as with
US /æz wɪð/
UK /æz wið/
- Preposition
- In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
A1Moreat risk
US
UK
- Phrase
- In danger; likely to be harmed
best known
US
UK
- Adjective
- Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
A1Moredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Morefar worse
US
UK
- Adjective
- Significantly more unpleasant, serious, or severe.
- In a much poorer state of health or physical condition.
- Adverb
- To a much greater degree of inferiority or unsuitability.
A2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
freak out
US /frik aʊt/
UK /fri:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
- To become very anxious, upset, or afraid; to panic.
- Intransitive Verb
- To experience or display extreme emotions, such as fear or panic.
- To have a very disturbing and frightening experience caused by taking drugs.
B2Morefrom power
US /frəm ˈpaʊɚ/
UK /frəm ˈpaʊə/
- other
- To lose control or position of authority.
A2Morehit with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To strike someone or something using an object.
- To suddenly realize or understand something.
A1Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein part
US /ɪn pɑrt/
UK /in pɑ:t/
- Adverb
- To some extent; partially.
A1Morein places
US
UK
- Phrase
- In some locations but not others
A1MoreIn the event of
US
UK
- Phrase
- If something happens, especially something undesirable
A1Morein the open
US /ɪn ði ˈopən/
UK /in ðə ˈəupən/
- Phrase
- Publicly; not secret.
- Outdoors; not inside a building or covered space.
A1Morein touch
US /ɪn tʌtʃ/
UK /in tʌtʃ/
- Adjective
- Having contact or communication with someone.
- Aware of or informed about something.
B1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Morepower failure
US
UK
- Noun
- A loss of electrical power supply.
B1Moreresist the urge
US
UK
- Phrase
- To fight against a strong desire or temptation.
Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- In the event of: If something happens, especially something undesirable
- far worse: Significantly more unpleasant, serious, or severe.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in places: In some locations but not others
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- freak out: To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
- resist the urge: To fight against a strong desire or temptation.
- hit with: To strike someone or something using an object.
- from power: To lose control or position of authority.
- in the open: Publicly; not secret.
- as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
- power failure: A loss of electrical power supply.
- in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
- stop: To block or close something
- jump: To attack someone suddenly
- appears: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
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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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