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THE ENGLISH DICTIONARY

English English

CEFR LEVEL

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

664 words & expressions

porous

word C1

Having minute spaces or holes through which liquid or air may pass.

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port

word B1

a town or city with a harbor where ships dock to load and unload goods; A town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload. a harbor where ships dock to load and unload goods

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portfolio

word B2

a collection of drawings, documents, or samples representing a person's work; a collection of someone's work, projects, investments, or documents A collection of work or samples demonstrating skills and expertise. A range of investments held by a person or organization. A collection of financial investments, artworks, or documents presented as a body of work.

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portion

word B2

a part or share of something, especially food, money, or time A part or share of something.

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portrait

word A2

a picture, photo, or painting of a person, usually showing the face a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one showing the face; a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one showing the face

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pose

word B2

a position of the body for a photo; also, as a verb, to create a problem or question To assume a particular position, especially for a photograph or display; to present a problem or question.

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position

word A2

a place, job role, or opinion in a situation A particular way in which someone or something is placed or arranged. a place where someone or something is located; a job or role; a particular way of thinking about something A place, job, or status; the way in which someone or something is placed or arranged.; A job or post of employment; a particular rank or status.; A particular way in which someone or something is placed or arranged. a place where someone or something is located; a job or role; a particular way of thinking about something A place, job, or status; the way in which someone or something is placed or arranged.

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positive

word B1

full of hope and confidence; constructive and optimistic

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possess

word B1

to own or have something, especially a quality or ability To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.

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possession

word B1

the state of having, owning, or controlling something; an item of property owned by someone

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possibility

word B1

a chance that something may happen or be true something that may happen or be the case; a chance that something exists or might occur

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possible

word A2

able to happen or be done able to be done or achieved; likely to happen; feasible Able to be done or achieved.

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possibly

word A2

maybe; used when something may happen or be true perhaps; maybe; it may be the case that maybe, or in a way that is not certain

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post

word A1

a message put online; also a job position or to send something a job or position, or to send something by mail

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pot

word B1

a deep, round container, typically used for cooking food or holding plants; a deep round container used for cooking food a container, typically round and deep, used for cooking or holding plants

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potato

word A1

a starchy plant tuber eaten cooked as a vegetable a round white vegetable with a brown or red skin that grows underground a starchy plant tuber that is a staple food around the world; a round white vegetable with a brown or red skin that grows underground a starchy plant tuber that is a staple food around the world

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potential

word B1

latent qualities or abilities that may be developed and lead to future success; Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future. having possibility; capable of development; latent Having the capacity to develop into something in the future; latent ability.

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potentially

word B2

possibly; able to become or cause something in the future with the possibility of becoming something in the future

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pound

word B1

a unit of weight; also the money used in the UK; to hit heavily a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency

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Pound the Pavement

idiom

To walk through the streets persistently, especially when searching for a job or seeking opportunities.

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pour

word A2

to make a liquid flow from one container into another or onto something to flow or cause to flow in a steady stream; to rain heavily to cause a liquid to flow from a container; to flow or cause to flow in a steady stream; to rain heavily to cause a liquid to flow from a container

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Pour down

phrasal verb

To rain heavily or relentlessly in large amounts

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Pour down rain

phrasal verb

to rain heavily, continuously, and in large quantities

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poverty

word B1

the state of being extremely poor and lacking sufficient money or resources; the state of being extremely poor; lack of basic necessities the state of being extremely poor

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power

word A2

energy, electricity, or the ability to control or influence The ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way; authority. the ability or capacity to do something or influence others; The ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way; authority. the ability or capacity to do something or influence others

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power cut

phrase A2

an interruption in the electrical supply

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Power Dressing

idiom

The practice of dressing in formal, sharp clothing designed to convey authority, competence, and professional status.

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powerful

word A2

having a lot of strength, effect, or influence Having great power or strength. having great strength or influence; Having great power or strength. having great strength or influence

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practical

word B1

useful and possible in real life; related to doing rather than only theory Concerned with actual use rather than theory; realistic and sensible. suitable for actual use; realistic; sensible concerned with what is real and possible rather than ideas or theories; Concerned with actual use or practice rather than theory; realistic and sensible.; Concerned with actual use rather than theory; realistic and sensible. suitable for actual use; realistic; sensible concerned with what is real and possible rather than ideas or theories

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practical experience

phrase B1

hands-on knowledge acquired by actually working in a field rather than just studying

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practically

word B2

Virtually, almost completely; or in a realistic and practical manner.

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practice

word A1

regular training or repeated work to improve a skill The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method; repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill. the act of doing something repeatedly to improve skill, or the actual application of an idea; The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method; repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill. the act of doing something repeatedly to improve skill, or the actual application of an idea

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Practice makes perfect

proverb

regular and repeated exercise of an activity is the sole path to mastering it

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pragmatic

word B2

dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a practical way rather than theoretical

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pragmatism

word C1

A practical, sensible, and realistic approach to problems and affairs.

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praise

word B1

to express approval, admiration, or commendation for someone or something

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prate

word C2

to talk foolishly or at tedious length about unimportant things

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pray

word A1

to speak to God or Allah to give thanks or ask for help to speak to God or a deity; to hope earnestly to speak to a deity, especially for help or thanks; to address a prayer to God or another deity

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prayer

word B1

a solemn request or thanksgiving addressed to God or an object of worship a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity; a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity

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precarious

word C1

Not securely held or in position; dangerously unstable or uncertain.; not securely held; dangerously unstable or uncertain Not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain.; Not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain. not securely held; dangerously unstable or uncertain

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