abstract
US /ˈæbˌstrækt/
UK /'æbstrækt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Passage of text from an article or book
- Something that doesn't exist physically
- Adjective
- Concerning something that doesn't exist physically
- Relating to abstract art.
B1Morealmost all of
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UK
- Determiner
- Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
- Pronoun
- Nearly every person in a group.
A1Morecommonly
US /ˈkɑmənlɪ/
UK /ˈkɒmənli/
- Adverb
- Typically, normally; not unusually
- Widely; by many people.
A2Morecount
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
A2Morefor example
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UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
in another way
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UK
- Phrase
- Using a different method or approach.
- Stated differently; put in other words.
item
US /ˈaɪtəm/
UK /ˈaɪtəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Single, brief piece of news or reporting
- Distinct, individual thing, often part of a group
A2TOEICMoremake up
US /mek ʌp/
UK /meik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To invent or create a story
- To add up to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To invent a story, excuse, etc.
- To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
A1Morenon-count nouns
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UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Nouns that cannot be counted and do not have a plural form.
A2Morepour
US /pɔr, por/
UK /pɔ:(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- To make something flow in a steady stream
A2Morerefer
US /rɪˈfɚ/
UK /rɪ'fɜ:(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To talk about or write about something
- To give information about something
A2TOEICMorereference
US /ˈrɛfərəns, ˈrɛfrəns/
UK /'refrəns/
- Noun
- A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
- Note in a book, etc. giving source of information
- Transitive Verb
- To cite a piece of research in speech or writing
- Mention or refer to.
A2TOEICMorereflect on
US /rɪˈflɛkt ɑn/
UK /riˈflekt ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think deeply or carefully about something.
B2Morespecific
US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/
UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/
- Adjective
- Precise; particular; just about that thing
- Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
A2Morestudent union
US
UK
- Noun
- An organization of students in a college or university that represents their interests and provides services.
- A building on a college or university campus that serves as a center for student activities and services.
A1Moresuch 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.
A1Morethink 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
A1More
Vocabulary
- non-count nouns: Nouns that cannot be counted and do not have a plural form.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- such as: For example; like
- almost all of: Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in another way: Using a different method or approach.
- student union: An organization of students in a college or university that represents their interests and provides services.
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- amount: Quantity of something
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
- count: To add things together to find the total number
- pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- refer: To talk about or write about something
- reference: A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
- abstract: Passage of text from an article or book
- water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- meaning: To express a particular idea or thought
- commonly: Typically, normally; not unusually
- noun: The subject or object of a sentence
- item: Single, brief piece of news or reporting
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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 how to count things like coffee or butter? This video breaks down the tricky rules of count and non-count nouns, showing you how to use quantifiers and units of measure like a pro! You'll pick up essential grammar and vocabulary that's perfect for everyday conversations.
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