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WordPagePart of SpeechPronDefinitionExample
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holiday8nˈhɒlədi, -deɪa time of rest from work, school etcI'm going on holiday on Thursday.
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shopping8vˈʃɒpɪŋ the activity of going to shops and buying thingsI love going shopping with friends.
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walk8nˈwɔːka journey that you make on foot, especially for exercise or enjoymentHe took the dog out for a walk in the forest.
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time alone8n phrˌtaɪm əˈləʊntime by yourself without other people I think you should spend some time alone and think about what you did.
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time off8n phrˌtaɪm ˈɒftime when you do not have to be at work or schoolI'd like to have some time off this week.
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time with8n phrˈtaɪm wɪð, wɪθtime not alone but with someone elseI spend time with my parents at the weekend.
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money8nˈmʌnithe coins and paper notes that you use to buy thingsBilly spent lots of money in town today.
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out8advaʊtif you eat out, you go to a restaurant instead of staying at homeShe eats out at least once a month.
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barbecue8nˈbɑːbɪkjuː
an occasion when you cook and eat hot food outdoors, on a fire or a special piece of equipment, or the equipment you use for this
We had a barbecue on the beach.
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musical instrument8n ˌmjuːzɪkəl ˈɪnstrəməntsomething that you use for playing music, like a piano or guitarEach child in the class was given a musical instrument.
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sport8nspɔːta game or competition such as football or tennis, in which you use your body to playI like playing most sports, but basketball is my favourite.
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game8nɡeɪman activity or sport in which people compete with each other according to agreed rulesMy dad loves playing card games.
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party8nˈpɑːti
a social event when a lot of people meet together to enjoy themselves by eating, drinking, dancing etc
We're having a party on Saturday.
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spend8vspend
to use your money to pay for goods or services or to use time doing a particular thing or pass time in a particular place
She only wants to spend £20.
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propose10vprəˈpəʊzto ask someone to marry youTom proposed to me.
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get on well10phr vˌɡet ɒn ˈwelto have a friendly relationshipShe doesn't get on well with my mum.
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get married10v phrɡet ˈmæridto become husband and wifeWe're getting married next month.
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get engaged10v phrɡet ɪnˈɡeɪdʒdto agree to get marriedViv and Tony got engaged last year.
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meet10vmiːtto see and talk to someone, often for the first timeHave you ever met her husband?
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accept10vəkˈseptto say 'yes' when someone gives or offers you somethingAre you going to accept the job?
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have a girlfriend10v phrhəv, hævto say you are in a relationship with a girl Have you met my girlfriend, Sophie?
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fall in love10phr vˌfɔːl ɪn ˈlʌvto start to love someoneMark fell in love with Amy and now they're dating.
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conversation12nˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃənan informal talk in which people exchange news, feelings, and thoughtsI had an interesting conversation with Alice yesterday.
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talk about12phr vˈtɔːk əˌbaʊtto say things to someone as part of a conversationEnglish people love to talk about the weather.
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say12vseɪto express an idea, feeling, thought etc using wordsDon't believe anything she says.
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interrupt12vˌɪntəˈrʌptto say something at the same time as someone else is speakingI tried to explain, but people kept interrupting me.
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gossip12vˈɡɒsəp
things that people say about other people's behaviour or private lives, especially things that may not be true
I heard some gossip about Mary, but I don't believe it.
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tell a joke12v phrˌtel ə ˈdʒəʊkto repeat a funny storyGrandpa is good at telling jokes.
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company18nˈkʌmpənian organization that makes or sells thingsMy aunt runs her own company.
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boss18nbɒsthe person who tells you what work to doI get on well with my boss.
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customer18nˈkʌstəməsomeone who buys things from a shop or companyWe try to keep our customers happy.
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employer18nɪmˈplɔɪəa person, company, or organization that employs peopleThe shoe factory is the largest employer in this area.
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employee18nɪmˈplɔɪ-iː, ˌemplɔɪˈiːsomeone who is paid to work for someone elseThe canteen is for employees of the company only.
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office18nˈɒfəsa room where someone works at a desk, or where people work togetherThe manager's office is on the second floor.
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salary18nˈsælərithe pay you receive from the organization you work forShe gets a salary of at least £30,000 a year.
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bonus18nˈbəʊnəsmoney added to someone’s wages, especially as a reward for good workEach worker receives an annual bonus.
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staff18n stɑːfthe people who work for an organizationIf you need help, ask a member of our staff.
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task18ntɑːska piece of work that someone has to doI decided to begin the task of painting my bedroom.
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sales rep20nˈseɪlz repsomeone who travels around an area selling their company's productsI worked as a sales rep for a while.
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fashion designer20nˈfæʃən dɪˌzaɪnəsomeone whose job is to design new styles of clothesCalvin Klein is a famous fashion designer.
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IT consultant20nˌaɪ ˈtiː kənˌsʌltəntsomeone whose job is to give advice about the use of computersOur computer is not working. Do you have a phone number to an IT consultant?
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foreign correspondent20nˌfɒrən kɒrəˈspɒndənta reporter for news from abroadHe worked as a foreign correspondent for a big radio station.
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personal trainer20nˌpɜːsənəl ˈtreɪnəsomeone whose job is to give advice how to exercise and be fitI'm going to the gym next week to meet my personal trainer.
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rescue worker20nˈreskjuː ˌwɜːkəsomeone whose job is to save people from dangerRescue workers do not earn enough money.
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motorcycle courier20nˌməʊtəsaɪkəl ˈkʊriəsomeone whose job is to take and deliver letters and packages on a motorcycleWe can ask for a motorcycle courier so the letter will be here much faster.
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deal with20phr vˈdiːl wɪð, wɪθif you deal with a problem, you do something to make sure that it reduces or no longer existsI can't deal with his problems any more!
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risk20vrɪskif you risk something, you face the possibility that you may lose itI don't think you should risk your health by smoking.
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get20vɡetto receive something that someone gives you or sends youAs a teacher, I get long holidays.
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team20ntiːma group of people who have been chosen to work together to do a particular jobWe work well together as a sales team.
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life20nlaɪfthe period of time when someone is aliveI don't want to risk your life by driving too fast.
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under pressure20v phrˌʌndə ˈpreʃəto be in a difficult situationHe doesn't work well under pressure.
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health20nhelθyour health is how well or ill you areDon't risk your health by eating too many fatty foods.
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problem20nˈprɒbləmsomething bad or difficult that you have to deal withShe's had to deal with a lot of personal problems recently.
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customer20nˈkʌstəməsomeone who buys things from a shop or companyDo you like dealing with customers?
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accountantPB152nəˈkaʊntəntsomeone whose job is to keep records of how much money a business has received and spentI made an appointment to see my accountant.
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architectPB152nˈɑːkətektsomeone whose job is to design buildingsHer mum is an architect.
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businessman/womanPB152nˈbɪznəsmən, bɪznəsˌwʊməna man or woman who works in businessHe's a sucessful businessman.
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chefPB152nʃefthe most important cook in a restaurantWhy are all the top chefs men?
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electricianPB152nɪˌlekˈtrɪʃən, ˌelɪk-someone whose job is to repair electrical equipmentAll wiring in any house must be done by a qualified electrician.
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estate agentPB152nɪˈsteɪt ˌeɪdʒəntsomeone whose job is to buy and sell houses and land for peopleThe estate agent showed us the rental property.
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housewifePB152nˈhaʊs-waɪfa woman who works at home doing the cooking, cleaning etc for her familyShe's quite content being a housewife and mother.
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lawyerPB152nˈlɔːjəsomeone whose job is to advise people about the law and speak for them in courtYou'll need a lawyer to represent you in court.
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(PA) personal assistantPB152n ˌpiː ˈeɪ, ˌpɜːsənəl əˈsɪstəntsomeone who works for one person and helps them do their jobI'm not a secretary, I'm a personal assistant!
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plumberPB152nˈplʌməsomeone whose job is to repair water pipes, toilets etcThe plumber fixed the leak in the toilet.
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receptionistPB152nrɪˈsepʃənəst
someone who works at a desk near the entrance of a hotel or other organization, and helps people when they arrive
The receptionist asked me which doctor I had an appointment with.
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sales assistantPB152n ˈseɪlz əˌsɪstəntsomeone who sells things in a shopGreta is training to be a sales assistant.
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scientistPB152nˈsaɪəntɪstsomeone who works or is trained in scienceMarie Curie was the first woman scientist to be awarded a Nobel Prize.
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soldierPB152nˈsəʊldʒəa member of the army of a country, especially someone who is not an officerThe soldier came home on leave.
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TV presenterPB152nˌtiː ˈviː prɪˌzentəsomeone who introduces the different parts of a television programmeThat TV presenter was extremely popular with the public.
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vet PB152nvetsomeone who is trained to give medical treatment to sick animalsWe had to take our cat to the vet.
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education22nˌedjʊˈkeɪʃən
the process of teaching or learning, usually in a school or college, or the experience of going through this
The education of small children is very important.
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entertainment22nˌentəˈteɪnməntthings such as television, films, and shows that people like to watch or listen toI've worked in the entertainment industry for years.
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fashion22nˈfæʃənthe style of clothes, hair etc that is popular at a particular timeThe fashion industry employs thousands of people.
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marketing22nˈmɑːkətɪŋthe job of deciding how to advertise and sell a productStella works in marketing.
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sales22nseɪlzthe part of a company that deals with selling productsHe got a job in sales.
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tourist22nˈtʊərəstsomeone who visits a place for pleasureThe tourists were busy taking photos of each other.
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retail22nˈriːteɪlthe business or activity of selling things to people in shopsI'd really like to get a job in retail.
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industry22nˈɪndəstribusinesses that produce a particular type of thing or provide a particular serviceMost of these men work in the tourist industry.
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accounts22nəˈkaʊntsa record of the money that a business has received and spentTheir annual accounts showed a loss of £4 million.
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food22nfuːdthings that people and animals eat, such as vegetables or meatThe food industry has responded to consumer concerns about health.
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band28nbænda group of musicians who play popular music togetherLet's go see a band tonight.
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cinema28nˈsɪnəməa building where you go to see filmsShall we go to the cinema tonight?
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club28nklʌba place where you go to drink and listen to music at nightWe went for a meal and then on to a club.
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comedy28nˈkɒmədientertainment that is intended to make people laughI enjoyed the comedy show immensely.
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dancing28nˈdɑːnsɪŋwhen people dance togetherWe went dancing on New Year's Eve.
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exhibition28nˌeksəˈbɪʃən
a group of objects, paintings, photographs etc that are put in a public place so that people can enjoy looking at them
We went to an exhibition of modern paintings at the art gallery.
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market 28nˈmɑːkətan area where people bring food and other things to sellI usually go to the market to buy my fruit and vegetables
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museum28nmjuːˈziːəma building where people can go and see objects connected with art, history, science etcThe class went to the museum to learn about the Ancient Greeks.
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sightseeing28nˈsaɪtˌsiːɪŋvisiting famous or interesting places, especially as a touristIn the afternoon, we all went sightseeing round the town.
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snack28nsnæka small quick mealCan I get you a snack?
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theatre28nˈθɪətəa building with a stage where plays are performedWould you like to go to the theatre?
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art gallery28nˈɑːt ˌɡæləria building where paintings are shown to the publicI went to an art gallery showing an exhibition of contemporary paintings.
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show 28nʃəʊa performance for the public, especially one that includes singing, dancing, or jokesI saw a comedy show last night. It was hilarious.
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ticket28nˈtɪkəta piece of paper that you buy in order to travel somewhere or go to an eventI got a really cheap bus ticket to London yesterday.
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meal28nmiːla time when you eat food, or the food that you eat thenI have meals with my friends at least once a month.
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free28adjfriːsomething that is free does not cost any moneyI love a free meal!
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concert28nˈkɒnsəta performance given by musicians or singersWe went to a concert last night.
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bar 28nbɑːa place where you can buy and drink alcoholSteve prefers going to a bar than a club.
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evening out28n phrˌiːvnɪŋ ˈaʊtthe early part of the night when a person chooses to go out instead of staying at homeI often have an evening out, especially at the weekend.