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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

ninety

word A1

the number equivalent to the product of nine and ten; 90

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Nip Something in the Bud

idiom

To stop a problem or bad behavior at an early stage before it grows larger

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Nitty-Gritty

idiom

The most basic, practical, and essential details of a subject or matter

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No Big Deal

idiom

Not important, serious, or worth worrying about

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No Dice

idiom

Used to refuse a request or indicate that an effort was completely unsuccessful

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no more

phrase A1

no longer; not any longer or not any further amount

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no one

phrase A2

not a single person; nobody

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No pain, no gain

proverb

one must work hard and undergo hardship to accomplish worthwhile results; Suffering or hard effort is required to achieve progress or success

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no problem

phrase

Used to say that something is easy to do, or as a polite reply to a request or gratitude

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No Rhyme or Reason

idiom

Without any logical explanation, system, or sense

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no such thing

phrase A2

something that does not exist or is entirely untrue

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no way

phrase A1

certainly not; impossible

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No Worries

phrase

A friendly way to say 'you're welcome', 'it's fine', or that an inconvenience is not a problem.

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No-Brainer

idiom

A decision or choice that is so obvious and easy that it requires almost no thought

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nobody

word A2

no person; not anyone

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nod

word B1

a lowering and raising of the head, typically to express agreement, acknowledgment, or greeting

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Nod off

phrasal verb

To fall asleep unintentionally, especially for a short time while sitting

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noise

word A1

an unpleasant or unwanted sound a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant a sound, especially when it is unwanted, unpleasant, or loud; a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant a sound, especially when it is unwanted, unpleasant, or loud

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Noisily

word B2

in a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly

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noisy

word A2

making or given to making a lot of loud, unpleasant noise making a lot of loud or unpleasant sound; clamorous Making a lot of loud sounds; full of noise.; making a lot of loud or unpleasant sound; clamorous Making a lot of loud sounds; full of noise.

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nomadic

word C1

Living the life of a nomad; roaming from place to place without a fixed permanent home.

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nominee

word B2

a person who is formally chosen or proposed as a candidate for a position, award, or honor

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non-cooperation

word C1

Failure or refusal to cooperate, especially as a form of nonviolent political protest.

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Non-stop

word B2

continuing without stopping; without interruption

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non-verbal

word C1

Not involving or using words or speech; communicated through body language, facial expressions, or gestures.

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none

word B1

not any; no one or no amount not any; no one; not one

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nonverbal

word B2

Not involving or using words or speech.

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noon

word A2

twelve o'clock in the middle of the day; midday 12 o'clock in the daytime; midday; 12 o'clock in the daytime; midday

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nor

word B1

used after neither or not to add another negative idea used to introduce a negative clause after a negative statement

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normal

word A2

usual, expected, and not strange usual; typical; conforming to a standard; healthy conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected

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normally

word B1

under normal conditions; usually or typically

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north

word A2

toward or in the direction opposite south the direction toward the top of a map or the opposite of south; the direction toward the top of a map or the opposite of south

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northern

word B1

in or from the north part of a place relating to the north or situated in the north

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Northwards

word C1

towards the north; in a northerly direction

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nose

word A1

the part of the face used for smelling and breathing the part of the face that contains the nostrils and is used for breathing and smelling; the part of the face that contains the nostrils and is used for breathing and smelling

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nostalgia

word B2

A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period with happy personal associations.

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Nostril

word C1

either of the two openings in the nose through which air passes

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nostrum

word C2

a medicine prepared by an unqualified person; an ineffective pet scheme or questionable solution

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not

word A1

used to make a verb, adjective, or sentence negative used to make a word or phrase negative

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Not a Spark of Decency

idiom

Completely lacking in moral standards, politeness, or basic human respect

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