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THE ENGLISH DICTIONARY

English English

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

9688 words & expressions

take care of

phrasal verb B1

To handle, look after, or assume responsibility for something or someone; to look after someone or something, or to handle a task responsibly

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take down

phrasal verb

To write down notes, records, or minutes during a meeting or discussion

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take in

phrasal verb

To provide shelter or accommodation to someone in one's property

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Take in the sights

phrasal verb

to observe, enjoy, and appreciate the famous attractions, views, and scenery of a place

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take it easy

phrase

To avoid overspending recklessly, stay calm, and not stress over shopping

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take off

phrasal verb

to remove clothing, shoes, or accessories

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Take off into clouds

phrase

to leave the ground and ascend into cloudy skies

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take on

phrasal verb

to accept a new responsibility, challenge, or task; or to hire/employ new staff

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take out

phrasal verb

To remove something from inside, or to dispose of waste to maintain cleanliness and hygiene

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take over

phrasal verb

to assume control, management, or responsibility for a task, role, or project from someone else

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Take over routine tasks

phrasal verb

to assume control or responsibility for performing repetitive, daily duties or chores

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take part

phrase B1

to participate or be involved in an activity or event

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take part in

phrase A2

to participate or be actively involved in an event or activity

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take personally

phrase B2

To interpret another person's general remarks or critical comments as a direct insult to oneself.

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take photos

phrase A2

to capture images using a camera or smartphone

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Take shelter from

phrase

to find a safe, covered place to protect oneself from bad weather, danger, or harm

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Take the plunge

phrase

to take a bold, decisive, and often risky step after a period of hesitation

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take this one

phrase A2

to choose or accept this particular thing

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take this road

phrase A2

to follow or travel along this specific route or street

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take time

phrase A1

to require a period of time to complete or happen; not to rush

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Take to

phrasal verb

To develop a quick liking or fondness for someone or something

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take up

phrasal verb C1

To occupy or consume space, time, or energy; to accept or take on an offer, challenge, or opportunity

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take up a hobby

phrasal verb

to start doing a particular leisure activity or pastime on a regular basis

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Take up on

phrasal verb

To accept an offer, proposal, or invitation from someone

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Take with a grain of salt

phrase

to view or accept a piece of information with skepticism and not interpret it as completely true or accurate

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Take your time

phrase

to do something slowly and carefully without rushing

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tale

word B1

a story, often one that is old, imaginative, or told aloud a narrative of imaginary events, especially one that is presented as true

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talent

word A2

a natural ability to do something well natural aptitude or skill; natural aptitude or skill

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talk

word A1

to speak with someone; a conversation to speak; to communicate by speaking; to discuss to speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings; to speak; to communicate by speaking; to discuss to speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings

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Talk back

phrasal verb

To respond in an insolent, argumentative, or disrespectful manner

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talk down to

phrasal verb

To speak to someone in a patronizing or condescending manner

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talk into

phrasal verb

To persuade or convince someone to do something

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talk later

phrase A2

to postpone a conversation to a future time

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Talk out of

phrasal verb

To persuade someone not to do something

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talk over

phrasal verb

To discuss a matter thoroughly before reaching a decision

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Talk through

phrasal verb

To explain or discuss a procedure or document step by step

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tall

word A1

having a greater than average height; having more height than usual having a greater than average height

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Tamarind

word B2

a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour pulp used in cooking and beverages

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tame

word B2

Domesticated, gentle, and not wild or dangerous to people.

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tampering

word C1

The act of interfering with something in an unauthorized or harmful way.

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