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noun, American English, informal - someone who is good at playing ball games, especially basketball

BrE

/'bɑ:bd/

AmE

/'bɑ:rbd/

adjective - (of comments, remarks etc.) unkind, hurtful and criticizing

BrE

/ˌɒf baɪ'hɑ:t/

AmE

/ˌɑ:f baɪ'hɑ:rt/

adverb, British English - from memory, using only your memory

BrE

/'aɪkɒn/

AmE

/'aɪkɑ:n/

noun - someone famous who is admired by many people and is seen as a symbol

BrE

/'ɔ:θə/

AmE

/'ɑ:θər/

verb, formal - to create something (e.g. write a book)

adjective - causing serious thought or reflection

BrE

/sə'braɪəti/

AmE

/sə'braɪət̬i/

verb, formal - the state of being serious and calm

BrE

/'səʊbə/

AmE

/'soʊbər/

adjective - (of clothes or style) not brightly coloured, plain

BrE

/'səʊbə/

AmE

/'soʊbər/

adjective - (of people or behaviour) serious, sensible and calm

noun, American English - a toll road, typically a major highway or expressway, where drivers must pay a fee at toll booths

noun, American English - a high-speed road designed for fast traffic, typically with limited access points and separate lanes for opposing directions

adjective - unable to speak because you are surprised, shocked etc.

BrE

/su:'pɪərɪə/

AmE

/su:'pɪrɪər/

noun - someone who has a higher rank or status than someone else

BrE

/sə'bɔ:dɪnət/

AmE

/sə'bɔ:rdənət/

adjective - having less power, importance or authority than someone

noun - a large vehicle that is designed to move over snow easily