accent
US /ˈækˌsɛnt/
UK /'æksent/
- Transitive Verb
- To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- Noun
- Feature of a design, e.g. a stripe on a shirt
- Correct spoken emphasis on a part of a word
A2Morebaby
US /ˈbeɪbi/
UK /ˈbeɪbi/
- Countable Noun
- A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- Transitive Verb
- To treat someone as if they were newly born
A2Morecontinent
US /ˈkɑntənənt/
UK /ˈkɒntɪnənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Very large piece of land, e.g. Africa or Asia
- Adjective
- Able to control excretory functions (bowel and bladder).
B1Morehop
US /hɑp/
UK /hɒp/
- Noun
- Dance party
- Small jump, often on one foot
- Intransitive Verb
- To move from one place to another
- To make small jump, as from one foot to the other
B2More
Vocabulary
- accent: To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- continent: Very large piece of land, e.g. Africa or Asia
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- hop: Dance party
- point: An item to be discussed
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- call: A order or request for action
- africa: Continent between the Atlantic and Indian oceans
- stop: To block or close something
- baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- big: Popular
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
- nigeria: A republic in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea
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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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Why do Europeans get upset when American tourists say this? #britishculture #americanabroad #europe
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niko posted on 2026/01/29Ever wondered why Europeans might cringe when Americans say they're 'going to Europe'? This fun video dives into travel misconceptions and accent reactions, helping you understand cultural nuances and pick up simple, everyday phrases for smoother travels!
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