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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.

9688 words & expressions

horror

word A2

an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust; scary entertainment an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust; something that causes such feelings an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust

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horse

word A1

a large animal people can ride or use for pulling things a large domesticated mammal used for riding and pulling loads a large, strong animal used for riding, racing, or carrying loads

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Horse Around

idiom

To engage in playful, boisterous, or silly behavior, often risking damage or injury.

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Horse of a Different Color

idiom

An entirely different matter, situation, or issue.

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Horse-leach

word C2

a large species of freshwater leech historically used in veterinary medicine

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Horses, Not Zebras

idiom

Look for the most straightforward, common explanation or solution rather than inventing exotic complications.

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hospital

word A1

a place where sick or injured people receive medical treatment an institution where sick or injured people are given medical treatment; an institution where sick or injured people are given medical treatment

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hospitality

word B2

the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests or strangers; the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests or strangers The friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests or strangers.

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host

word A2

a person or organization that receives guests or runs an event a person who receives or entertains other people as guests; a large number of things a person who receives or entertains guests; to organize and provide for an event

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hot

word A1

having a high temperature; also spicy or currently popular having high temperature; warm; heated; Having a high degree of heat or a high temperature.; having high temperature; warm; heated; Having a high degree of heat or a high temperature.

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Hot Under the Collar

idiom

Angry, irritated, or embarrassed by an unexpected complication.

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Hot-Button Issue

idiom

A controversial and sensitive subject that evokes strong emotions and heated debate.

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hotel

word A1

a place where travelers pay to stay for a short time A building where people pay to stay and sleep, usually for short periods.

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Hotshot

idiom

A skilled, confident, often flashy or ambitious person who stands out in their field.

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hour

word A1

a period of sixty minutes A period of time equal to 60 minutes.; A period of time equal to 60 minutes.

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Hourly

word B2

every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously

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house

word A1

a building where people live A building for people to live in, usually with rooms and a roof.; A building for people to live in, usually with rooms and a roof.

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House boat

word B2

a boat designed or fitted for living in as a permanent or holiday residence

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household

word B1

all the people who live in one home; related to the home All the people living together in one house, considered as a unit.

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Housekeeping

phrase

the hotel department and staff responsible for cleaning rooms, changing bedsheets, and refreshing towels

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how

word A1

in what way, condition, or amount in what way or manner; by what means

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how are you

phrase A1

a standard greeting used to ask about someone's well-being

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How Do You Like Them Apples

idiom

A sarcastic or triumphant remark made when something surprising or unexpected happens, especially to prove a point.

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how long

phrase A1

used to ask about an amount of time or duration

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how many

phrase A1

used to ask about the number of countable items

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how much

phrase A1

used to ask about price or the quantity of an uncountable thing

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How You Get Them Is How You Lose Them

proverb

Relationships, advantages, or wealth acquired through dubious or disloyal means will disappear in the exact same manner.

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however

word A2

used to add a contrasting idea; but used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something previously said; used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something previously said

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however you do it

phrase A2

no matter what method or technique you use

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hug

word A2

an act of holding someone tightly in one's arms, typically to show affection to hold someone tightly in your arms to show affection or comfort; to hold someone tightly in your arms to show affection or comfort

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huge

word B1

extremely large in size, amount, or importance extremely large in size or amount; extremely large in size or amount

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human

word A2

a person; related to people Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings; showing the better qualities of humankind, such as kindness. a person; relating to people; Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings; showing the better qualities of humankind, such as kindness. a person; relating to people

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human life

phrase A2

the life or existence of human beings

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human rights

word B1

Basic freedoms and protections that belong inherently to every person in the world.

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humanity

word B1

the human race; or the quality of being humane, compassionate, and kind the quality of being human; kindness or compassion towards others; all human beings collectively; the quality of being human; kindness or compassion towards others; all human beings collectively

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humiliate

word B2

To make someone feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride.

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hundred

word A2

the number 100; a group of one hundred the number 100

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Hunger Is a Good Sauce

proverb

When one is genuinely hungry, even very simple food tastes appetizing.

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Hunger Is the Best Pickle

proverb

True appetite acts as the finest seasoning or relish, making plain meals thoroughly enjoyable.

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Hunger Is the Best Sauce

proverb

Food requires no gourmet embellishments when someone is truly starved; appetite is the ultimate seasoning.

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