Lesson 162/202 · 19 words · 0 learned

B1 · Time & numbers

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currently(adverb)
/ˈkɜːrəntli/
at the present time
Currently, customers are demanding big discounts for bulk orders
We are currently exploring plans to update the MX3 model.
Synonymsnowat presentpresentlyat the momenttodayin these times
Antonymsformerlypreviouslyin the pastearlier
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frequently(adverb)
/ˈfriːkwəntli/
often
Appliances frequently come with a one-year warranty
Warranties for this kind of appliance are frequently limited in their coverage
Synonymsoftencommonlyregularlygenerallyusuallyoftentimes
Antonymsrarelyinfrequentlyseldomoccasionallynever
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decade(noun)
/ˈdekeɪd/
a period of ten years, especially a continuous period, such as 1910–1919 or 2000–2009
Each decade seems to have its own fad products
After a decade of trying, the company finally developed a vastly superior product
Synonymsten yearsdecennium
Antonymsyearcenturyera
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regularly(adverb)
/ˈreɡjələrli/
at regular intervals or times
She brushes regularly after every meal
I have to remind my son regularly to brush his teeth
Synonymsfrequentlyusuallyordinarilyroutinelysystematicallyconsistently
Antonymsirregularlyinfrequentlyoccasionallyrarelysporadically
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rarely(adverb)
/ˈrerli/
not very often
Rarely has a debate attracted so much media attention.
a rarely-performed play
Synonymsseldominfrequentlyhardly everscarcelyuncommonly
Antonymsoftenfrequentlycommonlyusuallyregularly
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previous(adjective)
/ˈpriːviəs/
happening or existing before the event or object that you are talking about
She is his daughter from a previous marriage.
The car has only had one previous owner.
Synonymspriorformerearlierprecedingpast
Antonymslatersubsequentfollowingcurrentpresent
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continuous(adjective)
/kənˈtɪnjuəs/
happening or existing for a period of time without being interrupted
The rain has been continuous since this morning.
Stop smoking and you will see a continuous improvement in your health.
Synonymsuninterruptedceaselessunendingsustainedconstantperpetual
Antonymsintermittentsporadicoccasionaldiscontinuousinfrequent
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forever(adverb)
/fərˈevər/
used to say that a particular situation or state will always exist
After her death, their lives changed forever.
I'll love you forever!
Synonymseternallyalwaysperpetuallyevermoreendlesslyinfinitely
Antonymstemporarilybrieflyfleetinglymomentarilytransientlynever
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eventually(adverb)
/ɪˈventʃuəli/
at the end of a period of time or a series of events
She hopes to get a job on the local newspaper and eventually work for ‘The Times’.
I'll get round to mending it eventually.
Synonymsultimatelyin the endfinallysooner or laterin due course
Antonymsinitiallyat firstimmediatelyinstantlyright away
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plus(preposition)
/plʌs/
used when the two numbers or amounts mentioned are being added together
Membership is 350 dollars per year plus tax.
Two plus five is seven.
Synonymsandalsoin additionmoreoveradded
Antonymsminuslesswithoutexcluding
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current(adjective)
/ˈkɜːrənt/
happening now; of the present time
current prices
a budget for the current year
Synonymspresentexistingcontemporaryimmediateprevailing
Antonymspastformerfutureprevious
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repeated(adjective)
/rɪˈpiːtɪd/
happening, said or done many times
The marriage failed despite repeated attempts to save it.
repeated absences from work
Synonymsfrequentrecurrentiterativerecurringhabitual
Antonymssingularuniqueisolatedonce
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within(preposition)
/wɪˈðɪn/
before a particular period of time has passed; during a particular period of time
Two elections were held within the space of a year.
The ambulance arrived within minutes of the call being made.
Synonymsinsideinduringthroughoutamongin the midst of
Antonymsoutsidewithoutbeyondafter
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immediate(adjective)
/ɪˈmiːdiət/
happening or done without delay
an immediate reaction/response
RAM stores information for immediate access.
Synonymsinstantinstantaneouspromptrapidinstantwithout delay
Antonymsdelayedgraduallatereventualslowfuture
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originally(adverb)
/əˈrɪdʒənəli/
used to describe the situation that existed at the beginning of a particular period or activity, especially before something was changed
The school was originally very small.
She comes originally from York.
Synonymsinitiallyprimarilyat firstin the beginningto begin with
Antonymssubsequentlylatereventuallyfinally
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occasion(noun)
/əˈkeɪʒn/
a particular time when something happens
That rich man often goes to that place on special occasions.
On one occasion, she called me in the middle of the night.
Synonymseventtimeinstanceopportunitymoment
Antonymsneverinfrequencynormalityregularity
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latest(adjective)
/ˈleɪtɪst/
the most recent or newest
Have you heard the latest news about the storm?
Synonymsnewestmost recentcurrentup-to-datepresent
Antonymsoldestearliestpreviousformeroutdated
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previously(adverb)
/ˈpriːviəsli/
at a time before the time that you are talking about
The building was previously a post office.
Synonymsformerlybeforeearlierheretofore
Antonymscurrentlypresentlynow
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meanwhile(adverb)
/ˈmiːnwaɪl/
while something else is happening
Meanwhile, let's discuss the next item on the agenda.
Synonymsin the interimin the meantimeduring
Antonymsaftersubsequently