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a few moments
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UK
- Phrase
- A short period of time
A2Moreadd on
US /ĂŚd Én/
UK /ĂŚd Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attach or include something extra.
- Countable Noun
- A feature that can be added to a computer program or website.
A1Moreallow me
US
UK
- Phrase
- A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- A formal way to ask for permission or to introduce oneself.
as 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.
A1Moreas such
US /ĂŚz sĘtĘ/
UK /ĂŚz sĘtĘ/
- Pronoun
- Something previously stated or understood
A1Moreas with
US /Ìz wɪð/
UK /Ìz wið/
- Preposition
- In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
A1Moreat a time
US /ĂŚt e taÉŞm/
UK /ĂŚt É taim/
- Phrase
- Separately; one by one
- Simultaneously; together
A1Moreat hand
US /ĂŚt hĂŚnd/
UK /ĂŚt hĂŚnd/
- Phrase
- Close by; readily available.
- About to happen; imminent.
- Adjective
- Nearby; easily available
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 once
US /ĂŚt wĘns/
UK /ĂŚt wĘns/
- Adverb
- Immediately; without delay
- At the same time; simultaneously
A2Moreat the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Moreat this point in time
US /Ét ðɪs ËpÉÉŞnt ÉŞn ËtaÉŞm/
UK /Ét ðɪs ËpÉÉŞnt ÉŞn ËtaÉŞm/
- other
- At the current or specific moment under consideration.
B2Moreat work
US /ĂŚt wÉk/
UK /ĂŚt wÉ:k/
- Phrase
- Located at one's place of employment
A1Moreaudience
US /ËÉdiÉns/
UK /ËÉ:diÉns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
A2TOEICMoreback into
US /bĂŚk ËÉŞntu/
UK /bĂŚk ËÉŞntuË/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
A1Morebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Morebefore long
US /bÉŞËfÉr lÉĹ/
UK /biËfÉ: lÉĹ/
- Phrase
- Soon; in a short time.
A1Morebreak it down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- To explain something in a detailed and understandable way.
A2Morebutter
US /ËbĘtĚŹ.É/
UK /ËbĘt.É/
- Uncountable Noun
- Yellow substance made of cream, spread on bread
- Transitive Verb
- To spread butter on bread
A2Moreby design
US
UK
- Phrase
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A2Morecode
US /kod/
UK /kÉĘd/
- Transitive Verb
- To express information in a series of numbers
- To write a secret message using secret symbols
- Noun
- A password made of a set of letters or numbers
- Set of rules for behavior
A2Morecome back
US /kĘm bĂŚk/
UK /kĘm bĂŚk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecome from
US /kĘm frĘm/
UK /kĘm frÉm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Morecome up
US /kĘm Ęp/
UK /kĘm Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To come closer to someone; approach
- (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
A1Morecome up with
US /kĘm Ęp wɪð/
UK /kĘm Ęp wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think of an idea or solution; produce
A1Morecomputer program
US
UK
- Phrase
A1Moreconsist of
US /kÉnËsÉŞst Ęv/
UK /kÉnËsist Év/
- Phrasal Verb
A2Morecough
US /kÉ:f/
UK /kÉf/
- Intransitive Verb
- To suddenly expel air from the lungs
- Noun
- Act of pushing out air from your body suddenly
A2Morecut out
US /kĘt aĘt/
UK /kĘt aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
- To cut something from, e.g. a picture from a book
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To stop doing or using something.
- To be naturally suited or fitted for something.
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.
A1Morefactor out
US /ËfĂŚktÉ aĘt/
UK /ËfĂŚktÉ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To rewrite an expression by removing a common factor from its terms.
- To exclude something when making a decision or calculation.
B2Morefit in
US /fÉŞt ÉŞn/
UK /fit in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To mix with others so you get on well with them
A2Moreflag
US /flĂŚÉĄ/
UK /flĂŚÉĄ/
- Transitive Verb
- To indicate something should get special attention
- Noun
- Piece of cloth representing a team, country etc.
A2TOEICMorefor a minute
US
UK
- Phrase
- For a short period of time; briefly.
- Used to indicate a sudden realization or thought.
A1Morefor instance
US /fÉr ËÉŞnstÉns/
UK /fÉ: ËinstÉns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
B1Morefor now
US /fÉr naĘ/
UK /fÉ: nau/
- Phrase
- Temporarily; for the present time.
- In the short term; for the immediate future.
A1Morefrom scratch
US /frĘm skrĂŚtĘ/
UK /frÉm skrĂŚtĘ/
- Phrase
- From the very beginning; from nothing.
- From the very beginning; using new materials rather than something that already exists.
A1Morefutz around
US /fĘts ÉËraĘnd/
UK /fĘts ÉËraĘnd/
- other
- To spend time inefficiently or aimlessly doing unimportant things.
B2Moreget out of
US /ÉĄÉt aĘt Ęv/
UK /ÉĄet aut Év/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Morego ahead
US /ÉĄo ÉËhÉd/
UK /ÉĄÉu ÉËhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Morego back to
US /ÉĄo bĂŚk tu/
UK /ÉĄÉu bĂŚk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Morego on
US /ÉĄo Én/
UK /ÉĄÉu Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Morego with the flow
US /goĘ wɪð Ă°É floĘ/
UK /gÉu wɪð Ă°É flÉu/
- other
- To accept and adapt to events without resistance.
B1Moregoing 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 on
US /hĂŚnd Én/
UK /hĂŚnd Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
- To pass or transfer knowledge, skills, or traditions to someone else.
A1Morehave to
US /hĂŚv tu/
UK /ËhĂŚv tÉ/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehelp out
US /hÉlp aĘt/
UK /help aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To assist someone
A1Morehold on
US /hold Én/
UK /hÉuld Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- To wait for a short time.
A1Moreimprove upon
US /ÉŞmËpruv ÉËpÉn/
UK /imËpru:v ÉËpÉn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make something better than it already is; to enhance or build upon an existing thing.
B1Morein a sense
US /ÉŞn e sÉns/
UK /in É sens/
- Phrase
- In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
B1Morein advance
US /ÉŞn ĂŚdËvĂŚns/
UK /in ÉdËvÉ:ns/
- Phrase
- Ahead of time; before something happens
- Noun
- A payment made before it is due, especially for work to be done
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 half
US /ÉŞn hĂŚf/
UK /in hÉ:f/
- Adverb
- Divided into two equal parts.
- Partially; to some extent.
A1Morein 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 other words
US
UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
in parallel
US /ÉŞn ËpĂŚrÉËlÉl/
UK /in ËpĂŚrÉlel/
- Adverb
- Done at the same time; simultaneously.
- Adjective
- Relating to a system where multiple operations are carried out simultaneously, especially in computing.
C2Morein reality
US /ÉŞn riËĂŚlÉŞti/
UK /in riËĂŚliti/
- Phrase
- Actually; in fact; truly.
B2Morein spirit
US /ÉŞn ËspÉŞrÉŞt/
UK /in Ëspirit/
- Phrase
- Feeling or showing enthusiasm; with strong emotional support, even if not physically present.
- According to the general intention or meaning, though not necessarily the exact words.
B2Morein the clear
US /ɪn ði klɪr/
UK /in Ă°É kliÉ/
- Adjective
- Free from suspicion or blame; exonerated.
- Out of danger or difficulty; safe.
- Phrase
- Free from obstructions; unobstructed.
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
A1Morein theory
US /ÉŞn ËθiÉri/
UK /in ËθiÉri/
- Adverb
- According to the stated ideas or principles
- Phrase
- According to the theoretical possibilities rather than actual practice.
B2Morein time
US /ÉŞn taÉŞm/
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 unison
US /ÉŞn ËjunÉŞsÉn/
UK /in Ëju:nÉŞsÉn/
- Adverb
- Together; at the same time; in a way that shows complete agreement
- Adjective
- Performing the same notes or movements at the same time.
A1Moreinaudible
US /ÉŞnËÉdÉbÉl/
UK /ÉŞnËÉ:dÉbl/
- Adjective
- Impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
B2Moreinside of
US /ÉŞnËsaÉŞd Ęv/
UK /inËsaid Év/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ÉŞnËstÉd Ęv/
UK /inËsted Év/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morejust kind of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
A2Moreleave it there
US
UK
- Phrase
- To put something down and not move it from that location.
- To stop working on something and postpone it for later.
- Transitive Verb
- To allow something to remain at a specific location.
leave off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop doing something.
- To omit or exclude something.
A2Moreleft and right
US
UK
- Adverb
- In both the left and right directions.
- Everywhere; in all directions.
- Noun
- Referring to both liberal and conservative political viewpoints.
- Two opposing options or directions.
A1Morelook at
US /lĘk ĂŚt/
UK /luk ĂŚt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelower half
US
UK
- Noun
- The bottom part of something, especially when divided horizontally.
- The part of the body below the waist.
B2Moremouse over
US /ËmaĘs ËoĘvÉ/
UK /Ëmaus ËÉuvÉ/
- other
- To move a computer mouse pointer over an object without clicking.
B2Moremove on
US /muv Én/
UK /mu:v Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to change or go to a different place
- To start talking about something different.
A1Moremove up
US /muv Ęp/
UK /mu:v Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To advance to a higher rank or position.
- To advance in a line or queue.
B1Moremuch about
US /mĘtĘ ÉËbaĘt/
UK /mĘtĘ ÉËbaut/
- Phrase
- A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
A1Morenext to
US /nÉkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Morenumber 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 sorts
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UK
- Phrase
- Of a kind, but not a very good one.
- Used to describe something when you cannot be more precise.
A1Moreon and off
US /Én Énd Éf/
UK /Én ĂŚnd Éf/
- Adverb
- Intermittently; not continuously.
- Adjective
- Characterized by periods of involvement and separation.
A1Moreon camera
US /Én ËkĂŚmÉrÉ/
UK /Én ËkĂŚmÉrÉ/
- Adverb
- While being filmed or recorded.
- Adjective
- Having qualities that make one appear good or effective when filmed.
A1Moreon 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.
A1Moreon the other hand
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UK
- Phrase
- Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
A1Moreon the road
US /Én ði rÉĘd/
UK /Én Ă°É roĘd/
- Phrase
- Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
- Idiom
- Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
A1Moreon the same wavelength
US /Én Ă°É ËseÉŞm ËweÉŞvlÉĹθ/
UK /Én Ă°É ËseÉŞm ËweÉŞvlÉĹθ/
- other
- Having similar ideas or feelings; understanding each other well.
B2Moreon to
US /Én tu/
UK /Én tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreone and the same
US /wĘn Én Ă°É seÉŞm/
UK /wĘn Én Ă°É seÉŞm/
- other
- Exactly the same person or thing.
B1Moreout 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
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
pair off
US /pÉr Éf/
UK /pÉÉ Éf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To form pairs or couples.
- To arrange people or things in pairs.
A2Morepeanut
US /ËpiËnĘt/
UK /Ëpi:nĘt/
- Countable Noun
- Edible small nut which grows under the ground
- A very small amount of money.
B2Morepeel back
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To gradually reveal or uncover something by removing layers or obstacles.
A1Morephone book
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A book containing an alphabetical list of telephone subscribers in a particular area, with their telephone numbers.
A1Morepiece of cake
US /pis Ęv kek/
UK /pi:s Év keik/
- Phrase
- (slang) easy to do
- Idiom
- Very easy to do.
A1Morepoint in time
US
UK
- Noun
- A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
- A significant juncture or stage in history or a sequence of events.
A1Morepull on
US /pĘl Én/
UK /pul Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To put on a piece of clothing quickly and easily.
- To encourage someone to try harder or to continue doing something.
A1Morepull over
US /pĘl ËovÉ/
UK /pul ËÉuvÉ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To bring a vehicle to a stop by side of the road
A1Morepuzzle
US /ËpĘzÉl/
UK /'pĘzl/
- Transitive Verb
- To be a challenge to understand; confuse
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something challenging to explain or understand
- Game requiring the player to find an answer
A2TOEICMorequick look
US /kwÉŞk lĘk/
UK /kwik luk/
- Noun
- A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
- A swift or brief glance.
A1Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morereach out
US /ritĘ aĘt/
UK /ri:tĘ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attempt to communicate with someone.
- To offer help and support to someone.
B1Moreright back
US /raÉŞt bĂŚk/
UK /rait bĂŚk/
- Interjection
- Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- Adverb
- Immediately; very soon after going.
A1Moreright for
US
UK
- Adjective
- Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- Correct or most appropriate.
A1Moreright in front
US
UK
- Phrase
- Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- In a position where something is easily visible or obvious.
A2Moreroll over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make a payment later than planned
- To turn your body when lying down
A2Morerun in
US /rĘn ÉŞn/
UK /rĘn in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrest person and take them to police station
- To drive engine slowly until ready for normal use
A1Morescratch
US /skrĂŚtĘ/
UK /skrĂŚtĘ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- To make a small cut or mark on a surface
- Noun
- Action of rubbing your skin when itchy
- A small cut or mark on a surface
B1TOEICMorescratch by
US /skrĂŚtĘ baÉŞ/
UK /skrĂŚtĘ baÉŞ/
- other
- To just manage to survive or live with limited resources.
B2Moresee in
US /si ÉŞn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
A1Moresit down
US /sit daĘn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
A1Morestart off
US /stÉrt Éf/
UK /stÉ:t Éf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or commence something.
- To begin a journey.
B2Morestart over
US /stÉrt ËovÉ/
UK /stÉ:t ËÉuvÉ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin again.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretease apart
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To separate or disentangle something carefully and delicately.
B1Morethe big time
US /Ă°É bÉŞg taÉŞm/
UK /Ă°É bÉŞg taÉŞm/
- other
- Famous or important position especially in career or entertainment.
B2Morethe following
US
UK
- Adjective
- Next in order or sequence.
- Uncountable Noun
- What is about to be said or written.
B1Morethink 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 the left
US
UK
- Phrase
- In or toward the left direction.
- Situated on the left side of.
trash
US /trĂŚĘ/
UK /trĂŚĘ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Garbage or anything that is worthless
- Transitive Verb
- To throw away in the garbage
- To criticize; claim person/thing is inferior
B2TOEICMoreturn around
US /tÉn ÉËraĘnd/
UK /tÉ:n ÉËraund/
- 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.
A1Moreunder control
US /ËĘndÉ kÉnËtrol/
UK /ËĘndÉ kÉnËtrÉul/
- Adjective
- Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
- Having one's emotions or impulses restrained.
- Phrase
- A situation that is being managed effectively.
C1Morevariable
US /ËveriÉbl/
UK /ËveÉriÉbl/
- Adjective
- Having the ability to change or vary
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mathematical quantity with several values
- A keyword used in some programming languages to declare a variable.
A2Morevery top
US
UK
- Noun
- The highest point or part of something.
- Adjective
- The most important or successful.
wait 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.
A2Morewalk through
US /wÉk θru/
UK /wÉ:k θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To show someone carefully how to do something
A1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morewith just
US
UK
- Phrase
- Using only; with no more than.
- Barely; by a narrow margin.
A2Morewithin reason
US /wɪðËÉŞn ËrizÉn/
UK /wiËðin Ëri:zÉn/
- Phrase
- Within acceptable or sensible limits; not exceeding what is fair or appropriate.
B1Morezone out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop paying attention and start daydreaming or thinking about other things.
B1Morezoom in on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To adjust a camera or lens to make a subject appear closer.
- To focus attention on something specific.
A1Morezoom out
US /zum aĘt/
UK /zu:m aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
- To take a broader perspective; to consider the overall context.
