add up to
US /æd ʌp tu/
UK /æd ʌp tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To amount to a particular sum or total.
- To have a particular result or effect; to be equal to.
A2Moreadvice
US /əd'vaɪs/
UK /ədˈvaɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Suggestion about what would help someone
- Professional guidance from a lawyer or legal expert.
A2TOEICMorearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreas true as
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement by comparing it to something known to be true.
- Extremely loyal and reliable.
A2Moreat 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.
C2Morebaffle
US /ˈbæfəl/
UK /'bæfl/
- Transitive Verb
- To puzzle; to confuse
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.
A1Morebehind the scenes
US
UK
- Phrase
- Secretly or without being known to the public.
- In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
A1Moreblurb
US /blɜ:rb/
UK /blɜ:b/
- Noun
- Brief description or advertising, as on a book
C2Morecalculate
US /ˈkælkjəˌlet/
UK /'kælkjʊleɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To find an answer using mathematics
- To make an educated guess about something
B2Morecareer
US /kəˈrɪr/
UK /kə'rɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular occupation in professional life
- The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward very fast and without control
- To advance or make progress rapidly
A2Morecirculate
US /ˈsɚkjəˌlet/
UK /'sɜ:kjəleɪt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To go round continuously
- To move from one person to another, as at a party
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move around or through something, or to cause something to move around or through.
B1Morecompile
US /kəmˈpaɪl/
UK /kəm'paɪl/
- Transitive Verb
- To put programming data into a computer
- To gather (articles) for a book
- Intransitive Verb
- To undergo the process of being converted into machine language.
B1Morecontent
US /ˈkɑnˌtɛnt/
UK /'kɒntent/
- Adjective
- Being happy or satisfied
- In a state of peaceful happiness.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Information in something, e.g. book or computer
- The subject matter of a book, speech, etc.
A2Morecorrect
US /kəˈrɛkt/
UK /kə'rekt/
- Adjective
- Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- True or accurate
- Transitive Verb
- To fix a problem
- To write marks on a piece of work to show mistakes
A2Morecryptic
US /ˈkrɪptɪk/
UK /'krɪptɪk/
- Adjective
- Mysterious in meaning; not speaking directly
C1TOEICMoredogma
US /ˈdɔɡmə, ˈdɑɡ-/
UK /'dɒɡmə/
- Noun
- Firm set of beliefs held by a group
C1Moreduke
US /duk, djuk/
UK /dju:k/
- Noun
- Title given to a man below the rank of prince
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B1Moreeffort
US /ˈɛfət/
UK /ˈefət/
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of work used trying to do something
- A conscious exertion of power; a try.
A2TOEICMoreelemental
US /ˌɛləˈmɛntl:/
UK /ˌelɪˈmentl/
- Adjective
- Being basic and important
- Relating to the basic elements of nature; powerful.
C1TOEICMoreend up here
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive somewhere unexpectedly or without intending to.
A1Moreestimate
US /ˈɛstəˌmet/
UK /'estɪmət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
- A judgment or opinion.
- Transitive Verb
- To guess or calculate the cost, size or value of
- To form an approximate idea or judgment of.
A2TOEICMoreextremely
US /ɪk'strimlɪ/
UK /ɪkˈstri:mli/
- Adverb
- In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- Remarkably; unusually.
B1Morefigure out
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
UK /ˈfiɡə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand the behavior of someone
- To think through logically to find a solution
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or find an answer to something.
- To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
A1Moreflock
US /flɑ:k/
UK /flɒk/
- Countable Noun
- Group of animals or birds that live together
- Group of people who gather or travel together
- Intransitive Verb
- To gather together or move as a group
B2Morefor a change
US /fɔr e tʃendʒ/
UK /fɔ: ə tʃeindʒ/
- Phrase
- As something different from what is usual or normal.
A1Morefrom time to time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- At intervals; now and then.
A1Moreget to the bottom of
US /ɡɛt tə ðə ˈbɑtəm ʌv/
UK /ɡet tə ðə ˈbɒtəm əv/
- other
- To find the true cause or explanation of something.
B2Morego around
US /ɡo əˈraʊnd/
UK /ɡəu əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- To go here and there, from place to place; wander
A1Morego back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreimpact
US /ˈɪmˌpækt/
UK /'ɪmpækt/
- Noun
- A striking effect or result to hit with force
- Act or force of one thing hitting something else
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit or strike someone or something with force
- To have a strong effect on someone or something.
A2TOEICMoreimpressive
US /ɪmˈprɛsɪv/
UK /ɪmˈpresɪv/
- Adjective
- Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
- Having a strong effect, commanding attention.
B1TOEICMorein a nutshell
US
UK
- Phrase
- As a summary; including the main points concisely
C2Morein depth
US /ɪn dɛpθ/
UK /in depθ/
- Adverb
- Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
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.
C1Morein return
US /ɪn rɪˈtɚn/
UK /in riˈtə:n/
- Adverb
- As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- Phrase
- As compensation or consideration for something.
- As a reaction or response to something.
A1Morein 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.
A1Morejourney
US /ˈdʒɚni/
UK /'dʒɜ:nɪ/
- Noun
- Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
- Intransitive Verb
- To travel through a place
A2TOEICMorekeyword
US /ˈki:wɜ:rd/
UK /ˈki:wɜ:d/
- Noun
- Significant or descriptive word used in searches
B1Morelead to
US /lid tu/
UK /li:d tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To result in some action
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have something as a consequence or result.
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
A1Morelook for
US /lʊk fɔr/
UK /luk fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- To expect or anticipate something.
A1Moremisinformation
US /ˌmɪsɪnfə'meɪʃn/
UK /ˌmɪsɪnfə'meɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Information that is incorrect
B1Moremission
US /ˈmɪʃən/
UK /'mɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A task or role someone is given to do
- Special assignment given to a person or group
B1TOEICMorenarrow
US /ˈnæro/
UK /'nærəʊ/
- Adjective
- Not wide; short from one side to the other
- Limited; not broad in scope
- Intransitive Verb
- To become thinner or less wide
A2TOEICMorenavigate
US /ˈnævɪˌɡet/
UK /'nævɪɡeɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To direct (car, plane etc.) in the right direction
- To deal successfully with something complex
B2Morenewsletter
US /ˈnu:zletə(r)/
UK /ˈnju:zletə(r)/
- Noun
- Report or open letter giving news to a group
B2TOEICMorenutshell
US /ˈnʌtˌʃɛl/
UK /ˈnʌtʃel/
- Countable Noun
- Shell that surrounds the kernel of a nut
C2Moreold 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.
B1Moreolden
US
UK
- Adjective
- Long past
B1Moreon the internet
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located or available on the internet.
- Using the internet as a medium or platform.
A1Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreon top of that
US
UK
- Phrase
- In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
A1Morepatron
US /ˈpetrən/
UK /'peɪtrən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person buying products or services of a business
- Someone who donates to an organization or activity
B2TOEICMorepraise
US /preɪz/
UK /preɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To express approval of something or someone
- To express thanks, respect, and love
- Uncountable Noun
- Expression of approval of something/someone
- Expression of thanks, respect, and love
B1Moreput together
US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /put təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- To organize or arrange something.
A1Morequote
US /kwot/
UK /kwəʊt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Written statement of the cost of something
- The (often wise or famous) words of another person
- Transitive Verb
- To tell someone how much a task will cost
- To repeat precisely what a person said or wrote
A2TOEICMorerampant
US /ˈræmpənt/
UK /ˈræmpənt/
- Adjective
- Growing rapidly and uncontrollably
B2Moreresearch
US /rɪˈsɚtʃ, ˈriˌsɚtʃ/
UK /rɪ'sɜ:tʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- To study the market relating to marketing products and services.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Study done to discover new ideas and facts
- A particular area or topic of study.
A2TOEICMorerespectfully
US /rɪˈspɛktfəlɪ/
UK /rɪ'spektfəlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a respectful way; politely; with consideration
B1Moreriddle
US /ˈrɪdl/
UK /'rɪdl/
- Countable Noun
- Amusing question that has a clever or funny answer
B1TOEICMorerule of thumb
US /rul ʌv θʌm/
UK /ru:l ɔv θʌm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A practical and approximate way of doing or measuring something.
- A broadly accurate guide or principle, based on practice rather than theory.
A1Morescientific
US /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
UK /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
- Adjective
- Concerning academic study of the physical world
- Systematic and precise, following a methodology.
- Noun
- Relating to or used in science.
A2Moresneak
US /snik/
UK /sni:k/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move around in a way so no one will see you
- To take something somewhere/give secretly
- Intransitive Verb
- To move around in such a way no one will see you
B2Moresource
US /sɔrs, sors/
UK /sɔ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of information; a person giving information
- Place from which something necessary comes
- Adjective
- Produces or provides what is wanted or needed
A2TOEICMoresource for
US
UK
- Noun
- A place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained.
- Transitive Verb
- To obtain something from a particular source.
B2Morestick with
US /stɪk wɪð/
UK /stik wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- To continue doing or using something; to persevere.
A1Moresuppose
US /səˈpoʊz/
UK /sə'pəʊz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or guess what might happen
- Conjunction
- What if
A2TOEICMoresurvive
US /sɚˈvaɪv/
UK /sə'vaɪv/
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue to live despite illness or trouble
A2TOEICMoresuspicious
US /səˈspɪʃəs/
UK /səˈspɪʃəs/
- Adjective
- Doubtful about someone's honesty
- Feeling that something is wrong; causing suspicion
B1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moretrustworthy
US /ˈtrʌstˌwə:ði/
UK /ˈtrʌstwɜ:ði/
- Adjective
- Honest and reliable
- Providing correct information; factual.
C1Moreturned out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
- Transitive Verb
- To extinguish or switch off lights.
A1Moreweird
US /wɪrd/
UK /wɪəd/
- Adjective
- Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- Eerily strange or disturbing.
B1Morework on
US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1More
Vocabulary
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- get to the bottom of: To find the true cause or explanation of something.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- add up to: To amount to a particular sum or total.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- lead to: To result in some action
- on to: Toward something; forward
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- at least: As a minimum
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- source for: A place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained.
- for a change: As something different from what is usual or normal.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in a nutshell: As a summary; including the main points concisely
- rule of thumb: A practical and approximate way of doing or measuring something.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- end up here: To arrive somewhere unexpectedly or without intending to.
- have to: Must do
- as true as: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement by comparing it to something known to be true.
- from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- content: Being happy or satisfied
- quote: Written statement of the cost of something
- effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- impressive: Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- navigate: To direct (car, plane etc.) in the right direction
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- sneak: To move around in a way so no one will see you
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- suspicious: Doubtful about someone's honesty
- estimate: Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- rampant: Growing rapidly and uncontrollably
- scientific: Concerning academic study of the physical world
- survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
- patron: Person buying products or services of a business
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- praise: To express approval of something or someone
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- source: Piece of information; a person giving information
- nutshell: Shell that surrounds the kernel of a nut
- flock: Group of animals or birds that live together
- narrow: Not wide; short from one side to the other
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- century: Period of 100 years
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- riddle: Amusing question that has a clever or funny answer
- mission: A task or role someone is given to do
- public: Owned by the government
- worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- trustworthy: Honest and reliable
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- dogma: Firm set of beliefs held by a group
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- circulate: To go round continuously
- newsletter: Report or open letter giving news to a group
- calculate: To find an answer using mathematics
- misinformation: Information that is incorrect
- compile: To put programming data into a computer
- respectfully: In a respectful way; politely; with consideration
- cryptic: Mysterious in meaning; not speaking directly
- baffle: To puzzle; to confuse
- duke: Title given to a man below the rank of prince
- elemental: Being basic and important
- blurb: Brief description or advertising, as on a book
- olden: Long past
- keyword: Significant or descriptive word used in searches
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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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