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happening soon; next
We expect rain in the coming days.— We expect rain in the coming days.
The coming year will bring big changes.— The coming year will bring big changes.
Recognized or familiar to people; famous for something.
She is known for her beautiful paintings.— She is known for her beautiful paintings.
The restaurant is well known for its pizza.— The restaurant is well known for its pizza.
what you say when leaving someone
She said goodbye and walked to her car.— She said goodbye and walked to her car.
Goodbye! See you next week.— Goodbye! See you next week.
The activity of going somewhere on foot, especially for exercise.
Walking is good exercise for people of all ages.— Walking is good exercise for people of all ages.
She does an hour of walking every morning.— She does an hour of walking every morning.
the act of taking food into the body
Healthy eating helps you feel more energetic.— Healthy eating helps you feel more energetic.
He finished eating and washed the dishes.— He finished eating and washed the dishes.
a high-ranking officer in the army
The colonel gave orders to his soldiers.— The colonel gave orders to his soldiers.
He retired from the army as a colonel.— He retired from the army as a colonel.
to say or write the letters of a word; magic words
Can you spell your last name for me?— Can you spell your last name for me?
The witch cast a spell on the prince.— The witch cast a spell on the prince.
until; up to a certain time
Wait here till I come back.— Wait here till I come back.
The store is open till nine tonight.— The store is open till nine tonight.
an officer of low rank in the army or police
The sergeant ordered the soldiers to line up.— The sergeant ordered the soldiers to line up.
She was promoted to sergeant after five years.— She was promoted to sergeant after five years.
To or on a higher floor of a building.
The bedrooms are upstairs on the second floor.— The bedrooms are upstairs on the second floor.
She went upstairs to take a nap.— She went upstairs to take a nap.
a child's word for mother
The little girl called for her mommy.— The little girl called for her mommy.
Mommy, can I have some juice?— Mommy, can I have some juice?
causing something to happen; very strong (rain, force)
Money was the driving force behind his decision.— Money was the driving force behind his decision.
We walked home through the driving rain.— We walked home through the driving rain.
A curved piece of metal for hanging or catching things; to fasten or catch with a hook.
Hang your coat on the hook by the door.— Hang your coat on the hook by the door.
He put a worm on the hook to catch fish.— He put a worm on the hook to catch fish.
to become or make someone feel like they need rest
Long walks tire the old dog quickly.— Long walks tire the old dog quickly.
She never tires of telling that funny story.— She never tires of telling that funny story.
not open; not available for business or entry
The store is closed on Sundays.— The store is closed on Sundays.
Keep the door closed to stay warm.— Keep the door closed to stay warm.
An informal way to say yes.
"Are you coming with us?" "Yep, give me a minute."— "Are you coming with us?" "Yep, give me a minute."
Yep, that's exactly what I meant.— Yep, that's exactly what I meant.
the beginning of something; being in the first group to play
The starting salary for this job is good.— The starting salary for this job is good.
He earned a spot in the starting lineup.— He earned a spot in the starting lineup.
an informal word for doctor; a short word for document
Thanks, doc, I feel much better now.— Thanks, doc, I feel much better now.
Can you send me the doc before the meeting?— Can you send me the doc before the meeting?
continuing without stopping; the sport of moving fast on foot.
She keeps a running list of things to buy.— She keeps a running list of things to buy.
Running every morning keeps me healthy.— Running every morning keeps me healthy.
a silly or stupid person; to trick someone.
I felt like a fool for believing him.— I felt like a fool for believing him.
Don't let his kind smile fool you.— Don't let his kind smile fool you.
to start an organization, company, or city
They founded the company in a small garage.— They founded the company in a small garage.
The city was founded over two hundred years ago.— The city was founded over two hundred years ago.
to make someone feel afraid
You scared me when you jumped out.— You scared me when you jumped out.
Loud noises scare my dog.— Loud noises scare my dog.
the act of using violence or force against someone
The fighting in the region lasted for months.— The fighting in the region lasted for months.
The teacher stopped the fighting in the hallway.— The teacher stopped the fighting in the hallway.
a vehicle used for carrying people or goods
The delivery van arrived in the morning.— The delivery van arrived in the morning.
We rented a van for the family trip.— We rented a van for the family trip.
the act of drinking, especially alcohol
Heavy drinking can damage your health.— Heavy drinking can damage your health.
The town needs clean drinking water.— The town needs clean drinking water.
an animal with a long tail that climbs trees
The monkey jumped from branch to branch.— The monkey jumped from branch to branch.
We watched the monkeys at the zoo.— We watched the monkeys at the zoo.
The part of the body you sit on; the thick end of something.
He fell on his butt on the ice.— He fell on his butt on the ice.
Get off your butt and help me clean.— Get off your butt and help me clean.
to cut something with your teeth; a small amount of food
Be careful, that dog might bite you.— Be careful, that dog might bite you.
Can I have a bite of your sandwich?— Can I have a bite of your sandwich?
Sad because you are alone; far from where people live.
She felt lonely after moving to a new city.— She felt lonely after moving to a new city.
The old man lives alone and often feels lonely.— The old man lives alone and often feels lonely.
used to say goodbye in an informal way
Bye! See you tomorrow at school.— Bye! See you tomorrow at school.
She waved and said bye to her friends.— She waved and said bye to her friends.
to make someone quiet and relaxed; to become peaceful
She tried to calm the crying baby.— She tried to calm the crying baby.
Take a deep breath to calm yourself down.— Take a deep breath to calm yourself down.
a person's position or reputation in a group
The scandal hurt his standing in the community.— The scandal hurt his standing in the community.
The team improved its standing in the league.— The team improved its standing in the league.
to chase and kill wild animals; to search for something
Wolves hunt in groups at night.— Wolves hunt in groups at night.
We hunted for a parking spot for twenty minutes.— We hunted for a parking spot for twenty minutes.
an officer rank in the military or police.
The lieutenant gave orders to his soldiers.— The lieutenant gave orders to his soldiers.
She was promoted to lieutenant last month.— She was promoted to lieutenant last month.
Expressed in writing, not spoken.
You need written permission to leave early.— You need written permission to leave early.
The test has a written part and a speaking part.— The test has a written part and a speaking part.
having a job; relating to work; functioning
Working parents often feel short on time.— Working parents often feel short on time.
Is this old radio still in working condition?— Is this old radio still in working condition?
a person who fails or does not win; an unsuccessful person
Nobody wants to be the loser in the game.— Nobody wants to be the loser in the game.
He called himself a loser after failing the test.— He called himself a loser after failing the test.
to move or do something quickly
Hurry up, or we'll miss the bus!— Hurry up, or we'll miss the bus!
She hurried down the stairs to answer the door.— She hurried down the stairs to answer the door.
to drop or leave something carelessly; to get rid of something
Someone dumped trash by the side of the road.— Someone dumped trash by the side of the road.
He dumped his bag on the floor and left.— He dumped his bag on the floor and left.
the act of ending a person's or animal's life.
Police are investigating the killing downtown.— Police are investigating the killing downtown.
The killing of the animals shocked the town.— The killing of the animals shocked the town.
to pay to use something; money paid to use a home
We rented a car for the weekend trip.— We rented a car for the weekend trip.
The rent for this apartment is too high.— The rent for this apartment is too high.
to catch or keep someone in a place; a device for catching animals
Several people were trapped in the elevator.— Several people were trapped in the elevator.
The farmer set a trap for the mice.— The farmer set a trap for the mice.
not in its place; lost or absent.
Two pages are missing from this book.— Two pages are missing from this book.
Police are searching for the missing child.— Police are searching for the missing child.
not afraid of danger or pain; showing courage
The brave firefighter saved the child from the fire.— The brave firefighter saved the child from the fire.
It was brave of you to speak up.— It was brave of you to speak up.
to make someone unhappy or worried; unhappy or worried.
The bad news really upset her.— The bad news really upset her.
He was upset about losing his phone.— He was upset about losing his phone.
loved or important to you; used to start a letter
She is a dear friend of mine.— She is a dear friend of mine.
Dear Mr. Smith, thank you for your letter.— Dear Mr. Smith, thank you for your letter.
feeling anxious because of possible problems
I'm worried about the test tomorrow.— I'm worried about the test tomorrow.
She looked worried when the phone rang.— She looked worried when the phone rang.
The thing that belongs to us.
Their house is bigger, but ours has a garden.— Their house is bigger, but ours has a garden.
That car isn't theirs; it's ours.— That car isn't theirs; it's ours.
a daughter of a king or queen
The princess waved to the crowd.— The princess waved to the crowd.
The story is about a princess and a dragon.— The story is about a princess and a dragon.
affected by drinking too much alcohol.
He was too drunk to drive home.— He was too drunk to drive home.
She gets loud when she is drunk.— She gets loud when she is drunk.