action
US /ˈækʃən/
UK /'ækʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that a person or thing does
- A lawsuit.
- Intransitive Verb
- To act to do something
A2Morefill in
US /fɪl ɪn/
UK /fil in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To put earth in e.g. a hole
- To explain the context so that someone understands
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To write or type information in a blank space.
- To temporarily do someone else's job.
A1Moreinfinitive
US /ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/
UK /ɪnˈfɪnətɪv/
- Noun
- A verb in its base form, e.g. 'to run'
B2Moreon the way
US /ɑn ði we/
UK /ɔn ðə wei/
- Phrase
- During the journey to a particular place.
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Vocabulary
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- fill: To make something full
- verb: Word that expresses an action or state
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- action: Something that a person or thing does
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- infinitive: A verb in its base form, e.g. 'to run'
- walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
- finish: To use or consume all of something
- stop: To block or close something
- drink: To put water in your body through your mouth
- coffee: A brown drink made from roasted beans and water
- tea: A full meal eaten around 5-7 p.m (in the UK)
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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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‘stop to drink’ or ‘stop drinking’? What’s the difference? #shorts
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/12/03Ever mixed up 'stop to drink' and 'stop drinking'? You're not alone! This quick video breaks down this common grammar mistake, showing you exactly when to use the infinitive versus the gerund to sound more natural. You'll be using these verb patterns like a pro in no time!
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