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because · conjunction

used to give a reason for something

• Dictionary examples:

  • We can't go to Julia's party because we're going away that weekend.
  • ""Why did you do it?"" ""Because Carlos told me to"".
  • Just because I'm lending you my dress for tonight doesn't mean you can borrow it whenever you want to.

• Learner example:

  • I will be at your house at 7.30 because I have an appointment before [that]. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Russian)

bed · noun(FOR SLEEP)

a piece of furniture that you sleep on

• Dictionary examples:

  • He lived in a room with only two chairs, a bed and a table.
  • He likes to have breakfast in bed on a Saturday morning.
  • She didn't get out of bed till lunchtime today.
  • I'm exhausted - I'm going to bed.

• Learner example:

  • I'd like to sell my bed. (Key English Test; A2; Italian)

bedroom · noun

a room used for sleeping in

• Dictionary example:

  • Our home has three bedrooms.

• Learner example:

  • I think my T-shirt is in your bedroom. (Key English Test; A2; Portuguese)

beer · noun

an alcoholic drink made from grain

• Dictionary examples:

  • a pint of beer
  • Would you like another beer?
  • This beer is brewed in Mexico.

• Learner example:

  • She likes drink[ing] beer and sometimes goes to the nightclub. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Spanish)

before · preposition(EARLIER)

earlier than something or someone

• Dictionary examples:

  • two days before the summer holidays
  • She arrived before me.
  • You should always wash your hands before meals.
  • Think hard before accepting the offer.

• Learner example:

  • We will come before 7 o'clock and help you with dinner. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Polish)