English
When referring to the language, the people, or the country of England, "English" must always be capitalized. When referring to the spin put on a ball in sports (like billiards), the word is often written in lowercase ("english") and behaves as a regular common noun or verb.
💬Casual Conversation
KAREN DOES LEO NEED A TUTOR FOR ENGLISH? HE IS FALLING BEHIND.
He's fine, Eleanor. Please stop stirring the pot with his teachers.
Meanings
The language spoken primarily in England and other parts of the world.
"She is studying English literature at university."
Relating to England, its people, or their language.
"The English countryside is known for its rolling green hills."
A deliberate spin placed on a ball in games like billiards or bowling to affect its trajectory.
"He put some heavy english on the cue ball to make it curve around the obstacle."
To apply spin to a ball during a strike.
"The player tried to english the ball into the corner pocket."