English File Elementary "Lesson 8C" Vocabulary

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 8C in the English File Elementary coursebook, such as "over", "under", "between", etc.

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opposite [adjective]

located across from a particular thing, typically separated by an intervening space

Ex: She pointed to the opposite corner of the room .

next to [preposition]

in a position very close to someone or something

Ex: The school playground is right next to the sports field .

over [adverb]

across from one side to the other

Ex: The car drove over and parked in front of the house .

in [preposition]

used to show that something exists or happens inside a space or area

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in front of [preposition]

in a position at the front part of someone or something else or further forward than someone or something

Ex: He always feels nervous speaking in front of a large audience , but he knows it ’s important for his career .

on [preposition]

in contact with and upheld by a surface

Ex: He placed the keys on the counter .

under [preposition]

in or to a position lower than and directly beneath something

Ex: The children played happily under the sun .

behind [adverb]

at the rear, far side, or back side of something

Ex: The car slowly moved behind as the truck entered the highway .

between [preposition]

in, into, or at the space that is separating two things, places, or people

Ex: The restaurant is situated between the movie theater and the bookstore .