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US
UK
- Phrase
- In any way that you want; according to your preference.
- Interjection
- An expression of agreement or permission.
A1Moreat night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
A1Morebat
US /bæt/
UK /bæt/
- Countable Noun
- Small flying mouse-like animal with wings
- Object used for hitting a ball in various games
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To use a wooden stick in baseball or cricket
A2Morechime
US /tʃaɪm/
UK /tʃaɪm/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a musical, harmonious sound
B2Moreclap
US /klæp/
UK /klæp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make loud sounds by striking the hands together
- Noun
- A loud sound made by striking your hands together
B1Morecrown
US /kraʊn/
UK /kraʊn/
- Transitive Verb
- To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
- To officially give someone the winners title
- Noun
- A gold ring put on a King or Queen’s head
- An artificial cap on a tooth
B1Moredown with
US /daʊn wɪð/
UK /daun wið/
- Adjective
- Suffering from an illness.
- Agreeable to; in favor of.
- Interjection
- An expression of opposition to something.
A1Moreduck
US /dʌk/
UK /dʌk/
- 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
B1Moreexcellent
US /ˈɛksələnt/
UK /ˈeksələnt/
- Adjective
- Extremely good
- Very skilled; having great ability.
A2TOEICMoreexplore
US /ɪkˈsplɔr/
UK /ɪk'splɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To examine something in detail to learn about it
- To travel to a place to discover more about it
A2TOEICMoreflap
US /flæp/
UK /flæp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Motion or sound of something waving back and forth
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something back and forth or up and down
B2Moreflat
US /flæt/
UK /flæt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Apartment; set of rooms for living in
- The smooth or level part of something
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To share an apartment with someone
- To fail to produce the intended effect; to be unsuccessful or uninteresting.
A2Morefor 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.
A2Moreget together
US /ɡɛt təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /ɡet təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To gather, or come together for some purpose
- To start a romantic relationship.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To meet for social or recreational purposes.
- To start a romantic relationship.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehen
US /hɛn/
UK /hen/
- Countable Noun
- Adult female chicken
B2Morein a box
US /ɪn ə bɑks/
UK /ɪn ə bɒks/
- other
- Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
B2Morein the air
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
- Adjective
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
A1Morejog
US /dʒɑɡ/
UK /dʒɒɡ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To run at a steady, slow pace
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A small, light knock or push
- A knock or push on something lightly
B1Morelap
US /læp/
UK /læp/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of water) to move in a gentle repeated motion
- Noun
- A gentle repeated motion against something
- Area between the waist and knees when seated
B1Morelike a train
US /laɪk ə treɪn/
UK /laɪk ə treɪn/
- other
- In a powerful, unstoppable manner.
B2Morelog
US /lɔ:g/
UK /lɒg/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move a certain distance or speed, as recorded
- To leave a website or computer account
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Detailed account of events and progress on journey
- Piece of a tree that has fallen or been cut
B1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreloud
US /laʊd/
UK /laʊd/
- Adjective
- Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
- Making a lot of noise
A2Moremat
US /mæt/
UK /mæt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of material used to cover, protect the floor
- Piece of material put on table, etc. to protect it
B1Moreon the hour
US /ɑn ði aʊr/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈauə/
- Phrase
- Exactly at the stated hour; when the minutes are zero.
A1Moreon the mat
US /ɑn ði mæt/
UK /ɔn ðə mæt/
- Phrase
- Located on the wrestling mat; in a wrestling match.
- Located on an exercise or yoga mat.
- Idiom
- Being reprimanded or scolded; facing disciplinary action.
A1Moreping
US /pɪŋ/
UK /pɪŋ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a high sharp sound, as bullet hitting rock
C1Morepitch
US /pɪtʃ/
UK /pɪtʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
- To throw a baseball to a batter
- Noun
- Act of throwing a baseball for someone to hit
- Playing fields in sports, e.g. for soccer
B1TOEICMorepot
US /pɑt/
UK /pɒt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Container designed to hold or store something
- Deep, round container that is used for cooking
- Transitive Verb
- To plant something in a container filled with soil
- To hit a ball into a table pocket in snooker
A2Morerace
US /res/
UK /reɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- People who share physical features or culture
- Intransitive Verb
- To take part in a running or swimming competition
- To move or go at a very fast pace
A2Morerat
US /ræt/
UK /ræt/
- Countable Noun
- Long-tailed rodent similar to/bigger than a mouse
- Person who is not loyal and reveals secrets
B1Moresail
US /sel/
UK /seɪl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To travel across water in a boat or a ship
- To move along quickly and smoothly
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Trip or journey on a ship
A2Morescore
US /skɔr, skor/
UK /skɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- Current number of points given in a game, contest
- Transitive Verb
- To mark or cut something with a sharp object
- To get or give points in a game, contest, or test
A2TOEICMoreshake
US /ʃek/
UK /ʃeɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause someone to be surprised or upset
- To cause a belief, idea, or feeling to weaken
- Countable Noun
- Drink made by shaking milk with fruit or flavors
A2Moreshine
US /ʃaɪn/
UK /ʃaɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To point a light in a certain direction
- To make or produce a bright light
- Transitive Verb
- To make something clean by using a polish
A2Moreshoelace
US /ˈʃuˌles/
UK /ˈʃu:leɪs/
- Countable Noun
- String used for fastening shoes
C2Moreshore
US /ʃɔr, ʃor/
UK /ʃɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- Land along the edge of a sea, lake or river
B1Moresing along
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To join in singing with someone or something.
A2Moreslap
US /slæp/
UK /slæp/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit with the open hand or with a flat object
B1Moreslide
US /slaɪd/
UK /slaɪd/
- Noun
- Part of machines that slides backward and forward
- Reduction in amount, price, quality
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To pass or move smoothly and rapidly into or out
- To move smoothly and rapidly over a surface
A2Moresniff
US /snɪf/
UK /snɪf/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To detect something, e.g. a potential problem
- To breathe in noisily through nose, as when crying
- Noun
- A noisy breath through your nose
B1Morespin
US /spɪn/
UK /spɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- To move something in a rapid turning motion
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel dizzy/confused, as in my head is spinning
B1Moresplat
US /splæt/
UK /splæt/
- Noun
- The sound of something soft hitting a hard surface
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a sound when hitting something hard
C2Morespoil
US /spɔɪl/
UK /spɔɪl/
- Transitive Verb
- To damage something, usually by treating it poorly
- To overindulge and harm the character of a child
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of food) to go bad
A2Moresuperstar
US /ˈsjupɚˌstɑr/
UK /'su:pəstɑ:(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
C2Moretat
US /tæt/
UK /tæt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Lacework made by knotting or looping
- Transitive Verb
- To tattoo someone.
- To make (a piece of) tatting.
B2Moretent
US /tɛnt/
UK /tent/
- Countable Noun
- Portable cloth shelter used outdoors for camping
- Intransitive Verb
- To live by camping outdoors in a cloth structure
B1Moreterrific
US /təˈrɪfɪk/
UK /təˈrɪfɪk/
- Adjective
- Spoken excellent; wonderful
- Very great or intense.
B1Moretip
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
A2Moretrack
US /træk/
UK /træk/
- Transitive Verb
- To use marks to follow a wild animal
- To move a certain way/follow a particular course
- Noun
- A circular course for running
- Course or way someone takes, e.g. in education
A2TOEICMorevat
US /væt/
UK /væt/
- Countable Noun
- A large open vessel for holding or storing liquids
- Value added tax; a sales tax placed on goods
- Adjective
- Relating to Value Added Tax.
B2TOEICMorewig
US /wɪɡ/
UK /wɪg/
- Noun
- Covering of artificial hair worn on the head
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