All English WordsPage 6427All English words - page 6427No resultsRandom words from our English dictionarybesettingverb(of a problem or difficulty) trouble (someone or something) persistently.Usage examples:The social problems that beset the ukAll meanings and translations of BesettingfirstnessnounThe quality or state of being first; an instance of being first.All meanings and translations of Firstnesshowlerˈhaʊ.lərnounA very stupid or glaring mistake, especially an amusing one.Usage examples:The occasional schoolboy howler would amuse the examinersnounA stupid and obvious mistake, especially in something that someone says or writesUsage examples:I called her by the name of his first wife, which was a bit of a howler., so far in the election, n…nounA jug or large bottle that can be filled with beer, especially at a brewery (= a place where beer is made). a howler usually contains 32 fluid ouncesUsage examples:Howlers are perfect if you're looking to bring home multiple draft beers but don't want a full grow…All meanings and translations of Howlersadomasochismˌseɪdəʊˈmasəkɪz(ə)mnounPsychological tendency or sexual practice characterized by both sadism and masochism.All meanings and translations of Sadomasochismswollenverb(especially of a part of the body) become larger or rounder in size, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid.Usage examples:Her bruised knee was already swelling upnounA full or gently rounded shape or form.Usage examples:The soft swell of her breastnounA gradual increase in amount, intensity, or volume.Usage examples:A huge swell in the popularity of one-day cricketAll meanings and translations of SwollenLearn English words everywhere!All our English words and phrases are available for learning for free in our mobile application.We also provide a browser extension which allows you to find words in our database right in your browser.Or simply scan this code: