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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

When in Rome

phrase

an adage advising people to conform to local customs and traditions when visiting a new place

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When the going gets tough, the tough get going

proverb

strong people take action and push through when conditions become very challenging

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when will

phrase A1

used to ask about the future time or occasion of an event

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whenever

word B1

at whatever time, or on every occasion that something happens

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where

word A1

in, at, or to what place In or to what place or position; used to inquire about location in or at what place or position; in, at, or to what place or position

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Where there is a will, there is a way

proverb

if you are determined enough, you will discover a method to achieve your objective; if someone is determined enough to do something, they will always find a method to achieve it

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whereas

word B2

used to compare two facts that are different used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts; used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts

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wherever

word B1

in or to whatever place; in every place that

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whether

word B1

used when there are two or more possible choices or when something is uncertain used to express a doubt or choice between alternatives

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Whey

word C1

the watery part of milk that remains after the formation and separation of curds during cheese making

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which

word A1

used to ask or say exactly what one from a limited group used to ask about one or more items from a defined set

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which one

phrase A1

used to ask for a choice among specific options

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which part

phrase A2

used to inquire about a specific fraction, section, or region

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while

word A2

during the time that something is happening; a short period of time during the time that something is happening

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while you wait

phrase A2

done immediately so you can receive the service without leaving

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whimsical

word C1

Playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way.

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whine

word B2

to complain in a feeble, petulant, or annoying manner; to make a long, high-pitched complaining cry

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whip up

phrasal verb

to prepare or cook something very quickly and easily

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whisper

word B1

to speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords, especially to prevent others from hearing; to speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords to speak very softly or quietly, often to avoid being overheard

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whistle

word B1

a small wind instrument that produces a clear, high-pitched sound when blown into

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white

word A1

having the color of milk or clean paper of the color of snow or milk; pale; pure the color of fresh snow or milk; pale; clean having the color of milk or fresh snow, the opposite of black; of the color of snow or milk; pale; pure the color of fresh snow or milk; pale; clean having the color of milk or fresh snow, the opposite of black

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White-Ant

word B2

a termite; a pale soft-bodied social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood

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who

word A1

used to ask or say which person used to ask about a person or people

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whole

word A2

complete; all of something complete; entire; all of something all of something; complete or entire

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why

word A1

for what reason For what reason or purpose; used to ask about the cause of something used to ask or talk about the reason for something

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wide

word A2

having a large distance from one side to the other having a great distance from one side to the other; broad having a great extent from side to side; broad; having a great distance from one side to the other; broad having a great extent from side to side; broad

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widely

word A2

by many people or in many places to a great extent or degree

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widen

word B2

to make or become wider, broader, or more extensive

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widespread

word B1

existing or happening in many places or among many people; distributed over a large area

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widow

word B2

a woman whose spouse has died and who has not remarried

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width

word B2

the measurement or extent of something from side to side; breadth

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wife

word A1

the woman someone is married to a woman who is married to someone

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wild

word A2

living or growing in nature, not controlled by people; also very uncontrolled or exciting living in natural conditions; not domesticated or cultivated; uncontrolled living or growing in the natural environment; uncontrolled or untamed; living in natural conditions; not domesticated or cultivated; uncontrolled living or growing in the natural environment; uncontrolled or untamed

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wilderness

word B2

an uncultivated, uninhabited, and wild region in its natural state; an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region; a wild or uncultivated state an area of land that has not been changed by people and is still in its natural state

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wildlife conservation

word B2

The practice of protecting wild plant and animal species and their habitats.

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will

word A1

used to talk about the future, promises, decisions, or willingness expressing future tense or intention; a legal document

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will you

phrase A1

used to make a request or ask about someone's future intention

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win

word A1

to be the best in a game, competition, or struggle to be successful or victorious in a contest or competition to achieve victory in a competition or succeed in getting something; to be successful or victorious in a contest or competition to achieve victory in a competition or succeed in getting something

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Win back

phrasal verb

To regain or recover something lost, such as confidence, direction, or territory

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win over

phrasal verb

To persuade someone to agree with you or gain their support and confidence

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