English to English Dictionary

Amore

A profound and caring affection towards someone or something.

Amount

A quantity of something, typically the total of a thing or things available, required, or being considered.

Amour

A love affair, especially one of a secret or illicit nature.

Amour-Propre

A sense of one's own dignity or worth; self-respect.

Ampere

The SI unit of electric current, equivalent to one coulomb per second.

Ampersand

The character or sign (&) representing the word 'and'.

Amphibian

A cold-blooded vertebrate animal of a class that comprises the frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders, typically breeding in water and having gilled larvae that undergo metamorphosis.

Amphinome

A genus of marine polychaete annelid worms, commonly known as fireworms, characterized by tufts of venomous bristles.

Amphinomus

In Greek mythology, a prominent suitor of Penelope in the Odyssey who was distinguished by his relatively mild temperament, better manners, and occasional conscience compared to the other arrogant suitors.

Amphitheater

An oval or circular open-air building with tiers of seats around a central central area, used in ancient Rome for gladiatorial contests and spectacles.

Amphora

A tall ancient Greek or Roman jar with two handles and a narrow neck, used for carrying oil or wine.

Ample

Enough or more than enough; plentiful.