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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

Loose Cannon

idiom

An unpredictable or reckless person whose undisciplined actions can cause unexpected damage or embarrassment.

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loose wire

phrase B1

an exposed or improperly connected electrical cord that presents a safety hazard

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lose

word A2

to no longer have something, or to fail to win to be unable to find something; to fail to win; to misplace to fail to keep, maintain, or win something; to be unable to find something; to fail to win; to misplace to fail to keep, maintain, or win something

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lose interest

phrase A2

to stop being interested or excited about something

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Lose One's Shirt

idiom

To lose almost all of one's money or financial possessions through a disastrous business investment or gambling.

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lose touch

idiom

To stop communicating with acquaintances or friends, or to become alienated from current reality or understanding.

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Lose train of thought

phrase

To forget the continuity of what one was thinking or speaking about, often due to an interruption.

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Lose Your Marbles

idiom

To lose one's sanity, become irrational, or act in a bizarre and mentally unbalanced manner.

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Lose Your Touch

idiom

To decline in a skill, talent, or ability that one used to perform with effortless excellence.

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Lose your way

phrase

to become lost or unable to determine the right path to one's destination

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Lose yourself in

phrasal verb

to become so completely absorbed and immersed in an activity that you lose awareness of time and surroundings

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loss

word B1

the fact of losing something; also money lost in business The state of no longer having something or someone; the harm resulting from losing.; The state of no longer having something or someone; the harm resulting from losing.

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Lost at Sea

idiom

Feeling entirely bewildered, disoriented, or lacking direction in an unfamiliar or complicated situation.

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Lost My Head

idiom

Lost self-control, panicked, or reacted in blind anger or extreme agitation without rational thought.

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lot

word A1

a large amount or number; also a piece of land or group for sale A large number or amount; a group or portion.

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loud

word B1

making a lot of sound; too strong in sound, color, or style Producing or capable of producing much noise.; Producing or capable of producing much noise.

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loudly

word A2

with a great deal of volume; in a way that produces much noise in a way that produces a lot of sound; with a high volume

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Louse

word C2

a small, wingless parasitic insect that lives in human or animal hair or clothing

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love

word A1

to like someone or something very much; a strong feeling of care to feel deep affection for someone or something; to like very much to feel deep affection for someone or something; to feel deep affection for someone or something; to like very much to feel deep affection for someone or something

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Love at first sight

phrase

an immediate, captivating feeling of romantic love felt upon seeing someone for the very first time

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lovely

word A1

very pleasant, beautiful, or enjoyable beautiful; charming; delightful; attractive Delightful or very pleasing; beautiful.

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lover

word A2

someone who loves a person or strongly enjoys something a person who is in a romantic relationship or has strong affection for someone

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low

word A2

not high; small in amount, level, or position Small in amount, degree, or position; not high.; Small in amount, degree, or position; not high.

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Low-Hanging Fruit

idiom

The simplest targets, tasks, or problems that can be achieved or solved with minimal effort.

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lower price

phrase A2

a reduced, discounted, or cheaper cost for an item

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loyalty

word B1

the state or quality of being loyal; faithful adherence to a cause, nation, or person a strong feeling of support or allegiance; a strong feeling of support or allegiance

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lubrication

word C1

The action of applying a substance such as oil or grease to reduce friction between moving parts or surfaces.

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lucid

word C1

Clearly expressed and easy to understand.

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luck

word A1

success or failure that seems to happen by chance success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one’s actions

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Luck out

idiom

To unexpectedly experience great fortune, success, or an advantageous escape from difficulty.

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luckily

word A2

it is fortunate that; by good fortune

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lucky

word A1

having good things happen by chance having good fortune or favorable circumstances

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Lucky Break

idiom

A sudden, unexpected piece of good luck or an unforeseen opportunity that leads to progress.

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Lucky Dog

idiom

An affectionate informal term for an individual who is remarkably or enviably fortunate.

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lucrative

word B2

Producing a great deal of profit; highly profitable.

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luggage

word B1

Suitcases, bags, and other containers in which travelers pack personal belongings.; suitcases or other bags in which to pack personal belongings for traveling

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Luggage van

word C1

a railway car or motor vehicle designed for carrying passengers' baggage and cargo

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luminous

word C1

Emitting or reflecting light, especially in the dark; shining brightly.

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lunar eclipse

word B2

an astronomical event in which the earth comes between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon

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lunch

word A1

a meal eaten in the middle of the day a meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically one that is lighter or less formal than an evening meal a meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically between 11 AM and 2 PM; a meal eaten in the middle of the day

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