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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.

117 words & expressions

ubiquity

word C2

The state of being very common or appearing everywhere simultaneously; omnipresence.

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ugly

word A1

unpleasant or repulsive in appearance or nature unpleasant or repulsive in appearance; morally reprehensible unpleasant or repulsive in appearance

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ultimate

word B2

being or happening at the end of a process; final; greatest being the best or most extreme example of its kind; final; last being the best, final, or most extreme

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ultimately

word B2

in the end; after everything is considered in the end, after everything else

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umbrella

word A1

a folding circular canopy used for protection against rain or sun A device used for protection against rain or sun, typically consisting of a collapsible canopy mounted on a central rod.; A device used for protection against rain or sun, typically consisting of a collapsible canopy mounted on a central rod.

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unable

word B1

not able to do something lacking the power, skill, or means to do something; lacking the power, skill, or means to do something not able to do something

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Unanimously

word B2

with the agreement of all people involved; without opposition

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unassailable

word C2

Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated.

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uncertain

word A2

not known, established, or decided beyond doubt; doubtful not able to be relied on; not known or definite; not having reliable knowledge not sure or confident about something; not clearly known or decided

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uncertainty

word B1

the state of being uncertain; lack of sureness or predictability

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unclear

word B1

not clear, not easy to understand, or not certain not easy to understand; vague or ambiguous; not easy to understand; vague or ambiguous

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uncomfortable

word A2

causing physical discomfort, unease, or awkwardness causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort; making someone feel embarrassed, awkward, or anxious causing or feeling physical or emotional discomfort

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under

word A1

below something; controlled by someone or something in or to a lower position than something; in or to a lower position than something

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Under Age

phrase

Below the legal or required age for an activity or independent travel

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under attack

phrase

Being subjected to physical hostility, severe criticism, or cyber infiltration

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Under Consideration

phrase

Being actively reviewed, discussed, or deliberated by authorities

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Under Construction

phrase

In the process of being built, expanded, or renovated

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under control

phrase A1

Successfully managed, regulated, and kept orderly without disruption; being managed successfully; within authority or limits

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Under Cover

phrase

Operating in secret disguise to avoid detection; also placed beneath a protective shelter.

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Under Discussion

phrase

Currently being talked about, debated, or considered by decision-makers.

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Under Investigation

phrase

Being formally scrutinized or examined by authorities to discover the truth about an incident.

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Under Lock and Key

phrase

Safely locked away in a secure vault, box, or room to prevent unauthorized access or theft.

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under observation

phrase

Being monitored, watched, or examined carefully by experts or authorities

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Under Orders

phrase

Acting strictly in accordance with official instructions from a person in authority

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under pressure

phrase A2

in a stressful or demanding situation where quick, accurate results are urgently expected; in a state of stress or facing urgent demands and expectations

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Under Repair

phrase

In the process of being fixed, restored, or renovated

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Under Review

phrase

Being formally examined or assessed before a final decision is reached

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under strain

phrase

Experiencing heavy mental, physical, or financial pressure or stress.

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under surveillance

phrase

Being closely observed and monitored, especially by cameras or security personnel.

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under the circumstances

phrase

Considering the prevailing situation, facts, or unavoidable conditions

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Under the Impression

phrase

Believing something to be true, often mistakenly or without firm verification

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under the influence

phrase

Affected or impaired by alcohol, drugs, or a strong dominating force.

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under the weather

phrase

feeling slightly unwell, sick, tired, or depressed; feeling slightly sick, unwell, fatigued, or low in energy

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Under Water

phrase

Submerged beneath water; or figuratively having debts that exceed financial capacity.

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Under Way

phrase

Currently in progress, happening, or moving forward

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undergo

word B1

to experience a process, treatment, test, or change to go through something, especially something unpleasant or difficult

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underground

word B2

located, situated, or operating below the surface of the ground; secret

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underline

word A1

to draw a straight line beneath text to emphasize it

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underscore

word A1

to emphasize or show the importance of something to emphasize or highlight something

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understand

word A1

to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something; to comprehend; to know the meaning or reason of something to know the meaning of something; to comprehend to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something; to know the meaning of something; to comprehend to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something

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