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all at once
US
UK
- Adverb
- Suddenly; at the same time
- At the same time; simultaneously
- Phrase
- Suddenly; at the same time
A1Moreall over the place
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- In many different locations; widely distributed.
- Adjective
- Mentally or emotionally disorganized; confused or erratic.
A1Moreat once
US /æt wʌns/
UK /æt wʌns/
- Adverb
- Immediately; without delay
- At the same time; simultaneously
A2Moreavocado
US /ˌævəˈkɑ:doʊ/
UK /ˌævəˈkɑ:dəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Pear-shaped fruit with green flesh and large stone
B2Moreback into
US /bæk ˈɪntu/
UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
A1Moreblend of
US
UK
- Noun
- A mixture of different things combined together.
- A combination of different qualities or elements.
A1Morebreastfeed
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To feed a baby with breast milk
C2Morebroccoli
US /ˈbrɑkəli/
UK /'brɒkəlɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Vegetable with thick branches and green flowers
- The plant that produces broccoli.
B2Morecalorie
US /ˈkæləri/
UK /'kælərɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unit for measuring the amount of energy in food
- A kilocalorie, equal to 1000 small calories, used to measure the energy content of food.
B2Morecount
US /kaʊnt/
UK /kaʊnt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To add things together to find the total number
- To matter or be important
- Countable Noun
- Number of things added together, e.g. votes
- With the number of crimes, knockouts, as stated
A2Moredelicious
US /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
UK /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
- Adjective
- Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
B1TOEICMoredepending on
US
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.
A2Moredescription
US /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
UK /dɪˈskrɪpʃn/
- Noun
- Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- The type or nature of someone or something.
A2TOEICMorediet
US /ˈdaɪɪt/
UK /'daɪət/
- Intransitive Verb
- To eat special or less food, as to lose weight
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Plan of eating to reduce weight or improve health
- The usual food and drink consumed by an organism (person or animal)
A2TOEICMoreeat in
US /it ɪn/
UK /i:t ɪn/
- other
- To have a meal at home instead of going out.
A2Moreenergy
US /ˈɛnədʒi/
UK /'enədʒɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical or mental strength
- Enthusiasm and determination.
A2Moreexercise
US /ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/
UK /'eksəsaɪz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work out to become stronger and healthier
- To retain your ability or practice your skills
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical activity to increase health and strength
- Set of questions in a text book
A2Morefall under
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be included in or classified as part of a specific category or jurisdiction.
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for life
US /fɔr laɪf/
UK /fɔ: laif/
- Phrase
- For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- To support someone for the duration of their life.
- Adjective
- Being a member for the entirety of one's life.
A1Moregain
US /ɡen/
UK /ɡeɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To increase in something, such as weight
- To get something wanted, needed or valued
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An increase in something, such as weight
A2TOEICMoreget back to
US /ɡɛt bæk tu/
UK /ɡet bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To get in contact with someone again
- To return to someone or something; to respond at a later time.
A1Moregradual
US /ˈɡrædʒuəl/
UK /ˈgrædʒuəl/
- Adjective
- Moving slowly by small amounts, over time
- Noun
- A gently sloping path or surface.
B1Morehike
US /haɪk/
UK /haɪk/
- Noun
- Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
- A long walk in mountains, etc. for exercise
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a large and unexpected increase in a price
- To take a long walk in mountains etc. for exercise
B1Morehuge
US /hjudʒ/
UK /hju:dʒ/
- Adjective
- Very very large
A2Morein person
US /ɪn ˈpɜːrsn/
UK /in ˈpɜːsn/
- Adverb
- Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- Face-to-face; not through electronic communication.
A1Morein progress
US /ɪn ˈprɑɡˌrɛs/
UK /in ˈprəuɡres/
- Adjective
- Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
- Phrase
- In the course of being done or carried out.
B1Morein the cards
US /ɪn ðə ˈkɑrdz/
UK /in ðə ˈkɑ:dz/
- other
- Likely or expected to happen in the future.
B2Morein the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Morein the weeds
US /ɪn ðə widz/
UK /ɪn ðə wi:dz/
- other
- Overwhelmed by complexity or amount of work.
B2Moreindulgent
US /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/
UK /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/
- Adjective
- Allowing children, etc. more pleasure than usual
- Characterized by giving in to desire
B2TOEICMoreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreintermittent
US /ˌɪntɚˈmɪtnt/
UK /ˌɪntəˈmɪtənt/
- Adjective
- Occurring at irregular times; off and on
B2TOEICMoreinto shape
US /ˈɪntu ˈʃeɪp/
UK /ˈɪntəʊ ˈʃeɪp/
- other
- To improve physical fitness or condition.
B1Morelever
US /ˈlɛvɚ, ˈlivɚ/
UK /'li:və(r)/
- Countable Noun
- A handle that one pulls to operate a machine
- Transitive Verb
- To move something with a strong bar made of metal
B2TOEICMorelicense
US /ˈlaɪsəns/
UK /ˈlaɪsns/
- Transitive Verb
- To give official permission to do something
- Uncountable Noun
- Freedom to do what you want or act as you want
B1TOEICMorementally
US /ˈmɛntl:ɪ/
UK /ˈmentəli/
- Adverb
- With or in the mind and thoughts
A2Moremove on
US /muv ɑn/
UK /mu:v ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to change or go to a different place
- To start talking about something different.
A1Moremovement
US /ˈmuvmənt/
UK /ˈmu:vmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a piece of classical music
- Group with a shared interest or goal
A2Morenaughty
US /ˈnɔti/
UK /'nɔ:tɪ/
- Adjective
- Behaving badly, e.g. so as to annoy adults
B1Morenutritious
US /nuˈtrɪʃəs/
UK /njuˈtrɪʃəs/
- Adjective
- Providing nourishment; good to include in the diet
B1Moreolive
US /ˈɑ:lɪv/
UK /ˈɒlɪv/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Noun
- Small, oval-shaped black or green fruit
B1Moreon a roll
US /ɑn e rol/
UK /ɔn ə rəul/
- Idiom
- Experiencing a period of success or good luck.
- Having a continuous series of achievements or positive events.
A1Moreperspective
US /pɚˈspɛktɪv/
UK /pə'spektɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- Ability to understand what is important in life
B1TOEICMorephase
US /fez/
UK /feɪz/
- Noun
- Different stages of the moon from new to full
- Distinct part or step in a process
- Transitive Verb
- To make happen in a gradual ordered way
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
A2TOEICMoreprogress
US /ˈprɑɡˌrɛs, -rəs, ˈproˌɡrɛs/
UK /'prəʊɡres/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward or toward a place or goal
- To make progress; develop or improve.
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of moving forward
- The process of improving or developing something over a period of time.
A2TOEICMorerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Moreschedule
US /ˈskedʒu:l/
UK /ˈʃedju:l/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A list of events and their times
- A plan to do something at a certain time
- Transitive Verb
- To plan to do something at a certain time
A2TOEICMoretechnically
US /ˈtɛknɪkl:ɪ/
UK /ˈteknɪkli/
- Adverb
- In an exact and particular manner
- With technical skill or expertise.
A2Moretherapist
US /ˈθɛrəpɪst/
UK /ˈθerəpɪst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person skilled in a particular type of therapy
B2Moretherapy
US /ˈθɛrəpi/
UK /'θerəpɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Treatment to help cure an illness
- Psychological counseling to help resolve personal or emotional problems.
B2Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretip
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
A2Moretire
US /taɪr/
UK /ˈtaɪə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To lose, cause to lose energy so you want to rest
- Countable Noun
- Black rubber part of wheels on a vehicle
- The rubber rings around wheels on cars and trucks
B1Moreto an extent
US /tə ən ɪkˈstɛnt/
UK /tə ən ikˈstent/
- other
- Partly or in some degree.
B1Moretouch on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To briefly discuss
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
A1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morewith just
US
UK
- Phrase
- Using only; with no more than.
- Barely; by a narrow margin.
A2Morework around
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To find a way to avoid a problem or obstacle.
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 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.
A1Moreyoga
US /ˈjoʊgə/
UK /ˈjəʊgə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Exercise system to gain suppleness and tranquility
B2More
