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aim
US /em/
UK /eɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of pointing something at a target
- Purpose or goal
- Transitive Verb
- To point something at a target
- To intend to get a thing or for a thing to happen
A2TOEICMorealert
US /əˈlɚt/
UK /ə'lɜ:t/
- Adjective
- Being aware and able to respond quickly
- Transitive Verb
- To warn someone so they can respond to it
B1TOEICMorealign
US /əˈlaɪn/
UK /əˈlaɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
- Intransitive Verb
- To be in a line or in the correct position in relation to something else.
B2Moreawake
US /əˈwek/
UK /əˈweɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make aware of (a certain feeling or memory)
- To wake from sleep; wake someone from sleep
- Adjective
- Not asleep; up; alert
A2Moreawaken
US /əˈwekən/
UK /əˈweɪkən/
- Transitive Verb
- To make aware of (a certain feeling or memory)
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To wake from sleep; wake someone from sleep
A2Morecount
US /kaʊnt/
UK /kaʊnt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To add things together to find the total number
- To matter or be important
- Countable Noun
- Number of things added together, e.g. votes
- With the number of crimes, knockouts, as stated
A2Morecycle
US /ˈsaɪkəl/
UK /ˈsaɪkl/
- Noun
- Series of regular and repeated actions
- Bicycle, bike
- Intransitive Verb
- To go through a series of events repeatedly
- To ride on a bicycle
A2Moredart
US /dɑ:rt/
UK /dɑ:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move suddenly away; race away
B1Moredecide
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
A2TOEICMoredeeply
US /ˈdiplɪ/
UK /ˈdi:pli/
- Adverb
- To a significant degree
- To a great, intense or extreme extent
A2Moredelta
US /ˈdɛltə/
UK /ˈdeltə/
- Noun
- Area where a river spreads and empties into a sea
B1Moredepend
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.
B1TOEICMoreenergize
US /ˈɛnɚˌdʒaɪz/
UK /'enədʒaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To give more energy and power to someone
- To give energy or vitality to; invigorate.
B1Moreextra
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
A2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefigure out
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
UK /ˈfiɡə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand the behavior of someone
- To think through logically to find a solution
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or find an answer to something.
- To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
in mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moremanipulate
US /məˈnɪpjəˌlet/
UK /mə'nɪpjʊleɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To try to control others to gain an advantage
- To handle or work in a skillful manner
B1Moremovement
US /ˈmuvmənt/
UK /ˈmu:vmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a piece of classical music
- Group with a shared interest or goal
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Morephase
US /fez/
UK /feɪz/
- Noun
- Different stages of the moon from new to full
- Distinct part or step in a process
- Transitive Verb
- To make happen in a gradual ordered way
A2Moreprevent
US /prɪˈvɛnt/
UK /prɪ'vent/
- Transitive Verb
- To stop something from happening or existing
A2TOEICMorerapid
US /ˈræpɪd/
UK /ˈræpɪd/
- Adjective
- Moving or happening very quickly
- Noun
- Rough and fast-moving part of a river
B1Morerefresh
US /rɪˈfrɛʃ/
UK /rɪ'freʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To refill a person's glass with a drink
- To restore strength and energy to; revive
B1Morerule
US /ruːl/
UK /ruːl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is normal and usually happens
- Governmental control or power over a region
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To decide legally, especially in court
- To have control or influence
A2TOEICMoreshut
US /ʃʌt/
UK /ʃʌt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To stop being open for business
- Transitive Verb
- To close something, e.g. a door
A2Moreshut down
US /ʃʌt daʊn/
UK /ʃʌt daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- To stop a factory/machine from operating
- Transitive Verb
- To deactivate a nuclear reactor.
- To turn off a computer or other electronic device.
A2Moresubscribe
US /səbˈskraɪb/
UK /səb'skraɪb/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To regularly pay to receive a service
B1TOEICMoresudden
US /ˈsʌdn/
UK /ˈsʌdn/
- Adjective
- Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
B1Moretemporarily
US /tempəˈrerɪlɪ/
UK /tempəˈrerɪlɪ/
- Adverb
- For a limited amount of time
- In a way that is not intended to be permanent or lasting
A2Moretired
US /ˈtaɪərd/
UK /ˈtaɪəd/
- Adjective
- Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
- Transitive Verb
- To lose, cause to lose energy so you want to rest
B1Morewake 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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