scores
- 01 A2 Elementary
the number of points each team or player has in a competition.
the recorded points or goals achieved by participants in a competitive event.
Simple“The final scores were posted on the board after the match ended.”
In context“Despite the high scores recorded in the first half, the game slowed down significantly as both teams adopted more defensive strategies.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
a very large number of people or things.
a large but unspecified number; literally multiples of twenty, but used figuratively for any significant quantity.
Simple“Scores of people waited outside the shop for the new phone to go on sale.”
In context“Scores of protesters gathered in the central plaza, demanding immediate legislative reform following the controversial announcement.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
the written music for a film, play, or orchestra.
the written or printed representations of musical compositions, particularly those for films or theatrical productions.
Simple“He has written the musical scores for several famous Hollywood movies.”
In context“The conductor spent weeks studying the original scores to ensure the orchestra captured the subtle nuances intended by the composer.”
Synonyms - 04 C1 Advanced
a small bag of illegal drugs, often worth a specific amount of money.
a successful purchase of illicit drugs; specifically used in British slang for a twenty-pound bag of cannabis.
Simple“The police were watching the corner where the local scores usually happened.”
In context“The documentary explored the underground economy of the city, focusing on how small-scale scores were managed in residential areas.”
“Mental health scores were lower among people in their mid-30s to late 40s compared with those aged 18 to 34, but higher among those aged 65 and older.”
“Taking an exam on a hot day is linked to lower test scores .”