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after all
US /ËĂŚftÉ Él/
UK /ËÉ:ftÉ É:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Moreall the things
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UK
- Pronoun
- Everything; all items or aspects
- Determiner
- Every item or object being considered or discussed.
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.
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 that time
US /Ìt ðÌt taɪm/
UK /Ìt ðÌt taim/
- Phrase
- During a specific point in the past.
A1Morebased on
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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.
A1Morebody
US /ËbÉdi/
UK /ËbÉdi/
- Noun
- The physical structure of a person or animal.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The main or central part of something.
- The weight and texture of a drink (like wine or coffee) in the mouth.
A2Morecall on
US /kÉl Én/
UK /kÉ:l Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
- To visit someone
A1Morecare of
US /kÉr Ęv/
UK /kÉÉ Év/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
A2Morecome back
US /kĘm bĂŚk/
UK /kĘm bĂŚk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecome together
US /kĘm tÉËÉĄÉðÉ/
UK /kĘm tÉËÉĄeðÉ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- To form a close relationship or bond.
A1Morecome up with
US /kĘm Ęp wɪð/
UK /kĘm Ęp wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think of an idea or solution; produce
A1Morecoming out with
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To go out with someone on a date
A1Morecut off
US /kĘt Éf/
UK /kĘt Éf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- To cut the end of something
- Transitive Verb
- To isolate or prevent access to a place or person.
- To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
A1Moredecide on
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities
A2Moredo in
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moreend in
US /Énd ÉŞn/
UK /end in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have something as the final result.
family members
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UK
- Noun (plural)
- People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
A1Morefollow through
US /ËfÉlo θru/
UK /ËfÉlÉu θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To fulfill a promise
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue the motion of a stroke after hitting the ball, especially in golf or tennis.
A1Morefor example
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UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for life
US /fÉr laÉŞf/
UK /fÉ: laif/
- Phrase
- For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- To support someone for the duration of their life.
- Adjective
- Being a member for the entirety of one's life.
A1Moreforce in
US /fÉrs ÉŞn/
UK /fÉ:rs ÉŞn/
- other
- To enter a place by applying physical force.
B2Moreget back to
US /ÉĄÉt bĂŚk tu/
UK /ÉĄet bĂŚk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To get in contact with someone again
- To return to someone or something; to respond at a later time.
A1Moregive it to someone
US /ÉĄÉŞv ÉŞt tÉ ËsĘmwĘn/
UK /ÉĄiv ÉŞt tuË ËsĘmwĘn/
- other
- Criticize or confront someone firmly.
- Punish or reprimand someone severely.
B2Morego for it
US /ÉĄo fÉr ÉŞt/
UK /ÉĄÉu fÉ: it/
- Interjection
- An expression of encouragement or approval.
- Intransitive Verb
- To try to achieve something; to make an attempt.
A1Moregoing 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
A1Morehave to
US /hĂŚv tu/
UK /ËhĂŚv tÉ/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreidentity
US /aÉŞËdÉntÉŞti/
UK /aÉŞ'dentÉtÉŞ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Collection of qualities that makes a person
- Who someone is; the name of a person
B1Morein a state
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UK
- Phrase
- In a particular condition or situation.
- In an emotional condition, often negative (e.g., panic, distress).
B2Morein business
US /ÉŞn ËbÉŞznÉŞs/
UK /in Ëbiznis/
- Phrase
- Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- Having a commercial partnership or association.
A1Morein depth
US /ÉŞn dÉpθ/
UK /in depθ/
- Adverb
- Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
in 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 love with
US //ÉŞn lĘv wɪð//
UK
- Adjective
- Feeling romantic love for someone.
- Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
A1Morein mind
US /ÉŞn maÉŞnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein on
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UK
- Phrase
- To be involved in a secret or plan.
- To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
A1Morein one year
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UK
- Phrase
- Within a period of twelve months.
A1Morein the end
US /ÉŞn ði Énd/
UK /in Ă°É end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Morein the ground
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UK
- Phrase
- Located within or beneath the surface of the earth.
- Referring to something placed or growing in soil.
A1Morein the middle of
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UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein the world
US /ÉŞn ði wÉrld/
UK /in Ă°É wÉË(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Morein 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.
A1Moreinside 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.
A1Morejoin in
US /dĘÉÉŞn ÉŞn/
UK /dĘÉin in/
- Phrasal Verb
A1Morejust kind of
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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.
A2Morelike new
US /laÉŞk nu/
UK /laÉŞk nju:/
- other
- In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
A2Morelock in
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To secure something, such as a price or deal, for a specific period.
- To confine someone or something in a place by locking the door.
A1Morelook around
US /lĘk ÉËraĘnd/
UK /luk ÉËraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To explore a place; search for something.
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
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.
A1Morelook to
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
A1Moremuch 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.
A1Moreno matter
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UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreof course
US /Ęv kÉË(r)s/
UK /Év kÉË(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff of
US /Éf Ęv/
UK /Éf Év/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreon a regular basis
US //Én É ËrÉgjÉlÉr ËbeÉŞsÉs//
UK
- Phrase
- Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
B1Moreon a set
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UK
- Phrase
- Located or working at a filming location.
- Defined or applicable to a specific set in mathematics.
A2Moreon earth
US /Én Éθ/
UK /Én É:θ/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
A1Moreon the shelf
US /Én ði ĘÉlf/
UK /Én Ă°É Ęelf/
- Phrase
- Located on a shelf.
- Not being actively considered or used; shelved.
A1Moreother than
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UK
- Preposition
- Except for; apart from.
- Conjunction
- Different from.
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.
A1Morepissed off
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UK
- Adjective
- Angry or annoyed.
- Disgusted or bored
- Phrasal Verb
- To go away; leave
- To annoy someone
point in time
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UK
- Noun
- A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
- A significant juncture or stage in history or a sequence of events.
A1Moreprogress
US /ËprÉÉĄËrÉs, -rÉs, ËproËÉĄrÉs/
UK /'prÉĘÉĄres/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward or toward a place or goal
- To make progress; develop or improve.
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of moving forward
- The process of improving or developing something over a period of time.
A2TOEICMoreput together
US /pĘt tÉËÉĄÉðÉ/
UK /put tÉËÉĄeðÉ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- To organize or arrange something.
A1Morerelationship
US /rÉŞËleĘÉnËĘÉŞp/
UK /rÉŞËleÉŞĘnĘÉŞp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Connection between two or more people or things
- Way people interact or live with each other
A2TOEICMorerip down
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To tear something quickly and forcefully from a higher position.
A1Moreshift in
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- A change or alteration in something.
B2Moreshow up
US /Ęo Ęp/
UK /ĘÉu Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- To be noticeably better than (someone else)
A1Moresick and tired
US /sÉŞk Énd taÉŞrd/
UK /sik ĂŚnd ËtaiÉd/
- Adjective
- Fed up with or annoyed by something.
- Extremely exhausted and weary.
A2Morestandard
US /ËstĂŚndÉd/
UK /'stĂŚndÉd/
- Noun
- Official unit of measuring something
- Principle of behaving in a moral way
- Adjective
- Being the accepted normal level of quality
- (Of a language) being the most accepted in a place
A2TOEICMorestart on
US /stÉrt Én/
UK /stÉ:t Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or start doing something.
- To criticize or complain to someone repeatedly.
A1Moresuccess
US /sÉkËsÉs/
UK /sÉk'ses/
- Uncountable Noun
- Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- A successful person; one who achieved their aims
A2TOEICMoretake on
US /tek Én/
UK /teik Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To acquire a new characteristic
- To accept a new responsibility, role
A1Moretalking about
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethe bottom line
US /ði ËbÉtÉm laÉŞn/
UK /Ă°É ËbÉtÉm lain/
- Noun
- The most important thing; the essential point.
- The net income or profit of a company.
A2Morethings change
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UK
- Phrase
- Circumstances or situations do not remain constant; they evolve or transform over time.
- An acknowledgement of the need to adapt to new realities or developments.
A1Morethink 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
A1Moretough out
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To endure a period of hardship or difficulty.
true nature
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The inherent qualities or character of a person or thing.
- The genuine or authentic character of something, without pretense.
A2Morewake up
US /wek Ęp/
UK /weik Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1Morewant in
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UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To desire to participate or be included in something.
A1Morewith God
US /wɪθ gÉd/
UK /wɪθ gÉd/
- other
- Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
B1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morework at
US /wÉk ĂŚt/
UK /wÉ:k ĂŚt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- To make an effort to improve something.
A1Morework on
US /wÉk Én/
UK /wÉ:k Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1Morework out
US /wÉk aĘt/
UK /wÉ:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To find a way to do something, by thinking
A1Morewrite down
US /raÉŞt daĘn/
UK /rait daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To record in writing
A1More
