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THE ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

9688 words & expressions

tell apart

phrasal verb

To distinguish or recognize the difference between two similar things or sounds

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Tell off

phrasal verb

To scold or reprimand someone severely for careless or dangerous behavior

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Tell on

phrasal verb

To produce an adverse, wearing effect or physical strain on something over time

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temperature

word A2

The degree of heat or cold in the atmosphere, body, or a substance, as measured by a thermometer.; how hot or cold something is The degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object. the degree of heat or cold in the atmosphere, body, or substance the degree of heat or coldness measured by a thermometer; The degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object. the degree of heat or cold in the atmosphere, body, or substance the degree of heat or coldness measured by a thermometer

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temple

word A1

a building devoted to worship in religions like Hinduism or Buddhism a building used for the worship of a god or gods; a building used for the worship of a god or gods

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temporary

word B1

lasting for only a short time; not permanent Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.; Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.

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tempt

word B1

to entice or try to entice someone to do something attractive but unwise to entice or attract someone to do something, often something wrong or unwise

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temptation

word B2

the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise

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ten

word A1

the number ten the number following nine and preceding eleven

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tenacious

word C1

Tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely; persistent and determined.

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tenacity

word C1

The quality or fact of being very determined; persistent and unwavering resolve.

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tend

word B1

to usually do something or be likely to do something To regularly behave in a particular way or to take care of something.

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tendency

word B1

an inclination toward a particular characteristic, action, or type of behavior

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tennis

word A1

a game where players hit a ball over a net with rackets a sport played with rackets and a ball on a rectangular court

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tense

word B1

unable to relax because of nervousness, anxiety, or stress; stretched tight a grammatical category showing time reference; stretched tight or anxious

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tension

word B1

worry, stress, or a strained feeling between people; also tightness in a material mental or emotional strain; a strained state or condition A state of being stretched tight; mental or emotional strain.; Mental or emotional strain; a strained state or relationship.; mental or emotional strain; a strained state or condition A state of being stretched tight; mental or emotional strain.

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tent

word B1

a portable shelter made of fabric, canvas, or nylon, supported by poles and ropes; a portable shelter made of cloth or canvas; military accommodation a portable shelter made of fabric, supported by poles and ropes

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tenure

word C1

the period of time a person holds a job, office, or position; guaranteed permanent employment

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term

word B1

a word or phrase with a special meaning; a fixed period of study or agreement a word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept

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terminal

word B1

a departure and arrival building for passengers at an airport, bus depot, or port As a noun: A place where transport routes begin or end. As an adjective: Relating to the end or final stage of something, often an illness.; As a noun: A place where transport routes begin or end. As an adjective: Relating to the end or final stage of something, often an illness.

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terms and conditions

phrase

the specific rules, provisions, requirements, and stipulations that form an integral part of an agreement or contract

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terrible

word A1

very bad, unpleasant, or serious extremely bad or serious; causing fear or dread; very poor quality extremely bad or unpleasant

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terrify

word A2

to cause someone to feel extreme fear and dread To cause someone to feel extreme fear.

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territory

word B2

an area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state; or an area defended by an animal or person

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terror

word B1

extreme fear or dread

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terrorism

word B1

the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims

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terrorist

word A2

a person who uses violence to frighten people for political aims a person who uses violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes

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test

word A1

an exam or a way to check something A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something. to examine or try something to see if it works or to find out information a procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something; A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something. to examine or try something to see if it works or to find out information a procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something

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Test prep

phrase

educational preparation or coaching designed specifically to help students succeed on exams

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testimony

word B2

A formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law; evidence or proof.; a formal written or spoken statement given in a court of law; evidence or proof A formal statement given in a court of law or evidence supporting a fact.

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text

word A2

written words; also a phone message made of words a written or printed work or passage, especially a book or document; a written or printed work or passage, especially a book or document

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textbook

word A2

a book used as a standard work for the study of a particular subject a book used for studying a subject in school or college

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than

word A1

used after a comparative adjective or adverb to compare two things used to introduce the second element in a comparison

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thank

word A1

to tell someone you are grateful to express gratitude or appreciation to someone to express gratitude to someone; to express gratitude or appreciation to someone to express gratitude to someone

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thank you

phrase A1

used to express gratitude or polite appreciation

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that

word A1

used to point to a person, thing, idea, or clause that is not very near used to identify a specific person or thing observed or heard

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that would be

phrase A1

used to make a polite prediction, suggestion, or estimation

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the

word A1

used before a noun when the listener knows exactly which person or thing you mean used to specify a noun as something already mentioned or known

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the one

phrase A1

a specific person or thing being highlighted or chosen

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the president of

phrase B1

the elected head of an organization, club, or country

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