advice
US /əd'vaɪs/
UK /ədˈvaɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Suggestion about what would help someone
- Professional guidance from a lawyer or legal expert.
A2TOEICMoreaffect
US /əˈfɛkt/
UK /ə'fekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a change in something else
- To pretend to have or feel (something).
- Noun
- (Psychology) Emotion or feeling.
A2TOEICMorealcohol
US /ˈælkəˌhɔl,-ˌhɑl/
UK /'ælkəhɒl/
- Uncountable Noun
- A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- Drinks such as wine, whiskey, beer
B1Moreanxiety
US /æŋˈzaɪɪti/
UK /æŋ'zaɪətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
B1Moreat the end of the day
US
UK
- Phrase
- Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- After a day's work or activities.
A1Moreback then
US
UK
- Phrase
- At that time in the past.
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.
A1Morebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Moreblame
US /blem/
UK /bleɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To say someone is responsible for something bad
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of saying someone did something bad
A2TOEICMorebold
US /bold/
UK /bəʊld/
- Adjective
- Brave; very confident; too confident
- Having a strong, vivid, or striking appearance or flavor
- Noun
- Darker heavier shade of a font
B1Morebreak out
US /brek aʊt/
UK /breik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To isolate some information from other data
A1Morebreak up
US /brek ʌp/
UK /breik ʌp/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of party, relationship) to come to an end
- To end something, e.g. a fight
A1Morebuild up
US /bɪld ʌp/
UK /bild ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To increase the amount; collect something
- To develop or increase something in stages
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To increase or develop something gradually.
- To praise or encourage someone.
A1Moreby any means
US
UK
- Phrase
- In any way possible, regardless of the method
- Whatever is necessary to achieve something.
A1Moreby day
US /baɪ de/
UK /bai dei/
- Phrase
- During the daytime; not at night.
A2Morecare of
US /kɛr ʌv/
UK /kɛə ɔv/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
A2Morecareer
US /kəˈrɪr/
UK /kə'rɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular occupation in professional life
- The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward very fast and without control
- To advance or make progress rapidly
A2Morecarry on
US /ˈkæri ɑn/
UK /ˈkæri ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
- To continue or keep doing something
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To continue doing something
A1Morechildhood
US /ˈtʃaɪldˌhʊd/
UK /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
- Uncountable Noun
- The time when you are a child
B1Morecleanse
US /klɛnz/
UK /klenz/
- Transitive Verb
- To remove impurities or pollutants from something
B1Moreend up here
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive somewhere unexpectedly or without intending to.
A1Moreend up with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have something as a result.
A1Morefatigue
US /fəˈtiɡ/
UK /fəˈti:g/
- Uncountable Noun
- Breaking due to being moved or bent many times
- Being very tired
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone or something to become very tired
B2Morefigure out
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
UK /ˈfiɡə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand the behavior of someone
- To think through logically to find a solution
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or find an answer to something.
- To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
A1Morefill out
US /fɪl aʊt/
UK /fil aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become fatter
- To complete a form by adding information needed
A1Morefor myself
US /fɚ maɪˈsɛlf/
UK /fə maɪˈself/
- other
- Done for one's own benefit or use.
A1Morefor some reason
US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/
UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/
- Phrase
- For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
A1Moregive up
US /ɡɪv ʌp/
UK /ɡiv ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lose hope or admit defeat
- To decide to not start to try solving a problem
A1Morego out
US /ɡo aʊt/
UK /ɡəu aut/
- Phrase
- To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
- Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
A1Moregrateful
US /ˈɡretfəl/
UK /ˈgreɪtfl/
- Adjective
- Feeling or showing thanks; thankful
B1TOEICMoregut
US /ɡʌt/
UK /ɡʌt/
- Transitive Verb
- To destroy the inside of a building , e.g. by fire
- To remove the internal parts of an animal or fish
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Stomach and internal organs of digestion
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehuge
US /hjudʒ/
UK /hju:dʒ/
- Adjective
- Very very large
A2Morein love with
US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//
UK
- Adjective
- Feeling romantic love for someone.
- Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
A1Morein the driver's seat
US
UK
- Idiom
- In a position of control or authority.
A1Moreinsecure
US /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊr/
UK /ˌɪnsɪ'kjʊə(r)/
- Adjective
- Lacking confidence or certainty about yourself
- Not being safe or stable
B1Moreinsecurity
US /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊrətɪ/
UK /ˌɪnsɪ'kjʊərətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Lack of confidence or certainty about yourself
- State of feeling unsafe
B1Moreinvest
US /ɪnˈvɛst/
UK /ɪn'vest/
- Transitive Verb
- To use resources to build for the future
A2TOEICMoreinvolve
US /ɪnˈvɑlv/
UK /ɪn'vɒlv/
- Transitive Verb
- To have or be included as a part of something
- To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
A2TOEICMoreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
literally
US /ˈlɪtərəli/
UK
- Adverb
- In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
B1Morelook to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
A1Moremajor
US /ˈmedʒɚ/
UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- High-ranking officer in the army
- Main subject you study at university
- Adjective
- Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
- Important, serious, or large in scope, size
A2TOEICMoreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreon a mission
US
UK
- Phrase
- Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
- Very determined to achieve something.
B2Moreon the internet
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located or available on the internet.
- Using the internet as a medium or platform.
A1Moreone of those things
US /wʌn əv ðoʊz θɪŋz/
UK /wʌn əv ðəuz θɪŋz/
- other
- An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
B2Moreout of whack
US /aʊt ʌv hwæk/
UK /aut ɔv hwæk/
- Adjective
- Not in proper working order; not functioning correctly.
- Not properly aligned or adjusted.
A1Moreover time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Morepenny
US /ˈpɛni/
UK /ˈpeni/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Countable Noun
- Small coin worth 1/100th of a pound
- A British unit of currency, one-hundredth of a pound.
B1Moreplay about
US /pleɪ əˈbaʊt/
UK /pleɪ əˈbaʊt/
- other
- Behave in a careless or unserious way.
- Have a secret sexual relationship outside marriage.
B2Moreproud of you
US
UK
- Phrase
- Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
B1Morequality
US /ˈkwɑlɪti/
UK /'kwɒlətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Feature associated with someone or something
- High level of worth or excellence
- Adjective
- Of a high standard
A2TOEICMorerandom
US /ˈrændəm/
UK /'rændəm/
- Adjective
- Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
B1Morereality
US /riˈælɪti/
UK /rɪ'ælətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or might be imagined.
A2Morerelationship
US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/
UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Connection between two or more people or things
- Way people interact or live with each other
A2TOEICMorerely on
US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/
UK /riˈlai ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To depend on someone or something
A2Moresolution
US /səˈluʃən/
UK /səˈlu:ʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
- Way to solve or deal with a problem
A2Morestay away
US /ste əˈwe/
UK /stei əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
- To remain absent from a place or event.
C2Morestick with
US /stɪk wɪð/
UK /stik wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- To continue doing or using something; to persevere.
A1Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moresuffer
US / ˈsʌfɚ/
UK /'sʌfə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To experience pain, illness, or injury
- To allow or permit something, especially something unpleasant.
A2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretherapist
US /ˈθɛrəpɪst/
UK /ˈθerəpɪst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person skilled in a particular type of therapy
B2Moretherapy
US /ˈθɛrəpi/
UK /'θerəpɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Treatment to help cure an illness
- Psychological counseling to help resolve personal or emotional problems.
B2Morethink back
US /θɪŋk bæk/
UK /θiŋk bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To recapture the past
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moreunconditional
US /ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənəl/
UK /ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənl/
- Adjective
- With no demands made before agreeing
- Without any limitations or restrictions
B1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morevitamin
US /ˈvaɪtəmɪn/
UK /ˈvɪtəmɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Health-giving substance needed for body function
- Adjective
- Containing or supplemented with vitamins.
B1Morewait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1Morewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1Morewealth
US /wɛlθ/
UK /welθ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
A2TOEICMorewith time
US
UK
- Phrase
- As time passes; eventually.
- Given enough time; in the course of time.
A1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- with time: As time passes; eventually.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- in the driver's seat: In a position of control or authority.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- by day: During the daytime; not at night.
- on a mission: Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
- fill out: To become fatter
- out of whack: Not in proper working order; not functioning correctly.
- carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- play about: Behave in a careless or unserious way.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- break up
- break out
- one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- by any means: In any way possible, regardless of the method
- stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- think back: To recapture the past
- end up here: To arrive somewhere unexpectedly or without intending to.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- fatigue: Breaking due to being moved or bent many times
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- therapy: Treatment to help cure an illness
- doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- random: Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
- bold: Brave; very confident; too confident
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- gut: To destroy the inside of a building , e.g. by fire
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- insecure: Lacking confidence or certainty about yourself
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- affect: To cause a change in something else
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
- therapist: Person skilled in a particular type of therapy
- huge: Very very large
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- invest: To use resources to build for the future
- alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
- solution: Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- grateful: Feeling or showing thanks; thankful
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- insecurity: Lack of confidence or certainty about yourself
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- unconditional: With no demands made before agreeing
- childhood: The time when you are a child
- cleanse: To remove impurities or pollutants from something
- penny: Person's name
- vitamin: Health-giving substance needed for body function
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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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