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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

See Someone's True Colors

idiom

To understand someone's actual character or hidden intentions after a revealing event.

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See the Big Picture

idiom

To understand the entire situation and its long-term significance rather than focusing solely on isolated details.

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See the Light

idiom

To finally realize the truth, recognize a better path, or discover renewed hope after confusion.

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see through

phrasal verb

To detect the true nature or deception of something, or to support someone through a crisis

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See Through Someone or Something

idiom

To detect the true nature or deceptive motive behind someone's outward behavior or a false scheme.

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See to

phrasal verb

To attend to, take care of, or deal with a task or problem

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see you

phrase A1

used as an informal goodbye to someone you expect to see again soon

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see you later

phrase A1

A casual spoken farewell used when parting from someone you plan to see again at a later time; used as an informal goodbye to someone you expect to see again soon

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See You Soon

phrase

A friendly parting phrase used when expecting to meet the other person again in a short period

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seed

word A2

a small part of a plant that can grow into a new plant the small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow; the small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow

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seek

word A2

to try to find or get something to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve

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Seek medical care

phrase

to consult a doctor, physician, or hospital for health treatment

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seem

word A2

to appear to be true or to give an impression to give the impression of being something or having a particular quality

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segment

word B2

each of the parts into which something is or may be divided; a section or portion

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seize

word B1

to take hold of suddenly and forcibly; to confiscate officially To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.

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Seize the day

phrase

to make the most of the present moment and eagerly take advantage of immediate opportunities

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seldom

word B2

not often; rarely; infrequently

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select

word B1

to carefully choose someone or something as being the best or most suitable from a group

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selection

word B1

the action of carefully choosing someone or something, or a number of selected things available

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self

word A1

the person you are, including your mind, character, and identity a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action

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self-awareness

word B2

Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

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self-control

word B2

The ability to regulate one's emotions, desires, and behaviors in the face of temptations.

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self-discipline

word B2

The ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weaknesses; self-control.

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Self-made

phrase

having gained success, wealth, or social standing through one's own dedicated efforts rather than through inheritance

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self-restraint

word C2

control over one’s own emotions, impulses, or desires

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Self-taught

phrase

having acquired knowledge or mastery independently through self-study rather than formal schooling

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Selfishly

word B2

in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself

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sell

word A1

to give something to someone in exchange for money to give or hand over something in exchange for money

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Sell Like Hotcakes

idiom

To be purchased very rapidly and in exceptionally high quantities.

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sell off

phrasal verb

To sell goods or assets quickly, often at a discounted price

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sell out

phrasal verb

To exhaust all stock of something; or to compromise one's principles for personal or financial gain

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Sell Someone Short

idiom

To underestimate someone's talents, resilience, or true capabilities.

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semester

word A2

a half-year term in a school or university academic year

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seminar

word B2

a meeting for discussion or training on a particular topic A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.

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senator

word B2

a member of a senate or legislative assembly a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body

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send

word A2

to make something go from one person or place to another to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination; to transmit to cause something to go or be taken to a destination; to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination; to transmit to cause something to go or be taken to a destination

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send a report

phrase A2

to deliver or submit a formal written document or update

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Send back

phrasal verb

To return work, documents, or an order because it is unacceptable, incorrect, or requires revisions

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Send for

phrasal verb

To summon or order someone to come; to request the delivery of something

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send in

phrasal verb

To submit an application, document, or form; to dispatch people into an area or situation

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