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across from
US /əˈkrɔs frʌm/
UK /əˈkrɔs frɔm/
- Preposition
- Being on the other side
A1Moreact on
US /ækt ɑn/
UK /ækt ɔn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have an effect on something.
- To take formal action or make a decision regarding something.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action as a result of information received.
- To have an effect on something.
B1Moreaffect
US /əˈfɛkt/
UK /ə'fekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a change in something else
- To pretend to have or feel (something).
- Noun
- (Psychology) Emotion or feeling.
A2TOEICMorealcohol
US /ˈælkəˌhɔl,-ˌhɑl/
UK /'ælkəhɒl/
- Uncountable Noun
- A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- Drinks such as wine, whiskey, beer
B1Morealuminum
US /ə'lju:minəm/
UK /ə'lju:minəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Very light silvery-white metal used to make cans
B2Moreas a whole
US /æz e hol/
UK /æz ə həul/
- Phrase
- Considering everything together; in general.
- Complete; not divided or incomplete.
- Adjective
- Complete; not divided or fragmented.
A1Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat a time
US /æt e taɪm/
UK /æt ə taim/
- Phrase
- Separately; one by one
- Simultaneously; together
A1Moreat night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
A1Moreat some point
US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/
UK /æt sʌm pɔint/
- Phrase
- At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
A1Moreat work
US /æt wɚk/
UK /æt wə:k/
- Phrase
- Located at one's place of employment
A1Moreback then
US
UK
- Phrase
- At that time in the past.
A1Morebad idea
US
UK
- Phrase
- An unwise or imprudent course of action.
A2Morebased on
US
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.
A1Morebeverage
US /ˈbɛvərɪdʒ, ˈbɛvrɪdʒ/
UK /ˈbevərɪdʒ/
- Countable Noun
- A drink other than water
B2TOEICMorebrand
US /brænd/
UK /brænd/
- Noun
- A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- Product made or designed by a named company
- Transitive Verb
- To burn a mark on an animal to show who owns it
- To describe someone as a liar, coward, etc.
A2TOEICMorecapital
US /ˈkæpɪtl/
UK /'kæpɪtl/
- Noun
- Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
- Official main city of a country, province or state
- Adjective
- Main, or major
- (Of an offense) liable to the death penalty.
A2Morechaos
US /ˈkeˌɑs/
UK /'keɪɒs/
- Noun (plural)
- State of utter confusion or disorder
- Uncountable Noun
- Complete disorder and confusion.
- Behavior so unpredictable as to appear random, owing to great sensitivity to small changes in conditions.
B1Morecheck on
US /tʃɛk ɑn/
UK /tʃek ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To check that things are OK, correct
- To make sure someone or something is safe or well.
A1Moreclock in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
A1Morecome up with
US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/
UK /kʌm ʌp wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think of an idea or solution; produce
A1Morecomfortable
US /ˈkʌmfətəbəl, ˈkʌmftəbəl/
UK /ˈkʌmftəbl/
- Adjective
- Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- Being relaxed, warm or happy
A2Morecoming out with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To go out with someone on a date
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.
A2Morecontrary to
US /ˈkɑnˌtrɛri tu/
UK /ˈkɔntrəri tu:/
- Preposition
- In opposition to; against.
- Differing from; not in agreement with.
A1Morecouple
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
A2Moredisplay
US /dɪˈsple/
UK /dɪˈspleɪ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- (Animals) to indicate readiness for sex
- To show, e.g. your feelings, thoughts; demonstrate
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Arrangement of objects so people can see or buy
- A device for showing information visually, such as a screen.
A2TOEICMorefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefigure out
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
UK /ˈfiɡə 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.
A1Moreforget about
US /fɚˈɡɛt əˈbaʊt/
UK /fəˈɡet əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
A1Moreget into it
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- To start a career or profession.
- Intransitive Verb
- To become interested in something.
A1Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Morego shopping
US /ɡo ˈʃɑpɪŋ/
UK /ɡəu ˈʃɔpɪŋ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To go to stores to buy things
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
A1Moregraduate from
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To successfully complete a course of study at a university, college, or school.
grocery
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
A1Morein business
US /ɪn ˈbɪznɪs/
UK /in ˈbiznis/
- Phrase
- Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- Having a commercial partnership or association.
A1Morein glass
US /ɪn glæs/
UK /ɪn glɑ:s/
- other
- Kept inside glass containers or greenhouses for protection or display.
C2Morein 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.
A1Moreinflation
US /ɪnˈfleʃən/
UK /ɪn'fleɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of filling something with air or gas
- Continual rise in the prices of products
B1TOEICMorelike the wind
US /laɪk ðə wɪnd/
UK /laɪk ðə wɪnd/
- other
- Moving very fast, quickly like the wind blows.
B1Moreloan
US /lon/
UK /ləʊn/
- Transitive Verb
- To give money, etc. that must be paid back
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of allowing someone to borrow something
A2TOEICMorelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremove 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.
A2Moreon a regular basis
US //ɑn ə ˈrɛgjələr ˈbeɪsəs//
UK
- Phrase
- Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
B1Moreon the shelf
US /ɑn ði ʃɛlf/
UK /ɔn ðə ʃelf/
- Phrase
- Located on a shelf.
- Not being actively considered or used; shelved.
A1Moreon the way
US /ɑn ði we/
UK /ɔn ðə wei/
- Phrase
- During the journey to a particular place.
A1Moreonce a month
US
UK
- Phrase
- Happening or appearing one time in each month.
A1Moreounce
US /aʊns/
UK /aʊns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unit of weight equal to 1/16 pound or 28 grams
- (Often in negative) very small amount of something
B2Moreout 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.
A1Morepersonal touch
US
UK
- Noun
- A unique, individual element added to something to make it more personal and special.
- A way of dealing with people that shows understanding and care for their individual needs.
B1Morepop
US /pɑp/
UK /pɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet soda drink
- A short, sharp, explosive sound.
B2Morepop up
US /pɑp ʌp/
UK /pɔp ʌp/
- Intransitive Verb
- To appear suddenly.
- Phrasal Verb
- To appear suddenly and unexpectedly.
- To appear on a computer screen.
A1Moreprice up
US /praɪs ʌp/
UK /praɪs ʌp/
- other
- To increase the price of something.
B2Moreprofit
US /'prɑ:fɪt/
UK /'prɒfɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Benefit from doing something
- Money earned from sales, after costs are deducted
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be a benefit to someone
- To earn money from something
A2TOEICMorerelationship
US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/
UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Connection between two or more people or things
- Way people interact or live with each other
A2TOEICMorerely on
US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/
UK /riˈlai ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To depend on someone or something
A2Morerepresent
US /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/
UK /ˌreprɪ'zent/
- Transitive Verb
- To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- To show or describe something in a particular way
A2TOEICMorerespect
US /rɪˈspɛkt/
UK /rɪ'spekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To follow the established rules
- To think very highly of another person
- Noun
- Behavior that follows the established rules
- Regard or admiration for someone or something
A2TOEICMoreshare in
US /ʃɛr ɪn/
UK /ʃɛə in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
- To receive a portion of something, such as profits or losses.
A1Moreshut down
US /ʃʌt daʊn/
UK /ʃʌt daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- To stop a factory/machine from operating
- Transitive Verb
- To deactivate a nuclear reactor.
- To turn off a computer or other electronic device.
A2Moresit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
A1Moresit with
US /sit wɪð/
UK /sit wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stay with someone and provide support or comfort.
- To take time to consider or accept something.
A1Morespend
US /spɛnd/
UK /spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2TOEICMorestand out
US /stænd aʊt/
UK /stænd aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be noticeably better than other similar ones
A1Morestick
US /stɪk/
UK /stɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- To join together using glue or paste
- Countable Noun
- Long thin piece of wood from a tree
A2Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moresuccess
US /səkˈsɛs/
UK /sək'ses/
- Uncountable Noun
- Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- A successful person; one who achieved their aims
A2TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretariff
US /ˈtærɪf/
UK /'tærɪf/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- List of fixed prices at hotel
- Tax that a government collects on imported goods
B2Morethe following
US
UK
- Adjective
- Next in order or sequence.
- Uncountable Noun
- What is about to be said or written.
B1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
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
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
A1More
