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THE ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

536 words & expressions

involve

word B1

to include someone or something as part of an activity or situation to include as a necessary part, or to engage someone in an activity

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involve people

phrase B2

to include or engage members of the community in a task or process

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involve risk

phrase B2

to carry a possibility of danger, harm, or failure

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involvement

word B2

participation in an activity or connection with a situation the act of taking part in something

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iron

word B1

a strong metal; also a tool or action for making clothes smooth a strong, hard metal used in construction; also to press clothes with heat; a strong, hard metal used in construction; also to press clothes with heat

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iron out

phrasal verb

to eliminate small difficulties, discrepancies, or disagreements through mutual effort

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Iron out differences

phrase

to resolve minor disputes, disagreements, or complications through calm negotiation and compromise

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irreversible damage

word C1

Severe harm or destruction that cannot be undone, cured, or repaired.

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irrigation

word B2

The artificial supply of water to agricultural land or crops to foster growth.; The artificial application of water to land or soil. The controlled supply of water to land for agricultural production. The artificial application of water to land for growing crops.

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irritate

word B2

to make someone annoyed or angry; to cause bodily discomfort or inflammation

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island

word A1

a piece of land surrounded by water a piece of land completely surrounded by water; a piece of land completely surrounded by water a piece of land surrounded by water

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isolate

word B1

to keep someone or something separate from others To separate something or someone from others.; To separate something or someone from others.

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isolation

word B2

the state of being separated from others; solitude or detachment; the state of being separate and alone the process or fact of isolating or being isolated; separation from other people or things the state of being separated from others; solitude or detachment; the process or fact of isolating or being isolated; separation from other people or things the state of being separated from others; solitude or detachment

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issue

word A2

an important problem or topic for discussion A problem, topic, or the act of supplying or distributing something.

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issues

word A2

Important topics, matters, or problems that are discussed or require resolution.

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It Ain't over 'til the Fat Lady Sings

proverb

One should not assume the final outcome of an event until it has completely concluded

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It Ain't over Till It's over

proverb

A contest, struggle, or effort is not decided until its definitive conclusion; never concede prematurely.

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It Ain't over Till the Fat Lady Sings

proverb

One should not presume the final outcome of an event until it has completely concluded.; Do not assume or declare the final result of an ongoing situation until the very end has arrived.

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It Ain't over Until the Fat Lady Sings

proverb

A situation is not decided or finalized until the very end, so hope remains possible

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It Ain't the Meat, It's the Motion

proverb

Effectiveness, technique, or effort matters far more than size, raw resources, or bulk

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It Ain't the Whistle That Pulls the Train

proverb

Noisy words, bragging, or superficial fanfare do not accomplish work; real power and quiet effort do

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It Doesn't Matter What They Say About You as Long as They Spell Your Name Right

proverb

Any publicity or attention is beneficial for fame or business, regardless of whether it is critical or negative

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It Is a Poor Workman Who Blames His Tools

proverb

An unskilled person blames their equipment or materials instead of acknowledging their own shortcomings.

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It Is a Wise Child That Knows His Own Father

proverb

A traditional proverb reflecting that true origins, parentage, or foundational truths are difficult to be completely certain of

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It Is Always Darkest Before the Dawn

proverb

Circumstances often seem at their absolute worst right before they begin to improve dramatically.; Things often seem at their worst right before they begin to improve and recover

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It Is Always Darkest Just Before the Dawn

proverb

Circumstances appear most hopeless and difficult right immediately prior to a positive turnaround

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It Is Better to Travel Hopefully than to Arrive

proverb

The striving, personal growth, and hope experienced along a journey are often more satisfying than reaching the final goal.

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It Is Darkest Before the Dawn

proverb

The most difficult and painful phase of a crisis often occurs immediately before hope and resolution emerge.

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It Is Darkest Just Before the Dawn

proverb

Troubles often reach their greatest intensity at the very moment right before relief, recovery, or triumph arrives.

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It Is Easier for a Camel to Go Through the Eye of a Needle than for a Rich Man to Enter into the Kingdom of God

proverb

Excessive wealth and obsession with material possessions present enormous obstacles to spiritual enlightenment and moral purity.

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It Is Easy to Be Wise After the Event

proverb

It is simple to criticize mistakes or state what should have been done once an event has already concluded.

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It Is Easy to Find a Stick to Beat a Dog

proverb

If someone is determined to criticize or harm another, an excuse or pretext will always be readily discovered.

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It Is Not the Whistle That Pulls the Train

proverb

Noisy talk, empty boasting, and superficial showmanship accomplish nothing; real effort and quiet power achieve results.

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It Is What It Is

idiom

A philosophical acknowledgment used to accept an unalterable, unfortunate fact or reality without fruitless complaining

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It Isn't over 'til the Fat Lady Sings

proverb

One should never assume the final result of an ongoing struggle or contest until it is officially finished

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It Isn't over Till the Fat Lady Sings

proverb

An outcome cannot be assumed with certainty until a contest or process has completely concluded.

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It Isn't over Until the Fat Lady Sings

proverb

An outcome cannot be taken for granted as long as there remains time or opportunity for circumstances to change

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It Isn't the Whistle That Pulls the Train

proverb

Noisy talk, empty boasting, and outward display do not accomplish real work; genuine strength and labor do

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it might be true

phrase A2

used to indicate that a statement is possibly accurate

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It Never Rains but It Pours

proverb

Misfortunes, challenges, or complicated setbacks rarely arrive singly; they tend to happen all at once

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