Preparing usage notes, please check back later
alive
US /əˈlaɪv/
UK /ə'laɪv/
- Adjective
- Living; not dead
- Active; energetic; full of life.
A2TOEICMoreback 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.
A1Morebowl
US /bol/
UK /bəʊl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
- Round container used for holding rice, soup etc.
- Intransitive Verb
- To roll a ball in the sport of bowling
A2Morebreathe
US /brið/
UK /bri:ð/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move air into and out of your lungs
- To say something very softly
A2Morebuddy
US /ˈbʌdi/
UK /'bʌdɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Friend, usually male
- A term of address, often used informally.
B2Morecastle
US /ˈkæsl/
UK /ˈkɑ:sl/
- Countable Noun
- Large defensive building in historical times
A2Morecommit
US /kəˈmɪt/
UK /kə'mɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To do something bad, usually a crime
- To promise your permanent love or loyalty (to)
A2TOEICMoredeeply
US /ˈdiplɪ/
UK /ˈdi:pli/
- Adverb
- To a significant degree
- To a great, intense or extreme extent
A2Moredingy
US /ˈdɪŋi/
UK /'dɪndʒɪ/
- Adjective
- Dark in an unpleasant way, often looking dirty
C1TOEICMoredo the trick
US /du ði trɪk/
UK /du: ðə trik/
- Idiom
- To solve a problem or achieve a desired result.
A1Moreembrace
US /ɛmˈbres/
UK /ɪm'breɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of holding someone closely
- An act of accepting or supporting something willingly and enthusiastically.
- Transitive Verb
- To hold closely; cuddle, kiss or hug
- To accept something enthusiastically.
B1TOEICMorefreedom
US /ˈfridəm/
UK /'fri:dəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being free, not being controlled
B1Morefuneral
US /ˈfjunərəl/
UK /ˈfju:nərəl/
- Noun
- Ceremony of burying, burning a dead body
- Adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of a funeral; mournful or somber.
B1Moregenius
US /ˈdʒinjəs/
UK /'dʒi:nɪəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person displaying a high level of intelligence
- The characteristic spirit of a nation, people, or place.
B2Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Moregiggle
US /ˈɡɪɡəl/
UK /ˈgɪgl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To laugh in a childish or silly way
- Noun
- A childish or silly laugh
B1Moregotcha
US /ˈɡɑtʃə/
UK /ˈɡɔtʃə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'got you'
B2Moregrunt
US /ɡrʌnt/
UK /grʌnt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To utter a deep sound like that of a pig
B2Morehowl
US /haʊl/
UK /haʊl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To cry or wail loudly
B2Moreinhale
US /ɪnˈhel/
UK /ɪnˈheɪl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To breathe in something like air or smoke
- To eat or drink something extremely fast
B2Morejam
US /dʒæm/
UK /dʒæm/
- Transitive Verb
- To block a signal (e.g. radio waves)
- To push into a tight space until it can't move
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To pack together so things cannot move freely
A2Moremutter
US /ˈmʌtɚ/
UK /'mʌtə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To speak in a way that is not very clear or loud
- To say quietly/indistinctly, as when complaining
B1Moreoutta
US
UK
- Adverb
- Slang written form of ‘Out of’
B2Moreoverdue
US /ˌoʊvərˈdu:/
UK /ˌəʊvəˈdju:/
- Adjective
- Past the date you should do something
B2Morepipe
US /paɪp/
UK /paɪp/
- Intransitive Verb
- To speak in a high-pitched voice, like a child
- Transitive Verb
- To play music using a pipe-like instrument
- To send liquid or gas through a long tube
A2TOEICMorerelease
US /rɪ'li:s/
UK /rɪ'li:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
- Noun
- Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
- Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
A2TOEICMoreright back
US /raɪt bæk/
UK /rait bæk/
- Interjection
- Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- Adverb
- Immediately; very soon after going.
A1Morescream
US /skrim/
UK /skri:m/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a sudden loud, high sound
- Noun
- A sudden loud, high-pitched noise
A2Moresight
US /saɪt/
UK /saɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To aim (a gun) at something to get your range
- To see something rare or unusual
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Things or people that one can see
- Range or distance that someone can see
A2TOEICMoresilence
US /ˈsaɪləns/
UK /'saɪləns/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being quiet and not talking for a time
- When there is not sound or noise; complete quiet
- Transitive Verb
- To stop the noise that something is making
- To prevent someone from expressing thoughts
A2Moresmell
US /smɛl/
UK /smel/
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a particular odor
- Transitive Verb
- To sense that something is not right
- To notice a particular odor
A2Moresnore
US /snɔr, snor/
UK /snɔ:(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a loud noise while sleeping
B2Moresob
US /sɑb/
UK /sɒb/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make gasping sounds while crying
- Noun
- Gasping sounds made while crying
B1TOEICMoresuck
US /sʌk/
UK /sʌk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
- Transitive Verb
- To pull or remove something with great power
- To attract someone; make someone interested
B1Moretheme
US /θim/
UK /θi:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An main or dominant idea, motif
- Main idea of a work of art, writing, or music
A2Moretrick
US /trɪk/
UK /trɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- To playfully tease or fool to make someone laugh
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of trying to fool someone
- Quick or skillful way of doing something
A2Morevalve
US /vælv/
UK /vælv/
- Noun
- A device along a pipe or tube to regulate flow
B1Morewhistle
US /ˈhwɪsəl, ˈwɪs-/
UK /ˈwɪsl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Device making a high sharp sound when blown
- High sound made by forcing air through your lips
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a high sound by forcing air through lips
B1Moreyawn
US /jɔn/
UK /jɔ:n/
- Noun
- Opening the mouth wide and take a deep breath
- Intransitive Verb
- To open the mouth wide and take a deep breath
B1More
