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all wet
US /Él wÉt/
UK /É:l wet/
- other
- Completely wrong or mistaken.
B2Moreapex
US /ËepÉks/
UK /'eÉŞpeks/
- Noun
- Highest point (of something); peak
C1Moreas 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 soon as
US /ĂŚz sun ĂŚz/
UK /ĂŚz su:n ĂŚz/
- Phrase
- In a short time after (something happens)
- Without any delay; immediately
- Conjunction
- At the moment that, or immediately after.
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.
C2Morebasically
US /ËbesÉŞkÉli,-kli/
UK /ËbeÉŞsÉŞkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morebow
US /bo/
UK /baĘ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To (cause to) curve or bend
- Noun
- Wooden weapon made to shoot arrows
- Front part of a boat
A2Morebow down
US /bo daĘn/
UK /bÉu daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To submit to someone or something; to show respect or obedience.
A2Morebutt
US /bĘt/
UK /bĘt/
- Noun
- (Informal) fleshy part of your body you sit on
- The thick end of something, especially a cigarette.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To share a boundary by being next to
- To strike, push, or shove (someone or something) with the head.
B2Morebutt out
US /bĘt aĘt/
UK /bĘt aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop interfering in something; mind your own business.
A1Moreby now
US /baÉŞ naĘ/
UK /bai nau/
- Phrase
- At the present time or already; before the present.
A2Morecarve
US /kÉ:rv/
UK /kÉ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
- To make a cut in, e.g. to write your name on tree
B1Morecatch up
US /kĂŚtĘ Ęp/
UK /kĂŚtĘ Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become equal with another person
- To inform others of the latest news
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To do something that you have not been able to do recently.
- To meet someone you know in order to talk to them and find out what they have been doing.
A1Morechatter
US /ËtĘĂŚtÉ/
UK /ËtĘĂŚtÉ(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To talk a lot in a casual manner
- (As of teeth if cold) to click uncontrollably
- Uncountable Noun
- Continuous rapid talk about matters of little importance.
- A rapid series of short, sharp noises.
C2Morecome around
US /kĘm ÉËraĘnd/
UK /kĘm ÉËraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
- To visit someone at their house.
A1Morecome from
US /kĘm frĘm/
UK /kĘm frÉm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Morecome up
US /kĘm Ęp/
UK /kĘm Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To come closer to someone; approach
- (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
A1Morecoming down on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To criticize or punish severely.
A1Morecompress
US /kÉmËprÉs/
UK /kÉmËpres/
- Transitive Verb
- To press tightly together
- To make smaller; reduce in time, size etc.
B1Morecompression
US /kÉmËprÉĘÉn/
UK /kÉm'preĘn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of reducing something in time, size, quantity
B2Moredepending 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.
A2Moredig in
US /dÉŞÉĄ ÉŞn/
UK /diÉĄ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start eating eagerly and enthusiastically.
- To establish a defensive position; to entrench oneself.
B1Moredo without
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To manage without having or doing something
A1Moredown with
US /daĘn wɪð/
UK /daun wið/
- Adjective
- Suffering from an illness.
- Agreeable to; in favor of.
- Interjection
- An expression of opposition to something.
A1Moredownhill
US /ËdaĘnËhÉŞl/
UK /ËdaĘnËhÉŞl/
- Adverb
- From higher ground to lower ground
C2Moredrag
US /drĂŚÉĄ/
UK /drĂŚÉĄ/
- Transitive Verb
- To reluctantly move or go somewhere
- To pull something heavy or difficult along the ground
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Force of air pushing back against a plane car etc.
- Boring or annoying thing/activity
A2Moredrill
US /drÉŞl/
UK /drÉŞl/
- 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
B1TOEICMoreduck
US /dĘk/
UK /dĘk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To avoid doing something that is difficult
- To lower your head to avoid hitting something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Common type of water bird
B1Moreedge
US /ÉdĘ/
UK /edĘ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An advantage you have over others
- Cutting side of a sharp object
- Transitive Verb
- To cut something to make the blade sharp
- To go around the boundary of something
A2TOEICMoreextra
US /'ekstrÉ/
UK /'ekstrÉ/
- Adjective
- More than necessary; additional
- Of especially good quality or grade.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Items more than you need; additional items
- Person who has a small part in a movie
A2Morefigure out
US /ËfÉŞÉĄjÉ aĘt/
UK /ËfiÉĄÉ 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.
A1Morefollow through
US /ËfÉlo θru/
UK /ËfÉlÉu θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To fulfill a promise
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue the motion of a stroke after hitting the ball, especially in golf or tennis.
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for now
US /fÉr naĘ/
UK /fÉ: nau/
- Phrase
- Temporarily; for the present time.
- In the short term; for the immediate future.
A1Morefor 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.
A2Morefrom the top
US /frĘm ði tÉp/
UK /frÉm Ă°É tÉp/
- Phrase
- From the beginning.
- From the highest point or position.
A1Moreget here
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To arrive at a specific location.
A1Moreget it up
US /ÉĄÉt ÉŞt Ęp/
UK /ÉĄet it Ęp/
- Phrase
- To find energy or motivation
A1Moreget past
US /ÉĄÉt pĂŚst/
UK /ÉĄet pÉËst/
- Phrasal Verb
- To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
- To move beyond someone or something that is blocking your way.
A1Morego back to
US /ÉĄo bĂŚk tu/
UK /ÉĄÉu bĂŚk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Morego down on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To perform oral sex on someone.
A1Morego together
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
- To date; to be in a romantic relationship.
A1Moregoing on
US /ËÉĄoÉŞĹ Én/
UK /ËgÉĘÉŞĹ Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregot to
US /ÉĄÉt tu/
UK /gÉt 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
A1Morehand back
US /hĂŚnd bĂŚk/
UK /hĂŚnd bĂŚk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return something to the person who owns it or gave it to you.
A1Morehand down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
A1Morehave to
US /hĂŚv tu/
UK /ËhĂŚv tÉ/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheel
US /hil/
UK /hi:l/
- Noun
- Back or end part of something
- Rounded back part of the foot
- Interjection
- Instruction of a dog to follow you closely
B1Morehold onto
US /hold ËÉnËtu/
UK /hÉuld ËÉntu/
- Phrasal Verb
- To grasp or grip something tightly.
- To keep or retain possession of something.
A1Morein a while
US /ÉŞn e hwaÉŞl/
UK /in É hwail/
- Phrase
- In a short period of time; soon.
- For a short period of time; soon.
A2Morein 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 line with
US /ɪn laɪn wɪð/
UK /in lain wið/
- Phrase
- In agreement with; conforming to.
- In the same direction or alignment as.
- Preposition
- In agreement or conformity with.
A2Morein person
US /ÉŞn ËpÉËrsn/
UK /in ËpÉËsn/
- Adverb
- Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- Face-to-face; not through electronic communication.
A1Morein practice
US /ÉŞn ËprĂŚktÉŞs/
UK /in ËprĂŚktis/
- Phrase
- In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
A1Morein succession
US
UK
- Phrase
- Following one after the other without interruption.
- In the correct order; sequentially.
in terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the wind
US /ÉŞn Ă°É wÉŞnd/
UK /ÉŞn Ă°É wÉŞnd/
- other
- Something likely to happen or be revealed soon.
B2Moreinitiate
US /ÉŞËnÉŞĘ.i.eÉŞt/
UK /ÉŞËnÉŞĘ.i.eÉŞt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause something to begin
- To allow someone into a group by a special ceremony
- Noun
- A person who has been initiated into an organization or activity.
A2TOEICMoreinitiation
US /ÉŞËnÉŞĘiËeĘÉn/
UK /ÉŞËnÉŞĘiËeÉŞĘn/
- Noun
- Ritual ceremony to welcome newcomers
B1Moreinside of
US /ÉŞnËsaÉŞd Ęv/
UK /inËsaid Év/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Morekick
US /kÉŞk/
UK /kÉŞk/
- Noun
- Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- Transitive Verb
- To hit or move something with the foot
A2Morelean
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
A2Morelift up
US /lÉŞft Ęp/
UK /lift Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To raise something to a higher position.
- To improve someone's mood or spirits; to encourage.
look at
US /lĘk ĂŚt/
UK /luk ĂŚt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelook back
US /lĘk bĂŚk/
UK /luk bĂŚk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think about past events
A1Morelook for
US /lĘk fÉr/
UK /luk fÉ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- To expect or anticipate something.
A1Moremake a fist
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To clench your fingers tightly into a ball.
C2Moremartini
US /mÉ:r'ti:nÉŞ/
UK /mÉ:'ti:nÉŞ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cocktail made with gin and vermouth
C1Moremass
US /mĂŚs/
UK /mĂŚs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
- Large amount or number of something
- Transitive Verb
- To gather people or things into a large group
B1Moremaximally
US
UK
- Adverb
- As much as possible; to greatest possible degree
C1Moremotion
US /ËmoĘÉn/
UK /'mÉĘĘn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Suggestion at a meeting
- A movement; the process of moving
- Intransitive Verb
- To communicate by moving your head or hand
A2Moreneutral
US /Ënu:trÉl/
UK /Ënju:trÉl/
- Adjective
- Something with pH value of 7
- Having no positive or negative electrical charge
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Color that is dull and not bright, such as gray
- The rest position for gears in a car or vehicle
B1Moreoblique
US /oËblik, ÉËblik/
UK /ÉËbli:k/
- Adjective
- Neither perpendicular nor parallel
C1Moreof course
US /Ęv kÉË(r)s/
UK /Év kÉË(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff my back
US
UK
- Idiom
- A relief from a burden or worry.
off of
US /Éf Ęv/
UK /Éf Év/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreoff the back foot
US /Éf Ă°É bĂŚk fĘt/
UK /Éf Ă°É bĂŚk fĘt/
- other
- In a defensive or disadvantaged position; unprepared.
C1Moreold school
US /old skul/
UK /Éuld 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 back foot
US /Én Ă°É bĂŚk fĘt/
UK /Én Ă°É bĂŚk fĘt/
- other
- In a disadvantaged or defensive position.
B2Moreon the front foot
US /Én Ă°É ËfrĘnt ËfĘt/
UK /Én Ă°É ËfrĘnt ËfĘt/
- other
- Being confident and proactive in an activity or situation.
C1Moreon the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of the earth.
- Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
on the inside
US /Én ði ÉŞnËsaÉŞd/
UK /Én Ă°É inËsaid/
- Phrase
- Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- In prison; incarcerated.
- Adjective
- Possessing secret or confidential information.
A1Moreon top of that
US
UK
- Phrase
- In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
A1Moreonce in a while
US //wĘns ÉŞn É waÉŞl//
UK
- Phrase
- Occasionally; not very often.
- Occasionally; not very often.
A2Moreoutside of
US /aĘtËsaÉŞd Ęv/
UK /ËautËsaid Év/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
patience
US /ËpeĘÉns/
UK /ËpeÉŞĘns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to wait without being annoyed
- Perseverance; the ability to continue doing something despite difficulties.
B2TOEICMorepick it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To lift something from a surface.
- To collect something or someone.
A2Morepivot
US /ËpÉŞvÉt/
UK /'pÉŞvÉt/
- Noun
- Point on which something turns or balances
- Intransitive Verb
- To turn or balance on a center point
B2Morepop in
US /pÉp ÉŞn/
UK /pÉp in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To visit someone briefly.
A2Moreposse
US /ËpÉsi/
UK /'pÉsÉŞ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people that share something in common
C1Morepressure
US /ËprÉĘÉ/
UK /'preĘÉ(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- Force, weight when pressing against a thing
- Transitive Verb
- To apply force to something
- To persuade or force someone to do something
A2TOEICMorepush down
US /pĘĘ daĘn/
UK /puĘ daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To apply pressure to something from above, forcing it downwards.
- To suppress or reduce something, often by force or authority.
A1Morepush off
US /pĘĘ Éf/
UK /puĘ Éf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To set off, depart, or leave, especially by boat
- To postpone or delay something.
A1Morerace course
US
UK
- Noun
- A track or ground where races are held, especially for horses.
- The route followed by competitors in a race.
A1Morereach
US /ritĘ/
UK /ri:tĘ/
- 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
A2TOEICMoreresist
US /rÉŞËzÉŞst/
UK /rÉŞ'zÉŞst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To not be affected by e.g. a force or an effect
- To fight or prevent something from happening
A2TOEICMoreride with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To travel together with someone in a vehicle or on an animal.
- To support or agree with someone's opinion or cause.
right back
US /raÉŞt bĂŚk/
UK /rait bĂŚk/
- Interjection
- Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- Adverb
- Immediately; very soon after going.
A1Moreright in front
US
UK
- Phrase
- Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- In a position where something is easily visible or obvious.
A2Morerotate
US /ËroĘteÉŞt/
UK /rÉĘËteÉŞt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To regularly change people who perform a role
- To regularly change the crops that grow in a field
B2Morerotation
US /roĘËteÉŞĘn/
UK /rÉĘËteÉŞĘn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Regular change of the crops grown in a field
- Group who take turns performing a certain task
B2Morerun to
US /rĘn tu/
UK /rĘn tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
- To go to some place
A1Moresection
US / ËsÉkĘÉn/
UK /'sekĘn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A part of a whole
- Specific group of people from a larger group
- Transitive Verb
- To divide something into smaller parts
B1TOEICMoresee in
US /si ÉŞn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
A1Moreset to
US /sÉt tu/
UK /set tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
A1Moresettle it
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To resolve a dispute or argument.
B2Moreslow down
US /slo daĘn/
UK /slÉu daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reduce the speed
- To become less active or busy.
A1Moresmooth out
US /smuð aĘt/
UK /smu:ð aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove wrinkles or creases from something.
- To resolve problems or difficulties.
B1Morestance
US /stĂŚns/
UK /stĂŚns/
- Noun
- A position or opinion stated in public
- Position or way of standing
B1TOEICMoresteep
US /stip/
UK /sti:p/
- Adjective
- Very expensive
- Rising or falling very sharply, as a cliff or hill
- Transitive Verb
- To fill with a certain quality, e.g. history
- To put a thing in a liquid for some time
B1TOEICMorestiff
US /stÉŞf/
UK /stÉŞf/
- Noun
- Slang term for a dead body
- Adjective
- Frozen still due to fear or anger
- Not able to be bent
B1Morestiffen up
US /ËstÉŞfÉn Ęp/
UK /ËstifÉn Ęp/
- other
- To become rigid or difficult to move.
A2Morestraighten out
US /Ëstretn aĘt/
UK /ËstreÉŞtn aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To resolve a problem or difficulty; to clarify a misunderstanding.
- To make something tidy or organized; to put in order.
A1Moretake on
US /tek Én/
UK /teik Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To acquire a new characteristic
- To accept a new responsibility, role
A1Morethink about
US /θɪĹk ÉËbaĘt/
UK /θiĹk ÉËbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretip
US /tÉŞp/
UK /tÉŞp/
- Transitive Verb
- To pour or move something from a place, container
- To give extra money for good service
- Noun
- End point of e.g. a pencil or finger
- Extra money given for good service
A2Moretip back
US /ËtÉŞp bĂŚk/
UK /Ëtip bĂŚk/
- other
- To tilt a container backward to drink its contents.
B1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moreto let
US /tu lÉt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moretoe
US /toĘ/
UK /tÉĘ/
- Noun
- One of the five parts at the end of your foot
- Front part of a sock or shoe
B1Moretouch down
US /tĘtĘ daĘn/
UK /tĘtĘ daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of plane) to land on the ground
A1Moretrack
US /trĂŚk/
UK /trĂŚk/
- Transitive Verb
- To use marks to follow a wild animal
- To move a certain way/follow a particular course
- Noun
- A circular course for running
- Course or way someone takes, e.g. in education
A2TOEICMoretransition
US /trĂŚnËzÉŞĘÉn, -ËsÉŞĘ-/
UK /trĂŚnËzÉŞĘn/
- Noun
- Change from one state, movement, place to another
- Intransitive Verb
- To change state, movement, place, or subject
B1Moretray
US /tre/
UK /treÉŞ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A wide flat thing to carry food on
- Flat storage area of a truck
B1TOEICMoreturn to
US /tÉn tu/
UK /tÉ:n tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
A1Moreupper body
US
UK
- Noun
- The part of the body above the waist, including the chest, back, shoulders, and arms.
A1Morewait for
US /wet fÉr/
UK /weit fÉ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1Moreweight
US /wet/
UK /weÉŞt/
- Uncountable Noun
- How heavy something is
- Metal object to measure how heavy something is
A2TOEICMorewith both hands
US /wɪθ boĘθ ËhĂŚndz/
UK /wɪθ bÉĘθ ËhĂŚndz/
- other
- Readily and enthusiastically accept something.
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