English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
CEFR Level
very enthusiastic and eager about something
"The children were excited to open their presents."
the organ in the head through which people and animals see
"She closed her eyes and went to sleep."
The front part of a person's head; to confront or deal with a situation
"She had to face many challenges in her career."
to move downward, typically rapidly and freely without control; the act of dropping from a higher to a lower place
"The leaves fall from the trees in autumn."
A group consisting of parents and their children, or all the descendants of a common ancestor.
"She spends most of her weekends with her family."
known about by many people; well recognized
"The city is famous for its historical monuments."
moving or capable of moving at high speed; firm or securely fixed
"He drives very fast on the highway."
To experience an emotion or physical sensation.
"I feel happy when I listen to music."
a motion picture or movie; or to record on camera
"They watched a film together on the weekend."
to discover something or someone after searching
"She managed to find her lost keys under the couch."
the phenomenon of combustion, or to dismiss someone from a job
"The company decided to fire two employees last week."
coming before all others in time, order, or importance
"She was the first to arrive at the meeting."
an aquatic animal with gills, or to try to catch such animals
"He went to the lake to fish early in the morning."
The number 5; one more than four and one less than six.
"She bought five apples from the market."
the lower surface of a room, on which one may walk
"The floor was covered with a soft carpet."
the seed-bearing part of a plant, often colorful and fragrant, that blossoms
"The garden was full of colorful flowers."
The reproductive structures of plants that provide nectar for butterflies.
"Butterflies are attracted to colorful flowers."
to move through the air using wings or by being carried by the wind or an aircraft
"The birds fly south for the winter."
to move behind someone or something; to go after or come after
"The children followed their teacher into the classroom."
any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink to maintain life and growth
"Rice is a common food in Asia."
The lower extremity of the leg below the ankle, used for standing and walking.
"He injured his foot while playing basketball."
A team sport played with a ball that is kicked or carried to score points.
"They watched a football match on TV."
the number 40; ten times four
"She celebrated her forty years of life with a big party."
The number equivalent to the sum of two and two; one more than three.
"She has four books on her desk."
Constituting number four in a sequence; coming after the third in position.
"He finished in fourth place in the race."
Not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes.
"The children are free to play outside."
time when a person is not working or occupied and can do activities they enjoy
"She likes to read books in her free time."
Relating to France, its people, or their language.
"We enjoyed delicious French cuisine on our trip to Paris."
Kind and pleasant; showing goodwill and affection.
"The shop owner is very friendly to new customers."
Used to indicate the starting point of a journey, action, or source.
"She came from Dhaka to visit her family."
The sweet and fleshy product of a plant that contains seeds.
"Mango is my favorite fruit."
Containing as much or as many as possible; complete.
"The glass is full of water."
Causing laughter or amusement; humorous.
"The comedian told a very funny joke."
An activity or sport played for amusement, competition, or skill.
"They played a football game in the afternoon."
A piece of ground where flowers, vegetables, or plants are grown.
"She grows roses in her garden."
to obtain, receive, or come to have something
"I need to get a new phone before my old one stops working."
something given willingly to someone without payment; a present
"She gave him a beautiful gift for his birthday."