English
- noun
- /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
:
los ingleses
- The English are known for their rich history and cultural heritage.
That's the one thing the English left us, and I love it.
- That's the one thing the English left us, and I love it.
- And a third were with, with the English and a third just kind of stayed out of it.
- The Irish people were subjugated by your people, the English.
- And I'll be like cut of English people.
- Friends in Barbados, all the English, Barbados, all the Queens.
- Another surprise is the English understand wool.
- Yes, we have got pissed and people that kill people that are white English or black English.
Examples
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You guys know that I'm actually English, don't you?
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Do you realize how much better your English is now than it was six months ago?
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That's the one thing the English left us, and I love it.
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So both the Scots and the English began preparing for its resumption.
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At the celebration, we encountered many English who shared their traditional dishes.
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During the festival, the English showcased their folk music and dance.
Synonyms
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People who live in or come from England and share its culture
Idioms
Compounds
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1.0
A language spoken in the UK, the US, and many countries and used worldwide for communication
10
3.0
A college or university teacher who teaches English language and literature
9
2.6
A narrow part of the sea that lies between southern England and northern France
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2.8
A part of a college or university that teaches English language and literature
6
2.0
English spoken and written in the United States with its own words, spelling, and accents
- Literature
4
9.9
An early form of the language spoken and written in England and southern Scotland before about AD 1100
A very large dictionary that shows the history and meanings of English words published by Oxford University Press
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7.9
Standard British English that educated people use and most people see as correct
1
8.6
A way of speaking English heard at Oxford University that sounds formal and showy
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3.1
A sturdy, medium-sized dog with a wide face and short coat often kept as a pet
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6.0
A war in England from 1642 to 1651 between supporters of Parliament and the king that temporarily ended the monarchy
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7.7
Standard British English spoken by educated people, especially in southern England and by the royal family
- Archaic
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3.4
A simplified form of English that uses a small set of common words for international communication
- Specialized
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6.9
A form of American English with its own grammar and words, often spoken by African Americans
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4.4
A dog from England with long silky white hair and spots that people use to hunt birds
- Jargon
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9.0
A movement of your body after throwing or hitting a ball to change its direction
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3.4
A medium-sized dog with a black-and-white or brown-and-white coat used for hunting and bringing back birds
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3.9
A climbing evergreen vine with lobed green leaves and small black berries often grown in gardens
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6.1
A 1688 change in England's rulers that made William and Mary king and queen
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5.3
A large strong dog with a long shaggy grey and white coat used for herding sheep
- Specialized
A way of speaking English with its own grammar, sounds, and words used by many African Americans
- Specialized
A variety of American English many Black people speak, with different pronunciation, grammar, and words
- Archaic
A custom in England long ago where the youngest son inherits family land
The usual spelling and rules used in the UK and many Commonwealth countries, different from American spelling
The way words are spelled in the United Kingdom, for example colour and theatre
- Slur
English spoken in the Philippines with a strong local accent and different grammar
- Canadian
A form of English spoken and written in Canada with different pronunciation and spelling
- Canadian
A set of spellings used in Canada that mixes British and American forms
- Canadian
English spelling used in Canada that combines British and American forms
The spelling used in the UK and many Commonwealth countries, for example colour and centre
Way of writing English words used in the UK, Ireland and many Commonwealth countries, different from American English
A part of a school or university that teaches and studies English language and literature
- Specialized
A saddle with a metal back and front used by soldiers on horseback without a horn
A small, lively dog with long silky ears and wavy hair often kept as a pet
A six-sided instrument with rows of buttons that you play like a small accordion
A small low-growing plant with a yellow centre and white or pink petals often in lawns
A thorny shrub with white or red flowers and bright red berries used for hedges
A grass from Europe that lives for many years and is grown for pasture, hay and lawns
- US
A flat fish from the Pacific coast of North America often eaten for its mild, tender flesh
A type of dog with a black and white coat that helps hunters by finding and bringing game
- Specialized
A system of measurement using units like the foot, pound, and pint that is used mainly in the United States
Small British dog with long soft fur, a round head, and a short turned up nose
A plant that grows from a bulb with large delicate flowers in many colors except yellow
A common wild plant with long narrow ribbed leaves that grows in lawns and roadsides
A small European plant with pale yellow flowers that blooms in spring and grows in gardens
A nut with a wrinkled two-part seed inside a hard thin shell used in cooking and baking
- Specialized
A style of church and cathedral building from 14th–15th century England with tall lines, Tudor arches, and fan-shaped stone ceilings
Surface Forms
Etymology
English first named a member of the Angles people, so calling a group the English simply means the people of England today.