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verb
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
verb
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
/skɔː(r)/
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2
to achieve a particular amount, level etc in a test
2.1
to judge someone's effort in a competition or in a test and give them points
Example
The participants' answers were scored and the totals added up.
4
to be successful in doing something
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6
to have sex with someone, especially with a new partner
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8
to write a piece of music for a particular group of instruments or voices
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