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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

bargain

word A2

a good deal at a low price; or to discuss the price before buying to negotiate terms; to discuss prices; to make a deal an agreement between two or more parties; something bought at a good price; to negotiate terms; to discuss prices; to make a deal an agreement between two or more parties; something bought at a good price

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bargain for

phrasal verb

To expect, anticipate, or be prepared for a certain circumstance (mostly used in negative contexts).

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Bargain for price

phrasal verb

to negotiate or discuss terms with a seller to obtain a lower or fairer price for goods

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Barge in

phrasal verb

To interrupt rudely or enter a space abruptly without permission.

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Barge into

phrasal verb

To enter a room, place, or conversation violently, clumsily, or without knocking.

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Bark out

phrasal verb

To shout or issue orders abruptly and harshly.

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Barking Dogs Never Bite

proverb

Those who make loud, violent threats or talk aggressively seldom carry them out or cause actual harm.

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Barking Dogs Seldom Bite

proverb

People who constantly threaten others or shout rarely take tangible aggressive action.

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Barking up the Wrong Tree

idiom

Pursuing a mistaken line of thought, directing efforts toward the wrong objective, or blaming the wrong party.

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barrier

word B2

something that blocks movement, progress, or communication A fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access. something that blocks or prevents movement or progress a fence, obstacle, or circumstance that prevents progress or access; A fence or other obstacle that prevents movement, progress, or access.; A fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access. something that blocks or prevents movement or progress a fence, obstacle, or circumstance that prevents progress or access

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barriers

word B2

obstacles or problems that prevent movement, access, or progress

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barter system

word C1

An economic system in which goods and services are exchanged directly without using currency.

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base

word A2

the main place, part, or idea that supports something to use something as a foundation; to establish or locate something The lowest part or foundation of something; or to establish something upon.; to use something as a foundation; to establish or locate something The lowest part or foundation of something; or to establish something upon.

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Base on

phrasal verb

To use a particular idea, fact, or story as the foundation for something.

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baseball

word A1

a team sport played with a bat and ball on a field a sport in which two teams try to score runs by hitting a ball and running around bases

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based on the evidence

phrase B1

judged or determined in accordance with available facts and proofs

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Bash in

phrasal verb

To break, dent, or crush something inwards with forceful physical blows

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Bash out

phrasal verb

To produce, write, or devise something quickly and vigorously without excessive polish

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basic

word A2

simple, necessary, or at the first level fundamental; essential; forming the foundation or starting point forming the most important or simplest part of something

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basically

word A2

used to give the main idea in simple words in the most important or fundamental way; essentially

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Basil

word B2

an aromatic culinary herb of the mint family with fragrant leaves, widely used in Italian and Mediterranean cooking

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basis

word B1

the reason, rule, or system that something is built on the underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process

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bask in

phrasal verb

To revel in, enjoy thoroughly, and take pleasure from glory, praise, or warmth

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basket

word A2

a container made of interwoven strips of cane, wood, or plastic a container made of woven materials used for carrying or storing things; a container made of woven materials used for carrying or storing things

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basketball

word A1

a team game played by shooting a ball through an elevated hoop a game played by two teams who try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop

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bat

word A1

a wooden club used to hit a ball in sports; also a nocturnal flying mammal to hit with a bat; to flutter eyelids a flying mammal that is active at night; a wooden stick used in sports like baseball a flying mammal that is active at night and uses echolocation to navigate a wooden or metal club used to hit a ball in sports like baseball or cricket

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batch

word A2

a quantity of goods or people produced or handled at one single time a quantity of items produced or processed at one time

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bath

word A1

the act of washing your body in water; a tub used for this the act of washing one's body; a container for bathing an act of washing the body in water; or the container used for this purpose; the act of washing one's body; a container for bathing an act of washing the body in water; or the container used for this purpose

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bathroom

word A1

a room containing a bath or shower and typically a toilet a room containing a toilet and usually a sink or shower

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Batten down

phrasal verb

To prepare thoroughly for an impending crisis, hostile attack, or difficult situation

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battery

word A2

a device that produces electricity to power equipment A device that stores and provides electrical energy; also refers to a group of similar things or repeated blows.; A device that stores and provides electrical energy; also refers to a group of similar things or repeated blows.

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Batting a Thousand

idiom

Achieving complete, uninterrupted success without a single mistake or failure.

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battle

word B1

a fight between groups, or a difficult struggle A fight between armed forces or a struggle to achieve or resist something.; A fight between armed forces or a struggle to achieve or resist something.

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Bawl out

phrasal verb

To reprimand or scold someone loudly, severely, and angrily

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bay

word A2

a body of water partly enclosed by land a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward

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be about to

phrase A1

to be on the verge of doing something very soon

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be careful

phrase A1

to take care and avoid mistakes or physical harm

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Be Fearful When Others Are Greedy

proverb

Act with extreme caution and restraint when the crowd is reckless, speculative, or overly acquisitive.

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Be Greedy When Others Are Fearful

proverb

Have the courage to seize opportunities or invest generously when others are paralyzed by panic.

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Be My Guest

idiom

A polite and welcoming expression granting someone permission to do whatever they have requested or wish to do.

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