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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

classroom

word A1

a room where students learn from a teacher A room in which classes are held in a school or college.; A room in which classes are held in a school or college.

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clause

word B2

a unit of grammatical organization next below the sentence in rank; a particular condition in a legal document

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Claw Me, Claw Thee

proverb

Mutual reciprocal cooperation or trading of favors and endorsements to advance shared material interests.

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clean

word A1

not dirty; also to remove dirt from something To make something free from dirt, marks, or mess.; To make something free from dirt, marks, or mess.

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clean energy

phrase

energy produced from non-polluting, renewable natural resources that emit no greenhouse gases

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Clean Slate

idiom

A fresh beginning wherein prior mistakes, debts, or infractions are entirely disregarded

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Clean Someone out

idiom

To deprive someone entirely of their money, supplies, or financial assets

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Clean up

phrasal verb

to make a person or place clean and tidy

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clean water

phrase A1

pure water that is safe and healthy for drinking

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cleaner

word A2

a person employed to clean buildings; or a substance used for cleaning

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Cleanliness Is Next to Godliness

proverb

Maintaining physical, operational, and financial purity and rigorous organization is an essential virtue.

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clear

word A2

easy to see, hear, or understand; also to remove something to remove obstructions; to make clean or transparent Easy to perceive, understand, or see through.; To remove dishes, food, or other objects from an area to make it clean and tidy.; to remove obstructions; to make clean or transparent Easy to perceive, understand, or see through.

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Clear as Mud

idiom

Completely confusing, obscure, or incomprehensible (used ironically)

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clear evidence

phrase B2

proof or factual indication that leaves no doubt

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clear focus

phrase B1

a definite, sharp attention directed toward a singular objective

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clear structure

phrase B2

an organized, well-defined, and coherent arrangement of parts

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clear the air

idiom C1

to discuss tensions or misunderstandings openly in order to resolve bad feelings and improve relations; To dispel tension, eliminate lingering misunderstandings, and speak candidly to restore harmony; to resolve tension or eliminate misunderstanding by frank discussion

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clear up

phrasal verb B2

to make an area neat by removing unwanted objects; to resolve or explain a problem or misunderstanding; to tidy up

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Clear up confusion

phrase

to resolve uncertainty, clarify ambiguities, or explain misunderstandings clearly

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Clear up skies

phrasal verb

when clouds, storm, or fog disperse so the weather becomes bright, sunny, and calm

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clearly

word A2

In a way that is easy to perceive, understand, or see.; in a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand In a way that is easy to perceive, understand, or see.

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clerk

word A2

a person employed in an office or bank to keep records and accounts A person employed in an office or bank to keep records, accounts, and undertake other routine administrative duties.

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clever

word A2

Quick to understand, learn, and devise ideas or solutions; intelligent.; quick to understand, learn, or devise clever solutions Quick to understand, learn, and devise ideas or solutions; intelligent.

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click

word A2

to press a mouse or button; a short sharp sound to press a button on a computer mouse or similar device

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Clickbait headline

phrase

a sensationalized or exaggerated title designed to entice users into clicking a hyperlink, often misleading in content

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climate

word B1

the general weather conditions prevailing in an area over a long period; The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general. The general weather conditions prevailing in a particular region over a long period. The general weather conditions of a region over a long period of time.

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climate adaptation

word B2

The process of adjusting to actual or expected climate changes and their effects to moderate harm or exploit beneficial opportunities.

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climate change

word B1

Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns, largely driven by human activities.

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climb

word A1

to go up something using your hands, feet, or effort to go up using hands and feet; to ascend To go up something using your feet and often your hands.; to go up using hands and feet; to ascend To go up something using your feet and often your hands.

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climb the ladder

phrase

to advance progressively through higher ranks, promotions, or levels of status in a career

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Climb the Walls

idiom

To suffer from acute anxiety, extreme restlessness, or frantic agitation due to frustration or confinement

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clinic

word B1

an establishment or hospital department where outpatients are given medical treatment A place where people receive medical treatment without staying overnight.

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clinical

word B1

related to medical treatment or direct patient care; sometimes very cold and factual Related to the observation and treatment of patients rather than theoretical study.; Related to the observation and treatment of patients rather than theoretical study.

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clip

word B1

a small device for holding things together; or a short sequence from a film or recording to cut or trim something; a short extract from a film, broadcast, or recording

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clique

word C1

A small, close-knit group of people who share interests and exclude others.

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clock

word A1

a device that shows the time an instrument used to indicate, keep, and co-ordinate time An instrument used to measure and show time.

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Clockwise

word B2

in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right

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Clogs to Clogs in Three Generations

proverb

Wealth earned by one hardworking generation is typically squandered and lost by the third generation.

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cloister

word C2

a covered walkway in a convent or monastery, or a place of religious seclusion

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clone

word A2

to produce an exact genetic or digital replica of something

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