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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.

325 words & expressions

leisure

word A2

free time when you are not working or studying time when one is not working or occupied; free time used for enjoyment Free time when one is not working or occupied; time for relaxation.

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lemon

word A2

a yellow oval citrus fruit with sour acidic juice; a yellow citrus fruit with acidic juice a yellow citrus fruit with a sour taste

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lemonade

word A2

a refreshing cold drink made from lemon juice, sugar, and water

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lend

word A2

to give something to someone for a short time, expecting it back to give temporarily; to allow someone to use something to give something to someone for a period of time, expecting it to be returned

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lend a helping hand

phrase A2

to assist, aid, or support someone who is facing difficulties

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Lend Me Your Ear

idiom

A polite or dramatic appeal asking someone to listen intently and pay undivided attention.

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Lend Someone a Hand

idiom

To provide practical assistance or support to someone facing a task or struggle.

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length

word B1

the measurement or extent of something from end to end

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Lengthwise

word C1

in the direction of the length; along the longest dimension

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Lentil

word B2

a small round flat seed of a leguminous plant, used as food

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less

word A2

a smaller amount or degree A smaller amount; not as much.

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lesson

word A1

a period of learning, or something you learn from experience a period of learning or teaching; an experience that teaches you something A unit of teaching or something learned through experience.; A period of learning or teaching; an experience that teaches you something.; a period of learning or teaching; an experience that teaches you something A unit of teaching or something learned through experience.

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let

word A1

to allow someone to do something to allow someone to do something; to give permission to allow or permit; to give permission To allow someone to do something; to permit.

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Let Bygones Be Bygones

proverb

To forgive past disputes, resentments, and grievances and start anew with a clean slate.

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let down

phrasal verb

To disappoint someone by failing to meet their expectations or commitments.

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Let go of

phrasal verb

to stop holding on to negative emotions, past grievances, or things you cannot control

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let in

phrasal verb

To allow entry or admit someone or something inside

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let me know

phrase A1

used to ask someone to inform you about something in the future

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Let off

phrasal verb

To excuse someone from punishment or penalize very lightly

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let out

phrasal verb

To emit a sound, cry, or sigh; or to release something held inside

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Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

proverb

To avoid reopening an old contentious issue that could stir up unnecessary turmoil or dispute.

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Let Someone off the Hook

idiom

To release someone from a difficult dilemma, strict obligation, accusation, or impending punishment.

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Let the Cat out of the Bag

idiom

To disclose a confidential secret or hidden plan prematurely, often through inadvertent slip.

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Let the Dust Settle

idiom

To pause and wait for a turbulent, confusing, or chaotic situation to calm down and become comprehensible.

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let you know

phrase B1

to inform or notify someone about something later

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Let your hair down

phrase

to relax, behave freely, and enjoy oneself without worrying about formalities or social expectations; To drop formality, shed stress, and behave in a completely relaxed, carefree, and candid manner.

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lethargic

word C1

Affected by lethargy; sluggish, apathetic, and lacking energy.

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letter

word A1

a written message; also a symbol in the alphabet a character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; a written message, typically sent in an envelope A written or printed message sent to someone.; a character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; a written message, typically sent in an envelope A written or printed message sent to someone.

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Letter Perfect

idiom

Completely correct down to the finest detail; without any mistakes or flaws.

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levee

word C2

an embankment built along a river to prevent floodwaters from overflowing

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level

word A2

a position on a scale; the amount or standard of something A position on a real or imaginary scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality. to make flat or even; to destroy or knock down a flat or even surface; a stage in scale or rank; to make something flat or equal.; A position on a real or imaginary scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality. to make flat or even; to destroy or knock down a flat or even surface; a stage in scale or rank; to make something flat or equal.

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level playing field

idiom

A fair situation in which everyone has equal opportunities and chances to succeed.

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Level up skills

phrase

to significantly advance, upgrade, or enhance one's abilities to a higher standard

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leverage

word C1

the power to influence a person or situation to achieve a particular outcome; strategic advantage

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levity

word C2

Treatment of a serious matter with humor or lack of due respect; frivolity or lightness of manner.

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lexicon

word C1

The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge; a collection of words.

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liability

word C1

the state of being legally responsible for something; The state of being responsible for something, especially by law; a debt or financial obligation. the state of being responsible for something, especially by law; a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage the state of being legally responsible for something; something that acts as a disadvantage

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liar

word B1

a person who tells lies or untruths

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liberal

word B2

willing to respect or accept behaviour or opinions different from one's own; open to new ideas

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Liberation

word C1

the action of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release

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