Lesson 96/202 · 24 words · 0 learned

A1 · Thinking & opinions

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compare(verb)
/kəmˈper/
to examine people or things to see how they are similar and how they are different
Once the customer compared the two products, her choice was easy.
The price for this brand is high compared to the other brands on the market
Synonymscollatecontrastweighequatedifferentiaterelatebalancematch
Antonymscontrastdifferdetachignoredisregardseparate
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remember(verb)
/rɪˈmembər/
to have or keep an image in your memory of an event, a person, a place, etc. from the past
I will remember the combination to the safe without writing it down
I remembered the delivery clerk's name as soon as I got off the phone
Synonymsrecallrecollectretainmemorizebring to mind
Antonymsforgetdisrememberoverlookignore
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forget(verb)
/fərˈɡet/
to not remember to do something that you ought to do, or to bring or buy something that you ought to bring or buy
The waiter forgot to bring the rolls, annoying the customer
Don't forget to tell your friends what a great meal you had tonight
Synonymsoverlookneglectomitdisrememberleave behind
Antonymsrememberrecallrecollectbear in mind
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prefer(verb)
/prɪˈfɜːr/
to like one thing or person better than another; to choose one thing rather than something else because you like it better
Ms. Lanet prefers to get a seat near the aisle when she attends a concert
He preferred contemporary music to any other type
Synonymsfavorlike betterwould ratherchooseopt for
Antonymsdislikehaterejectdecline
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reason(noun)
/ˈriːzn/
a cause or an explanation for something that has happened or that somebody has done
There is every reason to believe that Beethoven will still be popular in the next century
We'll never understand the reason why some music is popular and some is not
Synonymscausemotivegroundbasisexplanationjustification
Antonymsresulteffectconsequenceoutcome
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choose(verb)
/tʃuːz/
to decide which thing or person you want out of the ones that are available
Alan chooses to read The New York Times over the Wall Street Journal
I did not choose that candidate to be the editor of our student newspaper
Synonymsselectpickoptelectprefer
Antonymsrejectrefusedeclinedisregard
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result(noun)
/rɪˈzʌlt/
a thing that is caused or produced because of something else
The scientific results prove that the new procedure is not significantly safer than the traditional one
Your lab results won't be ready for hours
Synonymsoutcomeconsequenceeffectproductconclusion
Antonymscausesourceoriginbeginning
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understand(verb)
/ˌʌndərˈstænd/
to know or realize the meaning of words, a language, what somebody says, etc.
I'm not sure that I understand. Go over it again.
I don't want you doing that again. Do you understand?
Synonymscomprehendgraspperceiveknowappreciaterealize
Antonymsmisunderstandmisinterpretconfusedoubtdisbelieve
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fact(noun)
/fækt/
a thing that is known to be true, especially when it can be proved
Despite the fact that she was wearing a seat belt, she was thrown sharply forward.
Due to the fact that they did not read English, the prisoners were unaware of what they were signing.
Synonymsrealitytruthcertaintyevidenceactuality
Antonymsfictionfalsehoodlieuntruthfantasy
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probably(adverb)
/ˈprɑːbəbli/
used to say that something is likely to happen or to be true
The decision to set up a new company is probably his most risky decision.
It was the best known and probably the most popular of her songs.
Synonymslikelypossiblypresumablyperhapsmaybeconceivablydoubtless
Antonymscertainlydefinitelysurelyundoubtedly
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point(noun)
/pɔɪnt/
a thing that somebody says or writes giving their opinion or stating a fact
That's a good point; I hadn't thought about it that way.
Synonymsargumentideapurposeviewaspectissuedetailreason
Antonymsirrelevanceinsignificanceaimlessnessmeaninglessness
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agree(verb)
/əˈɡriː/
to have the same opinion as somebody; to say that you have the same opinion
I agree with you about the new school rules.
Synonymsconcurassentconsentaccedeacceptsettleconfirm
Antonymsdisagreedissentobjectrefusedeclineoppose
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sure(adjective)
/ʃʊr/
confident that you know something or that you are right
I'm not sure whether I should tell you this
Sure, no problem.
Synonymscertainconfidentpositivedefiniteassured
Antonymsuncertainunsuredoubtfulhesitantquestionable
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advice(noun)
/ədˈvaɪs/
an opinion or a suggestion about what somebody should do in a particular situation
Steven gave me some good advice.
Ask your teacher 's advice / Ask your teacher for advice on how to prepare for the exam.
Synonymsguidancecounselrecommendationsuggestionopinioninputdirection
Antonymsdeterrentwarningdissuasion
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believe(verb)
/bɪˈliːv/
to feel certain that something is true or that somebody is telling you the truth
Believe me, she's not right for you.
The man claimed to be a social worker and the old woman believed him.
Synonymstrustacceptcredithave faiththinksuppose
Antonymsdoubtdisbelievedistrustquestionreject
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imagine(verb)
/ɪˈmædʒɪn/
to form a picture in your mind of what something might be like
He imagined walking into the office and handing in his resignation.
Can you imagine what it must be like to lose your job after 20 years?
Synonymsenvisionpictureconceivevisualizedreamfantasizesupposeassume
Antonymsknowproverealizeascertainverifydemonstrate
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maybe(adverb)
/ˈmeɪbi/
used when you are not certain that something will happen or that something is true or is a correct number
Maybe he'll come, maybe he won't.
We go there maybe once or twice a month.
Synonymsperhapspossiblyconceivablyperchancemayhap
Antonymscertainlydefinitelysurelycertainabsolutely
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idea(noun)
/aɪˈdiːə/
a plan, thought or suggestion, especially about what to do in a particular situation
That's a good idea.
The surprise party was Jane's idea.
Synonymsconceptnotionthoughtplansuggestionbrainchild
Antonymsrealityfactdeedactexecution
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opinion(noun)
/əˈpɪnjən/
your feelings or thoughts about somebody/something, rather than a fact
In my opinion, you should change your hairstyle.
Everyone had an opinion on the subject.
Synonymsviewbeliefjudgmentthoughtperspectiveassessment
Antonymsfacttruthcertaintyproofknowledge
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decide(verb)
/dɪˈsaɪd/
to think carefully about the different possibilities that are available and choose one of them
We've decided not to go away after all.
It was decided (that) the school should purchase new software.
Synonymsdetermineresolvechoosesettleopt
Antonymshesitatewaverdoubtvacillate
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guess(verb)
/ɡes/
to try and give an answer or make a judgement about something without being sure of all the facts
I didn't know the answer, so I had to guess.
Can you guess where I've been?
Synonymsestimateconjecturespeculatesurmisehypothesizededuce
Antonymsknowascertaindeterminecalculateprove
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know(verb)
/nəʊ/
to have information in your mind as a result of experience or because you have learned or been told it
I know of at least two people who did the same thing.
I knew where he was hiding.
Synonymsunderstandrecognizecomprehendperceivebe awarebe familiar with
Antonymsmisunderstandignoreoverlookbe ignorantdoubt
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think(verb)
/θɪŋk/
to have a particular idea or opinion about something/somebody; to believe something
‘Will we make it in time?’ ‘I think so.’
Am I right in thinking that you used to live here?
Synonymsbelieveconsidersupposeimaginereckondeemjudgeassume
Antonymsknowprovedisbelievedoubtquestiondismissignore
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problem(noun)
/ˈprɑːbləm/
a thing that is difficult to deal with or to understand
The problem first arose in 2008.
Let me know if you have any problems.
Synonymsissuedifficultychallengetroublepredicamentdilemmacomplication
Antonymssolutionresolutionansweradvantagebenefitease