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abandon
US /əˈbændən/
UK /ə'bændən/
- Transitive Verb
- To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
- To withdraw your support, or leave someone
- Uncountable Noun
- Wild, carefree behavior
B1Moreaccount for
US /əˈkaʊnt fɔr/
UK /əˈkaunt fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To explain the cause or reason for something
- To form a particular amount or part of something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To supply a reason or explanation for something.
- To form a particular amount or proportion of something.
A1Moreall over the place
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- In many different locations; widely distributed.
- Adjective
- Mentally or emotionally disorganized; confused or erratic.
A1Moreartificial
US /ˌɑrtəˈfɪʃəl/
UK /ˌɑ:tɪ'fɪʃl/
- Adjective
- Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
- (Something) made by people; not created by nature
B1TOEICMoreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat 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 some point
US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/
UK /æt sʌm pɔint/
- Phrase
- At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
A1Moreban
US /bæn/
UK /bæn/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something illegal or not allowed
- To prohibit someone from participating in a particular online community or game.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Official action preventing something happening
- A prohibition from participating in a particular online community or game.
B1Morebang on
US /bæŋ ɑn/
UK /bæŋ ɔn/
- Phrase
- Exactly (used with numbers, time, for emphasis)
- Phrasal Verb
- To keep talking so it becomes annoying
A2Morebatter
US /ˈbætɚ/
UK /'bætə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Someone using a bat to play sports, e.g. baseball
- Transitive Verb
- To damage or hurt by being hit, or from hard use
A2Morebeat up
US /bit ʌp/
UK /bi:t ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To hurt someone badly by hitting and punching
- Transitive Verb
- To assault or physically harm someone.
A2Moreblueberry
US /ˈblu:beri/
UK /ˈblu:bəri/
- Countable Noun
- Sweet edible dark blue berries
B2Morebox in
US /bɑks ɪn/
UK /bɒks ɪn/
- other
- To trap or prevent movement by surrounding closely.
B2Morebrand
US /brænd/
UK /brænd/
- Noun
- A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- Product made or designed by a named company
- Transitive Verb
- To burn a mark on an animal to show who owns it
- To describe someone as a liar, coward, etc.
A2TOEICMorecereal
US /ˈsɪriəl/
UK /'sɪərɪəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Breakfast food eaten with milk
- Grain that can be eaten
B1Morechocolatey
US
UK
- Adjective
- Having the flavor or taste of chocolate
B2Morecinnamon
US /ˈsɪnəmən/
UK /ˈsɪnəmən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet spice used in cooking or desserts
B2Morecomparison
US /kəmˈpærɪsən/
UK /kəmˈpærɪsn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of comparing things
- The quality or state of being similar or alike.
A2Moreconfetti
US /kənˈfɛti/
UK /kənˈfeti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Small pieces of colored paper thrown at a wedding
C1Moreconvenient
US /kənˈvinjənt/
UK /kənˈvi:niənt/
- Adjective
- Allowing you to do something with less trouble
A2Morecouple up
US /ˈkʌpəl ʌp/
UK /ˈkʌpl ʌp/
- other
- To join together as a pair, especially romantically or for a task.
B1Moredebate
US / dɪˈbet/
UK /dɪ'beɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- General public discussion of a topic
- A formal event where two sides discuss a topic
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To consider options before making a decision
- To take part in a formal discussion
A2TOEICMoredespite the fact
US
UK
- Preposition
- In spite of; notwithstanding.
- Conjunction
- Even though; although.
A2Moredigestive
US /daɪˈdʒɛstɪv, dɪ-/
UK /daɪˈdʒestɪv/
- Adjective
- Concerning processes of converting food to energy
B2Moredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moredoo
US
UK
- Noun
- Bird commonly referred to as a pigeon
B2Moreevery kind of
US
UK
- Determiner
- Each and all types of something; all varieties of.
- A wide assortment or range of something.
A1Moreexplicitly
US /ɪk'splɪsɪtlɪ/
UK /ɪk'splɪsɪtlɪ/
- Adverb
- Clearly; specifically
- Directly and unambiguously expressed or stated.
B1Morefalling apart
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To suffer a nervous breakdown
- To break into pieces; stop functioning
A1Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Moreflavor
US /ˈflevɚ/
UK /'fleɪvə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quality giving something a particular character
- Taste of something, especially in food or drink
- Transitive Verb
- To add extra taste to a food
B1Moreflour
US /flaʊr/
UK /ˈflaʊə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Powder made from a grain used in cooking
- Transitive Verb
- To cover something with flour in cooking
B1Morefoil
US /fɔɪl/
UK /fɔɪl/
- Transitive Verb
- To cleverly prevent (plot/crime) from happening
- Uncountable Noun
- Very thin layer of metal
B2TOEICMorefor instance
US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/
UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
B1Morefrost
US /frɔ:st/
UK /frɒst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To form ice on the surfaces in cold weather
- To cover something with a thin layer of ice
- Uncountable Noun
- Ice formed on the surfaces in cold weather
B1Morefrozen
US /ˈfroʊzn/
UK /'frəʊzn/
- Adjective
- Hard, solid because it is below zero degrees
- Preserved by freezing.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To store an item of food in a cold place
- To make someone to not want to communicate
A2Morefudge
US /fʌdʒ/
UK /fʌdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Soft sweet made from butter and milk
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To avoid dealing with an issue, problem
C1Moregelatin
US /ˈdʒɛlətn/
UK /'dʒelətɪn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Colorless water-soluble glutinous protein
C2Morego against
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To disagree with or challenge someone
A1Morego straight
US /ɡo stret/
UK /ɡəu streit/
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue in the same direction without turning.
- To start living an honest and law-abiding life.
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregolly
US /ˈɡɑli/
UK /ˈgɔli:/
- Interjection
- Interjection showing surprise; gosh; goodness me
C1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Moregouge
US /ɡaʊdʒ/
UK /ɡaʊdʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To scoop out usually aggressively
C1TOEICMoregrape
US /ɡrep/
UK /greɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fruit from which wine is made
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehot fudge
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- A thick chocolate sauce, served hot, often used as a topping for ice cream.
in a hurry
US /ɪn e ˈhɚri/
UK /in ə ˈhʌri/
- Phrase
- Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
in colour
US /ɪn ˈkʌlər/
UK /in ˈkʌlə/
- other
- Displayed or reproduced using natural or full colours.
A2Morein packs
US
UK
- Phrase
- In groups or sets, especially of animals hunting or moving together.
- Arranged or sold in specific sets or quantities.
A1Morein trouble
US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /in ˈtrʌbl/
- Adjective
- Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- other
- In serious trouble or difficulty.
A1Moreirritate
US /ˈɪrɪˌtet/
UK /'ɪrɪteɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To disturb, anger, or upset someone
- To make part of the body feel soreness and pain
B1TOEICMorejam
US /dʒæm/
UK /dʒæm/
- Transitive Verb
- To block a signal (e.g. radio waves)
- To push into a tight space until it can't move
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To pack together so things cannot move freely
A2Morejournalism
US /ˈdʒɜ:rnəlɪzəm/
UK /ˈdʒɜ:nəlɪzəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Profession of writing or reporting news
B2Morejust kind of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
A2Morelong for
US /lɔŋ fɔr/
UK /lɔŋ fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morenight and day
US /naɪt ənd de/
UK /nait ænd dei/
- Phrase
- Continuously; all the time.
- Noun
- The contrast between two very different things.
A1Moreof a kind
US /ʌv e kaɪnd/
UK /ɔv ə kaind/
- Adjective
- Unique; not like anything else
- Phrase
- Sharing similar characteristics or qualities; alike
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon sale
US /ɑn sel/
UK /ɔn seil/
- Adjective
- Available at a reduced price
- Available to be bought
A2Moreon the back of
US /ɑn ðə bæk əv/
UK /ɒn ðə bæk əv/
- other
- As a result of or following something.
B2Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreout of it
US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/
UK /aut ɔv it/
- Adjective
- Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
A1Moreout of the way
US /aʊt ʌv ði we/
UK /aut ɔv ðə wei/
- Adjective
- Remote; isolated.
- No longer obstructing or hindering.
- Phrase
- Not obstructing or impeding progress; in a position where one does not cause an obstruction.
- Completed; finished; no longer needing attention.
B1Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Moreoven
US /ˈʌvən/
UK /ˈʌvn/
- Noun
- Kitchen appliance you put food in to bake, roast
B1Moreow
US /aʊ/
UK /aʊ/
- Interjection
- Sound people make when they are hurt
C2Morepastry
US /ˈpestri/
UK /ˈpeɪstri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dough making top/bottom of pie; cake made of dough
- A food item made of flour, fat, and water, often filled with sweet or savory ingredients and baked.
B2Morepoint out
US /pɔɪnt aʊt/
UK /pɔint aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make others aware of an idea
- To draw attention to something or someone
A1Morepop
US /pɑp/
UK /pɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet soda drink
- A short, sharp, explosive sound.
B2Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morereal bad
US
UK
- Phrase
- Very bad; extremely unfavorable or unpleasant.
- Adjective
- Seriously ill or injured; in a critical condition.
A2Moreresemble
US /rɪˈzɛmbəl/
UK /rɪˈzembl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be similar to in looks or manner
B1TOEICMoreround up
US /raʊnd ʌp/
UK /raund ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To bring together; gather; collect
- Transitive Verb
- To gather together; to collect or assemble.
- To increase a number to the next highest whole number.
A1Moresensation
US /sɛnˈseʃən/
UK /sen'seɪʃn/
- Noun
- (Person) attracting the interest of many people
- Mental feeling caused by a previous experience
B1Moreserve
US /sɚv/
UK /sɜ:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act in a particular position or office
- To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
A2TOEICMoreshelf life
US /ʃɛlf laɪf/
UK /ʃelf laif/
- Noun
- The length of time for which an item remains usable, fit for consumption, or saleable.
A2Moreshout out
US /ʃaʊt aʊt/
UK /ʃaut aut/
- Noun
- A public expression of greeting or praise.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To publicly mention or acknowledge someone or something.
- To publicly acknowledge or thank someone.
A2Moresit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
A1Moreslightly
US /ˈslaɪtli/
UK /ˈslaɪtli/
- Adverb
- Only a little
B1Morestack up
US /stæk ʌp/
UK /stæk ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To compare with something else; measure up.
- To accumulate or increase in quantity.
A1Morestraight
US /stret/
UK /streɪt/
- Adjective
- Not having curves, bends, or angles
- Not gay; heterosexual
- Adverb
- in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
- In a straight line; directly.
A2TOEICMoresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moresundae
US /ˈsʌndi, -ˌde/
UK /ˈsʌndeɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Ice cream served with a topping in a tall glass
C2Moresuppose
US /səˈpoʊz/
UK /sə'pəʊz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or guess what might happen
- Conjunction
- What if
A2TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretart
US /tɑ:rt/
UK /tɑ:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dish baked in an open pastry case
- Offensive word for a loose woman
- Adjective
- Sharp or bitter in manner
- (Of foods) sour
B2Moretaste
US /test/
UK /teɪst/
- Uncountable Noun
- (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- Flavor in your mouth from food or drink
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To experience something
- To experience the flavor of food, drink
A2TOEICMoretoast
US /tost/
UK /təʊst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Bread grilled to make it brown and crisp
- An expression of goodwill or honor made by drinking to someone or something.
- Transitive Verb
- To grill bread to make it brown and crisp
- To make pleasantly warm.
B1Moretoo much work
US
UK
- Phrase
- An excessive amount of tasks or responsibilities.
- A quantity of tasks that is difficult or impossible to manage effectively.
A1Moreup against
US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
- Phrase
- Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- In close proximity or contact with something.
up top
US
UK
- Adverb
- In or at the highest position or location.
- Interjection
- A gesture involving raising a hand for a high-five, often used as a greeting or congratulatory signal.
B2Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Moreversion
US /ˈvɚʒən, -ʃən/
UK /ˈvə:ʃən/
- Noun
- Different way that someone interprets something
- New or different form of something
A2TOEICMorevisually
US /ˈvɪʒʊəlɪ/
UK /'vɪʒʊəlɪ/
- Adverb
- With respect to vision
- In a way that involves images or visual representation.
B1Morewarn
US /wɔrn/
UK /wɔ:n/
- Transitive Verb
- To tell someone about possible danger
A2Moreweigh
US /weɪ/
UK /weɪ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To balance things against each other
- To consider something carefully to form an opinion
A2TOEICMorewild
US /waɪld/
UK /waɪld/
- Adverb
- In a manner which lacks control
- Adjective
- Living in nature; not tame
- (Of land) not developed by people
A2More
