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accidentally
US /ˌæksɪ'dentəlɪ/
UK /ˌæksɪ'dentəlɪ/
- Adverb
- Unexpectedly; by mistake
A2Moreact out
US /ækt aʊt/
UK /ækt aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To perform a role before going on stage; practice
- To perform or represent something through actions.
A1Moreairplane
US /ˈɛrˌplen/
UK /ˈeəpleɪn/
- Countable Noun
- A machine that flies through the air
B1Moreat night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
A1Moreawhile
US /əˈhwaɪl, əˈwaɪl/
UK /əˈwaɪl/
- Adverb
- For a while; for a short time
B2Moreback away
US /bæk əˈwe/
UK /bæk əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop being involved with, as through fear
A1Morebench
US /bɛntʃ/
UK /bentʃ/
- Noun
- Part of the room in court where the judge sits
- Long (wooden) seat 2 people often found in a park
- Transitive Verb
- To prevent a player from playing in a game
B1Moreblock
US /blɑk/
UK /blɒk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Solid piece of material used for building
- A piece of wood, chocolate etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To stop from going forward or making progress
- To obstruct or prevent the movement or passage of.
A2Morebob
US /bɑ:b/
UK /bɒb/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move up and down repeatedly
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B2Moreborrow
US /ˈbɑ:roʊ/
UK /ˈbɒrəʊ/
- Transitive Verb
- To take and later return something from another
- To carry one number to another column when adding
A2TOEICMorebutton
US /ˈbʌtn/
UK /'bʌtn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- Switch activated by pressing
- Transitive Verb
- To fasten e.g. a shirt, coat
- To suppress or restrain (feelings, etc.).
A2TOEICMorecement
US /sɪˈmɛnt/
UK /sɪ'ment/
- Uncountable Noun
- Building material made from gray powder, water
- Transitive Verb
- To bind or hold together strongly
- To make something more stable or stronger
B1Morechannel
US /ˈtʃænəl/
UK /'tʃænl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- TV or radio station or its programs
- Transitive Verb
- To dig a long hole for carrying water
- To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
B1Moreclimb down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To descend, especially from a height, using your hands and feet.
- To back down or retreat from a previously held position or statement.
A1Moreclimb up
US /klaɪm ʌp/
UK /klaim ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To ascend or move to a higher position by using one's hands and feet.
A1Morecomment
US /ˈkɑmɛnt/
UK /'kɒment/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- An explanatory note in a computer program.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To say something that gives your opinion
- To add explanatory notes to a computer program.
A2Morecord
US /kɔrd/
UK /kɔ:d/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A long strong material, thicker than string
- Electrical wire, covered in rubber or plastic
B1Morecouch
US /kaʊtʃ/
UK /kaʊtʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To formulate in a particular style or language
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sofa; settee
B1Morecupboard
US /ˈkʌbərd/
UK /ˈkʌbəd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of furniture used for storage
- The contents of a cupboard, especially food supplies.
A2Moredecide
US /dɪˈsaɪd/
UK /dɪ'saɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- To make a legal judgment in court
A2TOEICMoredo over
US /du ˈovɚ/
UK /du: ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To repeat an action; do something again
A1Moredrive away
US /draɪv əˈwe/
UK /draiv əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave in a vehicle.
- To force someone to leave or stay away.
A2Moredrive 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.
A1Moreeventually
US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/
UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/
- Adverb
- After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- At some later time; in the future
A2Morefall apart
US /fɔl əˈpɑrt/
UK /fɔ:l əˈpɑ:t/
- Phrasal Verb
- To suffer a nervous breakdown
- To break into pieces; stop functioning
A1Morefalling apart
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To suffer a nervous breakdown
- To break into pieces; stop functioning
A1Morefill up
US /fɪl ʌp/
UK /fil ʌp/
- Phrase
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something full.
- To become full.
A1Morefinish up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To complete or bring something to an end.
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
A1Moreget up off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To rise from a seated or lying position on something.
A1Moregive back
US /ɡɪv bæk/
UK /ɡiv bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return something you borrowed
A1Moregive 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
A1Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Morego 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
A1Moregrocery
US /'ɡroʊsərɪ/
UK /'ɡrəʊsərɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Daily foods such as flour, sugar, and tinned foods
- Countable Noun
- A store that sells food and household supplies.
B2TOEICMorehalfway
US /ˌhæfˈweɪ/
UK /ˌhɑ:fˈweɪ/
- Adverb
- A middle point between two extremes
- At or to a point equidistant between two places.
- Adjective
- Located at or being at a point equidistant between two places.
- Partially completed; at an intermediate stage.
B2Morehang
US /hæŋ/
UK /hæŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- To kill by putting a rope around neck and dropping
- Intransitive Verb
- To float, move softly, or remain in the air
- To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehold 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.
A1Morehungry
US /ˈhʌŋɡri/
UK /ˈhʌŋgri/
- Adjective
- Feeling a need or want to eat food
- Feeling a need or want to eat food
B2Morein a while
US /ɪn e hwaɪl/
UK /in ə hwail/
- Phrase
- In a short period of time; soon.
- For a short period of time; soon.
A2Morein the house
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
A1Morejump in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a vehicle quickly.
- To interrupt a conversation.
jump out
US /dʒʌmp aʊt/
UK /dʒʌmp aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To suddenly appear or move forward, often to surprise someone.
- To be very obvious or easily noticeable.
A2Moreladder
US /ˈlædɚ/
UK /'lædə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of levels to go up in society or business
- Device with a series of steps used for climbing
B1Morelay
US /le/
UK /leɪ/
- Adjective
- Amateur; not being a trained priest
- Transitive Verb
- To place a bet on a game outcome
- (Of a bird, etc.) to produce eggs from its body
A2Morelift
US /lɪft/
UK /lɪft/
- Noun
- Picking someone up in a car and taking to a place
- Machine carrying people up or down to other floors
- Transitive Verb
- To stop or cancel something, such as a rule
- To move something to higher position
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreon the couch
US /ɑn ðə kaʊtʃ/
UK /ɒn ðə kaʊtʃ/
- other
- Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
B1Moreon 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.
A1Moreonce in a while
US //wʌns ɪn ə waɪl//
UK
- Phrase
- Occasionally; not very often.
- Occasionally; not very often.
A2Morephrasal
US
UK
- Adjective
- Concerning or consisting of a phrase
B1Morepick 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.
A1Morepicked it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To acquire or obtain something.
- To learn something, often without formal instruction.
A1Moreplug
US /plʌɡ/
UK /plʌg/
- Noun
- Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
- Thing on a wire to connect to electricity supply
- Transitive Verb
- To use an object to block a hole
- To promote or advertise a product
B1TOEICMoreplug in
US /plʌɡ ɪn/
UK /plʌɡ in/
- Phrase
B1Morepoint out
US /pɔɪnt aʊt/
UK /pɔint aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make others aware of an idea
- To draw attention to something or someone
A1Moreput away
US /pʊt əˈwe/
UK /put əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To put things in a closet, etc.; tidy up
- To eat quickly
A1Moreput back
US /pʊt bæk/
UK /put bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return something to the proper place
A1Morequit
US /kwɪt/
UK /kwɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To leave a job
- To leave a place
- Intransitive Verb
- To leave a school etc. without finishing
B1Morerun over
US /rʌn ˈovɚ/
UK /rʌn ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go beyond a limit, e.g. of a budget
- To hit someone when driving a car
A1Morerust
US /rʌst/
UK /rʌst/
- Uncountable Noun
- Reddish brown color
- Disease causing red and brown spots on leaves
- Intransitive Verb
- To form a red crust on old iron and steel objects
B1Moreset down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To place something down on a table, etc.
A1Moresit back
US /sit bæk/
UK /sit bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To relax and take it easy.
- To refrain from taking action or getting involved.
A1Moresit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
A1Moreslang
US /slæŋ/
UK /slæŋ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Words or phrases used in a very informal way
B1Moresmell
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
A2Moresubscribe
US /səbˈskraɪb/
UK /səb'skraɪb/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To regularly pay to receive a service
B1TOEICMoretake down
US /tek daʊn/
UK /teik daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To capture physically
- To break something into pieces, e.g. a radio
A1Moretake off
US /tek ɔf/
UK /teik ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove, e.g. your clothes
- To make arrangements to be absent from work
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To remove (an item of clothing).
- To depart; to leave.
A1Moretake out
US /tek aʊt/
UK /teik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To apply for and get a license
- To take someone on a date
- Uncountable Noun
- Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
A1Morethumbs up
US
UK
- Noun
- A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
- Noun (plural)
- Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
A1Moretruck
US /trʌk/
UK /trʌk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Homegrown vegetables and fruit for sale
- Large vehicle suitable for transporting things
- Transitive Verb
- To transport something on a lorry, van
A2Moreturn around
US /tɚn əˈraʊnd/
UK /tə:n əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change your body to the opposite direction
- To make something running badly into a success
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change direction so as to face the opposite way.
- To improve or cause to improve.
A1Moreturn down
US /tɚn daʊn/
UK /tə:n daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To fold something, e.g. a shirt collar
- To refuse something someone offers you
A1Moreturn off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make someone feel negatively about something
A1Moreturn on
US /tɚn ɑn/
UK /tə:n ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause someone to be interested or excited
- Transitive Verb
- To activate or switch on a device or appliance.
- To suddenly attack or criticize someone.
A1Moreunplug
US /ʌnˈplʌɡ/
UK /ˌʌnˈplʌg/
- Transitive Verb
- To pull out the plug of (electrical appliances)
B1Morevehicle
US /ˈvi:hɪkl/
UK /ˈvi:əkl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
- Means of expressing, showing, or achieving
A2TOEICMorevolume
US /ˈvɑljum, -jəm/
UK /ˈvɒlju:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Number or amount of something e.g. sales
- Amount of space that something takes up
- Countable Noun
- One book that is part of a set of books
A2Morewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1Morewalk away
US /wɔk əˈwe/
UK /wɔ:k əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- To choose not to be involved in something.
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