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THE ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

905 words & expressions

clinical

word B1

related to medical treatment or direct patient care; sometimes very cold and factual Related to the observation and treatment of patients rather than theoretical study.; Related to the observation and treatment of patients rather than theoretical study.

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clip

word B1

a small device for holding things together; or a short sequence from a film or recording to cut or trim something; a short extract from a film, broadcast, or recording

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clique

word C1

A small, close-knit group of people who share interests and exclude others.

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clock

word A1

a device that shows the time an instrument used to indicate, keep, and co-ordinate time An instrument used to measure and show time.

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Clockwise

word B2

in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right

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Clogs to Clogs in Three Generations

proverb

Wealth earned by one hardworking generation is typically squandered and lost by the third generation.

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cloister

word C2

a covered walkway in a convent or monastery, or a place of religious seclusion

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clone

word A2

to produce an exact genetic or digital replica of something

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close

word A1

near; to shut something To shut something (verb); near in space or relationship (adjective).; To shut something (verb); near in space or relationship (adjective).

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Close a deal

phrase

to finalize or successfully conclude a commercial transaction, agreement, or business negotiation

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Close but No Cigar

idiom

Very close to achieving success, but ultimately failing to win or succeed.

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close down

phrasal verb

To stop operating permanently, such as a business or gathering place

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Close Only Counts in Horseshoes

proverb

Coming close to achieving a goal is still failure; nearly succeeding is not enough.

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Close Only Counts in Horseshoes and Darts

proverb

An expanded proverb emphasizing that near misses do not yield actual success or solve problems.

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Close Only Counts in Horseshoes and Hand Grenades

proverb

A vivid saying indicating that coming close is useless except in games or explosions.

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Close Shave

idiom

A narrow escape from serious danger, disaster, or injury.

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close the door

phrase A1

to shut a door

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closed

word A1

not open for business or entrance; shut tight not open; shut; not open; shut

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Closed-Minded

idiom

Unwilling to consider new ideas, alternative perspectives, or opposing arguments.

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closely

word B1

carefully; with little distance between people or things in a way that is very near in space, time, or relationship; carefully and attentively

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cloth

word A1

woven material of cotton or wool; a piece of fabric used for cleaning woven or felted fabric made from wool, cotton, or a similar fiber fabric or material made by weaving or knitting fibers; woven or felted fabric made from wool, cotton, or a similar fiber fabric or material made by weaving or knitting fibers

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clothes

word A1

things people wear, such as shirts, pants, or saris garments worn on the body

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Clothes Don't Make the Man

proverb

A person's character, honor, and inner worth are not determined by their outward attire.

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Clothes Make the Man

proverb

People judge others based on appearance, so dressing well brings respect and social opportunities.

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Clothes Maketh the Man

proverb

An archaic and formal phrasing stating that dignified dress and manners define a person's standing.

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clothing

word B2

clothes in general items worn to cover the body; apparel collectively

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cloud

word A1

a white or gray mass in the sky; also online storage or computing services a visible mass of condensed water vapour floating in the atmosphere above the ground a visible mass of condensed water vapor in the sky; to make something less clear; a visible mass of condensed water vapour floating in the atmosphere above the ground a visible mass of condensed water vapor in the sky; to make something less clear

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cloudy

word A1

covered with or filled with clouds; overcast

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clown

word A2

a comic entertainer, especially one in a circus, wearing traditional exaggerated costume and makeup

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Clown Around

idiom

To act silly, behave playfully foolish, or waste time instead of taking things seriously.

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club

word A1

a group of people who meet for a shared activity; also their meeting place an organization of people with a common interest; also a place for social gatherings or entertainment

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clue

word A2

a piece of information that helps you find an answer or solve a problem a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving a puzzle

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coach

word A1

a person who trains a sports team or helps someone improve a skill A person who helps improve others' skills or knowledge. a large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road; a railway carriage; a person who trains athletes or teaches skills a person who trains or instructs others in a sport or skill; or to give training to someone

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Coachman

word C1

a person employed to drive a horse-drawn coach or carriage

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coal

word B1

a black fuel from the ground that is burned for heat or power a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter; a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter

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coalesce

word C1

To come together to form one whole; to unite.

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coast

word A2

the land beside the sea the part of the land near the sea; the edge of the land noun: the land along the edge of the sea; verb: to move easily without effort or power; the part of the land near the sea; the edge of the land noun: the land along the edge of the sea; verb: to move easily without effort or power

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coat

word A1

a piece of clothing worn over other clothes; also a layer of paint or material an outer garment worn over other clothes for warmth or protection an outer garment worn outdoors, or a layer covering something; an outer garment worn over other clothes for warmth or protection an outer garment worn outdoors, or a layer covering something

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coating

word B2

A thin layer or covering applied to a surface for protection or decoration.

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Cobbler, Keep to Your Last

proverb

One should stick to what one understands and not offer advice or meddle outside one's expertise.

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