English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
CEFR Level
A woman or girl with whom someone is romantically or emotionally involved.
"He introduced his girlfriend to his family."
to hand over or transfer something to someone
"She will give him a gift on his birthday."
a hard, transparent material used for windows, bottles, and other objects
"She poured water into a glass and handed it to me."
to move or travel from one place to another
"We decided to go to the park after lunch."
Of high quality; morally right or beneficial.
"She is a good student who always helps her classmates."
a polite expression used when leaving or ending a conversation; the act of parting
"She waved and said goodbye before leaving the station."
the father of one's father or mother
"My grandfather tells us stories every evening."
the mother of one's father or mother
"My grandmother makes delicious cakes."
Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average; very good or important.
"She gave a great performance at the concert."
The highest degree of greatness; the most outstanding or important.
"He is considered one of the greatest leaders of all time."
Of the color between blue and yellow in the spectrum; inexperienced or naive.
"The garden is full of green plants."
A number of people or things considered together; to arrange things or people into categories.
"The students formed a study group."
to increase in size, number, or strength over time
"Children grow very quickly in their early years."
continuously increasing or developing
"There is a growing demand for renewable energy."
to form an opinion or give an answer without certainty
"Can you guess the answer to this riddle?"
an informal term for a man; sometimes used to refer to a person in general
"That guy over there is my best friend."
used to express amusement, surprise, or triumph
"Ha! I knew you couldn’t resist joining us."
the fine threads growing from the skin of humans and animals
"She has long, black hair."
one of two equal parts of something
"He ate half of the cake."
the part of the body at the end of the arm used for holding things
"She raised her hand to ask a question."
to take place or occur, usually by chance
"Accidents can happen at any time."
feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy
"She was very happy to receive the gift."
solid, firm, or difficult to do or endure
"The exam was very hard for most students."
a shaped covering for the head, often with a brim
"He wore a black hat to the party."
to possess, own, or hold
"They have three children."
used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned or easily identified
"He is my best friend."
The upper part of the human body or to lead or be in charge of something.
"She turned her head to look out the window."
To perceive sound with the ear.
"I can hear birds singing outside."
a greeting or expression used when meeting someone or starting a conversation
"She answered the phone with a cheerful hello."
To make it easier for someone to do something by offering services or resources.
"She helped her friend with the homework."
used to refer to a female person or animal already mentioned or easily identified
"I saw her at the park yesterday."
in, at, or to this place
"Please come here quickly."
used to refer to something that belongs to or is associated with a female person previously mentioned or easily identified.
"That blue bag is hers."
used to attract attention, express surprise, or greet someone
"Hey, how are you doing today?"
a friendly greeting used when meeting someone
"Hi, it's nice to meet you!"
At or to a great height; greater than normal in amount, degree, or intensity.
"The mountain peak is very high."
Used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned.
"I saw him at the park yesterday."
belonging to or associated with a male person previously mentioned
"This is his book on the table."
to grasp, carry, or keep in position; to maintain
"Please hold the door open for me."
A day of celebration or rest when most people do not work.
"We are planning a trip during the summer holiday."
the place where one lives, especially with family; a residence
"She finally returned home after a long journey."
schoolwork that a student does at home
"I need to finish my math homework before dinner."
To want something to happen or be true and think it is possible.
"I hope everything goes well with your exam."
a large, strong animal used for riding, racing, or carrying loads
"The horse ran across the field."
an institution where sick or injured people are given medical treatment
"He was taken to the hospital after the accident."
Having a high degree of heat or a high temperature.
"The soup is too hot to eat right now."
A building where people pay to stay and sleep, usually for short periods.
"We stayed at a hotel near the beach."
A building for people to live in, usually with rooms and a roof.
"They bought a new house in the city."
in what way or manner; by what means
"How do you solve this problem?"