English Dictionary
Definition legacy in British English
legacy
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
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[countable]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
My grandmother died and left me a small legacy.
something such as a tradition or problem that exists as a result of something that happened in the past
The war left an enduring legacy of bitterness and suspicion.
Perhaps her most important legacy was her programme of educational reform.
the principle that a thing which exists as a result of something that happened in the past can later be used in a different way
It is not too late to create a genuine Olympics legacy, but many opportunities have already been missed.
