What is Vocabulary?
The term vocabulary refers to the words and phrases that a person or group of people knows. When you start off learning a language you won't know many words and you will therefore have a small vocabulary. As your knowledge of a language grows, your vocabulary will grow too. Someone who is fluent in a language will have a large vocabulary. You can read a longer definition in our Vocabulary Definition.
Vocabulary Reference
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Phrasal Verbs
A reference of 3,603 common English phrasal verbs (also called multi-word verbs) with definitions and examples, and a selection of phrasal verb quizzes.
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Learn the meanings behind 3,909 English idiomatic expressions and sayings. Our large and growing reference is grouped into easy-to-browse categories and contains links to further information and help.
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A comprehensive reference of 623 English irregular verbs, including conjugations for their base form, past simple, past participle, 3rd person singular, present participle / gerund.
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Members Only A reference of 771 Cockney Rhyming Slang expressions.
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This extensive glossary of football vocabulary is designed to help you learn the language associated with the football World Cup and of the Champions League.
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