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Vocabulary

think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
have to: Must do
of course: Sure ; Certainly
in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
the following: Next in order or sequence.
no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
carry out
for instance: As an example.
in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
build up: To increase the amount; collect something
live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
make up: To invent or create a story
shut out: To prevent from entering; keep out of relationship
think about: To consider something carefully.
bad habits: Negative or harmful routines or behaviors that are difficult to stop.
look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
must learn: Expressing a strong obligation or necessity to acquire knowledge or a skill.
at work: Located at one's place of employment
at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
as long as: For the period that; provided that.
work out
as well as: Also; in addition to
secret of: The key or hidden information that explains something.
put forth: To bring into existence
suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
at will: Whenever or wherever you want; without needing permission.
at hand: Close by; readily available.
start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
think over: To consider a problem or issue carefully
in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
to date: Up to the present time; until now.
in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
second hand: (Of goods) already used
at once: Immediately; without delay
sit down: To take a seat
at a time: Separately; one by one
get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
at least: As a minimum
drive away: To leave in a vehicle.
contrary to: In opposition to; against.
rather than: More exactly; more correctly
on to: Toward something; forward
as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
give in: To submit work; hand in
at the moment: At this time; now
given time: A specific time that has been scheduled or agreed upon.
have at: To attack someone or something.
start in: To begin a job or activity.
turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
to the exclusion of: Including only one thing and leaving out others.
hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
write down: To record in writing
come from: To have as your native country or city
for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
measure up: To be good enough; to meet the required standard.
fall behind: To get behind or late, because of going slowly
on the lookout: Vigilantly searching for someone or something.
go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
weather the storm: To survive a difficult situation or period without serious damage.
to the fullest: To the greatest extent possible; completely and without reservation.
break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
keep from: To prevent someone from doing something
in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
enter into: To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
connected with: Related to; associated with.
compared with: In relation to
lead to: To result in some action
against you: In opposition to you.
in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
at that time: During a specific point in the past.
on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
look around: To explore a place; search for something.
shut off: To stop the movement of something, such as water
speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
bear upon: To have an influence or effect on something.
in accordance with: In agreement with; following
cast aside: To get rid of something; discard.
rely on: To depend on someone or something
think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
act on: To have an effect on something.
by all means: Certainly; of course
straighten out: To resolve a problem or difficulty; to clarify a misunderstanding.
in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
look upon: To consider or regard in a particular way.
long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
for example: As an illustration or instance.
amounted to: To have reached a total of; to be equal to.
in regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
by means of: Using; with the help of.
lie down: To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
level with: To be honest and straightforward with someone; to tell someone the truth.
on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
at last: Finally; after a long delay.
such as: For example; like
write out: To write something in full instead of using abbreviations or symbols.
take on: To acquire a new characteristic
care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
point out: To make others aware of an idea
hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
from that time: Starting at a specific point in the past and continuing forward.
all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
give out: To be used up; have nothing left; fail
come up to: To meet expectations
next to: Being located along side another
out of commission: Not in working order; temporarily not functioning.
stir up: To cause trouble; incite unrest.
as a rule: Generally; usually
deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
in unison: Together; at the same time; in a way that shows complete agreement
talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
has over: To invite someone to your house.
get excited: To become enthusiastic or eager.
run with: To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
in check: Under control; restrained.
give yourself up: To surrender to an authority, especially the police.
on time
watch over: To protect or guard someone or something.
out of order: Not in proper working condition; broken.
in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
pass over: To cross or bypass
lose control: To no longer be able to direct or restrain something.
use up: To use all of; consume
in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
condemned to: To be destined for a particular fate, usually negative.
live through: To experience something difficult or painful and survive it.
deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
deal with
shine down on: To favor or bless someone or something.
in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
at bay: Kept at a distance; held back.
keep at: To continuously try to do something
tear down: To demolish or destroy a building or structure.
build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
put aside: To save money regularly.
back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
brace up: To prepare oneself mentally or emotionally for something difficult.
in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
set up
on fire: Very successful or popular
grow out of: To develop or originate from something.
ahead of time: Before the scheduled time; early.
at the risk of: Used to introduce a statement that may offend or be criticized.
stick it to: To defeat someone, especially someone who is arrogant or powerful.
end in: To have something as the final result.
in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
on the job: While working; during the course of employment.
hear of: To know about someone or something because you have been told about them
with just: Using only; with no more than.
to a great extent: Mostly or largely; to a significant degree.
out of the ordinary : Unusual or remarkable; not typical.
start off: To begin or commence something.
to the power of: Indicating exponentiation in math; repeated multiplication.
speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
creep in: To enter or affect something gradually or stealthily.
see about: To look into or arrange something.
pass from: To be transferred or transmitted from one person or thing to another.
at peace with: Feeling calm and content about something, especially after a period of worry or difficulty.
while away: To spend time in a relaxed way because you have nothing else to do.
go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
walk down: To walk along or down something.
care for: To want or desire a thing
set aside: To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
as you wish: A polite way of granting a request or giving permission.
pick out: To choose or select one item from many
reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
set on: To attack
in a hurry: Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
make or break: Capable of ensuring success or causing failure.
in force: In large numbers or with great strength
of theirs: Belonging to them; their possession or property.
off of: From a position on something; down from.
play with fire: Take dangerous risks that could have serious consequences.
cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
close by: Near in distance; nearby.
grapple with: To struggle or deal with something difficult.
a passion for: A strong enthusiasm or interest in something.
in tune: Agreeing in pitch; agreeing in opinion
in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
on impulse: Acting suddenly without thinking about the results of your actions
fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
in due time: At the appropriate time; eventually.
meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
count on: To depend on someone
abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
aim at: To point or direct something, such as a weapon, towards a target.
do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
for the present: For now; temporarily or at this time.
for the loss: Concerning or because of a defeat or loss.
in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
for the asking: Available if one requests it; given if simply asked for.
cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
call out: To criticize someone to modify their behavior
in consequence: As a result; therefore.
for long: For a considerable period of time.
in half: Divided into two equal parts.
for all that: Despite that; even though.
get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
on the watch: Being alert and carefully observing for something.
regardless of
in the course of time: Eventually or after some time has passed.
work to do: Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
head up: To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
at ease
from side to side: Moving left and right repeatedly.
plan out: To think about and decide on the details of something you want to do in the future.
try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
drive in: To enter a place or area by driving a vehicle.
in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
on the alert: Being watchful and ready to react immediately.
from the heart: In a very sincere and genuine way.
number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
log in
on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
as for: Concerning; regarding.
of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
at the least: As a minimum; no less than.
flare up: To suddenly worsen or become more intense (of a medical condition).
on a level: In a fair and equal manner; with equal opportunities.
like a man: To act bravely or responsibly.
melt away: To disappear gradually.
attend to: To deal with; take care of; pay attention to.
in hand: In one's possession or control.
account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
keep it up: To continue doing something well
delight in: To take great pleasure in something.
whys and wherefores: The reasons or explanations for something.
call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
wake up: To stop sleeping
live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
rise above: To overcome or surmount a difficult situation or challenge.
slow in: Being late or delayed in doing something.
bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
hold it in: To restrain or suppress an emotion or feeling.
keeping up: To understand what someone is saying
other than: Except for; apart from.
get up in: To wake and leave bed at a particular time.
as you please: Used to indicate freedom of choice or preference.
count upon: To rely on or trust someone or something.
got to: To arrive at some place
talk on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
below the surface: Hidden emotions or issues not immediately visible.
bring about: To cause to happen
shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
certain to: Sure to happen; inevitable.
look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
guard against: To take precautions against something undesirable.
to do with: To be about something; concern
at present: Currently; now
requires effort: To need or demand effort to achieve something.
pack in: To decide to stop doing something
against the grain: Contrary to someone's natural inclinations or feelings; in opposition to what is normal or expected.
under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
leave it out: To stop doing or saying something irritating or unpleasant.
out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
extent to which: The degree to which something is true or likely to happen.
picking out: To choose or select one item from many
go against: To disagree with or challenge someone
not necessary: Not required; not needed.
between the lines: To understand the hidden meaning or intention in something.
hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
going on: To continue doing something
point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
take with: To bring something or someone along when you go somewhere.
in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
burn in: To cause a permanent ghost image on a screen by displaying a static image.
live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
mental: Concerning the mind
opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
matter: To be of great importance; to count
practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
accomplish: To succeed in doing; complete successfully
doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
strength: Condition of being strong
purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
irritable: Annoyed; easily annoyed or angered
demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
extent: Point, level or limit to which something reaches
failure: When things go wrong; lack of function
influence: To affect or change something indirectly
ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
concentrate: To cause to be present in large amount or number
increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
desire: To wish for, hope or want something
brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
valuable: Being useful or important
form: Sports team or person's current winning record
steady: Happening or developing at a regular rate
infinite: Being very large in amount
subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
destructive: Causing a very large amount of damage
mind: To be bothered or upset by something
interior: Part of country that is far from the border, coast
depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
determination: Will to achieve a goal despite difficulties
control: A device designed to operate a machine
act: To behave in a certain way
learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
poise: Way of behaving with confidence/emotional control
latent: Existing but needing certain conditions to start
unable: Not being able to do something

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a passion for
US
UK
- Phrase
- A strong enthusiasm or interest in something.
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abide by
US /əˈbaɪd baɪ/
UK /əˈbaid bai/
- Phrasal Verb
- To follow a rule; adhere to
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ability
US /əˈbɪlɪti/
UK /ə'bɪlətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The power, resources or skill to do something
- A particular skill or talent.
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accomplish
US /əˈkɑmplɪʃ/
UK /ə'kʌmplɪʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To succeed in doing; complete successfully
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account of
US /əˈkaʊnt ʌv/
UK /əˈkaunt ɔv/
- Noun
- A spoken or written description of an event.
- Preposition
- Because of; for the reason of.
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act on
US /ækt ɑn/
UK /ækt ɔn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have an effect on something.
- To take formal action or make a decision regarding something.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action as a result of information received.
- To have an effect on something.
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against the grain
US
UK
- Phrase
- Contrary to someone's natural inclinations or feelings; in opposition to what is normal or expected.
- In a direction that is perpendicular to the fibers of wood, making it difficult to work with.
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against you
US
UK
- Preposition
- In opposition to you.
- Expressing disagreement or disapproval of you.
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ahead of time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Before the scheduled time; early.
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aim at
US /em æt/
UK /eim æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To point or direct something, such as a weapon, towards a target.
- To have a particular goal or intention.
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all at once
US
UK
- Adverb
- Suddenly; at the same time
- At the same time; simultaneously
- Phrase
- Suddenly; at the same time
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amounted to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have reached a total of; to be equal to.
- To have been the same as, or have had the same effect as.
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as a rule
US /æz e rul/
UK /æz ə ru:l/
- Phrase
- Generally; usually
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as for
US /æz fɔr/
UK /æz fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Concerning; regarding.
- Phrase
- Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
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as long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- 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.
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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.
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as soon as
US /æz sun æz/
UK /æz su:n æz/
- Phrase
- In a short time after (something happens)
- Without any delay; immediately
- Conjunction
- At the moment that, or immediately after.
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as well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
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as you please
US /əz ju pliz/
UK /əz juː pli:z/
- other
- Used to indicate freedom of choice or preference.
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as you wish
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UK
- Phrase
- A polite way of granting a request or giving permission.
- Expressing acceptance of someone's decision, even if one doesn't necessarily agree with it.
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at a time
US /æt e taɪm/
UK /æt ə taim/
- Phrase
- Separately; one by one
- Simultaneously; together
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at bay
US /æt be/
UK /æt bei/
- Phrase
- Kept at a distance; held back.
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at ease
US /æt iz/
UK /æt i:z/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Free from constraint, embarrassment, or awkwardness; relaxed.
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at hand
US /æt hænd/
UK /æt hænd/
- Phrase
- Close by; readily available.
- About to happen; imminent.
- Adjective
- Nearby; easily available
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at last
US /æt læst/
UK /æt lɑ:st/
- Adverb
- Finally; after a long delay.
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at 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.
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at night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
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at once
US /æt wʌns/
UK /æt wʌns/
- Adverb
- Immediately; without delay
- At the same time; simultaneously
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at peace with
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UK
- Phrase
- Feeling calm and content about something, especially after a period of worry or difficulty.
- Having accepted something difficult or unpleasant and no longer feeling upset by it.
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at present
US /æt ˈprɛznt/
UK /æt ˈprezənt/
- Phrase
- Currently; now
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at that time
US /æt ðæt taɪm/
UK /æt ðæt taim/
- Phrase
- During a specific point in the past.
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at the least
US
UK
- Phrase
- As a minimum; no less than.
- As the bare minimum action; anyway.
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at the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
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at the risk of
US /ət ðə ˈrɪsk ʌv/
UK /ət ðə ˈrɪsk əv/
- other
- Used to introduce a statement that may offend or be criticized.
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at the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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at times
US /æt taɪmz/
UK /æt taɪmz/
- Phrase
- Sometimes; occasionally.
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at will
US /æt wɪl/
UK /æt wil/
- Adverb
- Whenever or wherever you want; without needing permission.
- Adjective
- Relating to an employment agreement where the employer can terminate the employee at any time for any reason that is not illegal.
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at work
US /æt wɚk/
UK /æt wə:k/
- Phrase
- Located at one's place of employment
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attend to
US /əˈtɛnd tu/
UK /əˈtend tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To deal with; take care of; pay attention to.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Deal with
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back 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.
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bad habits
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UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Negative or harmful routines or behaviors that are difficult to stop.
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bear upon
US /bɛr əˈpɑn/
UK /beə əˈpɒn/
- other
- To have an influence or effect on something.
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below the surface
US /bəˈloʊ ðə ˈsɝfɪs/
UK /bɪˈləu ðə ˈsɜ:fɪs/
- other
- Hidden emotions or issues not immediately visible.
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between the lines
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UK
- Phrase
- To understand the hidden meaning or intention in something.
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brace up
US /breɪs ʌp/
UK /breɪs ʌp/
- other
- To prepare oneself mentally or emotionally for something difficult.
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break down
US /brek daʊn/
UK /breik daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
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bring about
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause to happen
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bring out
US /brɪŋ aʊt/
UK /briŋ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
- To nurture and develop or bring out a quality
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build on
US /bɪld ɑn/
UK /bild ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
- To use something as a base or foundation for further development or success.
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build up
US /bɪld ʌp/
UK /bild ʌp/
- 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.
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burn in
US /bɝn ɪn/
UK /bɜ:n in/
- other
- To cause a permanent ghost image on a screen by displaying a static image.
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by all means
US
UK
- Adverb
- Certainly; of course
- Phrase
- In every possible way; using every method possible
- Certainly; of course
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by means of
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UK
- Phrase
- Using; with the help of.
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call for
US /kɔl fɔr/
UK /kɔ:l fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- To come to someone's house to take them somewhere
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call on
US /kɔl ɑn/
UK /kɔ:l ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
- To visit someone
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call out
US /kɔl aʊt/
UK /kɔ:l aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To criticize someone to modify their behavior
- To announce or specify, e.g. in a list
- Transitive Verb
- To summon or request the presence of someone, especially for assistance or service.
- To publicly criticize or denounce someone for their actions or behavior.
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care for
US /kɛr fɔr/
UK /kɛə fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To want or desire a thing
- To look after someone who is ill, old, or very young.
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care of
US /kɛr ʌv/
UK /kɛə ɔv/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
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carry out
US /ˈkæri aʊt/
UK /ˈkæri aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To fulfill or perform your instructions, duty
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To perform or execute a task, order, or plan.
- To remove something or someone from a place.
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cast aside
US /kæst əˈsaɪd/
UK /kɑ:st əˈsaid/
- Phrasal Verb
- To get rid of something; discard.
- To reject or abandon someone or something.
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certain to
US
UK
- Adjective
- Sure to happen; inevitable.
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close by
US /kloz baɪ/
UK /kləuz bai/
- Adverb
- Near in distance; nearby.
- Phrase
- In a position or location that is near.
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come from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
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come up to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To meet expectations
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compared with
US /kəmˈpɛrd wɪð/
UK /kəmˈpeəd wið/
- Preposition
- In relation to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have examined the differences or similarities between two or more things.
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concentrate
US /ˈkɑnsənˌtret/
UK /'kɒnsntreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause to be present in large amount or number
- To pay great attention to a task; focus
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A substance made by removing water or other diluents; a concentrated form of something.
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condemned to
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be destined for a particular fate, usually negative.
- To be sentenced to a particular punishment.
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confidence
US /ˈkɑnfɪdəns/
UK /'kɒnfɪdəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling that you can do well at something
- Feeling you can trust someone
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connected with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Related to; associated with.
- Involved with; having a relationship with.
- Phrasal Verb
- Was associated or linked to someone or something.
- Felt understanding or empathy with someone or something.
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contrary to
US /ˈkɑnˌtrɛri tu/
UK /ˈkɔntrəri tu:/
- Preposition
- In opposition to; against.
- Differing from; not in agreement with.
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cope with
US /kop wɪð/
UK /kəup wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
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count on
US /kaʊnt ɑn/
UK /kaunt ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To depend on someone
- To be confident of and expect something
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count upon
US /kaʊnt əˈpɑn/
UK /kaʊnt əˈpɒn/
- other
- To rely on or trust someone or something.
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creep in
US /krip ɪn/
UK /kri:p in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter or affect something gradually or stealthily.
- To begin to occur or affect something without being noticed.
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cut off
US /kʌt ɔf/
UK /kʌt ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- To cut the end of something
- Transitive Verb
- To isolate or prevent access to a place or person.
- To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
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deal in
US /dil ɪn/
UK /di:l in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To buy and sell a particular product or products.
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deal to
US /dil tə/
UK /di:l tə/
- other
- To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
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deal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
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delight in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To take great pleasure in something.
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demand
US /dɪˈmænd/
UK /dɪ'mɑ:nd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Desire customers have to buy product, service
- A strong request for someone to do something
- Transitive Verb
- To strongly request someone to do something
- To need something.
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depend
US /dɪˈpend/
UK /dɪˈpend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- To rely on someone or something for support, help, or existence.
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desire
US / dɪˈzaɪr/
UK /dɪ'zaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To wish for, hope or want something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing that is wished for or wanted
- A strong feeling of sexual wanting.
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destructive
US /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/
UK /dɪ'strʌktɪv/
- Adjective
- Causing a very large amount of damage
- Tending to demolish or tear down; negative; unhelpful.
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determination
US /dɪˌtɚməˈneʃən/
UK /dɪˌtɜ:mɪˈneɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Will to achieve a goal despite difficulties
- The act of finding out or establishing something exactly, usually as the result of research or calculation.
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do in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
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drive away
US /draɪv əˈwe/
UK /draiv əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave in a vehicle.
- To force someone to leave or stay away.
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drive in
US /draɪv ɪn/
UK /draiv in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a place or area by driving a vehicle.
- To emphasize or impress something forcefully.
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effort
US /ˈɛfət/
UK /ˈefət/
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of work used trying to do something
- A conscious exertion of power; a try.
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end in
US /ɛnd ɪn/
UK /end in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have something as the final result.
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enter into
US /ˈɛntɚ ˈɪntu/
UK /ˈentə ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
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experience in
US
UK
- Phrase
- Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- Exposure to or involvement in a particular activity or situation.
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extent
US /ɪkˈstɛnt/
UK /ɪkˈstent/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Point, level or limit to which something reaches
- Range or space included in something
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extent to which
US
UK
- Phrase
- The degree to which something is true or likely to happen.
- The degree of influence or effect that something has.
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fall behind
US /fɔl bɪˈhaɪnd/
UK /fɔ:l biˈhaind/
- Phrasal Verb
- To get behind or late, because of going slowly
- To do worse than someone else, e.g. in rank
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fill in
US /fɪl ɪn/
UK /fil in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To put earth in e.g. a hole
- To explain the context so that someone understands
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To write or type information in a blank space.
- To temporarily do someone else's job.
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fit into
US /fɪt ˈɪntu/
UK /fit ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be small enough to go inside something.
- To feel like you belong to a group.
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flare up
US /flɛr ʌp/
UK /flɛə ʌp/
- Intransitive Verb
- To suddenly worsen or become more intense (of a medical condition).
- To suddenly become angry or violent.
- Phrasal Verb
- To suddenly become angry or violent.
- To suddenly become worse or more intense (of a medical condition).
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for all that
US
UK
- Phrase
- Despite that; even though.
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for example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
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for instance
US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/
UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
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for long
US
UK
- Phrase
- For a considerable period of time.
- For a significant duration in the future.
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for myself
US /fɚ maɪˈsɛlf/
UK /fə maɪˈself/
- other
- Done for one's own benefit or use.
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for nothing
US
UK
- Phrase
- Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- Free; without cost
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for someone
US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/
UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/
- other
- On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
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for the asking
US /fɚ ði ˈæskɪŋ/
UK /fə ði ˈɑ:skɪŋ/
- other
- Available if one requests it; given if simply asked for.
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for the loss
US /fɚ ðə lɔs/
UK /fə ðə lɒs/
- other
- Concerning or because of a defeat or loss.
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for the present
US /fɚ ðə ˈprɛzənt/
UK /fə ðə ˈprezənt/
- other
- For now; temporarily or at this time.
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force in
US /fɔrs ɪn/
UK /fɔ:rs ɪn/
- other
- To enter a place by applying physical force.
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from side to side
US /frəm saɪd tu saɪd/
UK /frəm saɪd tə saɪd/
- other
- Moving left and right repeatedly.
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from that time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Starting at a specific point in the past and continuing forward.
- Referring to a period that began in the past.
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from the heart
US /frəm ðə hɑrt/
UK /frəm ðə hɑ:t/
- other
- In a very sincere and genuine way.
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get along
US /ɡɛt əˈlɔŋ/
UK /ɡet əˈlɔŋ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
- To manage with what you have, e.g. money
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get excited
US /ɡɛt ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/
UK /ɡet ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/
- Intransitive Verb
- To become enthusiastic or eager.
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get out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
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get up in
US /ɡɛt ʌp ɪn/
UK /ɡet ʌp ɪn/
- other
- To wake and leave bed at a particular time.
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give in
US /ɡɪv ɪn/
UK /ɡiv in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To submit work; hand in
- To stop resisting; to surrender
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give out
US /ɡɪv aʊt/
UK /ɡiv aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be used up; have nothing left; fail
- To publicly state something
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give up
US /ɡɪv ʌp/
UK /ɡiv ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lose hope or admit defeat
- To decide to not start to try solving a problem
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give yourself up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To surrender to an authority, especially the police.
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given time
US /ˈɡɪvən taɪm/
UK /ˈɡivən taim/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A specific time that has been scheduled or agreed upon.
- The amount of time available or allotted for a task or activity.
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go against
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To disagree with or challenge someone
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go ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- 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.
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go out
US /ɡo aʊt/
UK /ɡəu 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
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going on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
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got to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt 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
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grapple with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To struggle or deal with something difficult.
- To engage in a physical struggle or fight.
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grow out of
US /ɡro aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡrəu aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop or originate from something.
- To become too large for (clothes).
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guard against
US /ɡɑrd əˈɡenst/
UK /ɡɑ:d əˈɡenst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To take precautions against something undesirable.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take precautions against something; to protect oneself from something negative.
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hand on
US /hænd ɑn/
UK /hænd ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
- To pass or transfer knowledge, skills, or traditions to someone else.
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hang on
US /hæŋ ɑn/
UK /hæŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- To persevere or persist, especially in a difficult situation.
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has over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To invite someone to your house.
- To have more than a certain number or amount.
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have at
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To attack someone or something.
- To begin doing something with enthusiasm.
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have to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
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head up
US /hɛd ʌp/
UK /hed ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
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hear of
US /hɪr ʌv/
UK /hiə ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To know about someone or something because you have been told about them
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hold it in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To restrain or suppress an emotion or feeling.
- To restrain or delay a bodily function, such as urination or defecation.
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hold on
US /hold ɑn/
UK /həuld ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- To wait for a short time.
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in a hurry
US /ɪn e ˈhɚri/
UK /in ə ˈhʌri/
- Phrase
- Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
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in a state
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a particular condition or situation.
- In an emotional condition, often negative (e.g., panic, distress).
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in accordance with
US /ɪn əˈkɔrdns wɪð/
UK /in əˈkɔ:dəns wið/
- Phrase
- In agreement with; following
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in advance
US /ɪn ædˈvæns/
UK /in ədˈvɑ:ns/
- Phrase
- Ahead of time; before something happens
- Noun
- A payment made before it is due, especially for work to be done
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in business
US /ɪn ˈbɪznɪs/
UK /in ˈbiznis/
- Phrase
- Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- Having a commercial partnership or association.
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in check
US /ɪn tʃɛk/
UK /in tʃek/
- Phrase
- Under control; restrained.
- Verified or confirmed to be correct or accurate.
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in consequence
US
UK
- Adverb
- As a result; therefore.
- Phrase
- As a result; therefore.
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in different ways
US
UK
- Phrase
- Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
- In varying manners or styles; not uniformly.
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in due time
US
UK
- Phrase
- At the appropriate time; eventually.
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in force
US /ɪn fɔrs/
UK /in fɔ:s/
- Phrase
- In large numbers or with great strength
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in half
US /ɪn hæf/
UK /in hɑ:f/
- Adverb
- Divided into two equal parts.
- Partially; to some extent.
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in hand
US /ɪn hænd/
UK /in hænd/
- Phrase
- In one's possession or control.
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in love with
US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//
UK
- Adjective
- Feeling romantic love for someone.
- Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
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in mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
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in other words
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UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
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in practice
US /ɪn ˈpræktɪs/
UK /in ˈpræktis/
- Phrase
- In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
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in reality
US /ɪn riˈælɪti/
UK /in riˈæliti/
- Phrase
- Actually; in fact; truly.
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in regard to
US
UK
- Phrase
- Concerning; in relation to.
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in return
US /ɪn rɪˈtɚn/
UK /in riˈtə:n/
- Adverb
- As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- Phrase
- As compensation or consideration for something.
- As a reaction or response to something.
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in sight
US /ɪn saɪt/
UK /in sait/
- Phrase
- Visible; able to be seen.
- Near to being achieved; imminent.
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in the air
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
- Adjective
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
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in the course of time
US /ɪn ðə ˈkɔrs ʌv taɪm/
UK /in ðə ˈkɔ:s ɔv taɪm/
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- Eventually or after some time has passed.
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in the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
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in the future
US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/
UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/
- Phrase
- At a later time; in times to come.
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in the midst of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Surrounded by; in the middle of.
- During; while something is happening.
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in the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
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in the way
US /ɪn ði we/
UK /in ðə wei/
- Phrase
- Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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in 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.
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in time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
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in touch
US /ɪn tʌtʃ/
UK /in tʌtʃ/
- Adjective
- Having contact or communication with someone.
- Aware of or informed about something.
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in tune
US /ɪn tun/
UK /in tju:n/
- Phrase
- Agreeing in pitch; agreeing in opinion
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in turn
US
UK
- Adverb
- One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
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in unison
US /ɪn ˈjunɪsən/
UK /in ˈju:nɪsən/
- Adverb
- Together; at the same time; in a way that shows complete agreement
- Adjective
- Performing the same notes or movements at the same time.
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in vain
US /ɪn ven/
UK /in vein/
- Phrase
- Without success or result; futilely.
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infinite
US /ˈɪnfənɪt/
UK /'ɪnfɪnət/
- Adjective
- Being very large in amount
- Without an end; limitless; endless
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influence
US / ˈɪnfluəns/
UK /'ɪnflʊəns/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To affect or change something indirectly
- To persuade someone to do something.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The power to affect what happens, to persuade etc.
- A person or thing that affects someone or something in an important way.
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instead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
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interior
US /ɪnˈtɪriɚ/
UK /ɪn'tɪərɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of country that is far from the border, coast
- Remote central area of a continent
- Adjective
- Being the inside part of a building, car etc.
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irritable
US /ˈɪrɪtəbəl/
UK /ˈɪrɪtəbl/
- Adjective
- Annoyed; easily annoyed or angered
- Easily inflamed or sore.
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keep at
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To continuously try to do something
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keep from
US /kip frʌm/
UK /ki:p frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To prevent someone from doing something
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keep it up
US /kip ɪt ʌp/
UK /ki:p it ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something well
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keeping up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand what someone is saying
- To move or progress at the same rate as someone or something else.
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latent
US /ˈletnt/
UK /ˈleɪtnt/
- Adjective
- Existing but needing certain conditions to start
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lead to
US /lid tu/
UK /li:d tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To result in some action
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have something as a consequence or result.
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leave it out
US /liv ɪt aʊt/
UK /li:v ɪt aʊt/
- other
- To stop doing or saying something irritating or unpleasant.
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level with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be honest and straightforward with someone; to tell someone the truth.
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lie down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
- Phrase
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like a man
US /laɪk ə mæn/
UK /laɪk ə mæn/
- other
- To act bravely or responsibly.
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live for
US /liv fɔr/
UK /liv fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
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live on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to exist or be remembered.
- To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
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live through
US /liv θru/
UK /liv θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To experience something difficult or painful and survive it.
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live up
US /liv ʌp/
UK /liv ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be as good as expected or promised.
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log in
US /lɔɡ ɪn/
UK /lɔɡ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- Intransitive Verb
- To enter a website or computer system by typing a username and password.
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long for
US /lɔŋ fɔr/
UK /lɔŋ fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
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look around
US /lʊk əˈraʊnd/
UK /luk əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To explore a place; search for something.
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look at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
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look for
US /lʊk fɔr/
UK /luk fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- To expect or anticipate something.
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look over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To check something to see it works well; inspect
- To examine or inspect something quickly.
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look upon
US /lʊk əˈpɑn/
UK /luk əˈpɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider or regard in a particular way.
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lose control
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To no longer be able to direct or restrain something.
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make for
US /mek fɔr/
UK /meik fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
- To result in; cause
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make of
US /mek ʌv/
UK /meik ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand or have an opinion about something
- To create or produce something from a particular material
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make or break
US /mek ɔr brek/
UK /meik ɔ: breik/
- Adjective
- Capable of ensuring success or causing failure.
- Noun
- A situation that will either ensure success or cause failure.
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make up
US /mek ʌp/
UK /meik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To invent or create a story
- To add up to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To invent a story, excuse, etc.
- To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
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measure up
US /ˈmɛʒɚ ʌp/
UK /ˈmeʒə ʌp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be good enough; to meet the required standard.
- Phrasal Verb
- To be good enough; to meet expectations or standards.
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meet with
US /mit wɪð/
UK /mi:t wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
- To encounter or experience something, often something negative.
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melt away
US /mɛlt əˈwe/
UK /melt əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To disappear gradually.
- To become gradually smaller or less.
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mental
US /ˈmɛntl/
UK /ˈmentl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the mind
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must learn
US
UK
- Modal Verb
- Expressing a strong obligation or necessity to acquire knowledge or a skill.
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next to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
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no matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
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not necessary
US
UK
- Adjective
- Not required; not needed.
- Phrase
- Optional; not compulsory.
- Avoidable; not inevitable.
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number of people
US /ˈnʌmbɚ ʌv ˈpipəl/
UK /ˈnʌmbə ɔv ˈpi:pl/
- Phrase
- The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- A statistical figure representing the population size or a subset thereof.
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of choice
US /əv tʃɔɪs/
UK /əv tʃɔɪs/
- other
- Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
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of course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
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of itself
US /ʌv ɪtˈself/
UK /əv ɪtˈself/
- other
- Happening automatically without external cause or help.
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of ours
US /ʌv ˈaʊɚz/
UK /əv ˈaʊəz/
- other
- Belonging to us; associated with us.
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of theirs
US /ʌv ðɛrz/
UK /əv ðeəz/
- other
- Belonging to them; their possession or property.
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of value
US /ʌv ˈvælju/
UK /ɔv ˈvælju/
- Adjective
- Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
- Providing a benefit or advantage.
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off of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
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on a level
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a fair and equal manner; with equal opportunities.
- At the same height or plane as something else.
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on fire
US /ɑn faɪr/
UK /ɔn ˈfaiə/
- Adjective
- Very successful or popular
- Burning
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on impulse
US /ɑn ˈɪmˌpʌls/
UK /ɔn ˈimpʌls/
- Phrase
- Acting suddenly without thinking about the results of your actions
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on the alert
US /ɑn ðə əˈlɝt/
UK /ɒn ðə əˈlɜ:t/
- other
- Being watchful and ready to react immediately.
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on the floor
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
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on the job
US /ɑn ði dʒɑb/
UK /ɔn ðə dʒɔb/
- Phrase
- While working; during the course of employment.
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on the lookout
US /ɑn ði ˈlʊkˌaʊt/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈlʊkˌaʊt/
- Adjective
- Vigilantly searching for someone or something.
- Idiom
- To be watching carefully in order to detect something, such as danger or opportunity.
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on the other hand
US
UK
- Phrase
- Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
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on the table
US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of a table.
- Available for consideration or discussion.
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on the watch
US /ɑn ðə wɑtʃ/
UK /ɒn ðə wɒtʃ/
- other
- Being alert and carefully observing for something.
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on time
US /ɑn taɪm/
UK /ɔn taim/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Arriving at or done by the required time
- Meeting a deadline; punctual in fulfilling obligations.
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on to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
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opportunity
US /ˌɑpɚˈtunɪti, -ˈtju-/
UK /ˌɒpə'tju:nətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- A favorable time or occasion for doing something.
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other than
US
UK
- Preposition
- Except for; apart from.
- Conjunction
- Different from.
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out of commission
US /aʊt ʌv kəˈmɪʃən/
UK /aut ɔv kəˈmiʃən/
- Adjective
- Not in working order; temporarily not functioning.
- (Of a ship or military unit) no longer in active service.
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out of it
US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/
UK /aut ɔv it/
- Adjective
- Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
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out of order
US /aʊt ʌv ˈɔrdɚ/
UK /aut ɔv ˈɔ:də/
- Adjective
- Not in proper working condition; broken.
- Not following the rules of procedure; inappropriate.
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out of the ordinary
US
UK
- Adjective
- Unusual or remarkable; not typical.
- Exceptional; remarkably better than others of its kind.
- Phrase
- Beyond what is usual, common, or expected.
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pack in
US /pæk ɪn/
UK /pæk in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to stop doing something
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pass from
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be transferred or transmitted from one person or thing to another.
- To be inherited or bequeathed from one person to another.
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pass over
US /pæs ˈovɚ/
UK /pɑ:s ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cross or bypass
- A polite way of saying 'to die'
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physical
US /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
UK /ˈfɪzɪkl/
- Countable Noun
- Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- Adjective
- Concerning the body of a person
- Concerning things that can be seen or touched
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pick out
US /pɪk aʊt/
UK /pik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To choose or select one item from many
- To distinguish or recognize something or someone from a group.
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picking out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To choose or select one item from many
- The action of distinguishing or recognizing something or someone from a group.
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plan out
US /plæn aʊt/
UK /plæn aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think about and decide on the details of something you want to do in the future.
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play in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- To have a role in a theatrical production.
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play with fire
US /pleɪ wɪð ˈfaɪɚ/
UK /pleɪ wɪð ˈfaɪə/
- other
- Take dangerous risks that could have serious consequences.
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point at
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
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point out
US /pɔɪnt aʊt/
UK /pɔint aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make others aware of an idea
- To draw attention to something or someone
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poise
US /pɔɪz/
UK /pɔɪz/
- Uncountable Noun
- Way of behaving with confidence/emotional control
- Transitive Verb
- To hold something steadily
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practical
US /ˈpræktɪkəl/
UK /ˈpræktɪkl/
- Adjective
- Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- Relating to experience, action, or practice; not theoretical or ideal.
- Noun
- A practical exam or lesson.
- A person concerned chiefly with the practice of something; a person with practical skills.
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practice
US /ˈpræktɪs/
UK /'præktɪs/
- Noun
- The office and place for legal or medical work
- Doing something many times to become better at it
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work as a doctor or lawyer
- To live according to the teachings of a religion
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purpose
US /ˈpɚpəs/
UK /'pɜ:pəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- A person's sense of resolve or determination.
- Adverb
- With clear intention or determination.
- Intentionally; deliberately.
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put aside
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To save money regularly.
- To temporarily ignore or forget something, such as a disagreement or problem.
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put forth
US /pʊt fɔrθ/
UK /put fɔ:θ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To bring into existence
- To offer ideas for consideration
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rather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
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reach out
US /ritʃ aʊt/
UK /ri:tʃ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attempt to communicate with someone.
- To offer help and support to someone.
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regardless of
US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/
UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/
- Phrase
- Preposition
- Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
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rely on
US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/
UK /riˈlai ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To depend on someone or something
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requires effort
US
UK
- Phrase
- To need or demand effort to achieve something.
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rise above
US /raɪz əˈbʌv/
UK /raiz əˈbʌv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To overcome or surmount a difficult situation or challenge.
- To not allow oneself to be affected by negative emotions or behaviors.
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run with
US /rʌn wɪð/
UK /rʌn wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
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same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
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second hand
US /ˈsɛkənd hænd/
UK /ˈsekənd hænd/
- Adverb
- (Of goods) already used
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secret of
US
UK
- Phrase
- The key or hidden information that explains something.
- Confidential information about something.
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see about
US /si əˈbaʊt/
UK /si: əˈbaʊt/
- other
- To look into or arrange something.
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set aside
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
- To separate and save for another use or time
- Transitive Verb
- To keep or save something for use at a later time.
- To designate or allocate something for a specific purpose or group.
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set on
US /sɛt ɑn/
UK /set ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attack
- To cause someone to want to do something.
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set out
US /sɛt aʊt/
UK /set aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- To give in detail in writing
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set up
US /sɛt ʌp/
UK /set ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make arrangements for something; establish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrange or prepare something for use.
- To start a business, organization, etc.
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shine down on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To favor or bless someone or something.
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show off
US /ʃo ɔf/
UK /ʃəu ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
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shut off
US /ʃʌt ɔf/
UK /ʃʌt ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop the movement of something, such as water
- To isolate oneself from others.
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shut out
US /ʃʌt aʊt/
UK /ʃʌt aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To prevent from entering; keep out of relationship
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shut 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
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sit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
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slow in
US /sloʊ ɪn/
UK /sləu ɪn/
- other
- Being late or delayed in doing something.
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speak of
US /spik ʌv/
UK /spi:k ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To mention someone or something in conversation.
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speak to
US /spik tu/
UK /spi:k tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To address or communicate with someone.
- To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
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start in
US /stɑrt ɪn/
UK /stɑ:t in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin a job or activity.
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start off
US /stɑrt ɔf/
UK /stɑ:t ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or commence something.
- To begin a journey.
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start out
US /stɑrt aʊt/
UK /stɑ:t aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin your life or career in a particular way.
- To begin a journey.
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steady
US /ˈstɛdi/
UK /'stedɪ/
- Adjective
- Happening or developing at a regular rate
- Continuing without stopping or changing over time
- Transitive Verb
- To make constant, unchanging or staying the same
- To hold something/someone so they stop moving
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stick it to
US /stɪk ɪt tu/
UK /stik it tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To defeat someone, especially someone who is arrogant or powerful.
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stir up
US /stɚ ʌp/
UK /stə: ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause trouble; incite unrest.
- To evoke or awaken (emotions, memories).
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straighten out
US /ˈstretn aʊt/
UK /ˈstreɪtn aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To resolve a problem or difficulty; to clarify a misunderstanding.
- To make something tidy or organized; to put in order.
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strength
US /strɛŋkθ, strɛŋθ, strɛnθ/
UK /streŋθ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Condition of being strong
- The quality or state of being physically strong.
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such as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
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suffer from
US /ˈsʌfɚ frʌm/
UK /ˈsʌfə frɔm/
- Intransitive Verb
- To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
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take on
US /tek ɑn/
UK /teik ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To acquire a new characteristic
- To accept a new responsibility, role
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take with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To bring something or someone along when you go somewhere.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To accept or endure something, especially something unpleasant, as a necessary part of an experience.
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talk on
US /tɔk ɑn/
UK /tɔ:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To talk at length about a particular subject.
- To scold or lecture someone at length.
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talking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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tear down
US /tɛr daʊn/
UK /tiə daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To demolish or destroy a building or structure.
- To criticize someone or something severely.
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the following
US
UK
- Adjective
- Next in order or sequence.
- Uncountable Noun
- What is about to be said or written.
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think about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
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think of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
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think on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully before making a decision.
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think over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider a problem or issue carefully
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to a great extent
US /tə ə ˌgreɪt ɪkˈstɛnt/
UK /tə ə ˌgreit ikˈstent/
- other
- Mostly or largely; to a significant degree.
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to date
US /tu det/
UK /tu: deit/
- Phrase
- Up to the present time; until now.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To go out on romantic dates with someone.
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to do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
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to let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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to the exclusion of
US /tu ði ɪksˈkluzjən əv/
UK /tu ði ɪksˈklu:ʒən əv/
- other
- Including only one thing and leaving out others.
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to the fullest
US
UK
- Phrase
- To the greatest extent possible; completely and without reservation.
- To the utmost degree; with maximum enjoyment or utilization.
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to the power of
US /tu ðə ˈpaʊɚ əv/
UK /tu ðə ˈpaʊə əv/
- other
- Indicating exponentiation in math; repeated multiplication.
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try out
US /traɪ aʊt/
UK /trai aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to win a place on a team in a group
- To test briefly to determine how well it works
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turn back
US /tɚn bæk/
UK /tə:n bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop and move backward on some issue
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turn out
US /tɚn aʊt/
UK /tə:n aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
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turn to
US /tɚn tu/
UK /tə:n tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
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unable
US /ʌnˈebəl/
UK /ʌnˈeɪbl/
- Adjective
- Not being able to do something
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under control
US /ˈʌndɚ kənˈtrol/
UK /ˈʌndə kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
- Having one's emotions or impulses restrained.
- Phrase
- A situation that is being managed effectively.
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use up
US /juz ʌp/
UK /ju:z ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use all of; consume
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used to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
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valuable
US /ˈvæljuəbəl, ˈvæljə-/
UK /ˈvæljuəbl/
- Adjective
- Being useful or important
- Being worth a lot of money
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wait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
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wake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
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walk down
US /wɔk daʊn/
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- To walk along or down something.
- To proceed along an aisle, especially at a wedding.
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watch over
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UK /wɔtʃ ˈəuvə/
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- To protect or guard someone or something.
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weather the storm
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UK /ˈweðə ðə stɔ:m/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To survive a difficult situation or period without serious damage.
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while away
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- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time in a relaxed way because you have nothing else to do.
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whys and wherefores
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- Noun (plural)
- The reasons or explanations for something.
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with it
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UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
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with just
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- Phrase
- Using only; with no more than.
- Barely; by a narrow margin.
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work in
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UK /wə:k in/
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- To make an opening for something in your schedule
- To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
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work out
US /wɚk aʊt/
UK /wə:k aut/
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- To find a way to do something, by thinking
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work to do
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- Phrase
- Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
- Obligations or responsibilities that require effort and attention.
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write down
US /raɪt daʊn/
UK /rait daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To record in writing
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write out
US /raɪt aʊt/
UK /rait aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To write something in full instead of using abbreviations or symbols.
- To copy something by writing it.
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

Vocabulary

brave
adj. Having courage
comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

Explanation

a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step". forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead". The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.

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brave

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UK/breɪv/

adj.Brave

v.t.To bravely face

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THE POWER OF CONCENTRATION - FULL AudioBook by Theron Q. Dumont - Self Help & Inspirational

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