absolutely
US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/
UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/
- Adverb
- Completely; totally; very
- Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
A2Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Morebaby
US /ˈbeɪbi/
UK /ˈbeɪbi/
- Countable Noun
- A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- Transitive Verb
- To treat someone as if they were newly born
A2Morebad idea
US
UK
- Phrase
- An unwise or imprudent course of action.
A2Morebottom
US /ˈbɑtəm/
UK /'bɒtəm/
- Noun
- The part of your body you sit on
- Lowest position, often in a company or contest
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit the lowest part of something
- To provide with a bottom.
A2TOEICMorecontainer
US /kənˈtenɚ/
UK /kənˈteɪnə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An object that can be used to hold things
- A large metal box used for transporting goods
A2Morecotton
US /ˈkɑ:tn/
UK /ˈkɒtn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Soft, white material used to make cloth
- Adjective
- (Of clothes) made of a soft white material
A2Moredevice
US /dɪˈvaɪs/
UK /dɪˈvaɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
- Method of doing something; a way
A2TOEICMoreeffectively
US /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/
UK /ɪˈfektɪvli/
- Adverb
- In a way that produces the desired result
B1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheat
US /hit/
UK /hi:t/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- Particular temperature at which to cook something
- Transitive Verb
- To make hot or hotter
A2Morehybrid
US /ˈhaɪbrɪd/
UK /ˈhaɪbrɪd/
- Adjective
- Formed from combining different things
- Of mixed origin or composition.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something formed from combining different things
- An offspring of two plants or animals of different species or varieties.
B2Moreimpractical
US /ɪmˈpræktɪkəl/
UK /ɪmˈpræktɪkl/
- Adjective
- Not useful or realistically possible
C1Moreinconvenience
US /ˌɪnkənˈvinjəns/
UK /ˌɪnkənˈvi:niəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being difficult or annoying to do
B1TOEICMoreiron
US /ˈaɪərn/
UK /ˈaɪən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
- Golf club with a metal head
- Transitive Verb
- To use a hot flat-based machine to smooth clothes
B1Moremetal
US /ˈmɛtl/
UK /ˈmetl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Usually hard shiny material mined from rock
- An object made of metal.
- Adjective
- Made something such as gold, steel, iron
A2Moreon the floor
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
A1Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Moreplastic
US /ˈplæstɪk/
UK /'plæstɪk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
- Adjective
- Being easily formed or shaped
A2Moreplug
US /plʌɡ/
UK /plʌg/
- Noun
- Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
- Thing on a wire to connect to electricity supply
- Transitive Verb
- To use an object to block a hole
- To promote or advertise a product
B1TOEICMorepractical
US /ˈpræktɪkəl/
UK /ˈpræktɪkl/
- Adjective
- Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- Relating to experience, action, or practice; not theoretical or ideal.
- Noun
- A practical exam or lesson.
- A person concerned chiefly with the practice of something; a person with practical skills.
A2TOEICMoreregular
US /ˈrɛɡjəlɚ/
UK /ˈregjələ(r)/
- Adjective
- Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- Occurring or being done frequently
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Customers who frequently visit a place
- Soldier who has a permanent job in the army
A2TOEICMoresafe
US /sef/
UK /seɪf/
- Adjective
- Highly likely
- Being out of danger
- Countable Noun
- Metal box with a lock to keep valuable things in
A2Moresame 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.
A1Morescooter
US /ˈskutɚ/
UK /ˈsku:tə(r)/
- Noun
- Light motorcycle, usually with small wheels
C1Moresweep
US /swip/
UK /swi:p/
- Countable Noun
- Man who cleans chimneys
- Long, smooth movement made with your arm or a tool
- Transitive Verb
- To clean something from a surface with a brush
- To search a very wide area for something
A2Moreweird
US /wɪrd/
UK /wɪəd/
- Adjective
- Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- Eerily strange or disturbing.
B1More
Vocabulary
- going on: To continue doing something
- have to: Must do
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- bad idea: An unwise or imprudent course of action.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
- leave: To go away from; depart
- plug: Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
- plastic: Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- bottom: The part of your body you sit on
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- piece: A counter in a board game
- hybrid: Formed from combining different things
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- container: An object that can be used to hold things
- fill: To make something full
- sweep: Man who cleans chimneys
- heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- metal: Usually hard shiny material mined from rock
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- cotton: Soft, white material used to make cloth
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- impractical: Not useful or realistically possible
- inconvenience: Quality of being difficult or annoying to do
- scooter: Light motorcycle, usually with small wheels
- safe: Highly likely
- baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
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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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13 posted on 2021/11/02Ever seen a baby mop or a coffee iron? This video dives into some hilariously weird inventions and novelty gadgets that will make you laugh out loud! You'll pick up practical phrases for describing everyday items and enjoy some truly unique situational dialogue.
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