Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- such as: For example; like
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- in terms of
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- stitch together: To sew pieces of cloth or material to form one piece.
- by default: Automatically, unless the user specifies otherwise.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- take it away: To remove something.
- at least: As a minimum
- on to: Toward something; forward
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- deal with
- talks on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- in any event: Regardless of what happens; whatever may be the case.
- lay out: To show or explain your plans carefully
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
- in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
- go on: To continue doing something
- touch in: Use a card or device to register entry in public transport.
- of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
- plug into: To connect an electrical device to a power source.
- pop up: To appear suddenly.
- take away from: To reduce the positive effect or value of something.
- allow for: To take into consideration
- name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- follow up on: To investigate or check on something.
- come at: To approach someone to attack them
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- going on: To continue doing something
- in lieu of: Instead of.
- lieu of: Instead of
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- embrace it: To accept something enthusiastically.
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- very top: The highest point or part of something.
- interact with
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- varieties of: Different kinds or types of something.
- emerged as: To become known or apparent; to come forth as.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- think over: To consider a problem or issue carefully
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- come down to: To become in the end a matter of
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- set up
- of all things: Used to express surprise or disbelief at something unexpected or unusual.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- flush out: To force someone or something out of a hiding place.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
- for better or worse: Regardless of the good or bad consequences of an action or situation.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- standard: Official unit of measuring something
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- source: Piece of information; a person giving information
- privacy: State of being hidden from the presence of others
- big: Popular
- open: To make accessible or able to be used, e.g. road
- cloud: To confuse the mind/judgment of a person
- horn: Device that makes a loud warning noise
- data: Facts or information used to calculate or analyze
- processing: To organize and use data in a computer
- engineering: The practical application of science to industry
- datum: Item of factual information
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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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