Lesson 164/202 · 24 words · 0 learned

B1 · Position & movement

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gather(verb)
/ˈɡæðər/
to come together, or bring people together, in one place to form a group
A crowd gathered in the square to watch the parade
Synonymscollectassembleaccumulatecompilemusteramass
Antonymsdispersescatterdistributeseparatedissipate
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apart(adverb)
/əˈpɑːrt/
separated by a distance, of space or time
We are not divorced but we are living apart now.
Their birthdays are only three days apart.
Synonymsseparatedistancedasunderisolatedremoteremovedaside
Antonymstogetherclosenearunitedconnected
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locate(verb)
/ˈləʊkeɪt/
to put or build something in a particular place; (be located) to be in a particular place
The Temple of Literature is located in the centre of Hanoi.
Rescue planes are trying to locate the missing sailors.
Synonymsfinddiscoverdetectpinpointplaceposition
Antonymslosemisplacedisplacemiss
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directly(adverb)
/dəˈrektli/
without stopping or changing direction
This bus goes directly to the airport without stopping anywhere.
Synonymsimmediatelyinstantlystraightexplicitlyfranklyforthrightlyunambiguously
Antonymsindirectlyobliquelyvaguelyremotelycircuitously
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base(noun)
/beɪs/
the lowest part of something, especially the part or surface on which it rests or stands
The lamp has a heavy base, so it does not fall over.
Synonymsfoundationbasisgroundworksupportunderlyingfundamental
Antonymstopapexpeaktipsurface
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hang(verb)
/hæŋ/
to attach something, or to be attached, at the top so that the lower part is free or loose
Shall I hang your coat up?
There were several expensive suits hanging in the wardrobe.
Synonymssuspenddangleappendslingmount
Antonymslayplacerestset
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outdoors(adverb)
/ˌaʊtˈdɔːrz/
outside, rather than in a building
It’s raining so we can’t eat outdoors.
The seeds may be sown outdoors in the spring.
Synonymsoutsideout of doorsin the open airalfresco
Antonymsindoorsinside
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ahead(adverb)
/əˈhed/
further forward in space or time; in front
The road ahead is very long.
This will create problems in the months ahead.
Synonymsforwardonwardin frontleadingfuture
Antonymsbehindbackpastbackward
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row(noun)
/rəʊ/
a number of people standing or sitting next to each other in a line; a number of objects arranged in a line
The children sat in a row at the front of the class.
Synonymspaddlepropelscullnavigate
Antonymsdriftsailcoast
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central(adjective)
/ˈsentrəl/
in the centre of an area or object
Our hotel is in central London, close to all the main sights.
Synonymsessentialkeyprincipalprimarymainfundamentalvitalcrucial
Antonymsperipheralminorsecondaryinsignificantunimportant
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edge(noun)
/edʒ/
the outside limit of an object, a surface or an area; the part furthest from the centre
He fell off the edge of the cliff.
Stand the coin on its edge.
Synonymsbrinkrimvergebordermarginboundary
Antonymscentermiddleinterior
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escape(verb)
/ɪˈskeɪp/
to get away from a place where you have been kept as a prisoner or not allowed to leave
Two prisoners escaped from the jail late last night.
Synonymsfleeevadeavoideludebreak freeget away
Antonymscaptureimprisondetainconfineincarcerate
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lay(verb)
/leɪ/
to put somebody/something in a particular position, especially when it is done gently or carefully
She laid the sleeping baby gently on the bed.
Synonymsproducedepositset downplace
Antonymsremovepick uplift
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flow(noun)
/fləʊ/
the steady and continuous movement of something/somebody in one direction
She tried to stop the flow of blood from the wound.
She lost control and the tears began to flow.
Synonymsstreamcurrentrushsurgemovementdischarge
Antonymsstagnationcessationhaltblockagestoppage
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indoors(adverb)
/ˌɪnˈdɔːrz/
inside or into a building
Come indoors, it's cold outside.
Many herbs can be grown indoors.
Synonymsinsidewithinunder coverin the house
Antonymsoutdoorsoutsideout
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bend(verb)
/bend/
to lean, or make something lean, in a particular direction
She bent down to pick up the coin from the floor.
Synonymscurveturnflextwistanglebow
Antonymsstraightenunbendstiffrigid
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surface(noun)
/ˈsɜːrfɪs/
the outside or top layer of something
These fish sometimes float on the surface of the water.
Synonymsexteriorfacetopoutsideskinveneer
Antonymsinteriorinsidedepthcorebottom
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outdoor(adjective)
/ˈaʊtdɔːr/
used, happening or located outside rather than in a building
outdoor clothing/activities
I'm not really the outdoor type(= I prefer indoor activities).
Synonymsexteriorexternalopen-airout-of-doorsal fresco
Antonymsindoorinternalinside
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located(adjective)
/ˈləʊkeɪtɪd/
if something is located in a particular place, it exists there or has been put there
New York city is located in the southeastern part of New York state.
The offices are conveniently located just a few minutes from the main station.
Synonymssituatedsituatedpositionedplacedestablishedfound
Antonymsremoveddisplacedabsentunmoved
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entry(noun)
/ˈentri/
an act of going into or getting into a place
She made her entry to the sound of thunderous applause.
The children were surprised by the sudden entry of their teacher.
Synonymsentranceaccessingressappearancearrivalintroduction
Antonymsexitdeparturewithdrawal
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upon(preposition)
/əˈpɑːn/
on (used in formal or literary English)
The old book was placed carefully upon the table by the window.
Synonymsonaboveoveronto
Antonymsunderbeneathbelow
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throughout(preposition)
/θruːˈaʊt/
in or into every part of something
The campaign has been spreading throughout the world.
Synonymsall overeverywherein every part ofduringfor the duration of
Antonymsnowherelocallyin part
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backwards(adverb)
/ˈbækwərdz/
towards a place or position that is behind
He walked backwards to avoid tripping.
Synonymsreversedinvertedretrograderearward
Antonymsforwardsonwardaheadadvancing
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indoor(adjective)
/ˈɪndɔːr/
located, done or used inside a building
The hotel has an indoor swimming pool that guests can use all year.
Synonymsinsideinternalundercover
Antonymsoutdooroutsideexterior