Words That Start With A for Kids

Popular A Words

All Words Starting With A

• a – The word 'a' is a small word we use when we talk about one thing.
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• abandon – Abandon means to leave something or someone and not take care of it anymore.
• abide – Abide means to follow rules or to stay in a place.
• ability – Ability is what you are good at.
• able – Able means you have the skill or power to do something.
• abode – An abode is a fancy word for a home or a place where someone lives.
• about – "About" is a word we use when we want to say what something is related to.
• above – Above means something is located higher than something else.
• abrupt – Abrupt means something happens suddenly or quickly, like when you stop running really fast all of a sudden.
• absence – Absence is when a person is missing from a place.
• absent – Absent means you are not in a place where you are supposed to be.
• absolute – Absolute means something that is completely certain or true.
• absolutely – Absolutely means 'for sure' or 'yes, definitely'.
• absorb – Absorb means to soak up or take in something.
• absurdity – Absurdity means something that is really silly or doesn't make sense.
• accept – Accept means to agree to something or to take it.
• acceptable – Acceptable means that something is allowed or okay.
• access – Access means being able to go to a place or use something.
• accessible – Accessible means that something is easy for everyone to use or get to.
• accessories – Accessories are items that you add to your clothes or things to make them look better or more special.
• accessory – An accessory is an extra item that you can wear or use to make your outfit better.
• accidental – Accidental means it wasn't planned.
• accommodate – Accommodate means to make room for someone or something.
• accomplish – Accomplish means to finish something you wanted to do.
• accomplishment – An accomplishment is something you do that makes you feel proud, like finishing a puzzle or learning to...
• account – An account is like a special place where you keep your things safe, like money or toys.
• accurately – Accurately means doing something just right, like when you throw a ball and it hits the target.
• achievable – Achievable means something you can do or reach.
• achievement – An achievement is something you do that is really good, like finishing a puzzle or learning to ride a bike.
• acid – Acid is a special kind of liquid that can taste sour, like lemon juice.
• acorn – An acorn is a nut that grows on oak trees.
• acquaintance – An acquaintance is someone you know, but not very well.
• acrobat – An acrobat is someone who does amazing stunts and tricks, like flips and jumps.
• act – Act means to do something or to perform.
• acting – Acting is when you play a character in a story, like in a movie or a play.
• active – Being active means you like to play and move.
• activities – Activities are things you can do for fun or to learn, like playing sports, making crafts, or reading books.
• activity – An activity is something you do to have fun or learn, like playing games, doing sports, or making art.
• actor – An actor is someone who plays a role in a movie, TV show, or play.
• actors – Actors are people who perform in movies, TV shows, or on stage.
• acts – Acts are actions or things we do.
• actual – Actual means something that is real and not pretend.
• actuality – Actuality means something that is real or true.
• add – Add means to combine numbers or things.
• added – Added means to put things together.
• addition – Addition means adding numbers together.
• address – An address tells you where a person or a building is located.
• adherent – An adherent is someone who sticks to something, like a friend who always supports you or a person who...
• adhering – Adhering means sticking to something.
• adjust – Adjust means to make small changes to something.
• admiration – Admiration means really liking something or someone a lot.
• admire – Admire means to think someone is really great or special.
• adolescent – An adolescent is a kid who is growing up, usually between 10 and 19 years old.
• adorable – Adorable means something that is really cute and makes you smile.
• adore – To adore means to love something very much.
• adorn – Adorn means to decorate or make something beautiful.
• adult – An adult is someone who is grown up.
• advantage – An advantage is something that helps you do better.
• adventure – An adventure is when you go on a fun trip or do something exciting.
• adventures – Adventures are special experiences where you explore new places or do exciting activities.
• adventurous – Adventurous means you enjoy doing exciting things and exploring new places.
• advise – Advise means to tell someone what you think they should do.
• advocate – An advocate is someone who helps others by speaking up for them.
• aerial – Aerial means something that is in the air.
• affect – Affect means to change something or make it different.
• affection – Affection is when you feel warm and loving towards someone.
• affix – An affix is a little part we add to a word to change its meaning.
• affluent – Affluent means having a lot of money or things.
• afraid – Afraid is when you feel scared of something.
• africa – Africa is a large continent with many countries.
• after – After is a word we use to say that something comes next.
• afternoon – Afternoon is the part of the day that comes after morning and before evening.
• afters – Afters are yummy treats you eat after your meal, like dessert!
• afterward – Afterward means something that happens after something else.
• afterwards – Afterwards means after something happens.
• again – Again means to repeat something.
• age – Age is the number of years someone has been alive.
• aged – Aged means how old someone or something is.
• ages – Ages tell us how many years someone has lived.
• agitate – Agitate means to make someone feel upset or worried.
• agitated – Agitated means feeling really upset or restless.
• ago – 'Ago' is a word we use to talk about things that happened in the past.
• agree – Agree means you have the same opinion as someone else.
• agreed – Agreed means that you and someone else think the same thing.
• agreement – An agreement is when two or more people say they will do the same thing or think the same way.
• ahead – Ahead means something is in front of you or coming up next.
• ahorse – A horse is a large animal that people often ride.
• aid – Aid is when you give help to someone who needs it.
• ailing – Ailing means not feeling well or being sick.
• aim – Aim is when you try to hit or reach something.
• aims – Aims are what you want to achieve or reach.
• air – Air is the invisible stuff we breathe in.
• airplane – An airplane is a vehicle that can fly high in the sky.
• airport – An airport is a special place where planes come and go.
• alarm – An alarm is a noise that goes off to alert you.
• alarms – Alarms are noises that warn us about something important, like when it's time to wake up or if there's danger.
• album – An album is a collection of songs or pictures.
• alcove – An alcove is a little space or nook in a room where you can sit or put things.
• alert – Alert means being aware of what's happening around you.
• alight – Alight means to come down from a higher place.
• alike – Alike means that two things are similar or have things in common.
• allocate – Allocate means to give out or share something.
• allow – Allow means giving permission.
• allowed – Allowed means that something is okay to do.
• allure – Allure means to be very attractive or interesting.
• ally – An ally is someone who helps you and works with you.
• almonds – Almonds are a type of nut that grows on trees.
• almost – Almost means you are nearly at something, but not completely.
• aloft – Aloft means something is up high in the air.
• alone – Alone means you are by yourself and not with anyone else.
• alphabet – The alphabet is a group of letters that we use to write and read.
• alphabetize – Alphabetize means to put things in order from A to Z.
• also – "Also" is a word we use when we want to add more information.
• alter – Alter means to change something a little bit.
• alternative – An alternative is like a choice.
• always – Always means that something is true or happens every time, like you always wear your favorite shoes when...
• amaze – Amaze means to make someone feel very surprised and happy.
• amazed – Amazed means you feel really surprised and excited about something.
• amazing – Amazing is a word we use when something is so cool or wonderful that it makes us feel happy or excited!
• amber – Amber is a special kind of fossilized tree sap.
• ambiance – Ambiance is the feeling or mood of a place.
• ambition – Ambition is when you really want to do something big or important, like becoming a doctor or an artist.
• amethyst – Amethyst is a type of crystal that is purple.
• amorphous – Amorphous means something that doesn't have a clear shape.
• amount – Amount is the number of things you have.
• amusement – Amusement is when you do something that makes you feel happy and entertained.
• amusing – Amusing is when something is funny or entertaining.
• ananas – Ananas is the name for a pineapple, which is a tropical fruit.
• anchor – An anchor is a big, heavy tool that boats use to stay in one spot on the water.
• and – 'And' is a word that helps us join two ideas or things together.
• angel – An angel is a magical being that helps people.
• angels – Angels are magical beings that help people.
• angle – An angle is where two lines come together.
• angry – Angry is a feeling you get when something makes you upset.
• animal – An animal is a creature that is alive.
• animals – Animals are creatures that live on Earth.
• animation – Animation is when you make pictures or drawings look like they are moving.
• animations – Animations are pictures that change quickly to make it look like they are moving.
• ankle – The ankle is the joint that lets your foot move up and down.
• announce – To announce is when you share news with people.
• another – Another means something different or one more of the same thing.
• answer – An answer is what you give when someone asks you something.
• ant – An ant is a small insect that works together with other ants in a colony.
• antagonist – An antagonist is like a bad guy in a story.
• antarctica – Antarctica is a huge, icy continent at the South Pole.
• anticipate – Anticipate means to think something will happen before it does.
• antsy – Antsy is when you feel like you can't stay still.
• anxious – Anxious means feeling worried or nervous about something.
• anything – Anything means it can be any item or idea.
• apartment – An apartment is a place where people live.
• app – An app is a special kind of software you can use on a phone or tablet.
• apparel – Apparel means clothes that we wear.
• appealing – Appealing means something that looks nice or is fun to have.
• appear – To 'appear' means to be seen or to show up.
• appease – Appease means to make someone feel better or happy when they are upset.
• appetite – Appetite is how much you want to eat.
• applaud – Applaud is when you clap your hands to show you are happy or you liked something.
• applause – Applause is when a group of people clap their hands to show they enjoyed something, like a play or a concert.
• apple – An apple is a type of fruit that grows on trees.
• application – An application is like a special tool on a tablet or phone that helps you do things, like play games or...
• apportion – Apportion means to share something fairly.
• appreciate – To appreciate means to understand how good something is.
• apprise – Apprise means to tell someone something important.
• approachable – Approachable means someone who is friendly and easy to talk to.
• appropriate – Appropriate means doing or using something that fits well with what is happening.
• approved – Approved means someone said yes to something.
• approximately – Approximately means a little more or a little less than a number.
• apps – Apps are special programs you can download on your phone or tablet.
• april – April is a month in the year.
• apropos – Apropos means something that is related or connected to what you are talking about.
• aquarium – An aquarium is a special place that holds water and lets you see fish, turtles, and plants that live in...
• arc – An arc is a curved line that is part of a circle.
• arcade – An arcade is a place filled with video games and fun activities.
• arch – An arch is a strong shape that is curved at the top and can hold up things like buildings or bridges.
• area – Area is the amount of space inside a shape.
• areas – Areas are sections or parts of a space.
• argument – An argument is when two people talk about something and they don't agree.
• arm – An arm is the part of your body that connects your shoulder to your hand.
• armchair – An armchair is a special kind of chair that has soft cushions and places to put your arms.
• armor – Armor is a strong covering that people wear to protect themselves, especially in battles.
• army – An army is a group of people who work together to protect a country.
• aroma – Aroma means a good smell.
• around – Around means being close to something or moving in a circle.
• arrange – Arrange means to organize things in a certain way.
• arranged – Arranged means to organize things in a certain way.
• arranging – Arranging is when you organize things so they look nice.
• array – An array is like a box that holds many toys.
• arrest – Arrest means when a police officer takes someone away because they think that person did something wrong.
• arrival – Arrival is when you come to a place after traveling.
• arrive – Arrive means to reach a place after going somewhere.
• arrogance – Arrogance means thinking you are better than others.
• arrogant – Arrogant means thinking you are better than others.
• arrow – An arrow is a shape that looks like a triangle on one end and a line on the other.
• art – Art is a way to show your feelings and ideas using colors, shapes, and pictures.
• artificial – Artificial means something that is made by people, not found in nature.
• artist – An artist is someone who creates art, like drawing, painting, or making music.
• arvo – Arvo is a fun word that means afternoon.
• ascend – Ascend means to go up.
• ashamed – Being ashamed means feeling bad about something you did or said.