advice
US /əd'vaɪs/
UK /ədˈvaɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Suggestion about what would help someone
- Professional guidance from a lawyer or legal expert.
A2TOEICMoreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Moreby all means
US
UK
- Adverb
- Certainly; of course
- Phrase
- In every possible way; using every method possible
- Certainly; of course
A2Morecareer
US /kəˈrɪr/
UK /kə'rɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular occupation in professional life
- The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward very fast and without control
- To advance or make progress rapidly
A2Morecollege
US /'kɑːlɪdʒ/
UK /'kɒlɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- School or educational institution for adults
- A constituent body of a university.
A2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecommencement
US /kəˈmɛnsmənt/
UK /kəˈmensmənt/
- Noun
- Time at which something begins
B1Moreconclusion
US /kənˈkluʒən/
UK /kənˈklu:ʒn/
- Noun
- End of something; finish
- Judgment or opinion after thinking for a while
A2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
found out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- To become known; be revealed.
B2Moregive in
US /ɡɪv ɪn/
UK /ɡiv in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To submit work; hand in
- To stop resisting; to surrender
A1Moregraduate from
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To successfully complete a course of study at a university, college, or school.
grow up
US /ɡro ʌp/
UK /ɡrəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop from a child into an adult
A1Morehonor
US /ˈɑnɚ/
UK /'ɒnə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To fulfill an agreement
- To give an award to someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Award you get for doing well; prize, title, etc.
- Chance to do something special; privilege
B2TOEICMorein conclusion
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to indicate a summary or final point.
A1Morein town
US /ɪn taʊn/
UK /in taun/
- Phrase
- Present or available in the local area or city.
- Available or present in a particular place.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelook back
US /lʊk bæk/
UK /luk bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think about past events
A1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreon the floor
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
A1Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
path
US /pæθ, pɑθ/
UK /pɑ:θ/
- Noun
- Method of living leading to a particular result
- Track made with stones, by walking over the ground
A2TOEICMorepick it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To lift something from a surface.
- To collect something or someone.
A2Morepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMoresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Moreschool of hard knocks
US /skul ʌv hɑrd nɑks/
UK /sku:l əv hɑ:d nɒks/
- other
- Learning from difficult experiences rather than formal education.
B2Moresettle in
US /ˈsɛtl ɪn/
UK /ˈsetl in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become comfortable in a new place or situation.
B2Moresit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
A1Moresix times
US
UK
- Adverb
- Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
- On six occasions; six instances.
success
US /səkˈsɛs/
UK /sək'ses/
- Uncountable Noun
- Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- A successful person; one who achieved their aims
A2TOEICMorethink 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
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Morewith God
US /wɪθ gɑd/
UK /wɪθ gɒd/
- other
- Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
B1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- graduate from: To successfully complete a course of study at a university, college, or school.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- with God: Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
- sit down: To take a seat
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- school of hard knocks: Learning from difficult experiences rather than formal education.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- six times: Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
- settle in: To become comfortable in a new place or situation.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
- look back: To think about past events
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- in conclusion: Used to indicate a summary or final point.
- give in: To submit work; hand in
- by all means: Certainly; of course
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- thought: To have an idea about something without certainty
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- conclusion: End of something; finish
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- college: School or educational institution for adults
- talk: Style of speaking
- school: Large group of fish that swim together
- commencement: Time at which something begins
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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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In case you missed my Tulane speech, watch it here!
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Anni posted on 2014/07/26Missed the Tulane commencement speech? You can catch it here! This video is packed with hilarious stand-up comedy, inspiring graduation advice, and personal stories, making it a fantastic way to pick up simple sentence structures and gain cultural insights into New Orleans.
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