allow for
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To take into consideration
A1Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
at least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Morebattery
US /ˈbætəri/
UK /ˈbætri/
- Countable Noun
- Portable device that stores electricity
- Noun
- Large group of similar things functioning together
B1Morebeauty
US /ˈbjuti/
UK /'bju:tɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something attractive that produces great pleasure
- Physically or visually attractive person
A2Morebeneath the surface
US /bɪˈniθ ðɚ ˈsɝfəs/
UK /bɪˈni:θ ðə ˈsɜ:rfəs/
- other
- In or under the outer layer of something, often physically below.
- Hidden aspects or feelings not immediately visible or obvious.
B2Morebetter than ever
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a more improved or desirable state than at any previous time.
- At the highest level of performance or quality.
camera
US /ˈkæmərə, ˈkæmrə/
UK /'kæmərə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Object that takes pictures digitally, or on film
- The art or activity of taking photographs or filming.
A2Morecapture
US /ˈkæptʃɚ/
UK /'kæptʃə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- To record, tape, or film something
- Noun
- The act of seizing or taking control of something.
B1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Moredepending on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- Influenced or determined by.
- Preposition
- Subject to; contingent on
- Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
A2Moredevice
US /dɪˈvaɪs/
UK /dɪˈvaɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
- Method of doing something; a way
A2TOEICMorefeel right
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To seem correct or appropriate; to give a sense of being morally or ethically sound.
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
have to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehelp out
US /hɛlp aʊt/
UK /help aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To assist someone
A1Morein need
US /ɪn nid/
UK /in ni:d/
- Phrase
- Not having the necessary things, such as food
A1Morein other words
US
UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
in terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the hand
US /ɪn ðə ˈhænd/
UK /in ðə ˈhænd/
- Preposition
- Physically held or grasped in one's hand.
B2Morein the midst of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Surrounded by; in the middle of.
- During; while something is happening.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Morelive up
US /liv ʌp/
UK /liv ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be as good as expected or promised.
A1Morenew level
US
UK
- Noun
- A higher or improved stage of achievement or quality.
- A different or more advanced degree of expertise or understanding.
A1Moreno sweat
US /noʊ swɛt/
UK /nəʊ swet/
- Idiom
- An informal way of saying that something is not a problem or is easy to do.
- An informal response to 'thank you,' meaning 'you're welcome' or 'it was no trouble'.
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the go
US /ɑn ði ɡo/
UK /ɔn ðə ɡəu/
- Adjective
- Very busy and active.
A1Moreon the plus side
US /ɑn ðə ˈplʌs ˈsaɪd/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈplʌs ˈsaɪd/
- other
- Considering the advantages or positive aspects.
B1Morepay homage to
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To show respect and honor to someone or something.
A1Morephone
US /foʊn/
UK /fəʊn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To talk to someone using a telephone
- Noun
- Machine used to talk to someone who is far away
A2TOEICMorequick look
US /kwɪk lʊk/
UK /kwik luk/
- Noun
- A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
- A swift or brief glance.
A1Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morereview
US / rɪˈvju/
UK /rɪˈvju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To carefully look at the quality of something
- To formally examine something in the military
- Noun
- Examination of soldiers and supplies
- Opinion, as in a paper, about movie, book, or play
A2TOEICMorescreen
US /skrin/
UK /skri:n/
- Transitive Verb
- To hide or block something from being seen
- To examine to find something, e.g. best candidate
- Noun
- Wire net in a door or window to keep insects out
- Displays in a theater on which movies are shown
A2TOEICMoretake away from
US /tek əˈwe frʌm/
UK /teik əˈwei frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reduce the positive effect or value of something.
- To remove or detract from a particular quality or fact.
A1Moretake on
US /tek ɑn/
UK /teik ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To acquire a new characteristic
- To accept a new responsibility, role
A1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Morethose in need
US
UK
- Phrase
- People who are poor, suffering, or disadvantaged and require help.
- Individuals or groups requiring assistance, support, or resources to meet basic necessities or overcome challenges.
A1Moretrip up
US /trɪp ʌp/
UK /trip ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause someone to fall by putting something in their way or by catching their feet.
- To cause someone to make a mistake, especially by asking them a difficult question.
A1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morewhip up
US /hwɪp ʌp/
UK /hwip ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To quickly prepare food or a meal.
- To arouse or incite (emotion, interest, etc.).
Vocabulary
- at least: As a minimum
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- quick look: A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
- in the hand: Physically held or grasped in one's hand.
- pay homage to: To show respect and honor to someone or something.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- take away from: To reduce the positive effect or value of something.
- beneath the surface: In or under the outer layer of something, often physically below.
- in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
- those in need: People who are poor, suffering, or disadvantaged and require help.
- feel right: To seem correct or appropriate; to give a sense of being morally or ethically sound.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- on the go: Very busy and active.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- have to: Must do
- trip up: To cause someone to fall by putting something in their way or by catching their feet.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- better than ever: In a more improved or desirable state than at any previous time.
- in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
- in terms of
- allow for: To take into consideration
- whip up: To quickly prepare food or a meal.
- on the plus side: Considering the advantages or positive aspects.
- new level: A higher or improved stage of achievement or quality.
- no sweat: An informal way of saying that something is not a problem or is easy to do.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- help out: To assist someone
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
- check out
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
- device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- screen: To hide or block something from being seen
- phone: To talk to someone using a telephone
- review: To carefully look at the quality of something
- nice: Being attractive or of high quality or value
- beauty: Something attractive that produces great pleasure
- battery: Portable device that stores electricity
- software: Computer applications and systems
- camera: Object that takes pictures digitally, or on film
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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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HTC One M8 Review - All you need to know
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