English Vocabulary

  name (a word or phrase by which a person or thing is called or known): Do you know the name of this thing? first name (a name given to a person at birth): Her first name is Aria. (Also given name American English formal) last name (a name that is shared …

  turn away (to move so that you are not facing someone or something) I could not face him, so I turned away. He looked at her for a moment, then turned away.   (to refuse to allow people to enter or join) The stadium was full, so many people were turned …

  turn out (to happen, to end up) It didn’t turn out the way I planned. I believe that all will turn out for the best.   (end up being, prove to be) The job turned out to be much easier than I thought. She turned out to be his wife’s sister.    (to go to …

more (a greater amount or degree of): Would you like some more coffee? additional formal (more than what is already available): We will deploy 500 additional troops to the area. further (additional; more): We have to wait for a further two days. extra (in addition to the usual amount or …

  like a house on fire (very well and quickly) I’m sure you and your girlfriend are going to get along like a house on fire. Once you get used to her, you’ll get along like a house on fire.   envocabulary.com