Lesson 112/202 · 15 words · 0 learned

A2 · Home & household

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board(noun)
/bɔːrd/
a flat piece of wood or other hard material used for a particular purpose, such as building, cutting or playing games
He cut the wooden board into two pieces to make a shelf.
Synonymsembarkentermountget ongo aboard
Antonymsdisembarkdeplaneexitalightget off
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rubbish(noun)
/ˈrʌbɪʃ/
things that you throw away because you no longer want or need them
garden/household rubbish
The streets were littered with rubbish.
Synonymstrashgarbagewastelitterjunkrefuse
Antonymstreasureassetresourcevalue
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roof(noun)
/ruːf/
the structure that covers or forms the top of a building or vehicle
You could be fined if you don't remove the snow off the roof of your car before driving.
The roof of the car was not damaged in the accident.
Synonymscoveringtopceilingsheltercrest
Antonymsbasebottomfloorfoundation
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carpet(noun)
/ˈkɑːrpɪt/
a piece of thick woven material made of wool, etc., used to cover the floor of a room or stairs; the material used for carpets
a roll of carpet
a camera crew
Synonymsrugmatfloor coveringtapestry
Antonymsbare floorhardwoodtilelinoleum
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lock(verb)
/lɑːk/
to fasten something with a lock; to be fastened with a lock
He locked the confidential documents in his filing cabinet.
It's a good idea to have locks fitted on all your windows.
Synonymsfastensecureboltsealclamplatchpadlockclose
Antonymsunlockopenreleasefree
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furniture(noun)
/ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/
objects that can be moved, such as tables, chairs and beds, that are put into a house or an office to make it suitable for living or working in
Williams is buying some furniture for his new apartment.
a piece of furniture
Synonymsfurnishingsequipmentappliancehousehold goods
Antonymsemptinessvoidbareness
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tidy(adjective)
/ˈtaɪdi/
arranged neatly and with everything in order
Her bedroom is always clean and tidy.
Synonymsorganizedneatorderlycleanshipshapespruce
Antonymsmessyuntidydisorganizedclutteredsloppy
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hall(noun)
/hɔːl/
a space or passage inside the entrance or front door of a building
She ran into the hall and up the stairs.
There are three dining halls on campus.
Synonymscorridorlobbyfoyerentrywayauditoriumchamber
Antonymsoutsideexterioropen air
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bin(noun)
/bɪn/
a container that you put waste in
a rubbish bin
They have spent billions on the problem (= billions of dollars, etc.).
Synonymstrash cangarbage canwastebasketreceptaclecontainer
Antonymsnone
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washing(noun)
/ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the act of cleaning something using water and usually soap
Washing is a boring job.
a gentle shampoo for frequent washing
Synonymslaundrycleaningablutionrinsing
Antonymssoilingdirtyingstaining
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gate(noun)
/ɡeɪt/
a barrier like a door that is used to close an opening in a fence or a wall outside a building
the gates of the city
an iron gate
Synonymsportalentrancegatewaydoorwayentryway
Antonymsexitdeparture point
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seat(noun)
/siːt/
a place where you can sit, for example a chair
Please take a seat(= sit down).
He put his shopping on the seat behind him.
Synonymschairbenchstoollocationplace
Antonymsstandingupright
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lift(verb)
/lɪft/
to raise somebody/something or be raised to a higher position or level
He lifted his trophy over his head.
John lifted his eyes (= looked up) from his book.
Synonymsraiseelevatehoistboostpick up
Antonymslowerdropdescenddecreasereduce
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cupboard(noun)
/ˈkʌbərd/
a piece of furniture with doors and shelves used for storing dishes, food, clothes, etc.
My mom has just bought one more cupboard to store dishes.
a gas cooker
Synonymscabinetclosetlockerstorage unitdresser
Antonymsopen shelftablecounter
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oven(noun)
/ˈʌvn/
the part of a cooker that is like a box with a door on the front, in which food is cooked or heated
Place the cake in the oven at 200°C.
Take the cake out of the oven.
Synonymscookerkilnrangefurnacebaking oven
Antonymsrefrigeratorfreezer