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A1 · Describing things (1)
A1 · Descrivere le cose (1)
completo, intero
including all the parts, etc. that are necessary; whole
Is this list complete, or are some names still missing?
Questa lista è completa o mancano ancora dei nomi?
SinonimifinishfinalizeaccomplishachievefulfillendconcludeContraribeginstartinitiateincompleteunfinishedlackingoccupato, indaffarato
having a lot to do; perhaps not free to do something else because you are working on something
Alfred was busy getting ready for his vacation
Alfred era occupato a prepararsi per le vacanze
The airport was busy, with people catching planes and heading for car rental companies
SinonimioccupiedengagedactiveworkinginvolvedswampedContrariidlefreeavailableunoccupiedlazydifferenza
the way in which two people or things are not like each other; the way in which somebody/something has changed
There are no significant differences between the education systems of the two countries.
Non ci sono differenze significative tra i sistemi educativi dei due paesi.
There's no difference in the results.
SinonimidisparitydistinctioncontrastvariationdivergencedissimilarityContrarisimilarityresemblancesamenessagreementconformityequalityforma, tipo
a type or variety of something
Swimming is a very good form of exercise for people of all ages.
Il nuoto è un'ottima forma di esercizio fisico per persone di tutte le età.
SinonimidocumentapplicationtemplateformatshapekindtypeContrarishapelessnessamorphousnessstructurelessnessfacile
not difficult; done or obtained without a lot of effort or problems
This homework is very easy.
Questi compiti sono molto facili.
It would be the easiest thing in the world to fall in love with him.
SinonimisimpleeffortlessstraightforwardpainlessuncomplicatedmanageableContraridifficulthardchallengingcomplexcomplicatedarduousdiverso, differente
not the same as somebody/something; not like somebody/something else
It's very different to what I'm used to
È molto diverso da quello a cui sono abituato.
It's very different to what I'm used to.
SinonimidissimilardistinctunlikevariedcontrastingContrarisimilarsameidenticalalikeequivalentmigliore
of the most excellent type or quality
They're all good players, but she's the best of all.
Sono tutti bravi giocatori, ma lei è la migliore di tutti.
We're the best of friends(= very close friends).
SinonimifinestgreatesttopexcellentsuperiorprimeleadingoptimumContrariworstpoorestinferiorleastbottomweakestterriblefamoso, celebre
known about by many people
Marie Curie is famous for her contributions to science.
Marie Curie è famosa per i suoi contributi alla scienza.
She was more famous as a writer than as a singer.
Sinonimiwell-knownrenownedcelebratednotableprominenteminentdistinguishedContrariunknownobscureunremarkableanonymousinfamousmigliore, meglio
of a higher standard or less poor quality; not as bad as something else
This new phone is much better than my old one.
Questo nuovo telefono è molto meglio del mio vecchio.
SinonimiimproveenhanceamelioraterefineupgradeadvanceContrariworsendeterioratedegradeimpairdamagedifficile
not easy; needing effort or skill to do or to understand
This homework is very difficult.
Questo compito è molto difficile.
She finds it very difficult to get up early.
SinonimihardchallengingtoughcomplexproblematicarduousdemandingContrarieasysimpleeffortlesspainlessfacileincredibile, straordinario
very surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
That's amazing, isn't it?
È incredibile, vero?
an amazing achievement/discovery/success/performance
SinonimiastonishingremarkablewonderfulincrediblefantasticextraordinaryContrariordinarycommonaverageunremarkableboringfalso, errato
wrong; not correct or true
This piece of information is false.
Questa informazione è falsa.
Predictions of an early improvement in the housing market proved false.
SinonimiincorrectuntrueerroneousinaccuratefabricatedcounterfeitdeceptiveContraritruecorrectaccuratevalidgenuineauthenticpericoloso
likely to injure or harm somebody, or to damage or destroy something
This is a dangerous lion.
Questo è un leone pericoloso.
The prisoners who escaped are violent and dangerous.
SinonimihazardousriskyperilousunsafeprecariousContrarisafesecureharmlessprotected
