contraction
US /kənˈtrækʃən/
UK /kənˈtrækʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Process of becoming smaller in length/size
- Involuntary, often painful tightening of a muscle
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US /ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/
UK /'eksəsaɪz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work out to become stronger and healthier
- To retain your ability or practice your skills
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical activity to increase health and strength
- Set of questions in a text book
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US /faɪn/
UK /faɪn/
- Adjective
- Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- Of high quality; made with great skill
- Countable Noun
- Money you have to pay because you broke a rule
- (at the end of a piece of music) the end
A2TOEICMoreformally
US /ˈfɔrml:ɪ/
UK /'fɔ:məlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a formal manner; officially
- In your best clothes, e.g. for a prom
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US /ˈnetɪv/
UK /ˈneɪtɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone from or born in a specific country
- Original inhabitant, e.g. before others
- Adjective
- Caused by natural ability; innate
A2Morenote
US /noʊ/
UK /nəʊt/
- Verb
- To notice or pay particular attention to something.
- Noun
- A short informal letter or written record.
- A piece of paper money issued by a central bank or government authority that acts as legal tender
A2TOEICMoreoriginal
US /əˈrɪdʒənəl/
UK /ə'rɪdʒənl/
- Adjective
- Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- Being unique or thinking differently from others
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A work of art, writing, or music that is not a copy.
- A person of fresh initiative or inventiveness.
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Vocabulary
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
- contraction: Process of becoming smaller in length/size
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- note: To notice or pay particular attention to something.
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- short: (Of electric circuit) to spark because faulty
- speak: To be able to use a certain language
- listen: To carefully consider what someone is saying
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- formally: In a formal manner; officially
- speaker: Electronic device for making or broadcasting sound
- park: Person's name
- everyday: Used or seen daily; for daily use; ordinary
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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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How To Use Contractions In English (With Examples)
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