back(adverb)
back (RETURNING)
where someone or something was before
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Dictionary examples:
- When do you go back to college?
- I put the tin back in the cupboard.
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Learner example:
- She [went] back home at once. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Polish)
bad · adjective
bad (UNPLEASANT)
unpleasant; causing difficulties or harm
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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.
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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
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Dictionary examples:
- a paper/plastic bag
- a bag of apples/nuts
- He packed his bags and left.
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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
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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.
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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
