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19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| cycle | a series of events that repeat; also a bicycle | The cycle of the seasons. |
| deadline | the time by which you must finish something | The deadline is Friday. |
| era | a period of time in history | We live in the digital era. |
| eternity | time without end; also a very long time (informal) | I waited an eternity for the bus. |
| fall | autumn (American English); also dropping to the ground | The leaves change color in the fall. |
| fortnight | two weeks | We're going on holiday for a fortnight. |
| frequency | how often something happens | The frequency of buses is every ten minutes. |
| go | an attempt; also a turn in a game | Can I have a go? |
| grave | the place in the ground where a dead person is buried | They put flowers on the grave. |
| honeymoon | a holiday after a wedding | They went to Italy on their honeymoon. |
| interval | the time between two events; also a break in a show | Buses come at ten-minute intervals. |
| leave | time away from work | She is on maternity leave. |
| nap | a short sleep, usually in the day | I had a nap after lunch. |
| pace | the speed at which something happens | Work at your own pace. |
| pause | a short stop | There was a long pause. |
| season | one of the four parts of the year; also a period for an activity | Summer is my favourite season. |
| sunrise | the time when the sun comes up | We got up at sunrise. |
| sunset | the time when the sun goes down | We watched the sunset over the sea. |
| while | a period of time | I'll wait a while. |