Lesson 71/202 · 26 words · 0 learned

A1 · Body & health

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strong(adjective)
/strɔːŋ/
having a lot of physical power so that you can lift heavy weights, do hard physical work, etc.
He is strong enough to carry the heavy box by himself
Synonymspowerfulrobustvigorousintensefirm
Antonymsweakfeeblefragilegentlemild
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exercise(noun)
/ˈeksərsaɪz/
physical or mental activity that you do to stay healthy or become stronger
Doctors say we should do at least thirty minutes of exercise every day.
Synonymsworkoutphysical activityexertiontrainingdrill
Antonymsrestinactivitysedentaryrelaxation
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tooth(noun)
/tuːθ/
any of the hard white structures in the mouth used for biting food
Jane had her first tooth when she was only five months.
The cat sank its teeth into his finger.
Synonymsdental partfangivory
Antonymsgum
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die(verb)
/daɪ/
to stop living
She died young.
At least they died happy.
Synonymsperishexpirepass awaydeceasedepart
Antonymslivebe bornsurvivethrive
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eye(noun)
/aɪ/
either of the two organs on the face that you see with
There were tears in his eyes.
All eyes were on him (= everyone was looking at him) as he walked on to the stage.
Synonymsopticviewgaze
Antonymsblindness
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life(noun)
/laɪf/
the ability to breathe, grow, produce young, etc. that people, animals and plants have before they die and that objects do not have
My father died last year—I wish I could bring him back to life.
In spring the countryside bursts into life.
Synonymsexistencelivingbeinganimationvitality
Antonymsdeathnonexistenceinanimate
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arm(noun)
/ɑːrm/
either of the two long parts that stick out from the top of the body and connect the shoulders to the hands
The broken arm makes him uncomfortable.
The men armed themselves with sticks and stones.
Synonymsupper limbforelimbappendage
Antonymslegfoot
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tired(adjective)
/ˈtaɪərd/
feeling that you would like to sleep or rest; needing rest
He is very tired.
They were cold, hungry and tired out(= very tired).
Synonymswearyexhaustedfatigueddrainedsleepyworn out
Antonymsenergeticrestedvigorousrefreshed
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sleep(verb)
/sliːp/
to rest with your eyes closed and your mind and body not active
Most adults need to sleep for about eight hours a night.
Synonymsdozenaprestslumberrepose
Antonymswakeawakeconsciousnesswakefulness
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hair(noun)
/her/
the substance that looks like a mass of fine threads growing on a person's head
My sister has long black hair.
body/facial/pubic hair
Synonymstresseslocksmanecoiffure
Antonymsbaldnesshairlessness
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see(verb)
/siː/
to become aware of somebody/something by using your eyes
She looked for him but couldn't see him in the crowd
She looked for him but couldn't see him in the crowd.
Synonymsobserveviewnoticeperceivedetectwitnessbehold
Antonymsmissoverlookignoreneglect
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ear(noun)
/ɪr/
either of the organs on the sides of the head that you hear with
Put your hands over your ears.
an ear infection
Synonymsauditory organhearingsense of hearing
Antonymsdeafness
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mouth(noun)
/maʊθ/
the opening in the face used for speaking, eating, etc.; the area inside the head behind this opening
Please open your mouth.
His mouth twisted into a wry smile.
Synonymslipsjawsmaworal cavity
Antonymsclosureendorigin
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foot(noun)
/fʊt/
the lowest part of the leg, below the ankle, on which a person or an animal stands
He can stand on one foot very long.
a foot pump(= operated using your foot, not your hand)
Synonymspedal extremitylower extremity
Antonymslidtop
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body(noun)
/ˈbɑːdi/
the whole physical structure of a human or an animal
You should keep your body clean.
body fat/weight/temperature/size/heat
Synonymsphysical formfigureframeanatomycarcass
Antonymsspiritsoulmind
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doctor(noun)
/ˈdɑːktər/
a person who has been trained in medical science, whose job is to treat people who are ill or injured
I am a doctor.
Doctor Staples (= as a title/form of address)
Synonymsphysicianmedical practitionerclinician
Antonymspatient
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hand(noun)
/hænd/
the part of the body at the end of the arm, including the fingers and thumb
I want to hold your hand.
a hand towel(= a small towel for drying your hands on)
Synonymsfistpalmpawgripmitt
Antonymsfoottoeabsence
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face(noun)
/feɪs/
the front part of the head, where the eyes, nose and mouth are
She has a round face and big brown eyes.
Synonymsconfrontencountertacklemeetdeal withcope with
Antonymsavoidevadedodgeshunignore
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fine(adjective)
/faɪn/
in good health
I am fine.
Synonymswellgoodokaysatisfactoryacceptableexcellentsuperbthin
Antonymsbadpoorillunwellthickcoarse
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nurse(noun)
/nɜːrs/
a person whose job is to take care of sick or injured people, usually in a hospital
My father is a doctor and my mother is a nurse.
a dental nurse (= one who helps a dentist)
Synonymsregistered nurseRNnursing sisterhealthcare professionalmedic
Antonymspatientlaymannonprofessional
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wake(verb)
/weɪk/
to stop sleeping; to make somebody stop sleeping
Wake up! It's eight o'clock.
He woke up to find himself alone in the house.
Synonymsariseawakenrousestircome tobecome conscious
Antonymssleepdozeslumberrest
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leg(noun)
/leɡ/
one of the long parts that connect the feet to the rest of the body
How many legs does an ant have?
How many legs does a centipede have?
Synonymslimbextremitymembersupport
Antonymstorsobody
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healthy(adjective)
/ˈhelθi/
having good health and not likely to become ill
My grandfather is eighty but he is still very healthy and strong.
Synonymswellfitwholesomerobustvigorousin good shape
Antonymsunhealthysickillweakfrail
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head(noun)
/hed/
the part of the body on top of the neck containing the eyes, nose, mouth and brain
She shakes her head when she doesn't agree.
He shook his head in disbelief.
Synonymsskullbrainmindchiefleadertop
Antonymsfootbasefollower
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nose(noun)
/nəʊz/
the part of the face that sticks out above the mouth, used for breathing and smelling things
Her mother has a sharp nose.
Synonymssnootproboscisbeakmuzzlesnout
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sick(adjective)
/sɪk/
physically or mentally ill
My grandfather is very sick.
Synonymsillunwellailingdiseasedunhealthy
Antonymshealthywellfitrobuststrong