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encounter

US /ɛnˈkaʊntɚ/

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UK /ɪn'kaʊntə(r)/

verb
To come up against a problem or trouble; meet
To meet someone or something unexpectedly

noun
A chance meeting; unexpected or unplanned meeting

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squeeze

US /skwiz/

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UK /skwi:z/

noun
Amount of liquid from firmly pressing e.g. orange
Act of putting pressure on, as to get liquid out
When there is not enough space for things/people
Act of firmly pressing on two or more sides

verb
To force or threaten someone to give you something
To strongly compress something to get liquid out
To be pressed together or crowded into an area
To press together the opposite sides of something
To reduce the amount of something

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align

US /əˈlaɪn/

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UK /əˈlaɪn/

verb
To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another

other
To arrange things so that they form a line or are parallel to each other.
To agree with or support a particular idea, group, or person.
To adjust something so that it is in the correct position or direction.

other
To be in a line or in the correct position in relation to something else.
To give support to a person, organization, or cause.

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crowd

US /kraʊd/

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UK /kraʊd/

verb
To force too many things, people into
(Lots of people) to meet together in one place

noun
Large group of people together in one place

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impression

US /ɪmˈprɛʃən/

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UK /ɪmˈpreʃn/

noun
Effect or feeling resulting from an experience
Act of pressing into a material to make a pattern
Act of copying someone's speech or behavior
An idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone, especially one formed without conscious thought or on the basis of little evidence.
A mark or design made by pressure.

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bit

US /bɪt/

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UK /bɪt/

noun
Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
Small piece of something
The basic unit of information in computing, representing a binary digit (0 or 1).
The part of a tool that cuts or bores.
A very small amount of money.
A particular thing or experience.
A small acting role or part in a performance.
A mouthful of food.
A person's contribution to an effort.
A small piece or amount of something.
The basic unit of information in computing.
A short period of time.
A former coin worth 12.5 cents.

verb
(E.g. of fish) to take bait and be caught
Past tense of 'bite'.

adverb
Slightly; somewhat.

other
Not at all.
To do one's part.

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address

US /əˈdrɛs/

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UK /ə'dres/

noun
Exact street location of a place
A formal speech to a group of people
The particulars of the place where someone lives or an organization is situated.
A formal speech delivered to an audience.
A location in a computer's memory

verb
To write the place someone lives on a letter
To refer to someone or something formally
To make a formal speech to a group of people
To try to find a solution to; think about

other
To speak to someone.
To deal with or start to discuss a problem.
To write an address on an envelope or package.
Write the name and address of someone on an envelope or package
Speak to (a person or an audience), typically in a formal way
Think about and begin to deal with (an issue or problem)
To speak to someone using a formal title or form of address.

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cast

US /kæst/

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UK /kɑ:st/

noun
People who appear in a play or movie
Small amount of a particular color
Shape to pour hot metal in to create objects
Hard covering put around injured arm, leg etc.

verb
To give specific roles to actors in a movie, play
To describe someone's personality or character
To make objects using a mold
To be presented in a certain way
To send out or direct something
To throw something using a line, e.g. when fishing

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spin

US /spɪn/

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UK /spɪn/

verb
To make a ball rotate when throwing it
To feel dizzy/confused, as in my head is spinning
To convert material such as cotton into thread
To move something in a rapid turning motion

noun
A dizzy feeling your head is turning around
A slant or hidden purpose, as in politicians' talk
A movement in a rapid turning motion

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lift

US /lɪft/

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UK /lɪft/

noun
Picking someone up in a car and taking to a place
Machine carrying people up or down to other floors
Movement of something to higher position

verb
To stop or cancel something, such as a rule
To move something to higher position
To make something increase in amount
To make something disappear often by stealing it

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ground

US /ɡraʊnd/

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UK /graʊnd/

verb
To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
To make loud jarring noise by pressing hard
To make sharp or smooth through friction
To press together with force making a sound
To punish someone by not allowing them to go out
To hit the bottom
(Of boat) to hit the bottom so it cannot move
To prevent a plane from taking off
To place the ball over the goal line in rugby
Past tense of grind; to reduce to small particles.

noun
Connection of electrical equipment to earth
Place where people play particular sports
Solid surface of the earth that we stand on
An area of land around a building.
A reason or justification.
A connection to the earth that acts as a return for electric current.
The state of being stopped or unable to proceed.
A basis or foundation for knowledge or skill.
A coating applied to a surface to prepare it for painting or other decoration.

other
The solid surface of the earth; soil.
Coffee beans that have been ground.

other
To punish (a child or young person) by not allowing them to go out.
To prevent (an aircraft or pilot) from flying.
To base something on a particular foundation or principle.
To instruct someone thoroughly in a subject.
To reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing it.
To rub together forcefully, often making a harsh noise.
To prevent an aircraft from flying.
To punish someone, especially a child, by not allowing them to go out.
To bring a train to a stop.
To base something on a particular foundation or principle.

other
To run aground.

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wanna

US /ˈwɑnə/

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UK /'wɒnə/

verb
Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking

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audition

US /ɔˈdɪʃən/

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UK /ɔ:ˈdɪʃn/

verb
To try out for a part in a play or film

noun
Trial performance to show suitability for a part

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chance

US /tʃæns/

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UK /tʃɑ:ns/

noun
The way something happens without planning
An opportunity; favorable circumstances, situation
The possibility that something will happen
A risk that something might happen.
The possibility of something happening

adjective
Happening by luck; not planned
Taking a risk to try something

verb
To occur just through luck; happen
To take a risk to try something
To risk doing something

other
To happen by chance.

other
To risk doing something.

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mission

US /ˈmɪʃən/

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UK /'mɪʃn/

noun
A task or role someone is given to do
Special assignment given to a person or group
Group tasked with a specific duty
A task given to someone to gain or achieve
Religious group wishing to convert others
Housing for a religious group working overseas
Religious or charitable task in a foreign country
A religious organization sent to a foreign country to spread its faith or provide social services.
A military operation, usually involving aircraft.
A flight into space.
A stated purpose or aim.
A settlement where missionaries live and work.
A group of people sent to a foreign country to represent their government.
A building or institution dedicated to a specific purpose, especially charitable work.

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place

US /ples/

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UK /pleɪs/

verb
To put someone in a particular type of situation
To put something in a certain location or position
To put something in a particular position.
To make an order.

noun
Particular location, area or region
A position in a sequence or structure.
A person's situation or circumstances.
A town, city, or other area.
One's proper or appropriate role or duty.
One's home or residence.
A house or home.
A position in a competition or ranking.

other
To put something in a particular position.
To rank in a competition.
To make an order.
To recognize or remember someone or something.

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medication

US /ˌmɛdɪˈkeʃən/

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UK /ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃn/

noun
Substance to relieve pain or cure sickness

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lane

US /len/

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UK /leɪn/

noun
Marked strip of the road or swimming pool
Narrow way or road, often with steep sides
Person's name

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invitation

US /ˌɪnvɪˈteʃən/

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UK /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃn/

noun
When someone asks another to attend an event, etc.
A written or verbal request inviting someone to go somewhere or to do something.
A written or verbal request inviting someone to go somewhere or to do something.
A card or written form used to invite someone.
Something that offers the opportunity or temptation to do something.
A request to join an online group, game, or platform.
A subtle encouragement or signal.

other
The act of inviting.

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discover

US /dɪˈskʌvɚ/

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UK /dɪˈskʌvə(r)/

verb
To find something new that was not known before

other
To find (something or someone) unexpectedly or while looking for something else.
To learn or find out (something previously unknown or secret).
To reveal or make known (something previously secret or unknown).

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find

US /faɪnd/

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UK /faɪnd/

verb
To become aware of something that is happening
To discover or meet by chance
To decide if someone is guilty of a crime, or not
To learn through study, research, or effort
To discover something by looking for it

noun
Object discovered by chance
Things that have been discovered from searching

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world

US /wɜrld /

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UK /wɜ:ld/

noun
All the humans, events, activities on the earth
Political division due to some kind of similarity
The earth, together with all of its countries, peoples, and natural features.
The universe or cosmos.
All the people living on earth and their activities.
A particular area of human life or activity.
A person's experience, environment, and way of life.
A great deal; very much.

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real

US /ˈriəl, ril/

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UK /rɪəl/

adjective
Actually existing or happening, not imagined
Actually being what is claimed or seems to be; not artificial, false, or imitation.
Authentic; not imitation or artificial.
Actually existing as a thing or occurring in fact; not imagined or supposed.
Important; serious.