letter can wield such power over language.
Popular word examples
Words with a middle A are more common than you might think, each bringing its own flavor and flair to the English language.
Banana
- Definition: A long curved fruit that grows in clusters and has soft pulpy flesh and yellow skin when ripe.
- Example in a Sentence: She peeled a banana for her morning snack.
- Fun Fact: The word "banana" is derived from the Arabic word "banan," meaning finger, due to the fruit's shape.
Camel
- Definition: A large, long-necked mammal known for its hump(s) and ability to live in desert conditions.
- Example in a Sentence: The camel trudged through the arid desert without a hint of exhaustion.
- Fun Fact: Camels' humps store fat, not water, contrary to popular belief!
Panda
- Definition: A bear-like mammal known for its distinctive black-and-white fur.
- Example in a Sentence: The panda munched happily on bamboo shoots.
- Fun Fact: Pandas spend about 12 hours a day eating bamboo.
Drama
- Definition: A genre of narrative fiction or semi-fiction intended to be more serious than humorous in tone.
- Example in a Sentence: She enjoys watching drama series on Friday nights.
- Fun Fact: The word "drama" comes from the Greek word "dran," meaning "to do" or "to act."
Canal
- Definition: An artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation.
- Example in a Sentence: The canal was bustling with boats during the festival.
- Fun Fact: The Panama Canal is one of the most famous canals in the world, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Alarm
- Definition: A warning sound or device that alerts people to danger.
- Example in a Sentence: The alarm rang loudly, waking everyone in the building.
- Fun Fact: The word "alarm" originates from the Italian phrase "all'arme," meaning "to arms."
Karate
- Definition: A martial art developed in Okinawa, Japan, focusing on striking techniques.
- Example in a Sentence: He earned his black belt in karate after years of training.
- Fun Fact: "Karate" means "empty hand" in Japanese, reflecting its emphasis on unarmed combat.
Radar
- Definition: A system for detecting the presence, direction, distance, and speed of objects by sending out pulses of radio waves.
- Example in a Sentence: The weather radar predicted a storm approaching the coast.
- Fun Fact: "Radar" is an acronym for "Radio Detection and Ranging."
Salad
- Definition: A cold dish of various mixtures of raw or cooked vegetables, usually seasoned with oil, vinegar, or other dressing.
- Example in a Sentence: She prepared a fresh salad for lunch.
- Fun Fact: The term "salad" comes from the Latin "salata," meaning "salted."
Rabid
- Definition: Having or proceeding from an extreme or fanatical support of or belief in something.
- Example in a Sentence: The rabid fans cheered passionately for their team.
- Fun Fact: "Rabid" originally refers to being affected by rabies and has since evolved to describe extreme enthusiasm.
High-scoring scrabble examples
Scrabble enthusiasts know the thrill of landing a high-scoring word. Let's dive into some lucrative words with a middle A.
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Quasar | 15 | A massive celestial object emitting exceptionally large amounts of energy. |
| Bazaar | 17 | A market, often found in the Middle East, consisting of rows of shops or stalls. |
| Galaxy | 17 | A large system of stars held together by mutual gravitation and isolated from similar systems by vast regions of space. |
| Hazard | 18 | A danger or risk. |
| Jaguar | 14 | A large wild cat native to the Americas, with a yellow-brown coat and black spots. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
For Wordle players looking to spice up their game, here are some perfect five-letter words featuring a middle A.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Crate | A large shipping container, often made of wood, used to transport items. |
| Shard | A piece of broken ceramic, metal, glass, or rock, typically having sharp edges. |
| Clamp | A device used to hold objects together tightly. |
| Latch | A metal bar with a catch and lever used for fastening a door or gate. |
| Flake | A small, thin piece of something, typically one that has broken away from a larger piece. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Ready to expand your vocabulary with some rare gems? Here are some unique words boasting a middle A.
Anagram
- Definition: A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another.
- Interesting Fact: Anagrams have been used historically in wordplay and puzzles since ancient times.
- Example in a Sentence: "Listen" is an anagram of "silent."
Batik
- Definition: A method of producing colored designs on textiles by dyeing them, having first applied wax to the parts to be left undyed.
- Interesting Fact: Batik is a traditional fabric-making technique originating in Indonesia.
- Example in a Sentence: She wore a beautiful batik dress to the party.
Spasm
- Definition: A sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement.
- Interesting Fact: The word "spasm" comes from the Greek "spasmos," meaning "drawing or pulling."
- Example in a Sentence: He felt a painful spasm in his leg while running.
Yamen
- Definition: The office or residence of a public official in the Chinese Empire.
- Interesting Fact: "Yamen" is derived from Chinese Mandarin, where it referred to government headquarters.
- Example in a Sentence: The ambassador was received at the yamen with great ceremony.
Gamut
- Definition: The complete range or scope of something.
- Interesting Fact: "Gamut" originally referred to the full scale of musical notes.
- Example in a Sentence: Her emotions ran the gamut from joy to despair.
Llama
- Definition: A domesticated South American camelid, widely used as a meat and pack animal by Andean cultures.
- Interesting Fact: Llamas are related to camels but don't have humps.
- Example in a Sentence: The llama looked elegant as it walked down the mountain path.
Macaw
- Definition: A large, long-tailed parrot with brightly colored plumage, native to Central and South America.
- Interesting Fact: Macaws are known for their intelligence and ability to mimic human speech.
- Example in a Sentence: The macaw squawked loudly from its perch.
Final words
As we journeyed through the captivating realm of words with a middle A, we discovered how this pivotal letter can influence meaning, pronunciation, and even cultural contexts. From popular everyday terms to rare linguistic treasures, these words showcase the vibrant tapestry of the English language. So next time you come across a word with a middle A, take a moment to appreciate its unique role in shaping our conversations and stories.
