Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • to date: Up to the present time; until now.
  • as for: Concerning; regarding.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • according to plan: Following the original plan or schedule without deviation.
  • set up
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • at this point in time: At the current or specific moment under consideration.
  • point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
  • in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • in progress: Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
  • spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • at that time: During a specific point in the past.
  • at the helm: In a position of control or leadership.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • deal with
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • check out
  • relevant: Having an effect on an issue; related or current
  • ultimate: Basic; original; most significant
  • figure: To appear in a game, play or event
  • improve: To make, or become, something better
  • conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
  • develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
  • demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
  • legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
  • stake: Share/interest in the success of a business, etc.
  • property: Particular quality that someone or something has
  • exist: To be present, alive or real
  • financial: Involving money
  • definition: Explanation of word's meaning, as in dictionaries
  • valuable: Being useful or important
  • external: Concerning foreign countries
  • define: To explain the meaning of words
  • population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
  • challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
  • retail: Business of selling products to the public
  • complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
  • asset: Thing that has value to you
  • estate: A large piece of land, usually with a large house
  • ambition: Desire to win or be successful in life, work
  • vision: Ability to see; eyesight
  • fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
  • outrageous: Exceeding the usual limits; far too extreme
  • mood: Emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
  • ecosystem: Types of plants and animals in an specific area
  • project: To predict what will happen in the future
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
  • transform: To change the shape completely in a good way
  • sentimental: Displaying emotions too easily or strongly
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • public: Owned by the government
  • fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
  • afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • diversify: To make or become more varied
  • constitute: To become a group of
  • resurgence: A rise again as to new life and vigor
  • conglomerate: Combination of several businesses; large company
  • acre: An area of land 64m by 64m (4046.8 sq. m....)
  • helm: Position of control, as when steering a ship
  • leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
  • skeletal: Of the bones of the body
  • takeover: Change of ownership of a corporation
  • deepen: To become louder, lower or greater in degree
  • honour: To fulfill an agreement
  • clone: To make an exact copy of a living thing
  • chairman: A man in charge of a meeting
  • enlarge: To make something larger (e.g. a photo)
  • colonialism: System in which a country controls a colony
  • congest: To be or become very crowded
  • tang: Sharp, slightly sour taste or smell
  • fractional: Relating to a part of a whole thing
  • changer: A person who changes something
  • grandfather: Your mother's or father's father
Placeholder Image

    Preparing usage notes, please check back later

  • not found vocabularyNo vocabulary matches your filters
    • according to plan

      US /əˈkɔrdɪŋ tu ˈplæn/

      UK /əˈkɔ:dɪŋ tə ˈplan/

      • other
      • Following the original plan or schedule without deviation.
      A2
      More
    • acre

      US /ˈekɚ/

      UK /'eɪkə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An area of land 64m by 64m (4046.8 sq. m....)
      B1
      More
    • ambition

      US /æmˈbɪʃən/

      UK /æmˈbɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Desire to win or be successful in life, work
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • as for

      US /æz fɔr/

      UK /æz fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Concerning; regarding.
      • Phrase
      • Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
      A1
      More
    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
      A1
      More
    • asset

      US /ˈæsˌɛt/

      UK /'æset/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thing that has value to you
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • at that time

      US /æt ðæt taɪm/

      UK /æt ðæt taim/

      • Phrase
      • During a specific point in the past.
      A1
      More
    • at the helm

      US /æt ði hɛlm/

      UK /æt ðə helm/

      • Phrase
      • In a position of control or leadership.
      More
    • at the same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
      A1
      More
    • at this point in time

      US /ət ðɪs ˈpɔɪnt ɪn ˈtaɪm/

      UK /ət ðɪs ˈpɒɪnt ɪn ˈtaɪm/

      • other
      • At the current or specific moment under consideration.
      B2
      More
    • based 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.
      A1
      More
    • chairman

      US /ˈtʃɛrmən/

      UK /'tʃeəmən/

      • Countable Noun
      • A man in charge of a meeting
      • The person who leads a company or organization
      B1
      More
    • challenge

      US /ˈtʃæləndʒ/

      UK /'tʃælɪndʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
      • Act of formally inviting someone to compete
      • Transitive Verb
      • To formally invite someone to compete at something
      • To question the correctness of something
      A2
      More
    • changer

      US /'tʃeɪndʒər/

      UK /'tʃeɪndʒə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • A person who changes something
      C1
      More
    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
      A1
      More
    • clone

      US /kloʊn/

      UK /kləʊn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make an exact copy of a living thing
      B2
      More
    • colonialism

      US /kəˈloniəˌlɪzəm/

      UK /kəˈləʊniəlɪzəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • System in which a country controls a colony
      B2
      More
    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
      A1
      More
    • conflict

      US /ˈkɑnˌflɪkt/

      UK /'kɒnflɪkt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Argument or struggle between two or more parties
      • A serious disagreement or argument.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have opposite ideas; to disagree; To not match
      A2
      More
    • congest

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be or become very crowded
      B2
      More
    • conglomerate

      US /kənˈɡlɑməˌret/

      UK /kən'ɡlɒmərət/

      • Noun
      • Combination of several businesses; large company
      B2
      More
    • constitute

      US /ˈkɑnstɪˌtut, -ˌtjut/

      UK /'kɒnstɪtju:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To become a group of
      • To establish or form a government, etc.
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
      A1
      More
    • deepen

      US /ˈdipən/

      UK /'di:pən/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become louder, lower or greater in degree
      B1
      More
    • define

      US /dɪˈfaɪn/

      UK /dɪ'faɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To explain the meaning of words
      • To set or mark the limits of something
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • definition

      US /ˌdɛfəˈnɪʃən/

      UK /ˌdefɪˈnɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Explanation of word's meaning, as in dictionaries
      • The sharpness of an image on a screen
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • demand

      US /dɪˈmænd/

      UK /dɪ'mɑ:nd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Desire customers have to buy product, service
      • A strong request for someone to do something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To strongly request someone to do something
      • To need something.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • depend

      US /dɪˈpend/

      UK /dɪˈpend/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
      • To rely on someone or something for support, help, or existence.
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • diversify

      US /daɪˈvɜ:rsɪfaɪ/

      UK /daɪˈvɜ:sɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make or become more varied
      • To change something and make it more varied
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • ecosystem

      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.
      B1
      More
    • enlarge

      US /ɛnˈlɑrdʒ/

      UK /ɪn'lɑ:dʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something larger (e.g. a photo)
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • estate

      US /ɪˈstet/

      UK /ɪˈsteɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A large piece of land, usually with a large house
      • Group of houses all built at the same time
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • external

      US /ɪkˈstɚnəl/

      UK /eksˈtə:nl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning foreign countries
      • Concerning the outside of something; outer
      A2
      More
    • figure 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.
      A1
      More
    • financial

      US /faɪˈnænʃ(ə)l/

      UK /faɪˈnænʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Involving money
      • Relating to investments.
      • Countable Noun
      • A person who provides advice on financial matters.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
      More
    • fractional

      US /ˈfrækʃənəl/

      UK /ˈfrækʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Relating to a part of a whole thing
      • Obtained by or relating to fractionation.
      B2
      More
    • grandfather

      US /ˈɡrændˌfɑðɚ, ˈɡræn-/

      UK /'ɡrænfɑ:ðə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Your mother's or father's father
      B2
      More
    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
      More
    • helm

      US /hɛlm/

      UK /helm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Position of control, as when steering a ship
      • Control and navigation area of a ship
      B2
      More
    • honour

      US /ˈɑnɚ/

      UK /'ɒnə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To fulfill an agreement
      • To give an award to someone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Award you get for doing well; prize, title, etc.
      • Chance to do something special; privilege
      B1
      More
    • in progress

      US /ɪn ˈprɑɡˌrɛs/

      UK /in ˈprəuɡres/

      • Adjective
      • Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
      • Phrase
      • In the course of being done or carried out.
      B1
      More
    • in the way

      US /ɪn ði we/

      UK /in ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
      • Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
      A1
      More
    • in time

      US /ɪn taɪm/

      UK /in taim/

      • Adverb
      • Eventually; after a period of time.
      • Not late; with enough time to spare.
      • Phrase
      • Eventually; before it is too late.
      • According to the scheduled time; punctual.
      A1
      More
    • leadership

      US /ˈli:dərʃɪp/

      UK /ˈli:dəʃɪp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being able to guide or influence others
      B1
      More
    • legacy

      US /ˈlɛɡəsi/

      UK /'leɡəsɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
      • Something left or given by a person who has died
      • Adjective
      • Relating to old or outdated computer systems or software.
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
      A1
      More
    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • on the other hand

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
      A1
      More
    • outrageous

      US /aʊtˈredʒəs/

      UK /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

      • Adjective
      • Exceeding the usual limits; far too extreme
      • Highly unusual and unacceptable
      B1
      More
    • point in time

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
      • A significant juncture or stage in history or a sequence of events.
      A1
      More
    • population

      US /ˌpɑpjəˈleʃən/

      UK /ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
      • A group of individuals of one species living in a particular area.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • property

      US /ˈprɑpəti/

      UK /'prɒpətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Particular quality that someone or something has
      • Buildings or piece of land owned by someone
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • relevant

      US /ˈrɛləvənt/

      UK /ˈreləvənt/

      • Adjective
      • Having an effect on an issue; related or current
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • resurgence

      US /rɪˈsɜ:rdʒəns/

      UK /rɪˈsɜ:dʒəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A rise again as to new life and vigor
      B2
      More
    • retail

      US /ˈriˌtel/

      UK /'ri:teɪl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Business of selling products to the public
      • Adverb
      • Bought or sold in a store or shop
      C1TOEIC
      More
    • same 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.
      A1
      More
    • sentimental

      US /ˌsɛntəˈmɛntl/

      UK /ˌsentɪ'mentl/

      • Adjective
      • Displaying emotions too easily or strongly
      • Appealing to tender emotions and feelings, especially those of love or nostalgia.
      B1
      More
    • set up

      US /sɛt ʌp/

      UK /set ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make arrangements for something; establish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange or prepare something for use.
      • To start a business, organization, etc.
      A1
      More
    • skeletal

      US /ˈskɛlɪtl/

      UK /ˈskelətl/

      • Adjective
      • Of the bones of the body
      • So thin that you see bones through the skin
      C1
      More
    • spread out

      US /sprɛd aʊt/

      UK /spred aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To extend or stretch over a large area.
      • To arrange things so that they cover a large area.
      B2
      More
    • stake

      US /stek/

      UK /steɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Share/interest in the success of a business, etc.
      • Money bet in a game that can be won or lost
      • Transitive Verb
      • To bet or wager on an outcome
      • To risk something important by taking a risk
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • takeover

      US /ˈtekˌovɚ/

      UK /ˈteɪkəʊvə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Change of ownership of a corporation
      C2TOEIC
      More
    • tang

      US /tæŋ/

      UK /tæŋ/

      • Noun
      • Sharp, slightly sour taste or smell
      B2
      More
    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
      More
    • think 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
      A1
      More
    • to 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.
      C2
      More
    • transform

      US /trænsˈfɔrm/

      UK /træns'fɔ:m/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To change the shape completely in a good way
      • To convert from one form or substance into another.
      C2
      More
    • ultimate

      US /ˈʌltəmɪt/

      UK /ˈʌltɪmət/

      • Adjective
      • Basic; original; most significant
      • Being the greatest example of something
      • Noun
      • A non-contact team sport played with a flying disc.
      • The best achievable or imaginable of its kind.
      A2
      More
    • valuable

      US /ˈvæljuəbəl, ˈvæljə-/

      UK /ˈvæljuəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being useful or important
      • Being worth a lot of money
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • vision

      US /ˈvɪʒən/

      UK /'vɪʒn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ability to see; eyesight
      • Something you see in your imagination or dreams
      A2
      More
    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an opening for something in your schedule
      • To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
      A1
      More
    Video not in English?
    Video not in English?

    Get the full experience in the app

    Learn anywhere with detailed sentence and usage analysis

    preview
    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

    preview

    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

    preview

    Try this speaking exercise.

    Try practicing with this sentence.

    80
    B1
    #trading#tin#real estate#estate#development#outrageous

    How an ‘accidental businesswoman’ transformed one of Singapore’s oldest companies

    0
    林宜悉 posted on 2025/11/01
    Ever wondered how a company can transform from old-school tin smelting to modern property development? This video dives into the fascinating story of an 'accidental businesswoman' who revitalized one of Singapore's oldest companies, Straits Trading, and its exciting new venture, Straits City! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to real estate investment and adaptive reuse, all while learning about incredible leadership.

    Learn this video on the APP!

    The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!

    Recommended Videos

    Auto Next Video

    Footer

    Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

    About

    • About Us
    • Our Learning Services
    • Join Us
    • FAQ
    • Hot Tags

    Services

    • Pronunciation Challenge
    • Saved
    • Search Vocabulary
    • Blog

    Channels

    Levels

    • A1
    • A2
    • B1
    • B2
    • C1
    • C2

    Privacy˙Terms˙
    ©2026 VoiceTube Corporation. All rights reserved