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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

better

word A1

of higher standard, superior quality, or improved health of a more excellent or effective type or quality; to surpass or improve; of a more excellent or effective type or quality; to surpass or improve

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Better an Egg Today than a Hen Tomorrow

proverb

A certain, tangible benefit right now is preferable to a larger but uncertain promise in the future.

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Better Dead than Red

proverb

A historic Cold War ideological slogan affirming that death is preferable to enduring communist subjugation or authoritarian control.

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Better Is the Enemy of Good

proverb

Striving for impossible perfection can ruin or delay an already satisfactory and acceptable outcome

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Better late than never

proverb

it is preferable to arrive or complete something tardily than never to achieve it at all; It is better to do something late than not to do it at all.; It is preferable for something beneficial or fair to occur tardily than not to happen at all

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Better One Word in Time than Two Afterwards

proverb

A single timely word of advice or warning is far more effective than prolonged excuses after a dispute occurs

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better quality

phrase A2

superior in standard, excellence, or grade compared to alternatives

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Better Safe than Sorry

proverb

It is wiser to be cautious and take precautions than to act carelessly and regret the consequences later

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Better the Devil You Know

proverb

It is often wiser to deal with a known unpleasant person or situation than risk an unfamiliar alternative that may be worse

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Better the Devil You Know than the Devil You Don't

proverb

It is preferable to tolerate a familiar hardship or flawed individual than risk an unknown option that could prove far worse

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Better the Devil You Know than the Devil You Don't Know

proverb

Dealing with an existing, well-understood difficulty is safer than facing an uncertain and potentially more damaging alternative

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Better the Devil You Know than the One You Don't

proverb

Enduring a known adversary or circumstance is preferable to taking a gamble on an unpredictable and worse alternative

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Better the Devil You Know than the One You Don't Know

proverb

It is safer to deal with a known, familiar difficulty or unpleasant person than to risk a new and unknown alternative.

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Better to Light a Candle than to Curse the Darkness

proverb

It is far more constructive to take positive action to improve a situation than merely to complain about adversity.

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Better to Light a Single Candle than to Curse the Darkness

proverb

Even a solitary, modest constructive effort accomplishes far more than lingering in bitter despair or criticism.

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Better to Light One Candle than to Curse the Darkness

proverb

Initiating a single positive act of improvement provides greater relief and progress than complaining about difficulties.

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Better to Light One Small Candle than to Curse the Darkness

proverb

Even the smallest gesture of hope and kindness is vastly superior to passive frustration about bleak circumstances.

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between

word A1

in the middle of two people, things, places, times, or amounts at, into, or across the space separating two objects or regions

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Between a Rock and a Hard Place

idiom

Faced with two equally difficult or unpleasant choices.

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Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

idiom

Facing two equally undesirable and hazardous alternatives.

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Beware of

phrasal verb

To remain vigilant, cautious, and alert regarding toxic habits, cognitive distortions, or impending burnout

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Beware of Greeks Bearing Gifts

proverb

Be cautious of adversaries or jealous competitors who suddenly display kindness or offer unexpected favors.

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beyond

word A2

farther than a place, time, or limit further away than; exceeding; more than at or to the further side of; more than

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Beyond the Pale

idiom

Outside the bounds of acceptable behavior, morality, or social norms.

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Bi Now, Gay Later

idiom

A colloquial phrase referring to the assumption or experience of identifying as bisexual before coming out as gay

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bias

word B1

an unfair preference or fixed opinion that affects judgment Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair. prejudice in favor of or against something; an inclination or outlook an unfair preference or prejudice for or against something or someone; Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.; Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair. prejudice in favor of or against something; an inclination or outlook an unfair preference or prejudice for or against something or someone

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bicycle

word A1

a two-wheeled vehicle that you ride by pushing pedals A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal to make it move a vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pedaling; A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal to make it move a vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pedaling

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bid

word B2

an offer of a price, especially at an auction; an attempt or effort to achieve something; or to offer a certain price

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bid for

phrasal verb

To attempt to obtain, achieve, or acquire something; or to offer a specific price for something at an auction or tender.

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big

word A1

large in size, extent, or importance; large in size, amount, or importance large in size, extent, or importance

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Big Cheese

idiom

An important, influential, or powerful person in an organization.

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Big Fish Eat Little Fish

proverb

In an aggressive, competitive system, powerful and wealthy entities naturally dominate or consume the weak and small.

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Big Fish in a Small Pond

idiom

A person who is prominent or influential within a small or limited community.

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Big Shot

idiom

An influential, prominent, or self-important person.

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Big Things Come in Small Packages

proverb

Things, gifts, or individuals that appear modest often hold extraordinary quality, value, or power

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Big Things Sometimes Come in Small Packages

proverb

Notable virtues, generous deeds, and exceptional abilities are often found in unassuming forms

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Big Wheel

idiom

An influential or powerful person with significant control or sway.

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Bigger Bang for Your Buck

idiom

More value, benefit, or quality for the amount of money or effort spent

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Bigwig

idiom

An important, influential, or powerful person in an organization or community

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bike

word A1

a bicycle or motorcycle a bicycle or motorcycle; to ride a bicycle

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