Vocabulary
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- in terms of
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for instance: As an example.
- at least: As a minimum
- have to: Must do
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
- going on: To continue doing something
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- medical center: A facility providing comprehensive healthcare services, including diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- right up there: Among the best or most successful.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
- for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
- except that: But; with the exception that.
- work out
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- left and right: In both the left and right directions.
- work to do: Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
- black and white
- time out: A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
- cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- some time ago: At a point in the past; not recently.
- in another way: Using a different method or approach.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- at our disposal: Available for us to use whenever or however we wish.
- think back: To recapture the past
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
- for too long: For an excessively extended period.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- on the basis of: Because of; using as a reason or justification.
- by virtue of: By reason of; because of.
- talk on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
- in passing: Mentioned briefly or casually without focus.
- tear down: To demolish or destroy a building or structure.
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- at will: Whenever or wherever you want; without needing permission.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- like anything: Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
- drop into: To visit someone or some place casually and often briefly.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- push away: To move someone or something away from you by pushing.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- shaved head: A hairstyle in which all or most of the hair on the head has been removed by shaving.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- slip away: To leave a place quietly or secretly, often to avoid attention.
- suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- shower with: To give someone a lot of something as a sign of affection.
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- to the day: Exactly on the date specified, without any difference.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- have at: To attack someone or something.
- push the envelope: To go beyond the limits of what is normally done; to innovate.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- in the red: Operating at a loss; in debt.
- happen by: To visit a place casually or unexpectedly.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- over your head: Too difficult to understand.
- for short: As a shortened form of a name or phrase.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- like a man: To act bravely or responsibly.
- draw upon: To use something that you have gradually gained or saved
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
- laid back
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- give a lecture: To deliver a formal talk on a subject to an audience.
- such as: For example; like
- shut out: To prevent from entering; keep out of relationship
- next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- glomp onto: To grab or hug someone heavily and enthusiastically.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- present participle: A verb form ending in '-ing' in English, used in forming continuous tenses.
- to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
- deal with
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- meditation: Act of deep and quiet thinking
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- awareness: Having knowledge of something
- study: To focus on learning something usually at school
- reduction: Act of making something smaller
- health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
- mindfulness: Paying attention to your responsibilities
- medicine: Something used in treating illness or pain
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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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