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THE ENGLISH DICTIONARY

English English

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

334 words & expressions

historian

word B1

a person who studies or writes about history

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historic

word B1

famous or important in history, or potentially so

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historic landmark

phrase A2

a prominent historical building, monument, or site recognized for its cultural and historical significance

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historical

word B1

connected with history or past events Related to history or past events.

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history

word A1

the study or record of past events The study of past events; a chronological record of events and heritage. the study of past events; The study of past events; a chronological record of events and heritage. the study of past events

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History Is Written by the Victors

proverb

Historical accounts, documentation, and public narratives are predominantly crafted by the winning and dominant party.

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History Repeats Itself

proverb

Past human patterns, geopolitical events, and structural mistakes occur again because fundamental human nature remains unchanged.

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hit

word A2

to strike someone or something; a success or popular thing to strike; to reach a target to strike someone or something with force

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Hit it off

phrasal verb

to immediately like each other and form a warm, friendly connection upon meeting

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Hit It on the Nose

idiom

To be exactly right, completely accurate, or spot on in judgment

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Hit like and share

phrase

a call to action urging viewers to press the reaction button and distribute digital content to their networks

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Hit Me up

idiom

To contact, message, or call someone informally

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Hit Pay Dirt

idiom

To discover something extremely valuable or achieve remarkable financial or personal success after long effort.

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Hit Someone Below the Belt

idiom

To act unfairly or make a cruel, personal remark that violates unwritten ethical standards.

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Hit the books

phrase

to begin studying seriously, intensely, and with dedicated focus; To begin studying diligently and with serious concentration.

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Hit the Ceiling

idiom

To lose one's temper and become extremely furious.

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Hit the gym

phrase

to go to a gymnasium or fitness center to perform physical workouts

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Hit the Hay

idiom

To go to bed in order to sleep.

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Hit the Jackpot

idiom

To experience tremendous luck, unexpected fortune, or exceptional success.

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Hit the nail on the head

idiom

to describe exactly what is causing a situation or state the precise truth; To state or identify the exact truth about a matter.

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hit the road

idiom

To depart, begin a journey, or leave a place.

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Hit the Sack

idiom

To retire to bed to sleep, especially when exhausted.

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hobby

word A1

an activity done regularly in one's free time for pleasure an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure; a pastime or recreation; an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure; a pastime or recreation

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hockey

word A2

a team game played on a field using curved sticks to hit a ball into a goal a sport played with sticks and a ball or puck on ice or a field

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Hocus-Pocus

idiom

Deceptive talk, meaningless ritual, or trickery designed to mislead.

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Hoes Before Bros

idiom

A slang phrase describing someone who abandons, neglects, or subordinates their long-standing male friends in favor of a romantic partner.

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hold

word A1

to keep something in your hand or in a position; to arrange an event to grasp or carry something; to maintain a position to grasp, carry, or keep in position; to maintain; to grasp or carry something; to maintain a position to grasp, carry, or keep in position; to maintain

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hold back

phrasal verb B2

to restrain someone or oneself; to hesitate or prevent progress; To hesitate to speak or restrain oneself from expressing opinions, feedback, or concerns

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hold off

phrasal verb B2

To delay, postpone, or wait before taking action; to wait or delay before taking action

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hold on

phrasal verb

to wait for a short period of time, especially during a phone conversation

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Hold on a Minute

phrase

A short pause requested when noticing a discrepancy or reconsidering an expense

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Hold on a Second

phrase

A brief, polite pause to check an item, coupon, or wallet before proceeding

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Hold out

phrasal verb

To resist or endure in difficult circumstances, or to wait expectantly for something

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Hold out for

phrasal verb

to refuse an initial offer and wait until better conditions, a higher price, or a superior deal is offered

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Hold the Fort

idiom

To manage household or workplace duties in someone's absence.

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hold up

phrasal verb

To delay, stall, or impede the scheduled progress of an operation or project.

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Hold your head high

phrase

to maintain one's dignity, pride, and self-respect, especially after defeat or hardship

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Hold Your Horses

idiom

To wait a moment, slow down, and be patient instead of acting hastily.

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Hold Your Tongue

idiom

To remain silent; to stop talking or refrain from expressing one's opinion.

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Holding the Bag

idiom

Left to take the blame, responsibility, or financial burden for something when others have departed or backed out.

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