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at times
US /æt taɪmz/
UK /æt taɪmz/
- Phrase
- Sometimes; occasionally.
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bend
US /bɛnd/
UK /bend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To become curved or no longer straight
- To move your body so that it is not straight up
- Noun
- When a road changes direction; turn
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casual
US /ˈkæʒuəl/
UK /ˈkæʒuəl/
- Adjective
- Being careless or having little thought or effort
- (Of clothes, etc.) not formal; easy to wear
- Countable Noun
- A worker employed on a temporary or irregular basis.
- A job as a musician that is not regular or permanent.
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compete
US /kəmˈpit/
UK /kəmˈpi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
- To try to gain something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.
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conclusion
US /kənˈkluʒən/
UK /kənˈklu:ʒn/
- Noun
- End of something; finish
- Judgment or opinion after thinking for a while
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for 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.
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guard
US /ɡɑrd/
UK /ɡɑ:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To keep watch over something to protect it
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone who watches a place or prevents escapes
- A player in basketball whose primary role is to handle the ball and initiate the offense.
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in the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
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in the past
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UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
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in with
US /ɪn wɪð/
UK /in wið/
- Phrase
- Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- Having influence or favor with someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
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mess
US /mɛs/
UK /mes/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- A difficult or confused situation.
- Transitive Verb
- To make something untidy or dirty
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off guard
US /ɔf ɡɑrd/
UK /ɔf ɡɑ:d/
- Adjective
- In a vulnerable state; not alert or cautious.
- Unprepared for something; surprised.
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pretend
US /prɪˈtɛnd/
UK /prɪ'tend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act as if something is true when it is not
- Adjective
- Not real; imaginary.
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stare
US /stɛr/
UK /steə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To look at someone or something for a long time
- Noun
- A long look at something or someone for a reason
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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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Ever felt like your heart's doing a rollercoaster of emotions? This Mariah Carey lyric video dives into the ups and downs of modern relationships with a super catchy chorus you'll be humming all day! You'll get a fantastic chance to practice simple sentence structures while exploring themes of heartbreak and nostalgia.

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