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 Gabardine, Gabardines, Gabari. These words are frequently used in everyday English communication.

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All Words Containing 'ab'

Gabardine Noun Gabardines Noun (Plural) Gabari Noun Gabarit Noun Gabback Noun Gabbai Noun Gabbais Noun (Plural) Gabbard Noun Gabbards Noun (plural) Gabbart Noun Gabbarts Noun Gabbed Verb Gabber Noun Gabbers Noun (Plural) Gabbier Adjective (Comparative) Gabbiest Adjective Gabbiness Noun Gabbing Verb (Present Participle) / Gerund Gabble Verb Gabbled Verb Gabblement Noun Gabbler Noun Gabblers Noun (Plural) Gabbles Verb (Third-person singular present) / Noun (Plural) Gabbling Verb (Present Participle) Gabbro Noun Gabbroic Adjective Gabbroid Adjective Gabbroitic Adjective Gabbros Noun (Plural) Gabby Adjective Gabe Proper Noun Gabeler Noun Gabelle Noun Gabelled Verb Gabelleman Noun Gabeller Noun Gabelles Noun (Plural) Gabendum Noun Gaberdine Noun Gaberdines Noun (Plural) Gaberloonie Noun Gaberlunzie Noun Gabert Noun Gabfest Noun Haab Noun Hab Noun Habab Noun Habaera Noun Habakkuk Proper Noun Habanera Noun Habaneras Noun Habbe Verb (Archaic) Habble Verb Habbub Noun Habdalah Noun Habdalahs Noun (plural) Habe Verb (Archaic) Habeas Noun Habena Noun Habenal Adjective Habenar Verb Habenaria Noun Habendum Noun Habenula Noun Habenulae Noun (Plural) Habenular Adjective Haberdash Verb Haberdasher Noun Haberdasheress Noun Haberdasheries Noun (Plural) Haberdashers Noun (Plural) Haberdashery Noun Haberdine Noun Habere Verb (Latin) Habergeon Noun Habet Interjection Habilable Adjective Habilant Noun Habilatory Adjective Habile Adjective Habilement Adverb (Archaic) Habiliment Noun Habilimental Adjective Habilimentary Adjective Habilimentation Noun Habilimented Adjective Jab Verb, Noun Jabalina Noun Jabarite Noun Jabbed Verb (Past Tense/Participle), Adjective Jabber Verb Jabbered Verb Jabberer Noun Jabberers Noun (Plural) Jabbering Adjective / Present Participle Jabberingly Adverb Jabberment Noun Jabbernowl Noun Jabbers Verb, Noun

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1. What is the adjective form of 'habenula'?

Habenular Habenulic Habenulous Habenulian

2. Which part of speech is 'Kabala'?

Verb Noun Adjective Adverb

3. How is the 'g' in 'gabbro' pronounced?

Soft, like 'j' in 'jab' Silent Hard, like 'g' in 'grab' Like 'zh' in 'measure'

4. Which of the following is a common spelling variant of 'babasu' in English?

Babasco Babassu Babashu Babazu

5. Is 'labby' appropriate for a formal veterinary research paper?

Yes, it is standard terminology. No, 'Labrador Retriever' should be used. Only if it's a puppy. Yes, if the vet likes the dog.

6. Where does the word 'cabbage' come from etymologically?

The Latin word for 'leaf' The Old French word for 'head' The Greek word for 'green' The German word for 'root'

7. Why is the word 'babbitts' an eponym?

It is named after a city. It is named after a metal element. It is named after Isaac Babbitt. It is named after a machine.

8. What is the singular form of 'gabbros'?

Gabro Gabbro Gabbrium Gabbrose

9. What part of speech is the word 'jabots'?

Verb Adjective Noun Adverb

10. What part of speech is the word 'haberdine'?

Verb Adjective Noun Adverb

11. Which suffix is added to 'dab' to form 'dabbing'?

-ed -er -ing -s

12. Who might echo the crowd's cry of 'habet' to officially pause the match?

The Emperor The summa rudis (referee) The Vestal Virgins The defeated gladiator

13. What is the singular form of 'Kabars'?

Kabari Kabar Kabarses Kabarite

14. Which Italian dessert is the direct ancestor of zabajones?

Tiramisu Panna cotta Zabaione Cannoli

15. In American English, on which syllable is the stress placed when pronouncing 'kabab'?

First syllable (KAY) Second syllable (BOB) Third syllable Both equally

16. What part of speech is the word 'abacas'?

Singular noun Plural noun Verb Adjective

17. What is the difference between a sabaist and an astronomer?

A sabaist studies rocks; an astronomer studies stars. A sabaist worships the stars; an astronomer studies them scientifically. They are the same thing. An astronomer worships the stars; a sabaist studies them.

18. In American English, how is the first syllable of 'habet' pronounced?

With a short 'a' as in 'cat' With a broad 'ah' as in 'father' With a long 'a' as in 'cake' With an 'eh' as in 'bed'

19. Why might an ESL learner struggle with the spelling 'habbub'?

Because it has too many syllables Because the 'a' is pronounced like a short 'u', defying typical rules Because it is a very long word Because it is always capitalized

20. Where does the primary stress fall in the pronunciation of 'jabberer'?

First syllable Second syllable Third syllable Equal stress

21. What architectural method were the Nabatheans famous for?

Building pyramids Constructing domes Carving into rock Making glass

22. In architecture, what does 'abaci' refer to?

The bases of columns The flat tops of column capitals The decorative friezes The floor tiles

23. In what context should you AVOID using the word 'fab'?

Casual conversation Texting a friend A formal academic essay Complimenting an outfit

24. How is the name 'Mab' correctly pronounced?

MAYB MAB MAWb MAY-bee

25. How is 'labber' pronounced?

LAY-bor LAB-er lah-BEAR LOB-er

26. Which sentence uses 'cabarets' correctly?

The cabarets is open late. We visited several cabarets in Berlin. I drink three cabarets a day. He likes to cabarets.

27. What grammatical rule applies to the word 'nabak' in English?

It is always pluralized with 's'. It is an uncountable noun. It must always be capitalized. It is primarily used as a verb.

28. What does the word 'kababs' refer to?

A type of soup Small pieces of meat or vegetables roasted on a skewer A type of dessert A cooking pot

29. What does the word 'Nabatean' refer to?

A prehistoric cave dweller An ancient civilization that built Petra A type of desert plant A modern nomadic tribe

30. In which context is it most appropriate to use the word 'kababish'?

A formal academic essay A casual conversation at a barbecue A legal document A medical report

31. In which syllable does the primary stress fall when pronouncing 'abacterial'?

First (ay) Second (bak) Third (TEER) Fourth (ee)

32. Which sentence uses the word 'kababs' correctly?

I will kababs the chicken. The kababs are ready to eat. He is very kababs. We saw a kababs in the sky.

33. What is the singular form of 'fabliaux'?

Fabliau Fabliaus Fable Fablioux

34. In which syllable does the primary stress fall in the word 'rabatted'?

First syllable (RAB) Second syllable (BAT) Third syllable (ted) Equal stress on all

35. From which language does the word 'gabbai' originate?

Greek Yiddish Hebrew Latin

36. Why were gabelers historically unpopular among the common people?

They forced people into the army They collected a heavy tax on a necessary good They burned down villages They took land from the church

37. Which of the following is an antonym (opposite) of the wild, exotic babiroussa?

Warthog Wild boar Domestic pig Suid

38. Why should you avoid using 'abash' in casual conversation?

It is considered a swear word. It is highly formal and literary. It means something offensive. It is too short.

39. Is 'Cabalism' a countable or uncountable noun?

Countable Uncountable Both Only in plural

40. Which sentence uses 'habaera' correctly?

The habaero was spicy. She danced a slow habaera. He habaeraed the song. The HA-baera is modern.

41. How many syllables does the word 'kabaragoya' have?

Three Four Five Six

42. What is the dietary habit of a kabaragoya?

Herbivorous Carnivorous Omnivorous Frugivorous

43. What does the verb 'abet' primarily mean?

To reduce or calm down To encourage or assist in a crime To argue with someone To abandon a project

44. When are tabanids most active?

At midnight At dawn and dusk During the day In the dead of winter

45. What part of speech is 'caban'?

Verb Adjective Noun Adverb

46. What is the difference between 'habilimentation' and 'habiliment'?

They are synonyms. Habilimentation is the process; habiliment is the clothing itself. Habiliment is the process; habilimentation is the clothing. Habilimentation is modern; habiliment is archaic.

47. How is 'jabbers' pronounced?

jay-BERZ JAB-erz zhah-BAY YAB-ers

48. From which language does the word 'cabal' ultimately originate?

Greek Latin French Hebrew

49. How should you capitalize 'Kabar' in formal writing?

Always lowercase Only capitalize the K Capitalize the whole word Capitalize the first letter

50. How should 'Tabanidae' be capitalized in a biology paper?

Always lowercase Only the 'T' is capitalized All letters are capitalized Only capitalized at the start of a sentence