Places 2
25 English words (level B1) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ness | a piece of high land that goes out into the sea (in place names) | The lighthouse stands on the ness. |
| ocean | a very large area of sea | The Pacific is the largest ocean. |
| opening | a hole or space; also the start of something; also a job available | We went to the opening of the new museum. |
| orbit | the path of a planet or object around another in space | The moon is in orbit around the earth. |
| origin | where something comes from or starts | What is the origin of this word? |
| paradise | a perfect place | This island is paradise. |
| pit | a large hole in the ground | They dug a deep pit. |
| pond | a small area of water | There are fish in the pond. |
| port | a town or area where ships stop | The ship arrived at the port. |
| reach | the distance you can stretch your arm | Keep medicines out of reach of children. |
| reef | a line of rock or coral near the surface of the sea | We went diving on the coral reef. |
| region | a large area of a country or the world | The region is famous for wine. |
| reservation | an arrangement to keep a table, room or seat for you; also a doubt | I have a reservation for two. |
| resort | a place where people go on holiday | We stayed at a beach resort. |
| setting | the place where something happens; also a position on a machine | The setting of the story is Paris. |
| sheet | a large cloth for a bed; also a piece of paper | I changed the sheets. |
| slope | a surface that goes up or down | We skied down the slope. |
| stream | a small river; also a continuous flow | We crossed a small stream. |
| strip | a long narrow piece | Cut the paper into strips. |
| trail | a path in the countryside; also marks left behind | We followed the trail through the forest. |
| trend | a general change or development; also a fashion | There is a trend towards working from home. |
| universe | everything in space, including all stars and planets | The universe is very old. |
| volcano | a mountain that can throw out fire and hot rock | The volcano erupted last year. |
| waterfall | water falling over a cliff or rocks | We swam under the waterfall. |
| wetland | an area of wet land, like a marsh | Many birds live in the wetland. |