Vocabulary

  • for instance: As an example.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
  • first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • search for: To try to find someone or something.
  • in a word: Briefly; in short.
  • quite possible: Reasonably likely; within the realm of possibility.
  • spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
  • taken over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
  • by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
  • evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • as such: Something previously stated or understood
  • turn into: To change to become something else
  • count up: To add numbers together to find a total; to increase gradually.
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • to some extent: Partially; not completely.
  • by contrast: Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • in quantity: In large amounts or numbers.
  • in part: To some extent; partially.
  • being driven by: Currently being motivated or controlled by a particular factor or force.
  • switch on: To put something electrical on or off
  • bring over: To take something to someone's home
  • turn on
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
  • back in the day: In the past; in former times.
  • on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
  • TYPE UP: To produce a document by typing.
  • anything goes: There are no rules or restrictions; anything is acceptable or possible.
  • ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
  • bunch: A group of things of the same kind
  • content: Being happy or satisfied
  • grab: To take and hold something quickly
  • technique: Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
  • pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
  • potentially: That could happen or become reality
  • typically: In a normal or usual way
  • tend: To move or act in a certain manner
  • instance: An example of something; case
  • artificial: Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
  • intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
  • necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
  • familiar: Well-known or easily recognized
  • claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
  • represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
  • ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
  • implement: To start to do something you plan to do
  • field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
  • condition: To improve something to make it better
  • tiny: Very, very small
  • explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
  • simply: In an easy or clear manner
  • board: Surface for posting or showing information
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
  • switch: A change or shift from one method to another
  • click: To work well with someone or something
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
  • alphabet: Letters, symbols, characters of a written language
  • simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
  • information: Collection of facts and details about something
  • language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
  • program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • binary: Having two parts; using only 2 numbers, 1 and 0
  • datum: Item of factual information
  • twitter: To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
  • voltage: Measured force of electricity
  • centralize: To locate efforts, energy into one place or thing
  • motherboard: Main circuit board of a computer
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    • ability

      US /əˈbɪlɪti/

      UK /ə'bɪlətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The power, resources or skill to do something
      • A particular skill or talent.
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    • alphabet

      US /ˈælfəˌbɛt, -bɪt/

      UK /ˈælfəbet/

      • Noun
      • Letters, symbols, characters of a written language
      B1
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    • anything goes

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • There are no rules or restrictions; anything is acceptable or possible.
      A1
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    • 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
    • artificial

      US /ˌɑrtəˈfɪʃəl/

      UK /ˌɑ:tɪ'fɪʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
      • (Something) made by people; not created by nature
      B1TOEIC
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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
      A1
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    • as such

      US /æz sʌtʃ/

      UK /æz sʌtʃ/

      • Pronoun
      • Something previously stated or understood
      A1
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    • 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
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    • back in the day

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the past; in former times.
      • Referring to a past time, often with a sense of nostalgia or fondness.
      A1
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    • being driven by

      US

      UK

      • Participle
      • Currently being motivated or controlled by a particular factor or force.
      A2
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    • binary

      US /ˈbaɪnəri/

      UK /ˈbaɪnəri/

      • Adjective
      • Having two parts; using only 2 numbers, 1 and 0
      • Noun
      • Mathematical language using only one and zero
      B2
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    • bring over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take something to someone's home
      A1
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    • bunch

      US /bʌntʃ/

      UK /bʌntʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A group of things of the same kind
      • A group of people.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To group people or things closely together
      B1
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    • by contrast

      US /baɪ ˈkɑntræst/

      UK /bai ˈkɔntræst/

      • Phrase
      • Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
      B2
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    • by hand

      US /baɪ hænd/

      UK /bai hænd/

      • Phrase
      • Done manually; not by machine.
      • Delivered personally; not by mail or electronically.
      A1
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    • centralize

      US /ˈsɛntrəˌlaɪz/

      UK /ˈsentrəlaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To locate efforts, energy into one place or thing
      • To bring under the control of one person or group
      B1
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    • claim

      US /klem/

      UK /kleɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • To say that something is true, often without proof.
      • A statement that something is true.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To demand or ask for something that you believe is rightfully yours.
      • To take or cause the loss of (e.g., a life, property).
      A2
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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
      A1
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    • come up with

      US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/

      UK /kʌm ʌp wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think of an idea or solution; produce
      A1
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    • condition

      US /kənˈdɪʃən/

      UK /kənˈdɪʃn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To improve something to make it better
      • To cause to behave automatically in a certain way
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Disease or other medical problem
      • The state of living you are in, e.g. good health
      A2
      More
    • content

      US /ˈkɑnˌtɛnt/

      UK /'kɒntent/

      • Adjective
      • Being happy or satisfied
      • In a state of peaceful happiness.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Information in something, e.g. book or computer
      • The subject matter of a book, speech, etc.
      A2
      More
    • count up

      US /kaʊnt ʌp/

      UK /kaunt ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To add numbers together to find a total; to increase gradually.
      B1
      More
    • datum

      US /ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm/

      UK /ˈdeɪtəm/

      • Noun
      • Item of factual information
      B1
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    • 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
    • evidence of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
      • Something that shows that something else exists or is true.
      A1
      More
    • familiar

      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.
      A2TOEIC
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    • first up

      US /fɚst ʌp/

      UK /fə:st ʌp/

      • Phrase
      • Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
      A1
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    • for instance

      US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/

      • Adverb
      • As an example.
      • Phrase
      • As an example.
      • As an illustration or case in point
      B1
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    • from scratch

      US /frʌm skrætʃ/

      UK /frɔm skrætʃ/

      • Phrase
      • From the very beginning; from nothing.
      • From the very beginning; using new materials rather than something that already exists.
      A1
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    • grab

      US /ɡræb/

      UK /ɡræb/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take and hold something quickly
      A2
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    • hold on

      US /hold ɑn/

      UK /həuld ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
      • To wait for a short time.
      A1
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    • implement

      US /ˈɪmpləmənt/

      UK /ˈɪmplɪment/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To start to do something you plan to do
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A tool
      B1TOEIC
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    • in a word

      US /ɪn e wɚd/

      UK /in ə wə:d/

      • Phrase
      • Briefly; in short.
      A1
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
      C1
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    • in general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
      C2
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    • in mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
      A2
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    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
      C1
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    • in part

      US /ɪn pɑrt/

      UK /in pɑ:t/

      • Adverb
      • To some extent; partially.
      A1
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    • in quantity

      US /ɪn ˈkwɑntəti/

      UK /ɪn ˈkwɒntɪti/

      • other
      • In large amounts or numbers.
      B2
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    • in the way

      US /ɪn ði we/

      UK /in ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
      • Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
      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
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    • inside of

      US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within; in the inner part of.
      • Within a certain period of time.
      A1
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    • instance

      US /ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /'ɪnstəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An example of something; case
      • An occurrence of something.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give as an example of something else
      A2TOEIC
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
      A1
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    • intelligence

      US /ɪnˈtɛlədʒəns/

      UK /ɪn'telɪdʒəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Collection of secret information about something
      • Ability to learn things or to consider situations
      • Adjective
      • Of the spying services; acting in secrecy
      A2TOEIC
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    • motherboard

      US /ˈmʌðərbɔ:rd/

      UK /ˈmʌðəbɔ:d/

      • Noun
      • Main circuit board of a computer
      C2
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    • necessarily

      US /ˌnɛsɪˈsɛrəli, -ˈsɛr-/

      UK /ˌnesəˈserəli/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
      A2TOEIC
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • of sorts

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Of a kind, but not a very good one.
      • Used to describe something when you cannot be more precise.
      A1
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    • on and off

      US /ɑn ənd ɔf/

      UK /ɔn ænd ɔf/

      • Adverb
      • Intermittently; not continuously.
      • Adjective
      • Characterized by periods of involvement and separation.
      A1
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    • on the internet

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located or available on the internet.
      • Using the internet as a medium or platform.
      A1
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    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
      A1
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    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
      A1
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    • pattern

      US /ˈpætən/

      UK /'pætn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Model to follow in making or doing something
      • Colors or shapes which are repeated on objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To copy the way something else is made
      • To decorate with a pattern.
      A2TOEIC
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    • potentially

      US /pəˈtɛnʃəlɪ/

      UK /pə'tenʃəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • That could happen or become reality
      B1
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    • quite possible

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Reasonably likely; within the realm of possibility.
      More
    • religious

      US /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

      UK /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

      • Adjective
      • Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
      • Relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity.
      B1
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    • represent

      US /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

      UK /ˌreprɪ'zent/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
      • To show or describe something in a particular way
      A2TOEIC
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    • search for

      US /sɚtʃ fɔr/

      UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find someone or something.
      B1
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    • see in

      US /si ɪn/

      UK /si: in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
      A1
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    • spread out

      US /sprɛd aʊt/

      UK /spred aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To extend or stretch over a large area.
      • To arrange things so that they cover a large area.
      B2
      More
    • switch

      US /swɪtʃ/

      UK /swɪtʃ/

      • Noun
      • A change or shift from one method to another
      • Thing you move to turn electrical items on or off
      • Transitive Verb
      • To exchange or replace something for another thing
      A2TOEIC
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    • switch on

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something electrical on or off
      • Phrasal Verb
      A2
      More
    • taken over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gain control of (a company) from someone else
      • To gain control of something.
      A1
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    • technique

      US /tɛkˈnik/

      UK /tekˈni:k/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
      • The skill or ability to do something well.
      A2TOEIC
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    • tend

      US /tɛnd/

      UK /tend/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move or act in a certain manner
      • Transitive Verb
      • To take care of
      A2
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    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
      A1
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    • tiny

      US /ˈtaɪni/

      UK /'taɪnɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Very, very small
      A2
      More
    • to some extent

      US /tu sʌm ɪkˈstɛnt/

      UK /tu: sʌm iksˈtent/

      • Phrase
      • Partially; not completely.
      A1
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    • turn into

      US /tɚn ˈɪntu/

      UK /tə:n ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change to become something else
      • To change your direction to go into a place
      A1
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    • turn on

      US /tɚn ɑn/

      UK /tə:n ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause someone to be interested or excited
      • Transitive Verb
      • To activate or switch on a device or appliance.
      • To suddenly attack or criticize someone.
      A1
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    • twitter

      US /ˈtwɪtɚ/

      UK /ˈtwɪtə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
      • Proper Noun
      • An online messaging system
      C2
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    • TYPE UP

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To produce a document by typing.
      More
    • typically

      US /ˈtɪpɪklɪ/

      UK /ˈtɪpɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • In a normal or usual way
      B1
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    • ultimately

      US /ˈʌltəmɪtli/

      UK /ˈʌltɪmətli/

      • Adverb
      • Done or considered as the final and most important
      • Fundamentally; at the most basic level.
      B1TOEIC
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    • used 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
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    • voltage

      US /ˈvoʊltɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈvəʊltɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Measured force of electricity
      B1
      More
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

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    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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