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US /sɔrt/

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UK /sɔ:t/

verb
To arrange things in a systematic way, typically into groups.
To arrange things in groups according to type.
To organize things by putting them into groups
To deal with things in an organized way

noun
A category of things or people with a common feature; a type.
Group or class of similar things or people

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recommend

US /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

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UK /ˌrekə'mend/

verb
To advise or suggest that someone do something
To suggest something as good or suitable.

other
To advise someone to do something.
To endorse or support something publicly.
To suggest something as good or suitable.

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multiple

US /ˈmʌltəpəl/

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UK /ˈmʌltɪpl/

adjective
Having or involving more than one of something
Capable of handling more than one task or user at a time.
Consisting of or involving more than one.
Affecting many parts of the body.
More than one; many.
Having or involving several parts, elements, or members.

noun
Number produced by multiplying a smaller number
A ratio used to estimate the total value of a company.
A number of identical circuit elements connected in parallel or series.
A number that can be divided by another number without a remainder.

pronoun
More than one; several.

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improve

US /ɪmˈpruv/

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UK /ɪm'pru:v/

verb
To make, or become, something better

other
To become better than before; to advance in excellence.
To become better

other
To make something better; to enhance in value or quality.
To make something better; to raise to a more desirable quality or condition.

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ability

US /əˈbɪlɪti/

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UK /ə'bɪlətɪ/

other
The power or capacity to do something.
The power or capacity to do something.
The legal power to perform an act.
Potential for achievement or accomplishment.
The resources or means to do something.

noun
The financial capacity to do something.
The legal power to perform an act.
A particular skill or talent.
The power, resources or skill to do something

other
The power or capacity to do something.
Potential or aptitude.

other
A particular skill or talent.

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tip

US /tɪp/

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UK /tɪp/

noun
A piece of advice or practical information, especially when given to deal with a problem.
End point of e.g. a pencil or finger
A place where waste or garbage may be deposited.
Extra money given for good service
Hint or clue; helpful idea for what to do
A sum of money given to someone as a reward for their service.
Place you leave or get rid of garbage
Extremely unclean place, that is not neat

verb
To pour or move something from a place, container
To give extra money for good service
To say someone/something is likely to succeed/win
To cause something to move into a leaning position
To lift one side or edge so the contents fall out
To hit something softly, so that it changes course

other
Give (someone) a tip.
To (cause to) topple over.
To (cause to) slope.
Touch lightly or briefly.

other
To (cause to) slope.

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subtitle

US /ˈsʌbˌtaɪtl:/

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UK /'sʌbtaɪtl/

noun
Additional title, often one that explains
Written version on the screen of words of a movie

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inspire

US /ɪnˈspaɪr/

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UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/

verb
To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
To give someone an idea to do or make something
To fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
To make someone feel a certain emotion

other
To breathe in
To encourage or impel someone to do something
To fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.

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challenge

US /ˈtʃæləndʒ/

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UK /'tʃælɪndʒ/

other
To demand identification from someone.
To dispute the truth or validity of something.
To invite someone to engage in a contest or fight.
To invite someone to engage in a contest.
To object to something as being incorrect or unjustified.
To test someone's abilities or resources.

noun
A difficult task or problem; something that is hard to do.
A difficult task or problem.
An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
A formal objection or query.
Act of formally inviting someone to compete
A demand by a sentry for identification.
An invitation to engage in a contest.
An objection or query about something.
A difficult task or problem.
Something that threatens or questions the status quo.
A question to determine correctness of something

verb
To formally invite someone to compete at something
To question the correctness of something

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gear

US /ɡɪr/

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UK /ɡɪə(r)/

verb
To aim at or prepare yourself for something

noun
A speed selector connected to an engine
Special clothes you use for a purpose
Toothed wheel shifting power from engine to wheels

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bit

US /bɪt/

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UK /bɪt/

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

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

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

adverb
Slightly; somewhat.

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efficient

US /ɪˈfɪʃənt/

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UK /ɪˈfɪʃnt/

adjective
Working well and producing the desired result without wasting time, money, or energy.
Able to produce results without waste
Capable of producing desired results with little or no waste (of time, energy, or other resources).
Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Well-organized and productive; avoiding wasted time and effort.
Working in a well-organized and competent way.
Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Capable of producing desired results with little or no waste (of time, energy, or other resources).
Working well and producing the results that are wanted without wasting time, money, or energy.
Making good use of time or resources.

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thumb

US /θʌm/

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UK /θʌm/

verb
To use your thumb to request a ride in a car
To casually look through a book, magazine etc.

noun
The short, thick first digit of the human hand, set apart from the other four.
Part of a glove that goes over the thumb
The short, thick finger on the side of your hand
The part of a hand used to play an instrument.
A unit of measurement based on the width of a thumb.
The part of a glove or mitten that covers the thumb.

other
To travel by hitchhiking.

other
To soil or wear with the thumb.
To turn pages with the thumb.

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goal

US /ɡol/

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UK /ɡəʊl/

noun
Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
(Sports) net into which you put a ball to score
(Sports) act of scoring by putting a ball in a net

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count

US /kaʊnt/

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UK /kaʊnt/

noun
Number of things added together, e.g. votes
With the number of crimes, knockouts, as stated
A European nobleman.

verb
To add things together to find the total number
To matter or be important
Determine the total number of (a collection of items).
Be important; have significance.
To include someone or something in a final number

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narrow

US /ˈnæro/

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UK /'nærəʊ/

adjective
Not wide; short from one side to the other
Limited; not broad in scope

verb
To become thinner or less wide

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prank

US /præŋk/

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UK /præŋk/

noun
Trick performed to make people look foolish

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interest

US /ˈɪntrɪst, -tərɪst, -ˌtrɛst/

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UK /'ɪntrəst/

other
(of money) accumulate as interest.

noun
Best or most advantageous thing for someone
Advantage or benefit.
The feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.
Money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent, or for delaying the repayment of a debt.
Activity or subject one enjoys doing or learning
A right, title, or legal share in something.
Fee for borrowing money

other
The feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.
Money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent, or for delaying the repayment of a debt.
Money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent, or for delaying the repayment of a debt.

verb
To make someone want to know about something
To persuade to do, become involved with something
To excite the curiosity or attention of (someone).

other
To excite the attention or curiosity of.
To excite the curiosity or attention of (someone).
To excite the curiosity or attention of (someone).
To excite the attention or curiosity of; to cause to be concerned or curious.

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click

US /klɪk/

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UK /klɪk/

verb
To work well with someone or something
To press a computer mouse
To make a short, slight, and sharp sound

other
To like each other immediately.
To suddenly understand something.

noun
The sound a computer mouse makes when you press it
A photograph.
A short, slight, and sharp sound
A single instance of a clicking sound or action.

other
To select something on a computer screen by pressing a button on a mouse.

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foreign

US /ˈfɔ:rən/

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UK /ˈfɒrən/

adjective
Not familiar or natural; alien.
Dealing with or relating to other countries.
Of, from, in, or characteristic of a country or language other than one's own.
Of, from, in, or characteristic of a country or language other than one's own.
Being of a different place or country
Strange; different from ones found at home

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single

US /ˈsɪŋɡəl/

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UK /'sɪŋɡl/

noun
One run in cricket or a hit baseball
An individual song from a CD or album
Person who is not married or in a relationship

adjective
Being one only, without others
Only; merely
Not married or in a relationship

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adjust

US /əˈdʒʌst/

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UK /əˈdʒʌst/

verb
To change; to attain a desired state or function
To change so as to fit in with new conditions

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button

US /ˈbʌtn/

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UK /'bʌtn/

noun
Something resembling a button in shape or appearance.
A flower bud.
Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
A virtual button on a computer screen that you click to perform an action.
A knob or switch that you press to operate a machine or device.
A knob or switch that is pressed to operate a machine or device.
A small, usually round object used to fasten clothing.
Switch activated by pressing

verb
To fasten e.g. a shirt, coat

other
To control or suppress.
To fasten something with buttons.
To stop talking; to keep quiet.
To fasten something with buttons.
To fasten something with buttons.
To suppress or restrain (feelings, etc.).

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language

US /ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

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UK /ˈlæŋgwɪdʒ/

noun
Words or signs used to communicate messages

other
The way the body communicates, such as gestures and facial expressions.
The method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way.
A set of symbols and rules used for communication with a computer.
The words or phrases used in a particular field or context.
The style or manner of expression.
The style of a piece of writing or speech.
A system of communication used by a particular community or country.

other
A system of symbols and rules used for communication with or between computers.
A system of symbols and rules used for communication with or between computers.
A specific system for communication, such as English or French.
The method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way.

other
The method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way.

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duration

US /duˈreɪʃn/

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UK /djuˈreɪʃn/

noun
Length of time that something lasts

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learn

US /lɚn/

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UK /lɜ:n/

verb
To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
To gain knowledge or skill by studying, from experience, or by being taught.

other
To gain knowledge or skill by studying, from experience, or by being taught.

other
To gain knowledge or skill by studying, from experience, or by being taught.
To find out something.
To find out something.

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hit

US /hɪt/

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UK /hɪt/

verb
To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
To press something, such as a button or switch
To suddenly realize the importance of something
To move your hand, a bat, etc. against with force
To strike someone physically.
To fight, attack or damage something or someone
To arrive at a specific place, level, or goal
To make contact with the ball in a game or sport
To strike someone or something forcefully.

noun
A planned killing, usually for money
An instance of striking or making contact.
Song, movie etc. that is successful
When someone strikes someone or something
Time when a player makes contact with the ball
A successful or popular thing or person.
Time when a website is accessed

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step

US /stɛp/

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UK /step/

noun
Movement done as part of a particular dance
Distance covered by one movement of a leg; stride
One part or stage in a process
Sound made by the feet while walking; footstep
Flat horizontal piece that forms stairs

verb
To raise and moving the foot to put it down

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turn

US /tɚn/

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UK /tɜ:n/

verb
To become (a particular age)
To become a different quality, color, etc.
To change the direction of something, e.g. a car
To move in an opposite direction or position
To shape metal with a spinning tool

noun
Place where changing of direction happens
Your time or chance to perform a duty
Your chance to play or do in say a game
Unexpected change, as in the weather

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corner

US /ˈkɔrnɚ/

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UK /'kɔ:nə(r)/

verb
To force into a position impossible to escape from
To go around a bend in the road (often by driving)

noun
Place where two lines, sides, corners etc. meet
Edges of something, e.g. eyes, boxing ring

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remember

US /rɪˈmɛmbɚ/

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UK /rɪ'membə(r)/

other
To celebrate or commemorate an event or person.
To bring back to mind; to have in memory again.
To keep in mind; to not forget.
To commemorate or honor someone or something.
To show respect for someone who has died, especially by a public act or ceremony.
To not forget; to keep in mind for future action.
To convey one's greetings or regards to someone.
To bring back to one's mind an awareness of (someone or something from the past).
To keep in mind for future action or consideration.
To convey one's greetings or regards to someone.
To keep in mind; to retain information.
To convey one's greetings or regards to someone.