6-Letter Words Starting With A
Here's the list of all the 1197 6-Letter Words Starting With A in the English Language.
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| access | 1. obtain or retrieve from a storage device; as of information on a computer 2. reach or gain access to More Definitions → |
| author | 1. writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay) 2. someone who originates or causes or initiates something More Definitions → |
| around | 1. in the area or vicinity 2. by a circular or circuitous route More Definitions → |
| action | 1. something done (usually as opposed to something said) 2. the state of being active More Definitions → |
| august | 1. of or befitting a lord 2. profoundly honored More Definitions → |
| always | 1. at all times; all the time and on every occasion 2. without variation or change, in every case More Definitions → |
| amount | 1. a quantity of money 2. the relative magnitude of something with reference to a criterion More Definitions → |
| annual | 1. (botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year 2. a reference book that is published regularly once every year More Definitions → |
| active | 1. chemical agent capable of activity 2. the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is performing the action or causing the happening denoted by the verb More Definitions → |
| agency | 1. an administrative unit of government 2. a business or organization that provides a particular service, especially the mediation of transactions between two parties More Definitions → |
| across | 1. to the opposite side 2. transversely More Definitions → |
| advice | 1. a proposal for an appropriate course of action More Definitions → |
| artist | 1. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination More Definitions → |
| almost | 1. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but More Definitions → |
| answer | 1. react verbally 2. respond to a signal More Definitions → |
| animal | 1. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement 2. marked by the appetites and passions of the body More Definitions → |
| amazon | 1. a large strong and aggressive woman 2. mainly green tropical American parrots More Definitions → |
| accept | 1. consider or hold as true 2. receive willingly something given or offered More Definitions → |
| appear | 1. give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect 2. come into sight or view More Definitions → |
| actual | 1. taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated 2. being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something More Definitions → |
| avenue | 1. a line of approach 2. a wide street or thoroughfare More Definitions → |
| attack | 1. (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) 2. an offensive move in a sport or game More Definitions → |
| assets | 1. anything of material value or usefulness that is owned by a person or company More Definitions → |
| assist | 1. the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose 2. (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play More Definitions → |
| agreed | 1. united by being of the same opinion More Definitions → |
| appeal | 1. earnest or urgent request 2. attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates More Definitions → |
| affect | 1. have an effect upon 2. act physically on; have an effect upon More Definitions → |
| agenda | 1. a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to 2. a list of matters to be taken up (as at a meeting) More Definitions → |
| anyway | 1. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement 2. in any way whatsoever More Definitions → |
| assume | 1. take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof 2. take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities More Definitions → |
| avatar | 1. a new personification of a familiar idea 2. the manifestation of a Hindu deity (especially Vishnu) in human or superhuman or animal form More Definitions → |
| attend | 1. be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc. 2. take charge of or deal with More Definitions → |
| alumni | 1. a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university) More Definitions → |
| asking | 1. the verbal act of requesting More Definitions → |
| acting | 1. the performance of a part or role in a drama 2. serving temporarily especially as a substitute More Definitions → |
| apache | 1. a Parisian gangster More Definitions → |
| arcade | 1. a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side 2. a structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns More Definitions → |
| aspect | 1. a distinct feature or element in a problem 2. a characteristic to be considered More Definitions → |
| abroad | 1. in a foreign country 2. to or in a foreign country More Definitions → |
| analog | 1. something having the property of being analogous to something else 2. of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input More Definitions → |
| assess | 1. evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of 2. charge (a person or a property) with a payment, such as a tax or a fine More Definitions → |
| arrive | 1. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress 2. succeed in a big way; get to the top More Definitions → |
| afraid | 1. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement 2. feeling worry or concern or insecurity More Definitions → |
| afford | 1. be able to spare or give up 2. be the cause or source of More Definitions → |
| atomic | 1. of or relating to or comprising atoms 2. (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy More Definitions → |
| autumn | 1. the season when the leaves fall from the trees More Definitions → |
| attach | 1. cause to be attached 2. be attached; be in contact with More Definitions → |
| adjust | 1. alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard 2. place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight More Definitions → |
| absent | 1. nonexistent 2. lost in thought; showing preoccupation More Definitions → |
| anchor | 1. fix firmly and stably 2. secure a vessel with an anchor More Definitions → |
| advise | 1. give advice to 2. inform (somebody) of something More Definitions → |
| assure | 1. make certain of 2. inform positively and with certainty and confidence More Definitions → |
| asthma | 1. respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin More Definitions → |
| arrest | 1. take into custody 2. hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of More Definitions → |
| allied | 1. become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage 2. related by common characteristics or ancestry More Definitions → |
| arctic | 1. extremely cold 2. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow More Definitions → |
| alpine | 1. relating to or characteristic of alps 2. living or growing above the timber line More Definitions → |
| assign | 1. give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person) 2. give out More Definitions → |
| aurora | 1. the first light of day 2. an atmospheric phenomenon consisting of bands of light caused by charged solar particles following the earth's magnetic lines of force More Definitions → |
| aerial | 1. a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer 2. an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals More Definitions → |
| accent | 1. distinctive manner of oral expression 2. special importance or significance More Definitions → |
| auburn | 1. (of hair) colored a moderate reddish-brown More Definitions → |
| affair | 1. a vaguely specified concern 2. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship More Definitions → |
| advert | 1. give heed (to) 2. make a more or less disguised reference to More Definitions → |
| asylum | 1. a shelter from danger or hardship 2. a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person More Definitions → |
| accord | 1. harmony of people's opinions or actions or characters 2. concurrence of opinion More Definitions → |
| allies | 1. an alliance of nations joining together to fight a common enemy More Definitions → |
| aboard | 1. on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle 2. on first or second or third base More Definitions → |
| advent | 1. arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous) More Definitions → |
| asleep | 1. lacking sensation 2. dead More Definitions → |
| autism | 1. (psychiatry) an abnormal absorption with the self; marked by communication disorders and short attention span and inability to treat others as people More Definitions → |
| afghan | 1. a blanket knitted or crocheted in strips or squares; sometimes used as a shawl 2. a coat made of sheepskin More Definitions → |
| applet | 1. a Java application; an application program that uses the client's web browser to provide a user interface More Definitions → |
| artery | 1. a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body 2. a major thoroughfare that bears important traffic More Definitions → |
| abused | 1. used improperly or excessively especially drugs 2. subjected to cruel treatment More Definitions → |
| assert | 1. state categorically 2. to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true More Definitions → |
| amazed | 1. filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock More Definitions → |
| addict | 1. to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug) 2. someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction More Definitions → |
| armour | 1. a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles 2. protective covering made of metal and used in combat More Definitions → |
| awhile | 1. for a brief period More Definitions → |
| archer | 1. a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow More Definitions → |
| attain | 1. to gain with effort 2. reach a point in time, or a certain state or level More Definitions → |
| adhere | 1. be compatible or in accordance with 2. follow through or carry out a plan without deviation More Definitions → |
| aspire | 1. have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal More Definitions → |
| anthem | 1. a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school) 2. a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation) More Definitions → |
| almond | 1. small bushy deciduous tree native to Asia and North Africa having pretty pink blossoms and highly prized edible nuts enclosed in a hard green hull; cultivated in southern Australia and California 2. oval-shaped edible seed of the almond tree More Definitions → |
| absorb | 1. become imbued 2. take up mentally More Definitions → |
| ageing | 1. acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time 2. the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age More Definitions → |
| admire | 1. feel admiration for 2. look at with admiration More Definitions → |
| absurd | 1. a situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless 2. inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense More Definitions → |
| append | 1. add to the very end 2. fix to; attach More Definitions → |
| armada | 1. a large fleet More Definitions → |
| amelia | 1. congenital absence of an arm or leg More Definitions → |
| annals | 1. reports of the work of a society or learned body etc 2. a chronological account of events in successive years More Definitions → |
| anemia | 1. a deficiency of red blood cells 2. a lack of vitality More Definitions → |
| affirm | 1. establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts 2. to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true More Definitions → |
| airway | 1. a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines) 2. a designated route followed by airplanes in flying from one airport to another More Definitions → |
| anyhow | 1. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement 2. in any way whatsoever More Definitions → |
| attire | 1. put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive 2. clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion More Definitions → |
| ascent | 1. an upward slope or grade (as in a road) 2. a movement upward; rise above the ground More Definitions → |
| abound | 1. be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities 2. be in a state of movement or action More Definitions → |
| amends | 1. a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury 2. something done or paid in expiation of a wrong More Definitions → |
| arroyo | 1. a stream or brook More Definitions → |
| airbus | 1. a subsonic jet airliner operated over short distances More Definitions → |
| atrium | 1. any chamber that is connected to other chambers or passageways (especially one of the two upper chambers of the heart) 2. the central area in a building; open to the sky More Definitions → |
| allure | 1. the power to entice or attract through personal charm 2. dispose or incline or entice to More Definitions → |
| allele | 1. (genetics) either of a pair (or series) of alternative forms of a gene that can occupy the same locus on a particular chromosome and that control the same character More Definitions → |
| amused | 1. pleasantly occupied More Definitions → |
| astral | 1. being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars More Definitions → |
| aortic | 1. of or relating to the aorta More Definitions → |
| acidic | 1. being sour to the taste 2. being or containing an acid; of a solution having an excess of hydrogen atoms (having a pH of less than 7) More Definitions → |
| arisen | 1. come into existence; take on form or shape 2. originate or come into being More Definitions → |
| assent | 1. agreement with a statement or proposal to do something 2. to agree or express agreement More Definitions → |
| argent | 1. of lustrous grey; covered with or tinged with the color of silver 2. a metal tincture used in heraldry to give a silvery appearance More Definitions → |
| argyll | 1. a covered gravy holder of silver or other metal containing a detachable central vessel for hot water to keep the gravy warm 2. a design consisting of a pattern of varicolored diamonds on a solid background (originally for knitted articles); patterned after the tartan of a clan in western Scotland More Definitions → |
| atrial | 1. of or relating to a cavity or chamber in the body (especially one of the upper chambers of the heart) More Definitions → |
| accuse | 1. bring an accusation against; level a charge against 2. blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against More Definitions → |
| acacia | 1. any of various spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Acacia More Definitions → |
| angler | 1. a scheming person; someone who schemes to gain an advantage 2. a fisherman who uses a hook and line More Definitions → |
| abacus | 1. a tablet placed horizontally on top of the capital of a column as an aid in supporting the architrave 2. a calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves More Definitions → |
| angled | 1. forming or set at an angle More Definitions → |
| attest | 1. provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes 2. authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity More Definitions → |
| angina | 1. any disease of the throat or fauces marked by spasmodic attacks of intense suffocative pain 2. a heart condition marked by paroxysms of chest pain due to reduced oxygen to the heart More Definitions → |
| awning | 1. a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun More Definitions → |
| argyle | 1. a covered gravy holder of silver or other metal containing a detachable central vessel for hot water to keep the gravy warm 2. a design consisting of a pattern of varicolored diamonds on a solid background (originally for knitted articles); patterned after the tartan of a clan in western Scotland More Definitions → |
| accrue | 1. grow by addition 2. come into the possession of More Definitions → |
| airing | 1. the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate 2. a short excursion (a walk or ride) in the open air More Definitions → |
| abrupt | 1. marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions 2. exceedingly sudden and unexpected More Definitions → |
| aikido | 1. a Japanese martial art employing principles similar to judo More Definitions → |
| ashore | 1. towards the shore from the water More Definitions → |
| apathy | 1. an absence of emotion or enthusiasm 2. the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally More Definitions → |
| alpaca | 1. wool of the alpaca 2. a thin glossy fabric made of the wool of the Lama pacos, or made of a rayon or cotton imitation of that wool More Definitions → |
| awaken | 1. cause to become awake or conscious 2. stop sleeping More Definitions → |
| acetyl | 1. the organic group of acetic acid (CH3CO-) More Definitions → |
| ambush | 1. the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise 2. wait in hiding to attack More Definitions → |
| arcane | 1. requiring secret or mysterious knowledge More Definitions → |
| amulet | 1. a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease More Definitions → |
| ascend | 1. travel up 2. go back in order of genealogical succession More Definitions → |
| armory | 1. a collection of resources 2. all the weapons and equipment that a country has More Definitions → |
| auteur | 1. a filmmaker who has a personal style and keeps creative control over his or her works More Definitions → |
| acuity | 1. sharpness of vision; the visual ability to resolve fine detail (usually measured by a Snellen chart) 2. a quick and penetrating intelligence More Definitions → |
| aching | 1. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain 2. causing a dull and steady pain More Definitions → |
| airman | 1. someone who operates an aircraft More Definitions → |
| antler | 1. deciduous horn of a member of the deer family More Definitions → |
| arched | 1. constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches 2. forming or resembling an arch More Definitions → |
| arable | 1. (of farmland) capable of being farmed productively More Definitions → |
| alkali | 1. any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water 2. a mixture of soluble salts found in arid soils and some bodies of water; detrimental to agriculture More Definitions → |
| auntie | 1. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle More Definitions → |
| adagio | 1. (music) a composition played in adagio tempo (slowly and gracefully) 2. a slow section of a pas de deux requiring great skill and strength by the dancers More Definitions → |
| armpit | 1. the hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder More Definitions → |
| afloat | 1. borne on the water; floating 2. aimlessly drifting More Definitions → |
| ardent | 1. characterized by intense emotion 2. characterized by strong enthusiasm More Definitions → |
| astute | 1. marked by practical hardheaded intelligence More Definitions → |
| allege | 1. report or maintain More Definitions → |
| ailing | 1. somewhat ill or prone to illness More Definitions → |
| apogee | 1. a final climactic stage 2. apoapsis in Earth orbit; the point in its orbit where a satellite is at the greatest distance from the Earth More Definitions → |
| acetic | 1. relating to or containing acetic acid More Definitions → |
| astray | 1. away from the right path or direction 2. far from the intended target More Definitions → |
| artful | 1. not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness 2. marked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with cunning or craft More Definitions → |
| affine | 1. (mathematics) of or pertaining to the geometry of affine transformations 2. (anthropology) kin by marriage More Definitions → |
| arista | 1. bristlelike process near the tip of the antenna of certain flies More Definitions → |
| acumen | 1. a tapering point 2. shrewdness shown by keen insight More Definitions → |
| adored | 1. regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god) More Definitions → |
| azalea | 1. any of numerous ornamental shrubs grown for their showy flowers of various colors More Definitions → |
| apiece | 1. to or from every one of two or more (considered individually) More Definitions → |
| apical | 1. situated at an apex More Definitions → |
| albino | 1. an animal with congenital albinism 2. a person with congenital albinism: white hair and milky skin; eyes are usually pink More Definitions → |
| adonis | 1. any handsome young man More Definitions → |
| argosy | 1. one or more large merchant ships More Definitions → |
| arouse | 1. call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) 2. stop sleeping More Definitions → |
| averse | 1. (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed More Definitions → |
| afield | 1. far away from home or one's usual surroundings 2. in or into a field (especially a field of battle) More Definitions → |
| abuser | 1. someone who abuses More Definitions → |
| arcsec | 1. the inverse function of the secant; the angle that has a secant equal to a given number More Definitions → |
| adrift | 1. aimlessly drifting 2. afloat on the surface of a body of water More Definitions → |
| anklet | 1. a shoe for a child or woman that has a strap around the ankle 2. a sock that reaches just above the ankle More Definitions → |
| ambler | 1. someone who walks at a leisurely pace More Definitions → |
| arcana | 1. information known only to a special group More Definitions → |
| ataxia | 1. inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements; unsteady movements and staggering gait More Definitions → |
| alexia | 1. inability to perceive written words More Definitions → |
| arming | 1. the act of equipping with weapons in preparation for war More Definitions → |
| avenge | 1. take revenge for a perceived wrong More Definitions → |
| albedo | 1. the ratio of reflected to incident light More Definitions → |
| annexe | 1. an addition that extends a main building More Definitions → |
| ablaze | 1. keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement 2. lighted up by or as by fire or flame More Definitions → |
| abject | 1. of the most contemptible kind 2. most unfortunate or miserable More Definitions → |
| ashram | 1. a place of religious retreat modeled after the Indian ashram 2. (India) a place of religious retreat for Hindus More Definitions → |
| alcove | 1. a small recess opening off a larger room More Definitions → |
| ardour | 1. a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause) 2. intense feeling of love More Definitions → |
| aviary | 1. a building where birds are kept More Definitions → |
| amoeba | 1. naked freshwater or marine or parasitic protozoa that form temporary pseudopods for feeding and locomotion More Definitions → |
| adverb | 1. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses 2. a word that modifies something other than a noun More Definitions → |
| ampere | 1. a former unit of electric current (slightly smaller than the SI ampere) 2. the basic unit of electric current adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites More Definitions → |
| alight | 1. to come to rest, settle 2. come down More Definitions → |
| arnica | 1. used especially in treating bruises 2. any of various rhizomatous usually perennial plants of the genus Arnica More Definitions → |
| alumna | 1. a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university) More Definitions → |
| anemic | 1. relating to anemia or suffering from anemia 2. lacking vigor or energy More Definitions → |
| axonal | 1. of or relating to or resembling an axon More Definitions → |
| afresh | 1. again but in a new or different way More Definitions → |
| arbour | 1. a framework that supports climbing plants More Definitions → |
| althea | 1. any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea More Definitions → |
| avowed | 1. openly declared as such More Definitions → |
| anonym | 1. a fictitious name used when the person performs a particular social role More Definitions → |
| animus | 1. a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility More Definitions → |
| accede | 1. yield to another's wish or opinion 2. take on duties or office More Definitions → |
| aether | 1. a medium that was once supposed to fill all space and to support the propagation of electromagnetic waves More Definitions → |
| aliyah | 1. (Judaism) the honor of being called up to the reading desk in the synagogue to read from the Torah 2. (Judaism) immigration of Jews to Israel More Definitions → |
| adroit | 1. quick or skillful or adept in action or thought More Definitions → |
| aghast | 1. struck with fear, dread, or consternation More Definitions → |
| airgun | 1. a gun that propels a projectile by compressed air More Definitions → |
| allude | 1. make a more or less disguised reference to More Definitions → |
| areola | 1. small space in a tissue or body part such as the area between veins on a leaf or an insect's wing 2. small circular area such as that around the human nipple or an inflamed area around a pimple or insect bite More Definitions → |
| anorak | 1. a kind of heavy jacket More Definitions → |
| azonic | 1. not restricted to any particular zone or region More Definitions → |
| avocet | 1. long-legged web-footed black-and-white shorebird with slender upward-curving bill More Definitions → |
| acetal | 1. any organic compound formed by adding alcohol molecules to aldehyde molecules More Definitions → |
| anoxic | 1. relating to or marked by a severe deficiency of oxygen in tissues or organs More Definitions → |
| assail | 1. attack someone physically or emotionally 2. launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with More Definitions → |
| anoxia | 1. severe hypoxia; absence of oxygen in inspired gases or in arterial blood or in the tissues More Definitions → |
| adduct | 1. draw a limb towards the body 2. a compound formed by an addition reaction More Definitions → |
| ageism | 1. discrimination on the basis of a person's age More Definitions → |
| abduct | 1. take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom 2. pull away from the body More Definitions → |
| addled | 1. (of eggs) no longer edible 2. confused and vague; used especially of thinking More Definitions → |
| anoint | 1. choose by or as if by divine intervention 2. administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing More Definitions → |
| aplomb | 1. great coolness and composure under strain More Definitions → |
| aflame | 1. keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement 2. lighted up by or as by fire or flame More Definitions → |
| aright | 1. in an accurate manner More Definitions → |
| anther | 1. the part of the stamen that contains pollen; usually borne on a stalk More Definitions → |
| acquit | 1. pronounce not guilty of criminal charges 2. behave in a certain manner More Definitions → |
| akimbo | 1. (used of arms and legs) bent outward with the joint away from the body 2. with hands on hips and elbows extending outward More Definitions → |
| avidly | 1. in an avid manner More Definitions → |