Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- have to: Must do
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- by default: Automatically, unless the user specifies otherwise.
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- zoom out: To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- move down: To physically shift to a lower position or location.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- turn on
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- as the crow flies: Distance measured in a straight line from one place to another.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- has over: To invite someone to your house.
- at last: Finally; after a long delay.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- turn off
- set on: To attack
- going on: To continue doing something
- link up: To connect or join together physically.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- move up: To advance to a higher rank or position.
- back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- speed up: To move more quickly
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- in wine: Under the influence of wine; when drunk.
- live off: To receive money from someone on which to live
- drop down: To go to a lower place, rank
- indistinct chatter: Unclear and difficult to understand talk or conversation.
- of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
- in conjunction with: Together with; along with
- have on: To be wearing something.
- plug in
- deal with
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- slow in: Being late or delayed in doing something.
- in contrast to: Differing from something else
- check out
- in terms of
- as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
- wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
- give back: To return something you borrowed
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- on a set: Located or working at a filming location.
- in summary: Briefly stating or reviewing main points.
- go beyond: To do more than planned or expected; exceed
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- hook in: To connect or attach something using a hook or similar device.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- as you like: In any way that you want; according to your preference.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- tie in: To make a connection to bring two things together
- on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
- for instance: As an example.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- do up: To dress (yourself) in a special
- not available: Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
- answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
- quick question: A brief and simple inquiry.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- layer: One of several sheets of a material or object
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- street: Road in a city with buildings and places to walk
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
- fusion: Combining various things to make something new
- imagery: Use of symbolism to help imagine something
- data: Facts or information used to calculate or analyze
- static: Concerning electricity that collects on a surface
- map: Diagram showing the geography of an area
- marker: Something that is easy to recognize or identify
- web: Skin between ducks' toes that enables them to swim
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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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