accidental
US /ˌæksɪˈdɛntl/
UK /ˌæksɪˈdentl/
- Adjective
- Unplanned; unexpected; happening by mistake
A2Moreattention
US /əˈtɛnʃən/
UK /əˈtenʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Taking notice of someone or something
- Noun
- (Soldiers) Standing with straight backs
A2TOEICMorebargain
US /ˈbɑrɡɪn/
UK /'bɑ:ɡən/
- Countable Noun
- Something bought for a lower price than expected
- An agreement between people or groups about what each will do for the other.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To discuss terms for a business deal; negotiate
- To expect or anticipate something.
A2TOEICMorebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Moreboxing
US /ˈbɑksɪŋ/
UK /ˈbɒksɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To strike someone on the side of the head
- To pack an object in a six-sided container
- Uncountable Noun
- A sport where you fight with gloves on your hands
B1Morebump
US /bʌmp/
UK /bʌmp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To bounce along over a rough surface
- To knock against with force or violence
- Noun
- Act or sound of one solid object hitting another
- Raised area on any smooth surface
B1Morebump into
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To meet someone accidentally
- To collide with something.
B1Morecareful
US /ˈkerfl/
UK /ˈkeəfl/
- Adjective
- Trying not to make mistakes; working slowly
- Cautious and attentive to potential dangers or problems.
A2Morecombine
US /kəmˈbaɪn/
UK /kəmˈbaɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To mix several things together to form one thing
- To harvest by means of a combine.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A harvesting machine for cutting, threshing, and cleaning grain.
- A mixture of different things.
A2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecommission
US /kəˈmɪʃən/
UK /kə'mɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Money paid for a service, e.g. money exchanging
- An official role or title in the military
- Transitive Verb
- To hire someone, order work to be done for payment
- To formally ask someone to create or produce something.
A2TOEICMoredomino
US /ˈdɑ:mənoʊ/
UK /ˈdɒmɪnəʊ/
- Countable Noun
- Flat rectangular blocks with spots used in a game
- A hooded cloak worn with a mask at masquerades.
C1Moredown the road
US
UK
- Phrase
- At a future time; in the future.
- Along the street; a short distance away.
A1Moreelectrical
US /ɪˈlektrɪkl/
UK /ɪˈlektrɪkl/
- Adjective
- Related or connected to electricity
- Skilled in working with electricity.
A2Moreelectricity
US /ɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪti,ˌilɛk-/
UK /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Energy generated positive and negative charges
- The study or science of electric charges and currents.
A2Moreentire
US /ɛnˈtaɪr/
UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- Undivided; not shared or distributed.
A2TOEICMorefake
US /fek/
UK /feɪk/
- Adjective
- Not real; made to look like something real
- Countable Noun
- A copy of something made to trick people
B1Morefight back
US /faɪt bæk/
UK /fait bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make your point more strongly against opponent
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
gorgeous
US /ˈɡɔrdʒəs/
UK /'ɡɔ:dʒəs/
- Adjective
- Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
- Delightfully enjoyable or pleasant.
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehockey
US /ˈhɑ:ki/
UK /ˈhɒki/
- Uncountable Noun
- Sport played on a field with sticks and a ball
B1Moreknock
US /nɑk/
UK /nɒk/
- Noun
- Bad experience that reduces a person's confidence
- Action of something solid hitting something hard
- Transitive Verb
- To criticize someone in an unreasonable way
- To hit something to get people's attention
A2Moreknock down
US /nɑk daʊn/
UK /nɔk daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To hit something so it falls down
A2Moreknock off
US /nɑk ɔf/
UK /nɔk ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make a copy of something often illegally
- To hit something so the top of it comes off
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To quickly produce a copy or imitation of something.
- To stop working.
A2Moreknock out
US /nɑk aʊt/
UK /nɔk aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To hit and make unconscious
- To defeat someone so decisively that they cannot continue.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To defeat someone so decisively that they are unable to continue.
- To destroy or disable something, especially a piece of equipment.
A2Moreknock over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To accidentally hit something so that it falls over.
- To intentionally hit something so that it falls over.
B1Moreknock up
US /nɑk ʌp/
UK /nɔk ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make someone pregnant (rude slang)
A2Moreknockout
US /ˈnɑkˌaʊt/
UK /'nɒkaʊt/
- Adjective
- Excellent, or wonderful; amazing
- Noun
- A punch that makes a boxer unconscious
- A situation in boxing where a fighter is hit so hard that they fall to the ground and cannot get up before the referee counts to ten, thus losing the match.
C2Morelift
US /lɪft/
UK /lɪft/
- Noun
- Picking someone up in a car and taking to a place
- Machine carrying people up or down to other floors
- Transitive Verb
- To stop or cancel something, such as a rule
- To move something to higher position
A2Morelightning
US /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
UK /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Flashes of light in the sky caused by a storm
- A sudden electrostatic discharge that occurs during an electrical storm.
- Adjective
- Moving very fast or occurring suddenly
B1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelust
US /lʌst/
UK /lʌst/
- Uncountable Noun
- Sexual desire
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff the table
US
UK
- Phrase
- No longer being considered or discussed.
- Removed from the table.
A1Moreon purpose
US /ɑn ˈpɚpəs/
UK /ɔn ˈpə:pəs/
- Idiom
- Intentionally; deliberately.
- Phrase
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A1Moreon the table
US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of a table.
- Available for consideration or discussion.
A1Moreout of commission
US /aʊt ʌv kəˈmɪʃən/
UK /aut ɔv kəˈmiʃən/
- Adjective
- Not in working order; temporarily not functioning.
- (Of a ship or military unit) no longer in active service.
A1Moreout of order
US /aʊt ʌv ˈɔrdɚ/
UK /aut ɔv ˈɔ:də/
- Adjective
- Not in proper working condition; broken.
- Not following the rules of procedure; inappropriate.
A1Morephrasal
US
UK
- Adjective
- Concerning or consisting of a phrase
B1Morepregnant
US /ˈprɛɡnənt/
UK /ˈpregnənt/
- Adjective
- Carrying your unborn baby inside you
- Full of meaning or significance; suggestive.
B1Morepunch
US /pʌntʃ/
UK /pʌntʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something very hard with a closed hand
- To make a hole in something with a special tool
B1Morepunch in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To record the time of arrival at work on a time clock.
B2Morepurpose
US /ˈpɚpəs/
UK /'pɜ:pəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- A person's sense of resolve or determination.
- Adverb
- With clear intention or determination.
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A2TOEICMoreput out
US /pʊt aʊt/
UK /put aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To publish, e.g. a book
- To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
A1Morerequest
US /rɪˈkwɛst/
UK /rɪ'kwest/
- Transitive Verb
- To ask for, usually politely and formally
- Noun
- Thing that has been asked for
- A signal to a computer system or program to perform a task.
A2TOEICMoreresponsible
US / rɪˈspɑnsəbəl/
UK /rɪ'spɒnsəbl/
- Adjective
- Being the cause of something that has occurred
- Having the duty of dealing with something
A2TOEICMoreslang
US /slæŋ/
UK /slæŋ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Words or phrases used in a very informal way
B1Morespecialize
US /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/
UK /ˈspeʃəlaɪz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To focus on one area of a field or profession
- To change to fit your environment
A2TOEICMorespill
US /spɪl/
UK /spɪl/
- Noun
- Accident when someone falls
- Act of allowing a fluid to escape
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come out of and spread beyond limits
- To tell secrets or let information escape
B1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moretopple
US /ˈtɑ:pl/
UK /ˈtɒpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a government/leader to be overthrown
- To (cause to) become unstable and fall, e.g. ruler
- Intransitive Verb
- To fall over from being unstable
B2TOEICMoreunconscious
US /ʌnˈkɑnʃəs/
UK /ʌnˈkɒnʃəs/
- Adjective
- Not aware of what is going on around you
- Not being deliberate or on purpose
- Uncountable Noun
- The part of the mind that contains thoughts and feelings that one is not aware of.
B1Morewine
US /waɪn/
UK /waɪn/
- Adjective
- Dark red color
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Alcoholic drink made from the juice of grapes
A2Morewine glass
US /waɪn ɡlæs/
UK /wain ɡlɑ:s/
- Countable Noun
- A glass, typically stemmed, used for drinking wine.
A1More
Vocabulary
- knock out: To hit and make unconscious
- knock down: To hit something so it falls down
- knock off: To make a copy of something often illegally
- knock over: To accidentally hit something so that it falls over.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- knock up: To make someone pregnant (rude slang)
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- out of order: Not in proper working condition; broken.
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- bump into: To meet someone accidentally
- wine glass: A glass, typically stemmed, used for drinking wine.
- on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- out of commission: Not in working order; temporarily not functioning.
- punch in: To record the time of arrival at work on a time clock.
- off the table: No longer being considered or discussed.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- fight back: To make your point more strongly against opponent
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- bag: Soft container to put things in and carry with you
- table: Diagram that shows data in rows and columns
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- wine: Dark red color
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
- woman: Adult female human being
- lesson: Something done to learn or teach something; class
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
- easy: Not hard to do; not difficult
- travel: To go to a place that is far away
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- dress: Women's garment with a top part and a skirt
- pay: To give money for goods or work done
- glass: Clear hard container used for drinking
- careful: Trying not to make mistakes; working slowly
- verb: Word that expresses an action or state
- lucky: Fortunate; having good things happen by chance
- noun: The subject or object of a sentence
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- electricity: Energy generated positive and negative charges
- specialize: To focus on one area of a field or profession
- lift: Picking someone up in a car and taking to a place
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- hockey: Sport played on a field with sticks and a ball
- adjective: A word that describes a noun, e.g. happy
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- girlfriend: Romantic female friend of a man or boy
- marry: To become the husband or wife of someone
- knock: Bad experience that reduces a person's confidence
- pregnant: Carrying your unborn baby inside you
- lightning: Flashes of light in the sky caused by a storm
- gorgeous: Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
- meaning: To express a particular idea or thought
- boxing: To strike someone on the side of the head
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- spill: Accident when someone falls
- request: To ask for, usually politely and formally
- electrical: Related or connected to electricity
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- responsible: Being the cause of something that has occurred
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- bump: To bounce along over a rough surface
- bargain: Something bought for a lower price than expected
- accidental: Unplanned; unexpected; happening by mistake
- unconscious: Not aware of what is going on around you
- combine: To mix several things together to form one thing
- everyday: Used or seen daily; for daily use; ordinary
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- fake: Not real; made to look like something real
- slang: Words or phrases used in a very informal way
- knockout: Excellent, or wonderful; amazing
- phrasal: Concerning or consisting of a phrase
- domino: Flat rectangular blocks with spots used in a game
- topple: To cause a government/leader to be overthrown
- lust: Sexual desire
- commission: Money paid for a service, e.g. money exchanging
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.
Vocabulary
- brave
adj. Having courage
- comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe
Explanation
a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step".
forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead".
The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.
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brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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'Knock' in Phrasal Verbs - knock out, knock up, knock over...
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Susy posted on 2014/02/25Ever wondered what 'knock out' or 'knock up' really mean? This video breaks down the tricky phrasal verbs using 'knock' with super practical examples you can use daily! You'll pick up tons of useful vocabulary and understand everyday dialogues better in no time!
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