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.
C2Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Moreaware
US /əˈwɛr/
UK /əˈwɛə/
- Adjective
- Knowing or feeling that something exists
A2TOEICMorebob
US /bɑ:b/
UK /bɒb/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move up and down repeatedly
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B2Morecomment
US /ˈkɑmɛnt/
UK /'kɒment/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- An explanatory note in a computer program.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To say something that gives your opinion
- To add explanatory notes to a computer program.
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
A2Morecouple
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
A2Morefamiliar
US /fəˈmɪljɚ/
UK /fəˈmɪliə(r)/
- Adjective
- Well-known or easily recognized
- Having a good knowledge of something.
- Noun
- A close friend or associate.
- (In folklore) a spirit, often in animal form, believed to attend and serve a witch.
A2TOEICMoregrade
US /ɡred/
UK /ɡreɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To give a road the required angle of slope
- To determine the level or quality of something
- Noun
- Level or quality of something e.g. a diamond
- Mark that shows the quality of a student's work
B1TOEICMoregrammatically
US /ɡrə'mætɪklɪ/
UK /ɡrə'mætɪklɪ/
- Adverb
- Correctly; as expected in correct grammar
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreignore
US /ɪɡˈnɔr, -ˈnor/
UK /ɪɡ'nɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
A2TOEICMorein real life
US /ɪn ˈriəl laɪf/
UK /in riəl laif/
- Phrase
- In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- Actually; genuinely; not made up or fictional.
A2Morein some places
US
UK
- Phrase
- In certain locations or areas, but not all.
A1Moreinconsistency
US /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/
UK /ˌɪnkən'sɪstənsɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being inconsistent
- An instance of being inconsistent; an act or statement that contradicts another.
B2Morejust kind of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
A2Moreodd
US /ɑd/
UK /ɒd/
- Adjective
- Being unmatched with someone or something
- Being a number not able to be divided by two
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreof old
US /ʌv oʊld/
UK /əv əuld/
- other
- From a long time ago; in the past.
B2Moreold 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.
B1Moreonline
US /ˌɑ:nˈlaɪn/
UK /ˌɒnˈlaɪn/
- Adjective
- Connected to the internet
- Adverb
- Via the internet.
B1Moreopinion
US /əˈpɪnjən/
UK /əˈpɪnjən/
- Noun
- Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- A person's thoughts on a topic
A2TOEICMorerate it
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To give something a score or evaluation based on its quality or merit.
B1Morereliable
US /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
UK /rɪˈlaɪəbl/
- Adjective
- Being likely to be true; believable
- Deserving of your trust; dependable
A2TOEICMorerespond
US /rɪˈspɑnd/
UK /rɪ'spɒnd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To answer something or someone
- To have a good reaction to e.g. medical treatment
A2TOEICMoresame 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.
A1Morescale
US /skel/
UK /skeɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Size, level, or amount when compared
- Small hard plates that cover the body of fish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change the size of but keep the proportions
- To climb something large (e.g. a mountain)
A2TOEICMorescenario
US /səˈner.i.oʊ/
UK /sɪˈnɑː.ri.əʊ/
- Noun
- An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
B1Morestandard
US /ˈstændəd/
UK /'stændəd/
- Noun
- Official unit of measuring something
- Principle of behaving in a moral way
- Adjective
- Being the accepted normal level of quality
- (Of a language) being the most accepted in a place
A2TOEICMoresubscribe
US /səbˈskraɪb/
UK /səb'skraɪb/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To regularly pay to receive a service
B1TOEICMorethink on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully before making a decision.
A1Morethumb
US /θʌm/
UK /θʌm/
- Intransitive Verb
- To use your thumb to request a ride in a car
- Countable Noun
- Part of a glove that goes over the thumb
- The short, thick finger on the side of your hand
B1Morethumb down
US /θʌm daʊn/
UK /θʌm daʊn/
- other
- To reject or disapprove something formally.
B1Morethumbs up
US
UK
- Noun
- A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
- Noun (plural)
- Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
A1Moretier
US /tɪr/
UK /tɪə(r)/
- Noun
- One of the rising rows of seats, e.g. in a stadium
- One in a series of levels in a system
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange in tiers.
B2Moreunique
US /juˈnik/
UK /jʊ'ni:k/
- Adjective
- Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- Remarkably special or unusual.
A2TOEICMorevariety
US /vəˈraɪɪti/
UK /və'raɪətɪ/
- Noun
- Particular type of thing or person
- The quality or state of being different or diverse; the absence of uniformity, sameness, or monotony.
A2TOEICMorevehicle
US /ˈvi:hɪkl/
UK /ˈvi:əkl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
- Means of expressing, showing, or achieving
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- have to: Must do
- old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- thumb down: To reject or disapprove something formally.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- in some places: In certain locations or areas, but not all.
- of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
- think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- rate it: To give something a score or evaluation based on its quality or merit.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- at least: As a minimum
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- scenario: An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
- aware: Knowing or feeling that something exists
- familiar: Well-known or easily recognized
- variety: Particular type of thing or person
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
- ignore: To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- couple: To join something to something else
- standard: Official unit of measuring something
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- thumb: To use your thumb to request a ride in a car
- respond: To answer something or someone
- vehicle: Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- reliable: Being likely to be true; believable
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- own: To have something as your property
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- verb: Word that expresses an action or state
- person: Man, woman or child
- annoy: To make someone angry
- grade: To give a road the required angle of slope
- inconsistency: State of being inconsistent
- bob: To move up and down repeatedly
- grammatically: Correctly; as expected in correct grammar
- tier: One of the rising rows of seats, e.g. in a stadium
- online: Connected to the internet
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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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Susan posted on 2026/05/11Ever wanted to give something a perfect 5-star review or a solid 'A' grade? This super practical lesson breaks down all the fun ways to rate things in English, from thumbs up to 'S tier' expressions! You'll pick up tons of useful vocabulary that you can use in everyday conversations about movies, products, and more.
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