Words / A2

LIST/lɪst/

A list is names or items written one after another: a shopping list, make a list, on the list, a waiting list. List can be a verb: list the reasons. Checklist is a list you tick. Do not say “write a list of shopping” as often as a shopping list. Off the list means removed.

Meaning

A set of names or items written one after another.

Examples

• “Make a list of the things you need.”
• “Tick each job off the list when you finish.”
• “Her name is not on the guest list.”

Good to know

make / write a list. a shopping / waiting list. on / off the list.

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