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after hours
US
UK
- Adverb
- After the usual closing time.
- Adjective
- Occurring or done after the usual closing time.
A1Moreamazing
US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Surprising in a pleasing way
- Transitive Verb
- To cause wonder; to surprise completely
A2Moreapart from
US /əˈpɑrt frʌm/
UK /əˈpɑ:t frɔm/
- Preposition
- Except for; not considering
- In addition to; as well as
arrive at
US /əˈraɪv æt/
UK /əˈraiv æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
- To reach a conclusion or decision after thinking about something.
A2Moreat heart
US /æt hɑrt/
UK /æt hɑ:t/
- Phrase
- In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
A1Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreat some point
US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/
UK /æt sʌm pɔint/
- Phrase
- At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
A1Moreat the corner
US /æt ðə ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /æt ðə ˈkɔ:nə/
- other
- Situated where two streets or edges meet at an angle.
A2Moreawesome
US /ˈɔsəm/
UK /'ɔ:səm/
- Adjective
- Great; wonderful; stupendous
B2TOEICMoreback into
US /bæk ˈɪntu/
UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
A1Morebeverage
US /ˈbɛvərɪdʒ, ˈbɛvrɪdʒ/
UK /ˈbevərɪdʒ/
- Countable Noun
- A drink other than water
B2TOEICMoreblow
US /blo/
UK /bləʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something using air
- To make air come quickly out of your mouth
- Noun
- Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
- Act of making air come out of your mouth
A2Morecapsule
US /ˈkæpsul/
UK /'kæpsju:l/
- Countable Noun
- Tube-shaped plastic casing filled with medicine
- Part of a space craft where people live and work
- Adjective
- Modifier a small version, with only key items
B2Morecastle
US /ˈkæsl/
UK /ˈkɑ:sl/
- Countable Noun
- Large defensive building in historical times
A2Morecharming
US
UK
- Adjective
- Being very likable; attractive
- Transitive Verb
- To cause others to like you or do what you want
A2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Moreconsists of
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Is made up or composed of.
A1Morecontrary to
US /ˈkɑnˌtrɛri tu/
UK /ˈkɔntrəri tu:/
- Preposition
- In opposition to; against.
- Differing from; not in agreement with.
A1Morecozy
US /ˈkozi/
UK /'kəʊzɪ/
- Adjective
- Comfortable, warm, pleasant, and often, small
B1Morecrepe
US /krep/
UK /kreɪp/
- Countable Noun
- A flat pancake of French origin
C1Morecuisine
US /kwɪˈzin/
UK /kwɪˈzi:n/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Certain style or technique of cooking
- A type of food; the foods and methods of cooking traditional to a region or population.
B1Moredepending on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- Influenced or determined by.
- Preposition
- Subject to; contingent on
- Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
A2Moredisplay
US /dɪˈsple/
UK /dɪˈspleɪ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- (Animals) to indicate readiness for sex
- To show, e.g. your feelings, thoughts; demonstrate
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Arrangement of objects so people can see or buy
- A device for showing information visually, such as a screen.
A2TOEICMoredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moredown memory lane
US
UK
- Idiom
- A nostalgic journey into the past, recalling pleasant memories.
B2Moredraw out
US /drɔ aʊt/
UK /drɔ: aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lengthen (far beyond the normal limits)
- To get someone to tell you their real feelings
A1Moreelectronic
US /ɪlɛkˈtrɑnɪk, ˌilɛk-/
UK /ɪˌlek'trɒnɪk/
- Adjective
- Operating by use of electricity; digital
- Produced or performed using electronic instruments or devices.
A2Moreemperor
US /ˈɛmpəɚ/
UK /'empərə(r)/
- Noun
- Man who rules an empire
B1Moreentire
US /ɛnˈtaɪr/
UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- Undivided; not shared or distributed.
A2TOEICMoreevery kind of
US
UK
- Determiner
- Each and all types of something; all varieties of.
- A wide assortment or range of something.
A1Morefor nothing
US
UK
- Phrase
- Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- Free; without cost
A1Morefortune
US /ˈfɔrtʃən/
UK /'fɔ:tʃu:n/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- What might happen to you in the future
- Chance or luck, particularly good luck
- Transitive Verb
- To bring good fortune to.
B1TOEICMorefull day
US
UK
- Noun
- A complete day, from morning to night.
get here
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To arrive at a specific location.
A1Moregreen light
US /ɡrin laɪt/
UK /ɡri:n lait/
- Phrase
- Noun
- Permission to proceed with a project or plan.
- A green traffic signal indicating permission to proceed.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheading to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Going in a particular direction.
- Intransitive Verb
- Going in the direction of; on the way to.
- Moving towards a future state or condition.
A1Moreimperial
US /ɪmˈpɪriəl/
UK /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/
- Adjective
- Of an empire or an emperor
- Of superior or unusual size or excellence.
- Noun
- A size of printing paper; a strong pointed beard.
B1Morein addition to
US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/
UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/
- Preposition
- Besides; as well as
- Phrase
- Besides; as well as.
- Furthermore; moreover.
B1Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(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.
A1Moreincredible
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/
- Adjective
- Very good; amazing
- Really good; amazing; great
A2TOEICMoreinto space
US
UK
- Phrase
- Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- Figuratively, entering a realm of imagination or abstraction.
A1Morejoint
US /dʒɔɪnt/
UK /dʒɔɪnt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Body parts where bones meet and can move together
- Point at which two things meet (e.g. a road)
- Adjective
- Shared; involving working together; in common
A2Morekaraoke
US /ˌkærɪ'oʊkɪ/
UK /ˌkærɪ'əʊkɪ/
- Noun
- Singing popular songs to a prerecorded soundtrack
C1Morelight up
US /laɪt ʌp/
UK /lait ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- To ignite a cigarette, cigar, or pipe for smoking.
A1Morelocation
US /loʊˈkeɪʃn/
UK /ləʊˈkeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
- A place away from a studio where film or television shots are made.
B1TOEICMoreloft
US /lɔ:ft/
UK /lɒft/
- Countable Noun
- High area with seats in a church or hall
- Room or space in a building just under the roof
- Transitive Verb
- To hit or throw so that it travels high in the air
- To hit or throw so that it travels high in the air
B2Morelong for
US /lɔŋ fɔr/
UK /lɔŋ fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
A1Moreman down
US /mæn daʊn/
UK /mæn daun/
- Phrase
- Used to indicate a person is injured or incapacitated.
B2Moremassive
US /ˈmæsɪv/
UK /ˈmæsɪv/
- Adjective
- Very big; large; too big
- Large or imposing in scale or scope.
B1Moremercy
US /ˈmɚsi/
UK /'mɜ:sɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Kind instead of harsh treatment of someone
B1Moremove to
US /muv tu/
UK /mu:v tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change the place where you live or work.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To proceed to the next stage or action.
A2Moreneighborhood
US /ˈnebɚˌhʊd/
UK /'neɪbəhʊd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of a town or city that people live in
- People who live in a particular area
- Adjective
- Relating to a neighborhood.
B1Moreof a kind
US /ʌv e kaɪnd/
UK /ɔv ə kaind/
- Adjective
- Unique; not like anything else
- Phrase
- Sharing similar characteristics or qualities; alike
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreof old
US /ʌv oʊld/
UK /əv əuld/
- other
- From a long time ago; in the past.
B2Moreon display
US /ɑn dɪˈsple/
UK /ɔn disˈplei/
- Adjective
- In a place where something can be seen by the public.
- Adverb
- Available for viewing.
A1Moreon time
US /ɑn taɪm/
UK /ɔn taim/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Arriving at or done by the required time
- Meeting a deadline; punctual in fulfilling obligations.
A1Moreotaku
US
UK
- Noun
- Geek; a person who follows a hobby very intensely
C2Moreother than
US
UK
- Preposition
- Except for; apart from.
- Conjunction
- Different from.
A1Moreowl
US /aʊl/
UK /aʊl/
- Noun
- Bird with large eyes that hunts at night
B1Morepalace
US /ˈpælɪs/
UK /ˈpæləs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
- The center of government or royal power.
B1Moreput together
US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /put təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- To organize or arrange something.
A1Morequality
US /ˈkwɑlɪti/
UK /'kwɒlətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Feature associated with someone or something
- High level of worth or excellence
- Adjective
- Of a high standard
A2TOEICMorerange
US /rendʒ/
UK /reɪndʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cooking stove with multiple burners
- Given distance from a point; how far plane can fly
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cover an area from one point to another
- To extend to or vary within given limits
A2TOEICMorerobot
US /ˈroʊbɑ:t/
UK /ˈrəʊbɒt/
- Countable Noun
- Machine able perform more tasks that people can
- A person who acts in a mechanical or unemotional way.
B1Moresee in
US /si ɪn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
A1Moreshake it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make significant changes or introduce something new to a situation or environment.
shrine
US /ʃraɪn/
UK /ʃraɪn/
- Noun
- Religious place that honors a person or saint
B2Moresneak in
US /snik ɪn/
UK /sni:k in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a place secretly and quietly, usually without permission.
C2Morestatue
US /ˈstætʃu/
UK /ˈstætʃu:/
- Noun
- Stone or metal image of a person, often carved
B1Morestore
US /stɔr, stor/
UK /stɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To put things in a place for later use
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where things are kept for future use
- Place where you can go to buy things
A2TOEICMoresushi
US /ˈsuʃi/
UK /ˈsu:ʃi/
- Noun
- Rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed
B2Moretemple
US /ˈtɛmpəl/
UK /'templ/
- Noun
- A flat area on the side of the forehead
- Place for worship in many religions
B1Morethe following
US
UK
- Adjective
- Next in order or sequence.
- Uncountable Noun
- What is about to be said or written.
B1Moretiny
US /ˈtaɪni/
UK /'taɪnɪ/
- Adjective
- Very, very small
A2Moretrendy
US /ˈtrɛndi/
UK /ˈtrendi/
- Adjective
- In the latest style; up to the minute
C1Moretrip
US /trɪp/
UK /trɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To release an electrical switch
- To fall by catching your foot on something
- Noun
- Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
- Journey or visit to a place
A2Moretuna
US /ˈtu:nə/
UK /ˈtju:nə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large sea fish that is caught for food
B2Morevariety
US /vəˈraɪɪti/
UK /və'raɪətɪ/
- Noun
- Particular type of thing or person
- The quality or state of being different or diverse; the absence of uniformity, sameness, or monotony.
A2TOEICMorevitamin
US /ˈvaɪtəmɪn/
UK /ˈvɪtəmɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Health-giving substance needed for body function
- Adjective
- Containing or supplemented with vitamins.
B1Moreworth a visit
US
UK
- Phrase
- Deserving to be visited; good enough to spend time visiting.
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