Leisure and hobbies – English vocabulary
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26 English words with meanings: a laugh, be into sth [like sth], camping, do a bit/lot of (sightseeing/…, enjoy (+ -ing)… Study them with flashcards…
Part of the learning path: Vocabulary in Daily Life - Pre-intermediate and intermediate
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- a laugh /ə læf/ (noun) — something funny or amusing
Example:The movie was a real laugh.
Synonyms: joke, fun, amusement - be into sth [like sth] /bi 'ɪntu:/ (phrase) — to like something very much and spend time on it
Example:He is into soccer.
Synonyms: like, enjoy - camping /'kæmpɪŋ/ (noun) — the activity of staying in a tent or outdoors
Example:We went camping in the mountains.
Synonyms: tenting, outdoor living, backpacking - do a bit/lot of (sightseeing/hiking etc.) (phrase) — to do some or a lot of an activity such as sightseeing or hiking
Example:We did a lot of sightseeing in Rome.
Synonyms: visit places, tour around, explore - enjoy (+ -ing) /ɪn'dʒɔɪ/ (verb) — take pleasure in doing something
Example:She enjoys reading before bed.
Synonyms: like, love, take pleasure in - for fun /fɔ:r fʌn/ (phrase) — to do something only because it is enjoyable
Example:We played for fun after school.
Synonyms: for enjoyment, for pleasure, recreationally - for pleasure (phrase) — because you enjoy it, not for work or duty
Example:We went to the museum for pleasure.
Synonyms: for fun, for enjoyment, for recreation - go (swimming/shopping, etc.) (phrase) — to do an activity such as swimming or shopping
Example:They go swimming on Saturdays.
Synonyms: visit, head to, attend - go for (a swim/drive, etc.) (phrase) — to go somewhere to do a relaxing activity
Example:We went for a swim before dinner.
Synonyms: go out for, head out for, take a trip for - great fun /ɡreɪt fʌn/ (phrase) — Something very enjoyable and amusing.
Example:We had great fun at the beach.
Synonyms: a lot of fun, very enjoyable, amusing - hang around /hæŋ ə'raʊnd/ (phrase) — to spend time in a place without a clear purpose
Example:We hung around after school.
Synonyms: loiter, linger, idle - have a (swim/drink, etc.) (phrase) — to take and enjoy something such as a drink or swim
Example:Let's have a drink after work.
Synonyms: enjoy, take, have - have a look /hæv ə lʊk/ (phrase) — to look at something briefly
Example:Have a look at this photo.
Synonyms: check out, take a look, see - interests /'ɪntrəsts/ (noun) — things a person likes doing or thinking about
Example:One of my interests is music.
Synonyms: hobbies, likes - join [do sth with others] /dʒɔɪn/ (verb) — to take part in an activity with other people
Example:I joined them for dinner.
Synonyms: take part, participate, join in - sights /saɪts/ (noun) — interesting places or things that people come to see
Example:The city has many sights to visit.
Synonyms: attractions, landmarks, tourist spots - spare time /'speər taɪm/ (phrase) — free time when you are not working or busy
Example:I read in my spare time.
Synonyms: free time, leisure time, time off - sunbathe /'sʌnbeɪð/ (verb) — to lie in the sun to get a tan
Example:They sunbathe on the roof in summer.
Synonyms: lie in the sun, bask - sunbathing /'sʌnbeɪðɪŋ/ (noun) — the act of lying in the sun to get a tan
Example:Sunbathing can be relaxing on a warm day.
Synonyms: lying in the sun, basking - take a photo /teɪk ə 'foʊtoʊ/ (phrase) — to use a camera to capture an image
Example:She took a photo of the sunset.
Synonyms: photograph, snap, shoot - take part /teɪk pɑ:rt/ (phrase) — to join in an activity or event
Example:I want to take part in the game.
Synonyms: join in, participate, join - take sth up /teɪk ʌp/ (phrase) — to start doing a new activity or interest
Example:I want to take up photography.
Synonyms: start, begin, take on - take/do exercise /teɪk 'eksərsaɪz/ (phrase) — to do physical activity to keep fit
Example:I take exercise every day.
Synonyms: work out, do physical activity, exercise - tell sb a joke tel /tɛl 'sʌmbədi ə dʒoʊk/ (phrase) — say something funny to make someone laugh
Example:He told me a joke and everyone laughed.
Synonyms: say a joke, make someone laugh, tell a funny story - watch /wɑ:tʃ/ (verb) — to look at something for a period of time
Example:We watched the game together.
Synonyms: observe, look at - windsurfing /'wɪnd,sɝ:fɪŋ/ (noun) — a sport of moving over water on a board with a sail
Example:Windsurfing looks fun on a windy day.
Synonyms: sailboarding
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