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access
US /ËĂŚksÉs/
UK /'ĂŚkses/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- The opportunity or right to use something or to see someone.
- Transitive Verb
- To be able to use or have permission to use
A2TOEICMorearchitecture
US /ËÉrkÉŞËtÉktĘÉ/
UK /ËÉ:kÉŞtektĘÉ(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Design and construction of buildings
- The style or design of a building or buildings.
A2Moreas a whole
US /ĂŚz e hol/
UK /ĂŚz É hÉul/
- Phrase
- Considering everything together; in general.
- Complete; not divided or incomplete.
- Adjective
- Complete; not divided or fragmented.
A1Moreaxis
US /ËĂŚksÉŞs/
UK /ËĂŚksÉŞs/
- Noun
- A line about which a rotating body turns
B1Morebard
US /bÉ:rd/
UK /bÉ:d/
- Noun
- Person who writes poems or songs
C1Morebased on
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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.
A2Morebond
US /bÉnd/
UK /bÉnd/
- 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
A2TOEICMorebuild in
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To include something as part of a plan, system, or design.
- To create something as a permanent or inherent feature.
A1Moreby example
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UK
- Phrase
- Through demonstration or serving as a model.
- Through one's own behavior and actions, rather than just words.
A2Moreby itself
US /baÉŞ ÉŞtËsÉlf/
UK /bai itËself/
- Adverb
- Alone; without help or assistance.
- Without any external influence or aid.
A2Morechunk
US /tĘĘĹk/
UK /tĘĘĹk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A large bit of something; thick lump
- A significant amount or portion.
- Transitive Verb
- To divide something into chunks.
- To throw something forcefully (slang).
B2Morecome back
US /kĘm bĂŚk/
UK /kĘm bĂŚk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecome from
US /kĘm frĘm/
UK /kĘm frÉm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Morecome up with
US /kĘm Ęp wɪð/
UK /kĘm Ęp wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think of an idea or solution; produce
A1Morecompression
US /kÉmËprÉĘÉn/
UK /kÉm'preĘn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of reducing something in time, size, quantity
B2Morecut down
US /kĘt daĘn/
UK /kĘt daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reduce your use of something
- To fell a tree.
A1Moredatum
US /ËdetÉm, ËdĂŚtÉm, ËdÉtÉm/
UK /ËdeÉŞtÉm/
- Noun
- Item of factual information
B1Moredepending on
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- Influenced or determined by.
- Preposition
- Subject to; contingent on
- Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
A2Morediagram
US /ËdaÉŞÉËÉĄrĂŚm/
UK /'daÉŞÉÉĄrĂŚm/
- Noun
- A drawing intended to explain how something works
- Transitive Verb
- To show or explain something by drawing a picture
B1Moreecosystem
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.
B1Moreemerge
US /ÉŞËmÉdĘ/
UK /ÉŞ'mÉ:dĘ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To rise or appear out of some background
- To become known or apparent.
A2TOEICMoreencode
US /ÉnËkod/
UK /ÉŞn'kÉĘd/
- Transitive Verb
- To change a message or information into code
B2Moreequivalence
US /ÉŞËkwÉŞvÉlÉns/
UK /ÉŞ'kwÉŞvÉlÉns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When something is equal to something else
B2Morefigure 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.
A1Morefill in
US /fÉŞl ÉŞn/
UK /fil in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To put earth in e.g. a hole
- To explain the context so that someone understands
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To write or type information in a blank space.
- To temporarily do someone else's job.
A1Morefor example
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UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for free
US /fÉr fri/
UK /fÉ: fri:/
- Phrase
- Without charge; at no cost.
- Adjective
- Available without payment.
A2Morefor the most part
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UK
- Phrase
- Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- Mostly; generally; in most cases.
A1Morefrom top to bottom
US /frÉm tÉp tu ËbÉtÉm/
UK /frÉm tÉp tÉ ËbÉtÉm/
- other
- Completely or thoroughly; in every part.
B1Morefunction
US /ËfĘĹkĘÉn/
UK /'fĘĹkĘn/
- Noun
- Social event, or party such as a wedding
- Mathematical operation used in calculations
- Intransitive Verb
- To serve a certain purpose or role
- To be operating, working or achieving its purpose
A2TOEICMorefundamentally
US /ËfĘndÉËmÉntl:ÉŞ/
UK /ËfĘndÉËmentÉli/
- Adverb
- In a basic and important way
- In a complete and thorough way
B1Moreget out of
US /ÉĄÉt aĘt Ęv/
UK /ÉĄet aut Év/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Morego beyond
US /ÉĄo biËÉnd/
UK /ÉĄÉu biËjÉnd/
- Phrasal Verb
- To do more than planned or expected; exceed
A1Morehave to
US /hĂŚv tu/
UK /ËhĂŚv tÉ/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehave words
US /hĂŚv wÉdz/
UK /hĂŚv wÉ:dz/
- other
- To argue or quarrel with someone.
B2Morein addition to
US /ÉŞn ÉËdÉŞĘÉn tu/
UK /in ÉËdiĘÉn tu:/
- Preposition
- Besides; as well as
- Phrase
- Besides; as well as.
- Furthermore; moreover.
B1Morein detail
US /ÉŞn dÉŞËtel/
UK /in Ëdi:teil/
- Phrase
- Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
A2Morein 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 order to
US /ÉŞn ËÉrdÉ tu/
UK /in ËÉ:dÉ 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 practice
US /ÉŞn ËprĂŚktÉŞs/
UK /in ËprĂŚktis/
- Phrase
- In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
A1Morein principle
US /ÉŞn ËprÉŞnsÉpÉl/
UK /in ËprinsÉpl/
- Phrase
- In theory; as a general idea, though not yet in practice or detail.
C1Morein red
US /ÉŞn rÉd/
UK /in red/
- Phrase
- Marked or written using the colour red.
- Adjective
- Operating at a financial loss; in debt.
in series
US /ÉŞn Ësiriz/
UK /ÉŞn ËsiÉriz/
- other
- Arranged or occurring one after another in sequence.
B1Morein terms of
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UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the field
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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 space of
US /ÉŞn Ă°É ËspeÉŞs Ęv/
UK /in Ă°É Ëspeis Év/
- Preposition
- Within a certain period of time.
B2Morein with
US /ɪn wɪð/
UK /in wið/
- Phrase
- Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- Having influence or favor with someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
A1Moreinjection
US /ÉŞnËdĘÉkĘÉn/
UK /ÉŞnËdĘekĘn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of adding or putting in; adding to
- Putting medicine into someone with a syringe
B1Moreinstead of
US /ÉŞnËstÉd Ęv/
UK /inËsted Év/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morejust kind of
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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.
A2Moreknow about
US /noĘ ÉËbaĘt/
UK /nÉĘ ÉËbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
like new
US /laÉŞk nu/
UK /laÉŞk nju:/
- other
- In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
A2Morellama
US /ËlÉmÉ/
UK /'lÉ:mÉ/
- Noun
- Wild South American animal related to camels
C1Morelog in
US /lÉÉĄ ÉŞn/
UK /lÉÉĄ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- Intransitive Verb
- To enter a website or computer system by typing a username and password.
B1Morelook at
US /lĘk ĂŚt/
UK /luk ĂŚt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreneural
US /ËnĘrÉl, ËnjĘr-/
UK /ËnjuÉrÉl/
- Adjective
- About the nerves or nervous system
B2Morenot available
US /nÉt ÉËvelÉbÉl/
UK /nÉt ÉËveilÉbl/
- Adjective
- Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
- Not present or accessible; unable to be contacted.
A1Morenot necessary
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UK
- Adjective
- Not required; not needed.
- Phrase
- Optional; not compulsory.
- Avoidable; not inevitable.
B1Moreof course
US /Ęv kÉË(r)s/
UK /Év kÉË(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the internet
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UK
- Phrase
- Located or available on the internet.
- Using the internet as a medium or platform.
A1Moreoptimization
US /ËÉptÉmÉŞËzeĘÉn/
UK /ËÉptÉŞmaÉŞ'zeÉŞĘÉn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Efforts to make as effective as possible
B2Moreout there
US /aĘt ðÉr/
UK /aut ðÉÉ/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Moreover time
US /ËovÉ taÉŞm/
UK /ËÉuvÉ taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Morepersonal data
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Information that relates to an identifiable individual.
B2Morepoint at
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
A1Morepoint out
US /pÉÉŞnt aĘt/
UK /pÉint aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make others aware of an idea
- To draw attention to something or someone
A1Morepotentially
US /pÉËtÉnĘÉlÉŞ/
UK /pÉ'tenĘÉlÉŞ/
- Adverb
- That could happen or become reality
B1Morepre
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UK
- Prefix
- A prefix meaning 'before'
B2Morepredict
US /prÉŞËdÉŞkt/
UK /prÉŞ'dÉŞkt/
- Transitive Verb
- To guess or estimate what will or might happen
A2TOEICMoreprocess
US /ËprÉsËÉs, ËproËsÉs/
UK /prÉ'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
A2TOEICMoreprompt
US /prÉmpt/
UK /prÉmpt/
- Noun
- Message on a computer requiring attention
- Encouragement to ask someone else to talk
- Transitive Verb
- To display a message to requires a user to act
- To say something to encourage someone else to talk
B1Morequery
US /ËkwÉŞri/
UK /'kwÉŞÉrÉŞ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Question asked in order to remove doubts
- A request for information from a database.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To ask a question, e.g. because you have doubts
- To ask a question, e.g. because you have doubts
B1Moreremarkable
US /rÉŞËmÉrkÉbÉl/
UK /rÉŞËmÉ:kÉbl/
- Adjective
- Interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
- Worthy of attention; striking.
A2TOEICMoreresponse
US /rÉŞËspÉns/
UK /riËspÉns/
- Noun
- Something said/written as an answer to something
- Reaction to something that has occurred
A2TOEICMorereward
US /rÉŞËwÉrd/
UK /rÉŞ'wÉ:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To give something because of someone's good work
- To give someone money for helping the police
- Noun
- Money given for information about criminals
- Something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.
A2TOEICMorerise up
US /raÉŞz Ęp/
UK /raiz Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attempt to defeat government or ruler
A1Moreroughly
US /ËrĘflÉŞ/
UK /ËrĘfli/
- Adverb
- Approximately; (of numbers) about; around
- In a manner that is violent or not careful
B1Moreroughly speaking
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UK
- Phrase
- Used to indicate that what you are saying is not exact but is still generally true.
- Generally speaking; in a broad sense.
run by
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- To show or tell something to someone briefly to get their opinion or approval.
A1Moresee in
US /si ÉŞn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
A1Moresequence
US /ËsikwÉns, -ËkwÉns/
UK /'si:kwÉns/
- Noun
- Part of a movie showing one part of the story
- A particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other.
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange things in an order they should happen
A2TOEICMoreset on
US /sÉt Én/
UK /set Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attack
- To cause someone to want to do something.
A1Morespecific
US /spÉŞËsÉŞfÉŞk/
UK /spÉËsÉŞfÉŞk/
- Adjective
- Precise; particular; just about that thing
- Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
A2Moresuffix
US /ËsĘfÉŞks/
UK /ËsĘfÉŞks/
- Noun
- Part of a word after the root, e.g. -ment, -ly
B2Moresuppose
US /sÉËpoĘz/
UK /sÉ'pÉĘz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or guess what might happen
- Conjunction
- What if
A2TOEICMoreswap out
US /swÉp aĘt/
UK /swÉp aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To replace something with something else.
A1Moretalk on
US /tÉk Én/
UK /tÉ:k Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To talk at length about a particular subject.
- To scold or lecture someone at length.
A1Moretalk through
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss something thoroughly.
A2Moretalking about
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretask
US /tĂŚsk/
UK /tÉ:sk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Big or small piece of work someone has to do
- Transitive Verb
- To be given something to do, e.g. wash dishes
A2TOEICMoretext back
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to a text message.
A2Morethe following
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UK
- Adjective
- Next in order or sequence.
- Uncountable Noun
- What is about to be said or written.
B1Morethink about
US /θɪĹk ÉËbaĘt/
UK /θiĹk ÉËbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethink of
US /θɪĹk Ęv/
UK /θiĹk Év/
- 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
A1Morethink through
US /θɪĹk θru/
UK /θiĹk θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider carefully so all points are covered
A1Moreto a large extent
US /tÉ É ËlÉrdĘ ÉŞkËstÉnt/
UK /tÉ É ËlÉ:dĘ ikËstent/
- other
- Mostly or for the most part; primarily.
B2Moreto some extent
US /tu sĘm ÉŞkËstÉnt/
UK /tu: sĘm iksËtent/
- Phrase
- Partially; not completely.
A1Moretrigger
US /ËtrÉŞÉĄÉ/
UK /'trÉŞÉĄÉ(r)/
- Noun
- Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
- Device that starts a process
- Transitive Verb
- To start a process off e.g. a memory
- To cause something to begin or happen.
B1Moretrigger word
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UK
- Noun
- A word or phrase that automatically sets off a memory, physical reaction, or change in behavior.
- A specific word or phrase that activates a device or software, especially in voice recognition systems.
C1Moretuned to
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To adjust a radio receiver to the frequency of a particular station.
- To adjust or adapt to something.
A2Moreused 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
A1Morevaluation
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Price of something, determined by expert
B1Morewith respect to
US /wɪð rÉŞËspÉkt tu/
UK /wið risËpekt tu:/
- Preposition
- In relation to; regarding.
- Phrase
- In relation to; concerning.
A1Morework out
US /wÉk aĘt/
UK /wÉ:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To find a way to do something, by thinking
A1Morewrite out
US /raÉŞt aĘt/
UK /rait aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To write something in full instead of using abbreviations or symbols.
- To copy something by writing it.
A1More
