English Words Starting With A

• agathocles

  nounVery Low
  /əˈɡæθəˌkliːz/A historical figure, specifically a tyrant of Syracuse in ancient Sicily, later a Hellenistic king.
• agathon

  nounVery Low (Specialized/Technical)
  /ˈæɡəθɒn/In classical Greek philosophy, the ultimate good or highest human end, often translated as 'the Good'.
• agatize

  verb-transitivevery low
  /ˈaɡətʌɪz/to petrify, harden, or fill with mineral matter (especially chalcedony/silica) to form an agate.
• agave

  nounC1/C2
  /əˈɡeɪvi/A type of desert plant, native to the Americas, with thick, fleshy leaves that form a rosette, from which products like tequila and sisal are made.
• agave family

  nounLow
  /əˈɡɑːvi ˈfæm(ə)li/A taxonomic family of plants, primarily succulents, native to hot and arid regions of the Americas.
• agawam

  nounVery Low
  /ˈæɡ.ə.wɒm/A proper noun referring to a specific place name, most notably a town in Massachusetts and a related Native American group.
• agba

  nounLow (It is not a word in global Standard English; its usage is specific to Nigerian/West African English and diaspora communities.)
  /ˈæɡ.bə/In Nigerian English and West African contexts, this word primarily refers to an elder, a master, or a person of great status and respect, often implying seniority and wisdom.
• age

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveA1
  /eɪdʒ/The length of time that a person or thing has existed; a distinct period of history.
• age allowance

  nounC1
  /eɪdʒ əˈlaʊəns/A tax allowance or financial benefit granted to individuals based on their age, typically for older taxpayers.
• age group

  nounC1
  /ˈeɪdʒ ˌɡruːp/A specific range of ages within a population.
• age hardening

  nounC2 (Very Low Frequency / Specialized Technical)
  /eɪdʒ ˈhɑːd(ə)nɪŋ/The process by which the strength and hardness of a metal or alloy increases over time at room temperature (natural ageing) or after heat treatment (artificial ageing).
• age of anxiety

  nounC1/C2
  /eɪdʒ əv æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/A historical or cultural period characterized by widespread, often existential, worry, uncertainty, and fear about the state of the world and the future.
• age of aquarius

  nounC1
  /ˌeɪdʒ əv əˈkweəriəs/a specific astrological era associated with the sign of Aquarius, said to bring about idealism, humanitarianism, and social progress.
• age of consent

  nounC1
  /ˌeɪdʒ‿əv kənˈsent/The legal age at which a person is considered competent to consent to sexual activity.
• age of discretion

  nounC2
  /ˌeɪdʒ əv dɪˈskreʃ.ən/The age at which a person is considered legally capable of managing their own affairs, understanding right from wrong, and making responsible decisions without parental consent.
• age of innocence, the

  nounMedium
  /ˌeɪdʒ əv ˈɪnəsəns/A period of early life or a historical era perceived as free from corruption, evil, or complex knowledge, often characterized by purity, naivety, and a lack of experience with the harsh realities of the world.
• age of reason

  nounC2
  /ˌeɪdʒ əv ˈriːzn̩/The historical period of the Enlightenment (c. late 17th–18th century), characterised by a focus on reason, science, and individualism.
• age spots

  plural-nounIntermediate
  /ˈeɪdʒ ˌspɒts/Small, flat, dark brown or black skin blemishes that typically appear on sun-exposed areas in older adults.
• age-gate

  nounverb-ambitransitiveLow-medium
  /ˈeɪdʒ ˌɡeɪt/A verification checkpoint, typically online, designed to restrict access to content (like websites, videos, or games) based on a user's declared or verified age.
• age-gating

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˈeɪdʒ ˌɡeɪt.ɪŋ/The practice of restricting access to content, services, or products based on a user's age.

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