Lesson 97/202 · 18 words · 0 learned

A1 · Everyday actions (1)

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action(noun)
/ˈækʃn/
the process of doing something in order to make something happen or to deal with a situation
We must take action now to protect the forests and the animals.
Synonymsdeedactivityperformancemovementinitiative
Antonymsinactioninactivitypassivityrestraint
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create(verb)
/kriˈeɪt/
to make something happen or exist
The main purpose of industry is to create wealth.
Scientists disagree about how the universe was created.
Synonymsgenerateproduceformestablishinventdevelop
Antonymsdestroydemolisheliminateannihilate
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change(verb)
/tʃeɪndʒ/
to become different
The weather can change very quickly in the mountains.
Synonymsaltermodifytransformconvertadjustvaryshiftreplace
Antonymsremainstaykeepmaintaincontinuepreserveretain
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do(verb)
/duː/
to perform an action, activity or task
I do my homework every day.
Does she speak French?
Synonymsperformexecuteaccomplishcompleteactcreatemake
Antonymsundoneglectfailomitstopdestroy
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get(verb)
/ɡet/
to receive something
This room gets very little sunshine.
He gets (= earns) about $40000 a year.
Synonymsobtainreceiveacquiregainearnbecome
Antonymslosegiveforfeitmiss
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cut(verb)
/kʌt/
to divide, shorten or remove something using a knife, scissors or another sharp tool
He cuts my hair.
He cut himself (= his face) shaving.
Synonymsslicechopsevertrimcarvegashintersectreduce
Antonymsjoinconnectmendrepairattachfuse
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build(verb)
/bɪld/
to make something, especially a building, by putting parts together
They have permission to build 200 new houses.
Robins build nests almost anywhere.
Synonymsconstructcreateestablisherectform
Antonymsdestroydemolishruindismantle
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have(verb)
/həv/
to own, hold or possess something
My family has four people.
If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes I wouldn't have believed it.
Synonymspossessowncontainincludeexperienceundergohold
Antonymslackneedwantlosebe without
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give(verb)
/ɡɪv/
to hand something to somebody so that they can look at it, use it or keep it for a time
Give your mother the letter.
They were all given a box to carry.
Synonymsprovideofferpresentsupplydonateawardgrant
Antonymsreceivetakekeepholdwithdrawretain
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fill(verb)
/fɪl/
to make something full of something; to become full of something
Please fill the bottle with water before we leave.
Synonymsoccupyreplenishstuffpackloadtop upcharge
Antonymsemptydrainvacateclearunload
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check(verb)
/tʃek/
to examine something to see if it is correct, safe or acceptable
Check your work before handing it in.
It is vital to keep a check on your speed (= look at it regularly in order to control it).
Synonymsexamineinspectverifyreviewinvestigatescrutinizeassessmonitor
Antonymsignoreneglectdisregardoverlook
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close(verb)
/kləʊz/
to put something into a position so that it covers an opening; to get into this position
These shops close at 10 o'clock every evening.
I had no idea the beach was so close.
Synonymsshutendconcludefinishterminatesealblock
Antonymsopenbeginstartcommenceunlock
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finish(verb)
/ˈfɪnɪʃ/
to stop doing something or making something because it is complete
My class finishes studying at 11 o'clock.
Haven't you finished your homework yet?
Synonymscompleteconcludeendterminateaccomplish
Antonymsbeginstartcommenceinitiate
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help(verb)
/help/
to make it easier or possible for somebody to do something by doing something for them or by giving them something that they need
Can you help me carry these bags to the car?
Synonymsaidassistancesupportservicerelief
Antonymshinderobstructimpedeharmignore
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become(verb)
/bɪˈkʌm/
to start to be something
His job has become his whole life.
She became queen in 1952.
Synonymsturn intogrow intodevelop intoevolve intotransform intogetgrowgo
Antonymsremainstaycontinuepersistrevertdecline
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begin(verb)
/bɪˈɡɪn/
to start doing something; to do the first part of something
We began to work on the project in May.
We began work on the project in May.
Synonymsstartcommenceinitiatelaunchembark on
Antonymsendfinishcompleteconcludeterminate
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find(verb)
/faɪnd/
to discover somebody/something unexpectedly or by chance
We've found a great new restaurant near the office.
Look what I've found!
Synonymsdiscoverlocatedetectidentifyunearthascertain
Antonymslosemisplacemissoverlook
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happen(verb)
/ˈhæpən/
to take place, especially without being planned
Accidents often happen on this busy road at night.
Synonymsoccurtake placetranspirebefallarisechancecome aboutmaterialize
Antonymspreventavoidforestallblockstop