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1 near
[niə] 1. adjective1) (not far away in place or time: The station is quite near; Christmas is getting near.) nálægur2) (not far away in relationship: He is a near relation.) náinn, nákominn2. adverb1) (to or at a short distance from here or the place mentioned: He lives quite near.) nálægt2) ((with to) close to: Don't sit too near to the window.) nálægt, nærri3. preposition(at a very small distance from (in place, time etc): She lives near the church; It was near midnight when they arrived.) nærri, nálægt4. verb(to come near (to): The roads became busier as they neared the town; as evening was nearing.) nálgast- nearly- nearness
- nearby
- nearside
- near-sighted
- a near miss -
2 in the region of
(about; around; near: The cost of the new building will be somewhere in the region of $200,000.) um það bil -
3 by
1. preposition1) (next to; near; at the side of: by the door; He sat by his sister.) hjá, við hliðina á2) (past: going by the house.) fram hjá3) (through; along; across: We came by the main road.) um, eftir4) (used (in the passive voice) to show the person or thing which performs an action: struck by a stone.) af e-u/e-m5) (using: He's going to contact us by letter; We travelled by train.) með6) (from; through the means of: I met her by chance; by post.) af, með7) ((of time) not later than: by 6 o'clock.) ekki seinna en8) (during the time of.) á meðan9) (to the extent of: taller by ten centimetres.) um, en10) (used to give measurements etc: 4 metres by 2 metres.) sinnum11) (in quantities of: fruit sold by the kilo.) eftir, í... -tali12) (in respect of: a teacher by profession.) að2. adverb1) (near: They stood by and watched.) hjá2) (past: A dog ran by.) hjá3) (aside; away: money put by for an emergency.) til hliðar•- bypass 3. verb(to avoid (a place) by taking such a road.) fara framhjá- bystander
- by and by
- by and large
- by oneself
- by the way -
4 approach
[ə'prəu ] 1. verb(to come near (to): The car approached (the traffic lights) at top speed; Christmas is approaching.) nálgast2. noun1) (the act of coming near: The boys ran off at the approach of a policeman.) koma, það að e-ð nálgast2) (a road, path etc leading to a place: All the approaches to the village were blocked by fallen rock.) aðkoma, aðkomuleið3) (an attempt to obtain or attract a person's help, interest etc: They have made an approach to the government for help; That fellow makes approaches to (= he tries to become friendly with) every woman he meets.) leita til; reyna við•- approaching -
5 beside
1. preposition1) (by the side of or near: beside the window; She sat beside her sister.) hjá, við hliðina á2) (compared with: She looks ugly beside her sister.) samanborið við•- besides2. adverb(also: These shoes are expensive - besides, they're too small; She has three sons and an adopted one besides.) þar að auki- be beside oneself with- be beside oneself
- be beside the point -
6 close
I 1. [kləus] adverb1) (near in time, place etc: He stood close to his mother; Follow close behind.)2) (tightly; neatly: a close-fitting dress.)2. adjective1) (near in relationship: a close friend.)2) (having a narrow difference between winner and loser: a close contest; The result was close.)3) (thorough: a close examination of the facts; Keep a close watch on him.)4) (tight: a close fit.)5) (without fresh air: a close atmosphere; The weather was close and thundery.)6) (mean: He's very close (with his money).)7) (secretive: They're keeping very close about the business.)•- closely- closeness
- close call/shave
- close-set
- close-up
- close at hand
- close on
- close to II 1. [kləuz] verb1) (to make or become shut, often by bringing together two parts so as to cover an opening: The baby closed his eyes; Close the door; The shops close on Sundays.) loka2) (to finish; to come or bring to an end: The meeting closed with everyone in agreement.) enda, ljúka3) (to complete or settle (a business deal).) útkljá; samþykkja2. noun(a stop, end or finish: the close of day; towards the close of the nineteenth century.) lok- close up -
7 early
['ə:li] 1. adverb1) (near the beginning (of a period of time etc): early in my life; early in the afternoon.) snemma2) (sooner than others; sooner than usual; sooner than expected or than the appointed time: He arrived early; She came an hour early.) (of) snemma; á undan öðrum2. adjective1) (belonging to, or happening, near the beginning of a period of time etc: early morning; in the early part of the century.) snemm-; fyrri; fyrsti; í byrjun2) (belonging to the first stages of development: early musical instruments.) eldri/fyrsta/fyrri gerð3) (happening etc sooner than usual or than expected: the baby's early arrival; It's too early to get up yet.) fyrir tímann; of snemma4) (prompt: I hope for an early reply to my letter.) skjótur•- early bird -
8 around
1. preposition, adverb1) (on all sides of or in a circle about (a person, thing etc): Flowers grew around the tree; They danced around the fire; There were flowers all around.) umhverfis2) (here and there (in a house, room etc): Clothes had been left lying around (the house); I wandered around.) á víð og dreif um, í kringum2. preposition(near to (a time, place etc): around three o'clock.) um3. adverb1) (in the opposite direction: Turn around!) snúa (sér) við2) (near-by: If you need me, I'll be somewhere around.) hérna, nærri -
9 inshore
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10 back
[bæk] 1. noun1) (in man, the part of the body from the neck to the bottom of the spine: She lay on her back.) bak, hryggur2) (in animals, the upper part of the body: She put the saddle on the horse's back.) bak, hryggur3) (that part of anything opposite to or furthest from the front: the back of the house; She sat at the back of the hall.) bakatil, bakhlið, aftari eða fjarlægari hluti4) (in football, hockey etc a player who plays behind the forwards.) bakvörður2. adjective(of or at the back: the back door.) aftur-, bak-3. adverb1) (to, or at, the place or person from which a person or thing came: I went back to the shop; He gave the car back to its owner.) til baka, aftur2) (away (from something); not near (something): Move back! Let the ambulance get to the injured man; Keep back from me or I'll hit you!) aftur, frá3) (towards the back (of something): Sit back in your chair.) aftur (í)4) (in return; in response to: When the teacher is scolding you, don't answer back.) til baka, á móti5) (to, or in, the past: Think back to your childhood.) aftur (til)4. verb1) (to (cause to) move backwards: He backed (his car) out of the garage.) bakka2) (to help or support: Will you back me against the others?) styðja (við bakið á)3) (to bet or gamble on: I backed your horse to win.) veðja (á)•- backer- backbite
- backbiting
- backbone
- backbreaking
- backdate
- backfire
- background
- backhand 5. adverb(using backhand: She played the stroke backhand; She writes backhand.) með bakhandarhöggi; með vinstrihallandi skrift- backlog- back-number
- backpack
- backpacking: go backpacking
- backpacker
- backside
- backslash
- backstroke
- backup
- backwash
- backwater
- backyard
- back down
- back of
- back on to
- back out
- back up
- have one's back to the wall
- put someone's back up
- take a back seat -
11 on
[on] 1. preposition1) (touching, fixed to, covering etc the upper or outer side of: The book was lying on the table; He was standing on the floor; She wore a hat on her head.) á2) (in or into (a vehicle, train etc): We were sitting on the bus; I got on the wrong bus.) í, á, upp í3) (at or during a certain day, time etc: on Monday; On his arrival, he went straight to bed.) á, við, (strax) eftir4) (about: a book on the theatre.) um5) (in the state or process of: He's on holiday.) í, á6) (supported by: She was standing on one leg.) á7) (receiving, taking: on drugs; on a diet.) í, á8) (taking part in: He is on the committee; Which detective is working on this case?) í, við, hjá, með9) (towards: They marched on the town.) á, í átt að, gegn10) (near or beside: a shop on the main road.) við11) (by means of: He played a tune on the violin; I spoke to him on the telephone.) á, með12) (being carried by: The thief had the stolen jewels on him.) á13) (when (something is, or has been, done): On investigation, there proved to be no need to panic.) eftir, þegar, samkvæmt14) (followed by: disaster on disaster.) eftir2. adverb1) ((especially of something being worn) so as to be touching, fixed to, covering etc the upper or outer side of: She put her hat on.) setja upp/á2) (used to show a continuing state etc, onwards: She kept on asking questions; They moved on.) áfram3) (( also adjective) (of electric light, machines etc) working: The television is on; Turn/Switch the light on.) á, í gangi, kveiktur4) (( also adjective) (of films etc) able to be seen: There's a good film on at the cinema this week.) til sÿningar5) (( also adjective) in or into a vehicle, train etc: The bus stopped and we got on.) um borð, upp í3. adjective1) (in progress: The game was on.) í gangi2) (not cancelled: Is the party on tonight?) standa til, vera á döfinni•- oncoming- ongoing
- onwards
- onward
- be on to someone
- be on to
- on and on
- on time
- on to / onto -
12 edge
[e‹] 1. noun1) (the part farthest from the middle of something; a border: Don't put that cup so near the edge of the table - it will fall off; the edge of the lake; the water's edge.) barmur, rönd, brún2) (the cutting side of something sharp, eg a knife or weapon: the edge of the sword.) egg; bit3) (keenness; sharpness: The chocolate took the edge off his hunger.) snarpleikur; skerpa; sárasta hungur2. verb1) (to form a border to: a handkerchief edged with lace.) brydda; afmarka2) (to move or push little by little: He edged his chair nearer to her; She edged her way through the crowd.) mjaka•- edging- edgy
- edgily
- edginess
- have the edge on/over
- on edge -
13 cuff
I 1. noun1) (the end of the sleeve (of a shirt, coat etc) near the wrist: Does your shirt have buttons on the cuffs?) ermalíning2) ((especially American) the turned-up part of a trouser leg.) buxnauppbrot2. verb(to put handcuffs on (a person): The police cuffed the criminal.)II 1. noun(a blow with the open hand: a cuff on the ear.) löðrungur2. verb(to give such a blow: He cuffed him on the head.) löðrunga -
14 low
I 1. [ləu] adjective1) (not at or reaching up to a great distance from the ground, sea-level etc: low hills; a low ceiling; This chair is too low for the child.) lágur2) (making little sound; not loud: She spoke in a low voice.) lágvær3) (at the bottom of the range of musical sounds: That note is too low for a female voice.) djúpur4) (small: a low price.) lágur, lítill5) (not strong; weak or feeble: The fire was very low.) veikur, lítill6) (near the bottom in grade, rank, class etc: low temperatures; the lower classes.) lágur2. adverb(in or to a low position, manner or state: The ball flew low over the net.) lágt- lower- lowly
- lowliness
- low-down
- lowland
- lowlander
- lowlands
- low-lying
- low-tech 3. adjectivelow-tech industries/skills.)- be low on II [ləu] verb(to make the noise of cattle; to moo: The cows were lowing.) baula -
15 outside
1. noun(the outer surface: The outside of the house was painted white.) úthlið, ytra borð2. adjective1) (of, on, or near the outer part of anything: the outside door.) ytri2) (not part of (a group, one's work etc): We shall need outside help; She has a lot of outside interests.) utanaðkomandi3) ((of a chance etc) very small.) mjög litlar líkur3. adverb1) (out of, not in a building etc: He went outside; He stayed outside.) út, úti, utandyra2) (on the outside: The house looked beautiful outside.) að utan4. preposition(on the outer part or side of; not inside or within: He stood outside the house; He did that outside working hours.) fyrir utan- outsider- at the outside
- outside in -
16 at hand
1) ((with close or near) near: The bus station is close at hand.) nálægur2) (available: Help is at hand.) nærtækur, við höndina -
17 border
['bo:də] 1. noun1) (the edge of a particular thing: the border of a picture/handkerchief.) brún, jaðar2) (the boundary of a country: They'll ask for your passport at the border.) landamæri3) (a flower bed round the edge of a lawn etc: a flower border.) blómabeð/-rein2. verb((with on) to come near to or lie on the border of: Germany borders on France.) liggja að3. noun(the border between one thing and another: He was on the borderline between passing and failing.) á mörkunum -
18 sweet
[swi:t] 1. adjective1) (tasting like sugar; not sour, salty or bitter: as sweet as honey; Children eat too many sweet foods.) sætindi2) (tasting fresh and pleasant: young, sweet vegetables.) ferskur3) ((of smells) pleasant or fragrant: the sweet smell of flowers.) góður, þægilegur4) ((of sounds) agreeable or delightful to hear: the sweet song of the nightingale.) ánægjulegur, ljúfur5) (attractive or charming: What a sweet little baby!; a sweet face/smile; You look sweet in that dress.) indæll6) (kindly and agreeable: She's a sweet girl; The child has a sweet nature.) elskulegur2. noun1) ((American candy) a small piece of sweet food eg chocolate, toffee etc: a packet of sweets; Have a sweet.) sælgæti2) ((a dish or course of) sweet food near or at the end of a meal; (a) pudding or dessert: The waiter served the sweet.) sætur ábætis-/eftirréttur3) (dear; darling: Hallo, my sweet!) elskan, ástin•- sweeten- sweetener
- sweetly
- sweetness
- sweetheart
- sweet potato
- sweet-smelling
- sweet-tempered -
19 about
1. preposition(on the subject of: We talked about our plans; What's the book about?) um2. preposition, adverb1) ((sometimes round about) near (in place, time, size etc): about five miles away; (round) about six o'clock; just about big enough.) um það bil2) (in different directions; here and there: The children ran about (the garden).) til og frá, hér og þar3) (in or on some part (of a place etc): You'll find him somewhere about (the office).) í eða við, nálægt, einhvers staðar4) (around or surrounding: She wore a coat about her shoulders; He lay with his clothes scattered about.) um; hér og þar3. adverb((in military commands etc) in the opposite direction: About turn!) snú! -
20 come
1. past tense - came; verb1) (to move etc towards the person speaking or writing, or towards the place being referred to by him: Come here!; Are you coming to the dance?; John has come to see me; Have any letters come for me?) koma2) (to become near or close to something in time or space: Christmas is coming soon.) koma, nálgast3) (to happen or be situated: The letter `d' comes between `c' and è' in the alphabet.) koma, vera4) ((often with to) to happen (by accident): How did you come to break your leg?) fara að5) (to arrive at (a certain state etc): What are things coming to? We have come to an agreement.) komast að6) ((with to) (of numbers, prices etc) to amount (to): The total comes to 51.) verður samanlagt2. interjection(expressing disapproval, drawing attention etc: Come, come! That was very rude of you!) láttu ekki svona! heyrðu nú!- comer- coming
- comeback
- comedown
- come about
- come across
- come along
- come by
- come down
- come into one's own
- come off
- come on
- come out
- come round
- come to
- come to light
- come upon
- come up with
- come what may
- to come
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