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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.

334 words & expressions

Hot-Button Issue

idiom

A controversial and sensitive subject that evokes strong emotions and heated debate.

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hotel

word A1

a place where travelers pay to stay for a short time A building where people pay to stay and sleep, usually for short periods.

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Hotshot

idiom

A skilled, confident, often flashy or ambitious person who stands out in their field.

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hour

word A1

a period of sixty minutes A period of time equal to 60 minutes.; A period of time equal to 60 minutes.

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Hourly

word B2

every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously

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house

word A1

a building where people live A building for people to live in, usually with rooms and a roof.; A building for people to live in, usually with rooms and a roof.

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House boat

word B2

a boat designed or fitted for living in as a permanent or holiday residence

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household

word B1

all the people who live in one home; related to the home All the people living together in one house, considered as a unit.

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Housekeeping

phrase

the hotel department and staff responsible for cleaning rooms, changing bedsheets, and refreshing towels

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how

word A1

in what way, condition, or amount in what way or manner; by what means

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how are you

phrase A1

a standard greeting used to ask about someone's well-being

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How Do You Like Them Apples

idiom

A sarcastic or triumphant remark made when something surprising or unexpected happens, especially to prove a point.

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how long

phrase A1

used to ask about an amount of time or duration

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how many

phrase A1

used to ask about the number of countable items

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how much

phrase A1

used to ask about price or the quantity of an uncountable thing

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How You Get Them Is How You Lose Them

proverb

Relationships, advantages, or wealth acquired through dubious or disloyal means will disappear in the exact same manner.

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however

word A2

used to add a contrasting idea; but used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something previously said; used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something previously said

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however you do it

phrase A2

no matter what method or technique you use

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hug

word A2

an act of holding someone tightly in one's arms, typically to show affection to hold someone tightly in your arms to show affection or comfort; to hold someone tightly in your arms to show affection or comfort

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huge

word B1

extremely large in size, amount, or importance extremely large in size or amount; extremely large in size or amount

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human

word A2

a person; related to people Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings; showing the better qualities of humankind, such as kindness. a person; relating to people; Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings; showing the better qualities of humankind, such as kindness. a person; relating to people

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human life

phrase A2

the life or existence of human beings

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human rights

word B1

Basic freedoms and protections that belong inherently to every person in the world.

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humanity

word B1

the human race; or the quality of being humane, compassionate, and kind the quality of being human; kindness or compassion towards others; all human beings collectively; the quality of being human; kindness or compassion towards others; all human beings collectively

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humiliate

word B2

To make someone feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride.

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hundred

word A2

the number 100; a group of one hundred the number 100

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Hunger Is a Good Sauce

proverb

When one is genuinely hungry, even very simple food tastes appetizing.

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Hunger Is the Best Pickle

proverb

True appetite acts as the finest seasoning or relish, making plain meals thoroughly enjoyable.

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Hunger Is the Best Sauce

proverb

Food requires no gourmet embellishments when someone is truly starved; appetite is the ultimate seasoning.

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Hunger Is the Best Seasoning

proverb

Any meal becomes remarkably palatable when one possesses a strong, natural appetite.

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Hunger Is the Best Spice

proverb

A lack of food heightens appreciation for the most basic sustenance without requiring aromatic additives.

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Hungrily

word C1

in a way that shows hunger; greedily; eagerly

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hungry

word A1

feeling the need for food; having a strong desire or craving feeling or showing the need for food; feeling a natural physical need for food feeling the need for food; having a strong desire or craving feeling or showing the need for food

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Hunky-Dory

idiom

Fine, satisfactory, or going very smoothly without difficulties.

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hunt

word B1

to search carefully or thoroughly for something; to pursue wild animals; to chase and kill wild animals; to search for something to chase and kill animals for food or sport; to search for something carefully

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Hunt Where the Ducks Are

proverb

Focus your marketing, recruitment, or problem-solving efforts in places where the actual opportunities exist.

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hunter

word A2

a person who hunts wild animals for food or sport a person or animal that hunts animals for food or sport; a person or animal that hunts animals for food or sport

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hurry

word A1

a state of urgency or a need to move or act quickly to move or act with great speed; to rush to move or act quickly; to move or act with great speed; to rush to move or act quickly

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Hurry Hurry Has No Blessings

proverb

Rash actions and impatience yield errors, accidents, and regret; deliberate care is blessed.

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hurry up

phrasal verb

To act or move more quickly due to limited time

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