along with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Morealso known as
US
UK
- Phrase
- Also called; alternatively named.
- Identified by another term; synonymous with.
A1Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreballad
US /ˈbæləd/
UK /ˈbæləd/
- Noun
- Story that is told through a song or poem
B2Morebe with
US /bi wɪð/
UK /bi: wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- To support someone's opinion or cause.
A1Moreblack and white
US /blæk ənd hwaɪt/
UK /blæk ænd hwait/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Showing images only in black, grey, and white, not in colour.
A1Morebowl
US /bol/
UK /bəʊl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
- Round container used for holding rice, soup etc.
- Intransitive Verb
- To roll a ball in the sport of bowling
A2Morebreak down
US /brek daʊn/
UK /breik daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
A1Morebuzz
US /bʌz/
UK /bʌz/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Low pitched sound similar to the sound bees make
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a low, constant noise like a bee
B1Morecollaboration
US /kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃn/
UK /kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of working with someone to complete a task
B1Morecontroversial
US /ˌkɑntrəˈvɚʃəl, -siəl/
UK /ˌkɔntrəˈvə:ʃəl/
- Adjective
- Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
B1Morecringe
US /krɪndʒ/
UK /krɪndʒ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To crouch or move back suddenly, as in fear
- To behave in a servile or submissive way.
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone to feel embarrassed or uncomfortable.
C1Moredolly
US
UK
- Noun
- Childish form of 'doll'
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
C2Moredrag
US /dræɡ/
UK /dræɡ/
- Transitive Verb
- To reluctantly move or go somewhere
- To pull something heavy or difficult along the ground
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Force of air pushing back against a plane car etc.
- Boring or annoying thing/activity
A2Moredrop down
US /drɑp daʊn/
UK /drɔp daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go to a lower place, rank
A1Moredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Moreduet
US /duˈɛt, dju-/
UK /djʊ'et/
- Noun
- Piece of music for two players or singers
- Intransitive Verb
- To perform a duet.
B2Moreearnest
US /ˈɜ:rnɪst/
UK /ˈɜ:nɪst/
- Adjective
- Serious; determined; not light-hearted
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A sum of money paid as a deposit to bind a contract.
B2TOEICMoreearnestly
US /ˈə:nɪstlɪ/
UK /'ɜ:nɪstlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a serious manner
B2Moreembarrass
US /ɛmˈbærəs/
UK /ɪm'bærəs/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone to feel ashamed
A2Morefeature
US /ˈfitʃɚ/
UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special report in a magazine or paper
- Distinctive or important point of something
- Transitive Verb
- To highlight or give special importance to
- To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
A2TOEICMorefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Moreflame
US /flem/
UK /fleɪm/
- Intransitive Verb
- To glow
- To burn or glow in a fire
- Noun
- The red part you can see in fire
A2Morefor the ages
US /fɚ ðə ˈeidʒəz/
UK /fə ðə ˈeidʒɪz/
- other
- Something memorable and worthy of being remembered forever.
B2Moregaga
US /ˈɡɑˌɡɑ/
UK /ˈgɑ:gɑ:/
- Adjective
- Mentally incapable, through age
C2Moregather up
US /ˈɡæðɚ ʌp/
UK /ˈɡæðə ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To collect or pick up things that are spread out.
- To increase or intensify.
A1Moregeneric
US /dʒəˈnɛrɪk/
UK /dʒə'nerɪk/
- Adjective
- Concerning a product without a brand name
- Concerning an entire class, category, or group
B2Moregood call
US
UK
- Noun
- A wise or correct decision; a sensible choice.
- Interjection
- An expression of agreement or approval for a suggestion or decision.
A2Morehalftime
US /ˌhɑ:f'taɪm/
UK /ˌhɑ:f'taɪm/
- Noun
- Rest time between two periods of a game
C2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehold on
US /hold ɑn/
UK /həuld ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- To wait for a short time.
A1Morein 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 terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the first place
US
UK
- Phrase
- To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- From the beginning; initially.
A1Moreinvolvement
US /ɪnˈvɑːlvmənt/
UK /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act or process of joining in a particular activity
B1TOEICMorejudge
US /dʒʌdʒ/
UK /dʒʌdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who decides on the results of a contest
- Person who has the power to make a decision
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To reach a decision about who won a contest
- To form an opinion after careful consideration
A2TOEICMorelook 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 up
US /mek ʌp/
UK /meik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To invent or create a story
- To add up to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To invent a story, excuse, etc.
- To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
A1Moremismatch
US /mɪsˈmætʃ/
UK /ˈmɪsmætʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To not be the same as or as good as
- (Of two or more things) to not go well together
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Not equal in a contest
- Two objects or people that do not go together
B1Moremy eye
US /ˈmaɪ aɪ/
UK /ˈmaɪ ai/
- other
- Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
B2Morenegative
US /ˈnɛɡətɪv/
UK /'neɡətɪv/
- Noun
- The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- In grammar, containing words such as 'no' or 'not'
- Adjective
- Being harmful, unwanted or unhelpful
- In mathematics, being less than zero
A2Morenominate
US /ˈnɑməˌnet/
UK /'nɒmɪneɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To choose someone to fill a certain position
B2TOEICMorenotify
US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/
UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To inform; to communicate specific information
B2Moreoblige
US /əˈblaɪdʒ/
UK /ə'blaɪdʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To do something that has been requested of you
A2Moreor simply
US
UK
- Phrase
- Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
A1Moreoriginal
US /əˈrɪdʒənəl/
UK /ə'rɪdʒənl/
- Adjective
- Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- Being unique or thinking differently from others
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A work of art, writing, or music that is not a copy.
- A person of fresh initiative or inventiveness.
A2TOEICMoreout of place
US /aʊt ʌv ples/
UK /aut ɔv pleis/
- Adjective
- Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
- Not in the correct or usual position; missing.
A1Moreover time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Morepainful
US /ˈpenfəl/
UK /ˈpeɪnfl/
- Adjective
- Causing or feeling physical pain or hurt
- Causing distress or unhappiness.
A2Morepair
US /per/
UK /peə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Two of the same thing, e.g. socks
- Two people viewed together for some reason; couple
- Transitive Verb
- To put two things or people together
A2TOEICMorepartake
US /pɑ:rˈteɪk/
UK /pɑ:ˈteɪk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To have or take a share, e.g. of food
C1Morepop
US /pɑp/
UK /pɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet soda drink
- A short, sharp, explosive sound.
B2Morepot
US /pɑt/
UK /pɒt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Container designed to hold or store something
- Deep, round container that is used for cooking
- Transitive Verb
- To plant something in a container filled with soil
- To hit a ball into a table pocket in snooker
A2Morerap
US /ræp/
UK /ræp/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit sharply or repeatedly with something
- Noun
- Music with a strong beat and spoken lyrics
B1Morerapper
US /ˈræpɚ/
UK /ˈræpə(r)/
- Noun
- Singer who performs rap music
B1Moreraspberry
US /ˈræzberi/
UK /ˈrɑ:zbəri/
- Countable Noun
- Small, soft, red fruit that grows on a bush
- Adjective
- Having a color resembling that of a raspberry.
B2Morered flag
US /rɛd flæɡ/
UK /red flæɡ/
- Noun
- A warning sign or signal of danger or a problem.
- A symbol of socialism or communism.
B1Morerendition
US /rɛnˈdɪʃən/
UK /renˈdɪʃn/
- Noun
- Performance of a particular piece, esp. of music
C1Morerobin
US /ˈrɑbɪn/
UK /'rɒbɪn/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- A sidekick of Batman in DC Comics.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Bird with a red or orange chest and a grayish back
B1Moreshake
US /ʃek/
UK /ʃeɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause someone to be surprised or upset
- To cause a belief, idea, or feeling to weaken
- Countable Noun
- Drink made by shaking milk with fruit or flavors
A2Moreshow in
US /ʃo ɪn/
UK /ʃəu ɪn/
- other
- To lead someone into a room or building.
A2Moreshrivel up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To become smaller and wrinkled, often due to dryness or heat.
- To become weak or ineffective, often due to fear or pressure.
A1Moresinge
US /sɪndʒ/
UK /sɪndʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To burn lightly, often to remove hair
C2Moreslash
US /slæʃ/
UK /slæʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Line ( / ) used in writing
- Long, deep cut, caused by a sharp object
- Transitive Verb
- To cut violently with a sharp object
- To decrease something by a large amount
B2TOEICMoresmoke
US /smoʊk/
UK /sməʊk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
- Uncountable Noun
- Grey gas from fires and cigarettes
- Fog of air coming from e.g. a cigarette, fire
B1Moresongwriter
US /'sɔ:ŋraɪtər/
UK /'sɒŋraɪtə(r)/
- Noun
- Composer of words or music for popular songs
B2Morestay up
US /ste ʌp/
UK /stei ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To not go to bed until late
A1Moreswitch on
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To put something electrical on or off
- Phrasal Verb
A2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretrack
US /træk/
UK /træk/
- Transitive Verb
- To use marks to follow a wild animal
- To move a certain way/follow a particular course
- Noun
- A circular course for running
- Course or way someone takes, e.g. in education
A2TOEICMoretrack with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To follow or keep up with something, such as a conversation or a line of reasoning.
- To be in alignment or agreement with something.
A1Moreverse
US /vɚs/
UK /vɜ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Writing with words that rhyme or are rhythmic
- A section of writing, e.g. from the Bible
B1More
Vocabulary
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- red flag: A warning sign or signal of danger or a problem.
- or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
- stay up: To not go to bed until late
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- drop down: To go to a lower place, rank
- at least: As a minimum
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- in terms of
- track with: To follow or keep up with something, such as a conversation or a line of reasoning.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- gather up: To collect or pick up things that are spread out.
- black and white
- have to: Must do
- show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
- my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- out of place: Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- good call: A wise or correct decision; a sensible choice.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- for the ages: Something memorable and worthy of being remembered forever.
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- shrivel up: To become smaller and wrinkled, often due to dryness or heat.
- controversial: Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- generic: Concerning a product without a brand name
- judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- collaboration: Act of working with someone to complete a task
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- drag: To reluctantly move or go somewhere
- slash: Line ( / ) used in writing
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- buzz: Low pitched sound similar to the sound bees make
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- flame: To glow
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- cringe: To crouch or move back suddenly, as in fear
- pot: Container designed to hold or store something
- painful: Causing or feeling physical pain or hurt
- earnest: Serious; determined; not light-hearted
- bowl: Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
- embarrass: To cause someone to feel ashamed
- rap: To hit sharply or repeatedly with something
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- nominate: To choose someone to fill a certain position
- shake: To cause someone to be surprised or upset
- pair: Two of the same thing, e.g. socks
- verse: Writing with words that rhyme or are rhythmic
- oblige: To do something that has been requested of you
- partake: To have or take a share, e.g. of food
- special: Being additional or extra
- rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- involvement: Act or process of joining in a particular activity
- duet: Piece of music for two players or singers
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- sweet: Piece of candy, or other food containing sugar
- talk: Style of speaking
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- love: Person's name
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- rendition: Performance of a particular piece, esp. of music
- walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
- mismatch: To not be the same as or as good as
- raspberry: Small, soft, red fruit that grows on a bush
- singe: To burn lightly, often to remove hair
- smoke: To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
- ballad: Story that is told through a song or poem
- rapper: Singer who performs rap music
- robin: Person's name
- gaga: Mentally incapable, through age
- dolly: Childish form of 'doll'
- earnestly: In a serious manner
- halftime: Rest time between two periods of a game
- songwriter: Composer of words or music for popular songs
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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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