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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

hike

word A2

a long walk, especially in the country or wilderness To take a long walk in the countryside or mountains; also to increase suddenly (prices, rates, etc.).

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hill

word A1

a raised area of land, smaller than a mountain a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain A naturally raised area of land, smaller than a mountain.; a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain A naturally raised area of land, smaller than a mountain.

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himself

word A2

used when a male person is both the doer and the receiver of an action; also for emphasis Used to emphasize that a male person does something by his own effort.

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hinder

word C1

to create difficulties for someone or something, resulting in delay or obstruction; to impede

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hindrance

word C1

a thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone

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Hindsight Is 20/20

proverb

It is easy to evaluate decisions and see what should have been done after an event has already occurred.

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hint

word B2

a small clue or suggestion that helps without giving the full answer a small piece of advice or suggestion; to suggest something indirectly

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hip

word B1

the projection of the pelvis and upper thigh bone on each side of the body The part of the body on either side of the pelvis, or informal: trendy and fashionable.

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hire

word B1

to pay to use something for a short time, or to employ someone for wages

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hirsute

word C2

hairy; covered with coarse hair

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Hissy Fit

idiom

A sudden burst or tantrum of irrational childish anger, pique, or petulance

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historian

word B1

a person who studies or writes about history

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historic

word B1

famous or important in history, or potentially so

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historic landmark

phrase A2

a prominent historical building, monument, or site recognized for its cultural and historical significance

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historical

word B1

connected with history or past events Related to history or past events.

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history

word A1

the study or record of past events The study of past events; a chronological record of events and heritage. the study of past events; The study of past events; a chronological record of events and heritage. the study of past events

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History Is Written by the Victors

proverb

Historical accounts, documentation, and public narratives are predominantly crafted by the winning and dominant party.

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History Repeats Itself

proverb

Past human patterns, geopolitical events, and structural mistakes occur again because fundamental human nature remains unchanged.

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hit

word A2

to strike someone or something; a success or popular thing to strike; to reach a target to strike someone or something with force

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Hit it off

phrasal verb

to immediately like each other and form a warm, friendly connection upon meeting

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Hit It on the Nose

idiom

To be exactly right, completely accurate, or spot on in judgment

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Hit like and share

phrase

a call to action urging viewers to press the reaction button and distribute digital content to their networks

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Hit Me up

idiom

To contact, message, or call someone informally

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Hit Pay Dirt

idiom

To discover something extremely valuable or achieve remarkable financial or personal success after long effort.

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Hit Someone Below the Belt

idiom

To act unfairly or make a cruel, personal remark that violates unwritten ethical standards.

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Hit the books

phrase

to begin studying seriously, intensely, and with dedicated focus; To begin studying diligently and with serious concentration.

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Hit the Ceiling

idiom

To lose one's temper and become extremely furious.

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Hit the gym

phrase

to go to a gymnasium or fitness center to perform physical workouts

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Hit the Hay

idiom

To go to bed in order to sleep.

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Hit the Jackpot

idiom

To experience tremendous luck, unexpected fortune, or exceptional success.

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Hit the nail on the head

idiom

to describe exactly what is causing a situation or state the precise truth; To state or identify the exact truth about a matter.

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hit the road

idiom

To depart, begin a journey, or leave a place.

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Hit the Sack

idiom

To retire to bed to sleep, especially when exhausted.

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hobby

word A1

an activity done regularly in one's free time for pleasure an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure; a pastime or recreation; an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure; a pastime or recreation

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hockey

word A2

a team game played on a field using curved sticks to hit a ball into a goal a sport played with sticks and a ball or puck on ice or a field

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Hocus-Pocus

idiom

Deceptive talk, meaningless ritual, or trickery designed to mislead.

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Hoes Before Bros

idiom

A slang phrase describing someone who abandons, neglects, or subordinates their long-standing male friends in favor of a romantic partner.

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hold

word A1

to keep something in your hand or in a position; to arrange an event to grasp or carry something; to maintain a position to grasp, carry, or keep in position; to maintain; to grasp or carry something; to maintain a position to grasp, carry, or keep in position; to maintain

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hold back

phrasal verb B2

to restrain someone or oneself; to hesitate or prevent progress; To hesitate to speak or restrain oneself from expressing opinions, feedback, or concerns

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hold off

phrasal verb B2

To delay, postpone, or wait before taking action; to wait or delay before taking action

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