advanced level
US
UK
- Noun
- A high or complex stage of learning or skill.
- Adjective
- Indicating a high degree of proficiency or expertise.
A2Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreat school
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present and attending school.
A1Morebreak through
US /brek θru/
UK /breik θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To move quickly through (wall, etc.) using force
A1Moreby hand
US /baɪ hænd/
UK /bai hænd/
- Phrase
- Done manually; not by machine.
- Delivered personally; not by mail or electronically.
A1Morefor that matter
US /fɔr ðæt ˈmætɚ/
UK /fɔ: ðæt ˈmætə/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- Used to introduce a statement that supports or strengthens a previous statement.
A2Morefrom the top
US /frʌm ði tɑp/
UK /frɔm ðə tɔp/
- Phrase
- From the beginning.
- From the highest point or position.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein action
US
UK
- Phrase
- Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
in actuality
US
UK
- Phrase
- In fact; in reality; actually.
A1Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein reality
US /ɪn riˈælɪti/
UK /in riˈæliti/
- Phrase
- Actually; in fact; truly.
B2Morein the trenches
US /ɪn ðə ˈtrɛntʃɪz/
UK /ɪn ðə ˈtrentʃɪz/
- other
- Engaged directly and actively in difficult work or conflict.
B2Moremove 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.
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreold 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.
B1Moreon a daily basis
US
UK
- Phrase
- Happening every day.
A1Moreon paper
US /ɑn ˈpeɪpər/
UK /ɔn ˈpeipə/
- Phrase
- In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
- Recorded in writing; documented.
A1Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Moreregardless of
US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/
UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/
- Phrase
- Preposition
- Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
A2Morethink back
US /θɪŋk bæk/
UK /θiŋk bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To recapture the past
A1Moreup there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1More
Vocabulary
- on a daily basis: Happening every day.
- have to: Must do
- at school: Present and attending school.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
- old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- regardless of
- break through: To move quickly through (wall, etc.) using force
- think back: To recapture the past
- advanced level: A high or complex stage of learning or skill.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- from the top: From the beginning.
- in actuality: In fact; in reality; actually.
- in the trenches: Engaged directly and actively in difficult work or conflict.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
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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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