🇬🇧 Resist meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

To resist means to try very hard not to do something (even if you really want to), or to push back and not let something or someone control you.

My robot tried to resist my commands, but then I threatened to unplug the Wi‑Fi and it immediately obeyed.

The chocolate resisted melting in my hand, but it did not resist disappearing into my mouth.

I tried to resist yelling at the video game, so I just silently screamed inside my brain for five minutes.

I tried to resist dancing, but when the music started, my knees resigned and my butt took over.

Spiders can resist falling from ceilings with their sticky feet, but I still cannot resist screaming when they use them above my bed.

Tom sits by the cake. He tries to resist one piece. He tries to resist the sweet smell. He tries to resist his hand reaching the plate. He tries to resist again, but he cannot resist and eats a small bite. He smiles, glad he could resist eating all of it.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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