Family and relationships – English vocabulary
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34 English words with meanings: counterpart, dinner party, do lunch, exchange, get on like a house on fire… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI…
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- counterpart /'kaʊntərpɑ:rt/ (noun) — a person or thing that matches another in a similar role
Example:Her counterpart in London handled the same job.
Synonyms: equivalent, match, peer - dinner party /'dɪnər ,pɑ:rti/ (noun) — a meal event where people are invited to eat together
Example:We had a dinner party last Saturday.
Synonyms: dinner gathering, meal party, supper party - do lunch /du: lʌntʃ/ (phrase) — to meet someone for lunch
Example:Let's do lunch next week.
Synonyms: meet for lunch, have lunch together, lunch - exchange /ɪks'tʃeɪndʒ/ (verb) — to give one thing and receive another in return
Example:We exchanged gifts after dinner.
Synonyms: trade, swap, give and receive - get on like a house on fire /ɡɛt ɒn laɪk ə haʊs ɒn 'faɪər/ (idiom) — to quickly become very good friends with someone
Example:We got on like a house on fire.
Synonyms: become fast friends, hit it off, get along great - get somebody to yourself /ɡet 'sʌmbədi tə jɔ:r'sɛlf/ (phrase) — to have someone to talk to alone, without other people
Example:Can I get you to myself for a minute?
Synonyms: have your full attention, speak with you alone, talk privately - get-together /,ɡet tə'ɡeðər/ (noun) — a casual meeting where people spend time together
Example:We had a small get-together at her house.
Synonyms: gathering, social meeting, casual meet-up - girls’ night out /'ɡɜ:rlz naɪt aʊt/ (phrase) — an evening when women go out together for fun
Example:We had a girls’ night out at the new café.
Synonyms: women's night out, ladies' night out - give /ɡɪv/ (verb) — to hand something to someone
Example:Please give me your phone number.
Synonyms: hand, pass, deliver - go out of your way /ɡoʊ aʊt əv jʊr weɪ/ (phrase) — to make a special effort to help someone
Example:She went out of her way to help me.
Synonyms: make an effort, go the extra mile, help specially - granny flat /'ɡræni flæt/ (phrase) — a small flat built inside or next to a house for older family members
Example:Her parents live in a granny flat next door.
Synonyms: annex, small flat, elderly apartment - hang out with /hæŋ aʊt wɪð/ (phrase) — to spend time with someone in a relaxed way
Example:I like to hang out with my cousins on weekends.
Synonyms: spend time with, chill with - hen night /hen naɪt/ (phrase) — a party for a woman before her wedding
Example:Her hen night was full of music and laughter.
Synonyms: bachelorette party, bridal shower - hit it off /hɪt ɪt ɔ:f/ (idiom) — to become friendly and start liking each other quickly
Example:They hit it off right away.
Synonyms: get along well, click, take to each other - hobnob /'hɒbnɒb/ (verb) — to mix socially with important or rich people
Example:He likes to hobnob with business leaders.
Synonyms: socialize with, mingle with - housewarming /'haʊswɔ:rmɪŋ/ (noun) — a party to celebrate moving into a new home
Example:We threw a housewarming for our new neighbors.
Synonyms: housewarming party, welcome party - in safe hands /ɪn seɪf hændz/ (phrase) — being cared for by someone trustworthy and capable
Example:Your dog is in safe hands here.
Synonyms: well cared for, in good hands, well looked after - informal get-together /,ɪnfərməl ,ɡet tə'ɡeðər/ (phrase) — a casual social meeting with friends or family
Example:We had an informal get-together after work.
Synonyms: casual gathering, social meet-up, friendly meeting - inseparable /,ɪnsə'pærəbəl/ (adjective) — unable to be separated because of a very close relationship
Example:The two sisters were inseparable.
Synonyms: closely bonded, united, attached at the hip - keep a pledge /ki:p ə plɛdʒ/ (phrase) — to continue doing what you said you would do
Example:He kept his pledge to volunteer every weekend.
Synonyms: keep one's word, stay committed, follow through - keep a promise /ki:p ə 'prɑmɪs/ (phrase) — to do what you said you would do
Example:She kept her promise to call me.
Synonyms: keep one's word, follow through, stay true - keep a vow /ki:p ə vaʊ/ (phrase) — to continue doing what you solemnly said you would do
Example:They kept their vow to help each other.
Synonyms: keep one's word, stay committed, remain devoted - kindred spirit /'kɪndrəd 'spɪrɪt/ (noun) — a person who thinks and feels very much like you
Example:They are kindred spirits.
Synonyms: soulmate, like-minded person, kindred soul - knock around with /nɒk ə'raʊnd wɪð/ (phrase) — to spend time with someone as a friend
Example:She used to knock around with a group from school.
Synonyms: hang out with, spend time with - like-minded /,laɪk'maɪndɪd/ (adjective) — having the same opinions, interests, or way of thinking
Example:The club is for like-minded people.
Synonyms: similarly minded, compatible, alike - love at first sight /lʌv æt fɜ:rst saɪt/ (idiom) — strong romantic feeling for someone the first time you see them
Example:It was love at first sight.
Synonyms: instant attraction, immediate love, love on first sight - nag /næɡ/ (verb) — to keep asking or reminding someone in an annoying way
Example:Don't nag me about my homework.
Synonyms: badger, pester, hassle - outstay your welcome /,aʊt'steɪ jʊr 'wɛlkəm/ (phrase) — to stay too long after you should leave
Example:We stayed for dinner and did not outstay our welcome.
Synonyms: stay too long, overstay - party animal /'pɑ:rti ,ænɪməl/ (noun) — someone who loves going to parties and having fun
Example:My brother is a real party animal.
Synonyms: partier, life of the party - rub shoulders with /rʌb 'ʃoʊldərz wɪð/ (phrase) — to spend time with important or famous people
Example:She got to rub shoulders with famous actors.
Synonyms: mix with, mingle with
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