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to give or be a satisfactory explanation for something (v) I can't ... for the missing money. Synonyms answer for

account (v) Examples I can't account for the missing money.

a description of a certain event or process (n) I will give an ... of what happened as soon as I'm able to. Synonyms chronicle, explanation, history, news report, report, story, write up

account (n) Examples I will give an account of what happened as soon as I'm able to.

My partner and I use separate bank ... s. I’d like to open a bank...

account (n) Examples My partner and I use separate bank accounts. I’d like to open a bank account.

to perform in a play (v) She wants to ... Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role. Synonyms play

act (v) Examples She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role.

to do something, to behave in a certain way (v) Synonyms move, play, be Sometimes you ... like a child. Think before you ...!

act (v) Examples Sometimes you act like a child. Think before you act!

a legal document (n) This decision was based on the ... of Parliament of 1997.

act (n) Examples This decision was based on the act of Parliament of 1997.

a thing that is added to something, usually improving it. With his experience, he will be a useful ... to the team. The latest ... to our magazine has raised interest in it. in ... to Synonyms accession, add-on, improver, supplement

addition (n) Examples With his experience, he will be a useful addition to the team. The latest addition to our magazine has raised interest in it. in addition to

an act of regulating something or a state of getting used to new conditions (n) The machine still needs a few ... s. The system requires just a few minor ... to work properly. Synonyms accommodation, fitting, adaptation an ... to the mechanism

adjustment (n) Examples The machine still needs a few adjustments. The system requires just a few minor adjustment to work properly. an adjustment to the mechanism

a public notice promoting something (n) I don't like watching ... s at the cinema. Have you seen the new ... for Coca-Cola? I think there is too much nudity in ... s nowadays.

advertisement (n) Examples I don't like watching advertisements at the cinema. Have you seen the new advertisement for Coca-Cola? I think there is too much nudity in advertisements nowadays.

an oral or written statement of an exchange of promises (n) Synonyms contract The ... satisfied both sides. The two companies have signed an...

agreement (n) Examples The agreement satisfied both sides. The two companies have signed an agreement.

an arrangement between two or more groups, parties or countries (n) The Belfast ... was an important political development in the Northern Ireland peace process.

agreement (n) Examples The Belfast Agreement was an important political development in the Northern Ireland peace process.

the state of being of the same opinion or approving something (n) There is general ... that we need to change our policies. Synonyms accord, consent The two parties were in...

agreement (n) Examples There is general agreement that we need to change our policies. The two parties were in agreement.

to be a particular sum (v) Their debt ... ed to £50,000. The earnings from all his side-jobs ... to a decent second salary. Synonyms add up, total, sum up

amount (v) Examples Their debt amounted to £50,000. The earnings from all his side-jobs amount to a decent second salary.

an example of all living organisms except for plants and humans (n) Synonyms beast, creature, fauna The blue whale is the world's largest living ... I love all ... s, big and small.

animal (n) Examples The blue whale is the world's largest living animal. I love all animals, big and small.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention (n) We need to provide our guests with some extraordinary ... Synonyms entertainment

amusement (n) Examples We need to provide our guests with some extraordinary amusement.

the mixture of gases around the Earth (n) by ... to give oneself ... s in the ... Synonyms atmosphere in the open ... Open the windows and let some fresh ... in. to travel by ... The tyres don't have enough ... How do hot ... balloons work?

air (n) Examples by air to give oneself airs in the air in the open air Open the windows and let some fresh air in. to travel by air The tyres don't have enough air. How do hot air balloons work?

to broadcast something on radio or television (v) Synonyms beam, send, transmit Radio stations refuse to ... this song because it's too obscene.

air (v) Examples Radio stations refuse to air this song because it's too obscene.

to open the windows and let fresh air into a room or to leave something in a place where fresh air can refresh it (v) She ... ed the sheets before going to bed. Let's ... the flat, it's so hot here. to ... one's clothes Synonyms aerate, ventilate

air (v) Examples She aired the sheets before going to bed. Let's air the flat, it's so hot here. to air one's clothes

to respond in words or actions (v) Try to ... the following questions. She refused to ... the journalists' questions. Synonyms reply

answer (v) Examples Try to answer the following questions. She refused to answer the journalists' questions.

a set of tools, equipment or a machine used for a particular purpose (n) Synonyms setup Before diving, always check your breathing ... laboratory glass...

apparatus (n) Examples Before diving, always check your breathing apparatus. laboratory glass apparatus

the way an organisation or country is organised so that it works effectively (n) The state ... was corrupt. Many have complained about the unnecessarily massive administrative...

apparatus (n) Examples The state apparatus was corrupt. Many have complained about the unnecessarily massive administrative apparatus.

He showed his ... by clapping his hands. He gave the project his ... Synonyms blessing, favorable reception (AmE), favourable reception, go-ahead, assent, consent She needs the ... of other students.

approval (n) Examples He showed his approval by clapping his hands. He gave the project his approval. She needs the approval of other students.

a dispute where there is strong disagreement (n) Synonyms quarrel, raw They were involved in a violent ... They had an ... about which film to see.

argument (n) Examples They were involved in a violent argument. They had an argument about which film to see.

a fact presented as evidence that something is true (n) Her ... s didn't convince me at all. It was a strong ... that his hypothesis was true. Synonyms statement

argument (n) Examples Her arguments didn't convince me at all. It was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true.

the activity of using imagination and skill to create beautiful things (n) an ... s and crafts fair The company buys and sells works of ... It's a unique work of ... worth millions of dollars.

art (n) Examples an arts and crafts fair The company buys and sells works of art. It's a unique work of art worth millions of dollars.

to use violence against someone or to criticise someone strongly (v) The mugger ... ed the woman. Synonyms assail, assault, lash out, set on The troops ... ed the town. Why are you ... ing me? It's not my fault.

attack (v) Examples The mugger attacked the woman. The troops attacked the town. Why are you attacking me? It's not my fault.

to make an effort to do something, usually something difficult (v) The police ... ed to stop the thief. They ... ed to escape but were caught. Synonyms essay, seek, try

attempt (v) Examples The police attempted to stop the thief. They attempted to escape but were caught.

the process of concentrating on something (n) The bride was the centre of ... The lecture requires your complete ... You need to pay ... to all the details. They want to draw people's ... to the problem. Synonyms focus, heed

attention (n) Examples The bride was the centre of attention. The lecture requires your complete attention. You need to pay attention to all the details. They want to draw people's attention to the problem.

something enjoyable and worth seeing (n) His concert was a big ... of the evening. Paris has too many ... s to see them all.

attraction (n) Examples His concert was a big attraction of the evening. Paris has too many attractions to see them all.

force by which one object draws another nearer (n) gravitational ... magnetic ... Gravitational ... keeps the planets in orbit about the Sun.

attraction (n) Examples gravitational attraction magnetic attraction Gravitational attraction keeps the planets in orbit about the Sun.

a state of liking someone, often in a sexual way (n) Synonyms chemistry, magic, liking She felt a strong ... to him. There was no ... between them.

attraction (n) Examples She felt a strong attraction to him. There was no attraction between them.

power or right to give orders or make decisions (n) The prime minister has the ... to make key decisions concerning the country. This manager holds a position of ... greater than the rest of us. Synonyms dominance, potency, say-so

authority (n) Examples The prime minister has the authority to make key decisions concerning the country. This manager holds a position of authority greater than the rest of us.

an expert in a certain field of knowledge (n) He is an ... in biochemistry.

authority (n) Examples He is an authority in biochemistry.

official permission or approval (n) Synonyms sanction This decision was made without my ... I gave him my ... to act on my behalf.

authority (n) Examples This decision was made without my authority. I gave him my authority to act on my behalf.

the part opposite the front (n) The cables at the ... of the computer are not connected. at the ... of the house He wrote the date on the ... of the photo. He stood at the ... of the stage. Synonyms rear

back (n) Examples The cables at the back of the computer are not connected. at the back of the house He wrote the date on the back of the photo. He stood at the back of the stage.

to give someone or something one's support (v) My father ... ed me when I was running for mayor. Whatever I do, my friends always ... me. Synonyms endorse, indorse, plump for, second, support

back (v) Examples My father backed me when I was running for mayor. Whatever I do, my friends always back me.

a body part opposite to the front (n) My ... needs a massage! My ... hurts, because I lifted heavy parcels.

back (n) Examples My back needs a massage! My back hurts, because I lifted heavy parcels.

In order to become an acrobat, you need a good sense of ... I am sorry for my behaviour yesterday, I was totally out of ... Synonyms equilibrium, equipoise, proportion, proportionality

balance (n) Examples In order to become an acrobat, you need a good sense of balance. I am sorry for my behaviour yesterday, I was totally out of balance.

the lowest part on which something stands (n) Synonyms foot, foundation, fundament, groundwork, substructure, understructure You need to have a ... under your make-up. Our customer ... is rather weak. The ... rate is low so more people are borrowing.

base (n) Examples You need to have a base under your make-up. Our customer base is rather weak. The base rate is low so more people are borrowing.

the way someone acts (n) I think you should change your ... if you want this relationship to last. I cannot stand his aggressive ... Synonyms conduct, demeanour, demeanor (AmE), deportment, doings

behaviour (n) Examples I think you should change your behaviour if you want this relationship to last. I cannot stand his aggressive behaviour.

any cognitive content held as true (n) This ... is certainly not bulit on reason and common sense.

belief (n) Examples This belief is certainly not bulit on reason and common sense.

the beginning of existence (n) What’s her date of ...? to give ... Synonyms nascence, nascency, nativity, parturition It wasn't an easy...

birth (n) Examples What’s her date of birth? to give birth It wasn't an easy birth.

a small piece or amount (n) Just a small ... of cake, please. bit by ... Synonyms spot I need a ... of help from you to finish this task.

bit (n) Examples Just a small bit of cake, please. bit by bit I need a bit of help from you to finish this task.

to cut or catch something with your teeth (v) A cat ... me last night, can you believe it? He ... into the pear and got juice all over his face.

bite (v) Examples A cat bit me last night, can you believe it? He bit into the pear and got juice all over his face.

the red liquid that is pumped around the body by the heart (n) He was badly shot and lost a lot of ... He hurt himself, but there wasn't much...

blood (n) Examples He was badly shot and lost a lot of blood. He hurt himself, but there wasn't much blood.

the structure of a person or animal (n) I'm really envious of his fit ...... and soul She studied the anatomy of human...

body (n) Examples I'm really envious of his fit body. body and soul She studied the anatomy of human body.

to lose or miss something because of being careless or doing something wrong (v) I'll give you another chance but this time don't ... it. Synonyms squander, waste

blow (v) Examples I'll give you another chance but this time don't blow it.

a powerful strike with the fist or a weapon (n) Synonyms blast All he remembers is that he received a massive ... on the head. The ... was so strong that he fainted.

blow (n) Examples All he remembers is that he received a massive blow on the head. The blow was so strong that he fainted.

to cause the air to move (v) Outside the window she could hear a strong wind ... ing.

blow (v) Examples Outside the window she could hear a strong wind blowing.

an alloy of copper and zinc (n) These instruments are commonly made of...

brass (n) Examples These instruments are commonly made of brass.

basic food baked from flour (n) I bought some ... for sandwiches. I forgot to spread butter on my ... and now my sandwiches are dry.

bread (n) Examples I bought some bread for sandwiches. I forgot to spread butter on my bread and now my sandwiches are dry.

the air that is inhaled and exhaled while breathing (n) Now, take a deep ... and get on stage.

breath (n) Examples Now, take a deep breath and get on stage.

a male having one or both parents in common with another person (n) Is your uncle Jim the ... of your mother or father? She loves her little ... very much.

brother (n) Examples Is your uncle Jim the brother of your mother or father? She loves her little brother very much.

to make by combining materials and parts (v) They are ... ing new houses in the centre of town. They tried to ... a strong relationship but it did not work. Synonyms construct, work up to ... a house

build (v) Examples They are building new houses in the centre of town. They tried to build a strong relationship but it did not work. to build a house

a structure with walls and a roof (n) My office is on the top floor of this ... Synonyms edifice, construction He lives in this...

building (n) Examples My office is on the top floor of this building. He lives in this building.

to cook food for too long and as a result to spoil it (v) She was crying because she had ... t the pizza and had nothing to serve for dinner. Synonyms singe When she ... t the meatloaf, she had to throw it away.

burn (v) Examples She was crying because she had burnt the pizza and had nothing to serve for dinner. When she burnt the meatloaf, she had to throw it away.

a skin injury caused by fire, sun or heat (n) After the fire she had some serious ... s on her body. Synonyms singe

burn (n) Examples After the fire she had some serious burns on her body.

to destroy by fire or to be destroyed by fire (v) We ... t all the paper models we made. The old shed caught fire and started to ... quickly. Synonyms fire, combust to ... old documents

burn (v) Examples We burnt all the paper models we made. The old shed caught fire and started to burn quickly. to burn old documents

the act of exploding (n) There was a ... of steam high into the sky followed by a small amount of ash. Synonyms explosion

burst (n) Examples There was a burst of steam high into the sky followed by a small amount of ash.

a sudden strong emotion (n) His statement was followed by a ... of laughter. Suddenly, he felt a ... of anger and fear mixed together.

burst (n) Examples His statement was followed by a burst of laughter. Suddenly, he felt a burst of anger and fear mixed together.

the activity of buying and selling goods and services (n) He runs a ... company ... to go away on ... He's gone to Berlin on ... and he'll be back on Monday. to go into ... Synonyms enterprise to go on ... to go out of...

business (n) Examples He runs a business. company business to go away on business He's gone to Berlin on business and he'll be back on Monday. to go into business to go on business to go out of business

a thick fatty substance produced from cream that one puts e.g. on bread (n) She spread some ... over a slice of bread. After his heart attack he had to give up...

butter (n) Examples She spread some butter over a slice of bread. After his heart attack he had to give up butter.

a heavy, closely woven fabric, often used by artists for painting (n) I bought a lovely ... bag yesterday. You need to prepare ... for painting.

canvas (n) Examples I bought a lovely canvas bag yesterday. You need to prepare canvas for painting.

I really ... about my work. She didn't ... what her father thought. Some customers ... more about good quality than price.

care (v) Examples I really care about my work. She didn't care what her father thought. Some customers care more about good quality than price.

to give rise to, not always intentionally, to bring about (v) Synonyms do, make, evoke to ... an accident to ... damage to the environment The lack of tolerance can ... problems. The president's words ... d a social stir.

cause (v) Examples to cause an accident to cause damage to the environment The lack of tolerance can cause problems. The president's words caused a social stir.

Dover is famous for its English ... cliffs. There are some disused ... pits in the area... layer

chalk (n) Examples Dover is famous for its English chalk cliffs. There are some disused chalk pits in the area. chalk layer

something that is possible (n) Synonyms opportunity by ... The holiday gave us the ... to visit New York. There's always the ... that something will go wrong. Now is your...

chance (n) Examples by chance The holiday gave us the chance to visit New York. There's always the chance that something will go wrong. Now is your chance.

the money given back to someone who has paid too much for something, because they did not have the exact amount (n) I told the taxi driver to keep the ... Here's your receipt and your...

change (n) Examples I told the taxi driver to keep the change. Here's your receipt and your change.

to make or become different (v) Synonyms alter, modify, vary, shift, switch The discussion has ... d my thinking about the issue. Hold the ladder, I want to ... this light bulb. The weather ... d last night.

change (v) Examples The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue. Hold the ladder, I want to change this light bulb. The weather changed last night.

woven material used to make clothes (n) Synonyms fabric, textile a piece of ... The curtains are made of light...

cloth (n) Examples a piece of cloth The curtains are made of light cloth.

a piece of material used for cleaning (n) He cleaned the oven using a wet ... She cleaned the table with a...

cloth (n) Examples He cleaned the oven using a wet cloth. She cleaned the table with a cloth.

a black mineral that people dig from the earth and burn to heat something (n) a ... mine Could you please put some more ... on the fire?

coal (n) Examples a coal mine Could you please put some more coal on the fire?

the colour of someone's skin showing which race he or she belongs to (n) He felt that he wasn't chosen because of his ... Discrimination on the grounds of ... is still a serious problem.

colour (n) Examples He felt that he wasn't chosen because of his colour. Discrimination on the grounds of colour is still a serious problem.

to add colour to something (v) My children love ... ing pictures. Synonyms tinge, dye You could ... your hair to change your image a bit.

colour (v) Examples My children love colouring pictures. You could colour your hair to change your image a bit.

a way of living in which you have enough money and possessions (n) She has enough money to live in ... a life of ... Synonyms ease, prosperity, well-being

comfort (n) Examples She has enough money to live in comfort. a life of comfort

a pleasant state of being physically relaxed and satisfied (n) She dresses for ... There is a room where you can rest in ... Synonyms convenience He is a man who enjoys his ... This sofa is designed for...

comfort (n) Examples She dresses for comfort. There is a room where you can rest in comfort. He is a man who enjoys his comfort. This sofa is designed for comfort.

to make someone sad feel better (v) Synonyms console, solace, soothe He ... ed himself with the thought that she would be back soon. He took her in his arms and ... ed her.

comfort (v) Examples He comforted himself with the thought that she would be back soon. He took her in his arms and comforted her.

a small group of people that represent a larger organisation (n) He is a member of a school ... They organised a welcome ... before the guests arrived. Synonyms commission a ... meeting

committee (n) Examples He is a member of a school committee. They organised a welcome committee before the guests arrived. a committee meeting

an organisation made up of people working for business (n) Synonyms enterprise, business Which ... do you work for? He started the ... in his garage. He works for a specialist software...

company (n) Examples Which company do you work for? He started the company in his garage. He works for a specialist software company.

the act of examining differences and similarities between things (n) They made a ... of noise levels in different districts. This film isn't very good in ... with his previous works.

comparison (n) Examples They made a comparison of noise levels in different districts. This film isn't very good in comparison with his previous works.

a relation in which two parties compete to gain customers or some profit (n) a ...... from another company Business ... can be sometimes tough... for the job was intense. It's ... that makes sport so interesting! Synonyms contest, rivalry

competition (n) Examples a competition competition from another company Business competition can be sometimes tough. Competition for the job was intense. It's competition that makes sport so interesting!

a situation in which a winner is chosen from among two or more competitors (n) a photography ... Do you know the girl who has won the ...? She has entered a chess ... Synonyms contest

competition (n) Examples a photography competition Do you know the girl who has won the competition? She has entered a chess competition.

something necessary in order for something else to happen or exist (n) Synonyms stipulation What are the ... s of the contract? I agree on only one ... - you return the money until Friday. in good ... under favourable ... s under these ... s

condition (n) Examples What are the conditions of the contract? I agree on only one condition - you return the money until Friday. in good condition under favourable conditions under these conditions

a state at a particular time (n) Synonyms health The car is in perfect ... The flat was in a terrible ... The doctors say her ... is improving slowly.

condition (n) Examples The car is in perfect condition. The flat was in a terrible condition. The doctors say her condition is improving slowly.

an influential person that someone knows (n) He has powerful ... s. a man of many ... s

connection (n) Examples He has powerful connections. a man of many connections

a vehicle that arrives at a suitable time for passengers to get onto it after getting off another vehicle (n) The flight was late and he missed his...

connection (n) Examples The flight was late and he missed his connection.

a relation between facts, ideas or events (n) Synonyms connectedness, association, relationship There was a ... between the two events. There is a ... between smoking and heart disease. I am calling in ... with the cancelled flight.

connection (n) Examples There was a connection between the two events. There is a connection between smoking and heart disease. I am calling in connection with the cancelled flight.

to have power over somebody or something (v) We can no longer ... the public anger. Synonyms command, rule to ... the budget She struggled to ... her emotions. to ... the situation

control (v) Examples We can no longer control the public anger. to control the budget She struggled to control her emotions. to control the situation

o use heat to prepare food (v) She ... ed them a good dinner every night. Synonyms fix, make, ready, concoct They've just ... ed something delicious for our supper. Where did you learn to ...?

cook (v) Examples She cooked them a good dinner every night. They've just cooked something delicious for our supper. Where did you learn to cook?

to reproduce someone's behaviour or looks, or make an exact copy of something (v) Children often ... their parents or older siblings. Synonyms imitate, replicate The students ... ed the alphabet... this letter.

copy (v) Examples Children often copy their parents or older siblings. The students copied the alphabet. Copy this letter.

a kind of a reddish-brown colour (n) She dyed her hair...

copper (n) Examples She dyed her hair copper.

(BrE) a coin of low value (n) I saved a few ... s.

copper (n) Examples I saved a few coppers.

(BrE) a colloquial term for a police officer (n) I hate that ... who fined me for speeding. Synonyms bull, cop, fuzz, pig

copper (n) Examples I hate that copper who fined me for speeding.

a historical term for a washing bowl made of copper (n) In the olden times ... s were used for washing.

copper (n) Examples In the olden times coppers were used for washing.

to coat with a layer of copper (v) I have to ... these metal parts to avoid corrosion.

copper (v) Examples I have to copper these metal parts to avoid corrosion.

a kind of soft metal (Cu) that is of a reddish-brown colour (atomic number 29) (n) Electrical wires are made of...

copper (n) Examples Electrical wires are made of copper.

a small object at the end of a fishing line that floats on water (n) Synonyms bob, bobber, bobfloat Seeing the ... moving the angler got very excited.

cork (n) Examples Seeing the cork moving the angler got very excited.

to close a bottle by plugging the mouth of it with a special bottle stopper (v) Cork the bottle of champagne if you don't want all the bubbles to escape.

cork (v) Examples Cork the bottle of champagne if you don't want all the bubbles to escape.

the outer bark of a Mediterranean tree used to make things, e.g. bottle stoppers or boards (n) I bought a ... board to tack notes with important information to it.

cork (n) Examples I bought a cork board to tack notes with important information to it.

soft white substance used in making clothes (n) Their main exports are textiles, especially silk and ... a white ... shirt The shirt is made from 100%...

cotton (n) Examples Their main exports are textiles, especially silk and cotton. a white cotton shirt The shirt is made from 100% cotton.

to make a short loud sound suddenly pushing the air through one's throat (v) Synonyms expectorate The smoker ... s all day. Mark ... ed and cleared his throat. I think I have a cold - I've been ... ing and sneezing all day.

cough (v) Examples The smoker coughs all day. Mark coughed and cleared his throat. I think I have a cold - I've been coughing and sneezing all day.

territory with a politically organised body of people under a single government (n) I like travelling to foreign countries. the ... 's largest manufacturer Synonyms land, nation, state How many countries joined the EU in 2004?

country (n) Examples I like travelling to foreign countries. the country's largest manufacturer How many countries joined the EU in 2004?

to travel a certain distance (v) Synonyms cross, cut across, cut through, get across, get over, pass over, track, traverse During our journey we ... ed 3000 kilometres.

cover (v) Examples During our journey we covered 3000 kilometres.

a front or back part of a magazine or book (n) Synonyms back, binding We always buy hard... editions, paperbacks are too easy to destroy. Her greatest dream was to be on the ... of People's magazine.

cover (n) Examples We always buy hardcover editions, paperbacks are too easy to destroy. Her greatest dream was to be on the cover of People's magazine.

to protect by insurance (v) My insurance doesn't ... things like dental, vision or mental health needs. Synonyms insure

cover (v) Examples My insurance doesn't cover things like dental, vision or mental health needs.

a thing to hide or protect something (n) He pulled the ... s over his head and went to sleep. Put the ... back on the kettle. a plastic ... under ... of darkness

cover (n) Examples He pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep. Put the cover back on the kettle. a plastic cover under cover of darkness

a joke or a witty remark (n) That ... about blondes wasn't funny. Synonyms quip, sally, wisecrack

crack (n) Examples That crack about blondes wasn't funny.

to suffer a nervous breakdown (v) He ... ed after his wife's death. Synonyms break up, collapse, crock up

crack (v) Examples He cracked after his wife's death.

to produce a sudden, sharp or explosive noise (v) The hunter's gun ... ed. Synonyms snap

crack (v) Examples The hunter's gun cracked.

to hit something or somebody very hard (v) The teacher ... ed him across the hand with a ruler.

crack (v) Examples The teacher cracked him across the hand with a ruler.

an attempt or opportunity to do something (n) Synonyms fling, go, offer, pass, whirl I took a ... at asking for a raise and it worked.

crack (n) Examples I took a crack at asking for a raise and it worked.

to open a safe illegally or gain unauthorized access to someone's computer (v) I think that someone ... ed my computer password.

crack (v) Examples I think that someone cracked my computer password.

to break something, e.g. a nut (v) The nut was so hard that it took a lot of effort to ... it.

crack (v) Examples The nut was so hard that it took a lot of effort to crack it.

to break and get lines on a surface (v) The mirror ... ed. Synonyms check

crack (v) Examples The mirror cracked.

to reduce petrol into smaller compounds (v) In order to ... petrol you have to heat it.

crack (v) Examples In order to crack petrol you have to heat it.

a kind of highly addictive cocaine that is smoked (n) I'm strung out, man, I have to smoke some...

crack (n) Examples I'm strung out, man, I have to smoke some crack.

to open a little bit (v) It's so hot - ... the window, please.

crack (v) Examples It's so hot - crack the window, please.

money located in a bank account (n) Could you please check my ... level? The bank applies no charges if you stay in...

credit (n) Examples Could you please check my credit level? The bank applies no charges if you stay in credit.

to believe something that seems improbable (v) He played so beautifully that it was hard to ... he was only 12 years old. It cost over £100. Can you ... it?

credit (v) Examples He played so beautifully that it was hard to credit he was only 12 years old. It cost over £100. Can you credit it?

approval given for a certain achievement (n) Give her ... for trying. She took ... for that project instead of me. Synonyms recognition He was given ... for his work.

credit (n) Examples Give her credit for trying. She took credit for that project instead of me. He was given credit for his work.

I bought the computer on ... The bank gave me ... finally.

I bought the computer on credit. The bank gave me credit finally.

an act or activities against the law (n) They found his DNA at the scene of the ... Synonyms law-breaking, offence, offense He had a long record of ... s. She committed a serious...

crime (n) Examples They found his DNA at the scene of the crime. He had a long record of crimes. She committed a serious crime.

to make a sudden loud sound (v) Synonyms call, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall, yell She ... ed with fear when she suddenly lost her grip on the rock. I heard some voices ... ing for help but I saw no one. 'Watch out!,' she ... ed.

cry (v) Examples She cried with fear when she suddenly lost her grip on the rock. I heard some voices crying for help but I saw no one. 'Watch out!,' she cried.

to shed tears because of sadness, anger, or pain (v) Romantic comedies always make me ... Synonyms weep, sob The baby is ... ing. She ... ed a lot when she heard the news of her grandma's death.

cry (v) Examples Romantic comedies always make me cry. The baby is crying. She cried a lot when she heard the news of her grandma's death.

a continuously moving mass of liquid or gas (n) Strong ... s can be very dangerous for swimmers. a ... of warm air powerful ... of water ocean/sea ... Ocean ... s are responsible for the global climate. Synonyms stream, flow

current (n) Examples Strong currents can be very dangerous for swimmers. a current of warm air powerful current of water ocean/sea current Ocean currents are responsible for the global climate.

happening in or belonging to the present time (adj) ... events are raising concerns among the voters... topics Synonyms topical, ongoing, up-to-date, present The journalist is writing an article on the ... political situation... events

current (adj) Examples Current events are raising concerns among the voters. current topics The journalist is writing an article on the current political situation. current events

an intense feeling of love for someone who is not known very well or the person one has a crush on (n) Do you see that girl? My son has a ... on her. I have a ... on a boy from my class. Synonyms calf love, infatuation, puppy love

crush (n) Examples Do you see that girl? My son has a crush on her. I have a crush on a boy from my class.

to crowd or push one's way in a place (v) A crowd of people ... ed into the concert hall.

crush (v) Examples A crowd of people crushed into the concert hall.

a drink made of raw fruit (n) I love drinking fresh orange...

crush (n) Examples I love drinking fresh orange crush.

to injure or bruise some part of the body (v) Synonyms jam I ... ed my finger when closing a window.

crush (v) Examples I crushed my finger when closing a window.

an act of pressing something very hard so that it can break (n) A powerful ... of a roadroller made the surface even. Synonyms compaction, crunch

crush (n) Examples A powerful crush of a roadroller made the surface even.

to use force or authority to stop something (v) The uprising was ... ed by the armed forces. Synonyms oppress, suppress

crush (v) Examples The uprising was crushed by the armed forces.

to beat somebody in a competition, race or conflict (v) Synonyms beat out, shell, trounce, vanquish Our team ... ed the rivals in the first quarter.

crush (v) Examples Our team crushed the rivals in the first quarter.

a thick crowd of people (n) Synonyms jam, press There was such a ... in the bus that I couldn't get on it.

crush (n) Examples There was such a crush in the bus that I couldn't get on it.

to depress or get depressed (v) Synonyms demolish, smash She was ... ed after her husband's death.

crush (v) Examples She was crushed after her husband's death.

to form a line that has no straight fragments or to move along such a line (v) The road ... d sharply. Her hips ... nicely. Synonyms arch, crook, twist, wind

curve (v) Examples The road curved sharply. Her hips curve nicely.

to spoil something or harm it physically (v) He has already ... d his new bike. Synonyms break, destroy Too much sugar can ... your teeth.

damage (v) Examples He has already damaged his new bike. Too much sugar can damage your teeth.

possible risk, injury or harm (n) Synonyms peril, hazard You are in ... There was a ... he would do the wrong thing. He's a firefighter, he faces ... every day.

danger (n) Examples You are in danger. There was a danger he would do the wrong thing. He's a firefighter, he faces danger every day.

a female child (n) This young girl is my ... Her ... cared for her in old age. Synonyms girl

daughter (n) Examples This young girl is my daughter. Her daughter cared for her in old age.

a period of 24 hours (n) There are 30,000 passengers a ... at the airport. They left two ... s ago without saying goodbye. Synonyms 24-hour interval, twenty-four hour period He spent three ... s in Paris.

day (n) Examples There are 30,000 passengers a day at the airport. They left two days ago without saying goodbye. He spent three days in Paris.

the event of dying, the absence of life (n) Her ... came as a terrible shock. The animal died a painful ... She stayed there until her husband's ... Synonyms decease

death (n) Examples Her death came as a terrible shock. The animal died a painful death. She stayed there until her husband's death.

a sum of money that you owe someone (n) He is badly in ... It's time you paid off all your ... s. I'm afraid my company fell into ... again.

debt (n) Examples He is badly in debt. It's time you paid off all your debts. I'm afraid my company fell into debt again.

the act of making up your mind about something (n) I can only advise, you will have to make your own ... this time. I know it's a hard ..., but there is no time to waste. Synonyms conclusion, determination make a...

decision (n) Examples I can only advise, you will have to make your own decision this time. I know it's a hard decision, but there is no time to waste. make a decision

a position on a scale of intensity, amount or quality (n) a greater ... of freedom of speech This test is to measure the ... of anger among repeat offenders. Synonyms grade, level, point, stage 90 ... s I can agree with you only to a certain...

degree (n) Examples a greater degree of freedom of speech This test is to measure the degree of anger among repeat offenders. 90 degrees I can agree with you only to a certain degree.

a unit of temperature on a scale (n) The temperature's 30 ... s today. Heat the oven to 200 ... s and then bake for thirty minutes.

degree (n) Examples The temperature's 30 degrees today. Heat the oven to 200 degrees and then bake for thirty minutes.

an academic title given to a student who has completed a course of study at a college or university (n) She has a Master's ... in anthropology. a doctor's...

degree (n) Examples She has a Master's degree in anthropology. a doctor's degree

to make or work out a plan for; to devise in a systematic, often graphic form (v) The Sales Department ... ed a new strategy. to ... the new wing of the museum Synonyms contrive, plan, project We ... ed this gadget to make everyday-life easier.

design (v) Examples The Sales Department designed a new strategy. to design the new wing of the museum We designed this gadget to make everyday-life easier.

a strong hope, need or wish (also of sexual character) (n) His ... for success became dominant. I have no ... to move out. She could see a burning ... in his eyes.

desire (n) Examples His desire for success became dominant. I have no desire to move out. She could see a burning desire in his eyes.

a situation in which something is destroyed (n) Local people are concerned about the ... of the island's forests. Synonyms demolition, devastation This documentary treat about atomic bombs and other weapons of mass...

destruction (n) Examples Local people are concerned about the destruction of the island's forests. This documentary treat about atomic bombs and other weapons of mass destruction.

a single piece of information about something or its individual element (n) Synonyms item, particular We don't know full ... s of the incident yet. They wanted me to describe the robbery in...

detail (n) Examples We don't know full details of the incident yet. They wanted me to describe the robbery in detail.

a process of improvement, becoming more advanced, bigger or better (n) I'm fed up with politicians promising rapid economic ... Synonyms evolution, growth Proper nutrition is crucial for a child's...

development (n) Examples I'm fed up with politicians promising rapid economic development. Proper nutrition is crucial for a child's development.

the way something or someone moves or develops (n) Our party needs to take a new ... I think we are walking in the wrong ... under somebody's...

direction (n) Examples Our party needs to take a new direction. I think we are walking in the wrong direction. under somebody's direction

something that is found out (n) The discoveries made in this field cannot be underestimated.

discovery (n) Examples The discoveries made in this field cannot be underestimated.

an exchange of views on some topic usually in order to reach some kind of decision (n) Your proposals are still under ... Synonyms discourse, conversation, dialogue We had a stimulating ... about poetry yesterday.

discussion (n) Examples Your proposals are still under discussion. We had a stimulating discussion about poetry yesterday.

an illness caused by bacteria or infection (n) The best scientists are trying to find a cure for your ... Colon cancer is considered a ... of civilisation.

disease (n) Examples The best scientists are trying to find a cure for your disease. Colon cancer is considered a disease of civilisation.

a feeling of extreme dislike or disapproval (n) She stared at us in ... He showed his ... at such immoral behaviour.

disgust (n) Examples She stared at us in disgust. He showed his disgust at such immoral behaviour.

the amount of space between two places, objects etc. or a large amount of that space (n) I could see the land in the ... Synonyms length What is the ... between Warsaw and London?

distance (n) Examples I could see the land in the distance. What is the distance between Warsaw and London?

a kind of behaviour that shows indifference or lack of friendliness (n) There is a lot of ... between me and my parents now. Synonyms aloofness

distance (n) Examples There is a lot of distance between me and my parents now.

a commercial activity of transporting and selling goods from a producer to a consumer (n) That company will take care of ... of the new film to all the cinemas in the country. We need to reduce our ... costs.

distribution (n) Examples That company will take care of distribution of the new film to all the cinemas in the country. We need to reduce our distribution costs.

a league ranked by quality (e.g. in football) (n) Synonyms class After they won the match they were promoted to the first ... It was a match everybody was waiting for: the Eastern vs. the Western...

division (n) Examples After they won the match they were promoted to the first division. It was a match everybody was waiting for: the Eastern vs. the Western division.

the act of dividing or separating (n) the ... of responsibility The ... of this book into 12 chapters was a good idea. Synonyms partition, segmentation She was against the equal ... of labour between husband and wife.

division (n) Examples the division of responsibility The division of this book into 12 chapters was a good idea. She was against the equal division of labour between husband and wife.

not to be sure whether something is true or not to trust someone (v) I ... that she will accept his proposal of marriage. He says that he is innocent, but I ... his word.

doubt (v) Examples I doubt that she will accept his proposal of marriage. He says that he is innocent, but I doubt his word.

to take in liquids (v) The children like ... ing soda. People often ... white wine with turkey. The patient must ... plenty of water each day.

drink (v) Examples The children like drinking soda. People often drink white wine with turkey. The patient must drink plenty of water each day.

to remove a cover of dirt from the surface of something using a cloth (v) Can you ... those shelves, please? If you help me with ... ing this room, it will be much quicker.

dust (v) Examples Can you dust those shelves, please? If you help me with dusting this room, it will be much quicker.

the land surface of the world, ground (n) Can you see the Earth from the Moon? The Earth is the third planet from the sun. Synonyms globe, ground, land life on...

earth (n) Examples Can you see the Earth from the Moon? The Earth is the third planet from the sun. life on earth

the part or place where something ends (n) Careful with those tools, they have very sharp ... s! He put the glass to close to the ... of the table and it fell off. Synonyms border, bound, boundary

edge (n) Examples Careful with those tools, they have very sharp edges! He put the glass to close to the edge of the table and it fell off.

to move forward slowly (v) Fires ... d towards Harrington overnight. Synonyms inch

edge (v) Examples Fires edged towards Harrington overnight.

I can't cut the cheese because the ... of the knife is too blunt. The ... of this axe is very sharp, be careful.

I can't cut the cheese because the edge of the knife is too blunt. The edge of this axe is very sharp, be careful.

a journey in a car (n) Do you want to come for a ... in my new car? to go for a ... He took the family for a ... in his new car. Synonyms ride

drive (n) Examples Do you want to come for a drive in my new car? to go for a drive He took the family for a drive in his new car.

a strong need (n) Everybody in that family seems to have a natural ... to connect with God. a ... for global domination

drive (n) Examples Everybody in that family seems to have a natural drive to connect with God. a drive for global domination

a device in a computer that is used to get information from a disk (n) Now put the disc into the ... and sit down to watch the film.

drive (n) Examples Now put the disc into the drive and sit down to watch the film.

such that gives power to do something (adj) ... ambition is the key to success. His enthusiasm was the ... force for the whole project.

driving (adj) Examples Driving ambition is the key to success. His enthusiasm was the driving force for the whole project.

(about rain, snow, hail etc.) such that is falling fast and in huge amounts or blowing hard (about wind) (adj) I couldn't go for a walk because of the ... rain... wind ... hail caused a lot of damage in local farming.

driving (adj) Examples I couldn't go for a walk because of the driving rain. driving wind Driving hail caused a lot of damage in local farming.

You can't ..., it's illegal. Everyone who ... s should be arrested!

You can't drink, it's illegal. Everyone who drinks should be arrested!

There was a thick layer of ... on the table. She's allergic to ... The car left a cloud of ... behind it

There was a thick layer of dust on the table. She's allergic to dust. The car left a cloud of dust behind it