| Words | Parts of Speech | Meaning/Definition/Similar Words |
|---|---|---|
| affix | verb t. | To subjoin, annex, or add at the close or end; to append to; to fix to any part of; as, to affix a syllable to a word; to affix a seal to an instrument; to affix one’s name to a writing., To fix or fasten in any way; to attach physically., To attach, unite, or connect with; as, names affixed to ideas, or ideas affixed to things; to affix a stigma to a person; to affix ridicule or blame to any one., To fix or fasten figuratively; — with on or upon; as, eyes affixed upon the ground., That which is affixed; an appendage; esp. one or more letters or syllables added at the end of a word; a suffix; a postfix. |
| afire | adverb & adjective | On fire. |
| aflat | adverb | Level with the ground; flat. |
| aflow | adverb & adjective | Flowing. |
| afoam | adverb & adjective | In a foaming state; as, the sea is all afoam. |
| afoot | adverb | On foot., Fig.: In motion; in action; astir; in progress. |
| afore | adverb | Before., In the fore part of a vessel., Before (in all its senses)., Before; in front of; farther forward than; as, afore the windlass. |
| afoul | adverb & adjective | In collision; entangled. |
| afric | adjective | African., Africa. |
| afrit | noun | Alt. of Afreet |
| after | adjective | Next; later in time; subsequent; succeeding; as, an after period of life., Hinder; nearer the rear., To ward the stern of the ship; — applied to any object in the rear part of a vessel; as the after cabin, after hatchway., Behind in place; as, men in line one after another., Below in rank; next to in order., Later in time; subsequent; as, after supper, after three days. It often precedes a clause. Formerly that was interposed between it and the clause., Subsequent to and in consequence of; as, after what you have said, I shall be careful., Subsequent to and notwithstanding; as, after all our advice, you took that course., Moving toward from behind; following, in search of; in pursuit of., Denoting the aim or object; concerning; in relation to; as, to look after workmen; to inquire after a friend; to thirst after righteousness., In imitation of; in conformity with; after the manner of; as, to make a thing after a model; a picture after Rubens; the boy takes after his father., According to; in accordance with; in conformity with the nature of; as, he acted after his kind., According to the direction and influence of; in proportion to; befitting., Subsequently in time or place; behind; afterward; as, he follows after. |