Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • to the left: In or toward the left direction.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
  • like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • blow through: To spend money quickly and carelessly.
  • bike lane: A lane on a road specifically designated for bicycles.
  • except for: Not including; excluding.
  • of all things: Used to express surprise or disbelief at something unexpected or unusual.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • on the cheap: In an inexpensive way; cheaply.
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • check out
  • punch in: To record the time of arrival at work on a time clock.
  • hang out: To spend time with your friends
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
  • per year: For each year; annually.
  • take out: To apply for and get a license
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • around the corner: Very near; close by.
  • right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
  • rule of thumb: A practical and approximate way of doing or measuring something.
  • as a rule: Generally; usually
  • come up: To come closer to someone; approach
  • one up: In a better or more advantageous position.
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • in all fairness: Considering all facts impartially and justly.
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • get across: To communicate (something) clearly and effectively.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • for free: Without charge; at no cost.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • pretty clearly: In a manner that is very obvious or easy to understand.
  • in addition to: Besides; as well as
  • zone in: To focus attention or effort completely on something.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • slip out: To leave a place quietly or secretly, so that no one notices you.
  • in areas: Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
  • off base: Significantly incorrect; misguided.
  • come around: To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
  • on time
  • for too long: For an excessively extended period.
  • once a month: Happening or appearing one time in each month.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
  • no smoking: A rule or sign indicating that smoking is not allowed in a particular area.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • look around: To explore a place; search for something.
  • stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
  • potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
  • dedicated: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
  • access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
  • recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
  • plenty: When there is not too little of something; a lot
  • common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
  • sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
  • exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
  • occur: To come to pass or to happen
  • afford: To make available, to provide
  • direction: When someone tells people what to do
  • extra: More than necessary; additional
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • blow: To move something using air
  • distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
  • major: High-ranking officer in the army
  • pedestrian: Unremarkable; ordinary; not special
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • limit: Point beyond which it is not possible to go
  • sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
  • pole: One of two opposite ideas, qualities or positions
  • accident: Sudden unplanned event causing damage, injury etc.
  • steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
  • drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
  • pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
  • shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
  • theft: Act of stealing
  • helmet: Hard or padded protective hat, as worn by soldiers
  • sidewalk: Paved area for pedestrians, usually beside a road
  • cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
  • smoke: To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
  • amazingly: In a surprising and pleasing manner
  • bicycle: 2-wheeled vehicle ridden by pushing on foot pedals
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    • access

      US /ˈæksɛs/

      UK /'ækses/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
      • The opportunity or right to use something or to see someone.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be able to use or have permission to use
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    • afford

      US /əˈfɔrd, əˈford/

      UK /ə'fɔ:d/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make available, to provide
      • To have enough money to pay for something
      A2TOEIC
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    • 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.
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    • amazingly

      US /ə'meɪzɪŋlɪ/

      UK /ə'meɪzɪŋlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a surprising and pleasing manner
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    • around the corner

      US /əˈraʊnd ði ˈkɔrnɚ/

      UK /əˈraund ðə ˈkɔ:nə/

      • Phrase
      • Very near; close by.
      • About to happen; approaching soon.
      A1
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    • as a rule

      US /æz e rul/

      UK /æz ə ru:l/

      • Phrase
      • Generally; usually
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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
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    • at night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
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    • bicycle

      US /ˈbaɪsɪkl/

      UK /ˈbaɪsɪkl/

      • Noun
      • 2-wheeled vehicle ridden by pushing on foot pedals
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To ride a two-wheeled vehicle with pedals
      B1
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    • bike lane

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A lane on a road specifically designated for bicycles.
      A2
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    • blow

      US /blo/

      UK /bləʊ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move something using air
      • To make air come quickly out of your mouth
      • Noun
      • Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
      • Act of making air come out of your mouth
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    • blow through

      US /blo θru/

      UK /bləʊ θru:/

      • other
      • To spend money quickly and carelessly.
      • To move quickly and forcefully through an area.
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
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    • come around

      US /kʌm əˈraʊnd/

      UK /kʌm əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
      • To visit someone at their house.
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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    • come up

      US /kʌm ʌp/

      UK /kʌm ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To come closer to someone; approach
      • (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
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    • cute

      US /kjut/

      UK /kju:t/

      • Adjective
      • Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
      B2
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    • dedicated

      US /ˈdɛdɪˌketɪd/

      UK /'dedɪkeɪtɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
      • To give your energy, time, etc. completely
      • Adjective
      • Devoted to a task or purpose; having single-minded loyalty or integrity.
      • Designed for or devoted to a specific purpose or task.
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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.
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    • direction

      US /dɪˈrɛkʃən, daɪ-/

      UK /də'rekʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • When someone tells people what to do
      • Describes the way you are going, e.g. North
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    • distance

      US /ˈdɪstəns/

      UK /'dɪstəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Lack of friendliness toward another person
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount of space between two places or things
      • A point or place that is far away.
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
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    • exact

      US /ɪɡˈzækt/

      UK /ɪɡ'zækt/

      • Adjective
      • Completely correct; accurate; specific
      • Transitive Verb
      • To get something, sometimes using force
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    • except for

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/

      UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Not including; excluding.
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    • extra

      US /'ekstrə/

      UK /'ekstrə/

      • Adjective
      • More than necessary; additional
      • Of especially good quality or grade.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Items more than you need; additional items
      • Person who has a small part in a movie
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for free

      US /fɔr fri/

      UK /fɔ: fri:/

      • Phrase
      • Without charge; at no cost.
      • Adjective
      • Available without payment.
      A2
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    • for the most part

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Generally; mostly; on the whole.
      • Mostly; generally; in most cases.
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    • for too long

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For an excessively extended period.
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    • forget about

      US /fɚˈɡɛt əˈbaʊt/

      UK /fəˈɡet əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
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    • get across

      US /ɡɛt əˈkrɔs/

      UK /ɡet əˈkrɔs/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To communicate (something) clearly and effectively.
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    • got 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
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    • hang out

      US /hæŋ aʊt/

      UK /hæŋ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time with your friends
      • To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
      A2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • helmet

      US /ˈhɛlmɪt/

      UK /'helmɪt/

      • Noun
      • Hard or padded protective hat, as worn by soldiers
      • A piece of armor formerly worn to protect the head.
      B1
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    • in addition to

      US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/

      UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Besides; as well as
      • Phrase
      • Besides; as well as.
      • Furthermore; moreover.
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    • in all fairness

      US /ɪn ɔl ˈfernəs/

      UK /ɪn ɔ:l ˈfeənəs/

      • other
      • Considering all facts impartially and justly.
      B2
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    • in areas

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
      • Relating to specific fields, subjects, or disciplines.
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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.
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    • just kind of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
      • Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
      A2
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    • like new

      US /laɪk nu/

      UK /laɪk nju:/

      • other
      • In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
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    • limit

      US /ˈlɪmɪt/

      UK /'lɪmɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Point beyond which it is not possible to go
      • A line or edge marking the boundary of an area.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop or prevent an increase past a point
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    • look around

      US /lʊk əˈraʊnd/

      UK /luk əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To explore a place; search for something.
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    • 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
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    • major

      US /ˈmedʒɚ/

      UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • High-ranking officer in the army
      • Main subject you study at university
      • Adjective
      • Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
      • Important, serious, or large in scope, size
      A2TOEIC
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    • no smoking

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A rule or sign indicating that smoking is not allowed in a particular area.
      • Adjective
      • Designating an area where smoking is prohibited.
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    • number of people

      US /ˈnʌmbɚ ʌv ˈpipəl/

      UK /ˈnʌmbə ɔv ˈpi:pl/

      • Phrase
      • The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
      • A statistical figure representing the population size or a subset thereof.
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    • occur

      US /əˈkɚ/

      UK /əˈkɜ:(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To come to pass or to happen
      • To be found to exist; to be present.
      A2TOEIC
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    • of all things

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to express surprise or disbelief at something unexpected or unusual.
      • Used to emphasize the unexpected or inappropriate nature of a choice or action.
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    • off base

      US /ɔf bes/

      UK /ɔf beis/

      • Adjective
      • Significantly incorrect; misguided.
      • Adverb
      • In baseball, not touching the base one is entitled to occupy.
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    • on the cheap

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In an inexpensive way; cheaply.
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    • on the ground

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of the earth.
      • Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
      More
    • on time

      US /ɑn taɪm/

      UK /ɔn taim/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Arriving at or done by the required time
      • Meeting a deadline; punctual in fulfilling obligations.
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    • once a month

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Happening or appearing one time in each month.
      A1
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    • one up

      US /wʌn ʌp/

      UK /wʌn ʌp/

      • Adjective
      • In a better or more advantageous position.
      • Countable Noun
      • An extra life or chance in a video game.
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    • pedestrian

      US /pəˈdɛstriən/

      UK /pəˈdestriən/

      • Adjective
      • Unremarkable; ordinary; not special
      • Lacking inspiration or excitement; dull.
      • Countable Noun
      • Any person walking on a sidewalk or down a road
      B1TOEIC
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    • per year

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For each year; annually.
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    • plenty

      US /ˈplɛnti/

      UK /'plentɪ/

      • Pronoun
      • When there is not too little of something; a lot
      • Uncountable Noun
      • A large or sufficient amount or quantity; abundance.
      • A lot of something
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    • pole

      US /pol/

      UK /pəʊl/

      • Noun
      • One of two opposite ideas, qualities or positions
      • Most northern or most southern point on a planet
      • Transitive Verb
      • To move a boat with a stick or pole
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    • potential

      US /pəˈtɛnʃəl/

      UK /pəˈtenʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Capable of happening or becoming reality
      • Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve, or succeed
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    • pretty clearly

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a manner that is very obvious or easy to understand.
      A2
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    • punch in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To record the time of arrival at work on a time clock.
      B2
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    • recommend

      US /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

      UK /ˌrekə'mend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To advise or suggest that someone do something
      • To endorse or support something publicly.
      A2TOEIC
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    • right in front

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
      • In a position where something is easily visible or obvious.
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    • rule of thumb

      US /rul ʌv θʌm/

      UK /ru:l ɔv θʌm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A practical and approximate way of doing or measuring something.
      • A broadly accurate guide or principle, based on practice rather than theory.
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    • shot

      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
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    • sidewalk

      US /ˈsaɪdˌwɔk/

      UK /ˈsaɪdwɔ:k/

      • Countable Noun
      • Paved area for pedestrians, usually beside a road
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    • slip out

      US /slɪp aʊt/

      UK /slip aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a place quietly or secretly, so that no one notices you.
      • To be revealed unintentionally or accidentally.
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    • smoke

      US /smoʊk/

      UK /sməʊk/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Grey gas from fires and cigarettes
      • Fog of air coming from e.g. a cigarette, fire
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    • stick

      US /stɪk/

      UK /stɪk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To push a sharp or pointed object into something
      • To join together using glue or paste
      • Countable Noun
      • Long thin piece of wood from a tree
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    • take out

      US /tek aʊt/

      UK /teik aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To apply for and get a license
      • To take someone on a date
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • theft

      US /θɛft/

      UK /θeft/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of stealing
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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    • to the left

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In or toward the left direction.
      • Situated on the left side of.
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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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    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
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    • watch out

      US /wɑtʃ aʊt/

      UK /wɔtʃ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be careful; to be alert to danger
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    • zone

      US /zoʊn/

      UK /zəʊn/

      • Noun
      • Area of space designated for a particular use
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide an area for a particular reason
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    • zone in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To focus attention or effort completely on something.
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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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