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access
US /ˈæksɛs/
UK /'ækses/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- The opportunity or right to use something or to see someone.
- Transitive Verb
- To be able to use or have permission to use
A2TOEICMorearbitrary
US /ˈɑrbɪˌtrɛri/
UK /ˈɑ:bitrəri/
- Adjective
- (Of decisions) unsupported; without any evidence
- Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
B1TOEICMorearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreas we know it
US /əz wi no ɪt/
UK /əz wi nəu ɪt/
- other
- In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
B2Moreat 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 the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Morebanknote
US /ˈbæŋknoʊt/
UK /ˈbæŋknəʊt/
- Countable Noun
- Money in paper form
C2TOEICMorebarter
US /ˈbɑrtɚ/
UK /'bɑ:tə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To exchange objects without exchanging money
B2TOEICMorebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morebc
US
UK
- Abbreviation
- Before Christ; used after dates/years
C1Morebrilliant
US /ˈbrɪljənt/
UK /'brɪlɪənt/
- Adjective
- Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- Being very bright, like a diamond; shining
- Noun
- A diamond or other gem cut in a particular form with many facets to have exceptional brilliance.
A2Morebronze
US /brɑ:nz/
UK /brɒnz/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Having a yellowish olive-brown color
- Alloy of tin and copper with a dark tan color
B1Morebuy back
US /ˈbaɪ ˈbæk/
UK /ˈbaɪ ˈbæk/
- other
- To purchase something again after selling it.
B2Moreby day
US /baɪ de/
UK /bai dei/
- Phrase
- During the daytime; not at night.
A2Moreby the day
US /baɪ ði de/
UK /bai ðə dei/
- Phrase
- With each passing day; daily.
- For each day worked.
A1Morecash out
US /kæʃ aʊt/
UK /kæʃ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To count the sales at the end of a business day
- To sell object, asset to get money
A2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecirculation
US /ˌsɚkjəˈleʃən/
UK /ˌsɜ:kjəˈleɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Movement of blood through the body
- Repeatedly passing items from one person to others
B1Morecurrency
US /ˈkɚrənsi, ˈkʌr-/
UK /'kʌrənsɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Widespread acceptance
- Money system that a country uses
B1Moredebt
US /dɛt/
UK /det/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
- A moral or social obligation.
A2TOEICMoredetermine
US /dɪˈtɚmɪn/
UK /dɪ'tɜ:mɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To control exactly how something will be or act
- To establish the facts about; discover
A2TOEICMoreentire
US /ɛnˈtaɪr/
UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- Undivided; not shared or distributed.
A2TOEICMoreessentially
US /ɪˈsenʃəli/
UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/
- Adverb
- Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
A2Moreeveryday people
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- Ordinary or common people, without special status or wealth.
- People who are relatable and representative of the general population.
A1Morefalling apart
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To suffer a nervous breakdown
- To break into pieces; stop functioning
A1Morefederal
US /ˈfɛdərəl, ˈfɛdrəl/
UK /'fedərəl/
- Adjective
- Consisting of several united states
- Relating to a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
- Proper Noun
- The central banking system of the United States.
B1Morefiat
US /ˈfiət, -ˌæt, -ˌɑt, ˈfaɪˌæt, -ət/
UK /ˈfi:æt/
- Noun
- Official order from a person of authority
C1Morefinancial
US /faɪˈnænʃ(ə)l/
UK /faɪˈnænʃl/
- Adjective
- Involving money
- Relating to investments.
- Countable Noun
- A person who provides advice on financial matters.
A2TOEICMorefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for long
US
UK
- Phrase
- For a considerable period of time.
- For a significant duration in the future.
A1Morefor the foreseeable
US /fɚ ðə fɔrˈsiəbəl/
UK /fə ðə fɔ:ˈsi:əbl/
- other
- Referring to a time period that can be predicted or expected in the near future.
B2Moregive out
US /ɡɪv aʊt/
UK /ɡiv aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be used up; have nothing left; fail
- To publicly state something
A1Moregive up
US /ɡɪv ʌp/
UK /ɡiv ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lose hope or admit defeat
- To decide to not start to try solving a problem
A1Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Moregram
US /ɡræm/
UK /ɡræm/
- Countable Noun
- Metric unit of weight equal to 1/1000 of a kilo
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreillusion
US /ɪˈluʒən/
UK /ɪ'lu:ʒn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Idea, image or impression that is not correct
- Something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality.
B2Morein circulation
US /ɪn ˌsɚkjəˈleʃən/
UK /in ˌsə:kjuˈleiʃən/
- Adjective
- Available and being used by the public.
- Being passed from person to person.
A1Morein debt
US /ɪn dɛt/
UK /in det/
- Phrase
- State of owing money to a person or institution
- Adjective
- Owing money.
A2Morein exchange for
US /ɪn ɪksˈtʃendʒ fɔr/
UK /in iksˈtʃeindʒ fɔ:/
- Phrase
- Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
B1Morein 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 itself
US /ɪn ɪtˈsɛlf/
UK /in itˈself/
- Phrase
- Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
- Essentially; by its very nature.
in need
US /ɪn nid/
UK /in ni:d/
- Phrase
- Not having the necessary things, such as food
A1Morein return
US /ɪn rɪˈtɚn/
UK /in riˈtə:n/
- Adverb
- As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- Phrase
- As compensation or consideration for something.
- As a reaction or response to something.
A1Morein 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 hands of
US /ɪn ðə ˈhændz ʌv/
UK /in ðə ˈhændz ɔv/
- Preposition
- Under the control or responsibility of someone.
B1Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Morein the same breath
US /ɪn ðə ˈseɪm brɛθ/
UK /in ðə ˈseim breθ/
- other
- Saying two things at once that seem to contradict each other.
B2Morein 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.
A1Moreinflation
US /ɪnˈfleʃən/
UK /ɪn'fleɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of filling something with air or gas
- Continual rise in the prices of products
B1TOEICMoreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreinternet access
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- The ability to connect to the internet.
- A service that allows you to connect to the internet.
A1Moreinvention
US /ɪnˈvɛnʃən/
UK /ɪnˈvenʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something new that is different from other things
- Power or ability to create new things
A2TOEICMorelook for
US /lʊk fɔr/
UK /luk fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- To expect or anticipate something.
A1Moremedium
US /ˈmidiəm/
UK /'mi:dɪəm/
- Noun
- Method of expressing ideas or feelings
- Something available in a middle size or condition
A2TOEICMoremuch about
US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/
UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/
- Phrase
- A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreof old
US /ʌv oʊld/
UK /əv əuld/
- other
- From a long time ago; in the past.
B2Moreof value
US /ʌv ˈvælju/
UK /ɔv ˈvælju/
- Adjective
- Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
- Providing a benefit or advantage.
A1Moreon the market
US
UK
- Phrase
- Available for sale.
- Actively seeking employment.
A2Moreon the surface
US /ɑn ði ˈsɚfəs/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈsə:fis/
- Phrase
- Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- Located on the outer part or uppermost layer of something.
B2Moreonline
US /ˌɑ:nˈlaɪn/
UK /ˌɒnˈlaɪn/
- Adjective
- Connected to the internet
- Adverb
- Via the internet.
B1Moreonly from
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UK
- Preposition
- Exclusively originating or sourced from a particular place or entity.
- Phrase
- Solely as a result of; exclusively due to.
A1Moreonly time will tell
US /ˈoʊnli taɪm wɪl tɛl/
UK /ˈəunli taɪm wɪl tel/
- other
- The result or truth will be known in the future.
B1Moreout 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.
A1Morepick up on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
- To learn something by watching or listening to other people.
A1Moreprivacy
US /ˈpraɪvəsi/
UK /ˈprɪvəsi/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being hidden from the presence of others
B2TOEICMorereality
US /riˈælɪti/
UK /rɪ'ælətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or might be imagined.
A2Moresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Morescarce
US /skers/
UK /skeəs/
- Adjective
- Not many; Not plentiful or abundant
B2TOEICMoreshow up
US /ʃo ʌp/
UK /ʃəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- To be noticeably better than (someone else)
A1Moreshut down
US /ʃʌt daʊn/
UK /ʃʌt daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- To stop a factory/machine from operating
- Transitive Verb
- To deactivate a nuclear reactor.
- To turn off a computer or other electronic device.
A2Moresmoke
US /smoʊk/
UK /sməʊk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
- Uncountable Noun
- Grey gas from fires and cigarettes
- Fog of air coming from e.g. a cigarette, fire
B1Moresmoke and mirrors
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UK
- Phrase
A2Moresterling
US /ˈstɚlɪŋ/
UK /'stɜ:lɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Of very strong, true character; very reliable
C2Morestimulus
US /ˈstɪmjələs/
UK /ˈstɪmjələs/
- Noun
- Something that causes a change
B2Morestore up
US /stɔr ʌp/
UK /stɔ: ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accumulate or collect something for future use.
A2Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moretender
US /ˈtɛndɚ/
UK /'tendə(r)/
- Adjective
- Gentle; with great care or consideration
- Feeling pain when an area of skin is touched
- Noun
- A formal offer for something (e.g. some business)
B2TOEICMoretent
US /tɛnt/
UK /tent/
- Countable Noun
- Portable cloth shelter used outdoors for camping
- Intransitive Verb
- To live by camping outdoors in a cloth structure
B1Morethink 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
A1Moretime will tell
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UK
- Phrase
- The future will reveal the answer or outcome.
A1Moretiny
US /ˈtaɪni/
UK /'taɪnɪ/
- Adjective
- Very, very small
A2Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moretoo heavy
US
UK
- Adjective
- Having excessive weight; difficult to lift or move.
- Excessively burdensome or difficult to manage.
track down
US /træk daʊn/
UK /træk daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out where someone is; hunt; chase
- Transitive Verb
- To find someone or something after a long or difficult search.
A2Moretrade
US /treid/
UK /treɪd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- Action of buying and selling things in business
- Transitive Verb
- To buy, sell and exchange goods in business
- To give something in return for something else
A2TOEICMoretry out
US /traɪ aʊt/
UK /trai aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to win a place on a team in a group
- To test briefly to determine how well it works
A1Moreunemployment
US /ˌʌnɛmˈplɔɪmənt,-ɪm-/
UK /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Number of people without jobs in a country
- State of not having a job
B1Morevaluable
US /ˈvæljuəbəl, ˈvæljə-/
UK /ˈvæljuəbl/
- Adjective
- Being useful or important
- Being worth a lot of money
B1TOEICMorewealth
US /wɛlθ/
UK /welθ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
A2TOEICMorewith just
US
UK
- Phrase
- Using only; with no more than.
- Barely; by a narrow margin.
A2Moreworth
US /wɚθ/
UK /wɜ:θ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- having a particular value, especially in money
- Adjective
- Having a specified value.
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