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abandon |
The baby had been abandoned by its mother. |
to leave somebody, especially somebody you are responsible for, with no intention of returning |
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ability |
People with the disease may lose their ability to communicate. |
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something |
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able |
You must be able to speak French for this job. |
able to do something(used as a modal verb) |
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about |
I don't know what you're on about (= talking about). |
somebody/something; in connection with somebody/something |
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above |
The water came above our knees. |
at or to a higher place or position than something/somebody |
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abroad |
She worked abroad for a year. |
in or to a foreign country |
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absolute |
I have joined a class for absolute beginners. |
total and complete |
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absolutely |
You're absolutely right. |
used to emphasize that something is completely true |
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academic |
She had a brilliant academic career. |
connected with education, especially studying in schools and universities. |
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accept |
He asked me to marry him and I accepted. |
to take willingly something that is offered; to say ‘yes’ to an offer, invitation, etc. |
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acceptable |
It is perfectly acceptable for you as an employee to say no. |
agreed or approved of by most people in a society |
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access |
You need a password to get access to the computer system. |
the opportunity or right to use something or to see somebody/something. |
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accident |
I didn't mean to break it—it was an accident. |
unpleasant event, especially in a vehicle, that happens unexpectedly and causes injury or damage |
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accommodation |
It can be difficult to find suitable accommodation for those in need. |
place to live, work or stay in اقامه،مكان اقامه. |
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accompany |
Each young person must be accompanied by an adult. |
to travel or go somewhere with somebody/something |
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according to |
You've been absent six times according to our records. |
as stated or reported by somebody/something وفقاً |
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account |
I don't have a bank account. |
an arrangement that somebody has with a bank, etc. to keep money there, take some out, etc. |
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accurate |
I'm not convinced the reports are accurate. |
correct and true in every detail |
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accuse |
She accused him of lying. |
accuse somebody of something to accuse somebody of murder/a crime |
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achieve |
They have both achieved great results. |
achieve something to succeed in reaching a particular goal |
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achievement |
It was a remarkable achievement for such a young player. |
a thing that somebody has done successfully, especially using their own effort and skill |
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acknowledge |
Most people acknowledge the existence of evil. |
to accept that something is true إقرار. |
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acquire |
How long will it take to acquire the necessary skills? |
acquire something/ to gain something by your own efforts, ability or behaviour (اكتساب_كسب) |
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across |
He walked across the field. |
from one side to the other side of something |
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act |
Stop acting like a child |
to do something for a particular purpose or in order to deal with a situation |
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action |
So what's the plan of action? (= What are we going to do?) |
the process of doing something in order to make something happen or to deal with a situation |
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active |
Staying physically active in later years can also keep you feeling younger. |
always busy doing things, especially physical activities |
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activity |
There were lots of activities for children at the museum. |
a thing that you do for interest or pleasure |
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actor |
a Hollywood actor |
a person who performs on the stage, on television or in films, especially as a profession |
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actress |
The Oscar-winning actress has taken a break from acting. |
a woman who performs on the stage, on television or in films, especially as a profession |
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actual |
The actual number of unemployed is more than 15 million |
used to emphasize something that is real or exists in fact. |
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actually |
What did she actually say? |
used in speaking to emphasize a fact or a comment, or that something is really true |
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ad |
They've produced an ad for a new chocolate bar |
a notice, picture or film telling people about a product, job or service |
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adapt |
It's amazing how soon you adapt. تأقلم |
to change your behaviour in order to deal more successfully with a new situation |
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add |
Melt the butter, then add the onion. |
to put something together with something else so as to increase the size, number, amount, etc. |
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addition |
All of these technologies are fairly recent additions. |
a thing that is added to something else |
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additional |
He provided additional information about this incident. اضافي |
more than was first mentioned or is usual |
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address |
I'll give you my address and phone number. |
details of where somebody lives or works and where letters, etc. can be sent |
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administration |
I work in the Sales Administration department.
إداره |
the activities that are done in order to plan, organize and run a business, school or other institution |
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admire |
You have to admire the way he handled the situation. |
to respect somebody for what they have done or to respect their qualities |
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adopt |
She adopted three children from the orphanage. |
to take somebody else’s child into your family and become its legal parent(s) |
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adult |
Children must be accompanied by an adult. |
a fully grown person who is legally responsible for their actions |
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advance |
recent advances in medical science |
progress or a development in a particular activity or area of understanding |
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advanced |
He hopes to pursue an advanced degree in economics. |
having the most modern and recently developed ideas, methods, etc. متقدم |
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admit |
It was a stupid thing to do, I admit. اعترف |
to agree, often unwillingly, that something is true |
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advantage |
She had the advantage of a good education. |
a thing that helps you to be better or more successful than other people |
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adventure |
her adventures travelling in Africa. |
an unusual, exciting or dangerous experience, journey or series of events |
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advertise |
If you want to attract customers you need to advertise. |
to tell the public about a product or a service in order to encourage people to buy or to use it يعلن |
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advertisement |
an online advertisement |
a notice, picture or film telling people about a product, job or service اعلان |
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advertising |
A good advertising campaign will increase our sales. |
the activity and industry of advertising things to people on television, in newspapers, on the internet, etc.
دعاية |
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advice |
Ask your teacher's advice on how to prepare for the exam. |
an opinion or a suggestion about what somebody should do in a particular situation |
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advise |
Her mother was away and couldn't advise her. |
to tell somebody what you think they should do in a particular situation |
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affair |
Many people have criticized the way the government handled the affair. |
events that are of public interest or political importance شأن |
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affect |
How will these changes affect us? |
affect somebody/something to produce a change in somebody/something |
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afford |
They couldn't afford to buy a house there. |
(usually used with can, could or be able to, especially in negative sentences or questions)to have enough money to be able to buy or do something |
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afraid |
He had always been afraid of death. |
feeling fear; frightened because you think that you might be hurt or suffer |
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after |
We'll leave after lunch. |
later than something; following something in time |
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afternoon |
In the afternoon, they went shopping. |
the period of time from 12 o'clock in the middle of the day until about 6 o’clock in the evening |
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again |
This must never happen again. |
one more time; on another occasion |
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against |
We were rowing against the current. كنا نجدف ضد التيار |
opposing or disagreeing with somebody/something |
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age |
You're the same age as my brother. |
the number of years that a person has lived or a thing has existed |