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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

special

word A1

different from normal because it is important, unusual, or for a particular purpose different from what is usual; better or greater than normal; different from what is usual; better or greater than normal

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special attention

phrase B2

particular care, focus, or consideration given to something

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special occasion

phrase A1

an important, memorable, or celebratory event such as an anniversary, wedding, or graduation

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specialist

word B1

a person who concentrates primarily on a particular subject, skill, or branch of medicine

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specialize

word B1

to focus on and become skilled in one particular subject, job, or product to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it

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specially

word B1

for a special purpose or person; in a distinguishing or special manner

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species

word B2

A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.

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specific

word B1

clearly defined or identified; particular; exact; clear and exact, not general Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact. clearly defined or identified; Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact. clearly defined or identified

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specifically

word B2

in an exact and particular way in a clear and exact way

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specify

word B2

to state something clearly and exactly to state or describe something clearly and exactly

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spectacle

word B2

a visually striking performance, display, or unusual sight

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spectacular

word B1

Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; remarkably impressive.

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spectrum

word B2

A broad range or variety of related ideas, colors, qualities, or activities.; A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.

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Speculation

word B2

the forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence; guesswork

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speech

word A1

a talk given to an audience; also the ability to speak formal address or discourse delivered to an audience; the expression of thoughts in spoken words the expression of thoughts and feelings through spoken words; formal address or discourse delivered to an audience; the expression of thoughts in spoken words the expression of thoughts and feelings through spoken words

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speed

word A2

how fast something moves or happens the rate at which someone or something moves or operates the rate at which something moves or happens; the rate at which someone or something moves or operates the rate at which something moves or happens

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speed up

phrasal verb

To cause something to move or happen faster; accelerate.

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spell

word A1

to say or write the letters of a word in the correct order to write or name the letters of a word in order; to mean or result in something to write or name the letters of a word in the correct order; also a short period of time or a state of enchantment

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spell out

phrasal verb C1

To explain something very clearly and in detail so there is no confusion.; to explain something in very clear, explicit detail

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spend

word A1

to use money, time, or energy for something to use money to buy something; to pass time to use money to buy or pay for something

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Spice Things up

idiom

To make an activity, routine, or relationship more thrilling, colorful, and engaging.

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Spider

word A2

an eight-legged predatory creature that spins silk webs to trap insects

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spill

word A2

to cause liquid or solids to flow over the edge of a container accidentally to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident

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Spill the Beans

idiom

To inadvertently or prematurely reveal secret information or surprise plans.

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spin

word B2

to turn round and round quickly; to present information with a specific slant To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate

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Spin off

phrasal verb

To create a new, independent organization, branch, or show from an existing one.

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spinach

word B1

an edible plant with large dark green leaves, widely cultivated and eaten cooked or raw

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spirit

word B1

the non-physical part of a person; mental attitude, morale, or courage; the non-physical part of a person; enthusiasm or courage; the essential character of something the non-physical part of a person, regarded as their true self

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spiritual

word B1

relating to sacred matters, deep inward feelings, or the human spirit relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul; relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul

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spite

word B2

a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone; malice a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone

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splash

word A2

to cause liquid to strike and scatter in drops

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Splash out

phrasal verb

to spend a lot of money on pleasant things that are not strictly necessary

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split

word A2

to divide something into parts; also a division or disagreement to divide or separate into parts or groups; to divide or separate into parts or groups

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split up

phrasal verb

To divide into smaller groups or separate into different directions.

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spoil

word B1

to diminish or destroy the value or quality of; to become unfit for eating to damage or ruin something

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spokesman

word B2

a person chosen to speak officially on behalf of a group or organization a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization

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Sponge gourd

word C2

a climbing plant bearing elongated gourds that are eaten when young or dried to produce fibrous bath sponges

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sponsor

word B1

a person or organization that pays for or supports an event, person, or project; to give that support a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support

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Spontaneously

word C1

happening naturally without being planned or forced; in a spontaneous way

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spoon

word A2

an eating utensil consisting of a small shallow bowl on a long handle an implement consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a long handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food a utensil consisting of a small shallow bowl with a handle, used for eating, stirring, or serving food; an implement consisting of a small, shallow oval or round bowl on a long handle, used for eating or stirring

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