purpose
US /ˈpɚpəs/
UK /'pɜ:pəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- A person's sense of resolve or determination.
- Adverb
- With clear intention or determination.
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A2TOEICMorespark
US /spɑrk/
UK /spɑ:k/
- Countable Noun
- Small piece of burning material produced by fire
- Tiny, brief bit of light caused by electric energy
- Intransitive Verb
- To make tiny, brief bits of light
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Vocabulary
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- spark: Small piece of burning material produced by fire
- great: Very good; better than before
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- live: To be alive
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- scare: To become frightened
- ready: Being likely or about to do something
- box: A marked area of a baseball field
- win: Success in beating the other team or competitors
- mom: A slang term for mother
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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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頤萱 posted on 2025/05/01Ever wonder what your true 'spark' is? This clip from Pixar's Soul dives into that exact question with simple, everyday language, perfect for practicing basic sentence structures and understanding situational dialogue. You'll get a fantastic chance to hear natural conversations about purpose and passion!
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