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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.

928 words & expressions

Something Is Killing Me

idiom

Causing someone intense physical agony, extreme exhaustion, or unbearable worry.

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Something Sucks

idiom

Something is exceptionally bad, disappointing, unfair, or unpleasant.

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Something to Crow About

idiom

A notable achievement, milestone, or victory that justifies justifiable pride or boasting.

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sometimes

word B1

at certain times, on some occasions, or now and then, but not always

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somewhat

word B2

to a moderate or small degree; rather; a little

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somewhere

word A2

in, at, or to an unknown or not exact place in or at some place; in an unspecified location in, at, or to a place that is not known or specified

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son

word A1

a male child in relation to his parents a male child of a parent

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song

word A1

a short piece of music with words that are sung; words and music that people sing a short piece of music with words that are sung

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soon

word A1

after a short time; not long from now in a short time; before long; quickly in a short time; shortly

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sooner or later

phrase

At some point in the future; inevitably or eventually

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sophistication

word C1

The quality of having refined tastes and manners, or being developed to a high degree of complexity.

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sordid

word C1

Involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste.

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sorry

word A1

feeling regret or sympathy; feeling bad about a mistake; used to apologize politely feeling regret or sympathy

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sort

word B1

a kind or type; also to put things into groups to arrange or categorize something

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sort out

phrasal verb

to organize things into different groups or find a solution to a problem

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soul

word B1

the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being, often regarded as immortal; a person's inner moral nature; the spiritual or immaterial essence of a human being or animal; a person's emotional or intellectual nature the spiritual or immaterial part of a person, often thought of as eternal

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sound

word A2

something you hear; also to seem a certain way a sensation perceived by the ear; to make or cause to make a noise; in good condition; a sensation perceived by the ear; to make or cause to make a noise; in good condition

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sounds good

phrase A2

used to express hearty agreement or approval of a suggestion

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soup

word A1

a liquid food made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables in stock a liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, or other ingredients in water a liquid dish, typically made with meat, vegetables, or legumes, and often served hot

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sour grapes

idiom

Disparaging something one cannot achieve or attain by falsely claiming it is worthless.

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source

word A2

the place, person, or thing that something comes from a place, person, or thing from which something originates; the origin of information a place, person, or thing from which something originates or is obtained; a place, person, or thing from which something originates; the origin of information a place, person, or thing from which something originates or is obtained

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south

word A2

the direction opposite north the direction towards the bottom of a map, opposite to north; the direction towards the bottom of a map, opposite to north

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southern

word B1

in or from the south part of a place located in or facing the south; southern regions

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sovereignty

word C1

supreme power or authority; the authority of a state to govern itself or another state

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sow

word B2

to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing

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space

word A2

an empty area; room for something; the area beyond Earth The dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move. a continuous area or expanse that is free, available, or unoccupied; The dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move. a continuous area or expanse that is free, available, or unoccupied

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spaced repetition

word C1

A learning technique that incorporates increasing intervals of time between reviews of previously learned material.

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spaceship

word A2

a vehicle designed for travel and exploration in outer space

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spaghetti

word A2

pasta made in long, slender, solid strings

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spare

word B2

extra and available; also to give time, money, or effort if you can To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.; To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.

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spark

word B2

a small fiery particle produced by a fire, electrical breakdown, or friction; a trace or flash; a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates to cause the start of something, especially an emotion or activity

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speak

word A1

to say words; to use a language in speech to say words; to communicate verbally to talk; to express thoughts in words; to communicate to say something in order to convey information or express feelings; to say words in order to communicate thoughts or information; to say words; to communicate verbally to talk; to express thoughts in words; to communicate to say something in order to convey information or express feelings

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speak fluently

phrase

to speak a language easily, smoothly, and without hesitation or awkward pauses

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speak for

phrasal verb

To represent someone's views or serve as clear evidence of something.

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speak louder

phrase A2

to talk with greater volume so that others can hear clearly

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Speak of the Devil

idiom

Remarked when a person unexpectedly appears right as they are being talked about.

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speak out

phrasal verb

To publicly or openly voice opinions, objections, or concerns, especially about excessive workload or unfair pressure

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speak slowly

phrase A1

to talk at an unhurried, measured pace for clarity

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speak up

phrasal verb B2

to speak more loudly or express one’s views openly and frankly; to speak more loudly so others can hear clearly

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speaker

word A2

a person who speaks at an event, or a device that plays sound a person who speaks or talks, especially as an occupation

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