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THE ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

325 words & expressions

liberty

word A2

the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

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libido

word C1

Sexual desire or drive.

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library

word A1

a place where books and information are kept for reading or borrowing a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer to A building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes other materials for people to read or borrow.; a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer to A building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes other materials for people to read or borrow.

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lick

word B2

to pass the tongue over a surface

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lid

word B2

a removable cover for the top of a container

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lie

word A2

to say something untrue; an untrue statement; also to be in a flat position to be in a horizontal position; to tell an untruth to say something that is not true; to tell falsehoods To make a false statement with the intention to deceive.; to be in a horizontal position; to tell an untruth to say something that is not true; to tell falsehoods To make a false statement with the intention to deceive.

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lie down

phrasal verb

To place oneself in a flat resting position to relax or sleep

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life

word A1

the state of being alive, or the way someone lives The existence of an individual human being or animal.; The existence of an individual human being or animal.

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Life of Riley

idiom

A luxurious, carefree, and comfortable lifestyle.

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lifestyle

word A2

the way a person or group lives, including habits, work, food, and free time The way in which a person or group lives, including habits, attitudes, and possessions.; The way in which a person or group lives, including habits, attitudes, and possessions.

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lifetime

word B2

the duration of a person's life, or the duration of an object's existence The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.

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lift

word B1

to raise to a higher position or level; to pick up; also an elevator or free ride; to raise or move upward; to pick up To raise something to a higher position or level.

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light

word A1

the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; illumination; brightness; also not heavy the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength to make something bright with light; to ignite natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation that can be perceived by the human eye The natural agent that makes things visible; to illuminate or make something start burning.; the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength to make something bright with light; to ignite natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation that can be perceived by the human eye The natural agent that makes things visible; to illuminate or make something start burning.

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Light of My Life

idiom

The person or entity that brings the greatest joy, love, and inspiration into one's life.

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light up

phrasal verb

To suddenly become animated, cheerful, or radiant with joy

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like

word A1

to enjoy something; also similar to something to enjoy or find something pleasant; to have a preference for To find something agreeable or enjoyable; similar to.; to find agreeable, enjoyable, or satisfactory; to have a fondness for; to enjoy or find something pleasant; to have a preference for To find something agreeable or enjoyable; similar to.

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Like a Chicken with Its Head Cut off

idiom

Acting in an extremely frenzied, chaotic, or disorganized manner without clear direction.

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Like a Deer in Headlights

idiom

So shocked, frightened, or caught off guard that one cannot move or speak.

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Like Clockwork

idiom

Operating with extreme regularity, precision, and predictability.

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Like Nailing Jello to the Wall

idiom

Attempting to define, secure, or pin down something that is impossible to clarify or control.

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Like Pulling Teeth

idiom

Extremely difficult, painful, and requiring tremendous effort to accomplish or extract.

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Like Riding a Bicycle

idiom

A skill that, once learned, is never forgotten even after a long period of inactivity.

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Like Taking Candy from a Baby

idiom

Something that is remarkably easy to do, often involving taking advantage of someone vulnerable or careless.

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Like There Is No Tomorrow

idiom

Doing something with immense urgency, passion, or recklessness as if future consequences do not matter.

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like this

phrase A1

in this manner or way; similar to this

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Like Water off a Duck's Back

idiom

Having no effect or impression on someone, especially criticism or insults

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likely

word A2

expected to happen; probably true probably; having a high probability of happening or being true probable or expected to happen

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likewise

word B2

in the same way, or in a similar manner; also

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lily

word A1

a plant with large fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers

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limit

word B1

a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend; a restriction; a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass; the greatest amount allowed A point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend; to restrict.

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limitation

word B1

a limit, weakness, or thing that prevents full success A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible. a limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction; the action of limiting something a restriction or boundary that controls what is possible.; a limiting rule or condition; a restriction on abilities or scope; A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible. a limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction; the action of limiting something a restriction or boundary that controls what is possible.

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line

word A1

a long thin mark; a row of people; a phone or connection A long narrow mark or band; a row of people or things; to cover the inside surface of something.; A long narrow mark or band; a row of people or things; to cover the inside surface of something.

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Lineage

word C1

direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or family tree; pedigree

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linger

word B2

to stay in a place longer than necessary, or slow to disappear or die out

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linguistic

word B1

Relating to language or linguistics (the scientific study of language).

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link

word B1

a connection between things; also a web address you can click a connection between two things; to connect or associate

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lion

word A1

a large powerful wild feline mammal native to Africa and India a large tawny-colored cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and northwestern India a large wild animal of the cat family that lives in Africa and Asia, known as the king of the jungle; a large tawny-colored cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and northwestern India a large wild animal of the cat family that lives in Africa and Asia, known as the king of the jungle

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lip

word A2

one of the two soft edges of the mouth either of the two soft parts that form the edge of the mouth either of the two soft edges of the mouth

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liquid

word B1

a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil

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liquidity

word C1

The availability of liquid assets to a market or company; the ease with which an asset can be converted into cash.

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