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as 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.
A1Morebow
US /bo/
UK /baʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To (cause to) curve or bend
- Noun
- Wooden weapon made to shoot arrows
- Front part of a boat
A2Morechoke
US /tʃoʊk/
UK /tʃəʊk/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone not to breathe
- To suppress or restrain.
- Intransitive Verb
- To be unable to breath due to a blockage
B2Moreformal
US / ˈfɔrməl/
UK /'fɔ:ml/
- Adjective
- Observing rules and procedures strictly
- Behaving well, politely; wearing your best clothes
A2TOEICMoregentleman
US /ˈdʒɛntlmən/
UK /'dʒentlmən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Man who has good manners and is considerate
- A polite form of address for a man, especially in formal situations.
A2Moreknot
US /nɑ:t/
UK /nɒt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Secure form of tying a rope, string etc.
- A small group of people or things.
- Transitive Verb
- To tie string, rope etc. firmly to stop it undoing
B1Moreoccasion
US /əˈkeʒən/
UK /ə'keɪʒn/
- Noun
- Significant or important event or function
- Time when something happens or takes place
- Transitive Verb
- To make or cause something to happen; to lead to
A2TOEICMorepinch
US /pɪntʃ/
UK /pɪntʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A very small amount of something
- Transitive Verb
- To cause pain by pressing against something
- To squeeze painfully between e.g. thumb and finger
B1TOEICMoreproperly
US /ˈprɑːpərli/
UK /ˈprɔpəlɪ/
- Adverb
- In an appropriate or correct manner
- In a way that is suitable or appropriate.
A2Morepull through
US /pʊl θru/
UK /pul θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To get back to a good condition; recover
A1Moreshut up
US /ʃʌt ʌp/
UK /ʃʌt ʌp/
- 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
A2Moretie
US /taɪ/
UK /taɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things (together) with a string or rope
- To require someone to be in a specific place
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Item, such as string or wire, used to join things
- Strong connection between people, countries
A2TOEICMoretraction
US /ˈtrækʃən/
UK /ˈtrækʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Force causing moving thing to stick, e.g. on roads
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