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adjective
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most important or most successful; at the front
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She is one of the leading experts in the field. |
leading role |
the main role in a play or movie
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top, foremost, principal, chief, prominent
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minor, secondary, insignificant
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leading company, leading expert, leading role, leading position
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/liːf/
noun
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A flat, green part of a plant that grows from the stem or branch.
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A green leaf fell from the tree. |
turn over a new leaf |
to make a fresh start or begin to behave in a better way
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foliage, frond, blade, greenery
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stem, root
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green leaf, dry leaf, autumn leaf, leaf pattern
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📜
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/ˈliːf.lət/
noun
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a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free
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She handed out leaflets about the environmental campaign. |
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brochure, pamphlet, flyer, handout
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book, manual
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distribute leaflets, information leaflet, campaign leaflet
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🏆
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/liːɡ/
noun
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An association of people or groups united for a common purpose; also a unit of distance (old use).
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Several clubs formed a league to promote sportsmanship. |
out of someone's league |
Beyond someone's ability, status, or suitability.
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association, alliance, union, federation, coalition
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rivalry, opposition, division
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football league, professional league, in the same league
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💧
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/liːk/
noun/verb
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leaked
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leaked
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leaks
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leaking
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to allow liquid or gas to escape; or a hole through which liquid or gas can escape
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Water started to leak from the ceiling after the storm. |
leak like a sieve |
to leak a lot, usually referring to a very porous or defective object
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spill, escape, ooze
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seal, close
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leak water, leak information, leak pipe
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/liːn/
verb
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leaned
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leaned
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leans
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leaning
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To move or bend your body in a particular direction.
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He had to lean forward to hear her clearly. |
lean on someone |
to rely on someone for support
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tilt, bend, rest, incline
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stand straight, resist
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lean forward, lean back, lean against, lean towards
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🏃♂️
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/liːp/
verb
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leapt
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leapt
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leaps
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leaping
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to jump or spring a long way or to a great height
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The cat leapt onto the wall effortlessly. |
leap of faith |
an act of believing in something uncertain
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jump, spring, bound, hop, vault
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walk, crawl, step
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leap over, leap into, leap forward, leap of joy
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/lɜːrn/
verb
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learned
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learned
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learns
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learning
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to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience
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Children learn new things quickly. |
live and learn |
to learn from life experiences, often mistakes
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study, acquire, master, understand, grasp
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forget, neglect, ignore
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learn a skill, learn a lesson, learn quickly, learn about
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adjective; verb (past and past participle)
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learned
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learned
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learns
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learning
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having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching
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She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history. |
learned the hard way |
to gain knowledge through difficult or painful experience
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educated, knowledgeable, scholarly, erudite, informed
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ignorant, uneducated, illiterate
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learned scholar, learned behavior, learned response, learned opinion
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/ˈlɜːrnər/
noun
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a person who is acquiring knowledge or skill through study or experience
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She is a fast learner. |
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student, pupil, trainee, apprentice, novice
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teacher, instructor, expert
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fast learner, quick learner, slow learner, eager learner
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/ˈlɜrnɪŋ/
noun
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The process of gaining knowledge or skills through study or experience.
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Learning a new language can be exciting. |
lifelong learning |
continuous pursuit of knowledge throughout life
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education, knowledge, training, study
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ignorance, unawareness
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learning process, learning skills, online learning, active learning
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/liːst/
adjective
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smallest in amount, extent, or importance
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She showed the least interest in the project. |
at least |
used to indicate the minimum or to emphasize something
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smallest, minimal, slightest, meager
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most, greatest, maximum
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at least, least important, least effort, least number
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/ˈlɛðər/
noun
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A material made from the skin of an animal, usually treated and used to make clothing, shoes, or furniture.
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He bought a leather jacket for winter. |
tough as leather |
very strong and durable
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hide, skin, suede, material
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fabric, cloth
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leather jacket, leather shoes, leather bag, leather belt
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🚶♂️
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/liːv/
verb
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left
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left
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leaves
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leaving
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to go away from a place or situation
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She decided to leave the party early. |
leave no stone unturned |
to try every possible course of action
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depart, exit, withdraw, quit, abandon
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stay, remain, arrive
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leave a message, leave home, leave behind, leave early
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🎓
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/ˈlektʃər/
noun
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a talk given to a group of people to teach them about a subject
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The professor gave a lecture on climate change. |
give a lecture |
to deliver a talk or presentation
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speech, talk, address, presentation, discourse
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silence, quiet, conversation
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give a lecture, attend a lecture, lecture hall, public lecture
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🎓
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/ˈlɛktʃərər/
noun
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a person who gives lectures, especially at a college or university
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The lecturer explained the theory with clear examples. |
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teacher, instructor, professor, speaker, academic
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student, learner
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guest lecturer, university lecturer, senior lecturer, lecture hall
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⬅️
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/lɛft/
adjective, noun, adverb, verb (past tense of leave)
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on or towards the side of the body that is to the west when facing north
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He turned left at the intersection. |
out of left field |
something surprising or unexpected
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port, remaining, gone, departed
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right, present
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left side, left hand, turn left, left over
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🦵
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/lɛɡ/
noun
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one of the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands
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He injured his leg while playing football. |
stretch your legs |
to walk around after sitting for a long time
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limb, shank, appendage, extremity
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arm, wing
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leg injury, leg pain, leg muscles, broken leg
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🏛️
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/ˈlɛɡəsi/
noun
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Something handed down from the past, such as money, property, or traditions.
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Her artistic legacy continues to inspire young painters. |
leave a legacy |
To create something that outlives you.
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inheritance, heritage, bequest, tradition, gift
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loss, disinheritance
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lasting legacy, cultural legacy, legacy system
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⚖️
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/ˈliːɡəl/
adjective
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relating to the law
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He sought legal advice before signing the contract. |
legal loophole |
a gap or ambiguity in the law that allows someone to avoid following it
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lawful, legitimate, valid, authorized
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illegal, unlawful, illicit
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legal advice, legal system, legal rights, legal action
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🌟
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/ˈlɛdʒənd/
noun
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A traditional story popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated; also a famous person admired for achievements.
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The footballer is considered a legend in his country. |
living legend |
A person who is still alive but already regarded as legendary.
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myth, tale, fable, icon, hero
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fact, reality
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ancient legend, living legend, sports legend
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🌟
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/ˈlɛdʒəndɛri/
adjective
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remarkable enough to be famous; often used to describe something that is iconic or widely known
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The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium. |
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famous, renowned, iconic
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obscure, unknown
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legendary figure, legendary status, legendary career
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/ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃən/
noun
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laws considered collectively, or the act of making laws
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The government passed new legislation to protect the environment. |
piece of legislation |
a single law or act passed by a legislature
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law, regulation, statute, decree, ordinance
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anarchy, lawlessness
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pass legislation, new legislation, environmental legislation, draft legislation
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🏛️
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/ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/
adjective
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relating to the making of laws
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The legislative body passed the new tax bill. |
legislative power |
the authority to make laws
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law-making, juridical, parliamentary, statutory
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executive, judicial
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legislative body, legislative assembly, legislative process, legislative framework
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🏛️
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/ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪtʃər/
noun
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a group of people who have the power to make and change laws
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The state legislature will vote on the proposal tomorrow. |
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parliament, congress, assembly, senate
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executive, judiciary
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state legislature, national legislature, bicameral legislature
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/lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/
adjective
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Conforming to the law or to rules; valid or acceptable.
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She presented a legitimate reason for her absence. |
legitimate concerns |
Valid or reasonable worries or issues.
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lawful, valid, genuine, proper, authentic
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illegal, fake, invalid
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legitimate business, legitimate child, legitimate claim, legitimate interest
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🏖️
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/ˈliːʒər/ or /ˈlɛʒər/
noun
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Free time when one is not working or occupied; time for relaxation.
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She spends her leisure reading novels. |
at leisure |
Having free time; unhurried.
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free time, relaxation, rest, downtime
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work, duty, occupation
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leisure time, leisure activities, at leisure, leisure center
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/ˈlɛmən/
noun
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a yellow citrus fruit with a sour taste
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She added lemon to the tea for extra flavor. |
when life gives you lemons |
make the best out of a bad situation
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citrus, lime, fruit, zest
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sweet, sugar
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lemon juice, lemon tea, lemon slice, fresh lemon
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lends
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lending
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to give something to someone for a period of time, expecting it to be returned
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Can you lend me some money? |
lend a hand |
to help someone
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loan, provide, give, supply, contribute
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borrow, take
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lend money, lend support, lend a hand, lend strength
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📏
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noun
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The measurement or extent of something from end to end.
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The length of the bridge is two kilometers. |
at length |
in detail; thoroughly
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extent, distance, measurement, span, stretch
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shortness, brevity
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length of time, full length, hair length, considerable length
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adjective
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long in duration or extent
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The meeting was lengthy, lasting over three hours. |
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long, prolonged, extended, drawn-out
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short, brief, quick
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lengthy discussion, lengthy process, lengthy delay
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📷
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/lenz/
noun
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a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look clearer or larger when you look through it
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He cleaned the camera lens before taking the picture. |
through the lens of |
viewed or interpreted from a particular perspective
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glass, optic, focus, viewpoint, filter
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blindspot, obstruction
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camera lens, contact lens, wide lens, lens cover
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🌱
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/ˈlen.tɪl/
noun
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a high-protein pulse which is dried and then soaked and cooked prior to eating
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She cooked red lentils for dinner tonight. |
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pulse, legume, dal
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meat, grain
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red lentils, green lentils, lentil soup
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🏳️🌈
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/ˈlɛzbiən/
noun/adjective
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a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women
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She is a proud lesbian and advocates for equal rights. |
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gay woman, queer woman
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heterosexual woman, straight woman
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lesbian rights, lesbian community, lesbian couple
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/lɛs/
adjective/adverb
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A smaller amount; not as much.
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She spends less money than her brother. |
less is more |
simplicity is more effective than complexity
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fewer, reduced, diminished, lower
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more, greater, higher
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less time, less money, less important, less than
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⬇️
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/ˈles.ər/
adjective
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smaller in amount; of lower importance; inferior
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He chose the lesser of two evils when making his decision. |
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smaller, minor, inferior, reduced, diminished
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greater, larger, superior, major, increased
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lesser extent, lesser degree, lesser evil, lesser known
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📚
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/ˈlɛsən/
noun
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A unit of teaching or something learned through experience.
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The teacher explained the lesson clearly. |
learn a lesson |
to gain knowledge or understanding from a mistake or event
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class, session, lecture, instruction
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ignorance, neglect
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math lesson, life lesson, teach a lesson, learn a lesson
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✅
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verb
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let
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let
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lets
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letting
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To allow someone to do something; to permit.
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She let him borrow her book. |
let it be |
accept a situation without trying to change it
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allow, permit, enable, grant
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forbid, prevent, refuse
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let go, let someone know, let in, let out
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☠️
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adjective
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Able to cause death; deadly.
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The snake's venom is extremely lethal. |
lethal weapon |
a weapon capable of killing
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deadly, fatal, mortal, poisonous
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harmless, safe, nonlethal
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lethal weapon, lethal dose, lethal force, lethal injection
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✉️
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/ˈlɛtər/
noun
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A written or printed message sent to someone.
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He wrote a letter to his friend. |
to the letter |
exactly as instructed or prescribed
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note, message, mail, correspondence
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speech, silence
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write a letter, love letter, official letter, letter of recommendation
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🥬
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/ˈlɛtɪs/
noun
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a leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and sandwiches
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She added fresh lettuce to the sandwich. |
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greens, leaf lettuce, romaine, iceberg
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meat, grain
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fresh lettuce, chopped lettuce, lettuce leaves, head of lettuce
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📏
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/ˈlɛvəl/
noun, verb, adjective
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leveled
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leveled
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levels
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leveling
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a flat or even surface; a stage in scale or rank; to make something flat or equal.
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He used a ruler to make sure the picture was level. |
on the level |
honest and straightforward
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flat, stage, equal, rank, grade
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uneven, rough, dishonest
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level playing field, level of difficulty, level up, level surface
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📜
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adjective
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legally responsible or likely to be affected by something
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He is liable to pay damages for the accident. |
liable to |
likely to experience or suffer from something
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responsible, accountable, answerable, bound
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immune, exempt
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liable for, liable to, held liable, liable party
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/ˈlɪbərəl/
adjective
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open to new behavior or opinions and willing to discard traditional values
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She holds liberal views on education and social issues. |
liberal arts |
academic studies intended to develop general knowledge and intellectual ability
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progressive, open-minded, tolerant, generous
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conservative, strict, narrow-minded
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liberal views, liberal policy, liberal reform, liberal democracy
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/ˈlɪbəreɪt/
verb
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liberated
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liberated
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liberates
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liberating
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to set someone free from a situation, especially imprisonment or oppression
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The army liberated the city from enemy control. |
liberate the mind |
to free someone from narrow or limiting thinking
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free, release, rescue, emancipate, deliver
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confine, imprison, restrain
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liberate people, liberate city, liberate nation, liberate mind
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/ˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun
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the action of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release
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The liberation of the country took many years. |
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freedom, emancipation, release, independence
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oppression, captivity, enslavement
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national liberation, women's liberation, liberation movement
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🕊️
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noun
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a war fought to gain freedom from foreign rule, occupation, or oppression; an armed struggle for national independence
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The liberation war reshaped the nation’s history and identity. |
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war of independence, freedom struggle, emancipation war, revolutionary war
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occupation, subjugation, enslavement
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national liberation war, liberation war veterans, liberation war history, liberation war memorial
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🗽
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/ˈlɪbərti/
noun
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the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions
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Freedom of speech is a basic liberty. |
take the liberty |
to do something without permission
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freedom, independence, autonomy, right, privilege
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slavery, oppression, restraint
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personal liberty, civil liberty, liberty rights, at liberty
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/laɪˈbrɛəriən/
noun
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a person who manages, organizes, and assists users in a library
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The librarian helped me find a rare history book. |
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library worker, archivist, information specialist, bibliothecary
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reader, borrower
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school librarian, head librarian, public librarian, librarian duties
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