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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.

905 words & expressions

comparison

word B1

the act or process of examining the similarities and differences between two or more things; the act of examining the similarities and differences between two or more things The act or process of examining the similarities and differences between things.

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Comparison Is the Thief of Joy

proverb

Constantly measuring your own achievements, possessions, or deals against those of others robs you of happiness and contentment.

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Compartment

word B2

a partitioned division of a larger enclosed space, especially a seating booth within a railway carriage

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compartmentalize

word C1

To divide into separate sections, categories, or compartments.

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compassion

word B2

sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others; sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others; deep awareness of suffering with a desire to help Sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.

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compensate

word B2

to give someone money or benefits in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury; to make amends

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compensation

word B2

something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury; or payment given for work done; something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward something, typically money, given to make up for loss, injury, or work done

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compete

word B1

to try to win or do better than others to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity; to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity

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competition

word A2

an event or situation where people try to win or be better than others The activity or condition of competing; rivalry for supremacy. the activity or condition of striving to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others a situation in which people or organizations try to be more successful than others

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competitive

word B1

involving competition; trying hard to be better than others relating to or characterized by competition; having a strong desire to win or be more successful

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competitor

word B1

a person or company that competes against others a person, team, or company that competes with others

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complacency

word C1

A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.

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complain

word A2

to say that you are unhappy about something to express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something

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complaint

word A2

a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory

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complaisant

word C2

willing to please others; obliging and agreeable

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complement

word B1

A thing that completes or brings to perfection; something that pairs well with another thing to enhance it.

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complete

word A2

finished with all parts; to finish something fully to finish making or doing something; to bring something to an end

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completely

word B1

totally; in every way or every part totally; in every way possible

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complex

word B1

consisting of many different and connected parts; complicated and difficult to understand

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complexity

word B2

The state or quality of being intricate, complicated, or having many connected parts.

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compliance

word C1

the action or fact of complying with a wish, command, rule, or law

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complicate

word B1

to make something more difficult or confusing To make something more difficult or confusing.

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Complimentary breakfast

phrase

a free morning meal provided by a hotel as an inclusive benefit for staying guests

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component

word B2

one part of a larger machine, system, plan, or idea a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system; a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system

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compose

word B1

to write or create a work of art, especially music, poetry, or literature

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composer

word A2

a person who writes music a person who writes music, especially classical music

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composition

word B1

a piece of writing or music; the way parts are arranged together the act of creating a piece of writing, music, or art; the way parts are arranged; the act of creating a piece of writing, music, or art; the way parts are arranged

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composting

word B2

The natural process of recycling decomposed organic matter into rich fertilizer.

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composure

word C1

The state of being calm and in control of oneself.

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compound

word B1

something made of two or more parts; in grammar, a word made from two words; in chemistry, a substance made from elements a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; an enclosed area with buildings

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compounding

word C2

accumulating and increasing exponentially over time

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comprehension

word B2

the ability to understand something completely

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comprehensive

word B2

including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; wide-ranging and thorough

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compromise

word B2

to settle a dispute by mutual concession; to accept less than one wanted to reach an agreement; an agreement where each side gives up something; to accept less to settle To expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute. Expose to danger, suspicion, or disrepute; settle a dispute by mutual concession; accept standards that are lower than desirable. A settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims. to accept standards that are lower than is desirable; to settle a dispute by mutual concession A settlement of differences in which each side makes concessions; or to weaken or put at risk.; To expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute. Expose to danger, suspicion, or disrepute; settle a dispute by mutual concession; accept standards that are lower than desirable. A settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims. to accept standards that are lower than is desirable; to settle a dispute by mutual concession A settlement of differences in which each side makes concessions; or to weaken or put at risk.

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compunction

word C2

A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.

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computational communication

word C2

The study and practice of using computational methods and algorithms to automate and analyze human communication.

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compute

word B2

to calculate a number or result, especially using a calculating machine To calculate or determine by using a computer or mathematical methods.

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computer

word A1

an electronic machine used to store information and do tasks an electronic device for storing and processing data; an electronic device for storing and processing data

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Computer Crashed

idiom

A computer system suddenly failed, froze, or ceased functioning abruptly.

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concave

word C1

Having an outline or surface curved inward like the interior of a bowl.

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