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English File - Advanced - Lesson 5A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 5A in the English File Advanced coursebook, such as "spare", "time-consuming", "take up", etc.

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English File - Advanced
time
[noun]

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

Ex: We had a time at the party .
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to waste
[Verb]

to use something without care or more than needed

Ex: The company was criticized for its tendency waste resources without considering environmental impacts .
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to save
[Verb]

to keep something from being used or wasted, particularly so that it can be used or enjoyed in the right time in the future

Ex: Letsave a portion of the budget for unexpected expenses .
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to spend
[Verb]

to pass time in a particular manner or in a certain place

Ex: I spending quality time with my friends .
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to take time
[phrase]

to need a significant amount of time to be able to happen, be completed, or achieved

Ex: Learning to play a musical instrument well can take a long time.
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to enjoy an experience as much as one can, due to the lack of previous opportunity

Ex: He enrolled in an intensive course to make up for lost time and catch up on his studies.
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to make things difficult for a person on purpose

Ex: People who give others a hard time unnecessarily create a toxic environment.
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to spare
[Verb]

to give someone something that one has enough of

Ex: She decided spare her old clothes to the shelter , knowing they would be put to good use .
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to occupy a particular amount of space or time

Ex: The takes up a considerable amount of wall space .
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to have enough free time available to do something

Ex: She always makes sure to have the time for her family, no matter how hectic her work gets.
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to reach the point when there is no more time available to complete a task or achieve a goal

Ex: He realized he ran out of time to prepare for the presentation, so he improvised on the spot.
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to try to delay the occurrence of something so that one can prevent it from happening or have more time to properly prepare for it

Ex: By this time next month, they will still be playing for time, waiting for the market conditions to improve.
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at
[preposition]

expressing the exact time when something happens

Ex: We have a reservation at the at 7:30 PM .
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before
[Adverb]

at an earlier point in time

Ex: You have asked me this before.
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behind
[Adverb]

at a later stage or point in time than expected or planned

Ex: The factory behind after delays in getting raw materials .
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by
[Adverb]

used to refer to moving past or alongside something or someone

Ex: A cyclist sped by without even glancing at us.
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from
[preposition]

used for showing the time when something begins to happen or exist

Ex: We will be from Monday for the summer season .
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in
[preposition]

used to state how long it will be until something happens

Ex: Dinner will be ready in half an hour.
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off
[Adverb]

at or to a certain distance away in physical space

Ex: They built the new barn a bit off from the old one.
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on
[preposition]

used to show a day or date

Ex: We celebrate on December 25th .
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to
[preposition]

used to say where someone or something goes

Ex: We to grandma 's house for Sunday dinner .
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before the deadline or scheduled time, with an excess amount of time available

Ex: The team crossed the with time to spare, winning the race comfortably .
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whole
[Adjective]

including every part, member, etc.

Ex: They read whole story aloud in class .
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time is up
[sentence]

used to indicate that the time given for a task or activity has ended and that no more time is available to complete it

Ex: The teacher called out, "Pencils down, time is up!"
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to not have enough of something

Ex: were short of food after the storm knocked out power for several days .
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to not be busy with anything

Ex: They finished their work early , so had time on their hands to catch up on their favorite TV series .
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for a limited period, usually until a certain condition changes

Ex: The current arrangement is for the time being, but we 'll need a long-term plan .
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to certainly happen at some point in the future

Ex: The team 's hard work and innovation have positioned them for success ; 's a matter of time before they secure a major contract .
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me time
[phrase]

a period of time that an individual sets aside to focus on their own personal enjoyment, relaxation, and well-being, separate from their work or other responsibilities

Ex: Everyone deserves a bit me time to focus on their own happiness and mental well-being .
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about time
[phrase]

used to indicate that something should have happened or been done earlier

Ex: By next month , it will about time for us to move into our new house .
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time-consuming
[Adjective]

(of an activity, task, or process) taking up a significant amount of time, and therefore requiring a considerable amount of effort or patience

Ex: Cooking a gourmet meal from scratch is time-consuming task , but it results in a delicious and satisfying experience .
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