English learners often want to expand their vocabulary by starting with one letter. Words that begin with A include many useful and common forms. You can learn simple words such as apple or arm, and longer words like amazing or adventure.
This page collects a wide word list organized in groups. You will see names of animals, foods, places, and many other English words that begin with A.
List of Words That Begin With A
Common
- Apple
- Arm
- Air
- Age
- After
- Ask
- Any
- Away
- Around
- Always
Short
- An
- As
- At
- Am
- Ax
- Aw
- Ay
Long
- Adventure
- Afternoon
- Agreement
- Application
- Atmosphere
- Attraction
- Architecture
- Agriculture
- Announcement
- Appreciation
Rare
- Abattoir
- Ablution
- Abnegate
- Accoutre
- Agog
- Aleatory
- Anomie
- Apothegm
- Apocrypha
- Atavism
Grammar Words That Begin With A
Nouns
| Author | Actor | Accident | Address |
| Answer | Avenue | Alarm | Angel |
| Anchor | Ant | Arrow | Award |
| Adventure | Agency | Agent | Agreement |
| Alphabet | Ambition | Aspect | Article |
| Audience | Appetite | Approach | Account |
| Access | Affair | Age | Aim |
| Alliance | Amount | Area | Arrest |
| Asylum | Attic | Attitude | Attorney |
| Apartment | Approval | Assignment | Athlete |
| Atmosphere | Attraction | Authority | Autograph |
| Avenue | Auction | Advantage | Arrangement |
| Analysis | Appliance | Argument | Announcement |
| Achievement | Appointment | Assistant | Arrival |
Verbs
| Allow | Apply | Approve | Arrange |
| Assist | Answer | Achieve | Acquire |
| Adapt | Advance | Agree | Alert |
| Announce | Apologize | Appear | Appreciate |
| Approach | Argue | Arise | Arrest |
| Arrive | Ascend | Ask | Assemble |
| Assess | Assign | Associate | Assume |
| Assure | Attach | Attempt | Attend |
| Attract | Authorize | Awaken | Award |
| Accompany | Accuse | Address | Activate |
| Afford | Amplify | Analyze | Annoy |
| Anticipate | Appeal | Ascertain | Attack |
| Augment | Adopt | Adhere | Astonish |
Adjectives
| Annual | Arctic | Artistic | Awful |
| Amazing | Accurate | Adventurous | Affectionate |
| Aggressive | Agreeable | Alert | Ambitious |
| Amiable | Ample | Amusing | Analytical |
| Angelic | Anonymous | Appalling | Apprehensive |
| Ardent | Arrogant | Ashamed | Aspiring |
| Astute | Attractive | Authentic | Automatic |
| Available | Average | Awesome | Awkward |
| Abundant | Absolute | Abstract | Adaptable |
| Admirable | Adorable | Advanced | Aesthetic |
| Affable | Afraid | Agitated | Alarming |
| Allegiant | Alluring | Aloof | Altruistic |
| Apposite | Appreciative | Apt | Auspicious |
| Austere | Autonomous | Awakened | Assertive |
Adverbs
| Almost | Always | Angrily | Anywhere |
| Apart | Around | Abroad | Above |
| Absolutely | Accidentally | Accordingly | Across |
| Additionally | Admirably | Adventurously | Affectionately |
| Afterward | Amazingly | Ambiguously | Amicably |
| Amiss | Amusingly | Angrily | Annually |
| Anxiously | Appallingly | Apparently | Appealingly |
| Appropriately | Ardently | Argumentatively | Arrogantly |
| Artificially | Assertively | Astonishingly | Attractively |
| Automatically | Autonomously | Awkwardly | Awfully |
| Abnormally | Abundantly | Accidently* | Aloft |
| Affably | Affordably | Aimlessly | Alliteratively |
| Allusively | Alternately | Altogether | Amiably |
| Antagonistically | Anticipatingly | Appeasingly | Appositely |
Proper Nouns
- America
- Africa
- Asia
- Australia
- Argentina
- Austria
- Alaska
- Alabama
- Athens
- Amsterdam
Word Length and Patterns of Words That Begin With A
Two Letter Words
- An
- As
- At
- Am
- Ax
- Aw
- Ay
Three Letter Words
- And
- Any
- Arm
- Art
- Ask
- Ace
- Ant
- Aim
- Air
- Ash
Four Letter Words
- Able
- Acid
- Area
- Away
- Auto
- Aqua
- Apex
- Arch
- Aged
- Axle
Five Letter Words
- Apple
- Angel
- Allow
- Agree
- Adapt
- Aware
- Alarm
- Angry
- After
- Apply
Longest Words
- Accommodation
- Acknowledgment
- Administration
- Anthropological
- Archaeological
- Authoritarian
- Authenticity
- Accountability
- Afforestation
- Anesthesiology
Words Ending With E
- Ache
- Age
- Angle
- Aspire
- Agree
- Advise
- Arrange
- Absolve
- Assemble
- Apprise
Words With Double A
- Aardvark
- Aasvogel
- Aalii
- Aasimar
- Aagami
Compound Words
- Airplane
- Afterthought
- Applewood
- Airtight
- Armchair
- Artwork
- Arrowhead
- Afternoon
- Afterlife
- Airport
Subject-Based Words That Begin With A
Animals
- Ant
- Ape
- Armadillo
- Alligator
- Aardvark
- Anaconda
- Alpaca
- Antelope
- Albatross
- Axolotl
Foods
- Apple
- Almond
- Apricot
- Avocado
- Artichoke
- Asparagus
- Anchovy
- Anise
- Arrowroot
- Aubergine
Plants and Trees
- Acacia
- Aloe
- Ash
- Alder
- Aspen
- Amaranth
- Azalea
- Anemone
- Aster
- Apple Tree
Countries
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Algeria
- Andorra
- Angola
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
Cities
- Amsterdam
- Athens
- Ankara
- Adelaide
- Antwerp
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Accra
- Alexandria
- Aberdeen
Household Items
- Armchair
- Apron
- Alarm
- Attic
- Ashtray
- Adapter
- Album
- Axe
- Antenna
- Aquarium
Jobs
- Actor
- Artist
- Author
- Architect
- Accountant
- Athlete
- Analyst
- Administrator
- Advisor
- Announcer
Sports
- Archery
- Athletics
- Aerobics
- Auto Racing
- Alpine Skiing
- Arm Wrestling
- Acrobatics
- American Football
- Arena Polo
- Aquatics
School
- Algebra
- Atlas
- Assignment
- Attendance
- Auditorium
- Abacus
- Alphabet
- Announcement
- Article
- Argument
Technology
- App
- Algorithm
- Adapter
- Android
- Application
- Automation
- Antivirus
- Access Point
- Archive
- Artificial Intelligence
Word Qualities of Words That Begin With A
Positive
Able: Having the power to do something
• She is able to solve the task.
Active: Full of energy and movement
• The class stayed active during games.
Amazing: Causing great surprise
• The story was amazing for children.
Attractive: Pleasing to look at
• The park is attractive in spring.
Appreciative: Showing thanks
• He gave an appreciative smile.
Descriptive
Ancient: Very old or from long ago
• Ancient walls still stand today.
Angry: Filled with strong displeasure
• The angry dog barked loudly.
Arctic: Relating to the far north
• Polar bears live in Arctic regions.
Awful: Very bad or unpleasant
• The movie was awful and boring.
Accurate: Correct and without mistake
• The report gave accurate results.
Rare
Abstruse: Hard to understand
• The professor explained the abstruse idea.
Acrid: Sharp or bitter in taste or smell
• The smoke had an acrid smell.
Agog: Very eager or excited
• The kids were agog for the trip.
Apothegm: A short, wise saying
• The teacher shared an old apothegm.
Atavism: Return to an earlier type
• The trait was an atavism in the family.
Age and Level Words That Begin With A
Kids
- Ant
- Apple
- Arm
- Air
- Ask
- Add
- Age
- Any
- All
- Axe
Students
- Angle
- Area
- Animal
- Answer
- Author
- Article
- Activity
- Average
- Address
- Amount
Advanced
Ameliorate: To make something better
• Education can ameliorate social problems.
Anachronism: Something out of its proper time
• A sword in modern life is an anachronism.
Aplomb: Confidence and self-assurance
• She handled the stage with aplomb.
Assiduous: Showing great care and effort
• The student was assiduous in his work.
Auspicious: Indicating success in the future
• The event began on an auspicious day.
Spelling Words
- After
- About
- Again
- Along
- Another
- Always
- Around
- Animal
- Answer
- Across
Sight Words
- A
- Am
- An
- And
- Are
- As
- At
- Away
- All
- Any
SAT and GRE Words
Abate: To become less strong
• The storm will abate by morning.
Aberration: A departure from normal
• The test result was an aberration.
Abstruse: Hard to understand
• The theory was abstruse for beginners.
Acumen: Sharpness in decision making
• She has strong business acumen.
Ambivalent: Having mixed feelings
• He was ambivalent about the choice.
Science and Academic Words That Begin With A
Mathematics
- Angle
- Area
- Axis
- Average
- Addition
- Algebra
- Abacus
- Approximation
- Arithmetic
- Algorithm
Physics
Atom: The smallest unit of matter
• Every element is made of an atom.
Acceleration: Increase in the rate of speed
• The car gained acceleration on the slope.
Amplitude: The height of a wave
• The radio signal had a strong amplitude.
Attraction: Pull between two objects
• Gravity is the attraction of Earth.
Axis: A straight line around which rotation occurs
• Earth spins on its axis.
Chemistry
Acid: A substance with sour taste that reacts with bases
• Vinegar is an acid.
Alkali: A soluble base
• Soap contains alkali.
Alloy: A mixture of metals
• Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.
Aromatic: Having a ring-shaped molecular structure
• Benzene is an aromatic compound.
Anion: A negatively charged ion
• Chloride is an anion.
Biology
Artery: A blood vessel carrying blood from the heart
• The artery carries oxygen-rich blood.
Algae: Simple plants that grow in water
• Green algae float on the pond.
Antibody: A protein that fights infection
• The body produces an antibody against disease.
Amoeba: A single-celled organism
• An amoeba moves with tiny extensions.
Adaptation: A trait that helps survival
• Camouflage is an adaptation of animals.
Geography
- Archipelago
- Atoll
- Altitude
- Avalanche
- Arctic
- Antarctic
- Arid
- Alluvial
- Atlas
- Acre
Cultural and Historical Words That Begin With A
Historical
Abbey: A large church or monastery
• The abbey stood on the hillside.
Aristocracy: Nobility or upper class in society
• The aristocracy held power for centuries.
Abolition: Ending of slavery or practice
• The abolition of slavery changed history.
Annals: Records of events year by year
• The annals tell of early wars.
Armistice: Agreement to stop fighting
• The armistice ended the conflict.
Religious
Altar: A raised place for religious offerings
• The priest stood by the altar.
Angel: A spiritual being in many faiths
• The angel appeared in the vision.
Apostle: Early teacher or follower of Jesus
• Paul was an apostle in the church.
Amen: A word used to end prayers
• The crowd answered with amen.
Agnostic: Person unsure about belief in God
• He called himself agnostic.
Mythology
Apollo: Greek god of light and music
• Apollo drove the sun across the sky.
Achilles: Hero of Greek legend
• Achilles had a weak heel.
Athena: Goddess of wisdom in Greek myth
• Athena was honored in Athens.
Argus: A giant with many eyes
• Argus was set to guard Io.
Ambrosia: Food of the gods
• Ambrosia gave immortality in myth.
Music and Art
- Aria
- Allegro
- Abstract
- Acrylic
- Album
- Architecture
- Artistry
- Arrangement
- Aesthetic
- Accompaniment
Business
Asset: Something valuable owned by a person or company
• Land is an asset of the business.
Audit: Formal check of accounts
• The company passed the audit.
Agreement: Mutual decision between parties
• The two firms signed an agreement.
Acquisition: Gaining control of another company
• The acquisition increased market share.
Advertisement: Public notice to promote products
• The advertisement was on television.
Legal
Affidavit: Written statement confirmed by oath
• She signed the affidavit in court.
Appeal: Request to change a decision
• The lawyer filed an appeal.
Arbitration: Process of settling disputes by a third party
• Arbitration helped avoid a trial.
Accused: Person charged with a crime
• The accused stood before the judge.
Amnesty: Official pardon for people
• The government granted amnesty to prisoners.
Medical
Anemia: Condition with low red blood cells
• The doctor treated her anemia.
Asthma: Breathing problem with airway swelling
• The child used an inhaler for asthma.
Antibiotic: Drug that fights bacteria
• The doctor gave an antibiotic.
Anesthetic: Drug causing loss of feeling
• The dentist used an anesthetic.
Arthritis: Pain and swelling of joints
• Arthritis made walking hard.
FAQs About Words That Begin With A
What are some short words that begin with A?
Words that begin with A include an, as, at and other short forms.
Which countries begin with A?
Countries that begin with A are Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia and more.
What are positive words that begin with A?
Positive words that begin with A include able, active, amazing.
What are rare words that begin with A?
Rare words that begin with A include abstruse, apothegm, atavism.
What are long words that begin with A?
Long words that begin with A include accommodation, administration, anthropology.
