homework
US /ˈhomˌwɚk/
UK /ˈhəumwə:k/
- Noun
- Work that a student is given to do at home
B2Morelecture
US /ˈlɛktʃɚ/
UK /'lektʃə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To speak to someone to show anger or warn them
- To give a talk or speech about a subject
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Telling someone off for doing something wrong
- Talk or speech about a particular subject
A2TOEICMorelevel
US /ˈlɛvəl/
UK /'levl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Specific height of something
- Amount of ability you have compared to others
- Transitive Verb
- To aim a gun at someone
- To destroy a building; flatten an area completely
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US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Morepace
US /pes/
UK /peɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
- Single step, often used to measure a distance
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To set and control your speed, as in a race
- To walk with slow purposeful steps
A2Morepronunciation
US /prəˌnʌnsiˈeʃən/
UK /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- How a word is said; how a word sounds
- The manner in which someone utters a word.
B1Morerepeat
US /rɪˈpit/
UK /rɪˈpi:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Action that is done again
- Musical passage that is to be played again
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To do something over again
- To say something you have learned and memorized
A2TOEICMoreslow down
US /slo daʊn/
UK /sləu daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reduce the speed
- To become less active or busy.
A1Morespeed
US /spid/
UK /spi:d/
- Uncountable Noun
- How fast or slow something is or is done
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move quickly when completing an action
- To drive a vehicle faster than laws allow
A2TOEICMoretechnology
US /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/
UK /tek'nɒlədʒɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- Machinery and equipment developed from scientific knowledge.
A2TOEICMorework 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
- next to: Being located along side another
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- pronunciation: How a word is said; how a word sounds
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
- pace: Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
- lecture: To speak to someone to show anger or warn them
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- level: Specific height of something
- speed: How fast or slow something is or is done
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- repeat: Action that is done again
- run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
- walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
- friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
- homework: Work that a student is given to do at home
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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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“I Can’t Keep Up!” Meaning Explained 🇺🇸 | Keep Up (Part 1) English Phrasal Verb
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ballades0228 posted on 2026/05/19Ever felt like you're falling behind in a conversation or a fast-paced situation? This video breaks down the common phrasal verb "keep up" with super relatable examples, like trying to match your friend's speedy walk or staying on top of the news. You'll learn exactly when and how to use "I can't keep up" and similar phrases to sound more natural!
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