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back(adverb)

back (RETURNING)

where someone or something was before

• Dictionary examples:

  • When do you go back to college?
  • I put the tin back in the cupboard.

• Learner example:

  • She [went] back home at once. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Polish)

bad · adjective

bad (UNPLEASANT)

unpleasant; causing difficulties or harm

• Dictionary examples:

  • Our holiday was ruined by bad weather.
  • We've just had some very bad news.
  • Watch out - he's in a bad mood.
  • The queues were so bad that I didn't bother waiting.

• Learner example:

  • The weather was bad so we stayed in my house. (Key English Test; A2; German)

bag · noun

a container made of paper, plastic, leather, etc., used for carrying things

• Dictionary examples:

  • a paper/plastic bag
  • a bag of apples/nuts
  • He packed his bags and left.

• Learner example:

  • I put my bag in the hall under the chair. (Key English Test; A2; Czech)

ball · noun

a round object that you throw, kick, or hit in a game, or something with this shape

• Dictionary examples:

  • a beach/golf/tennis ball
  • She threw a ball at me and I caught it.
  • Just try to concentrate on hitting/kicking the ball.
  • a ball of wool
  • The kitten curled itself into a ball.

• Learner example:

  • They gave me a ball and a T-shirt. (Key English Test; A2; Portuguese)

banana · noun

a long curved fruit with a yellow skin

• Dictionary examples:
  • a bunch of bananas
  • banana milkshake