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.
A2Moreawake
US /əˈwek/
UK /əˈweɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make aware of (a certain feeling or memory)
- To wake from sleep; wake someone from sleep
- Adjective
- Not asleep; up; alert
A2Morebaby
US /ˈbeɪbi/
UK /ˈbeɪbi/
- Countable Noun
- A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- Transitive Verb
- To treat someone as if they were newly born
A2Moreborderline
US /ˈbɔrdɚˌlaɪn/
UK /'bɔ:dəlaɪn/
- Noun
- Line dividing two areas or categories
- Adjective
- Almost being; nearly (something specified)
C1Morecross
US /krɔs, krɑs/
UK /krɒs/
- Adjective
- Angry and upset
- From one side of something to the other
- Transitive Verb
- To put one thing over another e.g. arms
- To breed one type of animal or plant with another
A2Moregate
US /ɡet/
UK /ɡeɪt/
- Noun
- Place in a fence which can be opened or closed
A2TOEICMoreglobe
US /gloʊb/
UK /gləʊb/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
B1TOEICMoregolden
US /ˈgoʊldən/
UK /ˈgəʊldən/
- Adjective
- Dark yellow color often seen in sunsets
- Made of gold
A2Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein your face
US
UK
- Adjective
- Bold, aggressive, and confrontational.
A1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreon the road
US /ɑn ði rəʊd/
UK /ɔn ðə roʊd/
- Phrase
- Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
- Idiom
- Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
A1Moreone too many
US
UK
- Adjective
- More than is acceptable or advisable; excessive.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An instance that exceeds what is tolerable or permissible.
A1Morepronounce
US /prəˈnaʊns/
UK /prə'naʊns/
- Transitive Verb
- To state something in a legal or official way
- To give your opinion or decision about something
B1Morereach
US /ritʃ/
UK /ri:tʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- To be long enough to get to a certain place
- Uncountable Noun
- Power or control someone has over something
A2TOEICMorescenery
US /ˈsinəri/
UK /'si:nərɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Stage props during a play; a country view
- Natural views of an area
A2TOEICMoreshine
US /ʃaɪn/
UK /ʃaɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To point a light in a certain direction
- To make or produce a bright light
- Transitive Verb
- To make something clean by using a polish
A2Moreshoot
US /ʃut/
UK /ʃu:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
- Countable Noun
- Emerging new part of a plant
A2Moreslang
US /slæŋ/
UK /slæŋ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Words or phrases used in a very informal way
B1Moresoul
US /sol/
UK /səʊl/
- Noun
- Central or basic part of something
- Strong, deep emotion in speech or performance
A2Morespend
US /spɛnd/
UK /spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2TOEICMoresunset
US /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/
UK /ˈsʌnset/
- Noun
- Daily disappearance of the sun
B2Moreswitch
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
A2TOEICMoretoss
US /tɔ:s/
UK /tɒs/
- Transitive Verb
- To throw something into the air, e.g. casually
- To mix ingredients lightly.
- Intransitive Verb
- To move about restlessly; to writhe or fidget.
- To be thrown about violently.
B1Moreword up
US /wɚd ʌp/
UK /wə:d ʌp/
- Interjection
- An expression of agreement or acknowledgement.
- A greeting, often used informally.
A1More
Vocabulary
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- one too many: More than is acceptable or advisable; excessive.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- in your face: Bold, aggressive, and confrontational.
- word up: An expression of agreement or acknowledgement.
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- pronounce: To state something in a legal or official way
- slang: Words or phrases used in a very informal way
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- toss: To throw something into the air, e.g. casually
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- leave: To go away from; depart
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- soul: Central or basic part of something
- awake: To make aware of (a certain feeling or memory)
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- scenery: Stage props during a play; a country view
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- part: Division of a book
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- cross: Angry and upset
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- wide: Having a great distance from one side to the other
- globe: A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
- touch: To affect feelings, especially by causing sympathy
- borderline: Line dividing two areas or categories
- shine: To point a light in a certain direction
- gate: Place in a fence which can be opened or closed
- sunset: Daily disappearance of the sun
- baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- golden: Dark yellow color often seen in sunsets
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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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VoiceTube posted on 2025/06/06Dreaming of traveling the world and seeing a million places? This music video is a fantastic way to practice simple sentence structures while enjoying a nostalgic trip through global cities and romantic sunset scenes! You'll pick up everyday phrases perfect for talking about travel and new experiences.
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