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Lesson 78/202 · 18 words · 0 learned

A1 · Places, travel & transport (2)

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    return(verb)

    /rɪˈtɜːrn/

    to come or go back from one place to another

    She returned home after a long trip to Paris.

    Synonymsyieldprofitgainrevenueproceedsrepaymentrestitution
    Antonymslossdebtcostexpenditureinvestment
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    village(noun)

    /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/

    a very small town located in a country area

    My village is very far from the town.

    We visited towns and villages all over Spain.

    Synonymshamletcommunitysettlementrural arealocality
    Antonymscitymetropolisurban areatown
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    park(noun)

    /pɑːrk/

    an area of public land in a town or a city where people go to walk, play and relax

    There are many big trees in this park.

    We went for a walk in the park.

    Synonymsgardenplaygroundrecreation groundgreen spacecommonreserve
    Antonymsbuildingstructureenclosurefactoryindustrial area
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    trip(noun)

    /trɪp/

    a journey to a place and back again, especially a short one for pleasure or a particular purpose

    Did you have a good trip?

    Synonymsjourneyexcursiontourvoyageoutingexpedition
    Antonymsstayresidencehomesettlement
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    visitor(noun)

    /ˈvɪzɪtər/

    a person who visits a person or place

    How can we attract more visitors to our website?

    We've got visitors coming this weekend.

    Synonymsguestattendeecustomerpatronviewerspectator
    Antonymsresidentlocalinhabitant
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    stop(verb)

    /stɑːp/

    to no longer move; to make somebody/something no longer move

    The bus stops right outside our school every morning.

    Synonymsceasehaltendfinishquitterminatearrest
    Antonymsstartbegincontinueproceedadvancepersist
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    vacation(noun)

    /veɪˈkeɪʃn/

    a period of time spent travelling or resting away from home

    What are you going to do for vacation?

    Synonymsholidaybreakrecesstime offleaverest
    Antonymsworkemploymentlabordutyobligation
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    south(noun)

    /saʊθ/

    the direction that is on your right when you watch the sun rise; one of the four main points of the compass

    The cold wind was blowing from the south all day.

    Synonymssoutherlysouthward
    Antonymsnorth
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    road(noun)

    /rəʊd/

    a hard surface built for vehicles to travel on

    This road is very narrow.

    Synonymsstreetpathavenuehighwaythoroughfareroute
    Antonymsdead endcul-de-sac
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    station(noun)

    /ˈsteɪʃn/

    a place where trains stop so that passengers can get on and off; the buildings connected with this

    I'll get off at the next station.

    the main station

    Synonymsdepotterminalstopplatformhalt
    Antonymsroutetrackway
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    visit(verb)

    /ˈvɪzɪt/

    to go to see a person or a place for a period of time

    We are going to visit Uncle Ho's mausoleum.

    She went to visit relatives in Wales.

    Synonymstourseecall onlook in onattendhaunt
    Antonymsleavedepartignoreneglect
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    west(noun)

    /west/

    the direction that you look towards to see the sun go down; one of the four main points of the compass

    The sun sets in the west.

    a fall/drop in temperature

    Synonymsoccidentwestern
    Antonymseastorienteastern
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    place(noun)

    /pleɪs/

    a particular position, point or area

    There are many beautiful places in Hanoi.

    He placed his hand on her shoulder.

    Synonymslocationspotareasitepositionvenue
    Antonymsnowherenonexistencevoid
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    stay(verb)

    /steɪ/

    to continue to be in a particular place for a period of time without moving away

    We will stay at the hotel.

    an overnight stay

    Synonymsremainresidelodgesojournstoptarrydwell
    Antonymsleavedepartgotravelexit
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    travel(verb)

    /ˈtrævl/

    to go from one place to another, especially over a long distance

    How often do you travel abroad?

    The job involves a considerable amount of foreign travel.

    Synonymsjourneytourvoyageroamexplorecommute
    Antonymsstayremainsettledwell
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    ride(verb)

    /raɪd/

    to sit on and control a bicycle, motorcycle, horse, etc. as it moves

    I often ride the bicycle to work as a kind of physical exercise.

    He was riding on a large black horse.

    Synonymsdrivetravelmountsit onstraddlejourneyhandlecontrol
    Antonymswalkrunhikestayremain
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    town(noun)

    /taʊn/

    a place with many houses, shops, etc. where people live and work. It is larger than a village but smaller than a city.

    My grandparents live in a small town.

    The nearest town is ten miles away.

    Synonymsvillagehamletcommunitysettlement
    Antonymscitymetropolisurban area
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    street(noun)

    /striːt/

    a public road in a city or town that has houses and buildings on one side or both sides

    I live on Hai Ba Trung Street.

    Synonymsroadavenuelaneboulevardthoroughfareway
    Antonymsprivate propertydead endalleycul-de-sac