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US /ˈækʃən/
UK /'ækʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that a person or thing does
- A lawsuit.
- Intransitive Verb
- To act to do something
A2Moreaction movie
US
UK
- Noun
- A film genre featuring exciting and often violent scenes.
A1Moreaisle
US /aɪl/
UK /aɪl/
- Countable Noun
- Long narrow space between rows of seats
B2TOEICMoreallow me
US
UK
- Phrase
- A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- A formal way to ask for permission or to introduce oneself.
as long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- 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 /æz sun æz/
UK /æz su:n æz/
- Phrase
- In a short time after (something happens)
- Without any delay; immediately
- Conjunction
- At the moment that, or immediately after.
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 risk of
US /ət ðə ˈrɪsk ʌv/
UK /ət ðə ˈrɪsk əv/
- other
- Used to introduce a statement that may offend or be criticized.
B2Moreback at you
US /bæk æt ju/
UK /bæk æt ju/
- other
- An informal way to return a greeting or compliment.
B1Morebackstage
US /ˈbækˈstedʒ/
UK /ˌbækˈsteɪdʒ/
- Adverb
- In the area of a theater behind the stage
C1Morebehind the counter
US /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə ˈkaʊntɚ/
UK /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə ˈkaʊntə/
- other
- Located in the area where goods are sold or served.
A2Moreblow out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of tire) to explode
- To stop something burning, using your breath
A2Morebreathe
US /brið/
UK /bri:ð/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move air into and out of your lungs
- To say something very softly
A2Moreby any chance
US /baɪ ˈɛni tʃæns/
UK /bai ˈeni tʃɑ:ns/
- Phrase
- Used to ask a question in a polite way, often when you do not really expect the answer to be 'yes'
B1Morecaptain
US /ˈkæptən/
UK /'kæptɪn/
- Noun
- Title of a senior officer in the military
- Person in charge of a team, a ship or an airplane
- Transitive Verb
- To be in charge of a team, ship or airplane
B1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Moreclock in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
A1Morecome at
US /kʌm æt/
UK /kʌm æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To approach someone to attack them
A1Morecome up to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To meet expectations
A1Morecome up with
US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/
UK /kʌm ʌp wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think of an idea or solution; produce
A1Moredying to
US
UK
- Phrase
- Extremely eager or anxious to do or have something.
- To have a very strong desire or need for something.
A1Morefine
US /faɪn/
UK /faɪn/
- Adjective
- Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- Of high quality; made with great skill
- Countable Noun
- Money you have to pay because you broke a rule
- (at the end of a piece of music) the end
A2TOEICMorefit
US /fɪt/
UK /fɪt/
- Adjective
- Good looking; physically attractive
- Having good physical health and strength
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To install a machine, equipment etc.
- To adjust or change to the right size or shape
A2Morefor the rest
US /fɔr ði rɛst/
UK /fɔ: ðə rest/
- Phrase
- Concerning the remaining people or things.
- During the remaining part of a period of time.
A1Morefound out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- To become known; be revealed.
B2Moreget across
US /ɡɛt əˈkrɔs/
UK /ɡet əˈkrɔs/
- Phrasal Verb
- To communicate (something) clearly and effectively.
A1Moregive it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop trying to do something
A1Morego ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Morego back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Moregoes well
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To happen in the way desired
- Intransitive Verb
- To be successful or satisfactory; to turn out favorably.
- To be harmonious or matching; to look good together.
A1Moregorilla
US /ɡəˈrɪlə/
UK /gəˈrɪlə/
- Countable Noun
- Very large African ape, usually with dark fur
B2Moregot 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
A1Moregrease
US /ɡris/
UK /gri:s/
- Uncountable Noun
- Liquid or melted fat from animals used for cooking
- Thick gel used to lubricate a machine
- Transitive Verb
- To use grease to lubricate a machine
B2Moreguest
US /ɡɛst/
UK /ɡest/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person invited to visit or stay in someone's home
- Paying customer at a hotel or restaurant
- Adjective
- Referring to people visiting or staying at a place
- Provided for or used by a guest.
A2Morehang out
US /hæŋ aʊt/
UK /hæŋ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Morehanging 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
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.
A1Morehung
US /hʌŋ/
UK /hʌŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- To kill by putting rope around neck and dropping
- Intransitive Verb
- To float, move softly, or remain in the air
- To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear
A2Morein progress
US /ɪn ˈprɑɡˌrɛs/
UK /in ˈprəuɡres/
- Adjective
- Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
- Phrase
- In the course of being done or carried out.
B1Morein the house
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein the process of
US /ɪn ði ˈprɑsˌɛs ʌv/
UK /in ðə ˈprəuses ɔv/
- Phrase
- During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
lean on
US /lin ɑn/
UK /li:n ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To depend on someone for support or help.
- To put pressure on someone, often through intimidation.
liberty
US /ˈlɪbəti/
UK /'lɪbətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Doing as one wants without asking
- Power to do what you choose
- Adjective
- Not imprisoned; free.
B1Morelook up to
US /lʊk ʌp tu/
UK /luk ʌp tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To respect or admire someone
A1Morelotion
US /ˈloʊʃn/
UK /ˈləʊʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Liquid applied onto the skin to protect, soften it
C1Moremark
US /mɑrk/
UK /mɑ:k/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Transitive Verb
- To put a dirty spot or line on something
- To give a grade for homework
A2TOEICMorememory
US /ˈmɛməri/
UK /'memərɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ability of the mind to call back past things
- Space for the storage of information on a computer
A2Morenaked
US /ˈnekɪd/
UK /ˈneɪkɪd/
- Adjective
- Not wearing any clothes; without covering
B1Morenext door
US /nɛkst dɔr/
UK /nekst dɔ:/
- Adverb
- Living in the house next to the one mentioned
A1Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreno go
US
UK
- Noun
- A failure; something that does not proceed as planned.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff balance
US /ɔf ˈbæləns/
UK /ɔf ˈbæləns/
- Adjective
- In a state of being unsteady or unstable; lacking equilibrium.
- In a state of being disturbed or unsettled; lacking composure or emotional stability.
B2Moreother than
US
UK
- Preposition
- Except for; apart from.
- Conjunction
- Different from.
A1Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Morepeanut
US /ˈpiˌnʌt/
UK /ˈpi:nʌt/
- Countable Noun
- Edible small nut which grows under the ground
- A very small amount of money.
B2Morepope
US /pop/
UK /pu:p/
- Proper Noun
- Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church
B2Morepull it out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove something from a place or container by pulling.
- To withdraw or remove something, such as a product or investment, from a particular situation or market.
A1Morequestionnaire
US /ˌkwestʃəˈner/
UK /ˌkwestʃəˈneə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Form used to get information from many people
B1Morerancid
US /'rænsɪd/
UK /ˈrænsɪd/
- Adjective
- With an unpleasant smell or taste, like sour milk
C1Moreright back
US /raɪt bæk/
UK /rait bæk/
- Interjection
- Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- Adverb
- Immediately; very soon after going.
A1Moresalt
US /sɔlt/
UK /sɔ:lt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Natural white crystal used to flavor food
- Transitive Verb
- To add salt to food in order to improve its taste
- To add salt to ice in order to melt it
A2Moreshot
US /ʃɑt/
UK /ʃɒt/
- Transitive Verb
- To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
- Countable Noun
- An attempt to kick or throw a ball at a goal
A2Moreshow in
US /ʃo ɪn/
UK /ʃəu ɪn/
- other
- To lead someone into a room or building.
A2Moresink
US /sɪŋk/
UK /sɪŋk/
- Transitive Verb
- To push something down into the ground
- To dig (a well)
- Countable Noun
- Large bowl in a kitchen or washroom for washing
A2TOEICMoresmell
US /smɛl/
UK /smel/
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a particular odor
- Transitive Verb
- To sense that something is not right
- To notice a particular odor
A2Morespeed dial
US
UK
- Noun
- A function on a telephone that allows you to dial a stored number by pressing only one or two buttons.
- A telephone number that has been assigned to a speed dial function.
B1Morestand by
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To keep to an agreement
- To wait for something to happen, e.g. TV broadcast
A1Morestare out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To look or gaze fixedly out of something, such as a window.
A1Moresugar
US /ˈʃʊɡɚ/
UK /ˈʃʊgə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Substance which the body stores or uses for energy
- White sweet substance used to make foods sweeter
- Countable Noun
- Amount of sugar contained in a small spoon
A2Moresuppose
US /səˈpoʊz/
UK /sə'pəʊz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or guess what might happen
- Conjunction
- What if
A2TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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
A1Morethreat to
US
UK
- Phrase
- A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for or opposition to something done or not done.
B2Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moretrouble in
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
- Difficulties or discord within a relationship.
B1Moreused 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
A1Morevalence
US /'veɪləns/
UK /'veɪləns/
- Noun
- Relative capacity that interact with antigens
C2Morevery much so
US
UK
- Phrase
- To a great extent; indeed
- Used to emphasize a previous statement
A2Morewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1Morewear on
US /wɛr ɑn/
UK /wɛə ɔn/
- other
A1Moreweird
US /wɪrd/
UK /wɪəd/
- Adjective
- Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- Eerily strange or disturbing.
B1Morewild
US /waɪld/
UK /waɪld/
- Adverb
- In a manner which lacks control
- Adjective
- Living in nature; not tame
- (Of land) not developed by people
A2Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morewolf
US /wʊlf/
UK /wʊlf/
- Countable Noun
- A dog-like wild animal
- Man who tries to seduce women
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To eat food very quickly
B1Morework to do
US
UK
- Phrase
- Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
- Obligations or responsibilities that require effort and attention.
A1More
