effort
US /ˈɛfət/
UK /ˈefət/
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of work used trying to do something
- A conscious exertion of power; a try.
A2TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moremake a promise
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To give someone your word that you will do something.
A1More
Vocabulary
- make a promise: To give someone your word that you will do something.
- have to: Must do
- effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- promise: To say you will certainly do something
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- plan: Drawing of how something should be done or made
- listen: To carefully consider what someone is saying
- tonight: Night following this day
Get the full experience in the app
Learn anywhere with detailed sentence and usage analysis
01:03
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.
Get the full experience in the app
Look up words anytime with pronunciation, part of speech, and usage
brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
A2 Elementary
Get the full experience in the app
Practice speaking anytime and get instant pronunciation feedback
Try this speaking exercise.
Try practicing with this sentence.
80
Change Song | Steven Universe The Movie | Cartoon Network
0
Hà Phương posted on 2025/10/17Ever wondered how characters deal with big feelings? Dive into this emotional scene from Steven Universe The Movie where Spinel confronts her past, and you'll pick up simple, direct phrases perfect for expressing yourself. It's a fantastic way to practice situational dialogue and understand how characters use simple sentences to convey powerful emotions!
Learn this video on the APP!
The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!