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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.

664 words & expressions

phase-out

word C1

A process of gradually discontinuing, reducing, or eliminating something over time.

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phenomenon

word B1

a fact, event, or situation that can be seen or studied, especially one that is unusual or important an observable event, fact, or occurrence, often unusual or remarkable

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philosophy

word B1

the study of big ideas about life, knowledge, and values; also a guiding way of thinking the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence; the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

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phishing

word B2

the fraudulent practice of sending messages purporting to be from reputable companies to induce individuals to reveal personal information

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phishing scam

phrase

a fraudulent attempt to steal sensitive credentials or financial details by disguising as a trustworthy entity

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phoenix

word B1

A mythical bird that burns itself on a funeral pyre and is born again from its ashes, symbolizing immortality and renewal.

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phone

word A1

a device used for calling or messaging; to call someone a device for communication, typically used to make calls or send messages; a device for communication, typically used to make calls or send messages

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phone call

phrase A2

a telephone communication between two or more people

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phone number

phrase A1

a sequence of digits used to dial a telephone

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photo

word A1

a picture taken with a camera or phone a picture or image captured by a camera

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photograph

word A2

a picture made with a camera; to take such a picture a picture made using a camera; a picture made using a camera

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photographer

word A2

a person who takes photographs, especially as a job a person who takes photographs professionally

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photography

word A2

the art, application, and practice of creating images by recording light the art or practice of taking and processing photographs

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photosynthesis

word B2

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water. The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the aid of chlorophyll pigments. The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water. The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water.

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phrase

word B1

a small group of words that works together as a unit a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit

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physical

word A2

connected with the body or with real things you can touch Relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete. relating to the body or physical things

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physically

word A2

in a way connected with the body or real physical action in a physical manner; relating to the body

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physiological

word C1

Relating to the branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.

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phytonutrients

word C2

Natural compounds found in plants that provide health benefits to the human body.

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piano

word A1

a large musical instrument played by pressing black and white keys a large keyboard musical instrument with black and white keys that produces sound by striking strings with hammers a large musical instrument with a keyboard, played by pressing keys that cause hammers to strike strings

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pick

word A1

to choose someone or something; to take something up with your fingers to choose; to take or select from a group; to pluck or gather to choose, select, or gather something from a group; to choose; to take or select from a group; to pluck or gather to choose, select, or gather something from a group

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Pick on

phrasal verb

To repeatedly criticize, tease, or treat someone unfairly

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pick out

phrasal verb

to choose or select someone or something from a group

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pick up

phrasal verb

to collect someone in a vehicle from a designated location

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Pick up a language

phrasal verb

to learn a language informally or naturally through everyday exposure rather than formal study

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Pick up an instrument

phrase

to begin learning how to play a musical instrument such as a guitar, piano, or violin

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Pick up bargains

phrasal verb

to purchase quality goods, souvenirs, or fresh produce at unexpectedly low or advantageous prices

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Pick up the Tab

idiom

To pay the bill or assume financial responsibility for an expense.

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Pick up Your Ears

idiom

To listen intently, keenly, and with heightened alertness.

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picnic

word A1

an outing where a meal is packed and eaten outdoors in the countryside

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picture

word A1

a photo, drawing, or image; to imagine something in your mind a visual representation such as a painting, drawing, or photograph a visual representation made by painting, drawing, or photography; a visual representation such as a painting, drawing, or photograph a visual representation made by painting, drawing, or photography

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pie

word B1

a baked dish of fruit, meat, or vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry

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Pie in the Sky

idiom

An unrealistic, illusory, or impractical goal or promise that is unlikely to be realized.

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piece

word A1

a portion or part of something; one part, item, or amount of something a portion or part of something

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Piecemeal

word C1

done or made gradually, one piece at a time; fragmentary; unsystematic

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piety

word B1

The quality of being religious or reverent; devotion to God or religious obligations.

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pig

word A1

a farm animal with a round body and short legs a domestic farm animal with a short curly tail and a flat nose a farm animal with a snout used for digging and a curly tail; kept for meat such as pork or bacon

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Pig out

idiom

To eat an excessively large amount of food greedily or uncontrollably

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Pigheaded

idiom

Extremely stubborn, obstinate, and unwilling to change one's opinion or listen to reason

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pile

word A2

a group of things placed one on top of another a large amount of something stacked or placed in a heap; a large amount of something stacked or placed in a heap

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