Being and having
20 English words (level A2) with a simple English definition and an example sentence. In the app you can hear every word and practise with flashcards, a quiz, spelling and listening.
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| English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| bear | to accept something bad or difficult | I can't bear this heat. |
| camp | to stay in a tent for a holiday | We camped by the lake. |
| consist | to be made of things (consist of) | The team consists of five players. |
| continue | to keep doing something; not stop | Please continue reading. |
| cost | to have a price | How much does this shirt cost? |
| depend | to change because of something (depend on); also to need someone | It depends on the weather. |
| end | to finish | The film ends at ten. |
| exist | to be real; to be in the world | Do you think ghosts exist? |
| hold | to have something in your hands or arms | Can you hold my bag? |
| include | to have as one of the parts | The price includes breakfast. |
| lie | to be in a flat position, for example on a bed | I lay on the beach all day. |
| matter | to be important | It doesn't matter. |
| need | to must have something | I need a new phone. |
| quit | to stop doing something; also to leave a job | He quit his job. |
| represent | to speak or act for someone; also to be a sign of | She represents our country at the Olympics. |
| satisfy | to make someone happy by giving them what they want | The meal satisfied everyone. |
| serve | to give food or drinks to people; also to help customers | Breakfast is served from seven. |
| suit | to look good on someone; also to be convenient | That colour suits you. |
| survive | to continue to live after something dangerous | Everyone survived the accident. |
| weigh | to have a certain weight; also to measure how heavy something is | How much do you weigh? |