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according to plan
US /əˈkɔrdɪŋ tu ˈplæn/
UK /əˈkɔ:dɪŋ tə ˈplan/
- other
- Following the original plan or schedule without deviation.
A2Morealong with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
at 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 scale
US
UK
- Phrase
- In large quantities; with significant reach or impact.
- Widely; extensively; with broad application.
A1Moreat some point
US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/
UK /æt sʌm pɔint/
- Phrase
- At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
A1Moreat that time
US /æt ðæt taɪm/
UK /æt ðæt taim/
- Phrase
- During a specific point in the past.
A1Moreat the end of the day
US
UK
- Phrase
- Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- After a day's work or activities.
A1Moreback then
US
UK
- Phrase
- At that time in the past.
A1Morebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morebetween ourselves
US /bɪˈtwin əˈsɛlvz/
UK /bɪˈtwi:n əˈsɛlvz/
- other
- Said when sharing something confidentially or privately.
B1Moreby nature
US /baɪ ˈnetʃɚ/
UK /bai ˈneitʃə/
- Adverb
- Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
- Phrase
- Inherently; by one's natural disposition or character.
- According to its essential characteristics; intrinsically.
A2Morechain
US /tʃen/
UK /tʃeɪn/
- 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
A2Morecollege
US /'kɑːlɪdʒ/
UK /'kɒlɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- School or educational institution for adults
- A constituent body of a university.
A2Morecome from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Moreconsumer
US /kənˈsumɚ/
UK /kənˈsju:mə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person who buys goods or services
- An economic agent who uses goods and services.
- Adjective
- Relating to people who buy goods and services.
A2Morecut out
US /kʌt aʊt/
UK /kʌt aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
- To cut something from, e.g. a picture from a book
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To stop doing or using something.
- To be naturally suited or fitted for something.
A1Moredeliver
US /dɪˈlɪvɚ/
UK /dɪ'lɪvə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- To save someone from a problem or crisis
A2TOEICMoredelivery
US /dɪˈlɪvəri, -ˈlɪvri/
UK /dɪˈlɪvəri/
- Noun
- Way someone acts when speaking publicly
- Act of taking something to a person or place
A2TOEICMoredoorstep
US /ˈdɔ:rstep/
UK /ˈdɔ:step/
- Noun
- Wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway
B2Moredown the road
US
UK
- Phrase
- At a future time; in the future.
- Along the street; a short distance away.
A1Moredrop out
US /drɑp aʊt/
UK /drɔp aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take no part in a society you disapprove of
- To quit school, a club or activity
- Intransitive Verb
- To quit a course of study or training.
A1Moreefficiency
US /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
UK /ɪˈfɪʃnsi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Working well; producing something without waste
- The ratio of useful output to total input in any system.
A2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for sure
US /fɔr ʃʊr/
UK /fɔ: ʃuə/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
A2Morefor the best
US
UK
- Phrase
- Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
- Hoping for a positive outcome.
A1Moreforce in
US /fɔrs ɪn/
UK /fɔ:rs ɪn/
- other
- To enter a place by applying physical force.
B2Moreforecast
US /ˈfɔ:rkæst/
UK /ˈfɔ:kɑ:st/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Prediction of some future thing, e.g. the weather
- A prediction or estimate of future events, especially weather.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To predict some future thing, e.g. the weather
- Alternative past tense and past participle of 'forecast'.
B1TOEICMorego around
US /ɡo əˈraʊnd/
UK /ɡəu əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- To go here and there, from place to place; wander
A1Morego for it
US /ɡo fɔr ɪt/
UK /ɡəu fɔ: it/
- Interjection
- An expression of encouragement or approval.
- Intransitive Verb
- To try to achieve something; to make an attempt.
A1Moregot 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
A1Moregrocery
US /'ɡroʊsərɪ/
UK /'ɡrəʊsərɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Daily foods such as flour, sugar, and tinned foods
- Countable Noun
- A store that sells food and household supplies.
B2TOEICMorehave on
US /hæv ɑn/
UK /hæv ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be wearing something.
- To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehuge
US /hjudʒ/
UK /hju:dʒ/
- Adjective
- Very very large
A2Morein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morein person
US /ɪn ˈpɜːrsn/
UK /in ˈpɜːsn/
- Adverb
- Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- Face-to-face; not through electronic communication.
A1Morein the future
US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/
UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/
- Phrase
- At a later time; in times to come.
A1Morein the loop
US
UK
- Phrase
- Being kept informed about something.
- Included in a group that shares information.
- Adjective
- Included in a group that shares information.
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.
A1Moreincredible
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/
- Adjective
- Very good; amazing
- Really good; amazing; great
A2TOEICMoreinfrastructure
US /ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃɚ/
UK /'ɪnfrəstrʌktʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
- The underlying framework or system of an organization.
B1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreinternally
US /ɪnˈtə:nəlɪ/
UK /ɪn'tɜ:nəlɪ/
- Adverb
- On or from the inside
- With regard to its inner aspects; within a structure or system.
B1Morejar
US /dʒɑr/
UK /dʒɑ:(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
B2Morejourney
US /ˈdʒɚni/
UK /'dʒɜ:nɪ/
- Noun
- Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
- Intransitive Verb
- To travel through a place
A2TOEICMorelead 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.
A1Morelogistic
US /loˈdʒɪstɪk/
UK /lə'dʒɪstɪkl/
- Adjective
- Concerning planning and organizing a large project
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
A1Moremention
US /ˈmɛnʃən/
UK /'menʃn/
- Transitive Verb
- To refer to or talk or write about something
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of referring to or talking about something
- A formal acknowledgement of something
A2TOEICMoremini
US /ˈmɪni/
UK /'mɪnɪ/
- Noun
- Small British car
- A very short skirt
- Prefix
- Small
B1Moremove to
US /muv tu/
UK /mu:v tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change the place where you live or work.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To proceed to the next stage or action.
A2Moreneighborhood
US /ˈnebɚˌhʊd/
UK /'neɪbəhʊd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of a town or city that people live in
- People who live in a particular area
- Adjective
- Relating to a neighborhood.
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff the ground
US /ɔf ði ɡraʊnd/
UK /ɔf ðə ɡraund/
- Phrase
- Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
- Airborne; having left the ground.
A1Moreon 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.
opportunity
US /ˌɑpɚˈtunɪti, -ˈtju-/
UK /ˌɒpə'tju:nətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- A favorable time or occasion for doing something.
A2TOEICMoreout of time
US /aʊt ʌv taɪm/
UK /aut ɔv taim/
- Adjective
- Having no more time available to do something.
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.
A1Morepick it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To lift something from a surface.
- To collect something or someone.
A2Morepivot
US /ˈpɪvət/
UK /'pɪvət/
- Noun
- Point on which something turns or balances
- Intransitive Verb
- To turn or balance on a center point
B2Moreplatform
US /ˈplætˌfɔrm/
UK /'plætfɔ:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Flat, raised structure that people stand on
- Area from which you board a train at a station
B1Morepositive
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
A2Moreprocess
US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/
UK /prə'ses/
- Transitive Verb
- To organize and use data in a computer
- To deal with official forms in the way required
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dealing with official forms in the way required
- Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
A2TOEICMorerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
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.
A2Morerupee
US /ruˈpi, ˈrupi/
UK /ru:ˈpi:/
- Noun
- Monetary unit of some countries in South Asia
C1Morescale
US /skel/
UK /skeɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Size, level, or amount when compared
- Small hard plates that cover the body of fish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change the size of but keep the proportions
- To climb something large (e.g. a mountain)
A2TOEICMoresilicon
US /ˈsɪlɪkən, -ˌkɑn/
UK /ˈsɪlɪkən/
- Uncountable Noun
- Mineral used in making steel and computer parts
B2Morespeak to
US /spik tu/
UK /spi:k tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To address or communicate with someone.
- To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
A1Morestartup
US /'stɑ:t'ʌp/
UK /'stɑ:tʌp/
- Countable Noun
- A company just starting its operations
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of setting in operation
C2Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
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
A1Moreto order
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To give an instruction or command.
- To request something to be made, supplied, or served.
A1Moreto the point
US /tu ði pɔɪnt/
UK /tu: ðə pɔint/
- Adjective
- Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- Phrase
- Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
A2Moreused 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
A1Morewarehouse
US /ˈwerhaʊs/
UK /ˈweəhaʊs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large building for storing goods, e.g. grain
- Transitive Verb
- To store things in a large building
B2TOEICMoreway to go
US /we tu ɡo/
UK /wei tu: ɡəu/
- Interjection
- An expression of encouragement or approval.
- An expression of sarcasm after someone has made a mistake.
A1Morework at
US /wɚk æt/
UK /wə:k æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- To make an effort to improve something.
A1Morework on
US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1More
