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THE ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

534 words & expressions

dose

word B2

a measured quantity of a medicine or substance taken at one time a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time; a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time

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dot

word B1

a small round mark or spot

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double

word A2

twice as much or two of something to make twice as much in size, number, or amount; to make twice as much in size, number, or amount

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Double decker

word B2

a bus having two passenger decks or levels

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Double Whammy

idiom

A situation where two damaging or unpleasant events happen simultaneously or in close succession.

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doubt

word A2

a feeling of being unsure; also to think something may not be true a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; distrust or suspicion to feel uncertain about something; to question a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; to be uncertain about something; a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; distrust or suspicion to feel uncertain about something; to question a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; to be uncertain about something

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down

word A1

toward a lower place, reduced, written, or not working from a higher to a lower position

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Down in the dumps

phrase

feeling unhappy, gloomy, depressed, or discouraged; Feeling dejected, gloomy, or emotionally low.

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Down in the Mouth

idiom

Looking unhappy, discouraged, or sullen in facial expression.

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Down the Tube

idiom

Completely wasted, ruined, lost, or spoiled.

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Down to the Wire

idiom

Continuing until the very last moment; a contest or deadline that remains undecided until the end.

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down-to-earth

idiom

Practical, realistic, unassuming, and humble in attitude.

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download

word A2

to transfer data or files from the internet or a computer into another device

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downstairs

word A2

down the stairs; on or to a lower floor of a building

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downtown

word A2

in or to the central part or main business area of a city the central part of a city

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Downwards

word B1

towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction

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dozen

word B1

a group of twelve

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drag

word B1

to pull someone or something along forcefully, roughly, or with difficulty

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Dragging Your Feet

idiom

Delaying action intentionally; being reluctant, hesitant, or slow to respond.

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Dragonfly

word B2

a large insect with a long body and two pairs of transparent wings that lives near water

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drain

word B2

a channel or pipe carrying off liquid; to cause liquid to run out; to deplete to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid; to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid

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drama

word A1

a play, TV story, or situation with a lot of emotion and excitement a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation; a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation

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dramatic

word B1

sudden, exciting, or very noticeable; like something in drama relating to drama; sudden and striking; exciting and impressive sudden and striking; relating to drama or theater

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dramatically

word B2

in a sudden, large, or noticeable way in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way

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Drastic Times Call for Drastic Measures

proverb

Severe or critical situations require extraordinary, decisive, or unconventional actions.; Extreme, dangerous, or urgent circumstances justify taking unconventional and severe actions.

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draw

word A1

To produce a picture by making lines and marks on paper with a pen or pencil.

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Draw a Blank

idiom

To be unable to recall something, find an answer, or get a result.

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Draw conclusions

phrase

to form judgments or reach decisions based on reasoning, facts, and analyzed data

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draw out

phrasal verb B2

to encourage someone to speak; to prolong or make something last longer

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draw up

phrasal verb C1

to prepare and write out a formal document, contract, plan, or legal agreement; to prepare and write a formal document, contract, or plan

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drawer

word A2

a box-like storage compartment without a lid that slides horizontally a box-shaped storage compartment that slides in and out of furniture; a box-shaped storage compartment that slides in and out of furniture

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Drawing Card

idiom

An event, person, or feature that attracts a large audience or generates massive customer interest.

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dream

word A1

pictures or stories in your mind while sleeping; also a strong hope to have thoughts and images in your mind while sleeping; to hope for to have images and thoughts while sleeping; to hope or wish a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep; a cherished aspiration or goal; to have thoughts and images in your mind while sleeping; to hope for to have images and thoughts while sleeping; to hope or wish a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep; a cherished aspiration or goal

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dress

word A1

a piece of clothing, especially for women or girls; also to put clothes on a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the body and extends down over the legs a one-piece garment for women or girls; to put on clothes; a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the body and extends down over the legs a one-piece garment for women or girls; to put on clothes

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dress up

phrasal verb B1

to put on formal or fancy clothes for a special event; To put on formal, elegant, or special clothes, often for a celebration or family gathering.

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Dress up for

phrasal verb

to wear formal, elegant, or elaborate clothes specifically for a special event or occasion

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Dress warmly

phrase

to wear thick, insulating clothes such as coats, scarves, and gloves to protect against cold temperatures

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Dressed to Kill

idiom

Wearing glamorous, expensive, or eye-catching clothes to impress other people.

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drift apart

phrasal verb

to gradually become less close, affectionate, or friendly over time due to distance or diverging life paths

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Drift apart from

phrasal verb

to slowly lose emotional closeness or intimacy with someone over time due to distance or changing priorities

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