Solutions - Intermediate - Unit 9 - 9F

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 - 9F in the Solutions Intermediate coursebook, such as "width", "dimension", ""shallow, etc.

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unit of measurement

[phrase]

a standard quantity used to express or measure a physical quantity or property such as length, mass, time, etc.

Ex: She converted the temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius , using the unit of measurement.

inch

[noun]

a unit of length equal to one-twelfth of a foot or 2.54 centimeters

Ex: " Move an inch to the left , " the photographer directed .

width

[noun]

the distance of something from side to side

Ex: When buying a rug , consider the width of the room for proper coverage .

wide

[Adjective]

having a large length from side to side

Ex: The fabric was 45 inches wide, perfect for making a set of curtains .

length

[noun]

the distance from one end to the other end of an object that shows how long it is

Ex: The length of the football field is one hundred yards .

long

[Adjective]

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

Ex: The bridge is a mile long and connects the two towns.

depth

[noun]

the distance below the top surface of something

Ex: The well 's depth was crucial for ensuring a sustainable water supply during droughts .

deep

[Adjective]

having a great distance from the surface to the bottom

Ex: They drilled a hole that was two meters deep to reach the underground pipes.

high

[Adjective]

having a relatively great vertical extent

Ex: The airplane flew at a high altitude , above the clouds .

tall

[Adjective]

(of a person) having a height that is greater than what is thought to be the average height

Ex: How tall do you need to be to ride that roller coaster ?

low

[Adjective]

not extending far upward

Ex: The low fence was easy to climb over .

narrow

[Adjective]

having a limited distance between opposite sides

Ex: The narrow bridge could only accommodate one car at a time , causing traffic delays .

shallow

[Adjective]

having a short distance from the surface to the bottom

Ex: The river became shallow during the dry season , exposing rocks and sandbars .

short

[Adjective]

having a below-average distance between two points

Ex: The dog 's leash had a short chain , keeping him close while walking in crowded areas .

small

[Adjective]

below average in physical size

Ex: The small cottage nestled comfortably in the forest clearing .

thick

[Adjective]

having a long distance between opposite sides

Ex: The book's cover is made from cardboard that's half an inch thick, giving it durability.

thin

[Adjective]

having opposite sides or surfaces that are close together

Ex: She layered the thin slices of cucumber on the sandwich for added crunch .

lake

[noun]

a large area of water, surrounded by land

Ex: They had a picnic by the side of the lake.

box

[noun]

a container, usually with four sides, a bottom, and a lid, that we use for moving or keeping things

Ex: She opened a gift box and found a surprise inside.

person

[noun]

one human

Ex: The talented artist was a remarkable person, expressing emotions through their captivating paintings .

dimension

[noun]

a measure of the height, length, or width of an object in a certain direction

Ex: When designing the new bridge , engineers took into account the dimensions of the river and the surrounding landscape .

millimeter

[noun]

a unit of measuring length equal to one thousandth of a meter

Ex: The seamstress used a ruler marked with millimeters for precise measurements .

kilometer

[noun]

a unit for measuring length that is equal to 1000 meters or approximately 0.62 miles

Ex: The cable car travels a distance of 3 kilometers to the mountain peak .

centimeter

[noun]

a unit of measuring length equal to one hundredth of a meter

Ex: The width of the bookshelf is 120 centimeters.

foot

[noun]

a unit of measuring length equal to 12 inches or 30.48 centimeters

Ex: The garden hose is 50 feet long .

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