as one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Morebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morebattery
US /ˈbætəri/
UK /ˈbætri/
- Countable Noun
- Portable device that stores electricity
- Noun
- Large group of similar things functioning together
B1Morebehind the scenes
US
UK
- Phrase
- Secretly or without being known to the public.
- In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
A1Morebin
US /bɪn/
UK /bɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Type of container, usually for trash
- (computing) A directory containing executable programs.
- Transitive Verb
- To throw something away in the trash
B1Morebunch
US /bʌntʃ/
UK /bʌntʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group of things of the same kind
- A group of people.
- Transitive Verb
- To group people or things closely together
B1Morecategory
US /ˈkætɪˌɡɔri, -ˌɡori/
UK /ˈkætəgəri/
- Noun
- Groups of things that are similar in some way
B1Moreceo
US
UK
- Abbreviation
- CEO for Chief Operating Officer
C2Morechain
US /tʃen/
UK /tʃeɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To feel to be bound or tied to
- To connect or tie with a rope made of metal links
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of events or things that are connected
- Series of (metal) connected links or rings
A2Morechip
US /tʃɪp/
UK /tʃɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To break a small piece off something such as a cup
- To break into small pieces, often with a tool
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small piece that has broken off (e.g. from cup)
- Piece of computer hardware that does calculations
B1Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecome up with
US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/
UK /kʌm ʌp wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think of an idea or solution; produce
A1Morecoordinate
US /ko'ɔrdəˈnet/
UK /kəʊ'ɔ:dɪneɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To match styles or colors that go well together
- To cause body parts to move smoothly together
- Noun
- Point on a map defining a location e.g. 135N, 34W
- A matching set of clothes.
B1Morecouple
US /ˈkʌpəl/
UK /'kʌpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To join something to something else
- (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Two people in a romantic relationship
- Two of something; two people; a pair
A2Moredevelopment
US /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
UK /dɪ'veləpmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
- A new event related to a previous event
A2TOEICMoredirection
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
A2TOEICMoredumb
US /dʌm/
UK /dʌm/
- Adjective
- Senseless; stupid
B1Moredurability
US /ˌdjʊrəˈbɪlətɪ/
UK /ˌdjʊərə'bɪlətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Product made to withstand repeated use
B2Moreelevate
US /ˈɛləˌvet/
UK /ˈelɪveɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something higher
- To raise something in status, importance, feeling
B2Moreend up with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have something as a result.
A1Moreengineering
US /ˌendʒɪˈnɪrɪŋ/
UK /ˌendʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/
- Uncountable Noun
- The practical application of science to industry
B1Moreentire
US /ɛnˈtaɪr/
UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- Undivided; not shared or distributed.
A2TOEICMoreessentially
US /ɪˈsenʃəli/
UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/
- Adverb
- Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
A2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefold
US /fold/
UK /fəʊld/
- Transitive Verb
- To bend one part of something against another
- (Of business) to fail or close down
- Countable Noun
- Pen where sheep are kept
- Group of people who have a common belief
B1TOEICMoregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregraveyard
US /ˈgreɪvjɑ:rd/
UK /ˈgreɪvjɑ:d/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area used for burials; area with many graves
C1Moregritty
US /ˈɡrɪti/
UK /ˈgrɪti/
- Adjective
- Showing strong determination
- Having the texture of very small particles or sand
B2Morehuge
US /hjudʒ/
UK /hju:dʒ/
- Adjective
- Very very large
A2Morein depth
US /ɪn dɛpθ/
UK /in depθ/
- Adverb
- Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
in detail
US /ɪn dɪˈtel/
UK /in ˈdi:teil/
- Phrase
- Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
A2Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
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.
A1Moreincredibly
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbli/
- Adverb
- To a great degree; very; amazingly
- Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
A2Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreintelligence
US /ɪnˈtɛlədʒəns/
UK /ɪn'telɪdʒəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Collection of secret information about something
- Ability to learn things or to consider situations
- Adjective
- Of the spying services; acting in secrecy
A2TOEICMoreleadership
US /ˈli:dərʃɪp/
UK /ˈli:dəʃɪp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being able to guide or influence others
B1Morelight on
US /laɪt ɑn/
UK /lait ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To illuminate something.
- To discover something unexpectedly.
- Adjective
- Gentle or delicate in the use of something.
A1Moreliterally
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.
B1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremassive
US /ˈmæsɪv/
UK /ˈmæsɪv/
- Adjective
- Very big; large; too big
- Large or imposing in scale or scope.
B1Moremove to
US /muv tu/
UK /mu:v tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change the place where you live or work.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To proceed to the next stage or action.
A2Moreneo
US /'ni:oʊ/
UK /'ni:əʊ/
- Noun
- A prefix meaning 'recent' or 'new'
B2Moreon board
US /ɑn bɔrd/
UK /ɔn bɔ:d/
- Phrase
- Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- Adverb
- On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
A1Moreon camera
US /ɑn ˈkæmərə/
UK /ɔn ˈkæmərə/
- Adverb
- While being filmed or recorded.
- Adjective
- Having qualities that make one appear good or effective when filmed.
A1Moreon notice
US
UK
- Adjective
- Having been warned or informed about something, especially a problem or potential consequence.
- Phrase
- In a state of being warned that one's performance or behavior is unsatisfactory and could lead to dismissal.
A2Moreon the spot
US /ɑn ði spɑt/
UK /ɔn ðə spɔt/
- Phrase
- Immediately; at that location.
- Present and ready for action or responsibility.
A1Moreon the street
US /ɑn ði strit/
UK /ɔn ðə stri:t/
- Phrase
- Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- Available or circulating, especially illegally or unofficially.
A1Moreplanet
US /ˈplænɪt/
UK /'plænɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- A different world or sphere of existence.
- Proper Noun
- The earth.
A2Morerevolutionary
US /ˌrɛvəˈluʃəˌnɛri/
UK /ˌrevə'lu:ʃənərɪ/
- Adjective
- Marking a significant change in something
- Relating to a violent replacement of a government
- Countable Noun
- Person fighting to replace a government
B2Moreridiculously
US /rɪˈdɪkjələslɪ/
UK /rɪ'dɪkjələslɪ/
- Adverb
- Extremely; so much so that people might laugh
B1Moresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Moresilicon
US /ˈsɪlɪkən, -ˌkɑn/
UK /ˈsɪlɪkən/
- Uncountable Noun
- Mineral used in making steel and computer parts
B2Morestraight
US /stret/
UK /streɪt/
- Adjective
- Not having curves, bends, or angles
- Not gay; heterosexual
- Adverb
- in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
- In a straight line; directly.
A2TOEICMorestream
US /strim/
UK /stri:m/
- Intransitive Verb
- To send a constant flow of data over the internet
- Noun
- Classes split into ability levels
- A small river
A2Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moresuccessful
US /səkˈsɛsfəl/
UK /səkˈsesfl/
- Adjective
- Having the desired effect or result
- Having achieved wealth, respect, or social status
A2Moreto an extent
US /tə ən ɪkˈstɛnt/
UK /tə ən ikˈstent/
- other
- Partly or in some degree.
B1Moreto the point
US /tu ði pɔɪnt/
UK /tu: ðə pɔint/
- Adjective
- Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- Phrase
- Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
A2Moretune in
US /tun ɪn/
UK /tju:n in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To listen to a radio program or watch a television program.
- To pay attention to something; to be aware of something.
A2Moreturned 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.
A1Moreturnover
US /ˈtɜ:rnoʊvə(r)/
UK /ˈtɜ:nəʊvə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- the rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by new people
- the amount of business that a company does in a period of time
B1TOEICMorevision
US /ˈvɪʒən/
UK /'vɪʒn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to see; eyesight
- Something you see in your imagination or dreams
A2Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- going on: To continue doing something
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
- on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
- light on: To illuminate something.
- in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- on notice: Having been warned or informed about something, especially a problem or potential consequence.
- tune in: To listen to a radio program or watch a television program.
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- to an extent: Partly or in some degree.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- bunch: A group of things of the same kind
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- category: Groups of things that are similar in some way
- dumb: Senseless; stupid
- direction: When someone tells people what to do
- huge: Very very large
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- vision: Ability to see; eyesight
- coordinate: To match styles or colors that go well together
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- couple: To join something to something else
- leave: To go away from; depart
- stream: To send a constant flow of data over the internet
- development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
- fold: To bend one part of something against another
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- revolutionary: Marking a significant change in something
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- chain: To feel to be bound or tied to
- event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
- point: An item to be discussed
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
- successful: Having the desired effect or result
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- product: Item that can be bought
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- elevate: To make something higher
- bin: Type of container, usually for trash
- graveyard: Area used for burials; area with many graves
- gritty: Showing strong determination
- leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
- battery: Portable device that stores electricity
- ridiculously: Extremely; so much so that people might laugh
- turnover: the rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by new people
- engineering: The practical application of science to industry
- durability: Product made to withstand repeated use
- silicon: Mineral used in making steel and computer parts
- neo: A prefix meaning 'recent' or 'new'
- ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
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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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