Definitions
01US state
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. a state in the central United States known for growing wheat and its flat plains.
n. a state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Colorado.
“Many people drive through Kansas when they travel across the United States.”
“The economy of Kansas is heavily dependent on its agricultural output, particularly its status as a leading producer of wheat and sunflowers.”
02the river
C1 · Advanced Countable noun American English
n. a river in the northeastern part of the state of Kansas.
n. a river in northeastern Kansas, also known as the Kaw, which is a major tributary of the Missouri River.
“The city of Topeka was built along the banks of the Kansas.”
“Environmental groups have worked for decades to improve the water quality of the Kansas, which serves as a vital resource for the region.”
Synonyms
03the university
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Sports American English · Informal
n. a short way to say the University of Kansas.
n. a common ellipsis referring to the University of Kansas, particularly in the context of collegiate sports.
“He is a huge fan of Kansas and never misses a basketball game.”
“After winning the national championship, Kansas saw a significant increase in undergraduate applications from across the country.”
Synonyms
Etymology
From a Siouan ethnonym cognate to Kansa; related to Arkansas, which see for more information.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Idioms
- 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.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL 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: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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