Английский словарь | Игра

To act means to do something, especially with a purpose, like when you make a choice or take action. If someone says "Act quickly!" they mean you should do something fast. You can act in a play, pretending to be someone else, which is what actors do. Plays and performances are often divided into parts called acts, like "Act 2 of the play". An act can also mean a kind thing you do, like an act of kindness, or something bad, like an act of anger. Even magicians or circus performers call their show...

Your voice is the sound that comes out of your mouth when you talk or sing. It can be loud, quiet, high, or low. But voice is not just about sound; it also means how people share their ideas, feelings, or opinions. Writers and artists can "find their voice", which means they show their personal style in their work. Someone can be your voice by speaking for you, like a lawyer or a friend. If no one listens to you or you can't give your opinion, it means you don’t have a voice in that situation. E...

Himself is a word we use to talk about a male person (a boy or a man) when he is the one doing something or when we want to make it clear that it’s about him and no one else. It can also show that the man is doing something for or to himself. For example, if a boy fixes his bike alone, you can say he fixed it himself, meaning he didn’t get help. Himself can also be used to add extra focus on the person, like saying, “He himself said it,” which shows that he said it personally. Examples: • He cut...

To model is to show something or someone in a way that helps others see or understand it better. A model can be a smaller copy of something, like a toy plane that looks like a real one. A person who is a model shows off clothes or products to make them look good. If you are a model student, you behave in the best way possible, like an example for others. When you model your behavior on someone, you try to be like them. Designers use models to display their work because it helps people imagine ho...

To miss means not to hit, catch, or reach something, or to feel sad because someone or something is not with you. You can miss a bus or a class if you are late, or you might miss your family when you are far from home. It can also mean not noticing or hearing something, like when you miss part of a movie. The word miss is also a title used to address an unmarried woman. Examples: • I missed the bus this morning because I woke up late. • She misses her family when she is away at school. • He thre...

To build is to make or create something, usually by putting parts together step by step. For example, you can build a house, a toy, or even a computer by using tools and materials. It can also mean to make something stronger, like building muscles by exercising or building trust by being kind and honest. Building takes time, effort, and care to make something good and strong. Examples: • They will build a sandcastle on the beach. • He wants to build a table for his room. • She is working hard to...

To stand means to be upright on your feet, to rise to an upright position, or to stay in one place without sitting. You can also stand something up, like putting a bottle upright on a table. When something is placed somewhere, you can say it stands there: "The tree stands in the middle of the park". A stand can also mean an object that holds something, like a music stand or a coat stand. If you stand for an idea or belief, it means you support or believe in it strongly, and your opinion about it...

To rest means to stop working or moving so your body and mind can relax and feel better. You can rest by sitting down, lying in bed, or taking a break from something tiring. Rest also means the part that is left after something is used or taken, like the rest of a cake after someone eats a slice. Whether you rest your head on a pillow or rest your legs after walking a lot, the word is about pausing and feeling calm or leaving something for later. Examples: • I need to rest after running around a...

Yourself is a word that means you, but it shows that you are both the one doing something and the one it happens to. It is often used to remind you to do things for you, like saying “take care of yourself” or “treat yourself kindly.” If you say, “I hurt myself,” you mean you caused an injury to you. When you say “look at yourself,” it means you look at you, maybe in a mirror. We use this word when we do something to or for our own body or mind, and it helps us focus on caring for us. Examples: •...

A movie is a story or event shown on a screen, made up of pictures that move. People watch movies at theaters, on TVs, or on devices like laptops and phones. The word movie comes from "moving picture", which is what people called them when they were first invented. Movies can be funny, sad, exciting, or scary, and many people have a favorite movie they love to talk about. Some people call movies "films", and the place where they are made is called the movie industry or Hollywood. Watching movies...