PTE

at the beginning of a situation or process

to have a plan or purpose to do something

What someone plans or means to do.

to stop an activity temporarily or break its continuity

to bring something into use or into a particular setting for the first time

to include something as a necessary part of an activity or situation

An important matter for discussion or consideration.

Used to introduce a conclusion or impression that appears reasonable but is not stated with certainty.

to continue communicating with someone over a period of time

to cause or contribute to a later result

to omit something or someone from what is included, whether deliberately or by mistake

Expected to happen or be true, although not certain.

to control how much of something there can be or how far it can extend

restricted in amount, extent, or scope

to feel pleased about something expected in the future

to investigate a matter in order to learn more about it

for the most part or more than for other reasons or purposes

greater in importance, size, or effect than others in the relevant context

To express a particular idea or observation as part of a discussion or argument.

to succeed in doing something, especially when it is difficult

the largest amount, number, or degree allowed, possible, or observed within a stated scope

during the time that another event or activity is happening

the smallest amount, number, or degree allowed, needed, or observed within a stated scope

smaller in importance, size, or effect than others in the relevant context

close to a particular amount, state, or completion, but not fully reaching it

Harmful or unfavorable in effect, not the numerical sense of less than zero.

not above the stated number or amount, sometimes emphasizing how small it is

To do what a rule or a person giving an instruction requires.

sometimes, but not often