abide by
US /əˈbaɪd baɪ/
UK /əˈbaid bai/
- Phrasal Verb
- To follow a rule; adhere to
B2Moreall the things
US
UK
- Pronoun
- Everything; all items or aspects
- Determiner
- Every item or object being considered or discussed.
A1Morealuminum
US /ə'lju:minəm/
UK /ə'lju:minəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Very light silvery-white metal used to make cans
B2Moreantenna
US /ænˈtɛnə/
UK /ænˈtenə/
- Noun
- Antenna; device for receiving radio/ TV signal
B2Morearound the corner
US /əˈraʊnd ði ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /əˈraund ðə ˈkɔ:nə/
- Phrase
- Very near; close by.
- About to happen; approaching soon.
A1Morearray
US /ə'reɪ/
UK /əˈreɪ/
- Noun
- A regular order or arrangement of things
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange things in a regular order
B2TOEICMoreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Moreawe
US /ɔ/
UK /ɔ:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To feel admiration, respect, or fear
- Uncountable Noun
- A feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise.
B2Moreback in the day
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the past; in former times.
- Referring to a past time, often with a sense of nostalgia or fondness.
A1Morebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Morebattery
US /ˈbætəri/
UK /ˈbætri/
- Countable Noun
- Portable device that stores electricity
- Noun
- Large group of similar things functioning together
B1Morebe 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.
A1Morebottom
US /ˈbɑtəm/
UK /'bɒtəm/
- Noun
- The part of your body you sit on
- Lowest position, often in a company or contest
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit the lowest part of something
- To provide with a bottom.
A2TOEICMorebumper
US /ˈbʌmpɚ/
UK /ˈbʌmpə(r)/
- Noun
- Front part of a car designed to prevent damage
- Adjective
- Large
B1Morecam
US /kæm/
UK /kæm/
- Noun
- Rotating or sliding piece in mechanical linkages
C1Morechange up
US /tʃendʒ ʌp/
UK /tʃeindʒ ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To introduce variety or do something differently.
- Noun
- A pitch thrown with the same arm action as a fastball but with less velocity.
A1Morecharge
US /tʃɑrdʒ/
UK /tʃɑ:dʒ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- To ask for money as a price for a service or goods
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An attack by running quickly toward someone
- A price for a service or goods
A2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morechip
US /tʃɪp/
UK /tʃɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To break a small piece off something such as a cup
- To break into small pieces, often with a tool
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small piece that has broken off (e.g. from cup)
- Piece of computer hardware that does calculations
B1Morecoming into play
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To become a factor; to have an effect or become relevant.
A1Morecoming out with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To go out with someone on a date
A1Moreconfirmation
US /ˌkɑ:nfərˈmeɪʃn/
UK /ˌkɒnfəˈmeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Approval or check of something
- Statement something is real, true or accurate
B1Moreconsole
US /kənˈsol/
UK /kən'səʊl/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel better in times of distress
B2TOEICMorecouple
US /ˈkʌpəl/
UK /'kʌpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To join something to something else
- (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Two people in a romantic relationship
- Two of something; two people; a pair
A2Moredummy
US /ˈdʌmi/
UK /'dʌmɪ/
- Adjective
- Being a cover for or serving as a front for
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Life-size doll made to look like a person
- Sample or trial of a process or object
B2Moreecosystem
US /ˈɛkoˌsɪstəm, ˈiko-/
UK /ˈi:kəʊsɪstəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Types of plants and animals in an specific area
- A network of interconnected companies, technologies, and services that interact to create value.
B1Moreefficient
US /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
UK /ɪˈfɪʃnt/
- Adjective
- Able to produce results without waste
- Capable of producing desired results with little or no waste (of time, energy, or other resources).
A2TOEICMoreefficiently
US /ɪˈfɪʃəntlɪ/
UK /ɪ'fɪʃntlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a way that does not create waste
A2Moreexcept for
US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/
UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Not including; excluding.
feature
US /ˈfitʃɚ/
UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special report in a magazine or paper
- Distinctive or important point of something
- Transitive Verb
- To highlight or give special importance to
- To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
A2TOEICMoreflop
US /flɑ:p/
UK /flɒp/
- Intransitive Verb
- To fall heavily, usually in a relaxed manner
- To move loosely and without precision
- Noun
- Book, movie etc. that is a total sales failure
- Sound of something large hitting water
B2TOEICMorefor certain
US /fɔr ˈsɚtn/
UK /fɔ: ˈsə:tn/
- Idiom
- Definitely; without a doubt.
- Phrase
- Without any doubt; definitely.
for instance
US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/
UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
B1Morefunction
US /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
UK /'fʌŋkʃn/
- Noun
- Social event, or party such as a wedding
- Mathematical operation used in calculations
- Intransitive Verb
- To serve a certain purpose or role
- To be operating, working or achieving its purpose
A2TOEICMoreget about
US /ɡɛt əˈbaʊt/
UK /ɡet əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go out a lot; travel widely
A1Moreget into it
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- To start a career or profession.
- Intransitive Verb
- To become interested in something.
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
A1Morego back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morejust kind of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
A2Morematerial
US /məˈtɪriəl/
UK /məˈtɪəriəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cloth; fabric
- Supplies or data needed to do a certain thing
- Adjective
- Relevant; (of evidence) important or significant
- Belonging to the world of physical things
A2Moremulti
US
UK
- Prefix
- A prefix meaning 'many' or 'more than one'
B1Moremystery
US /ˈmɪstəri/
UK /ˈmɪstri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quality of being strange and not understood
- Book, play, or film about solving a strange crime
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the back of
US /ɑn ðə bæk əv/
UK /ɒn ðə bæk əv/
- other
- As a result of or following something.
B2Moreon the phone
US
UK
- Phrase
- Talking on the telephone.
- Adjective
- Using a phone, especially a mobile phone.
A1Moreon the radar
US
UK
- Idiom
- Being noticed or tracked; within someone's awareness or attention.
A1Moreperformance
US / pɚˈfɔrməns/
UK /pə'fɔ:məns/
- Noun
- Act of doing something
- Activity done to entertain an audience
A2TOEICMoreperspective
US /pɚˈspɛktɪv/
UK /pə'spektɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- Ability to understand what is important in life
B1TOEICMoreportion
US /ˈpɔrʃən, ˈpor-/
UK /'pɔ:ʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Serving of food that is intended for one person
- Part of something shared that belongs to a whole
- Transitive Verb
- To separate something to divide among people
B1Moreram
US /ræm/
UK /ræm/
- Noun
- Heavy device used to break through a door by force
- Male sheep
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something hard with another object
- To push something forcefully into place
B1Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morerear
US /rɪr/
UK /rɪə(r)/
- Noun
- Part of the human body that you sit on; buttocks
- Transitive Verb
- To care for a young animal, child into adulthood
A2TOEICMoreregular
US /ˈrɛɡjəlɚ/
UK /ˈregjələ(r)/
- Adjective
- Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- Occurring or being done frequently
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Customers who frequently visit a place
- Soldier who has a permanent job in the army
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
A2TOEICMorereverse
US /rɪˈvɚs/
UK /rɪ'vɜ:s/
- Noun
- Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
- Instance of a significant change, for the worse
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To drive a vehicle backward
- To change to an opposite state, way or condition
B1TOEICMoresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Moresolve
US /sɑ:lv/
UK /sɒlv/
- Transitive Verb
- To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
A2TOEICMorestandpoint
US /ˈstændˌpɔɪnt/
UK /ˈstændpɔɪnt/
- Noun
- Mental position from which things are viewed
C2TOEICMorestay up
US /ste ʌp/
UK /stei ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To not go to bed until late
A1Moresymmetrical
US /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/
UK /sɪˈmetrɪkl/
- Adjective
- Having parts that are exactly the same
B2Moretelephoto
US /'telɪˌfoʊtoʊ/
UK /'telɪ'fəʊtəʊ/
- Noun
- Photograph made with a telephoto lens
C2Morethunderbolt
US /ˈθʌndɚˌbolt/
UK /ˈθʌndəˌbəʊlt/
- Noun
- Discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
C2Moretitanium
US /taɪˈteniəm, tɪ-/
UK /tɪˈteɪniəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Light, extremely strong, whitish silver metal
C2Moreto date
US /tu det/
UK /tu: deit/
- Phrase
- Up to the present time; until now.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To go out on romantic dates with someone.
C2Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moreultra
US /'ʌltrə/
UK /'ʌltrə/
- Prefix
- Prefix that denotes a lot of something; extreme
B2Moreversion
US /ˈvɚʒən, -ʃən/
UK /ˈvə:ʃən/
- Noun
- Different way that someone interprets something
- New or different form of something
A2TOEICMorevisor
US /ˈvaɪzɚ/
UK /ˈvaɪzə(r)/
- Noun
- Piece on helmet pulled down to protect the eyes
C1Moreweave
US /wiv/
UK /wi:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To make a cloth or baskets by crossing threads
- To combine and connect ideas, stories, or themes
- Noun
- Particular type of cloth made by crossing threads
B1Morewireless
US /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
UK /'waɪələs/
- Adjective
- Needing no wires to make something operate
B2Morewith just
US
UK
- Phrase
- Using only; with no more than.
- Barely; by a narrow margin.
A2Morewithout further ado
US /wɪðˈaʊt ˈfɚðɚ əˈdu/
UK /wiˈðaut ˈfə:ðə əˈdu:/
- Phrase
- Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
A2Morework on
US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1More
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- in terms of
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- at least: As a minimum
- around the corner: Very near; close by.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- without further ado: Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
- get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- stay up: To not go to bed until late
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
- have to: Must do
- on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
- change up: To introduce variety or do something differently.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- for instance: As an example.
- on the back of: As a result of or following something.
- get about: To go out a lot; travel widely
- coming into play: To become a factor; to have an effect or become relevant.
- back in the day: In the past; in former times.
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- coming out with: To go out with someone on a date
- for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
- on the radar: Being noticed or tracked; within someone's awareness or attention.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- check out
- perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- material: Cloth; fabric
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- portion: Serving of food that is intended for one person
- reverse: Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
- function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
- efficient: Able to produce results without waste
- regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- performance: Act of doing something
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- console: To make someone feel better in times of distress
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- couple: To join something to something else
- ecosystem: Types of plants and animals in an specific area
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- mystery: Quality of being strange and not understood
- leave: To go away from; depart
- bottom: The part of your body you sit on
- array: A regular order or arrangement of things
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- solve: To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- fully: Completely or entirely
- awe: To feel admiration, respect, or fear
- piece: A counter in a board game
- rear: Part of the human body that you sit on; buttocks
- event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
- point: An item to be discussed
- chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- aluminum: Very light silvery-white metal used to make cans
- efficiently: In a way that does not create waste
- weave: To make a cloth or baskets by crossing threads
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- dummy: Being a cover for or serving as a front for
- ultra: Prefix that denotes a lot of something; extreme
- flop: To fall heavily, usually in a relaxed manner
- symmetrical: Having parts that are exactly the same
- antenna: Antenna; device for receiving radio/ TV signal
- confirmation: Approval or check of something
- battery: Portable device that stores electricity
- wireless: Needing no wires to make something operate
- bumper: Front part of a car designed to prevent damage
- standpoint: Mental position from which things are viewed
- multi: A prefix meaning 'many' or 'more than one'
- ram: Heavy device used to break through a door by force
- titanium: Light, extremely strong, whitish silver metal
- visor: Piece on helmet pulled down to protect the eyes
- thunderbolt: Discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
- cam: Rotating or sliding piece in mechanical linkages
- telephoto: Photograph made with a telephoto lens
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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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iPhone 17 Design Mystery FINALIZED! Apple’s September 9 Event Explained
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