English (adj.)

  1. of or relating to or characteristic of England or its culture or people; English history; the English landed aristocracy; English literature

    [ Syn: english ]

  2. of or relating to the English language

    [ Syn: english ]

    English (n.)

  1. 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

    [ Syn: english , english language ]

  2. the people of England

    [ Syn: english , english people ]

  3. the discipline that studies the English language and literature

    [ Syn: english ]

  4. (sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist

    [ Syn: english , side ]

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