English words containing a

1. ail English [e?l] American [el]?

Definition?

vi. To be sick; to feel uncomfortable; to be in a difficult situation; to be in an uncomfortable situation good.

vt. To torture; to cause pain; to cause pain; to cause trouble.

n. Sickness, distress, trouble.

Example A full-scale debate is under way on what?ails?the?industry.

There is a full-scale debate on why the industry is in trouble.

2. aim English [e?m] American [em]

Definition

vt. Aim; aim; kick; swing.

vi. Aim; aim at; commit to; decide.

n. Purpose; target; aiming.

Example He is?aiming?for the 100 meters world?record

He is aiming to break the 100 meters world record.

3. air British [e?(r)] American [er]

Definition

n. air transport; sky; atmosphere; (simple and easy to remember ) tune.

vt. To dry; to dry; to broadcast; to broadcast.

vt. Make the room ventilated and breathable.

Example: Draughts help to circulate?air

Draughts help to circulate air.

4. akin English [?k?n] American [?k?n]

Interpretation adj. Similar; same race; homologous; closely related. ?

Example Listening to his life story is?akin?to reading a good adventure?novel.

Listening to his life story is like reading a wonderful adventure novel.

5. alert English [?l?:t] American [?l?:rt]

Definition

adj. alert, vigilant, attention of; quick-thinking; lively.

n. Alarm; alert state.

vt. Call the police.

Example We all have to stay? alert

We all have to stay alert.