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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.

447 words & expressions

table

word A1

a piece of furniture with a flat top; also information arranged in rows and columns A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, used for working at or placing items on.; A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, used for working at or placing items on.

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tablespoon

word A2

a large spoon used for serving food or measuring recipe ingredients a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters

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tacit

word C1

Understood or implied without being stated directly.

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tackle

word B2

to make a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or situation; to challenge an opponent in a game to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down

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tactical

word C1

Relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to achieve a specific immediate or short-term end.

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tactile

word C1

Connected with the sense of touch; perceptible by touch.

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tail

word B2

The rear part of an animal's body extending from the back, or the end part of something.; the rear part of an animal that extends from the back or bottom the part of an animal that extends from the back and is often used for balance or communication

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tailor

word A2

a person whose occupation is making, mending, or altering fitted clothes; a person whose job is making and altering clothes

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Taj Mahal

word B1

A famous white marble mausoleum in Agra, India, built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a symbol of love for his wife.

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take

word A1

to carry, accept, use, need time, or choose an action to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself to acquire possession, control, or occupancy of something; to carry or bring with oneself from one place to another; to lay hold of; to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself to acquire possession, control, or occupancy of something

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Take a breather

phrase

to pause briefly during hard work or physical exertion in order to rest or catch one's breath

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take a look

phrase A1

to examine or glance at something briefly

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take a risk

phrase B1

to perform an action knowing there is a chance of danger or failure

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Take a shortcut

phrase

to travel along a quicker, shorter alternative route rather than following the main road

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take a shower

phrase A1

to wash one's body under an overhead spray of water

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take after

phrasal verb

to resemble an older relative in appearance, personality, or behavior

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Take apart

phrasal verb

To dismantle into pieces, or systematically analyze and critique an argument or report

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Take aside

phrasal verb

To move someone away from others to speak with them in private

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take away

phrasal verb

to learn, remember, or extract a key lesson or message from a talk, meeting, or experience

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take back

phrasal verb

To withdraw or retract something said, written, or promised

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take care

phrase A1

used as a polite parting expression to wish someone well; used to express good wishes on parting; to look after oneself

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take care of

phrasal verb B1

To handle, look after, or assume responsibility for something or someone; to look after someone or something, or to handle a task responsibly

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take down

phrasal verb

To write down notes, records, or minutes during a meeting or discussion

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take in

phrasal verb

To provide shelter or accommodation to someone in one's property

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Take in the sights

phrasal verb

to observe, enjoy, and appreciate the famous attractions, views, and scenery of a place

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take it easy

phrase

To avoid overspending recklessly, stay calm, and not stress over shopping

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take off

phrasal verb

to remove clothing, shoes, or accessories

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Take off into clouds

phrase

to leave the ground and ascend into cloudy skies

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take on

phrasal verb

to accept a new responsibility, challenge, or task; or to hire/employ new staff

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take out

phrasal verb

To remove something from inside, or to dispose of waste to maintain cleanliness and hygiene

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take over

phrasal verb

to assume control, management, or responsibility for a task, role, or project from someone else

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Take over routine tasks

phrasal verb

to assume control or responsibility for performing repetitive, daily duties or chores

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take part

phrase B1

to participate or be involved in an activity or event

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take part in

phrase A2

to participate or be actively involved in an event or activity

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take personally

phrase B2

To interpret another person's general remarks or critical comments as a direct insult to oneself.

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take photos

phrase A2

to capture images using a camera or smartphone

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Take shelter from

phrase

to find a safe, covered place to protect oneself from bad weather, danger, or harm

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Take the plunge

phrase

to take a bold, decisive, and often risky step after a period of hesitation

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take this one

phrase A2

to choose or accept this particular thing

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take this road

phrase A2

to follow or travel along this specific route or street

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