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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

Burn up

phrasal verb

To be completely destroyed or consumed by fire; to run a very high body temperature

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Burned out

idiom

Completely exhausted and depleted of physical or emotional energy from persistent stress

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burning

word B1

The combustion of flammable materials producing fire, heat, and smoke.

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burnish

word C2

to polish something by rubbing; to enhance or improve one's reputation

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burst

word B1

to break open or apart suddenly and violently, especially from internal pressure

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Burst in

phrasal verb

To enter a room or building suddenly, violently, or unexpectedly

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Burst into

phrasal verb

To suddenly catch fire; to enter suddenly; or to spontaneously break out into an intense emotional state

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burst out

phrasal verb

To suddenly begin crying, laughing, or shouting; to exclaim loudly with deep emotion

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bury

word A2

to put something or someone under the ground; to hide deeply to put in the ground; to hide; to cover completely to put something into the ground and cover it with earth

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bury the hatchet

phrase

to end a long-standing quarrel or feud and agree to become peaceful or friendly again; To make peace, end an old quarrel, and restore harmony between parties

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Bury Your Head in the Sand

idiom

To ignore an obvious problem or refuse to acknowledge an unpleasant reality

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bus

word A1

a large road vehicle that carries many passengers a large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road

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bus stop

phrase A2

a designated place where buses stop for passengers to board or leave

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bush

word A2

a shrub or clump of shrubs with stems of moderate height a plant with many small branches growing close to the ground; a shrub; a plant with many small branches growing close to the ground; a shrub

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business

word A1

buying, selling, or providing services to earn money; a company or shop work relating to the production, buying, and selling of goods or services the practice of making money by producing or buying and selling goods or services

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Business Before Pleasure

proverb

Work, obligations, and professional tasks must take priority before one engages in recreation or entertainment.

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businessman

word A2

a man who works in business or commerce, especially at an executive level a person engaged in commercial or industrial business activities

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businesswoman

word A2

a woman who works in commerce, especially at an executive or ownership level a woman who works in business, especially one who owns or manages a company

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Bust out

phrasal verb

To escape confinement; to take out or unpack emergency gear and supplies for immediate use

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Bust up

phrasal verb

To break into pieces, smash, or severely damage; to break up a quarrel or chaotic gathering

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busy

word A1

having a lot to do; full of activity actively engaged in work or activity; occupied; actively engaged in work or activity; occupied

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busy bee

idiom

An active, energetic person who is constantly occupied with helpful tasks

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but

word A1

used to connect two contrasting ideas to hit or push with the head or horns; to strike forcefully used to introduce a phrase or clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned

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butt in

phrasal verb

To interrupt rudely or interfere in something that does not concern you

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Butt out

phrasal verb

To stop interfering or meddling in someone else's affairs

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butter

word A1

a pale yellow fat food made by churning cream a pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning cream a pale yellow edible fat made from cream; to spread butter on something; a pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning cream a pale yellow edible fat made from cream; to spread butter on something

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Butter Someone up

idiom

To flatter or praise someone generously in order to gain a favor or approval

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butter up

phrasal verb

To flatter or praise someone excessively in order to gain a favor or secure resources

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Butter-fish

word C2

a species of edible freshwater fish known for its soft, delicate, and buttery texture; Ompok pabda

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butterfly

word A1

a flying nectar-feeding insect with large colorful wings an insect with large, often brightly colored wings that flies during the day; an insect with large, often brightly colored wings that flies during the day

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Butterfly Population

word B2

The total number of butterflies of one or more species living in a specific region or habitat.

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button

word A1

a small part you press on a machine or a small round piece that fastens clothes A small disk or knob sewn onto a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose, or for decoration. a small disc or knob used to fasten clothing or as a control on a device; A small disk, knob, or control that is fastened on clothing or pressed to operate a device.; A small disk or knob sewn onto a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose, or for decoration. a small disc or knob used to fasten clothing or as a control on a device

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Button down

phrasal verb

To prepare thoroughly for an impending storm or crisis; to secure and fasten tightly

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Button One's Lip

idiom

To stop talking, keep quiet, or maintain strict secrecy

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Button up

phrasal verb

To fasten clothing with buttons; to finalize and conclude an emergency operation securely

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buttress

word C1

A structure built against a wall for support; to support, strengthen, or defend something.

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buy

word A1

to obtain in exchange for payment; to get something by paying money to get something by paying money for it; to purchase to purchase something with money to acquire something in exchange for money; to get something by paying money for it; to purchase to purchase something with money to acquire something in exchange for money

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Buy a Lemon

idiom

To purchase an item—especially a vehicle or machine—that proves to be defective or troublesome

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Buy Cheap, Buy Twice

proverb

Purchasing low-priced, inferior goods usually ends up costing more because they break quickly and require replacement.

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Buy in

phrasal verb

To agree with, support, or accept an idea, plan, or initiative.

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