determine
verb · Intermediate
To find out, decide, or control what will happen.
Example
Tests will determine the cause of the illness.
In this video: But your level of wealth doesn't only determine what you own.
Intermediate4 min 36 sec
Casually Explained: Levels of Wealth
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When we think of money, it's usually in terms of what things we can buy with it.
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But your level of wealth doesn't only determine what you own.
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It can determine entirely what your life looks like
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and I wanted to give a bit of an overview
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/dɪˈtɝmɪn/
intervals
noun · Intermediate
The plural form of interval: periods or spaces between events or points.
Example
Trains leave at regular intervals throughout the morning.
In this video: of what that could look like at some different intervals.
think
To use your mind to form ideas, opinions, plans, or memories.
money
Coins, notes, or digital value used to buy things or pay people.
usually
In most situations or on most occasions.
terms
The plural form of term: words, conditions, or periods with a set meaning.
things
Objects, facts, ideas, or activities, especially when not named separately.
buy
To get something by paying money for it.
level
A height, amount, stage, or standard in relation to others.
wealth
A large amount of money, property, or valuable resources.
own
To have something as your property.
entirely
Completely, with no part left out.
life
The condition of being alive; also the way someone lives.
looks
The third-person singular form of look: uses the eyes, searches, or seems.
like
Similar to someone or something, or in the same way as them.
want
To wish for something, or need something.
give
To hand something to someone, or provide something for someone.
bit
A small amount or piece of something.
overview
A short general explanation of the main points of a subject.
look
To use your eyes to see; to seem or appear a certain way.
different
Not the same as another person or thing.
bottom
The lowest part of something
pyramid
A large structure with a square base and sloping sides meeting at the top; also any similar shape.
course
A set of lessons, or the direction in which something moves.
alcoholic
A person who is dependent on alcohol.
amphetamine
A stimulant drug that affects the brain and body.
abuse
To treat someone badly, or use something in a harmful way.
lowlife
A person who is dishonest, criminal, or considered morally unpleasant.
mooch
To get food, money, or help from others without paying or giving much back.
off
Away from a place, position, or machine; no longer operating.
public
Available for anyone to use, see, or join; not private.
services
Useful activities or systems provided for people, customers, or the public.
because
For the reason that something is true or happened.
pay
To give money for something or to someone for work.
debts
The plural form of debt: amounts of money that people or groups owe.
find
To discover something by looking, learning, or experiencing it.
job
Paid work; also, a task that someone must do.
grad
An informal word for a graduate or a student in graduate school.
students
The plural form of student: people who study at a school, college, or university.
disgust
To cause strong dislike.
next
Coming immediately after the present one or after another thing in order.
class
A lesson group, school subject, or group of similar people or things.
makes
Creates, prepares, or causes something to happen.
population
All the people, animals, or things living in a particular place or group.
even
Used to emphasize something surprising, extreme, or additional.
though
Used to add a contrasting idea, often at the end of a sentence.
might
Shows that something is possible or could happen.
seem
To give the impression of being or doing something.
much
A large amount of something, used with uncountable nouns.
compared
To carry out the action suggested by this entry in its usual context.
elite
The richest, most skilled, or most powerful group.
society
People living together in an organized community; also a formal group with a shared interest.
members
The plural form of member: people or things belonging to a group.
together
With another person or thing in the same place, group, or action.
become
To start to be something different, or to develop into a new state.
powerful
Having great strength, force, influence, or effect.
example
Something that shows what a group, rule, or idea is like.
roommate
A person who shares a room, apartment, or home with another person.
afford
To have enough money, time, or ability for something.
rent
Money paid regularly to use a house, room, office, or piece of land.
furniture
Large movable things in a room, such as chairs, tables, beds, and cupboards.
earns
The present-tense form of earn: gets money, praise, or respect through work or action.
year
A period of twelve months, or the time Earth takes to go around the sun once.
median
In the middle of a set of numbers when they are ordered.
income
Money that a person, business, or government receives regularly.
lot
A large amount or number; also an area of land used for a purpose.
modest
Not large, expensive, or extreme.
pretty
Attractive in a pleasant, delicate, or charming way.
wife
A married woman in relation to the person she is married to.
kids
The plural form of kid: children or young people.
k
The eleventh letter of the English alphabet.
rough
Not smooth, gentle, exact, or easy; harsh or uneven.
single
Only one; not married or not in a romantic relationship.
resale
The act of selling something again, or an item sold again.
thinking
The process of using the mind to form ideas, opinions, or decisions.
man
An adult male person; sometimes also used for a person in general.
how
In what way or by what method.
sex
The biological state of being male, female, or another category.
parents
The plural form of parent: mothers, fathers, or guardians who care for children.
conjunction
A word such as and, but, or because that joins words or clauses.
indicator
A sign, number, or device that shows a condition or change.
check
To look at something carefully to make sure it is correct or safe.
grandparents
The plural form of grandparent: the parents of your mother or father.
five
The number 5.
three
The number 3, or a written symbol for this number.
gonna
Informally means going to before another verb when talking about the future.
put
To place something somewhere; also to express something in words.
stop
A place or time where someone or something stops.
once
One time only; also at some time in the past.
emergency
A sudden dangerous situation that needs immediate action.
fund
An amount of money saved or collected for a special purpose.
vacation
A period of time away from work or school for rest or travel.
appendix
A small organ near the large intestine, or an extra section at the end of a book.
gives
The third-person form of give: hands, provides, or causes something.
why
For what reason or purpose.
spend
To use money to buy or pay for something.
surgery
Medical treatment in which a doctor cuts into the body to repair or remove something.
just
Only or simply, with nothing more.
die
To stop living or stop working.
move
To change position or place, or to cause something to change position.
beyond
Farther than a place, time, amount, or limit.
get
To receive, obtain, become, understand, or arrive at something, depending on context.
start
The beginning of an action, event, or period.
people
Human beings in general, or the men, women, and children in a group.
notorious
Well known for something bad or unpleasant.
typically
Usually; in the way that is normal or expected.
hundred
The number 100.
thousand
The number 1,000, or a group of 1,000 things.
high
Far above the ground, or greater than the usual amount, level, or degree.
worth
The value, usefulness, or importance of someone or something.
million
The number 1,000,000; a very large number or amount.
home
The place where a person lives, or the place where someone feels they belong.
active
In use, working, or taking part in something.
investments
The plural form of investment: money, time, or effort put into things for future benefit.
whenever
At any time that something happens or every time something happens.
basically
Used to say the main or simple truth about something.
best
Of the highest quality or most suitable kind.
everything
All things, facts, or matters.
short
Not long in distance, time, or height.
private
For one person or group only; not public or not shared with everyone.
jet
A fast airplane powered by special engines, or a strong stream of liquid or gas.
ballot
A secret vote or the paper used for voting.
front
The part or side of something that faces forward; also the area where action or danger is happening.
way
A method, direction, route, or manner of doing something.
someone
A person whose name or identity is not known or not stated.
art
Creative work such as painting, music, or sculpture.
wave
To move your hand as a greeting or signal, or move back and forth.
fist
A hand shape with the fingers closed tightly into the palm.
accomplished
Skilled and successful at doing something.
engineer
A person who designs, builds, or repairs machines, systems, or structures.
huge
Very large in size, amount, or importance.
difference
A way in which two people or things are not the same.
within
Inside a particular place, period, limit, or group.
ability
The power or skill to do something.
almost
Very nearly, but not completely.
anyone
Any person.
world
The earth and all its people, places, and things; also a particular area of life or experience.
asking
The -ing form of ask: requesting information, help, or permission.
billion
The number one thousand million.
without
Not having or using someone or something.
dollars
The plural form of dollar: units of money in several countries.
use
To do something with an object, tool, method, or ability.
last
Coming after all others in time, order, or position.
name
A word or group of words used to identify a person, place, or thing.
talk
To speak with someone or say things in words.
famous
Known by many people.
page
One side of a sheet of paper in a book, magazine, or document; also a screen of information online.
make
To create, build, prepare, or cause something to happen.
yourself
The same person being spoken to; used when that person does the action or is affected by it.
compare
To examine things to see similarities and differences.
normal
Usual, expected, or not different from what usually happens.
go
To move or travel from one place to another; to leave or continue.
paying
The present participle of pay: giving money for something or to someone.
hot
Having a high temperature.
dog
A common animal kept as a pet or used for work.
dogs
The plural form of dog: animals kept as pets or used for work.
know
To have information, understanding, or experience of something.
leave
To go away from a place; to let something remain somewhere.
um
A spoken hesitation sound, often written to show a pause.
magnetic
Able to attract iron or steel using an invisible force.
ironically
In a way that is strange or funny because it is opposite to what was expected.
costing
The -ing form of cost: requiring a particular amount of money.
less
A smaller amount of something.
suit
A set of matching formal clothes, usually a jacket and trousers or skirt; also a legal case.
cool
A calm and confident manner.
actually
Used to show what is true, real, or different from what was expected.
wear
To have clothes, shoes, jewelry, or another item on your body.
sounds
The third-person form of sound: seems a particular way when heard or described.
great
Very good, large, important, or impressive.
rich
Having a lot of money, valuable things, flavor, detail, or quality.
fortunately
Used to say that something happened because of good luck.
finally
After a long time, or as the last point in a series.
guys
The plural form of guy: men, people, or friends in informal speech.
literally
In the exact or real meaning of the words; also used informally for emphasis.
change
To make or become different.
save
To keep someone or something safe, stop loss, or store something for later.
create
Make something new.
space
An empty area or distance between things.
program
A planned set of activities, services, or computer instructions.
dinner
The main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening.
president
The elected or chosen leader of a country, organization, or club.
fly
To move through the air, or to travel in an aircraft.
business
Work involving buying, selling, services, or running a company.
supplies
The plural form of supply: things kept or provided because they are needed.
rainforest
A thick forest in a warm, wet area with heavy rain.
say
To speak words, express an idea, or give information.
drive
To control a car or other vehicle, or a trip by vehicle.
talking
The present participle of talk: speaking or having a conversation.
car
A road vehicle with an engine and seats for a small number of people.
absolute
Complete, total, or not limited by anything.
top
The highest part of something; also a spinning toy or upper piece of clothing.
recently
Not long ago; during a short time before now.
overtook
The past form of overtake: passed someone or something moving in the same direction, or became greater than it.
earn
To get money, praise, or respect by working or doing something.
every
Used before a singular noun to mean all members of a group.
minute
A period of sixty seconds, or a short written record of a meeting.
alive
Living and not dead, or full of energy and activity.
themselves
Used when the people, animals, or things doing an action are also affected by it.
tried
The past form of try: made an effort or tested something.
fuck
To have sex, or to damage or spoil something, in very rude language.
amateur
A person who does an activity for interest, not as a paid professional.
back
Toward an earlier place, position, or state.
does
The third-person singular present form of do: performs or completes an action.
implication
A possible meaning, effect, or result that is suggested but not stated directly.
here
In, at, or to this place or position.
gets
The third-person singular form of get: receives, obtains, becomes, understands, or arrives.
better
Of higher quality, health, skill, or suitability.
brings
The third-person form of bring: carries or causes something to come.
age-old
Existing for a very long time.
question
A sentence or problem that asks for information or an answer.
looked
The past form of look: used the eyes to see, or seemed a certain way.
explanation
A statement or reason that makes something clear.
problems
The plural form of problem: difficulties that need answers or action.
away
In or to another place, direction, or distance.
unhappy
Sad, not pleased, or not satisfied with something.
take
To get, hold, carry, or use something.
bank
A place that keeps money, or the side of a river.
account
A record of money, events, or online access.
fee
Money paid for a service, permission, or membership.
tickets
The plural form of ticket: papers or electronic proofs for travel, entry, or fines.
extra
More than usual or more than needed.
showed
The past form of show: let someone see something or made something clear.
friend
A person you know well and like.
countries
The plural form of country: an area of land with its own government, borders, and people.
rest
A period of relaxing or sleeping; the part that remains after something is taken.
sneaker
A soft casual shoe used for sports or everyday wear.
too
More than is wanted or possible; also or as well.
good
Of high quality, pleasant, useful, or morally right.
news
Information about recent events, usually reported by journalists or shared publicly.
demographics
Information about groups in a population, such as age or income.
show
To let someone see something or to explain it by making it clear.
third
Coming after the first and second in order or position.
watching
The present participle of watch: looking at something carefully for a time.
video
A recording of moving pictures, often with sound.
internet
To go online or put something online; this verb use is informal and uncommon.
worry
A feeling of anxiety, or a problem that makes someone anxious.
another
One more, or a different person or thing.
quick
Moving, happening, or done with great speed.
side
One of the flat or outer parts of something.
note
A short written message, a record, or a single musical sound.
version
A form of something that is different from other forms of the same thing.
box
A container with flat sides, usually square or rectangular.
app
A computer or phone program for doing a particular task.
website
A set of connected pages on the internet, usually owned by one person, company, or group.
casually
In a relaxed or informal way.
explained
The past form of explain: made something clear or understandable.
channel
A television station, route, or way for communication or movement.
upload
To send a file, photo, or other data from your device to the internet or another computer.
day
A period of twenty-four hours, or the time between morning and night.
latest
Most recent or newest.
maybe
Possibly; used when something is not certain.
little
Small in size, amount, age, or importance.
exclusive
Limited to one person or group, or not shared with others.
content
The information, ideas, or entertainment in a book, website, or program.
come
To move toward a place or arrive there.
future
The time that comes after the present; what someone or something may become later.
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