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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

Branch out into

phrasal verb

to expand one's career, business, or activities into a new, unfamiliar field or specialization

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brand

word A2

the name, sign, or image of a product or company a type of product manufactured by a company under a particular name

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branding

word B2

The marketing practice of creating a name, symbol, or design that identifies and differentiates a product from others.

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brave

word A2

ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty; showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty

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Brave out

phrasal verb

To face, endure, or withstand adversity courageously without giving up

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Brave the elements

phrase

to go out or continue an activity despite very harsh, cold, windy, or stormy weather conditions

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Bravely

word B1

in a way that shows courage and determination

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bravery

word B1

courageous behavior or character; the state or quality of being brave; Courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave. courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave

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brazen

word C1

Bold and without shame; shameless.

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breach

word C1

an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct

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bread

word A1

a food made of flour, water, and yeast, mixed and baked; a common food made from flour and baked a food made from flour, water, and yeast mixed together and baked A type of food made from flour, water, and yeast, mixed and baked.; a food made from flour, water, and yeast mixed together and baked A type of food made from flour, water, and yeast, mixed and baked.

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bread and butter

idiom

A person's or organization's primary source of livelihood, income, or basic sustenance.

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break

word A1

to separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain; to separate into pieces; also a short rest from work or study A pause in work or during an activity or event. to damage something so it is in pieces; to stop working To separate into pieces; a pause in activity.; A pause in work or during an activity or event. to damage something so it is in pieces; to stop working To separate into pieces; a pause in activity.

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Break a leg

idiom

a superstitious way to wish a performer or speaker good luck before going on stage; An idiomatic expression used to wish a performer good luck without tempting bad luck.

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Break away

phrasal verb

To separate or detach oneself from a larger group, structure, or gravitational pull.

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break down

phrasal verb B2

To separate an overall expense, bill, or budget into itemized details; to divide into smaller parts for analysis; to stop working or collapse

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Break down in tears

phrase

to suddenly lose emotional control and start crying profusely

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Break even

phrasal verb

to balance total revenues and expenditures so that there is neither profit nor loss; To balance expenditure and revenue such that there is neither a profit nor a loss.

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break in

phrasal verb

To interrupt a speaker politely or interject during a discussion.

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break into

phrasal verb

To enter a competitive market successfully, or to suddenly begin applauding or smiling.

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Break off

phrasal verb

To abruptly end a relationship, negotiation, or business discussion

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break out

phrasal verb

To begin suddenly and forcefully, such as an argument, conflict, or lively discussion

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Break out in

phrasal verb

To suddenly become covered in sweat, spots, or light; or to erupt abruptly.

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Break out of

phrasal verb

To escape or free oneself from a boundary, enclosure, or orbital path.

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Break social taboo

phrase

to violate an unwritten cultural prohibition, religious ban, or deeply rooted social convention

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Break Someone's Heart

idiom

To cause someone profound sadness, emotional distress, or grief.

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break the bank

idiom

To cost more money than one can afford or to completely exhaust one's financial resources

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break the ice

idiom C1

To initiate social conversation or relieve awkward tension when meeting people; To initiate conversation in a social setting to relieve tension and help people relax.

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Break the language barrier

phrase

to overcome the communication difficulties caused when people speak different languages

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break the news

phrase B1

to reveal, announce, or publish important or shocking news to the public for the first time; To disclose important, sensitive, or sorrowful information to someone for the first time

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break through

phrasal verb

To make sudden major progress or overcome financial barriers

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Break up

phrasal verb

to become inaudible or distorted on a phone or video call

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Break up with

phrasal verb

to end a romantic partnership, relationship, or engagement with someone

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breakfast

word A1

the first meal of the day, eaten in the morning the first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.; the first meal of the day, typically eaten in the morning; the first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.

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breakthrough

word B2

a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development; A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development. A sudden, important development or discovery in research, problem solving, or any project. An important discovery or development that overcomes a barrier and achieves sudden progress. A sudden important development or achievement that makes progress possible. a significant or sudden advance or discovery

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Breakthrough discovery

phrase

a sudden, dramatic, and monumental advance or finding in knowledge or technology

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breast

word B1

either of the two soft protruding organs on the upper front of a woman's body; also the chest

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breath

word B1

the air that goes in and out of your lungs The air taken into or expelled from the lungs during breathing.; The air taken into or expelled from the lungs during breathing.

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breathe

word A1

to take air into the lungs and let it out again To take air into the lungs and send it out again.

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breathing techniques

word B1

Methods or exercises designed to regulate, control, and optimize breathing patterns.

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