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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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Learn English - Greetings in English, how to Answer the Question "How are you?"
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Gisele Sung posted on 2014/11/05Ever wonder what to say after "How are you?" This super short lesson from EnglishClass101 breaks down casual greetings and practical ways to respond, perfect for boosting your everyday English conversation skills!
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