sprawl
US /sprɔl/
UK /sprɔ:l/
- Intransitive Verb
- To spread out in an uncontrolled way
B2Morespray
US /spre/
UK /spreɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To cover something with a stream of tiny drops
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A jet of liquid made up of many small drops
- Container shooting stream of tiny drops of liquid
A2Morespread
US /sprɛd/
UK /spred/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- The distance between two things
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To place over a large area; to cover a large area
- (Of ideas, gossip) to pass to and affect others
A2TOEICMorespreadsheet
US /ˈsprɛdˌʃit/
UK /ˈspredʃi:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Computer file for performing calculations
- A computer program that arranges data in rows and columns and is used especially for financial planning and budgeting.
C2Moresprinkle
US /ˈsprɪŋkəl/
UK /'sprɪŋkl/
- Transitive Verb
- To throw a little water on something
- To scatter (e.g. salt) in drops using the fingers
B2Moresprinkler
US /ˈsprɪŋklɚ/
UK /'sprɪŋklə(r)/
- Noun
- Device used to shower water on plants, bodies
B2Moresprint
US /sprɪnt/
UK /sprɪnt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To race or move at full speed
- Noun
- A race run at full speed
B1Moresprite
US /spraɪt/
UK /spraɪt/
- Noun
- Small magical creature, often mischievous
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Vocabulary
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- sprint: To race or move at full speed
- spray: To cover something with a stream of tiny drops
- sprinkle: To throw a little water on something
- spring: Coil of metal that lessens impact, e.g. on cars
- spreadsheet: Computer file for performing calculations
- sprawl: To spread out in an uncontrolled way
- sprinkler: Device used to shower water on plants, bodies
- sprite: Small magical creature, often mischievous
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2025/10/26Ready to master those tricky 'spr' sounds in American English? This pronunciation drill is packed with words starting with 'spr,' perfect for intensive practice and boosting your vocabulary. Get ready to sound super clear and confident with every 'spr' word you say!
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