Use make your way especially in
stories or descriptions of past events.
cross /kros([kro:s/ [u I/T) to go from one side of something to the other, for exam- pie across a river or road, or across a field or room: How are we going to cross the river? I Before you cross, make sure there are no cars coming. I / crossed the hall and went towards the exit.
to use a car, bus, train etc as a way of going somewhere
90 by StK /-gau bai (sth) [phrasal verb T] go by car/bus/train/plane/boat to go
to a place in a car, bus etc: "Are you driving there?" "No we re going by bus. "
take teik [i> T) take a taxi/bus/train to
pay to go somewhere in a taxi, bus, or train: It was too far to walk, so we decided to take a taxi.
taking - took - have taken
to go somewhere with someone
go with sb .'gao wid (sb)/ [phrasal verb T] One of his friends went with him to the hospital, i She wanted me to go back home with her, but I said no.
come with sb /клт wj6 (sb)/ [phrasal verb T) if you come with someone, you go with them to the same place that they are going-. We're going to the malt - do you want to come with us? I Sorry I'm late -1 came with Phil and his car broke down.
come along /,клт э'кизЦ-эЧот)/ Iphrasa/
verb I] to go with other people to a party, restaurant, film etc which they have
already arranged to go to: We're going clubbing later - you 're welcome to come along. I We went to the beach, and Jo came along too.
accompany /э'клтр«?гн/ [v T often passive] formal to go somewhere with someone, especially in order to give them protection or support: A bodyguard accompanies her wherever she goes, be accompanied by Children under the
age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. I The President was accompa nied by his wife, Hillary.
accompanying - accompanied - have accompanied
Attend is more formal than go to, and is used for talking about formal or official events: If you are unable to attend the interview,; please let us know. Don't use attend for talking about things that you go to for pleasure, such as parties or concerts.
to regularly go to a school, church etc
go to jgdo tu:/ \phrasal verb T] As a child I used to hate going to church. I He's been going to Spanish lessons for months and he stifl can't ask for directions.
attend /э tend; [и T] written to regularly go to a church, school, class etc: Both children attend Westwood Junior High.
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be at bi: set/ [phrasa/ verb T] if you are at a school, college, or university, you study there: I'm at Be I tori School. What about
to go to a meeting, party, concert etc
go jggо/ |u I] to go to a party, game, concert, meeting etc: She invited me to her party, but I didn't go. + to Did you go to the baseball game last weekend? I / have to go to a meeting this afternoon. going - went - have gone
come /клт/ [u I] to go to a game, concert,
meeting, party etc, either at the home of
the person who invites you, or with someone who is also going there + to Can you come to my party? I You should have come to the concert, it was really good,
coming - came - have come
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one'. Say accompanied Dy someone
Don't say 'accompanied with some
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attend /a tend/ \v I/T] to go to an event such as a meeting or religious service: Several people were unable to attend because of the storm. attend a meeting / service / interview / conference If you wish to attend the memorial service, please put your name on this list.
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be at school/college (-be a student) My husband and I met when we were both
at college.
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be in /bi: in/ [phrasa/ v T] american if you are in a school or college, you study there We can't afford to retire while Jessie and Joely are still in school. I We had the wildest parties when we were in school.
GOOD
opposite bad
CONVENIENT/NOT CONVENIENT
best
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WORKING
praise
BETTER
suitable/ unsuitable
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BEAUTIFUL ENTHUSIASTK/UNENTHUSIASIK
something you like or enjoy very much
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good /god/ [adj] Did you have a good weekend? I It was the best party I've ever been to. I That smells good. What are you cooking?
very/really good We enjoyed our trip to Canada. It was really good. good - better - best
nice /паis.' [adj] pleasant or enjoyable: / hope you have a nice vacation. ! Come over on Saturday. It would be good to see you.
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very/really nice She made us a really nice dinner.
ll Nice is rather an informal word. Use it in conversation and in letters to friends, but do not use it too much in your written work.
Qgreat gren [adj] spoken very good or very enjoyable: It would be great if you could teach me to ski. I Thanks for a great day ~ we really enjoyed ourselves. really great "What uuas the concert like?" "Great, really great."
excellent /'eks<?l3nt, [adj] extremely good: There are excellent beaches close to the hotel. I an excellent opportunity to see wild animals in their natural surround- ings
Don't say 'very excellent'. Just say excellent
marvellous/wonderful/fantastic
/'mairv3bs, 'WAndsfoi, fajn'taestik/ [adj] very good in a way that makes you feel happy or excited: The kids had a marvellous time at the camiual. I You get a wonderful view of the mountains from here.
Д Don't say 'very marveffous/wonderful/ fantastic'. Say absolutely marvellous/ wonderful/fantastic
amazing/incredible /э'тешд, inkred-
Don't say 'very amazing/incredible'. Say absolutely amazing/incredible