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THE ENGLISH DICTIONARY

English English

CEFR LEVEL

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

928 words & expressions

Strike up

phrasal verb

To begin or initiate a conversation, friendship, or informal relationship

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string

word A2

a thin cord; also a series of characters in computing a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string

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string along

phrasal verb

To deliberately mislead or give false hopes to someone over a period of time

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strip

word B1

a long, narrow piece of cloth, paper, metal, or other material

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Strip down

phrasal verb

To remove clothes for an examination, or reduce a system to its bare essentials

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stroke

word B2

a sudden disabling attack or loss of consciousness caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain; an act of hitting; a gentle movement of a hand or brush; or to pass a hand gently over something; to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently a sudden attack or event, typically of a medical or physical nature

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strong

word A1

having power in the body, mind, taste, or effect Having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks. having great physical power or strength; showing determination or intensity; Having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks. having great physical power or strength; showing determination or intensity

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strong fit

phrase B2

a very suitable match between a person and a role or organizational culture

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strong sun

phrase A2

intense, bright, and very hot sunlight

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strongly

word A2

with great force, feeling, or certainty in a strong manner or to a great extent

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structure

word A2

the way parts of something are arranged; a building or framework The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex. A building or other object constructed from several parts; the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex. the arrangement of parts in a complex entity; the way something is organized or built the arrangement or organization of parts to form a whole; The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex. A building or other object constructed from several parts; the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex. the arrangement of parts in a complex entity; the way something is organized or built the arrangement or organization of parts to form a whole

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struggle

word B1

to strive or make strenuous efforts in the face of difficulties; also a forceful effort or conflict; A forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack; a determined effort under difficult circumstances. A forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack. to try very hard to do something when it is difficult; to fight against something to fight or make a strenuous effort to achieve something

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student

word A1

a person who studies at a school, college, university, or course A person who is studying at a school or university. a person who is learning at an educational institution; a person who is studying at a school, college, or university; A person who is studying at a school or university. a person who is learning at an educational institution

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studio

word B1

a room or place where music, video, photos, art, or broadcasts are made a room where an artist, photographer, musician, or broadcaster works; a room where an artist, photographer, musician, or broadcaster works

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study

word A1

to learn about a subject; the activity of learning to learn about something; to examine carefully; to research to learn about a subject, especially in an academic setting; to apply the mind to learning and understanding a subject; to learn about something; to examine carefully; to research to learn about a subject, especially in an academic setting

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stuff

word A2

things, materials, or activities when the exact name is not important a collection of things or materials, typically unspecified or uncountable

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Stumble across

phrasal verb

To discover or find something unexpected by pure chance

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Stumble upon

phrasal verb

to discover or encounter something unexpectedly, accidentally, or by fortunate chance

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stun

word B1

to knock unconscious; or to astonish or shock someone completely to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed

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stupid

word B1

not sensible or showing poor judgment; can be insulting when used about a person lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish lacking intelligence or common sense

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style

word A2

the way something looks, is done, or is expressed a particular way of doing something; a distinctive appearance or manner of expression a particular way of doing or presenting something, often reflecting individual preferences or trends; a particular way of doing something; a distinctive appearance or manner of expression a particular way of doing or presenting something, often reflecting individual preferences or trends

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subconscious

word C1

The part of the mind of which one is not fully aware but which influences one's actions and feelings.

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subject

word A1

a topic or an area of study noun: a topic or theme; verb: to cause to undergo; adjective: dependent or under authority; noun: a topic or theme; verb: to cause to undergo; adjective: dependent or under authority

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subjugate

word C2

To bring under domination or complete control, especially by conquest; make subservient.

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sublime

word C1

Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.

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subliminal

word C1

Below the threshold of conscious awareness, yet able to influence mind, perception, or behavior.

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submarine

word B1

a warship or vessel designed to operate completely submerged underwater; Existing, occurring, or used underwater, especially in relation to vessels or cables. a warship designed to operate underwater

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submit

word B2

to give or send something formally for checking, approval, or a decision to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield to present or deliver something formally or for approval; To present or deliver something formally for consideration or approval.; to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield to present or deliver something formally or for approval

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Subscribe to channel

phrasal verb

to sign up to receive future video uploads, updates, or broadcasts from a content creator's platform

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subsequent

word B1

coming or happening after something else in time or sequence

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subside

word B2

To become less intense, severe, or violent; to sink or settle to a lower level.

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subsidization

word C1

The provision of financial assistance or subsidies by a government or organization.

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subsidy

word B2

a sum of money granted by the government or a public body to assist an industry or business to keep prices low; Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services. A sum of money granted by the government or a public body to help support an industry or reduce the cost of goods or services.

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subsistence

word C1

The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level with basic necessities.

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substance

word B2

a material with particular qualities; also the main meaning or importance of something a particular kind of matter with uniform properties; the essential nature of something; material or content a particular kind of matter with uniform properties; A particular kind of matter with uniform properties; physical material.; a particular kind of matter with uniform properties; the essential nature of something; material or content a particular kind of matter with uniform properties

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substantial

word B1

large enough to be important; real and meaningful large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant Of considerable importance, size, or worth.

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substantive

word C1

Having a firm basis in reality; important, meaningful, or considerable.; having a firm basis in reality and being therefore important, meaningful, or considerable Having a firm basis in reality; important, meaningful, or considerable.

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substitute

word B1

to use someone or something instead of another person or thing

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subsume

word C2

to include or absorb something into a larger group or category

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subtext

word C1

An underlying and often distinct theme in a piece of writing or conversation; the hidden meaning.

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