Operations cz. 1

to arrive somewhere (v) to ... into the room Synonyms reach, get, land She's not in, can you ... tomorrow?

come (verb) Examples She came home at 7 o'clock and went to bed right away. to come into the room She's not in, can you come tomorrow?

to come into the possession of something (v) You'll ... your results the next day by post. Synonyms acquire, find, obtain, receive

get (verb) Examples His film got a good review. You'll get your results the next day by post. She got a lot of paintings from her uncle.

to provide something for someone (also as a present) (v) Synonyms gift, present Can you ... me lessons in English and French? What will you ... Mum for her birthday?

give (verb) Examples I gave her my money. Can you give me lessons in English and French? What will you give Mum for her birthday?

to move along, to proceed (v) Synonyms depart, locomote, travel We ... to the cinema every Saturday. to ... to the party

go (v) Examples We go to the cinema every Saturday. Later she went for a walk along the beach. to go to the party

to continue a certain state, condition or activity (v) Synonyms go along, go on, proceed, retain I ... telling you to stop, but you pretend not to hear. Costs ... rising.

keep (v) Examples Keep on working! Keep smiling! I keep telling you to stop, but you pretend not to hear. Costs keep rising.

to produce something (v) Synonyms create, do Let's ... a gingerbread cake today.

make (v) Examples The company has been making toys for two centuries. Let's make a gingerbread cake today.

to manage to get somewhere or to do something (v) I thought I could come to your party but I'm afraid I can't ... it. He first made his way to the talent show a year ago but he didn't ... it to the semi-finals.

make (v) Examples We made it to the station five minutes before the train departure. I thought I could come to your party but I'm afraid I can't make it. He first made his way to the talent show a year ago but he didn't make it to the semi-finals.

the name of a particular product or of the company that makes it (n) The ... has grown stronger in the last couple of months. Synonyms brand What ... are your shoes?

make (n) Examples The make has grown stronger in the last couple of months. What make are your shoes?

to produce something (v) Synonyms create, do The company has been making toys for two centuries. Let's ... a gingerbread cake today.

make (v) Examples The company has been making toys for two centuries. Let's make a gingerbread cake today.

to force or encourage somebody to do something (v) Synonyms cause, get, have, induce, stimulate My parents made me marry a man I didn't love. What ... you think that the present was for you?

make (v) Examples My parents made me marry a man I didn't love. What made you think that the present was for you?

to place in a certain position of abstract location (v) Synonyms lay, pose, position, set Where should I ... this box, here? She ... the tea on the table and went to open the door.

put (v) Examples Put your things here. Where should I put this box, here? She put the tea on the table and went to open the door.

to look like, appear to be (v) It ... s that we have no choice. She ... s to be sleeping.

seem (v) Examples It seems that we have no choice. She seems to be sleeping.

to accept something (v) Please ... this ring as a token of my love. Do you ... American Express? Synonyms have

take (v) Examples Please take this ring as a token of my love. Do you take American Express?

the amount of money that a business earns (n) Synonyms payoff, proceeds, return, takings, yield What's today's ...? The average yearly ... is about 15%.

take (n) Examples What's today's take? The average yearly take is about 15%.

to require time or space (v) Synonyms occupy, use up What's taking so long? It ... s forty minutes to get to the airport. This PC ... s too much space on my desk.

take (v) Examples What's taking so long? It takes forty minutes to get to the airport. This PC takes too much space on my desk.

a part of a filmed scene (n) It took over 20 ... s to get this scene right. This DVD contains unused ... s from the film.

take (n) Examples It took over 20 takes to get this scene right. This DVD contains unused takes from the film.

to get something into one's hands (v) Synonyms get hold of, carry to ... someone’s hand You should really ... your mother's advice in this case.

take (v) Examples to take someone’s hand Take your umbrella with you. You should really take your mother's advice in this case.

to go by means of a certain kind of transport (v) I never ... a bus if I don't have to.

take (v) Examples We had little time so we took a taxi to the airport. I never take a bus if I don't have to.

to exist (v) My name is Joe. 'Where are the children?' - 'They're outside in the garden.' The wedding is on Saturday. Hello, is there anyone? Synonyms live How old are you?

be (v) Examples My name is Joe. 'Where are the children?' - 'They're outside in the garden.' The wedding is on Saturday. Hello, is there anyone? How old are you?

to carry out or perform an action (v) I haven't got anything else to ... today. Are you ... ing anything tonight? What did you ... last night? She ... es nothing to improve her English. Synonyms execute, make

do (v) Examples I haven't got anything else to do today. Are you doing anything tonight? What did you do last night? She does nothing to improve her English.

to be in possession of something (v) They ... got two beautiful daughters and only one son. I ... a Master's degree from Harvard. Synonyms feature, hold, own, possess

have; ('has' for the 3rd person singular) (v) Examples They have got two beautiful daughters and only one son. I have a Master's degree from Harvard. She has $1,000 in the bank.

the chance to express one's opinion about something (n) You will get a chance to have your ... when the presentation is over. Don't interrupt me and let me have my ... on this matter. to have one's ... in/on something

say (n) Examples You will get a chance to have your say when the presentation is over. Don't interrupt me and let me have my say on this matter. to have one's say in/on something

to express something in words (v) Synonyms allege, articulate, enounce, enunciate, pronounce, sound out, state, tell to ... no What are you trying to ...?

say (v) Examples to say no What are you trying to say? He said that he needed more time.

to use one's eyes to notice something (v) Can you ... me here in this picture? I am standing in the middle. Synonyms perceive, discern, observe, spot, watch I haven't ... n this film yet.

see (v) Examples Can you see me here in this picture? I am standing in the middle. I haven't seen this film yet.

to cause something or somebody to go somewhere (v) The company offers to ... emails with discount info. I'll ... you a copy of this document. Synonyms direct, mail, place, post, ship, transport

send (v) Examples The company offers to send emails with discount info. I'll send you a copy of this document.

used to say that something is possible (v) He ... stay, but I think he'll go. It ... rain tomorrow. He ... be late because there is a traffic jam.

may (v) Examples He may stay, but I think he'll go. It may rain tomorrow. He may be late because there is a traffic jam.

an official document in which you state who will have your money or property after you die (n) My grandma left me the house in her ... My grandfather is very old but he hasn't made a ... yet. Synonyms testament

will (n) Examples My grandma left me the house in her will. My grandfather is very old but he hasn't made a will yet.

a modal verb used to express the future (v) We ... always remember you. The yearly conference ... take place next month. I think they ... be very happy together.

will (v) Examples We will always remember you. The yearly conference will take place next month. I think they will be very happy together.

to try to make something happen by the power of one's thoughts (v) She believed she could ... objects to move. to ... oneself to do something She ... ed herself to remember his phone number.

will (v) Examples She believed she could will objects to move. to will oneself to do something She willed herself to remember his phone number.

what a person wants to happen (n) They were forced to leave the house against their ... She's so bossy - she's always trying to impose her ... on others. free...

will (n) Examples They were forced to leave the house against their will. She's so bossy - she's always trying to impose her will on others. free will.

not exact but very close to correct (adv) It's ... 20 miles to the beach. Synonyms approximately, around, close to, more or less, or so, roughly, some Getting to the river will take us ... three hours.

about (adv) Examples It's about 20 miles to the beach. Getting to the river will take us about three hours.

in reference to, concerning (prep) I'm reading a book ... animals. Let's talk ... your problem in private.

about (prep) Examples I'm reading a book about animals. Let's talk about your problem in private.

on, at, or from the other side of (prep) They walked ... the road. They had to go ... the footbridge to get to the other side. We want to swim ... the lake as fast as possible.

across (prep) Examples They walked across the road. They had to go across the footbridge to get to the other side. We want to swim across the lake as fast as possible.

at a later time than (prep) Synonyms later, later on, subsequently I believe in life ... death. We go for a walk every day ... work.

after (prep) Examples I believe in life after death. After the wedding we're going on our honeymoon. We go for a walk every day after work.

contrary to or in a direction opposite to (prep) When I was a teenager, I rebelled ... my parents. Everybody is ... this idea. We watched England play ... France.

against (prep) Examples When I was a teenager, I rebelled against my parents. Everybody is against this idea. We watched England play against France.

surrounded by, in the middle of a group (prep) There is an increasing desire ... young people to live on their own. There is high unemployment ... graduates. I like football, ... other things. I like being ... friends.

among (prep) Examples There is an increasing desire among young people to live on their own. There is high unemployment among graduates. I like football, among other things. I like being among friends.

used to indicate position, location or condition (prep) The film starts ... seven o'clock. I was waiting ... the bus stop when the accident happened. at the table Is Jenny still ... school?

at (prep) Examples The film starts at seven o'clock. at 2 o'clock I was waiting at the bus stop when the accident happened. at the table Is Jenny still at school? at the dentist's

earlier than something else (prep) We left the cinema ... the end of the film. Let's buy some beer and snacks ... the game. Synonyms prior to, ahead

before (prep) Examples We left the cinema before the end of the film. Let's buy some beer and snacks before the game.

in or into a time or space that separates something (prep) Synonyms betwixt It cost ... 5 and 10 euro. My town is ... London and Oxford. Can you, too, see that white goat ... the trees?

between (prep) Examples It cost between 5 and 10 euro. My town is between London and Oxford. Can you, too, see that white goat between the trees?

used to show who or what makes or does something (prep) Synonyms through, via I was bitten ... a dog. The outfit was made ... a famous fashion designer.

by (prep) Examples I was bitten by a dog. The outfit was made by a famous fashion designer.

from a higher to a lower place or position (adv) She went ... the stairs carefully and slowly. We live two floors ... She looked ... at her feet. Prices have gone...

down (adv) Examples She went down the stairs carefully and slowly. We live two floors down. She looked down at her feet. Prices have gone down.

fine, soft and dense hair (n) Synonyms pile Many women have merely a ... on the face and arms and they do not need any hair remover.

down (n) Examples Many women have merely a down on the face and arms and they do not need any hair remover.

used to show the time when something starts (prep) I work ... nine to five, but I can do it at home. Our relationship lasted ... our teenage years to marriage. Synonyms since

from (prep) Examples I work from nine to five, but I can do it at home. Our relationship lasted from our teenage years to marriage.

used to show the place or point where something starts (prep) We are ... London. My journey ... home to work takes over 50 minutes.

from (prep) Examples We are from London. My journey from home to work takes over 50 minutes.

into or inside, indoors (adv) Please, come ... and sit down. There was nobody ... when I knocked on the door. Our plane is not ... yet. We lost the keys and we couldn't get...

in (adv) Examples Please, come in and sit down. There was nobody in when I knocked on the door. Our plane is not in yet. We lost the keys and we couldn't get in.

within the bounds of (prep) We have a friend ... New York. He lives ... a large two-floor house ... the suburbs. We are all having breakfast ... the kitchen now.

in (prep) Examples We have a friend in New York. He lives in a large two-floor house in the suburbs. We are all having breakfast in the kitchen now. in the room

away from a place (prep) Synonyms from, out Jack got into his car and drove ... Keep ... the grass, it's not allowed! It was hard work getting the children ... to bed. It fell ... the table.

off (prep) Examples Jack got into his car and drove off. Keep off the grass, it's not allowed! It was hard work getting the children off to bed. It fell off the table.

no longer on or connected (adj) Synonyms disconnected, cancelled, inactive Make sure all the lights are ... when you go out. Switch the TV ..., I can't watch it, it's too scary!

off (adj) Examples Make sure all the lights are off when you go out. Switch the TV off, I can't watch it, it's too scary!

used to say that something touches or is supported by a surface, or is in a particular place or time (prep) Some people were sunbathing ... the beach. Can you stand ... your head? Please leave the letters ... the table.

on (prep) Examples Some people were sunbathing on the beach. on the table Can you stand on your head? on the lake on Tuesday Please leave the letters on the table.

more than (adv) I've lived here for ... three years, so I feel quite attached to it.

over (adv) Examples Over 2000 people took part in the demonstration. I've lived here for over three years, so I feel quite attached to it.

throughout a period of time (adv) My parents stayed ... the weekend. Synonyms during, for He changed ... the years and became even more bitter.

over (adv) Examples My parents stayed over the weekend. He changed over the years and became even more bitter.

no longer actual, finished (adj) The game is ... I'll be glad when the meeting is ... It was an awful year, I'm glad it's ... now. Synonyms complete, concluded, ended, terminated

over (adj) Examples The game is over. I'll be glad when the meeting is over. It was an awful year, I'm glad it's over now.

from one side of something to the other; above (prep) a bridge ... a river We are currently flying ... the clouds. The children jumped ... the wall. Synonyms above

over (prep) Examples a bridge over a river We are currently flying over the clouds. The children jumped over the wall.

from one end of something to the other (prep) You must switch your headlines on to drive ... the tunnel. We travelled ... Europe last summer. Synonyms across

through (prep) Examples You must switch your headlines on to drive through the tunnel. We travelled through Europe last summer.

used to say in which direction somebody or something goes (prep) Let's go ... the cinema. She sent an email ... her boyfriend. He went ... Paris on a business trip. Synonyms towards

to (prep) Examples Let's go to the cinema. She sent an email to her boyfriend. He went to Paris on a business trip.

in order to (conj) I phoned Max ... ask about his plans. I came here ... talk ... you. They're here ... help us.

to (conj) Examples I phoned Max to ask about his plans. I came here to talk to you. They're here to help us.

below or at a lower level than something (prep) He was wearing a shirt ... his jumper. Synonyms beneath She was carrying something ... her arm. We enjoy sleeping ... the stars. It's too hot for walking, let's sit ... that beach umbrella.

under (prep) Examples He was wearing a shirt under his jumper. She was carrying something under her arm. We enjoy sleeping under the stars. It's too hot for walking, let's sit under that beach umbrella.

at a higher level or from a lower to a higher level (adv) My room is ... at the top of the house. You'll find your hat ... on the top shelf. The balloon was slowly going...

up (adv) Examples My room is up at the top of the house. You'll find your hat up on the top shelf. The balloon was slowly going up.

having something or being in the company of something/someone (prep) I drink my coffee ... milk, but ... out sugar. Don't be afraid, I'm ... you. a man ... a beard

with (prep) Examples I drink my coffee with milk, but without sugar. Don't be afraid, I'm with you. a man with a beard

using something (prep) to hurt someone ... a knife He hit his finger ... a hammer. You can't eat soup ... a fork. It's Sisyphean labour.

with (prep) Examples to hurt someone with a knife He hit his finger with a hammer. You can't eat soup with a fork. It's Sisyphean labour.

used to say something already known or stated before (conj) ... I said before, we can't promise anything... I mentioned before, he was truly a great man... I told you, I'm not going.

as (conj) Examples As I said before, we can't promise anything. As I mentioned before, he was truly a great man. As I told you, I'm not going.

expressing degree or similarity (adv) He is ... good ... you are at using computers. My best friend was born on the same day ... me. He is ... intelligent ... you. Synonyms equally, every bit, like

as (adv) Examples He is as good as you are at using computers. My best friend was born on the same day as me. He is as intelligent as you.

for the reason (conj) ... you are the only one who has a driving license, you'll drive... she is out, she can't talk to you. Synonyms because, since, for

as (conj) Examples As you are the only one who has a driving license, you'll drive. As she is out, she can't talk to you.

that is to belong or be used by someone or something (prep) This particular writer is preoccupied with literature ... children. These flowers are ... you. scissors ... cutting hair

for (prep) Examples This particular writer is preoccupied with literature for children. These flowers are for you. scissors for cutting hair

sed to show who or what something or someone belongs to or has a connection with (prep) We only saw the last scene ... the film. the end ... the day one kilo ... sugar at the back ... the house This book is one ... his best. a friend ... Synonyms from

of (prep) Examples We only saw the last scene of the film. the end of the day one kilo of sugar at the back of the house This book is one of his best. a friend of

a machine used in shops, for storing and calculating money (n) The shop assistant opened the ... and handed over a sum of cash. Synonyms cashbox, money box

till (n) Examples The shop assistant opened the till and handed over a sum of cash.

up to certain time, moment (conj) We have to wait ... mum gets home. Synonyms up to I will love you ... I die.

till (conj) Examples We have to wait till mum gets home. I will love you till I die.

used to compare two things (prep) He's younger ... me. Any is better ... none. There are more ... fifty workers in this workshop.

than (prep) Examples He's younger than me. Any is better than none. There are more than fifty workers in this workshop.

used to say about something that has already been mentioned, or about something that is unique (det) Pass me ... salt, please, I cannot reach it. to play ... piano

the (det) Examples Pass me the salt, please, I cannot reach it. He has a cat. The cat is 5 years old. the Sun the Earth to play the piano

completely, to a great extent (adv) I hate being ... alone. Synonyms altogether, entirely, totally, whole, wholly, solely She was dressed ... in blue.

all (adv) Examples I hate being all alone. She was dressed all in blue.

every person in a group (pron) We ... wanted the same so we decided to compromise. You must ... listen carefully. Synonyms everybody

all (pron) Examples We all wanted the same so we decided to compromise. You must all listen carefully.

the whole number, amount, every (adj)

all (adj) Examples All neighbours are welcome to the meeting. All men are mortal.

every person or thing available (det) He thinks about her ... the time. Synonyms altogether, completely, entirely, totally, whole, wholly She invited ... the family to his surprise birthday party.

all (det) Examples He thinks about her all the time. She invited all the family to his surprise birthday party.

used in questions before an object, after the verb (pron) Can you see ... difference? Have you got ... coffee to lend? I ran out of mine completely.

any (pron) Examples Can you see any difference? Have you got any coffee to lend? I ran out of mine completely.

one or some thing or person or place, but not particular (det) You don't need a professional - ... person could do this. Any present you give her, she'll love it.

any (det) Examples You don't need a professional - any person could do this. Any present you give her, she'll love it.

used in negative sentences before an object, after the verb (pron) I haven't seen ... people in the street. I haven't had ... free time since I started working for this company. We don't need ... advice.

any (pron) Examples I haven't seen any people in the street. I haven't had any free time since I started working for this company. We don't need any advice.

each of the group (followed by a singular noun) (pron) He makes several business visits to America ... year. Every child needs to have loving parents. I go there ... month.

every (pron) Examples He makes several business visits to America every year. Every child needs to have loving parents. I go there every month.

not big (adj) a ... smile I saw a lovely ... puppy today. Synonyms lilliputian, minuscule, petty, short, small A ... girl came up to me and asked me for a candy.

little (adj) Examples a little smile I saw a lovely little puppy today. A little girl came up to me and asked me for a candy.

a lot of (with uncountable nouns) (det) You spend too ... time in front of the TV. How ... time do we have?

much (det) Examples You spend too much time in front of the TV. How much time do we have?

a lot of (det) Many people came to the concert. I asked him ... times, but he never answered. I have ... problems at work. Synonyms galore, great amount

many (det) Examples Many people came to the concert. I asked him many times, but he never answered. I have many problems at work.

not any, not even one (det) I have ... choice. There was ... time for thinking. There is ... signal, the wind must have broken the aerial. There's ... water.

no (det) Examples I have no choice. There was no time for thinking. There is no signal, the wind must have broken the aerial. There's no water.

to say 'no' 'Can you swim?' - 'No, I can't.' 'Do you speak French?' - 'No, I don't.'

no (adv) Examples to say 'no' 'Can you swim?' - 'No, I can't.' 'Do you speak French?' - 'No, I don't.'

Do you have any ... ideas? I can't find the ... sock. Are you interested in ... models?

Do you have any other ideas? I can't find the other sock. Are you interested in other models?

a person or thing, without saying exactly which (det) ... idiot has broken the window! ... people have real problems... countries drive on the left and others on the right.

some (det) Examples Some idiot has broken the window! Some people have real problems. Some countries drive on the left and others on the right.

to so extreme a degree (adv) Dress warmly, it's ... a cold day today... She's ... a nice lady that I always fix her TV for free. It's ... a cold day! My neighbours are ... rich people!

such (adv) Examples Dress warmly, it's such a cold day today... She's such a nice lady that I always fix her TV for free. It's such a cold day! My neighbours are such rich people!

used to introduce a clause saying what someone thinks, says, is sure about, etc. (conj) I don't believe ... I could find a better wife. He said ... it was too late. I'm sure ... you'll pass this exam.

that (conj) Examples I don't believe that I could find a better wife. He said that it was too late. I'm sure that you'll pass this exam.

used to refer to something or somebody that is situated in some distance from both speakers (pron) Do you know ... man over there? He says he knows you. Can you see ... house behind the trees?

that (pron) Examples Do you know that man over there? He says he knows you. Can you see that house behind the trees?

used to refer to something or somebody that has just been mentioned and that is situated close to both speakers (pron) Do you know ... man? I don't like ... shirt, I think the colour is too bright.

this (pron) Examples Do you know this man? I don't like this shirt, I think the colour is too bright. This is not a game.

the person speaking; used as the subject of a verb (pron)

used to refer to a man, boy or male animal (pron)

used to refer to a person or group of people being spoken or written to (pron)

what or which individual or group (pron)

who (pron) Examples Who told you that? Who are you? I think we have never met before. Who is the best candidate?

together or along with, as well as (conj) For him corrida is a noble fight between a man ... a beast. bread ... butter you ... me two hundred ... sixty-two I'll be singing ... dancing at the wedding.

and (conj) Examples For him corrida is a noble fight between a man and a beast. bread and butter you and me two hundred and sixty-two I'll be singing and dancing at the wedding.

for the reason (conj) Synonyms as, since, for I can't go to the party, ... I'm working. I like you, ... you're funny, smart and down-to-earth.

because (conj) Examples because of I can't go to the party, because I'm working. I like you, because you're funny, smart and down-to-earth.

used to introduce a statement that is different than the previous one (conj) I can lend you my car, ... only for one day. I want to, ... I can't. I think the meeting is on Friday, ... I may be wrong.

but (conj) Examples I can lend you my car, but only for one day. I want to, but I can't. I think the meeting is on Friday, but I may be wrong.

used between two words or phrases to show that either is possible, or used before the last in a list of possibilities (conj) Anyone carrying boxes ... bags was stopped by the police. Shall we go out ... stay at home tonight?

or (conj) Examples Anyone carrying boxes or bags was stopped by the police. Would you like tea on coffee? Shall we go out or stay at home tonight?

used to introduce a clause (conj) I don't care ... you agree or not. Do you know ... it is possible to avoid the process? He wanted to know ... I could hear him.

if (conj) Examples I don't care if you agree or not. Do you know if it is possible to avoid the process? He wanted to know if I could hear him.

in the event that (conj) I'd go on a trip around the world ... I won the lottery. If I had known this, I wouldn't have called you so late. We'll stay at home ... it rains.

if (conj) Examples I'd go on a trip around the world if I won the lottery. If I had known this, I wouldn't have called you so late. We'll stay at home if it rains. If the weather is good, we'll go for a walk.

used before a statement that says something surprising or contradictory to another statement (conj) Both seem good, ... I’m not sure if I will buy either. They finally reached the door, ..., they couldn't open it.

though (conj) Examples Both seem good, though I’m not sure if I will buy either. They finally reached the door, though, they couldn't open it.

a period of time of a not determined length (usually short) (n) I've been here for a ... Please wait, it might take a ... It's been a ... since we talked. Synonyms moment, spell

while (n) Examples I've been here for a while. Please wait, it might take a while. It's been a while since we talked.

during the time that (conj) The children stayed with my parents ... we were away. Synonyms whilst It is dangerous to text ... driving.

while (conj) Examples The children stayed with my parents while we were away. It is dangerous to text while driving. While I was working in the factory I also studied.

in what manner or way (adv) ... much are the tickets? I don't know ... to help you... old are you? ... often do you go to the cinema? ... are you? ... did you do that?

how (adv) Examples How much are the tickets? I don't know how to help you. How old are you? How often do you go to the cinema? How are you? How did you do that?

at what time (pron) ... did you first meet? ... I was young I didn't like milk. I'll call you ... I get home and check this information.

when (pron) Examples When did you first meet? When I was young I didn't like milk. I'll call you when I get home and check this information.

at or in what place (pron) Can you tell me ... you live? ... can I find some coffee? ... are you going?

where (pron) Examples Can you tell me where you live? Where can I find some coffee? Where are you going?

for what purpose, reason or cause (pron) Why are you so sad? Is there something wrong? Why did he do it? Do you know ... she is so strange?

why (pron) Examples Why are you so sad? Is there something wrong? Why did he do it? Do you know why she is so strange?

once more (adv) If you fail, try ... Synonyms anew I don't like Paris, so I won't go there...

again (adv) Examples If you fail, try again. I don't like Paris, so I won't go there again.

at any time (adv) Will you ... grow up? Synonyms of all time I don't remember ... meeting him. Have you ... really been in love? the best film ... made

ever (adv) Examples Will you ever grow up? I don't remember ever meeting him. Have you ever really been in love? the best film ever made

to or at a great distance (adv) How ... is to the next post office? Synonyms distantly, remotely I live ... from here so I only go home for the weekends.

far (adv) Examples How far is to the next post office? I live far from here so I only go home for the weekends.

to send something (usually mail or email) to another person (v) Please, ... this message to everyone. Synonyms send on, pass on, transfer Whenever I get a funny joke in my e-mail, I ... it to my friends.

forward (v) Examples Please, forward this message to everyone. Whenever I get a funny joke in my e-mail, I forward it to my friends.

in or at this place (adv) I live ... Can you come ... for a minute? ... are your keys. What are you doing ...? You were supposed to be abroad for the rest of the week.

here (adv) Examples I live here. Can you come here for a minute? Here are your keys. What are you doing here? You were supposed to be abroad for the rest of the week.

to or toward the front (adv) to move ... The little cat took another step ... He took one step ..., and then two back.

forward (adv) Examples to move forward The little cat took another step forward. He took one step forward, and then two back.

not far distant in time or space (adj) He's my ... neighbour, he actually lives next door. The boss asked me about my plans for the ... future. Synonyms close

near (adj) Examples He's my near neighbour, he actually lives next door. The boss asked me about my plans for the near future.

at the present moment (adv) I need the data right ..., can you please find it? Synonyms immediately, instantly, straightaway, at once Honey, let me go, I have to get up ...!

now (adv) Examples I need the data right now, can you please find it? Honey, let me go, I have to get up now!

from inside, or away from an object, container or building (adv) Let me ..., I am innocent! I went ... at 11 o'clock. Take ... your clothes from the suitcase. The girl went to the window and looked...

out (adv) Examples Let me out, I am innocent! I went out at 11 o'clock. Take out your clothes from the suitcase. The girl went to the window and looked out.

without movement (adv) Please sit ..., otherwise I won't be able to take a good photo. Hold the camera ... when you take the photo. Synonyms inactive, motionless, static

still (adv) Examples Please sit still, otherwise I won't be able to take a good photo. Hold the camera still when you take the photo.

up to or at the time indicated (adv) It's late, why are you ... sitting at the computer? I ... haven't heard from her and it's already been a month.

still (adv) Examples It's late, why are you still sitting at the computer? I still haven't heard from her and it's already been a month.

as a consequence (adv) Synonyms in that case, therefore So you're leaving ...? It's already 10 o'clock. - We should go,...

then (adv) Examples So you're leaving then? It's already 10 o'clock. - We should go, then.

in or at that place (adv) Synonyms in that location, in that respect, on that point Is ... anything for me? It is said that ... are wolves in this forest. It wouldn't be a good idea for you to go ... Don't go ..., it's really dangerous at night.

there (adv) Examples Is there anything for me? It is said that there are wolves in this forest. It wouldn't be a good idea for you to go there. Don't go there, it's really dangerous at night.

in each other's company (adv) If we do this ..., it will be quicker and more fun. Synonyms unitedly, in concert, in cooperation I know this guy. We went to school...

together (adv) Examples If we do this together, it will be quicker and more fun. I know this guy. We went to school together.

in a good way; very much; with approval (adv) She dances ... Your car radio works very ... Synonyms favourably We are divorced, but we always speak of each other ... I know you ... and I know that you can do this.

well (adv) Examples She dances well. Your car radio works very well. We are divorced, but we always speak of each other well. I know you well and I know that you can do this.

a deep hole in the ground for obtaining water (n) With the ... complete and the water clean, people will go to the ... for water instead of the oasis.

well (n) Examples With the well complete and the water clean, people will go to the well for water instead of the oasis.

healthy, feeling good (adj) I was very ill, but fortunately I'm ... now. Synonyms fit Are you ..., dad? You look pale.

well (adj) Examples I was very ill, but fortunately I'm well now. Are you well, dad? You look pale.

very nearly, not quite complete (adv) I've ... made it. I'm ... ready, just give me 5 minutes. Synonyms about, near, nigh, virtually, well-nigh

almost (adv) Examples I've almost made it. I'm almost ready, just give me 5 minutes.

to the extent that is necessary (follows an adjective) (adv) This pasta isn't cooked ... She is strong ... to lift that box. This car isn't fast ... to be there in one hour.

enough (adv) Examples This pasta isn't cooked enough. She is strong enough to lift that box. This car isn't fast enough to be there in one hour.

of the same degree or extent or amount (adj) Cut them two ... pieces of watermelon or they'll start a fight. He lost the competition, but he did not have an ... chance. Synonyms fifty-fifty, equal, identical, the same

even (adj) Examples Cut them two even pieces of watermelon or they'll start a fight. He lost the competition, but he did not have an even chance.

used to say something, especially unexpected (adv) He likes all kinds of music, ... country. Even a child knows how to do that. I can't ... think of it. He didn't ... try your cake. He says he doesn't like sweets. Don't tell anyone, not ... mum.

even (adv) Examples He likes all kinds of music, even country. Even a child knows how to do that. I can't even think of it. He didn't even try your cake. He says he doesn't like sweets. Don't tell anyone, not even mum.

ith no parts that are higher than others (adj) He spent days working to make the surface of the table perfectly ... If you want to have a smooth floor, the surface under it must be ... Synonyms smooth, regular, equal

even (adj) Examples He spent days working to make the surface of the table perfectly even. If you want to have a smooth floor, the surface under it must be even.

no longer owing someone something, usually money (adj) Give me £2 and we'll be...

even (adj) Examples Give me £2 and we'll be even.

used to form a negative (adv) I like apples, bananas and apricots, but ... pears. Not many people come here. Stop talking, she does ... want to listen to this. This is ... my problem. They are ... friends.

not (adv) Examples I like apples, bananas and apricots, but not pears. Not many people come here. Stop talking, she does not want to listen to this. This is not my problem. They are not friends.

single and isolated from others (adj) She is my ... friend. Indecisiveness was his ... weakness. Synonyms lone, sole, solitary

nly (adj) Examples She is my only friend. Indecisiveness was his only weakness.

to a degree (adv) quite pretty The food is ... tasty. Your uncle is ... rich, ask him to lend you the money. We should know the results ... soon. Synonyms rather

quite (adv) Examples quite pretty The food is quite tasty. Your uncle is quite rich, ask him to lend you the money. We should know the results quite soon.

and because of this (conj) I was tired, ... I went to bed. It was a beautiful day ... the boat was crowded with tons of tourists. Sometimes my jaw locks ... I can't open it all the way. Synonyms therefore, thus, hence

so (conj) Examples I was tired, so I went to bed. It was a beautiful day so the boat was crowded with tons of tourists. Sometimes my jaw locks so I can't open it all the way.

to a high degree, extremely, used as intensifiers (adv) He played football ... well while in high school. I'm ... sorry about it. Thank you ... much. Your twins look ... nice today. Synonyms rattling, real, really

very (adv) Examples He played football very well while in high school. I'm very sorry about it. Thank you very much. Your twins look very nice today.

being the exact same one; not any other (adj) Synonyms identical, selfsame, exactly This is the ... room we stayed in before. This is the ... thing I forbade you to do!

very (adj) Examples This is the very room we stayed in before. This is the very thing I forbade you to do!

precisely as stated (adj) I suggested that we should meet in the ... centre of town. at the ... beginning She's at the ... peak of her career.

very (adj) Examples I suggested that we should meet in the very centre of town. at the very beginning She's at the very peak of her career.

precisely so (adv) You'll find the answer on the ... next page. He expected the ... opposite from his friends. Have you done it on your ... own? Synonyms just, indeed

very (adv) Examples You'll find the answer on the very next page. He expected the very opposite from his friends. Have you done it on your very own?