Being and having
13 English words (level C1) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| abound | to exist in large numbers | Rumours abound about his plans. |
| comprise | to consist of | The course comprises ten lessons. |
| conform | to follow rules or what others expect | Teenagers often feel pressure to conform. |
| conserve | to protect and not waste | We must conserve energy. |
| expire | to stop being valid | My passport expires next year. |
| house | to give someone a place to live; also to contain | The museum houses many paintings. |
| implicate | to show that someone is involved in a crime | The evidence implicated him. |
| lodge | to stay in someone's house and pay rent; also to make an official complaint | She lodged a complaint. |
| loom | to appear as a large shape; also (something bad) to be about to happen | Exams are looming. |
| perpetuate | to make something continue, often something bad | Films often perpetuate stereotypes. |
| pose | to sit or stand for a photo; also to cause a problem | Smoking poses a risk to health. |
| suffice | to be enough (formal) | A short note will suffice. |
| tangle | to become twisted together | The wires got tangled. |