sky
the space above the earth that you see when you look up into the air
At noon the sun is directly above us in the sky.
Air pollution is clearly visible in the skies over the city.
a clear blue sky
the night/summer/northern sky (=how the sky looks at a particular time, season, or place): The night sky was filled with stars.
a patch/strip of sky (=a small area of the sky): a patch of blue sky among the clouds
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a.[usually plural] used for talking about the weather
clear/cloudy skies: Tomorrow we expect clear skies in the morning, with rain in the afternoon.
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the space above the earth that you see when you look up into the air
At noon the sun is directly above us in the sky.
Air pollution is clearly visible in the skies over the city.
a clear blue skythe night/summer/northern sky (=how the sky looks at a particular time, season, or place): The night sky was filled with stars.
a patch/strip of sky (=a small area of the sky): a patch of blue sky among the clouds
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a.[usually plural] used for talking about the weather
clear/cloudy skies: Tomorrow we expect clear skies in the morning, with rain in the afternoon.
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the coloured part of a plant from which the plant’s fruit develops. A flower is often made up of many petals
The plant has small white flowers.
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a.a flower and its stem that have been removed from a plant
a bunch/bouquet of flowers: He gave me a big bunch of flowers.
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2a plant that is grown because its flowers are attractive
I’m going to plant more flowers in the front garden this year.
the coloured part of a plant from which the plant’s fruit develops. A flower is often made up of many petals
The plant has small white flowers.
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a.a flower and its stem that have been removed from a plant
a bunch/bouquet of flowers: He gave me a big bunch of flowers.
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2a plant that is grown because its flowers are attractive
I’m going to plant more flowers in the front garden this year.
sun
the Sunor the sunthe star in the sky that provides light and warmth to the Earth
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a.[singular/uncountable] the light and warmth that you feel from the sun
We could feel the hot sun on our backs.
I can’t see a thing. The sun’s in my eyes.
The windows facing south get a lot of sun.
in the sun: Miriam was sitting in the sun reading a book.
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the Sunor the sunthe star in the sky that provides light and warmth to the Earth
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a.[singular/uncountable] the light and warmth that you feel from the sun
We could feel the hot sun on our backs.
I can’t see a thing. The sun’s in my eyes.
The windows facing south get a lot of sun.
in the sun: Miriam was sitting in the sun reading a book.
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Clouds
[countable/uncountable] a white or grey mass of very small drops of water in the sky
A few white clouds drifted across the sky.
There’s more cloud than yesterday.
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[countable/uncountable] a white or grey mass of very small drops of water in the sky
A few white clouds drifted across the sky.
There’s more cloud than yesterday.
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Moon
the moonthe object similar to a planet that goes round the Earth and that you can see shining in the sky at night
The moon rose above the ridge of the eastern desert.
the first spacecraft ever to land on the moon
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a.[countable] an object similar to a planet that goes round another planet
How many moons has Jupiter got?
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the moonthe object similar to a planet that goes round the Earth and that you can see shining in the sky at night
The moon rose above the ridge of the eastern desert.
the first spacecraft ever to land on the moon
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a.[countable] an object similar to a planet that goes round another planet
How many moons has Jupiter got?
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Water
uncountable] the clear liquid that falls as rain and is used for things such as drinking and washing
Soldiers were able to get food and water across the border.
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
Just add water to the cake mix.
a glass of water
sparkling/carbonated water (=water for drinking that has gas added to it)
uncountable] the clear liquid that falls as rain and is used for things such as drinking and washing
Soldiers were able to get food and water across the border.
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
Just add water to the cake mix.
a glass of water
sparkling/carbonated water (=water for drinking that has gas added to it)
Sea
singular/uncountable] the large area of salt water that covers most of the surface of the Earth
Tim went swimming in the sea.
He had a room overlooking the sea.
We’re renting a house by the sea (=close to the sea).
into the sea: I ran across the beach and into the sea.
at sea (=in a boat or ship on the sea): Some older tankers need maintenance while at sea.
by sea (=in a ship across the sea): Most of his belongings will be transported by sea.
out to sea (=out onto the sea): She rowed the boat out to sea.
lost at sea (=died in the sea): A service was held to commemorate those lost at sea.
put to sea (=start a journey in a ship): The cruiser put to sea yesterday from the port of Murmansk.
[singular/uncountable] the large area of salt water that covers most of the surface of the Earth
Tim went swimming in the sea.
He had a room overlooking the sea.
We’re renting a house by the sea (=close to the sea).
into the sea: I ran across the beach and into the sea.
at sea (=in a boat or ship on the sea): Some older tankers need maintenance while at sea.
by sea (=in a ship across the sea): Most of his belongings will be transported by sea.
out to sea (=out onto the sea): She rowed the boat out to sea.
lost at sea (=died in the sea): A service was held to commemorate those lost at sea.
put to sea (=start a journey in a ship): The cruiser
Mountain
a natural structure like a very big hill that is much higher than the usual level of land around it
They went walking and climbing in the mountains.
spectacular mountain scenery
There was still snow on the mountain tops.
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a natural structure like a very big hill that is much higher than the usual level of land around it
They went walking and climbing in the mountains.
spectacular mountain scenery
There was still snow on the mountain tops.
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Tree
a very tall plant that has deep roots, a thick stem made of wood, and many branches
When he was little, Jed used to love climbing trees.
an oak/ash/willow tree
an apple/orange/fruit tree
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2an object with separate parts for hanging things on
a clothes tree
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a very tall plant that has deep roots, a thick stem made of wood, and many branches
When he was little, Jed used to love climbing trees.
an oak/ash/willow tree
an apple/orange/fruit tree
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2an object with separate parts for hanging things on
a clothes tree
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Soil
the substance on the surface of the Earth in which plants grow
She scraped away some soil and grasped the top of the root.
The dry rocky soil is suitable for planting vines.
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2the soilliterary farming as a job or as a way of life
It’s hard these days to make a living from the soil.
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the substance on the surface of the Earth in which plants grow
She scraped away some soil and grasped the top of the root.
The dry rocky soil is suitable for planting vines.
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2the soilliterary farming as a job or as a way of life
It’s hard these days to make a living from the soil.
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