construction
US /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
UK /kən'strʌkʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of building something; thing that is built
- Something that is made using different parts
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- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for instance
US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/
UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
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US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
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US /frez/
UK /freɪz/
- Noun
- Common expression or saying
- Section of musical notes in a piece of music
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To choose words to say what you mean clearly
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US /ˈrɛlətɪv/
UK /ˈrelətɪv/
- Adjective
- Measured or considered in comparison to another
- (Grammar) referring to words that appear earlier
- Countable Noun
- Members of the family
- Humans or animals sharing the same family history
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US /ˈtæləntəd/
UK /ˈtæləntɪd/
- Adjective
- Highly proficient or good at something
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US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
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Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- for instance: As an example.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- call: A order or request for action
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- construction: Act of building something; thing that is built
- lesson: Something done to learn or teach something; class
- adjective: A word that describes a noun, e.g. happy
- small: Little in size; not big
- noun: The subject or object of a sentence
- relative: Measured or considered in comparison to another
- money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
- white: Person's name
- talented: Highly proficient or good at 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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pao2ge posted on 2014/12/01Ever get confused about where adjectives go or how to use them? This fun lesson breaks down adjectives, including tricky 'plus adjective' and predicate adjective forms, with step-by-step examples perfect for English learners. You'll pick up essential grammar skills to make your sentences pop!
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