manage The word “manage” is a verb. Use it when a person is in a position of responsibility or in control of a situation: Jerry manages a restaurant. He’s the boss. He’s the manager. Lupe managed an office when she lived in Mexico. There were ten people who worked under her. Have you ever managed […]
make The word “make” is usually used as a verb. It means to create something. simple past past participle make made made Sophia is making dinner. Our neighbor is making noise. Those kids are making a mess. That company makes computers. Maria made a dress for her daughter. Congress will make some new laws next year. Steven
maintain To maintain something is to clean it, fix it, watch it, or keep it. A person who maintains his or her composure doesn’t get upset. To properly maintain your car, it’s necessary to change the oil regularly. Our car is maintained by a local mechanic. Brad and Zahra maintain a good relationship following their divorce. Our
main The word “main” is similar to the word “central.” When something is “main,” it’s very important or it’s first. Main Street Many American cities have a Main Street. Main Street is the place where people go to eat, shop, get a haircut, or meet other people. Your English teacher might ask you about the
magnet Made of iron or steel, a magnet is a type of metal object that attracts other metal objects. A magnet can come in many forms, but the heavy magnets that I remember using in a school science lab looked like this: magnet Children like to play with magnets. Many people have refrigerator magnets on their refrigerator.
ma’am The word “ma’am” is used when addressing a woman whose name you don’t know. It’s considered polite, however, some women don’t like it very much because it makes them feel old. On the other hand, some women do like it and appreciate it when it’s used. If you do use this word, it’s often
adore The word “adore” means to like or love something very much: Parents adore their children. Audiences adore Adele’s lovely voice. Sandy says she adores her new house. Ronald absolutely adores his new girlfriend. They adored the neighborhood where they lived for 45 years. The word “adorable” is an adjective. It’s often used when describing
awesome The word “awesome” is an adjective that is similar to “great” or “excellent.” This word is popular among young people, but you also hear older people using it. This summer is going to be awesome. Tom and Helen found a house in an awesome neighborhood. We have a three-day weekend coming up. Awesome! This
author An author is a person who writes something. This word is usually used for people who write professionally, but it can also be used for amateur writers and students. The author of a famous novel showed up at our local bookstore recently to sign copies of her book. George Orwell was an author of poetry and
argue To argue is to disagree, debate, or fight with words. This is a good word to use when people are upset with each other and communicate their feelings: simple past past participle argue argued argued Our neighbors constantly argue with each other. You can always hear them yelling. David argued with the teacher after class because
