Vocabulary

  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • have to: Must do
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
  • move into: To start living in a new house or building
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • secret of: The key or hidden information that explains something.
  • work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
  • for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
  • experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
  • look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
  • much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
  • interact with
  • for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
  • with difficulty: Indicates doing something with great effort or struggle.
  • at a cost: Involving loss or sacrifice.
  • put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
  • make up: To invent or create a story
  • on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • in progress: Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
  • even once: At least one time; even a single time.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
  • positive impact: A beneficial or advantageous effect.
  • prior to: Before a particular time or event.
  • in the weeds: Overwhelmed by complexity or amount of work.
  • in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
  • in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
  • deal with
  • in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
  • lie ahead: To be going to happen in the future.
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • in terms of
  • come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • point out: To make others aware of an idea
  • screen out: To eliminate or reject something or someone, often by a filtering process.
  • with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
  • for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • in hand: In one's possession or control.
  • go hand in hand: Two things closely related or connected, usually occurring together.
  • like mushrooms: Appearing or growing very quickly and suddenly.
  • by virtue of: By reason of; because of.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • metabolic pathways: A series of chemical reactions occurring within a cell, involving enzymes, to achieve a specific metabolic goal.
  • turn down: To fold something, e.g. a shirt collar
  • circle back: To return to a previous topic or point in conversation.
  • come about: To turn a boat around; (of boat) to turn around
  • experienced in: Having skill or knowledge as a result of experience.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • never in a million years: To express that something is extremely unlikely or impossible.
  • specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
  • extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
  • individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
  • incredible: Very good; amazing
  • susceptible: Likely to fall prey to, be drawn to or influenced
  • figure: To appear in a game, play or event
  • trait: A particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behavior
  • profound: Requiring deep thought; difficult to understand
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
  • potentially: That could happen or become reality
  • therapy: Treatment to help cure an illness
  • audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
  • conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
  • manipulate: To try to control others to gain an advantage
  • curious: Wanting to know more about something
  • bacteria: The very small creatures that can cause disease
  • category: Groups of things that are similar in some way
  • disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
  • imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
  • fundamental: Forming a necessary part, base, or core
  • research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
  • trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
  • mutation: Change that changes genetic structure
  • ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
  • prevent: To stop something from happening or existing
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • affect: To cause a change in something else
  • brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
  • genetic: Of, relating to, or controlled by genes
  • explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
  • effect: An advantage, benefit
  • organ: Part of a person's body with a particular function
  • produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
  • manipulation: Act of controlling to gain an advantage
  • heck: Expressing surprise, or frustration
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • important: Having power or authority
  • methane: Colorless gas without smell often used as fuel
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • liver: Organ from animals served as food
  • tweak: To make a small change or adjustment
  • gene: Part of cell controlling development of a thing
  • microbiome: the microorganisms (= living things too small to be seen) that exist in a particular environment or in the human body
  • capability: Means, ability, or potential to do something
  • genome: Complete set of genetic material in an organism
  • whoop: Loud cry expressing excitement or happiness
  • sickle: Curved hand tool for cutting down grass/tall plant
  • dna: Chemical in living cells with genetic information
  • hiv: Infection by the human immunodeficiency virus
Placeholder Image

    Preparing usage notes, please check back later

  • not found vocabularyNo vocabulary matches your filters
    • ability

      US /əˈbɪlɪti/

      UK /ə'bɪlətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The power, resources or skill to do something
      • A particular skill or talent.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • affect

      US /əˈfɛkt/

      UK /ə'fekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause a change in something else
      • To pretend to have or feel (something).
      • Noun
      • (Psychology) Emotion or feeling.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
      A2
      More
    • 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
    • at a cost

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Involving loss or sacrifice.
      • Involving a specified amount of money.
      A1
      More
    • at a time

      US /æt e taɪm/

      UK /æt ə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Separately; one by one
      • Simultaneously; together
      A1
      More
    • 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
      More
    • at some point

      US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/

      UK /æt sʌm pɔint/

      • Phrase
      • At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
      A1
      More
    • at the moment

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
      A1
      More
    • at the same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
      A1
      More
    • audience

      US /ˈɔdiəns/

      UK /ˈɔ:diəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • bacteria

      US /bækˈtɪriə/

      UK /bæk'tɪərɪə/

      • Noun (plural)
      • The very small creatures that can cause disease
      B2
      More
    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
      A1
      More
    • by virtue of

      US /baɪ ˈvɚtʃu ʌv/

      UK /bai ˈvə:tju: ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • By reason of; because of.
      C2
      More
    • capability

      US /ˌkeɪpə'bɪləti/

      UK /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Means, ability, or potential to do something
      • The potential or capacity for future development or achievement.
      B1
      More
    • category

      US /ˈkætɪˌɡɔri, -ˌɡori/

      UK /ˈkætəgəri/

      • Noun
      • Groups of things that are similar in some way
      B1
      More
    • circle back

      US /ˈsɝkl bæk/

      UK /ˈsɜ:kl bæk/

      • other
      • To return to a previous topic or point in conversation.
      B2
      More
    • come about

      US /kʌm əˈbaʊt/

      UK /kʌm əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To turn a boat around; (of boat) to turn around
      • To take place; happen
      A1
      More
    • come along

      US /kʌm əˈlɔŋ/

      UK /kʌm əˈlɔŋ/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go with someone who takes the lead
      • To make progress toward a goal
      A1
      More
    • conversation

      US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Talking with other people; discussion or chat
      • General communication or interaction.
      A2
      More
    • curious

      US /ˈkjʊriəs/

      UK /ˈkjʊəriəs/

      • Adjective
      • Wanting to know more about something
      • Attracting interest by being strange or unusual
      A2
      More
    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
      A1
      More
    • 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
    • disease

      US /dɪˈziz/

      UK /dɪˈzi:z/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
      • A disorder of structure or function in a plant, especially one caused by a pathogen.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To affect with disease; to corrupt or sicken.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • dna

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Chemical in living cells with genetic information
      B2
      More
    • even once

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At least one time; even a single time.
      • Used to emphasize the infrequency or absence of something.
      A2
      More
    • experience in

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
      • Exposure to or involvement in a particular activity or situation.
      B1
      More
    • experienced in

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Having skill or knowledge as a result of experience.
      B1
      More
    • extraordinary

      US /ɪkˈstrɔ:rdəneri/

      UK /ɪkˈstrɔ:dnri/

      • Adjective
      • Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
      • Additional to or different from what is usual or regular.
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
      A1
      More
    • figure out

      US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfiɡə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand the behavior of someone
      • To think through logically to find a solution
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or find an answer to something.
      • To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
      A1
      More
    • fit into

      US /fɪt ˈɪntu/

      UK /fit ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be small enough to go inside something.
      • To feel like you belong to a group.
      A2
      More
    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
      More
    • for myself

      US /fɚ maɪˈsɛlf/

      UK /fə maɪˈself/

      • other
      • Done for one's own benefit or use.
      A1
      More
    • for one thing

      US /fɔr wʌn θɪŋ/

      UK /fɔ: wʌn θiŋ/

      • Phrase
      • Used to introduce a reason for something.
      A1
      More
    • for 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.
      A2
      More
    • for the most part

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Generally; mostly; on the whole.
      • Mostly; generally; in most cases.
      A1
      More
    • for the rest

      US /fɔr ði rɛst/

      UK /fɔ: ðə rest/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning the remaining people or things.
      • During the remaining part of a period of time.
      A1
      More
    • fundamental

      US /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/

      UK /ˌfʌndəˈmentl/

      • Adjective
      • Forming a necessary part, base, or core
      • Of central importance.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A basic part of something
      • (Music) the lowest note in a harmony
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • gene

      US /dʒin/

      UK /dʒi:n/

      • Noun
      • Part of cell controlling development of a thing
      B1
      More
    • genetic

      US /dʒəˈnɛtɪk/

      UK /dʒəˈnetɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Of, relating to, or controlled by genes
      • Relating to genes or heredity.
      B1
      More
    • genome

      US /ˈdʒi:noʊm/

      UK /ˈdʒi:nəʊm/

      • Noun
      • Complete set of genetic material in an organism
      B2
      More
    • go hand in hand

      US /goʊ hænd ɪn hænd/

      UK /gəu ˈhænd ɪn ˈhænd/

      • other
      • Two things closely related or connected, usually occurring together.
      B1
      More
    • grow up

      US /ɡro ʌp/

      UK /ɡrəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To develop from a child into an adult
      A1
      More
    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
      More
    • hiv

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Infection by the human immunodeficiency virus
      B1
      More
    • impact

      US /ˈɪmˌpækt/

      UK /'ɪmpækt/

      • Noun
      • A striking effect or result to hit with force
      • Act or force of one thing hitting something else
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hit or strike someone or something with force
      • To have a strong effect on someone or something.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • in different ways

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
      • In varying manners or styles; not uniformly.
      A1
      More
    • 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
      More
    • 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
      More
    • in hand

      US /ɪn hænd/

      UK /in hænd/

      • Phrase
      • In one's possession or control.
      More
    • 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
      More
    • in other words

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
      More
    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
      A1
      More
    • in progress

      US /ɪn ˈprɑɡˌrɛs/

      UK /in ˈprəuɡres/

      • Adjective
      • Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
      • Phrase
      • In the course of being done or carried out.
      B1
      More
    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
      A1
      More
    • in the field

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
      • Located on the playing area of a sports ground.
      A1
      More
    • in the first place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
      • From the beginning; initially.
      A1
      More
    • in the future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in times to come.
      A1
      More
    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
      A1
      More
    • 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 weeds

      US /ɪn ðə widz/

      UK /ɪn ðə wi:dz/

      • other
      • Overwhelmed by complexity or amount of work.
      B2
      More
    • in 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.
      A1
      More
    • in theory

      US /ɪn ˈθiəri/

      UK /in ˈθiəri/

      • Adverb
      • According to the stated ideas or principles
      • Phrase
      • According to the theoretical possibilities rather than actual practice.
      B2
      More
    • in ways

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a manner or by methods that.
      • In certain respects or aspects.
      A1
      More
    • incredible

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Very good; amazing
      • Really good; amazing; great
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • incredibly

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbli/

      • Adverb
      • To a great degree; very; amazingly
      • Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
      A2
      More
    • individual

      US /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒuəl/

      UK /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Single person, looked at separately from others
      • A single thing or item, especially when part of a set or group.
      • Adjective
      • Made for use by one single person
      • Having a distinct manner different from others
      A2
      More
    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

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

      US /ˌɪntɚˈækt wɪð/

      UK /ˌɪntərˈækt wið/

      • Phrase
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To engage in communication or action involving mutual or reciprocal influence.
      • To use a computer interface to achieve a specific goal.
      A2
      More
    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
      More
    • lead to

      US /lid tu/

      UK /li:d tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To result in some action
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have something as a consequence or result.
      A1
      More
    • lie ahead

      US /lai əˈhɛd/

      UK /lai əˈhed/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be going to happen in the future.
      B1
      More
    • like mushrooms

      US /laɪk ˈmʌʃrumz/

      UK /laɪk ˈmʌʃru:mz/

      • other
      • Appearing or growing very quickly and suddenly.
      B2
      More
    • liver

      US /ˈlɪvɚ/

      UK /ˈlɪvə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Organ from animals served as food
      • Organ that absorbs food and cleans the blood
      B1
      More
    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
      A1
      More
    • look to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
      • To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
      A1
      More
    • make up

      US /mek ʌp/

      UK /meik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To invent or create a story
      • To add up to
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To invent a story, excuse, etc.
      • To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
      A1
      More
    • manipulate

      US /məˈnɪpjəˌlet/

      UK /mə'nɪpjʊleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To try to control others to gain an advantage
      • To handle or work in a skillful manner
      B1
      More
    • manipulation

      US /məˌnɪpjʊˈleʃən/

      UK /məˌnɪpjʊ'leɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of controlling to gain an advantage
      • Act of moving something using your hands
      B1
      More
    • metabolic pathways

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A series of chemical reactions occurring within a cell, involving enzymes, to achieve a specific metabolic goal.
      More
    • methane

      US /ˈmeθeɪn/

      UK /ˈmi:θeɪn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Colorless gas without smell often used as fuel
      B2
      More
    • microbiome

      US /ˌmaɪ.kroʊ.ˈbaɪ.oʊm/

      UK /ˌmaɪ.krəʊ.ˈbaɪ.əʊm/

      • Noun
      • the microorganisms (= living things too small to be seen) that exist in a particular environment or in the human body
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The community of microorganisms (such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses) that inhabit a particular environment, especially the human body.
      • A specific ecological community of microorganisms.
      C1
      More
    • move into

      US /muv ˈɪntu/

      UK /mu:v ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start living in a new house or building
      • To start being involved in a new area of business or activity.
      More
    • much about

      US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/

      • Phrase
      • A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
      • To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
      A1
      More
    • mutation

      US /mjuˈteʃən/

      UK /mju:'teɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Change that changes genetic structure
      B2
      More
    • never in a million years

      US /ˈnɛvɚ ɪn ə ˈmɪljən jɪɚz/

      UK /ˈnevə in ə ˈmɪljən jɪəz/

      • other
      • To express that something is extremely unlikely or impossible.
      B2
      More
    • no matter

      US

      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
      A1
      More
    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

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

      US /ʌv ˈaʊɚz/

      UK /əv ˈaʊəz/

      • other
      • Belonging to us; associated with us.
      A2
      More
    • on the surface

      US /ɑn ði ˈsɚfəs/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈsə:fis/

      • Phrase
      • Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
      • Located on the outer part or uppermost layer of something.
      B2
      More
    • 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
      More
    • organ

      US /ˈɔrɡən/

      UK /'ɔ:ɡən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of a person's body with a particular function
      • Large institution or body
      B1
      More
    • over time

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      • During a long period.
      • Adverb
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      B1
      More
    • point out

      US /pɔɪnt aʊt/

      UK /pɔint aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make others aware of an idea
      • To draw attention to something or someone
      A1
      More
    • positive impact

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A beneficial or advantageous effect.
      • Adjective
      • Having a beneficial or advantageous effect.
      B1
      More
    • potentially

      US /pəˈtɛnʃəlɪ/

      UK /pə'tenʃəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • That could happen or become reality
      B1
      More
    • prevent

      US /prɪˈvɛnt/

      UK /prɪ'vent/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop something from happening or existing
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • prior to

      US /ˈpraɪɚ tu/

      UK /ˈpraiə tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Before a particular time or event.
      C1
      More
    • profound

      US /prəˈfaʊnd, pro-/

      UK /prə'faʊnd/

      • Adjective
      • Requiring deep thought; difficult to understand
      • Showing a lot of deep thought or understanding
      B1
      More
    • put together

      US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /put təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
      • To organize or arrange something.
      A1
      More
    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
      A1
      More
    • research

      US /rɪˈsɚtʃ, ˈriˌsɚtʃ/

      UK /rɪ'sɜ:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
      • To study the market relating to marketing products and services.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Study done to discover new ideas and facts
      • A particular area or topic of study.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • run in

      US /rʌn ɪn/

      UK /rʌn in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrest person and take them to police station
      • To drive engine slowly until ready for normal use
      A1
      More
    • same 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.
      A1
      More
    • screen out

      US /skrin aʊt/

      UK /skri:n aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To eliminate or reject something or someone, often by a filtering process.
      A1
      More
    • secret of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The key or hidden information that explains something.
      • Confidential information about something.
      A1
      More
    • sickle

      US /ˈsɪkəl/

      UK /ˈsɪkl/

      • Noun
      • Curved hand tool for cutting down grass/tall plant
      C1
      More
    • specific

      US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/

      UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Precise; particular; just about that thing
      • Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
      A2
      More
    • suffer from

      US /ˈsʌfɚ frʌm/

      UK /ˈsʌfə frɔm/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
      A1
      More
    • susceptible

      US /səˈsɛptəbəl/

      UK /səˈseptəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Likely to fall prey to, be drawn to or influenced
      • At risk of developing a certain illness or problem
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
      More
    • therapy

      US /ˈθɛrəpi/

      UK /'θerəpɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Treatment to help cure an illness
      • Psychological counseling to help resolve personal or emotional problems.
      B2
      More
    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
      More
    • 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
      More
    • trait

      US /tret/

      UK /treɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behavior
      • A genetically determined characteristic or condition.
      C2
      More
    • trial

      US /ˈtraɪəl, traɪl/

      UK /ˈtraɪəl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Hearing and judgment of a case in court
      • Act or process of testing or experimenting
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be made or done as a test or experiment
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • turn down

      US /tɚn daʊn/

      UK /tə:n daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To fold something, e.g. a shirt collar
      • To refuse something someone offers you
      A1
      More
    • tweak

      US /twik/

      UK /twi:k/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a small change or adjustment
      • To pinch or pull (something) sharply.
      • Countable Noun
      • A small change or adjustment
      C1
      More
    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
      A1
      More
    • whoop

      US /hup, hwup, wup/

      UK /wu:p/

      • Interjection
      • Loud cry expressing excitement or happiness
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To shout loudly in a happy or excited manner
      B2
      More
    • with difficulty

      US /wɪθ ˈdɪfəkəlti/

      UK /wɪθ ˈdɪfɪkəlti/

      • other
      • Indicates doing something with great effort or struggle.
      B1
      More
    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
      More
    • with respect to

      US /wɪð rɪˈspɛkt tu/

      UK /wið risˈpekt tu:/

      • Preposition
      • In relation to; regarding.
      • Phrase
      • In relation to; concerning.
      A1
      More
    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an opening for something in your schedule
      • To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
      A1
      More
    • work on

      US /wɚk ɑn/

      UK /wə:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To devote effort to improve or develop something
      • To try to persuade or influence someone.
      A1
      More
    • work together

      US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /wə:k təˈɡeðə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
      A1
      More
    Video not in English?
    Video not in English?

    Get the full experience in the app

    Learn anywhere with detailed sentence and usage analysis

    preview
    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

    preview

    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

    preview

    Try this speaking exercise.

    Try practicing with this sentence.

    80
    B1US
    #crispr#disease#dna#gene#sickle cell#sickle

    You Can Fix Your DNA... Starting Now (feat. Nobel Prize Winner)

    0
    ft388738 posted on 2025/05/28
    Ever wondered if we could edit our own DNA? This fascinating video dives into CRISPR technology with Nobel Prize winner Jennifer Doudna, exploring everything from genetic therapies for sickle cell to the ethical debates surrounding germline editing. You'll pick up tons of advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures while learning about the future of genetic science!

    Learn this video on the APP!

    The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!

    Recommended Videos

    Auto Next Video

    Footer

    Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

    About

    • About Us
    • Our Learning Services
    • Join Us
    • FAQ
    • Hot Tags

    Services

    • Pronunciation Challenge
    • Saved
    • Search Vocabulary
    • Blog

    Channels

    Levels

    • A1
    • A2
    • B1
    • B2
    • C1
    • C2

    Privacy˙Terms˙
    ©2026 VoiceTube Corporation. All rights reserved