English Words Starting With A

• afrofuturism

  nounLow (specialist)
  /ˌæfrəʊˈfjuːtʃərɪzəm/A cultural and artistic movement combining African diasporic history and identity with science fiction, technology, and futuristic concepts.
• afrormosia

  nounVery Low
  /ˌæfrɔːˈməʊziə/A tropical hardwood tree native to West Africa, or the timber from this tree.
• after

  adjectiveadverbconjunctionnounprepositionA1
  /ˈɑːf.tə/Subsequent in time or order; following.
• after mast

  nounVery Low (C2)
  /ˈɑːftə ˌmɑːst/A nautical term for a small auxiliary mast stepped behind the mainmast, typically on a sailing vessel.
• after-party

  nounMedium
  /ˈɑːftə ˌpɑːti/A smaller, more informal social gathering that takes place after a main event, such as a concert, wedding, or formal party.
• after-ripening

  nounLow/Very Low
  /ˈɑːftə ˌraɪpənɪŋ/A physiological process seeds must undergo after dispersal before they can germinate, even under favorable conditions.
• after-run

  nounLow
  /ˈɑːftə ˌrʌn/A secondary activity or period that follows a main event, especially a short workout after a running race to aid recovery.
• afterbeat

  nounRare
  /ˈɑːftəbiːt/A musical beat that follows a stronger, accented beat; a weak beat occurring after a strong one.
• afterbirth

  nounLow
  /ˈɑːftəbəːθ/The placenta and fetal membranes expelled from the uterus after childbirth.
• afterbody

  nounLow (Rare)
  /ˈɑːftəˌbɒdi/A part situated at or forming the rear end of something, especially of a ship, aircraft, or animal.
• afterbrain

  nounExtremely Rare / Technical (Specialised Medical/Anatomical Term)
  /ˈɑːftəˌbreɪn/The hindbrain or rhombencephalon; the posterior part of the brain that includes the medulla oblongata, pons, and cerebellum.
• afterburner

  nounC1
  /ˈɑːftəˌbɜːnə/A device in a jet engine that injects extra fuel into the hot exhaust gases to produce a large, immediate increase in thrust.
• afterburning

  nounLow
  /ˈɑːftəˌbɜːnɪŋ/The process in a jet engine where additional fuel is injected and burned in the tailpipe after the main turbine, providing a significant, temporary boost in thrust.
• aftercare

  nounC1
  /ˈɑːf.tə.keər/Care, support, or services provided to someone after a major event or treatment, such as a medical procedure, surgery, mental health crisis, or release from an institution.
• aftercast

  nounVery Low (Specialist)
  /ˈɑːftəˌkɑːst/A calculation, forecast, or estimation made after an event has occurred, typically to compare with a previous forecast or to assess accuracy.
• afterclap

  nounVery rare / Archaic
  /ˈɑːftəklap/An unexpected, often unpleasant, consequence or event that follows after something is thought to be finished.
• aftercooler

  nounC2 - Very low frequency, technical term
  /ˈɑːftəˌkuːlə/A mechanical device used to cool compressed air or gas after it has been compressed, typically in an internal combustion engine or industrial compressor system.
• afterdamp

  nounVery low (C2+)
  /ˈɑːftəˌdæmp/A toxic mixture of gases, primarily carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, remaining in a mine after an explosion or fire.
• afterdeck

  nounRare
  /ˈɑːf.təˌdɛk/The rear or back part of a ship's main deck, behind the superstructure or main mast.
• aftereffect

  nounC1
  /ˈɑːftərɪˌfɛkt/A result or consequence, typically a delayed, secondary, or indirect effect, of an event or action.

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