as a result of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Because of something; owing to.
A1Morebaby
US /ˈbeɪbi/
UK /ˈbeɪbi/
- Countable Noun
- A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- Transitive Verb
- To treat someone as if they were newly born
A2Morebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Morebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Moreblock
US /blɑk/
UK /blɒk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Solid piece of material used for building
- A piece of wood, chocolate etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To stop from going forward or making progress
- To obstruct or prevent the movement or passage of.
A2Moreclear up
US /klɪr ʌp/
UK /kliə ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To tidy things away, e.g. dirty dishes after meal
- To explain something in an understandable way
A1Moreever since
US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/
UK /ˈevə sins/
- Adverb
- Continuously from a past time until now.
- Conjunction
- From the time that; because.
B2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefor sure
US /fɔr ʃʊr/
UK /fɔ: ʃuə/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
A2Moreget a sense
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or perceive something intuitively.
A1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Morehard to say
US
UK
- Phrase
- Difficult to know or predict; uncertain.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
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 terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the hospital
US /ɪn ðə ˈhɑspɪtəl/
UK /in ðə ˈhɒspɪtəl/
- Preposition
- Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morejump in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a vehicle quickly.
- To interrupt a conversation.
just kind of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremake up
US /mek ʌp/
UK /meik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To invent or create a story
- To add up to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To invent a story, excuse, etc.
- To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
A1Moremyth
US /mɪθ/
UK /mɪθ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Popular belief that is false, unsupported by fact
- Famous story dealing with origins of a culture
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the block
US
UK
- Phrase
- Available for sale; up for auction.
- At risk of being eliminated or terminated.
A1Moreon the internet
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located or available on the internet.
- Using the internet as a medium or platform.
A1Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Moreover time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Moreper year
US
UK
- Phrase
- For each year; annually.
A2Moresee about
US /si əˈbaʊt/
UK /si: əˈbaʊt/
- other
- To look into or arrange something.
B2Moresyndrome
US /ˈsɪnˌdrom/
UK /'sɪndrəʊm/
- Noun
- A group of signs and symptoms of a disease
B1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moreturned out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
- Transitive Verb
- To extinguish or switch off lights.
A1Morevaccine
US /vækˈsin,ˈvækˌsin/
UK /'væksi:n/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Shot using weak disease cells to stop same disease
- A preparation of weakened or killed microorganisms, or of antigenic proteins derived from them, used to induce protective immunity in animals.
B2Morevirus
US /ˈvaɪrəs/
UK /'vaɪrəs/
- Noun
- File secretly put on computers to cause harm
- Living organism that causes disease or sickness
B1Morewait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1Morewhole point
US
UK
- Phrase
- The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- The primary reason or objective.
A2Morewin out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be victorious or successful, especially after a struggle.
A2Morewrite up
US /raɪt ʌp/
UK /rait ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make a written record of (a study, etc.)
A1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- on the block: Available for sale; up for auction.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- write up: To make a written record of (a study, etc.)
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- in terms of
- got to: To arrive at some place
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- see about: To look into or arrange something.
- get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
- per year: For each year; annually.
- in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- clear up: To tidy things away, e.g. dirty dishes after meal
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- win out: To be victorious or successful, especially after a struggle.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- hard to say: Difficult to know or predict; uncertain.
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- myth: Popular belief that is false, unsupported by fact
- block: Solid piece of material used for building
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- vaccine: Shot using weak disease cells to stop same disease
- syndrome: A group of signs and symptoms of a disease
- talk: Style of speaking
- virus: File secretly put on computers to cause harm
- arm: To activate a weapon or bomb for use
- hurt: To cause pain, damage or injury
- baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
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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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Precious Annie Liao posted on 2014/05/02Ever wondered about the real deal with flu vaccines? This video breaks down the benefits, potential risks like arm soreness, and even touches on herd immunity, making it super practical for everyday health decisions. You'll also pick up some key vocabulary related to vaccines and health that's perfect for daily conversations!
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