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A2 · Size, amount & shape (2)

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variety(noun)
/vəˈraɪəti/
several different sorts of the same thing
There's a variety of standard terms that you'll find in warranties
A variety of unexpected problems appeared after the product had been on the market for about six months
Synonymsassortmentdiversityrangeselectionmixturemultiplicityarray
Antonymsuniformitysimilaritysamenessmonotony
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level(noun)
/ˈlevl/
a particular standard, quality or amount of something
We have never had an accountant work at such a sophisticated level before
The meeting was only open to staff at the assistant director level or higher
Synonymsstagestandarddegreepositiongraderank
Antonymsdecreasedeclineinferioritybottom
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narrow(adjective)
/ˈnærəʊ/
measuring a short distance from one side to the other, especially in relation to length
The street is too narrow for two cars to pass each other.
Synonymsslimconstrictedtightconfinedlimitedrestricted
Antonymswidebroadexpansiveunlimitedgeneral
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rate(noun)
/reɪt/
a measurement of the number of times something happens or exists during a particular period, or of its speed
The literacy rate in the region has risen quickly over the last ten years.
Synonymspricecostchargefeetariffvalueratiopercentage
Antonymsdiscountreductiondecrease
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shape(noun)
/ʃeɪp/
the form of the outer edges or surfaces of something; an example of something that has a particular form
She liked the shape of his nose.
a rectangular shape
Synonymsformfigureoutlinestructurecontourappearance
Antonymsformlessnessamorphousness
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rather(adverb)
/ˈræðər/
used to mean ‘fairly’ or ‘to some degree’, often when you are disappointed, surprised or expressing slight criticism
She fell and hurt her leg rather badly.
I didn't fail the exam; in fact I did rather well!
Synonymssomewhatquitefairlyprettymoderatelyslightlyrelatively
Antonymscompletelytotallyentirelyabsolutelyfullynot at all
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rest(noun)
/rest/
the part of something that remains
I'll eat some of the cake now and save the rest for later.
Synonymsrelaxationreposeleisurebreakdowntimesleep
Antonymsworkactivityexertioneffortlabor
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low(adjective)
/ləʊ/
not high or tall; not far above the ground
low clouds
a low range of hills
Synonymsshortshallowdepressedcheapinferiorbasehumblesoft
Antonymshightallloftyexpensivesuperiorloudstrong
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thin(adjective)
/θɪn/
having a smaller distance between opposite sides or surfaces than other similar objects or than normal
She cut the bread into thin slices for the sandwiches.
Synonymsslenderslimleanskinnygauntunderweight
Antonymsfatthickstoutheavyplumpoverweight
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weight(noun)
/weɪt/
how heavy somebody/something is, which can be measured in, for example, kilograms or pounds
His weight is about 46 kilos.
Sam has a weight problem (= is too fat).
Synonymsheftmassloadburdenimportanceinfluence
Antonymslightnessweightlessnessinsignificanceunimportance
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unit(noun)
/ˈjuːnɪt/
a fixed quantity that is used as a standard way of measuring something
A metre is a unit of length, and a kilogram is a unit of weight.
Synonymscomponentelementpartmoduleitemsegmentpiece
Antonymswholeentiretyaggregatecollection
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nearly(adverb)
/ˈnɪrli/
almost; not quite; not completely
She very nearly died.
He's nearly as tall as you are.
Synonymsalmostpracticallyvirtuallyclose toaboutapproximately
Antonymscompletelyentirelyfullyabsolutelynowhere near
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reduce(verb)
/rɪˈduːs/
to make something less or smaller in size, quantity, price, etc.; to become less or smaller in size, quantity, etc.
Doctors will always try to reduce the temperature of patients with fever.
Giving up smoking reduces the risk of heart disease.
Synonymsdecreaselessenlowerdiminishcutcurtail
Antonymsincreaseraiseexpandenlargeaugment
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less(determiner)
/les/
used with uncountable nouns to mean ‘a smaller amount of’
You should eat less sugar and more fresh fruit and vegetables.
Synonymsfewersmallerreducedlower
Antonymsmoregreaterincreasedhigher
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single(adjective)
/ˈsɪŋɡl/
only one
We didn't see a single car on the road all morning.
Synonymslonesolitaryunaccompaniedindividualunmarried
Antonymsmarrieddoubleaccompaniedmultiple
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wide(adjective)
/waɪd/
measuring a large distance from one side to the other
Sam has a wide mouth.
Her face broke into a wide grin.
Synonymsbroadexpansiveextensivelargespacious
Antonymsnarrowthinrestrictedlimited
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size(noun)
/saɪz/
how large or small a person or thing is
The facilities are excellent for a town that size.
It's similar in size to a tomato.
Synonymsdimensionmagnitudeextentvolumeareascale
Antonymssmallnessminutenessinsignificance
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thick(adjective)
/θɪk/
having a larger distance between opposite sides or surfaces than other similar objects or than normal
That's a thick book.
a thick book (= one that has a lot of pages)
Synonymsdensewidebulkysolidcompactheavystocky
Antonymsthinfinenarrowslendersparselight
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quantity(noun)
/ˈkwɑːntəti/
an amount or a number of something
enormous/vast/huge quantities of food
Is it available in sufficient quantity?
Synonymsamountvolumenumberportionmeasureextentbulk
Antonymslackabsencescarcitydeficiencyinadequacy
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several(determiner, pronoun)
/ˈsevrəl/
more than two but not very many
Several of the paintings were destroyed in the fire.
If you're looking for a photo of Alice you'll find several in here.
Synonymssomea fewmanyvariousmultiple
Antonymsnonefewsingleone
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per(preposition)
/pər/
used to express the cost or amount of something for each person, number used, distance travelled, etc.
The price is ten dollars per item.
Synonymseachaevery
Antonymstotalaggregate
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whole(adjective)
/həʊl/
full; complete
I ate the whole pizza.
Synonymscompleteentirefulltotal
Antonymspartialincompletefragmented