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US /ĂŚd Én/
UK /ĂŚd Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attach or include something extra.
- Countable Noun
- A feature that can be added to a computer program or website.
A1Moreafter all
US /ËĂŚftÉ Él/
UK /ËÉ:ftÉ É:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Moreafterthought
US /ËĂŚftÉËθÉt/
UK /ËÉ:ftÉθÉ:t/
- Noun
- Addition not included in the original plan
C2Morealong with
US /ÉËlÉĹ wɪð/
UK /ÉËlÉĹ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Moreas for
US /ĂŚz fÉr/
UK /ĂŚz fÉ:/
- Preposition
- Concerning; regarding.
- Phrase
- Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
A1Moreas long as
US /ĂŚz lÉĹ ĂŚz/
UK /ĂŚz lÉĹ ĂŚz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
A1Moreas well as
US /ĂŚz wÉl ĂŚz/
UK /ĂŚz wel ĂŚz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat least
US /ĂŚt list/
UK /ĂŚt 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 that time
US /Ìt ðÌt taɪm/
UK /Ìt ðÌt taim/
- Phrase
- During a specific point in the past.
A1Moreat the same time
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UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Morebind
US /baÉŞnd/
UK /baÉŞnd/
- Transitive Verb
- To cover a wound, as with a bandage
- To put pages and a cover together to create a book
A2Morebow to
US /bo tu/
UK /bÉu tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To bend the head or body as a sign of respect or greeting.
- To give in or submit to something, often unwillingly.
B2Morebreathe in
US /brið ɪn/
UK /bri:ð in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To inhale; to take air into the lungs.
B1Morebring about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause to happen
A1Morechain
US /tĘen/
UK /tĘeÉŞn/
- Transitive Verb
- To feel to be bound or tied to
- To connect or tie with a rope made of metal links
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of events or things that are connected
- Series of (metal) connected links or rings
A2Morechannel
US /ËtĘĂŚnÉl/
UK /'tĘĂŚnl/
- 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 /ËkĂŚrÉktÉ/
UK /'kĂŚrÉktÉ(r)/
- Noun
- Person in a story, movie or play
- Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
A2Morecome upon
US /kĘm ÉËpÉn/
UK /kĘm ÉËpÉn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accidentally find; discover something
A1Morecosmic
US /ËkÉzmÉŞk/
UK /'kÉzmÉŞk/
- Adjective
- Concerning space and the universe
B2Morecuriosity
US /ËkjĘriËÉsÉŞti/
UK /ËkjĘÉrÉŞ'ÉsÉtÉŞ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something unusual and perhaps worthy of collecting
- Eager desire to learn more about something
B1Moredebate
US / dÉŞËbet/
UK /dÉŞ'beÉŞt/
- 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
A2TOEICMoredepiction
US /dÉŞËpÉŞkĘÉn/
UK /dÉŞ'pÉŞkĘn/
- Noun
- Picture or a written description of something
B2Moredive
US /daÉŞv/
UK /daÉŞv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Restaurant, bar or club with a bad reputation
- Rapid fall through air
- Intransitive Verb
- To swim deep under water with an air supply
- To rapid fall through air
B1Moredive in
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
- Intransitive Verb
- To jump into water headfirst.
A1Moreeagle
US /ËiÉĄÉl/
UK /Ëi:gl/
- Noun
- Very large, strong bird that hunts small animals
B1Moreencounter
US /ÉnËkaĘntÉ/
UK /ÉŞn'kaĘntÉ(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come up against a problem or trouble; meet
- To meet someone or something unexpectedly
- Noun
- A chance meeting; unexpected or unplanned meeting
B1TOEICMoreepisode
US /ËÉpÉŞËsod/
UK /'epÉŞsÉĘd/
- Noun
- One separate event in a series of events
- Show which is part of a larger story
B1TOEICMoreessentially
US /ÉŞËsenĘÉli/
UK /ÉŞËsenĘÉli/
- Adverb
- Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
A2Moreeve
US /i:v/
UK /i:v/
- Noun
- The time just before something happens
- Day before a significant or special day
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B1Moreexplanation
US /ËÉksplÉËneĘÉn/
UK /ËeksplÉËneÉŞĘn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Details or reasons given to make something clear
- A reason or justification given for an action or event.
A2TOEICMorefennel
US /ËfÉnÉl/
UK /Ëfenl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Whitish-green bulb with an aniseed taste
C1Morefor certain
US /fÉr ËsÉtn/
UK /fÉ: ËsÉ:tn/
- Idiom
- Definitely; without a doubt.
- Phrase
- Without any doubt; definitely.
for sure
US /fÉr ĘĘr/
UK /fÉ: ĘuÉ/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
A2Morego against
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To disagree with or challenge someone
A1Morego on
US /ÉĄo Én/
UK /ÉĄÉu Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Moregoing on
US /ËÉĄoÉŞĹ Én/
UK /ËgÉĘÉŞĹ Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moreheal over
US /hil ËoĘvÉ/
UK /hi:l ËÉĘvÉ/
- other
- To recover fully from a wound or injury on the surface.
B2Morehold onto
US /hold ËÉnËtu/
UK /hÉuld ËÉntu/
- Phrasal Verb
- To grasp or grip something tightly.
- To keep or retain possession of something.
A1Morehumanity
US /hjuËmĂŚnÉŞti/
UK /hju:ËmĂŚnÉti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
- Compassionate behavior, especially towards those suffering.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- All human beings collectively; the human race.
A2Morein fact
US /ÉŞn fĂŚkt/
UK /in fĂŚkt/
- 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.
C1Morein favor of
US /ÉŞn ËfevÉ Ęv/
UK /in ËfeivÉ Év/
- Phrase
- Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- To the advantage of; benefiting.
- Preposition
- Supporting or approving of something.
- To the advantage of; to the benefit of.
A1Morein general
US /ÉŞn ËdĘÉnÉrÉl/
UK /in ËdĘenÉrÉl/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; on the whole.
- Not specific or detailed; broadly.
- Adjective
- Not detailed or specific; overall.
C2Morein mind
US /ÉŞn maÉŞnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein the face of
US //ÉŞn Ă°É feÉŞs Év//
UK
- Phrase
- When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- Despite; in defiance of; when confronted with.
A1Morein the meantime
US /ÉŞn ði ËminËtaÉŞm/
UK /in Ă°É Ëmi:ntaim/
- Phrase
- During the time between two events; meanwhile.
A1Morein trouble
US /ÉŞn ËtrĘbÉl/
UK /in ËtrĘbl/
- Adjective
- Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- other
- In serious trouble or difficulty.
A1Moreinsane
US /ÉŞnËsen/
UK /ÉŞnËseÉŞn/
- Adjective
- Mentally ill; crazy
- Being crazy or stupid
B2Morejar
US /dĘÉr/
UK /dĘÉ:(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
- To make a harsh sound to the ears
- Countable Noun
- Glass container for foods
B2Morejustice
US /ËdĘĘstÉŞs/
UK /'dĘĘstÉŞs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being fair, equal, or just
- Countable Noun
- Person in a court who judges criminal cases
A2Morelead to
US /lid tu/
UK /li:d tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To result in some action
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have something as a consequence or result.
A1Morelion
US /ËlaÉŞÉn/
UK /ËlaÉŞÉn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large wild cats from Africa and south Asia
B1Moreliver
US /ËlÉŞvÉ/
UK /ËlÉŞvÉ(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Organ from animals served as food
- Organ that absorbs food and cleans the blood
B1Morelook at
US /lĘk ĂŚt/
UK /luk ĂŚt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelooking out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To take care and watch something carefully
- To be careful; to be vigilant
- Intransitive Verb
- To be careful or vigilant
A1Moremankind
US /ËmĂŚnËkaÉŞnd/
UK /mĂŚnËkaÉŞnd/
- Uncountable Noun
- All humans thought of as one group; humanity
- The quality of being humane; benevolence.
B2Moremove into
US /muv ËÉŞntu/
UK /mu:v ËÉŞntuË/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start living in a new house or building
- To start being involved in a new area of business or activity.
muddy the waters
US /ËmĘdi Ă°É ËwÉtÉz/
UK /ËmĘdi Ă°É ËwÉ:tÉz/
- other
- To make a situation more confusing or unclear.
B2Moremy personal favorite
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UK
- Phrase
- Something that I like more than other things.
A1Moremyth
US /mɪθ/
UK /mɪθ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Popular belief that is false, unsupported by fact
- Famous story dealing with origins of a culture
B1Moremythology
US /mÉŞËθÉ:lÉdĘi/
UK /mÉŞËθÉlÉdĘi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Myths of a particular culture or group of people
- The study of myths.
B2Moreof old
US /Ęv oĘld/
UK /Év Éuld/
- other
- From a long time ago; in the past.
B2Moreon the lookout
US /Én ði ËlĘkËaĘt/
UK /Én Ă°É ËlĘkËaĘt/
- Adjective
- Vigilantly searching for someone or something.
- Idiom
- To be watching carefully in order to detect something, such as danger or opportunity.
A1Moreone being
US
UK
- Noun
- An individual existence; a person or creature.
- A single entity or individual, especially in a philosophical or spiritual context.
A1Moreorgan
US /ËÉrÉĄÉn/
UK /'É:ÉĄÉn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a person's body with a particular function
- Large institution or body
B1Moreother than
US
UK
- Preposition
- Except for; apart from.
- Conjunction
- Different from.
A1Morepeck
US /pÉk/
UK /pek/
- Transitive Verb
- To strike sharply at something with the beak
B2Morephilosopher
US /fÉŞËlÉsÉfÉ/
UK /fÉËlÉsÉfÉ(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person studying the meaning of truth and life
- A person who is calm and wise; someone who lives by philosophical principles.
C1Morepoint out
US /pÉÉŞnt aĘt/
UK /pÉint aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make others aware of an idea
- To draw attention to something or someone
A1Morepolitical
US /pÉËlÉŞtÉŞkÉl/
UK /pÉËlÉŞtÉŞkl/
- Adjective
- Being active or interested in government matters
- Diplomatic
A2Morepretty clearly
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a manner that is very obvious or easy to understand.
A2Morerebel
US / rÉŞËbÉl/
UK /'rebl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who fights against established government
- Person who insists on doing things their way
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fight against an established government/power
- To resist and fight against existing authority
B1Moreregenerate
US /rÉŞËdĘÉnÉËret/
UK /rÉŞËdĘenÉreÉŞt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To form or create new things
B2Moresacrifice
US /ËsĂŚkrÉËfaÉŞs/
UK /'sĂŚkrÉŞfaÉŞs/
- Noun
- Person/animal killed in a sacrifice (to a god)
- Person/animal killed to please a god
- Transitive Verb
- To kill an animal or human to please a god
- To give up your life for others, for a cause etc.
B1Moresame time
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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.
A1Moresatan
US /'seÉŞtn/
UK /'seÉŞtn/
- Proper Noun
- An evil spirit said to be in control of hell
B2Moresign off
US /saÉŞn Éf/
UK /sain Éf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To end communications, e.g. by radio
A1Morespeech
US /spitĘ/
UK /spi:tĘ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A formal talk to an audience
- Expression of ideas or opinions by talking
A2TOEICMorestalk
US /stÉk/
UK /stÉ:k/
- Countable Noun
- Thin part of a plant that allows it to stand
- Transitive Verb
- To secretly follow or watch a person/animal
B1Moresuffer
US / ËsĘfÉ/
UK /'sĘfÉ(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To experience pain, illness, or injury
- To allow or permit something, especially something unpleasant.
A2Moresymbol of
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UK
- Phrase
- Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- A visible sign of something intangible.
B2Moretake down
US /tek daĘn/
UK /teik daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To capture physically
- To break something into pieces, e.g. a radio
A1Moretale
US /tel/
UK /teÉŞl/
- Countable Noun
- Story that is not true
- Story about colorful and imaginary events
A2Moretalk about it
US /tÉk ÉËbaĘt ÉŞt/
UK /tÉ:k ÉËbaut it/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To discuss a particular subject.
A1Moretalking 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 /θɪĹk ÉËbaĘt/
UK /θiĹk ÉËbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretitan
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UK
- Countable Noun
- Person gigantic or great in size or power
C2Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moretorment
US /ËtÉ:rment/
UK /ËtÉ:ment/
- Noun
- Great mental or physical pain
- Transitive Verb
- To cause great physical or mental pain to
B2TOEICMoretorture
US /ËtÉrtĘÉ/
UK /'tÉ:tĘÉ(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hurting someone to force them to give information
- Painful suffering or distress
- Transitive Verb
- To painfully hurt someone to get information
- To cause someone to suffer greatly; torment
B2Moretreacherous
US /ËtrÉtĘÉrÉs/
UK /ËtretĘÉrÉs/
- Adjective
- Dangerously unstable and unpredictable
B2TOEICMoretrick
US /trÉŞk/
UK /trÉŞk/
- Transitive Verb
- To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- To playfully tease or fool to make someone laugh
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of trying to fool someone
- Quick or skillful way of doing something
A2Moreturn on
US /tÉn Én/
UK /tÉ:n Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause someone to be interested or excited
- Transitive Verb
- To activate or switch on a device or appliance.
- To suddenly attack or criticize someone.
A1Moretyranny
US /ËtÉŞrÉni/
UK /'tÉŞrÉnÉŞ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Cruel government by a ruler who has complete power
B2Moreunder the weather
US /ËĘndÉ Ă°i ËwÉðÉ/
UK /ËĘndÉ Ă°É ËweðÉ/
- Adjective
- Slightly ill; not feeling well.
- Phrase
- In a state of being slightly unwell or ill.
A1Moreversion
US /ËvÉĘÉn, -ĘÉn/
UK /ËvÉ:ĘÉn/
- Noun
- Different way that someone interprets something
- New or different form of something
A2TOEICMorevitality
US /vaÉŞËtĂŚlÉŞti/
UK /vaÉŞËtĂŚlÉti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of having energy and life
- The capacity to live and develop; the power of survival or continuance.
B1Morewin out
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be victorious or successful, especially after a struggle.
A2Morewisdom
US /ËwÉŞzdÉm/
UK /'wÉŞzdÉm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Knowledge gained from experience in life
A2Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morewithout further ado
US /wɪðËaĘt ËfÉĂ°É ÉËdu/
UK /wiËðaut ËfÉ:Ă°É ÉËdu:/
- Phrase
- Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
A2Morework on
US /wÉk Én/
UK /wÉ:k Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1More
