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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

bilateral

word C1

having or relating to two sides; affecting or undertaken by both parties

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bilateral negotiations

word C1

Formal discussions between two parties or countries aimed at reaching an agreement.

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Bile

word C1

a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder

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bill

word A2

a written list showing money you must pay for goods or services the beak of a bird, especially when it is broad and flat a written statement of money owed for goods or services; also a proposed law presented to a legislature; the beak of a bird, especially when slender, broad, or flat; the beak of a bird, especially when it is broad and flat a written statement of money owed for goods or services; also a proposed law presented to a legislature

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bin

word B1

a container for waste or for storing things

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bind

word B2

to tie or fasten something tightly; or to unite or hold someone legally or morally

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bind together

phrasal verb

To unite individuals or groups firmly through common goals, shared values, or mutual loyalty.

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Binge-watch series

phrase

to watch multiple episodes of a television or web series in rapid succession

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bioavailability

word C2

The proportion of a drug or other substance which enters the circulation when introduced into the body and so is able to have an active effect.

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biocide

word C2

A poisonous substance or chemical agent capable of destroying living organisms.

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biodegradable

word B2

Capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms without causing harm to the environment.

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biodiversity

word C1

The variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat.

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biological

word B2

relating to biology or living organisms relating to the science of biology or to life and living organisms

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bird

word A1

an animal with wings, feathers, and usually the ability to fly a warm-blooded animal with feathers and wings that usually lays eggs and can often fly; a warm-blooded animal with feathers and wings that usually lays eggs and can often fly

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Bird in the Hand

idiom

An asset or advantage already secured, which is far more dependable than potential future windfalls

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Bird's-Eye View

idiom

A general overview or comprehensive perspective of a situation or area from above

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Birds of a Feather Flock Together

proverb

People with similar characters, interests, or values tend to associate with one another; People with shared values, temperaments, or interests naturally gravitate toward each other

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Birds of the Feather Flock Together

proverb

An archaic variant expressing that individuals of similar character or lineage assemble together

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birth

word A1

the time when a baby is born; the beginning of something the emergence of a baby or young from the body of its mother; the beginning or origin of something the process of being born; the start of life

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birthday

word A1

the anniversary of the day on which a person was born the anniversary of the day on which a person was born, typically celebrated annually; the anniversary of the day on which a person was born, typically celebrated annually

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Bis Dat Qui Cito Dat

proverb

He gives twice who gives promptly; timely assistance is twice as valuable as assistance delayed

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biscuit

word A1

a small crisp baked snack eaten with tea or coffee a small, hard, dry cake; a cookie; a small, hard, dry cake; a cookie

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bit

word A2

a small amount or small piece of something a small piece or quantity of something; a short time or distance a small piece, amount, or portion of something

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bite

word A2

to cut with teeth; a small mark or piece from teeth to cut with teeth; to have a sharp effect to use teeth to cut or wound; to grip with teeth to cut or tear something with the teeth; to cut with teeth; to have a sharp effect to use teeth to cut or wound; to grip with teeth to cut or tear something with the teeth

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bite back

phrasal verb

To suppress or hold back an angry response, or to retaliate aggressively against critics or rivals.

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bite into

phrasal verb

To substantially reduce or consume a significant portion of resources like profits, capital, or available time.

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bite off

phrasal verb

To undertake or take responsibility for a specific portion of work, often risking overcommitment.

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Bite off more than you can chew

idiom

to take on a commitment or responsibility that is too big to manage; To take on a commitment, task, or responsibility that is too difficult or beyond one's capacity to manage

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bite the bullet

idiom

to force yourself to do something unpleasant or difficult because it is unavoidable; To face an inevitable, difficult, or unpleasant situation with courage and fortitude

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bite the dust

idiom

To fall, fail, perish, or be completely eliminated

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Bite Your Tongue

idiom

To deliberately stop oneself from speaking or making an unkind or inappropriate remark

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bitter

word B1

having a sharp, pungent taste; or full of anger, resentment, or sadness having a sharp, pungent taste; feeling or showing anger and disappointment having a sharp, unpleasant taste or showing strong hostility or resentment

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bitterly

word B2

In a way that shows deep anger, hurt, or severity; extremely.

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black

word A1

the darkest color having the darkest color; the opposite of white of the very darkest color due to the absence of light; having the darkest color; the opposite of white of the very darkest color due to the absence of light

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Black and Blue

idiom

Severely bruised either physically or emotionally battered

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Black Market

idiom

An illegal or underground trade or system where goods and services are bought and sold illicitly

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black out

phrasal verb

To lose consciousness momentarily, or to officially restrict or censor communication and information flow.

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Black Sheep

idiom

A person regarded as a disgrace, oddity, or misfit within a family, group, or community

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Black Tie Event

idiom

A formal social gathering where guests are expected to wear formal evening attire such as tuxedos and evening gowns

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black-and-white

idiom

Considering things in a simplified, absolute way with no nuance; clearly defined and unambiguous.

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