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absolutely
US /ËĂŚbsÉËlutli, ËĂŚbsÉËlutli/
UK /ËĂŚbsÉlu:tli/
- Adverb
- Completely; totally; very
- Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
A2Morearound the corner
US /ÉËraĘnd ði ËkÉrnÉ/
UK /ÉËraund Ă°É ËkÉ:nÉ/
- Phrase
- Very near; close by.
- About to happen; approaching soon.
A1Moreas for
US /ĂŚz fÉr/
UK /ĂŚz fÉ:/
- Preposition
- Concerning; regarding.
- Phrase
- Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
A1Moreat a time
US /ĂŚt e taÉŞm/
UK /ĂŚt É taim/
- Phrase
- Separately; one by one
- Simultaneously; together
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.
C2Moreaye
US /aÉŞ/
UK /aÉŞ/
- Interjection
- Yes', when voting, or in certain spoken contexts
B2Moreback up
US /bĂŚk Ęp/
UK /bĂŚk Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To save a copy of your computer data
- To confirm the truth of what someone says
A1Morebland
US /blĂŚnd/
UK /blĂŚnd/
- Adjective
- Plain; flavorless; dull
B1TOEICMorebring in
US /brÉŞĹ ÉŞn/
UK /briĹ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- To add person into existing group, e.g. phone call
A1Morecarrot
US /ËkĂŚrÉt/
UK /ËkĂŚrÉt/
- Noun
- Reward offered to make someone do something
- Long hard orange vegetable that grows underground
B1Morecartilage
US /ËkÉrtlÉŞdĘ/
UK /ËkÉ:tÉŞlÉŞdĘ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong flexible tissue connecting bones, joints
C1Morechef
US /ĘÉf/
UK /Ęef/
- Countable Noun
- Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
B1Morecome around
US /kĘm ÉËraĘnd/
UK /kĘm ÉËraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
- To visit someone at their house.
A1Morecut into
US /kĘt ËÉŞntu/
UK /kĘt ËÉŞntuË/
- Phrasal Verb
- To divide something into pieces with a sharp tool.
- To interrupt someone who is speaking.
A1Moredeal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
A1Moredessert
US /dÉŞËzÉ:rt/
UK /dÉŞËzÉ:t/
- Noun
- Sweet food usually eaten at the end of a meal
B2Moredisgusting
US /dÉŞsËÉĄĘstÉŞĹ/
UK /dÉŞsËgĘstÉŞĹ/
- Adjective
- Having a very bad taste
- Extremely unpleasant or unacceptable.
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a strong negative reaction or feeling
B2Moredish
US /dÉŞĘ/
UK /dÉŞĘ/
- Countable Noun
- Shallow container that you cook or serve food in
- Food that has been prepared in a certain way
A2Moredown the drain
US /daĘn ði dren/
UK /daun Ă°É drein/
- Phrase
- Wasted or lost completely.
- Gradually deteriorating or failing.
C2Moreduck
US /dĘk/
UK /dĘk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To avoid doing something that is difficult
- To lower your head to avoid hitting something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Common type of water bird
B1Moreembarrassment
US /ÉmËbĂŚrÉsmÉnt/
UK /ÉŞmËbĂŚrÉsmÉnt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Shame you feel when you did something wrong
- A person, thing, or situation that causes someone to feel ashamed, self-conscious, or uncomfortable.
B1Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefine
US /faÉŞn/
UK /faÉŞn/
- Adjective
- Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- Of high quality; made with great skill
- Countable Noun
- Money you have to pay because you broke a rule
- (at the end of a piece of music) the end
A2TOEICMorefix
US /fÉŞks/
UK /fÉŞks/
- Noun
- Answer to a problem
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange or prepare something
- To attach something so it will not move or change
A2TOEICMorefor nothing
US
UK
- Phrase
- Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- Free; without cost
A1Morefor sure
US /fÉr ĘĘr/
UK /fÉ: ĘuÉ/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
A2Morefor the best
US
UK
- Phrase
- Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
- Hoping for a positive outcome.
A1Morefound out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- To become known; be revealed.
B2Morefrozen
US /ËfroĘzn/
UK /'frÉĘzn/
- Adjective
- Hard, solid because it is below zero degrees
- Preserved by freezing.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To store an item of food in a cold place
- To make someone to not want to communicate
A2Moregame over
US /geÉŞm ËoĘvÉ/
UK /geÉŞm ËÉuvÉ/
- other
- The end of a game or a situation.
A2Moregarlic
US /ËÉĄÉrlÉŞk/
UK /'ÉĄÉ:lÉŞk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong-smelling white bulb used in cooking
B2Moreget it together
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To organize your life and become more responsible.
get out of
US /ÉĄÉt aĘt Ęv/
UK /ÉĄet aut Év/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Moreglad
US /ÉĄlĂŚd/
UK /ÉĄlĂŚd/
- Adjective
- Happy or pleased about something/to do something
- Happy that something happened; pleased
A2Moreglimmer of hope
US
UK
- Noun
- A faint sign or possibility that something good might happen or be achieved.
go about it
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To approach something; to tackle a task or problem
A1Morego away
US /ÉĄo ÉËwe/
UK /ÉĄÉu ÉËwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go on vacation
- To leave; depart.
A1Morego back to
US /ÉĄo bĂŚk tu/
UK /ÉĄÉu bĂŚk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Morego fuck yourself
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- An extremely rude and offensive way of telling someone to go away or to express anger and contempt.
go out
US /ÉĄo aĘt/
UK /ÉĄÉu 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
A1Morego straight
US /ÉĄo stret/
UK /ÉĄÉu streit/
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue in the same direction without turning.
- To start living an honest and law-abiding life.
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 down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
A1Morehanging out
US
UK
- 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
A1Morehell
US /hÉl/
UK /hel/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Any place of pain and suffering
- A very unpleasant or difficult experience.
A2Morehideous
US /ËhÉŞdiÉs/
UK /ËhÉŞdiÉs/
- Adjective
- Very ugly; frightening-looking
- Extremely unpleasant to see; very ugly.
B2Morehonestly
US /ËÉnÉŞstli/
UK /ËÉnÉŞstli/
- Adverb
- With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- Genuinely; in a sincere manner.
A2Morehot potato
US
UK
- Noun
- A controversial or difficult issue that is awkward or unpleasant to deal with.
A1Morein charge
US /ÉŞn tĘÉrdĘ/
UK /in tĘÉ:dĘ/
- Adverb
- To be responsible for
A1Morein mind
US /ÉŞn maÉŞnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the green
US /ÉŞn Ă°É ËÉĄrin/
UK /in Ă°É ËÉĄri:n/
- other
- Having a financial profit or gain.
- On the putting surface of a golf course.
B2Morein 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
A1Moreinstead of
US /ÉŞnËstÉd Ęv/
UK /inËsted Év/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morekill me
US
UK
- Interjection
- An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
- Phrase
- A direct request to end one's life, often due to unbearable suffering.
A2Morekill the messenger
US /kÉŞl Ă°É ËmÉsÉŞndĘÉ/
UK /kil Ă°É ËmesÉŞndĘÉ/
- other
- To blame the bearer of bad news instead of the problem itself.
C1Morelamb
US /lĂŚm/
UK /lĂŚm/
- Countable Noun
- Young sheep
- Intransitive Verb
- To give birth to a baby sheep
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
A1Moremade with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
- Phrasal Verb
- To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
A1Moremess
US /mÉs/
UK /mes/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- A difficult or confused situation.
- Transitive Verb
- To make something untidy or dirty
A2Moremush
US /mĘĘ/
UK /mĘĘ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Something soft and wet and usually thick
- Transitive Verb
- To urge (sled dogs) on.
B2Moreno go
US
UK
- Noun
- A failure; something that does not proceed as planned.
A1Moreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreof interest
US /Év ËÉŞntrÉŞst/
UK /Év ËÉŞntrÉst/
- other
- Relevant or important to someone or something.
B2Moreoff guard
US /Éf ÉĄÉrd/
UK /Éf ÉĄÉ:d/
- Adjective
- In a vulnerable state; not alert or cautious.
- Unprepared for something; surprised.
A2Moreoff the hook
US /Éf ði hĘk/
UK /Éf Ă°É huk/
- Adjective
- Released from an obligation or responsibility.
- Out of danger or trouble.
B2Moreon behalf of
US /Én bÉŞËhĂŚf Ęv/
UK /Én biËhÉ:f Év/
- Phrase
- As the representative of someone
- Acting as a representative of.
B1Moreon the inside
US /Én ði ÉŞnËsaÉŞd/
UK /Én Ă°É inËsaid/
- Phrase
- Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- In prison; incarcerated.
- Adjective
- Possessing secret or confidential information.
A1Moreon the verge of
US /Én ði vÉdĘ Ęv/
UK /Én Ă°É vÉ:dĘ Év/
- Phrase
- Very near to doing or experiencing something.
A1Moreopinion
US /ÉËpÉŞnjÉn/
UK /ÉËpÉŞnjÉn/
- Noun
- Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- A person's thoughts on a topic
A2TOEICMoreout of the way
US /aĘt Ęv ði we/
UK /aut Év Ă°É wei/
- Adjective
- Remote; isolated.
- No longer obstructing or hindering.
- Phrase
- Not obstructing or impeding progress; in a position where one does not cause an obstruction.
- Completed; finished; no longer needing attention.
B1Morepissed off
US
UK
- Adjective
- Angry or annoyed.
- Disgusted or bored
- Phrasal Verb
- To go away; leave
- To annoy someone
plate
US /plet/
UK /pleÉŞt/
- Countable Noun
- Flat dish used for eating or serving food
- Smooth, thin piece of metal applied in a layer
- Transitive Verb
- To put a layer of metal on something to protect it
A2TOEICMoreput out
US /pĘt aĘt/
UK /put aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To publish, e.g. a book
- To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
A1Moreraw
US /rÉ/
UK /rÉ:/
- Adjective
- Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
- Being inexperienced
B1Moreraw fish
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fish that has not been cooked.
A1Morering up
US /rÉŞĹ Ęp/
UK /riĹ Ęp/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To call someone on the telephone.
- To record a sale on a cash register.
A1Moresalmon
US /ËsĂŚmÉn/
UK /ËsĂŚmÉn/
- Noun
- Light pinkish orange color
- Large fish with silver skin and pink flesh
B1Moreserve
US /sÉv/
UK /sÉ:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act in a particular position or office
- To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
A2TOEICMoreshame
US /Ęem/
UK /ĘeÉŞm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel ashamed
A2Moreshit happens
US
UK
- Idiom
- Bad things happen, especially when you least expect them.
A2Moresoggy
US /'sÉ:ÉĄÉŞ/
UK /'sÉÉĄÉŞ/
- Adjective
- Unpleasantly wet
C2TOEICMorespit out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To eject something from the mouth.
- To utter words in an angry or aggressive way.
A1Morestart off
US /stÉrt Éf/
UK /stÉ:t Éf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or commence something.
- To begin a journey.
B2Morestuff
US /stĘf/
UK /stĘf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Morestupid
US /Ëstu:pÉŞd/
UK /Ëstju:pÉŞd/
- Adjective
- Not intelligent; lacking ability to learn easily
- Noun
- A stupid person.
A2Moresushi
US /ËsuĘi/
UK /Ësu:Ęi/
- Noun
- Rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed
B2Moretalk about it
US /tÉk ÉËbaĘt ÉŞt/
UK /tÉ:k ÉËbaut it/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To discuss a particular subject.
A1Moretaste
US /test/
UK /teÉŞst/
- Uncountable Noun
- (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- Flavor in your mouth from food or drink
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To experience something
- To experience the flavor of food, drink
A2TOEICMoretell on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To report someone's bad behavior to an authority.
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
A1Moreto let
US /tu lÉt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moreto order
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To give an instruction or command.
- To request something to be made, supplied, or served.
A1Moreto taste
US /tu teÉŞst/
UK /tu teÉŞst/
- other
- Add an ingredient according to your preference.
A2Moretuna
US /Ëtu:nÉ/
UK /Ëtju:nÉ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large sea fish that is caught for food
B2Moreup there
US /Ęp ðÉr/
UK /Ęp ðÉÉ/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1Morewait for
US /wet fÉr/
UK /weit fÉ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1Morewalk around
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- To move about in order to inspect something.
A2Morewatch out
US /wÉtĘ aĘt/
UK /wÉtĘ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be careful; to be alert to danger
A1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morework out
US /wÉk aĘt/
UK /wÉ:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To find a way to do something, by thinking
A1More
