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1-up

Noun CEFR B1
ˈwʌn ʌp

Definitions

  1. An item that grants the player an extra life in the game, staving off game over by one more try.
  2. In a game with multiple players, an indicator or identifier of player 1.

Equivalents

1 more languages

Examples

Before any player registers points, the PAC-MAN scoring table displays in white "1 UP" and "2 UP" where the scores will appear.”
This is the players turn (1-up or 2-up)”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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