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accidentally
US /ˌæksɪ'dentəlɪ/
UK /ˌæksɪ'dentəlɪ/
- Adverb
- Unexpectedly; by mistake
A2Moreaccurate
US /ˈækjərɪt/
UK /ˈækjərət/
- Adjective
- With no mistake or error; Correct
A2Moreairport
US /ˈerpɔ:rt/
UK /ˈeəpɔ:t/
- Noun
- A place where passenger planes land and take off
B1TOEICMoreapprehensive
US /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/
UK /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/
- Adjective
- Feeling anxious or fearful about future events
B2TOEICMorebarbecue
US /ˈbɑ:rbɪkju:/
UK /ˈbɑ:bɪkju:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Grill used for cooking food over an open fire
- Outdoor gathering to cook and eat food on a grill
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cook something on an outdoor grill
B2Morechain
US /tʃen/
UK /tʃeɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To feel to be bound or tied to
- To connect or tie with a rope made of metal links
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of events or things that are connected
- Series of (metal) connected links or rings
A2Morechannel
US /ˈtʃænəl/
UK /'tʃænl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- TV or radio station or its programs
- Transitive Verb
- To dig a long hole for carrying water
- To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
B1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecomment
US /ˈkɑmɛnt/
UK /'kɒment/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- An explanatory note in a computer program.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To say something that gives your opinion
- To add explanatory notes to a computer program.
A2Moreconsultation
US /ˌkɑnsəlˈteʃən/
UK /ˌkɒnslˈteɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Meeting with a doctor or specialist to get advice
- A discussion between people to make a decision
B2Moredeal 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.
A1Moredelete
US /diˈlit/
UK /dɪ'li:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To remove or erase something
- Noun
- A key on a computer keyboard used to remove characters or files.
B1TOEICMoredeny
US /dɪˈnaɪ/
UK /dɪ'naɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To refuse to allow or accept something
A2TOEICMoredepending on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- Influenced or determined by.
- Preposition
- Subject to; contingent on
- Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
A2Moredepth
US /dɛpθ/
UK /depθ/
- Noun
- Distance below a surface
A2Moreexplanation
US /ˌɛkspləˈneʃən/
UK /ˌekspləˈneɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Details or reasons given to make something clear
- A reason or justification given for an action or event.
A2TOEICMorefirst off
US /fɚst ɔf/
UK /fə:st ɔf/
- Phrase
- To begin with; firstly.
- Most importantly; above all else.
A1Morefor some reason
US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/
UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/
- Phrase
- For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
A1Moreget here
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To arrive at a specific location.
A1Moreget over on
US /ɡɛt ˈoʊvɚ ɑn/
UK /ɡet ˈəuvə ɒn/
- other
- To fool or cheat someone in a playful or dishonest way.
B2Moreget through
US /ɡɛt θru/
UK /ɡet θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive at the end of or finish something
- To succeed in contacting someone by phone
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moreguide
US /ɡaɪd/
UK /ɡaɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To help or advise someone about something
- To control missile to hit a target by radio signal
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Book or a magazine containing information/advice
- Person leading others visiting an unknown place
A2TOEICMorehang
US /hæŋ/
UK /hæŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- To kill by putting a rope around neck and dropping
- Intransitive Verb
- To float, move softly, or remain in the air
- To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear
A2Morehang out
US /hæŋ aʊt/
UK /hæŋ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Morehave 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
A1Morehop
US /hɑp/
UK /hɒp/
- Noun
- Dance party
- Small jump, often on one foot
- Intransitive Verb
- To move from one place to another
- To make small jump, as from one foot to the other
B2Morein advance
US /ɪn ædˈvæns/
UK /in ədˈvɑ:ns/
- Phrase
- Ahead of time; before something happens
- Noun
- A payment made before it is due, especially for work to be done
A2Morein comparison
US /ɪn kəmˈpærɪsən/
UK /in kəmˈpærisən/
- Adverb
- When compared to something else.
- Phrase
- When compared to something else.
- When considering the differences between two or more things.
A1Morein depth
US /ɪn dɛpθ/
UK /in depθ/
- Adverb
- Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
in person
US /ɪn ˈpɜːrsn/
UK /in ˈpɜːsn/
- Adverb
- Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- Face-to-face; not through electronic communication.
A1Morein time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
A1Moreinsert
US /ɪnˈsɜ:rt/
UK /ɪnˈsɜ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To put something into a certain place or spot
- To add (writing) to something.
- Noun
- Act of putting into a certain place or spot
- A leaflet or section inserted in a magazine or newspaper.
B1TOEICMoreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morejet
US /dʒɛt/
UK /dʒet/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
- A pipe that water or gas goes through
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- (Of liquid, gas) to shoot out of a small opening
- To travel on a jet plane
B1TOEICMorejet lagged
US
UK
- Adjective
- Feeling tired and disoriented after a long flight across time zones.
location
US /loʊˈkeɪʃn/
UK /ləʊˈkeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
- A place away from a studio where film or television shots are made.
B1TOEICMoreonline
US /ˌɑ:nˈlaɪn/
UK /ˌɒnˈlaɪn/
- Adjective
- Connected to the internet
- Adverb
- Via the internet.
B1Moreoppression
US /əˈprɛʃən/
UK /ə'preʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Treatment of people to limit their freedom
- A sense of being heavily burdened, mentally or physically.
B2Morepad
US /pæd/
UK /pæd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Object that is thin, flat, and usually soft
- Soft section on the bottom of some animals' feet
- Transitive Verb
- To put soft material in to provide comfort
- To take money dishonestly by adding extra charges
B1TOEICMorephone number
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A sequence of digits assigned to a telephone subscriber, used to make a call to that phone.
A1Morephysically
US /ˈfɪzɪkəlɪ/
UK /'fɪzɪklɪ/
- Adverb
- In a manner related to the body
- Concerning reality or the laws of nature
A2Morepick it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To lift something from a surface.
- To collect something or someone.
A2Moreportion
US /ˈpɔrʃən, ˈpor-/
UK /'pɔ:ʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Serving of food that is intended for one person
- Part of something shared that belongs to a whole
- Transitive Verb
- To separate something to divide among people
B1Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morereasonable
US /ˈrizənəbəl/
UK /ˈri:znəbl/
- Adjective
- Being somewhat good, but not great
- Fair and sensible; appropriate
A2TOEICMorerecommend
US /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/
UK /ˌrekə'mend/
- Transitive Verb
- To advise or suggest that someone do something
- To endorse or support something publicly.
A2TOEICMorerip
US /rɪp/
UK /rɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
- To become torn, opened, or split apart forcefully
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A long tear in something, e.g. a piece of cloth
- (Slang) A puff of marijuana.
B1Morescreen
US /skrin/
UK /skri:n/
- Transitive Verb
- To hide or block something from being seen
- To examine to find something, e.g. best candidate
- Noun
- Wire net in a door or window to keep insects out
- Displays in a theater on which movies are shown
A2TOEICMoresolo
US /ˈsoʊloʊ/
UK /ˈsəʊləʊ/
- Adjective
- Being performed or done alone
- Noun
- Activity that one does alone, e.g. playing music
B1Morespring for
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To pay for something, often unexpectedly or generously.
A1Morestay in
US /ste ɪn/
UK /stei in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remain inside one's home.
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
surround
US /səˈraʊnd/
UK /səˈraʊnd/
- Transitive Verb
- To be all the way around something
- To be closely connected to and have an effect on
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be closely connected to and have an effect on
A2Moretake out
US /tek aʊt/
UK /teik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To apply for and get a license
- To take someone on a date
- Uncountable Noun
- Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
A1Moreterrify
US /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/
UK /ˈterɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To scare or greatly frighten
B1Moretip
US /tɪp/
UK /tɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To pour or move something from a place, container
- To give extra money for good service
- Noun
- End point of e.g. a pencil or finger
- Extra money given for good service
A2Moretired
US /ˈtaɪərd/
UK /ˈtaɪəd/
- Adjective
- Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
- Transitive Verb
- To lose, cause to lose energy so you want to rest
B1Moreto date
US /tu det/
UK /tu: deit/
- Phrase
- Up to the present time; until now.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To go out on romantic dates with someone.
C2Moretop up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To add to something so as to increase the amount.
A1Moreunlocked
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To use a key or code to open something
B1Moreupdate
US /ʌpˈdet/
UK /ˌʌpˈdeɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Addition of a current version of something
- New information or data to make more current
- Transitive Verb
- To download the latest version of software
- To make more current or modern
B1TOEICMorevibe
US /vaɪb/
UK /vaɪb/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Distinct emotional aura experienced instinctively
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a good connection with someone
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