Synonyms

  abolish (formally end a law, system, etc.): They should abolish the tax altogether. cancel (decide or announce that a planned event will not now take place): I feel much better now, so I am going to cancel my doctor’s appointment. do away with (put an end to, get rid …

  young (having lived or existed for only a short time; not old): young children/animals/trees teenage (between 13 and 19 of age): We have two teenage children. teen American informal (teenage): He is too old now for teen parties. juvenile (relating to young people): Juvenile crime is increasing at a …

work (activity that you do regularly to earn money): I started work when I was 16. employment (work that you do for a person or company to earn money): I was in permanent employment until the age of sixty. job (task or work that a person does to earn money): …

  vacation American English (a period of time spent away from work, business, or school): I had a relaxing vacation this summer. holiday British English (a period of time spent away from work, business, or school): I usually take my holidays during the summer. break informal (a short period of …

  usually (under normal conditions): We usually work every day except Sunday. often (in many situations or cases): I often take a walk during my lunch break. normally (in a normal manner, usually): It normally takes 30 minutes to get there. generally (in most cases but not always): I am …