English in WordNet English dictionary

1. the discipline that studies the English language and literature
   English 
   
2. an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
   English  English language 
   
3. (sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist
   English  side 
   
4. the people of England
   English  English people 
   

1. of or relating to or characteristic of England or its culture or people
   "English history"; "the English landed aristocracy"; "English literature"
   English 
   
2. of or relating to the English language
   English 
   

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