Conversation and speaking – English vocabulary
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26 English words with meanings: aloud, anyway [more importantly], anyway [returning to an…, by the way, call for sb… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and…
Part of the learning path: Vocabulary in Daily Life - Pre-intermediate and intermediate
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- aloud /ə'laʊd/ (adverb) — in a voice that can be heard
Example:Please read the sentence aloud.
Synonyms: out loud, audibly - anyway [more importantly] /'ɛn.i.weɪ/ (adverb) — used to return to the main point or add a more important point
Example:I was tired, but anyway, we had to finish.
Synonyms: in any case, still - anyway [returning to an earlier subject] /'ɛniweɪ/ (adverb) — used to return to the main subject after a change
Example:Anyway, let's get back to the topic.
Synonyms: anyhow, in any case - by the way /baɪ ðə weɪ/ (phrase) — used to introduce a new, different subject
Example:By the way, did you call him?
Synonyms: incidentally, speaking of which, oh, and - call for sb /kɔ:l fɔ:r/ (phrase) — to go to someone's home to collect them
Example:They called for me at noon.
Synonyms: ask for, summon, request - cheers [thanks] /tʃɪərz/ (interjection) — a casual way to say thank you
Example:Cheers for your help!
Synonyms: thanks, thank you, much appreciated - Could I speak to /kʊd aɪ spi:k tu:/ (phrase) — a polite way to ask to talk to a person on the phone
Example:Could I speak to Mr. Lee, please?
Synonyms: May I speak to, Can I talk to - direct sb /dɪ'rekt sʌmbədi/ (phrase) — To tell someone where to go or what to do.
Example:She directed us to the nearest exit.
Synonyms: guide, lead - discuss /dɪ'skʌs/ (verb) — to talk about something with others
Example:We need to discuss the plan.
Synonyms: talk about, debate, consider - discussion /dɪ'skʌʃən/ (noun) — a talk about a subject between two or more people
Example:We had a long discussion about the trip.
Synonyms: talk, conversation, debate - excuse me [attract attention] /ɪk'skju:z mi:/ (phrase) — said to get someone's attention politely
Example:Excuse me, could you help me?
Synonyms: pardon me, sorry, excuse me - excuse me [say sorry] /ɪk'skju:z mi:/ (phrase) — a polite phrase used to say sorry for a small mistake or bother
Example:Excuse me, I made a mistake.
Synonyms: sorry, pardon me, my apologies - explain /ɪk'spleɪn/ (verb) — to make something clear by giving details
Example:Can you explain this rule to me?
Synonyms: clarify, describe, make clear - explanation /,ɛksplə'neɪʃən/ (noun) — a clear statement that helps someone understand something
Example:His explanation was very clear.
Synonyms: description, clarification - give a speech/lecture (etc.) /ɡɪv/ (verb) — to speak to a group in public
Example:She gave a short speech at the meeting.
Synonyms: deliver, present, speak - greet /ɡri:t/ (verb) — to say hello to someone when meeting them
Example:She greeted her neighbors with a smile.
Synonyms: welcome, say hello to, meet - greeting /'ɡri:tɪŋ/ (noun) — a word or phrase used when meeting or addressing someone
Example:A smile is a friendly greeting.
Synonyms: salutation, hello, welcome - have a word with sb /hæv ə wɝ:d wɪð ,ɛs'bi:/ (phrase) — to speak to someone privately for a short time
Example:Can I have a word with you after class?
Synonyms: speak privately, talk in private - hear /hɪər/ (verb) — to notice a sound with your ears
Example:Can you hear the music?
Synonyms: listen to, catch, detect - hi /haɪ/ (interjection) — a friendly word used when meeting or greeting someone
Example:Hi, how are you?
Synonyms: hello, hey, greetings - hold on [wait] /hoʊld ɑ:n/ (phrase) — to wait for a short time
Example:Hold on, I'll be right there.
Synonyms: wait, stay, pause - How about you? [asking sb sth] /haʊ ə'baʊt ju:/ (phrase) — used to ask the other person the same question
Example:I'm fine. How about you?
Synonyms: and you, what about you, your turn - How are things? /haʊ ɑ:r θɪŋz/ (phrase) — used to ask how someone is doing
Example:How are things at work?
Synonyms: how's it going, how are you, what's up - I beg your pardon /aɪ beɡ jʊr 'pɑ:rdən/ (phrase) — a polite phrase used to ask someone to repeat something
Example:I beg your pardon, could you repeat that?
Synonyms: pardon me, sorry, what did you say - I must apologise for /aɪ mʌst ə'pɑ:lədʒaɪz fɔ:r/ (phrase) — I want to say sorry for something (formal)
Example:I must apologise for the confusion.
Synonyms: I am sorry for, I regret, I owe an apology for - I see what you mean /aɪ si: wʌt ju mi:n/ (phrase) — I understand your meaning or opinion.
Example:I see what you mean.
Synonyms: I understand, I get it
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