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Topic
Body &
Health

Vocabulary
well

Phonetic
/wel/

Parts of
speech
adjective healthy; not sick

Definition

Examples
Dictionary examples:
"How are you?" "Very well, thanks."
He hasn't been too well lately.
When she came home from school she really didn't look well.
I'm sorry you're sick - I hope you get well soon.

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tooth

/tu/

noun

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

How are you? I'm very well.
one of the hard white objects in the mouth, which Dictionary examples:
are used for biting and chewing
front/back teeth
a broken/missing tooth
false teeth
Brush/Clean your teeth thoroughly morning and night.
I had to have a tooth out.

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OK

/oke/

adjective

not sick, damaged, upset, etc.

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Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

It is important for me, because without it I can't clean my teeth.
Dictionary examples:

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Vocabulary

Phonetic

Parts of
speech

Definition

Examples
Are you OK? You look pale.
How's Paola? Is she okay after her fall yesterday?
"Is everything OK with you?" "Yes, fine."
I'll just check that the car's okay - that was a big bang!

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nose

/noz/

noun

the part of your face through which you breathe

and smell

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

Hi, Ramesh, What are you doing? Are you OK?
Dictionary examples:
a big nose
I've got a sore throat and a runny nose.
Come on now, stop crying and blow your nose.

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mouth

/m/

noun

the part of the face that is used for eating and

speaking

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

It has a small nose, two big eyes, and wears a dress.
Dictionary examples:
Open your mouth wide and say "Ah."
You shouldn't put so much food in your mouth at once.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

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Vocabulary

leg

Phonetic

/leg/

Parts of
speech

noun

Definition

Examples

[The doll] is my fav[or]ite birthday present, because it has two big eyes,
a small nose and a small mouth.
one of the parts of the body of a human or animal Dictionary examples:
that is used for standing and walking
My legs were tired after so much walking.
He broke his leg skiing.
The horse broke its front leg in the fall.

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hospital

/hspt.l/ noun

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

He has broken his leg and I must look after him.
a place where ill or injured people go to be treated Dictionary examples:
by doctors and nurses
I have to go to the hospital to have an operation.
She spent a week in the hospital last year.

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HEALTHY

/bet.r/

adjective

healthy, or less ill than before

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

She works in a hospital
Dictionary examples:
Do you feel better now?
Is your stomach ache better?
I hope you get better soon.

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Vocabulary

head

Phonetic

/hed/

Parts of
speech

noun

Definition

Examples

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

I visited my cousin last night in the hospital he was ill. He is now better.
the part of the body above the neck that contains Dictionary examples:
your brain, eyes, nose, mouth, ears, etc., and on
which your hair grows
Put this hat on to keep your head warm.
He fell and hit his head on the table.
She nodded/shook her head.

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have

/hv/

verb

If you have a particular illness, you suffer from it.

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

You must wear a cap [on] your head
Dictionary examples:
I have a cold.
Have you ever had the measles?
Dad has a headache.

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hand

/hnd/

noun

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

I know you had [the] flu.
the part of your body on the end of your arm that Dictionary examples:
has fingers and a thumb
Take your hands out of your pockets!

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Vocabulary

Phonetic

Parts of
speech

Definition

Examples
You have to hold my hand when we cross the street.
They walked by, holding hands.
Hold your fork in your left hand and your knife in your right hand.
"Congratulations!" she said and shook my hand/shook hands with me.

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good for
you

making you healthy or happy

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

Hi Sabrina The party was good. I forgot my phone in your house - I had
it [in] my pocket, then it was in my hand and then I put [it] on [a] table
in the kitchen.
Dictionary examples:
Swimming is really good for you.
Eating plenty of fresh vegetables is good for you

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good

/gd/

adjective

something that you say when a person asks how

you are or how someone you know is

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

I think playing basketball is good for you
Dictionary examples:
"How are you, Amelia?" "I'm good, thanks!"
"How's Joshua doing?" "He's good, thank you."
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
Hi, Jo Is your family good?

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Vocabulary
foot

Phonetic
/ft/

Parts of
Definition
speech
noun
one of the two flat parts on the ends of your legs
that you stand on

Examples
Dictionary examples:
I've hurt my left foot.
bare feet

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fine

/fn/

adjective

[never before noun] well, healthy, or happy

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

Then, in just a few minutes, we are going to put our feet in the hot
sand.
Dictionary examples:
"How are you?" "I'm fine, thanks."
I felt terrible last night but I feel fine this morning.

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feel

/fil/

verb

[I or T] to experience something physical or

emotional

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

I'm fine.
Dictionary examples:
"How are you feeling?" "Not too bad, but I've still got a headache."
My eyes feel really sore.
I'm feeling really happy today!
I feel embarrassed about making so many mistakes.

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face

Phonetic

/fes/

Parts of
speech

noun

Definition

[C] the front part of the head, where the eyes,

nose and mouth are, or the expression on this part

Examples
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
I like Prague, because it is place where I feel good.
Dictionary examples:
She's got a long, thin face.
She had a worried expression on her face.

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eye

//

noun

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

She has got brown [e]yes, [a] round face and wh[ite] s[k]in.
one of the two organs in your face, which you use Dictionary examples:
to see with
He has no sight in his left/right eye.
She's got beautiful green eyes.
He closed his eyes and went to sleep.

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ear

/r/

noun

one of the two body parts on your head that you

hear with

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

I like her long brown hair and blue eyes.
Dictionary examples:
She leaned over and whispered something in his ear.
The hearing in my left ear's not so good.

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body

Phonetic

/bd.i/

Parts of
speech

noun

Definition

the whole physical structure that forms a person

or animal

Examples
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
My friend Maria [gave] me a dog. It's a cocker and has long ears.
Dictionary examples:
A good diet and plenty of exercise will help you to keep your body
healthy.
She rubbed a sunscreen lotion over her entire body.

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arm

/rm/

noun

the long part at each side of the human body,

ending in a hand

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

I think swimming is good for my body.
Dictionary examples:
My arms ache from carrying this bag.
She put/threw her arms around me, and hugged me to her.
He took/held her in his arms.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
I've a Tennis racket that I bought a year ago. I want to sell it because
I've broken my arm.

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