Daily routines – English vocabulary
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33 English words with meanings: at short notice, chore, continually, continuously, couch potato… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking…
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- at short notice /æt ʃɔ:rt 'noʊtɪs/ (phrase) — with very little time to prepare
Example:We were asked to come at short notice.
Synonyms: on short notice, with little warning - chore /tʃɔ:r/ (noun) — a boring task that must be done regularly
Example:Doing the dishes is a daily chore.
Synonyms: task, errand, duty - continually /kən'tɪnjuəli/ (adverb) — again and again, often in an annoying way
Example:She continually checked her phone.
Synonyms: repeatedly, often, regularly - continuously /kən'tɪnjuəsli/ (adverb) — without stopping
Example:The machine ran continuously all night.
Synonyms: constantly, nonstop, without pause - couch potato /'kaʊtʃ pə,teɪtoʊ/ (idiom) — a person who spends a lot of time sitting and doing little activity
Example:He is a couch potato on weekends.
Synonyms: lazy person, sedentary person, slouch - dawdle /'dɔ:dəl/ (verb) — to waste time by moving or acting slowly
Example:Stop dawdling and get ready.
Synonyms: delay, loiter, drag - deadline /'dɛdlaɪn/ (noun) — the last time or day when something must be done
Example:The deadline for the report is Friday.
Synonyms: due date, cutoff, time limit - distraction /dɪ'strækʃən/ (noun) — something that takes attention away from what should be done
Example:Turn off your phone to avoid distraction.
Synonyms: interrupting thing, diversion, disturbance - full diary /,fʊl 'daɪəri/ (phrase) — a schedule that has no free time left
Example:My diary is full, so I can't meet you today.
Synonyms: packed schedule, busy agenda, no free time - get up to /'ɡet ʌp tu:/ (phrase) — to do, often secretly or mischievously
Example:What are the kids getting up to in the garden?
Synonyms: do, be involved in, be busy with - karaoke /,kærioʊ'oʊki/ (noun) — A form of entertainment where people sing along to recorded music.
Example:We sang karaoke at the party.
Synonyms: sing-along, amateur singing, music game - leisurely /'li:ʒərli/ (adverb) — done in a slow, relaxed, and unhurried way
Example:We took a leisurely walk in the park.
Synonyms: unhurried, relaxed, slow - life in the fast line /laɪf ɪn ðə fɑ:st leɪn/ (phrase) — a way of living that is exciting, risky, and very fast
Example:He spent years living life in the fast lane.
Synonyms: wild life, risky life, high-speed lifestyle - lodge /lɒdʒ/ (verb) — to stay or live in a place for a short time
Example:We lodged at a small inn for the night.
Synonyms: stay, reside - pamper (yourself) /'pæmpər/ (verb) — To give yourself special care and comfort.
Example:She likes to pamper herself on weekends.
Synonyms: spoil, indulge, treat - procrastinate /,proʊkræstə'neɪt/ (verb) — to delay doing something that should be done now
Example:Don't procrastinate on your homework.
Synonyms: delay, put off, dawdle - prompt /prɑ:mpt/ (adjective) — done quickly and without delay
Example:Please give me a prompt reply.
Synonyms: quick, fast, immediate - recharge /,ri:'tʃɑ:rdʒ/ (verb) — To rest and regain energy after being tired.
Example:I need to recharge after a long day.
Synonyms: rest, recover, refresh - relaxing /rɪ'læksɪŋ/ (adjective) — making you feel calm and rested
Example:A long walk can be very relaxing.
Synonyms: soothing, calming, restful - relocate /,ri:ləʊ'keɪt/ (verb) — to move to a new place to live or work
Example:Many workers relocate to cities for better jobs.
Synonyms: move, transfer - repetitive /rɪ'petətɪv/ (adjective) — done again and again in the same way
Example:The job was repetitive and tiring.
Synonyms: repeated, routine, monotonous - run like clockwork /rʌn laɪk 'klɒkwɜ:k/ (phrase) — to work very smoothly and exactly as planned
Example:The new system runs like clockwork.
Synonyms: runs smoothly, works perfectly, operates efficiently - seconds /'sɛkəndz/ (noun) — another helping of food
Example:Would you like seconds?
Synonyms: another helping, more food, extra serving - spice up /spaɪs ʌp/ (phrase) — To make food or life more interesting or exciting.
Example:Add some herbs to spice up the soup.
Synonyms: liven up, add excitement to, pep up - stuck in a rut (phrase) — stuck in the same boring routine and unable to change
Example:He felt stuck in a rut after doing the same job for years.
Synonyms: in a routine, stagnant, in a rut - take pot luck /teɪk pɒt lʌk/ (phrase) — to accept whatever food is available
Example:We had to take pot luck at the party.
Synonyms: eat whatever is available, make do, eat what there is - takeaway /'teɪkəweɪ/ (noun) — food bought to eat somewhere else
Example:We ordered takeaway for dinner.
Synonyms: takeout, to-go food, carryout - tap /tæp/ (noun) — a light hit or touch with the hand or finger
Example:She gave the door a light tap.
Synonyms: knock, pat, touch - tight schedule (phrase) — a plan with very little free time between tasks
Example:We have a tight schedule today.
Synonyms: busy schedule, packed schedule, full schedule - time-conscious /'taɪm ,kɑ:nʃəs/ (adjective) — careful not to waste time
Example:He is very time-conscious.
Synonyms: punctual, time-aware
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