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41 torpedo
[to:'pi:dəu] 1. plural - torpedoes; noun(an underwater missile fired at ships: an enemy torpedo.) torpeda2. verb(3rd person singular present tense torpedoes: past tense, past participle torpedoed - to attack, damage or destroy with torpedoes: The ship was torpedoed.) torpeduoti -
42 hold
I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) laikyti2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) laikyti3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) laikyti4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) išlaikyti5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) laikyti6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) (kur) tilpti, laikyti7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) surengti8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) būti, laikytis9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) eiti (pareigas), užimti (vietą)10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) laikyti, manyti (kad), turėti11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) galioti12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) priversti, išpildyti13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) ginti14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) sulaikyti15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) patraukti, išlaikyti16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) laikyti17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) švęsti18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) turėti19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) išsilaikyti20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) palaukti21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) laikyti22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) laikyti23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) žadėti2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) laikymas, nusitvėrimas2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) galia3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) suėmimas•- - holder- hold-all
- get hold of
- hold back
- hold down
- hold forth
- hold good
- hold it
- hold off
- hold on
- hold out
- hold one's own
- hold one's tongue
- hold up
- hold-up
- hold with II [həuld] noun((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) triumas -
43 lead
I 1. [li:d] past tense, past participle - led; verb1) (to guide or direct or cause to go in a certain direction: Follow my car and I'll lead you to the motorway; She took the child by the hand and led him across the road; He was leading the horse into the stable; The sound of hammering led us to the garage; You led us to believe that we would be paid!) vesti, vadovauti, skatinti2) (to go or carry to a particular place or along a particular course: A small path leads through the woods.) eiti, vesti3) ((with to) to cause or bring about a certain situation or state of affairs: The heavy rain led to serious floods.) sukelti, būti priežastimi4) (to be first (in): An official car led the procession; He is still leading in the competition.) būti priekyje, pirmauti5) (to live (a certain kind of life): She leads a pleasant existence on a Greek island.) gyventi2. noun1) (the front place or position: He has taken over the lead in the race.) pirmenybė, priešakinė pozicija2) (the state of being first: We have a lead over the rest of the world in this kind of research.) pranašumas3) (the act of leading: We all followed his lead.) pavyzdys4) (the amount by which one is ahead of others: He has a lead of twenty metres (over the man in second place).) persvara5) (a leather strap or chain for leading a dog etc: All dogs must be kept on a lead.) pavadėlis, saitas6) (a piece of information which will help to solve a mystery etc: The police have several leads concerning the identity of the thief.) svarbus pranešimas/parodymas, įkaltis7) (a leading part in a play etc: Who plays the lead in that film?) pagrindinis vaidmuo•- leader- leadership
- lead on
- lead up the garden path
- lead up to
- lead the way II [led] noun1) (( also adjective) (of) an element, a soft, heavy, bluish-grey metal: lead pipes; Are these pipes made of lead or copper?) švinas2) (the part of a pencil that leaves a mark: The lead of my pencil has broken.) grafitas•- leaden -
44 catch
[kæ ] 1. past tense, past participle - caught; verb1) (to stop and hold (something which is moving); to capture: He caught the cricket ball; The cat caught a mouse; Did you catch any fish?; I tried to catch his attention.) pagauti2) (to be in time for, or get on (a train, bus etc): I'll have to catch the 9.45 (train) to London.) suspėti į3) (to surprise (someone) in the act of: I caught him stealing (my vegetables).) užtikti, užklupti4) (to become infected with (a disease or illness): He caught flu.) užsikrėsti5) (to (cause to) become accidentally attached or held: The child caught her fingers in the car door.) pri(si)verti6) (to hit: The punch caught him on the chin.) trenkti7) (to manage to hear: Did you catch what she said?) išgirsti8) (to start burning: I dropped a match on the pile of wood and it caught (fire) immediately.) užsidegti2. noun1) (an act of catching: He took a fine catch behind the wicket.) pagavimas2) (a small device for holding (a door etc) in place: The catch on my suitcase is broken.) skląstis3) (the total amount (of eg fish) caught: the largest catch of mackerel this year.) laimikis4) (a trick or problem: There's a catch in this question.) suktybė•- catching- catchy
- catch-phrase
- catch-word
- catch someone's eye
- catch on
- catch out
- catch up -
45 hop
I 1. [hop] past tense, past participle - hopped; verb1) ((of people) to jump on one leg: The children had a competition to see who could hop the farthest; He hopped about in pain when the hammer fell on his foot.) (pa)šokti2) ((of certain small birds, animals and insects) to jump on both or all legs: The sparrow/frog hopped across the lawn.) šokinėti3) (to jump: He hopped (over) the fence and ran away; He hopped out of bed.) (iš)šokti4) ((with in(to), out (of)) to get into or out of a car etc: The car stopped and the driver told the hikers to hop in; I'll hop out of the car at the next crossroads.) įšokti, iššokti2. noun1) (a short jump on one leg.) šuoliukas2) ((of certain small birds, animals and insects) a short jump on both or all legs: The sparrow crossed the lawn in a series of hops.) šuoliukas•- catch someone on the hop
- catch on the hop
- keep someone on the hop
- keep on the hop II [hop] noun(a climbing plant, the bitter fruits of which (hops) are used in brewing beer.) apynys -
46 imperfect
[im'pə:fikt]1) (having a fault: This coat is being sold at half-price because it is imperfect.) su defektu2) (( also noun) (a verb) of the tense expressing an action or state in the past which is not completed: The verb `go' in `I was going' is in the imperfect tense.) eigos veikslas•- imperfection -
47 light
I 1. noun1) (the brightness given by the sun, a flame, lamps etc that makes things able to be seen: It was nearly dawn and the light was getting stronger; Sunlight streamed into the room.) šviesa2) (something which gives light (eg a lamp): Suddenly all the lights went out.) šviesa, lempa3) (something which can be used to set fire to something else; a flame: Have you got a light for my cigarette?) ugnis4) (a way of viewing or regarding: He regarded her action in a favourable light.) šviesa2. adjective1) (having light; not dark: The studio was a large, light room.) šviesus2) ((of a colour) pale; closer to white than black: light green.) šviesus3. [lit] verb1) (to give light to: The room was lit only by candles.) apšviesti2) (to (make something) catch fire: She lit the gas; I think this match is damp, because it won't light.) už(si)degti, užžiebti•- lighten- lighter- lighting
- lighthouse
- light-year
- bring to light
- come to light
- in the light of
- light up
- see the light
- set light to II1) (easy to lift or carry; of little weight: I bought a light suitcase for plane journeys.) lengvas2) (easy to bear, suffer or do: Next time the punishment will not be so light.) lengvas3) ((of food) easy to digest: a light meal.) lengvas4) (of less weight than it should be: The load of grain was several kilos light.) lengvesnis5) (of little weight: Aluminium is a light metal.) lengvas6) (lively or agile: She was very light on her feet.) guvus, greitas7) (cheerful; not serious: light music.) linksmas, nerimtas8) (little in quantity; not intense, heavy, strong etc: light rain.) nedidelis, nesmarkus9) ((of soil) containing a lot of sand.) lengvas, purus•- lightly- lighten- light-headed
- light-hearted
- lightweight
- get off lightly
- make light of
- travel light III = light on - past tense, past participle lit [lit] - verb(to find by chance: While wandering round the town, we lit on a very cheap restaurant.) užtikti, užeiti -
48 nip
[nip] 1. past tense, past participle - nipped; verb1) (to press between the thumb and a finger, or between claws or teeth, causing pain; to pinch or bite: A crab nipped her toe; The dog nipped her ankle.) įgnybti, įžnybti, įkąsti2) (to cut with such an action: He nipped the wire with the pliers; He nipped off the heads of the flowers.) nugnybti3) (to sting: Iodine nips when it is put on a cut.) gelti, graužti4) (to move quickly; to make a quick, usually short, journey: I'll just nip into this shop for cigarettes; He nipped over to Paris for the week-end.) užbėgti, išdumti, bėginėti5) (to stop the growth of (plants etc): The frost has nipped the roses.) pakąsti, nukąsti2. noun1) (the act of pinching or biting: His dog gave her a nip on the ankle.) gnybis, įkandimas2) (a sharp stinging quality, or coldness in the weather: a nip in the air.) žnaibantis šaltukas3) (a small drink, especially of spirits.) gurkšnelis•- nippy- nip something in the bud
- nip in the bud -
49 stand
[stænd] 1. past tense, past participle - stood; verb1) (to be in an upright position, not sitting or lying: His leg was so painful that he could hardly stand; After the storm, few trees were left standing.) stovėti2) ((often with up) to rise to the feet: He pushed back his chair and stood up; Some people like to stand (up) when the National Anthem is played.) atsistoti3) (to remain motionless: The train stood for an hour outside Newcastle.) stovėti4) (to remain unchanged: This law still stands.) galioti5) (to be in or have a particular place: There is now a factory where our house once stood.) stovėti6) (to be in a particular state, condition or situation: As matters stand, we can do nothing to help; How do you stand financially?) būti7) (to accept or offer oneself for a particular position etc: He is standing as Parliamentary candidate for our district.) sutikti būti, iškelti save8) (to put in a particular position, especially upright: He picked up the fallen chair and stood it beside the table.) pastatyti9) (to undergo or endure: He will stand (his) trial for murder; I can't stand her rudeness any longer.) stoti prieš (teismą), pakęsti, iškęsti10) (to pay for (a meal etc) for (a person): Let me stand you a drink!) pavaišinti2. noun1) (a position or place in which to stand ready to fight etc, or an act of fighting etc: The guard took up his stand at the gate; I shall make a stand for what I believe is right.) vieta, pozicija, požiūris2) (an object, especially a piece of furniture, for holding or supporting something: a coat-stand; The sculpture had been removed from its stand for cleaning.) stovas, pjedestalas3) (a stall where goods are displayed for sale or advertisement.) stendas, vitrina4) (a large structure beside a football pitch, race course etc with rows of seats for spectators: The stand was crowded.) tribūna5) ((American) a witness box in a law court.) liudytojo vieta•- standing 3. noun1) (time of lasting: an agreement of long standing.) trukmė2) (rank or reputation: a diplomat of high standing.) rangas, padėtis•- stand-by4. adjective((of an airline passenger or ticket) costing or paying less than the usual fare, as the passenger does not book a seat for a particular flight, but waits for the first available seat.) nerezervuojantis, nerezervuotas5. adverb(travelling in this way: It costs a lot less to travel stand-by.) nerezervavus- stand-in- standing-room
- make someone's hair stand on end
- stand aside
- stand back
- stand by
- stand down
- stand fast/firm
- stand for
- stand in
- stand on one's own two feet
- stand on one's own feet
- stand out
- stand over
- stand up for
- stand up to -
50 stick
I [stik] past tense, past participle - stuck; verb1) (to push (something sharp or pointed) into or through something: She stuck a pin through the papers to hold them together; Stop sticking your elbow into me!) (į)smeigti, (per)durti2) ((of something pointed) to be pushed into or through something: Two arrows were sticking in his back.) kyšoti3) (to fasten or be fastened (by glue, gum etc): He licked the flap of the envelope and stuck it down; These labels don't stick very well; He stuck (the broken pieces of) the vase together again; His brothers used to call him Bonzo and the name has stuck.) klijuoti(s), priklijuoti, suklijuoti, prilipti4) (to (cause to) become fixed and unable to move or progress: The car stuck in the mud; The cupboard door has stuck; I'll help you with your arithmetic if you're stuck.) įstrigti, užsikirsti, įklimpti•- sticker- sticky
- stickily
- stickiness
- sticking-plaster
- stick-in-the-mud
- come to a sticky end
- stick at
- stick by
- stick it out
- stick out
- stick one's neck out
- stick to/with
- stick together
- stick up for II [stik] noun1) (a branch or twig from a tree: They were sent to find sticks for firewood.) pagalys, šakalys2) (a long thin piece of wood etc shaped for a special purpose: She always walks with a stick nowadays; a walking-stick / hockey-stick; a drumstick.) lazda, lazdelė3) (a long piece: a stick of rhubarb.) lazda, stiebas•- get hold of the wrong end of the stick- get the wrong end of the stick -
51 strip
[strip] 1. past tense, past participle - stripped; verb1) (to remove the covering from something: He stripped the old varnish off the wall; He stripped the branch (of its bark) with his knife.) nuimti, nuplėšti, nulupti2) (to undress: She stripped the child (naked) and put him in the bath; He stripped and dived into the water; They were told to strip to the waist.) nu(si)rengti3) (to remove the contents of (a house etc): The house/room was stripped bare / stripped of its furnishings; They stripped the house of all its furnishings.) ištuštinti4) (to deprive (a person) of something: The officer was stripped of his rank for misconduct.) atimti2. noun1) (a long narrow piece of (eg cloth, ground etc): a strip of paper.) juosta, atraiža, rėžis2) (a strip cartoon.) komiksas3) (a footballer's shirt, shorts, socks etc: The team has a red and white strip.) apranga•- strip-lighting
- strip-tease 3. adjectivea strip-tease show.) striptizo -
52 sweep
[swi:p] 1. past tense, past participle - swept; verb1) (to clean (a room etc) using a brush or broom: The room has been swept clean.) šluoti2) (to move as though with a brush: She swept the crumbs off the table with her hand; The wave swept him overboard; Don't get swept away by (= become over-enthusiastic about) the idea!; She swept aside my objections.) nubraukti, nušluoti, atmesti3) (to move quickly over: The disease/craze is sweeping the country.) plisti4) (to move swiftly or in a proud manner: High winds sweep across the desert; She swept into my room without knocking on the door.) skrieti, (į)lėkti2. noun1) (an act of sweeping, or process of being swept, with a brush etc: She gave the room a sweep.) šlavimas2) (a sweeping movement: He indicated the damage with a sweep of his hand.) mostas, mostelėjimas3) (a person who cleans chimneys.) kaminkrėtys4) (a sweepstake.) totalizatorius•- sweeper- sweeping
- sweeping-brush
- at one/a sweep
- sweep someone off his feet
- sweep off his feet
- sweep out
- sweep the board
- sweep under the carpet
- sweep up -
53 swing
[swiŋ] 1. past tense, past participle - swung; verb1) (to (cause to) move or sway in a curve (from side to side or forwards and backwards) from a fixed point: You swing your arms when you walk; The children were swinging on a rope hanging from a tree; The door swung open; He swung the load on to his shoulder.) supti(s), siūbuoti, mosikuoti2) (to walk with a stride: He swung along the road.) žingsniuoti3) (to turn suddenly: He swung round and stared at them; He is hoping to swing the voters in his favour.) pa(si)sukti, pakreipti2. noun1) (an act, period, or manner, of swinging: He was having a swing on the rope; Most golfers would like to improve their swing.) supimasis, mostas2) (a swinging movement: the swing of the dancers' skirts.) siūravimas, siūbavimas3) (a strong dancing rhythm: The music should be played with a swing.) svingas4) (a change in public opinion etc: a swing away from the government.) posūkis5) (a seat for swinging, hung on ropes or chains from a supporting frame etc.) sūpuoklės•- swinging- swing bridge
- swing door
- be in full swing
- get into the swing of things
- get into the swing
- go with a swing -
54 wind
I 1. [wind] noun1) ((an) outdoor current of air: The wind is strong today; There wasn't much wind yesterday; Cold winds blow across the desert.) vėjas2) (breath: Climbing these stairs takes all the wind out of me.) kvapas3) (air or gas in the stomach or intestines: His stomach pains were due to wind.) dujos2. verb(to cause to be out of breath: The heavy blow winded him.) užgniaužti kvapą3. adjective((of a musical instrument) operated or played using air pressure, especially a person's breath.) pučiamasis- windy- windiness
- windfall
- windmill
- windpipe
- windsurf
- windsurfer
- windsurfing
- windscreen
- windsock
- windsurf
- windsurfer
- windsurfing
- windswept
- get the wind up
- get wind of
- get one's second wind
- in the wind
- like the wind II past tense, past participle - wound; verb1) (to wrap round in coils: He wound the rope around his waist and began to climb.) vynioti, sukti2) (to make into a ball or coil: to wind wool.) vynioti3) ((of a road etc) to twist and turn: The road winds up the mountain.) vingiuoti4) (to tighten the spring of (a clock, watch etc) by turning a knob, handle etc: I forgot to wind my watch.) prisukti•- winder- winding
- wind up
- be/get wound up -
55 clap
[klæp] 1. past tense, past participle - clapped; verb1) (to strike the palms of the hands together eg to show approval, to mark a rhythm, or to gain attention etc: When the singer appeared, the audience started to clap loudly; They clapped the speech enthusiastically; Clap your hands in time to the music.) ploti2) (to strike (someone) with the palm of the hand, often in a friendly way: He clapped him on the back and congratulated him.) paplekšnoti3) (to put suddenly (into prison, chains etc): They clapped him in jail.) įkišti2. noun1) (a sudden noise (of thunder).) trenksmas, griausmas2) (an act of clapping: They gave the performer a clap; He gave me a clap on the back.) plojimas, plekšnojimas -
56 dip
[dip] 1. past tense, past participle - dipped; verb1) (to lower into any liquid for a moment: He dipped his bread in the soup.) panardinti, pamerkti2) (to slope downwards: The road dipped just beyond the crossroads.) leistis žemyn3) (to lower the beam of (car headlights): He dipped his lights as the other car approached.) perjungti į artimąsias šviesas4) ((of a ship) to lower (a flag) briefly in salute.) truputį nuleisti (vėliavą)2. noun1) (a hollow (in a road etc): The car was hidden by a dip in the road.) įduba2) (a soft, savoury mixture in which a biscuit etc can be dipped: a cheese dip.) padažas3) (a short swim: a dip in the sea.) išsimaudymas, murktelėjimas•- dip into -
57 drag
[dræɡ] 1. past tense, past participle - dragged; verb1) (to pull, especially by force or roughly: She was dragged screaming from her car.) tempti, traukti2) (to pull (something) slowly (usually because heavy): He dragged the heavy table across the floor.) tempti, vilkti3) (to (cause to) move along the ground: His coat was so long it dragged on the ground at the back.) vilkti(s), driektis4) (to search (the bed of a lake etc) by using a net or hook: Police are dragging the canal to try to find the body.) graibyti5) (to be slow-moving and boring: The evening dragged a bit.) lėtai slinkti2. noun1) (something which slows something down: He felt that his lack of education was a drag on his progress.) kliūtis, stabdys2) (an act of drawing in smoke from a cigarette etc: He took a long drag at his cigarette.) už(si)traukimas3) (something or someone that is dull and boring: Washing-up is a drag.) nuobodybė4) (a slang word for women's clothes when worn by men.) moteriški drabužiai -
58 fit
I 1. [fit] adjective1) (in good health: I am feeling very fit.) sveikas2) (suitable; correct for a particular purpose or person: a dinner fit for a king.) tinkamas2. noun(the right size or shape for a particular person, purpose etc: Your dress is a very good fit.) tinkantis daiktas3. verbpast tense, past participle fitted -)1) (to be the right size or shape (for someone or something): The coat fits (you) very well.) tikti2) (to be suitable for: Her speech fitted the occasion.) pritikti3) (to put (something) in position: You must fit a new lock on the door.) įtaisyti, įstatyti4) (to supply with; to equip with: She fitted the cupboard with shelves.) pritaisyti•- fitness- fitter
- fitting 4. noun1) (something, eg a piece of furniture, which is fixed, especially in a house etc: kitchen fittings.) įrenginys, įtaisas2) (the trying-on of a dress etc and altering to make it fit: I am having a fitting for my wedding-dress tomorrow.) pri(si)matavimas•- fit in- fit out
- see/think fit II [fit] noun1) (a sudden attack of illness, especially epilepsy: She suffers from fits.) priepuolis2) (something which happens as suddenly as this: a fit of laughter/coughing.) priepuolis• -
59 fly
I plural - fliesnou)1) (a type of small winged insect.) musë2) (a fish hook made to look like a fly so that a fish will take it in its mouth: Which fly should I use to catch a trout?) muselë3) ((often in plural) a piece of material with buttons or a zip, especially at the front of trousers.) prarëþas, praskiepas•II past tense - flew; verb1) (to (make something) go through the air on wings etc or in an aeroplane: The pilot flew (the plane) across the sea.) skristi, skraidinti2) (to run away (from): He flew (the country).) (pa)bėgti, palikti3) ((of time) to pass quickly: The days flew past.) skrieti, lėkti•- flyer- flier
- flying saucer
- flying visit
- frequent flyer/flier
- flyleaf
- flyover
- fly in the face of
- fly into
- fly off the handle
- get off to a flying start
- let fly
- send someone/something flying
- send flying -
60 keep
[ki:p] 1. past tense, past participle - kept; verb1) (to have for a very long or indefinite period of time: He gave me the picture to keep.) laikyti2) (not to give or throw away; to preserve: I kept the most interesting books; Can you keep a secret?) išlaikyti3) (to (cause to) remain in a certain state or position: I keep this gun loaded; How do you keep cool in this heat?; Will you keep me informed of what happens?) išlaikyti4) (to go on (performing or repeating a certain action): He kept walking.) toliau (ką daryti), tebe-5) (to have in store: I always keep a tin of baked beans for emergencies.) laikyti, turėti6) (to look after or care for: She keeps the garden beautifully; I think they keep hens.) laikyti, prižiūrėti7) (to remain in good condition: That meat won't keep in this heat unless you put it in the fridge.) išsilaikyti8) (to make entries in (a diary, accounts etc): She keeps a diary to remind her of her appointments; He kept the accounts for the club.) vesti9) (to hold back or delay: Sorry to keep you.) užlaikyti10) (to provide food, clothes, housing for (someone): He has a wife and child to keep.) išlaikyti11) (to act in the way demanded by: She kept her promise.) išlaikyti12) (to celebrate: to keep Christmas.) (at)švęsti2. noun(food and lodging: She gives her mother money every week for her keep; Our cat really earns her keep - she kills all the mice in the house.) išlaikymas- keeper- keeping
- keep-fit
- keepsake
- for keeps
- in keeping with
- keep away
- keep back
- keep one's distance
- keep down
- keep one's end up
- keep from
- keep going
- keep hold of
- keep house for
- keep house
- keep in
- keep in mind
- keep it up
- keep off
- keep on
- keep oneself to oneself
- keep out
- keep out of
- keep time
- keep to
- keep something to oneself
- keep to oneself
- keep up
- keep up with the Joneses
- keep watch
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the past tense — UK / US noun linguistics the form of a verb used to express what existed or happened in the past, for example lived in the sentence We lived in France until I was 7 … English dictionary
Past tense — The past tense is a verb tense expressing action, activity, state or being in the past of the current moment (in an absolute tense system), or prior to some other event, whether that is past, present, or future (in a relative tense system).#… … Wikipedia
Past tense (disambiguation) — The past tense is a verb tense expressing action, activity, state or being in the past.Past tense may also refer to:* Past Tense (film), a 1994 made for TV mystery starring Scott Glenn and Lara Flynn Boyle * Past Tense ( DS9 episode), two part… … Wikipedia
past tense — Three noteworthy special uses of the past tense of verbs are: 1. A continued action or state in indirect speech can be expressed either by the past or by the present: Did you say you had [or have] a house to let? / How did you find out that I was … Modern English usage
(the) perfect tense — the perfect tense UK US noun linguistics the form of a verb that is used for talking about an action that has been completed before the present time. In the sentence ‘Sharon has gone home’, ‘has gone’ is the perfect tense of ‘go’. Thesaurus: verb … Useful english dictionary
Past Tense — Die Englische Grammatik ist die Grammatik der englischen Sprache. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 Satzbau 2 Wortarten 2.1 Substantive (Nouns) 2.1.1 Numerus 2.1.2 Genera … Deutsch Wikipedia
past tense — noun a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the past • Syn: ↑past • Hypernyms: ↑tense • Hyponyms: ↑preterit, ↑preterite * * * noun : a verb tense expressing action or state in or as if in the … Useful english dictionary
the perfect tense — UK / US noun linguistics the form of a verb that is used for talking about an action that has been completed before the present time. In the sentence Sharon has gone home , has gone is the perfect tense of go . See: the future perfect, the past… … English dictionary
past tense, the — noun LINGUISTICS the form of a verb used to express what existed or happened in the past, for example lived in the sentence We lived in France until I was 7 … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
(the) past perfect — the past perfect UK US noun linguistics a verb tense formed with ‘had’ and a past participle. It is used to express an action that was completed before a particular time in the past, for example ‘had finished’ in the sentence ‘She offered to help … Useful english dictionary
