English (Noun)
Meaning 1
The discipline that studies the English language and literature.
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
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.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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- English is the most widely spoken language in the world, with over one billion speakers.
- The school offered courses in Spanish, French, and English to its students.
- My grandmother learned to speak English when she immigrated to the United States from Italy.
- English is the language used in international business and aviation around the world.
- The teacher asked the student to translate the poem from English to Spanish.
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Meaning 3
(sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist.
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 4
The people of England.
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Nouns denoting people.