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compliment

US /ˈkɑmpləmənt/

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UK /'kɒmplɪmənt/

verb
To express praise or admiration to (someone).
To say someone looks nice, plays well, etc.

noun
A formal expression of respect or admiration.
A remark that expresses approval or admiration.
Remark saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.

other
Express polite praise or admiration to.

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worth

US /wɚθ/

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UK /wɜ:θ/

preposition
Deserving of (a particular action).

noun
The quality that renders something desirable or valuable.
The quality of being good or deserving praise.
The monetary or material value of something.

other
the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something

adjective
Having a specified value.

other
having a particular value, especially in money

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vibe

US /vaɪb/

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UK /vaɪb/

other
To have a good connection with someone

noun
Distinct emotional aura experienced instinctively

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independent

US /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/

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UK /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/

noun
A candidate who is not supported by a political party.
A business that is not owned or controlled by a larger company.
Someone who is independent, especially in politics or business.
A person not connected to a political party
A private school, not supported by the government.

adjective
Owned and run by one person or a small group of people.
Having enough money to live without having to work.
Having enough money to live without working.
Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
Not connected with or influenced by something else.
Not controlled or ruled by anyone else.
Not belonging to any political party.
Thinking for yourself, rather than being influenced by other people.
Having enough money to live without working.

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couple

US /ˈkʌpəl/

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UK /'kʌpl/

noun
A small number of things or people; a few.
Two people in a romantic relationship
Two people who are married or in a romantic relationship.
Two of something; two people; a pair

verb
To join something to something else
(Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
To put two people or things together

other
To join or link together.

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pride

US /praɪd/

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UK /praɪd/

noun
Sense of your own importance and worth
A group of lions.
A person or thing that gives you a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction.

verb
To be proud of something you did

other
A feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you get when you or people connected with you have done something well.
The quality of being proud; a feeling that you are better or more important than other people.

other
To be proud of something.

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refrain

US /rɪˈfren/

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UK /rɪˈfreɪn/

other
To stop oneself from doing something.

other
To keep from doing, saying, or thinking something

verb
To decide to not do something you want to do

noun
Idea or comment that is repeated frequently
Part of a song or poem that repeats several times

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loose

US /lus/

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UK /lu:s/

verb
To shoot or fire something from a gun

adjective
(Idea, thought, or work) unclear or imprecise
Not tightly attached or held
Not being attached to or contained within anything
Not tightly controlled, organized, or governed

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tick

US /tɪk/

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UK /tɪk/

noun
A small, blood-sucking arachnid.
Small blood-sucking insect that lives on the skin
Written mark to show something is correct or done
Light, quick, regular sound, like a clock
A very short space of time; a moment.

verb
To function properly or normally
To indicate or select by using check mark
(Clock) to make light regular timed noise

other
To mark (something) with a tick.

other
To make a short, sharp, regular clicking sound.

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dim

US /dɪm/

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UK /dɪm/

adjective
Not bright; not being clear
Not intelligent; a bit stupid or slow
Not likely to be good or successful
Unlikely
(Of memories) vague or unclear

verb
To reduce the brightness of a light

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button

US /ˈbʌtn/

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UK /'bʌtn/

noun
Something resembling a button in shape or appearance.
A flower bud.
Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
A virtual button on a computer screen that you click to perform an action.
A knob or switch that you press to operate a machine or device.
A knob or switch that is pressed to operate a machine or device.
A small, usually round object used to fasten clothing.
Switch activated by pressing

verb
To fasten e.g. a shirt, coat

other
To control or suppress.
To fasten something with buttons.
To stop talking; to keep quiet.
To fasten something with buttons.
To fasten something with buttons.
To suppress or restrain (feelings, etc.).

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control

US /kənˈtrol/

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UK /kən'trəʊl/

other
The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.
The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.
The ability to keep your feelings or behavior in check.

other
To have power over; to manage or regulate.
To exercise restraint or direction over; dominate.
To restrain; to keep in check.

noun
A device designed to operate a machine
Participant in experiment that is left untouched
Act to dominate or command; make manageable
A law limiting the growth or spread of something
A means of regulating a machine or apparatus.
A place which overseas or manages e.g. a factory

verb
To direct or influence the behavior of something

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blind

US /blaɪnd/

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UK /blaɪnd/

adjective
Unable to see; with eyes that cannot see
Lacking in judgment or awareness
Lacking awareness or understanding; oblivious.
Be unable to see the truth about a situation
Unable to see.
Without awareness, understanding, or judgment.

verb
To cause someone to lose the ability to see
To cause (someone) to be unable to see, either temporarily or permanently.
To be unable to see the truth about a situation

noun
Window covering that you can pull up and down
A screen for a window, especially one on a roller or made of slats.

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grace

US /ɡres/

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UK /ɡreɪs/

noun
Dignified polite behavior, as when things go badly
God's kindness shown to people
Movement that is smooth and attractive
Person's name

verb
To make a place look more attractive

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mad

US /mæd/

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UK /mæd/

adjective
Very angry
Enthusiastic about something
Being or acting wildly and uncontrollably

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spend

US /spɛnd/

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UK /spend/

verb
To use money to pay for something
To use time in order to do something
To use up something completely

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catch

US /kætʃ, kɛtʃ/

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UK /kætʃ/

noun
Amount of something that has been caught
A device for fastening something.
A person considered to be a good marriage partner.
Trick or something trying to deceive

verb
To stop something flying and hold it
To stop something and not let it go, e.g. animals
To contract or be infected with (an illness).
To get sick or get a disease from someone else
To find someone to do something, a task
To intercept and hold (something thrown, propelled, or falling).
To get stuck on or in something
To discover (someone) in the act of doing something wrong.
To be trapped so you can’t escape
To be able to understand what someone is saying

other
To contract or be infected with (a disease).
To intercept and hold (something thrown, propelled, or falling).
To capture or trap.
To hear and understand.

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build

US /bɪld/

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UK /bɪld/

noun
Your physical shape; physique
A version of a software program.
The process of construction.

other
To increase or strengthen confidence.
To construct (something) by putting parts or materials together.
To increase or develop something over time.
To create or establish something gradually.
To use something as a base or foundation for further development.
To create or strengthen a relationship.

verb
To construct (something) by putting parts or materials together.
To develop or establish (something) gradually.
To establish e.g. a reputation, over time
To construct a house, office, factory

other
To work towards a particular goal or outcome.
To increase or intensify, especially referring to weather conditions.

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boom

US /bum/

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UK /bu:m/

noun
Very fast increase in growth or popularity
A very loud and deep sound

verb
To experience a rapid increase in growth
To make a very loud and deep sound

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bow

US /bo/

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UK /baʊ/

verb
To (cause to) curve or bend
To bend forward at waist in order to show respect

noun
Wooden weapon made to shoot arrows
Front part of a boat
Knot with two loops used to tie shoelaces, etc.
Wood tool with horse hair used to play a violin

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alive

US /əˈlaɪv/

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UK /ə'laɪv/

adjective
Living; not dead
Active; energetic; full of life.
Full of; brimming with.
Conscious; aware.
Living; not dead.
Remaining in effect or existence; not forgotten or outdated.
Teeming or filled with.

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wheel

US /wi:l/

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UK /wi:l/

noun
Round thing that rolls, used for moving things

verb
To move something which has wheels or is on wheels
To turn or cause to turn something in a circle

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turn

US /tɚn/

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UK /tɜ:n/

verb
To become (a particular age)
To become a different quality, color, etc.
To change the direction of something, e.g. a car
To move in an opposite direction or position
To shape metal with a spinning tool

noun
Place where changing of direction happens
Your time or chance to perform a duty
Your chance to play or do in say a game
Unexpected change, as in the weather

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wear

US /wer/

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UK /weə(r)/

noun
Clothing designed for a purpose e.g. skiing
Damage from continual use over a long period

verb
To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
To display an expression or emotion on the face
To become weaker or damaged from continued use

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lie

US /lai/

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UK /laɪ/

verb
To be in a horizontal or flat position
To say something that you know is not true

noun
An untrue statement, when you know it is not true

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start

US /stɑrt/

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UK /stɑ:t/

other
Beginning of something in place or time

noun
First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
First opportunity to achieve something, e.g. a job
Sudden action or movement because you are scared

verb
To do, be or happen for the first time; begin
To turn something on

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guy

US /ɡaɪ/

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UK /ɡaɪ/

noun
Man; boy; any person

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chick

US /tʃɪk/

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UK /tʃɪk/

noun
A baby bird

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hold

US /hold/

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UK /həʊld/

verb
To agree to keep something for someone
To have the capacity to support/contain something
To control an area and protect it from attack
To not allow someone to leave a place
To cause an event to happen at a place or time
To use hands or arms to carry or keep something
To have a specific quality or property
To keep an image, belief or feeling in your mind
To have or own something
To wait before being able to talk on the phone
To limit the movement of someone in a sport

noun
Section of a ship or plane used for storing things
Influence or power held over someone
Place of support for hands or feet when climbing

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type

US /taɪp/

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UK /taɪp/

noun
Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
Group of things or people sharing common features

verb
To identify something belonging to a group
To write by touching keys on a keyboard

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share

US /ʃɛr/

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UK /ʃeə(r)/

noun
Part-ownership in a property, business or company
Part of a company you own, shown by a certificate

verb
To divide something between two or more people
To allow others to use your things equally
To give information, etc. to someone

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chorus

US /ˈkɔrəs, ˈkor-/

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UK /ˈkɔ:rəs/

noun
Part of a song that is repeated
Something spoken together by many people or birds

verb
To speak or sing together at one time

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clear

US /klɪr/

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UK /klɪə(r)/

adjective
Empty; without anything in it or on it
Being certain and without doubt
Being without any streaks, spots, or cracks
Easy to understand; well-explained; obvious

adverb
Completely; entirely; through the whole of
Away from; free from

verb
To recover from or remove a problem
To get rid of the entire contents of
To give permission for something to happen
To make a place or surface empty by removing
To prove that someone is not guilty or to blame

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stutter

US /ˈstʌtɚ/

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UK /'stʌtə(r)/

noun
Speaking hesitatingly with repeated sounds

verb
To speak hesitatingly with repeated sounds

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verse

US /vɚs/

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UK /vɜ:s/

noun
Writing with a definite rhythm and rhyme.
Writing with words that rhyme or are rhythmic
A section of writing, e.g. from the Bible
Section of a poem or song

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machine

US /məˈʃin/

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UK /mə'ʃi:n/

noun
Piece of equipment used to do work
A computer or other electronic device.
A device that performs a task, often involving mechanical or electrical components.
Powerful group who control and organize things
Someone who acts or works in a mechanical or automatic way.
Someone who performs a particular action very efficiently or repeatedly.
An organized or complex system or structure.
A highly organized political group or organization, often with a reputation for corruption.
A piece of equipment with moving parts that uses power to do a particular job.

verb
To shape, work on something, using a device

other
Machinery in general.

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post

US /post/

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UK /pəʊst/

verb
To send a letter or package using stamps
To share a message on an internet discussion group
To send a soldier somewhere to do a job
To put a message in public for everyone to see

noun
Message delivered or shared in an online group
Piece of wood, metal in the ground for support
Job or position within an organization or company
Place where a soldier, etc. is ordered to go

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come

US /kʌm/

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UK /kʌm/

verb
To arrive at a place
(Of mail) to be delivered
To move toward someone; go with someone
To reach a certain point or state

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gasoline

US /ˈɡæsəˌlin, ˌɡæsəˈlin/

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UK /ˈgæsəli:n/

noun
Liquid we put in cars to make them run

other
Fuel for cars
A flammable liquid mixture of hydrocarbons, obtained from petroleum, used as fuel in internal combustion engines.
The industry related to the production, distribution, and sale of gasoline.

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