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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.

536 words & expressions

impression

word B1

the feeling or opinion you get about someone or something an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone

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impressive

word B1

good or powerful enough to make people admire it striking; remarkable; having the ability to impress causing admiration or respect; remarkable

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imprint

word C1

A lasting mark or deep impression made by an experience or event.

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imprison

word B2

to put someone in prison or confine them closely; to restrict freedom

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improve

word A2

to become better or to make something better to make or become better; to enhance quality or condition to make something better or become better; To make or become better in quality, value, or condition.; to make or become better; to enhance quality or condition to make something better or become better

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improvement

word B1

a change that makes something better the act of making something better

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impulse

word B2

a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act; a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act; a driving force or motivation a sudden strong desire or urge to act without thinking

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impute

word C2

to attribute an action, fault, or quality to someone

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In a Bind

idiom

Caught in a difficult, embarrassing, or financially constrained predicament that is awkward to escape.

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in a difficult situation

phrase A2

facing serious problems, danger, or hard conditions

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in a good state

phrase A2

in sound, healthy, or undamaged condition

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in a hurry

phrase A1

moving or acting quickly; rushed due to lack of time; moving or doing something quickly because time is short

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In a Jam

idiom

In a difficult, awkward, or problematic situation

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In a nutshell

phrase

in very few words; expressed in the simplest possible summary; Stated in very few words; summarized concisely

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In a Pinch

idiom

Usable or helpful if absolutely necessary in an emergency, though not ideal

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In a Rush

phrase

Acting quickly or hurriedly because time is very short

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In a Rut

idiom

Trapped in an uninspiring, monotonous routine or unchanging pattern

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in addition to

phrase

As well as, or besides something already mentioned

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in advance

phrase

before a particular time or event happens; beforehand

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In Any Case

phrase

Regardless of what has happened or may happen; returning to the decisive and undeniable point

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in charge

phrase B1

having responsibility for, control over, or care of someone or something

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In charge of

phrase

having the formal responsibility, leadership, or supervisory control over something or someone; Responsible for managing, supervising, or controlling something

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in common

phrase

Sharing identical or similar interests, opinions, qualities, or traits with another person or group.

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in conclusion

phrase

Used to signal the final summary, closing point, or wrap-up of a speech, meeting, or report

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in danger

phrase

Exposed to the risk of harm, ruin, loss, or failure

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in demand

phrase B1

wanted by a lot of people; popular

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in detail

phrase A2

including every fact, item, or specific part; Thoroughly, paying attention to every single item or component

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In Due Course

phrase

At a suitable or expected natural time in the future

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in exchange for

phrase A2

as a replacement or reciprocation for something given or received

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in fact

phrase

Actually; used to emphasize a statement or provide surprising additional information.

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in favor of

phrase

In support, approval, or preference of an option, person, or proposal over another

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In for a Dime, in for a Dollar

idiom

Committed to pursuing an enterprise or risk to its ultimate conclusion once it has commenced.

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In for a Penny, in for a Pound

proverb

If you embark on a task or commit to a cost, do it thoroughly regardless of additional sacrifice required.

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In for an Inch, in for a Mile

idiom

Once a step is taken or a risk accepted, one must follow through without halfway compromise.

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In Full Swing

idiom

Operating at the peak of energy, enthusiasm, or activity

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in general

phrase B1

usually; overall; considering the whole rather than individual cases; Usually, broadly, or taking the whole situation into account

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in good condition

phrase A2

well-maintained, working properly, or in fine shape

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In good shape

phrase

in sound physical condition, healthy, fit, or well-maintained

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In High Gear

idiom

Functioning or moving forward with maximum speed, effort, and efficiency

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In Hot Water

idiom

In serious trouble or facing severe criticism due to a mistake

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