Vocabulary
General English

Word Used as Verbs & Nouns by D



Word Examples of Noun Example of Verb
Dash He drove off at a dash. He dashed into the room without permission.
Date The date of his surgery is yet to be fixed. These days he is dating the most beautiful girl of the town.
Dawn He left Delhi at dawn. At last truth, dawned upon him.
Deal He is happy to finalize this deal. A good salesman deals with his customers very tactfully.
Deck He was waiting for her on the deck of the ship. The roads were decked with flags.
decrease There was a decrease in school applications last year. The number of students at my school decreased last year.?
Delay He gave his consent without any delay. The flights have been delayed due to dense fog.
delegate? The meeting was attended by?delegates?from over 100 countries. I?m so busy at work. I think I will?delegate?some tasks to my assistant.
Delight We felt extreme delight at her success. We were delighted to hear of her success.
Deposit He has a large amount in bank deposits. He deposited money in the bank.
desert If you travel in the desert you should bring lots of water. I was left in the mall by myself. My friends deserted me.
Design The design of the table is very attractive. He designed the table in a novel style.
detail douard Manet's paintings are beautiful, he pays attention to every detail. This brochure details all the features of the car.
Discipline Their kids are intelligent but they lack discipline. Corporal punishment in schools was used to discipline the students.
discount If I buy one jacket I can get a 30% discount on a second jacket. Stores usually discount their clothes at the end of the season.
Dog He loves dogs. His married life was dogged by misfortune.
Down You should face ups and downs of life bravely. The workers downed tools in protest.
Drink He offered her a drink but she politely declined. He drinks only in parties.
Drive It was half an hour's drive. She drives very well.