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1 extent
[-t]1) (the area or length to which something extends: The bird's wings measured 20 centimetres at their fullest extent; The garden is nearly a kilometre in extent; A vast extent of grassland.) ilgis, plotis, plotas2) (amount; degree: What is the extent of the damage?; To what extent can we trust him?) dydis, laipsnis, mastas• -
2 how
1. adverb, conjunction1) (in what way: How do you make bread?) kaip2) (to what extent: How do you like my new hat?; How far is Paris from London?) kaip3) (by what means: I've no idea how he came here.) kaip4) (in what condition: How are you today?; How do I look?) kaip5) (for what reason: How is it that I am the last to know about this?) kaip•- however2. conjunction(in no matter what way: This painting still looks wrong however you look at it.) kad ir kaip- how come
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3 however
1) (in spite of that: It would be nice if we had more money. However, I suppose we'll manage with what we have.) vienok, tačiau2) ((also how ever) in what way; by what means: However did you get here?; However did you do that?) kaip, kokiu būdu3) (to no matter what extent: However hard I try, I still can't do it.) kad ir kaip -
4 compare
[kəm'peə]1) (to put (things etc) side by side in order to see to what extent they are the same or different: If you compare his work with hers you will find hers more accurate; This is a good essay compared with your last one.) (pa)lyginti2) (to describe as being similar to: She compared him to a monkey.) palyginti3) (to be near in standard or quality: He just can't compare with Mozart.) lygintis•- comparative
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5 that
1. [ðæt] plural - those; adjective(used to indicate a person, thing etc spoken of before, not close to the speaker, already known to the speaker and listener etc: Don't take this book - take that one; At that time, I was living in Italy; When are you going to return those books?) tas, anas2. pronoun(used to indicate a thing etc, or (in plural or with the verb be) person or people, spoken of before, not close to the speaker, already known to the speaker and listener etc: What is that you've got in your hand?; Who is that?; That is the Prime Minister; Those present at the concert included the composer and his wife.) tai3. [ðət, ðæt] relative pronoun(used to refer to a person, thing etc mentioned in a preceding clause in order to distinguish it from others: Where is the parcel that arrived this morning?; Who is the man (that) you were talking to?) kuris4. [ðət, ðæt] conjunction1) ((often omitted) used to report what has been said etc or to introduce other clauses giving facts, reasons, results etc: I know (that) you didn't do it; I was surprised (that) he had gone.) kad2) (used to introduce expressions of sorrow, wishes etc: That I should be accused of murder!; Oh, that I were with her now!) kad5. adverb(so; to such an extent: I didn't realize she was that ill.) taip- that's that -
6 indulgent
adjective (willing to allow people to do or have what they wish (often to too great an extent): an indulgent parent.) nuolaidžiaujantis, atlaidus -
7 most
[məust] 1. superlative of many, much (often with the) - adjective1) ((the) greatest number or quantity of: Which of the students has read the most books?; Reading is what gives me most enjoyment.) daugiausia2) (the majority or greater part of: Most children like playing games; Most modern music is difficult to understand.) dauguma, didžioji dalis2. adverb1) (used to form the superlative of many adjectives and adverbs, especially those of more than two syllables: Of all the women I know, she's the most beautiful; the most delicious cake I've ever tasted; We see her mother or father sometimes, but we see her grandmother most frequently.)2) (to the greatest degree or extent: They like sweets and biscuits but they like ice-cream most of all.) labiausiai, daugiausia3) (very or extremely: I'm most grateful to you for everything you've done; a most annoying child.) labai, nepaprastai4) ((American) almost: Most everyone I know has read that book.) beveik3. pronoun1) (the greatest number or quantity: I ate two cakes, but Mary ate more, and John ate (the) most.) daugiausia2) (the greatest part; the majority: He'll be at home for most of the day; Most of these students speak English; Everyone is leaving - most have gone already.) didžiausioji dalis, dauguma•- mostly- at the most
- at most
- for the most part
- make the most of something
- make the most of
См. также в других словарях:
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what — W1S1 [wɔt US wa:t, wʌt] pron, determiner, predeterminer [: Old English; Origin: hwAt] 1.) used to ask for information or for someone s opinion ▪ What are you doing? ▪ What subjects did you enjoy most? ▪ What colour is the new carpet? ▪ What s… … Dictionary of contemporary English
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extent — ex|tent W1S2 [ıkˈstent] n [Date: 1500 1600; : Anglo French; Origin: extente, from Latin extendere; EXTEND] 1.) to ... extent used to say how true something is or how great an effect or change is to a certain extent/to some extent/to an extent… … Dictionary of contemporary English
what — /hwut, hwot, wut, wot/; unstressed /hweuht, weuht/, pron. 1. (used interrogatively as a request for specific information): What is the matter? 2. (used interrogatively to inquire about the character, occupation, etc., of a person): What does he… … Universalium
what — [[t](h)wɒ̱t[/t]] ♦ (Usually pronounced [[t](h)wɒt[/t]] for meanings 2, 4, 5 and 18.) 1) QUEST You use what in questions when you ask for specific information about something that you do not know. What do you want?... What did she tell you,… … English dictionary
what — /wɒt / (say wot) pronoun (interrogative) 1. (used to ask for the specifying of some impersonal thing): what is your name? what did he do? 2. (used to inquire as to the nature, character, class, origin, etc., of a thing or person): what is that… …
what — [[t](h)wʌt, (h)wɒt, wʌt, wɒt[/t]] unstressed [[t](h)wət, wət[/t]] pron. 1) fun (used interrogatively as a request for specific information): What is the matter?[/ex] 2) fun (used interrogatively to inquire about the character, occupation, etc.,… … From formal English to slang
WHAT — adj., pron., & adv. interrog.adj. 1 asking for a choice from an indefinite number or for a statement of amount, number, or kind (what books have you read?; what news have you?). 2 colloq. = WHICH interrog.adj. (what book have you chosen?). adj.… … Useful english dictionary
