Synonyms for

English

Verb / ˈɪŋglɪʃ / / ˈɪŋlɪʃ / Another word for english — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

English is a language spoken by people in many countries, especially in the United Kingdom and the United States.

Synonyms & similar words

englishlanguage side english englishpeople British American language Anglo-Saxon tongue speech vernacular dialect jargon argot patois lingo idiom phraseology vocabulary grammar syntax orthography spelling

Synonyms by register

Formal

Anglophone British Saxon

Informal

Aussie Yankee Kiwi

Literary

Albion Briton

Antonyms

foreign alien unfamiliar strange exotic unnatural

Common collocations

  • English language
  • English literature
  • English teacher
  • English accent
  • English country
  • English garden
  • English bulldog

Word family

noun England
adjective English

Usage note

The word 'English' can refer to the language, people, or things originating from England. It is often used more broadly to refer to things from the United Kingdom or even the United States, though this can be imprecise.

Example sentences

  1. I speak English and Spanish.
  2. My English teacher is from England.
  3. The English language has many rules.
  4. I am studying English grammar.
  5. Do you understand English?

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