Englisches Vokabelwörterbuch | Wortbedeutungen, Definitionen & Beispiele
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a fragrant liquid made from essential oils and alcohol; a pleasant smell
"She wore her favorite perfume to the party."
lasting or intended to last indefinitely without change
"She decided to get a permanent job after years of freelancing."
in a way that lasts or remains unchanged for a long time or forever
"She moved to the city permanently after finishing her studies."
to allow or give consent for something to happen
"The manager permitted the team to leave early."
Information that relates to an individual's private, sensitive, or identifiable data
"Protecting personal data is crucial in the digital age."
The combination of qualities or characteristics that form an individual's distinctive character.
"Her cheerful personality makes her very popular."
in a way that relates to the individual personally
"I personally believe in the importance of hard work."
to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument
"He persuaded his friend to join the club."
A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold.
"I went to the pharmacy to buy antibiotics."
a copy of a document made using a photocopying machine; to make such a copy
"Please photocopy these documents before the meeting."
a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit
"He gave a memorable phrase at the conference."
A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.
"Learn common phrases for daily use."
in a physical manner; relating to the body
"She is physically strong and healthy."
the natural science that studies matter, energy, and the interactions between them
"She decided to major in physics at the university."
a small truck with an open back; the act of collecting or improving something
"The company scheduled a pickup for the returned goods."
a grey and white bird with a fat body that is common in cities
"The pigeon pecked at breadcrumbs on the sidewalk."
a large amount of something stacked or placed in a heap
"He placed the books in a pile on the table."
a small round piece of medicine to be swallowed
"He took a pill to relieve his headache."
a person who operates an aircraft / to guide or lead through a trial
"She piloted the plane safely through the storm."
a large tropical fruit with a tough skin and sweet yellow flesh
"The pineapple has a crown of spiky leaves on top."
a tube used for conveying liquids or gases
"The plumber fixed the broken pipe."
the feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering and misfortune of others
"It’s a pity that she couldn’t come to the party."
simple or clear, without decoration or complexity
"She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony."
the process of making plans for something
"The planning for the event took months."
a raised level surface on which people or things can stand
"The train arrived on platform five."
Computing environments where software applications can be developed and run.
"Different platforms offer diverse digital solutions."
a small round fruit with smooth red or purple skin, sweet flesh, and a single large seed
"The purple plum was juicy and delicious."
a person who installs or repairs water pipes
"The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in the kitchen."
denoting more than one person or thing
"The word 'cats' is the plural of 'cat'."
A digital audio or video file or recording, usually part of a themed series, that can be downloaded from a website to a media player or computer.
"Podcasts are great for improving listening."
a substance that is capable of causing death or illness
"The snake's bite contains deadly poison."
a large white bear that lives in the Arctic regions
"The polar bear swims in the icy Arctic waters."
a long, slender, vertical object or structure, typically made of wood, metal, or another material
"They placed the flag on top of the pole."
a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual
"The company revised its privacy policy last month."
in a respectful and considerate manner; courteously; with good manners
"She politely declined the invitation because she had other commitments."
relating to the government, politics, or public affairs of a country
"The political situation in the country is unstable."
a person who is involved in politics, especially as a profession
"The politician promised to improve the economy."
activities related to the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power
"Politics often involves making difficult decisions."
a small area of still water, smaller than a lake
"The children were feeding ducks at the pond."
a small horse, typically under 14.2 hands high
"The children enjoyed riding the gentle pony at the farm."
the state of being liked, admired, or supported by many people
"The singer gained huge popularity after her new album release."
the flesh of a pig used as food
"He doesn't eat pork for religious reasons."
a harbor where ships dock to load and unload goods
"The ship docked at the port after a long voyage."
A part or share of something.
"She ate only a small portion of the meal."
a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one showing the face
"The artist painted a beautiful portrait of his wife."
to delay something to a later time
"The meeting was postponed until next week."
Having the capacity to develop into something in the future; latent ability.
"She has great potential to become a successful leader."
a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency
"The price of the book is five pounds."
to cause a liquid to flow from a container
"She poured the tea into the cup."
the state of being extremely poor
"Poverty is a major issue in many countries."