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usuallyadverb used to talk about what happens on most occasions or in most situations:Women usually live longer than men.Maria usually walks to school.

didn’tThe contraction (short form) of did not.

did = past tense of do

Ahmed didn’t like his sandwich.Vicky didn’t go to school because her daughter was sick.

friends

easyadjective

not difficult

The test was easy.Sometimes learning English is not easy.

heardverb

past tense of hear

I heard music coming from upstairs.Kati heard her friend yell.

order

red

door

sureadjectivecertain you know somethingAre you sure that’s Sarah’s cousin?I’m sure everything will be fine.

adverbyes or answer to ‘thanks’

become

top

ship

acrossadverb

from one side of something to the other

We took a plane across the Atlantic Ocean.The teacher walked across the room.

todayNoun

the day that is happening now

Today is my birthday!Do you know what the weather will be today?

duringpreposition

from the beginning to the end of a period of time

During the summer we can swim a lot.We study English during class.

short

betteradjective

comparative of good

My friend’s car is much better than mine.Chocolate ice cream is better than strawberry.

bestadjective

better than anything else or anyone else

Minnesota is the best state.He is my best friend.Cub Foods has the best produce.

howeverconjunction

used when you are adding a fact or piece of information – nevertheless

I love to eat chocolate, however it’s not good to eat too much.

I really want a new car, however much it costs.

low

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