absolutely
US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/
UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/
- Adverb
- Completely; totally; very
- Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
A2Moreaccess
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
A2TOEICMoreadult
US / əˈdʌlt, ˈædʌlt/
UK /ˈædʌlt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person or animal that is fully grown
- A fully grown animal.
- Adjective
- Being fully grown; mature; no longer a teenager
- Containing sexually explicit material.
A2TOEICMoreall over the place
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- In many different locations; widely distributed.
- Adjective
- Mentally or emotionally disorganized; confused or erratic.
A1Morealong 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.
A2Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
A1Morebamboo
US /bæmˈbu/
UK /ˌbæmˈbu:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long light Asian plant with strong, empty stems
B2Morebleach
US /blitʃ/
UK /bli:tʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Chemical that disinfects and whitens
- Transitive Verb
- To use a chemical that disinfects and whitens
- To make (e.g. hair) lighter in color; lighten
B2Morebreak off
US /brek ɔf/
UK /breik ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To end a relationship, engagement etc.
- To cause something to be separated or broken
A1Morebunch
US /bʌntʃ/
UK /bʌntʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group of things of the same kind
- A group of people.
- Transitive Verb
- To group people or things closely together
B1Morecement
US /sɪˈmɛnt/
UK /sɪ'ment/
- Uncountable Noun
- Building material made from gray powder, water
- Transitive Verb
- To bind or hold together strongly
- To make something more stable or stronger
B1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecinder
US /ˈsɪndɚ/
UK /ˈsɪndə(r)/
- Noun
- Piece of burnt wood/coal that is still warm
C1Morecollection
US /kəˈlɛkʃən/
UK /kəˈlekʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of asking for money for a debt or a charity
- Group of similar things gathered as a hobby
A2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecome by
US /kʌm baɪ/
UK /kʌm bai/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
- To visit someone
A1Morecraziness
US /'kreɪzɪnəs/
UK /'kreɪzɪnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Insanity; strangeness
B2Morecreepy
US /'kri:pɪ/
UK /'kri:pɪ/
- Adjective
- Scary; annoying or unpleasant
B1Moredemolition
US /ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən, ˌdimə-/
UK /ˌdemə'lɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act or state of being destroyed or torn down
B2Moreentrance
US /ˈentrəns/
UK /ˈentrəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A place where you enter a house or other building
- Act of joining a party in a showy manner
B1TOEICMorefence
US /fɛns/
UK /fens/
- Countable Noun
- Wood, metal structure enclosing an area, land
- The sport of fighting with swords, especially foils, épées, or sabres.
- Transitive Verb
- To enclose an area (with a wall or boundary)
B1TOEICMorefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for sale
US /fɔr sel/
UK /fɔ: seil/
- Phrase
- (object) that people can buy
A2Morefor some reason
US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/
UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/
- Phrase
- For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
A1Moregiraffe
US /dʒəˈræf/
UK /dʒəˈrɑ:f/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Tall African animal with very long neck and legs
C1Morego ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Morego around
US /ɡo əˈraʊnd/
UK /ɡəu əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- To go here and there, from place to place; wander
A1Moregot 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
A1Moregravel
US /ˈɡrævəl/
UK /'ɡrævl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Very small pieces of rock often used to make paths
B2Moregreet
US /ɡrit/
UK /gri:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To meet with friendly words and actions; welcome
B1Morehangout
US /ˈhæŋˌaʊt/
UK /'hæŋaʊt/
- Noun
- Frequently visited place
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein 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.
C1Morein red
US /ɪn rɛd/
UK /in red/
- Phrase
- Marked or written using the colour red.
- Adjective
- Operating at a financial loss; in debt.
item
US /ˈaɪtəm/
UK /ˈaɪtəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Single, brief piece of news or reporting
- Distinct, individual thing, often part of a group
A2TOEICMorekerosene
US /ˈkɛrəˌsin, ˈkær-, ˌkɛrəˈsin, ˌkær-/
UK /ˈkerəsi:n/
- Uncountable Noun
- A liquid fuel used in heaters, lamps
- A type of oil that can be used as a solvent or cleaning agent.
C1Morelead 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.
A1Moreliterally
US /ˈlɪtərəli/
UK
- Adverb
- In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
B1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremy eye
US /ˈmaɪ aɪ/
UK /ˈmaɪ ai/
- other
- Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
B2Morenursery
US /ˈnɜ:rsəri/
UK /ˈnɜ:səri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where trees and plants are grown and sold
- Room in a hospital where babies are cared for
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreof old
US /ʌv oʊld/
UK /əv əuld/
- other
- From a long time ago; in the past.
B2Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreon the blanket
US /ɑn ðə ˈblæŋkɪt/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈblæŋkɪt/
- Preposition
- Located on top of a blanket, typically a piece of cloth.
A2Moreover the fence
US /ˈoʊvɚ ðə ˈfɛns/
UK /ˈəuvə ðə ˈfens/
- Preposition
- Beyond a physical or figurative boundary or limit.
B1Morepathway
US /ˈpæθˌwe, ˈpɑθ-/
UK /ˈpɑ:θweɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A path or way that you can walk
B1Moreplan on
US /plæn ɑn/
UK /plæn ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To intend to do something; to expect to do something.
A1Moreprop
US /prɑp/
UK /prɒp/
- Countable Noun
- Moveable item used on the set of a theater/film
- Transitive Verb
- To support an object so it doesn't fall down
B2Moresalon
US /səˈlɑn, ˈsælˌɑn, sæˈlɔŋ/
UK /'sælɒn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place for hairdressing or beauty treatments
B2Moresection
US / ˈsɛkʃən/
UK /'sekʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A part of a whole
- Specific group of people from a larger group
- Transitive Verb
- To divide something into smaller parts
B1TOEICMoresee out
US /si aʊt/
UK /si: aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something until it ends, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
- To accompany someone to the door when they are leaving a place.
A1Moreseemingly
US /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
UK /ˈsi:mɪŋli/
- Adverb
- Appearing to be but may not actually be; probably
B1Moreseen better days
US /sin ˈbɛtɚ deɪz/
UK /si:n ˈbetə deɪz/
- other
- To be in poor condition or not as good as before.
B2Moreset up
US /sɛt ʌp/
UK /set ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make arrangements for something; establish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrange or prepare something for use.
- To start a business, organization, etc.
A1Moreshot
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
A2Moreslide
US /slaɪd/
UK /slaɪd/
- Noun
- Part of machines that slides backward and forward
- Reduction in amount, price, quality
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To pass or move smoothly and rapidly into or out
- To move smoothly and rapidly over a surface
A2Moresociety
US /səˈsaɪɪti/
UK /sə'saɪətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group who meet to share values or interests
- Group of people living together
A2TOEICMoresponsor
US /ˈspɑ:nsə(r)/
UK /ˈspɒnsə(r)/
- Noun
- Person that supports the passage of a new law
- Person giving money for someone's education
- Transitive Verb
- To support the passage of a new law
- To help someone succeed by giving them money
B1TOEICMorestore
US /stɔr, stor/
UK /stɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To put things in a place for later use
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where things are kept for future use
- Place where you can go to buy things
A2TOEICMorestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moretheme
US /θim/
UK /θi:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An main or dominant idea, motif
- Main idea of a work of art, writing, or music
A2Morethrift
US /θrɪft/
UK /θrɪft/
- Uncountable Noun
- Cautious management of money
B2TOEICMoreton
US /tʌn/
UK /tʌn/
- Noun
- Unit of weight; 907 kilograms (US); 1016 (UK)
A2Moretranslate
US /trænsˈlet/
UK /trænsˈleɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To change something into a different state
- To be equivalent to; equate to
A2Moretrust
US /trʌst/
UK /trʌst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To expect confidently
- To have confidence or faith
- Uncountable Noun
- Wealth or property held by one person for another
- The belief that someone is honest
A2TOEICMoretunnel
US /ˈtʌnəl/
UK /'tʌnl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Passage under the ground, often for cars or trains
- Noun
- As if looking in a long hole
B1Moreurn
US /ɜ:rn/
UK /ɜ:n/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Vase of varying size and shape
- A vase with a foot or pedestal.
C1Moreweird
US /wɪrd/
UK /wɪəd/
- Adjective
- Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- Eerily strange or disturbing.
B1Morewild
US /waɪld/
UK /waɪld/
- Adverb
- In a manner which lacks control
- Adjective
- Living in nature; not tame
- (Of land) not developed by people
A2Moreyield
US /jild/
UK /ji:ld/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To bend or break because of a strong force
- To give way to someone or something else
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount of crops grown
- Amount of profit you make
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- have to: Must do
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
- see out: To continue doing something until it ends, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- check out
- for sale: (object) that people can buy
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- seen better days: To be in poor condition or not as good as before.
- in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
- over the fence: Beyond a physical or figurative boundary or limit.
- on the blanket: Located on top of a blanket, typically a piece of cloth.
- come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
- lead to: To result in some action
- break off: To end a relationship, engagement etc.
- set up
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- plan on: To intend to do something; to expect to do something.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- bunch: A group of things of the same kind
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- creepy: Scary; annoying or unpleasant
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- seemingly: Appearing to be but may not actually be; probably
- section: A part of a whole
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
- yield: To bend or break because of a strong force
- cement: Building material made from gray powder, water
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- ton: Unit of weight; 907 kilograms (US); 1016 (UK)
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- bleach: Chemical that disinfects and whitens
- slide: Part of machines that slides backward and forward
- public: Owned by the government
- adult: Person or animal that is fully grown
- sponsor: Person that supports the passage of a new law
- point: An item to be discussed
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- greet: To meet with friendly words and actions; welcome
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- prop: Moveable item used on the set of a theater/film
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- fence: Wood, metal structure enclosing an area, land
- trust: To expect confidently
- tunnel: Passage under the ground, often for cars or trains
- translate: To change something into a different state
- nursery: Place where trees and plants are grown and sold
- entrance: A place where you enter a house or other building
- collection: Act of asking for money for a debt or a charity
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- pathway: A path or way that you can walk
- store: To put things in a place for later use
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- item: Single, brief piece of news or reporting
- thrift: Cautious management of money
- bamboo: Long light Asian plant with strong, empty stems
- demolition: Act or state of being destroyed or torn down
- gravel: Very small pieces of rock often used to make paths
- giraffe: Tall African animal with very long neck and legs
- kerosene: A liquid fuel used in heaters, lamps
- craziness: Insanity; strangeness
- salon: Place for hairdressing or beauty treatments
- hangout: Frequently visited place
- cinder: Piece of burnt wood/coal that is still warm
- urn: Vase of varying size and shape
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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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