Hakuna Matata (From

phrase

US /frez/

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UK /freɪz/

other
To express something in a particular way.
To express something in a particular way.

noun
A short expression that is commonly used.
A group of words that form a conceptual unit, though not a complete sentence.
A musical unit, often part of a larger melody.
Common expression or saying
A short expression that is commonly used.
A group of words that form a conceptual unit, though not necessarily a complete sentence.
Section of musical notes in a piece of music
A set of words used together

verb
To choose words to say what you mean clearly

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spot

US /spɑt/

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UK /spɒt/

noun
A certain place or area
A difficult time; awkward situation
Place or ranking on a list
A small amount of (substance help hard work etc.)
Mark caused by a drop of liquid, food, etc.

verb
To see someone or something by chance

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kinda

US /'kaɪndə/

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UK /'kaɪndə/

adverb
Short way of saying 'kind of'
Used informally to express a feeling or desire.
Somewhat; to some extent; rather.
Sort of; in a way.

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philosophy

US /fɪˈlɑsəfi/

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UK /fə'lɒsəfɪ/

noun
The general principles or beliefs of a person, group, or organization.
A particular system of thought or beliefs relating to the general principles underlying a specific field or activity.
Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
Attitude to life that a person has
Particular ideas of an individual philosopher

other
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.

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emotional

US /ɪˈmoʃənəl/

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UK /ɪˈməʊʃənl/

adjective
Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
Relating to or characterized by emotion
Arousing or characterized by strong feeling
Arousing or characterized by emotion.
Easily affected by emotions; tending to display emotions readily.
Easily affected by feelings
Expressing strong feelings
Relating to a person's emotions.

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lack

US /læk/

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UK /læk/

noun
The state of not having or not having enough of

verb
To not have, or not have enough, of something

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humble

US /ˈhʌmbəl/

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UK /'hʌmbl/

adjective
Being lower in quality or status
Of low social, administrative, or political rank
Not proud/arrogant; of low status
Unpretentious; simple

other
Lower (someone) in dignity or importance

verb
To make someone feel less proud or confident

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sensitive

US /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/

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UK /'sensətɪv/

adjective
Easily affected by external influences.
Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
(Private information) needing careful treatment
Concerning awareness of small differences
Requiring careful handling or treatment.
Able to recognize the feelings of others
Responsive to physical touch
Understanding of other people's feelings.
Becoming unstable

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signature

US /ˈsɪɡnətʃɚ/

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UK /ˈsɪgnətʃə(r)/

noun
A distinctive style, quality, or mark that identifies something.
The key in which a piece of music is written, indicated by sharps or flats at the beginning of the stave.
A person's name written in a distinctive way as a form of identification in authorizing a document or concluding a transaction.
Person's name written in their handwriting

adjective
Something that represents a person's work or style

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appeal

US /əˈpil/

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UK /ə'pi:l/

noun
Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire

verb
To attract interest, attention, or desire
To request a judge or others to change a decision

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fart

US /fɑrt/

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UK /fɑ:t/

noun
Gas emitted from the anus
The expulsion of intestinal gas from the anus.

verb
To break wind; to emit gas from the anus

other
To expel intestinal gas from the anus.

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extra

US /'ekstrə/

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UK /'ekstrə/

noun
A person employed to play a minor or background role in a film or play.
Items more than you need; additional items
An additional charge or cost.
Person who has a small part in a movie
Special version of a newspaper

adjective
More than necessary; additional
More than what is usual, necessary, or expected; excessive
Of especially good quality or grade.
More than what is needed; surplus.

adverb
To an exceptional degree
More than usually.

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thick

US /θɪk/

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UK /θɪk/

adjective
Pronounced very strongly.
Difficult to see through, as fog
Full of (people, etc.)
Difficult to see through.
Very friendly or close.
(Of a liquid) that moves or pours slowly
Made of or consisting of a large amount of something.
Stupid; not smart
Stupid.
(Of person's accent) hard to understand
Having a large distance between two surfaces

noun
The most intense or active part of something.

adverb
In close association or friendship.

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ashamed

US /əˈʃemd/

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UK /ə'ʃeɪmd/

adjective
Feeling of shame or guilt
Feeling shame or embarrassment about something.
Feeling shame or embarrassment about something.
Causing someone to feel shame.

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aroma

US /əˈromə/

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UK /ə'rəʊmə/

noun
Noticeable pleasing smell
A distinctive, typically pleasant smell.

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rest

US /rɛst/

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UK /rest/

noun
Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
An interval of silence in a piece of music.
State in which there is a lack of motion
A state of relaxation and inactivity.
Part of something remaining after some was used
A thing used for support.

verb
To stop working or avoid activity to recover
(Of dead person) to lie in a grave
To lean, support or place something against
Be supported by something.
To not be tired because you had enough sleep

other
To be supported or held up by something.
To remain or be left.
To cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength.

other
To place or lay something so that it is supported by something else.

other
A state of inactivity or relaxation.

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break

US /brek/

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UK /breɪk/

verb
To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
To form a crack in something
To burst or become damaged
To end a relationship
To escape from a place such as a jail
To train a wild animal e.g. a horse
To separate into pieces by force, or by dropping
To act against a law, rule, or promise
To become known suddenly, as in the news
To not do what you promised e.g. not keep promises
To solve a crime, or answer a problem
To stop functioning properly
To suddenly start, open or commence
To change in pitch suddenly, as in a voice
To fall on the shore, as in waves
To begin or change suddenly; the dawn or weather
To defeat by causing the person to lose their will

noun
Time you stop an activity before continuing
End of a relationship
An escape from a place such as a jail
(Lucky) advantage or benefit from something
A lucky opportunity.
A pause in activity; a rest.
Find a solution or answer to a problem or crime
Change in the weather

other
To stop functioning.
To enter a building illegally, typically by force.
To start suddenly.
To escape.
To become known; to be revealed.
To interrupt an activity for a rest.
To separate into pieces; to fracture or shatter.

other
To put an end to.
To reveal or disclose (news or information).
To separate into pieces; to fracture or shatter.
To fail to observe the terms of (a law, promise, or agreement).

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shame

US /ʃem/

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UK /ʃeɪm/

noun
Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong

verb
To make someone feel ashamed

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wanna

US /ˈwɑnə/

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UK /'wɒnə/

verb
Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking

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nightmare

US /ˈnaɪtˌmɛr/

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UK /ˈnaɪtmeə(r)/

noun
A very frightening or unpleasant dream.
Frightening, difficult or displeasing experience
A situation or experience that is extremely unpleasant or difficult to deal with.
Frightening or upsetting dream while sleeping
A very unpleasant or frightening experience or situation.
A very unpleasant or frightening experience or situation.

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leave

US /liv/

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UK /li:v/

noun
A period of absence from duty or work, especially when granted permission.
Permission to do something
Vacation time; time off work

other
To cause someone to be in a particular state or condition.
To allow something to remain in a specific place or condition.

other
Permission to be away from work or duty.
Remains of food.

verb
To go away from; depart
To gift property to someone after you die
To allow something to continue happening
To let something remain unused or available
To let something or someone remain somewhere

other
To go away from a place.

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insist

US /ɪnˈsɪst/

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UK /ɪn'sɪst/

verb
To demand that someone do something
To strongly state your opinion without changing it

other
To demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal
To state something is true, especially despite doubt or denial

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log

US /lɔ:g/

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UK /lɒg/

noun
A file automatically recording activities and events on a computer system.
A logarithm.
Detailed account of events and progress on journey
An official record of events during the voyage of a ship or aircraft.
Piece of a tree that has fallen or been cut
A section of a tree trunk sawn for use as timber.

other
To cut down (trees) for timber.
To make a systematic record of events, transactions, or processes.
To travel (a specified distance or time).

verb
To move a certain distance or speed, as recorded
To leave a website or computer account
To record something in an official account
To cut trees down and take the wood to use it

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solve

US /sɑ:lv/

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UK /sɒlv/

verb
To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem

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starve

US /stɑ:rv/

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UK /stɑ:v/

verb
To (cause to) be hungry or go without food
To need or desire very strongly
Not to give someone what they need, e.g. attention
To (cause to) die from lack of food

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kind

US /kaɪnd/

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UK /kaɪnd/

adjective
friendly and considerate
Having or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature
In a caring and helpful manner

noun
One type of thing

other
A class or category of things, people, etc. that share similar characteristics

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chew

US /tʃu:/

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UK /tʃu:/

noun
Act of biting something many times

verb
To bite something many times without swallowing it
To crush or grind (something) with the teeth.

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groove

US /ɡruv/

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UK /ɡru:v/

noun
Long line that is cut into a surface of something
A settled and comfortable way of doing things.
(Informal) state of doing something well, quickly
A long, narrow cut or depression in a surface.

other
To become comfortable and efficient in a routine or activity.
To enjoy oneself, especially by dancing or listening to music.

verb
To enjoy very much, especially music

other
To enjoy or appreciate something very much.

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soul

US /sol/

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UK /səʊl/

noun
Central or basic part of something
Strong, deep emotion in speech or performance
Spiritual part of a person; spirit

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sack

US /sæk/

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UK /sæk/

noun
Large strong bag made of fibers, plastic, etc.
Act of firing someone from their job

verb
To put something in a large bag
To dismiss a person from their job; fire

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fill

US /fɪl/

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UK /fɪl/

noun
Act of filling; amount used to make something full

verb
To make something full
To move into all parts of an area
To repair a surface by adding a substance to it
To use (time); to do something during

other
To make full.

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stand

US /stænd/

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UK /stænd/

verb
To be a candidate in an election
To be able to accept someone, something; bear
To last for a long time
To be upright; not be sitting or lying down
To place something in a particular position; place
To be (as stated)
To still be valid
To have an opinion about something

noun
Effort to fight against something
Piece of furniture; device to hold or support
Place in a stadium where spectators watch
Table where things are sold at a fair or market

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boom

US /bum/

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UK /bu:m/

noun
Very fast increase in growth or popularity
A very loud and deep sound

verb
To experience a rapid increase in growth
To make a very loud and deep sound

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head

US /hɛd/

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UK /hed/

verb
To hit a ball with your head in a game
To be first or at the front or top (e.g. a list)
To travel or move toward a particular place; To go in a particular direction
To become the leader of something
To lead or be responsible for something

noun
Counter for the number of cattle
Natural mental ability or intelligence
Leader or person with the greatest authority
Mind; mental ability; mental state
Side of a coin with a head on it
Top part of your body with eyes and a mouth
Starting point of something, e.g. a river

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perfect

US /ˈpɚfɪkt/

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UK /'pɜ:fɪkt/

adjective
Complete; utter.
Having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be.
(of a tense) denoting a completed action or an action prior to a specified time.
So good it cannot be improved
Exactly suitable; ideal.

verb
To do something so well, it cannot be done better

other
Bring (something) to the required or desirable state.

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step

US /stɛp/

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UK /step/

noun
Movement done as part of a particular dance
Distance covered by one movement of a leg; stride
One part or stage in a process
Sound made by the feet while walking; footstep
Flat horizontal piece that forms stairs

verb
To raise and moving the foot to put it down

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change

US /tʃendʒ/

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UK /tʃeɪndʒ/

noun
Exchange of one set of clothes for another
Money in the form of coins instead of paper
Money returned after giving too much
Act of making or becoming something else

verb
To exchange one set of clothes for another
To exchange one kind of money for another
To replace something with another thing
To make or become something else
To go from one train, bus, etc. and go to another

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crunchy

US /ˈkrʌntʃi/

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UK /'krʌntʃɪ/

adjective
(of food, snow) making a soft compacting sound
Firm and making a crisp sound when bitten or crushed.

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feed

US /fid/

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UK /fi:d/

noun
Food given to animals

verb
To give food, e.g. to animals or a baby
To push something through an opening
To provide necessary supplies to

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great

US /ɡret/

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UK /ɡreɪt/

adverb
Very good; better than before

adjective
Very good; excellent.
Used to describe the relationship between a grandparent, aunt, uncle, etc. and their grandchild, nephew, niece, etc.
Very large in size
Very important
Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the average
Remarkable or outstanding
Very good at a particular activity
Very good; fantastic; wonderful

noun
Successful and well-admired person

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slimy

US /ˈslaɪmi/

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UK /ˈslaɪmi/

adjective
With or resembling slime; disgustingly thick

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disgust

US /dɪsˈɡʌst/

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UK /dɪs'ɡʌst/

noun
Strong feeling of dislike for something
Something that causes a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval.
A feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant or offensive.