- Emeka
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Are you finding it hard to say a word for a thing, place or situation but couldn’t get the word out? Read up this list of single words for phrases or sentences to help you out.
Speaking good English language is far beyond the “Grammar”. It is about the way you compose simple words. Learn something new today and grow.
Here are some single words that you can use in place of a phrase or a sentence.
Single word for a group of things.
1. | Flock | A number of sheep |
2. | Catch, Haul | A number of fish taken in a net |
3. | Flight | A number of birds, bees or insects moving together |
4. | Brood | A number of chickens hatched at the same time |
5. | Litter | A number of young pigs, dogs, cats brought forth at one birth |
6. | Poultry | A collection of fowls, ducks |
7. | Congregation | A number of people in a church service |
8. | Audience | A number of people listening on a concert or lecture |
9. | Spectators | A number of people looking on a football match |
10. | Crowd | A number of people collected together in a street |
11. | Choir | A number of singers in a church or group |
12. | Cortege | A number of people following a funeral |
13. | Bevy | A number of beautiful ladies |
14. | Army, Troop, Battalion, Regiment | A number of soldiers |
15. | Crew | A number of sailors manning a ship |
16. | Library | A collection of books |
17. | Forest | A large collection of trees |
18. | Clutch | A collection of eggs |
19. | Suite | A set of furniture, rooms |
20. | Batch | A quantity of bread baked at the same time |
Single word for places of things.
1. | Aquarium | A place where fishes are kept |
2. | Sty | A place where pigs are kept |
3. | Kennel | A house or shelter for dogs |
4. | Pen, Byre | A house or shelter for cattle |
5. | Stable | A house or shelter for horses |
6. | Den | The home of a lion |
7. | Dispensary | A place where medicines are compounded |
8. | Hospital | A place for treating sick people |
9. | Monastery | A residence for priests and monks |
10. | Dairy | A place where milk is converted to butter and cheese |
11. | Bakery | A place where bread and cakes are made |
12. | Abattoir | A place where animals are slaughtered for the market |
13. | Brewery | A factory for manufacturing beer |
14. | Distillery | A place where spiritous liquors are produces |
15. | Laundry | A place where clothes are washed and ironed |
16. | Garage | A place for housing motor-cars |
17. | Hangar | A place for housing aircrafts |
18. | Hotel, Inn | A place where strangers or travelers may obtain lodging and refreshment |
19. | Restaurant | A place where people may obtain food and refreshments |
20. | Hostel | A house for the residence of students |
21. | Archives | A place where official documents and records are kept |
22. | Factory | A place where where things are manufactured |
23. | Laboratory | A place where scientific experiments are conducted |
24. | Incinerator | A place where refuse is reduced to ashes |
25. | Gymnasium | A place where athletic exercises are performed |
26 | Museum | A place where treasures of arts, curiosities are preserved or exhibited |
27 | Depot | A place where goods are stored |
28 | Barracks | A building for lodging and accommodation of soldiers |
29 | Mint | A place where money is coined |
30 | Orchard | A place where fruit trees are grown |
31 | Orphanage | A place where orphans are housed |
32 | Mosque | A place where Muslims worship |
33 | Reservoir | A place where water is collected and stored |
34 | Dock | A place where ships are built or repaired |
35 | Quay | A place where ships are loaded and unloaded |
36 | Dormitory | A sleeping room in a college or public institution |
37 | Kindergarten | A school for infants and young children |
38 | Portfolio | A portable bag for holding official contents such as paper, drawings |
39 | Creel | A basket in which a fisherman puts his fish |
40 | Sheath, Scabbard | A case in which the blade of a sword is kept |
Single word denoting professions or trade.
1. | Physician | One who attends to sick people and prescribes medicines |
2. | Oculist | One who attends to the diseases of the eye |
3. | Pharmacist | One who compounds and sells drugs |
4. | Optician | One who tests eyesight and sells spectacles |
5. | Surgeon | One who treats diseases by performing operations |
6. | Dentist | One who attends to the teeth |
7. | Chauffeur | One who drives a motor-car |
8 | Engineer | One who engages or attends to an engine |
9 | Captain | A person in charge of a ship |
10 | Sculptor | One who carves in stone |
11 | Journalist, Reporter, Correspondent | One who writes for the news or newspaper |
12 | Architect | One who plans and draws the design of a building |
13 | Florist | One who deals with Flower |
14 | Drover | One who deals with cattle |
15 | Herbalist | One who deals with medicinal herbs |
16 | Fish monger | One who deals with fish |
17 | Glazier | One who set glass in windows, doors |
18 | Draper | One who deals in clothes and other fabrics |
19 | Jockey | A professional rider in horse races |
20 | Geologist | One who studies rocks and soils |
21 | Pilot, Aviator | One who flies and aeroplane |
22 | Scavenger | One who search for metals in waste bins and trash sites |
23 | Janitor | One who takes care of a building |
24 | Teller, Cashier | One who pays out money at a bank |
25 | Acrobat | One who performs during a gymnastic feats |
26 | Grazier | One who pasture cattle for the market |
27 | Tinker | One who goes from place to place mending pots |
28 | Potter | One who makes pots with clay |
29 | Shoemaker, Cobbler | One who mends or build shoes |
30 | Invigilator | One who watches over students taking examination |
31 | Curator | A person in charge of a museum |
32 | Librarian | The person in charge of a library |
33 | Principal | The head of a college |
34 | Ship wright | One who builds ship |
35 | Auctioneer | One who sells articles at public sales |
36 | Veterinarian | One who treats animal diseases |
37 | Stenographer | one who writes shorthand |
38 | Poet | One who writes poetry |
39 | Author | One who writes a publication |
40 | Playwright | One who writes plays or movie scripts |