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absolutely
US /ËĂŚbsÉËlutli, ËĂŚbsÉËlutli/
UK /ËĂŚbsÉlu:tli/
- Adverb
- Completely; totally; very
- Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
A2Moreabsolutely amazing
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UK
- Adjective
- Extremely good or impressive; causing great surprise or wonder.
- Remarkably talented or skillful; inspiring awe and admiration.
B1Moreafter 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.
B1Moreagriculture
US /ËĂŚÉĄrÉŞËkĘltĘÉ/
UK /ËĂŚgrÉŞkĘltĘÉ(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- The science of farming
- The study of farming and related sciences.
A2Moreallow me
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UK
- Phrase
- A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- A formal way to ask for permission or to introduce oneself.
as 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 well as
US /ĂŚz wÉl ĂŚz/
UK /ĂŚz wel ĂŚz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreas with
US /Ìz wɪð/
UK /Ìz wið/
- Preposition
- In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
A1Moreaside from
US /ÉËsaÉŞd frĘm/
UK /ÉËsaid frÉm/
- Phrase
A1Moreat home
US /ĂŚt hom/
UK /ĂŚt hÉum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
back down
US /bĂŚk daĘn/
UK /bĂŚk daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
A1Moreback into
US /bĂŚk ËÉŞntu/
UK /bĂŚk ËÉŞntuË/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
A1Morebalance out
US /ËbĂŚlÉns aĘt/
UK /ËbĂŚlÉns aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make or become more equal to another thing
A2Morebang for the buck
US /bĂŚĹ fÉr Ă°É bĘk/
UK /bĂŚĹ fÉ Ă°É bĘk/
- other
- The best value or return for the money spent.
B2Morebasically
US /ËbesÉŞkÉli,-kli/
UK /ËbeÉŞsÉŞkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morebeet
US /bit/
UK /bi:t/
- Countable Noun
- Type of vegetable with a thick, purplish root
C1Morebring in
US /brÉŞĹ ÉŞn/
UK /briĹ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- To add person into existing group, e.g. phone call
A1Morebuild up
US /bÉŞld Ęp/
UK /bild Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To increase the amount; collect something
- To develop or increase something in stages
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To increase or develop something gradually.
- To praise or encourage someone.
A1Moreby hand
US /baÉŞ hĂŚnd/
UK /bai hĂŚnd/
- Phrase
- Done manually; not by machine.
- Delivered personally; not by mail or electronically.
A1Morecarrot
US /ËkĂŚrÉt/
UK /ËkĂŚrÉt/
- Noun
- Reward offered to make someone do something
- Long hard orange vegetable that grows underground
B1Morecome back
US /kĘm bĂŚk/
UK /kĘm bĂŚk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecome out with
US /kĘm aĘt wɪð/
UK /kĘm aut wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go out with someone on a date
- To say something, especially something surprising or controversial.
A1Morecome through with
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To provide something that is needed or expected.
A1Morecommercial
US /kÉËmÉĘÉl/
UK /kÉËmÉ:ĘÉl/
- Noun
- Radio or television advertisement
- Adjective
- A notice, picture, or film telling people about a product, job, or service.
- Designed for or primarily concerned with financial success.
B1Morecompost
US /ËkÉmËpost/
UK /'kÉmpÉst/
- Uncountable Noun
- Dead plants, leaves or grass, used as fertilizer
- Transitive Verb
- To make dead plants, leaves etc. into fertilizer
B2Moreconventional
US /kÉnËvÉnĘÉnÉl/
UK /kÉn'venĘÉnl/
- Adjective
- Following the common attitudes and practices
- Non-nuclear
B2Morecouple
US /ËkĘpÉl/
UK /'kĘpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To join something to something else
- (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Two people in a romantic relationship
- Two of something; two people; a pair
A2Morecut out
US /kĘt aĘt/
UK /kĘt aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
- To cut something from, e.g. a picture from a book
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To stop doing or using something.
- To be naturally suited or fitted for something.
A1Moredown the middle
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UK
- Phrase
- In or along the center of something.
- (In baseball) directly over the center of home plate.
- Adjective
- Taking a neutral or moderate position; avoiding extremes.
drive off
US /draÉŞv Éf/
UK /draiv Éf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave in a vehicle.
- To repel or force away.
A1Moreduck down
US /dĘk daĘn/
UK /dĘk daĘn/
- other
- To lower your body quickly to avoid something.
A2Moredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Moredust
US /dĘst/
UK /dĘst/
- Transitive Verb
- To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
- To wipe something to remove dirt
- Uncountable Noun
- Fine dry powder that builds up on surfaces
A2Moreeat away at
US /it ÉËweÉŞ Ét/
UK /i:t ÉËweÉŞ Ét/
- other
- To gradually damage or weaken something.
B2Moreefficient
US /ÉŞËfÉŞĘÉnt/
UK /ÉŞËfÉŞĘnt/
- Adjective
- Able to produce results without waste
- Capable of producing desired results with little or no waste (of time, energy, or other resources).
A2TOEICMoreencourage
US /ÉnËkÉrÉŞdĘ, -ËkĘr-/
UK /ÉŞn'kĘrÉŞdĘ/
- Transitive Verb
- To increase the chance of something happening
- To make someone more determined or confident
A2TOEICMoreepisode
US /ËÉpÉŞËsod/
UK /'epÉŞsÉĘd/
- Noun
- One separate event in a series of events
- Show which is part of a larger story
B1TOEICMorefertile
US /ËfÉtl/
UK /'fÉ:taÉŞl/
- Adjective
- (Of imagination, etc.) working strongly; productive
- Capable of producing children or young
B1Morefertility
US /fÉËtÉŞlÉŞti/
UK /fÉËtÉŞlÉti/
- Uncountable Noun
- The state of a female being able to produce young
- State of soil being able to produce many plants
B1Morefertilizer
US /ËfÉtlËaÉŞzÉ/
UK /ËfÉ:tÉlaÉŞzÉ(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Substance added to soil to help plants grow
- A specific type or brand of fertilizer.
B1TOEICMorefigure out
US /ËfÉŞÉĄjÉ aĘt/
UK /ËfiÉĄÉ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand the behavior of someone
- To think through logically to find a solution
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or find an answer to something.
- To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
A1Morefor certain
US /fÉr ËsÉtn/
UK /fÉ: ËsÉ:tn/
- Idiom
- Definitely; without a doubt.
- Phrase
- Without any doubt; definitely.
for example
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UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for instance
US /fÉr ËÉŞnstÉns/
UK /fÉ: ËinstÉns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
B1Morefor sure
US /fÉr ĘĘr/
UK /fÉ: ĘuÉ/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
A2Morefor the most part
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UK
- Phrase
- Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- Mostly; generally; in most cases.
A1Morefrom time to time
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UK
- Phrase
- Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- At intervals; now and then.
A1Morefungal
US /ËfĘĹÉĄÉl/
UK /ËfĘĹgl/
- Adjective
- Concerning fungi
B2Moreget here
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UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To arrive at a specific location.
A1Moreget out of
US /ÉĄÉt aĘt Ęv/
UK /ÉĄet aut Év/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Morego ahead
US /ÉĄo ÉËhÉd/
UK /ÉĄÉu ÉËhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
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
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
A1Moregrow back
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To regrow; to grow again after being cut, lost, or damaged.
A1Moreharvest
US /ËhÉ:rvÉŞst/
UK /ËhÉ:vÉŞst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Gathering crops from the fields; the crops
- The time of year to bring crops in from the fields
- Transitive Verb
- To gather ripe crops in from the fields
- To obtain or collect something.
B1TOEICMorehave to
US /hĂŚv tu/
UK /ËhĂŚv tÉ/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehoop
US /hup/
UK /hu:p/
- Noun
- Round or circular shape or object
B2Morehybrid
US /ËhaÉŞbrÉŞd/
UK /ËhaÉŞbrÉŞd/
- Adjective
- Formed from combining different things
- Of mixed origin or composition.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something formed from combining different things
- An offspring of two plants or animals of different species or varieties.
B2Morein business
US /ÉŞn ËbÉŞznÉŞs/
UK /in Ëbiznis/
- Phrase
- Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- Having a commercial partnership or association.
A1Morein the future
US /ÉŞn ði ËfjutĘÉ/
UK /in Ă°É Ëfju:tĘÉ/
- Phrase
- At a later time; in times to come.
A1Morein town
US /ÉŞn taĘn/
UK /in taun/
- Phrase
- Present or available in the local area or city.
- Available or present in a particular place.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ÉŞnËstÉd Ęv/
UK /inËsted Év/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreinvestment
US /ÉŞnËvÉstmÉnt/
UK /ÉŞnËvestmÉnt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something purchased hoping its value will increase
- Something you invest in, such as a company, property, etc.
A2TOEICMoreknow about
US /noĘ ÉËbaĘt/
UK /nÉĘ ÉËbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
locker
US /ËlÉ:kÉ(r)/
UK /ËlÉkÉ(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Cupboard with a lock to keep your possessions
B2Morelook 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
A1Moremanure
US /mÉËnĘr/
UK /mÉËnjĘÉ(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Animal waste put on soil to help plants grow
- Transitive Verb
- To spread manure on the ground to help plants grow
B2Moreminimal
US /ËmÉŞnÉmÉl/
UK /ËmÉŞnÉŞmÉl/
- Adjective
- The smallest possible; least
- Very basic or simple; characterized by the use of only basic elements
B1Moremove out
US /muv aĘt/
UK /mu:v aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a house or flat permanently.
- To advance from a defensive position.
A2Moremulch
US /mĘltĘ/
UK /mĘltĘ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Material spread round plants to stop weeds, etc.
C1Morenext door
US /nÉkst dÉr/
UK /nekst dÉ:/
- Adverb
- Living in the house next to the one mentioned
A1Morenext to
US /nÉkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Morenitrogen
US /ËnaÉŞtrÉdĘÉn/
UK /ËnaÉŞtrÉdĘÉn/
- Uncountable Noun
- A colorless chemical element without a smell
B2Moreno matter
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UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Morenot available
US /nÉt ÉËvelÉbÉl/
UK /nÉt ÉËveilÉbl/
- Adjective
- Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
- Not present or accessible; unable to be contacted.
A1Morenutrient
US /ËnutriÉnt/
UK /Ënju:triÉnt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A chemical living things needs to be healthy
B1Moreof old
US /Ęv oĘld/
UK /Év Éuld/
- other
- From a long time ago; in the past.
B2Moreoff of
US /Éf Ęv/
UK /Éf Év/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreold school
US /old skul/
UK /Éuld sku:l/
- Adjective
- Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- Referring to an earlier, more traditional style of music, especially hip-hop or rap.
- Noun
- A traditional method or approach.
B1Moreon 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
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UK
- Adjective
- Having wheels attached for easy movement.
- Phrase
- Mobile; equipped to travel.
- Mounted on wheels; mobile.
A1Moreoperation
US /ËÉpÉËreĘÉn/
UK /ËÉpÉËreÉŞĘn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Business or company, or its activities
- Functioning; use
A2TOEICMoreopinion
US /ÉËpÉŞnjÉn/
UK /ÉËpÉŞnjÉn/
- Noun
- Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- A person's thoughts on a topic
A2TOEICMoreorganic
US /ÉrËÉĄĂŚnÉŞk/
UK /É:ËgĂŚnÉŞk/
- Adjective
- Developing naturally and without a set structure
- Concerning food made with few or no chemicals
B1Moreout of the way
US /aĘt Ęv ði we/
UK /aut Év Ă°É wei/
- Adjective
- Remote; isolated.
- No longer obstructing or hindering.
- Phrase
- Not obstructing or impeding progress; in a position where one does not cause an obstruction.
- Completed; finished; no longer needing attention.
B1Moreout 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.
B1Moreover to
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UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
play in
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- To have a role in a theatrical production.
A1Morepotassium
US /pÉËtĂŚsiÉm/
UK /pÉËtĂŚsiÉm/
- Uncountable Noun
- A common, soft, silvery white metal with many uses
- Potassium as a nutrient found in food.
B2Moreproductive
US /prÉËdĘktÉŞv, pro-/
UK /prÉËdĘktÉŞv/
- Adjective
- Producing things in large quantities; fertile
- Doing a lot of work and achieving a lot
B1Moreprofit
US /'prÉ:fÉŞt/
UK /'prÉfÉŞt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Benefit from doing something
- Money earned from sales, after costs are deducted
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be a benefit to someone
- To earn money from something
A2TOEICMoreproperty
US /ËprÉpÉti/
UK /'prÉpÉtÉŞ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular quality that someone or something has
- Buildings or piece of land owned by someone
A2TOEICMoreput out
US /pĘt aĘt/
UK /put aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To publish, e.g. a book
- To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
A1Morequality
US /ËkwÉlÉŞti/
UK /'kwÉlÉtÉŞ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Feature associated with someone or something
- High level of worth or excellence
- Adjective
- Of a high standard
A2TOEICMoreright for
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UK
- Adjective
- Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- Correct or most appropriate.
A1Morerun by
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- To show or tell something to someone briefly to get their opinion or approval.
A1Moresauce
US /sÉs/
UK /sÉ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
B1Moreset up
US /sÉt Ęp/
UK /set Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make arrangements for something; establish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrange or prepare something for use.
- To start a business, organization, etc.
A1Moresoil
US /sÉÉŞl/
UK /sÉÉŞl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Conditions in which something develops
- Mix of natural material in which plants grow
- Transitive Verb
- To get or become dirty
B1Morespin
US /spÉŞn/
UK /spÉŞn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- To move something in a rapid turning motion
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel dizzy/confused, as in my head is spinning
B1Morestandard
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
A2TOEICMorestuff
US /stĘf/
UK /stĘf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moresustainable
US /sÉËsteÉŞnÉbl/
UK /sÉËsteÉŞnÉbl/
- Adjective
- Capable of continuing for a long time
- Able to be maintained without running out of
B2Moretake out
US /tek aĘt/
UK /teik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To apply for and get a license
- To take someone on a date
- Uncountable Noun
- Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
A1Morethrough with
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UK
- Phrase
- Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
A1Morethumbs up
US
UK
- Noun
- A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
- Noun (plural)
- Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
A1Moreto do with
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moreto taste
US /tu teÉŞst/
UK /tu teÉŞst/
- other
- Add an ingredient according to your preference.
A2Moretrace
US /tres/
UK /treÉŞs/
- Transitive Verb
- To make an outline to determine a shape
- To find someone or something that has disappeared
- Uncountable Noun
- Very small quantity of something
- A mark or other sign of the former presence or passage of something.
B1Moretractor
US /ËtrĂŚktÉ/
UK /ËtrĂŚktÉ(r)/
- Noun
- Powerful (farm) vehicle with large back wheels
B2Moreup top
US
UK
- Adverb
- In or at the highest position or location.
- Interjection
- A gesture involving raising a hand for a high-five, often used as a greeting or congratulatory signal.
B2Moreused 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
A1Morevouch for
US /vaĘtĘ fÉr/
UK /vaĘtĘ fÉ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To assert or confirm as a truth based on one's experience or knowledge.
walk down
US /wÉk daĘn/
UK /wÉ:k daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To walk along or down something.
- To proceed along an aisle, especially at a wedding.
A1Morewalk through
US /wÉk θru/
UK /wÉ:k θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To show someone carefully how to do something
A1Moreyield
US /jild/
UK /ji:ld/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To bend or break because of a strong force
- To give way to someone or something else
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount of crops grown
- Amount of profit you make
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