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Lesson 103/202 · 24 words · 0 learned

A1 · Grammar & linking words (2)

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    him(pronoun)

    /hɪm/

    used as the object of a verb, after the verb be or after a preposition to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified

    When did you see him?

    He took the children with him.

    Synonymshethat guythe manthe boy
    Antonymsherthemshe
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    his(determiner)

    /hɪz/

    of or belonging to a man or boy who has already been mentioned or is easily identified

    His pen is very nice.

    The choice was his.

    Synonymsbelonging to himof himhis own
    Antonymshertheirmyyour
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    no one(pronoun)

    /nəʊ wʌn/

    not anyone; no person

    No one was at home.

    We were told to speak to no one.

    Synonymsnobodynot a soulzero people
    Antonymseverybodyeveryonesomebodyall
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    no(exclamation)

    /nəʊ/

    used to give a negative reply or statement

    ‘Do you like snakes?’ ‘No, I don't like them at all.’

    Synonymsnaynegativenever
    Antonymsyesaffirmativeindeed
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    her(pronoun)

    /hər/

    used as the object of a verb, after the verb be or after a preposition to refer to a woman or girl who has already been mentioned or is easily identified

    I saw her at the park yesterday and said hello.

    Synonymsbelonging to herhersof her
    Antonymshistheirmyyour
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    everything(pronoun)

    /ˈevriθɪŋ/

    all things

    When we confronted him, he denied everything.

    She seemed to have everything—looks, money, intelligence.

    Synonymsallthe whole thingevery single thingeverything under the sunthe works
    Antonymsnothingsomethinga littlea few
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    for(preposition)

    /fər/

    used to show who is intended to have or use something or where something is intended to be put

    There's a letter for you

    This is the place for me (= I like it very much).

    Synonymsintended formeant forin behalf ofon account of
    Antonymsagainstfrom
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    I(pronoun)

    /aɪ/

    used as the subject of a verb when the speaker or writer is referring to himself/herself

    I am a student.

    When they asked me if I wanted the job, I said yes.

    SynonymsMyselfMe
    AntonymsYouHeSheItTheyWe
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    me(pronoun)

    /mi/

    the form of I that is used when the speaker or writer is the object of a verb or preposition, or after the verb be

    Hello, it's me.

    Don't hit me.

    SynonymsmyselfI
    Antonymsyouhimherthem
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    have to(modal verb)

    /həv tə/

    used to show that you must do something

    I have to admit, the idea of marriage scares me.

    Did she have to pay a fine?

    Synonymsmustneed toought toshouldbe obliged tobe required to
    Antonymsdon't have toneedn'tmaycanbe allowed to
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    goodbye(exclamation)

    /ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ/

    used when you are leaving somebody or when somebody else is leaving

    Goodbye, Tom! See you at school tomorrow.

    Synonymsfarewelladieuso longbyeadieu
    Antonymshellogreetingwelcome
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    just(adverb)

    /dʒʌst/

    exactly

    She looks just like her mother.

    This jacket is just my size.

    Synonymsexactlypreciselysimplyonlymerelyfairlyquite
    Antonymsinaccuratelyroughlyapproximatelydifferentlypartially
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    like(preposition)

    /laɪk/

    similar to somebody/something

    She looks like her mother, with the same dark eyes.

    Synonymsenjoyappreciatelovepreferadmire
    Antonymsdislikehatedetestabhordespise
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    however(adverb)

    /haʊˈevər/

    used to introduce a statement that contrasts with something that has just been said

    I'd love to come to your party. However, I'm very busy this week.

    SynonymsNeverthelessNonethelessYetStillEven soDespite thatIn spite of that
    AntonymsThereforeThusConsequentlyAccordingly
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    my(determiner)

    /maɪ/

    of or belonging to the speaker or writer

    My name is Andy.

    My feet are cold.

    Synonymsbelonging to meof minepersonally owned
    Antonymsyourhishertheirits
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    must(modal verb)

    /məst/

    used to say that something is necessary or very important (sometimes involving a rule or a law)

    ‘Do we have to finish this today?’ ‘Yes, you must.’

    I must ask you not to do that again.

    Synonymsshouldought toneed torequiredobligednecessary
    Antonymsmaycanoptionallyneedn'tshouldn't
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    hi(exclamation)

    /haɪ/

    used to say hello

    Hi, there! How're you doing?

    Hi, Peter.

    Synonymshellogreetingsheyhowdygood day
    Antonymsgoodbyefarewellsee youso longadieu
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    hello(exclamation, noun)

    /həˈləʊ/

    used as a greeting when you meet somebody, in an email, when you answer the phone or when you want to attract somebody’s attention

    Say hello to Liz for me.

    Hello, is there anybody there?

    Synonymsgreetingshiheyhowdygood daywelcome
    Antonymsgoodbyefarewelladieu
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    he(pronoun)

    /hi/

    a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified

    He is 10 years old and he is a student.

    He (= the man we are watching) went through that door.

    Synonymshimthat personthe manthe boy
    Antonymsshethey
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    it(pronoun)

    /ɪt/

    used to refer to an animal or a thing that has already been mentioned or that is being talked about now

    This is my dog. It is very friendly.

    Synonymsthatthisthe thingthe one
    Antonymsheshethey
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    its(determiner)

    /ɪts/

    belonging to or connected with a thing, an animal or a baby

    I have a dog. Its tail is very long.

    Synonymsbelonging to itof itbelonging to the thingthereof
    Antonymsnone (as it's a possessive pronoun)
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    how(adverb)

    /haʊ/

    in what way or manner

    How do you feel?

    Synonymsin what wayby what meansto what extentin which manner
    Antonymswhybecause
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    hey(exclamation)

    /heɪ/

    used to attract somebody’s attention or to express interest, surprise or anger

    Hey, how are you?

    Synonymshihellogreetings
    Antonymsgoodbyefarewell
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    if(conjunction)

    /ɪf/

    used to say that one thing can, will or might happen or be true, depending on another thing happening or being true

    I will go to the park if it stops raining.

    Synonymsprovided thatassuming thatin case
    Antonymsonly ifunless