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absolute
US /ˈæbsəˌlut/
UK /ˈæbsəlu:t/
- Adjective
- Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
- Not capable of being doubted or questioned; certain.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is complete, total, pure, certain
- (in philosophy) a concept of an ultimate, unconditional reality
A2Moreabsolutely
US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/
UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/
- Adverb
- Completely; totally; very
- Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
A2Moreaccess
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
A2TOEICMoreaccumulate
US /əˈkjumjəˌlet/
UK /əˈkju:mjəleɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To gather or acquire so that you have more of it
C2Moreadorable
US /əˈdɔrəbəl,əˈdor-/
UK /əˈdɔ:rəbl/
- Adjective
- Lovable or appealing, e.g. like a cute child
B2Moreall 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.
A1Morealong with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Moreas for
US /æz fɔr/
UK /æz fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Concerning; regarding.
- Phrase
- Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
A1Moreas one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat work
US /æt wɚk/
UK /æt wə:k/
- Phrase
- Located at one's place of employment
A1Morebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morebattery
US /ˈbætəri/
UK /ˈbætri/
- Countable Noun
- Portable device that stores electricity
- Noun
- Large group of similar things functioning together
B1Morebelow the fold
US /bəˈloʊ ðə foʊld/
UK /bɪˈləu ðə fəuld/
- other
- On a newspaper page or website below the visible part, needing scrolling or unfolding.
B2Morebetween the sheets
US /bɪˈtwin ðə ˈʃits/
UK /bɪˈtwi:n ðə ˈʃi:ts/
- other
- Referring to sexual activity or intimacy.
B2Moreburn down
US /bɚn daʊn/
UK /bə:n daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To destroy (usually buildings) by burning
A1Moreburst into
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
- To suddenly express an emotion.
B1Morecharacter
US /ˈkærəktɚ/
UK /'kærəktə(r)/
- Noun
- Person in a story, movie or play
- Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
A2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecome at
US /kʌm æt/
UK /kʌm æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To approach someone to attack them
A1Morecurious
US /ˈkjʊriəs/
UK /ˈkjʊəriəs/
- Adjective
- Wanting to know more about something
- Attracting interest by being strange or unusual
A2Moreface off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To oppose one another (often in sports)
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To confront or compete against someone in a direct contest.
- To participate in a faceoff in ice hockey.
A1Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefigure out
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
UK /ˈfiɡə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand the behavior of someone
- To think through logically to find a solution
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or find an answer to something.
- To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
A1Morefit into
US /fɪt ˈɪntu/
UK /fit ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be small enough to go inside something.
- To feel like you belong to a group.
A2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for free
US /fɔr fri/
UK /fɔ: fri:/
- Phrase
- Without charge; at no cost.
- Adjective
- Available without payment.
A2Morefor some reason
US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/
UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/
- Phrase
- For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
A1Morefor sure
US /fɔr ʃʊr/
UK /fɔ: ʃuə/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
A2Morefreeze up
US /friz ʌp/
UK /fri:z ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- (of a machine or part) to stop working because of ice or cold
- To become unable to move or act, usually because of fear or nervousness
B1Morego find
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To search for and locate someone or something.
- An instruction to locate something.
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)
A1Moregot 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
A1Moregrab
US /ɡræb/
UK /ɡræb/
- Transitive Verb
- To take and hold something quickly
A2Moregrateful
US /ˈɡretfəl/
UK /ˈgreɪtfl/
- Adjective
- Feeling or showing thanks; thankful
B1TOEICMorehanging out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehead out
US /hɛd aʊt/
UK /hed aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a place; depart
A1Morehot air
US /hɑt er/
UK /hɔt eə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Meaningless or exaggerated talk; empty rhetoric.
- Air that has been heated.
A1Morein a minute
US
UK
- Phrase
- Very soon; in a short amount of time.
- Within the duration of one minute.
A1Morein the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Moreinstantly
US /ˈɪnstəntli/
UK /ˈɪnstəntli/
- Adverb
- In a manner without delay; immediately
A2Morelift
US /lɪft/
UK /lɪft/
- Noun
- Picking someone up in a car and taking to a place
- Machine carrying people up or down to other floors
- Transitive Verb
- To stop or cancel something, such as a rule
- To move something to higher position
A2Morelift up
US /lɪft ʌp/
UK /lift ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To raise something to a higher position.
- To improve someone's mood or spirits; to encourage.
literally
US /ˈlɪtərəli/
UK
- Adverb
- In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
B1Moremagma
US /'mæɡmə/
UK /'mæɡmə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Hot liquid rock from the Earth's crust
B2Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreoccasionally
US /əˈkeɪʒən(ə)li/
UK /əˈkeɪʒnəli/
- Adverb
- Not very often; sometimes; seldom
- Happening or appearing irregularly.
A2Moreof use
US /ʌv jus/
UK /əv ju:s/
- other
- Having practical value; useful or helpful.
B1Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreold school
US /old skul/
UK /əuld sku:l/
- Adjective
- Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- Referring to an earlier, more traditional style of music, especially hip-hop or rap.
- Noun
- A traditional method or approach.
B1Moreon the inside
US /ɑn ði ɪnˈsaɪd/
UK /ɔn ðə inˈsaid/
- Phrase
- Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- In prison; incarcerated.
- Adjective
- Possessing secret or confidential information.
A1Moreoption
US /ˈɑpʃən/
UK /'ɒpʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A choice
- A right to buy or sell something at a particular price within a particular period.
A2TOEICMoreout 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.
A1Morepavement
US /ˈpevmənt/
UK /ˈpeɪvmənt/
- Noun
- Surface next to a road for people to walk on
B1Moreplug
US /plʌɡ/
UK /plʌg/
- Noun
- Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
- Thing on a wire to connect to electricity supply
- Transitive Verb
- To use an object to block a hole
- To promote or advertise a product
B1TOEICMoresection
US / ˈsɛkʃən/
UK /'sekʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A part of a whole
- Specific group of people from a larger group
- Transitive Verb
- To divide something into smaller parts
B1TOEICMoreseek out
US /sik aʊt/
UK /si:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
B2Moreslightly
US /ˈslaɪtli/
UK /ˈslaɪtli/
- Adverb
- Only a little
B1Moresource for
US
UK
- Noun
- A place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained.
- Transitive Verb
- To obtain something from a particular source.
B2Morestick with
US /stɪk wɪð/
UK /stik wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- To continue doing or using something; to persevere.
A1Morestring
US /strɪŋ/
UK /strɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To tie or connect things together with a thread
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A line of connected objects
- Thick thread; thin rope
A2Moresuppose
US /səˈpoʊz/
UK /sə'pəʊz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or guess what might happen
- Conjunction
- What if
A2TOEICMoreswear by
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have great confidence in something; to believe that something is very effective.
A2Moretest out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To try something (such as a new product) to see whether it works properly or is appealing
- To try something new to see if it is effective or works well.
A1Moretheme
US /θim/
UK /θi:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An main or dominant idea, motif
- Main idea of a work of art, writing, or music
A2Morethermal
US /ˈθɜ:rml/
UK /ˈθɜ:ml/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Item of warm clothing for cold weather use
- Rising body of warm air, e.g. in gliding
- Adjective
- Of or relating to heat or a source of heat
B2Morethink 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
A1Moretiny
US /ˈtaɪni/
UK /'taɪnɪ/
- Adjective
- Very, very small
A2Moreto the touch
US /tu ðə ˈtʌtʃ/
UK /tə ðə ˈtʌtʃ/
- other
- When tested or sensed by physical contact.
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
A1Morevest
US /vest/
UK /vest/
- Countable Noun
- US sleeveless garment worn under a coat; waistcoat
- Transitive Verb
- To place property in the control of a person
B1Morewarm up
US /wɔːrm ʌp/
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
A1Morewith just
US
UK
- Phrase
- Using only; with no more than.
- Barely; by a narrow margin.
A2Morewrap
US /ræp/
UK /ræp/
- Countable Noun
- Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- Thin bread filled with food and rolled
- Transitive Verb
- To be or move around something
- To cover something with paper or a cloth e.g. gift
B1Moreyen
US /jɛn/
UK /jen/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Currency used in Japan
B1More
