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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
A2 Elementary
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Elise Chuang posted on 2023/05/17Ever feel like native English speakers are speaking a different language? This video dives into why that happens, breaking down tricky phrasal verbs and idioms that make fast speech so confusing. You'll pick up practical tips to finally boost your listening comprehension and understand everyday conversations!
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