a good portion
US
UK
- Phrase
- A significant or substantial amount of something.
- An adequate or fair share of something.
B2Moreadvice
US /əd'vaɪs/
UK /ədˈvaɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Suggestion about what would help someone
- Professional guidance from a lawyer or legal expert.
A2TOEICMoreby no means
US
UK
- Phrase
- Certainly not; in no way.
A1Morecategory
US /ˈkætɪˌɡɔri, -ˌɡori/
UK /ˈkætəgəri/
- Noun
- Groups of things that are similar in some way
B1Morecount
US /kaʊnt/
UK /kaʊnt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To add things together to find the total number
- To matter or be important
- Countable Noun
- Number of things added together, e.g. votes
- With the number of crimes, knockouts, as stated
A2Morecount in
US /kaʊnt ɪn/
UK /kaunt in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To include someone in an activity or plan.
B1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
generally
US /ˈdʒɛnərəli/
UK /ˈdʒenrəli/
- Adverb
- Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
A2Morein other words
US
UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
in part
US /ɪn pɑrt/
UK /in pɑ:t/
- Adverb
- To some extent; partially.
A1Moreindividual
US /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒuəl/
UK /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/
- Countable Noun
- Single person, looked at separately from others
- A single thing or item, especially when part of a set or group.
- Adjective
- Made for use by one single person
- Having a distinct manner different from others
A2Moreintelligence
US /ɪnˈtɛlədʒəns/
UK /ɪn'telɪdʒəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Collection of secret information about something
- Ability to learn things or to consider situations
- Adjective
- Of the spying services; acting in secrecy
A2TOEICMorelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morenon-count nouns
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Nouns that cannot be counted and do not have a plural form.
A2Moreoutside 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.
A1Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morerefer
US /rɪˈfɚ/
UK /rɪ'fɜ:(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To talk about or write about something
- To give information about something
A2TOEICMoresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethe following
US
UK
- Adjective
- Next in order or sequence.
- Uncountable Noun
- What is about to be said or written.
B1Moretouch base
US /tʌtʃ bes/
UK /tʌtʃ beis/
- Phrase
- To be in communication with someone.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make contact with someone.
A1More
Vocabulary
- non-count nouns: Nouns that cannot be counted and do not have a plural form.
- such as: For example; like
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- count in: To include someone in an activity or plan.
- touch base: To be in communication with someone.
- by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- a good portion: A significant or substantial amount of something.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- consider: To think carefully about something
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- category: Groups of things that are similar in some way
- count: To add things together to find the total number
- intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- refer: To talk about or write about something
- verb: Word that expresses an action or state
- talk: Style of speaking
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
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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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Count and Noncount Nouns (Part 1)
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pao2ge posted on 2014/12/03Ever get confused about 'much' vs. 'many'? This video breaks down count and noncount nouns with super practical examples, helping you nail subject-verb agreement and determiners for smoother conversations. You'll pick up essential grammar rules that make daily English communication a breeze!
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