Words that start with the letter L

Words that start with the letter L - English language, analysis

In English, there are 7636 words that start with the letter L

Searching for words that start with the letter 'L' in English can be both fun and enlightening! The letter 'L' is the twelfth letter in the English alphabet and is known for its versatile presence in the language. From common words like "love" and "life" to more complex ones like "lexicon" and "latitude," 'L' words are abundant and varied.

One fascinating aspect of 'L' words is their frequency in everyday language. Did you know that "the" is the most frequently used word in the English language, but "like" and "look" aren't far behind when it comes to starting with 'L'? Additionally, 'L' words often convey a sense of movement or location, such as "leap," "land," and "lunge."

Another interesting fact is that many 'L' words derive from Latin, thanks to the historical influence of the Roman Empire on the English language. For example, "liberate" comes from the Latin word "liber," meaning free. Similarly, "lunar," relating to the moon, stems from the Latin word "luna."

In the realm of literature, 'L' words play a significant role. Consider the famous line from Shakespeare’s "Romeo and Juliet": "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet." Here, 'L' words like "love" and "lament" capture the depth of human emotion.

Exploring 'L' words is not only a great way to expand your vocabulary but also provides insight into the nuances of English. So next time you're playing a word game or writing creatively, remember that the letter 'L' has a lot to offer!

Words starting with the letter L - occurrence statistics in English

Words starting with the letter L - occurrence

Below we present the statistics of the occurrence of words in the English language starting with the letter L

Words that start with the letter L

Number of letters	The number of words	[%]
2	3	0,0
3	58	0,8
4	273	3,6
5	551	7,2
6	893	11,7
7	1141	14,9
8	1239	16,2
9	1100	14,4
10	842	11,0
11	656	8,6
12	407	5,3
13	223	2,9
14	167	2,2
15	83	1,1

Words ending with the letter L - occurrence

Below we present the statistics of the occurrence of words in English ending with the letter L

Words ending with the letter L

Number of letters	The number of words	[%]
2	2	0,0
3	37	0,4
4	251	3,0
5	465	5,5
6	805	9,6
7	971	11,6
8	1210	14,4
9	1076	12,8
10	952	11,3
11	858	10,2
12	683	8,1
13	547	6,5
14	330	3,9
15	214	2,5

Occurrence frequency of the letter L

Frequency statistics, occurrence frequency of the letter L in English words.

Occurrences of the letter L in English words

Number of occurrences of the letter L	The number of words	[%]
0	162123	60,5
1	85451	31,9
2	18253	6,8
3	1788	0,7
4	136	0,1

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