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A2 · Communication & media (1)

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express(verb)
/ɪkˈspres/
to show or make known a feeling, an opinion, etc. by words, looks or actions
She found it hard to express her feelings in English.
Synonymsrapidfastquickswiftimmediateinstanturgent
Antonymsslowdelayedleisurelyunhurried
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expression(noun)
/ɪkˈspreʃn/
a word or phrase
'Break a leg' is an expression that people use to wish actors good luck.
Synonymsmanifestationarticulationdemonstrationcommunicationutterancedeclarationindication
Antonymsrepressionsuppressionconcealmenthidingsilence
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diary(noun)
/ˈdaɪəri/
a book in which you can write down the experiences you have each day, your private thoughts, etc.
I have a small diary.
I'll make a note of our next meeting in my diary.
Synonymsjournallognotebookrecordchronicle
Antonymsforgetfulnessoblivion
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discussion(noun)
/dɪˈskʌʃn/
a conversation about somebody/something; the process of discussing somebody/something
After considerable discussion, they decided to accept our offer.
We had a discussion with them about the differences between Britain and the US.
Synonymsconversationdebatedialogueexchangeargumentconsultationconference
Antonymssilenceagreementconcordunisonquiet
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explanation(noun)
/ˌekspləˈneɪʃn/
a statement, fact, or situation that tells you why something happened; a reason given for something
I can't think of any possible explanation for his absence.
The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed.
Synonymsreasonaccountjustificationinterpretationdescriptionclarification
Antonymsmysteryconfusionambiguityvagueness
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device(noun)
/dɪˈvaɪs/
an object or a piece of equipment that has been designed to do a particular job
Our lives have been made easier thanks to modern devices.
electrical labour-saving devices around the home
Synonymsgadgetappliancemachinetoolmechanisminstrument
Antonymsmanual laborhandcraftold methods
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advertisement(noun)
/ˌædvərˈtaɪzmənt/
a notice, picture or film telling people about a product, job or service
I saw your advertisement in the Youth Newspaper yesterday.
Synonymsadcommercialpromotionpublicitynoticeannouncement
Antonymsconcealmenthidingsuppressionsecrecy
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argue(verb)
/ˈɑːrɡjuː/
to speak angrily to somebody because you disagree with them
I don't want to argue with you—just do it!
We're always arguing with each other about money.
Synonymsdisputedebatequarrelcontendbickerwranglealtercate
Antonymsagreeconcurharmonizeacquiesce
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chat(verb)
/tʃæt/
to talk in a friendly, informal way to somebody
She spends hours on the phone chatting to her friends.
My kids spend hours chatting on the phone to their friends.
Synonymsconversetalkgossipdiscussvisit
Antonymssilencelistenignorequiet
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argument(noun)
/ˈɑːrɡjumənt/
a conversation or discussion in which two or more people disagree, often angrily
Jack and Jane are close friends, but they are always having a lot of arguments.
We had an argument with the waiter about the bill.
Synonymsdisputequarreldebatecontentionaltercationdisagreement
Antonymsagreementharmonypeaceconcordaccord
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communicate(verb)
/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/
to share or exchange information, news, ideas, feelings, etc.
Thanks to the invention of the telephone, we can communicate with others all over the world.
We only communicate by email.
Synonymsconnectconveyimpartexpressinteractcorrespondrelate
Antonymsconcealhidesuppresswithholdmisunderstand
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column(noun)
/ˈkɑːləm/
one of the straight sections from top to bottom into which text on a page or screen is divided
The newspaper article was printed in two columns on the front page.
Synonymspillarpostsupportshaftobelisk
Antonymsarchbeamlintel
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document(noun)
/ˈdɑːkjumənt/
an official paper, book or electronic file that gives information about something, or that can be used as evidence or proof of something
This is the document for the new project.
Copies of the relevant documents must be filed at court.
Synonymsrecordfilepaperreportcertificateinstrument
Antonymsoralverbalunwritten
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comment(noun)
/ˈkɑːment/
something that you say or write that gives an opinion on or explains somebody/something
His critical comments have contributed to my success.
‘Not his best performance,’ she commented to the woman sitting next to her.
Synonymsremarkobservationnoteannotationcriticismopinionfeedback
Antonymssilenceabsence of commentreticence
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advertise(verb)
/ˈædvərtaɪz/
to tell the public about a product or a service in order to encourage people to buy or to use it
The cruise was advertised as the ‘journey of a lifetime’.
If you want to attract more customers, try advertising in the local paper.
Synonymspromotepublicizeannouncemarketpromotetoutplug
Antonymshideconcealsuppresswithdraw
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context(noun)
/ˈkɑːntekst/
the situation in which something happens and that helps you to understand it
His decision can only be understood in context.
This speech needs to be set in the context of Britain in the 1960s.
Synonymssettingcircumstancessituationbackgroundframework
Antonymsisolationvacuumabstractiongeneralization
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complain(verb)
/kəmˈpleɪn/
to say that you are annoyed, unhappy or not satisfied about somebody/something
He is always complaining about everything.
Synonymsgrumblewhineprotestgripegrouse
Antonymspraisecommendapproverejoicecompliment
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greet(verb)
/ɡriːt/
to say hello to somebody or to welcome them
I greet my neighbor every morning.
Synonymswelcomehailaddresssalute
Antonymsignoreavoidsnub
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app(noun)
/æp/
a program designed for a particular task, especially one used on a phone, tablet or in a browser
Customers can now track their orders through our mobile app.
The new expense app saves the finance team hours every week.
Synonymsapplicationprogramsoftware
Antonymshardware
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download(verb)
/ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/
to copy files or data from the internet or a server onto your computer or device
Download the latest installer from the support portal.
Customers can download their invoices as PDF files.
Synonymsretrievecopytransfer
Antonymsuploadsend