Definition of toward the stern; bExamples of Abaft in a senThe wind was abaft which made the ship glide faster towards our destination. They placed the lifeboats in the rear part of the ship, so I headed abaft to retrieve one.  My first sailing lesson was learning that abaft was at the stern of the boat. The sea spray was coming from abaft, making my back all wet. … [Read more...] about Abaft sentence & words in English
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Abacus sentence & words in English
Definition of Aa counting frame used to make math calculations by sliding counters across rods or grExamples of Abacus in a senSliding each bead from one side to the other, the student used the abacus to count out the number of days in a week. Because multiplying in your mind can be difficult, the teacher showed the kids how to use a bead-lined abacus to find the product … [Read more...] about Abacus sentence & words in English
Aback sentence & words in English
Definition of in amazement; shExamples of Aback in a senI was taken aback by the server’s rude comment about my hair. While Amy enjoyed the film as a whole, as a minister she couldn’t help but be taken aback by the strong use of profanity in the dialogue.  Ken believed he had a great marriage so he was definitely taken aback when he received divorce papers. At … [Read more...] about Aback sentence & words in English
Aardvark sentence & words in English
Definition of Aara large, long-eared nocturnal animal that uses its long tongue to eat ants and terExamples of Aardvark in a senThe long-eared aardvark slept all day and ate insects all night. With its rabbit like ears and piglike snout, the aardvark is an interesting looking animal. Living a solitary nightlife, the African aardvark is a quirky looking animal with sharp … [Read more...] about Aardvark sentence & words in English
A Priori sentence & words in English
Definition of A Psomething that is believed to be true without actual reinforcement with facts or statiExamples of A Priori in a senReligious people have the a priori belief that God exists without any physical proof. The jaded woman made a priori assumptions that all men were liars, but couldn't possibly know for sure because she has not dated all men.  Christopher … [Read more...] about A Priori sentence & words in English
A la mode sentence & words in English
Definition of A lacurrently fashionable; stExamples of A la mode in a senAlthough big hair went out of style in the 1990s, the reviving trend is now a la mode and making its way full circle. Contemporary and a la mode, wearing red is a fashion craze that is likely to never go out of style.  Some see wearing black and brown as a la mode while others think that this style … [Read more...] about A la mode sentence & words in English
A dime a dozen sentence & words in English
Definition of A dime a a phrase used to describe things that are abundant in quantity and/or very Examples of A dime a dozen in a senStore coupons come a dime a dozen and can be found stuffed in mailboxes and littering the streets. Nuts and bolts are a dime a dozen, so the carpenter doesn’t worry when he loses these cheap things at the shop. Because they’re a dime a … [Read more...] about A dime a dozen sentence & words in English
A bed of roses sentence & words in English
Definition of A bed of a phrase used to reference a situation that is easy or comforExamples of A bed of roses in a senThe poor orphan’s life hasn’t been a bed of roses or easy by any means. Because Mark studied for many weeks, taking the test was a bed of roses. The stressed business owner quickly realized that running a company can be difficult and not a bed of … [Read more...] about A bed of roses sentence & words in English
Commanding words sentence in english
Definition of Commandingreferring to a superior or leading positionExamples of Commanding in a sentenceThe commanding politician in this race has almost twice as many votes as the runner-up behind him. Ulrich was able to gain a commanding lead in the marathon early on, thanks to the speed he maintained in the first stretch. In the old days of war, hills … [Read more...] about Commanding words sentence in english