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while
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soft
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stretchy
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shiny
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smooth
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rough
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furry
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slippery
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itchy
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to take over
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to take off
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to take to
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to take in
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to take part
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to take one's breath away
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to take it for granted
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to take something in stride
modern
modern
επίθετο
m
m
o
ɑ
d
d
e
ə
r
r
n
n
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Κλείσιμο
Σύνδεση
(νεωτερικός)

(νεωτερικός)

σύγχρονος

related to the most recent time or to the present time

example
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Advances in modern medicine have greatly improved life expectancy.
The novel explores modern issues, such as digital privacy and climate change.
ancient
ancient
επίθετο
a
n
n
c
ʃ
ie
ə
n
n
t
t
(παλαιός)

(παλαιός)

αρχαίος

related or belonging to a period of history that is long gone

antique
antique
επίθετο
a
æ
n
n
t
t
i
i
q
k
u
e
(αρχαίος)

(αρχαίος)

παλιός

old and often considered valuable due to its age, craftsmanship, or historical significance

traditional
traditional
επίθετο
t
t
r
r
a
ə
d
d
i
ɪ
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
a
ə
l
l
(παλαιός)

(παλαιός)

παραδοσιακός

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

secondhand
επίθετο
s
s
e
ɛ
c
k
o
ə
n
n
d
d
h
h
a
æ
n
n
d
d
(δεύτερο χέρι)

(δεύτερο χέρι)

μεταχειρισμένος

previously owned or used by someone else

Ασύγκριτος
elderly
elderly
ουσιαστικό
e
ɛ
l
l
d
d
e
ə
r
r
l
l
y
i
(πρεσβύτεροι)

(πρεσβύτεροι)

ηλικιωμένοι

people of old age

old-fashioned
old-fashioned
επίθετο
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/ˈoʊld ˈfæʃənd/
(ξεπερασμένος)

(ξεπερασμένος)

παλιομοδίτικος

no longer used, supported, etc. by the general public, typically belonging to an earlier period in history

trendy
trendy
επίθετο
t
t
r
r
e
ɛ
n
n
d
d
y
i
(στυλάτος)

(στυλάτος)

μοντέρνος

influenced by the latest or popular styles

fashionable
fashionable
επίθετο
f
f
a
æ
sh
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
a
ə
b
b
ə
l
l
e
(καλοντυμένος)

(καλοντυμένος)

μοντέρνος

following the latest or the most popular styles and trends in a specific period

while
ουσιαστικό
wh
w
i
l
l
e
(διάστημα)

(διάστημα)

περίοδος

a span of time

during
πρόθεση
d
d
u
ʊ
r
r
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(κατά τη διάρκεια του)

(κατά τη διάρκεια του)

κατά τη διάρκεια

used to express that something happens continuously from the beginning to the end of a period of time

throughout
πρόθεση
th
θ
r
r
ou
ua
gh
ou
ʊ
t
t
(σε όλη τη διάρκεια)

(σε όλη τη διάρκεια)

καθόλη τη διάρκεια

during the whole period of time of something

since
πρόθεση
s
s
i
ɪ
n
n
c
s
e
N/A

N/A

used to indicate the period of time between a specific past event and the present

until
πρόθεση
u
ʌ
n
n
t
t
i
ɪ
l
l
(ως)

(ως)

μέχρι

used to show that something continues or lasts up to a specific point in time and often not happening or existing after that time

previous
previous
επίθετο
p
p
r
r
e
i
v
v
iou
s
s
(προγενέστερος)

(προγενέστερος)

προηγούμενος

occurring or existing before what is being mentioned

soft
soft
επίθετο
s
s
o
ɑ
f
f
t
t
(ήπιος)

(ήπιος)

μαλακός

gentle to the touch

stretchy
επίθετο
s
s
t
t
r
r
e
ɛ
t
ch
ʧ
y
i
(τεντώσιμος)

(τεντώσιμος)

ελαστικός

capable of being stretched or extended without breaking

shiny
shiny
επίθετο
sh
ʃ
i
n
n
y
i
(γυαλιστερός)

(γυαλιστερός)

λαμπερός

bright and smooth in a way that reflects light

smooth
smooth
επίθετο
s
s
m
m
oo
u
th
ð
(ομαλή)

(ομαλή)

λεία

having a surface that is even and free from roughness or irregularities

rough
rough
επίθετο
r
r
ou
ə
gh
f
(ακατέργαστος)

(ακατέργαστος)

τραχύς

having an uneven or jagged texture

furry
επίθετο
f
f
u
ɜ
rr
r
y
i
(τριχωτός)

(τριχωτός)

φουντωτός

having an abundant covering or coat of soft, dense hair or fur

slippery
slippery
επίθετο
s
s
l
l
i
ɪ
pp
p
e
ɜ
r
r
y
i
(ολισθηρός)

(ολισθηρός)

γλιστερός

difficult to hold or move on because of being smooth, greasy, wet, etc.

itchy
itchy
επίθετο
i
ɪ
t
ch
ʧ
y
i
(κνησώδης)

(κνησώδης)

φαγούρα

causing an annoying feeling on the skin that makes a person want to scratch it

to take over
to take over
ρήμα
uk flag
/tˈeɪk ˈoʊvɚ/
(καταλαμβάνω)

(καταλαμβάνω)

αναλαμβάνω

to begin to be in charge of something, often previously managed by someone else

Γραμματικές Πληροφορίες:

Μεταβατικός
Κατάσταση Φράσης
separable
ρήμα της φράσης
take
μόριο της φράσης
over
to take off
ρήμα
uk flag
/teɪk ɑːf/
(αναδεικνύομαι)

(αναδεικνύομαι)

εκτοξεύομαι

to become famous and successful in a sudden and rapid manner

Γραμματικές Πληροφορίες:

Αμετάβατος
Κατάσταση Φράσης
inseparable
ρήμα της φράσης
take
μόριο της φράσης
off
to take to
to take to
ρήμα
uk flag
/tˈeɪk tuː/
(αρχίζω να συμπαθώ)

(αρχίζω να συμπαθώ)

εγκρίνω

to start to like someone or something

Γραμματικές Πληροφορίες:

Κατάσταση Φράσης
inseparable
ρήμα της φράσης
take
μόριο της φράσης
to
to take in
ρήμα
uk flag
/tˈeɪk ˈɪn/
(αποδέχομαι)

(αποδέχομαι)

κατανοώ

to accept or emotionally process something

Γραμματικές Πληροφορίες:

Μεταβατικός
to [take] part
to take part
φράση
uk flag
/teɪk ˈpɑrt/
N/A

N/A

Collocation

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

to [take] {one's} breath away
to take one's breath away
φράση
uk flag
/tˈeɪk wˈʌnz bɹˈɛθ ɐwˈeɪ/
N/A

N/A

Approving
Idiom
Informal

to make someone become really amazed

What is the origin of the idiom "take one's breath away" and when to use it?

The origin of the phrase "take one's breath away" is not definitively documented. However, the expression likely emerged from the physical reaction people have when they encounter something astonishing or emotionally overwhelming. This expression finds its place in conversations or written expressions related to encounters with breathtaking natural scenery, extraordinary works of art, awe-inspiring performances, remarkable acts of kindness, or significant life events.

to take it for granted
φράση
uk flag
/tˈeɪk ɪt fɔːɹ ɡɹˈæntᵻd/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to assume without question that something is true

What is the origin of the idiom "take it for granted" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "take for granted" can be traced back to the Middle English period. The word "granted" in this context refers to something that is assumed to be true or accepted without question. The phrase emphasizes the human tendency to become accustomed to or overlook the value of things that are consistently present or readily available. Over time, it has become a commonly used expression to convey the idea of not fully appreciating or recognizing the significance of something until it is lost or no longer accessible.

to [take] {sth} in stride
to take something in stride
φράση
uk flag
/tˈeɪk ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ ɪn stɹˈaɪd/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

to calmly cope with something that is difficult or disturbing

What is the origin of the idiom "take something in stride" and when to use it?

The idiom "take something in stride" originated from horse racing, describing a jockey's ability to maintain the horse's stride despite obstacles or variations in terrain. It is often employed to encourage a resilient and composed attitude when faced with adversity.

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