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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

Hunger Is the Best Seasoning

proverb

Any meal becomes remarkably palatable when one possesses a strong, natural appetite.

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Hunger Is the Best Spice

proverb

A lack of food heightens appreciation for the most basic sustenance without requiring aromatic additives.

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Hungrily

word C1

in a way that shows hunger; greedily; eagerly

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hungry

word A1

feeling the need for food; having a strong desire or craving feeling or showing the need for food; feeling a natural physical need for food feeling the need for food; having a strong desire or craving feeling or showing the need for food

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Hunky-Dory

idiom

Fine, satisfactory, or going very smoothly without difficulties.

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hunt

word B1

to search carefully or thoroughly for something; to pursue wild animals; to chase and kill wild animals; to search for something to chase and kill animals for food or sport; to search for something carefully

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Hunt Where the Ducks Are

proverb

Focus your marketing, recruitment, or problem-solving efforts in places where the actual opportunities exist.

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hunter

word A2

a person who hunts wild animals for food or sport a person or animal that hunts animals for food or sport; a person or animal that hunts animals for food or sport

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hurry

word A1

a state of urgency or a need to move or act quickly to move or act with great speed; to rush to move or act quickly; to move or act with great speed; to rush to move or act quickly

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Hurry Hurry Has No Blessings

proverb

Rash actions and impatience yield errors, accidents, and regret; deliberate care is blessed.

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hurry up

phrasal verb

To act or move more quickly due to limited time

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hurt

word A1

to feel pain or cause pain, physically or emotionally to cause pain or injury; to feel pain physically or emotionally to cause pain or injury; to cause emotional distress to cause pain or injury; to feel pain; To cause physical pain or injury, or to feel physical pain.; to cause pain or injury; to feel pain physically or emotionally to cause pain or injury; to cause emotional distress to cause pain or injury; to feel pain

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Hurt People Hurt People

proverb

Those who carry unresolved emotional pain and trauma are prone to mistreating and inflicting pain on others.

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husband

word A1

the man someone is married to A married man regarded in relation to his spouse.

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hustle and bustle

phrase

A state of busy, energetic, and noisy activity in a workplace or city environment

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Hydrate or Diedrate

idiom

A humorous, catchy catchphrase reminding people of the vital necessity of drinking water to avoid dehydration.

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hydration

word B2

The process of absorbing and maintaining an adequate amount of water in the body.

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hydrological cycle

word C1

The natural continuous process by which water circulates between the earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land.

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hydroponic

word C1

Relating to the process of growing plants in water containing dissolved nutrients, without using soil.

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hydroponics

word C1

The technique of cultivating plants without soil by providing mineral nutrients in water solutions.

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hydropower generation

word C1

The production of electrical energy through the force of moving water.

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hyperbole

word B2

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

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hyperconnectivity

word C2

The state of being constantly and extensively connected to other people and devices through digital technology.

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hypothesis

word B1

a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.; a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

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hypothetical

word C1

Based on or serving as a hypothesis; supposed or imagined rather than real.

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I Before E, Except After C

proverb

A traditional spelling rule stating that in English words, the letter 'i' precedes 'e', except immediately following 'c'.

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i can

phrase A1

used by the speaker to state their ability, willingness, or permission

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i can relate

phrase B1

used to show that you understand someone's feelings because you have had a similar experience

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I Can't Imagine

idiom

Used to express deep awe, disbelief, or the inability to fully comprehend an extraordinary experience.

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i could

phrase A1

used to express past ability, or a polite offer and possibility in the present

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I Dare Say

phrase

Used to express that you think something is probable or likely

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I Don't Have Two Nickels to Rub Together

idiom

To be extremely impoverished or completely out of money.

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i expect so

phrase A2

used to say that you think something is likely to be true

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i have

phrase A1

used by the speaker to indicate ownership, possession, or experience

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i know

phrase A1

used to agree with someone or state that you already possess certain information

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i might go

phrase A2

used to express a possible intention of going somewhere

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i see

phrase A1

used to show that you understand what someone is telling you

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I Suck at Something

idiom

To be very bad, incompetent, or completely unskilled at doing a specific activity or task.

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i suggest we wait

phrase A2

I recommend that we delay action and wait for more clarity

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i suppose so

phrase B1

used to show unwilling or hesitant agreement

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