Fahrenheit
[adjective]
related to or using a temperature scale on which water boils at 212° and freezes at 32°
B1 Level Wordlist - Quantities and Containers
Here you will learn some English words about quantities and containers, such as "ounce", "carton", "centigrade", etc. prepared for B1 learners.
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celsius
[adjective]
of or relating to the usage of a scale for measuring temperature in which water freezes at 0 degree and boils at 100 degrees
centigrade
[adjective]
related to or using a temperature scale on which water boils at 100° and freezes at 0°
dozen
[noun]
a set of twelve items
Ex:
The
farmer
harvested
a
dozen
eggs
from
the
chicken coop
every
morning
.
gallon
[noun]
a unit used to measure liquids in the United States, equivalent to approximately 3.785 liters
inch
[noun]
a unit of length equal to one-twelfth of a foot or 2.54 centimeters
Ex:
The
doctor
said
the
cut
was
less
than
an
inch
deep
.
scale
[noun]
the size, amount, or degree of one thing compared with another
Ex:
The
scale
of
the
forest fire
was
beyond
anything
the
firefighters
had
ever
encountered
.
piece
[noun]
an individual part used to build or create something
Ex:
The
engineer
examined
each
intricate
piece
of
the
machine
to
ensure
it
was
functioning
correctly
.
slice
[noun]
a small cut of a larger portion such as a piece of cake, pizza, etc.
Ex:
She
cut
the
cake
into
eight
equal
slices
and
gave
one
to
each
of
her
guests
.
loaf
[noun]
bread that has a particular shape and is baked in one piece, usually sliced before being served
Ex:
A
whole
loaf
was
baked
for
the
family
gathering
.
bar
[noun]
a block of solid material such as chocolate or soap
Ex:
The
artisan
used
a
bar
of
beeswax
for
polishing
.
roll
[noun]
something that is wrapped around a tube or shaped into one
Ex:
He
carried
a
roll
of
cash
in
his
pocket
for
emergencies
.
number
[noun]
the quantity of things or people
Ex:
The
number
of
accidents
on
this
road
has
increased
significantly
over
the
past
year
.
bunch
[noun]
a group of things sharing the same quality, usually connected to each other
Ex:
The
children
gathered
a
bunch
of
leaves
to
make
a
nature
collage
.
pile
[noun]
a noticeably huge number or amount of a particular thing
Ex:
As
the
event
ended
,
there
was
a
pile
of
leftover
food
that
needed
to
be
donated
.
row
[noun]
a group of people or objects placed in a line
Ex:
At
the
movie theater
,
we
chose
seats
in
the
middle
row
for
the
best
view
of
the
screen
.
edge
[noun]
the outer part of an area or object that is furthest from the center
Ex:
The
cat
balanced
precariously
on
the
edge
of
the
windowsill
.
container
[noun]
any object that can be used to store something in, such as a bottle, box, etc.
Ex:
The
kitchen
was
filled
with
various
containers
for
spices
and
herbs
.
carton
[noun]
a box made of cardboard or plastic for storing goods, especially liquid
Ex:
She
picked up
a
carton
of
yogurt
from
the
shelf
.
case
[noun]
a container in which goods can be stored and safely carried around
Ex:
The
case
was
made of
leather
,
giving
it
a
stylish
and
professional
look
.
pack
[noun]
a convenient package or parcel of items, often small and commercially sold
Ex:
She
carried
a
pack
of
gum
in
her
pocket
.
packet
[noun]
a small bag typically made of paper, plastic, etc., that can contain various things, such as tea, sugar, or spices
Ex:
The
tea
came in
small
,
sealed
packets
.
package
[noun]
a box or container in which items are packed
Ex:
He
sent
a
package
to
his
friend
overseas
for
their
birthday
.
mug
[noun]
a large cup which is typically used for drinking hot beverages like coffee, tea, or hot chocolate
Ex:
He
cherished
his
old
,
chipped
mug
,
a
relic
from
his
college
days
that
held
sentimental
value
.
jug
[noun]
a deep round container with a handle and a very narrow opening that is used for keeping liquids, usually has a stopper or cap
Ex:
With
a
smile
,
the
bartender
filled
our
jug
with
frothy
beer
,
signaling
the
start
of
a
festive
evening
.
jar
[noun]
a container with a wide opening and a lid, typically made of glass or ceramic, used to store food such as honey, jam, pickles, etc.
Ex:
He
picked up
the
pickle
jar
from
the
pantry
,
intending
to
enjoy
a
tangy
snack
.
tube
[noun]
a flexible container that is used to store thick liquids
Ex:
She
inserted
the
paper
into
the
tube
and
sealed
it
for
mailing
.
tray
[noun]
a flat object with elevated edges, often used for holding or carrying food and drink
Ex:
The
tray
was
full
of
colorful
fruits
.
can
[noun]
a container, made of metal, used for storing food or drink
Ex:
The
vending machine
was
stocked with
various
cans
of
fruit juices
and
iced teas
.
basket
[noun]
an object, usually made of wicker or plastic, with a handle for carrying or keeping things
Ex:
bucket
[noun]
a round open container, made of plastic or metal, with a handle used for keeping or carrying things
Ex:
The
old
barn
had
a
leaky
roof
,
so
they
placed
buckets
underneath
to
catch
the
rainwater
.
extra
[adjective]
more than enough or the amount needed
Ex:
He
brought
extra
cash
to
cover
any
unplanned
expenses
.
maximum
[noun]
the highest amount, degree, or extent there is or is possible, allowed or needed
Ex:
The
conference room
can
accommodate
a
maximum
of
50
attendees
.
minimum
[noun]
the lowest amount, degree, or extent there is or is possible, allowed or required
Ex:
During
the
pandemic
,
it
's
crucial
to
keep
social
interactions
to
a
minimum
to
reduce
the
spread
of
the
virus
.
limited
[adjective]
very little in quantity or amount
Ex:
The
restaurant
has
limited
seating capacity
,
so
it
's
best
to
make
a
reservation
ahead of
time
.
double
[adverb]
used to indicate that something has increased twice in number, amount, or extent
Ex:
half
[determiner]
an amount equal to one of two equal parts
Ex:
He
only
used
half
the
money
I
gave
him
.
enough
[determiner]
used to show that something is as much or as many as it is needed or wanted
Ex:
We
need
to
buy
enough
supplies
to
last
us
through
the
winter
.
packet
[noun]
goods in a small bag that is typically made of paper, plastic, etc.
Ex:
The
kids
ate
a
packet
of
candies
,
to
satisfy
their
sweet tooth
.
pitcher
[noun]
the quantity or the contents within a deep large container with a wide mouth and a handle
Ex:
The
campers
filled
their
canteens
from
a
pitcher
of
fresh
spring water
.
pitcher
[noun]
a deep round container with a handle and a curved opening, used for pouring liquids
Ex:
The
pitcher
slipped
from
his
grasp
,
crashing
to
the
floor
and
shattering
into
pieces
.