absolutely
US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/
UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/
- Adverb
- Completely; totally; very
- Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
A2Moreagainst the grain
US
UK
- Phrase
- Contrary to someone's natural inclinations or feelings; in opposition to what is normal or expected.
- In a direction that is perpendicular to the fibers of wood, making it difficult to work with.
A2Morealong with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Moreas one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreas soon as
US /æz sun æz/
UK /æz su:n æz/
- Phrase
- In a short time after (something happens)
- Without any delay; immediately
- Conjunction
- At the moment that, or immediately after.
A1Moreas we know it
US /əz wi no ɪt/
UK /əz wi nəu ɪt/
- other
- In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
B2Moreat the helm
US /æt ði hɛlm/
UK /æt ðə helm/
- Phrase
- In a position of control or leadership.
athlete
US /ˈæθˌlit/
UK /ˈæθli:t/
- Countable Noun
- Person trained to compete in sports
- Adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of athletes.
B1Morebabe
US /beb/
UK /beɪb/
- Noun
- Romantic term often used to your lover; darling
B2Moreby far and away
US /baɪ fɑr ænd əˈweɪ/
UK /baɪ fɑ: ənd əˈweɪ/
- other
- Definitely; by a great amount or degree.
B2Morecall for
US /kɔl fɔr/
UK /kɔ:l fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- To come to someone's house to take them somewhere
A1Morecall it quits
US
UK
- Idiom
- To stop doing something; to give up
A1Morecareer
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
A2Morechampionship
US /ˈtʃæmpiənˌʃɪp/
UK /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sports competition to find the best player or team
B1Morechance on
US /tʃæns ɑn/
UK /tʃɑ:ns ɒn/
- other
- To find or discover something unexpectedly.
B2Morecoach
US /kotʃ/
UK /kəʊtʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Large, comfortable bus
- Person who teaches others how to do (sport, job)
- Transitive Verb
- To teach others how to do something (e.g. sport)
A2Morecurse
US /kɚs/
UK /kɜ:s/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To use offensive language when angry; swear
- Noun
- Act to cause trouble to others
- A word or phrase used to express anger or annoyance.
B1Moredebut
US /deˈbju, ˈdeˌbju/
UK /'deɪbju:/
- Noun
- First performance, appearance, e.g. of opera star
B1TOEICMoredecide
US /dɪˈsaɪd/
UK /dɪ'saɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- To make a legal judgment in court
A2TOEICMoredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Moreeventually
US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/
UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/
- Adverb
- After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- At some later time; in the future
A2Morefar and away
US
UK
- Phrase
- By a considerable margin; easily the best.
fill 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.
A1Moreforeman
US /ˈfɔ:rmən/
UK /ˈfɔ:mən/
- Noun
- Senior worker who controls other workers
- A member of a jury who is chosen to be its leader and spokesperson.
B1Moregamble
US /'ɡæmbl/
UK /'ɡæmbl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To play games to win money
- To risk (money or something valuable) on a game or event of chance.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dangerous or risky thing that might not go right
B1Moregender equality
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The state in which access to rights or opportunities is unaffected by gender.
- Equal treatment and opportunity regardless of gender, as protected by law.
B2Moregenius
US /ˈdʒinjəs/
UK /'dʒi:nɪəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person displaying a high level of intelligence
- The characteristic spirit of a nation, people, or place.
B2Moregesture
US /ˈdʒɛstʃɚ/
UK /'dʒestʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Bodily movement expressing a particular meaning
- Something you do to express gratitude, regret etc.
- Intransitive Verb
- To move your body to convey a message e.g. wave
A2Morego against
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To disagree with or challenge someone
A1Morego downhill
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To gradually decline in quality, health, or condition.
C2Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Moregoes to show
US
UK
- Phrase
- To demonstrate or prove something.
A1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheavyweight
US /ˈhɛviˌwet/
UK /ˈheviweɪt/
- Noun
- Professional boxer in a greater weight class
B2Morehistory
US /ˈhɪstəri/
UK /'hɪstrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Established pattern or record
- Study of past events as an academic subject
A2Moreicon
US /ˈaɪˌkɑn/
UK /'aɪkɒn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small image on a computer screen
- Person widely recognized as a symbol of something
B1Morein exchange for
US /ɪn ɪksˈtʃendʒ fɔr/
UK /in iksˈtʃeindʒ fɔ:/
- Phrase
- Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
B1Morein motion
US /ɪn ˈmoʃən/
UK /in ˈməuʃən/
- Phrase
- Moving; not stationary.
C2Morein 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 other words
US
UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
in the hands of
US /ɪn ðə ˈhændz ʌv/
UK /in ðə ˈhændz ɔv/
- Preposition
- Under the control or responsibility of someone.
B1Morein the long run
US
UK
- Phrase
- Eventually; over a long period of time.
A1Morein the making
US /ɪn ði ˈmekɪŋ/
UK /in ðə ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
- Idiom
- Likely to happen or become a particular thing in the future, especially something bad.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreknockout
US /ˈnɑkˌaʊt/
UK /'nɒkaʊt/
- Adjective
- Excellent, or wonderful; amazing
- Noun
- A punch that makes a boxer unconscious
- A situation in boxing where a fighter is hit so hard that they fall to the ground and cannot get up before the referee counts to ten, thus losing the match.
C2Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
league
US /liɡ/
UK /li:ɡ/
- Noun
- Group of people, countries with a common goal
- Association of sports teams that organizes matches
- Intransitive Verb
- To form a league; to unite for a common purpose.
A2TOEICMorelegendary
US /ˈledʒənderi/
UK /ˈledʒəndri/
- Adjective
- Being a very famous sports player, actor etc.
- Remarkable enough to be famous; very well known.
B1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
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
A2TOEICMoremake up
US /mek ʌp/
UK /meik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To invent or create a story
- To add up to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To invent a story, excuse, etc.
- To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
A1Moremartial
US /ˈmɑ:rʃl/
UK /ˈmɑ:ʃl/
- Adjective
- Concerning fighting, war, or soldiers
B1Moremove to
US /muv tu/
UK /mu:v tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change the place where you live or work.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To proceed to the next stage or action.
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreon the ropes
US
UK
- Idiom
- In a very bad situation; close to defeat or failure.
- Phrase
- In boxing, leaning against the ropes and in a defensive position, often close to losing.
A1Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Morepay off
US /pe ɔf/
UK /pei ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- To give money to settle a debt
- Transitive Verb
- To bribe someone.
- To pay a debt in full.
A1Morepitch up
US /pɪtʃ ʌp/
UK /pɪtʃ ʌp/
- other
- To arrive or appear at a place, sometimes unexpectedly.
B2Moreprove
US /pruv/
UK /pru:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- To test the quality or worth of something.
- Intransitive Verb
- To turn out to be; be found to be.
A2TOEICMoreput to bed
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To help a child get into bed and ready to sleep.
- To stop a story or rumor from being believed.
- Transitive Verb
- To complete the final version of a newspaper or magazine and send it to be printed.
- To abandon or discard an idea or project.
A1Moreput together
US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /put təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- To organize or arrange something.
A1Moreraised eyebrows
US
UK
- Phrase
- A reaction of surprise, disapproval, or skepticism.
- To lift one's eyebrows, often to express surprise, disbelief, or disapproval.
result in
US /rɪˈzʌlt ɪn/
UK /riˈzʌlt in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause or produce as a consequence.
roll with the punches
US /roʊl wɪð ðə ˈpʌntʃɪz/
UK /rəul wɪð ðə ˈpʌntʃɪz/
- other
- To cope well with difficulties and adjust gracefully.
B2Morerookie
US /ˈrʊki/
UK /ˈrʊki/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- New to doing something; beginner
- A first-year player on a professional sports team.
- Adjective
- Inexperienced; new.
B2Moreseemingly
US /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
UK /ˈsi:mɪŋli/
- Adverb
- Appearing to be but may not actually be; probably
B1Moreslip away
US /slɪp əˈwe/
UK /slip əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a place quietly or secretly, often to avoid attention.
- To gradually disappear or be lost.
B1Moresuperstar
US /ˈsjupɚˌstɑr/
UK /'su:pəstɑ:(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
C2Moreswitch on
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To put something electrical on or off
- Phrasal Verb
A2Morethe following
US
UK
- Adjective
- Next in order or sequence.
- Uncountable Noun
- What is about to be said or written.
B1Moretiger
US /ˈtaɪɡɚ/
UK /ˈtaɪgə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Large wild cat with orange fur and black lines
B1Moretitle
US /ˈtaɪtl/
UK /'taɪtl/
- Noun
- Book produced by a publisher
- Name given to something to identify or describe it
- Transitive Verb
- To give a name to identify or describe something
A2TOEICMoretrade
US /treid/
UK /treɪd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- Action of buying and selling things in business
- Transitive Verb
- To buy, sell and exchange goods in business
- To give something in return for something else
A2TOEICMoretreatment
US /ˈtritmənt/
UK /ˈtri:tmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Medicine or method to make someone healthier
- Way someone acts toward another
A2TOEICMoreunder the sun
US
UK
- Phrase
- Everything in the world; everything imaginable.
- In the world; on the earth.
A1Moreunited
US /juˈnaɪtɪd/
UK /jʊ'naɪtɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To join or come together for the same goal
- Adjective
- Joined or combined together
A2Morewalk through
US /wɔk θru/
UK /wɔ:k θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To show someone carefully how to do something
A1Moreweight
US /wet/
UK /weɪt/
- Uncountable Noun
- How heavy something is
- Metal object to measure how heavy something is
A2TOEICMorewildest dreams
US
UK
- Phrase
- The most imaginative or unrealistic hopes or aspirations.
A2Morewin over
US /wɪn ˈovɚ/
UK /win ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To convince others to support you or your ideas
A1Morewrestle
US /ˈrɛsəl/
UK /'resl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fight someone by holding parts of their body
- To struggle with a problem
B2More
Vocabulary
- on to: Toward something; forward
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- go on: To continue doing something
- at the helm: In a position of control or leadership.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in motion: Moving; not stationary.
- goes to show: To demonstrate or prove something.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
- raised eyebrows: A reaction of surprise, disapproval, or skepticism.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- in the making: Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
- in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
- go against: To disagree with or challenge someone
- against the grain: Contrary to someone's natural inclinations or feelings; in opposition to what is normal or expected.
- have to: Must do
- go downhill: To gradually decline in quality, health, or condition.
- call it quits: To stop doing something; to give up
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- due to: Because of; owing to
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- slip away: To leave a place quietly or secretly, often to avoid attention.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
- fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
- win over: To convince others to support you or your ideas
- under the sun: Everything in the world; everything imaginable.
- as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- gender equality: The state in which access to rights or opportunities is unaffected by gender.
- by far and away: Definitely; by a great amount or degree.
- far and away: By a considerable margin; easily the best.
- chance on: To find or discover something unexpectedly.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- put to bed: To help a child get into bed and ready to sleep.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- wildest dreams: The most imaginative or unrealistic hopes or aspirations.
- pitch up: To arrive or appear at a place, sometimes unexpectedly.
- call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- on the ropes: In a very bad situation; close to defeat or failure.
- roll with the punches: To cope well with difficulties and adjust gracefully.
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- contract: To become ill as a result of getting a disease
- athlete: Person trained to compete in sports
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- seemingly: Appearing to be but may not actually be; probably
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- curse: To use offensive language when angry; swear
- gesture: Bodily movement expressing a particular meaning
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- treatment: Medicine or method to make someone healthier
- genius: Person displaying a high level of intelligence
- league: Group of people, countries with a common goal
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- debut: First performance, appearance, e.g. of opera star
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- great: Very good; better than before
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- martial: Concerning fighting, war, or soldiers
- icon: Small image on a computer screen
- legendary: Being a very famous sports player, actor etc.
- wrestle: To fight someone by holding parts of their body
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- weight: How heavy something is
- rookie: New to doing something; beginner
- coach: Large, comfortable bus
- united: To join or come together for the same goal
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- gamble: To play games to win money
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- center: Community place people go health or social reasons
- history: Established pattern or record
- title: Book produced by a publisher
- knockout: Excellent, or wonderful; amazing
- championship: Sports competition to find the best player or team
- foreman: Senior worker who controls other workers
- babe: Romantic term often used to your lover; darling
- tiger: Large wild cat with orange fur and black lines
- superstar: Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
- heavyweight: Professional boxer in a greater weight class
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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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