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1 make-up
1) (cosmetics applied to the face etc: She never wears any make-up.) makeup; sminke2) (the set, or combination, of characteristics or ingredients that together form something, eg a personality; composition: Violence is just not part of his make-up.) personlighed; væsen* * *1) (cosmetics applied to the face etc: She never wears any make-up.) makeup; sminke2) (the set, or combination, of characteristics or ingredients that together form something, eg a personality; composition: Violence is just not part of his make-up.) personlighed; væsen -
2 set free
(to make (someone) free: The soldiers set the terrorists' prisoners free.) løslade; lade nogen gå* * *(to make (someone) free: The soldiers set the terrorists' prisoners free.) løslade; lade nogen gå -
3 make tracks (for)
(to depart, or set off (towards): We ought to be making tracks (for home).) komme afsted* * *(to depart, or set off (towards): We ought to be making tracks (for home).) komme afsted -
4 make tracks (for)
(to depart, or set off (towards): We ought to be making tracks (for home).) komme afsted* * *(to depart, or set off (towards): We ought to be making tracks (for home).) komme afsted -
5 fire
1. noun1) (anything that is burning, whether accidentally or not: a warm fire in the kitchen; Several houses were destroyed in a fire.) ild; brand; bål; flammer2) (an apparatus for heating: a gas fire; an electric fire.) varmeovn; -varmeovn3) (the heat and light produced by burning: Fire is one of man's greatest benefits.) ild4) (enthusiasm: with fire in his heart.) glød; ildhu5) (attack by gunfire: The soldiers were under fire.) ild; beskydning2. verb1) ((of china, pottery etc) to heat in an oven, or kiln, in order to harden and strengthen: The ceramic pots must be fired.) brænde2) (to make (someone) enthusiastic; to inspire: The story fired his imagination.) opildne; sætte skub i3) (to operate (a gun etc) by discharging a bullet etc from it: He fired his revolver three times.) affyre; skyde4) (to send out or discharge (a bullet etc) from a gun etc: He fired three bullets at the target.) affyre; skyde5) ((often with at or on) to aim and operate a gun at; to shoot at: They suddenly fired on us; She fired at the target.) skyde på6) (to send away someone from his/her job; to dismiss: He was fired from his last job for being late.) fyre•- firearm
- fire-brigade
- fire-cracker
- fire-engine
- fire-escape
- fire-extinguisher
- fire-guard
- fireman
- fireplace
- fireproof
- fireside
- fire-station
- firewood
- firework
- firing-squad
- catch fire
- on fire
- open fire
- play with fire
- set fire to something / set something on fire
- set fire to / set something on fire
- set fire to something / set on fire
- set fire to / set on fire
- under fire* * *1. noun1) (anything that is burning, whether accidentally or not: a warm fire in the kitchen; Several houses were destroyed in a fire.) ild; brand; bål; flammer2) (an apparatus for heating: a gas fire; an electric fire.) varmeovn; -varmeovn3) (the heat and light produced by burning: Fire is one of man's greatest benefits.) ild4) (enthusiasm: with fire in his heart.) glød; ildhu5) (attack by gunfire: The soldiers were under fire.) ild; beskydning2. verb1) ((of china, pottery etc) to heat in an oven, or kiln, in order to harden and strengthen: The ceramic pots must be fired.) brænde2) (to make (someone) enthusiastic; to inspire: The story fired his imagination.) opildne; sætte skub i3) (to operate (a gun etc) by discharging a bullet etc from it: He fired his revolver three times.) affyre; skyde4) (to send out or discharge (a bullet etc) from a gun etc: He fired three bullets at the target.) affyre; skyde5) ((often with at or on) to aim and operate a gun at; to shoot at: They suddenly fired on us; She fired at the target.) skyde på6) (to send away someone from his/her job; to dismiss: He was fired from his last job for being late.) fyre•- firearm
- fire-brigade
- fire-cracker
- fire-engine
- fire-escape
- fire-extinguisher
- fire-guard
- fireman
- fireplace
- fireproof
- fireside
- fire-station
- firewood
- firework
- firing-squad
- catch fire
- on fire
- open fire
- play with fire
- set fire to something / set something on fire
- set fire to / set something on fire
- set fire to something / set on fire
- set fire to / set on fire
- under fire -
6 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.) lys2) (something which gives light (eg a lamp): Suddenly all the lights went out.) lys; belysning3) (something which can be used to set fire to something else; a flame: Have you got a light for my cigarette?) ild4) (a way of viewing or regarding: He regarded her action in a favourable light.) lys2. adjective1) (having light; not dark: The studio was a large, light room.) lys2) ((of a colour) pale; closer to white than black: light green.) lys; lyse-3. [lit] verb1) (to give light to: The room was lit only by candles.) oplyse2) (to (make something) catch fire: She lit the gas; I think this match is damp, because it won't light.) tænde•- 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.) let2) (easy to bear, suffer or do: Next time the punishment will not be so light.) let3) ((of food) easy to digest: a light meal.) let4) (of less weight than it should be: The load of grain was several kilos light.) lettere5) (of little weight: Aluminium is a light metal.) let6) (lively or agile: She was very light on her feet.) let7) (cheerful; not serious: light music.) underholdende; let8) (little in quantity; not intense, heavy, strong etc: light rain.) let9) ((of soil) containing a lot of sand.) rig på sand; let•- 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.) falde over* * *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.) lys2) (something which gives light (eg a lamp): Suddenly all the lights went out.) lys; belysning3) (something which can be used to set fire to something else; a flame: Have you got a light for my cigarette?) ild4) (a way of viewing or regarding: He regarded her action in a favourable light.) lys2. adjective1) (having light; not dark: The studio was a large, light room.) lys2) ((of a colour) pale; closer to white than black: light green.) lys; lyse-3. [lit] verb1) (to give light to: The room was lit only by candles.) oplyse2) (to (make something) catch fire: She lit the gas; I think this match is damp, because it won't light.) tænde•- 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.) let2) (easy to bear, suffer or do: Next time the punishment will not be so light.) let3) ((of food) easy to digest: a light meal.) let4) (of less weight than it should be: The load of grain was several kilos light.) lettere5) (of little weight: Aluminium is a light metal.) let6) (lively or agile: She was very light on her feet.) let7) (cheerful; not serious: light music.) underholdende; let8) (little in quantity; not intense, heavy, strong etc: light rain.) let9) ((of soil) containing a lot of sand.) rig på sand; let•- 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.) falde over -
7 work
[wə:k] 1. noun1) (effort made in order to achieve or make something: He has done a lot of work on this project) arbejde2) (employment: I cannot find work in this town.) arbejde3) (a task or tasks; the thing that one is working on: Please clear your work off the table.) arbejde4) (a painting, book, piece of music etc: the works of Van Gogh / Shakespeare/Mozart; This work was composed in 1816.) værk5) (the product or result of a person's labours: His work has shown a great improvement lately.) arbejde6) (one's place of employment: He left (his) work at 5.30 p.m.; I don't think I'll go to work tomorrow.) arbejdsplads; arbejde2. verb1) (to (cause to) make efforts in order to achieve or make something: She works at the factory three days a week; He works his employees very hard; I've been working on/at a new project.) arbejde; køre2) (to be employed: Are you working just now?) have arbejde3) (to (cause to) operate (in the correct way): He has no idea how that machine works / how to work that machine; That machine doesn't/won't work, but this one's working.) fungere; arbejde; betjene4) (to be practicable and/or successful: If my scheme works, we'll be rich!) blive til noget5) (to make (one's way) slowly and carefully with effort or difficulty: She worked her way up the rock face.) arbejde6) (to get into, or put into, a stated condition or position, slowly and gradually: The wheel worked loose.) blive; arbejde sig7) (to make by craftsmanship: The ornaments had been worked in gold.) udføre•- - work- workable
- worker
- works 3. noun plural1) (the mechanism (of a watch, clock etc): The works are all rusted.) mekanisme2) (deeds, actions etc: She's devoted her life to good works.) gode gerninger•- work-box
- workbook
- workforce
- working class
- working day
- work-day
- working hours
- working-party
- work-party
- working week
- workman
- workmanlike
- workmanship
- workmate
- workout
- workshop
- at work
- get/set to work
- go to work on
- have one's work cut out
- in working order
- out of work
- work of art
- work off
- work out
- work up
- work up to
- work wonders* * *[wə:k] 1. noun1) (effort made in order to achieve or make something: He has done a lot of work on this project) arbejde2) (employment: I cannot find work in this town.) arbejde3) (a task or tasks; the thing that one is working on: Please clear your work off the table.) arbejde4) (a painting, book, piece of music etc: the works of Van Gogh / Shakespeare/Mozart; This work was composed in 1816.) værk5) (the product or result of a person's labours: His work has shown a great improvement lately.) arbejde6) (one's place of employment: He left (his) work at 5.30 p.m.; I don't think I'll go to work tomorrow.) arbejdsplads; arbejde2. verb1) (to (cause to) make efforts in order to achieve or make something: She works at the factory three days a week; He works his employees very hard; I've been working on/at a new project.) arbejde; køre2) (to be employed: Are you working just now?) have arbejde3) (to (cause to) operate (in the correct way): He has no idea how that machine works / how to work that machine; That machine doesn't/won't work, but this one's working.) fungere; arbejde; betjene4) (to be practicable and/or successful: If my scheme works, we'll be rich!) blive til noget5) (to make (one's way) slowly and carefully with effort or difficulty: She worked her way up the rock face.) arbejde6) (to get into, or put into, a stated condition or position, slowly and gradually: The wheel worked loose.) blive; arbejde sig7) (to make by craftsmanship: The ornaments had been worked in gold.) udføre•- - work- workable
- worker
- works 3. noun plural1) (the mechanism (of a watch, clock etc): The works are all rusted.) mekanisme2) (deeds, actions etc: She's devoted her life to good works.) gode gerninger•- work-box
- workbook
- workforce
- working class
- working day
- work-day
- working hours
- working-party
- work-party
- working week
- workman
- workmanlike
- workmanship
- workmate
- workout
- workshop
- at work
- get/set to work
- go to work on
- have one's work cut out
- in working order
- out of work
- work of art
- work off
- work out
- work up
- work up to
- work wonders -
8 character
['kærəktə] 1. noun1) (the set of qualities that make someone or something different from others; type: You can tell a man's character from his handwriting; Publicity of this character is not good for the firm.) egenskab; personlighed2) (a set of qualities that are considered admirable in some way: He showed great character in dealing with the danger.) karakterstyrke3) (reputation: They tried to damage his character.) rygte; ry; navn4) (a person in a play, novel etc: Rosencrantz is a minor character in Shakespeare's `Hamlet'.) figur; skikkelse; person; rolle5) (an odd or amusing person: This fellow's quite a character!) original6) (a letter used in typing etc: Some characters on this typewriter are broken.) type•2. noun(a typical quality: It is one of his characteristics to be obstinate.) karaktertræk- characterize
- characterise
- characterization
- characterisation* * *['kærəktə] 1. noun1) (the set of qualities that make someone or something different from others; type: You can tell a man's character from his handwriting; Publicity of this character is not good for the firm.) egenskab; personlighed2) (a set of qualities that are considered admirable in some way: He showed great character in dealing with the danger.) karakterstyrke3) (reputation: They tried to damage his character.) rygte; ry; navn4) (a person in a play, novel etc: Rosencrantz is a minor character in Shakespeare's `Hamlet'.) figur; skikkelse; person; rolle5) (an odd or amusing person: This fellow's quite a character!) original6) (a letter used in typing etc: Some characters on this typewriter are broken.) type•2. noun(a typical quality: It is one of his characteristics to be obstinate.) karaktertræk- characterize
- characterise
- characterization
- characterisation -
9 example
1) (something that represents other things of the same kind; a specimen: an example of his handwriting.) eksempel2) (something that shows clearly or illustrates a fact etc: Can you give me an example of how this word is used?) eksempel3) (a person or thing that is a pattern to be copied: She was an example to the rest of the class.) eksempel; forbillede4) (a warning to be heeded: Let this be an example to you, and never do it again!) advarsel•- make an example of
- set someone an example
- set an example* * *1) (something that represents other things of the same kind; a specimen: an example of his handwriting.) eksempel2) (something that shows clearly or illustrates a fact etc: Can you give me an example of how this word is used?) eksempel3) (a person or thing that is a pattern to be copied: She was an example to the rest of the class.) eksempel; forbillede4) (a warning to be heeded: Let this be an example to you, and never do it again!) advarsel•- make an example of
- set someone an example
- set an example -
10 free
[fri:] 1. adjective1) (allowed to move where one wants; not shut in, tied, fastened etc: The prison door opened, and he was a free man.) fri2) (not forced or persuaded to act, think, speak etc in a particular way: free speech; You are free to think what you like.) fri3) ((with with) generous: He is always free with his money/advice.) gavmild4) (frank, open and ready to speak: a free manner.) ligetil; åben5) (costing nothing: a free gift.) gratis6) (not working or having another appointment; not busy: I shall be free at five o'clock.) fri; ledig7) (not occupied, not in use: Is this table free?) fri; ledig8) ((with of or from) without or no longer having (especially something or someone unpleasant etc): She is free from pain now; free of charge.) uden2. verb1) (to make or set (someone) free: He freed all the prisoners.) befri; løslade2) ((with from or of) to rid or relieve (someone) of something: She was able to free herself from her debts by working at an additional job.) befri•- freedom- freely
- free-for-all
- freehand
- freehold
- freelance 3. verb(to work in this way: He is freelancing now.) portofri forsendelse- Freepost- free skating
- free speech
- free trade
- freeway
- freewheel
- free will
- a free hand
- set free* * *[fri:] 1. adjective1) (allowed to move where one wants; not shut in, tied, fastened etc: The prison door opened, and he was a free man.) fri2) (not forced or persuaded to act, think, speak etc in a particular way: free speech; You are free to think what you like.) fri3) ((with with) generous: He is always free with his money/advice.) gavmild4) (frank, open and ready to speak: a free manner.) ligetil; åben5) (costing nothing: a free gift.) gratis6) (not working or having another appointment; not busy: I shall be free at five o'clock.) fri; ledig7) (not occupied, not in use: Is this table free?) fri; ledig8) ((with of or from) without or no longer having (especially something or someone unpleasant etc): She is free from pain now; free of charge.) uden2. verb1) (to make or set (someone) free: He freed all the prisoners.) befri; løslade2) ((with from or of) to rid or relieve (someone) of something: She was able to free herself from her debts by working at an additional job.) befri•- freedom- freely
- free-for-all
- freehand
- freehold
- freelance 3. verb(to work in this way: He is freelancing now.) portofri forsendelse- Freepost- free skating
- free speech
- free trade
- freeway
- freewheel
- free will
- a free hand
- set free -
11 ring
I 1. [riŋ] noun1) (a small circle eg of gold or silver, sometimes having a jewel set in it, worn on the finger: a wedding ring; She wears a diamond ring.) ring; -ring2) (a circle of metal, wood etc for any of various purposes: a scarf-ring; a key-ring; The trap-door had a ring attached for lifting it.) ring; -ring3) (anything which is like a circle in shape: The children formed a ring round their teacher; The hot teapot left a ring on the polished table.) ring4) (an enclosed space for boxing matches, circus performances etc: the circus-ring; The crowd cheered as the boxer entered the ring.) ring; -ring; arena; -arena5) (a small group of people formed for business or criminal purposes: a drugs ring.) kreds; -kreds; -ring2. verb( verb)1) (to form a ring round.) gøre rund2) (to put, draw etc a ring round (something): He has ringed all your errors.) sætte ring om3) (to put a ring on the leg of (a bird) as a means of identifying it.) ringmærke•- ringlet
- ring finger
- ringleader
- ringmaster
- run rings round II 1. [riŋ] past tense - rang; verb1) (to (cause to) sound: The doorbell rang; He rang the doorbell; The telephone rang.) ringe2) ((often with up) to telephone (someone): I'll ring you (up) tonight.) ringe til3) ((often with for) to ring a bell (eg in a hotel) to tell someone to come, to bring something etc: She rang for the maid.) ringe efter4) ((of certain objects) to make a high sound like a bell: The glass rang as she hit it with a metal spoon.) klinge5) (to be filled with sound: The hall rang with the sound of laughter.) genlyde; runge6) ((often with out) to make a loud, clear sound: His voice rang through the house; A shot rang out.) lyde; give genlyd2. noun1) (the act or sound of ringing: the ring of a telephone.) ringning2) (a telephone call: I'll give you a ring.) ring3) (a suggestion, impression or feeling: His story has a ring of truth about it.) lyde sand•- ring back
- ring off
- ring true* * *I 1. [riŋ] noun1) (a small circle eg of gold or silver, sometimes having a jewel set in it, worn on the finger: a wedding ring; She wears a diamond ring.) ring; -ring2) (a circle of metal, wood etc for any of various purposes: a scarf-ring; a key-ring; The trap-door had a ring attached for lifting it.) ring; -ring3) (anything which is like a circle in shape: The children formed a ring round their teacher; The hot teapot left a ring on the polished table.) ring4) (an enclosed space for boxing matches, circus performances etc: the circus-ring; The crowd cheered as the boxer entered the ring.) ring; -ring; arena; -arena5) (a small group of people formed for business or criminal purposes: a drugs ring.) kreds; -kreds; -ring2. verb( verb)1) (to form a ring round.) gøre rund2) (to put, draw etc a ring round (something): He has ringed all your errors.) sætte ring om3) (to put a ring on the leg of (a bird) as a means of identifying it.) ringmærke•- ringlet
- ring finger
- ringleader
- ringmaster
- run rings round II 1. [riŋ] past tense - rang; verb1) (to (cause to) sound: The doorbell rang; He rang the doorbell; The telephone rang.) ringe2) ((often with up) to telephone (someone): I'll ring you (up) tonight.) ringe til3) ((often with for) to ring a bell (eg in a hotel) to tell someone to come, to bring something etc: She rang for the maid.) ringe efter4) ((of certain objects) to make a high sound like a bell: The glass rang as she hit it with a metal spoon.) klinge5) (to be filled with sound: The hall rang with the sound of laughter.) genlyde; runge6) ((often with out) to make a loud, clear sound: His voice rang through the house; A shot rang out.) lyde; give genlyd2. noun1) (the act or sound of ringing: the ring of a telephone.) ringning2) (a telephone call: I'll give you a ring.) ring3) (a suggestion, impression or feeling: His story has a ring of truth about it.) lyde sand•- ring back
- ring off
- ring true -
12 close
I 1. [kləus] adverb1) (near in time, place etc: He stood close to his mother; Follow close behind.) tæt; nær2) (tightly; neatly: a close-fitting dress.) tæt2. adjective1) (near in relationship: a close friend.) nær2) (having a narrow difference between winner and loser: a close contest; The result was close.) tæt3) (thorough: a close examination of the facts; Keep a close watch on him.) nøje; omhyggelig4) (tight: a close fit.) trang; tæt5) (without fresh air: a close atmosphere; The weather was close and thundery.) indelukket; lummer6) (mean: He's very close (with his money).) fedtet; smålig7) (secretive: They're keeping very close about the business.) tæt•- closely- closeness
- close call/shave
- close-set
- close-up
- close at hand
- close on
- close to II 1. [kləuz] verb1) (to make or become shut, often by bringing together two parts so as to cover an opening: The baby closed his eyes; Close the door; The shops close on Sundays.) lukke2) (to finish; to come or bring to an end: The meeting closed with everyone in agreement.) slutte; afslutte3) (to complete or settle (a business deal).) afslutte2. noun(a stop, end or finish: the close of day; towards the close of the nineteenth century.) slutning- close up* * *I 1. [kləus] adverb1) (near in time, place etc: He stood close to his mother; Follow close behind.) tæt; nær2) (tightly; neatly: a close-fitting dress.) tæt2. adjective1) (near in relationship: a close friend.) nær2) (having a narrow difference between winner and loser: a close contest; The result was close.) tæt3) (thorough: a close examination of the facts; Keep a close watch on him.) nøje; omhyggelig4) (tight: a close fit.) trang; tæt5) (without fresh air: a close atmosphere; The weather was close and thundery.) indelukket; lummer6) (mean: He's very close (with his money).) fedtet; smålig7) (secretive: They're keeping very close about the business.) tæt•- closely- closeness
- close call/shave
- close-set
- close-up
- close at hand
- close on
- close to II 1. [kləuz] verb1) (to make or become shut, often by bringing together two parts so as to cover an opening: The baby closed his eyes; Close the door; The shops close on Sundays.) lukke2) (to finish; to come or bring to an end: The meeting closed with everyone in agreement.) slutte; afslutte3) (to complete or settle (a business deal).) afslutte2. noun(a stop, end or finish: the close of day; towards the close of the nineteenth century.) slutning- close up -
13 complete
[kəm'pli:t] 1. adjective1) (whole; with nothing missing: a complete set of Shakespeare's plays.) fuldstændig; komplet2) (thorough: My car needs a complete overhaul; a complete surprise.) fuldstændig; grundig3) (finished: My picture will soon be complete.) færdig2. verb(to finish; to make complete: When will he complete the job?; This stamp completes my collection.) fuldføre; fuldende- completeness
- completion* * *[kəm'pli:t] 1. adjective1) (whole; with nothing missing: a complete set of Shakespeare's plays.) fuldstændig; komplet2) (thorough: My car needs a complete overhaul; a complete surprise.) fuldstændig; grundig3) (finished: My picture will soon be complete.) færdig2. verb(to finish; to make complete: When will he complete the job?; This stamp completes my collection.) fuldføre; fuldende- completeness
- completion -
14 disguise
1. verb1) (to hide the identity of by altering the appearance etc: He disguised himself as a policeman; She disguised her voice with a foreign accent.) forklæde sig; fordreje2) (to hide (eg one's intentions etc): He tried hard to disguise his feelings.) skjule2. noun1) (a disguised state: He was in disguise.) forklædning2) (a set of clothes, make-up etc which disguises: He was wearing a false beard as a disguise.) forklædning* * *1. verb1) (to hide the identity of by altering the appearance etc: He disguised himself as a policeman; She disguised her voice with a foreign accent.) forklæde sig; fordreje2) (to hide (eg one's intentions etc): He tried hard to disguise his feelings.) skjule2. noun1) (a disguised state: He was in disguise.) forklædning2) (a set of clothes, make-up etc which disguises: He was wearing a false beard as a disguise.) forklædning -
15 ensure
[in'ʃuə](to make sure: Ensure that your television set is switched off at night.) sikre sig; sørge for* * *[in'ʃuə](to make sure: Ensure that your television set is switched off at night.) sikre sig; sørge for -
16 mess
[mes] 1. noun(a state of disorder or confusion; an untidy, dirty or unpleasant sight or muddle: This room is in a terrible mess!; She looked a mess; The spilt food made a mess on the carpet.) rod; griseri2. verb((with with) to meddle, or to have something to do with: She's always messing with the television set.) rode med- messy- messily
- messiness
- mess-up
- make a mess of
- mess about/around
- mess up* * *[mes] 1. noun(a state of disorder or confusion; an untidy, dirty or unpleasant sight or muddle: This room is in a terrible mess!; She looked a mess; The spilt food made a mess on the carpet.) rod; griseri2. verb((with with) to meddle, or to have something to do with: She's always messing with the television set.) rode med- messy- messily
- messiness
- mess-up
- make a mess of
- mess about/around
- mess up -
17 metronome
['metrənoum](an instrument that can be set to make a ticking noise at different speeds to mark musical time.) metronom* * *['metrənoum](an instrument that can be set to make a ticking noise at different speeds to mark musical time.) metronom -
18 odd
[od]1) (unusual; strange: He's wearing very odd clothes; a very odd young man.) usædvanlig; underlig2) ((of a number) that cannot be divided exactly by 2: 5 and 7 are odd (numbers).) ulige3) (not one of a pair, set etc: an odd shoe.) umage4) (occasional; free: at odd moments.) lejlighedsvis; løs•- oddity- oddly
- oddment
- odds
- odd jobs
- odd job man
- be at odds
- make no odds
- oddly enough
- odd man out / odd one out
- odds and ends
- what's the odds?* * *[od]1) (unusual; strange: He's wearing very odd clothes; a very odd young man.) usædvanlig; underlig2) ((of a number) that cannot be divided exactly by 2: 5 and 7 are odd (numbers).) ulige3) (not one of a pair, set etc: an odd shoe.) umage4) (occasional; free: at odd moments.) lejlighedsvis; løs•- oddity- oddly
- oddment
- odds
- odd jobs
- odd job man
- be at odds
- make no odds
- oddly enough
- odd man out / odd one out
- odds and ends
- what's the odds? -
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[peə] 1. noun1) (a set of two of the same thing which are (intended to be) used etc together: a pair of shoes/gloves.) par2) (a single thing made up of two parts: a pair of scissors; a pair of pants.) en saks; et par bukser3) (two people, animals etc, often one of either sex, who are thought of together for some reason: a pair of giant pandas; John and James are the guilty pair.) par2. verb(to make into a pair: She was paired with my brother in the tennis match.) sætte sammen med* * *[peə] 1. noun1) (a set of two of the same thing which are (intended to be) used etc together: a pair of shoes/gloves.) par2) (a single thing made up of two parts: a pair of scissors; a pair of pants.) en saks; et par bukser3) (two people, animals etc, often one of either sex, who are thought of together for some reason: a pair of giant pandas; John and James are the guilty pair.) par2. verb(to make into a pair: She was paired with my brother in the tennis match.) sætte sammen med -
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