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61 fuss
1. noun(unnecessary excitement, worry or activity, often about something unimportant: Don't make such a fuss.) postyr; ballade2. verb(to be too concerned with or pay too much attention to (unimportant) details: She fusses over children.) pylre om- fussy- fussily
- make a fuss of* * *1. noun(unnecessary excitement, worry or activity, often about something unimportant: Don't make such a fuss.) postyr; ballade2. verb(to be too concerned with or pay too much attention to (unimportant) details: She fusses over children.) pylre om- fussy- fussily
- make a fuss of -
62 hoot
[hu:t] 1. verb1) (to sound the horn of a car etc: The driver hooted (his horn) at the old lady.) dytte; båtte2) ((of car etc horns, sirens etc) to make a loud noise, as a warning, signal etc: You can't leave the factory till the siren hoots.) hyle; tude3) ((of owls) to call out: An owl hooted in the wood.) tude4) ((of people) to make a loud noise of laughter or disapproval: They hooted with laughter.) hyle af grin2. noun1) (the sound of a car etc horn, a siren etc.) dyt; båt2) (the call of an owl.) tuden3) (a loud shout of laughter or disapproval.) hujen; hylen•- hooter- not care a hoot / two hoots* * *[hu:t] 1. verb1) (to sound the horn of a car etc: The driver hooted (his horn) at the old lady.) dytte; båtte2) ((of car etc horns, sirens etc) to make a loud noise, as a warning, signal etc: You can't leave the factory till the siren hoots.) hyle; tude3) ((of owls) to call out: An owl hooted in the wood.) tude4) ((of people) to make a loud noise of laughter or disapproval: They hooted with laughter.) hyle af grin2. noun1) (the sound of a car etc horn, a siren etc.) dyt; båt2) (the call of an owl.) tuden3) (a loud shout of laughter or disapproval.) hujen; hylen•- hooter- not care a hoot / two hoots -
63 hum
1. past tense, past participle - hummed; verb1) (to make a musical sound with closed lips: He was humming a tune to himself.) nynne2) (to make a similar sound: The bees were humming round the hive.) summe3) (to be active: Things are really humming round here.) summe2. noun(a humming sound: I could hear the hum of the machines; a hum of conversation.) brummen; summen* * *1. past tense, past participle - hummed; verb1) (to make a musical sound with closed lips: He was humming a tune to himself.) nynne2) (to make a similar sound: The bees were humming round the hive.) summe3) (to be active: Things are really humming round here.) summe2. noun(a humming sound: I could hear the hum of the machines; a hum of conversation.) brummen; summen -
64 invent
[in'vent]1) (to be the first person to make or use (eg a machine, method etc): Who invented the microscope?; When was printing invented?) opfinde2) (to make up or think of (eg an excuse or story): I'll have to invent some excuse for not going with him.) finde på; opdigte•- inventive
- inventiveness
- inventor* * *[in'vent]1) (to be the first person to make or use (eg a machine, method etc): Who invented the microscope?; When was printing invented?) opfinde2) (to make up or think of (eg an excuse or story): I'll have to invent some excuse for not going with him.) finde på; opdigte•- inventive
- inventiveness
- inventor -
65 lodge
[lo‹] 1. noun1) (a small house, especially one at a gate to the grounds of a large house.) portnerbolig2) (a room at a college gate etc for an attendant: the porter's lodge.) vagtrum2. verb1) (to live in rooms for which one pays, in someone else's house: He lodges with the Smiths.) logere; bo2) (to make or become fixed: The bullet was lodged in his spine.) sætte sig fast3) (to make (an objection, an appeal etc) formally or officially.) indgive•- lodger- lodging* * *[lo‹] 1. noun1) (a small house, especially one at a gate to the grounds of a large house.) portnerbolig2) (a room at a college gate etc for an attendant: the porter's lodge.) vagtrum2. verb1) (to live in rooms for which one pays, in someone else's house: He lodges with the Smiths.) logere; bo2) (to make or become fixed: The bullet was lodged in his spine.) sætte sig fast3) (to make (an objection, an appeal etc) formally or officially.) indgive•- lodger- lodging -
66 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 -
67 pad out
(to fill with a soft material to make the right size: The actor's costume was padded out to make him look fat.) polstre; gøre fyldig* * *(to fill with a soft material to make the right size: The actor's costume was padded out to make him look fat.) polstre; gøre fyldig -
68 persuade
[pə'sweid]1) (to make (someone) (not) do something, by arguing with him or advising him: We persuaded him (not) to go.) overtale2) (to make (someone) certain (that something is the case); to convince: We eventually persuaded him that we were serious.) overbevise•- persuasive
- persuasively
- persuasiveness* * *[pə'sweid]1) (to make (someone) (not) do something, by arguing with him or advising him: We persuaded him (not) to go.) overtale2) (to make (someone) certain (that something is the case); to convince: We eventually persuaded him that we were serious.) overbevise•- persuasive
- persuasively
- persuasiveness -
69 pipe
1. noun1) (a tube, usually made of metal, earthenware etc, through which water, gas etc can flow: a water pipe; a drainpipe.) rør; -rør2) (a small tube with a bowl at one end, in which tobacco is smoked: He smokes a pipe; ( also adjective) pipe tobacco.) pibe3) (a musical instrument consisting of a hollow wooden, metal etc tube through which the player blows or causes air to be blown in order to make a sound: He played a tune on a bamboo pipe; an organ pipe.) fløjte; -fløjte; orgelpibe2. verb1) (to convey gas, water etc by a pipe: Water is piped to the town from the reservoir.) lede; føre2) (to play (music) on a pipe or pipes: He piped a tune.) fløjte3) (to speak in a high voice, make a high-pitched sound: `Hallo,' the little girl piped.) pibe•- piper- pipes
- piping 3. adjective((of a sound) high-pitched: a piping voice.) pibende- pipeline
- piping hot* * *1. noun1) (a tube, usually made of metal, earthenware etc, through which water, gas etc can flow: a water pipe; a drainpipe.) rør; -rør2) (a small tube with a bowl at one end, in which tobacco is smoked: He smokes a pipe; ( also adjective) pipe tobacco.) pibe3) (a musical instrument consisting of a hollow wooden, metal etc tube through which the player blows or causes air to be blown in order to make a sound: He played a tune on a bamboo pipe; an organ pipe.) fløjte; -fløjte; orgelpibe2. verb1) (to convey gas, water etc by a pipe: Water is piped to the town from the reservoir.) lede; føre2) (to play (music) on a pipe or pipes: He piped a tune.) fløjte3) (to speak in a high voice, make a high-pitched sound: `Hallo,' the little girl piped.) pibe•- piper- pipes
- piping 3. adjective((of a sound) high-pitched: a piping voice.) pibende- pipeline
- piping hot -
70 point
[point] 1. noun1) (the sharp end of anything: the point of a pin; a sword point; at gunpoint (= threatened by a gun).) spids2) (a piece of land that projects into the sea etc: The ship came round Lizard Point.) odde3) (a small round dot or mark (.): a decimal point; five point three six (= 5.36); In punctuation, a point is another name for a full stop.) punktum4) (an exact place or spot: When we reached this point of the journey we stopped to rest.) sted; punkt5) (an exact moment: Her husband walked in at that point.) tidspunkt6) (a place on a scale especially of temperature: the boiling-point of water.) punkt7) (a division on a compass eg north, south-west etc.) kompasstreg8) (a mark in scoring a competition, game, test etc: He has won by five points to two.) point9) (a particular matter for consideration or action: The first point we must decide is, where to meet; That's a good point; You've missed the point; That's the whole point; We're wandering away from the point.) punkt10) ((a) purpose or advantage: There's no point (in) asking me - I don't know.) formål; idé11) (a personal characteristic or quality: We all have our good points and our bad ones.) side12) (an electrical socket in a wall etc into which a plug can be put: Is there only one electrical point in this room?) stikkontakt2. verb1) (to aim in a particular direction: He pointed the gun at her.) rette mod2) (to call attention to something especially by stretching the index finger in its direction: He pointed (his finger) at the door; He pointed to a sign.) pege3) (to fill worn places in (a stone or brick wall etc) with mortar.) fuge•- pointed- pointer
- pointless
- pointlessly
- points
- be on the point of
- come to the point
- make a point of
- make one's point
- point out
- point one's toes* * *[point] 1. noun1) (the sharp end of anything: the point of a pin; a sword point; at gunpoint (= threatened by a gun).) spids2) (a piece of land that projects into the sea etc: The ship came round Lizard Point.) odde3) (a small round dot or mark (.): a decimal point; five point three six (= 5.36); In punctuation, a point is another name for a full stop.) punktum4) (an exact place or spot: When we reached this point of the journey we stopped to rest.) sted; punkt5) (an exact moment: Her husband walked in at that point.) tidspunkt6) (a place on a scale especially of temperature: the boiling-point of water.) punkt7) (a division on a compass eg north, south-west etc.) kompasstreg8) (a mark in scoring a competition, game, test etc: He has won by five points to two.) point9) (a particular matter for consideration or action: The first point we must decide is, where to meet; That's a good point; You've missed the point; That's the whole point; We're wandering away from the point.) punkt10) ((a) purpose or advantage: There's no point (in) asking me - I don't know.) formål; idé11) (a personal characteristic or quality: We all have our good points and our bad ones.) side12) (an electrical socket in a wall etc into which a plug can be put: Is there only one electrical point in this room?) stikkontakt2. verb1) (to aim in a particular direction: He pointed the gun at her.) rette mod2) (to call attention to something especially by stretching the index finger in its direction: He pointed (his finger) at the door; He pointed to a sign.) pege3) (to fill worn places in (a stone or brick wall etc) with mortar.) fuge•- pointed- pointer
- pointless
- pointlessly
- points
- be on the point of
- come to the point
- make a point of
- make one's point
- point out
- point one's toes -
71 polish
['poliʃ] 1. verb1) (to make smooth and shiny by rubbing: She polished her shoes.) pudse; polere2) ((especially with up) to improve: Polish up your English!) pudse af; forbedre2. noun1) (smoothness and shininess: There's a wonderful polish on this old wood.) glans2) (a kind of liquid, or other substance used to make something shiny: furniture polish; silver polish.) pudsemiddel; -pudsemiddel•- polished- polish off* * *['poliʃ] 1. verb1) (to make smooth and shiny by rubbing: She polished her shoes.) pudse; polere2) ((especially with up) to improve: Polish up your English!) pudse af; forbedre2. noun1) (smoothness and shininess: There's a wonderful polish on this old wood.) glans2) (a kind of liquid, or other substance used to make something shiny: furniture polish; silver polish.) pudsemiddel; -pudsemiddel•- polished- polish off -
72 raise
[reiz] 1. verb1) (to move or lift to a high(er) position: Raise your right hand; Raise the flag.) løfte; hejse2) (to make higher: If you paint your flat, that will raise the value of it considerably; We'll raise that wall about 20 centimetres.) forøge3) (to grow (crops) or breed (animals) for food: We don't raise pigs on this farm.) opdrætte4) (to rear, bring up (a child): She has raised a large family.) opdrage5) (to state (a question, objection etc which one wishes to have discussed): Has anyone in the audience any points they would like to raise?) rejse6) (to collect; to gather: We'll try to raise money; The revolutionaries managed to raise a small army.) skaffe; samle7) (to cause: His remarks raised a laugh.) fremkalde8) (to cause to rise or appear: The car raised a cloud of dust.) fremkalde9) (to build (a monument etc): They've raised a statue of Robert Burns / in memory of Robert Burns.) rejse10) (to give (a shout etc).) udbryde11) (to make contact with by radio: I can't raise the mainland.) få kontakt med2. noun(an increase in wages or salary: I'm going to ask the boss for a raise.) lønforhøjelse- raise hell/Cain / the roof
- raise someone's spirits* * *[reiz] 1. verb1) (to move or lift to a high(er) position: Raise your right hand; Raise the flag.) løfte; hejse2) (to make higher: If you paint your flat, that will raise the value of it considerably; We'll raise that wall about 20 centimetres.) forøge3) (to grow (crops) or breed (animals) for food: We don't raise pigs on this farm.) opdrætte4) (to rear, bring up (a child): She has raised a large family.) opdrage5) (to state (a question, objection etc which one wishes to have discussed): Has anyone in the audience any points they would like to raise?) rejse6) (to collect; to gather: We'll try to raise money; The revolutionaries managed to raise a small army.) skaffe; samle7) (to cause: His remarks raised a laugh.) fremkalde8) (to cause to rise or appear: The car raised a cloud of dust.) fremkalde9) (to build (a monument etc): They've raised a statue of Robert Burns / in memory of Robert Burns.) rejse10) (to give (a shout etc).) udbryde11) (to make contact with by radio: I can't raise the mainland.) få kontakt med2. noun(an increase in wages or salary: I'm going to ask the boss for a raise.) lønforhøjelse- raise hell/Cain / the roof
- raise someone's spirits -
73 roar
[ro:] 1. verb1) (to give a loud deep cry; to say loudly; to shout: The lions roared; The sergeant roared (out) his commands.) brøle2) (to laugh loudly: The audience roared (with laughter) at the man's jokes.) brøle3) (to make a loud deep sound: The cannons/thunder roared.) buldre; brage4) (to make a loud deep sound while moving: He roared past on his motorbike.) drøne2. noun1) (a loud deep cry: a roar of pain/laughter; the lion's roars.) brøl2) (a loud, deep sound: the roar of traffic.) -støj•* * *[ro:] 1. verb1) (to give a loud deep cry; to say loudly; to shout: The lions roared; The sergeant roared (out) his commands.) brøle2) (to laugh loudly: The audience roared (with laughter) at the man's jokes.) brøle3) (to make a loud deep sound: The cannons/thunder roared.) buldre; brage4) (to make a loud deep sound while moving: He roared past on his motorbike.) drøne2. noun1) (a loud deep cry: a roar of pain/laughter; the lion's roars.) brøl2) (a loud, deep sound: the roar of traffic.) -støj• -
74 roll
I 1. [rəul] noun1) (anything flat (eg a piece of paper, a carpet) rolled into the shape of a tube, wound round a tube etc: a roll of kitchen foil; a toilet-roll.) rulle; -rulle2) (a small piece of baked bread dough, used eg for sandwiches: a cheese roll.) bolle; -bolle3) (an act of rolling: Our dog loves a roll on the grass.) rul4) (a ship's action of rocking from side to side: She said that the roll of the ship made her feel ill.) rulning5) (a long low sound: the roll of thunder.) bulder6) (a thick mass of flesh: I'd like to get rid of these rolls of fat round my waist.) dælle7) (a series of quick beats (on a drum).) trommehvirvel2. verb1) (to move by turning over like a wheel or ball: The coin/pencil rolled under the table; He rolled the ball towards the puppy; The ball rolled away.) rulle; trille2) (to move on wheels, rollers etc: The children rolled the cart up the hill, then let it roll back down again.) rulle; trille3) (to form (a piece of paper, a carpet) into the shape of a tube by winding: to roll the carpet back.) rulle4) ((of a person or animal in a lying position) to turn over: The doctor rolled the patient (over) on to his side; The dog rolled on to its back.) rulle5) (to shape (clay etc) into a ball or cylinder by turning it about between the hands: He rolled the clay into a ball.) forme6) (to cover with something by rolling: When the little girl's dress caught fire, they rolled her in a blanket.) rulle ind i7) (to make (something) flat or flatter by rolling something heavy over it: to roll a lawn; to roll pastry (out).) tromle; rulle8) ((of a ship) to rock from side to side while travelling forwards: The storm made the ship roll.) rulle9) (to make a series of low sounds: The thunder rolled; The drums rolled.) buldre10) (to move (one's eyes) round in a circle to express fear, surprise etc.) rulle11) (to travel in a car etc: We were rolling along merrily when a tyre burst.) trille12) ((of waves, rivers etc) to move gently and steadily: The waves rolled in to the shore.) rulle13) ((of time) to pass: Months rolled by.) gå•- roller- rolling
- roller-skate 3. verb(to move on roller-skates: You shouldn't roller-skate on the pavement.) løbe på rulleskøjter- roll in
- roll up II(a list of names, eg of pupils in a school etc: There are nine hundred pupils on the roll.) navneliste* * *I 1. [rəul] noun1) (anything flat (eg a piece of paper, a carpet) rolled into the shape of a tube, wound round a tube etc: a roll of kitchen foil; a toilet-roll.) rulle; -rulle2) (a small piece of baked bread dough, used eg for sandwiches: a cheese roll.) bolle; -bolle3) (an act of rolling: Our dog loves a roll on the grass.) rul4) (a ship's action of rocking from side to side: She said that the roll of the ship made her feel ill.) rulning5) (a long low sound: the roll of thunder.) bulder6) (a thick mass of flesh: I'd like to get rid of these rolls of fat round my waist.) dælle7) (a series of quick beats (on a drum).) trommehvirvel2. verb1) (to move by turning over like a wheel or ball: The coin/pencil rolled under the table; He rolled the ball towards the puppy; The ball rolled away.) rulle; trille2) (to move on wheels, rollers etc: The children rolled the cart up the hill, then let it roll back down again.) rulle; trille3) (to form (a piece of paper, a carpet) into the shape of a tube by winding: to roll the carpet back.) rulle4) ((of a person or animal in a lying position) to turn over: The doctor rolled the patient (over) on to his side; The dog rolled on to its back.) rulle5) (to shape (clay etc) into a ball or cylinder by turning it about between the hands: He rolled the clay into a ball.) forme6) (to cover with something by rolling: When the little girl's dress caught fire, they rolled her in a blanket.) rulle ind i7) (to make (something) flat or flatter by rolling something heavy over it: to roll a lawn; to roll pastry (out).) tromle; rulle8) ((of a ship) to rock from side to side while travelling forwards: The storm made the ship roll.) rulle9) (to make a series of low sounds: The thunder rolled; The drums rolled.) buldre10) (to move (one's eyes) round in a circle to express fear, surprise etc.) rulle11) (to travel in a car etc: We were rolling along merrily when a tyre burst.) trille12) ((of waves, rivers etc) to move gently and steadily: The waves rolled in to the shore.) rulle13) ((of time) to pass: Months rolled by.) gå•- roller- rolling
- roller-skate 3. verb(to move on roller-skates: You shouldn't roller-skate on the pavement.) løbe på rulleskøjter- roll in
- roll up II(a list of names, eg of pupils in a school etc: There are nine hundred pupils on the roll.) navneliste -
75 scrape
[skreip] 1. verb1) (to rub against something sharp or rough, usually causing damage: He drove too close to the wall and scraped his car.) skrabe2) (to clean, clear or remove by rubbing with something sharp: He scraped his boots clean; He scraped the paint off the door.) skrabe3) (to make a harsh noise by rubbing: Stop scraping your feet!) skrabe4) (to move along something while just touching it: The boat scraped against the landing-stage.) skrabe5) (to make by scraping: The dog scraped a hole in the sand.) grave2. noun1) (an act or sound of scraping.) skraben2) (a mark or slight wound made by scraping: a scrape on the knee.) rift3) (a situation that may lead to punishment: The child is always getting into scrapes.) knibe•- scraper- scrape the bottom of the barrel
- scrape through
- scrape together/up* * *[skreip] 1. verb1) (to rub against something sharp or rough, usually causing damage: He drove too close to the wall and scraped his car.) skrabe2) (to clean, clear or remove by rubbing with something sharp: He scraped his boots clean; He scraped the paint off the door.) skrabe3) (to make a harsh noise by rubbing: Stop scraping your feet!) skrabe4) (to move along something while just touching it: The boat scraped against the landing-stage.) skrabe5) (to make by scraping: The dog scraped a hole in the sand.) grave2. noun1) (an act or sound of scraping.) skraben2) (a mark or slight wound made by scraping: a scrape on the knee.) rift3) (a situation that may lead to punishment: The child is always getting into scrapes.) knibe•- scraper- scrape the bottom of the barrel
- scrape through
- scrape together/up -
76 sick
[sik] 1. adjective1) (vomiting or inclined to vomit: He has been sick several times today; I feel sick; She's inclined to be seasick/airsick/car-sick.) kvalm; kaste op; -syg2) ((especially American) ill: He is a sick man; The doctor told me that my husband is very sick and may not live very long.) syg3) (very tired (of); wishing to have no more (of): I'm sick of doing this; I'm sick and tired of hearing about it!) dødtræt af4) (affected by strong, unhappy or unpleasant feelings: I was really sick at making that bad mistake.) dårlig; syg5) (in bad taste: a sick joke.) syg2. noun(vomit: The bedclothes were covered with sick.) opkast- sicken- sickening
- sickeningly
- sickly
- sickness
- sick-leave
- make someone sick
- make sick
- the sick
- worried sick* * *[sik] 1. adjective1) (vomiting or inclined to vomit: He has been sick several times today; I feel sick; She's inclined to be seasick/airsick/car-sick.) kvalm; kaste op; -syg2) ((especially American) ill: He is a sick man; The doctor told me that my husband is very sick and may not live very long.) syg3) (very tired (of); wishing to have no more (of): I'm sick of doing this; I'm sick and tired of hearing about it!) dødtræt af4) (affected by strong, unhappy or unpleasant feelings: I was really sick at making that bad mistake.) dårlig; syg5) (in bad taste: a sick joke.) syg2. noun(vomit: The bedclothes were covered with sick.) opkast- sicken- sickening
- sickeningly
- sickly
- sickness
- sick-leave
- make someone sick
- make sick
- the sick
- worried sick -
77 slacken
1) (to make or become looser: She felt his grip on her arm slacken.) slappes2) (to make or become less busy, less active or less fast: The doctor told him to slacken up if he wanted to avoid a heart-attack.) slappe af* * *1) (to make or become looser: She felt his grip on her arm slacken.) slappes2) (to make or become less busy, less active or less fast: The doctor told him to slacken up if he wanted to avoid a heart-attack.) slappe af -
78 spur
[spə:]1) (a small instrument with a sharp point or points that a rider wears on his heels and digs into the horse's sides to make it go faster.) spore2) (anything that urges a person to make greater efforts: He was driven on by the spur of ambition.) incitament•- spur on* * *[spə:]1) (a small instrument with a sharp point or points that a rider wears on his heels and digs into the horse's sides to make it go faster.) spore2) (anything that urges a person to make greater efforts: He was driven on by the spur of ambition.) incitament•- spur on -
79 understand
1. past tense, past participle - understood; verb1) (to see or know the meaning of (something): I can't understand his absence; Speak slowly to foreigners so that they'll understand you.) forstå2) (to know (eg a person) thoroughly: She understands children/dogs.) forstå3) (to learn or realize (something), eg from information received: At first I didn't understand how ill she was; I understood that you were planning to leave today.) forstå•- understanding 2. noun1) (the power of thinking clearly: a man of great understanding.) forstand2) (the ability to sympathize with another person's feelings: His kindness and understanding were a great comfort to her.) forståelse3) (a (state of) informal agreement: The two men have come to / reached an understanding after their disagreement.) forståelse•- make oneself understood- make understood* * *1. past tense, past participle - understood; verb1) (to see or know the meaning of (something): I can't understand his absence; Speak slowly to foreigners so that they'll understand you.) forstå2) (to know (eg a person) thoroughly: She understands children/dogs.) forstå3) (to learn or realize (something), eg from information received: At first I didn't understand how ill she was; I understood that you were planning to leave today.) forstå•- understanding 2. noun1) (the power of thinking clearly: a man of great understanding.) forstand2) (the ability to sympathize with another person's feelings: His kindness and understanding were a great comfort to her.) forståelse3) (a (state of) informal agreement: The two men have come to / reached an understanding after their disagreement.) forståelse•- make oneself understood- make understood -
80 use
I [ju:z] verb1) (to employ (something) for a purpose: What did you use to open the can?; Use your common sense!) bruge2) (to consume: We're using far too much electricity.) bruge•- usable- used
- user
- user-friendly
- user guide
- be used to something
- be used to
- used to II [ju:s]1) (the act of using or state of being used: The use of force to persuade workers to join a strike cannot be justified; This telephone number is for use in emergencies.) brug2) (the/a purpose for which something may be used: This little knife has plenty of uses; I have no further use for these clothes.) anvendelsesmulighed; brug3) ((often in questions or with negatives) value or advantage: Is this coat (of) any use to you?; It's no use offering to help when it's too late.) til gavn4) (the power of using: She lost the use of her right arm as a result of the accident.) brug5) (permission, or the right, to use: They let us have the use of their car while they were away.) brugsret; lov til at bruge•- useful- usefulness
- usefully
- useless
- be in use
- out of use
- come in useful
- have no use for
- it's no use
- make good use of
- make use of
- put to good use
- put to use* * *I [ju:z] verb1) (to employ (something) for a purpose: What did you use to open the can?; Use your common sense!) bruge2) (to consume: We're using far too much electricity.) bruge•- usable- used
- user
- user-friendly
- user guide
- be used to something
- be used to
- used to II [ju:s]1) (the act of using or state of being used: The use of force to persuade workers to join a strike cannot be justified; This telephone number is for use in emergencies.) brug2) (the/a purpose for which something may be used: This little knife has plenty of uses; I have no further use for these clothes.) anvendelsesmulighed; brug3) ((often in questions or with negatives) value or advantage: Is this coat (of) any use to you?; It's no use offering to help when it's too late.) til gavn4) (the power of using: She lost the use of her right arm as a result of the accident.) brug5) (permission, or the right, to use: They let us have the use of their car while they were away.) brugsret; lov til at bruge•- useful- usefulness
- usefully
- useless
- be in use
- out of use
- come in useful
- have no use for
- it's no use
- make good use of
- make use of
- put to good use
- put to use
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