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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

Botch up

phrasal verb

To execute a task clumsily, ruin something through poor workmanship, or bungle

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both

word A1

the two people or things together referring to two people or things together

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both sides

phrase A1

the two opposing parties or two surfaces of something

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bother

word A2

to annoy someone or make an effort to do something to annoy, worry, or cause trouble to someone

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bottle

word A1

a container for liquids; to put a liquid into bottles a container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids a container, typically made of glass or plastic, with a narrow neck used to hold liquids; a glass or plastic container with a narrow neck, used for storing liquids; a container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids a container, typically made of glass or plastic, with a narrow neck used to hold liquids

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Bottle out

phrasal verb

To lose nerve and back out of a bold or challenging action at the last minute

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bottle up

phrasal verb

to suppress or hide strong emotions and refuse to express them over a prolonged period

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bottleneck

word B2

a narrow section or stage in a process that impedes progress or slows down flow; a point of congestion or blockage that slows down an entire process Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.; Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.

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bottom

word A1

the lowest part of something the lowest point or part of something; the ground under a body of water The lowest part of something.; the lowest point or part of something; the ground under a body of water The lowest part of something.

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bottom line

idiom C1

The fundamental or most important factor, or the net financial outcome.; the most essential, fundamental, or concluding fact in a situation; the fundamental truth, most critical fact, or ultimate net result of a situation

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Bottom of the Barrel

idiom

The lowest possible quality, or the poorest and most undesirable choices available.

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Bottom out

phrasal verb

To reach the lowest point and stabilize before beginning to rise or recover

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bounce back

phrasal verb

To recover quickly from an outage, drop in power, or unexpected setback

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bounce off

phrasal verb

To reflect off a surface, or to test ideas with colleagues for feedback

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bound

word B1

certain or extremely likely to happen; or heading toward a destination; obliged To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.

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boundary

word B1

a line that marks the edge or limit of an area, subject, or behavior A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line. a dividing line or limit between two areas, things, or ideas; a line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line; A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line. a dividing line or limit between two areas, things, or ideas

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Bouquet

word B2

an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony

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bovine

word C2

Relating to or affecting cattle; slow-moving, dull-witted, or placid like a cow.

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bow

word B1

An inclination of the head or body forward in greeting, respect, or worship; or to bend the body in this way.; a weapon for shooting arrows, made of a curved piece of wood to bend the upper part of the body forward as a sign of respect or greeting.

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bow down

phrasal verb

To surrender, bend under forceful pressure, or yield to resistance

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Bow out

phrasal verb

To withdraw from an activity, market, or competition gracefully

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Bow to

phrasal verb

To give in or yield to public demands, regulations, or unavoidable facts

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bowl

word A1

a round deep dish; in cricket, to throw the ball to the batter a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid a round, deep dish used for holding food or liquids; a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid a round, deep dish used for holding food or liquids

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Bowl over

phrasal verb

To astonish, impress greatly, or physically knock down

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box

word A1

a container with flat sides; also a small square space on a form or screen a container with flat sides and a lid, used for storing or carrying things a container with flat sides, typically square or rectangular, used for storing things

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Box in

phrasal verb

To restrict freedom of action or limit viable choices

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Box office success

phrase

the commercial achievement and high ticket sales of a film screened in movie theaters

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Box up

phrasal verb

To pack components or materials securely into boxes for shipment or storage

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Boxed in

idiom

Feeling trapped, confined, or having very limited choices due to circumstances.

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boy

word A1

a male child or young man a male child or young male person; a male child or young male person

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boyfriend

word A1

a regular male romantic partner or companion a man or boy that someone is having a romantic or close relationship with

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Boys Will Be Boys

proverb

Used to excuse or rationalize loud, reckless, or mischievous behavior in young boys or men as an innate tendency.

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bra

word A2

an undergarment worn by women to support the breasts a woman's undergarment worn to support and cover the breasts

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Brace for

phrasal verb

To prepare mentally or physically for an imminent shock, storm, or difficulty

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brain

word A1

the organ in your head that thinks, remembers, and controls the body The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity an organ of soft nervous tissue contained in the skull of vertebrates, functioning as the coordinating center of sensation and intellectual activity the organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity in humans and animals; The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity an organ of soft nervous tissue contained in the skull of vertebrates, functioning as the coordinating center of sensation and intellectual activity the organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity in humans and animals

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brainstorm

word A2

a spontaneous group discussion to produce ideas and solve problems; To generate creative ideas or devise solutions through focused collective or individual thinking.

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brake

word A2

a device for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake; to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake

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branch

word A2

A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk; a division of an organization or subject.; a local office or part of a larger organization; also a part of a tree A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk; a division of an organization or subject.

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Branch off

phrasal verb

To diverge or split away from a primary route, channel, or distribution line

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branch out

phrasal verb B2

To expand into new sectors, technological areas, or business pursuits; to expand or diversify into new areas of activity or business

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