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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

under attack

phrase

Being subjected to physical hostility, severe criticism, or cyber infiltration

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Under Consideration

phrase

Being actively reviewed, discussed, or deliberated by authorities

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Under Construction

phrase

In the process of being built, expanded, or renovated

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under control

phrase A1

Successfully managed, regulated, and kept orderly without disruption; being managed successfully; within authority or limits

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Under Cover

phrase

Operating in secret disguise to avoid detection; also placed beneath a protective shelter.

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Under Discussion

phrase

Currently being talked about, debated, or considered by decision-makers.

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Under Investigation

phrase

Being formally scrutinized or examined by authorities to discover the truth about an incident.

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Under Lock and Key

phrase

Safely locked away in a secure vault, box, or room to prevent unauthorized access or theft.

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under observation

phrase

Being monitored, watched, or examined carefully by experts or authorities

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Under Orders

phrase

Acting strictly in accordance with official instructions from a person in authority

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under pressure

phrase A2

in a stressful or demanding situation where quick, accurate results are urgently expected; in a state of stress or facing urgent demands and expectations

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Under Repair

phrase

In the process of being fixed, restored, or renovated

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Under Review

phrase

Being formally examined or assessed before a final decision is reached

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under strain

phrase

Experiencing heavy mental, physical, or financial pressure or stress.

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under surveillance

phrase

Being closely observed and monitored, especially by cameras or security personnel.

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under the circumstances

phrase

Considering the prevailing situation, facts, or unavoidable conditions

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Under the Impression

phrase

Believing something to be true, often mistakenly or without firm verification

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under the influence

phrase

Affected or impaired by alcohol, drugs, or a strong dominating force.

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under the weather

phrase

feeling slightly unwell, sick, tired, or depressed; feeling slightly sick, unwell, fatigued, or low in energy

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Under Water

phrase

Submerged beneath water; or figuratively having debts that exceed financial capacity.

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Under Way

phrase

Currently in progress, happening, or moving forward

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undergo

word B1

to experience a process, treatment, test, or change to go through something, especially something unpleasant or difficult

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underground

word B2

located, situated, or operating below the surface of the ground; secret

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underline

word A1

to draw a straight line beneath text to emphasize it

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underscore

word A1

to emphasize or show the importance of something to emphasize or highlight something

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understand

word A1

to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something; to comprehend; to know the meaning or reason of something to know the meaning of something; to comprehend to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something; to know the meaning of something; to comprehend to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something

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understory

word C2

A layer of vegetation beneath the main canopy of a forest, consisting of shrubs and small trees.

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undertake

word B2

to commit oneself to and begin an enterprise, task, or responsibility, especially something difficult or important

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underwater

word A2

situated, occurring, or operating beneath the surface of the water

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underwear

word B2

Clothing worn under outer garments, typically next to the skin.

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uneasy

word A2

feeling anxious, uncomfortable, or apprehensive worried; anxious; uncomfortable; restless

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unemployed

word B1

without a paid job but available to work without a job; not having paid work

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unemployment

word B1

the state of not having a paid job, especially when actively seeking work

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unexpected

word B1

not thought of as likely to happen; surprising not expected or anticipated; surprising not anticipated or predicted; surprising

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unfair

word A2

not fair, just, or equal not right or just; treating people in a way that favors some over others not based on or behaving according to the principles of equality or justice; not right or just; treating people in a way that favors some over others not based on or behaving according to the principles of equality or justice

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unfeigned

word C2

genuine; sincere and not pretended

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unforgettable

word A2

impossible to forget; highly memorable

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unfortunately

word A2

used to say that something is sad, unlucky, or disappointing used to express regret or disappointment about something used to express regret or disappointment about something that has happened or is going to happen

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unhappy

word A2

not happy; sad, displeased, or sorrowful not happy; feeling sad or displeased; unfortunate or undesirable not happy; sad, disappointed, or dissatisfied

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unhealthy

word A2

harmful to health or not having good physical well-being harmful to health; not in good health; detrimental to well-being

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