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as 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 the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Morebear
US /bɛr/
UK /bɛː/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
- Countable Noun
- Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
- Someone who expects stock market to fall
A2Morebehind the counter
US /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə ˈkaʊntɚ/
UK /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə ˈkaʊntə/
- other
- Located in the area where goods are sold or served.
A2Morebehind the scenes
US
UK
- Phrase
- Secretly or without being known to the public.
- In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
A1Morebottom
US /ˈbɑtəm/
UK /'bɒtəm/
- Noun
- The part of your body you sit on
- Lowest position, often in a company or contest
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit the lowest part of something
- To provide with a bottom.
A2TOEICMorebutton
US /ˈbʌtn/
UK /'bʌtn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- Switch activated by pressing
- Transitive Verb
- To fasten e.g. a shirt, coat
- To suppress or restrain (feelings, etc.).
A2TOEICMorecameraman
US /ˈkæmərəˌmæn, ˈkæmrə-/
UK /ˈkæmrəmæn/
- Countable Noun
- Man who operates movie cameras as a job
C2Morechannel
US /ˈtʃænəl/
UK /'tʃænl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- TV or radio station or its programs
- Transitive Verb
- To dig a long hole for carrying water
- To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
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
A1Morecomedy
US /ˈkɑmɪdi/
UK /'kɒmədɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
A2Morecomic
US /ˈkɑ:mɪk/
UK /ˈkɒmɪk/
- Countable Noun
- Person who stands on a stage and tells jokes
- Amusing story told in a series of pictures
- Adjective
- Funny; that makes you laugh
A2Morecringe
US /krɪndʒ/
UK /krɪndʒ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To crouch or move back suddenly, as in fear
- To behave in a servile or submissive way.
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone to feel embarrassed or uncomfortable.
C1Moredepending 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.
A2Moredinosaur
US /ˈdaɪnəˌsɔr/
UK /'daɪnəsɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- Reptile that lived millions of years ago
- A person who is outdated or resistant to change.
B2Moredonkey
US /ˈdɑ:ŋki/
UK /ˈdɒŋki/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Animal like a small horse used to transport things
- A foolish or stubborn person.
B1Moredude
US /dud, djud/
UK /du:d/
- Noun
- Form of address for a man
- (informal) A man; a fellow.
- Interjection
- (informal) Used as a term of address, often between men.
B2Moreever since
US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/
UK /ˈevə sins/
- Adverb
- Continuously from a past time until now.
- Conjunction
- From the time that; because.
B2Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Morefor now
US /fɔr naʊ/
UK /fɔ: nau/
- Phrase
- Temporarily; for the present time.
- In the short term; for the immediate future.
A1Moregay
US /ɡeɪ/
UK /geɪ/
- Adjective
- Happy and bright
- Attracted to the same sex; homosexual; lesbian
- Noun
- Person attracted to someone of the same sex
B1Morego 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
A1Moregold
US /goʊld/
UK /gəʊld/
- Adjective
- Dark yellow color often seen in sunsets
- Uncountable Noun
- Soft yellow metal that is very valuable
A2Moregrow up
US /ɡro ʌp/
UK /ɡrəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop from a child into an adult
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.
C1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreinvert
US /ɪnˈvɜ:rt/
UK /ɪnˈvɜ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To turn the order of things backwards
B2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremy personal favorite
US
UK
- Phrase
- Something that I like more than other things.
A1Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreon camera
US /ɑn ˈkæmərə/
UK /ɔn ˈkæmərə/
- Adverb
- While being filmed or recorded.
- Adjective
- Having qualities that make one appear good or effective when filmed.
A1Moreon site
US /ɑn saɪt/
UK /ɔn sait/
- Adverb
- At the location of a particular activity or project.
- Present at a specific location for a particular purpose.
A1Moreon time
US /ɑn taɪm/
UK /ɔn taim/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Arriving at or done by the required time
- Meeting a deadline; punctual in fulfilling obligations.
A1Moreon top of that
US
UK
- Phrase
- In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
A1Moreover time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Moreparties involved
US
UK
- Phrase
- The individuals, groups, or entities that are participating in or affected by a particular situation, agreement, or event.
- Those individuals or entities with a direct legal interest or obligation in a matter.
B1Morepinch
US /pɪntʃ/
UK /pɪntʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A very small amount of something
- Transitive Verb
- To cause pain by pressing against something
- To squeeze painfully between e.g. thumb and finger
B1TOEICMorepositive
US /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/
UK /ˈpɒzətɪv/
- Adjective
- Showing agreement or support for something
- Being sure about something; knowing the truth
- Noun
- A photograph in which light areas are light and dark areas are dark
A2Moreraw
US /rɔ/
UK /rɔ:/
- Adjective
- Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
- Being inexperienced
B1Morerelief
US /rɪˈlif/
UK /rɪˈli:f/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster
- Artwork, e.g. part of wall, that partly sticks out
B1TOEICMorerip off
US /rɪp ɔf/
UK /rip ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cheat; take advantage of; charge too much
- To steal something.
- Transitive Verb
- To overcharge or defraud someone.
- To steal something quickly.
B1Moreripple
US /ˈrɪpəl/
UK /'rɪpl/
- Countable Noun
- Small gentle low wave on the surface of water, etc.
- Sound/noise/laughter that changes in volume
- Intransitive Verb
- To travel or move as small, gentle waves
- To be spread through a person or group
B2TOEICMoresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Moresearch
US /sɜ:rtʃ/
UK /sɜ:tʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To examine a person's clothing to find something
- To look for an answer or explanation to a problem
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Examination of person to find something
- Action to find an answer to a problem
A2TOEICMoreshout 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.
A2Moreshy
US /ʃaɪ/
UK /ʃaɪ/
- Adjective
- Afraid of meeting people; lacking self-confidence
- Being less than the full or expected amount
- Intransitive Verb
- To move away due to nervousness
A2Morespot
US /spɑt/
UK /spɒt/
- Noun
- A certain place or area
- A difficult time; awkward situation
- Transitive Verb
- To see someone or something by chance
A2TOEICMorestraight
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.
A2TOEICMorestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moresushi
US /ˈsuʃi/
UK /ˈsu:ʃi/
- Noun
- Rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed
B2Moresweat
US /swɛt/
UK /swet/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To do an amount of hard work
- To be worried or anxious about something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An amount of hard work
A2Moretan
US /tæn/
UK /tæn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A light brown color
- Brown colored skin from being in the sun
- Transitive Verb
- To process leather with a tanning agent
B2Moreultra
US /'ʌltrə/
UK /'ʌltrə/
- Prefix
- Prefix that denotes a lot of something; extreme
B2Moreup there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1Moreused 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
A1Morevideo
US /ˈvɪdiˌo/
UK /'vɪdɪəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Recording capturing action with sound
- A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.
- Transitive Verb
- To make a moving film of, with sound
- To make a video call.
A2Morezebra
US /ˈzibrə/
UK /'zebrə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Black-and-white striped African horse-like animal
- A pedestrian crossing marked with black and white stripes.
- Adjective
- Having alternating black and white lines, used in computing and design.
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