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 Yachtdom, Zabaean, Zabaglione. 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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Can 'a' be found at the beginning, middle, or end of words?

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Words Containing
'a'

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Total Words

821

All Words Containing 'a'

Yachtdom Noun Zabaean Adjective, Noun Zabaglione Noun Zabaione Noun Zabaiones Noun Zabaism Noun Zabajone Noun Zabajones Noun Zaberma Noun Zabeta Noun Zabian Noun Zabism Noun Zaboglione Noun Zabra Noun Zabti Noun Zabtie Noun Zaburro Noun Zac Proper Noun Zacate Noun Zeal Noun Zigzag Noun, Verb, Adjective

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Words Starting With

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Words Ending With

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Words by Length

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

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Common questions about words containing 'a'.

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1. Which sentence uses 'eachwhere' correctly?

The eachwhere dog barked. I saw it eachwhere. He walked to eachwhere. Eachwhere is a nice town.

2. What ancient geographic region is associated with the Iapygian people?

The Iberian Peninsula The Apennine Mountains The heel of Italy (Apulia) The island of Sicily

3. Which sentence uses 'abduce' grammatically and contextually correctly?

The kidnapper abduced the hostage. The muscle abduces the arm from the midline. I will abduce my evidence to the judge. She abduced the rope to pull the boat in.

4. How is the word 'dab' correctly pronounced?

DAYB DAH-buh DAB DOP

5. What does the phrase 'having a good naam' mean in a South African context?

Having a beautiful singing voice Having a good reputation Owning a lot of land Being a fast runner

6. What is the plural form of 'fabler'?

Fabler Fablers Fableres Fableries

7. Which of the following is a common mistake when using the word 'Babai'?

Using it as a noun Confusing it with 'bye-bye' Capitalizing it Using it in a story

8. How is the word 'habab' correctly pronounced?

HAB-ab huh-BAHB HAY-babe HAH-bahb

9. Which spelling is correct for the past tense of the sheep sound?

Baaed Bawed Baa'd Baeded

10. Which language does the word 'dachas' originate from?

French German Russian Spanish

11. In which language do iambics feel most natural due to its stress-timed nature?

French English Japanese Italian

12. In which country do the Ababua people primarily live?

Kenya Nigeria Democratic Republic of the Congo South Africa

13. Which sentence uses 'Ian' correctly?

Ian went to the store. The ian went to the store. I saw a Ian. He is very Ian.

14. What is Babbage primarily known for inventing?

The telephone The lightbulb The concept of the computer The airplane

15. How many syllables does 'bachelor' have?

Two Three Four Five

16. Why should you not use the word 'gabendum' in a modern legal contract?

It is considered offensive. It is an archaic misspelling and could cause confusion. It is exclusively used in criminal law. It violates modern grammar rules.

17. Which famous writer is most associated with writing iambically?

Stephen King William Shakespeare Ernest Hemingway Mark Twain

18. What was the ealderman's primary territory called?

A county A borough A parish A shire

19. Which wine is traditionally used to make zabaione?

Chianti Prosecco Marsala Pinot Grigio

20. What historical context is 'raad' most associated with in English?

The Roman Empire South African Boer republics The French Revolution The British Monarchy

21. Where is the city of Oakland located?

Inland Texas Southern California The San Francisco Bay Area The Pacific Northwest

22. What does the suffix '-al' do in the word 'fabricational'?

Makes it a noun Makes it an adjective Makes it a verb Makes it plural

23. What does the adverb 'dabblingly' describe?

Doing something with intense focus Doing something in a casual, superficial way Doing something loudly Doing something perfectly

24. What is the correct German article for 'Dachs'?

die Dachs das Dachs der Dachs den Dachs

25. How is the word 'caama' correctly pronounced?

KAY-muh KAH-muh SEE-ma kuh-MAH

26. Is 'tabacosis' a countable or uncountable noun?

Countable Uncountable Only plural Only singular

27. Before mechanical refrigeration, how did brewers maintain cold temperatures for laagering?

They used ice from frozen lakes They brewed in winter only They used underground caves Both A and C

28. How is 'Baalite' typically capitalized?

All caps Lowercase Random Capitalized

29. Which word is a common synonym for 'vac'?

Broom Mop Vacuum cleaner Bucket

30. What part of speech is the word 'jabules'?

Verb Adjective Noun Adverb

31. Could a man be a Waac?

Yes, if he volunteered No, it was exclusively for women Yes, but only as officers Only if he was a nurse

32. What part of speech is the word 'haberdasheress'?

Verb Adjective Noun Adverb

33. How is 'Jabberwock' pronounced?

JAB-er-wok ja-BER-wokee JAB-er-woke YAB-er-wok

34. How is 'dabblers' correctly pronounced?

day-BLERS DAB-lurz dab-LURZ DAH-blers

35. Biologically, what is oakmoss?

A true moss A species of lichen A type of algae A parasitic fungus

36. What part of speech is the word 'habilable'?

Noun Adjective Verb Adverb

37. Where is the uakari naturally found?

The savannas of Africa The rainforests of Central America The flooded forests of the Amazon The mountains of Asia

38. Which part of speech is 'earbob'?

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb

39. Which sentence uses 'dabster' correctly?

She dabster the cake. He is a dabster at chess. The dabster quickly ran. They dabstered the game.

40. Why should 'kababish' be avoided in formal writing?

It is grammatically incorrect. It is an offensive term. It is informal slang. It is a regional dialect only.

41. Which volcano is famous for its dacitic eruptions?

Mauna Loa Mount St. Helens Kilauea Mount Etna

42. Which phrase is grammatically correct?

An eagless sky An eagless of sky A sky eagless An eagless's sky

43. From which language does the word 'caballero' originate?

Italian Portuguese Spanish French

44. What animal is closely related to the yabbie?

The lobster The shark The jellyfish The sea urchin

45. What does it mean if a disease was treated 'iatrochemically'?

It was treated with herbs It was treated with chemical and mineral remedies It was treated with surgery It was treated with prayer

46. How many syllables does 'gabbro' have?

One Two Three Four

47. What does the adjective 'Baalish' describe?

Something related to ancient Egypt Something related to the god Baal A type of sheep sound A type of fish

48. Which language does the word 'zabajone' originate from?

French Spanish Italian Greek

49. What does the noun 'eagerness' primarily describe?

A feeling of dread or fear An intense enthusiasm or desire to act A state of extreme tiredness A lack of interest

50. Which of the following is the correct spelling?

jaberer jabberor jabberer jabberr