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after all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ: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.
B1Moreapplause
US /əˈplɔz/
UK /ə'plɔ:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
B1Morearrange
US /əˈrendʒ/
UK /əˈreɪndʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To write music for a particular instrument
- To organize things or people in a particular way
A2TOEICMoreas you like
US
UK
- Phrase
- In any way that you want; according to your preference.
- Interjection
- An expression of agreement or permission.
A1Moreat last
US /æt læst/
UK /æt lɑ:st/
- Adverb
- Finally; after a long delay.
B1Morebum
US /bʌm/
UK /bʌm/
- Noun
- (Slang) the part of the body on which you sit
B2Morebun
US /bʌn/
UK /bʌn/
- Noun
- Woman's hairstyle of hair drawn into a round shape
B2Morecatch up
US /kætʃ ʌp/
UK /kætʃ ʌp/
- 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.
A1Morecheer up
US /tʃɪr ʌp/
UK /tʃiə ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make or become happier or less upset
A2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Moredetective
US /dɪˈtɛktɪv/
UK /dɪˈtektɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who investigates and solves crimes
- A story or film about a detective solving a crime.
- Adjective
- Relating to the work of a detective.
- Relating to the detection of crime.
A2Moredoggy
US /ˈdɔɡi, ˈdɑɡi/
UK /'dɒɡɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Word for dog used by and to children
C2Moredong
US /dɒŋ/
UK /dɒŋ/
- Noun
- Basic unit of money in Vietnam
C2Moredown with
US /daʊn wɪð/
UK /daun wið/
- Adjective
- Suffering from an illness.
- Agreeable to; in favor of.
- Interjection
- An expression of opposition to something.
A1Moreerr
US /ɚ, ɛr/
UK /ɜ:(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a mistake
B2Morefabulous
US /ˈfæbjələs/
UK /ˈfæbjələs/
- Adjective
- Almost impossible to believe, incredible
- Almost impossible to believe; mythical.
B2Morefog
US /fɔ:g/
UK /fɒg/
- Uncountable Noun
- Cloudy air that makes seeing things difficult
- Intransitive Verb
- To have water drops on it so you cannot see out
B1Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Morego 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
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregoodness
US /ˈɡʊdnɪs/
UK /ˈgʊdnəs/
- Interjection
- (Used to express slight surprise)
- Uncountable Noun
- Nourishment; good food value
A2Moregot 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
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehit the road
US /hɪt ði rəʊd/
UK /hit ðə roʊd/
- Idiom
- To begin a journey; to leave.
- To begin a journey, especially a long one, by car or other vehicle.
- Intransitive Verb
- To leave a place.
- To travel.
A1Morein no time
US /ɪn noʊ taɪm/
UK /in nəʊ taim/
- Phrase
- Very quickly or soon
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein trouble
US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /in ˈtrʌbl/
- Adjective
- Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- other
- In serious trouble or difficulty.
A1Moreincredible
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/
- Adjective
- Very good; amazing
- Really good; amazing; great
A2TOEICMorelog
US /lɔ:g/
UK /lɒg/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move a certain distance or speed, as recorded
- To leave a website or computer account
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Detailed account of events and progress on journey
- Piece of a tree that has fallen or been cut
B1Morelullaby
US /ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/
UK /'lʌləbaɪ/
- Noun
- Quiet song intended to lull a child to sleep
- Transitive Verb
- To sing a lullaby to (someone).
B2Moremighty
US /ˈmaɪti/
UK /'maɪtɪ/
- Adjective
- Having great strength or great size
- Very, extremely
B2Morenail
US /nel/
UK /neɪl/
- Countable Noun
- Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
- Hard part at the end of your finger
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things together with metal nails
- To catch someone doing an illegal activity
B1Moreof a lifetime
US /əv ə ˈlaɪftaɪm/
UK /əv ə ˈlaɪftaɪm/
- other
- Describes something very special or unique in one's life.
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the hour
US /ɑn ði aʊr/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈauə/
- Phrase
- Exactly at the stated hour; when the minutes are zero.
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.
A1Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
pathetic
US /pəˈθɛtɪk/
UK /pəˈθetɪk/
- Adjective
- Causing feelings of sadness, pity and sympathy
B1Morepeep
US /pip/
UK /pi:p/
- Intransitive Verb
- To look at secretly or when you shouldn't
- Noun
- Word or sound (used in the negative, etc.)
B2Morepicnic
US /ˈpɪknɪk/
UK /ˈpɪknɪk/
- Noun
- Meal that is eaten outdoors, sitting on the ground
- Intransitive Verb
- To eat a meal on the ground outdoors
B1Moreping
US /pɪŋ/
UK /pɪŋ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a high sharp sound, as bullet hitting rock
C1Morepong
US /pɔ:ŋ/
UK /pɒŋ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To smell badly
- Noun
- A very bad smell
C2Morepopped
US /pɒpt/
UK /pɒpt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
B2Morepot
US /pɑt/
UK /pɒt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Container designed to hold or store something
- Deep, round container that is used for cooking
- Transitive Verb
- To plant something in a container filled with soil
- To hit a ball into a table pocket in snooker
A2Morerescue
US /ˈrɛskju/
UK /'reskju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
- To provide financial assistance to save a company or economy from collapse.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of saving someone in danger or in trouble
- An act of saving someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation.
A2TOEICMorerope
US /rop/
UK /rəʊp/
- Countable Noun
- A thick string made by twisting fibers together
- Transitive Verb
- To tie/attach animals, etc. together using a rope
- To enclose or cordon off an area with a rope.
B1Moresail
US /sel/
UK /seɪl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To travel across water in a boat or a ship
- To move along quickly and smoothly
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Trip or journey on a ship
A2Moresand
US /sænd/
UK /sænd/
- Uncountable Noun
- Area composed of tiny pieces of rock near an ocean
- Small pieces of rock that make beaches and deserts
- Transitive Verb
- To cover a surface with grit e.g. roads
- To smoothen a surface with sandpaper
A2Moresing along
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To join in singing with someone or something.
A2Moreskip
US /skɪp/
UK /skɪp/
- Countable Noun
- Very large waste disposal bin
- Intransitive Verb
- To move forward by taking fast steps and jumps
- To move rapidly, from one topic to another
B2Moresnail
US /snel/
UK /sneɪl/
- Noun
- Slow moving creature with soft body and hard shell
B2Moresnap
US /snæp/
UK /snæp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To close your mouth quickly like biting something
- To break something dry and thin, e.g. a branch
- Countable Noun
- An informal word for a photograph
B1Moretally
US /ˈtæli/
UK /'tælɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To count or reckon up; to score a point
- Noun
- A score or amount
B2Moreteapot
US /ˈtiˌpɑt/
UK /ˈti:pɒt/
- Noun
- Pot for brewing tea with a spout and handle
C1Moretedious
US /ˈtidiəs/
UK /ˈti:diəs/
- Adjective
- Being uninteresting and taking a long time; boring
B2Moreterminate
US /ˈtɚməˌnet/
UK /'tɜ:mɪneɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To bring something to and end or finish
- To (cause to) finish in a particular way or place
B1Moreterrible
US /ˈtɛrəbəl/
UK /ˈterəbl/
- Adjective
- Very bad; horrible
- Causing great fear; frightening
A2TOEICMoreterrific
US /təˈrɪfɪk/
UK /təˈrɪfɪk/
- Adjective
- Spoken excellent; wonderful
- Very great or intense.
B1Morethink 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
A1Moretick
US /tɪk/
UK /tɪk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To function properly or normally
- (Clock) to make light regular timed noise
- Countable Noun
- Small blood-sucking insect that lives on the skin
- Written mark to show something is correct or done
B1Moretight
US /taɪt/
UK /taɪt/
- Adjective
- Showing anxiety or anger; tense
- Positioned physically close together
- Adverb
- Firmly; so it can't move
A2TOEICMoretip
US /tɪp/
UK /tɪp/
- 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
A2Moreto the rescue
US /tu ðə ˈrɛskju/
UK /tə ðə ˈreskju:/
- other
- Arriving in time to help or save someone from danger.
B1Moretransport
US /ˈtrænspɔ:rt/
UK /ˈtrænspɔ:t/
- Uncountable Noun
- Very strong uncontrollable emotion, e.g. delight
- Transitive Verb
- To carry things from one place to another
- To cause to feel you are in a previous time
A2Moretreasure
US /ˈtrɛʒɚ/
UK /'treʒə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Valuable things collected, and often hidden
- Someone or something that is worth a lot
- Transitive Verb
- To value something you keep very much
- To take great care of because you love/value it
A2TOEICMoretremendous
US /trɪˈmɛndəs/
UK /trəˈmendəs/
- Adjective
- Very good or very impressive
- Extremely large or great.
B1TOEICMoretrip
US /trɪp/
UK /trɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To release an electrical switch
- To fall by catching your foot on something
- Noun
- Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
- Journey or visit to a place
A2Moreup there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1Moreupset
US /ʌpˈsɛt/
UK /ʌpˈset/
- Adjective
- (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- Troubled, worried, or angry
- Transitive Verb
- To turn upside down or on its side
- To trouble, worry, or anger someone
A2Morewait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1More
