adjective

certain

US /ˈsɝː.tən/ 
UK /ˈsɜː.tən/ 

Oxford Essential Dictionary

certain

 adjective

1 sure about something; without any doubt:
I'm certain that I've seen her before.
Are you certain about that?
 opposite uncertain

2 used for talking about a particular thing or person without saying what or who they are:
Do you want the work to be finished by a certain date?
It's cheaper to telephone at certain times of the day.

for certain without any doubt:
I don't know for certain where she is.

make certain to check something so that you are sure about it:
Please make certain that the window is closed before you leave.

 

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

certain

I. certain1 S1 W1 /ˈsɜːtn $ ˈsɜːr-/ BrE AmE adjective
[Word Family: noun: certainty ≠ uncertainty; adverb: certainly ≠ uncertainly; adjective: certain ≠ uncertain]
[Date: 1200-1300; Language: Old French; Origin: Vulgar Latin certanus, from Latin certus 'decided, certain', from cernere 'to sift, decide']
1. [not before noun] confident and sure, without any doubts SYN sure
certain (that)
I’m absolutely certain that I left the keys in the kitchen.
I felt certain that I’d passed the test.
certain who/what/how etc
I’m not certain when it will be ready.
certain about/of
Now, are you certain about that?
They were watching him. He was certain of it.
REGISTER
In everyday English, people usually say sure rather than certain:
▪ I’m sure I gave him the money.
2. if something is certain, it will definitely happen or is definitely true:
It now seems certain that there will be an election in May.
Many people look certain to lose their jobs.
It is wise to apply early to be certain of obtaining a place.
It’s not certain where he lived.
His re-election was considered virtually certain.
It is by no means certain that the deal will be accepted.
If they stayed in the war zone they would face certain death.
3. make certain
a) to check that something is correct or true SYN make sure
make certain (that)
We need to make certain that it’s going to fit first.
b) to do something in order to be sure that something will happen SYN make sure
make certain (that)
Secure the edges firmly to make certain that no moisture can get in.
4. for certain without doubt SYN for sure
know/say (something) for certain
I know for certain it’s in here somewhere.
that’s/one thing’s for certain
One thing’s for certain, he won’t be back.
5. [only before noun] used to talk about a particular person, thing, group of things etc without naming them or describing them exactly:
The library’s only open at certain times of day.
I promised to be in a certain place by lunchtime.
There are certain things I just can’t discuss with my mother.
certain kind/type/sort
the expectation of a certain kind of behaviour
in certain circumstances/cases etc
Extra funding may be available in certain circumstances.
6. a certain
a) used to say that an amount is not great:
You may need to do a certain amount of work in the evenings.
to a certain extent/degree (=partly, but not completely)
I do agree with his ideas to a certain extent.
b) enough of a particular quality to be noticed:
There’s a certain prestige about going to a private school.
c) formal used to talk about someone you do not know but whose name you have been told:
a certain Mr Franks
• • •
COLLOCATIONS (for Meaning 2)
■ phrases
it seems certain that … It seemed certain that the other team would win.
somebody seems/looks/appears certain to do something For a while the whole project looked certain to fail.
something is by no means certain (=not definite) Victory was by no means certain for Smith.
something is far from certain (=not definite) Success is far from certain.
■ adverbs
fairly certain Opposition to the changes is fairly certain.
almost/virtually certain It is almost certain that she will be given a prison sentence. | Prices are virtually certain to increase.
■ nouns
certain death If they stayed in the war zone, they faced almost certain death.
• • •
THESAURUS (for Meaning 2)
certain if something is certain, you are completely sure that it will happen or is true: Success seems certain. | It is almost certain that there will be a change of government. | Nobody knows exactly who built the manor, but it is certain that an architect called John Sturges supplied the drawings.
definite if something is definite, it is certain because someone has officially stated that it will happen, is true etc: I hope you can give me a definite answer soon. | The wedding will be next summer but a definite date has not been arranged yet. | I’ve got a good chance of getting the job, but it’s not definite yet.
inevitable if something, especially something bad, is inevitable, it is certain to happen and you cannot do anything to prevent it: War now seems inevitable. | It was inevitable that he would find out her secret sooner or later. | Facial wrinkles are the inevitable result of aging.
be bound to if something is bound to happen, it is very likely to happen, especially because that is what usually happens in that kind of situation. Be bound to is less formal than certain and is very common in everyday spoken English: The kids are bound to be hungry when they get home – they always are. | My car broke down today. It was bound to happen sooner or later.
be assured of something formal to be certain to get something good, or to be successful: After the success of its recent single, the band is now assured of a contract with a major record company. | He is is virtually assured of becoming the next prime minister. | Our clients are assured of comfortable accommodation and the attention of our trained staff.
something is a foregone conclusion if something is a foregone conclusion, its result is certain even though it has not happened yet: They were winning by such a large margin that victory seemed to be a foregone conclusion. | Party members believe it is a foregone conclusion that he will resign.
II. certain2 BrE AmE pronoun
certain of somebody/something formal particular people or things in a group:
Certain of the payments were made on Mr Maxwell’s authority.

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

certain

 

 

cer·tain adjective, pronoun   [ˈsɜːtn]    [ˈsɜːrtn] 

 

adjective
1. that you can rely on to happen or to be true
The climbers face certain death if the rescue today is unsuccessful.
~ (that)… It is certain that they will agree.
~ to do sth She looks certain to win an Oscar.
• They are certain to agree.

~ of sth/of doing sth If you want to be certain of getting a ticket, book now.

2. firmly believing sth; having no doubts
~ (that)… She wasn't certain (that) he had seen her.
~ of/about sth Are you absolutely certain about this?
~ who/where, etc… I'm not certain who was there.

To my certain knowledge he was somewhere else at the time (= I am sure about it).

3. used to mention a particular thing, person or group without giving any more details about it or them
For certain personal reasons I shall not be able to attend.
• Certain people might disagree with this.

• They refused to release their hostages unless certain conditions were met.

4. (formal) used with a person's name to show that the speaker does not know the person

• It was a certain Dr Davis who performed the operation.

5. slight; noticeable, but difficult to describe
That's true, to a certain extent.
I felt there was a certain coldness in her manner.  
Word Origin:
Middle English: from Old French, based on Latin certus ‘settled, sure’.  
Thesaurus:
certain adj.
1.
She looks certain to win an Oscar.
boundsureguaranteedconclusiveundeniableindisputableunquestionable|formal destined|written assured|especially spoken definite
Opp: uncertain
certain/sure/assured of sth
certain/bound/sure/guaranteed/destined to do sth
certain/conclusive/undeniable/indisputable/unquestionable/definite that…
2.
Are you certain about this?
sureconfidentconvincedclearsatisfied|especially spoken positive
Opp: uncertain
certain/sure/confident/convinced/clear/positive about sth
certain/sure/confident/convinced/satisfied of sth
certain/sure/confident/convinced/clear/satisfied/positive that…
certain/sure/clear/satisfied who/what/how…
Certain or sure? Certain is slightly more formal and less frequent than sure. Both words are often used in negative statements and questions.
3.
Certain people might disagree.
particularspecific
a certain/particular/specific event/incident/occasion/date
certain/particular/specific needs/requirements
a certain/particular/specific type/kind of sth 
Synonyms:
certain
bound sure definite guaranteed
These are all words describing sth that will definitely happen or is definitely true.
certainthat you can rely on to happen or be true: It's certain that they will agree. They are certain to agree.
bound[not before noun] certain to happen, or to do or be sth. Bound is only used in the phrase bound to do/be, etc.: There are bound to be changes when the new system is introduced. You've done so much work— you're bound to pass the exam.
surecertain to happen or be true; that can be trusted on relied on: She's sure to be picked for the team. It's sure to rain.
definite(rather informal) certain to happen; that is not going to change: Is it definite that he's leaving?
guaranteedcertain to have a particular result: That kind of behaviour is guaranteed to make him angry.
certain/sure of sth
certain/bound/sure/guaranteed to do sth
certain/definite that…
I couldn't say for certain/sure/definite. 
Synonyms:
sure
confident convinced certain positive clear
These words all describe sb who knows without doubt that sth is true or will happen.
sure[not before noun] without any doubt that you are right, that sth is true, that you will get sth or that sth will happen: ‘Is that John over there?’ ‘I'm not sure.’ Are you sure about that? England must win this game to be sure of qualifying.
Sure is often used in negative statements and questions, because there is some doubt or anxiety over the matter. If there is no doubt, people often say quite sure: I'm quite sure (that) I left my bag here (= I have no doubt about it) .
confidentcompletely sure that sth will happen in the way that you want or expect: I'm quite confident that you'll get the job. The team feels confident of winning.
Confident is a stronger and more definite word than sure and is more often used in positive statements, when you feel no anxiety.
convinced[not before noun] completely sure that sth is true or right, especially because the evidence seems to prove it or sb else has persuaded you to believe it: I'm convinced that she's innocent.
certain[not usually before noun] sure that you are right or that sth is true: Are you absolutely certain about this?
sure or certain?
Like sure, certain is often used in negative statements and questions. It is slightly more formal than sure; sure is more frequent, especially in spoken English.
positive[not before noun] (rather informal) completely sure that sth is true: She was positive that he'd been there. ‘Are you sure?’ ‘Positive.’
clear(often used in negative statements and questions) having no doubt or confusion about sth: My memory isn't really clear on that point.
sure/confident/convinced/certain/positive/clear about sth
sure/confident/convinced/certain of sth
sure/confident/convinced/certain/positive/clear that…
sure/certain/clear who/what/how, etc.
to feel sure/confident/convinced/certain/positive
quite/absolutely/completely/fairly/pretty sure/confident/convinced/certain/positive/clear
not altogether sure/confident/convinced/certain/clear 
Example Bank:
Digby looked certain to be the next president.
I don't know for certain how many people are coming.
I grew more and more certain that she was lying to me.
I think she's a teacher, but I couldn't say for certain.
It's by no means certain that she'll get the job.
Make certain that you lock the door if you go out.
He wasn't certain who he'd given the papers to.
I couldn't say for certain whether she'll be there.
If you want to be certain of getting into the concert, buy your ticket now.
It's certain that they will agree.
She wasn't certain (that) he'd seen her.
The climbers face certain death if the rescue attempt is unsuccessful.
They are certain to agree.
To my certain knowledge he was somewhere else at the time.
• You have to be quite certain of the facts before making a decision.

Idioms: for certain  make certain  make certain of of doing something  of a certain age 

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
 

certain / ˈsɜː.t ə n /   / ˈsɝː- / adjective (WITHOUT DOUBT)

B1 having no doubt or knowing exactly that something is true, or known to be true, correct, exact, or effective:

[ + (that) ] Are you absolutely certain (that) you gave them the right number?

I feel certain (that) you're doing the right thing.

You should make certain (that) everyone understands the instructions.

The police seem certain (that) they will find the people responsible for the attack.

[ + question word ] I'm not certain how much it will cost.

He was quite certain about/of his attacker's identity.

One thing is certain - she won't resign willingly.

know/say for certain C1 to know or say something without doubt:

I don't know for certain if she's coming.

I can't say for certain how long I'll be there.

 

certain / ˈsɜː.t ə n /   / ˈsɝː- / adjective (EXTREMELY LIKELY)

B1 impossible to avoid or extremely likely:

[ + to infinitive ] The population explosion is certain to cause widespread famine.

Oil prices are certain to rise following the agreement to limit production.

After all his hard work, he's certain to pass his exams.

The team looks almost certain to win the match.

[ + (that) ] It is virtually certain (that) she will win the gold medal.

Even if a ceasefire can be agreed, how can they make certain (that) neither side breaks it?

Cancer sufferers no longer face certain death as they once did.

This scandal will mean certain defeat for the party in the election.

 

certain / ˈsɜː.t ə n /   / ˈsɝː- / adjective [ before noun ] formal (NAMED)

named but neither famous nor known well:

I had lunch today with a certain George Michael - not the George Michael, I should explain.

 

certain / ˈsɜː.t ə n /   / ˈsɝː- / adjective [ before noun ] (LIMITED)

limited:

I like modern art to a certain extent/degree , but I don't like the really experimental stuff.

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Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

certain

I [sɜ͟ː(r)t(ə)n]BEING SURE
 ♦♦♦

 1) ADJ-GRADED: v-link ADJ, oft ADJ that/wh, ADJ of/about n If you are certain about something, you firmly believe it is true and have no doubt about it. If you are not certain about something, you do not have definite knowledge about it.
  She's absolutely certain she's going to make it in the world...
  We are not certain whether the appendix had already burst or not...
  It wasn't a balloon - I'm certain of that.
  Syn:
  sure
 2) ADJ-GRADED: oft ADJ to-inf, it v-link ADJ that/wh, ADJ of n/-ing If you say that something is certain to happen, you mean that it will definitely happen.
  However, the scheme is certain to meet opposition from fishermen's leaders...
  It's not certain they'll accept the Front's candidate if he wins...
  Brazil need to beat Uruguay to be certain of a place in the finals...
  The Prime Minister is heading for certain defeat if he forces a vote...
  Victory looked certain.
 3) ADJ: v-link ADJ, oft it v-link ADJ that/wh If you say that something is certain, you firmly believe that it is true, or have definite knowledge about it.
  One thing is certain, both have the utmost respect for each other...
  It is certain that Rodney arrived the previous day..
 4) ADJ-GRADED: ADJ n If you have certain knowledge, you know that a particular thing is true.
  He had been there four times to my certain knowledge.
 5) PHRASE: PHR with cl (not first in cl) If you know something for certain, you have no doubt at all about it.
  She couldn't know what time he'd go, or even for certain that he'd go at all...
  Hill had to find out for certain.
  Syn:
  for sure
 6) PHRASE: V inflects If you make certain that something is the way you want or expect it to be, you take action to ensure that it is.
  Firstly, they must make certain that their pension needs are adequately catered for...
  To make extra certain, a police helicopter kept watch from the skies.
  Syn:
  make sureII [sɜ͟ː(r)t(ə)n]REFERRING AND INDICATING AMOUNT
 ♦♦

 1) ADJ: det ADJ, ADJ n You use certain to indicate that you are referring to one particular thing, person, or group, although you are not saying exactly which it is.
  There will be certain people who'll say `I told you so!'...
  You owe a certain person a sum of money...
  Leaflets have been air dropped telling people to leave certain areas.
 2) QUANT: QUANT of def-pl-n When you refer to certain of a group of people or things, you are referring to some particular members of that group. [FORMAL]
  They'll have to give up completely on certain of their studies.
  Syn:
  some
 3) ADJ: a ADJ n-proper You can use a certain before the name of a person in order to indicate that you do not know the person or anything else about them.
  She managed to arrange for them to be hidden in the house of a certain Father Boduen.
 4) ADJ: a ADJ sing-n/n-uncount You use a certain to indicate that something such as a quality or condition exists, and often to suggest that it is not great in amount or degree.
  That was the very reason why he felt a certain bitterness...
  There is a certain impatience among some of the soldiers...
  I received a certain amount of sympathy immediately after the attack.
  Syn:
  some

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary: 

1cer·tain /ˈsɚtn̩/ adj
1 not used before a noun [more ~; most ~] : not having any doubt about something : convinced or sure
• Are you certain [=sure] you want to leave today?
• I feel less than certain about it. [=I am not sure about it]
• She's certain (that) she can do the job despite her lack of experience.
• I'm fairly certain that I'll be on time.
2
- used with it to say that something is known to be true or correct
• Although little is known about these ancient people, it is certain that they grew a number of crops.
It's not certain [=definite] that the company will lay off workers. [=the company may lay off workers, but it also may not]
It seems certain that the jury will convict him.
3
- used to say that something will definitely happen or that someone will definitely do something
• Before the game was half over our team's defeat was nearly certain.
• Contact with the poison means certain death.
• Her victory seems certain.
- often followed by to + verb
• As technology develops, the rates of success with the procedure are certain to improve.
• Health-care costs are certain [=sure] to increase in coming years.
• She is almost certain to win.
• He's all but certain to say no. [=he will almost surely say no]
4 always used before a noun
- used to refer to something or someone that is not named specifically
• Each employee will receive a certain share of the profits.
• Building even a simple bookcase takes a certain amount of skill. [=takes some skill]
Certain people are always late for dinner.
• On certain days there is no parking on the street.
• The new technology has certain limitations.
• Students must fulfill certain requirements to graduate.
• She's allergic to certain [=particular] foods.
• The contract can be extended under certain circumstances. [=in some special cases]
To a certain extent [=up to a point] he's right.
• The movie will appeal to people of a certain age. [=people who are no longer young]
a certain
1
- used to refer to a quality that is noticed but that is difficult to explain or describe
• She has a certain elegance about her.
• The house has a certain charm.
2 formal
- used with the name of a person you do not know
• In 1889, a certain Mr. Kelly made a large donation to the church.
for certain : without a doubt : definitely or certainly
• No one knows for certain what the outcome will be.
• We'll need more than an hour to get there for certain. [=for sure]
make certain : to do something or find out something so that you have no doubt about whether something is true, correct, will happen, etc.
Make certain (that) you lock the door when you leave. = Make certain to lock the door when you leave.
• We must make certain [=make sure] this doesn't happen again.
• She made certain she thanked each of them for coming.
- sometimes + of
Make certain of your flight times [=be sure that you definitely know your flight times] before you leave for the airport.

 

leisurely

US /ˈleʒ.ɚ.li/ 
UK /ˈleʒ.ə.li/ 

describes an action that is done in a relaxed way, without hurrying

معادل فارسی: 

بدون عجله، بدون شتاب

مثال انگلیسی: 

He made a leisurely tour of the palace and its gardens.

او در كاخ‌ و باغ‌هاى آن‌ با آسودگى‌ به‌ گردش‌ پرداخت‌.‏

 

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

leisurely

leisurely /ˈleʒəli $ ˈliːʒərli/ BrE AmE adjective
if you do something in a leisurely way, you do it in a slow relaxed way, without hurrying:
After lunch we went for a leisurely stroll.
working at a leisurely pace
—leisurely adverb:
He sipped leisurely at his drink.
• • •
THESAURUS
slow not moving quickly or not doing something quickly: I was always one of the slowest runners in my class. | My computer’s really slow compared to the ones at school.
gradual happening, developing, or changing slowly over a long period of time: a gradual rise in the Earth’s temperature | I’ve noticed a gradual improvement in his work.
leisurely especially written moving or doing something slowly, especially because you are enjoying what you are doing and do not have to hurry: a leisurely breakfast | They walked at a leisurely pace.
unhurried especially written moving or doing something in a slow and calm way, without rushing at all: She continued to listen, seeming relaxed and unhurried. | the doctor’s calm unhurried manner
sluggish moving or reacting more slowly than usual, especially because of a loss of power or energy. Also used when business, sales, or the economy seem very slow: The car seems rather sluggish going uphill. | The drink was making her sluggish. | the company’s sluggish performance this year | Sales have been sluggish.
lethargic moving slowly, because you feel as if you have no energy and no interest in doing anything: She woke up feeling heavy and lethargic. | His son seemed depressed and lethargic.
languid literary slow and with very little energy or activity – used about people, actions, or periods of time: She lifted her hand in a languid wave. | a long languid afternoon in the middle of summer | He was pale and had rather a languid air about him.
glacial literary extremely slow – used especially about the speed at which something happens: Things are changing, but at a glacial pace.

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

leisurely

 

 

▪ I. leis·ure·ly [leisurely]   [ˈleʒəli]    [ˈliːʒərli]  (also leis·ured) adjective usually before noun
done without hurrying
a leisurely meal
They set off at a leisurely pace.
See also: leisured  
Example Bank:
We went for a leisurely stroll after dinner.
• a leisurely breakfast/lunch/dinner

• a leisurely trip/stroll/ride/pace/drive

▪ II. leis·ure·ly adverb

• Couples strolled leisurely along the beach.

Main entry: leisurelyderived

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
 

leisurely / ˈleʒ.ə.li /   / -ɚ- / adjective

describes an action that is done in a relaxed way, without hurrying:

We enjoyed a leisurely picnic lunch on the lawn.

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Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

leisurely

[le̱ʒə(r)li, AM li͟ːʒ-]
 ADJ-GRADED: usu ADJ n
 A leisurely action is done in a relaxed and unhurried way.
  Lunch was a leisurely affair...
  Tweed walked at a leisurely pace.
 ADV-GRADED: ADV with v
 Leisurely is also an adverb. We walked leisurely into the hotel.

 

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary: 

leisurely

 

lei·sure·ly /ˈliːʒɚli, Brit ˈlɛʒəli/ adj [more ~; most ~] : not hurried : slow and relaxed
• They strolled along at a leisurely pace.
• proceeding in a leisurely fashion
• After a leisurely lunch, we went to see a movie.
- leisurely adv
• a restaurant where diners are allowed to eat leisurely

through

US /θruː/ 
UK /θruː/ 

having finished using or doing something

معادل فارسی: 

تمام‌

مثال انگلیسی: 

Are you through with your dinner?

آيا شام‌ خود را تمام‌ كرده‌ايد؟

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

II. through2 BrE AmE adjective
1. be through (with somebody/something) informal
a) to have finished doing something or using something:
I’m not through just yet – I should be finished in an hour.
Are you through with the computer yet?
b) to no longer be having a relationship with someone:
That’s it! Simon and I are through.
I’m through with you!
2. through train a train by which you can reach a place, without having to use other trains
3. through road a road that joins cities, towns, or villages together

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

adjective

1. only before noun through traffic travels from one side of a place to the other without stopping

2. only before noun a through train takes you to the final place you want to get to and you do not have to get off and get on another train

3. only before noun a through road or route is open at both ends and allows traffic to travel from one end to the other
• The village lies on a busy through road.

No through road (= the road is closed at one end).

4. not before noun ~ (with sth/sb) (especially NAmE) used to show that you have finished using sth or have ended a relationship with sb
Are you through with that newspaper?
Todd and I are through.  
Word Origin:

[through] Old English thurh (preposition and adverb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch door and German durch. The spelling change to thr- appears c. 1300, becoming standard from Caxton onwards.

 

See also: thru

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
 

through / θruː / adjective (FINISHED)

having finished using or doing something:

I've got some work to do but I should be through in an hour if you can wait.

Are you through with that atlas?

 

through / θruː / adjective (SUCCESSFUL)

be through (to sth ) to achieve success in an exam, competition, etc. and progress to the next stage or a higher level:

"Has she heard about her entrance exams yet?" "Yes, she's through."

She's through to the next round of interviews.

 

through / θruː / adjective (DIRECT)

C1 [ only before noun ] A through train or bus goes all the way from one place to another place without the passenger having to change trains or buses.

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Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

through

 
 (The preposition is pronounced [θruː]. In other cases, through is pronounced [θru͟ː])
 1) PREP To move through something such as a hole, opening, or pipe means to move directly from one side or end of it to the other.
  The theatre was evacuated when rain poured through the roof at the Liverpool Playhouse...
  Go straight through that door under the EXIT sign...
  Visitors enter through a side entrance...
  The main path continues through a tunnel of trees.
 ADV: ADV after v
 Through is also an adverb. He went straight through to the kitchen and took a can of beer from the fridge... She opened the door and stood back to allow the man to pass through.
 2) PREP To cut through something means to cut it in two pieces or to make a hole in it.
  Use a proper fish knife and fork if possible as they are designed to cut through the flesh but not the bones...
  Rabbits still manage to find a way in. I am sure that some have even taken to gnawing through the metal.
 ADV: ADV after v
 Through is also an adverb. Score lightly at first and then repeat, scoring deeper each time until the board is cut through.
 3) PREP To go through a town, area, or country means to travel across it or in it.
  Go up to Ramsgate, cross into France, go through Andorra and into Spain.
  ...travelling through pathless woods...
  The couple set off in August from Morocco, drove through the Sahara, visited Nigeria and were heading for Zimbabwe.
  ...and Sue Cook takes her family on a motoring trip through Cornwall.
 ADV: ADV after v
 Through is also an adverb. Few know that the tribe was just passing through.
 4) PREP If you move through a group of things or a mass of something, it is on either side of you or all around you.
  We made our way through the crowd to the river...
  Sybil's fingers ran through the water...
  Nancy kept running, plunging through the sand...
  He hurried through the rain, to the patrol car.
 ADV: ADV after v
 Through is also an adverb. He pushed his way through to the edge of the crowd where he waited.
 5) PREP To get through a barrier or obstacle means to get from one side of it to the other.
  Allow twenty-five minutes to get through Passport Control and Customs...
  He was one of the last of the crowd to pass through the barrier...
  Traders generally travel safely through the border.
 ADV: ADV after v
 Through is also an adverb. ...a maze of concrete and steel barriers, designed to prevent vehicles driving straight through.
 6) PREP If a driver goes through a red light, they keep driving even though they should stop.
  He was killed at a road junction by a van driver who went through a red light...
  We drove through red traffic lights, the horn blaring.
 7) PREP If something goes into an object and comes out of the other side, you can say that it passes through the object.
  The ends of the net pass through a wooden bar at each end...
  Zita was herself unconventional, keeping a safety-pin stuck through her ear lobe.
 ADV: ADV after v
 Through is also an adverb. I bored a hole so that the fixing bolt would pass through.
 8) PREP To go through a system means to move around it or to pass from one end of it to the other.
  ...electric currents travelling through copper wires...
  What a lot of cards you've got through the post!
  ...a child's successful passage through the education system.
 ADV: ADV after v
 Through is also an adverb. It is also expected to consider a resolution which would allow food to go through immediately with fewer restrictions.
 9) PREP If you see, hear, or feel something through a particular thing, that thing is between you and the thing you can see, hear, or feel.
  Alice gazed pensively through the wet glass...
  They could hear music pulsing through the walls of the house...
  I am sure I can feel a vibration through the soles of my feet.
 10) PREP If something such as a feeling, attitude, or quality, happens through an area, organization, or a person's body, it happens everywhere in it or affects all of it.
  An atmosphere of anticipation vibrated through the crowd...
  The melody that ran through his brain was composed of bad notes...
  What was going through his mind when he spoke those amazing words?...
  A mood of optimism swept through the company and its customers.
 11) PREP If something happens or exists through a period of time, it happens or exists from the beginning until the end.
  We're playing in New Zealand, Australia and Japan through November...
  Saga features trips for older people at home and abroad all through the year...
  She kept quiet all through breakfast.
 ADV: ADV after v
 Through is also an adverb. We've got a tough programme, hard work right through to the summer... He worked right through.
 12) PREP If something happens from a particular period of time through another, it starts at the first period and continues until the end of the second period. [AM]
  ...open Monday through Sunday from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm...
  During her busy season (March through June), she often completes as many as fifty paintings a week.(in BRIT, use to)
 13) PREP If you go through a particular experience or event, you experience it, and if you behave in a particular way through it, you behave in that way while it is happening.
  Men go through a change of life emotionally just like women.
  ...a humorous woman who had lived through two world wars in Paris...
  Why was I putting myself through all this misery?...
  Through it all, Mark was outwardly calm.
 14) ADJ: v-link ADJ, oft ADJ with n If you are through with something or if it is through, you have finished doing it and will never do it again. If you are through with someone, you do not want to have anything to do with them again.
  I'm through with the explaining...
  Training as a marriage counsellor would guarantee her some employment once her schooling was through...
  They were through. They wanted out. Forever...
  I'm through with women.
 15) PREP: n PREP n You use through in expressions such as half-way through and all the way through to indicate to what extent an action or task is completed.
  A thirty-nine-year-old competitor collapsed half-way through the marathon and died shortly afterwards.
 ADV: n ADV
 Through is also an adverb. Stir the pork about until it turns white all the way through.
 16) PREP If something happens because of something else, you can say that it happens through it.
  They are understood to have retired through age or ill health...
  The thought of someone suffering through a mistake of mine makes me shiver.
  Syn:
  because of
 17) PREP You use through when stating the means by which a particular thing is achieved.
  Those who seek to grab power through violence deserve punishment...
  You simply can't get a ticket through official channels.
 18) PREP If you do something through someone else, they take the necessary action for you.
  Do I need to go through my doctor or can I make an appointment direct?...
  Speaking through an interpreter, he called for some new thinking from the West.
  Syn:
  via
 19) ADV: ADV after v If something such as a proposal or idea goes through, it is accepted by people in authority and is made legal or official.
  It is possible that the present Governor General will be made interim President, if the proposals go through...
  The secretary of state during the Nixon-Ford transition did not wish to push the proposals through.
 PREP
 Through is also a preposition. They want to get the plan through Congress as quickly as possible.
 20) PREP If someone gets through an examination or a round of a competition, they succeed or win.
  She was bright, learned languages quickly, and sailed through her exams...
  All the seeded players got through the first round.
 ADV: ADV after v
 Through is also an adverb. Nigeria also go through from that group.
 21) ADV: ADV after v When you get through while making a telephone call, the call is connected and you can speak to the person you are phoning.
  He may find the line cut on the telephone so that he can't get through...
  Smith tried to get through to Frank at Warm Springs the next morning.
 22) PREP If you look or go through a lot of things, you look at them or deal with them one after the other.
  Let's go through the numbers together and see if a workable deal is possible...
  When you have finished your list of personal preferences, go through it again...
  David ran through the agreement with Guy, point by point...
  He, too, had a lot of paperwork to get through.
 23) PREP If you read through something, you read it from beginning to end.
  She read through pages and pages of the music I had brought her...
  I only had time to skim through the script before I flew over here.
 ADV: ADV after v
 Through is also an adverb. The article had been authored by Raymond Kennedy. He read it straight through, looking for any scrap of information that might have passed him by.
 24) ADJ: ADJ n A through train goes directly to a particular place, so that the people who want to go there do not have to change trains.
  ...Britain's longest through train journey, 685 miles.
 25) ADV: adj ADV (emphasis) If you say that someone or something is wet through, you are emphasizing how wet they are.
  I returned to the inn cold and wet, soaked through by the drizzling rain...
  She went on crying, and cried and cried until the pillow was wet through.
 26) PHRASE: usu n/adj PHR, PHR after v Through and through means completely and to the greatest extent possible.
  I've gotten my feet thoroughly soaked in the cold and feel frozen through and through...
  People assume they know me through and through the moment we meet.

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary: 

through

 

3through adj
1 not used before a noun chiefly US
a : having reached the end of an activity, job, etc. : finished
• I'm not through yet. I have one more topic to discuss.
• If you're through using the phone, I'd like to use it next.
- often + with
• She is almost through with law school. [=she has almost finished law school]
• He says he's through with gambling. [=he will not gamble anymore]
• I left when the movie was about halfway through.
b : no longer in a romantic relationship
• Lisa and I are through. [=finished]
- often + with
• I'm through with him.
c : no longer able to continue in a role, activity, etc.
• After this scandal, he could be through [=finished] as a politician.
• His career is through.
2 always used before a noun
a : allowing passage from one end to the other
• Is this a through road/street?
b : going the whole distance without stopping
• The left lane is for through traffic only.

daring

US /ˈder.ɪŋ/ 
UK /ˈdeə.rɪŋ/ 

brave and taking risks

معادل فارسی: 

شجاعانه‌، دليرانه‌

مثال انگلیسی: 

a daring escape

یک فرار شجاعانه

Oxford Essential Dictionary

daring

 adjective
not afraid to do dangerous things:
a daring attack
 same meaning brave

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

daring

I. daring1 /ˈdeərɪŋ $ ˈder-/ BrE AmE adjective
[Word Family: noun: dare, daring; verb: dare; adverb: daringly; adjective: daring]
1. involving a lot of risk or danger, or brave enough to do risky things:
a daring rescue attempt
2. new or unusual in a way that may shock people:
a daring new building
—daringly adverb
• • •
THESAURUS
brave showing that you are not afraid to do things that other people find dangerous or difficult: I think he was incredibly brave to do a parachute jump. | a brave attempt to change the system
courageous /kəˈreɪdʒəs/ especially written very brave – used especially about someone fighting for what they believe in, or fighting against a disease: a courageous speech | her courageous fight against cancer
daring brave and willing to take a lot of risks: a daring escape from a prison camp | a daring fighter pilot | a daring thing to do
bold willing to make difficult decisions or say what you think, even though it may involve risks: It was a bold move to set up his own company. | She was very bold in criticizing the leadership.
intrepid written willing to do dangerous things or go to dangerous places: an intrepid traveller | We sent our intrepid reporter to find out what is happening.
adventurous used about someone who enjoys going to new places and doing new, possibly dangerous, things: More adventurous visitors can go skiing or snowboarding.
fearless not afraid of anything or anyone: a fearless campaigner for human rights
heroic very brave and admired by many people: heroic rescuers | Despite heroic efforts to save him, he died.
plucky brave and determined – often used in newspapers: Plucky Megan, aged 10, has beaten cancer twice.
II. daring2 BrE AmE noun [uncountable]
[Word Family: noun: dare, daring; verb: dare; adverb: daringly; adjective: daring]
courage that makes you willing to take risks:
a plan of great daring

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

daring

 

 

dar·ing [daring daringly] adjective, noun   [ˈdeərɪŋ]    [ˈderɪŋ] 

 

adjective
brave; willing to do dangerous or unusual things; involving danger or taking risks
a daring walk in space
There are plenty of activities at the resort for the less daring.
The gallery was known for putting on daring exhibitions.
a daring strapless dress in black silk  
Example Bank:
He had grown more daring.
Her actions was considered very daring at the time.
‘Should you be drinking so much?’ she asked, greatly daring.
It took a daring three-man space walk to rescue the stranded satellite.
• She wore a daring strapless dress in black silk.

Derived Word: daringly 

 

noun uncountable
courage and the willingness to take risks
the skill and daring of the mountain climbers  
Example Bank:

• He was saved by the skill and daring of the mountain rescue team.

 

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
 

daring / ˈdeə.rɪŋ /   / ˈder.ɪŋ / adjective

brave and taking risks:

a daring escape

This is a daring new film (= one willing to risk criticism) by one of our most original modern directors.

She was wearing a rather daring (= short) skirt that only just covered her bottom.

 

daringly / -li / adverb

a daringly short skirt

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Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

daring

[de͟ərɪŋ]
 1) ADJ-GRADED People who are daring are willing to do or say things which are new or which might shock or anger other people.
  Bergit was probably more daring than I was...
  He realized this to be a very daring thing to ask.
  ...one of the most daring political theatres in Prague.
  Syn:
  bold
  Derived words:
  daringly ADV-GRADED ADV with v, ADV adj `Cheers,' he said and winked daringly at her. ...a daringly low-cut dress.
 2) ADJ-GRADED: usu ADJ n A daring person is willing to do things that might be dangerous.
  ...the heroic and daring Charlie Pierce...
  His daring rescue saved the lives of the youngsters.
  Syn:
  bold
 3) N-UNCOUNT Daring is the courage to do things which might be dangerous or which might shock or anger other people.
  His daring may have cost him his life.
  Syn:
  bravery, boldness
  Ant:
  cowardice

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary: 

1daring adj [more ~; most ~]
1 : willing to do dangerous or difficult things
• a daring reporter who has covered several wars
• She's a daring innovator in the field of biotechnology.
2 : showing a lack of fear
• Emergency crews quickly planned a daring [=bold] rescue to get the people out of the burning building.
• a daring plan to steal the famous painting
• She decided to wear a daring dress to the party.
• ideas that are new and daring
• the artist's daring use of color
- dar·ing·ly /ˈderɪŋli/ adv
• a daringly original idea

little

US /ˈlɪt̬.əl/ 
UK /ˈlɪt.əl/ 

small in size or amount

معادل فارسی: 

كوچك

مثال انگلیسی: 

She has little feet.

او پاهاى كوچك‌ دارد.‏

Oxford Essential Dictionary

adjective

1 not big same meaning small:
a little table

2 young:
a little girl
my little (= younger) brother

3 (used about distance or time) short:
Do you mind waiting a little while?

 

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

little

I. little1 S1 W1 /ˈlɪtl/ BrE AmE adjective
[Language: Old English; Origin: lytel]
1. SIZE [usually before noun] small in size:
a little house
a cake decorated with little flowers
She was cutting the meat up into little bits.
little tiny/tiny little spoken (=extremely small)
a little tiny puppy
little bitty American English spoken (=extremely small)
a little something informal (=a small present, or a small amount of food)
I’d like to buy him a little something to thank him.
2. SOMETHING YOU LIKE OR DISLIKE [only before noun] used between an adjective and a noun to emphasize that you like or dislike something or someone, although they are not important, impressive etc:
It could be a nice little business.
a useful little gadget
It was another of her silly little jokes.
a boring little man
poor little thing (=used to show sympathy)
The poor little thing had hurt its wing.
3. a little bit
a) a small amount of something
a little bit of
With a little bit of luck we should finish by five o'clock.
I’m going to give you a little bit of advice.
Let me tell you a little bit about myself.
b) slightly or to a small degree:
I was a little bit disappointed.
4. TIME/DISTANCE [only before noun] short in time or distance:
You could have a little sleep in the car.
We walked a little way along this path.
He arrived a little while ago.
5. YOUNG little children are young:
We didn’t have toys like this when I was little.
little boy/girl
two little boys playing in the street
sb’s little boy/girl (=someone’s son or daughter who is still a child)
Mum, I’m 17 – I’m not your little girl any longer.
sb’s little brother/sister (=a younger brother or sister who is still a child)
Her little brother and sister were fighting again.
6. SLIGHT [only before noun] done in a way that is not very noticeable:
a little smile
Nicolo gave a little nod of his head.
7. UNIMPORTANT [only before noun]
a) not important:
She gets very angry over little things.
There isn’t time to discuss every little detail.
b) not important – used when you really think that something is important:
There’s just that little matter of the £5,000 you owe me.
8. (just) that little bit better/easier etc better, easier etc by a small amount that will have an important effect:
Working fewer hours will make life just that little bit easier for me.
9. the little woman old-fashioned someone’s wife – often used humorously but now considered offensive by many women
a little bird told me at bird(4)
• • •
GRAMMAR
You can say smaller or smallest, but 'littler' and 'littlest' are not often used:
▪ Her feet are even smaller (NOT littler/more little) than mine.
You can use words like 'quite', 'very', and 'too' in front of small, but do not use them with little:
▪ a very small car (NOT a very little car)

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

little

 

 

lit·tle [little littler littlest] adjective, determiner, pronoun, adverb   [ˈlɪtl]    [ˈlɪtl] 

 

adjective usually before noun  The forms littler /[ˈlɪtlə(r)] / and littlest /[ˈlɪtlɪst] / are rare. It is more common to use smaller and smallest.
1. not big; small; smaller than others
a little house
a little group of tourists
a little old lady
the classic little black dress
‘Which do you want?’ ‘I'll take the little one.’
She gave a little laugh.
(BrE) We should manage, with a little bit of luck.

• Here's a little something (= a small present) for your birthday.

2. used after an adjective to show affection or dislike, especially in a patronizing  way (= one that suggests that you think you are better than sb)
The poor little thing! It's lost its mother.
What a nasty little man!
• She's a good little worker.

• He'd become quite the little gentleman.

3. young
a little boy/girl
my little brother/sister (= younger brother/sister)

• I lived in America when I was little.

4. (of distance or time) short
A little while later the phone rang.

• Shall we walk a little way?

5. not important; not serious
I can't remember every little detail.
You soon get used to the little difficulties.
more at great/tall oaks from little acorns grow at  oak, (it's) no/little/small wonder (that)… at  wonder  n.  
Word Origin:
Old English lȳtel, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch luttel, German dialect lützel.  
Thesaurus:
little adj.
1. usually before noun (not usually used in the comparative or superlative)
What a dear little baby!
smalltinyminiaturecompactminutemicroscopic
Opp: big, Opp: large
a little/small/tiny/miniature house/town/room
a little/small/tiny/minute/microscopic detail
a little/small/tiny baby/child
Little or small? Small is the most usual opposite of big or large. Little is often used to show how you feel about sb/sth, especially after other adjectives such as ugly, nice or cute.
2. usually before noun (especially spoken)
What a fuss over one little mistake!
smallslightminimalmarginalminor|usually disapproving trivialpetty
Opp: big, Opp: great
a little/small/slight/minimal/marginal change/improvement
a little/small/slight/trivial error/mistake/problem
a little/small/slight defect/accident  
Example Bank:
He was a nasty little man.
He's still very little and doesn't understand yet.
It was a lovely little village before the war.
Poor little thing! It's broken its wing.
The room was full of funny little animals.
A little boy was standing on the doorstep.
All those problems because of one little mistake!
Here's a little something for your birthday.
I can't remember every little detail.
I give thanks for every little thing.
I was a little bit afraid of him.
It's just one of life's little mysteries.
She wore a version of the classic little black dress.
The system has some odd little quirks.
They lived in a little house just down the valley.
We had a little adventure yesterday.
What a cute little baby!
What a horrible little man!
You wouldn't expect a sweet little old lady to react like that.
You'll feel a little sting.
You'll soon get used to these little difficulties.
a little error/mistake/defect/problem/argument/accident/incident/adventure/mystery/quirk/secret
Idioms: little bird told me  little by little

Derived Word: littleness 

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
 

little / ˈlɪt.l̩ /   / ˈlɪt̬- / adjective (SMALL)

A1 small in size or amount:

It came in a little box.

a little dog/nose/room

A little old man came into the shop.

He gave a little smile.

It'll only take a little while to clear up the kitchen.

a little something a small amount of food or drink:

I always like to have a little something around eleven o'clock in the morning.

a present that is not of great value:

I want to buy a little something to give to Val when I visit her in hospital.

 

little / ˈlɪt.l̩ /   / ˈlɪt̬- / adjective (YOUNG)

A1 young:

When you were little your hair was really curly.

She was my little (= younger) sister and I looked after her.

Her little boy (= her young son) isn't well.

 

little / ˈlɪt.l̩ /   / ˈlɪt̬- / adjective [ before noun ] (EMPHASIZE)

B2 used to emphasize an opinion that is being given about something or someone:

That was a nice little suit she was wearing.

It's not a bad little restaurant, this, is it?

He's a nasty little man.

 

little / ˈlɪt.l̩ /   / ˈlɪt̬- / adjective [ before noun ] (UNIMPORTANT)

B1 not very important or serious:

I had a little problem with my car, but it's been fixed now.

It's often the little things that count the most.

Can I have a little word (= a short discussion about something not very important) with you?

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Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

little

I [lɪ̱t(ə)l]DETERMINER, QUANTIFIER, AND ADVERB USES
 

 1) DET: DET n-uncount You use little to indicate that there is only a very small amount of something. You can use `so', `too', and `very' in front of little.
  I had little money and little free time...
  I find that I need very little sleep these days...
  There is little doubt that a diet high in fibre is more satisfying...
  So far little progress has been made towards ending the fighting...
  The pudding is quick and easy and needs little attention once in the oven.
  Ant:
  much
 QUANT: QUANT of def-n
 Little is also a quantifier. Little of the existing housing is of good enough quality... They claim that little of the $16.5 million dollars in aid sent by the US government has reached them.
 PRON
 Little is also a pronoun. He ate little, and drank less... In general, employers do little to help the single working mother... Little is known about his childhood.
 2) ADV-GRADED: ADV with v Little means not very often or to only a small extent.
  On their way back to Marseille they spoke very little...
  Only Africa is at present little affected by hard drugs.
 3) DET: DET n-uncount A little of something is a small amount of it, but not very much. You can also say a very little.
  Mrs Caan needs a little help getting her groceries home...
  A little food would do us all some good.
  ...a little light reading...
  I shall be only a very little time.
  Ant:
  a lot
 PRON
 Little is also a pronoun. They get paid for it. Not much. Just a little.
 QUANT: QUANT of def-n-uncount/sing
 Little is also a quantifier. Pour a little of the sauce over the chicken... I'm sure she won't mind sparing us a little of her time.
 4) ADV-GRADED: ADV after v If you do something a little, you do it for a short time.
  He walked a little by himself in the garden.
 5) ADV-GRADED: ADV after v, ADV adj/adv A little or a little bit means to a small extent or degree.
  He complained a little of a nagging pain between his shoulder blades...
  He was a little bit afraid of his father's reaction...
  If you have to drive when you are tired, go a little more slowly than you would normally...
  He wanted to have someone to whom he could talk a little about himself.
 6) PHRASE: PHR with cl If something happens little by little, it happens very gradually.
  In the beginning he had felt well, but little by little he was becoming weaker...
  I would have to learn, little by little, to exist alone.
  Syn:
  graduallyII [lɪ̱t(ə)l]ADJECTIVE USES
 

 littler, littlest
 (The comparative littler and the superlative littlest are sometimes used in spoken English for meanings 1, 3, and 4, but otherwise the comparative and superlative forms of the adjective little are not used.)
 1) ADJ-GRADED: usu ADJ n Little things are small in size. Little is slightly more informal than small.
  We sat around a little table, eating and drinking wine.
  ...the little group of art students.
  Syn:
  small
  Ant:
  big
 2) ADJ: ADJ n You use little to indicate that someone or something is small, in a pleasant and attractive way.
  She's got the nicest little house not far from the library.
  ...a little old lady...
  James usually drives a little hatchback.
 3) ADJ-GRADED A little child is young.
  I have a little boy of 8...
  When I was little I was very hyper-active.
 4) ADJ: ADJ n Your little sister or brother is younger than you are.
  Whenever Daniel's little sister was asked to do something she always had a naughty reply.
  Syn:
  younger
  Ant:
  big
 5) ADJ-GRADED: ADJ n A little distance, period of time, or event is short in length.
  Just go down the road a little way, turn left, and cross the bridge...
  Why don't we just wait a little while and see what happens...
  I've been wanting to have a little talk with you.
  Ant:
  long
 6) ADJ-GRADED: ADJ n A little sound or gesture is quick.
  I had a little laugh to myself...
  She stood up quickly, giving a little cry of astonishment...
  He turned with a little nod and I watched him walk away.
  Ant:
  big
 7) ADJ: ADJ n You use little to indicate that something is not serious or important.
  ...irritating little habits...
  Harry found himself getting angry over little things that had never bothered him before.

 

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary: 

1lit·tle /ˈlɪtl̩/ adj less /ˈlɛs/ or less·er /ˈlɛsɚ/ also lit·tler /ˈlɪtl̩ɚ/; least /ˈliːst/ also lit·tlest /ˈlɪtl̩əst/
1 a : small in size
• She has little feet.
• a little island/airplane
• a little business
• Our school is little.
• a tiny little fish
• This room is littler [=(more commonly) smaller] than that one.
b : not tall : short
• a little man
• a littler [=(more commonly) smaller, shorter] man
c : small in amount
• I have very little money, so I can't lend you any.
• I have less money than I did before.
• I got very little sleep last night.
• There's little hope of a rescue now.
• You have little choice but to pay attention.
• The new version bears little resemblance to the original.
• These programs have very/precious little chance of succeeding.
• The help he offered us was too little, too late. [=it was not as much help as we needed and it was offered too late to be helpful]
• There has been little if any improvement. [=there has been almost no improvement]
• These trinkets have little or no value.
• There was no little sadness in his voice. [=there was a lot of sadness in his voice]
d : not having many things or people included
• We're having a little party this weekend.
• a little group of people
• a little village
• her little hometown
2 : young or younger
• I loved swimming when I was little.
• a little boy/girl
• He's very proud of his little boy/girl. [=of his young son/daughter]
• How's your little one? [=your young(est) son or daughter]
• my little brother/sister [=my brother/sister who is younger than I am]
3 always used before a noun : not lasting for a long time
• I have to take a little break.
• We sat down for a little chat.
• We talked for a little while.
4 always used before a noun : not very important
• There are a few little problems that still have to be dealt with.
• He memorized every little detail of the scene.
- sometimes used in an ironic way to describe something important
• There's just one little problem we haven't discussed: the company is going bankrupt!
• I need to talk to you about the little matter of the money you owe me.
5 always used before a noun : not easily seen, heard, etc.
• He gave her a little smile.
• She made a little wave with her hand.
• She spoke in a quiet little voice.
6 always used before a noun
a
- used to refer to someone or something in an approving or friendly way
• That's a nice little car you've got there.
• You poor little thing.
• Bless your little heart.
b
- used to refer to someone or something in a disapproving or critical way
• He's a little jerk.
• It was a mean little joke.
• She has a dirty little secret.
7 always used before a noun : not open to new ideas
• people with little [=small, narrow] minds
- lit·tle·ness /ˈlɪtl̩nəs/ noun [noncount]
• the littleness of the room
• the littleness of their minds

giant

US /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/ 
UK /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/ 

extremely large

معادل فارسی: 

بسیار بزرگ

مثال انگلیسی: 

a giant sandwich

ساندويچ‌ بسيار بزرگ‌

Oxford Essential Dictionary

giant

 adjective
very big:
a giant insect

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

giant

I. giant1 W3 /ˈdʒaɪənt/ BrE AmE adjective [only before noun]
extremely big, and much bigger than other things of the same type:
a giant electronics company
a giant tortoise

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

adjective only before noun
very large; much larger or more important than similar things usually are
a giant crab
a giant-size box of tissues
a giant step towards achieving independence  
Word Origin:
Middle English geant (with the first syllable later influenced by Latin gigant-), from Old French, via Latin from Greek gigas, gigant-.  
Example Bank:
Giant clams may grow to be a metre long.
• The agreement was hailed as a giant step towards an era of peace and reconciliation.

• The market is controlled by giant corporations which function as monopolies.

 

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
 

giant / ˈdʒaɪ. ə nt / adjective

extremely large:

a giant earth-moving machine

to take giant steps

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Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

giant

[ʤa͟ɪ͟ənt]
 ♦♦♦
 giants

 1) ADJ: ADJ n Something that is described as giant is much larger or more important than most others of its kind.
  ...Italy's giant car maker, Fiat.
  ...a giant oak table.
  ...a giant step towards unification with the introduction of monetary union.
  Syn:
  huge
 2) N-COUNT: usu n N Giant is often used to refer to any large, successful business organization or country. [JOURNALISM]
  ...Japanese electronics giant Sony.
  ...one of Germany's industrial giants, Daimler-Benz.
 3) N-COUNT A giant is an imaginary person who is very big and strong, especially one mentioned in old stories.
  ...a Nordic saga of giants.
 4) N-COUNT: usu a N of n You can refer to someone, especially a man, as a giant, if they seem important or powerful or if they are big and strong.
  He has enormous charisma. He is a giant of a man...
  The biggest man in the patrol, a giant of a man, lifted Mattie on to his shoulders.
 5) N-COUNT: usu N of n You can refer to someone such as a famous musician or writer as a giant, if they are regarded as one of the most important or successful people in their field.
  ...the giant of opera, Luciano Pavarotti...
  He was without question one of the giants of Japanese literature.

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary: 

1gi·ant /ˈʤajənt/ adj [more ~; most ~] : very large : much larger or more powerful than normal
• a giant photograph/machine/wrestler
• a giant corporation
• a giant-size box of detergent

thirtieth

thirtieth [ordinal number]

30th written as a word

US /ˈθɜr·t̬i·ɪθ/ 

سى‌ام‌، سى‌امين‌

مثال: 

the thirtieth floor

طبقه سی‌ام

30th written as a word

معادل فارسی: 

سى‌ام‌، سى‌امين‌

مثال انگلیسی: 

the thirtieth floor

طبقه سی‌ام

Oxford Essential Dictionary

thirtieth

 pronoun, adjective, adverb
30th

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

thirtieth

See main entry: thirty

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

thirtieth

 

 

thir·ti·eth [thirtieth thirtieths]   [ˈθɜːtiəθ]  ;   [ˈθɜːrtiəθ]  ordinal number, noun  There are examples of how to use ordinal numbers at the entry for fifth.

Main entry: thirtyderived

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
 

thirtieth / ˈθɜː.ti.əθ /   / ˈθɝː.t̬i- / ordinal number

30th written as a word

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Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

thirtieth

[θɜ͟ː(r)tiəθ]
 ♦♦
 ORD

 The thirtieth item in a series is the one that you count as number thirty.

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary: 

thirty

 

thir·ty /ˈɵɚti/ noun, pl -ties
1 [count] : the number 30
2 thirties [plural]
a : the numbers ranging from 30 to 39
• The temperature outside is in the high thirties.
b : a set of years ending in digits ranging from 30 to 39
• He is in his thirties.
• old photographs from the thirties [=from 1930–1939]
- thir·ti·eth /ˈɵɚtijəɵ/ noun, pl -tieths [count]
• the thirtieth of November
• seven thirtieths of a degree
- thirtieth adj
• her thirtieth birthday
- thirty adj
thirty days/dollars
- thirty pronoun
thirty of his classmates
- thir·ty·ish /ˈɵɚtijɪʃ/ adj
• He was tall, thirtyish [=about 30 years old], and had glasses and brown hair.

twenty-first

twenty-first [ordinal number]

 21st written as a word

بیست و یکم، بیست و یکمین

مثال: 

the twenty-first century

قرن بیست و یکم

 21st written as a word

معادل فارسی: 

بیست و یکم، بیست و یکمین

مثال انگلیسی: 

the twenty-first century

قرن بیست و یکم

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

twenty-first

ˌtwenty-ˈfirst BrE AmE noun [countable usually singular]
your twenty-first ↑birthday or the celebration you have for it

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

twenty-first

ˌtwenty-ˈfirst [twenty-first]      noun singular (informal, especially BrE)
a person's 21st birthday and the celebrations for this occasion
She's having a party on her twenty-first.

His parents gave him a car for his twenty-first.

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
 

ˌ twenty- ˈ first / ˌtwen.tiˈfɜːst /   / -t̬iˈfɝːst / ordinal number

21st written as a word:

the twenty-first century

twentieth

twentieth [ordinal number]

20th written as a word

US /ˈtwen·ti·ɪθ/ 

بيستمين‌، بيستم‌

مثال: 

طبقه بیستم

طبقه بیستم

20th written as a word

معادل فارسی: 

بيستمين‌، بيستم‌

مثال انگلیسی: 

the twentieth floor

طبقه بیستم

Oxford Essential Dictionary

twentieth

 adjective, adverb, pronoun
20th

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

twentieth

See main entry: twenty

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

twentieth

 

 

twen·ti·eth [twentieth twentieths]   [ˈtwentiəθ]  ;   [ˈtwentiəθ]  ordinal number, noun  There are examples of how to use ordinal numbers at the entry for fifth.

Main entry: twentyderived

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
 

twentieth / ˈtwen.ti.əθ /   / -t̬i- / ordinal number

20th written as a word

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Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

twentieth

[twe̱ntiəθ]
 ♦♦
 twentieths

 1) ORD The twentieth item in a series is the one that you count as number twenty.
  ...the twentieth century.
 2) FRACTION A twentieth is one of twenty equal parts of something.
  A few twentieths of a gram can be critical.

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary: 

twenty

 

twen·ty /ˈtwɛnti/ noun, pl -ties
1 [count] : the number 20
2 [count] : the 20th in a set or series
• item/question twenty
3 twenties [plural]
a : the numbers ranging from 20 to 29
• Tomorrow the temperature will be in the low twenties.
b : a set of years ending in digits ranging from 20 to 29
• She's in her twenties.
• the gangsters of the twenties [=of the 1920s]
4 [count]
a US : a twenty-dollar bill
• All I have is a twenty.
b Brit : a twenty-pound note
- twen·ti·eth /ˈtwɛntijəɵ/ noun, pl -eths [count]
• What are you doing on the twentieth? [=the twentieth day of the month]
• a twentieth of the population
- twentieth adj
• their twentieth anniversary
- twenty adj
• It was a twenty-hour flight.
twenty days later
- twenty pronoun
• Only twenty showed up for the review session.
• We spent forty dollars and had twenty left.

thirteenth

thirteenth [ordinal number]

13th written as a word

US /ˌθɜrtˈtinθ/ 

سيزدهم‌، سيزدهمين‌

مثال: 

the thirteenth day

روز سيزدهم‌

13th written as a word

معادل فارسی: 

سيزدهم‌، سيزدهمين‌

مثال انگلیسی: 

the thirteenth day

روز سيزدهم‌

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

thirteenth

See main entry: thirteen

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

thirteenth

 

 

thir·teenth   [ˌθɜːˈtiːnθ]  ;   [ˌθɜːrˈtiːnθ]  ordinal number, noun  There are examples of how to use ordinal numbers at the entry for fifth.

Main entry: thirteenderived

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
 

thirteenth / θɜːˈtiːnθ /   / θɝː- / ordinal number

13th written as a word:

My birthday is on the thirteenth ( of October).

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Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

thirteenth

[θɜ͟ː(r)ti͟ːnθ]
 ♦♦
 ORD

 The thirteenth item in a series is the one that you count as number thirteen.

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary: 

thirteen

 

thir·teen /ˌɵɚˈtiːn/ noun, pl -teens [count] : the number 13
- thirteen adj
thirteen students
- thirteen pronoun
• All thirteen (of them) passed the exam.
- thir·teenth /ˌɵɚˈtiːnɵ/ noun, pl -teenths [count]
• the thirteenth of October
• one thirteenth of the budget
- thirteenth adj
• the thirteenth caller
- thirteenth adv
• She finished thirteenth.
• the nation's thirteenth largest city

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