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1 quantity
['kwontəti](the size, weight, number etc of something, especially a large size etc: What quantity of paper do you need?; I buy these goods in quantity; a small quantity of cement; large quantities of tinned food.) kiekis, kiekybė- an unknown quantity -
2 quantity surveyor
(a person who is responsible for estimating the quantities of building materials needed for constructing something, and their probable cost.) sąmatos sudarytojas -
3 an unknown quantity
(a person or thing whose characteristics, abilities etc cannot be predicted.) neaiškus paukštis -
4 mass
I 1. [mæs] noun1) (a large lump or quantity, gathered together: a mass of concrete/people.) masė, daugybė2) (a large quantity: I've masses of work / things to do.) daugybė3) (the bulk, principal part or main body: The mass of people are in favour of peace.) didžiuma, dauguma4) ((a) measure of the quantity of matter in an object: The mass of the rock is 500 kilos.) masė2. verb(to bring or come together in large numbers or quantities: The troops massed for an attack.) telkti(s)3. adjective(of large quantities or numbers: mass murder; a mass meeting.) masinis- mass-produce
- mass-production
- the mass media II [mæs] noun1) ((a) celebration, especially in the Roman Catholic church, of Christ's last meal (Last Supper) with his disciples: What time do you go to Mass?) mišios2) (a setting to music of some of the words used in this service.) mišios -
5 allowance
1) (a fixed sum or quantity given regularly: His father made him an allowance of $20 a month.) pašalpa2) (something (usually a quantity) allowed: This dress pattern has a seam allowance of 1 cm.) leidžiamas kiekis -
6 amass
[ə'mæs](to gather or collect in a large quantity: He amassed an enormous quantity of information.) (su)kaupti -
7 deluge
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8 double
1. adjective1) (of twice the (usual) weight, size etc: A double whisky, please.) dvigubas2) (two of a sort together or occurring in pairs: double doors.) dvigubas3) (consisting of two parts or layers: a double thickness of paper; a double meaning.) dvigubas4) (for two people: a double bed.) skirtas dviem, dvivietis, dvigulis2. adverb1) (twice: I gave her double the usual quantity.) dvigubai (daugiau)2) (in two: The coat had been folded double.) dvilinkai3. noun1) (a double quantity: Whatever the women earn, the men earn double.) dvigubai didesnis kiekis2) (someone who is exactly like another: He is my father's double.) antrininkas4. verb1) (to (cause to) become twice as large or numerous: He doubled his income in three years; Road accidents have doubled since 1960.) padvigubinti, padvigubėti2) (to have two jobs or uses: This sofa doubles as a bed.) atlikti dvi funkcijas/du darbus•- doubles- double agent
- double bass
- double-bedded
- double-check
- double-cross
- double-dealing 5. adjective(cheating: You double-dealing liar!) veidmainis, dviveidis6. adjectivea double-decker bus.) dviaukštis, dvidenis- double figures
- double-quick
- at the double
- double back
- double up
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9 infinity
[-'fi-]1) (space, time or quantity that is without limit, or is immeasurably great or small.) begalybė2) (in mathematics, an indefinitely large number, quantity or distance: Parallel lines meet at infinity.) begalybė -
10 million
['miljən] 1. plurals million (1, 2), millions (2, 3)noun)1) ((preceded by a, a number, or a word signifying a quantity) the number 1,000,000: a million; one million; five million.) milijonas2) (the figure 1,000,000.) milijonas3) (a million pounds or dollars: Her fortune amounts to several million(s).) milijonas (svarų/dolerių)2. adjective((preceded by a, a number, or a word signifying a quantity) 1,000,000 in number: six million people.) milijonas, milijoninis- million-- millionaire
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11 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
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12 pile
I 1. noun1) (a (large) number of things lying on top of each other in a tidy or untidy heap; a (large) quantity of something lying in a heap: There was a neat pile of books in the corner of the room; There was pile of rubbish at the bottom of the garden.) krūva, rietuvė, šūsnis2) (a large quantity, especially of money: He must have piles of money to own a car like that.) krūva2. verb(to make a pile of (something); to put (something) in a pile: He piled the boxes on the table.) sudėti, sukrauti- pile-up- pile up II(a large pillar or stake driven into the ground as a foundation for a building, bridge etc: The entire city of Venice is built on piles.) polisIII noun(the thick soft surface of carpets and some kinds of cloth eg velvet: The rug has a deep/thick pile.) pūkas -
13 a little
1) (a short time or distance: Move a little to the right!) truputį2) (a small quantity of something: He has a little money to spare; 'Is there any soup left?' `Yes, a little.') truputis, truputį3) (slightly: She was a little frightened.) truputį -
14 a lot
(a large quantity or number: What a lot of letters!) daugybė, daug -
15 a touch
(a small quantity or degree: The soup needs a touch of salt; a touch of imagination.) kruopelytė, truputėlis -
16 accumulate
[ə'kju:mjuleit]((usually of things) to gather or be gathered together in a large quantity: Rubbish accumulates very quickly in our house.) kaupti(s)- accumulator -
17 amount
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18 (and) to spare
(in greater supply or quantity than is needed; extra: I'll go to an exhibition if I have time to spare; I have enough food and to spare.) atliekamas, laisvas -
19 assess
[ə'ses]1) (to estimate or judge the quality or quantity of: Can you assess my chances of winning?) įvertinti2) (to estimate in order to calculate tax due on: My income has been assessed wrongly.) apskaičiuoti•- assessor -
20 bag
[bæɡ] 1. noun1) (a container made of soft material (eg cloth, animal skin, plastic etc): She carried a small bag.) krepšys2) (a quantity of fish or game caught: Did you get a good bag today?) laimikis2. verb1) (to put into a bag.) (į)dėti į krepšį2) (to kill (game).) sumedžioti•- baggy- bags of
- in the bag
- bag lady
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