Words That Start With G

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1 get To come to have or receive something; to obtain.
2 good Acting in a way that is kind, moral, or beneficial.
3 go To move or travel from one place toward another.
4 going The act of leaving; a departure.
5 got Past tense and past participle of "get" — to have received, obtained, or acquired something.
6 great Very large in size, extent, or degree.
7 give To hand over or transfer something to someone.
8 game An activity played for entertainment or competition, following a set of rules.
9 god A supernatural being worshipped as having power over nature or human affairs.
10 group A number of people or things considered together because of some shared connection.
11 general Applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.
12 getting The act of obtaining or acquiring something.
13 given Taking into account; considering.
14 Games The Olympic Games, or a similarly large multi-sport competition.
15 Guys A small town in Tennessee, United States.
16 girl A female child.
17 guy A man or boy; an informal word for a male person.
18 gonna Informal contraction of "going to," used to describe something planned for the near future.
19 Goes A surname of Dutch or Portuguese origin, taken from place names.
20 gone No longer present; having left or departed.
21 ground The solid surface of the earth.
22 guess To form an answer or opinion without being sure it's correct.
23 gold A soft, heavy, yellow precious metal used in jewellery, coins, and electronics.
24 girls Slang for a woman's breasts.
25 giving Generous; inclined to give.
26 green Having the colour of growing grass or leaves.
27 goal Something a person is aiming or working to achieve.
28 German A native or citizen of Germany.
29 generally Usually or in most cases; as a rule.
30 George A common male given name of ancient Greek origin, meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker."
31 greater Larger in size, amount, or importance than something else being compared.
32 global Affecting or involving the whole world.
33 gas A state of matter, like air, that has no fixed shape or volume and spreads to fill its container.
34 goals Internet slang for something highly admirable, worth aspiring to.
35 Germany A country in Central Europe; official name Federal Republic of Germany, capital Berlin.
36 gun A weapon that fires bullets or shells using an explosive charge, ranging from handguns to rifles and artillery...
37 growing The process of increasing, developing, or cultivating.
38 grand Impressively large, important, or magnificent.
39 glad Pleased or happy about something.
40 grow To increase in size, amount, or extent over time.
41 Gay Homosexual; romantically or sexually attracted to people of the same sex.
42 glass A hard, usually transparent material made by melting sand with other minerals, used for windows, bottles, and...
43 generation All the people born and living at around the same time, seen as a group.
44 gain To get or come to have something, especially something useful or valuable.
45 garden An outdoor area, often next to a house, where flowers, vegetables, or other plants are grown.
46 google To search for information about something online, especially using the Google search engine.
47 guide A person who shows others around a place or leads them along a route, especially one hired for the purpose.
48 governor The elected or appointed head of a state, province, or similar region.
49 gift Something given to someone freely, without payment expected in return.
50 guard A person whose job is to protect a place, person, or thing.
51 grade A mark or score showing how well someone did on a test or in a course.
52 grant To give someone permission, a right, or something they have asked for.
53 Grew Past tense of "grow": became bigger, older, or more developed over time.
54 girlfriend A woman in an ongoing, unmarried romantic relationship with someone.
55 granted Used to admit a point before making a contrasting one.
56 guns Informal: well-developed arm muscles, especially biceps.
57 grown Having reached adulthood or full physical maturity.
58 gender The state of being male, female, or another identity, often understood as bound up with social roles and perso...
59 golden Made of gold, or coloured like it.
60 guilty Having committed a wrongdoing or crime.
61 giant A legendary humanlike being of enormous size and strength.
62 grace Smooth, elegant movement or manner.
63 Greek Relating to Greece, its people, language, or culture.
64 golf A sport in which players use clubs to hit a small ball into a series of holes on a course, aiming for the fewe...
65 guest A person who visits or stays at someone's home, or who is invited somewhere.
66 grounds Reasons or justification for something.
67 gate A movable barrier that closes an opening in a wall, fence, or entrance.
68 gross Disgusting or unpleasant.
69 gap An empty space or opening between two things, or a break in something continuous.
70 grey The color between black and white, as of storm clouds or ash; the standard British/Commonwealth spelling of "g...
71 gang A group of people, often criminals, who band together and share an identity or purpose.
72 grab To take hold of something suddenly and firmly.
73 gods The highest, cheapest seating area in a theatre, usually right at the top and far from the stage.
74 gear Equipment or clothing needed for a particular activity.
75 gallery A room or building used to display works of art.
76 guitar A stringed musical instrument with a fretted neck and (usually) six strings, played by plucking or strumming.
77 ghost The soul of a dead person believed to appear to or haunt the living.
78 gotten Obtained or acquired.
79 gray Having a color between black and white, like the color of clouds or ash.
80 guarantee A firm promise or assurance that something will happen or that a product will work as described.
81 glory Great honour, fame, or admiration earned through achievement.
82 graduate A person who has completed a degree or course of study at a school, college, or university.
83 Georgia A country in the Caucasus region between Europe and Asia, on the Black Sea, with Tbilisi as its capital.
84 gathered Past tense and past participle of "gather" — to bring together or collect, or to come together as a group.
85 genetic Relating to genes or heredity.
86 genius A person with exceptional intelligence, talent, or creative ability.
87 Gordon A Scottish habitational surname from the Celtic languages for someone from Gordon, Berwickshire.
88 greatly To a large extent or degree; very much.
89 Greece A country in southeastern Europe, official name the Hellenic Republic, with Athens as its capital.
90 grass A common green plant with narrow leaves that covers lawns, fields, and meadows.
91 grave A hole dug in the ground to bury a dead body.
92 gym A place with equipment for exercise and physical training.
93 genuine Real and authentic, not fake or imitation.
94 Gary Synonym of Gary Glitter (“anus”).
95 glasses A pair of lenses in a frame worn over the eyes to correct or protect vision.
96 Guards Elite military regiments, especially ceremonial units tasked with protecting a monarch or head of state.
97 gene A segment of DNA that carries the instructions for a particular inherited trait.
98 goodbye A word used to say farewell when someone is leaving.
99 guidance Help or advice given to someone, often about direction in life or a specific decision.
100 gathering A meeting or get-together of people, often social.
101 grateful Feeling or showing thanks and appreciation for something.
102 gulf A large area of sea partly enclosed by land.
103 gradually Slowly, in small steps over time, rather than all at once.
104 grain The edible seeds of cereal crops such as wheat, corn, rice, or barley, or the crops that produce them.
105 gather To bring separate things or people together in one place.
106 Gen Informal British slang for information or facts.
107 grades Plural of grade — marks earned on schoolwork, or the school years before high school (US usage).
108 gravity The force that pulls objects toward the center of the earth, or more generally, that pulls masses toward each...
109 generate To produce or create something, especially as an effect or output.
110 gospel Any of the four New Testament books (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) recounting the life and teachings of Jesus...
111 graham Whole-wheat flour made by grinding the entire wheat kernel, including the bran.
112 grandfather The father of one's mother or father.
113 guaranteed Promised or certain to happen; backed by a guarantee.
114 guardian Someone who protects or watches over a person or thing.
115 galaxy A massive system of stars, gas, dust, and often a central black hole, held together by gravity.
116 globe The planet Earth.
117 graphic Presented visually, through drawings, images, or pictures.
118 gorgeous Extremely beautiful, dazzling, or richly attractive.
119 grammar The set of rules governing how words are structured and combined into sentences in a language.
120 Greg A diminutive of the masculine given names Gregory or Gregor.
121 garage A building, or part of one, used to store a car or other vehicle.
122 Gaza A historical African empire and the Nguni ethnic group linked to it, in what is now southern Mozambique and ne...
123 generous Willing to give more than is expected or required, especially money, time, or help.
124 grid A pattern of evenly spaced lines crossing to form squares, such as on graph paper or a map.
125 genre A category of artistic work, especially literature, music, or film, defined by a shared style or subject matte...
126 gentleman A polite, well-mannered, or honorable man.
127 Glasgow The largest city in Scotland, on the River Clyde.
128 goodness The quality or state of being good, morally or otherwise.
129 generic Applying broadly to a whole class or category rather than one specific item; not brand-specific.
130 Grants Plural of grant — sums of money awarded for a specific purpose, such as research, education, or business suppo...
131 graphics Visual images or designs, especially those created or displayed by a computer.
132 Geneva The city in Switzerland that serves as the capital of Geneva canton and hosts many international organisations...
133 grandmother The mother of one's mother or father.
134 gaining The act of acquiring or profiting; a gain.
135 guilt The fact of having done something wrong; responsibility for an offense.
136 guinea An old British gold coin, later valued at twenty-one shillings, used before decimal currency.
137 GM To run a tabletop role-playing game as the person who referees the rules and narrates the world for the other...
138 gentle Kind, mild, and careful, especially in dealing with others.
139 Goin A surname.
140 graph A diagram showing the relationship between sets of numbers or quantities, often using lines, bars, or points.
141 guided Led, directed, or controlled by someone or something else.
142 graduated Having successfully completed a degree or course of study.
143 grandma An informal, affectionate word for grandmother.
144 glorious Deserving great praise or admiration; magnificent.
145 garbage Waste material, especially food scraps and household rubbish, thrown away as useless.
146 governance The system, process, or authority by which an organization or country is directed and controlled.
147 grip To take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.
148 geographic Relating to geography, or to the physical features and location of places.
149 GPS A satellite-based system used to determine a precise location on Earth (short for Global Positioning System).
150 graduation The act of completing a degree or course of study.
151 grief Deep sorrow, especially caused by loss or bereavement.
152 gambling The activity of betting money on games, sports, or other uncertain events, mixing skill and luck.
153 grande Describing a mid-sized coffee-shop drink, larger than a "tall" but smaller than a "venti," typically around 16...
154 gently Softly or lightly, without force or roughness.
155 geographical Relating to geography; an alternative form of geographic.
156 gauge To measure something precisely, especially using a dedicated instrument.
157 genuinely In a truly sincere or authentic way.
158 geography The study of the earth's physical features and how people interact with them.
159 goat A horned, bearded farm animal related to sheep, often kept for milk, meat, or wool.
160 goddess A female deity.
161 governmental Relating to a government or to the act of governing.
162 gosh A mild exclamation of surprise, delight, or emphasis, used as a polite substitute for "God."
163 grocery A store that sells food and everyday household items.
164 genocide The deliberate, large-scale killing of people from a particular ethnic, national, or religious group with the...
165 gesture A movement of the hands, arms, or body used to express or emphasise a meaning.
166 grasp To grip something firmly, typically with the hand.
167 Ga The Ga language, spoken by the Ga people mainly around Accra in Ghana.
168 garlic A plant related to the onion, grown for its strong-smelling, pungent bulb used widely in cooking.
169 Glenn A male given name, from the Scottish Gaelic surname Glen(n), meaning "of the valley."
170 goddamn An exclamation used to express anger, shock, frustration, or strong excitement.
171 gut The stomach and intestines; someone's digestive system.
172 Gabriel A male given name of Hebrew origin, meaning roughly "God is my strength."
173 gig A single performance booking for a musician or entertainer.
174 ginger A knobbly, spicy-tasting root used fresh, dried, or ground as a cooking spice.
175 Graves A wine-producing region near Bordeaux, France, and its dry white wine; also an English surname.
176 generator A machine that converts mechanical energy or fuel into electricity.
177 guild An association of people in the same trade or craft, historically formed to protect their shared interests.
178 Garcia A very common Spanish surname of uncertain but ancient origin, possibly from a Basque or pre-Roman personal na...
179 geometry The branch of mathematics concerned with points, lines, shapes, and space.
180 Ghana A country in West Africa; official name Republic of Ghana.
181 gratitude A feeling of thankfulness and appreciation.
182 griffin A legendary creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle.
183 guessing The act of making guesses.
184 gum The firm tissue in the mouth that surrounds the base of the teeth.
185 gasoline (US) A flammable liquid fuel refined from petroleum, used mainly to power car engines; petrol.
186 genesis The origin or beginning of something.
187 Gandhi Mahatma Gandhi, the Indian independence leader famous for his philosophy of nonviolent resistance.
188 gifted Having an unusually strong natural talent or ability, especially intellectual.
189 grind To crush or wear something down into smaller pieces through friction, such as grinding coffee beans.
190 Gilbert A unit of magnetomotive force in the older CGS system of measurement, used in physics and electrical engineeri...
191 glance To take a quick, brief look at something.
192 Gregory A male given name from Ancient Greek.
193 gateway An entrance or opening that can be closed with a gate.
194 grams Plural of gram, either the metric unit of mass or an informal word for grandmother.
195 gossip Casual talk about other people's private affairs, often unverified or spread out of curiosity.
196 grounded Sensible, realistic, and emotionally stable.
197 genetics The branch of biology concerned with genes, heredity, and variation between organisms.
198 geological Relating to geology, or to the physical structure and history of rock formations.
199 Gibson A cocktail made from gin (or sometimes vodka) and dry vermouth, garnished with a pickled cocktail onion instea...
200 glow To give off a steady light, often without a visible flame.
201 gel A soft, semi-solid substance somewhere between a liquid and a solid, such as hair gel or a jelly-like material...
202 grandson A son of one's son or daughter.
203 grove A small group of trees, often planted or kept clear of undergrowth.
204 glen A narrow, secluded valley, especially in Scotland or Ireland.
205 greenhouse A glass or plastic-covered building used to grow plants by trapping heat and sunlight.
206 grill A rack of metal bars used for cooking food over direct heat.
207 greens Leafy green vegetables eaten as food.
208 gt An abbreviation for "drop," used on medical prescriptions to indicate a single drop of liquid medicine.
209 granting The act of formally giving or approving something, such as permission or funding.
210 globally Throughout the whole world.
211 goose A large web-footed waterfowl, related to but bigger than a duck, often kept as farm poultry or hunted as game.
212 greatness The quality of being great, distinguished, or exceptional.
213 grinding The action of crushing or wearing something down through friction.
214 gamble To bet money or stake something valuable on an uncertain outcome, especially in games of chance.
215 glue A sticky substance used to join things together.
216 Greeks (finance) A set of measures showing how sensitive an option's price is to different market factors, each tradi...
217 garrison A permanent military post, or the troops stationed there.
218 glimpse A brief, incomplete view of something.
219 Gothic Relating to the medieval European architectural style with tall pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and large stain...
220 gradual Happening slowly, in small steps, rather than suddenly.
221 guru A spiritual teacher, especially in Hindu or Sikh tradition, who guides a student.
222 gazette A newspaper, especially one that comes out regularly.
223 gem A precious or semi-precious stone, especially one cut and polished for jewelry.
224 gloria A hymn of praise, especially one beginning "Glory to God," sung during a church service.
225 govern To run the political affairs of a country, state, or region.
226 gram A metric unit of mass equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram.
227 grandpa An informal word for grandfather.
228 Grapes A surname.
229 gravel Small loose stones and pebbles, often used to surface roads, paths, or driveways.
230 guiding The act of leading or directing; guidance.
231 ge The name of the Cyrillic letter Г, г, used in Russian and other Slavic languages.
232 ghetto A part of a city, historically often walled or enclosed, where a minority group — especially Jews — was forced...
233 grains Small hard seeds from cereal plants (such as wheat, rice, or barley), especially as harvested for food.
234 greet To welcome someone in a friendly way, in person or otherwise.
235 goalkeeper The player positioned to stop the opposing team from scoring by guarding the goal.
236 gore Blood, especially clotted or thickened blood from a wound, or graphic depictions of violence.
237 grape A small, round, juicy fruit that grows in clusters on a vine, eaten fresh or used to make wine, juice, and rai...
238 greed An excessive desire for more than one needs, especially money, food, or possessions.
239 Guatemala A country in Central America, bordered by Mexico, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador.
240 gal An informal word for a girl or young woman.
241 Gerard A male given name of Germanic origin, meaning roughly "brave with the spear."
242 grabbing The act of seizing or snatching something.
243 genetically In a way that relates to genes or heredity.
244 Gerald A male given name of Germanic origin, meaning roughly "spear-rule."
245 gown A long, flowing dress, especially one worn for a formal occasion.
246 Gardner An English surname, an occupational name for someone who tended a garden.
247 gi The loose-fitting uniform worn for martial arts such as judo or karate.
248 glove A piece of clothing that covers the hand, usually with separate coverings for each finger.
249 granite A hard, speckled igneous rock made mainly of quartz and feldspar, widely used in construction and countertops.
250 greedy Wanting or taking more than one needs, especially money, food, or power.
251 Greene A surname, a variant of Green, also used as a place name in several U.S. states.
252 genome The complete set of genetic material of an organism.
253 grease Melted or soft animal fat, or any thick oily substance used for lubrication.
254 grim Bleak, gloomy, or discouraging.
255 guts Courage and determination, especially to do something difficult or risky.
256 gigantic Extremely large in size.
257 gimme A casual, run-together way of saying "give me".
258 gladly Willingly and with pleasure.
259 gardening The activity of growing and tending plants, especially in a garden.
260 Gavin A male first name with Celtic roots, popular across English-speaking countries.
261 Gays A surname.
262 genus A biological classification rank grouping closely related species, sitting below family and above species.
263 goodnight A farewell said at night, before parting or going to sleep.
264 graffiti Words, drawings, or designs painted or scratched onto a wall or other public surface, often without permission...
265 gala A large, festive public celebration or event.
266 glucose A simple sugar that serves as a major source of energy for living cells.
267 goodwill A friendly, favorable attitude toward someone or something.
268 greeting A word or phrase used to acknowledge someone's arrival, or to open a letter, message, or conversation.
269 grenade A small explosive device, thrown by hand or fired from a launcher, designed to burst apart on impact or after...
270 groove A long, narrow cut or channel in a surface.
271 Gus A male given name, typically a diminutive of Augustus, Gustav, or Konstantinos.
272 gamma The third letter of the Greek alphabet (Γ, γ).
273 gaze To look at something steadily and for a long time, often in wonder, admiration, or deep thought.
274 gee An exclamation of surprise, frustration, or mild emphasis.
275 generosity Willingness to give freely, whether money, time, or help, without expecting anything back.
276 Gibbs An English surname derived from the given name Gibb, a pet form of Gilbert.
277 gin A clear spirit flavoured mainly with juniper berries, used both on its own and in cocktails.
278 glowing Giving off light or warmth.
279 gran An informal, affectionate term for a grandmother.
280 greetings Used as a friendly or formal way of saying hello.
281 gale A very strong wind, stronger than a breeze but not as violent as a storm.
282 gallon A unit of liquid volume, roughly 3.8 liters in the US and 4.5 liters in the UK.
283 Geoffrey A male given name of Germanic origin, especially popular in Britain during the 20th century.
284 geology The scientific study of the earth's structure, materials, and history, especially through its rocks.
285 gina A crude slang shortening of "vagina".
286 guarded Careful and reluctant to reveal much; cautious in speech or manner.
287 Georgian Relating to the country of Georgia, its people, or its language.
288 giveaway Something handed out for free, often as a promotion.
289 Gerry A casual short form of the male names Gerald or Gerard, or the female name Geraldine.
290 glacier A large, slow-moving mass of ice formed from compacted snow.
291 gluten A protein found in wheat and other cereal grains, responsible for the stretchy texture of dough.
292 goodman An old-fashioned, polite term of address for a man, or a term for the male head of a household.
293 Grammy One of the awards given annually by the (US) Recording Academy for achievement in music.
294 grilled Cooked on a grill, typically over direct heat.
295 geo A narrow inlet or gully cut into a sea cliff, especially in Scotland.
296 Georges A French male given name equivalent to English George.
297 gangster A member of an organized criminal gang.
298 gill The breathing organ on the side of a fish or other water-dwelling animal, used to take oxygen from the water.
299 groceries Food and other everyday household items bought from a store.
300 groom A man on his wedding day, or about to be married.