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1 adverb
• adverbi* * *'ædvə:b(a word used before or after a verb, before an adjective or preposition, or with another adverb to show time, manner, place, degree etc: Yesterday he looked more carefully in the box, and there he found a very small key with a hole right through it.) adverbi- adverbially -
2 half-and-half
adverb, adjective (in equal parts: We can split the costs between us half-and-half.) puoliksi -
3 superlative
• verraton• superlatiivinen• superlatiivi• yliaste* * *su'pə:lətiv 1. adjective((of an adjective or adverb) of the highest degree of comparison: `Biggest' is a superlative adjective.) superlatiivi-2. noun((an adjective or adverb of) the superlative degree: `Best' and `worst' are the superlatives of `good' and `bad'; She is the prettiest girl in the room; We'll go by different roads to see who will arrive (the) soonest / most quickly.) superlatiivi -
4 positive
• oikea• todellinen• nimenomainen• hyvänsuopa• hyväntahtoinen• jyrkkä• varma• dogmaattinen• edullinen• ehdoton• elämänmyönteinen• täydellinen• valoisa• vääjäämätön• positiivikuva• positiivi• positiivinen• kategorinen• kertakaikkinen• myöntävä• myönteinen• myöntyväinen• myötämielinen• perusaste• selvä• suosiollinen• suopea• suostuvainen• ymmärtäväinen* * *'pozətiv 1. adjective1) (meaning or saying `yes': a positive answer; They tested the water for the bacteria and the result was positive (= the bacteria were present).) myönteinen2) (definite; leaving no doubt: positive proof.) ehdoton3) (certain or sure: I'm positive he's right.) varma4) (complete or absolute: His work is a positive disgrace.) täydellinen5) (optimistic and prepared to make plans for the future: Take a more positive attitude to life.) myönteinen6) (not showing any comparison; not comparative or superlative.) positiivi-7) ((of a number etc) greater than zero.) positiivinen8) (having fewer electrons than normal: In an electrical circuit, electrons flow to the positive terminal.) positiivinen2. noun1) (a photographic print, made from a negative, in which light and dark are as normal.) positiivi2) ((an adjective or adverb of) the positive (not comparative or superlative) degree.) perusmuoto•- positively -
5 subordinate clause
• sivulause* * *(a clause introduced in a sentence by a conjunction etc, and acting as a noun, adjective or adverb: I don't know who she is; The book that's on the table is mine; She's crying because you were unkind.) sivulause -
6 overarm
adjective, adverb((of a throw) with the hand and arm moving round above the shoulder: He bowled overarm; an overarm throw.) olan yli -
7 on
• paikkaa• paikallaan• palavat• paikalleen• nojautua• nojata• jatkaa jotakin• jonkin päällä• jossakin• jonkin päälle• jollakin• tähdentää• varrella• edelleen• eteenpäin• erimielinen• siirtyä• alalle• ajoissa• alkaen• aikaa• päälle• päällä• raportoida• tilaa ym• kiinni• kohdetta• sopia• yllä• ylle• kytketty• käynnissä• pinnalla• pitkin• pinnalle• lähtien* * *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.)2) (in or into (a vehicle, train etc): We were sitting on the bus; I got on the wrong bus.)3) (at or during a certain day, time etc: on Monday; On his arrival, he went straight to bed.)4) (about: a book on the theatre.) jostakin kertova5) (in the state or process of: He's on holiday.) jossakin6) (supported by: She was standing on one leg.) varassa7) (receiving, taking: on drugs; on a diet.) kuurilla8) (taking part in: He is on the committee; Which detective is working on this case?) parissa9) (towards: They marched on the town.) kohti10) (near or beside: a shop on the main road.) varrella11) (by means of: He played a tune on the violin; I spoke to him on the telephone.)12) (being carried by: The thief had the stolen jewels on him.) mukanaan13) (when (something is, or has been, done): On investigation, there proved to be no need to panic.) tehtäessä14) (followed by: disaster on disaster.)2. 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.) päällä, päälle, yllään2) (used to show a continuing state etc, onwards: She kept on asking questions; They moved on.) jatkaa3) (( also adjective) (of electric light, machines etc) working: The television is on; Turn/Switch the light on.) päällä, päälle4) (( also adjective) (of films etc) able to be seen: There's a good film on at the cinema this week.) mennä5) (( also adjective) in or into a vehicle, train etc: The bus stopped and we got on.) kyytiin3. adjective1) (in progress: The game was on.) meneillään2) (not cancelled: Is the party on tonight?)•- oncoming- ongoing
- onwards
- onward
- be on to someone
- be on to
- on and on
- on time
- on to / onto -
8 high
• jonkin vaikutuksen alainen• aallonharja• kimakka• kiivas• kimeä• leveästi• mahtava• suuri• suuri Q-arvo• suuri hyvyysluku• ylhäälle• ylhäinen• ylhäällä• ylevä• korkealla• korkea• kova• korkealta• korkealle* * *1. adjective1) (at, from, or reaching up to, a great distance from ground-level, sea-level etc: a high mountain; a high dive; a dive from the high diving-board.) korkea2) (having a particular height: This building is about 20 metres high; My horse is fifteen hands high.) korkea, pitkä3) (great; large; considerable: The car was travelling at high speed; He has a high opinion of her work; They charge high prices; high hopes; The child has a high fever/temperature.) suuri, korkea4) (most important; very important: the high altar in a church; Important criminal trials are held at the High Court; a high official.) pää-, yli-5) (noble; good: high ideals.) jalo6) ((of a wind) strong: The wind is high tonight.) voimakas7) ((of sounds) at or towards the top of a (musical) range: a high note.) korkea8) ((of voices) like a child's voice (rather than like a man's): He still speaks in a high voice.) kimeä9) ((of food, especially meat) beginning to go bad.) pilaantunut10) (having great value: Aces and kings are high cards.) arvokas2. adverb(at, or to, a great distance from ground-level, sea-level etc: The plane was flying high in the sky; He'll rise high in his profession.) korkealla, korkealle- highly- highness
- high-chair
- high-class
- higher education
- high fidelity
- high-handed
- high-handedly
- high-handedness
- high jump
- highlands
- high-level
- highlight 3. verb(to draw particular attention to (a person, thing etc).) suunnata huomio- high-minded
- high-mindedness
- high-pitched
- high-powered
- high-rise
- highroad
- high school
- high-spirited
- high spirits
- high street
- high-tech 4. adjective((also hi-tech): high-tech industries.)- high treason
- high water
- highway
- Highway Code
- highwayman
- high wire
- high and dry
- high and low
- high and mighty
- the high seas
- it is high time -
9 through
chemistry• rikki• saakka• jonkin kautta• jostakin syystä• avulla• alusta loppuun• välitse• välityksellä• välistä• kauttakulku• kautta• kaukalo• halki• murtautua läpi• lävitse• pitkin• poikki• poikki (yli)• lomitse• läpi• läpeensä• läpikulkeva* * *Ɵru: 1. preposition1) (into from one direction and out of in the other: The water flows through a pipe.) läpi2) (from side to side or end to end of: He walked (right) through the town.) lävitse3) (from the beginning to the end of: She read through the magazine.) kokonaan4) (because of: He lost his job through his own stupidity.) vuoksi5) (by way of: He got the job through a friend.) välityksellä6) ((American) from... to (inclusive): I work Monday through Friday.)2. adverb(into and out of; from one side or end to the other; from beginning to end: He went straight/right through.) lävitse, poikki3. adjective1) ((of a bus or train) that goes all the way to one's destination, so that one doesn't have to change (buses or trains): There isn't a through train - you'll have to change.) suora yhteys2) (finished: Are you through yet?)•4. adverb(in every part: The house was furnished throughout.) täysin- soaked
- wet through
- through and through
- through with -
10 flat
• ohut• rähmällään• rypytön• rähmälleen• nimenomainen• ikävä• ikävystyttävä• tympeä• huoneisto• asuinhuoneisto• asunto-osake• asunto• avara• ehdoton• silkoinen• sileä• soinnuton• siloinenfinance, business, economy• alentaa• alava maa• alennusmerkki• aava• alennettu• vaisu• yhdenmukainen• väljähtynyt• rieska• karstalevy• kerrostaloasunto• litistynyt• lituskainen• leveä• litteä puoli• litteä• littana• matalakorkoinen• matala• lättänä• mauton• tasainen• tasanko• ytimetön• kumea• kulissi• lappeelleen• lattea• laakea• latuska• laaja• lakea• lappeellaan• latuskainen• laaka• lape• laimea* * *flæt 1. adjective1) (level; without rise or fall: a flat surface.) tasainen, litteä2) (dull; without interest: She spent a very flat weekend.) tylsä3) ((of something said, decided etc) definite; emphatic: a flat denial.) ehdoton4) ((of a tyre) not inflated, having lost most of its air: His car had a flat tyre.) puhjennut, tyhjennyt5) ((of drinks) no longer fizzy: flat lemonade; ( also adverb) My beer has gone flat.) väljähtynyt6) (slightly lower than a musical note should be: That last note was flat; ( also adverb) The choir went very flat.) alennettu, alavireinen2. adverb(stretched out: She was lying flat on her back.) pitkin pituuttaan3. noun1) ((American apartment) a set of rooms on one floor, with kitchen and bathroom, in a larger building or block: Do you live in a house or a flat?) kerrostaloasunto, huoneisto2) ((in musical notation) a sign (♭) which makes a note a semitone lower.) alennusmerkki3) (a level, even part: the flat of her hand.) lape, kämmen4) ((usually in plural) an area of flat land, especially beside the sea, a river etc: mud flats.) tasanne•- flatly- flatten
- flat rate
- flat out -
11 clean
• ruokota• nuohota• virheetön• siivota• siisti• siistiä• aivan• täydellisesti• täydellinen• puhdas• puhdistaa• putsata• raikas• raivata• kaunismuotoinen• kiillottaa• kirjoittamaton• kitkeä• kokonaan• kirkastaa• perata• pestä• selvä• syytön• tahraton• kuurata* * *kli:n 1. adjective1) (free from dirt, smoke etc: a clean window; a clean dress.) puhdas2) (neat and tidy in one's habits: Cats are very clean animals.) siisti3) (unused: a clean sheet of paper.) tyhjä4) (free from evil or indecency: a clean life; keep your language clean!) siveä5) (neat and even: a clean cut.) selkeä, tasainen2. adverb(completely: He got clean away.) täysin3. verb(to (cause to) become free from dirt etc: Will you clean the windows?) puhdistaa(clean in personal habits.)
siisti- cleaner- cleanly- clean up
- a clean bill of health
- a clean slate
- come clean
- make a clean sweep -
12 round
• panos• ripeä• runsas• norkoilla• vartiokierros• erä• askelma• vuoro• pyöristyä• pyörähtää• pyöreämathematics• pyöristää• kehä• kierto• kierros• kiertokäynti• kelpo• kaanon• pelierä• peli• sarja• melkoinen• taakse• tarkastuskierros• takaa• takana• ympäriltä• ympärillä• ympyrä• ympärille• ympäri• ympyriäinen• laukauselectricity• piiri• piiritanssi* * *1. adjective1) (shaped like a circle or globe: a round hole; a round stone; This plate isn't quite round.) pyöreä2) (rather fat; plump: a round face.) pyöreä2. adverb1) (in the opposite direction: He turned round.) ympäri2) (in a circle: They all stood round and listened; A wheel goes round; All (the) year round.) ympäri3) (from one person to another: They passed the letter round; The news went round.) ympäri4) (from place to place: We drove round for a while.) ympäri5) (in circumference: The tree measured two metres round.) ympärysmitaltaan6) (to a particular place, usually a person's home: Are you coming round (to our house) tonight?) luokse3. preposition1) (on all sides of: There was a wall round the garden; He looked round the room.) ympärillä2) (passing all sides of (and returning to the starting-place): They ran round the tree.) ympäri3) (changing direction at: He came round the corner.) takana4) (in or to all parts of: The news spread all round the town.) ympäri4. noun1) (a complete circuit: a round of drinks (= one for everyone present); a round of golf.) kierros2) (a regular journey one takes to do one's work: a postman's round.) kierros3) (a burst of cheering, shooting etc: They gave him a round of applause; The soldier fired several rounds.) sarja4) (a single bullet, shell etc: five hundred rounds of ammunition.) patruuna5) (a stage in a competition etc: The winners of the first round will go through to the next.) kierros6) (a type of song sung by several singers singing the same tune starting in succession.) kaanon5. verb(to go round: The car rounded the corner.) kiertää- rounded- roundly
- roundness
- rounds
- all-round
- all-rounder
- roundabout 6. adjective(not direct: a roundabout route.) kiertotie- round-shouldered
- round trip
- all round
- round about
- round off
- round on
- round up -
13 dead
• ruumis• jännitteetön• turta• tunteeton• himmeä• hengetön• virraton• edesmennyt• ehdoton• ehdottoman• eloton• täydellinen• vainaja• vainajat• kohmettunut• perilletoimittamaton• syvä• äärimmäisen• kuoliaana• kuihtuneet• kuoleman• kuollut• kuolleet• kuolonuhri• poikki* * *ded 1. adjective1) (without life; not living: a dead body; Throw out those dead flowers.) kuollut2) (not working and not giving any sign of being about to work: The phone/engine is dead.) mykkä3) (absolute or complete: There was dead silence at his words; He came to a dead stop.) täydellinen2. adverb(completely: dead drunk.) täysin, umpi-- deaden- deadly 3. adverb(extremely: deadly dull; deadly serious.) äärimmäisen- dead end- dead-end
- dead heat
- dead language
- deadline
- deadlock -
14 first
• tärkein• huomattavin• edellä• ennemmin• ensi-• ensinnä• ensimmäinen• ensin• ensi• ensiksi• ensimmäisen kerran• ensikertainen• ensinnäkin• ensimmäiseksi• etevin• etumainen• alkuaan• alkuperäinen• primaarinen• primääri• primaari• paras• lähin* * *fə:st 1. adjective, adverb(before all others in place, time or rank: the first person to arrive; The boy spoke first.) ensimmäinen, ensiksi2. adverb(before doing anything else: `Shall we eat now?' `Wash your hands first!) ensin3. noun(the person, animal etc that does something before any other person, animal etc: the first to arrive.) ensimmäinen- firstly- first aid
- first-born
- first-class
- first-hand
- first-rate
- at first
- at first hand
- first and foremost
- first of all -
15 less
• sitä vähemmän• vähäisempi• vähennettynä jollakin• vähemmän• vähempimathematics• miinus• mitä vähemmän• pienempi* * *les 1. adjective((often with than) not as much (as): Think of a number less than forty; He drank his tea and wished he had put less sugar in it; The salary for that job will be not less than $30,000.) pienempi, vähemmän2. adverb(not as much or to a smaller extent: I like her less every time I see her; You should smoke less if you want to remain healthy.) vähemmän3. pronoun(a smaller part or amount: He has less than I have.) vähemmän4. preposition(minus: He earns $280 a week less $90 income tax.) miinus- lessen- lesser 5. adverb(less: the lesser-known streets of London.) vähemmän- no less a person than -
16 any
• joka• joku• jokin• mikään• mikä tahansa• mitään• yhtään• kuka tahansa• kukaan• lainkaan* * *'eni 1. pronoun, adjective1) (one, some, no matter which: `Which dress shall I wear?' `Wear any (dress)'; `Which dresses shall I pack?' `Pack any (dresses)'.) mikä tahansa2) ((in questions and negative sentences etc) one, some: John has been to some interesting places but I've never been to any; Have you been to any interesting places?; We have hardly any coffee left.) mikään, missään, yhtään2. adjective(every: Any schoolboy could tell you the answer.) jokainen3. adverb(at all; (even) by a small amount: Is this book any better than the last one?; His writing hasn't improved any.) yhtään- anybody- anyone
- anyhow
- anything
- anyway
- anywhere
- at any rate
- in any case -
17 live
• olla elossa• oleilla• olla hengissä• oleskella• olla olemassa• olla• palava• ilmielävä• jollakin• jännitteinen• hehkuva• viettää• asustaa• asua• elävä• elollinen• eloisa• elinvoimainen• elää• elellä• puuhakas• majailla• suorana lähetyksenä• tarmokas• ladattu• pitää majaa* * *I 1. liv verb1) (to have life; to be alive: This poison is dangerous to everything that lives.) elää2) (to survive: The doctors say he is very ill, but they think he will live; It was difficult to believe that she had lived through such an experience.) jäädä henkiin3) (to have one's home or dwelling (in a particular place): She lives next to the church; They went to live in Bristol / in a huge house.) asua4) (to pass (one's life): He lived a life of luxury; She lives in fear of being attacked.) elää5) ((with by) to make enough money etc to feed and house oneself: He lives by fishing.) hankkia elatuksensa•- - lived- living 2. noun(the money etc needed to feed and house oneself and keep oneself alive: He earns his living driving a taxi; She makes a good living as an author.) elatus- live-in
- live and let live
- live down
- live in
- out
- live on
- live up to
- within living memory
- in living memory II 1. adjective1) (having life; not dead: a live mouse.) elävä2) ((of a radio or television broadcast etc) heard or seen as the event takes place; not recorded: I watched a live performance of my favourite opera on television; Was the performance live or recorded?) suora3) (full of energy, and capable of becoming active: a live bomb) toimiva4) (burning: a live coal.) hehkuva2. adverb((of a radio or television broadcast etc) as the event takes place: The competition will be broadcast live.)- lively- liveliness
- livestock
- live wire -
18 right
• oikeisto* * *1. adjective1) (on or related to the side of the body which in most people has the more skilful hand, or to the side of a person or thing which is toward the east when that person or thing is facing north (opposite to left): When I'm writing, I hold my pen in my right hand.) oikea2) (correct: Put that book back in the right place; Is that the right answer to the question?) oikea3) (morally correct; good: It's not right to let thieves keep what they have stolen.) oikein4) (suitable; appropriate: He's not the right man for this job; When would be the right time to ask him?) oikea2. noun1) (something a person is, or ought to be, allowed to have, do etc: Everyone has the right to a fair trial; You must fight for your rights; You have no right to say that.) oikeus2) (that which is correct or good: Who's in the right in this argument?) oikeassa3) (the right side, part or direction: Turn to the right; Take the second road on the right.) oikealle, oikealla4) (in politics, the people, group, party or parties holding the more traditional beliefs etc.) oikeisto3. adverb1) (exactly: He was standing right here.) juuri2) (immediately: I'll go right after lunch; I'll come right down.) heti3) (close: He was standing right beside me.) aivan4) (completely; all the way: The bullet went right through his arm.) suoraan5) (to the right: Turn right.) oikealle6) (correctly: Have I done that right?; I don't think this sum is going to turn out right.) oikein4. verb1) (to bring back to the correct, usually upright, position: The boat tipped over, but righted itself again.) suoristaa2) (to put an end to and make up for something wrong that has been done: He's like a medieval knight, going about the country looking for wrongs to right.) oikaista5. interjection(I understand; I'll do what you say etc: `I want you to type some letters for me.' `Right, I'll do them now.') selvä- righteously
- righteousness
- rightful
- rightfully
- rightly
- rightness
- righto
- right-oh
- rights
- right angle
- right-angled
- right-hand
- right-handed
- right wing 6. adjective((right-wing) (having opinions which are) of this sort.) oikeistolainen- by rights
- by right
- get
- keep on the right side of
- get right
- go right
- not in one's right mind
- not quite right in the head
- not right in the head
- put right
- put/set to rights
- right away
- right-hand man
- right now
- right of way
- serve right -
19 solid
• tukeva• tukevatekoinen• jähmeä aine• jähmeä• juureva• jykevä• varma• vinoviiva• eheä• ehjä• sitkeä• solidi• täys-• täysipitoinen• täyteinen• täysi• täyteläinen• umpinainen• vakavarainen• vakio• vakaa• vankka• yhtenäinen• tiivis• kappale• kauttaviiva• kauttaaltaan samaa ainetta• kiinteä• kiinteä aine• kokonainen• kankea• jäykkä• massiivi• massiivinen• kouraantuntuva• kova• konsistentti• kompakti• lujarakenteinen• luotettava• lujatekoinen• luja* * *'solid 1. adjective1) (not easily changing shape; not in the form of liquid or gas: Water becomes solid when it freezes; solid substances.) kiinteä2) (not hollow: The tyres of the earliest cars were solid.) umpinainen3) (firm and strongly made (and therefore sound and reliable): That's a solid piece of furniture; His argument is based on good solid facts/reasoning.) vankka4) (completely made of one substance: This bracelet is made of solid gold; We dug till we reached solid rock.) täysi, umpi-5) (without breaks, gaps or flaws: The policemen formed themselves into a solid line; They are solid in their determination to strike.) yhtenäinen6) (having height, breadth and width: A cube is a solid figure.) kolmiulotteinen7) (consecutive; without a pause: I've been working for six solid hours.) tauoton2. adverb(without interruption; continuously: She was working for six hours solid.) yhteen menoon3. noun1) (a substance that is solid: Butter is a solid but milk is a liquid.) kiinteä aine2) (a shape that has length, breadth and height.) kolmiulotteinen kappale•- solidify
- solidification
- solidity
- solidness
- solidly
- solid fuel -
20 some
• osa• toinen• noin• joku• jonkinlainen• jokunen• jokin• jotkut• hieman• hiukan• erinäiset• eräs• erinäinen• vähän• muutama• muutamat• suunnilleen* * *1. pronoun, adjective1) (an indefinite amount or number (of): I can see some people walking across the field; You'll need some money if you're going shopping; Some of the ink was spilt on the desk.) joku, jotkut, vähän2) ((said with emphasis) a certain, or small, amount or number (of): `Has she any experience of the work?' `Yes, she has some.'; Some people like the idea and some don't.) tietty, jonkin verran3) ((said with emphasis) at least one / a few / a bit (of): Surely there are some people who agree with me?; I don't need much rest from work, but I must have some.) ainakin joku, edes vähän4) (certain: He's quite kind in some ways.) tietty2. adjective1) (a large, considerable or impressive (amount or number of): I spent some time trying to convince her; I'll have some problem sorting out these papers!) melkoisesti, melkoinen2) (an unidentified or unnamed (thing, person etc): She was hunting for some book that she's lost.) jokin3) ((used with numbers) about; at a rough estimate: There were some thirty people at the reception.) noin3. adverb((American) somewhat; to a certain extent: I think we've progressed some.) jonkin verran- somebody- someday
- somehow
- someone
- something
- sometime
- sometimes
- somewhat
- somewhere
- mean something
- or something
- something like
- something tells me
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adjective — 1. general. The term adjective was itself an adjective for a hundred years before it became used as a noun for one of the parts of speech. Joseph Priestley, in The Rudiments of English Grammar (1761), was perhaps the first English grammarian to… … Modern English usage
-er and -est forms of adjectives and adverbs — 1. general. This article deals with the forms of the comparative and superlative of adjectives and adverbs, either by inflection (larger, largest; happier, happiest) or by using more and most (more usual; most unfortunately). It also deals in… … Modern English usage
Adverb — Ad verb, n. [L. adverbium; ad + verbum word, verb: cf. F. adverbe.] (Gram.) A word used to modify the sense of a verb, participle, adjective, or other adverb, and usually placed near it; as, he writes well; paper extremely white. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
root-and-branch — root and branchˈ adjective and adverb 1. Without leaving any part 2. Thorough(ly), complete(ly) • • • Main Entry: ↑root … Useful english dictionary
