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Exam: Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)

loose

IPA: /luːs/

KK: /lus/

adjective

Definition: Not tight or firmly held; allowing free movement or space.

Example: The shirt was too loose, so I decided to wear a different one.

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not tight or firmly fixed; free or relaxed.

Example: She wore her dress loose for comfort on a hot day.

intransitive verb

Definition: To become less tight or to be released from a fixed position.

Example: The dog managed to loose itself from its leash and ran away.

transitive verb

Definition: To set free or allow something to move or act without restraint; to make something less tight or secure.

Example: The archer loosed the arrow with great precision.

loosen

IPA: /ˈluːsən/

KK: /ˈlusən/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become less tight or more relaxed.

Example: The knot began to loosen after I pulled on the rope.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something less tight or to remove restrictions or pressure from it.

Example: She decided to loosen the straps on her backpack for more comfort.

lorry

IPA: /ˈlɒri/

KK: /ˈlɔːri/

noun

Definition: A large vehicle used for transporting goods, often on roads.

Example: The lorry delivered the furniture to our new house.

lose

IPA: /luːz/

KK: /luːz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To experience a defeat or to fail to win.

Example: I always try my best, but sometimes I still lose the game.

transitive verb

Definition: To no longer have something because it has been taken away, destroyed, or is no longer in your possession.

Example: She was upset because she lost her favorite book.

lost

IPA: /lɔst/

KK: /lɔst/

adjective

Definition: Not able to be found or no longer in existence; also refers to someone who is confused or without direction.

Example: After wandering for hours, I realized I was completely lost in the forest.

verb

Definition: To no longer have something because it has been taken away or cannot be found.

Example: I lost my keys yesterday and couldn't get into my house.

loud

IPA: /laʊd/

KK: /laʊd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a sound that is very strong and can be heard easily; it can also refer to something that is very bright or showy.

Example: The music was so loud that I could hardly hear myself think.

adverb

Definition: In a way that produces a lot of noise or sound; not quiet.

Example: The music played loud at the party, making it hard to talk.

loudest

IPA: /ˈlaʊdɪst/

KK: /laʊdɪst/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that produces the highest level of sound compared to others.

Example: The loudest part of the concert was when the band played their final song.

lovable

IPA: /ˈlʌvəbl/

KK: /ˈlʌvəbl/

adjective

Definition: Having qualities that make someone or something easy to love or like.

Example: The puppy was so lovable that everyone wanted to take it home.

loved

IPA: /lʌvd/

KK: /lʌvd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to someone or something that is cherished or deeply cared for.

Example: She is a loved member of the community.

verb

Definition: To have strong feelings of affection for someone or something in the past.

Example: She loved her dog very much when it was alive.

loveliest

IPA: /ˈlʌvliest/

KK: /ˈlʌvliɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most beautiful or pleasant in appearance or character.

Example: She wore the loveliest dress at the party.

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