Vocabulary

  • at least: As a minimum
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • given time: A specific time that has been scheduled or agreed upon.
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
  • decent life: A life that is satisfactory, respectable, and reasonably comfortable.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • have to: Must do
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
  • on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
  • go shopping: To go to stores to buy things
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
  • in part: To some extent; partially.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
  • suck up: To try to gain favor by flattering or fawning.
  • wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
  • in the west: Located in or towards the west.
  • bite the bullet: To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage.
  • draw on: To come to its end
  • go to ground: Hide or disappear to avoid capture or trouble.
  • make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
  • incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
  • decent: Being fairly good; acceptable
  • extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
  • insane: Mentally ill; crazy
  • access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
  • majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
  • alternative: Something different you can choose
  • situation: Place, position or area that something is in
  • vast: Being very large in size or amount
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
  • extreme: Very great in degree
  • dumb: Senseless; stupid
  • increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
  • concrete: Hard building material made of cement, sand, water
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • avoid: To prevent from happening
  • afford: To make available, to provide
  • suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
  • reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
  • crowd: To force too many things, people into
  • dairy: Concerning or made from milk
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • intelligent: Smart; able to think and reason
  • torture: Hurting someone to force them to give information
  • ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
  • organic: Developing naturally and without a set structure
  • serve: To act in a particular position or office
  • social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
  • source: Piece of information; a person giving information
  • straw: Dry yellow stems of crops such as wheat
  • frustrate: To make annoyed because things don't go well
  • complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
  • pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
  • tight: Showing anxiety or anger; tense
  • welfare: Program to help poor/unemployed people with money
  • simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
  • worldwide: Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
  • natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
  • pasture: Area with grass that cattle, etc. feed on
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
  • hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
  • include: To make someone, something part of a group
  • fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
  • barn: Building on a farm where animals or crops are kept
  • datum: Item of factual information
  • pork: Meat of a pig, used for food
  • supermarket: Self-service store selling groceries etc.
Placeholder Image

Preparing usage notes, please check back later

  • not found vocabularyNo vocabulary matches your filters
    • access

      US /ˈæksɛs/

      UK /'ækses/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
      • The opportunity or right to use something or to see someone.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be able to use or have permission to use
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • afford

      US /əˈfɔrd, əˈford/

      UK /ə'fɔ:d/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make available, to provide
      • To have enough money to pay for something
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • alternative

      US /ɔlˈtɚnətɪv, æl-/

      UK /ɔ:lˈtɜ:nətɪv/

      • Countable Noun
      • Something different you can choose
      • Adjective
      • A different choice
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
      A2
      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
    • average

      US /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/

      UK /'ævərɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Total of numbers divided by the number of items
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add numbers then divide by the number of items
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • avoid

      US /əˈvɔɪd/

      UK /ə'vɔɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent from happening
      • To stay away from
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • barn

      US /bɑrn/

      UK /bɑ:n/

      • Countable Noun
      • Building on a farm where animals or crops are kept
      B1
      More
    • basically

      US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/

      UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • Used before you explain something simply, clearly
      • In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
      A2
      More
    • behind the scenes

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Secretly or without being known to the public.
      • In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
      A1
      More
    • bite the bullet

      US /baɪt ði ˈbʊlɪt/

      UK /bait ðə ˈbulit/

      • Idiom
      • To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage.
      B1
      More
    • complicate

      US /ˈkɑ:mplɪkeɪt/

      UK /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make more difficult to do, understand or use
      B1
      More
    • concrete

      US /kɑnˈkrit, kɑŋ-, ˈkɑnˌkrit, ˈkɑŋ-/

      UK /'kɒŋkri:t/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Hard building material made of cement, sand, water
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover or make with a hard grey building material
      • To lay or cover with concrete.
      B1
      More
    • crowd

      US /kraʊd/

      UK /kraʊd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To force too many things, people into
      • (Lots of people) to meet together in one place
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large group of people together in one place
      A2
      More
    • dairy

      US /ˈderi/

      UK /ˈdeəri/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning or made from milk
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Building for storing milk or making cheese/butter
      B2
      More
    • datum

      US /ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm/

      UK /ˈdeɪtəm/

      • Noun
      • Item of factual information
      B1
      More
    • decent

      US /ˈdisənt/

      UK /ˈdi:snt/

      • Adjective
      • Being fairly good; acceptable
      • Conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behaviour; respectable or moral.
      B1
      More
    • decent life

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A life that is satisfactory, respectable, and reasonably comfortable.
      • A life characterized by good moral conduct and integrity.
      B2
      More
    • depend

      US /dɪˈpend/

      UK /dɪˈpend/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
      • To rely on someone or something for support, help, or existence.
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • depending on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
      • Influenced or determined by.
      • Preposition
      • Subject to; contingent on
      • Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
      A2
      More
    • draw on

      US /drɔ ɑn/

      UK /drɔ: ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To come to its end
      • To make use of (someone's help, your savings, etc.)
      A1
      More
    • dumb

      US /dʌm/

      UK /dʌm/

      • Adjective
      • Senseless; stupid
      B1
      More
    • experience in

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
      • Exposure to or involvement in a particular activity or situation.
      B1
      More
    • extreme

      US /ɪkˈstrim/

      UK /ɪk'stri:m/

      • Adjective
      • Very great in degree
      • Farthest from a center
      • Noun
      • Effort that is thought more than is necessary
      • The furthest point or limit of something.
      B1
      More
    • extremely

      US /ɪk'strimlɪ/

      UK /ɪkˈstri:mli/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that is much more than usual or expected
      • Remarkably; unusually.
      B1
      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
    • for sure

      US /fɔr ʃʊr/

      UK /fɔ: ʃuə/

      • Adverb
      • Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
      • Used to emphasize a statement.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
      A2
      More
    • frustrate

      US /ˈfrʌsˌtret/

      UK /frʌ'streɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make annoyed because things don't go well
      • To prevent (a plan or intention) from succeeding.
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • given time

      US /ˈɡɪvən taɪm/

      UK /ˈɡivən taim/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A specific time that has been scheduled or agreed upon.
      • The amount of time available or allotted for a task or activity.
      A1
      More
    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
      A1
      More
    • go shopping

      US /ɡo ˈʃɑpɪŋ/

      UK /ɡəu ˈʃɔpɪŋ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To go to stores to buy things
      A1
      More
    • go to ground

      US /goʊ tə graʊnd/

      UK /gəu tə graund/

      • other
      • Hide or disappear to avoid capture or trouble.
      C2
      More
    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
      More
    • in part

      US /ɪn pɑrt/

      UK /in pɑ:t/

      • Adverb
      • To some extent; partially.
      A1
      More
    • in the dark

      US /ɪn ði dɑrk/

      UK /in ðə dɑ:k/

      • Adjective
      • Uninformed about something; unaware.
      • Phrase
      • In a state of secrecy or ignorance.
      • In a place with little or no light.
      A1
      More
    • in 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.
      A1
      More
    • in the west

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located in or towards the west.
      • Located in the western part of a country or region.
      A1
      More
    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

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

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbli/

      • Adverb
      • To a great degree; very; amazingly
      • Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
      A2
      More
    • insane

      US /ɪnˈsen/

      UK /ɪnˈseɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Mentally ill; crazy
      • Being crazy or stupid
      B2
      More
    • intelligent

      US /ɪnˈtɛlədʒənt/

      UK /ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/

      • Adjective
      • Smart; able to think and reason
      • Having a good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend.
      A2
      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
    • majority

      US /məˈdʒɔrɪti, -ˈdʒɑr-/

      UK /mə'dʒɒrətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount that is more than half of a group
      • The age at which a person is legally considered an adult.
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • make for

      US /mek fɔr/

      UK /meik fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
      • To result in; cause
      A1
      More
    • on average

      US /ɑn ˈævərɪdʒ/

      UK /ɔn ˈævəridʒ/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
      B1
      More
    • on earth

      US /ɑn ɚθ/

      UK /ɔn ə:θ/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
      • Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
      A1
      More
    • on purpose

      US /ɑn ˈpɚpəs/

      UK /ɔn ˈpə:pəs/

      • Idiom
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
      • Phrase
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
      A1
      More
    • organic

      US /ɔrˈɡænɪk/

      UK /ɔ:ˈgænɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Developing naturally and without a set structure
      • Concerning food made with few or no chemicals
      B1
      More
    • pasture

      US /ˈpæstʃɚ/

      UK /'pɑ:stʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Area with grass that cattle, etc. feed on
      B2
      More
    • pork

      US /pɔ:rk/

      UK /pɔ:k/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Meat of a pig, used for food
      B2
      More
    • reach

      US /ritʃ/

      UK /ri:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
      • To be long enough to get to a certain place
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Power or control someone has over something
      A2TOEIC
      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
    • serve

      US /sɚv/

      UK /sɜ:v/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To act in a particular position or office
      • To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • source

      US /sɔrs, sors/

      UK /sɔ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Piece of information; a person giving information
      • Place from which something necessary comes
      • Adjective
      • Produces or provides what is wanted or needed
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • straw

      US /strɔ/

      UK /strɔ:/

      • Adjective
      • Dry yellow stems of crops such as wheat
      • Countable Noun
      • Thin tube used for sucking up liquids to drink
      B1
      More
    • suck up

      US /sʌk ʌp/

      UK /sʌk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to gain favor by flattering or fawning.
      • To absorb or soak up a liquid.
      C2
      More
    • suffer

      US / ˈsʌfɚ/

      UK /'sʌfə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To experience pain, illness, or injury
      • To allow or permit something, especially something unpleasant.
      A2
      More
    • supermarket

      US /ˈsupɚˌmɑrkɪt/

      UK /ˈsju:pəˌmɑ:kit/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Self-service store selling groceries etc.
      C2
      More
    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
      A1
      More
    • tight

      US /taɪt/

      UK /taɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Showing anxiety or anger; tense
      • Positioned physically close together
      • Adverb
      • Firmly; so it can't move
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
      More
    • torture

      US /ˈtɔrtʃɚ/

      UK /'tɔ:tʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Hurting someone to force them to give information
      • Painful suffering or distress
      • Transitive Verb
      • To painfully hurt someone to get information
      • To cause someone to suffer greatly; torment
      B2
      More
    • vast

      US /væst/

      UK /vɑ:st/

      • Adjective
      • Being very large in size or amount
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • welfare

      US /ˈwelfer/

      UK /ˈwelfeə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Program to help poor/unemployed people with money
      B1
      More
    • worldwide

      US /ˈwɚldˈwaɪd/

      UK /ˈwɜ:ldwaɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
      • Adverb
      • Extending or reaching throughout the whole world.
      B1
      More
    • wrap up

      US /ræp ʌp/

      UK /ræp ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To complete something, such as a film or project
      • To finish; bring something to a conclusion
      • Transitive Verb
      • To enclose (something) in paper or soft material.
      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
    B1US
    #meat#torture#chicken#serving#price#decent

    This Is NOT An Anti Meat Video

    0
    VoiceTube posted on 2025/02/26
    Ever wondered about the real cost behind your favorite foods? This video dives deep into factory farming and animal welfare, giving you tons of practical vocabulary for daily life and a fascinating look into cultural depth. You'll pick up advanced terms and understand complex issues with simple sentence structures, making it a super engaging watch!

    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