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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

fail

word A2

to not succeed; to not pass a test to not succeed in achieving something; to be unsuccessful to be unsuccessful; not to achieve something To be unsuccessful in achieving a goal or expectation.

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failure

word B1

lack of success in doing or achieving something; an unsuccessful person or thing

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Failure Is the Best Teacher

proverb

Unsuccessful attempts and mistakes provide profound insights, shaping resilience and future competence.

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Failure to Prepare Is Preparing to Fail

proverb

Neglecting advance planning, safety measures, and preparation ensures that one will inevitably face defeat or disaster.

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faint

word B1

barely perceptible to the senses; dim or weak to lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporary lack of oxygen to the brain

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Faint Heart Ne'er Won Fair Lady

proverb

Timid hesitation and cowardice never achieve great rewards or secure valuable accomplishments.

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Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady

proverb

Daring determination and bravery are essential prerequisites for attaining valuable prizes or ambitious goals.

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Faint Heart Never Won Fair Maiden

proverb

Valuable achievements, superior treasures, or hard-won bargains require assertive courage rather than bashful timidity.

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fair

word A1

right, honest, and reasonable; also light-colored in some contexts just and reasonable; treating people equally; light in color; attractive having a light skin color; pale complexion Treating people equally without favoritism; or an event where goods are displayed and sold; just and reasonable; treating people equally; light in color; attractive having a light skin color; pale complexion Treating people equally without favoritism; or an event where goods are displayed and sold

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Fair and Square

idiom

Honest, straightforward, and completely according to the rules.

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Fair Enough

phrase

Used to acknowledge that a proposed price, decision, or condition is acceptable and reasonable

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Fair Exchange Is No Robbery

proverb

When two people voluntarily agree to an exchange or trade of equal worth, neither party has cheated or been wronged.

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Fair to Middling

idiom

Only average, mediocre, or moderately good; so-so.

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Fair-Weather Friend

idiom

A person who is only friendly when circumstances are easy and abandons you in times of difficulty.

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fairly

word A2

to a reasonable degree; also in a fair way in a just manner; moderately; reasonably To a reasonable degree; in a just and honest way.; to a moderately high degree; quite; rather; in a just manner; moderately; reasonably To a reasonable degree; in a just and honest way.

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fairy

word A1

a small mythical being having magical powers and wings

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faith

word B2

complete trust or confidence in someone or something; or strong religious belief

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Faith Can Move Mountains

proverb

Deep conviction, persistent trust, and unyielding optimism can overcome seemingly insurmountable barriers.

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Faith Will Move Mountains

proverb

Genuine trust, steady resolve, and unwavering focus will definitely achieve extraordinary and seemingly impossible outcomes.

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Faithfully

word B2

in a loyal and steadfast manner; with dedication

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fall

word A1

to drop or come down freely under the influence of gravity; to move down suddenly; also a drop in amount to drop down from a higher place; to decrease; to happen or occur to move downward, typically rapidly and freely without control; the act of dropping from a higher to a lower place; to drop down from a higher place; to decrease; to happen or occur to move downward, typically rapidly and freely without control; the act of dropping from a higher to a lower place

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fall apart

phrasal verb

To break into pieces, deteriorate physically, or collapse emotionally and structurally.

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fall asleep

phrasal verb

to transition from being awake into a state of sleep

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Fall back

phrasal verb

To retreat, step back, or rely on a secondary resource or backup plan.

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fall behind

phrasal verb

to fail to maintain a desired pace, progress more slowly than scheduled, or lag behind deadlines

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Fall by the Wayside

idiom

To fail, be discarded, or give up before completion, often due to lack of resources.

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fall down

phrasal verb

To collapse, fail, or prove unsuccessful, especially regarding an arrangement, plan, or timeline

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Fall for

phrasal verb

to suddenly develop strong romantic feelings for someone; to be deeply attracted to someone

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Fall off

phrasal verb

To decrease in quantity, degree, intensity, or quality.

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Fall off the Wagon

idiom

To relapse into an old destructive habit after a period of self-restraint.

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Fall on Deaf Ears

idiom

To be completely ignored, unheeded, or disregarded.

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Fall out

phrasal verb

To argue and have a serious disagreement that damages a relationship.

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Fall out with

phrasal verb

to have an argument or disagreement with someone that causes a rupture in a friendship or relationship

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Fall Seven Times, Stand up Eight

proverb

Never succumb to setbacks; persistence, resilience, and recovering after every failure determine genuine long-term success.

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Fall short of

phrase

to fail to reach an expected standard, goal, or benchmark

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fall through

phrasal verb

to fail to materialize, finish, or succeed (especially plans, contracts, or negotiations)

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Fall to Pieces

idiom

To disintegrate structurally, emotionally, or operationally into fragments.

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fallacy

word C1

A mistaken belief or a flawed, deceptive argument based on unsound reasoning.

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fallow

word C2

plowed and harrowed but left unseeded for a period; inactive or dormant

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false

word A1

not true, correct, or real not true; incorrect; deceptive; artificial not true or correct; intended to deceive

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