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THE ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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CEFR LEVEL

3335 entries have no recorded CEFR level and are included in All.

697 words & expressions

boundary

word B1

a line that marks the edge or limit of an area, subject, or behavior A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line. a dividing line or limit between two areas, things, or ideas; a line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line; A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line. a dividing line or limit between two areas, things, or ideas

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Bouquet

word B2

an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony

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bovine

word C2

Relating to or affecting cattle; slow-moving, dull-witted, or placid like a cow.

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bow

word B1

An inclination of the head or body forward in greeting, respect, or worship; or to bend the body in this way.; a weapon for shooting arrows, made of a curved piece of wood to bend the upper part of the body forward as a sign of respect or greeting.

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bow down

phrasal verb

To surrender, bend under forceful pressure, or yield to resistance

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Bow out

phrasal verb

To withdraw from an activity, market, or competition gracefully

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Bow to

phrasal verb

To give in or yield to public demands, regulations, or unavoidable facts

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bowl

word A1

a round deep dish; in cricket, to throw the ball to the batter a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid a round, deep dish used for holding food or liquids; a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid a round, deep dish used for holding food or liquids

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Bowl over

phrasal verb

To astonish, impress greatly, or physically knock down

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box

word A1

a container with flat sides; also a small square space on a form or screen a container with flat sides and a lid, used for storing or carrying things a container with flat sides, typically square or rectangular, used for storing things

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Box in

phrasal verb

To restrict freedom of action or limit viable choices

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Box office success

phrase

the commercial achievement and high ticket sales of a film screened in movie theaters

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Box up

phrasal verb

To pack components or materials securely into boxes for shipment or storage

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Boxed in

idiom

Feeling trapped, confined, or having very limited choices due to circumstances.

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boy

word A1

a male child or young man a male child or young male person; a male child or young male person

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boyfriend

word A1

a regular male romantic partner or companion a man or boy that someone is having a romantic or close relationship with

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Boys Will Be Boys

proverb

Used to excuse or rationalize loud, reckless, or mischievous behavior in young boys or men as an innate tendency.

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bra

word A2

an undergarment worn by women to support the breasts a woman's undergarment worn to support and cover the breasts

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Brace for

phrasal verb

To prepare mentally or physically for an imminent shock, storm, or difficulty

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brain

word A1

the organ in your head that thinks, remembers, and controls the body The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity an organ of soft nervous tissue contained in the skull of vertebrates, functioning as the coordinating center of sensation and intellectual activity the organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity in humans and animals; The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity an organ of soft nervous tissue contained in the skull of vertebrates, functioning as the coordinating center of sensation and intellectual activity the organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity in humans and animals

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brainstorm

word A2

a spontaneous group discussion to produce ideas and solve problems; To generate creative ideas or devise solutions through focused collective or individual thinking.

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brake

word A2

a device for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake; to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake

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branch

word A2

A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk; a division of an organization or subject.; a local office or part of a larger organization; also a part of a tree A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk; a division of an organization or subject.

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Branch off

phrasal verb

To diverge or split away from a primary route, channel, or distribution line

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branch out

phrasal verb B2

To expand into new sectors, technological areas, or business pursuits; to expand or diversify into new areas of activity or business

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Branch out into

phrasal verb

to expand one's career, business, or activities into a new, unfamiliar field or specialization

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brand

word A2

the name, sign, or image of a product or company a type of product manufactured by a company under a particular name

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branding

word B2

The marketing practice of creating a name, symbol, or design that identifies and differentiates a product from others.

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brave

word A2

ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty; showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty

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Brave out

phrasal verb

To face, endure, or withstand adversity courageously without giving up

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Brave the elements

phrase

to go out or continue an activity despite very harsh, cold, windy, or stormy weather conditions

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Bravely

word B1

in a way that shows courage and determination

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bravery

word B1

courageous behavior or character; the state or quality of being brave; Courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave. courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave

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brazen

word C1

Bold and without shame; shameless.

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breach

word C1

an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct

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bread

word A1

a food made of flour, water, and yeast, mixed and baked; a common food made from flour and baked a food made from flour, water, and yeast mixed together and baked A type of food made from flour, water, and yeast, mixed and baked.; a food made from flour, water, and yeast mixed together and baked A type of food made from flour, water, and yeast, mixed and baked.

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bread and butter

idiom

A person's or organization's primary source of livelihood, income, or basic sustenance.

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break

word A1

to separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain; to separate into pieces; also a short rest from work or study A pause in work or during an activity or event. to damage something so it is in pieces; to stop working To separate into pieces; a pause in activity.; A pause in work or during an activity or event. to damage something so it is in pieces; to stop working To separate into pieces; a pause in activity.

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Break a leg

idiom

a superstitious way to wish a performer or speaker good luck before going on stage; An idiomatic expression used to wish a performer good luck without tempting bad luck.

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Break away

phrasal verb

To separate or detach oneself from a larger group, structure, or gravitational pull.

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