Englisches Vokabelwörterbuch | Wortbedeutungen, Definitionen & Beispiele
CEFR Level
a large boat used for travel or transporting goods across water
"The ship set sail across the ocean."
a short garment worn on the lower half of the body that covers each leg separately, usually above the knees.
"He wore a pair of blue shorts to the beach."
a single attempt to hit something, usually with a weapon or a ball
"He took a shot at the goal."
a brief fall of rain or snow or a device for taking a bath or washing oneself
"After the workout, I took a quick shower to refresh myself."
to close something, especially a door or window
"Please shut the door before you leave."
Being reserved or nervous around other people.
"The child was too shy to speak in class."
feeling unwell or suffering from illness
"She stayed home because she was feeling sick."
the state of being ill; a disease or illness
"She took time off work due to sickness."
the ability to see or something that is seen
"The sight of the sunset took her breath away."
a symbol, mark, or gesture that conveys information or instructions
"The sign on the door said 'Closed for lunch'."
not speaking or making noise
"The room was silent as everyone waited for the announcement."
showing a lack of good sense; foolish or playful
"He made a silly mistake on the test."
a shiny gray-white metal, often used for coins, jewelry, and decoration
"She wore a beautiful silver necklace for the party."
Having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity, without being identical.
"The twins wore similar clothes to the party."
in a clear and easy to understand manner
"She explained the concept simply and clearly."
from a particular time in the past until now
"I have known her since childhood."
a person who sings, especially professionally
"The singer performed on stage last night."
a respectful or formal form of address used for a man, typically one of higher social status or authority
"Sir, may I assist you with your order?"
a set of circumstances or state of affairs at a particular time
"The situation at work became difficult after the new policies were introduced."
coming after the fifth in order, position, or rank
"He finished the race in sixth place."
the physical dimensions, proportions, or magnitude of something
"This shirt is too small in size for me."
to glide over snow on skis
"We went skiing in the Alps last winter."
the ability to do something well through training or experience
"Her skill in painting impressed everyone."
The ability to do something well; expertise.
"Learning new skills can increase personal and professional growth."
the outer layer of the body
"She has fair skin and bright blue eyes."
a piece of clothing that hangs from the waist; to go around the edge of something
"She wore a red skirt to the party."
a bright blue color like that of a clear sky
"Her sky-blue eyes sparkled in the sunlight."
to a small degree or extent
"The temperature has slightly increased today."
in a slow manner
"She walked slowly to the door."
a round, shallow container of small size used for serving food or liquids
"She served the soup in a small bowl."
Clever and intelligent; also stylish in appearance; or to feel pain.
"She is a smart student who always excels in class."
to perceive the odor of something through the nose
"I can smell fresh flowers in the garden."
a visible suspension of fine particles of matter in the air, typically produced by combustion
"He inhaled the smoke from the fire."
having an even surface without roughness; happening without difficulty
"The table has a smooth surface."
a long, legless reptile that moves by slithering
"A snake slithered across the garden path."
a substance used for washing and cleaning, typically made from fats and alkalis
"She washed her hands with soap and water."
a sport in which two teams of eleven players each try to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing goal
"He loves to play soccer with his friends."
relating to society or its organization
"She has a very social personality and enjoys meeting new people."
Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.
"Social media often causes delays."
the aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community
"In a modern society, technology plays a crucial role in shaping daily life."
soft coverings for the feet, typically worn inside shoes
"I need to buy new socks for winter."
a comfortable seat with a back and arms for two or more people.
"She sat on the sofa and started reading her favorite book."
easy to mold, cut, compress, or fold; not hard or firm
"The pillow was so soft that I fell asleep within minutes."
the programs and other operating information used by a computer
"He installed the software to enhance the performance of his computer."
a person who serves in an army, especially as a professional fighter
"The soldier marched proudly with his unit."
members of an army who serve their country in war or peace
"The soldiers marched proudly down the street."
a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation
"The solution to the problem was simpler than we thought."
to find an answer or explanation for a problem or question
"She solved the mystery in no time."
at some time in the future
"Someday, I want to travel the world."