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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

switch off

phrasal verb

to disconnect power or stop a machine from operating

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switch on

phrasal verb

To turn on a device, or metaphorically activate intense focus, energy, or efficiency

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Switch over

phrasal verb

To transition or change from one method, system, or prescription to another

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symbiotic

word C1

Involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both.

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symbol

word A2

a sign, mark, picture, or object that represents something else a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process a mark, sign, or object that represents something else; a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process a mark, sign, or object that represents something else

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symbolism

word C1

The practice of representing things by symbols, or investing things with a symbolic meaning.

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sympathy

word B1

Feelings of pity, sorrow, or compassion for someone else's misfortune.

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symphony

word A2

an elaborate musical composition for a full orchestra, typically in four movements; an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements An elaborate musical composition for a full orchestra, typically in four movements.

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symptom

word B1

a sign that shows someone may have an illness or that a problem exists a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness; a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness

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synaptic

word C2

Relating to a synapse or synapses, the junctions between nerve cells.

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synchronize

word C1

Cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate; coordinate simultaneously.

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synchronous

word C1

Existing or occurring at the exact same time; simultaneous.

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synergize

word C1

To combine or coordinate the activity of two or more agents to produce a joint effect greater than the sum of their individual effects.

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synergy

word C1

The interaction of elements that when combined produce a total effect greater than the sum of their separate parts.

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synthesis

word B2

The combination of ideas, elements, or substances into a coherent whole.; the combination of ideas to form a theory or whole system The combination of ideas to form a theory or system. The combination of ideas to form a theory or system; the production of chemical compounds by reaction from simpler materials. The combination of ideas to form a theory or system; the composition of complex entities from simpler ones. The combination of different ideas, elements, or substances into a coherent whole.; The combination of ideas to form a theory or system. The combination of ideas to form a theory or system; the production of chemical compounds by reaction from simpler materials. The combination of ideas to form a theory or system; the composition of complex entities from simpler ones. The combination of different ideas, elements, or substances into a coherent whole.

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synthesize

word C1

to combine different elements, ideas, or substances into a coherent whole; to combine various ideas, elements, or substances into a connected whole To combine a number of things into a coherent whole. To combine different elements to form a new whole.; To combine a number of things into a coherent whole. To combine different elements to form a new whole.

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synthetic

word B2

Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.

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syrup

word A2

a thick, sweet liquid used as medicine or sweet food topping

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system

word A2

a set of connected parts, rules, or methods that work together a set of connected parts forming a complex whole; an organized method

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table

word A1

a piece of furniture with a flat top; also information arranged in rows and columns A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, used for working at or placing items on.; A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, used for working at or placing items on.

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tablespoon

word A2

a large spoon used for serving food or measuring recipe ingredients a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters

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tacit

word C1

Understood or implied without being stated directly.

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tackle

word B2

to make a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or situation; to challenge an opponent in a game to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down

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tactical

word C1

Relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to achieve a specific immediate or short-term end.

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tactile

word C1

Connected with the sense of touch; perceptible by touch.

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tail

word B2

The rear part of an animal's body extending from the back, or the end part of something.; the rear part of an animal that extends from the back or bottom the part of an animal that extends from the back and is often used for balance or communication

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tailor

word A2

a person whose occupation is making, mending, or altering fitted clothes; a person whose job is making and altering clothes

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Taj Mahal

word B1

A famous white marble mausoleum in Agra, India, built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a symbol of love for his wife.

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take

word A1

to carry, accept, use, need time, or choose an action to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself to acquire possession, control, or occupancy of something; to carry or bring with oneself from one place to another; to lay hold of; to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself to acquire possession, control, or occupancy of something

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Take a breather

phrase

to pause briefly during hard work or physical exertion in order to rest or catch one's breath

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take a look

phrase A1

to examine or glance at something briefly

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take a risk

phrase B1

to perform an action knowing there is a chance of danger or failure

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Take a shortcut

phrase

to travel along a quicker, shorter alternative route rather than following the main road

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take a shower

phrase A1

to wash one's body under an overhead spray of water

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take after

phrasal verb

to resemble an older relative in appearance, personality, or behavior

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Take apart

phrasal verb

To dismantle into pieces, or systematically analyze and critique an argument or report

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Take aside

phrasal verb

To move someone away from others to speak with them in private

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take away

phrasal verb

to learn, remember, or extract a key lesson or message from a talk, meeting, or experience

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take back

phrasal verb

To withdraw or retract something said, written, or promised

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take care

phrase A1

used as a polite parting expression to wish someone well; used to express good wishes on parting; to look after oneself

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