Preparing usage notes, please check back later
act on
US /ĂŚkt Én/
UK /ĂŚkt Én/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have an effect on something.
- To take formal action or make a decision regarding something.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action as a result of information received.
- To have an effect on something.
B1Moreaction
US /ËĂŚkĘÉn/
UK /'ĂŚkĘn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that a person or thing does
- A lawsuit.
- Intransitive Verb
- To act to do something
A2Moreapart from
US /ÉËpÉrt frĘm/
UK /ÉËpÉ:t frÉm/
- Preposition
- Except for; not considering
- In addition to; as well as
applause
US /ÉËplÉz/
UK /É'plÉ:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
B1Morearmed
US /ÉËrmd/
UK /É:md/
- Transitive Verb
- To activate a weapon or bomb for use
- To give a gun or other weapon to a person or group
- Adjective
- Having weapons ready to use against others
B1Morearound the world
US /ÉËraĘnd ði wÉrld/
UK /ÉËraund Ă°É wÉË(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreas well as
US /ĂŚz wÉl ĂŚz/
UK /ĂŚz wel ĂŚz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat home
US /ĂŚt hom/
UK /ĂŚt hÉum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
at 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 stake
US /ĂŚt stek/
UK /ĂŚt steik/
- Phrase
- At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
- In question; depending on what happens
- Adjective
- At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful.
A1Moreat the outset
US /ĂŚt ði ËaĘtËsÉt/
UK /ĂŚt Ă°É Ëautset/
- Phrase
- At the very beginning; from the start.
A1Moreat times
US /ĂŚt taÉŞmz/
UK /ĂŚt taÉŞmz/
- Phrase
- Sometimes; occasionally.
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.
A1Moreby example
US
UK
- Phrase
- Through demonstration or serving as a model.
- Through one's own behavior and actions, rather than just words.
A2Morecall on
US /kÉl Én/
UK /kÉ:l Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
- To visit someone
A1Morecivil
US /ËsÉŞvÉl/
UK /ËsÉŞvl/
- Adjective
- Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
- Acting in a polite, but not truly friendly manner
B1Morecombat
US /kÉmËbĂŚt, ËkÉmËbĂŚt/
UK /'kÉmbĂŚt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fight someone or something physically
B1Morecome after
US /kĘm ËĂŚftÉ/
UK /kĘm ËÉ:ftÉ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To follow someone in order to threaten them
A1Morecommander
US /kÉËmĂŚndÉ(r)/
UK /kÉËmÉ:ndÉ(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person with authority who commands or controls
B1Morecontend with
US /kÉnËtÉnd wɪð/
UK /kÉnËtend wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To struggle or deal with something difficult.
coordinate with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To work together efficiently and harmoniously with someone or a group to achieve a common goal.
cut 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.
A1Moredespite the fact
US
UK
- Preposition
- In spite of; notwithstanding.
- Conjunction
- Even though; although.
A2Morediplomacy
US /dÉŞËplomÉsi/
UK /dÉŞËplÉĘmÉsi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Tactful handling of sensitive relationships
- The art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations; skill in handling affairs without arousing hostility.
B2Moredirect
US /dÉŞËrÉkt, daÉŞ-/
UK /dÉ'rekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- To show the way by conducting or leading
- Adverb
- Coming straight from something
A2TOEICMoredo harm
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To cause damage or injury.
B2Moredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moredraw in
US /drÉ ÉŞn/
UK /drÉ: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attract or entice someone or something.
- To involve someone in a situation, often unwillingly.
A1Moreeffort
US /ËÉfÉt/
UK /ËefÉt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of work used trying to do something
- A conscious exertion of power; a try.
A2TOEICMoreexperience in
US
UK
- Phrase
- Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- Exposure to or involvement in a particular activity or situation.
B1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for the foreseeable
US /fÉ Ă°É fÉrËsiÉbÉl/
UK /fÉ Ă°É fÉ:Ësi:Ébl/
- other
- Referring to a time period that can be predicted or expected in the near future.
B2Morefor the sake of
US /fÉr ði sek Ęv/
UK /fÉ: Ă°É seik Év/
- Phrase
- For the purpose of; in the interest of.
A1Moreforce in
US /fÉrs ÉŞn/
UK /fÉ:rs ÉŞn/
- other
- To enter a place by applying physical force.
B2Moreforeign
US /ËfÉ:rÉn/
UK /ËfÉrÉn/
- Adjective
- Being of a different place or country
- Strange; different from ones found at home
A2TOEICMoreglobal
US /ËgloĘbl/
UK /ËglÉĘbl/
- Adjective
- Concerning, involving, affecting all of something
- Of, affecting, or involving the entire world
A2TOEICMorego it alone
US /goĘ ÉŞt ÉËloĘn/
UK /gÉu ÉŞt ÉËlÉun/
- other
- To act or do something without help or partners.
B2Moregraduate
US /ËÉĄrĂŚdĘuËet/
UK /'ÉĄrĂŚdĘĘÉt/
- Adjective
- Concerning a Masters or Ph.D. university courses
- Relating to studies beyond a bachelor's degree.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To get a degree from school, college, university
- To move up from a position to a higher, better one
A2TOEICMoregrow up
US /ÉĄro Ęp/
UK /ÉĄrÉu Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop from a child into an adult
A1Moreharm
US /hÉrm/
UK /hÉ:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To damage, injure, or hurt someone or something
- Noun
- Damage or injury
A2Morehave to
US /hĂŚv tu/
UK /ËhĂŚv tÉ/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehistory
US /ËhÉŞstÉri/
UK /'hÉŞstrÉŞ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Established pattern or record
- Study of past events as an academic subject
A2Moreignore
US /ÉŞÉĄËnÉr, -Ënor/
UK /ÉŞÉĄ'nÉ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
A2TOEICMorein danger
US /ÉŞn ËdendĘÉ/
UK /in ËdeindĘÉ/
- Phrase
- Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- At risk of experiencing something negative or harmful.
A1Morein 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 favor of
US /ÉŞn ËfevÉ Ęv/
UK /in ËfeivÉ Év/
- Phrase
- Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- To the advantage of; benefiting.
- Preposition
- Supporting or approving of something.
- To the advantage of; to the benefit of.
A1Morein mind
US /ÉŞn maÉŞnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein public
US /ÉŞn ËpĘblÉŞk/
UK /in ËpĘblik/
- Phrase
- In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- Adjective
- Relating to the government or the people as a whole.
B1Morein school
US /ÉŞn skul/
UK /ÉŞn sku:l/
- other
- Attending an educational institution.
A1Morein the face of
US //ÉŞn Ă°É feÉŞs Év//
UK
- Phrase
- When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- Despite; in defiance of; when confronted with.
A1Morein the future
US /ÉŞn ði ËfjutĘÉ/
UK /in Ă°É Ëfju:tĘÉ/
- Phrase
- At a later time; in times to come.
A1Morein the hands of
US /ÉŞn Ă°É ËhĂŚndz Ęv/
UK /in Ă°É ËhĂŚndz Év/
- Preposition
- Under the control or responsibility of someone.
B1Morein 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 ways
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a manner or by methods that.
- In certain respects or aspects.
A1Morekeep the peace
US /kip ði pis/
UK /ki:p Ă°É pi:s/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To maintain order and prevent conflict or disturbance.
- Phrase
- To avoid causing trouble or arguments; maintain order.
A2Morelead on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To encourage someone to believe something that is not true.
B1Morelead to
US /lid tu/
UK /li:d tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To result in some action
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have something as a consequence or result.
A1Moreleadership
US /Ëli:dÉrĘÉŞp/
UK /Ëli:dÉĘÉŞp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being able to guide or influence others
B1Morelook at
US /lĘk ĂŚt/
UK /luk ĂŚt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremilitary
US /ËmÉŞlÉŞËtÉri/
UK /'mÉŞlÉtrÉŞ/
- Noun
- Army or armed forces
- Adjective
- Concerning the army or navy
B1Moremove to
US /muv tu/
UK /mu:v tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change the place where you live or work.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To proceed to the next stage or action.
A2Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Morenot surprisingly
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a way that is not unexpected or predictable.
B1Moreon behalf of
US /Én bÉŞËhĂŚf Ęv/
UK /Én biËhÉ:f Év/
- Phrase
- As the representative of someone
- Acting as a representative of.
B1Moreon 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 other hand
US
UK
- Phrase
- Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
A1Moreon 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.
A1Moreorder in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
peace
US /pis/
UK /pi:s/
- Uncountable Noun
- Calm and quiet state
- Time when there is no war or fighting
A2TOEICMoreplay out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use up or exhaust
- To develop or happen in a particular way.
A1Moreramp up
US /rĂŚmp Ęp/
UK /rĂŚmp Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To increase the level or amount of something sharply.
reflect on
US /rÉŞËflÉkt Én/
UK /riËflekt Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think deeply or carefully about something.
B2Moresecurity
US /sÉŞËkjĘrÉŞti/sÉ'kjurÉtÉŞ/
UK /sÉŞ'kjĘÉrÉtÉŞ/
- Noun
- Department in a company in charge of protection
- Financial document, like stocks, bonds and notes
A2TOEICMoreslip away
US /slÉŞp ÉËwe/
UK /slip ÉËwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a place quietly or secretly, often to avoid attention.
- To gradually disappear or be lost.
B1Morestand for
US /stĂŚnd fÉr/
UK /stĂŚnd fÉ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
- To represent or symbolize
A1Morestand up against
US /stĂŚnd Ęp ÉËÉĄenst/
UK /stĂŚnd Ęp ÉËÉĄenst/
- Phrasal Verb
- To resist or oppose someone or something; to defend oneself against an attack or injustice.
A2Morestir up
US /stÉ Ęp/
UK /stÉ: Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause trouble; incite unrest.
- To evoke or awaken (emotions, memories).
A1Moretake off
US /tek Éf/
UK /teik Éf/
- 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.
A1Moreterrorist
US /ËtÉrÉrÉŞst/
UK /ËterÉrÉŞst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Radical who employs terror as a political weapon
- Adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of terrorism or terrorists.
A2Morethanks to
US /θÌĹks tu/
UK /θÌĹks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪĹk ÉËbaĘt/
UK /θiĹk ÉËbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethreat
US /θrÉt/
UK /θret/
- Noun
- Warning of probable trouble
- A warning that you may be harmed
A2TOEICMorethreat to
US
UK
- Phrase
- A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for or opposition to something done or not done.
B2Moretogether with
US /tÉËÉĄÉĂ°É wɪð/
UK /tÉËÉĄeĂ°É wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; along with.
- Including; as well as.
A1Moretough questions
US
UK
- Phrase
- Difficult or challenging questions that require careful consideration and honest answers.
turn to
US /tÉn tu/
UK /tÉ:n tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
A1Moreunited
US /juËnaÉŞtÉŞd/
UK /jĘ'naÉŞtÉŞd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To join or come together for the same goal
- Adjective
- Joined or combined together
A2Moreup against
US /Ęp ÉËÉĄenst/
UK /Ęp ÉËÉĄenst/
- Phrase
- Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- In close proximity or contact with something.
war
US /wÉr/
UK /wÉ:(r)/
- Noun
- Situation where armies fight each other
A2Morework through
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To deal with something systematically until it is completed
- To deal with a problem or difficult situation.
