English — synonyms, definition

1. English (Adjective) N. Amer

English (Adjective) — Of or relating to or characteristic of England or its culture or people. ex. "English history" ex. "the English landed aristocracy" ex. "English literature"

English (Adjective) — Of or relating to the English language.

2. English (Noun) N. Amer

English language English people side

English (Noun) — 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.

English (Noun) — The discipline that studies the English language and literature.

English (Noun) — The people of England.

English (Noun) — (sport) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist.

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