bulb
noun · Intermediate
A round glass part that gives light, or a plant storage part.
Example
Dad replaced the bulb above the kitchen table.
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noun · Intermediate
A round glass part that gives light, or a plant storage part.
Example
Dad replaced the bulb above the kitchen table.
In this video: You've got smart thermometers, you've got smart light bulbs, you're getting, like, smart
adjective · Intermediate
Many; existing in a large number.
Example
The city has numerous parks and public gardens.
In this video: nice and it comes in numerous different colours when you order it.
name
A word or group of words used to identify a person, place, or thing.
video
A recording of moving pictures, often with sound.
sponsored
The past form of sponsor: gave money or support to an event, person, or activity.
way
A method, direction, route, or manner of doing something.
just
Only or simply, with nothing more.
want
To wish for something, or need something.
fun
Enjoyment, pleasure, or an activity that makes people happy.
let
To allow something to happen, or to rent property to someone.
talk
A conversation or a speech given to people.
home
The place where a person lives, or the place where someone feels they belong.
tech
Computer tools, digital systems, or the industry that builds them.
got
The past form of get: received, became, reached, or understood something.
smart
Intelligent and able to learn or understand things quickly.
thermometer
An instrument used to measure temperature.
get
To receive, obtain, become, understand, or arrive at something, depending on context.
like
Similar to someone or something, or in the same way as them.
wash
To clean something with water, soap, or another liquid.
machines
The plural form of machine: pieces of equipment with moving parts that use power to do work.
drier
Less wet, or a machine or substance that removes water.
dishwasher
A machine for washing dishes.
next
Coming immediately after the present one or after another thing in order.
last
Coming after all others in time, order, or position.
thing
An object, idea, action, or fact when its exact name is not given.
think
To use your mind to form ideas, opinions, plans, or memories.
doorbell
A button or bell used to signal at an entrance.
front
The part or side of something that faces forward; also the area where action or danger is happening.
house
A building where people live, especially one for a family.
how
In what way or by what method.
take
To get, hold, carry, or use something.
little
Small in size, amount, age, or importance.
larger
Greater in size, amount, number, or importance than something else.
standard
Usual, accepted, or made according to a fixed level or rule.
looks
The third-person singular form of look: uses the eyes, searches, or seems.
fairly
In a reasonable way, or quite but not extremely.
comes
The third-person form of come: does or performs that action.
different
Not the same as another person or thing.
colours
British plural of color: shades such as red, blue, or green.
order
To ask for food or goods; also to tell someone officially to do something.
choose
To decide which person or thing you want from two or more possibilities.
suit
To be right, convenient, or attractive for a person, need, or situation.
connects
The plural form of connect: useful contacts or links.
connection
A link, relationship, or way for things to join or communicate.
via
By way of a place, method, person, or system.
really
Used to say something is true, strong, or more than expected.
simple
Easy to understand, do, or use; not complicated.
set
To put something in a position, choose a value, or make something ready.
practically
Almost; or in a way that is useful in real life.
does
The third-person singular present form of do: performs or completes an action.
send
To make something go or be taken to another person or place.
notifications
The plural form of notification: messages that tell people about new information or needed action.
mobile
A phone that can be carried and used without a fixed line.
device
A machine or piece of equipment made for a particular purpose.
whether
Used to introduce two or more possible choices or conditions.
detect
To notice or discover something that is hard to see.
motion
Movement; or a formal proposal made in a meeting or court.
door
A movable panel that opens or closes an entrance.
someone
A person whose name or identity is not known or not stated.
physically
In a way that relates to the body, real objects, or direct action.
button
A small object pushed to operate a machine, or fasten clothing.
feed
Food for animals; a stream of updates, messages, or information.
go
To move or travel from one place to another; to leave or continue.
Letters, packages, or messages that are sent or delivered.
man
An adult male person; sometimes also used for a person in general.
here
In, at, or to this place or position.
say
To speak words, express an idea, or give information.
parcel
A wrapped package sent or carried from one place to another.
car
A road vehicle with an engine and seats for a small number of people.
speak
To say words aloud; also to use a language.
through
From one side, place, stage, or time to the other side or end of it.
back
Toward an earlier place, position, or state.
minutes
The plural form of minute: units of sixty seconds, or written notes from a meeting.
wire
A thin piece of metal used to carry electricity, make fences, or hold things.
complicate
To make something more difficult or less simple.
actually
Used to show what is true, real, or different from what was expected.
need
To require something because it is necessary or important.
cable
A thick wire or group of wires carrying electricity, signals, or data.
ways
The plural form of way: methods, routes, or manners of doing something.
build
To make something by putting parts together.
battery
A device that stores electricity for later use.
seven
The number 7.
days
The plural form of day: periods of twenty-four hours.
testing
The process of checking knowledge, health, quality, or performance.
charge
An amount of money asked for a service, or an official accusation.
overnight
During the night, or suddenly in a very short time.
leave
To go away from a place; to let something remain somewhere.
until
Before a particular time or event happens.
again
One more time, or as before.
exist
To be real, present, or alive.
off
Away from a place, position, or machine; no longer operating.
connect
A useful contact or link, especially for communication or business.
use
The act or purpose of using something.
ringer
A person or device that rings a bell; also someone secretly used as a substitute.
inside
In or into the inner part of a place or thing.
app
A computer or phone program for doing a particular task.
live
To have your home somewhere, or to be alive.
works
The third-person singular form of work: does a job, operates, or has the desired effect.
cool
Slightly cold, or calm and fashionable.
postman
A person whose job is to deliver letters and small packages.
whoever
Any person who, or the person who, no matter which one.
makes
Creates, prepares, or causes something to happen.
beautiful
Very pleasant to look at, hear, or experience.
sound
Something that you hear, or the quality of what is heard.
circle
A round shape, or a group of people with shared interests.
phone
A device used for speaking to people at a distance or using mobile services.
starts
The third-person form of start: begins or makes something begin.
make
To create, build, prepare, or cause something to happen.
noise
A sound, especially one that is loud, unwanted, or confusing.
swipe
To move a finger or card across a surface; informally, to steal something quickly.
notification
A message that tells someone about new information or action needed.
password
A secret word or set of characters used to enter an account or system.
bring
To carry or take someone or something to a place.
view
What you can see from a place; also an opinion about something.
communication
A person, object, process, or idea from this word family.
hear
To notice sounds with your ears, or to be told information.
quality
How good or bad something is; also a feature or characteristic of someone or something.
guys
The plural form of guy: men, people, or friends in informal speech.
test
A set of questions, tasks, or checks used to measure knowledge, skill, or quality.
hopefully
In a way that shows hope; used to say that you hope something will happen.
clearly
In a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand.
playing
The present participle of play: doing a game, sport, music, role, or enjoyable activity.
s
The nineteenth letter of the English alphabet.
plus
An advantage or good feature.
know
To have information, understanding, or experience of something.
comments
The plural form of comment: more than one comment or several examples of that kind.
down
Toward a lower place, level, or position.
below
In or to a lower place, level, or amount.
place
A particular area, position, or building.
camera
Equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other).
lacks
The present simple form of lack: does not have enough of something.
definitely
Without doubt; certainly.
intuitive
Understood easily without needing much explanation; based on feeling rather than careful reasoning.
gives
The third-person form of give: hands, provides, or causes something.
lot
A large amount or number; also an area of land used for a purpose.
information
Facts or details about a person, subject, event, or situation.
monitor
A screen, device, or person that watches, checks, or displays information.
maintain
To keep something in good condition, or to continue saying something is true.
giving
The present participle of give: handing, providing, or causing something.
tell
To give information to someone by speaking or writing.
hardwired
Built into the basic way a system, machine, or person works, so it is difficult to change.
using
The present participle of use: doing something with a tool, method, or resource.
internal
Inside something or belonging to the inside of a body, organization, or system.
system
A group of connected parts or rules that work together.
turn
To move or make something face another direction; to become different.
alert
A warning about danger or something needing attention.
day
A period of twenty-four hours, or the time between morning and night.
prefer
To like or choose one thing more than another.
keep
To have something and not lose it, or to continue doing something.
though
Used to add a contrasting idea, often at the end of a sentence.
settings
The plural form of setting: places or situations, or control choices on a device.
zones
The plural form of zone: areas with particular purposes, features, or rules.
tutorial
A lesson or set of instructions that teaches how to do something.
around
In a circle, nearby, or in different parts of a place.
brilliant
Very clever, successful, or full of bright light.
recent
Happening, starting, or existing only a short time ago.
activity
Something that people do, especially for a purpose or enjoyment.
rings
The plural form of ring: round bands, circles, or ringing sounds.
tells
The third-person present form of tell: gives information by speaking or writing.
ring
A small round band worn as jewelry; also a circular shape or sound.
accept
To agree to take something, or believe something is true.
opened
The past form of open: made something not closed or began operating.
missed
The past form of miss: failed to hit, catch, notice, attend, or reach something.
activities
The plural form of activity: something that people do, especially for a purpose or enjoyment.
click
To press a computer button, make a short sound, or suddenly understand.
play
To do a game, sport, music, or enjoyable activity.
people
Human beings in general, or the men, women, and children in a group.
function
The purpose or job that something has.
look
To use your eyes to see; to seem or appear a certain way.
driveway
A short private road from a street to a house or garage.
placed
The past form of place: put someone or something in a position.
voice
The sound made when a person speaks or sings; also a way to express opinions.
come
To move toward a place or arrive there.
shared
Used or owned by more than one person, group, or thing.
users
The plural form of user: people who use a product, service, or system.
maybe
Possibly; used when something is not certain.
wife
A married woman in relation to the person she is married to.
husband
A man who is married to someone.
anyone
Any person.
family
A group of related people, especially parents and children.
lives
Has a home somewhere, or continues to be alive.
soon
After a short time from now or from the time being discussed.
everyone
All the people in a group.
gets
The third-person singular form of get: receives, obtains, becomes, understands, or arrives.
advantage
Something that helps you succeed or puts you in a better position.
playback
The act of playing recorded sound or video so it can be heard or watched again.
features
The plural form of feature: important parts, qualities, or face shapes.
records
The plural form of record: stored facts, files, or best achieved results.
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