Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • upper body: The part of the body above the waist, including the chest, back, shoulders, and arms.
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • street fight: A physical fight in a public street.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • to the left: In or toward the left direction.
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • hand up: To raise one's hand in order to get attention, especially in a classroom.
  • get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
  • talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
  • to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
  • on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • fall for: To be deceived or tricked by someone
  • side note: A brief piece of additional information or a comment that is related to the main subject but is not essential to it.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • help out: To assist someone
  • back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • followed up: To check information or facts later
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • in addition to: Besides; as well as
  • back then: At that time in the past.
  • steam off: To release steam or vapor from something.
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • left and right: In both the left and right directions.
  • roll with it: To adapt easily to changes or unexpected events.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • rely on: To depend on someone or something
  • in the pocket: Having secured or certain success or advantage.
  • literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
  • constantly: Frequently, or without pause
  • incredible: Very good; amazing
  • rhythm: Pattern of events, motions, or changes
  • aspect: Way something looks or seems to be
  • properly: In an appropriate or correct manner
  • practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
  • concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
  • develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
  • strike: To hit something
  • imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
  • slip: Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
  • protein: Group of molecules made from amino acids
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • inherently: As an essential part of
  • fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
  • occur: To come to pass or to happen
  • gradually: Occurring in a slow manner over a period of time
  • drill: A machine that makes holes with a metal bit
  • direction: When someone tells people what to do
  • opponent: Person who opposes an idea or plan; enemy
  • counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
  • vision: Ability to see; eyesight
  • pace: Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
  • throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
  • risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
  • lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • layer: One of several sheets of a material or object
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
  • movement: Part of a piece of classical music
  • defense: Argument in support of something
  • bare: Lacking contents; empty
  • important: Having power or authority
  • single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
  • hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
  • boom: Very fast increase in growth or popularity
  • head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
  • pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
  • step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
  • chin: Part of your face below your mouth above your neck
  • knuckle: Rounded bone where the fingers can bend
  • beacon: Something providing guidance or hope to people
  • bob: To move up and down repeatedly
  • hoop: Round or circular shape or object
  • eyesight: Normal use of the faculty of vision
  • jab: To hit with a short straight blow
  • footwork: Skillful maneuvering or dealing
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    • aspect

      US /ˈæspɛkt/

      UK /'æspekt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way something looks or seems to be
      • An element, feature, or quality of something
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    • back into

      US /bæk ˈɪntu/

      UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
      • To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
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    • back then

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At that time in the past.
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    • back to work

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
      • Interjection
      • An expression used to urge or remind people to resume working.
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    • bare

      US /bɛr/

      UK /beə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Lacking contents; empty
      • Not having a covering; naked
      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove your clothes, hat etc.
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    • beacon

      US /ˈbikən/

      UK /ˈbi:kən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something providing guidance or hope to people
      • Light or radio signal used to guide e.g. ships
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    • bob

      US /bɑ:b/

      UK /bɒb/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move up and down repeatedly
      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
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    • boom

      US /bum/

      UK /bu:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Very fast increase in growth or popularity
      • A very loud and deep sound
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To experience a rapid increase in growth
      • To make a very loud and deep sound
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    • chin

      US /tʃɪn/

      UK /tʃɪn/

      • Noun
      • Part of your face below your mouth above your neck
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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    • concept

      US /ˈkɑnˌsɛpt/

      UK /'kɒnsept/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Abstract idea of something or how it works
      • A plan or intention; a conception.
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    • constantly

      US /ˈkɑnstəntlɪ/

      UK /ˈkɒnstəntli/

      • Adverb
      • Frequently, or without pause
      • In a way that is unchanging or faithful
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    • counter

      US /ˈkaʊntɚ/

      UK /'kaʊntə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To say or do something in opposition or resistance
      • To try to prevent, as by making a different point
      • Prefix
      • Being opposite or against something
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    • defense

      US /dɪˈfɛns/

      UK /dɪ'fens/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Argument in support of something
      • The process of protecting something from attack
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    • direction

      US /dɪˈrɛkʃən, daɪ-/

      UK /də'rekʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • When someone tells people what to do
      • Describes the way you are going, e.g. North
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    • drill

      US /drɪl/

      UK /drɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A machine that makes holes with a metal bit
      • Exercise done to learn military skills
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a deep hole to find oil, gas etc.
      • To put a hole in something by using a boring tool
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    • eyesight

      US /ˈaɪˌsaɪt/

      UK /ˈaɪsaɪt/

      • Noun
      • Normal use of the faculty of vision
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    • fall for

      US /fɔl fɔr/

      UK /fɔ:l fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be deceived or tricked by someone
      • To become in love with someone
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    • followed up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To check information or facts later
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To contact someone again after an initial meeting or communication.
      • To take further action; to pursue something further.
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    • footwork

      US /ˈfʊtˌwɚk/

      UK /ˈfʊtwɜ:k/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Skillful maneuvering or dealing
      • The manner of moving the feet in sports, especially boxing.
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    • fuel

      US /ˈfjuəl/

      UK /'fju:əl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
      • To provide gas or petrol for something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Material used to produce heat or power when burned
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    • get past

      US /ɡɛt pæst/

      UK /ɡet pɑːst/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
      • To move beyond someone or something that is blocking your way.
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    • go out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
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    • gradually

      US /ˈɡrædʒʊəlɪ/

      UK /ˈgrædʒuəli/

      • Adverb
      • Occurring in a slow manner over a period of time
      • Little by little; in a slow and progressive manner.
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    • hand up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To raise one's hand in order to get attention, especially in a classroom.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • help out

      US /hɛlp aʊt/

      UK /help aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To assist someone
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    • hook

      US /hʊk/

      UK /hʊk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
      • The start of a story which catches your interest
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a bent or curved shape
      • To catch your interest completely
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    • hoop

      US /hup/

      UK /hu:p/

      • Noun
      • Round or circular shape or object
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    • in addition to

      US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/

      UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Besides; as well as
      • Phrase
      • Besides; as well as.
      • Furthermore; moreover.
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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    • in the pocket

      US /ɪn ðə ˈpɑkət/

      UK /in ðə ˈpɒkit/

      • other
      • Having secured or certain success or advantage.
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    • in 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.
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    • incredible

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Very good; amazing
      • Really good; amazing; great
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    • inherently

      US /ɪn'herəntlɪ/

      UK /ɪn'herəntlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • As an essential part of
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    • jab

      US /dʒæb/

      UK /dʒæb/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit with a short straight blow
      • Countable Noun
      • A short straight blow
      • A medical injection, e.g. against a disease
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    • knuckle

      US /ˈnʌkəl/

      UK /'nʌkl/

      • Noun
      • Rounded bone where the fingers can bend
      • A cut of meat from the joint of an animal.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To apply oneself seriously to a task.
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    • layer

      US /ˈleɚ/

      UK /ˈleiə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • One of several sheets of a material or object
      • A covering of something spread over a surface.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put things one on top of another
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    • left and right

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In both the left and right directions.
      • Everywhere; in all directions.
      • Noun
      • Referring to both liberal and conservative political viewpoints.
      • Two opposing options or directions.
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    • literally

      US /ˈlɪtərəli/

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
      • Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
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    • movement

      US /ˈmuvmənt/

      UK /ˈmu:vmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of a piece of classical music
      • Group with a shared interest or goal
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    • occur

      US /əˈkɚ/

      UK /əˈkɜ:(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To come to pass or to happen
      • To be found to exist; to be present.
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
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    • old school

      US /old skul/

      UK /əuld sku:l/

      • Adjective
      • Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
      • Referring to an earlier, more traditional style of music, especially hip-hop or rap.
      • Noun
      • A traditional method or approach.
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    • on the way

      US /ɑn ði we/

      UK /ɔn ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • During the journey to a particular place.
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    • opponent

      US /əˈponənt/

      UK /əˈpəʊnənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who opposes an idea or plan; enemy
      • Person that you are competing against in a game
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    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
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    • pace

      US /pes/

      UK /peɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
      • Single step, often used to measure a distance
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To set and control your speed, as in a race
      • To walk with slow purposeful steps
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    • practice

      US /ˈpræktɪs/

      UK /'præktɪs/

      • Noun
      • The office and place for legal or medical work
      • Doing something many times to become better at it
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To work as a doctor or lawyer
      • To live according to the teachings of a religion
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    • properly

      US /ˈprɑːpərli/

      UK /ˈprɔpəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In an appropriate or correct manner
      • In a way that is suitable or appropriate.
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    • protein

      US /ˈprəʊˌtiːn/

      UK /ˈprəʊti:n/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of molecules made from amino acids
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    • punch

      US /pʌntʃ/

      UK /pʌntʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit something very hard with a closed hand
      • To make a hole in something with a special tool
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    • rely on

      US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/

      UK /riˈlai ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To depend on someone or something
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    • rhythm

      US /ˈrɪðəm/

      UK /ˈrɪðəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Pattern of events, motions, or changes
      • A pattern of sound and beats in music
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    • right back

      US /raɪt bæk/

      UK /rait bæk/

      • Interjection
      • Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
      • Adverb
      • Immediately; very soon after going.
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    • roll with it

      US /roʊl wɪð ɪt/

      UK /rəul wɪð ɪt/

      • other
      • To adapt easily to changes or unexpected events.
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    • see in

      US /si ɪn/

      UK /si: in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
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    • side note

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A brief piece of additional information or a comment that is related to the main subject but is not essential to it.
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    • slip

      US /slɪp/

      UK /slɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
      • A field position in cricket
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To begin to fall as a result of losing balance
      • To escape or become free from something
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    • stay 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.
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    • steam off

      US /stim ɔf/

      UK /sti:m ɒf/

      • other
      • To release steam or vapor from something.
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    • street fight

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A physical fight in a public street.
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    • strike

      US /straɪk/

      UK /straɪk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit something
      • To remove or erase.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A punch or hit
      • Fact of not hitting the ball when playing baseball
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    • talk about it

      US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/

      UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To discuss a particular subject.
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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    • target

      US /ˈtɑrɡɪt/

      UK /'tɑ:ɡɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
      • Group you are trying to sell to or influence
      • Transitive Verb
      • To try to influence; direct a message toward
      • (Army) to aim an attack at something
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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    • to hand

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
      • To offer assistance or help.
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    • to the left

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In or toward the left direction.
      • Situated on the left side of.
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    • upper body

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • The part of the body above the waist, including the chest, back, shoulders, and arms.
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    • vision

      US /ˈvɪʒən/

      UK /'vɪʒn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ability to see; eyesight
      • Something you see in your imagination or dreams
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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
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    • zone

      US /zoʊn/

      UK /zəʊn/

      • Noun
      • Area of space designated for a particular use
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide an area for a particular reason
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • 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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