English to English Dictionary

Antibiotic

A medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms, especially bacteria.

Anticholinergic

Referring to substances that inhibit the action of acetylcholine in the body.

Antichrist

An enemy or opponent of Jesus Christ, expected according to Christian eschatology to appear before the end of the world.

Anticipate

To regard as probable; to expect or predict an event before it happens.

Anticipated

Regarded as likely to happen; expected or awaited.

Anticipated payment

A financial settlement or remittance made prior to the official due date or scheduled deadline.

Anticipating

To expect or predict something that will happen in the future.

Anticipation

The action of anticipating something; expectation or excitement regarding something future.

Anticipatory

Happening, performed, or feeling in anticipation of something.

Anticlimax

A disappointing end to an exciting or impressive series of events.

Anticorrelation

A relationship between two variables such that high values in one tend to be associated with low values in the other.

Antidote

A substance that counteracts the effects of a poison or disease.