plural of hour; periods of sixty minutes
noun
Examples:
• I spent three hours studying for the exam.
• The store's hours are posted on the door.
a room or building where professional or clerical work is done
noun
Examples:
• She works in an office downtown.
• The doctor's office is on the second floor.
to give money in exchange for goods or services
verb
Examples:
• I need to pay the electricity bill.
• She pays her employees well.
money received for work; wages
noun
Examples:
• The pay is good at that company.
• He got a pay raise last month.
a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome and needing to be dealt with
noun
Examples:
• We have a serious problem with the plumbing.
• The math problem was very difficult.
the direction opposite to north; the southern part of a region
noun
Examples:
• They moved to the south of France.
• The wind is blowing from the south.
in accordance with fact or reality; not false
adjective
Examples:
• Is it true that you're moving to London?
• The story turned out to be true.
very nearly; not quite
adverb
Examples:
• I almost missed the bus this morning.
• She's almost finished with the project.
the study of past events, especially human affairs
noun
Examples:
• She has a degree in history.
• History tends to repeat itself.
of considerable or relatively great size, extent, or capacity
adjective
Examples:
• They live in a large house.
• A large crowd gathered in the square.
the systematic investigation into a subject to discover facts or principles
noun
Examples:
• The research took several years to complete.
• She published her research in a scientific journal.
a part of the interior of a building enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling
noun
Examples:
• The room was bright and spacious.
• There are three rooms in the apartment.
space that can be occupied or available for use
noun
Examples:
• Is there room for one more person?
• There's no room left in the suitcase.
more than two but not very many
determiner
Examples:
• Several people complained about the noise.
• I've been there several times.
an institution of higher education and research that grants academic degrees
noun
Examples:
• She graduated from a top university.
• The university has over 30,000 students.
to achieve victory in a contest, conflict, or competition
verb
Examples:
• They managed to win the championship.
• She always wins at chess.
not correct or true; mistaken
adjective
Examples:
• That answer is wrong.
• You took the wrong turn.
unjust, dishonest, or immoral
adjective
Examples:
• It's wrong to steal.
• He knew it was the wrong thing to do.
moving in a constant direction on a path or route
preposition
Examples:
• We walked along the river.
• There are trees along both sides of the road.
together with others; onward
adverb
Examples:
• Come along, we're leaving now.
• She brought her friend along.
any person at all; used in questions and negatives
pronoun
Examples:
• Does anyone know the answer?
• I didn't see anyone I recognized.
in addition; besides; otherwise
adverb
Examples:
• What else do you need?
• Someone else will have to do it.
a female child or young woman
noun
Examples:
• The little girl was playing in the park.
• She was a bright girl who loved to read.
a subject or situation under consideration
noun
Examples:
• This is a serious matter.
• We need to discuss an important matter.
to be of importance or significance
verb
Examples:
• It doesn't matter what they think.
• Your opinion matters to me.
attractive in a delicate way
adjective
Examples:
• She wore a pretty dress to the party.
• What a pretty garden you have.
to a moderately high degree; fairly
adverb
Examples:
• I'm pretty sure he's coming.
• The test was pretty easy.
to recall information or past experiences from memory
verb
Examples:
• I remember the day we first met.
• Do you remember where you put the keys?
the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth; the atmosphere
noun
Examples:
• The fresh air felt wonderful.
• There was tension in the air.
a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
noun
Examples:
• She's been my best friend since childhood.
• He made many new friends at school.
to strike with force
verb
Examples:
• He hit the ball over the fence.
• The car hit a tree.
a successful song, movie, or other product
noun
Examples:
• The song was a massive hit.
• Their latest movie was a box-office hit.
pleasant; agreeable; satisfactory
adjective
Examples:
• It's nice to meet you.
• We had a really nice time at the beach.
almost certainly; as far as one knows or can tell
adverb
Examples:
• He'll probably arrive late.
• This is probably the best option we have.
to perceive the intended meaning of words or a speaker
verb
Examples:
• I don't understand what you mean.
• She understands three languages fluently.
a group of students taught together
noun
Examples:
• The class starts at nine o'clock.
• She's the best student in the class.
a social division based on status or wealth
noun
Examples:
• The middle class is shrinking.
• Class differences remain a major issue.
to move something so as to cover an opening; to shut
verb
Examples:
• Please close the door behind you.
• The store closes at nine.
a short distance away in space or time
adjective
Examples:
• The school is close to our house.
• We're close friends.
a thought or suggestion about a possible course of action
noun
Examples:
• That's a great idea!
• I have no idea what happened.
existing, occurring, or carried on between nations
adjective
Examples:
• The company has international offices.
• International cooperation is essential for peace.
the time before the present; gone by in time
noun
Examples:
• We can learn from the past.
• That's all in the past now.
gone by in time; no longer current
adjective
Examples:
• In past years, things were different.
• The past decade has seen many changes.
able to be done or achieved; within the power or capacity of someone
adjective
Examples:
• Is it possible to finish by Friday?
• We explored every possible option.
a person or thing that gives rise to an action or condition
noun
Examples:
• The cause of the fire is under investigation.
• She dedicated her life to a noble cause.
to make something happen
verb
Examples:
• The storm caused widespread damage.
• What caused you to change your mind?
expected at or planned for a certain time
adjective
Examples:
• The assignment is due tomorrow.
• The baby is due in March.
because of; caused by
preposition
Examples:
• The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
• He retired due to health problems.
feeling or showing pleasure or contentment
adjective
Examples:
• She looks so happy today.
• We wish you a happy birthday.
relating to or characteristic of people
adjective
Examples:
• Human rights must be protected.
• It's only human to make mistakes.
a person; a member of the species Homo sapiens
noun
Examples:
• Humans have lived here for thousands of years.
• Every human deserves dignity.
plural of member; individuals belonging to a group or organization
noun
Examples:
• All members are invited to the meeting.
• The club has over 500 members.
plural of month; periods of roughly 30 days
noun
Examples:
• It took several months to finish the project.
• The baby is six months old.
to change position or go from one place to another
verb
Examples:
• Don't move — stay right where you are.
• We moved to a new city last year.
an act of changing position or taking action
noun
Examples:
• That was a smart move.
• It's your move in the chess game.
a sentence worded so as to seek information
noun
Examples:
• Can I ask you a question?
• That's a difficult question to answer.
a number of things or events of the same kind coming one after another
noun
Examples:
• A series of earthquakes shook the region.
• I'm watching a new TV series.
to stay in one place or delay action until something expected happens
verb
Examples:
• Please wait here for a moment.
• I've been waiting for an hour.
an adult female human being
noun
Examples:
• She is a remarkable woman.
• The woman in the red dress waved at us.
to say something in order to obtain an answer or some information
verb
Examples:
• Can I ask you a favor?
• She asked him where he was going.
a group of people living in the same place or having characteristics in common
noun
Examples:
• The local community organized a fundraiser.
• She's an active member of the community.
facts, statistics, or information collected for reference or analysis
noun
Examples:
• The data shows a clear trend.
• We need more data to draw conclusions.
arriving or happening after the expected time
adjective
Examples:
• Sorry I'm late — the traffic was terrible.
• The train was twenty minutes late.
toward the end of a period of time
adjective
Examples:
• It happened in late October.
• She started painting in her late thirties.
to go away from a place or person
verb
Examples:
• I have to leave now or I'll miss my flight.
• She left the room without saying a word.
permission to be absent; time off
noun
Examples:
• He's on sick leave this week.
• She took a leave of absence from work.
the direction to the left of a person facing east; the opposite of south
noun
Examples:
• The wind is coming from the north.
• They live in the north of England.
past tense of see; perceived with the eyes
verb
Examples:
• I saw her at the grocery store yesterday.
• We saw the movie last weekend.
a hand tool with a toothed blade for cutting hard materials
noun
Examples:
• He used a saw to cut the wood.
• The carpenter reached for his saw.
better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual
adjective
Examples:
• Today is a special occasion.
• She has a special talent for music.
to look at or observe attentively over a period of time
verb
Examples:
• We watched the sunset from the hill.
• Do you want to watch a movie tonight?
a small timepiece worn on the wrist
noun
Examples:
• He glanced at his watch nervously.
• She received a beautiful watch for her birthday.
one or the other of two people or things
determiner
Examples:
• You can sit on either side of the table.
• Either option works for me.
used before two alternatives to indicate a choice
conjunction
Examples:
• You can either stay or leave.
• Either we act now, or we lose the opportunity.
the time yet to come; what will happen after the present
noun
Examples:
• No one can predict the future.
• She has a bright future ahead of her.
relating to or occurring in the time to come
adjective
Examples:
• Future generations will benefit from this.
• We need to plan for future events.
the natural agent that stimulates sight; electromagnetic radiation visible to the eye
noun
Examples:
• The light from the sun filled the room.
• Turn off the light when you leave.
having little weight; not heavy
adjective
Examples:
• This suitcase is very light.
• She prefers light meals in the evening.
of less than average height or situated not far above the ground
adjective
Examples:
• The table is too low for comfortable writing.
• Low clouds covered the mountains.
the number equal to 1,000,000
number
Examples:
• The city has over a million residents.
• He won a million dollars in the lottery.
the period from sunrise to noon; the early part of the day
noun
Examples:
• I like to exercise in the morning.
• Good morning! How did you sleep?
the civil force responsible for maintaining public order and enforcing the law
noun
Examples:
• The police arrived at the scene quickly.
• She called the police to report the theft.
measuring a small distance from end to end; not long
adjective
Examples:
• She has short brown hair.
• It's only a short walk to the station.
lasting a small amount of time; brief
adjective
Examples:
• We had a short meeting this morning.
• Life is short — enjoy it.
to remain in a specified place, position, or state
verb
Examples:
• Please stay here until I come back.
• We decided to stay at a hotel.
the length of time that a person has lived or a thing has existed
noun
Examples:
• She started playing piano at the age of five.
• What age are your children?
a distinct period of history
noun
Examples:
• We live in the digital age.
• The Bronze Age lasted for centuries.
to obtain something in exchange for payment
verb
Examples:
• I need to buy some groceries.
• She bought a new car last week.
an agreement entered into by two or more parties for their mutual benefit
noun
Examples:
• They signed a deal worth millions.
• It's a good deal for both sides.
to take action with respect to something; to handle
verb
Examples:
• I can't deal with this stress anymore.
• How do you deal with difficult customers?
used to indicate preference; to a certain extent
adverb
Examples:
• I'd rather stay home tonight.
• The movie was rather disappointing.
a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event
noun
Examples:
• What was the reason for the delay?
• There's no reason to worry.
a formal account of the results of an investigation or of any matter
noun
Examples:
• The report was published last week.
• She submitted her quarterly report on time.
to give an account of something; to relate information
verb
Examples:
• Several witnesses reported hearing a loud noise.
• She reported the incident to the police.
in or after a short time; before long
adverb
Examples:
• We'll be there soon.
• She hopes to finish the project soon.
coming after the second in order; ranked number three
adjective
Examples:
• This is my third attempt.
• She finished in third place.
one of three equal parts of something
noun
Examples:
• A third of the students failed the test.
• She ate a third of the cake.
to move in a circular direction or to change direction
verb
Examples:
• Turn left at the next intersection.
• She turned to face the audience.
an act of moving around a central point; an opportunity to do something
noun
Examples:
• It's your turn to do the dishes.
• Take the next turn on the right.
expressing a doubt or choice between alternatives
conjunction
Examples:
• I don't know whether to accept the offer.
• Whether you like it or not, we're going.
in the middle of; surrounded by
preposition
Examples:
• She found her bag among the pile of coats.
• He is popular among his colleagues.
to examine something in order to determine its accuracy or condition
verb
Examples:
• Let me check my email quickly.
• The mechanic checked the brakes.
a written order directing a bank to pay money
noun
Examples:
• She wrote a check for five hundred dollars.
• Can I pay by check?
the process of growing or becoming more advanced
noun
Examples:
• Child development is a complex process.
• The development of new technology takes time.
the visible shape or configuration of something
noun
Examples:
• The sculpture took the form of a bird.
• Please fill out this form.
to bring together parts or combine to create something
verb
Examples:
• They formed a committee to investigate.
• Ice begins to form when the temperature drops.
to a greater distance or extent; additional
adverb
Examples:
• We need to investigate further.
• I don't want to discuss it any further.
the organ in the chest that pumps blood through the body
noun
Examples:
• His heart was beating fast.
• Heart disease is a leading cause of death.
the center of a person's emotions, especially love or compassion
noun
Examples:
• She has a kind heart.
• He knew in his heart that it was the right decision.
plural of minute; periods of sixty seconds
noun
Examples:
• The meeting lasted thirty minutes.
• We arrived just five minutes before the show.
used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself as the object of an action
pronoun
Examples:
• I made this cake myself.
• I need to take better care of myself.
used to refer to the person being addressed as the object of an action
pronoun
Examples:
• Take care of yourself.
• Did you make this yourself?
to take action; to do something
verb
Examples:
• We need to act quickly before it's too late.
• She acted as if nothing had happened.
a thing done; a deed; a main division of a play or opera
noun
Examples:
• The first act of the play was brilliant.
• It was an act of kindness.
in spite of the fact that; even though
conjunction
Examples:
• Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
• She accepted the job, although the pay was low.
a young human being below the age of puberty
noun
Examples:
• The child was playing in the garden.
• Every child deserves a good education.
a son or daughter of any age
noun
Examples:
• She has three children, all of whom live abroad.
• He is an only child and inherited the family business.
combustion producing heat, light, and flames
noun
Examples:
• The fire spread quickly through the building.
• We sat around the campfire.
to discharge a weapon; to dismiss from a job
verb
Examples:
• He fired two shots into the air.
• The company fired several employees.
enjoyment, amusement, or lighthearted pleasure
noun
Examples:
• We had a lot of fun at the party.
• Swimming in the ocean is such fun.
important, serious, or significant
adjective
Examples:
• This is a major achievement.
• There are no major differences between the two versions.
an officer rank in the military above captain
noun
Examples:
• He was promoted to the rank of major.
• Major Smith led the operation.
the main means of mass communication, such as television, radio, and newspapers
noun
Examples:
• The media covered the event extensively.
• Social media has changed how we communicate.
a device for transmitting and receiving voice communication over a distance
noun
Examples:
• My phone is ringing.
• Can I borrow your phone for a minute?
to make a telephone call to someone
verb
Examples:
• I'll phone you tomorrow morning.
• She phoned the restaurant to make a reservation.
plural of player; people who take part in a sport or game
noun
Examples:
• The team has eleven players.
• All the players gathered on the field.
the expression of creative skill and imagination, typically in visual form
noun
Examples:
• She studied art at university.
• Modern art can be quite controversial.
at or to the far side of something; in the past
preposition
Examples:
• The garden is behind the house.
• She left her old life behind.
a structure with a roof and walls, such as a house or factory
noun
Examples:
• The building was constructed in 1920.
• They work in a tall office building.
achieved without great effort; not difficult
adjective
Examples:
• The test was surprisingly easy.
• It's easy to learn once you get started.
a regular gathering of people for the purchase and sale of goods
noun
Examples:
• We bought fresh vegetables at the market.
• The stock market crashed in 2008.
at or to a short distance away
preposition
Examples:
• The hotel is near the airport.
• Don't go near the edge of the cliff.
at a short distance in space or time
adjective
Examples:
• The nearest hospital is ten miles away.
• The deadline is getting near.
a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something
noun
Examples:
• We need a plan for the future.
• What's your plan for the weekend?
to decide on and arrange in advance
verb
Examples:
• She's planning a trip to Japan.
• We planned the event months ago.
relating to the government or public affairs of a country
adjective
Examples:
• The political situation is unstable.
• She has strong political views.
to the utmost or most absolute extent; fairly or somewhat
adverb
Examples:
• I'm not quite sure what you mean.
• The food was quite good.