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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

nerve

word B2

a specialized fiber transmitting impulses; also steadiness and courage under strain A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.; A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.

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Nerve-wracking

phrase

causing acute stress, anxiety, or nervous tension

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nervous

word A2

worried or afraid about something that may happen feeling anxious or worried; relating to the nerves; easily agitated anxious, worried, or fearful about something

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nest

word B1

a structure built by birds or other animals to hold their eggs or young; a structure built by birds to lay eggs and shelter their young a structure built by birds or other animals to hold their eggs or young.

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nest egg

idiom

A substantial sum of money saved and built up over time for retirement, future security, or emergencies.

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net

word A2

a material with holes; or the amount left after costs or tax a piece of material made of threads or ropes woven together, used to catch or hold things; a piece of material made of threads or ropes woven together, used to catch or hold things

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network

word B1

a system of connected people, computers, roads, or services A system of interconnected people, things, or computers.; A system of interconnected people, things, or computers.

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neuroplasticity

word C1

The ability of the brain to form and reorganize synaptic connections, especially in response to learning or experience.

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neuroscientific

word C2

Relating to neuroscience, the multidisciplinary study of the brain and nervous system.

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neutral

word B1

Not supporting or favoring either side in a conflict, dispute, or debate; impartial.

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neutrality

word C1

The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict; impartiality.

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never

word A1

not at any time at no time in the past or future; not ever; at no time in the past or future; not ever

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Never Bite the Hand That Feeds You

proverb

Do not treat with contempt, harm, or betray the person or organization that provides your livelihood or support.

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Never look back

phrasal verb

to continue moving forward with decisive confidence, having no regrets about past decisions or previous circumstances

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Never Mind

phrase

Used to reassure someone that a small mistake or issue does not matter

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nevertheless

word B1

despite what was just said; however in spite of that; however; in spite of that; however

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new

word A1

not old; recently made, found, bought, or started recently made, discovered, or introduced; not existing before; recently made, discovered, or introduced; not existing before

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new approach

phrase B2

a novel way of dealing with a situation or problem

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New Kid on the Block

idiom

A newcomer to an established group, workplace, school, or industry.

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new year

phrase A1

the beginning of a calendar year or its celebration

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New York Minute

idiom

An extraordinarily brief interval of time; virtually instantly or in a flash.

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newly

word B1

recently; not long ago in a new or recent manner

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news

word A1

new information about recent events, usually reported by media or people newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events; newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events

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newspaper

word A1

a printed or online publication with news and articles a printed publication (usually daily or weekly) containing news, articles, advertisements, and correspondence; a printed publication (usually daily or weekly) containing news, articles, advertisements, and correspondence

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next

word A2

coming immediately after this one or after now immediately following in time, order, or place

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next bus

phrase A2

the subsequent bus arriving after the current one

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next door

phrase B1

in or into the next house, flat, or room

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Next frontier

phrase

the upcoming, unexplored area of scientific inquiry, discovery, technological innovation, or human achievement

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next month

phrase B1

in the calendar month directly following the present one

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next step

phrase A1

the subsequent action or stage in a process

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next time

phrase A1

on the subsequent occasion

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next to

phrase A2

directly beside or adjacent to someone or something

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nexus

word C1

A connection or series of connections linking two or more things; a central link.

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nice

word A1

pleasant, kind, or good in a simple way pleasant; agreeable; satisfactory; good; attractive pleasant, kind, or enjoyable

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nice to meet you

phrase A1

a polite greeting said when meeting someone for the first time

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night

word A1

the dark part of the day after evening and before morning the time of darkness between one day and the next, when most people sleep; the time of darkness between one day and the next, when most people sleep

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Night Owl

idiom

A person who naturally stays awake, works, or feels most productive late into the night.

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nightmare

word B2

A frightening or unpleasant dream, or a terrifying, distressing situation.

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nine

word A1

the number nine the number that is one more than eight

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nineteen

word A1

the number nineteen

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