English - definition, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ|
Brit.  |ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ|

noun

- an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries (syn: english)
- the people of England (syn: english)
- the discipline that studies the English language and literature (syn: english)
- (sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist (syn: english, side)

adjective

- of or relating to or characteristic of England or its culture or people (syn: english)
English history
the English landed aristocracy
English literature
- of or relating to the English language (syn: english)

Extra examples

The English traditionally have afternoon tea.

I asked the doctor to give me my diagnosis in English, not medical jargon.

Do you speak English?

She decided to major in English.

English grammar

English history

English literature

Have you ever heard Wagner sung in English?

The classes cover a variety of subject areas, including mathematics and English.

English 122 is not offered this term.

I have an English class this morning.

He's learning English as a second language.

The word is now established as part of the English language.

French and English are closer to each other than either language is to Chinese.

The English that was spoken by William Shakespeare is very different from the modern English spoken today.

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