Top 426 - 450 Nouns: English Vocabulary List

something that we wear to cover and protect our feet, generally made of strong materials like leather or plastic

"Put on your shoe."

"These shoes are new and very comfortable."

the length of the space that is between two places or points

"The distance between the two cities is 100 miles."

"Social distance is the practice of maintaining a physical space between yourself and other people"

the part of a scene, photograph, etc. that is closest to the observer

"The foreground is bright."

"The flowers in the foreground make the picture look vivid."

a country's military force trained to fight on land

"The army was deployed to provide disaster relief."

"The nation's army was mobilized to defend its borders against the approaching enemy."

the branch of the armed forces that operates at sea using warships, destroyers, etc.

"The navy sailed away."

"The navy patrols international waters to protect trade routes from piracy and other maritime threats."

the branch of the armed forces that operates in the air using fighter aircraft

"The air force was ready."

"The air force launched several airstrikes against enemy positions before the ground troops moved in."

a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen or to be true

"The only hope is that the weather clears up soon."

"The discovery of a new treatment gave hope to thousands of patients suffering from the rare disease."

a piece of body tissue that is made tight or relaxed when we want to move a particular part of our body

"He has strong muscles."

"Exercise helps build muscle and improves overall strength."

all that exists in the physical world, such as space, planets, galaxies, etc.

"The universe is very big."

"Scientists believe the universe is constantly expanding and contains billions of galaxies that we have not yet discovered."

the way that someone acts, particularly in the presence of others

"His behavior was polite."

"Good behavior is important at school because it affects the learning environment for everyone."

a group of people who work together for a particular reason, such as a business, department, etc.

"She joined a new organization."

"The environmental organization is dedicated to protecting endangered species and their natural habitats worldwide."

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

"The wind was very strong."

"Strong wind knocked down several trees and power lines causing widespread blackouts that lasted for nearly three days in some areas."

the size, amount, or degree of one thing compared with another

"The map has a scale of one inch to a mile."

"The Richter scale is a logarithmic scale used to quantify the size of earthquakes based on the amplitude of seismic waves recorded by seismographs."

a variety of things that are different but are of the same general type

"A wide range of colors."

"The store offers an impressive range of artisanal cheeses from various European countries."

the part of a photograph, etc. that is situated behind the main figures, etc.

"The background was blurred."

"The photographer intentionally blurred the background to make the subject of the portrait stand out more prominently."

a type of weapon that can fire bullets, etc.

"The gun was locked away."

"Police found a gun at the scene and secured the area."

an abstract component or essential part of something

"It is an element."

"Water is a fundamental element of life, comprising a significant portion of the Earth's surface."

an amount or sheet of something covering a surface or lying between two other things

"There is a layer."

"A thick layer of dust had accumulated on the furniture during the long period of neglect."

a behavior or treatment that is fair and just

"We want justice."

"The community demanded justice for the victims of the brutal crime, seeking fair and equitable treatment."

an individual with a great amount of knowledge, skill, or training in a particular field

"She is an expert in medicine."

"Before renovating the old house they hired an expert to determine whether the foundation was still safe and secure."

a point or area at which two edges, sides, or lines meet

"Turn the corner."

"The shop is on the corner of the street."

a road or path that is rough and usually made by animals or people repeatedly walking there

"The animal made a track."

"We followed the faint track through the dense forest, hoping it would lead us out."

a difficult or problematic situation that can cause stress, anxiety or harm

"I have trouble now."

"He found himself in considerable trouble after mismanaging the company's finances."

the state of being protected or having protection against any types of danger

"We need security."

"The government is committed to ensuring the security of its citizens."

an event, thing, or person that gives rise to something

"Scientists searched for the disease cause carefully."

"The main cause of the fire was an electrical short circuit in the old wiring behind the kitchen wall."