Words

Words & Sayings of the Day from English Club

• fuss over
  to give someone lots of attention to show how much you like them or how important you think they are ... read more
• The tide must be taken when it comes
  We should use all opportunities when they come, before it's too late. ... read more
• john
  the bathroom, toilet ... read more
• It’s written all over your face.
  If you say "it's written all over your face", you're saying that the expression on someone's face is showing their ... read more

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Word of the Day from Macmillan Dictionary

• interstellar
  between the stars ... read more
• lunar
  relating to the moon ... read more
• sidereal
  relating to the stars, or measured by the movement of the stars in the sky ... read more
• extraterrestrial
  relating to things that exist on planets other than Earth ... read more
• cosmic
  relating to the planets, stars, space, and the universe in general ... read more
• aqualung
  a piece of equipment that provides air for you to breathe when you are swimming under water ... read more
• snorkel
  a piece of equipment with a tube that fits in your mouth so that you can breathe while swimming ... read more

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