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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

abate

word C1

To become less intense, violent, or widespread.

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Abate up Discontent

phrase

To ease, diminish, or resolve artistic friction or client dissatisfaction

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abdicate

word C1

To renounce one's throne, or fail to fulfill a responsibility.

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aberration

word C2

A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome one.

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Abide by

phrasal verb

To accept, follow, or strictly adhere to a rule, standard, or tradition

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ability

word A2

the skill or power to do something the power or skill to do something; capacity the power, skill, or capacity to do something; the power or skill to do something; capacity the power, skill, or capacity to do something

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abject

word C2

experienced to the maximum degree, especially something bad or miserable; completely hopeless

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able

word B1

having the skill, time, money, or chance to do something having the power, skill, or means to do something

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Able to Stand Wear

phrase

Resistant to physical degradation, fading, or damage from regular handling

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abolish

word B2

to formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution

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Abound in

phrasal verb

To have an abundant supply or high prevalence of something naturally

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Abound with

phrasal verb

To be overflowing, brimming, or packed full of people or things

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about

word A1

on the subject of something; also around a number or time concerning; on the subject of; approximately

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about time

phrase A1

used to express that something should have happened sooner

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about to

phrase

Imminent; ready or on the verge of doing something in the immediate future

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above

word A1

higher than something; earlier in a written text in or to a higher place; overhead at a higher place or position than something

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above all

phrase

Most importantly; surpassing all other considerations

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above average

phrase

Higher than the standard, ordinary, or common level in quality or skill

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Above Normal

phrase

Exceeding the expected, regular, or standard quantity, temperature, or intensity

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Above One's Head

phrase

Too complex, profound, or intellectually challenging for one to understand

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Above Someone's Head

phrase

Too complicated for a specific person to grasp; or going over someone's rank to an executive

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abroad

word A2

in or to another country in or to a foreign country In or to a foreign country or countries.

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abruptly

word B2

suddenly and unexpectedly, often without warning

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abscission

word C2

the natural shedding or detachment of parts of a plant, typically dead leaves or ripe fruit

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absence

word B1

the state of being away from a place or person; the non-existence or lack of something

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Absence Makes the Heart Fonder

proverb

Physical separation or being away from someone or something increases affection and deepens emotional appreciation.

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Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder

idiom

A humorous or cynical counter-proverb stating that long-distance separation leads people to lose interest and seek affection elsewhere.

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Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

proverb

Being parted from someone you care for causes your feelings of love and tenderness toward them to grow stronger over time.

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Absence of Mind

phrase

A state of inattention, forgetfulness, or being deeply engrossed in abstract thoughts

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absent

word B1

not present in a place, at an occasion, or as part of something not present at a place or event

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Absentminded

idiom

Having or showing a habit of forgetfulness or inattention to one's immediate surroundings

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absolute

word B1

complete, total, or not limited; sometimes certain total, complete, or without restriction; total, complete, or without restriction

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Absolute Velocity

phrase

Maximum, definite speed and momentum in narrative progression or rhythmic movement

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absolutely

word B1

with no qualification, restriction, or doubt; completely

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absorb

word B1

to take in liquid, heat, information, or attention to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information; to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information

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Absorb One's Attention

phrase

To completely hold or monopolize someone's total focus and contemplation

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Absorb Someone's Attention

phrase

To fully captivate or fascinate another person's attention through compelling content

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absorption

word C1

The process or action by which one thing takes in or soaks up another substance.

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abstain

word C1

To deliberately restrain oneself from indulging in or partaking of something.

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Abstain from Cigarettes

phrase

To deliberately refrain from smoking tobacco cigarettes

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