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absolutely
US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/
UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/
- Adverb
- Completely; totally; very
- Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
A2Moreamateur
US /ˈæməˌtɚ/
UK /'æmətə(r)/
- Noun
- Someone doing an activity for pleasure, not a job
- Adjective
- Unskilled in an activity; not professional
B1Moreanalysis
US /əˈnælɪsɪs/
UK /əˈnæləsɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Careful study to better understand something
B1TOEICMoreangle
US /ˈæŋɡəl/
UK /ˈæŋgl/
- Noun
- Place where two lines or surfaces meet
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.
A2Moreaverage
US /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/
UK /'ævərɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- Transitive Verb
- To add numbers then divide by the number of items
A2TOEICMorebetter understanding
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- An improved level of comprehension or knowledge.
B2Morebuild up
US /bɪld ʌp/
UK /bild ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To increase the amount; collect something
- To develop or increase something in stages
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To increase or develop something gradually.
- To praise or encourage someone.
A1Morecombination
US /ˌkɑmbəˈneʃən/
UK /ˌkɒmbɪ'neɪʃn/
- Noun
- Series of letters or numbers needed to open a lock
- Act or result of mixing things together
B1Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecouple
US /ˈkʌpəl/
UK /'kʌpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To join something to something else
- (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Two people in a romantic relationship
- Two of something; two people; a pair
A2Morecrossover
US /ˈkrɔsˌovɚ, ˈkrɑs-/
UK /'krɒsəʊvə(r)/
- Noun
- The use of a new style (especially in pop music)
C2Moredown the line
US /daʊn ði laɪn/
UK /daun ðə lain/
- Phrase
- At a later time; in the future.
- Completely; entirely; all the way.
- Adjective
- In agreement or accordance with something.
A1Moredrill
US /drɪl/
UK /drɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A machine that makes holes with a metal bit
- Exercise done to learn military skills
- Transitive Verb
- To make a deep hole to find oil, gas etc.
- To put a hole in something by using a boring tool
B1TOEICMoreeffortless
US /ˈefərtləs/
UK /ˈefətləs/
- Adjective
- Requiring little or no work; easy
- Appearing natural and unforced.
B1Moreelbow
US /ˈɛlˌbo/
UK /'elbəʊ/
- Noun
- Middle part of the arm, which bends
- Transitive Verb
- To push another person with the side of your arm
B2Moreend in
US /ɛnd ɪn/
UK /end in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have something as the final result.
extend
US /ɪkˈstɛnd/
UK /ɪkˈstend/
- Transitive Verb
- To offer something (help, friendship) to someone
- To reach from one point to another
A2TOEICMoreextension
US /ɪkˈstɛnʃən/
UK /ɪkˈstenʃn/
- Noun
- Addition to something, e.g. a house
- Suffix code of a computer file, e.g. .pdf, .jpg
- Adjective
- Adding extra length
B1TOEICMorefascinating
US /ˈfæsəˌnetɪŋ/
UK /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attract or interest greatly
- To hold someone captive with a gaze or other means.
- Adjective
- Having your attention fixated as though by a spell
B1Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefirst off
US /fɚst ɔf/
UK /fə:st ɔf/
- Phrase
- To begin with; firstly.
- Most importantly; above all else.
A1Moreflip
US /flɪp/
UK /flɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- To move into a different position quickly
- Noun
- Act of turning your body in the air; somersault
- Movement of something from one position to another
B2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
get back to
US /ɡɛt bæk tu/
UK /ɡet bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To get in contact with someone again
- To return to someone or something; to respond at a later time.
A1Moreget here
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To arrive at a specific location.
A1Morego at it
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To start doing something with a lot of energy and enthusiasm.
- To attack or fight someone.
A1Morego back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
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
A1Moregrip
US /ɡrɪp/
UK /ɡrɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hold someone's interest
- To hold something in your hand very firmly
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong understanding of an idea
- Control over something or someone
A2Morehack
US /hæk/
UK /hæk/
- Transitive Verb
- To illegally access someone else's computer
- To cut away plants and branches to make a path
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dry cough
- Horse for hire to work or pull a vehicle for a fee
B1TOEICMorehand on
US /hænd ɑn/
UK /hænd ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
- To pass or transfer knowledge, skills, or traditions to someone else.
A1Morehandicap
US /ˈhændiˌkæp/
UK /ˈhændikæp/
- Noun
- Disadvantage preventing you from making progress
- (Offensive) a physical or mental disability
- Transitive Verb
- To make it difficult for someone to make progress
- To add weight to horses in a race
B1Morehas over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To invite someone to your house.
- To have more than a certain number or amount.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehold on
US /hold ɑn/
UK /həuld ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- To wait for a short time.
A1Morehook
US /hʊk/
UK /hʊk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
- The start of a story which catches your interest
- Transitive Verb
- To make a bent or curved shape
- To catch your interest completely
B1Moreimpact
US /ˈɪmˌpækt/
UK /'ɪmpækt/
- Noun
- A striking effect or result to hit with force
- Act or force of one thing hitting something else
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit or strike someone or something with force
- To have a strong effect on someone or something.
A2TOEICMorein circles
US
UK
- Phrase
- Moving or going around and around; not progressing.
- To discuss something without making any progress or reaching a conclusion.
A2Morein conjunction with
US /ɪn kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən wɪð/
UK /in kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən wið/
- Phrase
- Together with; along with
A1Morein 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.
C1Moreinstruction
US /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
UK /ɪn'strʌkʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A command for someone formally to do something
- Act of teaching or explaining to others
- Uncountable Noun
- Information about how to do or use something
A2TOEICMorelag
US /læɡ/
UK /læɡ/
- Noun
- Delay between two events
- Intransitive Verb
- To move at a slow pace in relation to others
B2Morelean
US /lin/
UK /li:n/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To balance against or on something for support
- To have a tendency to do something; favor
- Adjective
- Having a low fat content
- Efficient; well-designed with no waste
A2Morelegend
US /ˈlɛdʒənd/
UK /'ledʒənd/
- Noun
- List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
- Person famous for doing something very well
B1Morelevel with
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be honest and straightforward with someone; to tell someone the truth.
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreloose
US /lus/
UK /lu:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To shoot or fire something from a gun
- Adjective
- (Idea, thought, or work) unclear or imprecise
- Not tightly attached or held
A2Moremiller
US /ˈmɪlɚ/
UK /'mɪlə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Someone who grinds grain into flour
B2Moremiss out
US /mɪs aʊt/
UK /mis aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To exclude; not include in something
- To fail to take advantage of something; to lose an opportunity.
A1Moremove into
US /muv ˈɪntu/
UK /mu:v ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start living in a new house or building
- To start being involved in a new area of business or activity.
neutralize
US /ˈnu:trəlaɪz/
UK /ˈnju:trəlaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To remove or take away a threat
B2Moreon average
US /ɑn ˈævərɪdʒ/
UK /ɔn ˈævəridʒ/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
B1Moreout 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.
A1Moreover time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Moreparallel
US /ˈpærəˌlɛl/
UK /'pærəlel/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be equal to, or like, something else
- To compare
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A line on a map a set distance from the equator
- A similarity; a comparison.
B1Morepoint at
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
A1Morepractice
US /ˈpræktɪs/
UK /'præktɪs/
- Noun
- The office and place for legal or medical work
- Doing something many times to become better at it
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work as a doctor or lawyer
- To live according to the teachings of a religion
A2TOEICMorepull down
US /pʊl daʊn/
UK /pul daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To destroy an old building; demolish
- To depress someone by saying bad things
A1Morereach
US /ritʃ/
UK /ri:tʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- To be long enough to get to a certain place
- Uncountable Noun
- Power or control someone has over something
A2TOEICMorereach out
US /ritʃ aʊt/
UK /ri:tʃ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attempt to communicate with someone.
- To offer help and support to someone.
B1Morerelease
US /rɪ'li:s/
UK /rɪ'li:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
- Noun
- Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
- Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
A2TOEICMorerotate
US /ˈroʊteɪt/
UK /rəʊˈteɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To regularly change people who perform a role
- To regularly change the crops that grow in a field
B2Morerotation
US /roʊˈteɪʃn/
UK /rəʊˈteɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Regular change of the crops grown in a field
- Group who take turns performing a certain task
B2Moreseparate
US /'sepəreɪt/
UK /'sepəreɪt/
- Adjective
- Being different from or unrelated to another
- Not connected; different.
- Transitive Verb
- To divide two things by being in between them
- To move things away from each other
A2TOEICMoreshaft
US /ʃæft/
UK /ʃɑ:ft/
- Transitive Verb
- To ruin the plans or prospects of others
- Noun
- Vertical, sloping passageway leading to a surface
B2Moresharp
US /ʃɑrp/
UK /ʃɑ:p/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Adjective
- Being very clear and easy to see
- (Of clothes) nicely or stylishly
A2TOEICMorestore up
US /stɔr ʌp/
UK /stɔ: ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accumulate or collect something for future use.
A2Morestrike
US /straɪk/
UK /straɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something
- To remove or erase.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A punch or hit
- Fact of not hitting the ball when playing baseball
A2TOEICMoretalking about
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethink 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
A1Morethumb
US /θʌm/
UK /θʌm/
- Intransitive Verb
- To use your thumb to request a ride in a car
- Countable Noun
- Part of a glove that goes over the thumb
- The short, thick finger on the side of your hand
B1Moreto do with
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moreto the left
US
UK
- Phrase
- In or toward the left direction.
- Situated on the left side of.
trail
US /trel/
UK /treɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of marks or signs left by something moving
- Rough path, as through a forest or field
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To follow behind someone
- To be losing to a competitor
B1TOEICMorewind it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To bring something to an end; to conclude.
- To tighten the spring of a mechanical device.
A1Morework to do
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UK
- Phrase
- Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
- Obligations or responsibilities that require effort and attention.
A1More
