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US /ˈækʃən/
UK /'ækʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that a person or thing does
- A lawsuit.
- Intransitive Verb
- To act to do something
A2Morecareful
US /ˈkerfl/
UK /ˈkeəfl/
- Adjective
- Trying not to make mistakes; working slowly
- Cautious and attentive to potential dangers or problems.
A2Moredescription
US /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
UK /dɪˈskrɪpʃn/
- Noun
- Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- The type or nature of someone or something.
A2TOEICMoreloose
US /lus/
UK /lu:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To shoot or fire something from a gun
- Adjective
- (Idea, thought, or work) unclear or imprecise
- Not tightly attached or held
A2Moretight
US /taɪt/
UK /taɪt/
- Adjective
- Showing anxiety or anger; tense
- Positioned physically close together
- Adverb
- Firmly; so it can't move
A2TOEICMorevowel
US /ˈvaʊəl/
UK /ˈvaʊəl/
- Countable Noun
- A speech sound; a, e , it, o, u and sometimes y
B1More
Vocabulary
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- loose: To shoot or fire something from a gun
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- tight: Showing anxiety or anger; tense
- vowel: A speech sound; a, e , it, o, u and sometimes y
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- action: Something that a person or thing does
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- long: Person's name
- short: (Of electric circuit) to spark because faulty
- ring: A roped area in which people fight or box
- careful: Trying not to make mistakes; working slowly
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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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'lose' and 'loose' - what's the difference? #shorts #learnenglish
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/07/17Ever mixed up 'lose' and 'loose'? You're not alone! This super quick video breaks down the difference with simple examples, helping you nail your spelling and word usage every time. Get ready to boost your English confidence with this practical, everyday tip!
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