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ability
US /ÉËbÉŞlÉŞti/
UK /É'bÉŞlÉtÉŞ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The power, resources or skill to do something
- A particular skill or talent.
A2TOEICMoreagency
US /ËedĘÉnsi/
UK /'eÉŞdĘÉnsÉŞ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Business that provides some service for others
B1TOEICMoreas a result of
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UK
- Phrase
- Because of something; owing to.
A1Moreas long as
US /ĂŚz lÉĹ ĂŚz/
UK /ĂŚz lÉĹ ĂŚz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
A1Moreas well as
US /ĂŚz wÉl ĂŚz/
UK /ĂŚz wel ĂŚz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
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.
C2Moreat some point
US /ĂŚt sĘm pÉÉŞnt/
UK /ĂŚt sĘm pÉint/
- Phrase
- At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
A1Moreat the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Moreat work
US /ĂŚt wÉk/
UK /ĂŚt wÉ:k/
- Phrase
- Located at one's place of employment
A1Morebroadly
US /ËbrÉdlÉŞ/
UK /ËbrÉ:dli/
- Adverb
- In a general (not detailed) manner
B1Morecapability
US /ËkeÉŞpÉ'bÉŞlÉti/
UK /ËkeÉŞpÉËbÉŞlÉti/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Means, ability, or potential to do something
- The potential or capacity for future development or achievement.
B1Morecapable
US /ËkepÉbÉl/
UK /'keÉŞpÉbl/
- Adjective
- Being able to do something very well; proficient
- Having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing.
A2Morecatch up
US /kĂŚtĘ Ęp/
UK /kĂŚtĘ Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become equal with another person
- To inform others of the latest news
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To do something that you have not been able to do recently.
- To meet someone you know in order to talk to them and find out what they have been doing.
A1Moreclinical
US /ËklÉŞnÉŞkÉl/
UK /ËklÉŞnÉŞkl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the treatment or observing patients
- Using scientific techniques and precision
B1Morecome up with
US /kĘm Ęp wɪð/
UK /kĘm Ęp wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think of an idea or solution; produce
A1Morecommunity
US /kÉËmjunÉŞti/
UK /kÉ'mju:nÉtÉŞ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people who share a common idea or area
- A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
- Adjective
- Relating to or shared by the people in a particular area.
- Shared or participated in by all members of a group
A2Morecyber
US /'saÉŞbÉ/
UK /'saÉŞbÉ/
- Adjective
- Concerning the internet
B1Moredatum
US /ËdetÉm, ËdĂŚtÉm, ËdÉtÉm/
UK /ËdeÉŞtÉm/
- Noun
- Item of factual information
B1Moredebt
US /dÉt/
UK /det/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
- A moral or social obligation.
A2TOEICMoredomain
US /doĘËmeÉŞn/
UK /dÉËmeÉŞn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A field of knowledge, thought or influence
- Area that a ruler or government controls
B1Moreend up with
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have something as a result.
A1Moreendeavor
US /ÉnËdÉvÉ/
UK /en'devÉ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attempt or make effort to do something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An attempt or effort
B2TOEICMorefeel like
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UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefigure 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.
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 long
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UK
- Phrase
- For a considerable period of time.
- For a significant duration in the future.
A1Morefor the world
US /fÉ Ă°É wÉld/
UK /fÉ Ă°É wÉ:ld/
- other
- Used to emphasize something would never happen.
B2Morefundamental
US /ËfĘndÉËmÉntl/
UK /ËfĘndÉËmentl/
- Adjective
- Forming a necessary part, base, or core
- Of central importance.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A basic part of something
- (Music) the lowest note in a harmony
A2TOEICMorefundamentally
US /ËfĘndÉËmÉntl:ÉŞ/
UK /ËfĘndÉËmentÉli/
- Adverb
- In a basic and important way
- In a complete and thorough way
B1Moregive access
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UK
- Transitive Verb
- To provide the ability or right to enter, use, or view something.
A1Morego away
US /ÉĄo ÉËwe/
UK /ÉĄÉu ÉËwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go on vacation
- To leave; depart.
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
A1Morehave on
US /hĂŚv Én/
UK /hĂŚv Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be wearing something.
- To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
A1Morehave to
US /hĂŚv tu/
UK /ËhĂŚv tÉ/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheading to
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Going in a particular direction.
- Intransitive Verb
- Going in the direction of; on the way to.
- Moving towards a future state or condition.
A1Morein general
US /ÉŞn ËdĘÉnÉrÉl/
UK /in ËdĘenÉrÉl/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; on the whole.
- Not specific or detailed; broadly.
- Adjective
- Not detailed or specific; overall.
C2Morein mind
US /ÉŞn maÉŞnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein 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 school
US /ÉŞn skul/
UK /ÉŞn sku:l/
- other
- Attending an educational institution.
A1Morein terms of
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UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the driver's seat
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UK
- Idiom
- In a position of control or authority.
A1Morein the future
US /ÉŞn ði ËfjutĘÉ/
UK /in Ă°É Ëfju:tĘÉ/
- Phrase
- At a later time; in times to come.
A1Morein the moment
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UK
- Phrase
- At the present time; now.
- Spontaneously; without prior planning or consideration.
A1Morein the way
US /ɪn ði we/
UK /in Ă°É wei/
- Phrase
- Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
A1Moreincredibly
US /ÉŞnËkrÉdÉblÉŞ/
UK /ÉŞnËkredÉbli/
- Adverb
- To a great degree; very; amazingly
- Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
A2Moreincredibly important
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UK
- Adjective
- Extremely significant or crucial.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ÉŞnËstÉd Ęv/
UK /inËsted Év/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreintelligence
US /ÉŞnËtÉlÉdĘÉns/
UK /ÉŞn'telÉŞdĘÉns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Collection of secret information about something
- Ability to learn things or to consider situations
- Adjective
- Of the spying services; acting in secrecy
A2TOEICMoreinternally
US /ÉŞnËtÉ:nÉlÉŞ/
UK /ÉŞn'tÉ:nÉlÉŞ/
- Adverb
- On or from the inside
- With regard to its inner aspects; within a structure or system.
B1Morelean into
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To bend or move your body closer to something, often for support or to get a better view.
- To embrace or fully engage with something, especially something difficult or challenging.
B2Morelift up
US /lÉŞft Ęp/
UK /lift Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To raise something to a higher position.
- To improve someone's mood or spirits; to encourage.
look at
US /lĘk ĂŚt/
UK /luk ĂŚt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelook for
US /lĘk fÉr/
UK /luk fÉ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- To expect or anticipate something.
A1Morelooking out
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To take care and watch something carefully
- To be careful; to be vigilant
- Intransitive Verb
- To be careful or vigilant
A1Moremassively
US /'mĂŚsÉŞvlÉŞ/
UK /'mĂŚsÉŞvlÉŞ/
- Adverb
- To a very large degree or in a large manner
B1Moreneural
US /ËnĘrÉl, ËnjĘr-/
UK /ËnjuÉrÉl/
- Adjective
- About the nerves or nervous system
B2Morenumber of people
US /ËnĘmbÉ Ęv ËpipÉl/
UK /ËnĘmbÉ Év Ëpi:pl/
- Phrase
- The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- A statistical figure representing the population size or a subset thereof.
A1Moreof course
US /Ęv kÉË(r)s/
UK /Év kÉË(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon hold
US /Én hold/
UK /Én hÉuld/
- Adjective
- Temporarily delayed or suspended.
- Adverb
- Waiting to be connected on a telephone call.
A2Moreon the fly
US /Én ði flai/
UK /Én Ă°É flai/
- Phrase
- While in motion or progress; spontaneously; without prior planning or preparation.
- Adjective
- (Of computing processes) performed while running a program, rather than in advance.
A1Moreout of it
US /aĘt Ęv ÉŞt/
UK /aut Év it/
- Adjective
- Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
A1Moreout 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.
B1Moreover to
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UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
pay down
US /pe daĘn/
UK /pei daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reduce the amount of money needing to be paid
A1Morepeak
US /pik/
UK /pi:k/
- Noun
- Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
- The very top of a mountain
- Intransitive Verb
- To reach the highest or best point
B1Morepick it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To lift something from a surface.
- To collect something or someone.
A2Morerather than
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UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morerelease
US /rÉŞ'li:s/
UK /rÉŞ'li:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
- Noun
- Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
- Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
A2TOEICMorerely on
US /rÉŞËlaÉŞ Én/
UK /riËlai Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To depend on someone or something
A2Moreresolve
US /rÉŞËzÉlv/
UK /rÉŞ'zÉlv/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a decision to do something
- To find an answer, solution to a problem/ question
- Uncountable Noun
- Firm determination to do something.
B1TOEICMoreresponse
US /rÉŞËspÉns/
UK /riËspÉns/
- Noun
- Something said/written as an answer to something
- Reaction to something that has occurred
A2TOEICMoreright for
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UK
- Adjective
- Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- Correct or most appropriate.
A1Morescale up
US //skeÉŞl Ęp//
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To increase in size, number, or extent.
A1Morescientific
US /ËsaÉŞÉnËtÉŞfÉŞk/
UK /ËsaÉŞÉnËtÉŞfÉŞk/
- Adjective
- Concerning academic study of the physical world
- Systematic and precise, following a methodology.
- Noun
- Relating to or used in science.
A2Moresecure
US /sÉŞËkjĘr/
UK /sÉŞ'kjĘÉ(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To get or achieve something with certainty
- To firmly attach something to something else
- Adjective
- Being attached to something tightly and surely
- (Place that is) locked, guarded and safe
A2TOEICMoresecurity
US /sÉŞËkjĘrÉŞti/sÉ'kjurÉtÉŞ/
UK /sÉŞ'kjĘÉrÉtÉŞ/
- Noun
- Department in a company in charge of protection
- Financial document, like stocks, bonds and notes
A2TOEICMorestop working
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UK
- Phrase
- To cease performing a task or function; to become non-operational.
A1Moresuch as
US /sĘtĘ ĂŚz/
UK /sĘtĘ ĂŚz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moresummary
US /ËsĘmÉri/
UK /ËsĘmÉri/
- Adjective
- Brief, complete and accurate
- Noun
- Shorter statement of the most important parts
B1Moresurface
US /ËsÉfÉs/
UK /'sÉ:fÉŞs/
- Transitive Verb
- To give (road) a top layer
- Intransitive Verb
- To appear after being hidden, unseen, or unknown
- To come to the top of something; emerge
A2TOEICMoretake over
US /tek ËovÉ/
UK /teik ËÉuvÉ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- To assume control or possession of something.
A1Moretalking about
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretheorem
US /ËθiÉrÉm, ËθɪrÉm/
UK /ËθɪÉrÉm/
- Noun
- A statement that can be proved
B2Moretheory
US /ËθiÉri, Ëθɪri/
UK /ËθiÉri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- An idea or belief about something
A2TOEICMorethink 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
A1Moreto date
US /tu det/
UK /tu: deit/
- Phrase
- Up to the present time; until now.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To go out on romantic dates with someone.
C2Moreto scale
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UK
- Phrase
- In proportion; maintaining accurate relative dimensions.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To increase or expand proportionally.
- To climb or ascend.
B2Moreto the point
US /tu ði pÉÉŞnt/
UK /tu: Ă°É pÉint/
- Adjective
- Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- Phrase
- Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
A2Moretrial
US /ËtraÉŞÉl, traÉŞl/
UK /ËtraÉŞÉl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- Act or process of testing or experimenting
- Transitive Verb
- To be made or done as a test or experiment
A2TOEICMoretrickle
US /ËtrÉŞkÉl/
UK /ËtrÉŞkl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To flow in a thin slow stream
- Uncountable Noun
- A thin slow stream of water or liquid
B2TOEICMoreunthinkable
US /Ęn'θɪĹkÉbl/
UK /Ęn'θɪĹkÉbl/
- Adjective
- Impossible to imagine; not to be considered
- Too shocking or unacceptable to consider.
B1Moreused 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
A1Morevastly
US /ËvĂŚstli/
UK /ËvÉ:stli/
- Adverb
- To an exceedingly great extent or degree
B2Morewake up
US /wek Ęp/
UK /weik Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1Morewhole point
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UK
- Phrase
- The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- The primary reason or objective.
A2Moreworkplace
US /ËwÉkËples/
UK /ËwÉ:kpleÉŞs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where work is done
B2Morewrite up
US /raÉŞt Ęp/
UK /rait Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make a written record of (a study, etc.)
A1More
