Vocabulary

  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • allow for: To take into consideration
  • at least: As a minimum
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • have to: Must do
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • no later than: At or before a specified time; by a particular deadline.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • except for: Not including; excluding.
  • land with: To bring an aircraft down to the ground.
  • off the ground: Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
  • in places: In some locations but not others
  • in areas: Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
  • in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • other places: Different locations or areas
  • out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
  • in terms of
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • ramp up: To increase the level or amount of something sharply.
  • up in the air: Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
  • in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
  • as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • ratchet up: To increase something by a series of small steps.
  • rising tone: A tone that rises in pitch, often used in questions or to express surprise.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • back then: At that time in the past.
  • far cry from: Very different from.
  • right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
  • move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
  • into perspective: To clarify or provide a broader understanding of a situation or issue.
  • stare out: To look or gaze fixedly out of something, such as a window.
  • aside from
  • rest up: To relax and get some rest in order to recover from tiredness or illness.
  • on end: Continuously; without stopping.
  • journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
  • scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
  • aggressive: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
  • exposure: Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
  • private: Being away from others and quiet
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • budget: Amount of money planned to be spent
  • distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
  • rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
  • investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
  • rural: Concerning the country as opposed to the city
  • energy: Physical or mental strength
  • utility: Public services such as gas, water, or electricity
  • tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • desert: To leave a place for ever; abandon
  • profitable: Being useful; benefiting someone or something
  • policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
  • important: Having power or authority
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • temperature: When you your body heat is above normal
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • public: Owned by the government
  • government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
  • solar: Concerning the sun, or its heat
  • drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
  • land: Region or country
  • space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
  • canopy: Structure that hangs over something to shelter it
  • jet: Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
  • freight: Commercial transportation of goods
  • shiver: Act of shaking from fear or cold
  • rail: To complain or object forcefully
  • maverick: Person who does not like to follow the rules
  • flux: A state of flow and change
  • beep: Short high sound such as that made by a car horn
  • mart: Market in which goods are sold or bought
  • mach: Unit that expresses the speed of an airplane
Placeholder Image

    Preparing usage notes, please check back later

  • not found vocabularyNo vocabulary matches your filters
    • after all

      US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/

      • Adverb
      • In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
      • Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
      • Phrase
      • Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
      • Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
      B1
      More
    • aggressive

      US /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

      UK /əˈgresɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
      • Behaving in a hostile and threatening way
      B1
      More
    • allow for

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To take into consideration
      A1
      More
    • amazing

      US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Surprising in a pleasing way
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause wonder; to surprise completely
      A2
      More
    • answer to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
      • To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
      A1
      More
    • as opposed to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • In contrast to; rather than.
      • Instead of; in place of.
      A1
      More
    • aside from

      US /əˈsaɪd frʌm/

      UK /əˈsaid frɔm/

      • Phrase
      A1
      More
    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
      C2
      More
    • at the same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
      A1
      More
    • back then

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At that time in the past.
      A1
      More
    • beep

      US /bip/

      UK /bi:p/

      • Noun
      • Short high sound such as that made by a car horn
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a sharp high sound like that of a car horn
      C1
      More
    • budget

      US /ˈbʌdʒɪt/

      UK /'bʌdʒɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount of money planned to be spent
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a plan for how to spend your money
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • canopy

      US /ˈkænəpi/

      UK /'kænəpɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Structure that hangs over something to shelter it
      • Tops of trees that shade the ground in forests
      B1
      More
    • comfortable

      US /ˈkʌmfətəbəl, ˈkʌmftəbəl/

      UK /ˈkʌmftəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
      • Being relaxed, warm or happy
      A2
      More
    • desert

      US /ˈdɛzət/

      UK /'dezət/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To leave a place for ever; abandon
      • To leave when one is needed or expected to stay
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Bare area of land, often with few plants and water
      • A punishment or reward that is deserved.
      A2
      More
    • despite the fact

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • In spite of; notwithstanding.
      • Conjunction
      • Even though; although.
      A2
      More
    • distance

      US /ˈdɪstəns/

      UK /'dɪstəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Lack of friendliness toward another person
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount of space between two places or things
      • A point or place that is far away.
      A2
      More
    • energy

      US /ˈɛnədʒi/

      UK /'enədʒɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical or mental strength
      • Enthusiasm and determination.
      A2
      More
    • except for

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/

      UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Not including; excluding.
      More
    • exposure

      US /ɪkˈspoʒɚ/

      UK /ɪk'spəʊʒə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film
      • Being talked about in the media
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • far cry from

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • Very different from.
      More
    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
      A1
      More
    • flux

      US /flʌks/

      UK /flʌks/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A state of flow and change
      B2
      More
    • freight

      US /fret/

      UK /freɪt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Commercial transportation of goods
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • fuel

      US /ˈfjuəl/

      UK /'fju:əl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
      • To provide gas or petrol for something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Material used to produce heat or power when burned
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      A1
      More
    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
      A1
      More
    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
      More
    • in areas

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
      • Relating to specific fields, subjects, or disciplines.
      A1
      More
    • in places

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In some locations but not others
      A1
      More
    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
      A1
      More
    • in the air

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
      • Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
      • Adjective
      • Being broadcast on radio or television.
      A1
      More
    • in the first place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
      • From the beginning; initially.
      A1
      More
    • in the long run

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Eventually; over a long period of time.
      A1
      More
    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
      A2
      More
    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
      A1
      More
    • inside of

      US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within; in the inner part of.
      • Within a certain period of time.
      A1
      More
    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
      A1
      More
    • into perspective

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To clarify or provide a broader understanding of a situation or issue.
      • To show something is not as important as it seemed, compared to something else.
      C1
      More
    • investment

      US /ɪnˈvɛstmənt/

      UK /ɪnˈvestmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something purchased hoping its value will increase
      • Something you invest in, such as a company, property, etc.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • jet

      US /dʒɛt/

      UK /dʒet/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
      • A pipe that water or gas goes through
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • (Of liquid, gas) to shoot out of a small opening
      • To travel on a jet plane
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • journey

      US /ˈdʒɚni/

      UK /'dʒɜ:nɪ/

      • Noun
      • Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To travel through a place
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
      More
    • land with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To bring an aircraft down to the ground.
      • To obtain or achieve something desirable, especially after a period of effort.
      More
    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
      A1
      More
    • mach

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Unit that expresses the speed of an airplane
      C1
      More
    • mart

      US /mɑ:rt/

      UK /mɑ:t/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Market in which goods are sold or bought
      B2
      More
    • maverick

      US /ˈmævərɪk, ˈmævrɪk/

      UK /'mævərɪk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who does not like to follow the rules
      C1TOEIC
      More
    • move around

      US /muv əˈraʊnd/

      UK /mu:v əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change position or location; to go from place to place.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To spread or circulate (e.g., information, rumors).
      More
    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
      A1
      More
    • no later than

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At or before a specified time; by a particular deadline.
      A1
      More
    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • off the ground

      US /ɔf ði ɡraʊnd/

      UK /ɔf ðə ɡraund/

      • Phrase
      • Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
      • Airborne; having left the ground.
      A1
      More
    • on end

      US /ɑn ɛnd/

      UK /ɔn end/

      • Phrase
      • Continuously; without stopping.
      • In an upright position; standing vertically.
      A1
      More
    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
      A1
      More
    • other places

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Different locations or areas
      More
    • out of nowhere

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
      More
    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
      A1
      More
    • policy

      US /ˈpɑlɪsi/

      UK /'pɒləsɪ/

      • Noun
      • Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
      • Course of action proposed by an organization, etc.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • profitable

      US /ˈprɑ:fɪtəbl/

      UK /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being useful; benefiting someone or something
      • Making more money than it cost to make
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • rail

      US /rel/

      UK /reɪl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To complain or object forcefully
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Long thin piece of metal, wood as part of a fence
      • One of two metal tracks along which a train runs
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • ramp up

      US /ræmp ʌp/

      UK /ræmp ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To increase the level or amount of something sharply.
      More
    • ratchet up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To increase something by a series of small steps.
      • To intensify or escalate a situation or action.
      More
    • rest up

      US /rɛst ʌp/

      UK /rest ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To relax and get some rest in order to recover from tiredness or illness.
      A2
      More
    • right in front

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
      • In a position where something is easily visible or obvious.
      A2
      More
    • rising tone

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A tone that rises in pitch, often used in questions or to express surprise.
      • A musical tone that increases in pitch.
      More
    • run by

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
      • To show or tell something to someone briefly to get their opinion or approval.
      A1
      More
    • rural

      US /ˈrʊrəl/

      UK /ˈruərəl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the country as opposed to the city
      B1
      More
    • same 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.
      A1
      More
    • scale

      US /skel/

      UK /skeɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Size, level, or amount when compared
      • Small hard plates that cover the body of fish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change the size of but keep the proportions
      • To climb something large (e.g. a mountain)
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • shiver

      US /ˈʃɪvɚ/

      UK /ˈʃɪvə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Act of shaking from fear or cold
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To shake from fear or cold
      C1
      More
    • solar

      US /ˈsolɚ/

      UK /'səʊlə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the sun, or its heat
      B1
      More
    • stare out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look or gaze fixedly out of something, such as a window.
      A1
      More
    • temperature

      US /ˈtɛmpərəˌtʃʊr,-tʃɚ,ˈtɛmprə-/

      UK /ˈtemprətʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • When you your body heat is above normal
      • How hot or cold something is, e.g. the weather
      A2
      More
    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
      A1
      More
    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
      More
    • think 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
      A1
      More
    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
      A2
      More
    • tone

      US /toʊn/

      UK /təʊn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Atmosphere or feeling in a message
      • Firmness and strength of the body's muscles
      • Transitive Verb
      • To increase the quality of muscles by exercise
      A2
      More
    • up in the air

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
      • Idiom
      • In an uncertain state; unresolved.
      More
    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
      A1
      More
    • utility

      US /juˈtɪləti/

      UK /ju:ˈtɪləti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Public services such as gas, water, or electricity
      • Something useful, especially a tool or piece of equipment.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Fact of being useful; usefulness
      • The capacity to be useful and provide satisfaction
      B1
      More
    Video not in English?
    Video not in English?

    Get the full experience in the app

    Learn anywhere with detailed sentence and usage analysis

    preview
    01:03

    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.

    Get the full experience in the app

    Look up words anytime with pronunciation, part of speech, and usage

    preview

    brave

    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
    A2 Elementary

    Get the full experience in the app

    Practice speaking anytime and get instant pronunciation feedback

    preview

    Try this speaking exercise.

    Try practicing with this sentence.

    80
    B1
    #Vox#solar#parking#amtrak#fat#brown

    How to fight climate change with parking lots

    0
    林宜悉 posted on 2023/10/20
    Did you know parking lots could fight climate change? This video dives into amazing ideas like solar canopies and agrovoltaics, plus you'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to sustainability and even sound design. It's a fascinating look at how we can innovate for a greener future!

    Learn this video on the APP!

    The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!

    Recommended Videos

    Auto Next Video

    Footer

    Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

    About

    • About Us
    • Our Learning Services
    • Join Us
    • FAQ
    • Hot Tags

    Services

    • Pronunciation Challenge
    • Saved
    • Search Vocabulary
    • Blog

    Channels

    Levels

    • A1
    • A2
    • B1
    • B2
    • C1
    • C2

    Privacy˙Terms˙
    ©2026 VoiceTube Corporation. All rights reserved