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1. (noun) English, English language
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

2. (noun) English, English people
the people of England

3. (noun) English
the discipline that studies the English language and literature

4. (adj) English, side
(sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist

5. (adj) English
of or relating to or characteristic of England or its culture or people
"English history"; "the English landed aristocracy"; "English literature"

6. (adj) English
of or relating to the English language

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