Best - Английское значение и перевод слова Best на Русский язык

adverb

Skilfully; competently.

Примеры использования:

Steven has summed up our concerns very ably

suffix

Forming adverbs corresponding to adjectives ending in -able (such as suitably corresponding to suitable ).

adverb

Skilfully

Примеры использования:

He performs his duties very ably.

adjective

Able to be agreed on; suitable.

Примеры использования:

The electoral arrangements must be acceptable to the people

adverb

In a skilful way that shows natural ability

Примеры использования:

King and his staff managed the negotiations adeptly., he adeptly turned the question around to me.

adjective

Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.

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This office is perfectly adequate for my needs

adjective

Enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose

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He didn’t have adequate time to prepare for the exam., we must re-examine the adequacy of our curre…

adjective

Enough or good enough for a particular purpose

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Staff did not receive adequate training., adequate to do sth our laws must be adequate to protect o…

adverb

In a way that arouses or deserves respect and approval.

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He behaved himself admirably

adverb

Very well, or in a way that is admirable (= deserving respect or approval)

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I think she coped admirably with a very difficult situation., as a set of instructions, it is admir…

adverb

In a clever or skilful way.

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He managed the evacuation adroitly

adverb

In a way that is very skilful, and quick in thinking or movement

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She adroitly avoided the question., he adroitly slipped the money into his pocket.

adjective

Involving or creating favourable circumstances that increase the chances of success or effectiveness; beneficial.

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The scheme is advantageous to your company

adjective

(of a course of action) to be recommended; sensible.

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It is advisable to carry one of the major credit cards

adjective

If something is advisable, it will avoid problems if you do it

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[ + to infinitive ] it's advisable to book seats at least a week in advance., a certain amount of c…

adjective

Quite enjoyable and pleasurable; pleasant.

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A cheerful and agreeable companion

adjective

Pleasant; pleasing

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She has an agreeable personality., we prefer to reach a solution agreeable to all interested partie…

adjective

Causing laughter and providing entertainment.

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Such a likeable, amusing man!

verb

Cause (someone) to find something funny.

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He made faces to amuse her

adjective

Entertaining and funny

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An amusing story/person/situation

phrase

In very good health.

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What keeps him youthful, healthy and fit as a fiddle?

idiom

To be very healthy and strong

Примеры использования:

My grandmother's 89, but she's as fit as a fiddle.

adverb

While paying close attention.

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Throughout our discussion he listened attentively

adverb

In a way that is attentive (= listening carefully or giving careful attention)

Примеры использования:

The children sat listening attentively to the story., these developments are being watched attentiv…

verb

Strike (a person or an animal) repeatedly and violently so as to hurt or injure them, typically with an implement such as a club or whip.

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If we were caught we were beaten

noun

A main accent or rhythmic unit in music or poetry.

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The glissando begins on the second beat

adjective

Short for beatnik.

adjective

Resulting in good; favourable or advantageous.

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The beneficial effect on the economy

adjective

Tending to help; having a good effect

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Moderate exercise is really beneficial.

adjective

Innocent of wrongdoing.

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He led a blameless life

adjective

Not responsible for anything bad

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In this situation, no one is completely blameless.

adjective

Used to express annoyance or for emphasis.

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I didn't learn a blooming thing

verb

Produce flowers; be in flower.

Примеры использования:

A chalk pit where cowslips bloomed

verb

Make (iron, steel, etc.) into a bloom.

adjective

Having or showing shrewdness and good judgement, especially in money or business matters.

Примеры использования:

Canny investors will switch banks if they think they are getting a raw deal

adjective

Intelligent and careful

Примеры использования:

He is a canny investor.

adverb

In a way that deliberately avoids harm or errors; cautiously.

Примеры использования:

They must be carefully handled and stored

adverb

With great attention, esp. to detail or safety

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She carefully embroidered the pillow., drive carefully – it’s raining.

adverb

Used to emphasize the speaker's belief that what is said is true.

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The prestigious address certainly adds to the firm's appeal

adverb

When said in answer to a question asking for help, certainly means yes

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"can you give me a hand?" "certainly."

adjective

Noticeably happy and optimistic.

Примеры использования:

How can she be so cheerful at six o'clock in the morning?

adjective

Happy and positive in feeling or attitude

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A cheerful face/spirit, he was a cheerful man with a kind word for everybody., the guest bedroom wa…

noun

A leader or ruler of a people or clan.

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The chief of the village

adjective

Most important.

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The chief reason for the spending cuts

adjective

Most important

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Their chief objection to the appointment was that she had no judicial experience., the chief econom…

noun

An act of choosing between two or more possibilities.

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The choice between good and evil

adjective

(especially of food) of very good quality.

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He picked some choice early plums

noun

An act of choosing; a decision

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[ c ] a difficult/easy choice, [ c ] when you’re trying to cut the budget deficit, you’ve got to ma…

adjective

(especially of food) of very good quality.

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He picked some choice early plums

noun

An act of choosing between two or more possibilities.

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The choice between good and evil

adjective

Free from dirt, marks, or stains.

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The room was spotlessly clean

adverb

So as to be free from dirt, marks, or unwanted matter.

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The room had been washed clean

verb

Make clean; remove dirt, marks, or stains from.

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Clean your teeth properly after meals

adverb

With little or no space or time in between.

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Closely spaced homes

adverb

While giving your full attention to something so that you notice its details

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We watched her closely to make sure her fever did not go up again., economists closely follow auto …

adjective

Showing common sense (= the basic level of practical knowledge and judgment that we all need to help us live in a reasonable and safe way)

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He described the report as "rigorous and commonsensical"., the idea that a child's intelligence mig…

adjective

Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

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A highly competent surgeon

adjective

Having the skills or knowledge to do something well enough to meet a basic standard

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[ + to infinitive ] all we want is someone competent to manage the staff., [ + to infinitive ] the …

adjective

Able to do something well

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A competent sales manager should have known exactly what to do in that situation., operators must b…

adverb

In an efficient and capable way.

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One of the most competently directed comedies in recent years

adverb

Totally; utterly.

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The fire completely destroyed the building

adverb

It is conceivable or imaginable that.

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It may conceivably cause liver disease

adjective

(of a person) pleasing or liked on account of having qualities or interests that are similar to one's own.

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His need for some congenial company

adjective

Pleasant and friendly; producing a feeling of comfort or satisfaction

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We spent a relaxed evening with congenial friends.

verb

Overcome and take control of (a place or people) by military force.

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He conquered cyprus

verb

To defeat an enemy, or to take control or possession of a foreign land

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I felt like i had conquered the world., students have to conquer their initial shyness., the conque…

adverb

In a thorough and responsible way.

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He applied himself conscientiously to his profession

adverb

In a careful way that involves a lot of effort

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They did their job conscientiously., julia collected the notes she had been conscientiously making …

adverb

In a way that is perfect or complete

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I think she handled it consummately., the play is impressively directed and consummately acted., he…

adjective

(of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable.

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A convivial cocktail party

adjective

Pleasant and friendly in manner or attitude

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The talks ended on a convivial note.

noun

The thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid which rises to the top when milk is left to stand and which can be eaten as an accompaniment to desserts or used as a cooking ingredient.

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Strawberries and cream

verb

Work (two or more ingredients, typically butter and sugar) together to form a creamy paste.

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You cream the butter first and then add the egg yolks

verb

Defeat (someone) heavily in a sporting contest.

Примеры использования:

On paper, england should have creamed scotland

verb

Win a victory over (someone) in a battle or other contest; overcome or beat.

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Garibaldi defeated the neapolitan army

noun

An instance of defeating or being defeated.

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A 1–0 defeat by grimsby

verb

To oppose and cause someone to lose in a competition or war so that you can win

Примеры использования:

Bill clinton defeated george bush for the presidency in 1992., [ u ] in the american civil war, the…

adverb

In a way that is neatly skilful and quick in movement.

Примеры использования:

Her fingers moved deftly, quickly parting the grass

adverb

In a skilful, clever, or quick way

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He deftly caught the ball., she deftly avoided answering his question.

adjective

Causing delight; charming.

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A delightful secluded garden

adjective

Full of pleasure

Примеры использования:

We spent a delightful weekend in maine.

adjective

Wished for as being an attractive, useful, or necessary course of action.

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It is desirable to check that nothing has been forgotten

noun

A desirable person or thing.

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The store sells various desirables

adjective

Worth wanting or having

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Good pay and interesting work make this a very desirable job., the new store is in a highly desirab…

adverb

In a way that shows the ability to perform a difficult action quickly and skilfully with the hands, or the ability to think quickly and effectively

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Her right thumb texted dexterously on her mobile phone., foreign office officials dexterously negot…

adjective

Entertaining or amusing.

Примеры использования:

Fans of these actors will find this book a diverting read

verb

Cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another.

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A scheme to divert water from the river to irrigate agricultural land

adjective

Entertaining and enjoyable

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Her book is highly diverting and full of interesting facts., the first episode in this diverting ne…

adverb

In such a manner as to achieve a desired result.

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Make sure that resources are used effectively

adverb

In a way that is successful and produces the intended results

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Though barely winning election, he governed effectively and was reelected., if she loses this match…

adverb

In a way that successfully achieves the result that you want

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Staff must be given enough training and development to be able to do their jobs effectively., whoev…

adverb

In a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

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It is essential to make sure businesses operate efficiently to maximize profits

adverb

Working or operating in an organized, quick, and effective way

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She runs the business very efficiently., we take consumer complaints very seriously and resolve the…

noun

A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society.

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The elite of britain's armed forces

noun

Those people or organizations that are considered the best or most powerful compared to others of a similar type

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Elite female athletes

noun

The richest, most powerful, best educated, or best trained people in a particular group or society

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The corporate/financial/media elite

adjective

(of an activity or occasion) giving delight or pleasure.

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They had an enjoyable afternoon

adjective

Making you feel happy

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The kids had an enjoyable time at the movies.

adjective

Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.

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Ethical issues in nursing

adjective

Morally right

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Ethical behaviour/conduct the awards recognize companies, individuals, and nonprofit organizations …

adjective

Extremely good; outstanding.

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The lorry was in excellent condition

exclamation

Used to indicate approval or pleasure.

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‘what a lovely idea! excellent!’

adjective

Extremely good

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The car is in excellent condition., the school is known for its excellence.

adverb

In an extremely good or outstanding way.

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All the actors performed excellently

adverb

Extremely well

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The children behaved excellently and should be very proud of themselves., i slept excellently after…

adjective

Serving as a desirable model; very good.

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Exemplary behaviour

adjective

Extremely good of its type, so that it might serve as a model for others

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He saw action in the marines, and his performance was exemplary.

adverb

In a way that includes or considers all elements or aspects; comprehensively.

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The book is a scholarly study, exhaustively researched

adverb

In a way that is complete and includes everything

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The survey was exhaustively documented., an exhaustively researched article

adjective

(of an action) convenient and practical although possibly improper or immoral.

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Either side could break the agreement if it were expedient to do so

noun

A means of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient but possibly improper or immoral.

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The current policy is a political expedient

adjective

Helpful or useful in a particular situation, and without considering any moral question that might influence your decision

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We thought it expedient not to pay the builder until he finished the work., political expediency

adverb

In a highly skilful or knowledgeable manner.

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Dylan sings and dances expertly

adverb

With great skill

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He carved the meat expertly., a summer outdoor concert is a fun event as well as a chance to hear b…

adjective

Fabulous; wonderful.

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I admired the fab photography

noun

A microchip manufacturing plant.

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The process will reduce the environmental damage caused by chip fabs

verb

Produce (a microchip).

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The company is fabbing silicon supporting mimo today and will bring it to products in the near futu…

adjective

Extraordinary, especially extraordinarily large.

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Fabulous riches

adjective

Very good; wonderful

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This is a fabulous place!, fabulous profits

adjective

Extraordinarily good or attractive.

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They did a fantastic job

adjective

Relating to a festival, especially christmas.

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The festive season is fast approaching

adjective

Typical of a holiday when people are in a good humor and expect to have a good time

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Festive colored lights

adjective

Of very high quality; very good of its kind.

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This was a fine piece of film-making

noun

Very small particles found in mining, milling, etc.

Примеры использования:

It raises dust, separating fines from aggregate.

adverb

In a satisfactory or pleasing manner; very well.

Примеры использования:

‘and how's the job-hunting going?’ ‘oh, fine.’

adjective

Of very high quality; very good of its kind.

Примеры использования:

This was a fine piece of film-making

noun

Very small particles found in mining, milling, etc.

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It raises dust, separating fines from aggregate.

adverb

In a satisfactory or pleasing manner; very well.

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‘and how's the job-hunting going?’ ‘oh, fine.’

Preceding all others in time or space or degree

ordinal number

Coming before all others in time or order; earliest; 1st.

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His first wife

ordinal number

Foremost in position, rank, or importance.

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The doctor's first duty is to respect this right

adjective

Of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose.

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The house was not fit for human habitation

verb

Be of the right shape and size for.

Примеры использования:

Those jeans still fit me

noun

The particular way in which something, especially a garment or component, fits.

Примеры использования:

The dress was a perfect fit

noun

The seed-bearing part of a plant, consisting of reproductive organs (stamens and carpels) that are typically surrounded by a brightly coloured corolla (petals) and a green calyx (sepals).

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The pistil and the stamen of the flowers are the specialized organs responsible for the reproductiv…

verb

(of a plant) produce flowers; bloom.

Примеры использования:

Michaelmas daisies can flower as late as october

noun

The part of a plant that produces seeds, is often brightly colored, and sometimes has a pleasant smell, or a plant that produces this part

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Our shrubs flower in late summer.

adjective

Most prominent in rank, importance, or position.

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One of the foremost art collectors of his day

adverb

Before anything else in rank, importance, or position; in the first place.

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It was, foremost, the first unequivocal demonstration of the process

adjective

Best known or most important

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He was one of the foremost actors of his day.

adjective

Serving to increase wealth or resources; providing money or other benefit.

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He soon found gainful employment

adjective

Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average.

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The article was of great interest

noun

An important or distinguished person.

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The beatles, bob dylan, all the greats

adverb

Another term for literae humaniores.

adjective

Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average.

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The article was of great interest

noun

An important or distinguished person.

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The beatles, bob dylan, all the greats

adverb

Very well; excellently.

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We played awful, they played great

adjective

Having no guilt; innocent.

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People are forever criticizing the service, and i am not myself guiltless in this

adjective

Not responsible for doing something wrong or committing a crime

adjective

(of an old person) strong and healthy.

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He's only just sixty, very hale and hearty

verb

Drag or draw forcibly.

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He haled an old man out of the audience

adjective

(especially of old people) healthy and strong

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Her grandfather was hale and hearty, walking five miles each day before breakfast.

pronoun

Used to refer to a man, boy, or male animal previously mentioned or easily identified.

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Everyone liked my father—he was the perfect gentleman

noun

A male; a man.

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Is that a he or a she?

abbreviation

High explosive.

adjective

In a good physical or mental condition; in good health.

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I feel fit and healthy

adjective

Having, showing, or encouraging good health

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As long as the baby is healthy, i don’t care if it’s a boy or a girl., she had a healthy attitude t…

adjective

Developing and making money

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A healthy business/industry/economy, sound macroeconomic and regulatory policies are essential to a…

adjective

Having moral standards that are above average

adverb

With a lot of hard work or effort

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Marco was working industriously at his desk., she spat on the brass doorknob and polished it indust…

adjective

Beyond criticism; faultless.

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His private life was irreproachable

adjective

Without fault and therefore impossible to criticize

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Her conduct throughout was irreproachable.

adjective

Happy and cheerful.

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He was a jolly man full of jokes

verb

Encourage (someone) in a friendly way.

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He jollied people along

adverb

Very; extremely.

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He is jolly busy

adjective

Having, showing, or done with good judgement or sense.

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The judicious use of public investment

adverb

Having or showing good judgment in making decisions

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The law allows for the judicious use of force in some situations., spend your money a little more j…

adjective

Having or showing reason and good judgment in making decisions

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We should make judicious use of the resources available to us.

adverb

With good reason.

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Local people are justifiably concerned about development proposals for the area

adverb

In a way for which there is a good reason

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He was justifiably proud of his achievements., people are justifiably angry.

adjective

Obeying and respecting the law

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A law-abiding citizen

adjective

Obeying and respecting the law

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A law-abiding citizen reported the scam to the police.

adjective

Conforming to, permitted by, or recognized by law or rules.

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It is an offence to carry a weapon in public without lawful authority

adjective

Permitted by law; legal

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The judge concluded that the search of the house had been lawful.

adjective

Allowed by law

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The judge concluded that the search of the offices had been lawful., lawful authority/excuse/purpos…

adjective

Most important.

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A number of leading politicians

noun

Guidance or leadership, especially in a spiritual context.

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Things can be learned in many ways (spiritual leading is one way you pointed).

noun

The amount of blank space between lines of print.

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Most scrapbookers don't know what kerning or leading are and how to adjust them accordingly.

adjective

Full of life and energy; active and outgoing.

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A lively and uninhibited girl

adjective

Having or showing a lot of energy and enthusiasm, or showing interesting and exciting thought

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We have a lively group of seniors who meet to discuss the books they’ve read., imelda takes a livel…

adjective

Very beautiful or attractive.

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Lovely views

noun

An attractive woman.

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A bevy of lovelies

adjective

Attractive and beautiful, or pleasant and enjoyable

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You look lovely in that dress., thank you for a lovely evening.

adjective

Cheerful and lively.

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The streets were dense with merry throngs of students

adjective

Happy or showing enjoyment

adverb

In a way that shows great attention to detail; very thoroughly.

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A meticulously researched book

adverb

In a way that shows great care and attention to detail

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The entire project was meticulously planned., procedures had to be followed meticulously.

adverb

With great attention to detail; meticulously.

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Minutely detailed descriptions covering every angle

adjective

Concerned with the principles of right and wrong behaviour.

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The moral dimensions of medical intervention

noun

A lesson that can be derived from a story or experience.

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The moral of this story was that one must see the beauty in what one has

adjective

Relating to standards of good behavior, honesty, and fair dealing, or showing high standards of this type

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A highly moral man, it’s her moral obligation to tell the police what she knows., the moral of the …

determiner

Greatest in amount, quantity, or degree.

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They've had the most success

pronoun

The greatest amount or quantity.

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We had the most to lose

adverb

Forming the superlative of adjectives and adverbs, especially those of more than one syllable.

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The most important event of my life

adjective

Giving pleasure or satisfaction; pleasant or attractive.

Примеры использования:

We had a very nice time

abbreviation

(in england and wales) national institute for health and care excellence.

Pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

adjective

Having no match or equal; unrivalled.

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He is a nonpareil storyteller

noun

An unrivalled or matchless person or thing.

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A great player, britain's nonpareil of the 1980s

adjective

Better than any other

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Her nonpareil beauty, [ after noun ] he was the teacher nonpareil., she was, he was convinced, the …

preposition

Short for of, used to represent a pronunciation.

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A cup o' coffee

abbreviation

Ortho-.

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O -xylene

suffix

Forming chiefly informal or slang variants or derivatives such as beano, wino.

verb

Be superior to in action or performance.

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The men tried to outdo each other in their generosity

verb

Defeat or get the better of (someone) by being clever or cunning.

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The hero is invariably outsmarted by the heroine

verb

To obtain an advantage over someone by using your intelligence and often by using a trick; to outwit

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You think you can outsmart me?

verb

Deceive by greater ingenuity.

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Ray had outwitted many an opponent

adjective

Giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment.

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A very pleasant evening

adjective

Enjoyable or attractive, or (of a person) friendly and easy to like

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We spent a pleasant afternoon at the beach., she had a pleasant manner and was popular with everyon…

adjective

Satisfying or appealing.

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The pleasing austerity of the surroundings

verb

Cause to feel happy and satisfied.

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He arranged a fishing trip to please his son

adjective

Pleasing; enjoyable.

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I arrived in a mood of pleasurable anticipation

adjective

(of an action) seeming sensible and judicious in the circumstances.

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I did not think it politic to express my reservations

verb

Engage in political activity.

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Agencies who politic and posture for no other reason than to promote themselves

adjective

More important or better than others

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She is the pre-eminent authority in her subject.

adjective

First in importance, order, or position; leading.

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Germany's premier rock band

noun

A prime minister or other head of government.

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The premier told the president that failure to co-operate with the hague would have disastrous cons…

adjective

Best or most important

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He was widely regarded as one of the world’s premier authorities on heart disease., the premier of …

adjective

Of first importance; main.

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A nurse's prime concern is the well-being of the patient

noun

The state or time of greatest vigour or success in a person's life.

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You're in the prime of life

verb

Make (something) ready for use or action.

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He grabbed a gun from a nearby wall and primed it

adjective

First in order of importance; main.

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The country's principal cities

noun

The most important or senior person in an organization or group.

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A design consultancy whose principal is based in san francisco

adjective

First in order of importance

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Iraq’s principal export is oil.

adjective

(of a person or their behaviour) acting in accordance with morality and showing recognition of right and wrong.

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A principled politician

adjective

Based on principles, or (of a person) having good personal standards of behavior

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She was known among her colleagues as a principled professional.

adverb

Almost certainly; as far as one knows or can tell.

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She would probably never see him again

adverb

In a way that relates to a profession or career.

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Professionally trained musicians

adverb

By people with particular skills or qualifications

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I think next time we need any decorating we'll get it done professionally., he started to sing prof…

adverb

In a way that shows skill and experience

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We aim to get all children reading proficiently., there are about 195,000 workers who don't speak e…

adjective

(of a business or activity) yielding profit or financial gain.

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A professionally run and profitable company

adjective

Making or indicative of timely preparation for the future.

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She had learned to be provident

adjective

Making arrangements for future needs, especially by saving money

adjective

Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

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No prudent money manager would authorize a loan without first knowing its purpose

adjective

Showing good judgment in avoiding risks and uncertainties; careful

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His decision was prudent and timely., a little prudence would be appropriate.

adjective

Careful in the way that you make decisions or spend money so that you avoid unnecessary risks

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They insisted that the deal is fiscally prudent and would not put the city budget at risk., prudent…

noun

The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.

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An improvement in product quality

adjective

Of good quality; excellent.

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He's a quality player

noun

The degree of excellence of something, often a high degree of it

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Our company guarantees the quality of our merchandise., the fabric was of the highest quality., we’…

adverb

In a sensible way.

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He began to talk calmly and reasonably about his future

adverb

In a way that shows good judgment

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He kept talking slowly and reasonably., i was reasonably certain she would be home (= it seemed lik…

adjective

Advised or suggested as good or suitable.

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The recommended daily intake of vitamins

verb

Put forward (someone or something) with approval as being suitable for a particular purpose or role.

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George had recommended some local architects

adjective

Suggested by experts

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Recommended approach/guidelines/practice, they failed to meet the recommended safety guidelines., t…

adjective

Having beliefs or opinions that most people think are reasonable and show good judgment

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Every right-minded person is against terrorism.

adjective

Having beliefs or opinions that most people think are reasonable and show good judgment

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Every right-minded person is against terrorism.

adjective

Morally right or justifiable.

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Feelings of righteous indignation about pay and conditions

adverb

In an extremely thorough and careful way.

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The court rigorously scrutinises the settlement

adjective

Strong and healthy; vigorous.

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The caplan family are a robust lot

adjective

(of a person, animal, or plant) strong and healthy, or (of food or drink) full of flavor

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She was in robust health., the house blend of coffee is particularly robust.

adjective

Strong and unlikely to break or fail

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Exports will continue to be bolstered by the robust economy., we should be able to generate stronge…

abbreviation

Second(s).

contraction

Is.

Примеры использования:

It's raining

prefix

(used chiefly in oaths) god's.

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'sblood

adjective

Fulfilling expectations or needs; acceptable, though not outstanding or perfect.

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He didn't get a satisfactory answer

adjective

Done or chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; likely to be of benefit.

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I cannot believe that it is sensible to spend so much

adjective

Having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute.

Примеры использования:

She was shrewd enough to guess the motive behind his gesture

adjective

Able to judge a situation accurately and turn it to your own advantage

Примеры использования:

He’s a very shrewd businessman., barbara made some shrewd investments.

adjective

Able to judge people and situations well and make good decisions

Примеры использования:

My one big regret is about money - i wish i'd been more shrewd., simon is an extremely shrewd busin…

adverb

With skill or dexterity; cleverly.

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A skilfully crafted thriller

adjective

Willing to talk and engage in activities with other people; friendly.

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Being a sociable person, eva loved entertaining

noun

An open carriage with facing side seats.

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He commissioned a "sociable" which was bright yellow in colour and built like a motor coach without…

adjective

Liking to be with people; friendly

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The new sales rep is savvy and sociable.

adjective

Having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.

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She cut through the water with her strong arms

adjective

Physically powerful or energetic

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You must be strong to be able to lift all that weight., i feel a little stronger every day., strong…

adjective

An activity or industry that is strong is growing and becoming more successful

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Economic news has been better than expected, with retail sales remaining strong., worldwide sales b…

adjective

Very good or pleasant; excellent.

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Julie was a super girl

adverb

Especially; particularly.

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He's been super understanding

noun

Short for superficial (used in expressing quantities of material).

adjective

Higher in rank, status, or quality.

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A superior officer

noun

A person superior to another in rank or status, especially a colleague in a higher position.

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Obeying their superiors' orders

adjective

Better than average, or better than others of the same type

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They were clearly the superior team., some people think acoustic recordings are superior to digital…

adjective

Of the highest quality or degree.

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A superlative piece of skill

noun

(of an adjective or adverb) expressing the highest or a very high degree of a quality (e.g. bravest, most fiercely ).

adjective

Highest in rank or authority.

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A unified force with a supreme commander

noun

A rich cream sauce.

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Chicken supreme

adjective

At the highest level

Примеры использования:

The dictionary was called the supreme authority on all matters relating to the language., he was su…

verb

Exceed; be greater than.

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Pre-war levels of production were surpassed in 1929

verb

To do or be better or more than something else

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Our team’s achievements surpass those of teams in earlier years.

verb

To do or be better or greater than something

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The quarterly sales figures have surpassed everyone's expectations., the latest figures surpassed t…

adverb

In a thorough manner.

Примеры использования:

He searched the house thoroughly

adjective

Prosperous and growing; flourishing.

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The thriving business george has built up

verb

(of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously.

Примеры использования:

The new baby thrived

adjective

Very healthy or successful

Примеры использования:

The dog is thriving in its new home.

noun

The highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something.

Примеры использования:

Doreen stood at the top of the stairs

adjective

Highest in position, rank, or degree.

Примеры использования:

The top button of his shirt

verb

Exceed (an amount, level, or number); be more than.

Примеры использования:

Losses are expected to top £100 m this year

verb

Defeat heavily in a contest.

Примеры использования:

Essex trounced cambridgeshire 5–1 in the final

verb

Beat severely with a whip or rod

verb

To defeat a competitor by a large score

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The red sox trounced the yankees 12 to 1 in the first game.

abbreviation

Denoting quantum states or wave functions which change sign on inversion through the origin.

symbol

(in units of measurement) micro- (10−6).

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Direct read-out of concentration in ug or mg/l

noun

The twenty-first letter of the alphabet.

contraction

One.

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A good 'un

prefix

(added to adjectives, participles, and their derivatives) denoting the absence of a quality or state; not.

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Unabashed

prefix

(added to verbs) denoting the reversal or cancellation of an action or state.

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Untie

adverb

Without doubt; certainly.

Примеры использования:

They are undoubtedly guilty

adverb

Very likely; almost certainly

Примеры использования:

It is undoubtedly one of the best movies of the year., the highlight of the evening was undoubtedly…

adverb

In a way that cannot be disputed or doubted; without question.

Примеры использования:

The awards were unquestionably deserved

adverb

In a way that is obvious and impossible to doubt

Примеры использования:

She is unquestionably good at physics., the operation has unquestionably improved the wellbeing of …

adjective

Better than everyone or everything of the same type.

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The paper's coverage of foreign news is unrivalled

adjective

Having no equal; better than any other of the same type

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The museum boasts an unrivalled collection of french porcelain.

adjective

Better or greater than any other.

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The quality of workmanship is unsurpassed

phrase

Up to the required standard; satisfactory.

Примеры использования:

Her german was not up to scratch

idiom

As good as the usual standard

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The last few episodes of the tv program haven’t been quite up to scratch.

adjective

(of a person) sitting or standing with the back straight.

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An upright posture

adverb

In or into an upright position.

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She was sitting upright in bed

noun

A post or rod fixed vertically, especially as a structural support.

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The stone uprights of the parapet

adjective

Honest; respectable.

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An upstanding member of the community

verb

Defeat thoroughly.

Примеры использования:

He successfully vanquished his rival

verb

Defeat in a competition, race, or conflict

verb

To defeat completely

Примеры использования:

Smallpox, a once deadly disease, has now been vanquished.

adjective

Strong, healthy, and full of energy.

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A tall, vigorous, and muscular man

adjective

Very forceful or energetic

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A vigorous debate, there has been vigorous opposition to the proposals for a new road., he takes pl…

adjective

Having or showing high moral standards.

Примеры использования:

She considered herself very virtuous because she neither drank nor smoked

adjective

Possessing good moral qualities

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I’ve been up working since six o’clock this morning so i’m feeling very virtuous.

adjective

Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgement.

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She seems kind and wise

noun

The manner or extent of something.

Примеры использования:

He did it this wise

suffix

Forming adjectives and adverbs of manner or respect such as clockwise, otherwise.

adjective

Of the poorest quality or the lowest standard; least good or desirable.

Примеры использования:

He was the company's worst driver

adverb

Most severely or seriously.

Примеры использования:

Manufacturing and mining are the industries worst affected by falling employment

noun

The most serious or unpleasant thing that could happen.

Примеры использования:

When i saw the ambulance outside her front door, i began to fear the worst