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1 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.) flest; mest2) (the majority or greater part of: Most children like playing games; Most modern music is difficult to understand.) mest2. 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.) mest2) (to the greatest degree or extent: They like sweets and biscuits but they like ice-cream most of all.) allermest3) (very or extremely: I'm most grateful to you for everything you've done; a most annoying child.) yderst; særdeles4) ((American) almost: Most everyone I know has read that book.) næsten3. pronoun1) (the greatest number or quantity: I ate two cakes, but Mary ate more, and John ate (the) most.) mest; flest2) (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.) det meste; de fleste•- mostly- at the most
- at most
- for the most part
- make the most of something
- make the most of* * *[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.) flest; mest2) (the majority or greater part of: Most children like playing games; Most modern music is difficult to understand.) mest2. 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.) mest2) (to the greatest degree or extent: They like sweets and biscuits but they like ice-cream most of all.) allermest3) (very or extremely: I'm most grateful to you for everything you've done; a most annoying child.) yderst; særdeles4) ((American) almost: Most everyone I know has read that book.) næsten3. pronoun1) (the greatest number or quantity: I ate two cakes, but Mary ate more, and John ate (the) most.) mest; flest2) (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.) det meste; de fleste•- mostly- at the most
- at most
- for the most part
- make the most of something
- make the most of -
2 as
[æz] 1. conjunction1) (when; while: I met John as I was coming home; We'll be able to talk as we go.) da; når; mens2) (because: As I am leaving tomorrow, I've bought you a present.) da; idet; siden3) (in the same way that: If you are not sure how to behave, do as I do.) som4) (used to introduce a statement of what the speaker knows or believes to be the case: As you know, I'll be leaving tomorrow.) som5) (though: Old as I am, I can still fight; Much as I want to, I cannot go.) skønt; hvor... end6) (used to refer to something which has already been stated and apply it to another person: Tom is English, as are Dick and Harry.) ligesom; på samme måde som2. adverb(used in comparisons, eg the first as in the following example: The bread was as hard as a brick.) så... som3. preposition1) (used in comparisons, eg the second as in the following example: The bread was as hard as a brick.) (så...) som2) (like: He was dressed as a woman.) som3) (with certain verbs eg regard, treat, describe, accept: I am regarded by some people as a bit of a fool; He treats the children as adults.) som4) (in the position of: He is greatly respected both as a person and as a politician.) som•- as for- as if / as though
- as to* * *[æz] 1. conjunction1) (when; while: I met John as I was coming home; We'll be able to talk as we go.) da; når; mens2) (because: As I am leaving tomorrow, I've bought you a present.) da; idet; siden3) (in the same way that: If you are not sure how to behave, do as I do.) som4) (used to introduce a statement of what the speaker knows or believes to be the case: As you know, I'll be leaving tomorrow.) som5) (though: Old as I am, I can still fight; Much as I want to, I cannot go.) skønt; hvor... end6) (used to refer to something which has already been stated and apply it to another person: Tom is English, as are Dick and Harry.) ligesom; på samme måde som2. adverb(used in comparisons, eg the first as in the following example: The bread was as hard as a brick.) så... som3. preposition1) (used in comparisons, eg the second as in the following example: The bread was as hard as a brick.) (så...) som2) (like: He was dressed as a woman.) som3) (with certain verbs eg regard, treat, describe, accept: I am regarded by some people as a bit of a fool; He treats the children as adults.) som4) (in the position of: He is greatly respected both as a person and as a politician.) som•- as for- as if / as though
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3 get about
1) ((of stories, rumours etc) to become well known: I don't know how the story got about that she was leaving.) slippe ud; komme frem2) (to be able to move or travel about, often of people who have been ill: She didn't get about much after her operation.) komme omkring* * *1) ((of stories, rumours etc) to become well known: I don't know how the story got about that she was leaving.) slippe ud; komme frem2) (to be able to move or travel about, often of people who have been ill: She didn't get about much after her operation.) komme omkring -
4 let
I [let] present participle - letting; verb1) (to allow or permit: She refused to let her children go out in the rain; Let me see your drawing.) lade2) (to cause to: I will let you know how much it costs.) lade3) (used for giving orders or suggestions: If they will not work, let them starve; Let's (= let us) leave right away!) lad•- let someone or something alone/be
- let alone/be
- let down
- let fall
- let go of
- let go
- let in
- out
- let in for
- let in on
- let off
- let up
- let well alone II [let] present participle - letting; verb(to give the use of (a house etc) in return for payment: He lets his house to visitors in the summer.) udleje- to let* * *I [let] present participle - letting; verb1) (to allow or permit: She refused to let her children go out in the rain; Let me see your drawing.) lade2) (to cause to: I will let you know how much it costs.) lade3) (used for giving orders or suggestions: If they will not work, let them starve; Let's (= let us) leave right away!) lad•- let someone or something alone/be
- let alone/be
- let down
- let fall
- let go of
- let go
- let in
- out
- let in for
- let in on
- let off
- let up
- let well alone II [let] present participle - letting; verb(to give the use of (a house etc) in return for payment: He lets his house to visitors in the summer.) udleje- to let -
5 meter
['mi:tə] 1. noun1) (an instrument for measuring, especially quantities of electricity, gas, water etc: If you want to know how much electricity you have used you will have to look at the meter.) måler2) ((American) see metre1, metre2.)2. verb(to measure (especially electricity etc) by using a meter: This instrument meters rainfall.) måle* * *['mi:tə] 1. noun1) (an instrument for measuring, especially quantities of electricity, gas, water etc: If you want to know how much electricity you have used you will have to look at the meter.) måler2) ((American) see metre1, metre2.)2. verb(to measure (especially electricity etc) by using a meter: This instrument meters rainfall.) måle -
6 put
[put]present participle - putting; verb1) (to place in a certain position or situation: He put the plate in the cupboard; Did you put any sugar in my coffee?; He put his arm round her; I'm putting a new lock on the door; You're putting too much strain on that rope; When did the Russians first put a man into space?; You've put me in a bad temper; Can you put (=translate) this sentence into French?) sætte; komme; lægge; sende; bringe; oversætte2) (to submit or present (a proposal, question etc): I put several questions to him; She put her ideas before the committee.) stille; præsentere; fremføre3) (to express in words: He put his refusal very politely; Children sometimes have such a funny way of putting things!) udtrykke4) (to write down: I'm trying to write a letter to her, but I don't know what to put.) skrive5) (to sail in a particular direction: We put out to sea; The ship put into harbour for repairs.) stikke til søs; sejle i havn•- put-on- a put-up job
- put about
- put across/over
- put aside
- put away
- put back
- put by
- put down
- put down for
- put one's feet up
- put forth
- put in
- put in for
- put off
- put on
- put out
- put through
- put together
- put up
- put up to
- put up with* * *[put]present participle - putting; verb1) (to place in a certain position or situation: He put the plate in the cupboard; Did you put any sugar in my coffee?; He put his arm round her; I'm putting a new lock on the door; You're putting too much strain on that rope; When did the Russians first put a man into space?; You've put me in a bad temper; Can you put (=translate) this sentence into French?) sætte; komme; lægge; sende; bringe; oversætte2) (to submit or present (a proposal, question etc): I put several questions to him; She put her ideas before the committee.) stille; præsentere; fremføre3) (to express in words: He put his refusal very politely; Children sometimes have such a funny way of putting things!) udtrykke4) (to write down: I'm trying to write a letter to her, but I don't know what to put.) skrive5) (to sail in a particular direction: We put out to sea; The ship put into harbour for repairs.) stikke til søs; sejle i havn•- put-on- a put-up job
- put about
- put across/over
- put aside
- put away
- put back
- put by
- put down
- put down for
- put one's feet up
- put forth
- put in
- put in for
- put off
- put on
- put out
- put through
- put together
- put up
- put up to
- put up with
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