Results for "Is"
267 results
Word
50 words
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is A1
Third-person singular present tense of be
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this A1
Referring to a person or thing that is here or nearby.
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his A1
Belonging to or connected with a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned.
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listen A1
listen — base form of listen
To pay attention to a sound with your ears.
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miss A1
To feel sad because someone or something is no longer with you.
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wish A2
wish — base form of wish
To want something to be true, especially something unlikely.
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sister A1
a girl or woman who has the same parents as you
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promise A2
promise — base form of promise
To say firmly that you will definitely do something.
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missing A2
Not where it should be; lost and unable to be found.
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mistake A2
Something done wrong because of bad judgment, carelessness, or lack of knowledge.
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kiss B1
To touch someone with your lips to show love, affection, or greeting.
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finish A1
To complete something or bring it to an end.
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Christmas A2
the Christian festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, celebrated on 25 December
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history A1
The study of past events, especially in human affairs.
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surprise A2
The feeling caused when something unexpected happens.
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fish A1
An animal that lives in water and breathes through gills, usually with scales and fins.
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prison A2
A building where criminals are kept locked up as punishment.
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list A1
A set of items written or printed one after another.
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English A1
the West Germanic language that originated in England and is now spoken in many countries around the world
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visit A1
To go to see a person or place for a while.
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decision A2
A choice you make after thinking about something.
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island A1
A piece of land that is completely surrounded by water
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Christ A2
the title of Jesus of Nazareth as the Messiah in Christian belief
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mission B1
An important job or task that a person or group is given.
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risk B1
The chance that something bad might happen.
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otherwise B1
If things were different; or else.
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surprised A2
Feeling or showing surprise because something unexpected has happened.
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raise A2
To lift or move something to a higher position.
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minister B2
A senior politician in charge of a government department.
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discuss A1
To talk about something with other people, often to share ideas or make a decision.
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British A2
of or relating to Great Britain or the United Kingdom, or to its people or culture
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noise A2
A sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant.
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exist A2
To be real or present; to have being.
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distance B1
The amount of space between two places or points.
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issue A2
An important subject or problem that people discuss or argue about
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Spanish A2
the Romance language originating in Spain and spoken widely in Spain, Latin America, and elsewhere
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artist B1
A person who creates art, such as paintings or sculptures.
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permission A2
The act of allowing someone to do something.
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assistant A2
A person whose job is to help someone, especially in their work.
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rise B1
To move upward or go higher.
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television A1
A device with a screen and speakers for watching broadcast programmes.
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poison B1
A substance that can harm or kill a living thing if it is swallowed, breathed in, or absorbed.
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disease B1
An illness that affects people, animals, or plants.
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disgusting B1
Extremely unpleasant and making you feel sick.
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Christian B1
A person who believes in and follows Christianity.
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disappear A2
To stop being visible; to go out of sight.
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wise A2
Able to make good decisions thanks to knowledge and experience.
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prisoner B1
A person who is kept in a prison.
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vision B1
The ability to see; sight.
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be A1
is — present: he / she / it of be
Used to describe or identify someone or something.
Roots
Roots (50)
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fro
(li) dis mals
itc-ola
*ais-temos
gmw-pro
*aiskōn
cel-pro
*baskis
gem-pro
*batistaz
gmw-pro
*bihaisi
gmw-pro
*biskop
gmw-pro
*bisīg
gmw-pro
*blīþisi
gmw-pro
*blōdisōn
frk
*bristijan
ine-pro
*bʰértis
ine-pro
*dems-pótis
la-vul
*disfidare
la
*disieiunare
la-vul
*disiūnō
gmw-pro
*disk
la
*dismagare
la-med
*dētrīmentālis
ine-pro
*dʰegʷʰris
ine-pro
*dʰéh₁tis
la-new
*epīsodium
enm
*establishment
gmw-pro
*fisk
gem-pro
*fiskaz
gem-pro
*flaiski
gmw-pro
*frisk
gem-pro
*friskaz
gmw-pro
*furhisti
gmw-pro
*furist
gem-pro
*furistaz
gmw-pro
*gaist
gmw-pro
*gaistalīk
gem-pro
*gaistaz
gem-pro
*gitisōną
gmw-pro
*glimmisōjan
gem-pro
*glis-
gmw-pro
*graipisōn
gem-pro
*graipisōną
gem-pro
*grīsaną
ine-pro
*gʰóstipotis
ine-pro
*gʰóstis
ine-pro
*gʷémtis
ine-pro
*h1eis-
gem-pro
*haisaz
gem-pro
*haisiz
gmw-pro
*harbist
gem-pro
*harbistaz
gmw-pro
*hwisprōn
gmw-pro
*īs
Affixes
Affixes (8)
Phrases
50 collocations
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best wishes
a polite expression of hope for someone's happiness or success
first kiss
the initial romantic kiss between two people
little sister
a younger female sibling (informal, affectionate)
older sister
a female sibling who is older than oneself
quick kiss
a brief, hurried kiss
small island
An island of limited size
younger sister
a female sibling who is younger than oneself
catch fish
to capture fish using a rod, net, or trap
cook fish
to prepare fish using heat
eat fish
to consume fish as food
finish work
to complete one's work for the day
give a kiss
press one's lips to someone as a gesture of affection
make a wish
to express a desire or hope, especially as a ritual gesture
miss a bus
arrive too late to board a bus
miss a class
fail to attend a scheduled lesson
miss a train
to arrive too late to board a planned train
raise your hand
lift your hand to signal attention or indicate a response
study history
learn about past events as an academic subject
visit a friend
to go to see a friend at their home or elsewhere
visit a park
to go to a park for leisure or recreation
wish someone luck
to express hope that someone will succeed or have good fortune
listen to
to pay attention to someone or something producing sound
ancient history
the history of early civilisations in the distant past
common mistake
an error that many people frequently make
desert island
An uninhabited island with no people or infrastructure
distant cousin
a cousin who is not closely related through the family line
fishing village
A village whose economy and identity are centred on fishing
fresh fish
fish that has not been frozen, smoked, or otherwise preserved
fried fish
fish that has been cooked by frying in oil
furnished apartment
an apartment that comes equipped with furniture
gentle kiss
a soft, tender kiss
long history
a history extending far back in time
missed call
a phone call that was not answered
raw fish
fish that has not been cooked
short visit
A visit of limited duration
tropical island
An island located in or near the tropics, typically warm, humid, and lush
twin sister
a female sibling born at the same birth
blow a kiss
send an air kiss by kissing one's hand and blowing it toward someone
correct a mistake
fix or put right something done incorrectly
fry fish
to cook fish in hot oil or butter
grant a wish
to make someone's desire come true
make a mistake
do something incorrectly or wrongly
miss a call
To fail to answer a phone call, typically because you were unavailable.
miss a chance
fail to use an available opportunity
miss a plane
to fail to board a plane before it departs
miss a step
to fail to place a foot properly, especially on stairs
miss a turn
to lose one's opportunity to act in a game or rotation
miss one's father
feel the absence of one's father
miss one's mother
feel the absence of one's mother
miss work
to be absent from one's job
Idioms
50 idioms
a blessing in disguise
CEFR B1Something that seems bad at first but turns out to have a good outcome.
miss the boat
CEFR B1To lose a chance to do something by being too slow or late.
a fish out of water
CEFR B1Someone who feels uncomfortable because they are in an unfamiliar situation.
the rest is history
CEFR B1later events are already familiar or easily assumed, so they need no further telling
kiss and make up
CEFR B1to reconcile and become friendly again after an argument
raise the roof
CEFR B1to create an extremely loud commotion through celebration or protest
tell it like it is
CEFR B1to describe a situation frankly, without softening or hiding the truth
enough is enough
CEFR B1used to say that something unwelcome must stop because you will tolerate no more
it's a small world
CEFR B1used to express surprise at an unexpected connection or meeting
this that and the other
CEFR B2various unspecified things
watch this space
CEFR B2used to say that more news or developments will come soon
the ball is in your court
CEFR B2It is now your responsibility to make the next decision or move.
the grass is always greener on the other side
CEFR B2Other people's situations always seem better than your own.
have bigger fish to fry
CEFR B2To have more important matters to deal with.
raise the bar
CEFR B2To set a higher standard of quality or achievement.
bells and whistles
CEFR B2extra, attractive but non-essential features added to a product
the devil is in the details
CEFR B2the hidden difficulties of a plan are in its small details
big fish in a small pond
CEFR B2an important person in a small or limited environment
put your money where your mouth is
CEFR B2to back up your words with action, especially money
strike while the iron is hot
CEFR B2to act quickly while the opportunity exists
make history
CEFR B2to do something important or unprecedented that will be remembered
rise to the occasion
CEFR B2to respond successfully when a difficult situation demands unusual effort or skill
pissed off
CEFR B2very angry or irritated about something
take the piss
CEFR B2to mock someone, often through teasing or sarcasm
give something a miss
CEFR B2to choose not to do, attend, or take part in something
sing the praises of
CEFR B2to praise a person or thing enthusiastically when speaking to others
kiss of death
CEFR B2something that seems helpful but instead causes eventual failure or ruin
when all is said and done
CEFR B2ultimately, after everything has been discussed and considered
raise hell
CEFR B2to create a loud disturbance or behave in a wildly disruptive way
no smoke without fire
CEFR B2rumors or accusations usually contain at least some truth
twist the knife
CEFR B2to deliberately make an already painful situation feel even worse
kiss and tell
CEFR B2to reveal private or intimate information that was shared in confidence
a little bird told me
CEFR B2used to say that you know something while keeping your informant's identity secret
it's all Greek to me
CEFR B2I cannot understand it at all
six of one and half a dozen of the other
CEFR B2two alternatives have no meaningful difference
money is no object
CEFR B2cost does not limit what someone is willing or able to buy
mum's the word
CEFR B2used to request or promise that something will remain secret
that's the way the cookie crumbles
CEFR B2used to accept an unfortunate result as something that happens in life
the coast is clear
CEFR B2it is safe to proceed without being seen or stopped
whatever floats your boat
CEFR B2whatever pleases you or suits your preferences
your guess is as good as mine
CEFR B2I do not know the answer either
raison d'être
CEFR C1the most important reason for something or someone's existence
the world is your oyster
CEFR C1You are free to enjoy all the opportunities life has to offer.
poison pill
CEFR C1a defensive tactic a company uses to make a hostile takeover unattractive
dot the i's and cross the t's
CEFR C1to be extremely careful about every detail, especially paperwork
penny wise, pound foolish
CEFR C1being careful with small amounts of money while wasting large amounts
mission creep
CEFR C1the gradual expansion of a project's goals beyond its original scope
in the final analysis
CEFR C1after weighing all the relevant facts; ultimately
kiss of life
CEFR C1mouth-to-mouth resuscitation given to revive someone who is not breathing
the die is cast
CEFR C1an irreversible decision has fixed the course of what happens next
Proverbs(50)
A bad promise is better broken than kept
A bargain is a bargain
A bargain is something you don't need at a price you can't resist
A bed is a bed
A bet is a bet
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
A bird may love a fish, but where would they live?
A book is a friend
A bottle is a bottle
A boy's best friend is his mother
A bully is always a coward
A card laid is a card played
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link
A change is as good as a rest
A clear conscience is a sign of a bad memory
A cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind
A cluttered desk is a sign of genius
A cobbler should stick to his last
A conservative is a liberal who has been mugged
A dead fish can float downstream, but it takes a live one to swim upstream
A deadline is a deadline
A difference which makes no difference is no difference
A dog is for life, not just for Christmas
A dog is man's best friend
A dollar saved is a dollar earned
A fish wouldn't get caught if it kept its mouth shut
A fool and his money are soon parted
A fool is born every minute
A friend in need is a friend indeed
A friend with weed is a friend indeed
A friend's frown is better than a fool's smile
A good beginning is half the work
A good man is hard to find
A good name is better than gold
A good woman is hard to find
A government big enough to give you everything you want is big enough to take everything you have
A joke is a joke
A kiss is just a kiss
A liberal is a conservative who has been arrested
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing
A little neglect may breed great mischief
A live dog is better than a dead lion
A long shot is better than no shot
A man is a man
A man is as old as he feels
A man is known by the company he keeps
A man is not a camel
A man without a woman is like a fish without a bicycle
A man without a woman is like a ship without a sail
A man without faith is like a fish without a bicycle
Tongue twisters(9)
A Noisy Oyster
15 wordsWhat noise annoys a noisy oyster most? A noisy noise annoys a noisy oyster most.
A Tutor Who Tooted
30 wordsA tutor, who tooted a flute, tried to tutor two tooters to toot. Said the two to the tutor: “Is it harder to toot, or tutor two tooters to toot?”
Amidst the Mists
26 wordsAmidst the mists and coldest frosts, With barest wrists and stoutest boasts, He thrusts his fists against the posts, And still insists he sees the ghosts.
Betty Botter
66 wordsBetty Botter bought some butter. “But,” she said, “this butter’s bitter; If I put it in my batter, It will make my batter bitter; But a bit of better butter Will but make my batter better.” So she bought a bit of butter Better than the bitter butter, And made her bitter batter better. So it was better Betty Botter Bought a bit of better butter.
Billy Button
27 wordsBilly Button bought a buttered biscuit. Did Billy Button buy a buttered biscuit? If Billy Button bought a buttered biscuit, Where's the buttered biscuit Billy Button bought?
Freshly Dried Flying Fish
6 wordsFlesh of freshly dried flying fish.
Sift the Thistles
12 wordsFill the sieve with thistles, then sift the thistles in the sieve.
Six Thick Thistle Sticks
4 wordsSix thick thistle sticks.
The Fish-Sauce Shop
16 wordsShe stood at the door of Mrs. Smith’s fish-sauce shop in the Strand welcoming him in.