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all over the place
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- In many different locations; widely distributed.
- Adjective
- Mentally or emotionally disorganized; confused or erratic.
A1Moreanus
US /ˈenəs/
UK /'eɪnəs/
- Noun
- Opening in the body from which solid waste passes
C2Moreat 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.
C2Moreback out
US /bæk aʊt/
UK /bæk aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To say you will now not do something you promised
A1Morebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morebreak up
US /brek ʌp/
UK /breik ʌp/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of party, relationship) to come to an end
- To end something, e.g. a fight
A1Morebuffalo
US /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
UK /ˈbʌfələʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Wild animal with horns similar to a large cow
B2Morechef
US /ʃɛf/
UK /ʃef/
- Countable Noun
- Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
B1Morechick
US /tʃɪk/
UK /tʃɪk/
- Countable Noun
- A baby bird
A2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecounter
US /ˈkaʊntɚ/
UK /'kaʊntə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- To try to prevent, as by making a different point
- Prefix
- Being opposite or against something
B1Moredeliver
US /dɪˈlɪvɚ/
UK /dɪ'lɪvə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- To save someone from a problem or crisis
A2TOEICMoredramatic
US /drəˈmætɪk/
UK /drəˈmætɪk/
- Adjective
- Gripping the attention; causing an effect
- (Of an event) sudden and extreme
B1Moredust
US /dʌst/
UK /dʌst/
- Transitive Verb
- To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
- To wipe something to remove dirt
- Uncountable Noun
- Fine dry powder that builds up on surfaces
A2Moreextra
US /'ekstrə/
UK /'ekstrə/
- Adjective
- More than necessary; additional
- Of especially good quality or grade.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Items more than you need; additional items
- Person who has a small part in a movie
A2Morefor sure
US /fɔr ʃʊr/
UK /fɔ: ʃuə/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
A2Moreforeign
US /ˈfɔ:rən/
UK /ˈfɒrən/
- Adjective
- Being of a different place or country
- Strange; different from ones found at home
A2TOEICMorefry
US /fraɪ/
UK /fraɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To cook something in fat or oil
- Intransitive Verb
- To burn your skin due to too long in the sun
A2Morefuck around
US /fʌk əˈraʊnd/
UK /fʌk əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To waste time; to not be serious.
- To mess with; to treat disrespectfully.
go for it
US /ɡo fɔr ɪt/
UK /ɡəu fɔ: it/
- Interjection
- An expression of encouragement or approval.
- Intransitive Verb
- To try to achieve something; to make an attempt.
A1Moregot 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
A1Moregreedy
US /ˈɡridi/
UK /'ɡri:dɪ/
- Adjective
- Wanting to have more of something than you need
B1Morehandle
US /ˈhændl/
UK /'hændl/
- Transitive Verb
- To cope with or take responsibility for
- To control a machine, car etc.
- Countable Noun
- The part of a door you hold to open it
- Thing you hold to carry or open a bag, pan etc.
A2TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein 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.
A1Morein the back seat
US /ɪn ði bæk sit/
UK /ɪn ði bæk si:t/
- other
- Having a less active or secondary role; not in control.
B2Morein 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.
A1Morelaughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
A2Morelegend
US /ˈlɛdʒənd/
UK /'ledʒənd/
- Noun
- List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
- Person famous for doing something very well
B1Morelevel
US /ˈlɛvəl/
UK /'levl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Specific height of something
- Amount of ability you have compared to others
- Transitive Verb
- To aim a gun at someone
- To destroy a building; flatten an area completely
A2TOEICMorelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremarinate
US /'mærɪneɪt/
UK /ˈmærɪneɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To put food in sauce to add flavor before cooking
C1Moremedium
US /ˈmidiəm/
UK /'mi:dɪəm/
- Noun
- Method of expressing ideas or feelings
- Something available in a middle size or condition
A2TOEICMoremild
US /maɪld/
UK /maɪld/
- Adjective
- Gentle in nature or behavior
- Being neither too cold nor too hot
A2Moremince
US /mɪns/
UK /mɪns/
- Transitive Verb
- To grind meat, etc. into very small pieces
- Uncountable Noun
- Chopped meat used to make burgers
B2TOEICMoremisheard
US /ˌmɪs'hɜ:d/
UK /ˌmɪs'hɜ:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To not properly hear something
B2Moreneedy
US /ˈnidi/
UK /ˈni:di/
- Adjective
- Poor; without much money
B2Moreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreomelet
US /ˈɑməlɪt, ˈɑmlɪt/
UK /'ɒmlɪt/
- Countable Noun
- An egg mixture cooked until just set
B1Morepopcorn
US /ˈpɑ:pkɔ:rn/
UK /ˈpɒpkɔ:n/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small-eared corn that burst in dry heat
C2Morepowder
US /ˈpaʊdɚ/
UK /'paʊdə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
- Dry and light form of snow
- Transitive Verb
- To apply a dust onto the body or face
- To reduce to powder; pulverize.
B1Morerap
US /ræp/
UK /ræp/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit sharply or repeatedly with something
- Noun
- Music with a strong beat and spoken lyrics
B1Morerebirth
US /ˌri:ˈbɜ:rθ/
UK /ˌri:ˈbɜ:θ/
- Noun
- When learning, a culture etc. begins again
B1Morerelationship
US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/
UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Connection between two or more people or things
- Way people interact or live with each other
A2TOEICMorerenewal
US /rɪˈnu:əl/
UK /rɪˈnju:əl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action of making something more modern or like new
B1Moresalinity
US /sə'lɪnətɪ/
UK /sə'lɪnətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Concentration of salt in a solution
B2Moreserenity
US /səˈrɛnɪti/
UK /sə'renətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Absence of mental stress or anxiety
B2Moreset 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.
A1Moreshiitake
US
UK
- Noun
- Edible east Asian mushroom
C2Moreshovel
US /ˈʃʌvəl/
UK /'ʃʌvl/
- Noun
- Long tool used for digging; type of spade
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move snow, earth etc., with a spade or shovel
- To quickly and roughly put food in your mouth
B2Morespice
US /spaɪs/
UK /spaɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Plant used for making food sweet or hot-tasting
- Transitive Verb
- To add chili, etc. to food to improve its taste
B1Morespicy
US /ˈspaɪsi/
UK /ˈspaɪsi/
- Adjective
- Hot and strongly flavored in taste
B1Morestab
US /stæb/
UK /stæb/
- Transitive Verb
- To strike a blow with a knife, as to kill someone
B1Moresuspenseful
US /sə'spensfəl/
UK /səs'pensfəl/
- Adjective
- Marked by anxious feelings caused by uncertainty
C2Moretake in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- To include or add
- Transitive Verb
- To absorb (liquid).
- To understand or comprehend something.
A1Moretalk about it
US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/
UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To discuss a particular subject.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretaste
US /test/
UK /teɪst/
- Uncountable Noun
- (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- Flavor in your mouth from food or drink
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To experience something
- To experience the flavor of food, drink
A2TOEICMoreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moreto taste
US /tu teɪst/
UK /tu teɪst/
- other
- Add an ingredient according to your preference.
A2Moretongue
US /tʌŋ/
UK /tʌŋ/
- Noun
- Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
- Meat from the mouth of an animal, cooked as food
- Transitive Verb
- To using your mouth to produce musical notes
- To use your mouth to touch something
A2Moretweak
US /twik/
UK /twi:k/
- Transitive Verb
- To make a small change or adjustment
- To pinch or pull (something) sharply.
- Countable Noun
- A small change or adjustment
C1Moretypically
US /ˈtɪpɪklɪ/
UK /ˈtɪpɪkli/
- Adverb
- In a normal or usual way
B1Moreupbeat
US /ˈʌpˌbit/
UK /ˈʌpbi:t/
- Adjective
- Being positive and cheerful
C1Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2Morewoo
US /wu/
UK /wu:/
- Transitive Verb
- (Of a man) to try to get a woman to marry him
- To attempt to persuade to do something
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