English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
CEFR Level
the number 100
"There are a hundred students in the hall."
feeling or showing the need for food
"The children were hungry after playing outside all day."
A married man regarded in relation to his spouse.
"Her husband is very supportive of her career."
used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself
"I am learning English every day."
frozen water, a solid form of water
"The lake was covered with thick ice in winter."
a frozen sweet dessert made from dairy products, usually served cold
"Children love to eat ice-cream on hot summer days."
A thought, plan, or suggestion about what to do.
"She had a brilliant idea for a new business."
used to introduce a condition or supposition
"If it rains tomorrow, we will stay home."
Having great significance or value.
"It is important to stay hydrated during summer."
expressing the situation of being enclosed or surrounded by something
"She is in the kitchen preparing dinner."
positioned before or ahead of something; facing or located at the forward side of a person or object
"She stood in front of the building."
Facts or knowledge provided or learned about something.
"The website provides useful information about travel destinations."
Situated within something; the inner part of something.
"She waited inside the house until the rain stopped."
Arousing curiosity or attention; holding one’s interest.
"The documentary about space was very interesting."
The global computer network that provides information and communication.
"Almost every household now has access to the internet."
expressing movement or direction to the inside of something
"She walked into the room quietly."
used to refer to a thing, animal, or idea previously mentioned or easily identified
"It is raining outside."
Belonging to or associated with a thing previously mentioned.
"The company changed its logo last year."
the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
"January is often the coldest month of the year."
a paid position of regular employment
"She got a new job at a software company."
to push oneself off a surface and into the air using the legs and feet
"The children love to jump on the trampoline."
the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
"Schools often close for summer vacation in June."
Exactly, only, or fair and morally right.
"She arrived just in time for the meeting."
To hold, retain, or continue to do something.
"She promised to keep the secret."
A small piece of shaped metal used to open or close locks, or something crucial and essential.
"She lost the key to her apartment."
A type or category; showing a gentle, considerate nature.
"She is very kind to her neighbors."
a room or area where food is prepared and cooked
"The kitchen was filled with the smell of fresh bread."
to have knowledge or be aware of something
"I know the answer to the question."
The solid part of the earth's surface; to come down to the ground.
"The plane will land at the airport in ten minutes."
the system of communication used by a particular community, including spoken and written words
"She is fluent in three different languages."
big in size, amount, or number
"They live in a large house near the river."
to continue for a period of time; coming after all others
"The meeting lasted for two hours."
arriving, happening, or done after the expected time
"He arrived late to the meeting."
At a time subsequent to a reference time; afterwards.
"We will discuss the details later."
to make sounds and movements of the face that show amusement or joy
"They laughed loudly at the comedian's joke."
to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience
"Children learn new things quickly."
to go away from a place or situation
"She decided to leave the party early."
on or towards the side of the body that is to the west when facing north
"He turned left at the intersection."
one of the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands
"He injured his leg while playing football."
A smaller amount; not as much.
"She spends less money than her brother."
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 written or printed message sent to someone.
"He wrote a letter to his friend."
A building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes other materials for people to read or borrow.
"She spent the afternoon studying in the library."
The existence of an individual human being or animal.
"Life is full of challenges and opportunities."
The natural agent that makes things visible; to illuminate or make something start burning.
"She turned on the lamp to give more light in the room."
To find something agreeable or enjoyable; similar to.
"I really like chocolate ice cream."
A long narrow mark or band; a row of people or things; to cover the inside surface of something.
"People waited in a long line outside the theater."
to pay attention to sound
"She loves to listen to classical music in the evenings."