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A1 · Grammar & linking words (2)

A1 · Parole grammaticali e connettivi (2)

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him(pronoun)
/hɪm/
lo, gli, lui
used as the object of a verb, after the verb be or after a preposition to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified
When did you see him?
Quando l'hai visto?
He took the children with him.
Sinonimihethat guythe manthe boy
Contrariherthemshe
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his(determiner)
/hɪz/
suo, di lui
of or belonging to a man or boy who has already been mentioned or is easily identified
His pen is very nice.
La sua penna è molto bella.
The choice was his.
Sinonimibelonging to himof himhis own
Contrarihertheirmyyour
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no one(pronoun)
/nəʊ wʌn/
nessuno
not anyone; no person
No one was at home.
Non c'era nessuno in casa.
We were told to speak to no one.
Sinoniminobodynot a soulzero people
Contrarieverybodyeveryonesomebodyall
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no(exclamation)
/nəʊ/
no
used to give a negative reply or statement
‘Do you like snakes?’ ‘No, I don't like them at all.’
«Ti piacciono i serpenti?» «No, non mi piacciono per niente.»
Sinoniminaynegativenever
Contrariyesaffirmativeindeed
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her(pronoun)
/hər/
la, lei, le
used as the object of a verb, after the verb be or after a preposition to refer to a woman or girl who has already been mentioned or is easily identified
I saw her at the park yesterday and said hello.
Ieri l'ho vista al parco e l'ho salutata.
Sinonimibelonging to herhersof her
Contrarihistheirmyyour
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everything(pronoun)
/ˈevriθɪŋ/
tutto
all things
When we confronted him, he denied everything.
Quando lo abbiamo messo alle strette, ha negato tutto.
She seemed to have everything—looks, money, intelligence.
Sinonimiallthe whole thingevery single thingeverything under the sunthe works
Contrarinothingsomethinga littlea few
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for(preposition)
/fər/
per, a
used to show who is intended to have or use something or where something is intended to be put
There's a letter for you
C'è una lettera per te.
This is the place for me (= I like it very much).
Sinonimiintended formeant forin behalf ofon account of
Contrariagainstfrom
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I(pronoun)
/aɪ/
io
used as the subject of a verb when the speaker or writer is referring to himself/herself
I am a student.
Sono uno studente.
When they asked me if I wanted the job, I said yes.
SinonimiMyselfMe
ContrariYouHeSheItTheyWe
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me(pronoun)
/mi/
me, mi
the form of I that is used when the speaker or writer is the object of a verb or preposition, or after the verb be
Hello, it's me.
Ciao, sono io.
Don't hit me.
SinonimimyselfI
Contrariyouhimherthem
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have to(modal verb)
/həv tə/
dovere
used to show that you must do something
I have to admit, the idea of marriage scares me.
Devo ammetterlo, l'idea del matrimonio mi spaventa.
Did she have to pay a fine?
Sinonimimustneed toought toshouldbe obliged tobe required to
Contraridon't have toneedn'tmaycanbe allowed to
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goodbye(exclamation)
/ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ/
arrivederci, addio, ciao
used when you are leaving somebody or when somebody else is leaving
Goodbye, Tom! See you at school tomorrow.
Ciao, Tom! Ci vediamo domani a scuola.
Sinonimifarewelladieuso longbyeadieu
Contrarihellogreetingwelcome
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just(adverb)
/dʒʌst/
proprio, esattamente
exactly
She looks just like her mother.
Somiglia proprio a sua madre.
This jacket is just my size.
Sinonimiexactlypreciselysimplyonlymerelyfairlyquite
Contrariinaccuratelyroughlyapproximatelydifferentlypartially
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like(preposition)
/laɪk/
come, simile a
similar to somebody/something
She looks like her mother, with the same dark eyes.
Somiglia a sua madre, con gli stessi occhi scuri.
Sinonimienjoyappreciatelovepreferadmire
Contraridislikehatedetestabhordespise
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however(adverb)
/haʊˈevər/
tuttavia, però, comunque
used to introduce a statement that contrasts with something that has just been said
I'd love to come to your party. However, I'm very busy this week.
Mi piacerebbe venire alla tua festa. Tuttavia, questa settimana sono molto impegnato.
SinonimiNeverthelessNonethelessYetStillEven soDespite thatIn spite of that
ContrariThereforeThusConsequentlyAccordingly
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my(determiner)
/maɪ/
mio
of or belonging to the speaker or writer
My name is Andy.
Mi chiamo Andy.
My feet are cold.
Sinonimibelonging to meof minepersonally owned
Contrariyourhishertheirits
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must(modal verb)
/məst/
dovere
used to say that something is necessary or very important (sometimes involving a rule or a law)
‘Do we have to finish this today?’ ‘Yes, you must.’
«Dobbiamo finirlo oggi?» «Sì, dovete.»
I must ask you not to do that again.
Sinonimishouldought toneed torequiredobligednecessary
Contrarimaycanoptionallyneedn'tshouldn't
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hi(exclamation)
/haɪ/
ciao, salve
used to say hello
Hi, there! How're you doing?
Ciao! Come va?
Hi, Peter.
Sinonimihellogreetingsheyhowdygood day
Contrarigoodbyefarewellsee youso longadieu
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hello(exclamation, noun)
/həˈləʊ/
ciao, salve, pronto
used as a greeting when you meet somebody, in an email, when you answer the phone or when you want to attract somebody’s attention
Say hello to Liz for me.
Saluta Liz da parte mia.
Hello, is there anybody there?
Sinonimigreetingshiheyhowdygood daywelcome
Contrarigoodbyefarewelladieu
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he(pronoun)
/hi/
lui, egli
a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified
He is 10 years old and he is a student.
Lui ha 10 anni ed è uno studente.
He (= the man we are watching) went through that door.
Sinonimihimthat personthe manthe boy
Contrarishethey
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it(pronoun)
/ɪt/
esso, essa, lo
used to refer to an animal or a thing that has already been mentioned or that is being talked about now
This is my dog. It is very friendly.
Questo è il mio cane. È molto socievole.
Sinonimithatthisthe thingthe one
Contrariheshethey
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its(determiner)
/ɪts/
suo, sua, di esso
belonging to or connected with a thing, an animal or a baby
I have a dog. Its tail is very long.
Ho un cane. La sua coda è molto lunga.
Sinonimibelonging to itof itbelonging to the thingthereof
Contrarinone (as it's a possessive pronoun)
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how(adverb)
/haʊ/
come
in what way or manner
How do you feel?
Come ti senti?
Sinonimiin what wayby what meansto what extentin which manner
Contrariwhybecause
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hey(exclamation)
/heɪ/
ehi, ehilà
used to attract somebody’s attention or to express interest, surprise or anger
Hey, how are you?
Ehi, come stai?
Sinonimihihellogreetings
Contrarigoodbyefarewell
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if(conjunction)
/ɪf/
se
used to say that one thing can, will or might happen or be true, depending on another thing happening or being true
I will go to the park if it stops raining.
Andrò al parco se smette di piovere.
Sinonimiprovided thatassuming thatin case
Contrarionly ifunless