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all 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.
A1Moreanalogous to
US
UK
- Adjective
- Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that clarifies the nature of the things compared.
A1Moreas soon as
US /ĂŚz sun ĂŚz/
UK /ĂŚz su:n ĂŚz/
- Phrase
- In a short time after (something happens)
- Without any delay; immediately
- Conjunction
- At the moment that, or immediately after.
A1Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Moreby now
US /baÉŞ naĘ/
UK /bai nau/
- Phrase
- At the present time or already; before the present.
A2Morecell
US /sÉl/
UK /sel/
- Countable Noun
- Smallest unit of living things in biology
- Group of people - often from a secret organization
A2Morechromosome
US /ËkroĘmÉsoĘm/
UK /ËkrÉĘmÉsÉĘm/
- Noun
- Cell structures that carry the genetic material
C2Morecross over
US /krÉs ËovÉ/
UK /krÉs ËÉuvÉ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go from one side of something to the other.
- To become popular with a different type of audience.
A2Moredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moreend up with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have something as a result.
A1Moreenter into
US /ËÉntÉ ËÉŞntu/
UK /ËentÉ ËÉŞntuË/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
A1Morefor the most part
US
UK
- Phrase
- Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- Mostly; generally; in most cases.
A1Moregerm
US /dĘÉm/
UK /dĘÉ:m/
- Countable Noun
- Tiny organism that can cause sickness and disease
B2Morehanging 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
A1Morein detail
US /ÉŞn dÉŞËtel/
UK /in Ëdi:teil/
- Phrase
- Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
A2Morein fact
US /ÉŞn fĂŚkt/
UK /in fĂŚkt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein green
US /ÉŞn ÉĄrin/
UK /ÉŞn ÉĄri:n/
- other
- Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
B2Morein the future
US /ÉŞn ði ËfjutĘÉ/
UK /in Ă°É Ëfju:tĘÉ/
- Phrase
- At a later time; in times to come.
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Moreinstead of
US /ÉŞnËstÉd Ęv/
UK /inËsted Év/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morenext to
US /nÉkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Morenuclear
US /ËnukliÉ, Ënju-/
UK /Ënju:kliÉ(r)/
- Adjective
- Concerning or involving the center of an atom
A2Morenucleus
US /Ënu:kliÉs/
UK /Ënju:kliÉs/
- Noun
- Center of an atom
- Control center of a cell
B2Moreof course
US /Ęv kÉË(r)s/
UK /Év kÉË(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon this side of
US /Én ðɪs saÉŞd Év/
UK /Én ðɪs saÉŞd Év/
- other
- Located or situated at this particular side or part of something.
B2Moreoutside of
US /aĘtËsaÉŞd Ęv/
UK /ËautËsaid Év/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Morephase down
US /fez daĘn/
UK /feiz daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To gradually reduce or discontinue something over a period of time.
A1Moresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Moresink in
US /sÉŞĹk ÉŞn/
UK /siĹk in/
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of an idea) to slowly be understood or felt
- To penetrate a surface.
A2Moresplit
US /splÉŞt/
UK /splÉŞt/
- Adjective
- No longer married or in a relationship
- (Injured) by cutting it open, as in someone's lip
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To become divided or broken along a straight line
- To cause a cut in (lip, etc.)
A2Moresplit up
US /splÉŞt Ęp/
UK /split Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To break up your marriage or relationship
- To divide something into smaller parts.
- Noun
- A termination of a romantic relationship
A2Morestart off
US /stÉrt Éf/
UK /stÉ:t Éf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or commence something.
- To begin a journey.
B2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreto let
US /tu lÉt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moreturn into
US /tÉn ËÉŞntu/
UK /tÉ:n ËÉŞntuË/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change to become something else
- To change your direction to go into a place
A1Moreused 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
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