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Exam: Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)

swim

IPA: /swɪm/

KK: /swɪm/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move through water using your arms and legs, or fins, in a way that allows you to stay afloat and propel yourself forward.

Example: I love to swim in the ocean during the summer.

noun

Definition: A period of time spent moving through water using your arms and legs.

Example: I went for a swim in the lake this afternoon.

transitive verb

Definition: To move through water by using your arms and legs, or to make something float in water.

Example: He can swim across the lake in just a few minutes.

swimming

IPA: /ˈswɪmɪŋ/

KK: /ˈswɪmɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Related to the activity of moving through water by using the arms and legs.

Example: The swimming pool is open for everyone to enjoy.

noun

Definition: The activity of moving through water by using the arms and legs.

Example: Swimming is a great way to stay fit and have fun during the summer.

swimsuit

IPA: //ˈswɪm.suːt//

KK: /ˈswɪmˌsʊt/

noun

Definition: A piece of clothing designed to be worn for swimming or sunbathing.

Example: She bought a new swimsuit for her vacation at the beach.

takeout

IPA: /ˈteɪkaʊt/

KK: /ˈteɪkaʊt/

adjective

Definition: Referring to food that is prepared and packaged to be eaten away from the place it was bought.

Example: We ordered takeout for dinner because we didn't want to cook.

noun

Definition: Food that is prepared and packaged to be eaten away from the restaurant or store where it was bought.

Example: We decided to order takeout for dinner instead of cooking.

talk

IPA: /tɔk/

KK: /tɔk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To use spoken words to communicate with someone or to express thoughts and ideas verbally.

Example: We talked for hours about our plans for the future.

noun

Definition: A conversation or discussion about a particular topic, often involving the exchange of ideas or opinions.

Example: We had a long talk about our plans for the future.

transitive verb

Definition: To express thoughts or ideas using spoken words; to communicate verbally with someone.

Example: She loves to talk about her favorite books.

talkative

IPA: /ˈtɔːkətɪv/

KK: /ˈtɔkətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Someone who talks a lot or enjoys talking.

Example: My friend is very talkative; she can chat for hours without stopping.

talking

IPA: /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/

KK: /ˈtɔkɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of speaking or expressing thoughts and ideas through words.

Example: The talking at the meeting was very productive.

verb

Definition: To speak or communicate with someone using words.

Example: They were talking about their plans for the weekend.

tall

IPA: /tɔːl/

KK: /tɔl/

adjective

Definition: Having a greater than ordinary height or being higher than usual, especially when compared to width.

Example: The tall building can be seen from miles away.

adverb

Definition: In a manner that shows confidence and pride; upright or straight.

Example: She walked tall after receiving the award.

taller

IPA: /ˈtɔːlər/

KK: /ˈtɔlɚ/

adjective

Definition: Having a greater height than someone or something else.

Example: She is taller than her brother.

tallest

IPA: /ˈtɔːlɪst/

KK: /tɔlst/

adjective

Definition: The highest in height compared to others.

Example: She is the tallest person in her class.

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