Lesson 99/202 · 19 words · 0 learned

A1 · Describing things (1)

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complete(adjective)
/kəmˈpliːt/
including all the parts, etc. that are necessary; whole
Is this list complete, or are some names still missing?
Synonymsfinishfinalizeaccomplishachievefulfillendconclude
Antonymsbeginstartinitiateincompleteunfinishedlacking
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busy(adjective)
/ˈbɪzi/
having a lot to do; perhaps not free to do something else because you are working on something
Alfred was busy getting ready for his vacation
The airport was busy, with people catching planes and heading for car rental companies
Synonymsoccupiedengagedactiveworkinginvolvedswamped
Antonymsidlefreeavailableunoccupiedlazy
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difference(noun)
/ˈdɪfrəns/
the way in which two people or things are not like each other; the way in which somebody/something has changed
There are no significant differences between the education systems of the two countries.
There's no difference in the results.
Synonymsdisparitydistinctioncontrastvariationdivergencedissimilarity
Antonymssimilarityresemblancesamenessagreementconformityequality
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form(noun)
/fɔːrm/
a type or variety of something
Swimming is a very good form of exercise for people of all ages.
Synonymsdocumentapplicationtemplateformatshapekindtype
Antonymsshapelessnessamorphousnessstructurelessness
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dark(adjective)
/dɑːrk/
with no or very little light, especially because it is night
It gets dark very early in winter.
Synonymsdimshadowyunlitblackobscuregloomy
Antonymslightbrightilluminatedclear
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easy(adjective)
/ˈiːzi/
not difficult; done or obtained without a lot of effort or problems
This homework is very easy.
It would be the easiest thing in the world to fall in love with him.
Synonymssimpleeffortlessstraightforwardpainlessuncomplicatedmanageable
Antonymsdifficulthardchallengingcomplexcomplicatedarduous
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different(adjective)
/ˈdɪfrənt/
not the same as somebody/something; not like somebody/something else
It's very different to what I'm used to
It's very different to what I'm used to.
Synonymsdissimilardistinctunlikevariedcontrasting
Antonymssimilarsameidenticalalikeequivalent
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best(adjective)
/best/
of the most excellent type or quality
They're all good players, but she's the best of all.
We're the best of friends(= very close friends).
Synonymsfinestgreatesttopexcellentsuperiorprimeleadingoptimum
Antonymsworstpoorestinferiorleastbottomweakestterrible
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dirty(adjective)
/ˈdɜːrti/
not clean
Try not to get too dirty!
dirty hands/clothes
Synonymsuncleanfilthygrimysoiledmuckysqualid
Antonymscleanpureimmaculatespotlesspristine
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correct(adjective)
/kəˈrekt/
accurate or true, without any mistakes
Is this exercise correct?
Am I correct in saying that you know a lot about wine?
Synonymsrightaccuratetrueexactpreciseaccurateproperappropriate
Antonymswrongincorrectfalseinaccurateimproper
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famous(adjective)
/ˈfeɪməs/
known about by many people
Marie Curie is famous for her contributions to science.
She was more famous as a writer than as a singer.
Synonymswell-knownrenownedcelebratednotableprominenteminentdistinguished
Antonymsunknownobscureunremarkableanonymousinfamous
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common(adjective)
/ˈkɑːmən/
happening often; existing in large numbers or in many places
Smith is a very common family name in England.
Synonymsusualordinarygeneralwidespreadprevalentpublicshared
Antonymsuncommonrareuniqueprivateexclusive
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better(adjective)
/ˈbetər/
of a higher standard or less poor quality; not as bad as something else
This new phone is much better than my old one.
Synonymsimproveenhanceamelioraterefineupgradeadvance
Antonymsworsendeterioratedegradeimpairdamage
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difficult(adjective)
/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/
not easy; needing effort or skill to do or to understand
This homework is very difficult.
She finds it very difficult to get up early.
Synonymshardchallengingtoughcomplexproblematicarduousdemanding
Antonymseasysimpleeffortlesspainlessfacile
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amazing(adjective)
/əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
very surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
That's amazing, isn't it?
an amazing achievement/discovery/success/performance
Synonymsastonishingremarkablewonderfulincrediblefantasticextraordinary
Antonymsordinarycommonaverageunremarkableboring
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false(adjective)
/fɔːls/
wrong; not correct or true
This piece of information is false.
Predictions of an early improvement in the housing market proved false.
Synonymsincorrectuntrueerroneousinaccuratefabricatedcounterfeitdeceptive
Antonymstruecorrectaccuratevalidgenuineauthentic
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dangerous(adjective)
/ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
likely to injure or harm somebody, or to damage or destroy something
This is a dangerous lion.
The prisoners who escaped are violent and dangerous.
Synonymshazardousriskyperilousunsafeprecarious
Antonymssafesecureharmlessprotected
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bad(adjective)
/bæd/
unpleasant; full of problems
We had bad weather, so the party was inside the house.
Synonymsawfulterriblepoorunpleasantevilwickednaughtyinferior
Antonymsgoodexcellentwonderfulsuperiormoralwell-behaved
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fantastic(adjective)
/fænˈtæstɪk/
extremely good; excellent
The football player scored a fantastic goal.
Synonymsamazingwonderfulexcellentincredibleremarkableterrificmarvelous
Antonymsordinaryaveragecommonmundanetypicalunremarkable