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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

mature

word B2

fully developed, or sensible like an adult fully developed or grown, especially emotionally or intellectually

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maverick

word C1

An unorthodox or independent-minded person who does not conform to a group or system.

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maximum

word B1

the largest amount, number, or level allowed or possible the greatest or highest amount, value, or degree possible

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may

word A1

used for possibility or polite permission Used to express possibility, permission, or uncertainty; also the name of the fifth month of the year.

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may rain

phrase A2

it is possible that rain will fall

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maybe

word A1

possibly; used when you are not sure used to express possibility or uncertainty; used to express possibility or uncertainty

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maybe later

phrase A1

used to politely postpone an action to a subsequent time

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mayor

word B1

the elected head of a city, town, or municipal corporation The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.

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meal

word A1

food eaten at one time, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner food that is prepared and eaten at a specific time An occasion when food is eaten, or the food that is eaten on such an occasion.; food that is prepared and eaten at a specific time An occasion when food is eaten, or the food that is eaten on such an occasion.

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mean

word A2

to signify, denote, or intend to express something; to have a meaning, intend, or refer to something unkind; cruel; nasty to signify or indicate; to intend or plan; to have significance to intend or signify; also unkind when used as adjective; unkind; cruel; nasty to signify or indicate; to intend or plan; to have significance to intend or signify; also unkind when used as adjective

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mean by

phrase B1

to intend to say, signify, or convey a specific sense

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Meantime

word B2

during the time between two events; in the intervening period

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meanwhile

word B1

in the intervening period of time; at the same time that something else is happening

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measure

word B1

to find the size, amount, or level of something; a step taken for a purpose to determine the size, amount, or degree of something to determine the size, amount, or degree of something; a standard unit or plan; to ascertain the size, amount, or degree of something by using an instrument; to determine the size, amount, or degree of something to determine the size, amount, or degree of something; a standard unit or plan

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measure it

phrase B1

to determine the size, length, or quantity of something

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measurement

word B1

the size, amount, or result found by measuring the size, length, or amount of something, as determined by measuring

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measures

word B1

Plans or actions taken to achieve a particular purpose or solve a problem.

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measuring spoon

phrase A2

a spoon used to measure an exact amount of an ingredient while cooking

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meat

word A1

the flesh of animals used as food; the flesh of animals or birds eaten as food animal flesh used as food the flesh of animals used as food; animal flesh used as food the flesh of animals used as food

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Meat and Potatoes

idiom

The fundamental, core, or most essential elements of a topic or project.

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mechanism

word B1

a system, process, or set of parts that makes something work A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.; A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.

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mechanization

word C1

The process of introducing machines to do work that was formerly done by hand or with animals.

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medal

word A2

a metal disc awarded as a prize for distinction in sports or service a piece of metal given as an award for achievement

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media

word B2

the main means of mass communication regarded collectively, such as television, radio, newspapers, and the internet

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media dominance

word C1

The pervasive control and superior influence exercised by mass media over public discourse.

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mediation

word C1

Intervention in a dispute in order to resolve it or reach an agreement.

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medical

word A2

related to doctors, hospitals, illness, or treatment Relating to the practice of medicine or the treatment of illness and injuries. relating to the science or practice of medicine; Relating to the practice of medicine or the treatment of illness and injuries. relating to the science or practice of medicine

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medicine

word A1

something used to treat illness or pain A compound or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease. A substance used to treat illness, injury, or disease.; The science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.; A compound or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease. A substance used to treat illness, injury, or disease.

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medium

word B1

middle in size, amount, or level; a way of communicating information A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.; A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.

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Meekly

word C1

in a quiet, gentle way; without resistance or protest; submissively

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meet

word A1

to see and speak to someone by arrangement or chance to come into the presence of; to encounter To come into the presence of someone by chance or arrangement.; to come into the presence of or encounter someone; to assemble; to come into the presence of; to encounter To come into the presence of someone by chance or arrangement.

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meet a deadline

phrase

to finish a job, project, or piece of work on or before the agreed or required due date

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meet demand

phrase B1

to supply as much as people want or need

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meet halfway

idiom B2

to compromise with someone by making equal concessions from both sides; To compromise with another party by making mutual concessions.; to compromise with someone and settle differences mutually

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meet the deadline

phrase B1

to complete a project or assignment before or by the specified target time

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meet up

phrasal verb

to come together with someone purposefully by prior arrangement

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meeting

word A1

a gathering of people for discussion or formal business A gathering of people for discussion or decision-making.; A gathering of people for discussion or decision-making.

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megalithic

word C2

Relating to or consisting of large stone slabs, especially in prehistoric monuments.

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megalomania

word C2

an obsession with the exercise of power; delusional belief in one’s own great importance or omnipotence

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melody

word B2

a sequence of musical notes that form a satisfying and recognizable tune; A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune A sequence of musical notes that are musically satisfying; a tune.

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