on
In a position above and touching something, or used to show that something is operating or happening.
no
A word used to refuse, deny, or disagree — the direct opposite of yes.
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Forty-eight English levidrome pairs, each with a full plain-English definition for both words. Every pair appears once — read it in either direction. Search a word or a meaning, or filter by length.
bat
A small flying mammal that is active at night and finds its way in the dark by listening to echoes.
tab
A small flap that sticks out so you can pull or locate something; also an unpaid bill kept at a bar or restaurant.
bin
A container used for storing things or for throwing away waste, such as a storage bin or a rubbish bin.
nib
The pointed metal tip of a pen — the part that touches the paper and lets the ink flow.
but
A word used to introduce an idea that contrasts with what was just said; it means 'except' or 'however'.
tub
A wide, open container for holding water, most often a bathtub, but also used for food and storage.
dog
A domestic animal kept as a pet or trained to work with people; humans have lived alongside dogs for thousands of years.
god
A divine being worshipped as the creator or ruler of the universe, or a being with supernatural powers in a religion.
gum
The firm pink flesh around the base of your teeth; the same word also means a soft, sweet substance you chew.
mug
A large cup with a handle, used for hot drinks such as coffee or tea; informally, the word can also mean a person's face.
lap
One complete trip around a track or course; also the flat area formed by the tops of your thighs when you sit down.
pal
An informal word for a close friend — someone you spend time with and trust.
nap
A short sleep taken during the day, usually much shorter and lighter than a full night's sleep.
pan
A shallow, wide metal container with a handle, used for frying and cooking food on a stove.
net
An open material made of crossed threads or ropes with spaces between them, used for catching fish, balls, or insects.
ten
The number that comes after nine and before eleven; the first number written with two digits.
nip
To pinch or bite something lightly and quickly; the word can also mean a very small sip of a strong drink.
pin
A thin, pointed piece of metal used to fasten cloth or paper, or to mark a place on a map.
not
The word used to make a sentence negative — to say that something is untrue or should not happen.
ton
A unit for measuring very heavy weights; a metric tonne is one thousand kilograms.
pat
To tap something gently with a flat hand, often to comfort a person or an animal; also a small tap itself.
tap
To strike something lightly and quickly; also the fitting that controls the flow of water from a pipe.
pit
A deep hole in the ground; also the hard single seed inside fruit such as a peach, a plum, or a cherry.
tip
The pointed or narrow end of something; also extra money given for good service, and a helpful piece of advice.
raw
Not cooked; in a natural state, not yet processed, finished, or treated in any way.
war
Armed fighting between countries or groups, usually lasting months or years and causing great destruction.
saw
A tool with a sharp, toothed metal blade used for cutting wood and other materials; also the past tense of 'see'.
was
The past-tense form of 'is' used with I, he, she, or it — as in 'she was there yesterday'.
stun
To shock or daze someone so strongly that they cannot think or react normally for a moment.
nuts
Hard-shelled seeds or fruits such as walnuts and almonds, often eaten as food; in slang, the word can also mean crazy.
abut
To be right next to something, touching its border or edge, the way one piece of land can sit against another.
tuba
The largest and lowest-sounding brass instrument, played by blowing into a mouthpiece and pressing valves.
doom
A terrible fate that cannot be avoided; ruin, death, or destruction that is certain to come.
mood
The way you feel at a particular time — your state of mind or emotional weather, which can change through the day.
draw
To make a picture with a pen, pencil, or other tool; also to pull something toward you, or a tied result in a contest.
ward
A separate room or area in a hospital for patients who need a particular kind of care; also a district of a city.
emit
To give off or send out something such as light, heat, gas, or sound.
time
The continuing sequence of events from past through present to future, measured in seconds, hours, days, and years.
evil
Deeply bad or harmful in a moral sense; wicked behaviour, or a force that causes suffering.
live
To be alive — to exist and have life; also to make your home in a place. Said with a different vowel sound, it describes a broadcast happening right now.
flow
To move along steadily and continuously, the way a river, a crowd, or a conversation moves.
wolf
A large wild animal of the dog family that lives and hunts in packs in forests and open country.
liar
A person who tells lies — someone who says things they know are not true.
rail
A horizontal bar of metal or wood used as a fence, support, or handhold; trains also run on rails.
loop
A shape made when a line or piece of material curves back on itself, forming a closed circle or ring.
pool
A small area of still water, or an artificial basin built for swimming; also a shared supply collected together by a group.
moor
A wide, open area of high, rough land covered with heather and coarse grass, common in northern Britain.
room
A separate space inside a building, enclosed by walls, used for a particular purpose such as sleeping or cooking.
part
A piece or section of a larger whole; also to separate or divide, or the role played by an actor.
trap
A device designed to catch animals or people by surprise; also a difficult situation you cannot easily escape from.
pots
Deep, round containers used for cooking food on a stove, usually with handles and often with a lid.
stop
To cease moving or operating; to bring an activity to an end, or to prevent something from happening.
snap
To break suddenly with a sharp cracking sound; also to take a quick photograph, or to speak in a sudden, angry way.
pans
Shallow, wide metal cooking containers with handles, used for frying food; the plural of pan.
snip
To cut something with small, quick strokes of scissors; also a small piece cut off in that way.
pins
Thin, pointed pieces of metal used for fastening cloth or paper; the plural of pin.
spot
A small round mark or area that is different in colour from its surroundings; also a particular place, or to notice something.
tops
The highest parts or surfaces of things; also lids, and clothing worn on the upper part of the body.
star
A huge, distant ball of burning gas in space that shines in the night sky; the word also means a famous performer.
rats
Long-tailed rodents similar to large mice, often living near people in cities, farms, and sewers.
bard
A poet, especially one in ancient Celtic cultures who composed and sang verses celebrating heroes and great deeds.
drab
Dull, plain, and lacking colour or interest; often used to describe fabric, rooms, or grey weather.
decaf
Coffee or tea that has had most of its caffeine removed; the word is short for 'decaffeinated'.
faced
Confronted or dealt with something difficult; also turned toward something, or was covered with a surface material.
decal
A picture or design printed on special paper so that it can be transferred and stuck onto another surface.
laced
Fastened or tied up with laces, as shoes are; also mixed with a small amount of something added, such as a drink with something in it.
denim
A strong, durable cotton fabric with fine diagonal lines in its weave, used most famously for jeans.
mined
Dug out of the earth in order to obtain coal, metals, or gems; the past tense of the verb 'mine'.
devil
In many religions and stories, the chief evil spirit; more generally, any very wicked, cruel, or mischievous being.
lived
Was alive during a particular period of time, or made a home in a particular place; the past tense of 'live'.
lager
A pale beer that is fermented slowly at low temperatures and stored cold, known for a clean, crisp taste.
regal
Royal — fit for a king or queen; grand, dignified, and impressive in appearance or manner.
lapse
A brief failure or slip, such as a lapse in concentration or judgment; the word can also mean the passing of a period of time.
sepal
One of the small, green, leaf-like parts that protect a flower bud and sit beneath its petals when it opens.
leper
A person suffering from leprosy, a long-term infectious disease; historically, the word was also used for anyone shunned by society.
repel
To drive something away or push it back; also to cause a feeling of strong dislike in someone.
sleek
Smooth, shiny, and streamlined in appearance — used of hair, animals, cars, and well-designed objects.
keels
The long structural beams that run along the bottom of ships and boats and give them stability in the water.
sloop
A sailing boat with a single mast, commonly used for leisure sailing and racing.
pools
Small areas of still water, or basins built for swimming; the plural of pool.
smart
Clever and quick-thinking; also neat and stylish in appearance, or — for a device — able to connect to other devices and process information.
trams
Electric vehicles that carry passengers through city streets on rails; in North America they are called streetcars.
strap
A long, narrow strip of strong material such as leather or fabric, used for fastening, carrying, or holding things in place.
parts
Pieces or sections of larger wholes; the plural of part. The word is also used for machine components and for regions of a country.
diaper
An absorbent cloth or disposable garment worn by babies, and by anyone who needs protection from wetness.
repaid
Paid back money that was owed to someone; also rewarded or responded to someone's effort, help, or kindness.
drawer
A box-shaped storage compartment that slides in and out of a desk, dresser, or kitchen cabinet.
reward
Something given in return for good work, help, or achievement — a prize, a payment, or a thank-you that has value.
gateman
A person whose job is to guard or operate a gate, controlling who may enter and leave a place.
nametag
A small label or badge worn so that other people can read your name, common at conferences, schools, and workplaces.
deliver
To bring something to the person or place it is meant for; also to give a speech, a performance, or a promised result.
reviled
Hated, criticised, or spoken about with contempt by many people.
desserts
Sweet dishes served at the end of a meal, such as cake, ice cream, fruit, or pie.
stressed
Feeling tense, worried, or under pressure, with more demands than you can comfortably handle.
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