Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- break apart: To separate into pieces; disintegrate.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- turn into: To change to become something else
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
- by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- in shape: In good physical condition; fit.
- scale up: To increase in size, number, or extent.
- to scale: In proportion; maintaining accurate relative dimensions.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- go away: To go on vacation
- as well as: Also; in addition to
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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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