Words That Start with A

Most of us must have started learning the English language by finding out words that start with ‘A’. It is the traditional method used in schools as well. When a student is introduced to the English alphabet, words starting with each letter are taught along with it. In the same way, this article provides you with an extensive list of words beginning with the first letter of the English alphabet – ‘A’.

Table of Contents

• Learning New Words – Tips and Techniques
• Words Starting with A
  • 2-Letter and 3-Letter Words Starting with A
  • 25 Nouns That Start with A
  • 25 Verbs That Start with A
  • 25 Adjectives\Describing Words That Start with A
  • 25 Positive Words That Start with A
• List of 300+ Most Common A Words for Everyday Communication
• Frequently Asked Questions on A Words in English

Learning New Words – Tips and Techniques

Building one’s vocabulary can be done in multiple ways. It is up to the learner to choose what suits them best. There is no particular way to learn a language. Learning words based on the letter it starts with is one of the ways. Even if you choose to follow this method, there are many other aspects you will have to consider. You can look at words based on syllabification, functions when used in sentences, length of words, frequency of usage, level of difficulty and so on.

An example might help you understand better. Imagine you are planning to learn words starting with ‘A’; you can do it based on one of the following.

• Length of words – shortest to longest words
  • A
  • As
  • Ace
  • Acne
  • Acute
  • Arrive
  • Animal
  • Adorable
  • Aeroplane
• Beginner to advanced – simple to difficult
  • Apple
  • Ant
  • Aerial
  • Appeal
  • Adore
  • Abnormal
  • Accentuate
  • Appeasement
• Functions of words – nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, prepositions, etc.
  • Nouns – ant, apple, apricot, account, aeroplane
  • Verbs – aid, accept, add, achieve, accomplish
  • Adverbs – acutely, actually, attentively, affectionately
  • Adjectives – acute, abnormal, ambitious, absent, agreeable
  • Conjunctions – and, as, although
  • Prepositions – about, above, aside, apart, along

Words Starting with A

Here is a list of words starting with A for your reference.

2-Letter and 3-Letter Words Starting with A

• An
• Am
• As
• At
• Ad
• Ace
• And
• Are
• Ask
• Act
• Apt
• All
• Ant
• Aim
• Ail
• Aid
• Axe
• Ate
• Awe
• Ape
• Age

25 Nouns That Start with A

• Ant
• Ape
• Air
• Army
• Alms
• Acne
• Anger
• Apple
• Action
• Activity
• Animal
• Actress
• Addition
• Accident
• Acceptance
• Achievement
• Aquarium
• Amusement
• Accusation
• Adjustment
• Ambience
• Atmosphere
• Astronomy
• Ambition
• Announcement

25 Verbs That Start with A

• Ask
• Aim
• Aid
• Add
• Act
• Adapt
• Await
• Attain
• Agree
• Aspire
• Activate
• Announce
• Approve
• Appease
• Acclaim
• Accept
• Appoint
• Assist
• Alleviate
• Acquaint
• Accomplish
• Aggravate
• Acclimatise
• Arrange
• Allude

25 Adjectives\Describing Words That Start with A

• Adept
• Agile
• Angry
• Active
• Azure
• Auster
• Abrupt
• Absent
• Antique
• Adaptable
• Attractive
• Adhesive
• Adorable
• Audacious
• Affordable
• Ambitious
• Aimless
• Admirable
• Adequate
• Agreeable
• Aggressive
• Arrogant
• Authentic
• Animated
• Affectionate

25 Positive Words That Start with A

• Able
• Avid
• Accomplish
• Appreciate
• Adore
• Accept
• Artistic
• Admiration
• Active
• Ameliorate
• Ambitious
• Adaptable
• Agreeable
• Amazing
• Accurate
• Abundant
• Amicable
• Authentic
• Affable
• Assertive
• Accessible
• Audacious
• Affluent
• Accommodating
• Affectionate

List of 300+ Most Common A Words for Everyday Communication