English dictionary: words starting with ap

prefix

Variant spelling of ad- assimilated before p (as in apposite, apprehend ).

abbreviation

Andhra pradesh.

noun

Abbreviation for asian pacific american: a person living in the united states whose family originally comes from the far east, southeast asia, south asia, or the pacific islands

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Asian pacific american (apa) is a term sometimes used in the united states to include both asian am…

adverb

Swiftly; quickly.

Usage examples:

Work continues apace

noun

A violent street ruffian, originally in paris.

adjective

Relating to the apache or their language.

Usage examples:

Bona fide featurettes include spots on the evolution of the story of the movie, the actual filming,…

noun

A violent street ruffian, originally in paris.

adjective

Relating to the apache or their language.

Usage examples:

Bona fide featurettes include spots on the evolution of the story of the movie, the actual filming,…

adverb

(of two or more people or things) separated by a specified distance in time or space.

Usage examples:

Two stone gateposts some thirty feet apart

adjective

Living or staying in a different place from the person that you are married to or have a close relationship with

Usage examples:

When you're apart you rely so heavily on the phone.

idiom

Except for

Usage examples:

Apart from the low salary, it’s not a bad job.

noun

(in south africa) a policy or system of segregation or discrimination on grounds of race.

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An interesting point that rose was quoted on in the guardian was that he applied the same boycott t…

noun

A set of apartments where you can stay for a short time that offer services like a hotel, for example tea, coffee, towels and cleaning services

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This aparthotel is the best option for families, having modern two-bedroomed apartments with a well…

noun

A flat, typically one that is well appointed or used for holidays.

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Self-catering holiday apartments

noun

A flat, typically one that is well appointed or used for holidays.

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Self-catering holiday apartments

phrase

A set of large rooms with expensive furniture and decoration in, for example, a public building or castle

Usage examples:

The royal apartments are open to the public., there was dancing and music in the state apartments.,…

adjective

Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Usage examples:

An apathetic electorate

noun

Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Usage examples:

Widespread apathy among students

noun

A huge herbivorous dinosaur of the late jurassic period, with a long neck and tail.

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As christians who reject evolutionary theory, the family scoffed at the park's dinosaur attractions…

noun

A large primate that lacks a tail, including the gorilla, chimpanzees, orangutan, and gibbons.

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Mother apes - chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, humans - dote on their babies.

verb

Imitate (someone or something), especially in an absurd or unthinking way.

Usage examples:

New architecture can respect the old without aping its style

verb

Imitate (someone or something), especially in an absurd or unthinking way.

Usage examples:

New architecture can respect the old without aping its style

noun

A large primate that lacks a tail, including the gorilla, chimpanzees, orangutan, and gibbons.

Usage examples:

Mother apes - chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, humans - dote on their babies.

noun

An alcoholic drink taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite.

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I like to have two types of bubbles to hand at christmas: a cheapie for buck's fizz and impromptu p…

noun

An alcoholic drink taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite.

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I like to have two types of bubbles to hand at christmas: a cheapie for buck's fizz and impromptu p…

noun

An opening, hole, or gap.

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The bell ropes passed through apertures in the ceiling

noun

An opening, hole, or gap.

Usage examples:

The bell ropes passed through apertures in the ceiling

noun

A large primate that lacks a tail, including the gorilla, chimpanzees, orangutan, and gibbons.

Usage examples:

Mother apes - chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, humans - dote on their babies.

verb

Imitate (someone or something), especially in an absurd or unthinking way.

Usage examples:

New architecture can respect the old without aping its style

noun

The top or highest part of something, especially one forming a point.

Usage examples:

The apex of the roof

verb

Reach a high point or climax.

Usage examples:

Melodic lines build up to the chorus and it apexes at the solo

adjective

In the highest and most powerful position within a structure consisting of similar organizations that are all linked but have different levels of power

Usage examples:

The apex court struck down the government's decision., the activities of microfinance institutions …

noun

The top or highest part of something, especially one forming a point.

Usage examples:

The apex of the roof

verb

Reach a high point or climax.

Usage examples:

Melodic lines build up to the chorus and it apexes at the solo

Plural of apex

noun

Omission of the initial sound of a word, as when he is is pronounced he's.

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In some words initial e has been lost by aphaeresis: squire from esquire, sample from example, stat…

noun

Inability (or impaired ability) to understand or produce speech, as a result of brain damage.

Usage examples:

Initially expected to make a satisfactory recovery from the head injury, she subsequently suffered …