Unit 8

Words 141–160 · become, interest, country, old, each, school

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become
#141
verb
to start to be something or change into a different state
1. She wants to become a doctor someday.
2. The weather became cold after sunset.
3. He became tired after the long walk.
4. The milk became sour in the heat.
5. They became good friends at school.
interest
#142
noun, verb
A feeling of wanting to know or learn about something; to make someone curious.
1. I have a strong interest in cooking.
2. She showed interest in the new job.
3. The book caught my interest quickly.
4. He is interested in learning Spanish.
5. The bank pays interest on savings.
country
#143
noun
A nation with its own government, land, and people.
1. She lives in the country with her family.
2. I want to visit another country this summer.
3. This country produces much of the world's coffee.
4. We bought fresh eggs from the country.
5. He grew up in the country near a small town.
old
#144
adjective, noun
having lived for many years; belonging to a time long ago
1. My old shoes are very comfortable.
2. We visited my old school yesterday.
3. That old car still works well.
4. I found an old photo in a box.
5. The old man needs help crossing the street.
each
#145
determiner, pronoun
Every one of two or more people or things, considered separately.
1. Each child has a small red ball.
2. We each brought a sandwich for lunch.
3. Please take one cookie each.
4. The students each answered one question.
5. They checked each bag before the flight.
school
#146
noun, verb
A place where children learn, or the time spent learning there.
1. My sister walks to school every morning.
2. The children are playing outside school.
3. We learned about animals at school.
4. My father went to cooking school.
5. They school their dog every day.
late
#147
adjective, adverb, noun
Happening, arriving, or being after the expected or usual time.
1. I was late for school this morning.
2. The bus arrived late because of traffic.
3. We had dinner late last night.
4. She stayed late at work yesterday.
5. My late grandfather loved gardening.
high
#148
adjective, adverb, noun
Far above the ground, or greater than usual in amount, level, or price.
1. The kite flew high above the trees.
2. Please put the books on the high shelf.
3. Prices are high at this store.
4. She has a high fever today.
5. The plane climbed high into the sky.
different
#149
adjective
Not the same as another person or thing.
1. My new shoes are different from yours.
2. We tried different foods at the market.
3. She has a different idea for the project.
4. The weather is different in the mountains.
5. He feels different after taking the medicine.
off
#150
adverb, adjective, preposition, noun
Away from a place, position, or working state; not operating or attached.
1. Please turn off the kitchen light.
2. The train left ten minutes off schedule.
3. My phone is off because its battery died.
4. She fell off her bike yesterday.
5. The milk smells off, so throw it away.
next
#151
adjective, adverb, noun, determiner
Coming immediately after this one in time, order, or place.
1. What are you doing next?
2. The next bus leaves at noon.
3. Please call me next week.
4. She was next in line for coffee.
5. Our next lesson is about animals.
end
#152
noun, verb
the final part of something, or to finish something
1. The movie ended late last night.
2. Please put the cups at the end.
3. We walked to the end of the road.
4. The lesson ends at three o’clock.
5. I ended my letter with a kind message.
live
#153
verb, adjective, adverb
To have your home in a place; or happening now, in real time.
1. I live in a small apartment.
2. Do you live near the school?
3. We watched a live music show.
4. Many animals live in the forest.
5. She is living with her aunt.
why
#154
adverb, noun
Used to ask about or explain the reason for something.
1. Why are you late for school?
2. I know why she feels tired.
3. Why did you leave work early?
4. He asked why the shop was closed.
5. There is no reason why we cannot go.
while
#155
noun, conjunction, preposition
a period of time; during the time that something happens
1. Please wait here while I get your bag.
2. She listened to music while cooking dinner.
3. We talked for a while after school.
4. He read a book while waiting for the train.
5. While I was sick, my friend brought soup.
world
#156
noun
the Earth and all its people, countries, and places
1. People around the world enjoy music.
2. She wants to travel the world.
3. The whole world watched the game.
4. He lives in a small world.
5. World history is my favorite school subject.
week
#157
noun
A period of seven days, from one day to the same day the next week.
1. I visit my parents every week.
2. She was sick last week.
3. We have a team meeting this week.
4. The children start school next week.
5. We are traveling to Spain in two weeks.
play
#158
verb, noun
to do something for fun, or to act in a show
1. The children play outside after school.
2. We played a game at home.
3. She plays the piano every morning.
4. The actors play doctors in the show.
5. Our team plays in London tomorrow.
might
#159
modal verb, noun
Used to say something is possible or to ask permission politely.
1. It might rain this afternoon.
2. I might go shopping after work.
3. Might I use your phone, please?
4. You might like this new restaurant.
5. She might be sick today.
must
#160
verb, noun
To be necessary or required; something that you need to do or have.
1. You must wear a seat belt.
2. We must leave home at seven.
3. Students must finish their homework tonight.
4. You must try this chocolate cake.
5. I must see a doctor about my cough.