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.

What are some common words that contain 'a'?

Some common words containing 'a' include Dabblingness, Dabblings, Dabby. These words are frequently used in everyday English communication.

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Are there any short words that contain 'a'?

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All Words Containing 'a'

Dabblingness Noun Dabblings Noun Dabby Adjective Dabchick Noun Dabchicks Noun (Plural) Dabih Proper Noun Dabitis Verb Dablet Noun Daboia Noun Daboya Proper Noun Dabs Noun Dabster Noun Dabsters Noun (Plural) Dabuh Noun Dace Noun Dacelo Noun (proper) Daceloninae Noun Dacelonine Noun Daces Noun Dacha Noun Dachas Noun Dachs Noun Dachshound Noun Dachshund Noun Dachshunde Noun Dachshunds Noun Dacian Noun Dacite Noun Dacitic Adjective Dacker Verb Dackered Verb Dackering Verb Dedicate Verb Dream Noun, Verb Eably Adverb Eaceworm Noun Each Pronoun, Adjective, Adverb Eachwhere Adverb Ead Noun Eadi Proper Noun Eadios Interjection Eadish Adjective Eager Adjective Eagerer Adjective (Comparative) Eagerest Adjective Eagerly Adverb Eagerness Noun Eagers Noun Eagle Noun Eagled Verb Eaglehawk Noun Eaglelike Adjective Eagles Noun (plural) Eagless Adjective Eaglestone Noun Eaglet Noun Eaglets Noun Eaglewood Noun Eagling Noun (Gerund) Eagrass Noun Eagre Noun Eagres Noun Ealderman Noun (Archaic) Ealdorman Noun Ealdormen Noun Eam Noun Ean Verb Eaning Noun Eanling Noun Eanlings Noun (Plural) Ear Noun Earable Adjective Earache Noun Earaches Noun Earbash Verb Earbob Noun Earcap Noun Earclip Noun Earcockle Noun Eardrop Noun Eardropper Noun Education Noun Ephemeral Adjective Faailk Noun Fab Adjective Faba Noun Fabaceae Noun (Plural) Fabaceous Adjective Fabella Noun Fabes Noun Fabian Adjective Fabianism Noun Fabianist Noun Fabiform Adjective Fable Noun Fabled Adjective Fabledom Noun Fableist Noun Fableland Noun Fablemaker Noun

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1. In anatomy, what does it mean to 'abduct' a limb?

To move it toward the midline To move it away from the midline To break it To bend it at the joint

2. In which syllable of 'xanthates' does the primary stress fall?

First syllable (ZAN) Second syllable (thayts) Both equally Neither

3. How many syllables does 'vacabond' have?

One Two Three Four

4. Which sentence uses 'fabricatress' correctly?

She fabricatressed the document. Her story was very fabricatress. The man was a known fabricatress. The fabricatress was exposed by the detective.

5. What is the noun form for a person who dabbles?

Dabbler Dabbling Dabble Dabblist

6. Which of the following is an antonym for 'cabarets'?

Nightclubs Lounges Libraries Supper clubs

7. How is the word 'zaburro' correctly pronounced?

ZAB-ur-oh zoo-BUR-oh zuh-BUR-oh zah-BOO-ro

8. What social class was most associated with tabacin in the 18th century?

Peasants Aristocracy Soldiers Merchants only

9. What is the noun form of 'fabricate'?

Fabric Fabricity Fabricness Fabrication

10. What does the archaic verb 'ean' mean?

To shear a sheep To give birth to a lamb To feed a flock To build a barn

11. What part of speech is 'eaceworm'?

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb

12. Which word is a common, modern synonym for the idea conveyed by "fabrile"?

Metalworking Fragile Agriculture Typography

13. According to the Naassenes, who created the material world?

The supreme God Jesus Christ A flawed, lesser god called the Demiurge The serpent itself

14. What part of speech is the word 'Rab'?

Verb Adjective Proper Noun Common Noun

15. What part of speech is 'Nabalus'?

Common Noun Proper Noun Verb Adjective

16. Which word is a close synonym for 'gabbles'?

Drawls Jabbers Whispers Sings

17. Which sentence uses 'aba' correctly?

The aba had long sleeves. She wore an aba on her head. The merchant wrapped his aba tighter. The aba was made of silk.

18. Which sentence uses 'dabbed' correctly?

He dabbed a gallon of paint on the wall. She dabbed at her tears with a tissue. The car dabbed down the street. I dabbed the heavy box onto the table.

19. In the biblical story, who intervened to save Nabal from the consequences of his foolishness?

His son His wife Abigail King Saul The prophet Samuel

20. Which sentence uses 'great' sarcastically?

That pizza was great. Oh great, another flat tire. She is a great leader. We had a great time.

21. Which scientific field primarily studies the function of the habenulae?

Cardiology Neuroscience Dermatology Sociology

22. Is 'eadios' used in modern everyday conversation?

Yes, frequently No, it is obsolete and viewed as an error Only in Spanish-speaking countries Only in business emails

23. Which word is the Hebrew plural of 'gabbai'?

Gabbais Gabbaim Gabbies Gabbai's

24. Which part of speech is 'fabling'?

Adjective Noun (Gerund) Adverb Preposition

25. Which of the following is a common commercial alternative to xanthane?

Guar gum Salt Baking soda Vinegar

26. What is the primary industrial use of a xanthate in mining?

To leach gold from dirt To act as a flotation collector for sulfide ores To blast rock apart To neutralize acid mine drainage

27. Which of the following is a common misspelling of 'dabber'?

Dabber Daber Dabbber Dauber

28. Which of the following is a common adjective pairing with 'pablum'?

Spicy pablum Intellectual pablum Heavy pablum Solid pablum

29. What is the anatomical name for the 'ab' muscle?

Latissimus dorsi Rectus abdominis Pectoralis major Gluteus maximus

30. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

He is more readier than me. The food is already to eat. Are you ready for the test? I am ready for go.

31. Where does the primary stress fall in the pronunciation of 'gabelled'?

First syllable Second syllable Third syllable Equal stress

32. In which geographic region is the Uaupe located?

The Andes Mountains The Sahara Desert The Amazon basin The Great Plains

33. How is 'Nabataean' correctly pronounced?

NAB-uh-tay-uhn nab-uh-TEE-uhn nah-BAH-tay-an NAB-er-tee-an

34. From what language does the root word 'faba' in Fabaceae originate?

Greek Latin French Arabic

35. How many syllables are in the word 'dabbling'?

One Two Three Four

36. Which of the following is an antonym for 'sab'?

Wrecker Saboteur Helper Vandal

37. Which word is the modern replacement for 'habile'?

Unable Able Stable Fable

38. The word 'aardvark' comes from Afrikaans. What does it literally mean?

Ant eater Earth pig Night digger Desert bear

39. Which is NOT a characteristic of Fabronia?

Small, soft leaves Pleurocarpous growth Large woody trunk Grows on tree bark

40. How is the word 'babasu' correctly pronounced?

BAH-bah-su bah-bah-SYOO bah-bah-SOO bah-BAH-soo

41. How does 'yabbers' differ from 'yappers'?

They mean the exact same thing Yabbers is the talk; yappers are the mouths or dogs Yabbers is formal; yappers is slang Yappers is the talk; yabbers are the mouths

42. Historically, what was the eaglestone believed to do?

Test gold purity Attract lightning Protect eagles' eggs and ease childbirth Point north

43. What are 'jacals'?

Wild dogs Flimsy huts or shacks A type of cactus A traditional hat

44. Which of the following is an antonym for 'Baalism'?

Idolatry Polytheism Monotheism Paganism

45. Which sentence uses 'nabal' correctly as a common noun?

He is very nabal. He acted like a nabal. He nabaled the door. He is a nabalish guy.

46. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

I learned a lot of knowledges. I learned the poem by my heart. I learned how to swim. I learned to swimming.

47. Which empire eventually conquered and annexed the Nabatean kingdom in 106 AD?

The Persian Empire The Greek Empire The Roman Empire The Ottoman Empire

48. From which language does the word 'iambographer' originate?

Latin French Greek German

49. What part of speech is the word 'gabendum'?

Verb Adjective Adverb Noun

50. How is the 'c' in 'abaca' pronounced?

Like an 's' Like a 'k' Like a 'ch' Silent