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THE ENGLISH DICTIONARY

English English

CEFR LEVEL

3335 entries have no recorded CEFR level and are included in All.

9688 words & expressions

All's Fair in Love and War

proverb

In severe competition or intense struggles, people often justify disregarding standard rules or ethics.

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All's Fish That Comes to the Net

proverb

Everything that is acquired or encountered can be utilized or turned to advantage.

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All's Well That Ends Well

proverb

A successful outcome makes earlier difficulties, struggles, or mistakes worthwhile.

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All-Dimensional

phrase

Covering, addressing, or analyzing every possible facet, aspect, or dimension comprehensively.

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all-rounder

phrase

A versatile individual possessing broad competency across numerous different fields and crafts.

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allay

word C2

to diminish or put to rest fear, suspicion, or worry

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allegation

word B2

A claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.; a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof; a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof

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allergen

word C1

A substance that causes an allergic reaction.

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allergy

word A2

a medical condition causing a bad physical reaction to certain substances

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alleviate

word C1

to make pain, suffering, or a problem less severe; to make suffering, pain, or a problem less severe To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease. To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe. Make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe. To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe or more bearable. To relieve or reduce, to decrease the intensity of any problem or pain. To make something less intense or severe; to relieve or reduce.

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alliance

word B2

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.; A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations. a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations a formal agreement or union between groups, countries, or organizations for mutual benefit

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Allocate Tasks to Someone

phrase

To assign specific duties, chores, or responsibilities systematically to a designated person.

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allocation

word B2

The action or process of distributing resources, funds, or tasks for a specific purpose.

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allotment

word C1

The amount of something allocated to a particular person or purpose; the act of sharing or distributing.

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allow

word A2

to let someone do something; to make something possible to give permission for something to happen or someone to do something

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allow for

phrasal verb

To take into consideration margins, print bleeds, or unpredictable lighting

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Allow of

phrasal verb

To permit, admit, or leave room for something like doubt, delay, or varied interpretation.

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allowance

word B1

An amount of money given regularly for a specific purpose, such as living expenses or pocket money.

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allude to

phrasal verb

To suggest or mention an artistic movement or symbol indirectly

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allure

word C1

To attract or tempt someone with charm or appeal; to entice.

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ally

word B2

a person, group, or country that supports and helps another To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.

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ally with

phrasal verb

To unite, partner, or form an alliance with someone to achieve mutual protection or a shared objective.

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Almond

word B1

the oval edible nutlike seed of the almond tree

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almost

word A1

nearly, but not completely very nearly, but not exactly or completely

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Almost Doesn't Count

proverb

Coming close to achieving something is not the same as actually succeeding or making a tangible difference

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almost done

phrase B1

nearly finished or close to completion

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Almost Only Counts in Horseshoes and Hand Grenades

proverb

Proximity or being nearly right is acceptable only in games like horseshoes or with explosive weapons; in real life tasks, total success is required

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alone

word A1

without other people; not helped by anyone having no one else present; on one's own; having no one else present; on one's own

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along

word A1

moving beside or following the length of something; also together with someone moving in a constant direction on (a road, path, or surface)

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Along for the Ride

idiom

Accompanying others or participating in an endeavor casually without taking responsibility or an active part

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along with

phrase

In addition to someone or something; accompanied by.

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alongside

word B2

Close to the side of; next to; together with someone or something.

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Aloud

word B1

in a voice that can be heard; not silently

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already

word A1

before now or before the expected time before now; by this time; previously before or by now; prior to a time in question

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alright

word A2

satisfactory; safe, unhurt, or in good condition satisfactory or acceptable; safe or unharmed; used to express agreement or acknowledgment

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also

word A1

in addition; too

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altar

word B2

a raised structure or table on which religious sacrifices or offerings are made

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alter

word B2

to change something, usually in a small but important way to change or modify something slightly but significantly

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Alternate Between

phrasal verb

To switch repeatedly back and forth between two distinct actions, conditions, or emotional states.

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Alternate with

phrase

To occur in turn repeatedly; to follow one another in a regular succession

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