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altar
US /ËÉltÉ/
UK /ËÉ:ltÉ(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Area in a church where the priests preaches from
B2Morealter
US /ËÉltÉ/
UK /ËÉ:ltÉ(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To change so (clothing) fits better
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change or modify something.
- To become different; to change.
A2TOEICMoreancient
US /ËenĘÉnt/
UK /'eÉŞnĘÉnt/
- Adjective
- Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- Relating to a period in history, especially in the distant past.
- Noun
- A person who lived in ancient times.
A2Moreas 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.
A1Moreas opposed to
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UK
- Preposition
- In contrast to; rather than.
- Instead of; in place of.
A1Moreat best
US /ĂŚt bÉst/
UK /ĂŚt best/
- Phrase
- Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
A1Moreat night
US /ĂŚt naÉŞt/
UK /ĂŚt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
A1Moreat times
US /ĂŚt taÉŞmz/
UK /ĂŚt taÉŞmz/
- Phrase
- Sometimes; occasionally.
A1Moreback at you
US /bĂŚk ĂŚt ju/
UK /bĂŚk ĂŚt ju/
- other
- An informal way to return a greeting or compliment.
B1Morebe 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.
A1Morebeing with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
- Supporting someone's opinion or cause.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Accompanying someone; spending time with someone.
- Supporting someone; agreeing with someone.
A1Morebroken leg
US /ËbrokÉn lÉÉĄ/
UK /ËbrÉukÉn leÉĄ/
- Noun
- A fracture in one of the bones of the leg.
A2Morebruise
US /bruz/
UK /bru:z/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a dark mark in the flesh through injury
- Countable Noun
- A dark mark on the skin caused by an accident
B1Morebuddha
US /ËbudÉ, ËbĘdÉ/
UK /ËbĘdÉ/
- Proper Noun
- Someone achieving a state of perfect enlightenment
- Countable Noun
- A statue or image representing the Buddha.
C2Morecare for
US /kÉr fÉr/
UK /kÉÉ fÉ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To want or desire a thing
- To look after someone who is ill, old, or very young.
A1Morecausal
US /ËkÉzÉl/
UK /ËkÉ:zl/
- Adjective
- Showing the direct reason for something
B1Morechimp
US /tĘÉŞmp/
UK /tĘÉŞmp/
- Countable Noun
- Shortened form of 'chimpanzee'
B2Morechimpanzee
US /ËtĘÉŞmpĂŚnËzi,-pÉn-,tĘÉŞmËpĂŚnzi/
UK /ËtĘÉŞmpĂŚn'zi:/
- Countable Noun
- Animal similar to a monkey but without a tail
B2Moreclinical
US /ËklÉŞnÉŞkÉl/
UK /ËklÉŞnÉŞkl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the treatment or observing patients
- Using scientific techniques and precision
B1Morecome 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
A1Morecontrasted with
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be strikingly different from something else.
A1Morecore
US /kÉr, kor/
UK /kÉ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To take out the central section of a fruit
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Important central part of something
- The hard central part of certain fruits, containing the seeds.
A2Moredepress
US /dÉŞËprÉs/
UK /dÉŞ'pres/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel sad or miserable
- To push something down
B2Moredepression
US /dÉŞËprÉĘÉn/
UK /dÉŞ'preĘn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- Period of unemployment and low economic activity
B2Moredisease
US /dÉŞËziz/
UK /dÉŞËzi:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- A disorder of structure or function in a plant, especially one caused by a pathogen.
- Transitive Verb
- To affect with disease; to corrupt or sicken.
A2TOEICMoredisorder
US /dÉŞsËÉrdÉ/
UK /dÉŞs'É:dÉ(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of confusion or a lack of organization
- Illness when the body is not functioning well
- Transitive Verb
- To disrupt the order or arrangement of something.
B2Moredivorce
US /dÉŞËvÉrs, -Ëvors/
UK /dÉŞ'vÉ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Legal breakup of a marriage
- Transitive Verb
- To legally end a marriage to (someone)
A2Moredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moreexodus
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- Going out or forth in a large group
B2Moreexpand
US /ÉŞkËspĂŚnd/
UK /ÉŞk'spĂŚnd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something larger in size, number, amount
A2TOEICMorefamily members
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
A1Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefor instance
US /fÉr ËÉŞnstÉns/
UK /fÉ: ËinstÉns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
B1Morefor someone
US /fÉ ËsĘmwĘn/
UK /fÉ ËsĘmwĘn/
- other
- On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
A1Moreget through
US /ÉĄÉt θru/
UK /ɥet θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive at the end of or finish something
- To succeed in contacting someone by phone
A1Morego out
US /ÉĄo aĘt/
UK /ÉĄÉu 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
A1Moregoing on
US /ËÉĄoÉŞĹ Én/
UK /ËgÉĘÉŞĹ Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregrief
US /ÉĄrif/
UK /ÉĄri:f/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of great sadness because someone has died
- Things that are troublesome or annoying
B1Moregrieve
US /ÉĄriv/
UK /ÉĄri:v/
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel great sadness, as when someone dies
B2Morehave to
US /hĂŚv tu/
UK /ËhĂŚv tÉ/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheartache
US /ËhÉ:rteÉŞk/
UK /ËhÉ:teÉŞk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Intense sorrow caused by loss, e.g. of a loved one
- A cause or instance of sorrow or grief.
C2Moreimmune
US /ÉŞËmjoon/
UK /ÉŞËmju:n/
- Adjective
- Having a special protection from, e.g. the law
- Protected against a particular disease or condition because of antibodies or vaccination.
B1Morein order to
US /ÉŞn ËÉrdÉ tu/
UK /in ËÉ:dÉ tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morein other words
US
UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
in particular
US /ÉŞn pÉËtÉŞkjÉlÉ/
UK /in pÉËtikjulÉ/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
A1Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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 the space of
US /ÉŞn Ă°É ËspeÉŞs Ęv/
UK /in Ă°É Ëspeis Év/
- Preposition
- Within a certain period of time.
B2Morein 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.
A1Moreinternal
US /ÉŞnËtÉnÉl/
UK /inËtÉ:nÉl/
- Adjective
- Being or happening in the body
- Being, happening in a country, state, organization
B1TOEICMoreknow about
US /noĘ ÉËbaĘt/
UK /nÉĘ ÉËbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
lift me up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To encourage or improve the mood of someone.
- To raise someone to a higher position physically.
A1Morelight on
US /laÉŞt Én/
UK /lait Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To illuminate something.
- To discover something unexpectedly.
- Adjective
- Gentle or delicate in the use of 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
A1Moremental
US /ËmÉntl/
UK /Ëmentl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the mind
A2TOEICMoremercy
US /ËmÉsi/
UK /'mÉ:sÉŞ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Kind instead of harsh treatment of someone
B1Moremiracle
US /ËmÉŞrÉkÉl/
UK /'mÉŞrÉkl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amazing, seemingly impossible thing that happened
- A remarkable event or development that brings very welcome consequences.
B1Moremove away
US /muv ÉËwe/
UK /mu:v ÉËwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
- To physically create distance; to step back or aside.
A2Moremove 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.
A1Moreno matter
US
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
A2Moreon the cross
US /Én Ă°É krÉs/
UK /Én Ă°É krÉs/
- Preposition
- Positioned on or attached to the Christian crucifix symbol.
C2Moreon the surface
US /Én ði ËsÉfÉs/
UK /Én Ă°É ËsÉ:fis/
- Phrase
- Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- Located on the outer part or uppermost layer of something.
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.
A1Moreon wheels
US
UK
- Adjective
- Having wheels attached for easy movement.
- Phrase
- Mobile; equipped to travel.
- Mounted on wheels; mobile.
A1Moreperspective
US /pÉËspÉktÉŞv/
UK /pÉ'spektÉŞv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- Ability to understand what is important in life
B1TOEICMorepharmaceutical
US /ËfÉ:rmÉËsu:tÉŞkl/
UK /ËfÉ:mÉËsu:tÉŞkl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the science of drugs and medicines
B2Morephysical
US /ËfÉŞzÉŞkÉl/
UK /ËfÉŞzÉŞkl/
- Countable Noun
- Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- Adjective
- Concerning the body of a person
- Concerning things that can be seen or touched
A2Moreposit
US /ËpÉzÉŞt/
UK /'pÉzÉŞt/
- Transitive Verb
- To put forward a theory or idea; suggest
C1Morepour forth
US /pÉr fÉrθ/
UK /pÉ: fÉ:θ/
- other
- To emit or express something freely and abundantly.
C1Morepsychic
US /ËsaÉŞkÉŞk/
UK /ËsaÉŞkÉŞk/
- Adjective
- Concerning the mind and its workings
- One said to have extraordinary mental powers
B2Morequestionnaire
US /ËkwestĘÉËner/
UK /ËkwestĘÉËneÉ(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Form used to get information from many people
B1Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morerealization
US /Ëri:ÉlÉËzeÉŞĘn/
UK /Ëri:ÉlaÉŞËzeÉŞĘn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of noticing something not noticed before
- The achievement or making something happen.
B1TOEICMorerecognize
US /Ërek.ÉÉĄ.naÉŞz/
UK /Ërek.ÉÉĄ.naÉŞz/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept the truth or reality of something
- To consider something as important or special
A2TOEICMorerelationship
US /rÉŞËleĘÉnËĘÉŞp/
UK /rÉŞËleÉŞĘnĘÉŞp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Connection between two or more people or things
- Way people interact or live with each other
A2TOEICMorereligion
US /rÉŞËlÉŞdĘÉn/
UK /rÉŞËlÉŞdĘÉn/
- Countable Noun
- Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Belief in God or gods that governs people's lives
- A person's particular system of beliefs and worship.
A2Morereset
US /riËsÉt/
UK /Ëri:'set/
- Transitive Verb
- To return to the original start or formation
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To return to the original start or formation
C1Moreright 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.
A1Morerun away from
US /rĘn ÉËwe frĘm/
UK /rĘn ÉËwei frÉm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To run somewhere, e.g. to escape from something
A1Moresensitive
US /ËsÉnsÉŞtÉŞv/
UK /'sensÉtÉŞv/
- Adjective
- Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
- (Private information) needing careful treatment
A2TOEICMoreset off
US /sÉt Éf/
UK /set Éf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start a journey
- To cause something to explode or start working.
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to explode.
A1Moreshoo away
US /Ęu ÉËweÉŞ/
UK /ĘuË ÉËweÉŞ/
- other
- To cause someone or something to go away by shooing.
A2Moresociety
US /sÉËsaÉŞÉŞti/
UK /sÉ'saÉŞÉtÉŞ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group who meet to share values or interests
- Group of people living together
A2TOEICMorespecial gift
US
UK
- Noun
- A particularly thoughtful or unique present.
A2Morespiritual
US /ËspÉŞrÉŞtĘuÉl/
UK /ËspÉŞrÉŞtĘuÉl/
- Adjective
- Of religious belief; believing in things of soul
- Noun
- Religious song from the southern united states
A2Morestand around
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time standing without doing anything useful or important.
A2Moresuffer
US / ËsĘfÉ/
UK /'sĘfÉ(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To experience pain, illness, or injury
- To allow or permit something, especially something unpleasant.
A2Moresuicide
US /ËsuÉŞËsaÉŞd/
UK /'su:ÉŞsaÉŞd/
- Noun
- Act of purposely killing yourself
- Act that ruins a person's career, status etc.
B2Moretake a piece
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UK
- Phrase
- To remove a portion of something.
- Idiom
- To gain an advantage or share of something, especially in business.
A1Moretalking about
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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
A1Moreto date
US /tu det/
UK /tu: deit/
- Phrase
- Up to the present time; until now.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To go out on romantic dates with someone.
C2Moretragic
US /ËtrĂŚdĘÉŞk/
UK /ËtrĂŚdĘÉŞk/
- Adjective
- (Of a play, movie, or book) with a sad ending
- Causing great sadness, e.g. due to untimely death
B1Moretread
US /trÉd/
UK /tred/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To step; to walk on
B2TOEICMoretriumph
US /ËtraÉŞÉmf/
UK /'traÉŞĘmf/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Joy from victory or success
- A victory or win of an event
- Intransitive Verb
- To celebrate victory or success with much joy
- To achieve a victory; to be successful.
B2Moretroop
US /trup/
UK /tru:p/
- Countable Noun
- Group of people
- Group of mammals or birds
- Intransitive Verb
- To walk past in a group or large number
B1Moreturn 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.
A1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /Ëju:st tÉ/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morewhole point
US
UK
- Phrase
- The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- The primary reason or objective.
A2Morework to do
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UK
- Phrase
- Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
- Obligations or responsibilities that require effort and attention.
A1More
