English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
CEFR Level
To raise something to a higher position or level.
"He lifted the heavy box with ease."
a glass or plastic container that produces light when electricity passes through it
"The light bulb in the kitchen needs to be replaced."
a pale shade of green color; not dark green
"She wore a light green dress to the garden party."
a pale or diluted shade of red color
"She wore a light red dress to the party."
a connection between two things; to connect or associate
"The article includes a link to the official website."
a large wild animal of the cat family that lives in Africa and Asia, known as the king of the jungle
"The lion roared loudly in the distance."
either of the two soft edges of the mouth
"She smiled and bit her lower lip nervously."
A series of names, items, or tasks written or printed together; also, to record or register items in such a way.
"She wrote a shopping list before going to the market."
the state of being alive; or a way of earning money
"He makes his living as a teacher."
relating to a particular area or neighborhood
"We prefer buying fruits from the local market."
a particular place or position
"This cafe is in a beautiful location near the lake."
a symbol or other small design adopted by an organization to identify its products, uniform, vehicles, etc.
"The company's logo was redesigned to reflect its new image."
feeling sad because one has no friends or company.
"He felt lonely after moving to a new city."
to take care of someone or something; to be responsible for someone’s well-being
"She looks after her younger brother while their parents are at work."
The state of no longer having something or someone; the harm resulting from losing.
"The company suffered a huge financial loss last year."
Unable to find the way; no longer in possession of something.
"He lost his keys and couldn’t enter the house."
Producing or capable of producing much noise.
"The music was too loud to concentrate."
in a way that produces a lot of sound; with a high volume
"He spoke loudly so everyone in the room could hear him."
Delightful or very pleasing; beautiful.
"It was a lovely evening by the beach."
Small in amount, degree, or position; not high.
"The river is at its lowest level in years."
to move something to a lower position or to reduce
"The company decided to lower the prices."
Of the smallest amount, extent, or intensity; minimal.
"The unemployment rate is at its lowest in 15 years."
success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one’s actions
"He had the luck to find a good job quickly."
having good fortune or favorable circumstances
"She felt lucky to have such supportive friends."
suitcases or other bags in which to pack personal belongings for traveling
"Please check your luggage at the airport counter."
A device with moving parts that uses energy to perform a particular task.
"This washing machine is very efficient."
Very angry, insane, or foolish.
"She was mad at her brother for breaking the vase."
A periodical publication containing articles, photographs, and advertisements.
"She bought a fashion magazine at the store."
the use of mysterious or supernatural powers to influence events
"The magician amazed the crowd with his magic."
Letters, packages, or email messages sent or delivered to someone.
"I received an important letter in the mail."
most important; chief in size, extent, or importance
"The main reason for his success is hard work."
important, serious, or significant
"Climate change is a major concern for the world."
the process of producing or constructing something
"The making of the movie took over two years."
a man or boy; relating to men or boys
"The school has more male teachers than female teachers."
a large building or series of connected buildings containing shops and restaurants
"They went to the mall to buy new clothes."
to be in charge of or control something
"She manages a small bookstore in town."
a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff
"The manager approved the new project plan."
a tropical fruit with yellow-orange skin and sweet juicy flesh
"The mango is known as the king of fruits."
a drawing that shows the features of an area of land or sea
"He studied the map before starting his journey."
to make a visible impression or symbol on a surface
"The teacher marked the important points in red."
a place or system where goods and services are bought and sold
"They went to the market to buy fresh vegetables."
The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.
"Their marriage lasted for over thirty years."
Having a spouse; joined in marriage.
"She is happily married with two children."
To join in marriage; to take someone as a spouse.
"They plan to marry next spring."
A person with great skill or control in a subject or activity; to gain full command over something.
"She mastered the art of cooking Italian dishes."
A contest between people or teams; to pair or correspond with something.
"The two teams will play a football match tomorrow."
The study of numbers, quantities, and shapes, also called mathematics.
"She is very good at math."
A subject or situation under consideration; to be important.
"It doesn’t matter what others think."
An occasion when food is eaten, or the food that is eaten on such an occasion.
"We had a delicious meal at the restaurant."
to intend or signify; also unkind when used as adjective
"I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings."