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US /ˌædvɚˈtaɪzmənt, ædˈvɚtɪs-, -tɪz-/
UK /ədˈvɜ:tɪsmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Poster, TV, film showing advantages of new product
- A notice or announcement in a public medium promoting employment opportunities.
A2TOEICMorearound town
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the local area or vicinity.
- In various places throughout the town.
- Adjective
- Socially active and well-known in the town.
A1Moreat a time
US /æt e taɪm/
UK /æt ə taim/
- Phrase
- Separately; one by one
- Simultaneously; together
A1Morebe 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.
A1Morebutton
US /ˈbʌtn/
UK /'bʌtn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- Switch activated by pressing
- Transitive Verb
- To fasten e.g. a shirt, coat
- To suppress or restrain (feelings, etc.).
A2TOEICMorecareful
US /ˈkerfl/
UK /ˈkeəfl/
- Adjective
- Trying not to make mistakes; working slowly
- Cautious and attentive to potential dangers or problems.
A2Morecomfort
US /ˈkʌmfət/
UK /'kʌmfət/
- Transitive Verb
- To try to make distressed person feel better
- Uncountable Noun
- Acts or words that reduce pain or sadness
- State of being relaxed, warm or happy
A2Morecomment
US /ˈkɑmɛnt/
UK /'kɒment/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- An explanatory note in a computer program.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To say something that gives your opinion
- To add explanatory notes to a computer program.
A2Moredirection
US /dɪˈrɛkʃən, daɪ-/
UK /də'rekʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When someone tells people what to do
- Describes the way you are going, e.g. North
A2TOEICMoreedge
US /ɛdʒ/
UK /edʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An advantage you have over others
- Cutting side of a sharp object
- Transitive Verb
- To cut something to make the blade sharp
- To go around the boundary of something
A2TOEICMoreeducation
US /ˌɛdʒəˈkeʃən/
UK /ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Academic field studying the practice of teaching
- Process of giving or receiving teaching
A2TOEICMorefashion
US /ˈfæʃən/
UK /'fæʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Style of dress or activity popular at some time
- Industry that creates new styles of clothes
- Transitive Verb
- To make things into a particular shape
A2Morefew steps
US
UK
- Phrase
- A small number of steps; a short distance.
B1Morefix
US /fɪks/
UK /fɪks/
- Noun
- Answer to a problem
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange or prepare something
- To attach something so it will not move or change
A2TOEICMorefurniture
US /ˈfɚnɪtʃɚ/
UK /ˈfɜ:nɪtʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
A2TOEICMorein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morein public
US /ɪn ˈpʌblɪk/
UK /in ˈpʌblik/
- Phrase
- In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- Adjective
- Relating to the government or the people as a whole.
B1Morein 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.
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.
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremethodical
US /məˈθɑ:dɪkl/
UK /məˈθɒdɪkl/
- Adjective
- Done in an organized and thorough way
B1Moreorderly
US /ˈɔrdəli/
UK /ˈɔ:dəli/
- Adverb
- Organized in a way that makes sense or is neat
- Adjective
- Being peaceful or well managed
- Neatly and methodically arranged.
B1Morephrase
US /frez/
UK /freɪz/
- Noun
- Common expression or saying
- Section of musical notes in a piece of music
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To choose words to say what you mean clearly
A2Moreradio
US /ˈreɪdioʊ/
UK /ˈreɪdiəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- System of sending/receiving signals through air
- Device to listen to broadcast programs, messages
- Adjective
- Concerning the broadcasting of sound
A2Morereflector
US /rɪˈflɛktɚ/
UK /rɪˈflektə(r)/
- Noun
- Thing that shines when light reflects off it
C1Morerenovation
US /ˌrenə'veɪʃn/
UK /ˌrenə'veɪʃn/
- Noun
- Act of repairing or rebuilding a house, room, etc.
C1TOEICMorerush
US /rʌʃ/
UK /rʌʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attack someone suddenly in a group
- To perform or finish with speed and urgency
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Actions performed or finishes with speed, urgency
- State of hurried action
A2TOEICMoreslow down
US /slo daʊn/
UK /sləu daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reduce the speed
- To become less active or busy.
A1Morestep out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To go outside for a short time
- To begin a romantic relationship with someone.
A1Moresubscribe
US /səbˈskraɪb/
UK /səb'skraɪb/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To regularly pay to receive a service
B1TOEICMoresuppose
US /səˈpoʊz/
UK /sə'pəʊz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or guess what might happen
- Conjunction
- What if
A2TOEICMorethumbs up
US
UK
- Noun
- A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
- Noun (plural)
- Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
A1Moretutor
US /ˈtu:tə(r)/
UK /ˈtju:tə(r)/
- Noun
- A teacher who deals with students personally
- Transitive Verb
- To give private instruction to someone
B1Morevocabulary
US /voˈkæbjəˌlɛri/
UK /və'kæbjələrɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Words that have to do with a particular subject
- The words that a person knows
B1TOEICMorezone
US /zoʊn/
UK /zəʊn/
- Noun
- Area of space designated for a particular use
- Transitive Verb
- To divide an area for a particular reason
B1More
Vocabulary
- step out: To go outside for a short time
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- around town: In the local area or vicinity.
- few steps: A small number of steps; a short distance.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- amount: Quantity of something
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
- edge: An advantage you have over others
- direction: When someone tells people what to do
- apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- click: To work well with someone or something
- furniture: Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
- rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
- leave: To go away from; depart
- scary: Causing fear; frightening
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
- zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
- fix: Answer to a problem
- renovation: Act of repairing or rebuilding a house, room, etc.
- tutor: A teacher who deals with students personally
- fashion: Style of dress or activity popular at some time
- advertisement: Poster, TV, film showing advantages of new product
- careful: Trying not to make mistakes; working slowly
- methodical: Done in an organized and thorough way
- radio: System of sending/receiving signals through air
- orderly: Organized in a way that makes sense or is neat
- reflector: Thing that shines when light reflects off it
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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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English Phrases with the Word "STEP" in Them 🚶
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Minjane posted on 2025/11/28Ever feel stuck when trying to explain things step-by-step? This video is packed with super useful English phrases using the word "step," perfect for everyday conversations and giving clear instructions. You'll learn how to encourage someone every step of the way and confidently take that first step towards your goals!
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