answer for
US /ˈænsɚ fər/
UK /ˈɑ:nsə fə/
- other
- Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
C1Moreanswer to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
A1Moreas opposed to
US
UK
- Preposition
- In contrast to; rather than.
- Instead of; in place of.
A1Moreas the crow flies
US /əz ðə kro flaɪz/
UK /əz ðə krəu flaɪz/
- other
- Distance measured in a straight line from one place to another.
B1Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreas with
US /æz wɪð/
UK /æz wið/
- Preposition
- In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
A1Moreas you like
US
UK
- Phrase
- In any way that you want; according to your preference.
- Interjection
- An expression of agreement or permission.
A1Moreat last
US /æt læst/
UK /æt lɑ:st/
- Adverb
- Finally; after a long delay.
B1Moreat the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Moreback down
US /bæk daʊn/
UK /bæk daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
A1Moreback into
US /bæk ˈɪntu/
UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
A1Moreback out
US /bæk aʊt/
UK /bæk aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To say you will now not do something you promised
A1Morebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Moreby default
US /baɪ dɪˈfɔlt/
UK /bai diˈfɔ:lt/
- Adverb
- Automatically, unless the user specifies otherwise.
- Because of a lack of any other action or choice.
care of
US /kɛr ʌv/
UK /kɛə ɔv/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
A2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Moredeal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
A1Moredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moredo up
US /du ʌp/
UK /du: ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To dress (yourself) in a special
- To tie or button something, e.g. your shoes
A1Moredrop down
US /drɑp daʊn/
UK /drɔp daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go to a lower place, rank
A1Morefeature
US /ˈfitʃɚ/
UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special report in a magazine or paper
- Distinctive or important point of something
- Transitive Verb
- To highlight or give special importance to
- To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
A2TOEICMorefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for instance
US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/
UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
B1Morefor some reason
US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/
UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/
- Phrase
- For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
A1Morefusion
US /ˈfjuʒən/
UK /ˈfju:ʒn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Combining various things to make something new
- The process in which light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing large amounts of energy.
B2Moregive back
US /ɡɪv bæk/
UK /ɡiv bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return something you borrowed
A1Morego ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Morego back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Morego beyond
US /ɡo biˈɑnd/
UK /ɡəu biˈjɔnd/
- Phrasal Verb
- To do more than planned or expected; exceed
A1Morego out
US /ɡo aʊt/
UK /ɡəu aut/
- Phrase
- To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
- Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehas over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To invite someone to your house.
- To have more than a certain number or amount.
A1Morehave on
US /hæv ɑn/
UK /hæv ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be wearing something.
- To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehook in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To connect or attach something using a hook or similar device.
- To engage or captivate someone's interest or attention.
imagery
US /ˈɪmɪdʒri/
UK /'ɪmɪdʒərɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Use of symbolism to help imagine something
- Visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.
A2Morein addition to
US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/
UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/
- Preposition
- Besides; as well as
- Phrase
- Besides; as well as.
- Furthermore; moreover.
B1Morein conjunction with
US /ɪn kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən wɪð/
UK /in kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən wið/
- Phrase
- Together with; along with
A1Morein contrast to
US /ɪn ˈkɑntræst tu/
UK /in ˈkɔntræst tu:/
- Phrase
- Differing from something else
A1Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein general
US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/
UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; on the whole.
- Not specific or detailed; broadly.
- Adjective
- Not detailed or specific; overall.
C2Morein relation to
US /ɪn rɪˈleʃən tu/
UK /in riˈleiʃən tu:/
- Phrase
- Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
- Compared with.
B1Morein summary
US /ɪn ˈsʌməri/
UK /in ˈsʌməri/
- Phrase
- Briefly stating or reviewing main points.
B2Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein wine
US /ɪn waɪn/
UK /ɪn waɪn/
- other
- Under the influence of wine; when drunk.
B2Moreindistinct chatter
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Unclear and difficult to understand talk or conversation.
just kind of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
A2Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
layer
US /ˈleɚ/
UK /ˈleiə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One of several sheets of a material or object
- A covering of something spread over a surface.
- Transitive Verb
- To put things one on top of another
B1TOEICMorelink up
US /lɪŋk ʌp/
UK /liŋk ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To connect or join together physically.
- To meet someone.
B1Morelive off
US /liv ɔf/
UK /liv ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To receive money from someone on which to live
- To eat only a particular type of food
A2Morelive on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to exist or be remembered.
- To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
look at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremarker
US /ˈmɑ:rkə(r)/
UK /ˈmɑ:kə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is easy to recognize or identify
- Thick pen used for writing, e.g. on boards
B1Moremove down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To physically shift to a lower position or location.
- To be demoted or reduced in rank or status.
A1Moremove up
US /muv ʌp/
UK /mu:v ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To advance to a higher rank or position.
- To advance in a line or queue.
B1Morenot available
US /nɑt əˈveləbəl/
UK /nɔt əˈveiləbl/
- Adjective
- Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
- Not present or accessible; unable to be contacted.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreof interest
US /əv ˈɪntrɪst/
UK /əv ˈɪntrəst/
- other
- Relevant or important to someone or something.
B2Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreon a set
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located or working at a filming location.
- Defined or applicable to a specific set in mathematics.
A2Moreon earth
US /ɑn ɚθ/
UK /ɔn ə:θ/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
A1Moreon the phone
US
UK
- Phrase
- Talking on the telephone.
- Adjective
- Using a phone, especially a mobile phone.
A1Moreon the street
US /ɑn ði strit/
UK /ɔn ðə stri:t/
- Phrase
- Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- Available or circulating, especially illegally or unofficially.
A1Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Moreplug in
US /plʌɡ ɪn/
UK /plʌɡ in/
- Phrase
B1Moreprior to
US /ˈpraɪɚ tu/
UK /ˈpraiə tu:/
- Preposition
- Before a particular time or event.
C1Morequick question
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A brief and simple inquiry.
- Phrase
- An introductory phrase indicating a question requiring a prompt answer.
A1Morerely on
US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/
UK /riˈlai ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To depend on someone or something
A2Moresearch for
US /sɚtʃ fɔr/
UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find someone or something.
B1Moreset on
US /sɛt ɑn/
UK /set ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attack
- To cause someone to want to do something.
A1Moreslow in
US /sloʊ ɪn/
UK /sləu ɪn/
- other
- Being late or delayed in doing something.
B2Morespeed up
US /spid ʌp/
UK /spi:d ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To move more quickly
A2Morestatic
US /ˈstætɪk/
UK /ˈstætɪk/
- Adjective
- Concerning electricity that collects on a surface
- Being unchangeable or unmovable
- Uncountable Noun
- Unwanted noise that disturbs a radio or TV signal
B2Moretake on
US /tek ɑn/
UK /teik ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To acquire a new characteristic
- To accept a new responsibility, role
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moretie in
US /taɪ ɪn/
UK /tai in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make a connection to bring two things together
A2Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moreturn off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make someone feel negatively about something
A1Moreturn on
US /tɚn ɑn/
UK /tə:n ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause someone to be interested or excited
- Transitive Verb
- To activate or switch on a device or appliance.
- To suddenly attack or criticize someone.
A1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Moreversion
US /ˈvɚʒən, -ʃən/
UK /ˈvə:ʃən/
- Noun
- Different way that someone interprets something
- New or different form of something
A2TOEICMorewind up
US //ˈwaɪndˌʌp//
UK //ˈwaɪndˌʌp//
- Phrasal Verb
- To be brought to a state of great tension
- To close or finalize something
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive or end up in a particular state, situation, or place, especially unintentionally.
- To bring something to an end; to conclude or finish something.
A1Morewith just
US
UK
- Phrase
- Using only; with no more than.
- Barely; by a narrow margin.
A2Morework in
US /wɚk ɪn/
UK /wə:k in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make an opening for something in your schedule
- To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
A1Morezoom out
US /zum aʊt/
UK /zu:m aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
- To take a broader perspective; to consider the overall context.
Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- have to: Must do
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- by default: Automatically, unless the user specifies otherwise.
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- zoom out: To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- move down: To physically shift to a lower position or location.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- turn on
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- as the crow flies: Distance measured in a straight line from one place to another.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- has over: To invite someone to your house.
- at last: Finally; after a long delay.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- turn off
- set on: To attack
- going on: To continue doing something
- link up: To connect or join together physically.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- move up: To advance to a higher rank or position.
- back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- speed up: To move more quickly
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- in wine: Under the influence of wine; when drunk.
- live off: To receive money from someone on which to live
- drop down: To go to a lower place, rank
- indistinct chatter: Unclear and difficult to understand talk or conversation.
- of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
- in conjunction with: Together with; along with
- have on: To be wearing something.
- plug in
- deal with
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- slow in: Being late or delayed in doing something.
- in contrast to: Differing from something else
- check out
- in terms of
- as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
- wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
- give back: To return something you borrowed
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- on a set: Located or working at a filming location.
- in summary: Briefly stating or reviewing main points.
- go beyond: To do more than planned or expected; exceed
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- hook in: To connect or attach something using a hook or similar device.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- as you like: In any way that you want; according to your preference.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- tie in: To make a connection to bring two things together
- on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
- for instance: As an example.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- do up: To dress (yourself) in a special
- not available: Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
- answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
- quick question: A brief and simple inquiry.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- layer: One of several sheets of a material or object
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- street: Road in a city with buildings and places to walk
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
- fusion: Combining various things to make something new
- imagery: Use of symbolism to help imagine something
- data: Facts or information used to calculate or analyze
- static: Concerning electricity that collects on a surface
- map: Diagram showing the geography of an area
- marker: Something that is easy to recognize or identify
- web: Skin between ducks' toes that enables them to swim
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.
Vocabulary
- brave
adj. Having courage
- comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe
Explanation
a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step".
forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead".
The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.
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US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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