above all most of all, more than anything else. By the) preceding text (the above shows). 2 earlier on a page or in a book (as noted above). 1 at or to a higher point overhead (the floor above the sky above). B beyond the reach of (above my understanding above suspicion). 4 a too great or good for (not above cheating). 3 higher in rank, importance, etc., than. 1 over on the top of higher than over the surface of (head above water above the din). Command to make an about-turn.Ībove -prep. 1 turn made so as to face the opposite direction. Be about to be on the point of (was about to laugh). Have as its essential nature (life is all about having fun). 5 in rotation or succession (turn and turn about). In an understatement (just about had enough). B all round from a centre (look about you). 3 a in, round (walked about the town a scarf about her neck). C in relation to (symmetry about a plane).
1 a on the subject of (a book about birds). 1 natural or (esp.) Induced expulsion of a foetus from the womb before it is able to survive independently. 3 end or cause (a project etc.) To end before completion. Usage when referring to the people, aboriginal is preferred for the singular form and aborigines for the plural, although aboriginals is also acceptable.Ībort v. Aborigine) aboriginal inhabitant of australia. Aboriginal) aboriginal inhabitant of australia. 1 indigenous, inhabiting a land from the earliest times, esp. Supposed manlike or bearlike himalayan animal yeti.Ībominate v. Denial renunciation of a doctrine.Ībnormal adj. (-ting) give up or renounce (a pleasure or right etc.). ably suffix forming adverbs corresponding to adjectives in -able.Ībnegate v. In pl.) 1 ceremonial washing of the hands, sacred vessels, etc. 3 relevant to or in accordance with (fashionable seasonable). 2 that can be made the subject of (dutiable objectionable). able suffix forming adjectives meaning: 1 that may or must be (eatable payable). In is able, will be able, etc., replacing tenses of can) having the capacity or power (not able to come). Case (in latin) of nouns and pronouns indicating an agent, instrument, or location. (-ring) renounce on oath (an opinion, cause, etc.). ability suffix forming nouns of quality from, or corresponding to, adjectives in -able.Īb initio adv. By by) a act in accordance with (abide by the rules). In neg.) Tolerate, endure (can't abide him). (-ding past abided or rarely abode) 1 (usu. In aid and abet) encourage or assist (an offender or offence). Apparent displacement of a celestial body.Ībet v. 3 distortion of an image because of a defect in a lens or mirror. 1 aberrant behaviour moral or mental lapse. Deviating from what is normal or accepted. Animal of a scottish breed of hornless black cattle. At right angles to a ship's or an aircraft's length.Īberdeen angus n. 1 the belly, including the stomach, bowels, etc. Absol.) Give up or renounce (the throne). 3 building that was once an abbey.Ībbot n. s) 1 building(s) occupied by a community of monks or nuns. ies) office or jurisdiction of an abbot or abbess. By to often refl.) Yield to a passion, another's control, etc. cuses) 1 frame with wires along which beads are slid for calculating. Mammal with a tubular snout and a long tongue, feeding on termites.
A- prefix (also an- before a vowel sound) not, without (amoral).
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