English
adjective
En·glish
| \ ˈiŋ-glish
, ˈiŋ-lish
\
, ˈiŋ-lish
\
Definition of English
(Entry 1 of 4)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of England, the English people, or the English language
English
nounDefinition of English (Entry 2 of 4)
1a
: the language of the people of England and the U.S. and many areas now or formerly under British control
b
: a particular variety of English distinguished by peculiarities (as of pronunciation)
c
: English language, literature, or composition when a subject of study
2
plural in construction
: the people of England
3a
: an English translation
b
: idiomatic or intelligible English
4
: spin around the vertical axis deliberately imparted to a ball that is driven or rolled — compare draw, follow, body english
English
verb
Englished;
Englishing;
Englishes
Definition of English (Entry 3 of 4)
English
biographical name
En·glish
| \ ˈiŋ-glish
, ˈiŋ-lish\
, ˈiŋ-lish\
Definition of English (Entry 4 of 4)
Bill 1961– Simon William English prime minister of New Zealand (2016– )
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English
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of English
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of or relating to England or its people
: of or relating to the chief language of Great Britain, the U.S., etc.
English
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of English (Entry 2 of 2)
: the chief language of Great Britain, the U.S., and many areas now or formerly under British control
: a particular type of English
: English language, literature, or writing as a subject of study
See the full definition for English in the English Language Learners Dictionary
English
adjective
En·glish
| \ ˈiŋ-glish
\
\
Kids Definition of English
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of or relating to England, its people, or the English language
English literature English customs
English
nounKids Definition of English (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: the language of England, the United States, and some other countries now or at one time under British rule
2
English plural
: the people of England
3
: English language or literature as a subject in school
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