Vocabulary

  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • have to: Must do
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
  • regardless of
  • interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
  • on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
  • in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
  • from A to Z: Describes covering something completely or in full detail.
  • run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
  • in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
  • in terms of
  • at that time: During a specific point in the past.
  • against you: In opposition to you.
  • withdraw from: To take out or remove (something) from a place or container.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
  • last person: The individual who is the final one in a sequence or group.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
  • move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
  • ship out: To send goods by ship or other means of transport.
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • rely on: To depend on someone or something
  • at least: As a minimum
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
  • zoom out: To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
  • literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
  • entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
  • potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
  • strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
  • completely: In every way or as much as possible
  • pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
  • shift: To change in position or direction
  • financial: Involving money
  • currency: Widespread acceptance
  • suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
  • settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
  • exclusively: For the use of only one person or group
  • religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
  • democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
  • population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
  • challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
  • threat: Warning of probable trouble
  • suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
  • ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
  • communist: Believer in communism
  • invest: To use resources to build for the future
  • economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
  • invasion: Entry into a place to cause harm
  • goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
  • pyramid: Four-sided structure with sides meeting at the top
  • single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • british: Concerning the culture and people of British
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • canal: Channel cut through land for boats or ships
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • defend: To protect and explain your position in court
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • middle: Place that is halfway between two things
  • wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
  • empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
  • pivot: Point on which something turns or balances
  • gulf: Part of a sea partially surrounded by land
  • communism: Political system with state-controlled industry
  • geopolitical: Concerning geopolitics
  • blockade: To block or impede the movement of people, objects
  • charter: Official document giving certain rights to a group
  • yuan: Unit of money in China
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    • against you

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • In opposition to you.
      • Expressing disagreement or disapproval of you.
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    • ally

      US /'ælaɪ/

      UK /'ælaɪ/

      • Noun
      • Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To join a group to offer or receive support
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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
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    • at 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.
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    • at that time

      US /æt ðæt taɪm/

      UK /æt ðæt taim/

      • Phrase
      • During a specific point in the past.
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    • basically

      US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/

      UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • Used before you explain something simply, clearly
      • In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
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    • blockade

      US /blɑ:ˈkeɪd/

      UK /blɒˈkeɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To block or impede the movement of people, objects
      • Noun
      • Arrangement that blocks or impedes movement
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    • canal

      US /kəˈnæl/

      UK /kəˈnæl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Channel cut through land for boats or ships
      • A tubular passage in the body.
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    • challenge

      US /ˈtʃæləndʒ/

      UK /'tʃælɪndʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
      • Act of formally inviting someone to compete
      • Transitive Verb
      • To formally invite someone to compete at something
      • To question the correctness of something
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    • charter

      US /ˈtʃɑ:rtə(r)/

      UK /ˈtʃɑ:tə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Official document giving certain rights to a group
      • The hire of a vehicle, such as a boat or plane, for private use.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hire (plane, bus) for your exclusive use
      • To grant a charter to.
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    • communism

      US /ˈkɑmjəˌnɪzəm/

      UK /'kɒmjʊnɪzəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Political system with state-controlled industry
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    • communist

      US /ˈkɑmjənɪst/

      UK /ˈkɒmjənɪst/

      • Adjective
      • Believer in communism
      • Noun
      • A person who supports or believes in communism.
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    • currency

      US /ˈkɚrənsi, ˈkʌr-/

      UK /'kʌrənsɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Widespread acceptance
      • Money system that a country uses
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    • defend

      US /dɪˈfɛnd/

      UK /dɪ'fend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To protect and explain your position in court
      • To protect against an attack
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    • democracy

      US /dɪˈmɑkrəsi/

      UK /dɪ'mɒkrəsɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • System of government in which everyone is equal
      • Principles of social equality and respect for the individual within a society.
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    • empire

      US /ˈɛmˌpaɪr/

      UK /ˈempaɪə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Group of countries controlled by one government
      • A large and important business or group of businesses owned by one person or company.
      • Adjective
      • A style of dress with a high waistline, just below the bust.
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    • entire

      US /ɛnˈtaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
      • Undivided; not shared or distributed.
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    • exclusively

      US /ɪkˈsklusɪvlɪ/

      UK /ɪk'sklu:sɪvlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • For the use of only one person or group
      • Completely; without anything else being involved.
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    • financial

      US /faɪˈnænʃ(ə)l/

      UK /faɪˈnænʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Involving money
      • Relating to investments.
      • Countable Noun
      • A person who provides advice on financial matters.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for the sake of

      US /fɔr ði sek ʌv/

      UK /fɔ: ðə seik ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • For the purpose of; in the interest of.
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    • from A to Z

      US /frʌm eɪ tə zi/

      UK /frɒm eɪ tə zed/

      • other
      • Describes covering something completely or in full detail.
      B2
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    • geopolitical

      US /ˌdʒi:oʊpə'lɪtɪkl/

      UK /ˌdʒi:əʊpə'lɪtɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning geopolitics
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    • goal

      US /ɡol/

      UK /ɡəʊl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
      • (Sports) net into which you put a ball to score
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    • gulf

      US /ɡʌlf/

      UK /gʌlf/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of a sea partially surrounded by land
      • Wide separation or difference between two groups
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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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 order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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    • in reality

      US /ɪn riˈælɪti/

      UK /in riˈæliti/

      • Phrase
      • Actually; in fact; truly.
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • in the long run

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Eventually; over a long period of time.
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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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    • interest of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
      • A feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.
      • Noun
      • A legal share or right in something.
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    • invasion

      US /ɪnˈveʒən/

      UK /ɪnˈveɪʒn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Entry into a place to cause harm
      • An unwelcome intrusion into another's domain.
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    • invest

      US /ɪnˈvɛst/

      UK /ɪn'vest/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use resources to build for the future
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    • last person

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • The individual who is the final one in a sequence or group.
      • The individual who is the least likely to do something or be in a particular situation.
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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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    • live for

      US /liv fɔr/

      UK /liv fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
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    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
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    • move away

      US /muv əˈwe/

      UK /mu:v əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
      • To physically create distance; to step back or aside.
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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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    • on the internet

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located or available on the internet.
      • Using the internet as a medium or platform.
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    • on the other side of

      US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/

      • Preposition
      • Located across something from a given point.
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    • out of it

      US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/

      UK /aut ɔv it/

      • Adjective
      • Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
      • Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
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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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    • pivot

      US /ˈpɪvət/

      UK /'pɪvət/

      • Noun
      • Point on which something turns or balances
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To turn or balance on a center point
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    • population

      US /ˌpɑpjəˈleʃən/

      UK /ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
      • A group of individuals of one species living in a particular area.
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    • potential

      US /pəˈtɛnʃəl/

      UK /pəˈtenʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Capable of happening or becoming reality
      • Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve, or succeed
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    • pressure

      US /ˈprɛʃɚ/

      UK /'preʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Anxiety caused by difficult problems
      • Force, weight when pressing against a thing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply force to something
      • To persuade or force someone to do something
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    • pyramid

      US /ˈpɪrəmɪd/

      UK /'pɪrəmɪd/

      • Noun
      • Four-sided structure with sides meeting at the top
      • With a small management and huge workforce
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    • regardless of

      US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/

      UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Preposition
      • Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
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    • religion

      US /rɪˈlɪdʒən/

      UK /rɪˈlɪdʒən/

      • Countable Noun
      • Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Belief in God or gods that governs people's lives
      • A person's particular system of beliefs and worship.
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    • rely on

      US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/

      UK /riˈlai ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To depend on someone or something
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    • run in

      US /rʌn ɪn/

      UK /rʌn in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrest person and take them to police station
      • To drive engine slowly until ready for normal use
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    • settle

      US /ˈsɛtl/

      UK /'setl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
      • To complete or finalize e.g. a contract or debt
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become accustomed to a new environment
      • (Of liquids) to move to the bottom of a container
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    • shift

      US /ʃɪft/

      UK /ʃɪft/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change in position or direction
      • To move something from one place to another
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A change in a persons plans, opinions or beliefs
      • Period of work starting at a certain time
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    • ship out

      US /ʃɪp aʊt/

      UK /ʃip aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To send goods by ship or other means of transport.
      • To leave a place, especially to go to war.
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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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    • strait

      US /stret/

      UK /streɪt/

      • Noun
      • Channel joining large bodies of water
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    • strategy

      US /ˈstrætədʒi/

      UK /'strætədʒɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
      • Branch of military dealing with command
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    • suffer

      US / ˈsʌfɚ/

      UK /'sʌfə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To experience pain, illness, or injury
      • To allow or permit something, especially something unpleasant.
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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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    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
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    • threat

      US /θrɛt/

      UK /θret/

      • Noun
      • Warning of probable trouble
      • A warning that you may be harmed
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    • threat to

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
      • A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for or opposition to something done or not done.
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    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
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    • withdraw from

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take out or remove (something) from a place or container.
      • To stop participating in or being involved with something.
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    • yuan

      US /juˈɑn, juɑn/

      UK /jʊ'ɑ:n/

      • Noun
      • Unit of money in China
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    • zoom out

      US /zum aʊt/

      UK /zu:m aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
      • To take a broader perspective; to consider the overall context.
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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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