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US /səbˈskraɪb/

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UK /səb'skraɪb/

verb
To regularly pay to receive a service

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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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experience

US /ɪkˈspɪriəns/

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UK /ɪk'spɪərɪəns/

noun
An event at which you learned something
Thing a person has done or that happened to them
An event or occurrence that leaves an impression on someone.
Knowledge gained by living life, doing new things
Knowledge or skill gained from doing, seeing, or feeling things.

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An event or occurrence

other
An event or occurrence that leaves an impression on someone.
Something that happens to you that affects how you feel

other
An event or occurrence which leaves an impression on someone.
An event or occurrence which leaves an impression on someone

other
Knowledge or skill that is gained from doing something for a period of time
Previous work in a particular field.
Knowledge or skill gained from doing something.
Knowledge or skill gained from doing, feeling, or seeing things

other
To encounter or undergo (an event or situation)
To have something happen to you
To have something happen to you

verb
To gain knowledge by doing things
To have something happen to you.

other
Knowledge or skill gained from doing something

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typically

US /ˈtɪpɪklɪ/

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UK /ˈtɪpɪkli/

adverb
In a normal or usual way
In a way that is usual or expected.
In a way that is usual or expected.

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common

US /ˈkɑmən/

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UK /'kɒmən/

noun
Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
A piece of open land for public use.
A piece of open land for public use.
Field near a village owned by the local community

adjective
Lacking refinement; vulgar.
Occurring, found, or done often; prevalent.
(of a noun) denoting a class of objects or a concept as opposed to a particular individual.
Without special rank or position; ordinary.
Shared; Belonging to or used by everyone
Typical, normal; not unusual
Lacking refinement; vulgar.
Found all over the place.

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explain

US /ɪkˈsplen/

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UK /ɪk'spleɪn/

verb
To make clear or easy to understand by describing

other
To be the reason for or cause of something.
To make something clear or easy to understand
To give a reason for something.
To make something clear or easy to understand by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts.

other
To give the meaning of something

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idiom

US /ˈɪdiəm/

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UK /ˈɪdiəm/

noun
Phrase with a special, metaphoric meaning
A group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.

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fellow

US /ˈfɛlo/

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UK /'feləʊ/

noun
A graduate student holding a fellowship.
A member of a learned society; a colleague.
(dated) A person; an individual.
An endowed position providing financial support for study or research.
Man or a boy
A man or boy.
Student paid to study and teach after college

adjective
Being of the same kind
Sharing a particular activity, situation, or characteristic.

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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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audition

US /ɔˈdɪʃən/

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UK /ɔ:ˈdɪʃn/

noun
Trial performance to show suitability for a part

verb
To try out for a part in a play or film

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channel

US /ˈtʃænəl/

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UK /'tʃænl/

noun
Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
TV or radio station or its programs
A groove or passage along which something may pass.
Method or way of sending or receiving information
A means of communication or information.
A means of communication or access.
A television station.
Narrow passage through which water travels
Method or route used for sending or getting things

verb
To dig a long hole for carrying water
To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
To direct water or liquid through a passage
To direct energy or feelings into something

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Direct (money or resources) towards a particular aim or purpose.
To serve as a medium for expressing (something)

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decide

US /dɪˈsaɪd/

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UK /dɪ'saɪd/

verb
to affect the result of something
To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
To choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities
To make a legal judgment in court
To officially choose something after a legal process.

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interview

US /ˈɪntɚˌvju/

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UK /'ɪntəvju:/

noun
Meeting to ask questions to get information

verb
To formally ask questions about a given topic

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bring

US /brɪŋ/

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UK /brɪŋ/

verb
To take or go with someone to a place

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drive

US /draɪv/

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UK /draɪv/

noun
A person's ambition and motivation to do something
Action of moving cattle from one place to another
A part of a computer which stores the data
A trip by car
Power to move or operate an engine, car, etc.
Action of hitting a golf ball
Hard area where cars are parked leading to a house

verb
To move cattle from one place to another
To control a vehicle so that it moves somewhere
To force to go somewhere, or do or be something
To give power to move or operate an engine, etc.
To hit a golf ball
To push or hit an object into something else

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invent

US /ɪnˈvɛnt/

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UK /ɪnˈvent/

verb
To create something such as a story or excuse
To create something useful for the first time

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difficult

US /ˈdɪfɪˌkʌlt, -kəlt/

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UK /'dɪfɪkəlt/

adjective
Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
Not easy; requiring effort or skill to accomplish, understand, or deal with.
Not easy to please or satisfy; causing trouble or problems.
Full of hardships or problems; causing distress or worry.

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remember

US /rɪˈmɛmbɚ/

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UK /rɪ'membə(r)/

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To celebrate or commemorate an event or person.
To bring back to mind; to have in memory again.
To keep in mind; to not forget.
To commemorate or honor someone or something.
To show respect for someone who has died, especially by a public act or ceremony.
To not forget; to keep in mind for future action.
To convey one's greetings or regards to someone.
To bring back to one's mind an awareness of (someone or something from the past).
To keep in mind for future action or consideration.
To convey one's greetings or regards to someone.
To keep in mind; to retain information.
To convey one's greetings or regards to someone.