Words That Start With P

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1 people To fill a place with inhabitants; to populate.
2 part A piece or portion of something larger.
3 place A particular area, location, or spot.
4 please To make someone happy or satisfied.
5 put To move something into a particular place or position.
6 play To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
7 public Open and visible to everyone; not hidden or private.
8 person A human being, or any individual regarded as an entity with rights and identity.
9 point The sharp or narrow end of something.
10 power The ability to do something, or to control and influence people or events.
11 party A social gathering held for enjoyment, often with food, drink, and entertainment.
12 per For each; used to express a rate or ratio between two quantities.
13 problem A difficult situation or matter that needs to be solved or dealt with.
14 president The elected head of state of a republic, or the head of its government.
15 possible Able to happen, exist, or be done; not ruled out.
16 political Relating to government, politics, or the exercise of public power.
17 pay To give money in exchange for goods, services, or work.
18 post A long upright pole or beam, such as a fence post or lamppost.
19 past The period of time before the present.
20 playing A single performance or showing of something, such as a song or film.
21 pretty Attractive or pleasant to look at, especially in a delicate or charming way.
22 probably Very likely, though not completely certain.
23 police The official organization responsible for enforcing laws and keeping public order.
24 period A stretch of time, or a particular era seen as a distinct whole.
25 process A series of steps or actions that lead to a particular result.
26 plan A set of intended actions worked out in advance to achieve a goal.
27 phone A device used to talk to someone over a distance, especially a mobile device that also runs apps.
28 position A place or location where something or someone is.
29 present Existing or happening right now; current.
30 program A planned set of activities or a course of action with a goal.
31 personal Relating to a specific individual rather than to others or to the public.
32 points The movable rails on a railway track used to switch a train from one line to another.
33 price The amount of money needed to buy something.
34 press To push firmly against something, or push down on a button or surface.
35 private Belonging to a particular person or group, rather than the public or the state.
36 production The process of making or manufacturing something.
37 project A planned piece of work with a specific goal, carried out in stages.
38 policy A course of action or set of principles adopted by a government, organization, or person.
39 picture A drawing, painting, or photograph representing something.
40 page One side of a sheet of paper in a book, magazine, or document.
41 performance A live show, such as music, theatre, or dance, presented to an audience.
42 player Someone taking part in a game or sport.
43 population The total number of people living in a particular place.
44 provide To supply someone with something they need or want.
45 perfect Without any flaws or mistakes; as good as something can possibly be.
46 poor Having little money or few possessions.
47 park An area of land, often in or near a town, set aside for recreation or preserved in a natural state.
48 paid Requiring payment; not free.
49 particular Specific; referring to one particular thing rather than things in general.
50 parts A region or area.
51 perhaps Possibly; maybe.
52 property Something that a person or organization owns, especially land, buildings, or possessions.
53 published Made available for sale or reading by the general public.
54 practice Repeated exercise of an activity in order to improve a skill.
55 pass To move from one place, position, or state to another.
56 Paul A common male given name, historically associated with Paul the Apostle in the New Testament.
57 peace A state of calm with no war, fighting, or serious conflict.
58 paper A thin material made from pressed plant fibres, used for writing, printing, wrapping, and countless other purp...
59 pick To choose one thing from a number of options.
60 particularly Especially; more than usual or more than others.
61 popular Liked, enjoyed, or supported by a large number of people.
62 potential An ability or quality that hasn't yet been developed or shown.
63 pressure The continuous force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it.
64 pain An unpleasant physical sensation caused by injury or illness.
65 previous Coming before the current one, in time or order.
66 provided On the condition that; only if.
67 percent One part in every hundred; used to express a proportion of a whole.
68 positive Optimistic, constructive, or good in effect.
69 physical Relating to the body rather than the mind; bodily.
70 piece A part of something larger, especially one that can be separated from the rest.
71 professional Relating to or meeting the standards of a skilled occupation.
72 Paris The capital city of France, known as a global center of art, fashion, and culture.
73 product Something made or manufactured to be sold or used.
74 pre Before a particular event or point in time (informal shorthand).
75 purpose The reason something exists or is done; its intended goal.
76 passed Having gone by or finished, especially referring to time.
77 photo A picture taken with a camera or phone.
78 parliament A country's elected law-making body, which debates issues, passes laws, and oversees government spending.
79 prime Of the highest quality or importance; excellent.
80 Peter To gradually decrease and come to nothing, especially followed by "out."
81 pictures The cinema, or a trip to see a film (chiefly British, slightly dated).
82 plant A living organism, typically rooted in soil, that makes its own food through photosynthesis — trees, flowers,...
83 primary Most important; main.
84 politics The activities and methods involved in governing a country, organization, or group.
85 protect To keep someone or something safe from harm or damage.
86 professor The highest academic rank at a university, or, more loosely, any university teacher.
87 plus Added to; with the addition of.
88 powerful Having great strength, influence, or effect.
89 pro A point or reason in favor of something, usually discussed alongside its "cons."
90 previously At an earlier time, before now or before the point being discussed.
91 protection The act of keeping someone or something safe, or the state of being safe.
92 partner A spouse or other person with whom someone shares a romantic or domestic relationship.
93 putting The act of striking a golf ball gently toward the hole.
94 PM To manage a project.
95 pop To make a sudden sharp sound, especially from bursting.
96 port A town or harbour where ships load, unload, or shelter.
97 presence The fact or state of being in a particular place.
98 prior Coming before in time or order; earlier.
99 prison A secure institution where people are held, usually as punishment after being convicted of a serious crime, or...
100 produce To make or create something, especially in large quantities.
101 profile The outline or side view of something, especially a person's face.
102 progress Forward movement or development toward a goal.
103 presented Shown, offered, or displayed in a particular way.
104 prevent To stop something from happening, or to keep someone from doing something.
105 prepared Ready and willing to do something, or made ready in advance.
106 prince A male member of a royal family, especially the son or grandson of a monarch.
107 projects Public, high-density housing developments for low-income residents.
108 proposed Suggested or planned, but not yet approved or carried out.
109 pull To apply force to something so it moves toward you.
110 prove To show, by evidence or argument, that something is true.
111 push To apply force to something so it moves away from you.
112 patient Able to wait calmly without becoming annoyed or anxious.
113 Plants An English surname, an Americanized spelling of the German surname Pflanz.
114 proud Feeling pleased and satisfied about something one has done or achieved.
115 path A track or trail made for walking.
116 planned Arranged or organized ahead of time according to a deliberate plan, rather than happening by chance.
117 Powers An English and Irish surname.
118 plane An aircraft; an airplane.
119 possibly Perhaps; used to show something might be true.
120 profit The financial gain made after subtracting costs from revenue.
121 proper Right, fitting, or appropriate for a given purpose or situation.
122 promise A firm statement that you will or will not do something.
123 province A large administrative division of certain countries, such as Canada or China.
124 Persons An English surname, a variant of Parsons, historically denoting association with a parson's household.
125 phase A distinct stage in a process or sequence of change.
126 pair Two matching or related things considered together.
127 picked Chosen or selected, especially deliberately.
128 paying The act of giving money owed; payment.
129 pool A small body of still water, or a purpose-built structure for swimming.
130 providing On the condition that; provided that.
131 perform To carry out an action or task.
132 possibility The chance that something might happen or be true.
133 purchase To buy something by paying money for it.
134 planet A large, roughly spherical body that orbits a star, has cleared its orbital path of other debris, and is not i...
135 proof Evidence or facts that show something is true.
136 Pages A surname, an occupational name for a young servant or attendant.
137 programme The standard British spelling of "program," used for broadcasts, plans, and schedules.
138 passing Lasting only briefly; temporary.
139 personnel The people who work for an organization, such as a company or the military.
140 plenty A large or more-than-sufficient amount.
141 pulled Describing cooked meat that has been shredded into fine strands, usually after slow cooking.
142 pack A bundle of things wrapped or tied together for carrying, or a bag carried on the back.
143 permanent Lasting forever or for an indefinitely long time, without a planned end.
144 pleasure A feeling of happiness, satisfaction, or enjoyment.
145 properly In a correct, suitable, or appropriate manner.
146 perspective A particular way of viewing or thinking about a situation.
147 pilot A person who operates the controls of an aircraft.
148 platform A raised, flat surface for standing on, such as at a train station or on a stage.
149 pure Not mixed with anything else; free from impurities or contamination.
150 prize An award given to the winner of a competition, contest, or lottery.
151 papers Official identity or travel documents, such as a passport or visa.
152 parent A person who raises, cares for, or has legal responsibility for a child.
153 perfectly In a flawless or ideal way.
154 portion A part or share of something larger.
155 principal Most important; main.
156 print To produce text or images on paper or another surface, typically using a machine.
157 pacific Calm and peaceful.
158 prepare To make something or someone ready for a particular purpose or event.
159 primarily Mainly, or first and foremost.
160 procedure An established way of carrying out a task, made up of a series of set steps.
161 painting A picture or artwork made with paint.
162 payment The act of paying, or a sum of money paid for goods, services, or a debt.
163 PC To reword something so it avoids offending any group; to sanitize language.
164 percentage A proportion or rate expressed as a number out of one hundred.
165 poverty The state of being poor; lacking enough money to meet basic needs.
166 practical Concerned with actual practice and results rather than theory.
167 principle A fundamental rule, belief, or truth that guides behaviour or reasoning.
168 promote To raise someone to a higher rank or more important job.
169 palace The official residence of a monarch, head of state, or other high-ranking figure.
170 philosophy The academic study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, ethics, and reasoning.
171 prefer To like one thing better than another.
172 princess A female member of a royal family, especially a daughter or granddaughter of a monarch.
173 panel A flat rectangular section set into a larger surface, such as a wall, door, or fence.
174 personality The particular mix of traits, attitudes, and behaviors that makes someone who they are.
175 pattern A repeated design of shapes, colors, or lines, often decorative.
176 pregnant Carrying a developing baby inside the body; expecting a child.
177 promised Committed to happening, based on an earlier promise.
178 proposal A plan or suggestion put forward for others to consider.
179 performing The act of putting on a show or carrying out an action in front of others.
180 plate A flat, shallow dish used for serving or eating food.
181 plot The sequence of events that make up a story, especially the way they are connected.
182 pope The bishop of Rome, head of the Roman Catholic Church.
183 premier Ranked first in importance, quality, or status.
184 programming The act of writing computer code.
185 publication The act of making printed or digital material available to the public.
186 permission Formal or informal consent for something to happen.
187 plastic A synthetic material made from polymers that can be molded into shape when soft and then set solid.
188 protected Kept safe from harm, damage, or destruction.
189 Pakistan A country in South Asia, whose name means "land of the pure" in Urdu and Persian.
190 peak The pointed top of a mountain or hill.
191 personally Used to show that something is one's own private opinion or feeling.
192 pointed Having a sharp end.
193 paint A liquid or paste that is spread onto a surface and dries into a solid, coloured coating.
194 pants An outer garment covering the body from the waist down, with separate legs; trousers.
195 parking The act of stopping and leaving a vehicle in a location.
196 pink Having a pale reddish colour, a mix of red and white.
197 pray To speak to God or a higher power, whether to give thanks, ask for help, or express devotion.
198 prayer Words or thoughts directed to a god or higher power, as thanks, request, or worship.
199 promotion A move to a higher rank, job, or position.
200 protein A large biological molecule made of chains of amino acids, essential to the structure and function of living c...
201 package A parcel or box containing something, usually wrapped or sealed for delivery.
202 passion An intense feeling or enthusiasm, especially love or strong interest.
203 pleased Happy or satisfied about something.
204 pride A feeling of deep satisfaction or pleasure from one's own achievements, or those of someone close to you.
205 partnership A relationship in which two or more people or groups work together toward a shared goal.
206 presidential Relating to a president or the office of president.
207 priest A person trained and ordained to lead religious services and rites in a church or temple.
208 penalty A punishment or negative consequence imposed for breaking a rule, law, or agreement.
209 pocket A small fabric pouch sewn into clothing for carrying small items.
210 presents Legal phrase referring to the document in which it appears ("know all men by these presents").
211 processing The act of handling something through a series of steps, especially data, applications, or materials.
212 plain Simple and without decoration or extra features.
213 picking The act of harvesting or gathering something, especially fruit or crops.
214 possession Something that a person owns.
215 participate To take part in or become involved in something.
216 passenger A person travelling in a vehicle who is not driving or working as crew.
217 phones Informal short form for headphones.
218 pitch A persuasive presentation intended to sell or promote something.
219 poetry Literary writing arranged with attention to rhythm, sound, and imagery, often in verse.
220 participation The act of taking part in something.
221 priority Something regarded as more important than other things, and dealt with first.
222 producer A person or company that makes goods or oversees the creation of a film, show, album, etc.
223 parliamentary Relating to, or carried out by, a parliament.
224 preparation The act or process of getting ready for something.
225 pa An informal word for father.
226 Pan A wide, shallow metal container used for cooking food over heat.
227 Peoples An English surname, historically denoting someone associated with a lord's household or tenants.
228 pizza A baked dish of flattened bread dough topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and other ingredients.
229 potentially Possibly, in a way that could happen.
230 protest To express strong objection to something.
231 punishment A penalty given for wrongdoing, or the act of imposing one.
232 pushing Aggressively assertive or forceful; pushy.
233 Phil A short form of the masculine given name Philip.
234 physics The branch of science that studies matter, energy, space, and time, and how they interact.
235 pot A round container, usually with a handle, used for cooking or holding things such as plants.
236 pet An animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.
237 porn Pornography, or material depicting sexual acts explicitly.
238 precious Of great value or worth.
239 preparing Getting something or someone ready for a future event or use.
240 proceedings The formal course of action in a lawsuit or official process.
241 prominent Important, well known, or widely respected.
242 pace The speed at which something happens or someone moves.
243 pen A handheld tool used for writing or drawing with ink.
244 privacy The state of being free from observation or intrusion by others.
245 provincial Relating to or typical of a province, especially a region outside the capital or main city.
246 painted Covered with a layer of paint.
247 partly To some extent; not completely.
248 Polish To rub a surface until it is smooth and shiny.
249 preferred Liked or chosen above other options; favored.
250 punch A hit made with a closed fist.
251 painful Causing physical or emotional pain.
252 parallel Running alongside something else, always the same distance apart, never meeting.
253 passage A short section of a text, speech, or piece of music.
254 Poland A country in Central Europe.
255 Parks An English surname, denoting someone who worked in or lived near a park; notably borne by civil rights activis...
256 photography The art, technique, or business of taking photographs.
257 presentation A talk or demonstration given to an audience, often with visual aids.
258 progressive Favoring new ideas, reform, or gradual improvement in society.
259 proportion The size or amount of one part of something compared with the whole.
260 publishing The business of producing and distributing books, magazines, or other written works.
261 pretend To act as if something is true or real when it isn't, in order to deceive or as part of play.
262 pulling The act of applying force to draw something toward oneself.
263 pension A regular payment made to someone after they retire, based on their years of work.
264 permit To allow something to happen or to give someone authorization to do it.
265 Philadelphia A major U.S. city in Pennsylvania, once the nation's capital and home to Independence Hall and the Liberty Bel...
266 Philip A common male given name, of Ancient Greek origin meaning "fond of horses."
267 phrase A short group of words that expresses an idea, often forming part of a sentence.
268 physically In terms of the body, rather than mentally or emotionally.
269 pregnancy The condition of carrying a developing baby inside the body, from conception to birth.
270 proven Shown by evidence to be true, effective, or reliable.
271 provision A supply of something needed for the future, especially food.
272 psychological Relating to psychology or to the workings of the mind.
273 purple Having the color between red and blue, like violet or lavender.
274 peaceful Free from war, violence, or disturbance.
275 petition A formal written request, often signed by many people, asking an authority to act on something.
276 piano A large keyboard instrument in which pressing keys causes hammers to strike strings, producing sound.
277 pipe A rigid tube used to carry water, gas, or other fluids.
278 poet A person who writes poems.
279 praise Words expressing approval or admiration for someone or something.
280 proceed To move forward or continue on, especially after a pause.
281 pursue To follow someone or something in order to catch them.
282 pound The main unit of currency in the United Kingdom, and a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces (about 454 grams).
283 productive Getting a lot done; generating good results efficiently.
284 psychology The scientific study of the mind and human behavior.
285 publicly In a way that is open and visible to everyone, not in private.
286 Palestinian A person from Palestine or of Palestinian descent.
287 permitted Allowed by rule or authority.
288 pole A long, slender piece of wood or metal used for support or construction.
289 posting A message put up online, such as on a forum, blog, or social media site.
290 precisely In an exact way; exactly.
291 premium Of higher quality, price, or status than the standard version.
292 printing The process or industry of producing printed materials.
293 pleasant Pleasing or agreeable; nice to experience.
294 prevention The act of stopping something, especially a problem or danger, before it happens.
295 perry An alcoholic drink made from fermented pear juice, similar to cider.
296 Philippines A Southeast Asian island nation made up of thousands of islands, with Manila as its capital.
297 panic A sudden overwhelming feeling of fear that makes it hard to think clearly.
298 patent An official government grant giving an inventor sole rights to make, use, or sell an invention for a set perio...
299 pic An informal word for a photograph.