The Oxford 3000

To leave someone or something and never return to them.

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the fact that somebody/something is able to do something

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having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something

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on the subject of somebody/something; in connection with somebody/something

at or to a higher place or position than something/somebody

In or to a country that is not one's own.

total and complete

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used to emphasize that something is completely true

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connected with education, especially studying in schools and universities

to take willingly something that is offered; to say ‘yes’ to an offer, invitation, etc.

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agreed or approved of by most people in a society

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the opportunity or right to use something or to see somebody/something

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an unpleasant event, especially in a vehicle, that happens unexpectedly and causes injury or damage

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a place to live, work or stay in

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to travel or go somewhere with somebody/something

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In agreement with or based on something.

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an arrangement that somebody has with a bank, etc. to keep money there, take some out, etc.

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Correct and free from error; precise.

to say that somebody has done something wrong or is guilty of something

to succeed in reaching a particular goal, status or standard, especially by making an effort for a long time

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a thing that somebody has done successfully, especially using their own effort and skill

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To accept or admit the existence or truth of something.

to gain something by your own efforts, ability or behaviour

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from one side to the other side of something

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to do something for a particular purpose or in order to deal with a situation

the process of doing something in order to make something happen or to deal with a situation

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always busy doing things, especially physical activities

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a thing that you do for interest or pleasure

a person who performs on the stage, on television or in films, especially as a profession

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a woman who performs on the stage, on television or in films, especially as a profession

used to emphasize something that is real or exists in fact

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used in speaking to emphasize a fact or a comment, or that something is really true

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a notice, picture or film telling people about a product, job or service

to change your behaviour in order to deal more successfully with a new situation

to put something together with something else so as to increase the size, number, amount, etc.

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a thing that is added to something else

more than was first mentioned or is usual

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details of where somebody lives or works and where letters, etc. can be sent

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the activities that are done in order to plan, organize and run a business, school or other institution

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to respect somebody for what they have done or to respect their qualities

to agree, often unwillingly, that something is true

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to take somebody else’s child into your family and become its legal parent(s)

a fully grown person who is legally responsible for their actions

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progress or a development in a particular activity or area of understanding

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having the most modern and recently developed ideas, methods, etc.

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a thing that helps you to be better or more successful than other people

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an unusual, exciting or dangerous experience, journey or series of events

to tell the public about a product or a service in order to encourage people to buy or to use it

a notice, picture or film telling people about a product, job or service

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the activity and industry of advertising things to people on television, in newspapers, on the internet, etc.

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an opinion or a suggestion about what somebody should do in a particular situation

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to tell somebody what you think they should do in a particular situation

events that are of public interest or political importance

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to produce a change in somebody/something

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to have enough money to be able to buy or do something

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feeling fear; frightened because you think that you might be hurt or suffer

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later than something; following something in time

the period of time from 12 o'clock in the middle of the day until about 6 o’clock in the evening

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At a time later than a specified event.

at a later time; after an event that has already been mentioned

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