English


Definition: Meaning of, English in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ /

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  1. [uncountable] the language used in Britain, the US, Australia, and some other countries
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  2. the English [plural] people from England
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  3. [uncountable] literature written in English, studied as a subject at school or university
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  1. relating to England or its people
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  2. relating to the language used in Britain, the US, Australia and some other countries
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English used in phrases

  • African American English (noun)
    1. a nonstandard form of American English characteristically spoken by African Americans in the United States
  • African American Vernacular English (noun)
    1. a nonstandard form of American English characteristically spoken by African Americans in the United States
  • American English (noun)
    1. the English language as used in the United States
  • BBC English (noun)
    1. a standard form of English pronunciation used in Britain [=  RP]
  • Basic English (noun)
    1. a simplified form of English proposed for use as an auxiliary language for international communication; devised by C. K. Ogden and I. A. Richards
  • Black English (noun)
    1. the variety of English spoken by some black people in the US
  • Black English Vernacular (noun)
    1. a nonstandard form of American English characteristically spoken by African Americans in the United States
  • Black Vernacular English (noun)
    1. a nonstandard form of American English characteristically spoken by African Americans in the United States
  • British English (noun)
    1. British spelling is also used in many parts of the British Commonwealth english as spoken or written in Great Britain
  • Canadian English (noun)
    1. english as used in Canada; the vocabulary and pronunciation is similar to American, though many spellings are closer to the British norm
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