A2 Unit 22: Ideas & thinking 1
17 A2 words: use, thought, fact, matter, probably, understand… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| use/jus/ n | usethe purpose of something | What is the use of this tool?What is the use of this tool? | |
| thought/θɔt/ n | thoughtan idea | That is a good thought, Mia.That is a good thought, Mia. | |
| fact/fækt/ n | factsomething that is true | It is a fact that water is wet.It is a fact that water is wet. | |
| matter/ˈmætɚ/ v | to matterto be important | It doesn’t matter, don’t worry.It doesn’t matter, don’t worry. | |
| probably/ˈprɑbəˌbli/ adv | probablymost likely | It will probably rain tomorrow.It will probably rain tomorrow. | |
| understand/ˌʌndɚˈstænd/ v | to understandto know what something means | I understand you, but I do not agree.I understand you, but I do not agree. | |
| possible/ˈpɑsəbəl/ adj | possibleable to be done | Is it possible to pay by card?Is it possible to pay by card? | |
| cause/kɑz/ v | to causeto make something happen | Too much sugar can cause problems.Too much sugar can cause problems. | |
| chance/tʃæns/ n | chancean opportunity to do something | This is your chance to speak English with a native speaker.This is your chance to speak English with a native speaker. | |
| force/fɔrs/ n | forcephysical power or strength | The strong wind pushed the door with great force.The strong wind pushed the door with great force. | |
| include/ˌɪnˈklud/ v | to includeto have something as a part | The price includes breakfast and a free drink.The price includes breakfast and a free drink. | |
| likely/ˈlaɪkli/ adj | likelyprobably going to happen | It is likely to rain this afternoon.It is likely to rain this afternoon. | |
| sense/sɛns/ n | sensea good reason or meaning | It makes sense to save some money every month.It makes sense to save some money every month. | |
| certain/ˈsɝtən/ adj | certaincompletely sure | I am certain that Ali will come to the party.I am certain that Ali will come to the party. | |
| source/sɔrs/ n | sourcea place something comes from | The internet is a good source of information.The internet is a good source of information. | |
| attention/əˈtɛnʃən/ n | attentioncareful listening or looking | Please pay attention to the teacher.Please pay attention to the teacher. | |
| situation/ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/ n | situationthe things happening at a certain time | Mia is in a difficult situation at work.Mia is in a difficult situation at work. |