How many words contain the sequence 'a'?

There are 821 words in our dictionary that contain the exact sequence 'a'. You can browse them all using the list above.

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Some common words containing 'a' include Aahed, Aahing, Aahs. These words are frequently used in everyday English communication.

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All Words Containing 'a'

Aahed Verb Aahing Verb Aahs Noun Aal Noun Aalii Noun Aaliis Noun Aals Noun Aam Noun Aani Proper Noun Aardvark Noun Aardvarks Noun Aardwolf Noun Aardwolves Noun Aargh Interjection Aaron Proper Noun Aaronic Adjective Aaronical Adjective Aaronite Noun Aaronitic Adjective Aarrgh Interjection Aarrghh Interjection Aaru Noun Aas Noun (Plural) Aasvogel Noun Aasvogels Noun (Plural) Ab Noun Aba Noun Ababdeh Proper Noun Ababua Proper Noun Abac Adverb (Archaic) Abaca Noun Abacas Noun Abacate Noun Abacaxi Noun Abacay Proper Noun Abaci Noun (Plural) Abacinate Verb Abacination Noun Abacisci Noun Abaciscus Noun Abacist Noun Aback Adverb Abacli Noun (Plural) Abacot Noun Abacterial Adjective Abactinal Adjective Abacus Noun Abaft Adverb, Preposition Abandon Verb, Noun Abandonee Noun Abandonment Noun Abase Verb Abasement Noun Abash Verb Abashment Noun Abask Adverb Abate Verb Abatement Noun Abattoir Noun Abbacy Noun Abbatial Adjective Abbess Noun Abbey Noun Abbot Noun Abbreviate Verb Abbreviation Noun Abdicate Verb Abdomen Noun Abduce Verb Abduct Verb Abduction Noun Abductor Noun Abed Adverb, Adjective Aberrant Adjective Abet Verb Baaed Verb Baahling Noun Baaing Verb (Present Participle) / Noun (Gerund) Baal Proper Noun Baalath Proper Noun Baalim Proper Noun Baalish Adjective Baalism Noun Baalisms Noun Baalist Noun Baalite Noun Baalitical Adjective Baalize Verb Baals Noun Baalshem Noun Baar Noun Baas Noun Baaskaap Noun Baaskaaps Noun (Plural) Baaskap Noun Bab Noun Baba Noun Babacoote Noun Babai Noun Babajaga Noun

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1. Why was the yacare heavily hunted in the 1980s?

For its meat For its skin Because it was dangerous For its teeth

2. Which of these is an accepted alternative spelling of Cabala?

Kabbalah Kobold Cabal Kaiser

3. What is the root meaning of the Latin 'habilis'?

Heavy Fit or suitable Colorful Broken

4. From which language does the word 'gabelle' (and by extension 'gabeler') ultimately derive?

Latin Greek Arabic German

5. What was the singular form of 'Iapygii'?

Iapyx Iapygian Iapygium Iapyges

6. How does the name Mabellona function grammatically?

As a common noun As a proper noun As an adjective As a verb

7. What does 'jabbering' mean?

Speaking slowly and clearly Talking rapidly and excitedly with little sense Writing a long essay Whispering a secret

8. Is the noun 'meaning' countable or uncountable?

Always countable Always uncountable It can be both Only countable in plural

9. Which sentence uses 'iatric' correctly?

He iatric the rock. The iatric methods were ancient. She is very iatric. The iatric quickly.

10. Which of these is NOT related to 'jabers'?

Bejabers Begorra Faith Jabber

11. What does the Turkic root of the word 'Kabar' likely mean?

Horseman Rebel Conqueror Wanderer

12. From which Latin verb is 'habet' derived?

Habere Pugnare Vincere Morire

13. Which sentence uses 'kabakas' correctly?

The kabakas is ruling. He is a kabakas. The kabakas ruled Buganda. We kabakas the land.

14. How is 'gabbart' correctly pronounced?

GAB-ert ga-BART GAY-bert JAB-ert

15. What is sabadinine?

A type of plant A surgical tool A chemical compound A small mammal

16. How is the 'C' in 'Caaba' pronounced?

Like an 'S' Like a 'Ch' Like a 'K' Like a 'J'

17. Is xanthane considered vegan?

No, it contains animal products Yes, it is produced by bacteria Only if labeled organic It depends on the brand

18. Which sentence uses 'bachelor' correctly in an academic context?

I am a bachelor of the university. She earned her bachelor's degree in three years. He bachelor's the exam. My bachelor is very hard.

19. How is the word 'mabi' correctly pronounced?

MAB-ee MAH-bee muh-BEE MAY-bee

20. What does the phrase 'lose patience' mean?

To find a new hobby To stop being calm and get annoyed To go to the hospital To wait quietly forever

21. Which word is a standard English synonym for 'paar'?

Opposite bank Golf course Highway Mountain peak

22. What part of speech is the word 'jabia'?

Verb Adjective Noun Adverb

23. How is 'habeas' pronounced?

ha-BEE-uhs HAY-bee-uhs HA-bee-as hay-BEE-us

24. What does 'untangling' mean in a figurative sense?

Tying knots Resolving a complicated situation Breaking something Wrapping something up

25. Which sentence uses 'babbit' correctly?

The mechanic fixed the babbit. He acted like a typical babbit at the meeting. She is very babbit today. The babbit jumped over the log.

26. How many syllables are in the word daboia?

Two Three Four Five

27. What are the two primary meanings of the word 'gaatch'?

A type of fish and a fishing net A South Asian plaster and an oilseed residue A musical instrument and a dance A type of fabric and a sewing tool

28. Where does the stress fall in the pronunciation of 'oaken'?

First syllable Second syllable Evenly on both No stress

29. Which of the following is the closest modern equivalent to a gabbart?

A fighter jet A cargo freighter A racing yacht A submarine

30. In what context is it appropriate to use 'yabber'?

A formal academic essay A legal document Casual conversation with friends A job interview

31. Can an individual person be called a 'vaad'?

Yes, if they are a rabbi. No, it is a collective group. Yes, if they lead the community. Only in Israel.

32. How is the word 'caatinga' typically spelled?

With a single 'a' at the start With a double 'a' at the start With a 'k' at the start With an accent over the 'i'

33. On which syllable is the primary stress in the pronunciation of 'dabblingness'?

First (DAB-) Second (-bling-) Third (-ness) None, it's unstressed

34. Which suffix is used in 'Sabaeanism' to denote a system or practice?

-an -ism -sab -ea

35. What is the correctly spelled word typically used to modify?

Sauce Car House Dog

36. Which word is a common misspelling of 'gabbards'?

gaberds gabbart gabberdz gobbards

37. In the word 'babaylan', which syllable is stressed?

First syllable (ba) Second syllable (bay) Third syllable (lan) None

38. What does 'Oakesia' refer to?

A type of oak tree An obsolete plant genus A botanical garden A language

39. How is the initial 'S' in Saarbrucken pronounced in American English?

Like 's' in 'sun' Like 'z' in 'zoo' Like 'sh' in 'ship' Like 'ch' in 'cheese'

40. Is it correct for a single person to 'form a laager'?

Yes, anyone can do it No, it implies a group or collective defense Only if they own a wagon Yes, but only in modern contexts

41. Which Latin root is the origin of 'abate', also giving us words like 'battle'?

battuere (to beat) bassus (low) bainein (to walk) bonus (good)

42. How is the word 'eam' pronounced?

Rhymes with 'jam' Rhymes with 'seem' Rhymes with 'them' Rhymes with 'ram'

43. Which of the following is a synonym for 'rabatte'?

Surcharge Penalty Abatement Premium

44. What is Saba primarily known as in geographic terms?

A state in Malaysia A Dutch Caribbean island A city in Japan A desert in Africa

45. What was the primary goal of iatrochemistry?

Turning lead into gold Treating diseases with chemical and mineral remedies Balancing the four humors Using herbs to cure ailments

46. How is 'habbub' related to the word 'hubbub'?

They are antonyms 'Habbub' is an archaic spelling of 'hubbub' They have completely different meanings 'Habbub' is the modern version

47. Which of the following is an antonym of Zabism?

Astrolatry Star worship Monotheism Polytheism

48. In what context is it inappropriate to use 'aargh'?

A text to a friend A comic book A formal business email A personal diary

49. Which of the following is a common legal issue involving a habendum?

A defective habendum causing title defects A habendum tax evasion scheme A stolen habendum An unregistered habendum trademark

50. From which Old English prefix does the 'a-' in 'abed' originate?

Anti- Auto- On (in/on) Apo-