english

/ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
adjective
  1. Relating to England or its people.
    • She loves English history and visits old castles every summer.
    • My grandmother has a strong English accent from growing up in London.
    • The English countryside is famous for its green hills and stone walls.
  2. Relating to the English language.
    • I prefer reading books in their original English version.
    • He is taking an English grammar class to improve his writing.
    • The English alphabet has 26 letters.
Synonyms
noun
  1. The language spoken in the United Kingdom, the United States, and many other countries.
    • She learned English by watching movies and listening to music.
    • The company requires all employees to speak fluent English.
    • English is the most widely spoken second language in the world.
  2. The people of England collectively.
    • The English celebrate St. George's Day on April 23rd.
    • Historically, the English have had a strong influence on global culture.
    • The English are known for their love of tea and queuing politely.
  3. A grade or subject in school that focuses on reading, writing, and literature.
    • The teacher assigned a book report for English homework.
    • I got an A in English this semester because I worked hard on my essays.
    • English class is my favorite because we get to read short stories.
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