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US /ˈækʃən/
UK /'ækʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that a person or thing does
- A lawsuit.
- Intransitive Verb
- To act to do something
A2Moreadmission
US /ædˈmɪʃən/
UK /ədˈmɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of allowing someone to enter
- Taking responsibility for an error or mistake
B1TOEICMoreadmit
US /ædˈmɪt/
UK /əd'mɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To acknowledge that something is true or right
- To allow someone to enter
A2TOEICMoreafter all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Moreanswer 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.
A1Moreargument
US /ˈɑrɡjəmənt/
UK /ˈɑ:gjumənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- A presentation of reasons for or against an idea
A2TOEICMoreas a whole
US /æz e hol/
UK /æz ə həul/
- Phrase
- Considering everything together; in general.
- Complete; not divided or incomplete.
- Adjective
- Complete; not divided or fragmented.
A1Moreas one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat a time
US /æt e taɪm/
UK /æt ə taim/
- Phrase
- Separately; one by one
- Simultaneously; together
A1Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreat stake
US /æt stek/
UK /æt steik/
- Phrase
- At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
- In question; depending on what happens
- Adjective
- At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful.
A1Moreat the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
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.
A1Morebring out
US /brɪŋ aʊt/
UK /briŋ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
- To nurture and develop or bring out a quality
A1Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecome from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Morecount in
US /kaʊnt ɪn/
UK /kaunt in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To include someone in an activity or plan.
B1Moredesert
US /ˈdɛzət/
UK /'dezət/
- Transitive Verb
- To leave a place for ever; abandon
- To leave when one is needed or expected to stay
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Bare area of land, often with few plants and water
- A punishment or reward that is deserved.
A2Moredisagree with
US /ˌdɪsəˈɡri wɪð/
UK /ˌdisəˈɡri: wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a different opinion from someone else.
- Intransitive Verb
- To cause someone to feel ill or uncomfortable.
A1Morediversity
US /dɪˈvə:sɪti, daɪ-/
UK /daɪ'vɜ:sətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Having a range of different races, ideas etc.
- A range of different things.
B1TOEICMorefactor in
US /ˈfæktɚ ɪn/
UK /ˈfæktə in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
B2Morefigure out
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
UK /ˈfiɡə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand the behavior of someone
- To think through logically to find a solution
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or find an answer to something.
- To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
A1Morefix the problem
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To find a solution to a problem; to repair something that is broken.
A1Morefor now
US /fɔr naʊ/
UK /fɔ: nau/
- Phrase
- Temporarily; for the present time.
- In the short term; for the immediate future.
A1Morefor that matter
US /fɔr ðæt ˈmætɚ/
UK /fɔ: ðæt ˈmætə/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- Used to introduce a statement that supports or strengthens a previous statement.
A2Morefor the best
US
UK
- Phrase
- Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
- Hoping for a positive outcome.
A1Morefor the sake of
US /fɔr ði sek ʌv/
UK /fɔ: ðə seik ɔv/
- Phrase
- For the purpose of; in the interest of.
A1Morefrom the top
US /frʌm ði tɑp/
UK /frɔm ðə tɔp/
- Phrase
- From the beginning.
- From the highest point or position.
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 beyond
US /ɡo biˈɑnd/
UK /ɡəu biˈjɔnd/
- Phrasal Verb
- To do more than planned or expected; exceed
A1Moregoes well
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To happen in the way desired
- Intransitive Verb
- To be successful or satisfactory; to turn out favorably.
- To be harmonious or matching; to look good together.
A1Moregrow up
US /ɡro ʌp/
UK /ɡrəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop from a child into an adult
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein any case
US /ɪn ˈɛni kes/
UK /in ˈeni keis/
- Phrase
- Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
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 part
US /ɪn pɑrt/
UK /in pɑ:t/
- Adverb
- To some extent; partially.
A1Morein particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
A1Morein principle
US /ɪn ˈprɪnsəpəl/
UK /in ˈprinsəpl/
- Phrase
- In theory; as a general idea, though not yet in practice or detail.
C1Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the first place
US
UK
- Phrase
- To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- From the beginning; initially.
A1Morein the light of
US /ɪn ðə ˈlaɪt ʌv/
UK /in ðə ˈlaɪt ɔv/
- other
- Considering new information or facts.
B2Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Morein turn
US
UK
- Adverb
- One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morejustice
US /ˈdʒʌstɪs/
UK /'dʒʌstɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being fair, equal, or just
- Countable Noun
- Person in a court who judges criminal cases
A2Morelong list
US
UK
- Noun
- An extensive or detailed enumeration of items, names, or details.
- A list that is excessively long and therefore boring or difficult to manage.
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremission
US /ˈmɪʃən/
UK /'mɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A task or role someone is given to do
- Special assignment given to a person or group
B1TOEICMoremoral
US /ˈmɔrəl, ˈmɑr-/
UK /ˈmɒrəl/
- Adjective
- In a way considered proper and good by most people
- Uncountable Noun
- In a way considered proper and good by most people
A2TOEICMoreon the basis of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Because of; using as a reason or justification.
A1Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Moreover the edge
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a state of emotional or mental breakdown; beyond the limits of what one can handle.
- Beyond the physical boundary or brink of something.
B1Moreover time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Morepurpose
US /ˈpɚpəs/
UK /'pɜ:pəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- A person's sense of resolve or determination.
- Adverb
- With clear intention or determination.
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A2TOEICMoreput aside
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To save money regularly.
- To temporarily ignore or forget something, such as a disagreement or problem.
A1Morerace
US /res/
UK /reɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- People who share physical features or culture
- Intransitive Verb
- To take part in a running or swimming competition
- To move or go at a very fast pace
A2Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Moreread out
US /rid aʊt/
UK /ri:d aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To read something aloud so that other people can hear it.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To display a particular value or measurement.
- To retrieve and display data from a storage device.
A1Moreset up
US /sɛt ʌp/
UK /set ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make arrangements for something; establish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrange or prepare something for use.
- To start a business, organization, etc.
A1Moresort out
US /sɔrt aʊt/
UK /sɔ:t aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To find a way of dealing with a problem; resolve
- To resolve a problem; manage successfully
A1Moresquash courts
US
UK
- Noun
- A court where squash is played.
B1Morestep back
US /stɛp bæk/
UK /step bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To move backwards; to move away from something.
- To take a break from something; to gain perspective.
A1Morestick with
US /stɪk wɪð/
UK /stik wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- To continue doing or using something; to persevere.
A1Moretake on
US /tek ɑn/
UK /teik ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To acquire a new characteristic
- To accept a new responsibility, role
A1Moretalked out of
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To persuade not to; dissuade; or to persuade into
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
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moreto the purpose
US /tu ðə ˈpɝpəs/
UK /tə ðə ˈpɜ:pəs/
- other
- In a way that is relevant and meaningful to the matter.
B2Moreturn to
US /tɚn tu/
UK /tə:n tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
A1Morevote in
US /voʊt ɪn/
UK /vəut ɪn/
- other
- To elect someone into a position by voting.
B1Morewith regard to
US /wɪð rɪˈɡɑrd tu/
UK /wið riˈɡɑ:d tu:/
- Phrase
- Concerning; in relation to.
A1More
