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THE ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

334 words & expressions

habit

word A1

something you do often and almost automatically A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up. a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up a regular practice or behavior, especially one that is hard to give up; a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up

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habit formation

word B2

The process of developing a behavior or routine through frequent practice and repetition.

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Habitat Loss

word B2

The destruction or degradation of a natural habitat such that it can no longer support its native species.

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Hack into account

phrasal verb

to gain unauthorized, illegal digital access to someone's personal or online account

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Hackney carriage

word C2

a vehicle, such as a traditional British taxicab or horse carriage, licensed to ply for hire

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Haggle down

phrasal verb

to persist in bargaining and arguing until a vendor reduces the price of an article to an acceptable lower level

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hail

word B2

to enthusiastically acclaim or praise; to rain pellets of ice; pellets of frozen rain; pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim To call out to attract attention or to praise enthusiastically.

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hair

word A1

the thin strands that grow on your head or body any of the fine thread-like strands growing from the skin of humans and animals fine strands growing from the skin of humans and animals any of the fine threadlike strands growing from the skin of humans and animals the fine threads growing from the skin of humans and animals; any of the fine thread-like strands growing from the skin of humans and animals fine strands growing from the skin of humans and animals any of the fine threadlike strands growing from the skin of humans and animals the fine threads growing from the skin of humans and animals

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Hair of the Dog

idiom

An alcoholic drink consumed to relieve a hangover, or metaphorically, using a dose of what made one sick to cure it.

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Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

idiom

A humorous play on 'here today, gone tomorrow,' describing rapid hair loss, fleeting vanity, or ephemeral fads.

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Hair's Breadth

idiom

A very tiny margin, minute distance, or razor-thin fraction of space or time.

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haircut

word A1

the act, process, or style of cutting a person's hair the act or style of cutting hair

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half

word A1

one of two equal parts; 50 percent one of two equal parts of something

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Half a Loaf Is Better than No Bread

proverb

It is wiser to accept a partial gain, compromise, or limited reward than to end up with nothing at all.

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Half a Loaf Is Better than No Loaf

proverb

A recognizable variant emphasizing that receiving an incomplete portion remains vastly superior to outright deprivation.

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Half a Loaf Is Better than None

proverb

The most widely spoken modern formulation stating that partial success or receipt is far better than total lack.

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Half a Mind to Do Something

idiom

To feel strongly inclined, tempted, or on the verge of taking a particular action.

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half as much

phrase B1

an amount equal to one half of another amount

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Half the Battle

idiom

An important initial milestone or crucial step that makes the remainder of a challenging task much easier.

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Half-Baked

idiom

Poorly thought out, unrefined, or lacking comprehensive planning and sensible foundation.

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hall

word A1

a large room or building used for meetings, events, meals, or residence a large room for meetings, concerts, or other events; a corridor in a building a large room or building for public gatherings, events, or passage; a large room for meetings, concerts, or other events; a corridor in a building a large room or building for public gatherings, events, or passage

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hallowed

word C1

Honored as holy; greatly revered and respected.

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ham

word A2

cured meat from the upper part of a pig's hind leg

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hamburger

word A1

a cooked patty of seasoned meat placed inside a sliced round bun

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hammer

word B1

A tool with a heavy metal head mounted at right angles to a handle, used for pounding or driving nails.; a tool with a heavy metal head for hitting nails or breaking things a tool with a heavy metal head used for breaking things or driving in nails; to hit something forcefully with a hammer or similar object.

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hammer out

phrasal verb

to reach an agreement, plan, or solution through hard, detailed, and persistent negotiation or discussion

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Hammering out a Deal

idiom

Negotiating intensely and working through difficult points until reaching a formal agreement or compromise.

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hand

word A1

the part of the body at the end of your arm; to give something to someone the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb the part of the body at the end of the arm used for holding things; the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb the part of the body at the end of the arm used for holding things

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hand in

phrasal verb

to officially submit, deliver, or give work, an assignment, or document to an authority or supervisor

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Hand in assignments

phrase

to submit completed academic coursework, term papers, or homework projects to an instructor

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Hand in Glove

idiom

Working in extremely close collaboration, mutual understanding, or intimate partnership.

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Hand in notice

phrase

to officially notify an employer in writing that you intend to leave your job

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hand out

phrasal verb

To distribute items by hand to members of a group

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hand over

phrasal verb B2

to officially transfer responsibility, control, or custody of something to another person; to pass control, possession, or responsibility to someone else

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Hand over Fist

idiom

Making, accumulating, or expending money and resources rapidly and in enormous quantities.

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handbag

word A2

a small bag used to carry money, keys, and personal belongings

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handle

word A2

to manage a situation; also to touch or hold something with your hands the part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled; to manage or deal with something to deal with or manage something; to touch or hold the part of an object designed to be held in the hand; to deal with or manage a situation; The part of an object designed for holding, carrying, or turning it.

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hands-on experience

phrase

practical knowledge, operational skill, or direct involvement gained by doing something rather than just studying theory

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Hands-on practice

phrase

practical, direct experience gained by actively doing tasks rather than merely reading theory

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handsome

word A1

good-looking and pleasing in appearance, typically of a man attractive in appearance, usually referring to men; also can mean generous or impressive in size.

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