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adjective

/ˈnæroʊ/

having a small distance from one side to the other, especially in comparison with the length

E.g: a narrow face

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Regular or irregular verb

/waɪnd/

To turn or cause something to turn.

E.g: That noise you can hear is the tape winding back

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adjective

/plʌmp/

having a pleasantly soft, rounded body or shape

E.g: a child with plump rosy cheeks

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Uncountable noun

/ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/

Knowledge of a particular subject, or a particular type of knowledge.

E.g: Computer literacy is becoming as essential as the ability to drive a car.

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Countable noun

/drɑːft/

a current of unpleasantly cold air blowing through a room

E.g: A draught of cold air blew in through the chimney.

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adjective

/stɜːn/

severe, or showing disapproval

E.g: Journalists received a stern warning not to go anywhere near the battleship.

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adjective

/ˈbluː.mɪŋ/

A person who is blooming has a healthy, energetic, and attractive appearance

E.g: Jo looked really well, positively blooming.

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Regular verb

/əˈses/

to judge or decide the amount, value, quality, or importance of something.

E.g: Exams are not the only means of assessing a student's ability.

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adjective

/ˈbiː.fi/

A beefy person looks strong, heavy, and powerful

E.g: a beefy football player

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Countable noun

/kreɪn/

1. a large machine used for lifting and moving heavy things

Crane

Regular verb

2. to stretch your neck, in order to see or hear something

E.g: she spent so much of her time craning over garden fences

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Regular verb

/ˈʃʌd.ər/

to shake suddenly with very small movements because of a very unpleasant thought or feeling

E.g: She shuddered at the thought of kissing him.

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adjective

of a light yellowish-brown colour

E.g: The tawny lion blinked in the sun.

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Regular verb

/ˈflʌtər/

to move quickly and gently up and down or from side to side in the air, or to make something move in this way

E.g: The flag was fluttering in the breeze.

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Regular verb

/pek/

to give someone a quick kiss, especially on the side of the face

E.g: He pecked his aunt on the cheek

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Countable noun

/ˈtæn.trəm/

a sudden period of uncontrolled anger like a young child's

E.g: If she doesn't get her own way she has temper tantrums.

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Regular verb

/ˈtʃɔː.təl/

to laugh, showing pleasure and satisfaction

E.g: She chortled with glee at the news.

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Countable noun

/ˈtæb.i/

a cat that has dark-coloured marks on grey or brown fur

E.g: I have a four-month old tabby cat.

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Countable noun

/drɪl/

a tool or machine that makes holes

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adjective

/ˈhəʊm.li/

plain or ordinary, but pleasant

E.g: The hotel was homely and comfortable.

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adjective

/ˈslen.dər/

thin and delicate, often in a way that is attractive

E.g: He put his hands around her slender waist.

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adjective

/ˈlæŋ.ki/

tall and thin and often moving awkwardly as a result

E.g: I was your typical lanky teenager.

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adjective

/ˈheɪ.zəl/

(especially of eyes) greenish-brown or yellowish-brown

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adjective

/ˈpaʊ.ti/

used to describe lips that are pushed forward, especially because someone is intentionally doing this in order to look more sexually attractive

E.g: She has big eyes and pouty lips

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adjective

/ˈstʌn.ɪŋ/

extremely beautiful or attractive

E.g: a stunning dress

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Countable or uncountable noun

/fliːs/

the thick covering of wool on an animal, especially a sheep, or this covering used to make a piece of clothing

E.g: Many farmers identify their sheep by painting their fleeces.

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adjective

/læks/

not severe or strong enough

E.g: He took a gun through baggage control to highlight the lax security.

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Regular verb

/saɪ/

to breathe out slowly and noisily, expressing tiredness, sadness, pleasure, etc

E.g: She sighed deeply and sat down.

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Uncountable noun

/ˈfluː.ən.si/

the ability to speak or write a language easily, well, and quickly

E.g: The time he spent in France certainly improved his fluency.

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adjective

/ˈrəʊ.tɪk/

used to refer to a type of English, in which an /r/ is pronounced in all situations where there is an "r" in spelling

E.g: In a rhotic accent, an /r/ is pronounced at the end of "car"

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Countable noun

/kləʊk/

a loose outer piece of clothing without sleeves, that fastens at the neck, and is worn instead of a coat

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Countable noun

/stʌnt/

something that is done to get attention for the person or people responsible for it

E.g: publicity/marketing/advertising stunt: She dismissed her opponent's lawsuit as a publicity stunt.

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Regular & irregular verb

/ˈfɔːkɑːst/

To say what you expect to happen in the future.

E.g: In 2001 a serious earthquake was forecast for the area.

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Regular verb

/hʌm/

to sing without opening your mouth

E.g: She hummed to herself as she walked to school.

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preposition

/bɪˈsaɪd/

Next to someone or something, or very near them.

E.g: She came over and sat beside him.

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Countable noun

/ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

The place where two roads or railway lines meet or cross each other.

E.g: The accident happened at a busy road junction.

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Uncountable noun

/sliːt/

A mixture of snow and rain.

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Adjective

UK /briːf/ US /briːf/

Lasting only a short time or containing few words.

E.g: It'll only be a brief visit because we really don't have much time.

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Countable noun

UK /ˈsɒdʒ.ɜːn/ US /ˈsoʊ.dʒɝːn/

A termporary stay.

E.g: My sojourn in the youth hostel was thankfully short.

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Countable noun

UK /əˈnɒm.ə.li/ US /əˈnɑː.mə.li/

Something that is unusual enough to be noticeable or seem strange

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Regular verb

UK /kənˈveɪ/ US /kənˈveɪ/

To express a thought, feeling, or idea so that it is understood by other people.

E.g: His poetry conveys a great sense of religious devotion.

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Countable noun

UK /ˈθreʃ.həʊld/ US /ˈθreʃ.hoʊld/

The floor of an entrance to a building or room.

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Adjective

UK /ˈsen.ti.ənt/ /ˈsen.ʃənt/ US /ˈsen.ʃənt/

Able to experience feelings.

E.g: It is hard for a sentient person to understand how any parents could treat their child so badly.

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Countable noun

uk /reɪndʒ/ us /reɪndʒ/

A set of similar things.

E.g: I offered her a range of options.

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Countable noun

uk /hʌt/ us /hʌt/

A small, simple building, usually consisting of one room.

E.g: a mountain hut.

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Adjective

UK /rɪˈlʌk.tənt/ US /rɪˈlʌk.tənt/

Not willing to do something and therefore slow to do it.

E.g: I was having such a good time I was reluctant to leave.

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Countable or uncountable noun

UK /ˈɪn.sa ɪt/ US /ˈɪn.sa ɪt/

(The ability to have) a clear, deep, and sometimes sudden understanding of a complicated problem or situation.

E.g: It was an interesting book, full of fascinating insights into human relationships.

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Adjective

UK /səʊl/ US /soʊl/

Being one only; single.

E.g: My sole objective is to make the information more widely available.

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Countable or uncountable noun

UK /ˈplɑː.st ər/ US /ˈplæs.tɚ/

A small piece of sticky cloth or plastic that you use to cover and protect a cut in the skin.

E.g: Put a plaster on it so that it doesn't get infected.

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Adjective

UK /ˈθʌr.ə/ US /ˈθɝː.ə/ /ˈθɝː.oʊ/

Detailed and careful.

E.g: a thorough revision of the manuscript

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Countable noun

UK /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənt/ US /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənt/

One of the parts that a substance or combination is made of.

E.g: What are the basic constituents of the mixture?

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Countable noun

UK /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ən.si/ US/kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ən.si

One of the official areas of a country that elects someone to represent it in a parliament or legislature.

E.g: a rural/urban constituency.

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Countable or uncountable noun

UK /draʊt/ US /draʊt/

A long period when there is little or no rain.

E.g: This year (a) severe drought has ruined the crops.

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Countable noun

UK /ˈes.tʃu.ə.ri/ US /ˈes.tu.er.i/

The wide part of a river at the place where it joins the sea

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Uncountable noun

UK /dʒɪst/ US /dʒɪst/

The most important pieces of information about something, or general information without details.

E.g: We got the gist, but not every word.

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Countable noun

UK /suːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ US /səˈpɝː.lə.t̬ɪv/

The form of an adjective or adverb that expresses that the thing or person being described has more of the particular quality than anything or anyone else of the same type.

E.g: "Richest" is the superlative of "rich".

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Adverb, conjunction

UK /wens/ US /wens/

(From) where.

E.g: It has been returned to the shop from whence it came.

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Regular verb

UK /fend/ US /fend/

To take care of and provide for yourself without depending on anyone else.

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Regular verb

UK /ˈhɒl.ər/ US /ˈhɑː.lɚ/

To shout loudly.

E.g: He was hollering something about seeing a snake.

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Countable noun

UK /əˈpren.tɪs/ US /əˈpren.t̬ɪs/

Someone who has agreed to work for a skilled person for a particular period of time and often for low payment, in order to learn that person's skills.

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Countable noun

UK /ˈsæl.i/ US /ˈsæl.i/

A sudden attack on an enemy, especially when they are surrounding you.

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Countable noun

UK /ˈstæl.jən/ US /ˈstæl.jən/

An adult male horse that is used for breeding.

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Countable noun

UK /ˈket.əl/ US /ˈket̬.əl/

A container for boiling water, that has a lid, handle, and spout and is made from plastic or metal.

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Countable noun

UK /flɑːsk/ US /flæsk/

A flat bottle that is used to carry alcohol in your pocket.

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Adverb

UK /ˌðeəˈrɑːf.tər/ US /ˌðerˈæf.tɚ/

Continuing on from a particular point in time, especially after something else has stopped happening.

E.g: For the first month you’ll be working here, and thereafter in Chicago.

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Adjective

UK /dɪˈraɪvd/ US /dɪˈraɪvd/

Coming from or caused by something else.

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Regular verb

UK /ˈspek.jə.leɪt/ US /ˈspek.jə.leɪt/

To guess possible answers to a question when you do not have enough information to be certain.

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GREEN: adjectives

RED: nouns

YELLOW: verbs

BLUE: prepositions

PURPLE: more than one classification and meaning

**Not all the words have examples nor images. The definition is alright.

**Words/expressions taken from social media, homework, books, essays, classes, etc.

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Regular verb

UK /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/ US /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

To become involved, or have contact, with someone or something.

E.g: She's an intelligent child but in class she doesn't really engage.

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Countable noun

UK /plɔɪ/ US /plɔɪ/

Something that is done or said in order to get an advantage, often dishonestly.

E.g: He only said he had a meeting as a ploy to get her to leave.

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Adjective

UK /ˈdrɪə.ri/ US /ˈdrɪr.i/

Boring and making you feel unhappy.

E.g: She had spent another dreary day in the office.

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Regular verb

UK /flaʊns/ US /flaʊns/

To walk with large, noticeable movements, especially to attract attention or show that you are angry.

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Adjective

UK /ˈmiː.ti/ US /ˈmiː.t̬i/

Full of meat or tasting strongly like meat.

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Countable noun

UK /aɪən/ US /aɪrn/

A piece of equipment for making clothes flat and smooth that has a handle and a flat base and is usually heated with electricity.

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Countable noun

UK /ʃraɪn/ US /ʃraɪn/

A place for worship that is holy because of a connection with a holy person or object.

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Regular verb

UK /ɪnˈʃɔːr/ US /ɪnˈʃʊr/

To make something certain to happen.

E.g: The airline is taking steps to ensure safety on its aircraft.

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Countable or uncountable noun

UK /ˌæm.bɪˈɡjuː.ə.ti/ US /ˌæm.bɪˈɡjuː.ə.t̬i/

(An example of) the fact of something having more than one possible meaning and therefore possibly causing confusion.

E.g: There are some ambiguities in the legislation.

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Adjective

UK /ˈɒŋˌɡəʊ.ɪŋ/ /ˌɒŋˈɡəʊ.ɪŋ/ US /ˈɑːnˌɡoʊ.ɪŋ/

Continuing to exist or develop, or happening at the present moment.

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Adjective

UK /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs/ US /ɑːˈtɑː.nə.məs/

Independent and having the power to make your own decisions.

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Countable noun

UK /ˈʌt.ər.əns/ US /ˈʌ.t̬ɚ.əns/

Something that someone says.

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UK /ˌɪn.təˈneɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌɪn.təˈneɪ.ʃən/

The sound changes produced by the rise and fall of the voice when speaking, especially when this has an effect on the meaning of what is said.

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Countable noun

/ˈlændskeɪp/

The appearance of an area of land, especially in the countryside.

E.g: The cathedral dominates the landscape for miles around

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Means that you are unable to remember something, but it doesn't necessarily mean you never knew it.

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Adjective

uk /ˈhaɪ.braʊ/ us /ˈhaɪ.braʊ/

(Of books, plays, etc.) involving serious and complicated or artistic ideas, or (of people) interested in serious and complicated subjects.

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Countable noun

UK /fəʊ/ US /foʊ/

An enemy.

E.g: The two countries have united against their common foe.

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Regular verb

UK /speər/ US /sper/

To not hurt or destroy something or someone.

E.g: They asked him to spare the women and children.

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Countable noun

UK /ˈbɑː.sk ɪt/ US /ˈbæs.kət/

A light container, often with a handle, that is made of thin strips of wood, metal, or plastic twisted together, used for carrying or storing things.

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Countable noun

UK /ˈlænd.mɑːk/ US /ˈlænd.mɑːrk/

A building or place that is easily recognized, especially one that you can use to judge where you are.

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Regular verb

UK /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/ US /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

To feel or show great happiness about something.

E.g: Everyone rejoiced at the news of his safe return.

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The different ways or methods used to move people or goods from one place to another.

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Adverb

UK /hens/ US /hens/

That is the reason or explanation for.

E.g: His mother was Italian, hence his name - Luca.

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A small amount of money given to a child by their parents, typically on a regular basis.

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Countable noun

UK /əˈlaʊ.əns/ US /əˈlaʊ.əns/

Money that you are given regularly, especially to pay for a particular thing.

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Countable noun

UK /ɡʌst/ US /ɡʌst/

A sudden strong wind.

E.g: A sudden gust of wind blew his umbrella inside out

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Regular verb

UK /ˌdiːˈfjuːz/ US /ˌdiːˈfjuːz/

To make a difficult or dangerous situation calmer.

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Regular verb

UK /treɪs/ US /treɪs/

To discover the causes or origins of something by examining the way in which it has developed.

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Countable noun

UK /kjuː/ US /kjuː/

A line of people, usually standing or in cars, waiting for something, or a lot of people who want something.

E.g: Are you in the queue for tickets?

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Countable or uncountable noun

UK /flʌd/ US /flʌd/

A large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry.

E.g: After the flood it took weeks for the water level to go down.

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Regular verb

uk /ˈlɪt.ər/ us /ˈlɪt̬.ɚ/

To spread across an area or place untidily.

E.g: The park was littered with bottles and cans after the concert.

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Regular verb

UK /snʌf/ US /snʌf/

to put out a flame, especially from a candle, usually by covering it with something.

E.g: One by one she snuffed the candles.

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Regular verb

uk /ˈfjuː.əl/ us /ˈfjuː.əl/

To supply a system with a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power.

E.g: Our heating is fuelled by gas.