Preparing usage notes, please check back later
Get the full experience in the app
Learn anywhere with detailed sentence and usage analysis
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
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
Try this speaking exercise.
Try practicing with this sentence.
80
How can you get better at using the third conditional? Ask BBC Learning English
0
VoiceTube posted on 2025/03/10Ever wished you could talk about past regrets or imagine different past scenarios? This BBC Learning English video dives into the third conditional, explaining its grammar and pronunciation with clear examples. You'll pick up essential phrases perfect for interview preparation and boost your confidence in discussing past hypotheticals!
Learn this video on the APP!
The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!