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1 good for
1) (certain to last: These houses are good for another hundred years at least.) αντέχω2) (certain to pay (a sum of money): He's good for $50.) μπορώ να διαθέσω3) (certain to cause: That story is always good for a laugh.) είναι βέβαιο ότι θα προκαλέσει -
2 a good deal / a great deal
(much or a lot: They made a good deal of noise; She spent a great deal of money on it.) πολύς -
3 safe
I 1. [seif] adjective1) ((negative unsafe) protected, or free (from danger etc): The children are safe from danger in the garden.) ασφαλής2) (providing good protection: You should keep your money in a safe place.) ασφαλής3) (unharmed: The missing child has been found safe and well.) σώος4) (not likely to cause harm: These pills are safe for children.) ακίνδυνος5) ((of a person) reliable: a safe driver; He's a very fast driver but he's safe enough.) αξιόπιστος•- safeness- safely
- safety
- safeguard 2. verb(to protect: Put a good lock on your door to safeguard your property.) προστατεύω,διασφαλίζω- safety lamp
- safety measures
- safety-pin
- safety valve
- be on the safe side
- safe and sound II [seif] noun(a heavy metal chest or box in which money etc can be locked away safely: There is a small safe hidden behind that picture on the wall.) χρηματοκιβώτιο -
4 value
['vælju:] 1. noun1) (worth, importance or usefulness: His special knowledge was of great value during the war; She sets little value on wealth.)2) (price: What is the value of that stamp?)3) (purchasing power: Are those coins of any value?)4) (fairness of exchange (for one's money etc): You get good value for money at this supermarket!)5) (the length of a musical note.)2. verb1) (to suggest a suitable price for: This painting has been valued at $50,000.)2) (to regard as good or important: He values your advice very highly.)•- valuable- valuables
- valued
- valueless
- values
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5 change
[ ein‹] 1. verb1) (to make or become different: They have changed the time of the train; He has changed since I saw him last.) αλλάζω2) (to give or leave (one thing etc for another): She changed my library books for me.) ανταλάσσω3) ((sometimes with into) to remove (clothes etc) and replace them by clean or different ones: I'm just going to change (my shirt); I'll change into an old pair of trousers.) αλλάζω (ρούχα)4) ((with into) to make into or become (something different): The prince was changed into a frog.) μεταμορφώνω-ομαι5) (to give or receive (one kind of money for another): Could you change this bank-note for cash?) αλλάζω σε `ψιλά`, χαλώ2. noun1) (the process of becoming or making different: The town is undergoing change.) αλλαγή2) (an instance of this: a change in the programme.) αλλαγή, μεταβολή3) (a substitution of one thing for another: a change of clothes.) αλλαξιά4) (coins rather than paper money: I'll have to give you a note - I have no change.) ψιλά5) (money left over or given back from the amount given in payment: He paid with a dollar and got 20 cents change.) ρέστα6) (a holiday, rest etc: He has been ill - the change will do him good.) αλλαγή περιβάλλοντος•- change hands
- a change of heart
- the change of life
- change one's mind
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6 credit
['kredit] 1. noun1) (time allowed for payment of goods etc after they have been received: We don't give credit at this shop.) πίστωση2) (money loaned (by a bank).) δάνειο3) (trustworthiness regarding ability to pay for goods etc: Your credit is good.) πίστη, φερεγγυότητα4) ((an entry on) the side of an account on which payments received are entered: Our credits are greater than our debits.) πίστωση5) (the sum of money which someone has in an account at a bank: Your credit amounts to 2,014 dollars.) πιστωτικό υπόλοιπο6) (belief or trust: This theory is gaining credit.) αξιοπιστία7) ((American) a certificate to show that a student has completed a course which counts towards his degree.) πιστοποιητικό σπουδών2. verb1) (to enter (a sum of money) on the credit side (of an account): This cheque was credited to your account last month.) πιστώνω2) ((with with) to think of (a person or thing) as having: He was credited with magical powers.) αποδίδω3) (to believe (something) to be possible: Well, would you credit that!) πιστεύω•- creditably
- creditor
- credits
- credit card
- be a credit to someone
- be a credit to
- do someone credit
- do credit
- give someone credit for something
- give credit for something
- give someone credit
- give credit
- on credit
- take the credit for something
- take credit for something
- take the credit
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7 live
I 1. [liv] verb1) (to have life; to be alive: This poison is dangerous to everything that lives.) ζω2) (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.) επιζώ3) (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.) μένω, κατοικώ4) (to pass (one's life): He lived a life of luxury; She lives in fear of being attacked.) ζω, κάνω (ζωή)5) ((with by) to make enough money etc to feed and house oneself: He lives by fishing.) ζω (από), συντηρούμαι (με)•- - 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.) τα προς το ζην: ζωή, τρόπος ζωής- 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.) ζωντανός2) ((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?) ζωντανός, σε απευθείας μετάδοση3) (full of energy, and capable of becoming active: a live bomb) ενεργός4) (burning: a live coal.) αναμμένος2. adverb((of a radio or television broadcast etc) as the event takes place: The competition will be broadcast live.) απευθείας, ζωντανός- lively- liveliness
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8 trust
1. verb1) (to have confidence or faith; to believe: She trusted (in) him.) εμπιστεύομαι2) (to give (something to someone), believing that it will be used well and responsibly: I can't trust him with my car; I can't trust my car to him.) εμπιστεύομαι3) (to hope or be confident (that): I trust (that) you had / will have a good journey.) ελπίζω, πιστεύω2. noun1) (belief or confidence in the power, reality, truth, goodness etc of a person or thing: The firm has a great deal of trust in your ability; trust in God.) εμπιστοσύνη, πίστη2) (charge or care; responsibility: The child was placed in my trust.) ευθύνη3) (a task etc given to a person by someone who believes that they will do it, look after it etc well: He holds a position of trust in the firm.) ευθύνη4) (arrangement(s) by which something (eg money) is given to a person to use in a particular way, or to keep until a particular time: The money was to be held in trust for his children; ( also adjective) a trust fund) καταπίστευμα5) (a group of business firms working together: The companies formed a trust.) τραστ•- trustee- trustworthy
- trustworthiness
- trusty
- trustily
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9 fine
I 1. adjective1) ((usually of art etc) very good; of excellent quality: fine paintings; a fine performance.) ωραίος,εξαίρετος2) ((of weather) bright; not raining: a fine day.) καλός,λαμπρός3) (well; healthy: I was ill yesterday but I am feeling fine today!) θαυμάσια στην υγεία4) (thin or delicate: a fine material.) λεπτός, ευαίσθητος5) (careful; detailed: Fine workmanship is required for such delicate embroidery.) φίνος,περίτεχνος6) (made of small pieces, grains etc: fine sand; fine rain.) ψιλός7) (slight; delicate: a fine balance; a fine distinction.) λεπτός8) (perfectly satisfactory: There's nothing wrong with your work - it's fine.) εξαίρετος,άριστος2. adverb(satisfactorily: This arrangement suits me fine.) απόλυτα3. interjection(good; well done etc: You've finished already - fine!) ωραία- finely- finery
- fine art II 1. noun(money which must be paid as a punishment: I had to pay a fine.) πρόστιμο2. verb(to make (someone) pay a fine: She was fined $10.) επιβάλλω πρόστιμο -
10 tidy
1. adjective1) ((negative untidy) in good order; neat: a tidy room/person; Her hair never looks tidy.) τακτικός, περιποιημένος, συγυρισμένος2) (fairly big: a tidy sum of money.) μεγαλούτσικος, σεβαστός2. verb((sometimes with up, away etc) to put in good order; to make neat: He tidied (away) his papers; She was tidying the room (up) when her mother arrived.) τακτοποιώ, συγυρίζω- tidily- tidiness -
11 Interest
subs.Benefit, gain: P. and V. κέρδος, τό, λῆμμα, τό.One's interests: P. and V. τὸ συμφέρον, τὰ συμφέροντα.The public interests: P. τὸ πᾶσι συμφέρον, P. and V. τὸ κοινόν.Private interests: P. and V. τὰ ἴδια, τὰ οἰκεῖα.He has some private interests to serve: P. ἰδίᾳ τι αὐτῷ διαφέρει (Thuc. 3, 42).Her interests are committed to her parents and friends: V. τῇ δʼ ἐν γονεῦσι καὶ φίλοις τὰ πράγματα (Eur., And. 676).You will best consult your own interests: P. τὰ ἄριστα βουλεύσεσθε ὑμῖν αὐτοῖς (Thuc. 1, 43).He said that it was not words that confirmed friendship, but community of interests: P. οὐ τὰ ῥήματα οἰκειότητας ἔφη βεβαιοῦν ἀλλὰ τὸ ταὐτὰ συμφέρειν (Dem. 237).Attention to your interests: P. ἐπιμέλεια τῶν ὑμετέρων πραγμάτων (Andoc. 2I).Providing only for their own interests: P. τὸ ἐφʼ ἑαυτῶν μόνον προορωμένοι (Thuc. 1. 17).Considering only his own interest: P. τὸ ἑαυτοῦ μόνον σκοπῶν (Thuc. 6, 12).For the good of: P. ἐπʼ ἀγαθῷ (gen.).Be promoted by interest: P. ἀπὸ μέρους προτιμᾶσθαι (Thuc. 2, 37).Good will: P. and V. εὔνοια, ἡ.Zeal, exertion: P. and V. σπουδή, ἡ.Care: P. and V. φροντίς, ἡ.I take no interest in: P. and V. οὔ μοι μέλει (gen.).Meletus has never taken any interest in these things, either little or great: P. Μελήτῳ τούτων οὔτε μέγα οὔτε σμικρὸν πώποτε ἐμέλησεν (Plat., Ap. 26B).What interest have you in? P. and V. τί σοι μέτεστι; (gen.).With view rather to stimulate the interest than tell the truth: P. ἐπὶ τὸ προσαγωγότερον τῇ ἀκροάσει ἢ ἀληθέστερον (Thuc. 1, 2l).Interest on money: Ar. and P. τόκος, ὁ, or pl.At high interest: P. ἐπὶ μεγάλοις τόκοις.Compound interest: P. τόκοι ἐπίτοκοι, οἱ.Bring in no interest, v.: P. ἀργεῖν.Bringing in interest, adj.: P. ἐνεργός.Bringing in no interest: P. ἀργός.——————v. trans.Please, delight: P. and V. τέρπειν, ἀρέσκειν (acc. or dat.).Be interested: P. and V. ἡδέως ἀκούειν.Hear with pleasure, interest oneself in: use P. and V. σπουδάζειν περί (gen.).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Interest
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12 Return
v. trans.Return a favour: P. χάριν ἀποδιδόναι, V. ἀνθυπουργῆσαι χάριν (Soph., frag.).Return evil for evil: P. and V. ἀντιδρᾶν κακῶς.In accounts, return as received or paid: P. ἀναφέρειν. ἐπαναφέρειν.Yield, bring in: P. φέρειν, προσφέρειν; see Yield.V. intrans. Come or go back: P. and V. ἐπανέρχεσθαι, κομίζεσθαι, P. ἀνακομίζεσθαι, V. ἐπέρχεσθαι, νεῖσθαι (Soph., Ant. 33), νίσσεσθαι (Eur., Phoen. 1234).Return home from a distance: Ar. and V. νοστεῖν, P. and V. ἀπονοστεῖν (Eur., I T. 731; Thuc. 7, 87, but rare P.).May I never return home: V. ἄνοστος εἴην (Eur., I.T. 751).Return frem exile: P. and V. κατέρχεσθαι.Return with others: P. συγκατέρχεσθαι (dat. or absol.).Return in safety to: P. ἀνασώζεσθαι εἰς (acc.).——————subs.Giving back: P. ἀπόδοσις, ἡ.Withdrawal: P. ἀναχώρησις, ἡ.Turning back: P. and V. ἀναστροφή, ἡ.Coming home: V. νόστος, ὁ.A safe return: V. νόστιμος σωτηρία, ἡ.Return of exiles: P. and V. κάθοδος, ἡ.Revenue: P. πρόσοδος, ἡ.Furnish a return ( list) of, v: P. ἀποφέρειν (acc.), ἀπογράφειν (acc.).Give in returne of (money coming in, etc.): P. ἀποφαίνειν (acc.).Recompense: P. and V. ἀμοιβή, ἡ (Plat.), μισθός, ὁ.For all this you and my mother have made me this return: V. κἀντὶ τῶνδέ μοι χάριν τοιάνδε καὶ σὺ χἡ τεκοῦσʼ ἠλλαξάτην (Eur., Alc. 660).In return for: P. and V. ἀντί (gen.).He shall receive violence in return for violence: V. ἔργοισι δʼ ἔργα διάδοχ’ ἀντιλήψεται (Eur., And. 743).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Return
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13 amateur
['æmətə, ]( American[) - ər] 1. noun1) (a person who takes part in a sport etc without being paid for it: The tennis tournament was open only to amateurs.) ερασιτέχνης2) (someone who does something for the love of it and not for money: For an amateur, he was quite a good photographer.) ερασιτέχνης2. adjectivean amateur golfer; amateur photography.) ερασιτεχνικός -
14 bad
[bæd]comparative - worse; adjective1) (not good; not efficient: He is a bad driver; His eyesight is bad; They are bad at tennis (= they play tennis badly).) όχι ικανός, κακός σε κάτι2) (wicked; immoral: a bad man; He has done some bad things.) κακός3) (unpleasant: bad news.) άσχημος4) (rotten: This meat is bad.) χαλασμένος5) (causing harm or injury: Smoking is bad for your health.) βλαβερός6) ((of a part of the body) painful, or in a weak state: She has a bad heart; I have a bad head (= headache) today.) άρρωστος7) (unwell: I am feeling quite bad today.) άσχημα8) (serious or severe: a bad accident; a bad mistake.) σοβαρός9) ((of a debt) not likely to be paid: The firm loses money every year from bad debts.) επισφαλής•- badly- badness
- badly off
- feel bad about something
- feel bad
- go from bad to worse
- not bad
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15 bargain
1. noun1) (something bought cheaply and giving good value for money: This carpet was a real bargain.) ευκαιρία2) (an agreement made between people: I'll make a bargain with you.) συμφωνία2. verb(to argue about or discuss a price etc: I bargained with him and finally got the price down.) παζαρεύω -
16 collect
[kə'lekt] 1. verb1) (to bring or come together; to gather: People are collecting in front of the house; I collect stamps; I'm collecting (money) for cancer research; He's trying to collect his thoughts.) συγκεντρώνω/-ομαι, συλλέγω2) (to call for and take away: She collects the children from school each day.) πηγαίνω και παίρνω•- collection
- collective 2. noun(a farm or organization run by a group of workers for the good of all of them.) κολλεκτίβα- collector -
17 envy
['envi] 1. noun(a feeling of discontent at another's good fortune or success: She could not conceal her envy of me / at my success.) φθόνος2. verb1) (to feel envy towards (someone): He envied me; She envied him his money.) φθονώ2) (to feel envy because of: I've always envied that dress of yours.) ζηλεύω•- enviable- envious
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18 fall short
( often with of) (to be not enough or not good enough etc: The money we have falls short of what we need.) υπολείπομαι -
19 fight
1. past tense, past participle - fought; verb1) (to act against (someone or something) with physical violence: The two boys are fighting over (= because of) some money they found.) παλεύω,πολεμώ,μάχομαι2) (to resist strongly; to take strong action to prevent: to fight a fire; We must fight against any attempt to deprive us of our freedom.) καταπολεμώ3) (to quarrel: His parents were always fighting.) τσακώνομαι2. noun1) (an act of physical violence between people, countries etc: There was a fight going on in the street.) καβγάς2) (a struggle; action involving effort: the fight for freedom of speech; the fight against disease.) μάχη,αγώνας3) (the will or strength to resist: There was no fight left in him.) μαχητικότητα4) (a boxing-match.) πυγμαχικός αγώνας•- fighter- fight back
- fight it out
- fight off
- fight one's way
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20 fortune
['fo: ən]1) (whatever happens by chance or (good or bad) luck: whatever fortune may bring.) τύχη2) (a large amount of money: That ring must be worth a fortune!) περιουσία•- fortunately
- fortune-teller
- tell someone's fortune
- tell fortune
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