Vocabulary
- reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
- next to: Being located along side another
- at least: As a minimum
- got to: To arrive at some place
- for instance: As an example.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- in terms of
- get here: To arrive at a specific location.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- have to: Must do
- going on: To continue doing something
- turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- sit down: To take a seat
- ask for help: To request assistance or support.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- at a distance: Far away; not close.
- in the moment: At the present time; now.
- in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- hit on: To discover an idea, etc. by chance
- go on: To continue doing something
- other places: Different locations or areas
- live my life: To experience life in a way that is true to oneself and brings personal fulfillment.
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- open up to: To start talking more freely about your feelings and private thoughts.
- set up
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- ask for it: To behave in a way that will cause trouble or punishment.
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- push on: To continue with some effort; persevere
- for no good reason: Without any clear or valid reason; unjustified.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- sit with: To stay with someone and provide support or comfort.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- take stock: To review or assess a situation.
- first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- up in the air: Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
- get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- first come, first served: People are served or helped in the order they arrive.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- cold feet: To be nervous or scared before doing something important.
- in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
- pissed off: Angry or annoyed.
- in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- lead to: To result in some action
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- off the ground: Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- air out: To ventilate a room or space by opening windows or doors.
- cast over: To look through or examine something briefly.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- crystal clear: Extremely clear and easy to understand.
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- heading home: Going towards one's home.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- from top to bottom: Completely or thoroughly; in every part.
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- chance on: To find or discover something unexpectedly.
- awkward: Lacking smooth movement
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- engage: To start to fight with an enemy
- strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- instance: An example of something; case
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- interaction: Process of people or things affecting each other
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- tragedy: Play that has a sad ending with many deaths
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- meaningful: Having importance; showing someone's intention
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- leave: To go away from; depart
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- unfold: (Of a situation) to be told or revealed
- overly: To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
- hip: The upper part of Leg
- mobile: Able to be moved or able to move
- datum: Item of factual information
- mint: Candies with the taste of mint
- nick: Person's name
- misunderstand: To fail to get the meaning correctly
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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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