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Headway - Beginner - Unit 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 in the Headway Beginner coursebook, such as "cup", "bike", "fine", etc.

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tea
tea
[noun]

a drink we make by soaking dried tea leaves in hot water

Ex: He added a splash of milk to his black tea for a creamy and smooth taste. 
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coffee
coffee
[noun]

a drink made by mixing hot water with crushed coffee beans, which is usually brown

Ex: He savored the aroma of freshly brewed coffee before taking his first sip. 
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sugar
sugar
[noun]

a sweet white or brown substance that is obtained from plants and used to make food and drinks sweet

Ex: A drizzle of sugar syrup over pancakes or waffles adds a delightful sweetness to breakfast. 
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sandwich
sandwich
[noun]

two pieces of bread with cheese, meat, etc. between them

Ex: I like to add pickles and mustard to my ham sandwich. 
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apple
apple
[noun]

a fruit that is round and has thin yellow, red, or green skin

Ex: Can you please pass me that shiny red apple? 
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cup
cup
[noun]

a small bowl-shaped container, usually with a handle, that we use for drinking tea, coffee, etc.

Ex: He admired the hand-painted design on the teacup. 
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bike
bike
[noun]

a vehicle that has two wheels and moves when we push its pedals with our feet

Ex: He rides his bike to work every morning. 
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bus
bus
[noun]

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

Ex: I prefer sitting near the window when I'm on the bus. 
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book
book
[noun]

a set of printed pages that are held together in a cover so that we can turn them and read them

Ex: I always carry a book in my bag so I can read during my commute or whenever I have free time. 
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bag
bag
[noun]

something made of leather, cloth, plastic, or paper that we use to carry things in, particularly when we are traveling or shopping

Ex: Can you hold my bag while I tie my shoelaces? 
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umbrella
umbrella
[noun]

an object with a circular folding frame covered in cloth, used as protection against rain or sun

Ex: I always carry an umbrella in my bag in case it rains. 
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laptop
laptop
[noun]

a small computer that you can take with you wherever you go, and it sits on your lap or a table so you can use it

Ex: He bought a new laptop with better processing speed. 
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phone
phone
[noun]

an electronic device used to talk to a person who is at a different location

Ex: I picked up the phone and dialed my friend's number. 
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photograph

a special kind of picture that is made using a camera in order to make memories, create art, etc.

Ex: The photographer captured a breathtaking sunset in a stunning landscape photograph. 
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watch
watch
[noun]

a small clock worn on a strap on your wrist or carried in your pocket

Ex: He wears his watch every day, even when he goes swimming. 
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day
day
[noun]

a period of time that is made up of twenty-four hours

Ex: I like to have a cup of tea in the evening to relax after a long day. 
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today
today
[noun]

the day that is happening right now

Ex: Today is a beautiful day for a picnic in the park. 
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good afternoon
good afternoon
[interjection]

what we say to greet or say goodbye in the afternoon

Ex: Good afternoon, have you finished your work for today? 
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good morning
good morning
[interjection]

what we say to greet someone in the morning

Ex: Good morning, it's a beautiful day today! 
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goodbye
goodbye
[interjection]

a word we say when we leave or end a phone call

Ex: Goodbye, I hope to see you again. 
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good night
good night
[interjection]

what we say before going to sleep or leaving at night

Ex: Good night, don't forget to brush your teeth before bed. 
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thank you
thank you
[interjection]

what we say to show we are happy for something someone did

Ex: Thank you for being there when I needed someone. 
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thanks
thanks
[interjection]

a short way to say thank you

Ex: Thanks for the help! 
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please
please
[Adverb]

used when we want to politely ask for something or tell a person to do something

Ex: Be quiet, please. 
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hello
hello
[interjection]

a word we say when we meet someone or answer the phone

Ex: Hello, I am the new student and my name is Sarah. 
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bye
bye
[interjection]

a short way to say goodbye

Ex: Bye! Have a great day! 
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OK
OK
[interjection]

a word that means we agree or something is fine

Ex: Ok, I'll finish my homework before watching TV. 
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very well
very well
[Adverb]

used to show agreement or acceptance of a statement or request

Ex: She complied very well with the teacher's instructions. 
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fine
fine
[Adjective]

feeling well or in good health

Ex: Despite the small accident, the bike and its rider were both fine. 
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lovely
lovely
[Adjective]

very beautiful or attractive

Ex: He had a lovely singing voice that captivated the audience. 
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house
house
[noun]

a building where people live, especially as a family

Ex: She invited her friends over to her house for a birthday party. 
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mum
mum
[noun]

a woman who raises or gives birth to a child

Ex: My mum always knows how to cheer me up when I'm feeling down. 
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daddy
daddy
[noun]

an informal or intimate name for fathers, used especially by children or when talking to children

Ex: Every morning, her daddy helps her brush her teeth. 
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name
name
[noun]

the word we call a person or thing

Ex: He introduced himself by saying, "Hi, my name is Alex." 
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first name

the name we were given at birth that comes before our last name

Ex: Her first name is Sarah, but she prefers to be called by her nickname. 
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surname
surname
[noun]

the name we share with our parents that follows our first name

Ex: He decided to change his surname after he got married. 
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this
this
[pronoun]

used when referring to a person or thing that was recently mentioned or one that is close in space or time

Ex: I saw a book on the table; this was the one I wanted to read. 
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what
what
[pronoun]

used in questions to ask for information or for someone’s opinion

Ex: What did you have for breakfast? 
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with
with
[preposition]

used when two or more things or people are together in a single place

Ex: I went to the park with my friends. 
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number
number
[noun]

a word, sign, or symbol that represents a specific quantity or amount

Ex: Can you provide your contact number for the registration form? 
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one
one
[numeral]

the number 1

Ex: I have one book. 
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two
two
[numeral]

the number 2

Ex: I need to make two copies of this document. 
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three
three
[numeral]

the number 3

Ex: I counted to three before jumping into the pool. 
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four
four
[numeral]

the number 4

Ex: There are four seasons in a year: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. 
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five
five
[numeral]

the number 5

Ex: His favorite number was five, and he always wore a shirt with the number on it to sports games. 
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six
six
[numeral]

the number 6

Ex: The highest number you can roll on a single die is six. 
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seven
seven
[numeral]

the number 7

Ex: His lucky number is seven, and he always wears a necklace with a seven pendant. 
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eight
eight
[numeral]

the number 8

Ex: The recipe called for eight ounces of flour, which is about one cup. 
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nine
nine
[numeral]

the number 9

Ex: The baseball team has nine players on the field at a time. 
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ten
ten
[numeral]

the number 10

Ex: The soccer team has ten players on the field at a time. 
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English
English
[noun]

the most common language in the world, originating in England but also the official language of America, Canada, Australia, etc.

Ex: John took extra English classes to prepare for his TOEFL exam. 
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