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above all
US /ÉËbĘv Él/
UK /ÉËbĘv É:l/
- Phrase
- Most importantly; more than anything else.
A1Moreanchor
US /ËĂŚĹkÉ/
UK /'ĂŚĹkÉ(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
- Person who presents a news program on TV
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To lower an anchor to hold a boat or ship in place
- To secure firmly or fixedly; to moor.
B2TOEICMoreas a matter of fact
US /ĂŚz e ËmĂŚtÉ Ęv fĂŚkt/
UK /ĂŚz É ËmĂŚtÉ Év fĂŚkt/
- Phrase
- In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
- In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often one that contrasts with or contradicts a previous statement.
C2Moreas one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreat midnight
US
UK
- Phrase
- At twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night.
- Used to indicate the time when something will happen or is expected to happen.
A1Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Morebottom
US /ËbÉtÉm/
UK /'bÉtÉm/
- Noun
- The part of your body you sit on
- Lowest position, often in a company or contest
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit the lowest part of something
- To provide with a bottom.
A2TOEICMorebounce back
US /baĘns bĂŚk/
UK /bauns bĂŚk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return quickly to a normal condition after a difficult situation or illness.
B2Morebow
US /bo/
UK /baĘ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To (cause to) curve or bend
- Noun
- Wooden weapon made to shoot arrows
- Front part of a boat
A2Morebow to
US /bo tu/
UK /bÉu tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To bend the head or body as a sign of respect or greeting.
- To give in or submit to something, often unwillingly.
B2Morebreak it to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To tell someone bad news.
A2Moreburden
US /ËbÉdn/
UK /'bÉ:dn/
- Transitive Verb
- To weigh down with a load; impose a task upon
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something difficult to do, manage, or accept
- Something that is carried with difficulty; an oppressive load.
B1Moreburn in
US /bÉn ÉŞn/
UK /bÉ:n in/
- other
- To cause a permanent ghost image on a screen by displaying a static image.
B2Moreby day
US /baÉŞ de/
UK /bai dei/
- Phrase
- During the daytime; not at night.
A2Moreby night
US /baÉŞ naÉŞt/
UK /bai nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; not during the day.
A2Moreby virtue of
US /baÉŞ ËvÉtĘu Ęv/
UK /bai ËvÉ:tju: Év/
- Phrase
- By reason of; because of.
C2Morecall down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To invoke or summon from a higher power or authority.
- To reprimand or scold someone, often publicly or formally.
A2Morecampaign
US /kĂŚmËpen/
UK /kĂŚm'peÉŞn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of actions meant to achieve a goal
- A planned set of military activities intended to achieve a particular objective.
A2TOEICMorecome from
US /kĘm frĘm/
UK /kĘm frÉm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Morecome up with
US /kĘm Ęp wɪð/
UK /kĘm Ęp wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think of an idea or solution; produce
A1Morecometh
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To move toward someone; go with someone (old use)
B2Morecomfort
US /ËkĘmfÉt/
UK /'kĘmfÉt/
- Transitive Verb
- To try to make distressed person feel better
- Uncountable Noun
- Acts or words that reduce pain or sadness
- State of being relaxed, warm or happy
A2Morecoming over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To change sides in a discussion
- To visit someone's home
A1Moreconcerned
US /kÉnËsÉ:nd/
UK /kÉnËsÉ:nd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be about a particular topic
- To have a direct impact on someone
- Adjective
- Worried or anxious
- Involved; interested.
A2Moredeliver
US /dÉŞËlÉŞvÉ/
UK /dÉŞ'lÉŞvÉ(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- To save someone from a problem or crisis
A2TOEICMoreden
US /dÉn/
UK /den/
- Countable Noun
- Home of some types of wild animals
- Secret place where criminals hide
B2Moreexperienced in
US
UK
- Phrase
- Having skill or knowledge as a result of experience.
B1Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Moreget 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.
A1Moregoing on
US /ËÉĄoÉŞĹ Én/
UK /ËgÉĘÉŞĹ Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregoliath
US
UK
- Noun
- Very large or powerful person, company etc.
B2Moregrave
US /ÉĄrev/
UK /ÉĄreÉŞv/
- Countable Noun
- Hole in the ground in which you place a dead body
- Uncountable Noun
- Poetic death; being dead
A2TOEICMorehardship
US /ËhÉrdËĘÉŞp/
UK /ËhÉ:dĘÉŞp/
- Uncountable Noun
- When life is not easy, e.g. through being poor
B1Morehave to
US /hĂŚv tu/
UK /ËhĂŚv tÉ/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreignorance
US /ËÉŞÉĄnÉrÉns/
UK /ËÉŞgnÉrÉns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Lack of information or knowledge about something
- Deliberate avoidance of knowledge or information.
B1TOEICMoreignorant
US /ËÉŞÉĄnÉrÉnt/
UK /ËÉŞgnÉrÉnt/
- Adjective
- Lacking knowledge, awareness or information
B1Morein half
US /ÉŞn hĂŚf/
UK /in hÉ:f/
- Adverb
- Divided into two equal parts.
- Partially; to some extent.
A1Morein hell
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a very bad or unpleasant situation
- In the place or state of punishment of the wicked after death
B2Morein other words
US
UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
in the know
US /ÉŞn ði noĘ/
UK /in Ă°É nÉĘ/
- Phrase
- Having secret or special information about something.
A1Morein 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 total
US /ÉŞn Ëtotl/
UK /in ËtÉutÉl/
- Phrase
- Completely; with everything added together.
A1Morekeeper
US /ËkipÉ/
UK /Ëki:pÉ(r)/
- Noun
- Person taking care of animals
B1Moreknow about
US /noĘ ÉËbaĘt/
UK /nÉĘ ÉËbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
lift
US /lÉŞft/
UK /lÉŞft/
- Noun
- Picking someone up in a car and taking to a place
- Machine carrying people up or down to other floors
- Transitive Verb
- To stop or cancel something, such as a rule
- To move something to higher position
A2Morelift up
US /lÉŞft Ęp/
UK /lift Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To raise something to a higher position.
- To improve someone's mood or spirits; to encourage.
lion
US /ËlaÉŞÉn/
UK /ËlaÉŞÉn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large wild cats from Africa and south Asia
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
A1Morelook into
US /lĘk ËÉŞntu/
UK /luk ËÉŞntuË/
- Phrasal Verb
- To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
A1Moreneighbor
US /ËnebÉ/
UK /'neÉŞbÉ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who lives, or is near, you
- A country or area next to another.
- Adjective
- Situated near or next to something.
B1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreof itself
US /Ęv ÉŞtËself/
UK /Év ÉŞtËself/
- other
- Happening automatically without external cause or help.
B1Moreon edge
US /Én ÉdĘ/
UK /Én edĘ/
- Adjective
- Anxious, nervous, or irritable.
- Tense and easily upset.
B1Moreon God
US /Én gÉd/
UK /Én gÉd/
- other
- Used to solemnly swear or emphasize truthfulness.
C1Moreon the cross
US /Én Ă°É krÉs/
UK /Én Ă°É krÉs/
- Preposition
- Positioned on or attached to the Christian crucifix symbol.
C2Moreon the line
US /Én ði laÉŞn/
UK /Én Ă°É lain/
- Phrase
- At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
- Having a great deal of responsibility.
A1Moreon the way
US /Én ði we/
UK /Én Ă°É wei/
- Phrase
- During the journey to a particular place.
A1Moreoppression
US /ÉËprÉĘÉn/
UK /É'preĘn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Treatment of people to limit their freedom
- A sense of being heavily burdened, mentally or physically.
B2Moreout 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.
B1Moreparadise
US /ËpĂŚrÉËdaÉŞs, -ËdaÉŞz/
UK /'pĂŚrÉdaÉŞs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place with everything needed for specific activity
- Place where good people are said to go after death
B1Moreparsley
US /ËpÉ:rsli/
UK /ËpÉ:sli/
- Uncountable Noun
- Small, green herb used to season or garnish food
B2Morepastor
US /ËpĂŚstÉ/
UK /'pÉ:stÉ(r)/
- Noun
- Minister in charge of a Christian church or group
B2Moreperil
US /ËpÉrÉl/
UK /ËperÉl/
- Noun
- Extreme danger or risk
B2Moreperish
US /ËpÉrÉŞĘ/
UK /ËperÉŞĘ/
- Intransitive Verb
- Usually poetic to be destroyed; die
B2TOEICMorepin down
US /pÉŞn daĘn/
UK /pin daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To force someone to clarify their opinion
- To discover the exact details about something
- Transitive Verb
- To force someone to make a decision or give a clear answer.
A2Morepreach
US /pritĘ/
UK /pri:tĘ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To write or speak about so as to persuade people
B1Morepreacher
US /ËpritĘÉr/
UK /Ëpri:tĘÉ(r)/
- Countable Noun
- One speaking in church, etc. about religious ideas
B1Morepress
US /prÉs/
UK /pres/
- Noun
- Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
- General term for TV, radio, newspapers
- Transitive Verb
- To make clothes smooth using a heated iron; iron
- To repeatedly ask someone to do something
A2TOEICMorepsalm
US
UK
- Noun
- Religious song or poem
B2Morepurpose
US /ËpÉpÉs/
UK /'pÉ:pÉs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- A person's sense of resolve or determination.
- Adverb
- With clear intention or determination.
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A2TOEICMorerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morereal bad
US
UK
- Phrase
- Very bad; extremely unfavorable or unpleasant.
- Adjective
- Seriously ill or injured; in a critical condition.
A2Moreregardless of
US /rÉŞËÉĄÉrdlÉŞs Ęv/
UK /riËÉĄÉ:dlis Év/
- Phrase
- Preposition
- Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
A2Morereign
US /ren/
UK /reÉŞn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be present and felt or sensed by everyone there
- (King or Queen) to rule a country
- Uncountable Noun
- Time during which a person runs an organization
- Period of time when (e.g. king) rules a country
B1Morerock bottom
US /rÉk ËbÉtÉm/
UK /rÉk ËbÉtÉm/
- Noun
- The lowest possible level or point.
- Adjective
- The absolute lowest; minimum.
A1Morerun to
US /rĘn tu/
UK /rĘn tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
- To go to some place
A1Moresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Moresermon
US /ËsÉ:rmÉn/
UK /ËsÉ:mÉn/
- Noun
- Moral talk given as part of a church service
B2TOEICMoreshade
US /Ęed/
UK /ĘeÉŞd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of darkness when something blocks the light
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To shelter something from direct light
- To change the truth to deceive or influence
A2Moreshare in
US /ĘÉr ÉŞn/
UK /ĘÉÉ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
- To receive a portion of something, such as profits or losses.
A1Moreshow 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)
A1Moreshut up
US /ĘĘt Ęp/
UK /ĘĘt Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close something, e.g. a shop
- To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
- Interjection
- An expression of disbelief or surprise
A2Moreslogan
US /ËsloÉĄÉn/
UK /ËslÉĘgÉn/
- Noun
- Distinctive phrase used in political campaign, etc.
B2TOEICMoreslumber
US /ËslĘmbÉ/
UK /'slĘmbÉ(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of sleeping; sleep
- Intransitive Verb
- To sleep
C1Moresoul
US /sol/
UK /sÉĘl/
- Noun
- Central or basic part of something
- Strong, deep emotion in speech or performance
A2Moresource
US /sÉrs, sors/
UK /sÉ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of information; a person giving information
- Place from which something necessary comes
- Adjective
- Produces or provides what is wanted or needed
A2TOEICMorespite
US /spaÉŞt/
UK /spaÉŞt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Wish to hurt another person; malice; maliciousness
- Transitive Verb
- To deliberately annoy or frustrate someone
B2Morestand by
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To keep to an agreement
- To wait for something to happen, e.g. TV broadcast
A1Morestraight
US /stret/
UK /streÉŞt/
- Adjective
- Not having curves, bends, or angles
- Not gay; heterosexual
- Adverb
- in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
- In a straight line; directly.
A2TOEICMorestrength
US /strÉĹkθ, strÉĹθ, strÉnθ/
UK /streĹθ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Condition of being strong
- The quality or state of being physically strong.
A2TOEICMoretake it away
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove something.
- Idiom
- To begin playing or performing.
C1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethee
US /ði/
UK /ði:/
- Pronoun
- An old-fashioned word for you
C2Morethink about
US /θɪĹk ÉËbaĘt/
UK /θiĹk ÉËbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethrone
US /θron/
UK /θrÉĘn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special elaborate chair on which king/queen sits
- Royal power; sovereignty.
- Transitive Verb
- To place on a throne; to enthrone.
B1Morethy
US /ðaɪ/
UK /ðaɪ/
- Pronoun
- An old-fashioned word for your
C2Moretime left
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- The amount of time that remains or is available.
- The remaining duration of a game or competition.
A2Moreto death
US /tu dÉθ/
UK /tu: deθ/
- Phrase
- Extremely; to a great degree
- Until death
B1Moreto let
US /tu lÉt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moretoo heavy
US
UK
- Adjective
- Having excessive weight; difficult to lift or move.
- Excessively burdensome or difficult to manage.
up there
US /Ęp ðÉr/
UK /Ęp ðÉÉ/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
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
A1Moreutterly
US /ËĘtÉli/
UK /'ĘtÉli:/
- Adverb
- Completely
B2Moreverse
US /vÉs/
UK /vÉ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Writing with words that rhyme or are rhythmic
- A section of writing, e.g. from the Bible
B1Morewake up
US /wek Ęp/
UK /weik Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1Morewithout me
US
UK
- Phrase
- Not including me; excluding me.
A2More
