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rage

US /reɪdʒ/

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UK /reɪdʒ/

noun
Strong or violent anger

verb
To act or speak with strong or violent anger
To move violently, like a storm

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settle

US /ˈsɛtl/

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UK /'setl/

verb
To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
To complete or finalize e.g. a contract or debt
To end some troubles by reaching an agreement
To become accustomed to a new environment
(Of liquids) to move to the bottom of a container

noun
Type of wooden seat

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suit

US /sut/

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UK /su:t/

verb
To be appropriate for a given situation
(Of clothes) to look good on someone

noun
Set of clothes including jacket and pants or skirt
Law case involving a claim of some kind
Set of playing cards such as hearts or diamonds

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fade

US /fed/

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UK /feɪd/

verb
To cause to lose brightness of color
To lose strength or freshness

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face

US /fes/

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UK /feɪs/

noun
Side or outer surface of something
An expression using mouth, nose, eyes etc.
Front part of the head where eyes, mouth etc. are
Characteristics you show in public

verb
To cover a surface with something like paint
To deal with a problem or responsibilities
To look toward; point in a certain direction

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jealous

US /ˈdʒɛləs/

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UK /ˈdʒeləs/

adjective
Wishing you were like someone or had their things

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buddy

US /ˈbʌdi/

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UK /'bʌdɪ/

noun
Friend, usually male
A term of address, often used informally.
A close friend.

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laugh

US /læf, lɑf/

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UK /lɑ:f/

noun
Happy noise you make when something is funny
The sound or act of laughing.

verb
To make a happy sound when something is funny

other
To make the sound that expresses amusement or happiness.

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knock

US /nɑk/

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UK /nɒk/

noun
Bad experience that reduces a person's confidence
Action of something solid hitting something hard

verb
To criticize someone in an unreasonable way
To hit something to get people's attention
To strike something hard, causing damage

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smash

US /smæʃ/

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UK /smæʃ/

noun
Accident involving vehicles
Sound when something breaks into pieces loudly
In a sport, a hard hit of a ball toward the ground

verb
To break into pieces
To defeat someone completely
To hit something with great force

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man

US /mæn/

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UK /mæn/

noun
An adult male human being.
A piece in a board game, especially chess or checkers.
Qualities traditionally associated with men, such as courage or strength.
Humans in general, including male and female
A woman's husband or boyfriend.
An adult male human being
Male who acts in a masculine way; not like a woman
A person employed for a particular task or job.

other
Human beings in general; humanity.

verb
To control or operate (a machine); be in charge of
To operate a machine (a boat, etc.)

other
To provide with staff; to operate or control.

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captain

US /ˈkæptən/

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UK /'kæptɪn/

noun
The person in command of an aircraft.
Title of a senior officer in the military
A leader or chief; a person who directs or controls others.
A commissioned officer in the army, air force, or marine corps, ranking above a first lieutenant and below a major.
Person in charge of a team, a ship or an airplane
The person in command of a ship.
The leader of a sports team.

verb
To be in charge of a team, ship or airplane

other
To act as the captain of; to lead or command.

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music

US /ˈmjuzɪk/

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UK /'mju:zɪk/

noun
Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
Academic study of rhythms and sounds
Written symbols that represent musical sounds

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lap

US /læp/

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UK /læp/

noun
A gentle repeated motion against something
Area between the waist and knees when seated
Single trip around a track or swimming pool

verb
(Of water) to move in a gentle repeated motion
To drink with the tongue like a cat
To go one more lap further than another racer

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money

US /ˈmʌni/

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UK /'mʌnɪ/

noun
Coins or notes we use to pay for things

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belt

US /bɛlt/

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UK /belt/

verb
To leave somewhere quickly (UK use)
To put a belt around something or someone

noun
Band of material worn around a person's waist
Area with a lot of a particular feature e.g. corn

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convenient

US /kənˈvinjənt/

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UK /kənˈvi:niənt/

adjective
Allowing you to do something with less trouble

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throat

US /θroʊt/

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UK /θrəʊt/

noun
Part of the neck that is below the chin
The passage in the neck through which food and air pass.
The part of a garment that fits around the neck.
A narrow entrance or passage.

other
To utter or express with the throat; to sing.

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explosion

US /ɪkˈsploʒən/

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UK /ɪkˈspləʊʒn/

noun
Loud and sudden expression of emotion
Sudden increase of something
Violent release of energy (e.g. from a bomb)
A sudden and violent burst or shattering, often with a loud noise, caused by the rapid expansion of gases.
A rapid and significant increase or expansion.
A sudden outburst of emotion, especially anger or frustration.

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shield

US /ʃild/

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UK /ʃi:ld/

noun
A family's coat of arms or insignia
Device used to protect from a harmful force
Large piece of metal, etc. carried by police, etc.

verb
To cover (e.g. your face) so as to hide from
To cover from a dangerous or harmful force

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ship

US /ʃɪp/

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UK /ʃɪp/

noun
Large boat

verb
To transport goods by boat, truck or plane

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caption

US /ˈkæpʃən/

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UK /ˈkæpʃn/

noun
Explanation written next to a picture in a book

verb
To add an explanation next to a picture in a book

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utility

US /juˈtɪləti/

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UK /ju:ˈtɪləti/

other
The state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial.
The capacity to be useful and provide satisfaction
The state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial.

adjective
Functional rather than attractive
Able to be used for many purposes.

noun
A company that provides a public service such as gas, water, or electricity
A computer program that performs a specific task related to the management of computer hardware, operating systems, or applications.
Something useful, especially a tool or piece of equipment.
Public services such as gas, water, or electricity
A public service, such as water, electricity, or gas.
A public service such as gas, water, electricity, or transport
A computer program that supports the operating system.
Fact of being useful; usefulness
A vehicle designed for a specific practical purpose.

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cheer

US /tʃɪr/

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UK /tʃiə/

noun
Feeling of happiness or optimism
A loud shout of encouragement or approval
A toast used when raising your glass to drink

verb
To give a loud shout of encouragement to someone
To make someone feel happier or less worried

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cap

US /kæp/

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UK /kæp/

noun
Covering for the end or top of something
Small, soft hat often with a front visor or shade
An upper limit on the amount of (e.g. budget)

verb
To cover the top or end of an object
To limit the amount of usage of something

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missile

US /ˈmɪsəl/

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UK /ˈmisail/

noun
A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
Something that causes damage or harm, like a weapon.
An object that is forcibly propelled at a target, either by hand or from a mechanical weapon.
A self-propelled guided weapon.

adjective
Relating to or used in missiles.

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iron

US /ˈaɪərn/

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UK /ˈaɪən/

noun
Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
Golf club with a metal head
Strong hard metal used to make steel

verb
To use a hot flat-based machine to smooth clothes

adjective
Being very tough, strong, and determined

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phantom

US /ˈfæntəm/

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UK /'fæntəm/

adjective
Being unreal or imaginary

noun
A spirit or ghost existing only in a person's mind

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black

US /blæk/

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UK /blæk/

verb
To fill in something to make it a very dark color

adjective
Color of the sky on a dark night

noun
A person with dark skin, often of African origin
Person's name

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cough

US /kɔ:f/

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UK /kɒf/

noun
Act of pushing out air from your body suddenly

verb
To suddenly expel air from the lungs

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God

US /ɡɑd/

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UK /ɡɒd/

noun
In religions that believe in one God, God is the being who made the universe and everything in it.
Someone admired because they are famous or good
A picture or statue of a god.
Religion supernatural being with special powers
Someone or something that is admired and respected very much.