Worder Dictionary
Search English words

English dictionary: words starting with ano

Share

Anode

ˈæn.əʊd
noun

The positively charged electrode by which the electrons leave an electrical device.

Usage examples:

Meanwhile, copper atoms in the positive anode give up electrons and dissolve into the electrolyte s…

Anodes

ˈæn.əʊd
noun

The positively charged electrode by which the electrons leave an electrical device.

Usage examples:

Meanwhile, copper atoms in the positive anode give up electrons and dissolve into the electrolyte s…

Anodize

ˈæn.ə.daɪz
verb

Coat (a metal, especially aluminium) with a protective oxide layer by an electrolytic process in which the metal forms the anode.

Usage examples:

Unless you intentionally make ordinary aluminium oxide thicker by anodizing it, it is easily scratc…

Anodized

ˈæn.ə.daɪz
adjective

(of a metal, especially aluminium) coated with a protective oxide layer by an electrolytic process in which the metal forms the anode.

Usage examples:

The handset has an anodized aluminium frame
verb

Coat (a metal, especially aluminium) with a protective oxide layer by an electrolytic process in which the metal forms the anode.

Usage examples:

Unless you intentionally make ordinary aluminium oxide thicker by anodizing it, it is easily scratc…

Anodizes

ˈæn.ə.daɪz
verb

Coat (a metal, especially aluminium) with a protective oxide layer by an electrolytic process in which the metal forms the anode.

Usage examples:

Unless you intentionally make ordinary aluminium oxide thicker by anodizing it, it is easily scratc…

Anodizing

ˈæn.ə.daɪz
verb

Coat (a metal, especially aluminium) with a protective oxide layer by an electrolytic process in which the metal forms the anode.

Usage examples:

Unless you intentionally make ordinary aluminium oxide thicker by anodizing it, it is easily scratc…

Anodyne

ˈæn.ə.daɪn
adjective

Not likely to cause offence or disagreement and somewhat dull.

Usage examples:

Anodyne music
noun

A painkilling drug or medicine.

Usage examples:

She had even refused anodynes

Anoint

əˈnɔɪnt
verb

Smear or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony.

Usage examples:

High priests were anointed with oil

Anointed

əˈnɔɪn.tɪd
verb

Smear or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony.

Usage examples:

High priests were anointed with oil
adjective

Nominated or chosen as successor to or leading candidate for a position.

Usage examples:

His officially anointed heir

Anointing

əˈnɔɪnt
verb

Smear or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony.

Usage examples:

High priests were anointed with oil

Anointment

əˈnɔɪnt.mənt
noun

A religious ceremony of putting holy water or oil on someone to make the person holy

Usage examples:

Anointment is an ancient tradition., sailors lined up for a blessing and anointment by a navy chapl…

Anoints

əˈnɔɪnt
verb

Smear or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony.

Usage examples:

High priests were anointed with oil

Anomalies

əˈnɒm.ə.li
noun

Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.

Usage examples:

There are a number of anomalies in the present system

Anomalous

əˈnɒm.ə.ləs
adjective

Deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected.

Usage examples:

An anomalous situation

Anomalously

əˈnɒm.ə.ləs.li
adverb

In a way that is different from what is usual, or not in agreement with something else and therefore not satisfactory

Usage examples:

It is anomalously warm for february in boston., oil prices seem anomalously low.

Anomaly

əˈnɒm.ə.li
noun

Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.

Usage examples:

There are a number of anomalies in the present system

Anomia

əˈnəʊ.mi.ə
noun

A form of aphasia in which the patient is unable to recall the names of everyday objects.

Usage examples:

Dementia is chronic and progressive, and it is characterized by the gradual onset of impaired memor…

Anomie

ˈæn.əm.i
noun

Lack of the usual social or ethical standards in an individual or group.

Usage examples:

The theory that high-rise architecture leads to anomie in the residents

Anon

əˈnɒn
adverb

Soon; shortly.

Usage examples:

I'll see you anon
abbreviation

Anonymous.

noun

Abbreviation for anonymous (= a writer whose name is not known)

Anonymity

ˌæn.ɒnˈɪm.ə.ti
noun

The condition of being anonymous.

Usage examples:

The official spoke on condition of anonymity

Anonymous

əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs
adjective

(of a person) not identified by name; of unknown name.

Usage examples:

The donor's wish to remain anonymous

Anonymously

əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs.li
adverb

In a way that prevents a person from being identified by name.

Usage examples:

Newman published two novels, both anonymously

Anopheles

əˈnɒf.əl.iːz
noun

A mosquito of a genus which is particularly common in warmer countries and includes the mosquitoes that transmit the malarial parasite to humans.

Usage examples:

Of the thousands of mosquito types, only the genus anopheles transmits malaria to humans.

Anorak

ˈæn.ə.ræk
noun

A waterproof jacket, typically with a hood, of a kind originally used in polar regions.

Usage examples:

A fine drizzle had developed, so i wore my waterproof anorak and pulled the hood up to keep from ge…

Anoraks

ˈæn.ə.ræk
noun

A waterproof jacket, typically with a hood, of a kind originally used in polar regions.

Usage examples:

A fine drizzle had developed, so i wore my waterproof anorak and pulled the hood up to keep from ge…

My Worder

Please register or authorize in order to use all the features of our service.

Study English words for free

Worder is a free project where you can save words, add translations and study English words.

In order to use our service, you need a free account. You can sign in or sign up an account right now. You can use it in our application afterward.

* The project is being actively developed right now. So, not all functions are available, but we update it regularly.

Learn English words everywhere!

All our English words and phrases are available for learning for free in our mobile application.