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/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, technical - a person, an organisation or a country that somebody owes money to

BrE

/me'mɒrɪəl/

AmE

/me'mɔ:riəl/

adjective - created as a memory of a historical person

adjective - designed or serving to honor or remember a person, event, or significant occurrence

noun - the act of honoring the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, memorial, or tribute

BrE

/'bɑ:θ/

AmE

/'bæθ/

verb, British English - to wash by immersing in water

noun - a way of cleaning your body using a damp sponge or washcloth instead of getting into a bathtub or shower

verb - to fill the bathtub with water before you take a bath

noun - short for 'air conditioning'