alrighty
US
UK
- Adverb
- Way of saying 'alright'
B2Moreanswer to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
A1Moreat some point
US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/
UK /æt sʌm pɔint/
- Phrase
- At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
A1Morebalance
US /ˈbæləns/
UK /ˈbæləns/
- Noun
- Instrument for weighing things
- Being stable; having equal weight on both sides
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be steady by having equal weight on both sides
- To make two or more things equal
A2TOEICMorebeat
US /bit/
UK /bi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- Transitive Verb
- To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
- To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
A2Morecareer
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
A2Morechatter
US /ˈtʃætɚ/
UK /ˈtʃætə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To talk a lot in a casual manner
- (As of teeth if cold) to click uncontrollably
- Uncountable Noun
- Continuous rapid talk about matters of little importance.
- A rapid series of short, sharp noises.
C2Morechef
US /ʃɛf/
UK /ʃef/
- Countable Noun
- Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
B1Morecompilation
US /ˌkɑ:mpɪˈleɪʃn/
UK /ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of gathering things into a list, group
- A collection of items, especially one put together from different sources.
B1Morecount
US /kaʊnt/
UK /kaʊnt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To add things together to find the total number
- To matter or be important
- Countable Noun
- Number of things added together, e.g. votes
- With the number of crimes, knockouts, as stated
A2Morecount towards
US /kaʊnt təˈwɔrdz/
UK /kaʊnt təˈwɔ:dz/
- other
- To be included as part of a total or goal.
B1Morecourt
US /kɔrt, kort/
UK /kɔ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- To encourage dangerous behavior
- Noun
- Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
- Place where legal cases are decided
A2TOEICMorecurry
US /ˈkə:ri, ˈkʌri/
UK /'kʌrɪ/
- Noun
- Indian food made of vegetables, meat and spices
B1Moredefense
US /dɪˈfɛns/
UK /dɪ'fens/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Argument in support of something
- The process of protecting something from attack
B1TOEICMoredepending 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.
A2Moredraft
US /dræft/
UK /drɑ:ft/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Withdrawal of money from the bank
- System for selecting people to join the military
- Transitive Verb
- To order people to join the army in time of war
- To select people for a task or team
B1TOEICMoredrake
US /drek/
UK /dreɪk/
- Countable Noun
- Male duck
B2Moreexcel
US /ɪkˈsɛl/
UK /ɪkˈsel/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To perform an activity better than others
- To surpass or be superior to (someone) in a particular activity or field.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A spreadsheet software program by Microsoft.
B2TOEICMorefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefor 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.
A2Morefoul
US /faʊl/
UK /faʊl/
- Adjective
- Terrible in smell, taste, appearance or morals
- Dirty or filthy.
- Noun
- An unfair or illegal act, especially in sports.
B2Moregospel
US /ˈgɑ:spl/
UK /ˈgɒspl/
- Noun
- Book of the New Testament in Christian teaching
B1Moregot 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
A1Moreguarantee
US /ˌɡærənˈti/
UK /ˌɡærən'ti:/
- Transitive Verb
- To promise to repair a broken product
- To promise that something will happen or be done
- Countable Noun
- A promise to repair a broken product
- Promise that something will be done as expected
A2TOEICMoregym
US /dʒɪm/
UK /dʒɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical education taught as a class in school
- Building used for physical activities or sports
C2Morein a while
US /ɪn e hwaɪl/
UK /in ə hwail/
- Phrase
- In a short period of time; soon.
- For a short period of time; soon.
A2Morein the business of
US /ɪn ðə ˈbɪznəs ʌv/
UK /in ðə ˈbiznis ɔv/
- other
- Engaged in a particular commercial activity or profession.
B2Morein the game
US /ɪn ðə ˈɡeɪm/
UK /in ðə ˈɡeɪm/
- other
- Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
B2Morein the moment
US
UK
- Phrase
- At the present time; now.
- Spontaneously; without prior planning or consideration.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Moreinspiration
US /ˌɪnspəˈreʃən/
UK /ˌɪnspə'reɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Force making you feel you can do things, succeed
- The power or urge that makes you want to do something, especially something creative
B1TOEICMoreinterview
US /ˈɪntɚˌvju/
UK /'ɪntəvju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To formally ask questions about a given topic
- Noun
- Meeting to ask questions to get information
A2TOEICMorekid on
US /kɪd ɑn/
UK /kid ɒn/
- other
- To joke or tease someone or pretend something is not true.
B2Moreleague
US /liɡ/
UK /li:ɡ/
- Noun
- Group of people, countries with a common goal
- Association of sports teams that organizes matches
- Intransitive Verb
- To form a league; to unite for a common purpose.
A2TOEICMorelifestyle
US /ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/
UK /ˈlaɪfstaɪl/
- Noun
- The type of life that you have; the way you live
B1TOEICMorelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morenickname
US /ˈnɪkˌnem/
UK /ˈnɪkneɪm/
- Noun
- Name given by friends or family
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone an informal name or title
B2Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreon and off
US /ɑn ənd ɔf/
UK /ɔn ænd ɔf/
- Adverb
- Intermittently; not continuously.
- Adjective
- Characterized by periods of involvement and separation.
A1Moreonce in a while
US //wʌns ɪn ə waɪl//
UK
- Phrase
- Occasionally; not very often.
- Occasionally; not very often.
A2Moreopportunity
US /ˌɑpɚˈtunɪti, -ˈtju-/
UK /ˌɒpə'tju:nətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- A favorable time or occasion for doing something.
A2TOEICMoreother than
US
UK
- Preposition
- Except for; apart from.
- Conjunction
- Different from.
A1Morepre
US
UK
- Prefix
- A prefix meaning 'before'
B2Morepride
US /praɪd/
UK /praɪd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sense of your own importance and worth
- A feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you get when you or people connected with you have done something well.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be proud of something you did
A2Moreputt
US /pʌt/
UK /pʌt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To hit a golf ball along the ground to the hole
B2Morerap
US /ræp/
UK /ræp/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit sharply or repeatedly with something
- Noun
- Music with a strong beat and spoken lyrics
B1Morerelease
US /rɪ'li:s/
UK /rɪ'li:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
- Noun
- Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
- Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
A2TOEICMorescore
US /skɔr, skor/
UK /skɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- Current number of points given in a game, contest
- Transitive Verb
- To mark or cut something with a sharp object
- To get or give points in a game, contest, or test
A2TOEICMoresee in
US /si ɪn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
A1Moreset on
US /sɛt ɑn/
UK /set ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attack
- To cause someone to want to do something.
A1Moresheer size
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- The impressive or intimidating magnitude of something.
- Phrase
- The extensive or considerable scale of something.
C1Moreshot
US /ʃɑt/
UK /ʃɒt/
- Transitive Verb
- To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
- Countable Noun
- An attempt to kick or throw a ball at a goal
A2Morestand for
US /stænd fɔr/
UK /stænd fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
- To represent or symbolize
A1Morestretch
US /strɛtʃ/
UK /stretʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
- To make something bigger by pulling on it
- Noun
- Making arm, leg muscles longer to ease them
- A consecutive row of things
A2TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethe rest is history
US /ðə rɛst ɪz ˈhɪstəri/
UK /ðə rest ɪz ˈhɪstri/
- other
- What happened next is well known or obvious.
B2Morethink back
US /θɪŋk bæk/
UK /θiŋk bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To recapture the past
A1Moretournament
US /ˈtʊrnəmənt, ˈtɚ-/
UK /'tʊənəmənt/
- Countable Noun
- Sports contest with many games to find a winner
B2Moreunanimous
US /jʊˈnænəməs/
UK /juˈnænɪməs/
- Adjective
- Having one opinion agreed to by everyone
B1Moreunderrate
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To undervalue or underestimate
C2Moreup there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1Moreused 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
A1Morewire
US /waɪr/
UK /'waɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Thin, flexible thread of metal
- Act of sending a message by telegraph
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To connect two or more things together with cable
- To send money to someone electronically
A2TOEICMorewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
- in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
- on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- think back: To recapture the past
- kid on: To joke or tease someone or pretend something is not true.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- the rest is history: What happened next is well known or obvious.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- sheer size: The impressive or intimidating magnitude of something.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in the moment: At the present time; now.
- stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- count towards: To be included as part of a total or goal.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- in the business of: Engaged in a particular commercial activity or profession.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- set on: To attack
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- mindset: Way someone things about something
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- stretch: To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
- guarantee: To promise to repair a broken product
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- inspiration: Force making you feel you can do things, succeed
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- tournament: Sports contest with many games to find a winner
- pride: Sense of your own importance and worth
- league: Group of people, countries with a common goal
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- defense: Argument in support of something
- count: To add things together to find the total number
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- excel: To perform an activity better than others
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- foul: Terrible in smell, taste, appearance or morals
- interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
- score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- point: An item to be discussed
- draft: Withdrawal of money from the bank
- unanimous: Having one opinion agreed to by everyone
- great: Very good; better than before
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- wire: Thin, flexible thread of metal
- balance: Instrument for weighing things
- part: Division of a book
- rap: To hit sharply or repeatedly with something
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- chef: Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
- chatter: To talk a lot in a casual manner
- gospel: Book of the New Testament in Christian teaching
- compilation: Act of gathering things into a list, group
- lifestyle: The type of life that you have; the way you live
- nickname: Name given by friends or family
- pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
- curry: Indian food made of vegetables, meat and spices
- underrate: To undervalue or underestimate
- putt: To hit a golf ball along the ground to the hole
- drake: Male duck
- alrighty: Way of saying 'alright'
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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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