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THE ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

664 words & expressions

pile up

phrasal verb

To accumulate or increase rapidly in quantity, often becoming difficult to manage

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pilgrim

word A2

a person who journeys to a sacred or holy place for religious reasons

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pill

word A2

a small round mass of medicine that is swallowed whole a small round piece of medicine to be swallowed

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pilot

word A2

a person who flies an aircraft; a small test version of a project a person who operates the controls of an aircraft a person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft a person who operates an aircraft / to guide or lead through a trial; a person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft; a person who operates the controls of an aircraft a person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft a person who operates an aircraft / to guide or lead through a trial

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pilot project

phrase A2

an initial small-scale implementation used to test feasibility

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pin

word B1

a thin, sharp piece of metal with a round head, used for fastening papers or fabric a small thin piece of metal used to fasten or hold things together; a small thin piece of metal used to fasten or hold things together

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pink

word A1

a pale red color; something of that color pale red color; slightly red a pale red color a color between red and white

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pioneering

word B2

Involving new ideas or methods; innovative, groundbreaking, and original.

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pipe

word B1

a tube that carries water, gas, or smoke a tube used for conveying liquids or gases

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Pipe Down

idiom

To become quiet, stop talking, or reduce noise (often used as a command)

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Pipe Dream

idiom

An unrealistic, unattainable, or illusory plan or hope that is unlikely to happen

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piquant

word C1

Having a pleasantly sharp taste or appetizing spicy flavor; pleasantly stimulating to the mind.

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pique

word C1

To stimulate curiosity or interest.

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pirate

word B2

a person who attacks and robs ships at sea, or someone who illegally reproduces copyrighted material

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Pistol

word B2

a small handgun designed to be aimed and fired with one hand

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pit

word B1

a large hole in the ground; also a hollow or mine a large hole in the ground or a hollow area

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pitch

word B2

a sports field area; a short persuasive presentation; to present or throw something the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss; the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss

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pitch dark

idiom

Completely dark with an absolute absence of light

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pitch in

phrasal verb

to join in and help with an activity, task, or collective effort, often by contributing time, money, or energy; To join together to help with an activity, task, or monetary contribution

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Pitch in for charity

phrase

to join together with others by contributing money, effort, or resources to support a charitable cause

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pitcher

word B2

a large container, usually with a handle and lip or spout, for holding and pouring liquids

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pity

word A2

a feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering and misfortune of others

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pivot

word C1

A crucial turning point or shift in strategy or direction; to turn or rotate.

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pivotal

word C1

Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.

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pizza

word A1

a flat round baked bread crust topped with cheese and tomato sauce a flat round bread baked with toppings such as cheese, tomato, and other ingredients

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placate

word C1

To make someone less angry or hostile, especially by granting concessions.

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place

word A1

a location, position, or suitable area; to put something somewhere a particular position or location; to put something in a specific position

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place an order

phrase A1

to submit a formal request to purchase goods or services

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plain

word B1

simple, clear, or without decoration simple or clear, without decoration or complexity; simple or clear, without decoration or complexity

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plan

word A1

an idea or set of steps for doing something; to decide steps in advance A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something. to design or make arrangements for something in advance a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something; To design, arrange, or make preparations for something in advance.; A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something. to design or make arrangements for something in advance a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something

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plan changes

phrase A2

alterations or modifications made to an existing arrangement

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plan to

phrase A1

to intend or arrange to do something in the future

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plane

word A1

an airplane a flat surface; an aircraft; to make smooth; a flat surface; an aircraft; to make smooth

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planet

word A2

a large round object in space that moves around a star a celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star a celestial body that orbits a star; a celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star a celestial body that orbits a star

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planning

word B1

The process of making plans for something; detailed arrangement beforehand.

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plant

word A2

a living thing that grows in soil; to put seeds or young plants in soil; a factory to put seeds or plants in the ground; to place something firmly a living organism that typically grows in the ground and absorbs nutrients from the soil; to put seeds or plants in the ground; to place something firmly a living organism that typically grows in the ground and absorbs nutrients from the soil

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plastic

word A2

a light artificial material used for bags, bottles, boxes, and many products a synthetic material that can be molded; flexible or easily shaped; a synthetic material that can be molded; flexible or easily shaped

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plasticity

word C1

The quality of being easily shaped or molded, or adaptability.

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plate

word A2

a flat dish for food; also a flat piece of metal or plastic a flat, typically round dish used for serving or eating food a flat, typically round dish used for serving food; a flat, typically round dish used for serving or eating food

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platform

word B1

a raised level surface on which people or things can stand, especially beside a railway track; A raised level surface on which people or things can stand. a raised level surface or stage; a digital environment for applications; a set of beliefs or principles a raised level surface on which people or things can stand

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