meanings
16OCTOBER2025
match
They played a football match.
The word “match” has many meanings.
It can mean:
1.(a contest)
They played a football match on Saturday.
2. (something that pairs)
She wanted the socks to match.
3. (a way of making fire)
He got a match for the candle.
meanings
16OCTOBER2025
light
He lights the candle.
The word “light” has many meanings.
It can mean:
1.(energy to see with)
The light shines through the window.
2. (something not heavy)
The bag was light.
3. (to set on fire)
He lights the candle.
meanings
16OCTOBER2025
lift
They lift the big box.
The word “lift” has many meanings.
It can mean:
1.(raise upwards)
They lift the big box.
2. (a ride in a car)
She gave him a lift to town.
3. (an elevator)
I went up in the lift.
meanings
16OCTOBER2025
kind
He dropped his key.
The word “kind” has different meanings:
It can mean:
1. (gentle and generous)
Ahmed is a kind teacher.
2. (a type of thing)
The kind of bird sings beautifully.
3. (mild and gentle)
The weather was kind.
meanings
18SEPTEMBER2025
key
He dropped his key.
The word “key” has different meanings:
It can mean:
1. (lock opener)
He dropped his key.
2. (answer/solution)
The key to success is practice.
3. (important)
The key player was missing..
meanings
16OCTOBER2025
jet
The jet flies very fast.
The word “jet” has different meanings.
It can mean:
1. (an aircraft)
The jet flies very fast.
2. (a fast stream)
The jet.of water hit me.
3. (dark colour)
The shirt was jet black.
meanings
27AUGUST2025
jam
She spread jam on toast.
The word “jam” has different meanings.
It can mean:
1. (fruit spread)
She spread jam on toast.
2. (traffic)
The cars were in a traffic jam.
3. (blocking)
Paper jammed the printer today.
meanings
27AUGUST2025
ice
I want some ice in my drink.
The word “ice” has many meanings.
It can mean:
1.(frozen water)
The lake is covered with ice.
2. (small cubes for drinks)
I want some ice in my drink.
3. (make friends)
They tried to break the ice.”
meanings
27AUGUST2025
interview
He had a job interview.
The word “interview” has many meanings.
It can mean:
1. (meeting for work)
He had a job interview.
2 (TV /radio talk)
We watched an interview with the singer.
3. (ask questions)
The police interview the man.
meanings
25AUGUST2025
head
My head hurts.
The word “head” has many meanings.
It can mean:
1. (body part)
My head hurts.
2. (leader)
She is the head of department.
3. (mind and thinking)
I can’t get it out of my head.
meanings
25AUGUST2025
hard
The floor is hard.
The word “hard” has many meanings.
It can mean:
1. (not soft)
The floor is hard.
2. (difficult)
The test was hard.
3. (with effort)
She works hard.
meanings
14AUGUST2025
glass
He wears glasses to read.
The word “glass” has many meanings.
It can mean:
1. (material)
The door is made of glass.
2. (container)
I drink from a glass.
3. (eyewear)
She wears glasses to read.
meanings
14AUGUST2025
good
That food is good to eat.
The word “good” has many meanings.
It can mean:
1. (kind)
He is a good manager.
2. (safe/healthy)
The food is good to eat.
3. (nice)
It is good to see you.
meanings
11AUGUST2025
feel
He feels happy.
The word “feel” has many meanings.
It can mean:
1. (emotion)
Joe feels happy.
2. (touch)
He can feel the rain.
3. (think or believe)
I feel you will win.
meanings
11AUGUST2025
face
I wash my face.
The word “face” has many meanings.
It can mean:
1. (body part)
He washes his face.
2. (turn towards)
Please face the door.
3. (deal with)
He must face his problems.
meanings
28JULY2025
end
She will rest at the end of the day.
The word “end” has many meanings.
It can mean:
1. (to finish)
The film ends at nine o’clock.
2. (to stop something)
I will end the conversation.
3. (the last part)
At the end of the week I rest.
meanings
27JULY2025
draw
The girl draws the curtains.
The word “draw” has many meanings.
It can mean:
1. (to make a picture)
I like to draw cats.
2. (to move or pull)
Please draw the curtain.
3. (equal score)
The game was a draw.
meanings
27JULY2025
drop
Don’t drop the box!
The word “drop” has many meanings.
It can mean:
1. (to let something fall)
Don’t drop the box.
2. (a small amount of liquid)
Look at that drop of water.
3. (to make a quick visit)
I’ll drop by tonight.
meanings
26JULY2025
catch
I can catch the ball.
The word “catch” has many meanings.
It can mean:
1. (to grab or hold)
I can catch the ball.
2. (to become ill)
Stefan will catch a cold.
3. (to arrive on time)
We can catch the last bus.
meanings
26JULY2025
call
I call my mum every day.
The word “call” has many meanings.
It can mean:
1. (to speak loudly)
Call James over here.
2. (to name)
They call the cat Tiger.
3. (to phone somebody)
I will call my friend later.
meanings
25JULY2025
book
He will book me for speeding.
The word “book” has many meanings.
It can mean:
1. (a thing to read)
This is my English book.
2. (To arrange something)
We usually book a taxi.
3. (to write someone’s name)
He will book me for speeding.
meanings
25JULY2025
bend
I bend down for my baby.
The word “bend” has many meanings.
It can mean:
1 (move the body)
Please bend down.
2. (not straight)
I can bend the wire.
3. (a curve)
There is a bend in the road.
meanings
24JULY2025
after
Arif finished after Jo.
The word “after” has many meanings.
It can mean:
1 (later than)
Arif finished after Jo.
2. (following)
Monday is after Sunday.
3. (movement)
The dog ran after me.
meanings
24JULY2025
away
She went away.
The word “away” has many meanings.
It can mean:
1 (left)
She went away.
2. (tidy)
John put the food away.
3. (distance)
Jo lives far away.