ahead of time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Before the scheduled time; early.
A1Moreamazing
US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Surprising in a pleasing way
- Transitive Verb
- To cause wonder; to surprise completely
A2Morearmageddon
US /ˌɑrməˈɡɛdn/
UK /ˌɑ:məˈɡedən/
- Noun
- Scene of the final battle at the end of the world
C2Moreberry
US /ˈbɛri/
UK /'berɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Small, round fruit from plants and trees
B2Morebicycle
US /ˈbaɪsɪkl/
UK /ˈbaɪsɪkl/
- Noun
- 2-wheeled vehicle ridden by pushing on foot pedals
- Intransitive Verb
- To ride a two-wheeled vehicle with pedals
B1Morebliss
US /blɪs/
UK /blɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Great joy or happiness
- Perfect spiritual joy; beatitude.
B2Morecast
US /kæst/
UK /kɑ:st/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- People who appear in a play or movie
- Small amount of a particular color
- Transitive Verb
- To give specific roles to actors in a movie, play
- To describe someone's personality or character
A2Morechairman
US /ˈtʃɛrmən/
UK /'tʃeəmən/
- Countable Noun
- A man in charge of a meeting
- The person who leads a company or organization
B1Morechildhood
US /ˈtʃaɪldˌhʊd/
UK /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
- Uncountable Noun
- The time when you are a child
B1Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecommunicator
US /kəˈmjunɪˌketɚ/
UK /kəˈmju:nɪkeɪtə(r)/
- Noun
- Person expressing ideas, thoughts and feelings
B1Morecon
US /kɑ:n/
UK /kɒn/
- Transitive Verb
- To trick or deceive someone
- Noun
- Argument pointing out the negatives of a position
B2Morecritic
US /ˈkrɪtɪk/
UK /'krɪtɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who judges (e.g. art) and gives opinions
- A person who tends to find fault or express adverse criticism.
A2Moredisability
US /ˌdɪsəˈbɪlɪti/
UK /ˌdɪsə'bɪlətɪ/
- Noun
- Condition limiting your ability to do something
A2Moredread
US /drɛd/
UK /dred/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To await with great fear
B2Moreentire
US /ɛnˈtaɪr/
UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- Undivided; not shared or distributed.
A2TOEICMoreexecutive
US /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/
UK /ɪɡ'zekjətɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A senior manager in a business or organization
- The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws.
- Adjective
- Of a high ranking job in a company
- Relating to the management of a business or organization.
A2TOEICMorefamiliar
US /fəˈmɪljɚ/
UK /fəˈmɪliə(r)/
- Adjective
- Well-known or easily recognized
- Having a good knowledge of something.
- Noun
- A close friend or associate.
- (In folklore) a spirit, often in animal form, believed to attend and serve a witch.
A2TOEICMorefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Morefilm set
US
UK
- Noun
- A location, real or constructed, where a film or television show is shot.
- The environment and equipment used for shooting a film.
A2Morefit
US /fɪt/
UK /fɪt/
- Adjective
- Good looking; physically attractive
- Having good physical health and strength
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To install a machine, equipment etc.
- To adjust or change to the right size or shape
A2Morefit in
US /fɪt ɪn/
UK /fit in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To mix with others so you get on well with them
A2Morefuture self
US
UK
- Noun
- The person you will become in the future, often used in the context of making decisions that will benefit your future well-being.
- An idealized version of oneself that one aspires to become in the future.
A2Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Morego back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
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
A1Moregreatness
US /ˈɡretnɪs/
UK /ɡreɪtnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Property of outstanding importance or eminence
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheal
US /hi:l/
UK /hi:l/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To recover from or forget a bad experience
- To make or become healthy or well again
B1Moreholly
US /ˈhɑli/
UK /ˈhɔli:/
- Noun
- Tree with red berries, associated with Christmas
B2Morehomework
US /ˈhomˌwɚk/
UK /ˈhəumwə:k/
- Noun
- Work that a student is given to do at home
B2Morein the future
US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/
UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/
- Phrase
- At a later time; in times to come.
A1Morein time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
A1Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morejet
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
B1TOEICMorelook back
US /lʊk bæk/
UK /luk bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think about past events
A1Morememorize
US /ˈmɛməˌraɪz/
UK /ˈmeməraɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To study something so that you remember it
A2Morementally
US /ˈmɛntl:ɪ/
UK /ˈmentəli/
- Adverb
- With or in the mind and thoughts
A2Moreneighborhood
US /ˈnebɚˌhʊd/
UK /'neɪbəhʊd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of a town or city that people live in
- People who live in a particular area
- Adjective
- Relating to a neighborhood.
B1Moreon the inside
US /ɑn ði ɪnˈsaɪd/
UK /ɔn ðə inˈsaid/
- Phrase
- Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- In prison; incarcerated.
- Adjective
- Possessing secret or confidential information.
A1Morepass on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- A polite way of saying 'to die'
A1Morepicks up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To catch a criminal and take to police station
- To start again where you left off
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Learns or acquires something, often quickly or without effort.
- Collects someone or something.
A1Moreposter
US /ˈpostɚ/
UK /'pəʊstə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A large, printed notice or picture
- Someone who writes and shares messages on online
B1Morequote
US /kwot/
UK /kwəʊt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Written statement of the cost of something
- The (often wise or famous) words of another person
- Transitive Verb
- To tell someone how much a task will cost
- To repeat precisely what a person said or wrote
A2TOEICMorespend
US /spɛnd/
UK /spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2TOEICMoresuburb
US /ˈsʌbɜ:rb/
UK /ˈsʌbɜ:b/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Residential area on the outskirts of a city
B1Moresuperhero
US /ˈsu:pərhɪroʊ/
UK /ˈsu:pəhɪərəʊ/
- Noun
- Fictional character who fights evil
C2Moresuperpower
US /ˈsu:pərpaʊə(r)/
UK /ˈsu:pəpaʊə(r)/
- Noun
- State powerful enough to influence world events
C2Moreswear
US /swɛr/
UK /sweə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To say bad or impolite words to someone
- Transitive Verb
- To make a serious promise to do something
B1Moretap
US /tæp/
UK /tæp/
- Transitive Verb
- To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- To spy one someone electronically
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Faucet; the place you can get water from a pipe
- Light hit, generally one that makes a sound
A2Moreused 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
A1Morevulnerable
US /ˈvʌlnərəbəl/
UK /ˈvʌlnərəbl/
- Adjective
- Being open to attack or damage
- Being easily harmed, hurt, or wounded
B1Morewait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1Morewisdom
US /ˈwɪzdəm/
UK /'wɪzdəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Knowledge gained from experience in life
A2More
Vocabulary
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- have to: Must do
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- go on: To continue doing something
- film set: A location, real or constructed, where a film or television show is shot.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- pass on: A polite way of saying 'to die'
- future self: The person you will become in the future, often used in the context of making decisions that will benefit your future well-being.
- look back: To think about past events
- ahead of time: Before the scheduled time; early.
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- vulnerable: Being open to attack or damage
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- quote: Written statement of the cost of something
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- dread: To await with great fear
- executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
- familiar: Well-known or easily recognized
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
- cast: People who appear in a play or movie
- wisdom: Knowledge gained from experience in life
- tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- mentally: With or in the mind and thoughts
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- heal: To recover from or forget a bad experience
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- memorize: To study something so that you remember it
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- critic: Person who judges (e.g. art) and gives opinions
- neighborhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- greatness: Property of outstanding importance or eminence
- bliss: Great joy or happiness
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- disability: Condition limiting your ability to do something
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- suburb: Residential area on the outskirts of a city
- childhood: The time when you are a child
- con: To trick or deceive someone
- jet: Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
- poster: A large, printed notice or picture
- armageddon: Scene of the final battle at the end of the world
- chairman: A man in charge of a meeting
- communicator: Person expressing ideas, thoughts and feelings
- berry: Small, round fruit from plants and trees
- superpower: State powerful enough to influence world events
- homework: Work that a student is given to do at home
- superhero: Fictional character who fights evil
- bicycle: 2-wheeled vehicle ridden by pushing on foot pedals
- holly: Tree with red berries, associated with Christmas
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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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