Lesson 77/202 · 18 words · 0 learned

A1 · Places, travel & transport (1)

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arrive(verb)
/əˈraɪv/
to get to a place, especially at the end of a journey
By the time our meal arrived, it was cold
Frank arrived at the restaurant only minutes after Claudia left
Synonymsreachget toshow upturn upappearenter
Antonymsleavedepartgoexit
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driver(noun)
/ˈdraɪvər/
a person who drives a vehicle
My uncle is a truck driver.
The car comes equipped with a driver's airbag.
Synonymsoperatorchauffeurmotoristpilotengineer
Antonymspassengerpedestrianrider
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miss(verb)
/mɪs/
to be or arrive too late for something
We missed the bus and had to walk to school.
Synonymsyoung ladymademoisellema'am
AntonymsMrs.Madammarried woman
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east(noun)
/iːst/
the direction that you look towards to see the sun rise; one of the four main points of the compass
The sun rises in the east.
the division of labour between the sexes
Synonymsorienteasterneastward
Antonymswestwestern
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bicycle(noun)
/ˈbaɪsɪkl/
a road vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pushing the pedals with your feet
We went for a bicycle ride on Sunday.
One of the best ways to see the countryside is to ride a bicycle.
Synonymsbikecycletwo-wheeler
Antonymscarmotorcyclevehicle
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local(adjective)
/ˈləʊkl/
belonging to or connected with the particular place or area that you are talking about or with the place where you live
PTV is a channel of Phu Tho province. So it is local.
It was difficult to understand the local dialect.
Synonymsregionalcommunitydomesticnativeprovincialparochial
Antonymsnationalglobalinternationalforeignuniversal
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city(noun)
/ˈsɪti/
a large and important town
I live in Ho Chi Minh city.
the country's capital city
Synonymsmetropolisurban centertownmunicipalitymegalopolis
Antonymscountrysidevillagerural areahamlet
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area(noun)
/ˈeriə/
part of a place, town, etc., or a region of a country or the world
All areas of the country will have some rain tonight.
The farm and surrounding area were flooded.
Synonymsregionzonedistrictsectorlocationspaceextent
Antonymspointlinenothingness
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map(noun)
/mæp/
a drawing or plan of the earth’s surface or part of it, showing countries, towns, rivers, etc.
A map is very helpful when you travel.
a street map of Miami
Synonymschartatlasplanrepresentationguide
Antonymsrealityunstructured
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country(noun)
/ˈkʌntri/
an area of land that has or used to have its own government and laws
Each country has its own flag.
European countries
Synonymsnationstatelandterritoryrealm
Antonymsregiondistrictarea
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capital(noun)
/ˈkæpɪtl/
the most important town or city of a country or region, where the government operates from
Paris is the capital of France.
Troops are stationed in and around the capital.
Synonymschiefmajorleadingprincipalmainheadforemost
Antonymsminorsubordinatesecondaryinsignificant
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drive(verb)
/draɪv/
to operate a vehicle so that it goes in a particular direction
Can you drive?
Let's go for a drive.
Synonymsoperatepilotsteerhandleride
Antonymswalkbe drivenbe a passenger
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building(noun)
/ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure such as a house or school that has a roof and walls
My house is near that building.
Her brother was born blind(= was blind when he was born).
Synonymsstructureedificeconstructioncomplexestablishment
Antonymsdemolitiondestructionruinwreckage
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fly(verb)
/flaɪ/
to move through the air, using wings
This bird cannot fly.
A wasp had flown in through the window.
Synonymssoarglidewingascendfloathovertravel by air
Antonymsfalldescenddropsinkplungestayremain
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journey(noun)
/ˈdʒɜːrni/
an act of travelling from one place to another, especially when they are far apart
The journey to the countryside took three hours by bus.
Synonymstripvoyageexpeditiontourpassagepilgrimage
Antonymsstayhaltstoprestidleness
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flight(noun)
/flaɪt/
a journey made by air, especially in a plane
a hot-air balloon flight
a smooth/comfortable/bumpy flight
Synonymsaviationsortietripjourneypassageexcursionescaperetreat
Antonymsarrivalstaygroundedimprisonmentcaptivity
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north(noun)
/nɔːrθ/
the direction that is on your left when you watch the sun rise; one of the four main points of the compass
Canada is to the north of the United States.
Synonymsnorthernnorthwardup north
Antonymssouthsouthern
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centre(noun)
/ˈsentər/
the main part of a town or city, where there are a lot of shops and offices
The town centre is very busy on Saturdays.