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above all
US /ÉËbĘv Él/
UK /ÉËbĘv É:l/
- Phrase
- Most importantly; more than anything else.
A1Moreadvice
US /Éd'vaÉŞs/
UK /ÉdËvaÉŞs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Suggestion about what would help someone
- Professional guidance from a lawyer or legal expert.
A2TOEICMoreagency
US /ËedĘÉnsi/
UK /'eÉŞdĘÉnsÉŞ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Business that provides some service for others
B1TOEICMorealmost all of
US
UK
- Determiner
- Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
- Pronoun
- Nearly every person in a group.
A1Moreambitious
US /ĂŚmËbÉŞĘÉs/
UK /ĂŚmËbÉŞĘÉs/
- Adjective
- Having the desire to be successful in life, work
A2TOEICMoreat a price
US
UK
- Phrase
- Achieved but with negative consequences or a significant cost.
- Available to be bought.
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 some point
US /ĂŚt sĘm pÉÉŞnt/
UK /ĂŚt sĘm pÉint/
- Phrase
- At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
A1Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Moreaudience
US /ËÉdiÉns/
UK /ËÉ:diÉns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
A2TOEICMoreback into
US /bĂŚk ËÉŞntu/
UK /bĂŚk ËÉŞntuË/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
A1Morebasically
US /ËbesÉŞkÉli,-kli/
UK /ËbeÉŞsÉŞkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morebatch
US /bĂŚtĘ/
UK /bĂŚtĘ/
- Countable Noun
- Amount of something that is produced at one time
- A group of things made or done together
- Transitive Verb
- To combine or arrange together into a group
B2Morebeat
US /bit/
UK /bi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- Transitive Verb
- To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
- To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
A2Morebet
US /bet/
UK /bet/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
- Used to express certainty or confidence
- Countable Noun
- Act of gambling money on the result of a race etc.
A2Morebunch
US /bĘntĘ/
UK /bĘntĘ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group of things of the same kind
- A group of people.
- Transitive Verb
- To group people or things closely together
B1Moreclarity
US /ËklĂŚrÉŞti/
UK /'klĂŚrÉtÉŞ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Being easy to be seen through, heard or understood
- The quality of an image being sharp and clear
B1Moreclear up
US /klÉŞr Ęp/
UK /kliÉ Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To tidy things away, e.g. dirty dishes after meal
- To explain something in an understandable way
A1Moreconstrain
US /kÉnËstren/
UK /kÉn'streÉŞn/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone do something by strong persuasion
B1TOEICMorecrank up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To increase the level of something, such as sound or intensity.
- To start or initiate something, often with energy or enthusiasm.
A1Moredeliver
US /dÉŞËlÉŞvÉ/
UK /dÉŞ'lÉŞvÉ(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- To save someone from a problem or crisis
A2TOEICMoredisagree with
US /ËdÉŞsÉËÉĄri wɪð/
UK /ËdisÉËÉĄri: wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a different opinion from someone else.
- Intransitive Verb
- To cause someone to feel ill or uncomfortable.
A1Moredo in
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moreecosystem
US /ËÉkoËsÉŞstÉm, Ëiko-/
UK /Ëi:kÉĘsÉŞstÉm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Types of plants and animals in an specific area
- A network of interconnected companies, technologies, and services that interact to create value.
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
A2TOEICMoreeducation
US /ËÉdĘÉËkeĘÉn/
UK /ËedĘuËkeÉŞĘn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Academic field studying the practice of teaching
- Process of giving or receiving teaching
A2TOEICMoreera
US /'ÉŞrÉ/
UK /'ÉŞÉrÉ/
- Noun
- Period characterized by particular events, people
- A major division of geological time, usually divided into periods.
B1Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefigure 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.
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
founder
US /ËfaĘndÉ/
UK /ËfaĘndÉ(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person establishing an organization, school etc.
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of business, idea, etc.) to fail
- (Of a ship) To be sinking after hitting rocks
B1TOEICMorefrontier
US /frĘnËtÉŞr, frÉn-, ËfrĘnËtÉŞr, ËfrÉn-/
UK /'frĘntÉŞÉ(r)/
- Noun
- Border crossing between countries
- Most advanced point of development or research
B1TOEICMoregiga
US /gÉŞgÉ/
UK /gÉŞgÉ/
- Noun
- 1,000,000,000 of something
C2Morego back to
US /ÉĄo bĂŚk tu/
UK /ÉĄÉu bĂŚk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Morego for it
US /ÉĄo fÉr ÉŞt/
UK /ÉĄÉu fÉ: it/
- Interjection
- An expression of encouragement or approval.
- Intransitive Verb
- To try to achieve something; to make an attempt.
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)
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 out
US /hĂŚnd aĘt/
UK /hĂŚnd aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To distribute papers (often in class)
A1Morehang out
US /hĂŚĹ aĘt/
UK /hĂŚĹ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Morehave to
US /hĂŚv tu/
UK /ËhĂŚv tÉ/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein 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 on
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be involved in a secret or plan.
- To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
A1Morein school
US /ÉŞn skul/
UK /ÉŞn sku:l/
- other
- Attending an educational institution.
A1Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the end
US /ÉŞn ði Énd/
UK /in Ă°É end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Morein the field
US
UK
- Phrase
- Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
- Located on the playing area of a sports ground.
A1Morein the future
US /ÉŞn ði ËfjutĘÉ/
UK /in Ă°É Ëfju:tĘÉ/
- Phrase
- At a later time; in times to come.
A1Morein the game
US /ÉŞn Ă°É ËÉĄeÉŞm/
UK /in Ă°É ËÉĄeÉŞm/
- other
- Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
B2Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Morein the world
US /ÉŞn ði wÉrld/
UK /in Ă°É wÉË(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
A1Morein touch
US /ÉŞn tĘtĘ/
UK /in tĘtĘ/
- Adjective
- Having contact or communication with someone.
- Aware of or informed about something.
B1Moreincidentally
US /ËÉŞnsÉŞËdÉntli/
UK /ËÉŞnsÉŞËdentli/
- Adverb
- As part of something else; as it happens
- (Used to introduce a different topic); by the way
B1Moreincredible
US /ÉŞnËkrÉdÉbÉl/
UK /ÉŞnËkredÉbl/
- Adjective
- Very good; amazing
- Really good; amazing; great
A2TOEICMoreinsurance
US /ÉŞnËĘĘrÉns/
UK /ÉŞnËĘĘÉrÉns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
A2TOEICMorejump in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a vehicle quickly.
- To interrupt a conversation.
just kind of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
A2Morelive on
US /lÉŞv Én/
UK /lÉŞv Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to exist or be remembered.
- To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
B2Morelook 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 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.
A1Moremeet up
US /mit Ęp/
UK /mi:t Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrange to meet someone.
A1Moremisconception
US /ËmÉŞskÉnËsÉpĘÉn/
UK /ËmÉŞskÉnËsepĘn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Wrong or misunderstood idea
- A widely held but incorrect belief.
B1Moremuch about
US /mĘtĘ ÉËbaĘt/
UK /mĘtĘ ÉËbaut/
- Phrase
- A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
A1Moreobsess
US /ÉbËsÉs, Éb-/
UK /ÉbËses/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To talk or think about someone, something too much
- To think about something to an excessive degree
C1Moreof course
US /Ęv kÉË(r)s/
UK /Év kÉË(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreof ours
US /Ęv ËaĘÉz/
UK /Év ËaĘÉz/
- other
- Belonging to us; associated with us.
A2Moreof two minds
US
UK
- Phrase
- Unable to decide between two opinions or courses of action.
- Having mixed feelings or conflicting opinions about something.
A1Moreoff the ground
US /Éf ði ÉĄraĘnd/
UK /Éf Ă°É ÉĄraund/
- Phrase
- Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
- Airborne; having left the ground.
A1Moreon the other side of
US /Én ði ËĘĂ°É ËsaÉŞd Ęv/
UK /Én ði ËĘĂ°É ËsaÉŞd Év/
- Preposition
- Located across something from a given point.
A2Moreon to
US /Én tu/
UK /Én tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Morepace
US /pes/
UK /peÉŞs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
- Single step, often used to measure a distance
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To set and control your speed, as in a race
- To walk with slow purposeful steps
A2Morepull off
US /pĘl Éf/
UK /pul Éf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To manage to succeed
- To remove something quickly or with force.
A1Morereach out
US /ritĘ aĘt/
UK /ri:tĘ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attempt to communicate with someone.
- To offer help and support to someone.
B1Morereflect on
US /rÉŞËflÉkt Én/
UK /riËflekt Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think deeply or carefully about something.
B2Morerevolution
US /ËrÉvÉËluĘÉn/
UK /ËrevÉ'lu:Ęn/
- Noun
- When a group overthrows an existing government
- Sudden or significant change in something
B1Morerip
US /rÉŞp/
UK /rÉŞp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
- To become torn, opened, or split apart forcefully
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A long tear in something, e.g. a piece of cloth
- (Slang) A puff of marijuana.
B1Morerock concert
US
UK
- Phrase
A1Moresame time
US
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.
A1Moreshut up
US /ĘĘt Ęp/
UK /ĘĘt Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close something, e.g. a shop
- To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
- Interjection
- An expression of disbelief or surprise
A2Moreside project
US
UK
- Noun
- A project undertaken in addition to one's primary job or responsibility.
A2Moresource
US /sÉrs, sors/
UK /sÉ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of information; a person giving information
- Place from which something necessary comes
- Adjective
- Produces or provides what is wanted or needed
A2TOEICMorestartup
US /'stÉ:t'Ęp/
UK /'stÉ:tĘp/
- Countable Noun
- A company just starting its operations
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of setting in operation
C2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretan
US /tĂŚn/
UK /tĂŚn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A light brown color
- Brown colored skin from being in the sun
- Transitive Verb
- To process leather with a tanning agent
B2Moretechnology
US /tÉkËnÉlÉdĘi/
UK /tek'nÉlÉdĘÉŞ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- Machinery and equipment developed from scientific knowledge.
A2TOEICMorethink about
US /θɪĹk ÉËbaĘt/
UK /θiĹk ÉËbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethink back
US /θɪĹk bĂŚk/
UK /θiĹk bĂŚk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To recapture the past
A1Morethink over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider a problem or issue carefully
A1Morethink through
US /θɪĹk θru/
UK /θiĹk θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider carefully so all points are covered
A1Morethird year
US
UK
- Noun
- The third year of a course of study, especially at a university or college.
A2Moretinker
US /ËtÉŞĹkÉ/
UK /'tÉŞĹkÉ(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make small adjustments to repair or improve
B2Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moreto hand
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
- To offer assistance or help.
A1Moreto the point
US /tu ði pÉÉŞnt/
UK /tu: Ă°É pÉint/
- Adjective
- Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- Phrase
- Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
A2Moretopic
US /ËtÉpÉŞk/
UK /'tÉpÉŞk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Subject or issue people talk or write about
A2TOEICMoretwitter
US /ËtwÉŞtÉ/
UK /ËtwÉŞtÉ(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
- Proper Noun
- An online messaging system
C2Moreusage
US /ËjusÉŞdĘ, -zÉŞdĘ/
UK /Ëju:sÉŞdĘ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount something is used
- Way something is actually used
B2Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /Ëju:st tÉ/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Moreway to go
US /we tu ÉĄo/
UK /wei tu: ÉĄÉu/
- Interjection
- An expression of encouragement or approval.
- An expression of sarcasm after someone has made a mistake.
A1Morewhiteboard
US /ËhwaÉŞt, ËbÉrd, -Ëbord, ËwaÉŞt-/
UK /ËwaÉŞtbÉ:d/
- Noun
- A white board in a classroom on which you write
C2Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morework at
US /wÉk ĂŚt/
UK /wÉ:k ĂŚt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- To make an effort to improve something.
A1Morework 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.
A1Morework out
US /wÉk aĘt/
UK /wÉ:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To find a way to do something, by thinking
A1Morewrap
US /rĂŚp/
UK /rĂŚp/
- Countable Noun
- Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- Thin bread filled with food and rolled
- Transitive Verb
- To be or move around something
- To cover something with paper or a cloth e.g. gift
B1Morewrap up
US /rĂŚp Ęp/
UK /rĂŚp Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To complete something, such as a film or project
- To finish; bring something to a conclusion
- Transitive Verb
- To enclose (something) in paper or soft material.
B1More
