Interactive Vocabulary Learning

Polite behaviour towards somebody.

• Drivers should show respect for pedestrians at crossings.
• Mutual respect keeps bus journeys calm.
• The campaign taught respect for road workers.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Respect on Youglish

Money which has to be paid as a punishment for not obeying a law.

• He received a fine for using a phone while driving.
• The fine for speeding was higher near the school.
• Unpaid parking can lead to a heavy fine.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Fine on Youglish

To fail to obey the rules of a country, state or city.

• Running a red light means you break the law.
• Drivers who break the law may lose their licence.
• It is easy to break the law if you ignore speed limits.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Break the law on Youglish

To stop something from happening.

• Speed bumps can prevent accidents on small streets.
• Good lighting may prevent crime at bus stops.
• Seat belts prevent serious injury in a crash.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Prevent on Youglish

To go past somebody or something.

• Only overtake when it is safe to pass another vehicle.
• Trams pass through the city centre every few minutes.
• Do not pass a school bus when children are boarding.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Pass on Youglish

Easy to use or suiting your plans well.

• A park-and-ride service is convenient for commuters.
• The new app makes booking tickets convenient.
• Living near a tram stop is very convenient.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Convenient on Youglish

To find a way to fix a problem.

• The city hopes to solve traffic jams with new lanes.
• Engineers worked to solve the bridge safety issue.
• Better buses could solve late-night transport needs.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Solve on Youglish