English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
CEFR Level
any animal that has the ability to fly through the air
"Birds, bats, and insects are all examples of flying creatures."
to direct attention or effort on something specific
"She needs to focus on her studies."
a container or directory used to store and organize papers or digital files
"I saved all the photos in a separate folder."
a group of supporters or people who admire something or someone
"The singer has a large following around the world."
a silly or stupid person; to trick someone
"He felt like a fool after believing the prank."
showing a lack of good sense or judgment
"It was foolish to go out without an umbrella in the storm."
Strength, energy, or power; to make someone do something against their will.
"The police used force to control the crowd."
Belonging to or coming from another country.
"She loves studying foreign languages."
A person from another country.
"The city welcomes every foreigner with kindness."
A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.
"They went hiking in the forest."
Large areas covered with trees and undergrowth, providing natural habitats for wildlife.
"Forests provide shelter and food for butterflies."
For all future time; for always.
"She promised to love him forever."
To stop feeling angry or resentful towards someone for an offense or mistake.
"She decided to forgive her friend for the harsh words."
a tool with two or more prongs used for eating or serving food
"He ate his salad with a fork."
the shape or structure of something; to bring something into existence
"Students filled out the registration form."
done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette; official or serious in nature
"He wore a formal suit to the wedding."
toward the front; to advance or send ahead; an onward position or direction
"The troops moved forward to secure the bridge."
to establish or set up an institution, company, or organization
"They found a new startup focused on renewable energy."
a wild animal related to dogs, with a pointed face and thick fur
"The red fox is known for its cunning nature."
The state of being free; the power or right to act, speak, or think without hindrance or restraint.
"Freedom of speech is a fundamental right in many countries."
To turn into ice or cause to become hard due to extreme cold.
"The water in the lake will freeze during winter."
new, recently made, or clean and pure
"The bread is still fresh from the oven."
a household appliance used to keep food and drinks cold to preserve freshness
"I put the milk back in the fridge after breakfast."
a dish of cooked rice that has been stir-fried in a wok or frying pan
"We ordered chicken fried rice from the Chinese restaurant."
A close and trusting relationship between two or more people.
"Their friendship has lasted since childhood."
feeling fear or anxiety; scared
"The child was frightened by the loud noise."
a tailless amphibian with a short squat body, moist smooth skin, and very long hind legs for leaping
"The frog jumped into the pond with a splash."
the forward-facing part of something
"The house has a garden in front."
preserved by being made extremely cold; turned into ice
"The lake was completely frozen during winter."
young fish; small fish; to cook food in hot fat or oil
"The fisherman caught many small fry in his net."
working or studying for the whole standard period of time
"She works full-time as a teacher."
Objects such as chairs, tables, beds, or cupboards used to make a room suitable for living or working.
"The living room was filled with beautiful wooden furniture."
At a greater distance; to advance or promote something.
"She studied hard to further her career."