Manser Useful Dictionary of Nouns With Prepositions

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Students learning English often have difficulties knowing which preposition goes with a particular noun. This is where this dictionary will help you. It contains about 1,200 entries. By looking up the noun you will find the preposition, a definition and an example: guide n guide to book describing a place or explaining a subject: He was looking in the travel section for a guide to the Algarve. In the above short entry: guide = the headword, the basic noun n = the part of speech guide to = the noun and the correct preposition book describing a place or explaining a subject = the definition of the noun He was looking in the travel section for a guide to the Algarve = an example of the noun as it would typically be used in a sentence, with the noun and preposition in bold type Some entries show prepositions that can come both either before or after the noun: detail n details of small, special items, points, facts, etc. of: The newspaper reported the details of the battle. in detail covering all features of something: I need time to study the proposal in detail. Note that not all possible uses of nouns and prepositions are included. Usages that can be easily deduced from the noun and normal uses of prepositions are excluded. For example, with the noun call, the usages make a phone call to and the call of a bird can be easily worked out from the noun call and the normal use of the prepositions to and of. However, the following are included as they cannot be easily worked out from the noun call and the normal use of the prepositions: call n call for or to need: I don't think there's any call for alarm at this point. There's no call to worry. call on short visit to: I'll pay a call on her later to see how she's doing. on call available to work if summoned: The doctor was able to go home but had to remain on call that night. Some entries have style markers (formal) or (informal) to help you know the context when to use the adjective: prerequisite n (formal) run-in

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abandon n with abandon free from care or control: They joined in the dance with abandon.

abbreviation n abbreviation for shortened form of: USA is the abbreviation for United States of America.

abeyance n (formal) in abeyance having been suspended: The regulations concerning working hours were in abeyance during the war.

ability n ability to cleverness in doing something: The ability to play a musical instrument is to be prized.

absence n absence from being absent from: His illness explains his absence from work. in the absence of given that (a certain thing or person) is not present: In the absence of any other explanation we must assume that the missing car has been stolen.

absentee n absentee from person who is not present at: He had been an absentee from the last two meetings.

absorption n being absorbed. absorption in state of having your attention occupied by: She turned over each page with an air of deep absorption in what she was reading. absorption of soaking up of: absorption of rainwater turned the soil to mud.

abstinence n abstinence from avoidance of using: He practised complete abstinence from alcohol.

abstract n abstract from very short version of (a book, article, etc.): This magazine published abstracts from recently published novels. in the abstract in general or ideal terms: The idea seemed plausible in the abstract, but putting it into practice was a different matter.

abundance n in abundance in plentiful supply: There was always tasty food in abundance at one of her dinner parties.

access n access to 1 ability to enter or approach Access to the house is from the main road. 2 opportunity to see or use: I don’t have access to these files.

accessory n accessory to someone who helps in (a crime): She was charged with being an accessory to murder.

accident n by accident in an unintended or chance way: I came across the book by accident when I was looking for something else.

accompaniment n accompaniment to something that goes along with or adds to another thing: The piano music was an ideal accompaniment to a lovely dinner.

accord n of one’s own accord voluntarily: Some employees were dismissed and others left of their own accord.

accordance n (formal) in accordance with in agreement or conformity with: He insisted that all of his actions had been in accordance with the rules.

account n on account as a part of the final cost: If you make an initial payment on account, you can take it home with you.

accusation n accusation of statement that someone has done something wrong: Accusations of misconduct were made against the managing director.

acknowledgement n in acknowledgement showing that something is acknowledged: When our eyes met he nodded in acknowledgement.

acquaintance n acquaintance with familiarity with: He has little acquaintance with other languages.

action n in action during the fighting in a battle: His uncle had been killed in action during the war. into action into actual use: The government was determined to put its policies into action. out of action not working through damage or injury: A broken leg put the player out of action for the rest of the season.

actuality n (formal) in actuality in fact: He never became king in actuality.

addiction n addiction to state of being addicted to: He developed an addiction to golf after he retired.

addition n in addition as well: The job offered a generous salary and other benefits in addition. in addition to as something added to: You can claim expenses in addition to your salary. with the addition of with (something) added: The dish can be varied with the addition of different sauces.

adjustment n adjustment to slight change to: After testing the machine we made a few adjustments to its settings.

administration n into administration becoming subject to outside control when insolvent: She lost her job when the firm went into administration.

admiration n admiration for high opinion of: I have great admiration for her achievements.

admission n admission of confessing of something: The prisoner made no admission of guilt. admission to permission to enter: Thousands of refugees were seeking admission to the United States.

admittance n admittance to being allowed to enter: She arrived late and was refused admittance to the meeting.

advance n advance on payment of some of (a sum of money) before it is due: You could always ask your boss for an advance on your wages. in advance (of) before something else: It was a good idea to book tickets in advance. Delegates were asked to submit proposals in advance of the meeting.

advantage n advantage over better or more favourable position than: Your money gives you an advantage over most people. to one’s advantage of benefit: It’ll be to your advantage if you prepare thoroughly.

advert, advertisement n advert(isement) for a sign, notice in a newspaper, short television film, etc., intended to publicize (something): I saw an advert for a new smartphone on TV.

advice n advice on guidance concerning: I wonder if I could ask for your advice on a private matter?

affection n affection for kindly or loving feeling towards: Our parents were not ashamed of showing affection for their children.

affinity n affinity with feeling of sympathy or understanding towards: Her affinity with animals led her to become a vet.

affirmation n in affirmation indicating agreement: His friend nodded in affirmation of his remark.

affirmative n in the affirmative so as to say yes: When asked if had understood what had been said he answered in the affirmative.

affront n affront to insult to: She considered the idea to be an affront to her dignity.

afternoon n in the afternoon during the period between midday and evening: I have lectures in the afternoon three days a week. See also dates and times.

age n under age not old enough: They wouldn’t serve him at the bar because he looked under age.

agenda n on the agenda scheduled or planned to happen: The chairman directed the meeting’s attention to the next item on the agenda.

aggression n aggression against attacking, or desire to attack (someone): The shooting down of the aircraft was an act of aggression against a sovereign nation. He tried to combat his feelings of aggression against his neighbours.

agony n in agony suffering great pain: I was in agony when I broke my leg.

agreement n agreement between state of agreeing between: The other candidates came to an agreement between themselves not to stand against her in another round of voting. in agreement in a state of...