Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
Lawful protection of oneself from harm or attack.
"The country claimed it was legitimate self-defense."
Free time when one is not working or occupied; time for relaxation.
"She spends her leisure reading novels."
a yellow citrus fruit with a sour taste
"She added lemon to the tea for extra flavor."
to give something to someone for a period of time, expecting it to be returned
"Can you lend me some money?"
The measurement or extent of something from end to end.
"The length of the bridge is two kilometers."
in the direction of the length; along the longest dimension
"Fold the paper lengthwise to make it easier to carry."
long in duration or extent
"The meeting was lengthy, lasting over three hours."
The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected.
"The judge showed leniency in his ruling."
Permissive, merciful, or tolerant.
"Her parents are lenient with her curfew."
a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look clearer or larger when you look through it
"He cleaned the camera lens before taking the picture."
a small round flat seed of a leguminous plant, used as food
"Lentils are a good source of protein for vegetarians."
Of or resembling a lion.
"His leonine hair made him stand out in the crowd."
a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots
"The leopard climbed the tree to rest in the shade."
a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women
"She is a proud lesbian and advocates for equal rights."
An area of damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, often caused by injury or disease.
"The doctor examined the skin lesion carefully."
A smaller amount; not as much.
"She spends less money than her brother."
of lower importance or smaller in degree or amount
"The lesser known facts about the topic were fascinating."
A unit of teaching or something learned through experience.
"The teacher explained the lesson clearly."
To allow someone to do something; to permit.
"She let him borrow her book."
A philosophy of not trying to control others' actions or opinions and allowing them to be themselves.
"He follows the Let them theory and ignores negativity."
Able to cause death; deadly.
"The snake's venom is extremely lethal."
Feeling sluggish, drowsy, or lacking energy.
"After the long journey, he felt lethargic and went straight to bed."
A state of tiredness, lack of energy, or drowsiness.
"The hot weather caused a feeling of lethargy among the workers."
A written or printed message sent to someone.
"He wrote a letter to his friend."
a leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and sandwiches
"She added fresh lettuce to the sandwich."
An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river or to hold back water.
"The town built a levee to protect itself from flooding."
a flat or even surface; a stage in scale or rank; to make something flat or equal.
"He used a ruler to make sure the picture was level."
calm and sensible; showing good judgment.
"She remained levelheaded during the crisis."
a rigid bar used to move or lift heavy objects; to move something using leverage.
"He used a lever to lift the heavy stone."
Optimal use of existing resources, power, or situation
"The company used social media to leverage its brand awareness."
a huge sea monster or something very large and powerful.
"The ship looked like a leviathan on the horizon."
to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.
"The magician made the table levitate during the show."
Rising and hovering in the air, especially as a result of supernatural or magical power.
"The levitating structure is an engineering marvel."
Lightness of manner or speech, especially when inappropriate; lack of seriousness.
"His attempt to bring levity to the tense meeting was appreciated."
To impose or collect, especially a tax or fine.
"The government decided to levy a new tax on luxury goods."
Sexually offensive, obscene, or vulgar.
"He was arrested for making lewd remarks in public."
A person who compiles, writes, or edits dictionaries.
"The lexicographer spent years compiling the dictionary."
The art or practice of compiling dictionaries.
"Lexicography requires both linguistic and cultural knowledge."
the vocabulary of a language, a branch of knowledge, or a person
"The scientist used a specialized lexicon to describe the discovery."
the state of being legally responsible for something; something that acts as a disadvantage
"The company’s financial liability increased after the lawsuit."
legally responsible or likely to be affected by something
"He is liable to pay damages for the accident."
communication or cooperation between people or groups for a smooth working relationship
"She works as a liaison between the company and its clients."
a person who tells lies; someone who does not tell the truth
"Nobody trusts him because he is a liar."
a published false statement that damages a person's reputation
"The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing false claims."
containing or constituting a false published statement that damages a person's reputation
"The article was found to be libelous and had to be retracted."
open to new behavior or opinions and willing to discard traditional values
"She holds liberal views on education and social issues."
a political and social philosophy advocating individual freedoms, democracy, and equality
"Liberalism emphasizes freedom of speech and human rights."
a person who supports liberal ideas and principles
"He is a well-known liberalist advocating human rights."
The removal or loosening of restrictions on something, typically an economic or political system.
"The liberalization of trade policies attracted foreign investments."
to set someone free from a situation, especially imprisonment or oppression
"The army liberated the city from enemy control."
