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1 most
[məust] 1. superlative of many, much (often with the) - adjective1) ((the) greatest number or quantity of: Which of the students has read the most books?; Reading is what gives me most enjoyment.) mest; flestir2) (the majority or greater part of: Most children like playing games; Most modern music is difficult to understand.) flestir; 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.) mest3) (very or extremely: I'm most grateful to you for everything you've done; a most annoying child.) mjög, ákaflega4) ((American) almost: Most everyone I know has read that book.) næstum3. pronoun1) (the greatest number or quantity: I ate two cakes, but Mary ate more, and John ate (the) most.) mest, flestir2) (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.) mestan part; flestir•- mostly- at the most
- at most
- for the most part
- make the most of something
- make the most of -
2 worst
[wə:st] 1. adjective(bad to the greatest extent: That is the worst book I have ever read.) verstur2. adverb(in the worst way or manner: This group performed worst (of all) in the test.) verstur3. pronoun(the thing, person etc which is bad to the greatest extent: the worst of the three; His behaviour is at its worst when he's with strangers; At the worst they can only fine you.) verstur- get the worst of
- if the worst comes to the worst
- the worst of it is that
- the worst of it is -
3 since
1. conjunction1) ((often with ever) from a certain time onwards: I have been at home (ever) since I returned from Italy.) síðan2) (at a time after: Since he agreed to come, he has become ill.) síðan3) (because: Since you are going, I will go too.) þar sem2. adverb1) ((usually with ever) from that time onwards: We fought and I have avoided him ever since.) frá þeim tíma2) (at a later time: We have since become friends.) síðan þá3. preposition1) (from the time of (something in the past) until the present time: She has been very unhappy ever since her quarrel with her boyfriend.) allar götur síðan2) (at a time between (something in the past) and the present time: I've changed my address since last year.) frá því í3) (from the time of (the invention, discovery etc of): the greatest invention since the wheel.) frá því að -
4 memory
['meməri]plural - memories; noun1) (the power to remember things: a good memory for details.) minni2) (the mind's store of remembered things: Her memory is full of interesting stories.) minni3) (something remembered: memories of her childhood.) minningar4) (the time as far back as can be remembered: the greatest fire in memory.) í manna minnum5) (a part of computer in which information is stored for immediate use; a computer with 8 megabytes of memory)•- memorize- memorise
- from memory
- in memory of / to the memory of -
5 beam
[bi:m] 1. noun1) (a long straight piece of wood, often used in ceilings.) bjálki, biti2) (a ray of light etc: a beam of sunlight.) geisli3) (the greatest width of a ship or boat.) breiðasti hluti skips2. verb1) (to smile broadly: She beamed with delight.) ljóma (gleið)brosa2) (to send out (rays of light, radio waves etc): This transmitter beams radio waves all over the country.) (senda frá sér) geisla; senda út, útvarpa -
6 peak
[pi:k] 1. noun1) (the pointed top of a mountain or hill: snow-covered peaks.) tindur2) (the highest, greatest, busiest etc point, time etc: He was at the peak of his career.) hátindur, toppur3) (the front part of a cap which shades the eyes: The boy wore a cap with a peak.) skyggni, der2. verb(to reach the highest, greatest, busiest etc point, time etc: Prices peaked in July and then began to fall.) ná hámarki- peaked- peaky -
7 fire
1. noun1) (anything that is burning, whether accidentally or not: a warm fire in the kitchen; Several houses were destroyed in a fire.) eldur2) (an apparatus for heating: a gas fire; an electric fire.) hitaplötur; rafmagnshellur, gashellur3) (the heat and light produced by burning: Fire is one of man's greatest benefits.) eldur4) (enthusiasm: with fire in his heart.) tilfinningahiti; ákafi5) (attack by gunfire: The soldiers were under fire.) skothríð2. verb1) ((of china, pottery etc) to heat in an oven, or kiln, in order to harden and strengthen: The ceramic pots must be fired.) brenna, baka2) (to make (someone) enthusiastic; to inspire: The story fired his imagination.) vekja, örva; kynda undir3) (to operate (a gun etc) by discharging a bullet etc from it: He fired his revolver three times.) skjóta4) (to send out or discharge (a bullet etc) from a gun etc: He fired three bullets at the target.) skjóta5) ((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.) skjóta á6) (to send away someone from his/her job; to dismiss: He was fired from his last job for being late.) reka•- 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
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