For habits and general facts.
Example: I drink coffee every morning.
For actions happening right now.
Example: She is cooking dinner now.
For past actions with present relevance.
Example: They have visited London twice.
For actions continuing up to now.
Example: He has been running for an hour.
For completed past actions.
Example: We watched a movie yesterday.
For actions ongoing at a specific time in the past.
Example: I was reading when you called.
For actions completed before another past action.
Example: She had left before I arrived.
For continuous past actions before another past event.
Example: They had been working since morning before the break.
For future intentions or promises.
Example: I will call you tomorrow.
For ongoing future actions.
Example: This time next week, I will be traveling.
For actions completed before a specific future time.
Example: By next year, she will have graduated.
For continuous actions up to a point in the future.
Example: By 5 PM, I will have been studying for six hours.
For general truths in passive voice.
Example: The book is written by a famous author.
For ongoing actions in passive voice.
Example: The house is being cleaned right now.
For completed past actions in passive voice.
Example: The letter was sent yesterday.
For ongoing past actions in passive voice.
Example: The meal was being prepared when we arrived.
For completed actions with present relevance in passive voice.
Example: The project has been completed.
For past completed actions before another past event in passive voice.
Example: The task had been finished before the meeting started.
For future actions in passive voice.
Example: The report will be delivered tomorrow.
For future completed actions in passive voice.
Example: The work will have been done by then.
prize - present - gift - award - trophy - reward - cup - plaque - bonus
dusk - sundown - evening - nightfall - gloaming - sunset
Predict - Forecast - Prophesy - anticipate - estimate - foreshow - foreseen - Foretell
regarding - with regard to - in terms of - concerning - connected with - Talking about - In relation to - Speaking of
luminous - well-letted - well-lighted - gaudy - glowing - brilliant - lustrous - illuminated - brightened - floodlit - flashy - vibrant
national park - safari park - amusement park - public garden - recreation - ground - theme park - wildlife safari
boneyard - churchyard - graveyard - cemetery - tombstone - grave - morgue - burial plot
advantages - benefits - positive aspects - merits - strengths - upsides, pros - gains - perks - bright sides
indispensable - integral - fundamental - essential - crucial - vital - necessary - central - primary - mandatory
difficult - hard - strenuous - tough - complex - problematic - rough - challenging - demanding - troublesome
state-of-art - cutting edge - high-tech - contemporary - ultramodern - leading-edge - up-to-the-minute - progressive - new/modern - Next-gen - Futuristic - Innovative - Advanced - the latest technology
speculation - hypothetical - postulated - theoretical - theoretic - presumptive - assumptive - Supposed Conceptual Imagined
Major - Main - Cardinal - The most Important - Foremost - Key - Essential - Central - Crucial - Critical - High-priority - Most significant - vital
assignment - task - duty - mission - charge - project - chore - responsibility - job - appointment - allocation - obligation - role - commitment - burden
Costly - expensive - pricey - overpriced - not affordable - Inflated - rip-off - Highly priced - extravagant - dear - Burns a hole in your pocket Costs an arm and a leg Bank - breaking - Spendy
downtime - rest time - free time - leisure time - pastime - spare time - time off - chill time (informal) - relaxation time - personal time - me-time - vacation - holiday
aspect - view - perspective - viewpoint - standpoint - position - angle - attitude - frame of mind - interpretation - vision - outlook - perception - point of view - opinion
audience - crowds - spectators - viewers - listeners - watchers (informal) - observers - onlookers - attendees - participants - guests - public - fans
disadvantages - drawbacks - negative aspects - downside - limitations - weaknesses - cons - liabilities - faults - setbacks
let off steam - unwind - relax - recharge - release stress - relieve stress - escape the grind - find your calm - Let My Spirit Soar
arbitrary decision - decisive decision - hasty decision - irreversible decision - knee-jerk decision - snap decision - quick decision - rash decision - rational decision - irrational decision - sensible decision - unanimous decision - wise decision
senior citizen - elderly - golden-ager - aged - old people - old
generation - aging/ senile - frail - vulnerable - venerable -
old-timer - centenarian - centenary - centennial Person - people -
aging population - pension - pensioner
age discrimination -
Ageism - Anti-aging - Geriatric - gerontology
castle - worship - fort - monument - palace -mansion - manor - temple
- palazzo - chapel - alcazar - house of worship
District -
section - part - area - sector - zone - region - quarter - territory -
locale - segment - division - belt
Old - run-down -
derelict - deserted - dilapidated - break down Building
educator - teacher - tutor - coach - trainer - instructor - education
specialist - learning facilitator - course leader
nursery - primary - secondary - elementary - preschool - high school -
college - pre-university
thesis - dissertation
dreadful - gruesome - terrible - frightening - horrendous - appalling
- shocking - ghastly - macabre - terrifying
I was terrified - I was petrified - I was horrified - I was panicked -
I was frightened - I was scared - I was alarmed - I was shaken - I was
spooked - I was unnerved
welcoming - friendly - kind - guesting - Hospitable - warm - guest welcoming - amiability - sociability - inviting - receptive - open - warmhearted - benevolent - open - armed
blackmail - embezzlement - falsify records - forgery - identity theft - bribery - fraudulent claims - corruption - nepotism - illicit dealings - dishonest reports - bogus paperwork - fake documentation - counterfeit information - money laundering
indicate - represent - show - display - present - depict - provide information - illustrate - demonstrate - point to - signify - symbolize - reveal - exhibit - manifest - convey - exemplify - clarify - elucidate - prove - substantiate
moving - exquisite - elegant - valuable - work of art - masterpiece - masterwork - artwork - artifact - marvelous - superb - precious
definitely - certainly - surely - exactly - decidedly - clearly - obviously - undoubtedly - absolutely - positively - indeed - undeniably - reliably - plainly - unmistakably - transparently - clarification - lucidity
follow a diet - stick to a diet - poor diet - crash diet - strict diet
- balanced diet - low-carb diet - starvation diet - eat in
moderation
fat - fatty - fat-free - fattening - oily - starchy
nutrition - nutritional - nutritionist - malnutrition - nutritious -
detrimental
hot/spicy - chilly - fiery
A dead-end job - A decent wage - A freelance-basis - A fulfilling job - A heavy workload - A steady job / work / income - between jobs - Climax - Demanding/ MostWanted position - Good/ stimulating working condition and environment - Income - Salary - Wage - Insurance - Internship - Job/ Work condition - Job satisfaction - Job security - Job-share/ Shifted Job - Nine-to-five job - Resign / Hire / Fire - Resign / Hire / Fire - Resign / Hire / Fire -
legislature - establish - pass - introduce
law - regulation - direction - rule - principle - order - legislation
- guideline - standard
obey - low - observe the law
force
- impose the law
break - infringe - bypass - trespass the
law
He advised me to go
He recommended me to go
He recommended/suggested going
He recommended/suggested that I go
I recommended/suggested that she go
Giving - getting - taking - receiving - and following advice
A bit of advice
A friendly piece of advice
Constructive advice: positive/helpful advice
Unsolicited advice: not asked for
Sensible advice: logical/useful advice
Irrational advice (opposite: rational advice)
bustling center - regional center - inner city - downtown - urban area
- population center - heritage center - overcrowded - folk point -
central city - heartland - packed area - congested place -
spotlight
landmark - tourist attraction - Pavement cafe
upscale neighborhood - shanty town
volume of traffic - bumper-to-bumper traffic - traffic jam -
congestion
in suburbs - on outskirts - countryside - the country - immediate
vicinity of the city - at the edge of the urban area - rural area -
hilly area
bridge - flyover - arch - overpass
crossroad - intersection - junction
entrance - entry - door - doorway - gate - portal - foyer
jungle - forest - forestry
population - people - crowd - society - populace - citizens -
individuals
zebra crossing - pedestrian crossing - crosswalk
Amazing - Astonishing - scenic - Marvelous - Spectacular - beautiful -
quaint - pretty - stunning - breathtaking - Unbelievable - idyllic -
peaceful - calming - refreshing - serene - lovely - picturesque -
paradise - Fascinating - invigorating - Unimaginable - paradise -
luxurious - sublime - majestic - unspoilt - glimmering - dreamy -
pristine - captivating - exotic - mesmerizing - verdant - luscious -
tantalizing - verdant - A bleak - A steep slope - Cityscape - Stargaze
- landscape - waterscape - Seascape - Snowcaps - Townscape - Riverside
- Gentle - mountainous
flora and fauna - get off the beaten
track - leafy suburbs - Quit backwater - back of beyond -
waterfront
Scenery - setting - view - outlook - aspect - prospect - sight -
vista - environment - scenic view - panorama
A bargain A Discount
A Shopaholic - An Impulsive Buyer -
Bargain Hunting
chain stores - offline shops - retail
outlets - online shop - cyber shop - online/ In person counterpart -
Vendor - Internet Shopping - in-stor shopping - Convenience Store -
Super/ Hyper Market - Department Store - grocery store - Independent
Stores / Shop - Shop / Store / Retail Outlet - Shopping Mall
Voucher - coupon
Goods- commodity - merchandise - products
- items - resource - stock - manufactures
Shop Around -
Window Browsing - Window Shopping
Idioms: win an award, take home the trophy, clean up
at the awards, steal the show, walk away with the prize
Collocations: receive an award, prestigious award,
lifetime achievement award, accept an award, present an award
Idioms: in the twilight of his career, burning the
midnight oil, the twilight years, caught between day and night,
twilight zone
Collocations: twilight hours, dim twilight, beautiful
twilight, twilight sky, twilight glow
Idioms: the sky's the limit, cross that bridge when
we get there, time will tell, tomorrow is another day, your guess is
as good as mine
Collocations: bright future, plan ahead, look forward
to, future plans, uncertain future
Idioms: keep the lights on, a light bulb moment, shed
some light on, bright and early, see the light
Collocations: dim the lights, bright lights, turn on
the light, soft lighting, overhead light
Idioms: home sweet home, make yourself at home, bring
the house down, a man's home is his castle, close to home
Collocations: dream house, family home, move house,
cozy home, open house
Idioms: walk in the park, park it, a walk in the park
(easy), hit it out of the park, park yourself somewhere
Collocations: public park, go to the park, amusement
park, national park, park the car
Idioms: grim reaper, the undertaker's calling, six
feet under, pushing up daisies, kick the bucket
Collocations: funeral director, funeral home, arrange
a funeral, burial service, funeral arrangements
Idioms: silver lining, bright side, glass half full,
on the plus side, the upside
Collocations: positive aspect, great advantage,
strong point, clear benefit, major plus
Idioms: worth its weight in gold, can't live without,
a must-have, the go-to person, the backbone of
Collocations: absolutely essential, vitally
important, key player, crucial role, highly valuable
Idioms: go through hell, tough times, rough patch,
down and out, hit rock bottom
Collocations: face hardship, financial hardship,
overcome difficulties, endure suffering, personal struggle
Idioms: cutting edge, ahead of the curve, state of
the art, new kid on the block, up to speed
Collocations: modern technology, contemporary design,
modern lifestyle, latest trend, modern facilities
Idioms: in theory, that's the theory anyway, just a
theory, food for thought, hold water
Collocations: scientific theory, prove a theory,
working theory, conspiracy theory, support the theory
Idioms: top priority, number one, the be-all and
end-all, the big kahuna, the whole enchilada
Collocations: top priority, main focus, key factor,
primary concern, crucial element
Idioms: nine-to-five, work your fingers to the bone,
all in a day's work, call it a day, burn the midnight oil
Collocations: full-time job, find work, hard work,
team work, get the job done
Idioms: cost an arm and a leg, break the bank, pay
through the nose, pricey, sky-high prices
Collocations: expensive taste, high cost, luxury
item, overpriced, big-ticket item
Idioms: take a breather, recharge your batteries,
kick back, clock out, get some R&R
Collocations: take vacation, paid leave, day off,
time away, long weekend
Idioms: from where I stand, in my book, as I see it,
if you ask me, from my perspective
Collocations: personal opinion, my take on, point of
view, in my view, my perspective
Idioms: keep an eye on, all eyes on, watch like a
hawk, glued to the screen, on the edge of your seat
Collocations: large audience, attract viewers, live
audience, loyal fans, huge following
Idioms: the downside, dark cloud, glass half empty,
thorn in the side, catch-22
Collocations: major drawback, serious disadvantage,
weak point, negative aspect, main issue
Idioms: let your hair down, chill out, kick back and
relax, take a load off, wind down
Collocations: relax completely, de-stress, switch
off, take it easy, rest and relax
Idioms: tough call, no-brainer, cross that bridge
later, bite the bullet, make up your mind
Collocations: final decision, make a choice, tough
decision, informed decision, quick decision
Idioms: over the hill, old school, golden years, long
in the tooth, old-timer
Collocations: elderly people, senior citizens, older
adults, retirement age, aging population
Idioms: learn the ropes, hit the books, school of
hard knocks, teach someone a lesson, old school
Collocations: higher education, formal education, get
an education, quality education, lifelong learning
Idioms: a total disaster, train wreck, nightmare, the
pits, awful beyond words
Collocations: absolutely awful, really bad, terrible
mistake, horrible experience, extremely poor
Idioms: warm welcome, open arms, down-to-earth, salt
of the earth, friendly face
Collocations: friendly atmosphere, warm hospitality,
kind people, welcoming community, approachable person
Idioms: pull a fast one, scam artist, too good to be
true, cook the books, caught red-handed
Collocations: commit fraud, identity theft, financial
scam, online fraud, detect fraud
Idioms: steal the show, put on a show, the greatest
show on earth, show your true colors, run the show
Collocations: live show, TV show, stage performance,
sell-out show, popular series
Idioms: work of art, masterpiece, stroke of genius,
fine art, art for art's sake
Collocations: stunning artwork, beautiful painting,
abstract art, contemporary artist, creative expression
Idioms: crystal clear, clear as day, loud and clear,
see eye to eye, cut through the noise
Collocations: complete clarity, explain clearly,
perfect understanding, clear message, total transparency
Idioms: clean eating, watch what you eat, you are
what you eat, comfort food, food for thought
Collocations: healthy diet, balanced diet, strict
diet, dietary requirements, plant-based diet
Idioms: lay down the law, take the law into your own
hands, above the law, law of the jungle, bend the rules
Collocations: break the law, enforce the law, legal
system, criminal law, follow regulations
Idioms: take my advice, word to the wise, take it
with a grain of salt, food for thought, a little bird told me
Collocations: give advice, ask for advice, helpful
tips, sound advice, professional guidance
Idioms: concrete jungle, city slicker, bright lights
big city, hit the town, urban jungle
Collocations: big city, city center, bustling city,
modern city, vibrant nightlife
Idioms: wrong side of the tracks, rough neighborhood,
the projects, tough part of town, urban decay
Collocations: inner-city area, urban poverty,
disadvantaged neighborhood, city ghetto, low-income housing
Idioms: picture perfect, take your breath away, feast
for the eyes, change of scenery, eye candy
Collocations: beautiful scenery, stunning views,
natural landscape, breathtaking views, scenic route
Idioms: shop till you drop, window shopping, retail
therapy, spend a fortune, bargain hunter
Collocations: go shopping, grocery shopping, online
shopping, shopping mall, luxury shopping