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THE ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

9688 words & expressions

Hand in assignments

phrase

to submit completed academic coursework, term papers, or homework projects to an instructor

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Hand in Glove

idiom

Working in extremely close collaboration, mutual understanding, or intimate partnership.

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Hand in notice

phrase

to officially notify an employer in writing that you intend to leave your job

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hand out

phrasal verb

To distribute items by hand to members of a group

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hand over

phrasal verb B2

to officially transfer responsibility, control, or custody of something to another person; to pass control, possession, or responsibility to someone else

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Hand over Fist

idiom

Making, accumulating, or expending money and resources rapidly and in enormous quantities.

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handbag

word A2

a small bag used to carry money, keys, and personal belongings

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handle

word A2

to manage a situation; also to touch or hold something with your hands the part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled; to manage or deal with something to deal with or manage something; to touch or hold the part of an object designed to be held in the hand; to deal with or manage a situation; The part of an object designed for holding, carrying, or turning it.

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hands-on experience

phrase

practical knowledge, operational skill, or direct involvement gained by doing something rather than just studying theory

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Hands-on practice

phrase

practical, direct experience gained by actively doing tasks rather than merely reading theory

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handsome

word A1

good-looking and pleasing in appearance, typically of a man attractive in appearance, usually referring to men; also can mean generous or impressive in size.

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Handsome Is as Handsome Does

proverb

A person's true nobility and attractiveness are proven by their ethical behavior, not their exterior beauty.

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Handsome Is That Handsome Does

proverb

Good deeds and decent conduct make a person genuinely handsome rather than merely pleasing physical looks.

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hang

word B1

to suspend or attach something from above so that it hangs down freely or is supported

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Hang in There

idiom

To remain determined, patient, and courageous despite prolonged hardship, suffering, or illness.

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Hang on

phrasal verb

To pause or wait for a short duration, or to persevere patiently during a challenging situation.

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hang out

phrasal verb

to spend time relaxing or enjoying leisure socially with friends

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Hang out with

phrasal verb

to spend leisurely or social time casually with someone

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Hang Tight

idiom

To wait patiently and stay in place without taking hasty action until updated information arrives.

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hang up

phrasal verb

to end a telephone call by breaking the connection

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haphazard

word C1

lacking any obvious principle of organization; random; disorganized

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happen

word A1

to take place or occur to occur or take place; to come about by chance to take place or occur, usually by chance; To take place or occur, especially by chance or without being planned.

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happily

word A2

in a cheerful, joyful, or willing manner in a happy manner; with pleasure or satisfaction

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happiness

word A2

a feeling of joy, pleasure, or contentment The feeling or state of being happy; a pleasurable or satisfying experience; contentment and joy. The feeling or state of being happy. the state of being happy or feeling pleasure and contentment; The feeling or state of being happy; a pleasurable or satisfying experience; contentment and joy. The feeling or state of being happy. the state of being happy or feeling pleasure and contentment

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happy

word A1

feeling pleased, glad, or satisfied feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy; feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy

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Happy Wife, Happy Life

proverb

A peaceful household and marital contentment depend on maintaining one's wife's happiness and welfare.

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Happy-Go-Lucky

idiom

Cheerfully unconcerned about the future; maintaining an easygoing, optimistic, and carefree temperament.

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harbinger

word C2

a person or thing that signals or announces the approach of another; an omen or sign

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harborage

word C2

Shelter or refuge, especially a hiding place or breeding ground for pests.

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harbour

word B2

a sheltered place along a coast where ships may take refuge or dock; a port

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hard

word A1

difficult; solid and not easy to bend; with a lot of effort solid, firm, or difficult to do or endure; solid, firm, or difficult to do or endure

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Hard Cases Make Bad Law

proverb

Extreme, tragic, or peculiar legal scenarios are unreliable foundations for formulating general jurisprudence.

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hard drive

phrase B2

a high-capacity computer data storage device used for storing information permanently

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Hard or Bitter Pill to Swallow

idiom

A harsh, painful reality, diagnosis, or disappointment that is deeply distressing but must be endured.

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hard sell

idiom

An aggressive, forceful approach to persuasion; or an idea/treatment that is very tough to convince someone to accept.

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hardly

word A2

almost not; only just scarcely; barely; almost not at all almost not; scarcely

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harm

word A2

damage, injury, or hurt; to damage or hurt someone or something to cause damage, injury, or hurt to someone or something to cause injury, damage, or pain to someone or something; to cause damage, injury, or hurt to someone or something to cause injury, damage, or pain to someone or something

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harmful

word A2

causing or likely to cause damage, injury, or hurt causing or likely to cause harm; damaging

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harmonious

word B2

Characterized by agreement or concord; pleasantly consistent and orderly.

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harmony

word A2

a state of peaceful agreement, cooperation, or pleasing combination of elements; A pleasing combination of different elements or a state of peaceful coexistence. the combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords; agreement or concord a state of agreement or peaceful existence

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