Unit 12

Words 221–240 · build, hold, service, against, believe, second

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build
#221
verb, noun
to make something by putting parts together, or to develop something over time
1. They are building a new house nearby.
2. We built a fire in the garden.
3. Exercise helps build strong muscles.
4. The team built a good relationship.
5. The children built a tower with blocks.
hold
#222
verb, noun
to keep something in your hands or arms; a place for people or things
1. Please hold my bag for a minute.
2. This bottle holds one liter of water.
3. The teacher held a meeting after class.
4. Hold the door open for me, please.
5. The hospital holds ten patients tonight.
service
#223
noun, verb
work done to help customers, people, or organizations
1. The hotel offers excellent service.
2. We received good service at the restaurant.
3. The car needs service next week.
4. She works in the customer service department.
5. The bus service stops at ten o'clock.
against
#224
preposition
opposing or touching something for support or protection
1. Our team played against the school champions.
2. She leaned her bike against the wall.
3. Wear a jacket against the cold wind.
4. The doctor gave me medicine against the infection.
5. They voted against the new school rule.
believe
#225
verb
To think that something is true or to trust that someone is telling the truth.
1. I believe you.
2. Do you believe this story?
3. She believes in her team.
4. We believe the bus is late.
5. He could not believe his good luck.
second
#226
noun, adjective, verb
A unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute; also one of two similar things.
1. Wait a second, please.
2. She finished second in the race.
3. This is my second cup of coffee.
4. He checked the answer a second time.
5. The second door leads to the kitchen.
though
#227
adverb, conjunction
used to say that something is surprising or different from what you expected
1. It was raining, though we went outside.
2. Though tired, she finished her homework.
3. I like this shirt, though it is expensive.
4. He smiled, though he felt sick.
5. The bus was late, though we arrived on time.
yes
#228
adverb, noun
A word used to agree or to answer a question positively.
1. “Are you ready?” “Yes, I am.”
2. She said yes to the job.
3. “Yes, please. I’d like some tea.”
4. He nodded yes when I asked.
5. The answer is yes.
love
#229
noun, verb
To like someone or something very much, or to feel strong affection for them.
1. I love spending time with my family.
2. She loves chocolate ice cream.
3. They fell in love at school.
4. My parents love each other very much.
5. He loves his new job.
increase
#230
noun, verb
to become larger in amount, number, or size; a rise in amount, number, or size
1. Prices increase when supplies become limited.
2. The company increased its prices last month.
3. Regular exercise can increase your energy.
4. We saw an increase in hotel bookings.
5. The teacher increased the homework after the test.
job
#231
noun, verb
A job is work that you do to earn money, or a task that needs doing.
1. She has a new job at the hospital.
2. My father goes to work every morning.
3. Please do this job before dinner.
4. He did a good job on the test.
5. The plumber is doing a difficult job.
plan
#232
noun, verb
An idea of what you will do, or to decide what you will do.
1. We made a plan for the weekend.
2. She plans to visit her grandmother tomorrow.
3. The teacher planned a fun class activity.
4. They changed their travel plans because of rain.
5. I am planning a healthy dinner tonight.
result
#233
noun, verb
Something that happens because of an action or event.
1. The result was better than we expected.
2. Hard work often results in success.
3. The test results came out yesterday.
4. The meal resulted in stomach pain.
5. The accident resulted in a long delay.
away
#234
adverb, adjective
At or to a place that is far from here or from someone.
1. Please put your toys away after playing.
2. The bus drove away before I arrived.
3. She is away on a business trip.
4. Keep away from the hot stove.
5. The pain went away after some rest.
example
#235
noun
Something that shows what a person or thing is like.
1. This picture is a good example of teamwork.
2. Can you give me an example, please?
3. For example, I eat fruit every morning.
4. She is a good example for her children.
5. The teacher showed examples of healthy food.
happen
#236
verb
To take place, especially unexpectedly or by chance.
1. What happened at school today?
2. Accidents can happen when people hurry.
3. It happened again on my way home.
4. What will happen if we miss the train?
5. Good things happen when friends help each other.
offer
#237
verb, noun
to say you will give or do something; a thing someone is willing to give
1. She offered me some tea.
2. The hotel offers free breakfast.
3. He offered to help with my bags.
4. The shop offered a big discount.
5. They made me a job offer.
young
#238
adjective, noun
having lived for only a short time; not old
1. She has two young children at home.
2. He is a young teacher at our school.
3. Young people often meet friends after work.
4. My doctor says I am too young for this test.
5. The young waiter brought our food quickly.
close
#239
verb, adjective, adverb, noun
To shut something; near in distance or relationship; with little space between.
1. Please close the door behind you.
2. The shop closes at six today.
3. My school is close to my house.
4. We sat close together on the bus.
5. She is a close friend of mine.
program
#240
noun, verb
A planned set of activities, or to plan and provide activities for a purpose.
1. We watched a funny program after dinner.
2. The school program starts next Monday.
3. She joined a health program at work.
4. The travel program includes three cities.
5. They programmed the machine to stop safely.