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abundance
US /əˈbʌndəns/
UK /əˈbʌndəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quantity that is very large or more than enough
B2Moreas long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- 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 soon as
US /æz sun æz/
UK /æz su:n æz/
- Phrase
- In a short time after (something happens)
- Without any delay; immediately
- Conjunction
- At the moment that, or immediately after.
A1Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
at least
US /æt list/
UK /æt 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 once
US /æt wʌns/
UK /æt wʌns/
- Adverb
- Immediately; without delay
- At the same time; simultaneously
A2Moreat some point
US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/
UK /æt sʌm pɔint/
- Phrase
- At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
A1Moreat the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Moreback in the day
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the past; in former times.
- Referring to a past time, often with a sense of nostalgia or fondness.
A1Moreback to normal
US
UK
- Adjective
- Returned to the usual or expected state or condition.
- Phrase
- In the usual or ordinary way; as things were before.
A2Morebe with
US /bi wɪð/
UK /bi: wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- To support someone's opinion or cause.
A1Morebreak down
US /brek daʊn/
UK /breik daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
A1Morebring out
US /brɪŋ aʊt/
UK /briŋ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
- To nurture and develop or bring out a quality
A1Morebust out
US /bʌst aʊt/
UK /bʌst aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To escape from a place, especially prison.
- To suddenly begin doing something, such as laughing or singing.
A1Moreby now
US /baɪ naʊ/
UK /bai nau/
- Phrase
- At the present time or already; before the present.
A2Moreby numbers
US /baɪ ˈnʌmbɚz/
UK /baɪ ˈnʌmbəz/
- other
- Doing something exactly according to instructions or method.
B2Moreby the day
US /baɪ ði de/
UK /bai ðə dei/
- Phrase
- With each passing day; daily.
- For each day worked.
A1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecome after
US /kʌm ˈæftɚ/
UK /kʌm ˈɑ:ftə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To follow someone in order to threaten them
A1Morecome out with
US /kʌm aʊt wɪð/
UK /kʌm aut wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go out with someone on a date
- To say something, especially something surprising or controversial.
A1Morecome round
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To visit someone or some place for a short time
- To regain consciousness after fainting
A1Morecome up
US /kʌm ʌp/
UK /kʌm ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To come closer to someone; approach
- (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
A1Morecome up with
US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/
UK /kʌm ʌp wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think of an idea or solution; produce
A1Morecoming over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To change sides in a discussion
- To visit someone's home
A1Moreconfidence
US /ˈkɑnfɪdəns/
UK /'kɒnfɪdəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling that you can do well at something
- Feeling you can trust someone
A2Moredeal 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.
A1Moredo me a favour
US /du mi ə ˈfeɪvɚ/
UK /duː miː ə ˈfeɪvə/
- other
- A polite request asking for help or a favour.
A2Moredrink to
US /drɪŋk tə/
UK /drɪŋk tə/
- other
- To raise a glass to honor or celebrate someone or something.
B1Moreend up with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have something as a result.
A1Moreever since
US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/
UK /ˈevə sins/
- Adverb
- Continuously from a past time until now.
- Conjunction
- From the time that; because.
B2Moreexcept for
US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/
UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Not including; excluding.
finish off
US /ˈfɪnɪʃ ɔf/
UK /ˈfiniʃ ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To complete the last part of something.
- To decisively defeat someone.
A2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for free
US /fɔr fri/
UK /fɔ: fri:/
- Phrase
- Without charge; at no cost.
- Adjective
- Available without payment.
A2Morefound out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- To become known; be revealed.
B2Morefrom scratch
US /frʌm skrætʃ/
UK /frɔm skrætʃ/
- Phrase
- From the very beginning; from nothing.
- From the very beginning; using new materials rather than something that already exists.
A1Moreget back to
US /ɡɛt bæk tu/
UK /ɡet bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To get in contact with someone again
- To return to someone or something; to respond at a later time.
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.
A1Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Moreget past
US /ɡɛt pæst/
UK /ɡet pɑːst/
- Phrasal Verb
- To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
- To move beyond someone or something that is blocking your way.
A1Moregive in
US /ɡɪv ɪn/
UK /ɡiv in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To submit work; hand in
- To stop resisting; to surrender
A1Morego around
US /ɡo əˈraʊnd/
UK /ɡəu əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- To go here and there, from place to place; wander
A1Morego back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Morego down on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To perform oral sex on someone.
A1Morego for it
US /ɡo fɔr ɪt/
UK /ɡəu fɔ: it/
- Interjection
- An expression of encouragement or approval.
- Intransitive Verb
- To try to achieve something; to make an attempt.
A1Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Morego out
US /ɡo aʊt/
UK /ɡəu 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 over there
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To move or travel to a specific location.
A1Moregoes well
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To happen in the way desired
- Intransitive Verb
- To be successful or satisfactory; to turn out favorably.
- To be harmonious or matching; to look good together.
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregot the idea
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- Understood something.
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
A1Morehands down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
- Adverb
- Without a doubt; easily and decisively.
A1Morehang around
US /hæŋ əˈraʊnd/
UK /hæŋ əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with someone
A2Morehang out
US /hæŋ aʊt/
UK /hæŋ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Morehang with
US /hæŋ wɪð/
UK /hæŋ wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with someone.
A1Morehate on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To criticize or express dislike for something, often unfairly or excessively.
A2Morehave at
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To attack someone or something.
- To begin doing something with enthusiasm.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehit on
US /hɪt ɑn/
UK /hit ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To discover an idea, etc. by chance
- To flirt with someone; to make a pass at someone.
A1Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- 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 fairness
US /ɪn ˈfɛrnəs/
UK /in ˈfeənəs/
- other
- Used to indicate honesty or justice in judgment.
B2Morein on
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be involved in a secret or plan.
- To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
A1Morein red
US /ɪn rɛd/
UK /in red/
- Phrase
- Marked or written using the colour red.
- Adjective
- Operating at a financial loss; in debt.
in the bedroom
US /ɪn ði ˈbɛdˌrum/
UK /ɪn ði ˈbedru:m/
- other
- Located or happening inside the bedroom.
A1Morein the club
US /ɪn ðə ˈklʌb/
UK /in ðə ˈklʌb/
- other
- Being a member of a group or organization.
A2Morein the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Morein the field
US
UK
- Phrase
- Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
- Located on the playing area of a sports ground.
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Morein time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
A1Morein touch
US /ɪn tʌtʃ/
UK /in tʌtʃ/
- Adjective
- Having contact or communication with someone.
- Aware of or informed about something.
B1Morein town
US /ɪn taʊn/
UK /in taun/
- Phrase
- Present or available in the local area or city.
- Available or present in a particular place.
A1Morein your face
US
UK
- Adjective
- Bold, aggressive, and confrontational.
A1Moreincredibly important
US
UK
- Adjective
- Extremely significant or crucial.
A1Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Morekick ass
US /kɪk æs/
UK /kik æs/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To decisively defeat someone
- To perform exceptionally well
lie down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
- Phrase
A2Morelike fuck
US /laɪk fʌk/
UK /laɪk fʌk/
- other
- Used to emphasize a very high degree or intensity.
C2Morelock on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To establish a tracking signal on a target, typically used in the context of missile guidance systems.
- To focus one's attention or efforts intently on something.
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
A1Moremess up
US /mɛs ʌp/
UK /mes ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make a mistake
- To make something untidy or dirty.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something untidy or dirty.
- To spoil or ruin something.
A2Moremess with
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To interfere with or tamper with something.
- To provoke or annoy someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To interfere with or tamper with something.
- To tease, provoke, or annoy someone.
B1Moremove on
US /muv ɑn/
UK /mu:v ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to change or go to a different place
- To start talking about something different.
A1Moremove out
US /muv aʊt/
UK /mu:v aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a house or flat permanently.
- To advance from a defensive position.
A2Morenext door
US /nɛkst dɔr/
UK /nekst dɔ:/
- Adverb
- Living in the house next to the one mentioned
A1Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreoff we go
US
UK
- Interjection
- An expression used to indicate the start of a journey or activity.
- Phrase
- An expression used to signal the commencement of an activity or task.
A1Moreon my birthday
US
UK
- Phrase
- Referring to the day of one's birth, often used in the context of celebrations or events.
- Used to express wishes, hopes, or plans related to one's birthday.
A1Moreon the couch
US /ɑn ðə kaʊtʃ/
UK /ɒn ðə kaʊtʃ/
- other
- Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
B1Moreon the floor
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
A1Moreon the inside
US /ɑn ði ɪnˈsaɪd/
UK /ɔn ðə inˈsaid/
- Phrase
- Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- In prison; incarcerated.
- Adjective
- Possessing secret or confidential information.
A1Moreon the internet
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located or available on the internet.
- Using the internet as a medium or platform.
A1Moreon the line
US /ɑn ði laɪn/
UK /ɔn ðə lain/
- Phrase
- At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
- Having a great deal of responsibility.
A1Moreon time
US /ɑn taɪm/
UK /ɔn taim/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Arriving at or done by the required time
- Meeting a deadline; punctual in fulfilling obligations.
A1Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreout on a limb
US /aʊt ɑn ə lɪm/
UK /aut ɒn ə lɪm/
- other
- In a risky or unsupported position; vulnerable.
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.
A1Morepart with
US /pɑrt wɪð/
UK /pɑ:t wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To give something away; relinquish possession of something.
A1Morepicks up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To catch a criminal and take to police station
- To start again where you left off
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Learns or acquires something, often quickly or without effort.
- Collects someone or something.
A1Moreplan on
US /plæn ɑn/
UK /plæn ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To intend to do something; to expect to do something.
A1Morepull off
US /pʊl ɔf/
UK /pul ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To manage to succeed
- To remove something quickly or with force.
A1Morepush over
US /pʊʃ ˈovoɚ/
UK /pʊʃ ˈəuvə/
- other
- To cause someone or something to fall down by pushing.
B2Moreput up with
US /pʊt ʌp wɪð/
UK /put ʌp wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To suffer (a difficult thing) without complaining
- To endure or accept something undesirable.
A1Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Moreread over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To review or examine something carefully.
- To read something quickly and superficially.
A1Morerock up
US /rɑk ʌp/
UK /rɔk ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive somewhere.
A2Moresame 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.
A1Moreshut up
US /ʃʌt ʌp/
UK /ʃʌt ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close something, e.g. a shop
- To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
- Interjection
- An expression of disbelief or surprise
A2Moresort out
US /sɔrt aʊt/
UK /sɔ:t aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To find a way of dealing with a problem; resolve
- To resolve a problem; manage successfully
A1Morespeak to
US /spik tu/
UK /spi:k tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To address or communicate with someone.
- To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
A1Morespend money
US /spɛnd ˈmʌni/
UK /spend ˈmʌni/
- Phrase
- To use money to buy or pay for something.
A1Morestart in
US /stɑrt ɪn/
UK /stɑ:t in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin a job or activity.
A1Morestart off
US /stɑrt ɔf/
UK /stɑ:t ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or commence something.
- To begin a journey.
B2Morestay in
US /ste ɪn/
UK /stei in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remain inside one's home.
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
stuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moretake off
US /tek ɔf/
UK /teik ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove, e.g. your clothes
- To make arrangements to be absent from work
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To remove (an item of clothing).
- To depart; to leave.
A1Moretake out
US /tek aʊt/
UK /teik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To apply for and get a license
- To take someone on a date
- Uncountable Noun
- Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- 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 do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moreto God
US /tə ɡɑd/
UK /tə ɡɒd/
- other
- Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
A2Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moreto the left
US
UK
- Phrase
- In or toward the left direction.
- Situated on the left side of.
to the point
US /tu ði pɔɪnt/
UK /tu: ðə pɔint/
- Adjective
- Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- Phrase
- Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
A2Moretorn between
US
UK
- Phrase
- Unable to decide between two conflicting choices or desires.
- Experiencing conflicting loyalties or obligations.
B1Moreturn around
US /tɚn əˈraʊnd/
UK /tə:n əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change your body to the opposite direction
- To make something running badly into a success
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change direction so as to face the opposite way.
- To improve or cause to improve.
A1Moreturn out
US /tɚn aʊt/
UK /tə:n aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
A1Moreturn you on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause someone to feel sexually aroused.
- To excite or interest someone.
A2Moretv show
US /ˈtiˈvi ʃo/
UK /ˈti:ˈvi: ʃəu/
- Noun
- A television program.
up there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
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
A1Morewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1Morewhip out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
B1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morewith the exception of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Excluding; not including.
A1Morework on
US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
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US /wɚk aʊt/
UK /wə:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To find a way to do something, by thinking
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