adjective “English”
base form English, non-gradable
- related to the language that originated from Anglo-Saxon and is spoken in England
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She's taking an English course to improve her grammar and pronunciation.
- connected to England or its culture
The English countryside is renowned for its rolling hills and quaint villages.
noun “English”
- the language spoken by the people of England and in many other parts of the world
He's studying English because he wants to work in international trade.
- a school subject focused on the study and improvement of reading, writing, and literature in the English language
My favorite subject in school is English because we get to analyze different literary works.
noun “English”
- the inhabitants of England as a group
The English are known for their love of tea and cricket.