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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

cake

word A1

a sweet baked food, often eaten at birthdays or celebrations a sweet baked dessert made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients a sweet baked food made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients; a sweet baked dessert made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients a sweet baked food made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients

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calculate

word B1

to determine or work out a number or amount using mathematical methods; to determine by mathematical computation; to estimate to determine or work out a number or amount using mathematics

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calculation

word B1

a mathematical determination of the size, quantity, or number of something; a mathematical determination of the size or number of something the process of using numbers to find an amount or result

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calendar

word A2

a chart or series of pages showing the days, weeks, and months of a particular year a system for organizing days, months, and years; a chart showing days of the year; a system for organizing days, months, and years; a chart showing days of the year

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call

word A1

to telephone someone; to speak in a loud voice to attract attention; to phone someone, shout a name, or name someone/something to say something loudly; to telephone someone; to name to speak to someone on the phone or to shout to attract attention; to say something loudly; to telephone someone; to name to speak to someone on the phone or to shout to attract attention

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call a spade a spade

idiom

To speak frankly and plainly about something, even if it is unpleasant or blunt.

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Call away

phrasal verb

To summon someone to leave their current location or activity, usually due to urgent duty.

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call back

phrasal verb A1

To return a phone call, or to invite a job applicant for a second interview or audition.; to phone someone again or return a telephone call

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Call down

phrasal verb

To reprimand, scold, or severely criticize someone for poor performance or errors.

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call for

phrasal verb

To require, demand, or make necessary a specific action, quality, or response.

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Call forth

phrasal verb

To elicit, evoke, or awaken latent skills, qualities, courage, or emotional responses.

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Call in

phrasal verb

To consult or enlist an outside specialist, or to telephone one's workplace to report absence.

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Call It a Day

phrase

To stop working, commuting, or traveling for the rest of the day.; To stop what you are doing, especially work, for the rest of the day.

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call off

phrasal verb

to cancel an arranged event, meeting, or activity; to cancel an event or agreement that had previously been planned

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call on

phrasal verb

To formally invite or urge someone to speak, contribute, or carry out a task.

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call out

phrasal verb C1

to criticize someone publicly for doing something wrong; To shout aloud to attract attention; to openly challenge or point out someone's behavior.

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Call out on

phrasal verb

To challenge or confront someone directly about their dishonest, inconsistent, or improper behavior.

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Call out trolls

phrasal verb

to publicly criticize, confront, or expose individuals who post deliberately abusive or provocative comments online

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Call the Shots

idiom

To be in ultimate control of a situation and make the crucial decisions.

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Call Their Bluff

idiom

To challenge someone to execute their threat or claim because you believe they cannot do it.

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call up

phrasal verb

To summon memories, knowledge, or data from memory; or to mobilize people for action.

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call upon

phrasal verb

To formally request, urge, or demand someone to take specific action

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callous

word C1

Showing an insensitive and cruel disregard for the feelings of others.

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calm

word B1

not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or strong emotion; peaceful and quiet; Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; peaceful. not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; peaceful and quiet not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions

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Calm Before the Storm

idiom

A quiet or tranquil period just before an outburst of heavy activity, trouble, or chaos.

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calm down

phrasal verb

to become peaceful and quiet, or to soothe someone who is agitated, angry, or anxious

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Calm Someone Down

idiom

To help someone regain emotional control and become less angry, anxious, or agitated.

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calmly

word B2

In a peaceful, quiet, and composed manner, without showing agitation or excitement.

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calumny

word C2

the making of false and defamatory statements about someone to damage their reputation

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camaraderie

word C1

Mutual trust, warmth, and friendship among people who spend substantial time together.

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camera

word A1

a device used to take photos or videos a device used for taking photographs or recording videos; a device used for taking photographs or recording videos

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camp

word A1

a temporary place where people stay; to stay outdoors temporarily a place where soldiers live temporarily; a place with tents or huts for temporary accommodation a place where people stay temporarily in tents or cabins, often outdoors; to stay in such a place; a place where soldiers live temporarily; a place with tents or huts for temporary accommodation a place where people stay temporarily in tents or cabins, often outdoors; to stay in such a place

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Camp out

phrasal verb

To stay, wait, or establish a persistent presence in a location for a prolonged period

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campaign

word B2

A planned series of activities or course of action to achieve a particular social, political, or commercial goal.; an organized course of action to achieve a particular goal; a series of military operations a planned series of activities to achieve a specific goal, especially in politics, marketing, or war

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camping

word A2

The activity of spending a vacation living in a tent, camp, or camper.

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campus

word A2

the buildings and land of a university, college, or school The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school.; The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school.

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Campus grounds

phrase

the land, outdoor premises, lawns, and courtyards belonging to a college or university

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can

word A1

Used to show ability, possibility, or permission.

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can you

phrase A1

used to ask someone to do something or ask if they are able to

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Can't Hold a Candle to Something or Someone

idiom

To be substantially inferior to or nowhere near as good as another person or thing.

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