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US /sɔrt/

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UK /sɔ:t/

verb
To organize things by putting them into groups
To deal with things in an organized way
To arrange things in a systematic way, typically into groups.
To arrange things in groups according to type.

noun
Group or class of similar things or people
A category of things or people with a common feature; a type.

accent

US /ˈækˌsɛnt/

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UK /'æksent/

verb
To give emphasis to (a point you are making)

noun
Feature of a design, e.g. a stripe on a shirt
Correct spoken emphasis on a part of a word
A way of speaking that shows your dialect or class
Emphasis given to a particular syllable or word in speech.

other
To emphasize (a particular feature).

career

US /kəˈrɪr/

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UK /kə'rɪə(r)/

noun
Particular occupation in professional life
An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress.
The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
A profession or occupation, especially one offering advancement or social prestige.
The general course or progression of one's working life or one's professional achievements.
An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress.

verb
To move forward very fast and without control

other
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way in a specified direction.
To move swiftly and often uncontrollably in a specified direction.
To advance or make progress rapidly
To follow a profession as a life's work
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way in a specified direction.
To advance in a profession or occupation.

other
To cause to move rapidly; to promote the development or progress of.
To move rapidly or without control

adjective
Relating to a job or profession that someone does for a long time.
Relating to a job or profession that someone does for a long period.
Relating to someone's job

substance

US /ˈsʌbstəns/

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UK /'sʌbstəns/

noun
Essence of; most basic or central qualities
Particular type of material
Having material form; existing
Quality of truth, importance, or meaningfulness

imagine

US /ɪˈmædʒɪn/

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UK /ɪ'mædʒɪn/

verb
To think creatively about; form mental picture of
Form a mental image or concept of something.
Suppose or assume something.

other
To form a mental image or concept of something.
To suppose or assume something.

bit

US /bɪt/

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UK /bɪt/

noun
Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
Small piece of something
The basic unit of information in computing, representing a binary digit (0 or 1).
The part of a tool that cuts or bores.
A very small amount of money.
A particular thing or experience.
A small acting role or part in a performance.
A mouthful of food.
A person's contribution to an effort.
A small piece or amount of something.
The basic unit of information in computing.
A short period of time.
A former coin worth 12.5 cents.

verb
(E.g. of fish) to take bait and be caught
Past tense of 'bite'.

adverb
Slightly; somewhat.

other
Not at all.
To do one's part.

advice

US /əd'vaɪs/

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UK /ədˈvaɪs/

noun
Suggestion about what would help someone

other
Guidance or recommendations concerning prudent future action, typically given by someone regarded as knowledgeable or authoritative.
Professional guidance from a lawyer or legal expert.
Guidance from a medical professional regarding health and treatment.
Information or news offered.

A2 TOEIC

pour

US /pɔr, por/

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UK /pɔ:(r)/

verb
To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
To make something flow in a steady stream
To rain very heavily

other
To flow or cause to flow in a steady stream.
To devote or apply (oneself or energy) purposefully or wholeheartedly.
To express one's feelings freely.

other
To rain heavily.
To come or go in large numbers.

sweat

US /swɛt/

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UK /swet/

verb
To do an amount of hard work
To be worried or anxious about something
To produce drops of water from your skin when hot

noun
An amount of hard work
Liquid from your skin when you are hot or nervous

misery

US /ˈmɪzəri/

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UK /'mɪzərɪ/

noun
Thing that causes unhappiness
Extreme suffering or unhappiness

B1

shame

US /ʃem/

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UK /ʃeɪm/

noun
Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong

verb
To make someone feel ashamed

hang

US /hæŋ/

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UK /hæŋ/

verb
To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
To float, move softly, or remain in the air
To kill by putting a rope around neck and dropping
To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear

pale

US /pel/

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UK /peɪl/

adjective
Light in color; unhealthy looking

verb
To reduce the effect of

leave

US /liv/

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UK /li:v/

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

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

other
To go away from a place.

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

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

hell

US /hɛl/

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UK /hel/

noun
Any place of pain and suffering
A very unpleasant or difficult experience.
In some religions, the place where bad people are believed to go after death to be punished.

company

US /ˈkʌmpəni/

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UK /'kʌmpənɪ/

noun
Good feeling from being with someone else
A business that sells things or provides services
Guests, especially in your home
Being with another person rather than alone
A group of people gathered together.
A military unit, typically consisting of around 100 soldiers.
A group of actors who perform together.
A group of people gathered together.
A unit of soldiers.

prefer

US /prɪˈfɚ/

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UK /prɪˈfɜ:(r)/

verb
To like something better than something else

other
To like (one thing or person) better than another or others; tend to choose
To give priority or advantage to (someone or something).

other
To like (one thing or person) better than another or others; tend to choose

spray

US /spre/

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UK /spreɪ/

verb
To cover something with a stream of tiny drops

noun
A jet of liquid made up of many small drops
Container shooting stream of tiny drops of liquid
Small branch with leaves or flowers growing on it

act

US /ækt/

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UK /ækt/

verb
To behave in a certain way
To perform on a stage or in a movie

noun
What someone did; action; behavior
A law or rule passed by a government we must obey
One of the parts that a stage play is divided into
A performance in a show or play.
A major division in a play or opera.
A formal decision or law passed by a legislature or other governing body.

other
To perform in a play or movie.
To behave in a particular way.
To take action; do something.

other
Take action; do something.

continue

US /kənˈtɪnju/

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UK /kən'tɪnju:/

verb
To do something without stopping, or after pausing
To start doing again after a break, pause, or stop

other
To resume an activity after an interruption.
To extend or prolong in a specific direction or manner.
To persist or remain in a particular state or condition.

other
To carry on or proceed with something.
To extend in a certain direction or over a certain distance
To keep doing something

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

lot

US /lɑt/

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UK /lɒt/

noun
What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
A group of people seen together
Item for sale at an auction
Small area of land used for a purpose e.g. parking

offend

US /əˈfɛnd/

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UK /ə'fend/

verb
To break a rule or do something wrong
To upset, as by hurting someone's feelings

B1

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

excellent

US /ˈɛksələnt/

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UK /ˈeksələnt/

adjective
Extremely good
Extremely good; outstanding.
Very skilled; having great ability.
Of the highest quality; remarkably good.
In very good condition; superior.

A2 TOEIC

surround

US /səˈraʊnd/

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UK /səˈraʊnd/

verb
To be all the way around something
To be closely connected to and have an effect on
To move closer on all sides of something

other
To be closely connected to and have an effect on

hearty

US /ˈhɑrti/

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UK /'hɑ:tɪ/

adjective
(Of emotions) warm and sincere
large or (especially of food) in large amounts

B2

question

US /ˈkwɛstʃən/

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UK /'kwestʃən/

verb
To ask for or try to get information
To have or express concerns or uncertainty

noun
Issue or problems you are dealing with
A sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information.
A matter of some doubt or difficulty.

other
Ask questions of (someone), especially in an official context.
Express doubt about the truth or validity of something.
Ask (someone) questions.
To express doubt about the validity or truth of.

glad

US /ɡlæd/

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UK /ɡlæd/

adjective
Happy or pleased about something/to do something
Happy that something happened; pleased

land

US /lænd/

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UK /lænd/

noun
Region or country
Earth; the ground

verb
To arrive or cause a boat to arrive at the shore
To obtain or get something that you wanted
To (cause to) come down to the ground safely
To cause to arrive in a specific place or state

find

US /faɪnd/

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UK /faɪnd/

verb
To become aware of something that is happening
To discover or meet by chance
To decide if someone is guilty of a crime, or not
To learn through study, research, or effort
To discover something by looking for it

noun
Object discovered by chance
Things that have been discovered from searching

tan

US /tæn/

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UK /tæn/

noun
A light brown color
Brown colored skin from being in the sun

verb
To process leather with a tanning agent
To make your skin brown by lying in the sun

B2

set

US /sɛt/

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UK /set/

adjective
Prepared for something; ready
Fixed; not able to be changed.

verb
To make a clock state or ring at a particular time
To decide upon or choose something
To make something ready for use (e.g. table)
To decide on a price for something
To become hard (of glue, concrete etc.)
To be located in a specific place or time
To put (e.g. a vase) down carefully in a place
To put someone in a certain condition or state
(Of the sun) to go lower than the horizon
To put something in a particular place or position.
To arrange type for printing.
To put a broken bone into the correct position for healing.
To establish or decide on something.
To prepare something for use.
To start a journey or activity.
To become firm or hard.
To fix or direct one's mind or attention on something.
To put words to music.
To put a broken bone into the correct position for healing.

noun
Complete group of something
Place where a television show or movie is filmed
Group of games in a tennis match
Device that receives radio or television signals
A television receiver.
The scenery and props used for a play or film.
A determined or resolute attitude.