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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

surname

word A2

a hereditary family name common to all members of a family, as distinct from a given name

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surprise

word A1

something unexpected; to make someone feel unexpected wonder a sudden and unexpected event or situation; a sudden and unexpected event or situation

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surprisingly

word B1

in a way that is unexpected in a way that causes surprise or amazement

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surreptitious

word C2

Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; clandestine or stealthy.

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surrogate

word C1

A person or thing acting as a substitute or proxy for another.

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surround

word B1

to be all around someone or something To be all around someone or something.

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surveillance

word B2

close observation, especially of a suspected person or high-security area

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survey

word A1

a set of questions used to collect information from people noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)

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survival

word B1

the state of staying alive or continuing despite danger or difficulty the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions; the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions

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survive

word A2

to stay alive or continue after danger or difficulty To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.; To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.

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survivor

word B1

A person who remains alive after a disaster, accident, or serious illness in which others have died or suffered.; a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died a person who survives, especially in difficult conditions

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susceptibility

word C1

The state or fact of being likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.

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susceptible

word C1

Likely or liable to be influenced, harmed, or affected by a particular thing.

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suspect

word B1

to think that something is possible, likely, or true without having certain proof; to believe that someone has done something wrong; to doubt or mistrust To believe something to be true, likely, or guilty without certain proof.

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suspend

word B2

to stop something for a time; also to officially remove someone for a time To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.

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suspicion

word B1

A feeling or thought that something is possible, likely, or true, especially that someone is guilty of wrongdoing.

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sustain

word B2

to keep something going, support it, or suffer damage or injury To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.

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sustainability

word B2

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance.; the ability to maintain an ecological balance without depleting natural resources The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance. The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources. The ability to maintain or support a process continuously over time without depleting resources or causing harm. The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; environmental responsibility. The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the quality of not being harmful to the environment. The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level. The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; avoidance of the depletion of natural resources. The ability to maintain or support a process continuously over time without depleting natural resources. The ability to maintain environmental and social balance over the long term. The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance. The ability to maintain balance in environment, economy and society for the long term. The ability to maintain or support something continuously over time without depleting resources or causing harm. The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level, especially regarding environmental balance. The ability to maintain or support a process continuously over time without depleting resources. Long-term durability or balance, the ability to maintain long-term environmental or economic balance. The ability to maintain or support a process continuously over time without depleting natural resources or causing environmental damage. The ability to maintain environmental and social balance for the long term The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the ability to be upheld or defended.; The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance. The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources. The ability to maintain or support a process continuously over time without depleting resources or causing harm. The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; environmental responsibility. The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the quality of not being harmful to the environment. The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level. The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; avoidance of the depletion of natural resources. The ability to maintain or support a process continuously over time without depleting natural resources. The ability to maintain environmental and social balance over the long term. The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance. The ability to maintain balance in environment, economy and society for the long term. The ability to maintain or support something continuously over time without depleting resources or causing harm. The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level, especially regarding environmental balance. The ability to maintain or support a process continuously over time without depleting resources. Long-term durability or balance, the ability to maintain long-term environmental or economic balance. The ability to maintain or support a process continuously over time without depleting natural resources or causing environmental damage. The ability to maintain environmental and social balance for the long term The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the ability to be upheld or defended.

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sustainable

word B2

able to be maintained at a certain rate or level without depleting natural resources; Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance. Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level without depleting natural resources. Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level. Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance by avoiding depletion of natural resources. Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; environmentally responsible. Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level without depleting natural resources or causing severe ecological damage. Able to continue for a long period without harming the environment or natural resources. Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; not depleting natural resources. able to continue over a long period without causing harm to the environment or using up resources

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sustainable and collaborative approach

word C1

A long-term method of collective problem solving that avoids depletion of resources while fostering teamwork.

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sustainable development

word B2

Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.

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sustainable practices

word C1

Methods and activities that can be maintained over time without depleting natural resources or harming the environment.

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sustenance

word C1

Food and drink regarded as a source of strength; nourishment required to maintain life.

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swallow

word A2

to cause food or drink to pass down the throat into the stomach a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail to make food or drink go down your throat into your stomach

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Swallow one's pride

phrase

to overcome one's ego or self-importance and do something humbling, such as admitting a fault or asking for help

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Swallow up

phrasal verb

To engulf, consume completely, or overwhelm totally

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swear

word B1

to make a solemn statement or promise on oath; to take an oath

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sweat

word A2

moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear; moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear to produce liquid from your skin when you are hot or nervous

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sweater

word A2

a knitted garment typically with long sleeves, worn over the upper body a warm knitted piece of clothing worn on the upper body

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sweep

word B2

to clean an area by brushing away dirt or litter; or to move swiftly and with force or overwhelming momentum

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sweep away

phrasal verb

To remove or eliminate completely, especially feelings of doubt or contamination

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sweet

word A2

having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey; tasting like sugar; pleasant or kind having a pleasant taste; kind and gentle; pleasing having a taste like sugar; pleasing or delightful having a pleasant taste or smell, like sugar or honey; having a pleasant taste; kind and gentle; pleasing having a taste like sugar; pleasing or delightful having a pleasant taste or smell, like sugar or honey

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sweetheart

word A2

a person with whom someone is in love or holds dear affection

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swell

word B1

To become larger or rounder in size, especially because of injury, disease, or inflammation.

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swell up

phrasal verb

To expand, distend, or enlarge due to injury, fluid accumulation, or inflammation

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swim

word A1

to move through water using your body to move through water using body movements to move through water by moving your body; to move through water using body movements to move through water by moving your body

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swimsuit

word A2

a garment specifically designed for wearing during swimming

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swing

word B2

to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis; or a seat suspended by ropes on which someone may sit and sway

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Swing by

phrasal verb

To pay a brief or casual visit to a place

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switch

word B1

a small device or control that is pressed or moved to turn an electric current on or off

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