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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

Ships Passing in the Night

idiom

People who cross paths fleetingly, exchange brief awareness, and then separate without meaningful connection.

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shirt

word A1

a piece of clothing for the upper body, usually with sleeves and buttons a piece of clothing worn on the upper body with sleeves and buttons a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually with sleeves and a collar; a garment for the upper body made of cotton or a similar fabric, with a collar, sleeves, and buttons down the front

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shock

word A2

a sudden strong surprise or upset; to make someone feel this way a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience; a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience

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shoe

word A1

a covering for the foot, usually worn outside covering for the foot, typically made of leather or cloth a covering for the foot, typically made of leather, with a sturdy sole and heel

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shoes

word A1

outer coverings for feet with a sturdy sole, made of leather or fabric

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Shoestring Budget

idiom

Operating on a very small, tight, or minimal amount of money

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shoot

word A2

to take a photo or video; also to fire a gun or kick/throw a ball toward a target to fire a bullet or arrow from a weapon; to take a photograph or film

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Shoot down

phrasal verb

To decisively reject, dismiss, or disprove an idea, suggestion, or rumor

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Shoot from the Hip

idiom

To speak, react, or act impulsively and bluntly without prior contemplation

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Shoot Hoops

idiom

To play basketball casually or recreationally

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Shoot off One's Mouth

idiom

To speak boastfully, indiscreetly, or too freely, often disrupting peace and causing trouble

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Shoot the Breeze

idiom

To engage in casual, relaxed conversation about light and everyday matters

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Shoot up

phrasal verb

To increase or rise very rapidly in numbers, popularity, or level

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shop

word A1

a place where goods are sold; also to buy things from shops a place where goods are sold to customers; a place where goods are sold to customers

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Shop around

phrasal verb

to compare the price and quality of goods or services from different stores before buying

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shopping

word A1

the activity of browsing for and buying goods in shops the activity of going to shops to buy things

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shore

word A2

the land along the edge of a sea, river, or lake the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other body of water the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water; the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other body of water the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water

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short

word A1

not long in distance, time, or height having a small length, height, or duration; not long having little length or duration; having a small length, height, or duration; not long having little length or duration

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Short and Sweet

phrase

Brief, concise, and pleasantly straight to the point.

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short film

phrase A2

a motion picture with a shorter runtime than a feature film

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short update

phrase B1

a brief report containing the latest news or developments

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shortage

word B1

A state or situation in which something needed cannot be obtained in sufficient amounts; lack or deficiency.

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shortlist

word A1

to put preferred candidates on a final list

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shortly

word B1

in a short time; soon

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shot

word A2

an attempt, a photograph, or an injection a single attempt to hit something, usually with a weapon or a ball

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Shot in the Arm

idiom

Something that provides an immediate boost of energy, encouragement, or renewed vitality

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Shot in the Dark

idiom

A wild guess or an attempt made with little knowledge or certainty of the outcome

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should

word A1

used to give advice, say what is right, or show expectation used to indicate obligation or duty

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shoulder

word A1

the part of your body between your neck and upper arm the part of the body between the neck and the arm the upper joint of the human arm and the part of the body to which it is attached

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shout

word A2

to speak very loudly; a loud call to say something very loudly; to say something very loudly

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show

word A1

to let someone see, learn, or understand something to display or present something to others; to make visible To display or allow someone to see something.; to display or present something to others; to make visible To display or allow someone to see something.

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Show around

phrasal verb

To act as a guide and escort someone through a place, studio, or neighborhood

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show interest

phrase A2

to express concern, curiosity, or enthusiasm for something

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show me how

phrase A2

to ask someone to demonstrate or explain how to do something

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show me the way

phrase A2

to ask someone to give directions toward a particular place

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Show of Hands

idiom

An informal vote or poll conducted by raising hands to indicate agreement

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show off

phrasal verb

To display possessions, skills, or achievements ostentatiously to impress others

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Show off souvenirs

phrasal verb

to proudly display keepsakes or gifts brought back from a trip to family and friends

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Show off talent

phrase

to proudly exhibit or display your special skills and abilities for others to admire

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Show respect to

phrase

to demonstrate honor, consideration, esteem, or deference toward someone or something

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