How many words contain the sequence 'ab'?

There are 465 words in our dictionary that contain the exact sequence 'ab'. You can browse them all using the list above.

What are some common words that contain 'ab'?

Some common words containing 'ab' include Ab, Aba, Ababdeh. These words are frequently used in everyday English communication.

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Are there any short words that contain 'ab'?

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Words Containing
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All Words Containing 'ab'

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 Bab Noun Baba Noun Babacoote Noun Babai Noun Babajaga Noun Babakoto Noun Babas Noun (Plural) Babasco Noun Babassu Noun Babassus Noun Babasu Noun Babaylan Noun Babaylanes Noun Babbage Proper Noun Babbie Proper Noun / Noun (Dialectal) Babbishly Adverb Babbit Noun Babbitt Noun Babbitted Verb (Past Tense / Past Participle) Babbitter Noun Babbittess Noun Babbittian Adjective Babbitting Noun (Gerund) Babbittism Noun Babbittry Noun Babbitts Noun (Plural) / Verb (Third-Person Singular) Babblative Adjective Babble Verb, Noun Babel Noun Babiroussa Noun Baboo Noun Baby Noun, Verb, Adjective Caaba Proper Noun Cab Noun, Verb Caba Noun Cabaa Proper Noun Cabaan Noun Caback Verb Cabaho Noun Cabal Noun Cabala Noun Cabalas Noun Cabalassou Noun Cabaletta Noun Cabalic Adjective Cabalism Noun Cabalisms Noun (Plural) Cabalist Noun Cabalistic Adjective Cabalistical Adjective

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1. What physical problem does rabatment solve in drafting?

Running out of paper Foreshortening of inclined surfaces Smudging of graphite Incorrect color coding

2. Which sentence uses 'aba' correctly?

I bought a new aba. He abaed down the street. The aba tasted good. She wore a silk aba.

3. How is the word 'cabals' pronounced?

CAB-uhlz kuh-BAYLS CAB-ahls kuh-BAHLZ

4. Where does the primary stress fall in 'gabbing'?

On the second syllable On the first syllable Equally on both On neither

5. What do haberdashers sell in American English?

Groceries Men's clothing and accessories Electronics Automobiles

6. Where are you most likely to find 'cabanas'?

In a forest At a luxury resort pool In a downtown office On a mountain peak

7. Which word is an antonym for 'dabsters'?

Masters Experts Novices Pros

8. Which sentence uses 'Abacay' correctly?

I wore my abacay. We visited the historical site of Abacay. The abacay was delicious. He abacayed the numbers.

9. Is 'gabbed' formal or informal?

Formal Informal Only used in legal texts Only used in poetry

10. What type of animal is a jabiru?

A mammal A reptile A bird An amphibian

11. Which word is an antonym for 'cabalistical'?

Mysterious Hidden Plain Occult

12. Is 'fabledom' commonly pluralized (e.g., 'fabledoms')?

Yes, always No, it is usually an uncountable singular noun Only in British English Only when referring to multiple books

13. What texture is characteristic of gabbroic rocks?

Coarse-grained Glassy Fine-grained Porous

14. Which sentence uses 'Rabal' grammatically correctly?

He is very rabal. I saw the Rabal family. The dog raballed the ball. She bought a rabal.

15. Which term is a regional synonym for a babaylan in the Philippines?

Curandera Druid Catalonan Shaman

16. Where in the brain is the habenula located?

Frontal lobe Cerebellum Epithalamus Temporal lobe

17. Which of these describes a 'Fabianist strategy'?

A full frontal assault Ignoring the problem completely Slowly wearing down an opponent over time Surrendering to the enemy

18. What historical event in 17th-century England helped shape the modern meaning of 'cabalistic'?

The Magna Carta The Cabal Ministry The Industrial Revolution The Battle of Waterloo

19. Which English word shares the same Latin root as 'caballo'?

Cabin Cavalry Cabbage Cable

20. Why should you not confuse the Ababdeh with the Bedouin?

The Ababdeh live in Europe. The Ababdeh are Beja, not Arab. The Ababdeh are farmers, not nomads. The Bedouin are from Asia.

21. What is a 'lab' short for?

Laboratory Lavatory Labor Labyrinth

22. In literature, what does it mean to call someone a 'Babbitt'?

A highly creative artist A smug, conformist businessman A skilled mechanic A wandering traveler

23. In the context of boxing, what did a fighter do if he 'jabbed' his opponent?

Hugged him Threw a quick, straight punch Tripped him Tapped gloves gently

24. How does a rabato differ from a ruff?

A ruff is made of metal A rabato folds back flat over the shoulders A rabato is worn on the wrist A ruff is a modern tie

25. What was the primary role of a Zaberma in the 19th century?

A peaceful trader An armed soldier or retainer A religious scholar A gold miner

26. Which word rhymes perfectly with 'nab'?

Mob Cab Nape Knob

27. Which preposition is most commonly used with 'yabber' to indicate continuous talking?

out in on under

28. When referring to the specific Jewish tradition, how should 'Kabala' be capitalized?

Always lowercase Capitalize the first letter All capitals Capitalize the second letter

29. Which part of speech does 'pabble' belong to?

Noun Adjective Verb Adverb

30. What was a gabbard primarily used for?

Carrying passengers Coastal cargo transport Naval warfare Deep-sea fishing

31. What is a 'cabana'?

A type of tropical fruit A small shelter by a pool or beach A swimming technique A large boat

32. Which word rhymes perfectly with the final syllable of 'gaberlunzie'?

Pie Crazy Sky Day

33. Which syllable is stressed in the word 'Kabalas'?

First syllable Second syllable Third syllable Equal stress

34. What language does the root of 'vacabond' ultimately come from?

Old Norse German Arabic Latin

35. If a manager asks an employee to do a task for them, but keeps overall accountability, what are they doing?

Abdicating Delegating Resigning Abandoning

36. Which spelling is correct for the possessive form of multiple talkative people?

gabber's gabbers's gabbers' gabberses

37. What is the direct antonym (opposite) of 'dabblingness'?

Frivolity Amateurishness Flightiness Mastery

38. What powered Babbage's conceptual machines?

Electricity Gasoline Steam Solar

39. What part of speech is 'fabledom'?

Adjective Noun Verb Adverb

40. What are 'zabajones'?

A type of Spanish cheese A warm, creamy Spanish egg drink A savory meat pastry A cold fruit soup

41. What does the word 'dabblings' imply about a person's level of commitment?

Lifelong dedication Professional mastery Casual, superficial involvement Aggressive pursuit

42. What is the commercial name for the fiber extracted from abacas?

Cotton Manila hemp Sisal Linen

43. Where is the cabassou primarily found?

Africa Australia Europe Central and South America

44. Which word is a common synonym for 'abate', especially regarding floodwaters or swelling?

Subside Increase Abet Battle

45. What is the primary liquid used in zabajones, distinguishing it from Italian zabaione?

Wine Water Milk Fruit juice

46. Can you use the article 'the' before 'Jabul' in modern standard English?

Yes, always No, it acts like a person's name Only in formal writing Only when speaking Bulgarian

47. Which sentence uses 'jabbingly' correctly?

He gave a jabbingly speech. He walked jabbingly. He spoke jabbingly to the press. He was more jabbingly than her.

48. How many syllables does 'babassu' have?

Two Three Four One

49. Why is the 'b' doubled in the spelling of 'nabbed'?

Because it follows a long vowel Because the base word ends in a single consonant after a short vowel There is no double 'b' Because it is a noun

50. What is the feminine equivalent of the name Pablo?

Patricia Paula Penelope Pamela