Vocabulary
- sit with: To stay with someone and provide support or comfort.
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- deal with
- of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
- going on: To continue doing something
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- work out
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- belief system: A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.
- regardless of
- care for: To want or desire a thing
- chase after: To try hard to get something/achieve a dream, etc.
- walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- bounce back: To return quickly to a normal condition after a difficult situation or illness.
- sit down: To take a seat
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- cross over: To go from one side of something to the other.
- out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
- come to terms with: To accept something difficult or unpleasant.
- one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- pull back: To move to a safer area; retreat
- those times: A period in the past, often remembered fondly.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- trade in: To give something as part of the payment for something else.
- hit on: To discover an idea, etc. by chance
- in the same vein: In a similar style, manner, or approach.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- make peace: To end a state of conflict or war by agreeing to peaceful terms.
- snap back: To recover quickly from an illness, disappointment, or other setback.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- can of worms: A situation or subject that is complicated and unpleasant to deal with.
- come down to: To become in the end a matter of
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- across the board: Broad in scope or content
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- shy away from: To avoid something because of nervousness or a lack of confidence.
- trickle down: To gradually spread or filter through from top to bottom, especially in economics, referring to the belief that tax cuts or other benefits for the wealthy will ultimately benefit the poor and middle class.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- stay up: To not go to bed until late
- in the driver's seat: In a position of control or authority.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- in full force: With maximum power or intensity.
- bad blood: Feelings of hate between people because of arguments or things that happened in the past.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
- enter into: To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
- cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- two-way street: A situation or relationship involving reciprocal action or obligation.
- want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- got to: To arrive at some place
- vulnerable: Being open to attack or damage
- constantly: Frequently, or without pause
- authentic: From a reliable source; accurate; true
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- genuinely: In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
- resilience: Ability to recover quickly from something bad
- constant: Happening frequently or without pause
- deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
- flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- rid: To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- current: Electricity flowing through wires
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- awareness: Having knowledge of something
- guilty: Responsible for doing something wrong
- bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- addiction: Lack of control the overuse of something e.g. drugs
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
- heal: To recover from or forget a bad experience
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- important: Having power or authority
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- point: An item to be discussed
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- negotiate: To have a formal discussion to reach an agreement
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- person: Man, woman or child
- discomfort: To cause to feel uncomfortable or not at ease
- worthy: Having merit or value; being honorable, admirable
Get the full experience in the app
Learn anywhere with detailed sentence and usage analysis
01:03
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.
Get the full experience in the app
Look up words anytime with pronunciation, part of speech, and usage
brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
A2 Elementary
Get the full experience in the app
Practice speaking anytime and get instant pronunciation feedback
Try this speaking exercise.
Try practicing with this sentence.
80
Your Old Life is Keeping You Stuck—Here’s HOW to Move On
0
qwerrt98623 posted on 2026/03/11Feeling stuck in your old life? This inspiring conversation with author Najwa Zebian dives into how to embrace change and move towards a more authentic life, even when it's tough. You'll learn powerful insights on identifying inauthentic bonds and the courage it takes to choose yourself, picking up phrases that help you navigate these big life transitions.
Learn this video on the APP!
The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!
