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THE ENGLISH DICTIONARY

English English

CEFR LEVEL

3335 entries have no recorded CEFR level and are included in All.

9688 words & expressions

cultivation

word B2

The act or process of preparing land and growing crops on it.

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cultural

word B1

relating to the ideas, customs, arts, and social behavior of a society or group

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cultural heritage

phrase B2

the traditions, monuments, and cultural assets inherited from past generations; the inherited traditions, monuments, art, customs, and shared values passed down from generation to generation

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culture

word A1

the customs, beliefs, arts, and way of life of a group of people the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement; the customs and beliefs of a particular society the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular people or society; the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement; the customs and beliefs of a particular society the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular people or society

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culture shock

phrase

a feeling of confusion, disorientation, or surprise experienced by someone exposed to an unfamiliar culture

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cumbersome

word C1

Large, heavy, or complicated, and therefore difficult to handle, carry, or manage efficiently.

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Cumin

word C1

a pungent, warm, and earthy spice made from the dried seeds of a plant in the parsley family

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cup

word A1

a small container used for drinking; also a unit or trophy a small, round container, typically with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, or other hot beverages a small bowl-shaped container for drinking from, typically with a handle; a small bowl-shaped container for drinking, typically having a handle; a small, round container, typically with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, or other hot beverages a small bowl-shaped container for drinking from, typically with a handle

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Cup of Joe

idiom

A cup of coffee.

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cupboard

word A2

a piece of furniture or small recess with doors and shelves used for storage

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cure

word B1

a substance or treatment that restores health and ends a disease to make someone healthy again after an illness; to make someone healthy again after an illness

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curiosity

word B1

a strong desire to know or learn something; a strong desire to know or learn something a strong desire to know or learn something; an unusual or interesting object or fact; a strong desire to know or learn something; an unusual or interesting object or fact a strong desire to know or learn something

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Curiosity Killed a Cat

proverb

Prying into sensitive or dangerous matters can bring trouble upon oneself (variant)

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Curiosity Killed the Cat

proverb

Prying into matters that do not concern you or excessive meddling can bring unexpected danger or misfortune.; Being overly inquisitive about things that do not concern you can result in danger or misfortune

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Curiosity Kills the Cat

proverb

A present-tense aphorism cautioning that unwarranted meddling and probing will bring harm

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curious

word B1

eager to know or learn something; inquisitive; Eager to know or learn something. eager to know or learn something

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curl

word B2

a spiral or curved shape, especially a coiled lock of hair

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currency

word B1

a system of money in common use within a particular country or economy

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current

word B1

happening now or belonging to the present time; also a flow of water, air, or electricity; a body of water or air moving in a definite direction; present time belonging to the present time; a flow of water or electricity

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current address

phrase B1

the place where someone is living at the present time

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current situation

phrase B1

the state of things at the present time

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currently

word B1

at the present time; now

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curriculum

word B1

the subjects, lessons, and learning goals in a course or school program The subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, or university.; The subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, or university.

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curry

word A2

a dish of meat, vegetables, or fish cooked in an Indian-style spiced sauce

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Curry Leaves

word C1

aromatic foliage from the curry tree, used extensively for tempering and seasoning South Asian dishes

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curse

word A2

a solemn utterance intended to invoke supernatural harm on someone a solemn wish that harm or misfortune should befall someone; a rude or offensive word or phrase; to utter offensive words or wish harm upon someone

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Curses, Like Chickens, Come Home to Roost

proverb

One's harmful actions, deceit, or malicious words will inevitably return to harm the instigator

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curtain

word B1

a piece of cloth or other material hung to cover a window, door, or stage; a piece of material suspended at the top to form a covering or screen, typically movable sideways a piece of cloth that hangs down to cover a window or divide a room

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curve

word B1

a smooth bending line or surface without sharp angles

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Curve Ball

idiom

An unexpected surprise, trick, or challenge that is difficult to handle

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custom

word A2

a traditional habit or way of doing something in a society or group a traditional practice or behavior; duties levied on imports; habitual practice a traditional practice or usual way of behaving in a particular society or place; a traditional practice or behavior; duties levied on imports; habitual practice a traditional practice or usual way of behaving in a particular society or place

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Customary greeting

phrase

the conventional, traditional greeting or gesture accepted in a particular culture or community

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customer

word A2

a person who buys goods or services from a shop or business a person or organization that buys goods or services from a store or business; a person or organization that buys goods or services from a store or business

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customer support

phrase A1

assistance provided to customers who purchase products or services

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customize

word A1

to modify something to suit individual preferences

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cut

word A1

to divide something with a knife or scissors; a mark or reduction to divide or separate with a sharp tool To divide into parts with a sharp tool.; To divide or separate into parts using a sharp tool such as a knife or scissors.; to divide or separate with a sharp tool To divide into parts with a sharp tool.

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Cut and Dried

idiom

Already decided, settled in advance, or completely clear and straightforward

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cut back

phrasal verb C1

to spend less money or use less of something; to reduce the amount or quantity of something, especially expenditures

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cut back on

phrasal verb

to reduce the amount, quantity, or expenditure of something consumed or used

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Cut Class

idiom

To deliberately stay away from a scheduled school or college class.

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