abrupt
US /əˈbrʌpt/
UK /əˈbrʌpt/
- Adjective
- Very sudden, often in a bad way
B1Moreairplane
US /ˈɛrˌplen/
UK /ˈeəpleɪn/
- Countable Noun
- A machine that flies through the air
B1Morealgorithm
US /ˈælɡəˌrɪðəm/
UK /'ælɡərɪðəm/
- Noun
- A step-by-step problem-solving feature
B2Moreapproach
US /əˈprəʊtʃ/
UK /ə'prəʊtʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- To request someone to do something specific
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Means of reaching a place, often a road or path
- Request of someone with a specific goal in mind
A2TOEICMorearchaic
US /ɑrˈkeɪk/
UK /ɑ:ˈkeɪɪk/
- Adjective
- Old and no longer relevant or applicable
C1Morebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morebeg
US /bɛɡ/
UK /beg/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To ask someone in an emotional way for something
- (Dog) to sit up to ask for something
B1Morebro
US /broʊ/
UK /brəʊ/
- Countable Noun
- Shortened form of 'brother'
B2Morecare of
US /kɛr ʌv/
UK /kɛə ɔv/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
A2Morecashier
US /kæˈʃɪr/
UK /kæ'ʃɪə(r)/
- Noun
- Person whose job is taking money in a store, etc.
B2Morechannel
US /ˈtʃænəl/
UK /'tʃænl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- TV or radio station or its programs
- Transitive Verb
- To dig a long hole for carrying water
- To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
B1Morecolleague
US /ˈkɑlˌiɡ/
UK /'kɒli:ɡ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person you work or cooperate with
- A fellow member of a profession
A2Morecome from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Moreconversation
US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/
UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- General communication or interaction.
A2Moredig into
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To start eating food enthusiastically.
- To investigate or research something thoroughly.
B1Moreexpression
US /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/
UK /ɪk'spreʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- Group of words that have a specific meaning
A2TOEICMorefare
US /fer/
UK /feə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Money people pay to travel on buses, taxis, boats
- Food of a particular type.
- Intransitive Verb
- To perform well or poorly
- To succeed or manage in a particular situation.
B1TOEICMorefarewell
US /fɛrˈwɛl/
UK /ˈfɛəˈwel/
- Noun
- Act of saying goodbye and leaving
- A gathering or event to mark someone's departure.
- Interjection
- Used to express good wishes on parting.
B2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
formal
US / ˈfɔrməl/
UK /'fɔ:ml/
- Adjective
- Observing rules and procedures strictly
- Behaving well, politely; wearing your best clothes
A2TOEICMorego away
US /ɡo əˈwe/
UK /ɡəu əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go on vacation
- To leave; depart.
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregot 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
A1Moregrocery
US /'ɡroʊsərɪ/
UK /'ɡrəʊsərɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Daily foods such as flour, sugar, and tinned foods
- Countable Noun
- A store that sells food and household supplies.
B2TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehip
US /hɪp/
UK /hɪp/
- Noun
- The upper part of Leg
- Adjective
- Being stylish and popular
B1Morehop
US /hɑp/
UK /hɒp/
- Noun
- Dance party
- Small jump, often on one foot
- Intransitive Verb
- To move from one place to another
- To make small jump, as from one foot to the other
B2Morein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morein real life
US /ɪn ˈriəl laɪf/
UK /in riəl laif/
- Phrase
- In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- Actually; genuinely; not made up or fictional.
A2Morein the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Morein the way
US /ɪn ði we/
UK /in ðə wei/
- Phrase
- Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
A1Moreinformal
US /ɪnˈfɔrməl/
UK /inˈfɔ:məl/
- Adjective
- Casual; relaxed
- Not official; not done by the rules
B1TOEICMoreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreintention
US /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/
UK /ɪnˈtenʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Aim or purpose
- A determination to act in a certain way.
A2TOEICMoreintonation
US /ˌɪntəˈneʃən,-to-/
UK /ˌɪntəˈneɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Rises and falls in pitch of speech
B2Morejet
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
B1TOEICMoreliterature
US /ˈlɪtərəˌtʃʊr, -tʃɚ/
UK /ˈlɪtrətʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Writing valued as art, e.g. fiction, drama, poetry
- The body of written works produced in a particular language, country, or age.
A2Moremarina
US /məˈrinə/
UK /məˈri:nə/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Countable Noun
- Harbor made for yachts and small boats
B2Morenative
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
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon sunday
US
UK
- Phrase
- Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- Referring to a particular Sunday.
A1Morepeace out
US
UK
- Interjection
- An informal way of saying goodbye.
B1Morephrase
US /frez/
UK /freɪz/
- Noun
- Common expression or saying
- Section of musical notes in a piece of music
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To choose words to say what you mean clearly
A2Morerelate
US /rɪˈlet/
UK /rɪ'leɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- To understand or sympathize with, e.g. a problem
A2TOEICMorerelationship
US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/
UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Connection between two or more people or things
- Way people interact or live with each other
A2TOEICMorerespect
US /rɪˈspɛkt/
UK /rɪ'spekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To follow the established rules
- To think very highly of another person
- Noun
- Behavior that follows the established rules
- Regard or admiration for someone or something
A2TOEICMoreroll
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Countable Noun
- Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- Photographic film wrapped round and round itself
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To continue along as time normally progresses
- To produce a very deep and continuous sound
A2TOEICMoreschedule
US /ˈskedʒu:l/
UK /ˈʃedju:l/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A list of events and their times
- A plan to do something at a certain time
- Transitive Verb
- To plan to do something at a certain time
A2TOEICMoreskateboard
US /ˈsketˌbɔrd, -ˌbord/
UK /'skeɪtbɔ:d/
- Countable Noun
- Board with wheels you stand on to ride
- Intransitive Verb
- To stand on board with wheels and ride it
C2Moreslang
US /slæŋ/
UK /slæŋ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Words or phrases used in a very informal way
B1Moretake it easy
US /tek ɪt ˈizi/
UK /teik it ˈi:zi/
- Phrase
A1Moretil
US /tɪl/
UK /til,ti:l/
- Adverb
- Until
B2Moreused 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
A1More
Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- take it easy
- have to: Must do
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- peace out: An informal way of saying goodbye.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- dig into: To start eating food enthusiastically.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- going on: To continue doing something
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- go away: To go on vacation
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- grocery: Daily foods such as flour, sugar, and tinned foods
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- slang: Words or phrases used in a very informal way
- algorithm: A step-by-step problem-solving feature
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- intention: Aim or purpose
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- respect: To follow the established rules
- intonation: Rises and falls in pitch of speech
- mood: Emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
- colleague: Person you work or cooperate with
- relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- formal: Observing rules and procedures strictly
- leave: To go away from; depart
- literature: Writing valued as art, e.g. fiction, drama, poetry
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- informal: Casual; relaxed
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- hop: Dance party
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- schedule: A list of events and their times
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- hip: The upper part of Leg
- great: Very good; better than before
- abrupt: Very sudden, often in a bad way
- beg: To ask someone in an emotional way for something
- farewell: Act of saying goodbye and leaving
- fare: Money people pay to travel on buses, taxis, boats
- jet: Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
- archaic: Old and no longer relevant or applicable
- cashier: Person whose job is taking money in a store, etc.
- bro: Shortened form of 'brother'
- til: Until
- airplane: A machine that flies through the air
- skateboard: Board with wheels you stand on to ride
- marina: Person's name
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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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Stop Saying "GOODBYE!" Use these alternatives to SOUND LIKE A NATIVE
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林宜悉 posted on 2023/11/04Tired of always saying "goodbye"? This video is packed with fun, native-sounding alternatives you can use in any situation, from casual chats to workplace meetings! You'll pick up practical phrases and cultural insights to make your English farewells way more interesting.
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