as long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
A1Morecool down
US /kul daʊn/
UK /ku:l daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become cooler; to reduce in temperature.
- To become calm and relaxed after being angry or excited.
- Intransitive Verb
- To perform light exercises after a more intense workout to gradually decrease heart rate and breathing.
A2Moredepending on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- Influenced or determined by.
- Preposition
- Subject to; contingent on
- Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
A2Morefinish with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To end a relationship
A1Morefor a minute
US
UK
- Phrase
- For a short period of time; briefly.
- Used to indicate a sudden realization or thought.
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremelt
US /mɛlt/
UK /melt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To disappear or to go away
- To make, become soft or liquid due to heat
- Uncountable Noun
- A mass of material that has been melted, especially metal.
B1Moremixture
US /ˈmɪkstʃɚ/
UK /ˈmɪkstʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something made by combining two or more things
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Morepan
US /pæn/
UK /pæn/
- Transitive Verb
- To follow an object being filmed with a camera
- To criticize, e.g. a film, in a strong way
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Open metal container used for cooking
- Steel drum
A2Moreportion
US /ˈpɔrʃən, ˈpor-/
UK /'pɔ:ʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Serving of food that is intended for one person
- Part of something shared that belongs to a whole
- Transitive Verb
- To separate something to divide among people
B1Morepour
US /pɔr, por/
UK /pɔ:(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- To make something flow in a steady stream
A2Morepowder
US /ˈpaʊdɚ/
UK /'paʊdə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
- Dry and light form of snow
- Transitive Verb
- To apply a dust onto the body or face
- To reduce to powder; pulverize.
B1Morestick
US /stɪk/
UK /stɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- To join together using glue or paste
- Countable Noun
- Long thin piece of wood from a tree
A2Morethumbs 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.
A1Moreto taste
US /tu teɪst/
UK /tu teɪst/
- other
- Add an ingredient according to your preference.
A2Morewait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1More
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- going on: To continue doing something
- finish with: To end a relationship
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- cool down: To become cooler; to reduce in temperature.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- important: Having power or authority
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- portion: Serving of food that is intended for one person
- pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- add: To include as well
- white: Person's name
- pan: To follow an object being filmed with a camera
- dark: Of a color that is not light
- melt: To disappear or to go away
- powder: Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
- brown: Of the color of coffee or chocolate
- paper: Academic writing or a talk on a specific topic
- mixture: Something made by combining two or more things
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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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