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indicate to point out something in a subtle way, often with irony or sarcasm ■ "When she asked if I wanted to go to the gym, I indicated that I would prefer a nice nap on my couch instead."
By A preposition used to indicate the means by which something is done or accomplished, or to indicate a relationship between two things. ■ I'll get there by car. <br></?> The cake was baked by my grandmother.
Absolutely An intensifier used to indicate that something is absolutely true or certain, or that it should be taken for granted. ■ "I absolutely love pizza!", "It's absolutely raining outside., "Absolutely not! I have no time for that nonsense."
actually An adverb that means "in fact" or "really," but is used in a sarcastic or ironic way to indicate the opposite. ■ "Actually, I love Mondays. They're great days for productivity!"
Afterwards The time period following an event, typically used to indicate that something has ended. ■ I finished my homework, and afterwards I went for a pizza with my friends.
Ahead A term used to indicate that something is in front of or coming soon. It can also be used to refer to the future. ■ "I'm going ahead with the plan, even though it might not work out."
al A prefix used to indicate antonymy or negation of the following word. ■ "Al" means "not" in this context. For example, "I didn't eat almonds."
alright A term used to indicate that something is acceptable, even if it's not exactly great. ■ "I had a really bad day at work, but my boss said 'alright' and I knew everything was going to be okay."
any An indefinite or unspecified quantity, often used to indicate that a choice is irrelevant because all options are equally bad. ■ "I'll take any pizza," said John, "as long as it's not mushroom."
anyhow An expression used to indicate that something is of little importance or significance. ■ "Anyhow, let's just get started on the project. I don't think it matters too much how we do it."
anymore A word used to express disinterest or lack of desire in something. It is often used to indicate that the speaker is bored or uninterested. ■ "I don't want to watch this movie anymore."
Apostrophe An punctuation mark used to indicate either omitted letters or possession. ■ Example usage: "I forgot my <apostrophe></?>'s at home."
Away Far from here or from the usual location of something or someone. Also used to indicate a lack of interest, attention, or presence. ■ "I'm going away for vacation next week."
awfully an intensifier used to indicate that something is very bad, unpleasant or unacceptable ■ "I forgot my umbrella and now I'm awfully wet!"
aye A humorous term used to indicate agreement or approval. ■ "Sure thing, I'll do it." "I totally agree with you, my friend."
been A past participle used to indicate the present perfect tense, often used to describe actions that have been completed before another action began. ■ "I have been waiting for an hour. What's the hold up?"
begins A word that starts with "B" and is often used to indicate the beginning of something. ■ "My favorite letter is 'B', it begins every beautiful word!"
Besides A word used to indicate that something is in addition to the main point, or as a secondary thought or consideration. ■ "I'm going to the store," said John. "Besides, I need to buy some milk."
bracelets A small, decorative device worn around the wrist, typically to indicate one's level of attractiveness and worthiness of admiration. ■ "Wow, you must have a lot of bracelets if you think that'll get you into my pants."
Buzzer A device that emits a high-pitched sound to indicate the end of time, the completion of a task, or an emergency situation. ■ "The buzzer went off, signaling the end of class and the start of my weekend."
Certainly An expression used to indicate that something is definitely true or will happen. ■ I'm absolutely sure I left my keys on the kitchen counter. Certainly, I did!
chevron A triangular symbol with two equal sides, used to indicate direction on roads and in maps. ■ I don't know how to follow the directions, I'm lost at the intersection of 10 chevrons.
Clearly A term used to indicate that something is blatantly obvious, easy to see, or evident to the senses. ■ "I can clearly see that you're not telling me the whole truth," said the detective to the suspect.
Clockwork A machine that operates based on a set of mechanical gears and springs, often used to indicate time. ■ "The grandfather clock was so accurate, it was said to be made of clockwork."
Compulsively Adverbial modifying a verb or adjective to indicate an obsessive or excessive behavior. ■ She compulsively checks her phone every five minutes, even when she's not expecting any important messages.
confirming A verb used to indicate that something is true or accurate, often in a humorous way. ■ "I confirmed with my friend that he really does have the worst taste in music, but I still love him anyway."
Cross A large red and white symbol that represents Christianity, often seen on the road to indicate a crosswalk or pedestrian zone. ■ Why did the chicken cross the Mobius strip? To get to the other side!
cuts A sharp or sudden injury made by something cutting. Often used in the negative to indicate a failure to cut something. ■ "I made a big mess of my sandwich, but it's not because I didn't cut it right."
Dateline The location of a news bureau or reporter, often used to indicate where the article was written or reported from. ■ "From the dateline: New York Times. Reporting live from the scene of the crime."
de A prefix used to indicate a change in meaning or a reversal of a word's normal definition. ■ "De-escalate" means to calm down, while "escalate" means to make things worse.
Despite A word used to indicate that something is true or valid despite the fact that it is countered by some other statement or belief. ■ "I'm telling you, despite what you may think, pineapple pizza is delicious!"
Ditto A word used to indicate that something already mentioned is true or has been stated again. ■ "I don't like pizza."<br></?>"Ditto," said Sarah, who also didn't like pizza.
either A word used to indicate that two choices are available, and the speaker or writer does not care which one is chosen. ■ "Do you want pizza or tacos? Either/or."
Endings The final part of a word, typically used to indicate possession or relationship. ■ He lost the endings of his fingers in a wood-chopping accident.
es A prefix used to form adjectives and nouns that indicate possession or a connection to something else. ■ "My friend's dog is very cute."
Existed A past tense of exist. Used to indicate that something or someone was once present. ■ "The unicorn existed in my dreams but I woke up and realized it didn't really exist."
fa A unit of measurement used in the United States to indicate the strength of a football player's fart. ■ Did you see John's fa last night? It was so loud, it could be heard from the next town over!
fine A word used to express agreement or approval, but also commonly used sarcastically to indicate disapproval or dissatisfaction. ■ "I don't care for your cooking, but I'll be fine," said the customer, giving a sly smile.
For A preposition used to indicate purpose, cause, or reason. ■ I went to the store for milk and eggs, but I accidentally bought bread instead.
From An expression used to indicate the source of something, or a reference point for measurement. ■ She's from New York, but she loves country music. She must have picked that up from her family.
grins A series of expressions on a person's face that resemble the letter "G" and indicate amusement or satisfaction. ■ "She gave me a grins when I told her my joke."
Hallmark A small, decorative mark or emblem placed on something to indicate its origin or authenticity. ■ The Hallmark of a true artist is their ability to create something beautiful and unique with minimal materials.
Has A verb used to indicate possession or ownership of something. ■ I have a new car, and it's faster than my old one.
her The possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership, especially of a female person or animal. ■ I saw her car in the parking lot.
hers The feminine possessive pronoun, used to indicate ownership or possession of something by a woman. ■ "I forgot her phone number."
His A possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership or possession of something belonging to a male individual. ■ "I saw his bike lying on the side of the road. It was covered in mud and had a flat tire."
hmm A noncommittal sound used to indicate that one is thinking, pondering, or unsure about something. ■ "What should I do today?"<br></?><en>"I don't know, hmm...</en>
Ho A term used to indicate a person of low intelligence or social status. ■ "I'm sorry, I don't associate with hos," said the elitist politician.
hyphen A very thin line that separates words or groups of words in a sentence. It is often used to indicate possession or connection. ■ I have three apples and one-third of an apple pie.