alley
US /ˈæli/
UK /'ælɪ/
- Noun
- A narrow road or path between buildings
B1Morealter
US /ˈɔltɚ/
UK /ˈɔ:ltə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To change so (clothing) fits better
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change or modify something.
- To become different; to change.
A2TOEICMoreancient
US /ˈenʃənt/
UK /'eɪnʃənt/
- Adjective
- Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- Relating to a period in history, especially in the distant past.
- Noun
- A person who lived in ancient times.
A2Moreapart from
US /əˈpɑrt frʌm/
UK /əˈpɑ:t frɔm/
- Preposition
- Except for; not considering
- In addition to; as well as
averse
US /əˈvɜ:rs/
UK /əˈvɜ:s/
- Adjective
- Averse to feeling strong dislike for
B2Morebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Morebelief system
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.
- An individual's personal set of beliefs about the world and how it works.
B2Morecentipede
US /ˈsɛntəˌpid/
UK /ˈsentɪpi:d/
- Countable Noun
- Insect with between 20-150 legs
C2Moreclothe
US /kloʊð/
UK /kləʊð/
- Transitive Verb
- To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
B1Morecomplement
US /ˈkɑ:mplɪment/
UK /ˈkɒmplɪment/
- Transitive Verb
- To go with so as to make the whole complete
- To combine genetically to produce a normal phenotype.
- Noun
- (Linguistics) set of words completing a sentence
- Something needed to complete or make perfect
B1Morecomply
US /kəmˈplaɪ/
UK /kəmˈplaɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To obey; follow a rule, another's wishes etc.
B2Morecomprehend
US /ˌkɑmprɪˈhɛnd/
UK /ˌkɒmprɪ'hend/
- Transitive Verb
- To understand the meaning of
- To include or contain something
B1Moreconform
US /kənˈfɔrm/
UK /kən'fɔ:m/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To agree or be compatible with something else
- To behave according to socially acceptable conventions or standards.
B1Moreconstant
US /ˈkɑnstənt/
UK /'kɒnstənt/
- Adjective
- Happening frequently or without pause
- Remaining the same over time or not changing.
- Noun
- Thing that happens always or at a regular rate
- A physical quantity that is believed to have a fixed value and is used in calculations.
A2TOEICMorecontext
US /ˈkɑnˌtɛkst/
UK /ˈkɒntekst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Set of facts surrounding a person or event
- The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.
A2Morecut off
US /kʌt ɔf/
UK /kʌt ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- To cut the end of something
- Transitive Verb
- To isolate or prevent access to a place or person.
- To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
A1Moredeception
US /dɪˈsɛpʃən/
UK /dɪ'sepʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Use of trickery to make someone believe an untruth
- The quality of being deceptive; misleading.
B1Moredesire
US / dɪˈzaɪr/
UK /dɪ'zaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To wish for, hope or want something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing that is wished for or wanted
- A strong feeling of sexual wanting.
A2Moredim
US /dɪm/
UK /dɪm/
- Adjective
- Not bright; not being clear
- Not intelligent; a bit stupid or slow
- Transitive Verb
- To reduce the brightness of a light
B1Moreease
US /iz/
UK /i:z/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something less difficult, tight, stressed
- To move slowly and purposely to get in small space
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being comfortable or relaxed
A2Moreeradicate
US /ɪˈrædɪˌket/
UK /ɪˈrædɪkeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To remove or destroy something completely
B2TOEICMoreexcellence
US /ˈɛksələns/
UK /ˈeksələns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Extremely high quality
- A particularly high level of skill or ability.
B1Morefame
US /fem/
UK /feɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
- Widespread reputation, especially of a good kind.
B1TOEICMorefeel the need
US
UK
- Phrase
- To have a strong desire or urge to do something.
A1Morefit
US /fɪt/
UK /fɪt/
- Adjective
- Good looking; physically attractive
- Having good physical health and strength
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To install a machine, equipment etc.
- To adjust or change to the right size or shape
A2Morefit in
US /fɪt ɪn/
UK /fit in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To mix with others so you get on well with them
A2Moreflux
US /flʌks/
UK /flʌks/
- Uncountable Noun
- A state of flow and change
B2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for the better
US /fɔr ði ˈbɛtɚ/
UK /fɔ: ðə ˈbetə/
- Phrase
- Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
A1Morefore
US /fɔ:r/
UK /fɔ:(r)/
- Adjective
- (In combination) before; in the front part
B2Moregain
US /ɡen/
UK /ɡeɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To increase in something, such as weight
- To get something wanted, needed or valued
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An increase in something, such as weight
A2TOEICMoreget a sense
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or perceive something intuitively.
A1Morehas its place
US
UK
- Idiom
- To be useful or important in a particular situation.
A1Morehigh and low
US /ˈhaɪ ən lo/
UK /ˈhaɪ ən ləu/
- other
- Searching everywhere thoroughly.
B1Morehumanity
US /hjuˈmænɪti/
UK /hju:ˈmænəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
- Compassionate behavior, especially towards those suffering.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- All human beings collectively; the human race.
A2Morein a state
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a particular condition or situation.
- In an emotional condition, often negative (e.g., panic, distress).
B2Morein general
US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/
UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; on the whole.
- Not specific or detailed; broadly.
- Adjective
- Not detailed or specific; overall.
C2Morein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein one piece
US /ɪn wʌn pis/
UK /in wʌn pi:s/
- Phrase
- Undamaged; whole; not broken or harmed.
- Safe and unharmed, especially after a dangerous situation.
A1Morein the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Morein ways
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a manner or by methods that.
- In certain respects or aspects.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelive out
US /liv aʊt/
UK /liv aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To experience something, especially something that you have planned or hoped for.
- To live somewhere that is not the place where you work.
A1Morelook after
US /lʊk ˈæftɚ/
UK /luk ˈɑ:ftə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take care of someone or something
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
A1Moremake it worse
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To aggravate a situation; to make something bad even worse.
A1Moremanner
US /ˈmænɚ/
UK /ˈmænə(r)/
- Noun
- The way a person acts, talks, or behaves
- Polite and respectful behavior to others
A2TOEICMoremoral
US /ˈmɔrəl, ˈmɑr-/
UK /ˈmɒrəl/
- Adjective
- In a way considered proper and good by most people
- Uncountable Noun
- In a way considered proper and good by most people
A2TOEICMoreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreoften seen
US
UK
- Adjective
- Frequently observed; commonly encountered.
- Frequently observed, especially due to popularity or prevalence.
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.
A1Morepoverty
US /ˈpɑvəti/
UK /ˈpɔvəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being poor
- Lack of something necessary
B1Morepursuit
US /pɚˈsut/
UK /pəˈsju:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of following someone to catch them
- Process of attempting to achieve a goal
B1TOEICMorequestionable
US /ˈkwɛstʃənəbəl/
UK /ˈkwestʃənəbl/
- Adjective
- Not likely to be right or true; doubtful
B1Morerush
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
A2TOEICMoresnake
US /snek/
UK /sneɪk/
- Noun
- An animal with a long body, no arms or legs
- Intransitive Verb
- To move like a snake
- To wind in a long path like the shape of a snake
B1Moresolidarity
US /ˌsɑ:lɪˈdærəti/
UK /ˌsɒlɪˈdærəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of unity between people sharing ideas etc.
B2Morestandard
US /ˈstændəd/
UK /'stændəd/
- Noun
- Official unit of measuring something
- Principle of behaving in a moral way
- Adjective
- Being the accepted normal level of quality
- (Of a language) being the most accepted in a place
A2TOEICMorestay in
US /ste ɪn/
UK /stei in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remain inside one's home.
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
third one
US
UK
- Pronoun
- The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
- Noun
- The third option or choice from a set of possibilities.
A1Moreto a man
US /tə ə ˈmæn/
UK /tə ə ˈmæn/
- other
- Every single person involved without exception.
B2Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moreuniverse
US /ˈjunəˌvɚs/
UK /ˈju:nɪvɜ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- All of space that contains planets and stars
- Things surrounding a person, affecting their life
B2Morevessel
US /ˈvɛsəl/
UK /ˈvesl/
- Countable Noun
- Container, such as a cup, for holding liquids
- A ship or boat; something that carries things
B1TOEICMorewaste
US /west/
UK /weɪst/
- Transitive Verb
- To kill or severely harm someone
- To use valuable things ineffectively
- Uncountable Noun
- Materials left over after a process has finished
A2TOEICMorewealth
US /wɛlθ/
UK /welθ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
A2TOEICMoreyen
US /jɛn/
UK /jen/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Currency used in Japan
B1More
Vocabulary
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- for the better: Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
- often seen: Frequently observed; commonly encountered.
- in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- make it worse: To aggravate a situation; to make something bad even worse.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- third one: The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
- feel the need: To have a strong desire or urge to do something.
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- to a man: Every single person involved without exception.
- cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- has its place: To be useful or important in a particular situation.
- high and low: Searching everywhere thoroughly.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- in one piece: Undamaged; whole; not broken or harmed.
- look after: To take care of someone or something
- live out: To experience something, especially something that you have planned or hoped for.
- belief system: A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.
- context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
- constant: Happening frequently or without pause
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- poverty: State of being poor
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- desire: To wish for, hope or want something
- alter: To change so (clothing) fits better
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- pursuit: Act of following someone to catch them
- universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
- moral: In a way considered proper and good by most people
- vessel: Container, such as a cup, for holding liquids
- ease: To make something less difficult, tight, stressed
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- manner: The way a person acts, talks, or behaves
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- eradicate: To remove or destroy something completely
- humanity: Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
- standard: Official unit of measuring something
- deception: Use of trickery to make someone believe an untruth
- fame: (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
- rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
- gain: To increase in something, such as weight
- belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
- waste: To kill or severely harm someone
- solidarity: Feeling of unity between people sharing ideas etc.
- complement: To go with so as to make the whole complete
- dim: Not bright; not being clear
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- act: To behave in a certain way
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- argue: To fight or disagree over something
- comprehend: To understand the meaning of
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- comply: To obey; follow a rule, another's wishes etc.
- conform: To agree or be compatible with something else
- alley: A narrow road or path between buildings
- averse: Averse to feeling strong dislike for
- questionable: Not likely to be right or true; doubtful
- excellence: Extremely high quality
- clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
- snake: An animal with a long body, no arms or legs
- flux: A state of flow and change
- fore: (In combination) before; in the front part
- centipede: Insect with between 20-150 legs
- yen: Currency used in Japan
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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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