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Word

breeze

US/ˈbɹiz/

UK/bɹˈiːz/

Definitions

01light wind

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a light and pleasant wind.

n. a light, gentle current of air, typically between 4 and 31 miles per hour.

“A cool breeze blew off the ocean, making the hot afternoon much more comfortable.”

“The curtains fluttered in the evening breeze, bringing the scent of jasmine into the study from the garden below.”

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02something easy

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. a task or activity that is very easy to finish.

n. an activity or task that is accomplished with little effort or difficulty.

“I studied so hard that the final exam was a total breeze.”

“After years of navigating complex international regulations, filing these local tax forms was a complete breeze for the accountant.”

03to move casually

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

v. to walk or move in a relaxed, confident, and happy way.

v. to move in a casual, carefree, or effortless manner, often implying a lack of concern for obstacles.

“She breezed into the room and acted like nothing was wrong.”

“He breezed through the security checkpoint with a confident smile, seemingly unaffected by the long queues behind him.”

Usage

Usually followed by a preposition like 'in', 'out', or 'through'.

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04to succeed easily

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

v. to finish a task or win a game very easily.

v. to progress through or complete a task with minimal effort or resistance.

“The team breezed through the first round of the tournament.”

“The candidate breezed through the initial interviews, but the final board review proved significantly more demanding.”

Usage

Commonly used with the preposition 'through'.

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NOUN

breeze(A2)

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Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
Frequency
Frequent
Level
A2 · Elementary
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