apart from
US /əˈpɑrt frʌm/
UK /əˈpɑ:t frɔm/
- Preposition
- Except for; not considering
- In addition to; as well as
as long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
A1Moreas one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreback down
US /bæk daʊn/
UK /bæk daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
A1Morebe with
US /bi wɪð/
UK /bi: wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- To support someone's opinion or cause.
A1Morebeat
US /bit/
UK /bi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- Transitive Verb
- To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
- To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
A2Moreberry
US /ˈbɛri/
UK /'berɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Small, round fruit from plants and trees
B2Morebittersweet
US /'bɪtəˌswi:t/
UK /'bɪtəswi:t/
- Adjective
- Being both bitter and sweet; sad in a touching way
C2Moreblur
US /blɚ/
UK /blɜ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something unclear or out of focus
- To dull the distinction between things
B2Morebold
US /bold/
UK /bəʊld/
- Adjective
- Brave; very confident; too confident
- Having a strong, vivid, or striking appearance or flavor
- Noun
- Darker heavier shade of a font
B1Moreborder on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be very similar to; come very close to
A2Morebrood
US /brud/
UK /bru:d/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of birds) to hatch or sit on eggs
- To think moodily or anxiously about something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The young of certain animals especially birds
B2Morecareer
US /kəˈrɪr/
UK /kə'rɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular occupation in professional life
- The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward very fast and without control
- To advance or make progress rapidly
A2Morechuck
US /tʃʌk/
UK /tʃʌk/
- Transitive Verb
- To throw carelessly or casually
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B2Morecirculate
US /ˈsɚkjəˌlet/
UK /'sɜ:kjəleɪt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To go round continuously
- To move from one person to another, as at a party
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move around or through something, or to cause something to move around or through.
B1Moreclaim to fame
US /ˈkleɪm tə ˈfeɪm/
UK /ˈkleɪm tə ˈfeɪm/
- other
- A characteristic or achievement someone is famous or known for.
B2Morecling
US /klɪŋ/
UK /klɪŋ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be dependent on
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To stick or be attached to
B1TOEICMorecome together
US /kʌm təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /kʌm təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- To form a close relationship or bond.
A1Morecopyright
US /ˈkɑpiˌraɪt/
UK /'kɒpɪraɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Legal right to own and distribute a creative work
- Transitive Verb
- To obtain the legal right to own a creative work
B2Morecreep
US /krip/
UK /kri:p/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move quietly so as not to be seen
- Countable Noun
- Scary or disliked person
B1Morecrown
US /kraʊn/
UK /kraʊn/
- Transitive Verb
- To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
- To officially give someone the winners title
- Noun
- A gold ring put on a King or Queen’s head
- An artificial cap on a tooth
B1Moredefy
US /dɪˈfaɪ/
UK /dɪ'faɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To refuse to obey; be resistant to
B1Moredeserve
US /dɪˈzɚv/
UK /dɪ'zɜ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
A2TOEICMoredispute
US /dɪˈspjut/
UK /dɪ'spju:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To argue with someone about something
- To disagree about who owns or controls something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Argument with someone about something
- A question or doubt about something
B1TOEICMoreera
US /'ɪrə/
UK /'ɪərə/
- Noun
- Period characterized by particular events, people
- A major division of geological time, usually divided into periods.
B1Moreexception
US /ɪkˈsɛpʃən/
UK /ɪkˈsepʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something different or not included
- An objection or feeling of disapproval.
B1TOEICMorefor life
US /fɔr laɪf/
UK /fɔ: laif/
- Phrase
- For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- To support someone for the duration of their life.
- Adjective
- Being a member for the entirety of one's life.
A1Morefrom start to finish
US /frəm stɑrt tu ˈfɪnɪʃ/
UK /frəm stɑ:t tə ˈfɪnɪʃ/
- other
- Covering the whole process from beginning to end.
B1Moregeneration
US /ˌdʒɛnəˈreʃən/
UK /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act or process of producing or causing something
- People born and living at about the same time
A2TOEICMoregenre
US /ˈʒɑnrə/
UK /'ʒɒ̃rə/
- Noun
- Category of art, music with its own qualities
B2Moregot 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
A1Moregritty
US /ˈɡrɪti/
UK /ˈgrɪti/
- Adjective
- Showing strong determination
- Having the texture of very small particles or sand
B2Morehaunt
US /hɔnt, hɑnt/
UK /hɔ:nt/
- Transitive Verb
- To remain in the mind causing worry, sadness, pain
- (Of ghosts, etc.) to stay in a place after death
- Noun
- Place that a person repeatedly goes to or visits
B2Moreheartfelt
US /ˈhɑ:rtfelt/
UK /ˈhɑ:tfelt/
- Adjective
- Earnest; sincere; strongly felt
C2Morehonorable
US /ˈɑnərəbəl/
UK /'ɒnərəbl/
- Adjective
- Not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive
- Worthy of honor; respectable.
B2Moreiconic
US /aɪˈkɑnɪk/
UK /aɪˈkɒnɪk/
- Adjective
- Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
B1Moreinfluential
US /ˌɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/
UK /ˌɪnfluˈenʃl/
- Adjective
- Having the power to cause change; having influence
A2Moreinspire
US /ɪnˈspaɪr/
UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone an idea to do or make something
- To make someone feel a certain emotion
- Intransitive Verb
- To breathe in
- To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
B1TOEICMorejump in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a vehicle quickly.
- To interrupt a conversation.
lawsuit
US /ˈlɔˌsut/
UK /ˈlɔ:su:t/
- Countable Noun
- A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
C2TOEICMorelift
US /lɪft/
UK /lɪft/
- Noun
- Picking someone up in a car and taking to a place
- Machine carrying people up or down to other floors
- Transitive Verb
- To stop or cancel something, such as a rule
- To move something to higher position
A2Moreloop
US /lup/
UK /lu:p/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
- A circle of rope or string to put around something
- Transitive Verb
- To put a circle of rope around something
B2TOEICMorelust
US /lʌst/
UK /lʌst/
- Uncountable Noun
- Sexual desire
B2Moremasterpiece
US /ˈmæstɚˌpis/
UK /ˈmɑ:stəpi:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Greatest work, e.g. of a famous artist
- An extremely good example of something.
B2Moremelody
US /ˈmɛlədi/
UK /'melədɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Song; music
- Pleasing musical notes put together to form a tune
B2Morenirvana
US /nɪrˈvɑnə, nə-/
UK /nɪə'vɑ:nə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Extinction of desires when you reach perfect peace
C1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Morenotify
US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/
UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To inform; to communicate specific information
B2Moreof all time
US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/
UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/
- Adjective
- The best or most significant in history.
- Phrase
- Ever; in all of history.
A1Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Morepetty
US /ˈpɛti/
UK /ˈpeti/
- Adjective
- Small and unimportant; small-minded
B2Moreplay on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
A1Moreprison
US /ˈprɪzən/
UK /'prɪzn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- A state of confinement or captivity.
A2Morepump
US /pʌmp/
UK /pʌmp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make liquid or gas flow in a particular direction
- To make water/other liquid move using a machine
- Noun
- A device more moving liquids
- Light woman's shoe
B1Morerebellious
US /rɪˈbɛljəs/
UK /rɪˈbeljəs/
- Adjective
- Wanting to do things your way; resisting authority
- Engaged in or relating to rebellion.
B1Morerelease
US /rɪ'li:s/
UK /rɪ'li:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
- Noun
- Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
- Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
A2TOEICMoreremain
US /rɪˈmen/
UK /rɪˈmeɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be left behind; to continue to exist
- To stay in a place when other people have gone
A2TOEICMorerhythm
US /ˈrɪðəm/
UK /ˈrɪðəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Pattern of events, motions, or changes
- A pattern of sound and beats in music
A2Morerip
US /rɪp/
UK /rɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
- To become torn, opened, or split apart forcefully
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A long tear in something, e.g. a piece of cloth
- (Slang) A puff of marijuana.
B1Morerip off
US /rɪp ɔf/
UK /rip ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cheat; take advantage of; charge too much
- To steal something.
- Transitive Verb
- To overcharge or defraud someone.
- To steal something quickly.
B1Moreround the bend
US /raʊnd ðə ˈbɛnd/
UK /raund ðə ˈbend/
- other
- To become mentally ill or very crazy.
B2Moresearch for
US /sɚtʃ fɔr/
UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find someone or something.
B1Moresettle
US /ˈsɛtl/
UK /'setl/
- Transitive Verb
- To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
- To complete or finalize e.g. a contract or debt
- Intransitive Verb
- To become accustomed to a new environment
- (Of liquids) to move to the bottom of a container
A2Morestraight
US /stret/
UK /streɪt/
- Adjective
- Not having curves, bends, or angles
- Not gay; heterosexual
- Adverb
- in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
- In a straight line; directly.
A2TOEICMoreswagger
US /ˈswæɡɚ/
UK /ˈswægə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To walk in a boastful and confident way
- Uncountable Noun
- Boastful and confident arrogance
C1Moreswitch on
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To put something electrical on or off
- Phrasal Verb
A2Moresymphony
US /ˈsɪmfəni/
UK /ˈsɪmfəni/
- Noun
- Harmony of color or sound
- Long piece of classical music for an orchestra
B1Moretap
US /tæp/
UK /tæp/
- Transitive Verb
- To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- To spy one someone electronically
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Faucet; the place you can get water from a pipe
- Light hit, generally one that makes a sound
A2Morethink 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
A1Moretrack
US /træk/
UK /træk/
- Transitive Verb
- To use marks to follow a wild animal
- To move a certain way/follow a particular course
- Noun
- A circular course for running
- Course or way someone takes, e.g. in education
A2TOEICMoreunder the sun
US
UK
- Phrase
- Everything in the world; everything imaginable.
- In the world; on the earth.
A1Moreused 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
A1Moreversion
US /ˈvɚʒən, -ʃən/
UK /ˈvə:ʃən/
- Noun
- Different way that someone interprets something
- New or different form of something
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- rip off: To cheat; take advantage of; charge too much
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- from start to finish: Covering the whole process from beginning to end.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- round the bend: To become mentally ill or very crazy.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- border on: To be very similar to; come very close to
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- got to: To arrive at some place
- under the sun: Everything in the world; everything imaginable.
- claim to fame: A characteristic or achievement someone is famous or known for.
- play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
- jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- rhythm: Pattern of events, motions, or changes
- deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
- iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- bold: Brave; very confident; too confident
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
- rip: To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- genre: Category of art, music with its own qualities
- dispute: To argue with someone about something
- tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- lift: Picking someone up in a car and taking to a place
- generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
- haunt: To remain in the mind causing worry, sadness, pain
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- era: Period characterized by particular events, people
- rebellious: Wanting to do things your way; resisting authority
- influential: Having the power to cause change; having influence
- defy: To refuse to obey; be resistant to
- exception: Something different or not included
- prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- loop: A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
- creep: To move quietly so as not to be seen
- masterpiece: Greatest work, e.g. of a famous artist
- lust: Sexual desire
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- petty: Small and unimportant; small-minded
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- blur: To make something unclear or out of focus
- cling: To be dependent on
- symphony: Harmony of color or sound
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- great: Very good; better than before
- verb: Word that expresses an action or state
- legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
- pump: To make liquid or gas flow in a particular direction
- lawsuit: A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
- crown: To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
- chuck: To throw carelessly or casually
- circulate: To go round continuously
- band: Group of people who work together e.g. play music
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- keep: Large, strong tower in the middle of a castle
- gritty: Showing strong determination
- rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
- melody: Song; music
- brood: (Of birds) to hatch or sit on eggs
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- nirvana: Extinction of desires when you reach perfect peace
- swagger: To walk in a boastful and confident way
- heartfelt: Earnest; sincere; strongly felt
- bittersweet: Being both bitter and sweet; sad in a touching way
- honorable: Not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive
- berry: Small, round fruit from plants and trees
- copyright: Legal right to own and distribute a creative work
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2025/07/19Ever wondered if your favorite song sounds a little too familiar? This video dives into the wildest copyright lawsuits and rip-off songs in music history, from "Bittersweet Symphony" to "Creep"! You'll pick up some cool vocabulary related to music sampling and songwriting credits while learning about these fascinating cultural clashes.
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