TKG English Learner's Dictionary

An original English-English dictionary for intermediate and advanced learners. Plain definitions, examples that show the grammar and the typical word combinations, notes on the mistakes learners make, and, behind the toggle at the top, notes for translators. Every word in an entry that has its own entry is a link, and the search box understands inflected forms (type ran to find run).

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• 2026-09-26urgent adjectiveneeding to be dealt with at once
• 2026-09-26relevant adjectiveconnected with the subject or situation, and useful or important because of this
• 2026-09-26package nounsomething wrapped in paper or packed in a box, especially so that it can be sent to someone
• 2026-09-26eager adjectivewanting very much to do or have something, often in an excited way
• 2026-09-26pencil nouna thin stick of wood with a dark center, used for writing or drawing
• 2026-09-26pen nouna tool with colored liquid inside, used for writing or drawing
• 2026-09-26ladder nouna piece of equipment for climbing up or down, made of two long pieces of wood or metal joined by short bars
• 2026-09-26criticism nounwords that say what someone thinks is wrong or bad about someone or something
• 2026-09-26commit verbdo something wrong or against the law
• 2026-09-26bullet nouna small piece of metal that comes out of a gun when it is fired

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Every entry was written by language models and reviewed by other language models; no human has checked most entries. Read how the dictionary is made.