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accent
US /ˈækˌsɛnt/
UK /'æksent/
- Transitive Verb
- To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- Noun
- Feature of a design, e.g. a stripe on a shirt
- Correct spoken emphasis on a part of a word
A2Moreadvice
US /əd'vaɪs/
UK /ədˈvaɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Suggestion about what would help someone
- Professional guidance from a lawyer or legal expert.
A2TOEICMoreamazing
US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Surprising in a pleasing way
- Transitive Verb
- To cause wonder; to surprise completely
A2Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
at the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Morebeach
US /bitʃ/
UK /bi:tʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large area of sand, next to an area of water
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of an animal or boat) to get stuck on a shore
A2Morebond
US /bɑnd/
UK /bɒnd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
- Closeness that is shared between people or groups
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To develop a close relationship with
- To become joined or connected, e.g. using glue
A2TOEICMorebreak from
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
A1Moreby day
US /baɪ de/
UK /bai dei/
- Phrase
- During the daytime; not at night.
A2Morecaterpillar
US /ˈkætɚˌpɪlɚ, ˈkætə-/
UK /'kætəpɪlə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Insect with many legs that becomes a butterfly
B2Morecoast
US /kost/
UK /kəʊst/
- Noun
- Land near the sea or ocean
- Intransitive Verb
- To progress in something without trying hard
- (Of a vehicle) to move forward without power
A2TOEICMorecouple
US /ˈkʌpəl/
UK /'kʌpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To join something to something else
- (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Two people in a romantic relationship
- Two of something; two people; a pair
A2Morecroissant
US /krwɑˈsɑŋ, krəˈsɑnt/
UK /'krwæsɒ̃/
- Countable Noun
- Flaky crescent-shaped roll, as eaten for breakfast
C2Moreculture
US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/
UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
- Transitive Verb
- To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
A2Moredecide
US /dɪˈsaɪd/
UK /dɪ'saɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- To make a legal judgment in court
A2TOEICMoredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moredrake
US /drek/
UK /dreɪk/
- Countable Noun
- Male duck
B2Moreearly bird
US
UK
- Noun
- A person who gets up or arrives early.
- Someone who takes the opportunity to do something before other people will have an advantage over them.
A1Moreembrace it
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To accept something enthusiastically.
C1Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefor a laugh
US /fɚ ə ˈlæf/
UK /fə ə ˈlɑ:f/
- other
- Done to amuse or entertain, not seriously.
B1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for now
US /fɔr naʊ/
UK /fɔ: nau/
- Phrase
- Temporarily; for the present time.
- In the short term; for the immediate future.
A1Morefor 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 most part
US
UK
- Phrase
- Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- Mostly; generally; in most cases.
A1Morefor the world
US /fɚ ðə wɝld/
UK /fə ðə wɜ:ld/
- other
- Used to emphasize something would never happen.
B2Morefriendly
US /ˈfrɛndli/
UK /ˈfrendli/
- Adjective
- Acting like a friend; kind and helpful
- Easy to use or understand
- Noun
- Game played not in a competition
A2Morego after
US /ɡo ˈæftɚ/
UK /ɡəu ˈɑ:ftə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To chase or pursue something
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
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
A1Morehang out
US /hæŋ aʊt/
UK /hæŋ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Morehave at
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To attack someone or something.
- To begin doing something with enthusiasm.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
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.
A1Morehome in
US /ˈhoʊm ɪn/
UK /ˈhəum ɪn/
- other
- Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
B2Morehood
US /hʊd/
UK /hʊd/
- Noun
- Front part of the car that covers the engine
- A head covering attached to a cape, sweater etc.
B2Morejump on
US /dʒʌmp ɑn/
UK /dʒʌmp ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To criticize someone suddenly and strongly.
- To take advantage of an opportunity quickly.
A1Morejust 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.
A2Morelast summer
US
UK
- Noun
- The summer before this one.
- Phrase
- Referring to events or memories from the previous summer.
A1Morelayover
US /ˈleɪoʊvə(r)/
UK /ˈleɪəʊvə(r)/
- Noun
- A temporary stop in a journey for a few hours
C2Morelike new
US /laɪk nu/
UK /laɪk nju:/
- other
- In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremanly
US /ˈmænli/
UK /'mænlɪ/
- Adverb
- Like a man is supposed to be; brave; strong
B2Moremeet with
US /mit wɪð/
UK /mi:t wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
- To encounter or experience something, often something negative.
move around
US /muv əˈraʊnd/
UK /mu:v əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change position or location; to go from place to place.
- Intransitive Verb
- To spread or circulate (e.g., information, rumors).
move 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.
A2Morenightlife
US /ˈnaɪtˌlaɪf/
UK /ˈnaɪtlaɪf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Nighttime diversions, e.g. clubs
B2Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreon a trip
US
UK
- Phrase
- Traveling; away from home for a period of time.
A1Moreon and off
US /ɑn ənd ɔf/
UK /ɔn ænd ɔf/
- Adverb
- Intermittently; not continuously.
- Adjective
- Characterized by periods of involvement and separation.
A1Moreon the hunt
US /ɑn ði hʌnt/
UK /ɔn ðə hʌnt/
- Phrase
- Actively searching for someone or something.
A1Moreopera
US /ˈɑ:prə/
UK /ˈɒprə/
- Noun
- A type of play that is sung with classical music
B1Moreother places
US
UK
- Phrase
- Different locations or areas
outside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Morepasta
US /ˈpɑ:stə/
UK /ˈpæstə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Type of Italian food, such as spaghetti
B1Moreshark
US /ʃɑ:rk/
UK /ʃɑ:k/
- Noun
- Person who lends money at unfair rates of interest
- Large and dangerous fish with sharp teeth
B2Moreshock
US /ʃɑ:k/
UK /ʃɒk/
- Noun
- The passage of an electricity through the body
- Sudden bad feeling caused by something unexpected
- Transitive Verb
- To affect someone with an electrical current
- To cause great surprise, horror, or anger
A2Moresign up to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To register for something, like a service or a course.
A1Moresnowboard
US /ˈsnoˌbɔrd, -ˌbord/
UK /'snəʊbɔ:d/
- Countable Noun
- Board like a small surfboard used on the snow
- Intransitive Verb
- To ride a snowboard
C2Moresolo
US /ˈsoʊloʊ/
UK /ˈsəʊləʊ/
- Adjective
- Being performed or done alone
- Noun
- Activity that one does alone, e.g. playing music
B1Morespeak 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.
A1Morestay in
US /ste ɪn/
UK /stei in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remain inside one's home.
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
stuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Morestylish
US /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/
UK /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/
- Adjective
- Having elegance or taste in manners or dress
A2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretrip
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
A2Moretry on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To wear something briefly to check it fits, etc.
A1Moretv show
US /ˈtiˈvi ʃo/
UK /ˈti:ˈvi: ʃəu/
- Noun
- A television program.
up there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1Moreused 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
A1Morevan
US /væn/
UK /væn/
- Noun
- Truck with an enclosed cargo space
A2TOEICMorewalk around
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- To move about in order to inspect something.
A2Morewedding
US /ˈwɛdɪŋ/
UK /ˈwedɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To combine and join two things together as one
- Noun
- A marriage of two people
A2Morewith 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 /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 in
US /wɚk ɪn/
UK /wə:k in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make an opening for something in your schedule
- To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
A1Morework out
US /wɚk aʊt/
UK /wə:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To find a way to do something, by thinking
A1Moreyoga
US /ˈjoʊgə/
UK /ˈjəʊgə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Exercise system to gain suppleness and tranquility
B2More
