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advantage
US /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
UK /əd'vɑ:ntɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing making the chance of success higher
- A positive point about something
- Transitive Verb
- To make use of something, especially to further one's own position; exploit.
A2TOEICMoreat once
US /æt wʌns/
UK /æt wʌns/
- Adverb
- Immediately; without delay
- At the same time; simultaneously
A2Moreattention
US /əˈtɛnʃən/
UK /əˈtenʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Taking notice of someone or something
- Noun
- (Soldiers) Standing with straight backs
A2TOEICMorebreak from
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
A1Morebuff
US /bʌf/
UK /bʌf/
- Countable Noun
- Person who knows a great deal about a topic
- Transitive Verb
- To clean something so that it shines
B2Morebunch
US /bʌntʃ/
UK /bʌntʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group of things of the same kind
- A group of people.
- Transitive Verb
- To group people or things closely together
B1Morecoming your way
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To happen or become available to you.
- To move in the direction of someone.
A1Morecontest
US /ˈkɑnˌtɛst/
UK /'kɒntest/
- Noun
- Struggle or competition between rivals
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To struggle or compete against other people
- To not accept an official or legal judgment
B1Morecreep
US /krip/
UK /kri:p/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move quietly so as not to be seen
- Countable Noun
- Scary or disliked person
B1Moredamage
US /ˈdæmɪdʒ/
UK /ˈdæmɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical harm that is done to something
- Transitive Verb
- To harm physically; to hurt or break something
- To harm the reputation of someone.
A2TOEICMoredeadlock
US /ˈdedlɑ:k/
UK /ˈdedlɒk/
- Noun
- When a situation/argument cannot progress
C1Moredelivery
US /dɪˈlɪvəri, -ˈlɪvri/
UK /dɪˈlɪvəri/
- Noun
- Way someone acts when speaking publicly
- Act of taking something to a person or place
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.
A2Moredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Morefare
US /fer/
UK /feə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Money people pay to travel on buses, taxis, boats
- Food of a particular type.
- Intransitive Verb
- To perform well or poorly
- To succeed or manage in a particular situation.
B1TOEICMorefirst up
US /fɚst ʌp/
UK /fə:st ʌp/
- Phrase
- Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
A1Moregenerally
US /ˈdʒɛnərəli/
UK /ˈdʒenrəli/
- Adverb
- Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
A2Moreget between
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To just do well enough to pass, e.g. a course
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 for it
US /ɡo fɔr ɪt/
UK /ɡəu fɔ: it/
- Interjection
- An expression of encouragement or approval.
- Intransitive Verb
- To try to achieve something; to make an attempt.
A1Morego out
US /ɡo aʊt/
UK /ɡəu aut/
- Phrase
- To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
- Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
A1Moreguardian
US /ˈɡɑrdiən/
UK /'ɡɑ:dɪən/
- Noun
- Person who guards, protects, or preserves
B1Moreguide
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
A2TOEICMorein a minute
US
UK
- Phrase
- Very soon; in a short amount of time.
- Within the duration of one minute.
A1Morein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein the game
US /ɪn ðə ˈɡeɪm/
UK /in ðə ˈɡeɪm/
- other
- Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
B2Morein 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.
A1Moreinsane
US /ɪnˈsen/
UK /ɪnˈseɪn/
- Adjective
- Mentally ill; crazy
- Being crazy or stupid
B2Moreinstant
US /ˈɪnstənt/
UK /ˈɪnstənt/
- Adjective
- (Food) requiring very little preparation
- Occurring immediately
- Noun
- A very short period of time
A2TOEICMoreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morejump in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a vehicle quickly.
- To interrupt a conversation.
lane
US /len/
UK /leɪn/
- Noun
- Marked strip of the road or swimming pool
- Narrow way or road, often with steep sides
A2Moremedium
US /ˈmidiəm/
UK /'mi:dɪəm/
- Noun
- Method of expressing ideas or feelings
- Something available in a middle size or condition
A2TOEICMoremid
US /mɪd/
UK /mɪd/
- Adjective
- At (or near) the middle point
B2Moremove to
US /muv tu/
UK /mu:v tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change the place where you live or work.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To proceed to the next stage or action.
A2Moremythical
US /ˈmɪθɪkəl/
UK /ˈmɪθɪkl/
- Adjective
- Based on beliefs unsupported by facts
B1Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreon the point of
US /ɑn ðə ˈpɔɪnt ʌv/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈpɔɪnt ɒv/
- other
- About to do something very soon.
B2Moreopponent
US /əˈponənt/
UK /əˈpəʊnənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who opposes an idea or plan; enemy
- Person that you are competing against in a game
B1Moreorb
US /ɔrb/
UK /ɔ:b/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Bright circular object, e.g. the sun or the moon
C1Morepath
US /pæθ, pɑθ/
UK /pɑ:θ/
- Noun
- Method of living leading to a particular result
- Track made with stones, by walking over the ground
A2TOEICMorepermanent
US /ˈpɚmənənt/
UK /'pɜ:mənənt/
- Adjective
- Lasting forever; not temporary or changing
- Intended to last or remain for an unlimited period
- Noun
- A person who is a permanent employee.
- A chemical treatment to create lasting curls or waves in the hair.
B1TOEICMoreprior to
US /ˈpraɪɚ tu/
UK /ˈpraiə tu:/
- Preposition
- Before a particular time or event.
C1Morepunch
US /pʌntʃ/
UK /pʌntʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something very hard with a closed hand
- To make a hole in something with a special tool
B1Morepuppy
US /ˈpʌpi/
UK /ˈpʌpi/
- Countable Noun
- Very young dog (and some other animals)
B1Morerecap
US /riˈkæp/
UK /'ri:kæp/
- Noun
- Brief description of something that had been said
- Transitive Verb
- To describe or summarize the main points
C1TOEICMorerun past
US /rʌn pæst/
UK /rʌn pɑ:st/
- other
- To tell someone about something to get their opinion.
B2Moresmack
US /smæk/
UK /smæk/
- Transitive Verb
- To slap or hit, e.g. with a resounding noise
B2Moresoul
US /sol/
UK /səʊl/
- Noun
- Central or basic part of something
- Strong, deep emotion in speech or performance
A2Morespawn
US /spɔn/
UK /spɔ:n/
- Noun
- Product or result of something
- The young of some fish and animals
- Transitive Verb
- To produce something or make something happen
B2Morespread
US /sprɛd/
UK /spred/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- The distance between two things
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To place over a large area; to cover a large area
- (Of ideas, gossip) to pass to and affect others
A2TOEICMorespread out
US /sprɛd aʊt/
UK /spred aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To extend or stretch over a large area.
- To arrange things so that they cover a large area.
B2Morestack
US /stæk/
UK /stæk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A large number or amount of something
- Large tube through which smoke exits a building
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange cards in a certain order, to cheat
- To put one thing on top of another, e.g. boxes
B1TOEICMorestack up
US /stæk ʌp/
UK /stæk ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To compare with something else; measure up.
- To accumulate or increase in quantity.
A1Morestrict
US /strɪkt/
UK /strɪkt/
- Adjective
- Tending to enforce rules; severe
- (Of orders) that must be obeyed
A2Moresweaty
US /ˈswɛti/
UK /'swetɪ/
- Adjective
- Covered in sweat, or smelling of sweat
A2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreteammate
US /ˈtimˌmet/
UK /ˈti:mmeɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Fellow member of a team
C2Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretriangle
US /ˈtraɪˌæŋɡəl/
UK /ˈtraɪæŋgl/
- Noun
- Three people connected with each in a relationship
- A three-sided piece of metal used in orchestras
B1TOEICMoreultimately
US /ˈʌltəmɪtli/
UK /ˈʌltɪmətli/
- Adverb
- Done or considered as the final and most important
- Fundamentally; at the most basic level.
B1TOEICMoreurn
US /ɜ:rn/
UK /ɜ:n/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Vase of varying size and shape
- A vase with a foot or pedestal.
C1Morevend
US /vend/
UK /vend/
- Transitive Verb
- To offer something for sale or to sell something
B1Morewander
US /ˈwɑ:ndə(r)/
UK /ˈwɒndə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move through a place with no particular purpose
- To move through a place with no particular purpose
A2TOEICMore
