at the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Morecareer
US /kəˈrɪr/
UK /kə'rɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular occupation in professional life
- The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward very fast and without control
- To advance or make progress rapidly
A2Morechord
US /kɔrd, kord/
UK /kɔ:d/
- Countable Noun
- Line that joins two points on a circle
- Combination of musical notes played at same time
B1Morefamiliar
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.
A2TOEICMoreidentify
US /aɪˈdɛntəˌfaɪ/
UK /aɪ'dentɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To indicate who or what someone or something is
- To say exactly what something is
B1TOEICMorein a minute
US
UK
- Phrase
- Very soon; in a short amount of time.
- Within the duration of one minute.
A1Morepilot
US /ˈpaɪlət/
UK /'paɪlət/
- Transitive Verb
- To conduct a small practice experiment
- To fly a plane; to direct a ship
- Noun
- Person flying a plane; expert guide for a ship
A2Morereaction
US /riˈækʃən/
UK /rɪ'ækʃn/
- Noun
- Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
- Feeling or action in response to something
A2Moreremind
US /rɪˈmaɪnd/
UK /rɪ'maɪnd/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone to remember what they forgot
- To cause someone to think of something similar or related.
A2TOEICMoresame 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.
A1Morestrike
US /straɪk/
UK /straɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something
- To remove or erase.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A punch or hit
- Fact of not hitting the ball when playing baseball
A2TOEICMorestrike a chord
US
UK
- Idiom
- To evoke a feeling of recognition, familiarity, or sympathy; to resonate with someone.
B1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- strike a chord: To evoke a feeling of recognition, familiarity, or sympathy; to resonate with someone.
- in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- familiar: Well-known or easily recognized
- strike: To hit something
- identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- pilot: To conduct a small practice experiment
- remind: To cause someone to remember what they forgot
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
- chord: Line that joins two points on a circle
- hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
- fly: Common flying insect, sometimes blue in color
- love: Person's name
- chocolate: Hard brown candy made from cocoa beans
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
- hot: Angry or excited
- anna: A former copper coin of Pakistan and India
- amelia: Congenital absence of an arm or leg
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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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Jenny posted on 2025/02/28Ever wondered what it means when something 'strikes a chord' with you? This quick video breaks down this common English idiom with a fun example involving Amelia Earhart, perfect for boosting your everyday conversation skills!
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