all at once
US
UK
- Adverb
- Suddenly; at the same time
- At the same time; simultaneously
- Phrase
- Suddenly; at the same time
A1Morealley
US /ˈæli/
UK /'ælɪ/
- Noun
- A narrow road or path between buildings
B1Moreamusement
US /əˈmjuzmənt/
UK /ə'mju:zmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being amused or feeling enjoyment
B2Moreapproachable
US /əˈproʊtʃəbl/
UK /əˈprəʊtʃəbl/
- Adjective
- Easy to talk to or deal with
B1Moreartisan
US /ˈɑrtɪzən, -sən/
UK /ˈɑ:tɪzən, -sən/
- Countable Noun
- One making art objects, etc. skillfully by hand
B2TOEICMoreat once
US /æt wʌns/
UK /æt wʌns/
- Adverb
- Immediately; without delay
- At the same time; simultaneously
A2Moreatrium
US /ˈetriəm/
UK /ˈeɪtriəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Open area in a building
- One of the two upper chambers of the heart
B2Moreback down
US /bæk daʊn/
UK /bæk daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
A1Morebest known
US
UK
- Adjective
- Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
A1Morebreak down
US /brek daʊn/
UK /breik daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
A1Morebreather
US /'bri:ðər/
UK /ˈbri:ðə(r)/
- Noun
- Short rest after activity
C1Morebright
US /braɪt/
UK /braɪt/
- Adjective
- Cheerful and happy (manner)
- (Of color) light and easy to see; vivid
A2Morebrowse
US /braʊz/
UK /braʊz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To look around for things, e.g. in a bookstore
- To use a browser to view websites on the Internet.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A collection of things to look through.
B2TOEICMorebuddha
US /ˈbudə, ˈbʊdə/
UK /ˈbʊdə/
- Proper Noun
- Someone achieving a state of perfect enlightenment
- Countable Noun
- A statue or image representing the Buddha.
C2Morebuzz
US /bʌz/
UK /bʌz/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Low pitched sound similar to the sound bees make
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a low, constant noise like a bee
B1Morecentered around
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have (something) as the main subject or focus.
A2Morecompact
US /kəmˈpækt/
UK /'kɒmpækt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small case with face powder and a mirror
- A formal agreement or contract.
- Adjective
- Packed closely together
B1Morecomplex
US /kəmˈplɛks, ˈkɑmˌplɛks/
UK /'kɒmpleks/
- Countable Noun
- Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- Adjective
- Not being simple; having many parts or aspects
A2Morecreative
US /kriˈetɪv/
UK /krɪ'eɪtɪv/
- Adjective
- Having the ability to make something new
- Having the ability to create; imaginative and original.
- Noun
- A person whose job involves creative work.
A2Moreculture
US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/
UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
- Transitive Verb
- To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
A2Moredistrict
US /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
UK /'dɪstrɪkt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of a country, city, or town
- A region or area known for a particular activity, industry, or feature.
A2Moreedge
US /ɛdʒ/
UK /edʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An advantage you have over others
- Cutting side of a sharp object
- Transitive Verb
- To cut something to make the blade sharp
- To go around the boundary of something
A2TOEICMoreenergy
US /ˈɛnədʒi/
UK /'enədʒɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical or mental strength
- Enthusiasm and determination.
A2Moreentrance
US /ˈentrəns/
UK /ˈentrəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A place where you enter a house or other building
- Act of joining a party in a showy manner
B1TOEICMoreexplore
US /ɪkˈsplɔr/
UK /ɪk'splɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To examine something in detail to learn about it
- To travel to a place to discover more about it
A2TOEICMoreflame
US /flem/
UK /fleɪm/
- Intransitive Verb
- To glow
- To burn or glow in a fire
- Noun
- The red part you can see in fire
A2Morefluffy
US /ˈflʌfi/
UK /'flʌfɪ/
- Adjective
- Containing air and being light in weight
B2Morefuel up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To fill a vehicle with fuel.
- To eat or drink something to give you energy.
futuristic
US /ˌfjutʃəˈrɪstɪk/
UK /ˌfju:tʃəˈrɪstɪk/
- Adjective
- Concerning futurism
- Having or appearing to have the design or technology of the future; modern and advanced.
B1Moreglossy
US /ˈɡlɔsi, ˈɡlɑsi/
UK /'ɡlɒsɪ/
- Adjective
- Smooth and shiny
B2TOEICMorehead south
US /hɛd saʊθ/
UK /hed saʊθ/
- other
- To decline, worsen, or go in a negative direction.
B2Morehistoric
US /hɪˈstɔrɪk, -ˈstɑr-/
UK /hɪˈstɒrɪk/
- Adjective
- (Of past event) having an effect on future; famous
- Connected with the past
B1Moreiconic
US /aɪˈkɑnɪk/
UK /aɪˈkɒnɪk/
- Adjective
- Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
B1Moreindie
US /ˈɪndi/
UK /ˈɪndi/
- Adjective
- Short for 'independent' (movies, studios)
- Noun
- Short for 'independent' (movies, studios)
B2Morelight up
US /laɪt ʌp/
UK /lait ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- To ignite a cigarette, cigar, or pipe for smoking.
A1Morelook back
US /lʊk bæk/
UK /luk bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think about past events
A1Morelookout
US /ˈlʊkˌaʊt/
UK /ˈlʊkaʊt/
- Countable Noun
- Person who keeps watch, e.g. for an enemy
- Intransitive Verb
- To keep watch for some anticipated event
C2Moreloop
US /lup/
UK /lu:p/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
- A circle of rope or string to put around something
- Transitive Verb
- To put a circle of rope around something
B2TOEICMoreneighborhood
US /ˈnebɚˌhʊd/
UK /'neɪbəhʊd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of a town or city that people live in
- People who live in a particular area
- Adjective
- Relating to a neighborhood.
B1Moreneon
US /ˈni:ɑ:n/
UK /ˈni:ɒn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Gaseous element used in electric lamps and signs
B2Morenext door
US /nɛkst dɔr/
UK /nekst dɔ:/
- Adverb
- Living in the house next to the one mentioned
A1Moreon solid ground
US /ɑn ˈsɑlɪd ɡraʊnd/
UK /ɔn ˈsɔlid ɡraund/
- other
- In a secure, stable, or strong position or situation.
B2Morepace
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
A2Morepalace
US /ˈpælɪs/
UK /ˈpæləs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
- The center of government or royal power.
B1Morepirate
US /ˈpaɪrɪt/
UK /'paɪrət/
- Transitive Verb
- To copy or sell a product illegally
- To steal things from ships by force
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who attacks ships in order to steal things
- One who reproduces or uses the work of another person without authorization.
B1Morerecognizable
US /ˈrekəɡnaɪzəbl/
UK /ˈrekəgnaɪzəbl/
- Adjective
- Being easily identified because of some quality
- Having a distinct or identifiable character or quality.
B1TOEICMoreright in front
US
UK
- Phrase
- Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- In a position where something is easily visible or obvious.
A2Moresavory
US / ˈseɪ.vɚ.i/
UK /ˈseɪ.vər.i/
- Adjective
- (Of taste) salty or spicy rather than sweet
- Noun
- Savoury food is salty or spicy and not sweet in taste
B2Morescale
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)
A2TOEICMoresheer
US /ʃɪr/
UK /ʃɪə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To suddenly turn or change direction
- Adverb
- Straight up and down; steeply
B1Moresoutheastern
US /ˌsaʊθ'i:stən/
UK /saʊθ'i:stən/
- Adjective
- Area in the south and east
B2Morestart on
US /stɑrt ɑn/
UK /stɑ:t ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or start doing something.
- To criticize or complain to someone repeatedly.
A1Morestep into
US /stɛp ˈɪntu/
UK /step ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a place or situation.
- To become involved in something, especially a job or role.
A1Morestrip
US /strɪp/
UK /strɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To remove your clothes (often sexily for someone)
- To remove something, e.g. paint from a wall
- Countable Noun
- Long narrow piece, such as ribbon or land
B1Morestroll
US /strol/
UK /strəʊl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To walk slowly and in a relaxed manner
B2Moresurround
US /səˈraʊnd/
UK /səˈraʊnd/
- Transitive Verb
- To be all the way around something
- To be closely connected to and have an effect on
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be closely connected to and have an effect on
A2Moretake in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- To include or add
- Transitive Verb
- To absorb (liquid).
- To understand or comprehend something.
A1Moretemple
US /ˈtɛmpəl/
UK /'templ/
- Noun
- A flat area on the side of the forehead
- Place for worship in many religions
B1Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moretheme
US /θim/
UK /θi:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An main or dominant idea, motif
- Main idea of a work of art, writing, or music
A2Moretraditional
US /trəˈdɪʃənəl/
UK /trəˈdɪʃənl/
- Adjective
- Involved in a custom or event common to a people
A2TOEICMorevintage
US /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/
UK /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/
- Adjective
- Old and somewhat treasured
B2Morewalk away
US /wɔk əˈwe/
UK /wɔ:k əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- To choose not to be involved in something.
A1Morewander
US /ˈwɑ:ndə(r)/
UK /ˈwɒndə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move through a place with no particular purpose
- To move through a place with no particular purpose
A2TOEICMorewrap up
US /ræp ʌp/
UK /ræp ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To complete something, such as a film or project
- To finish; bring something to a conclusion
- Transitive Verb
- To enclose (something) in paper or soft material.
B1More
Vocabulary
- take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- start on: To begin or start doing something.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- head south: To decline, worsen, or go in a negative direction.
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- step into: To enter a place or situation.
- fuel up: To fill a vehicle with fuel.
- best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
- walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- centered around: To have (something) as the main subject or focus.
- light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
- look back: To think about past events
- on solid ground: In a secure, stable, or strong position or situation.
- wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
- all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
- scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- fluffy: Containing air and being light in weight
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- sheer: To suddenly turn or change direction
- edge: An advantage you have over others
- strip: To remove your clothes (often sexily for someone)
- stroll: To walk slowly and in a relaxed manner
- pace: Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
- wander: To move through a place with no particular purpose
- district: Area of a country, city, or town
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- savory: (Of taste) salty or spicy rather than sweet
- theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- loop: A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- futuristic: Concerning futurism
- buzz: Low pitched sound similar to the sound bees make
- compact: Small case with face powder and a mirror
- flame: To glow
- vintage: Old and somewhat treasured
- creative: Having the ability to make something new
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- neighborhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- fill: To make something full
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
- bright: Cheerful and happy (manner)
- surround: To be all the way around something
- browse: To look around for things, e.g. in a bookstore
- pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
- palace: Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
- historic: (Of past event) having an effect on future; famous
- entrance: A place where you enter a house or other building
- recognizable: Being easily identified because of some quality
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- alley: A narrow road or path between buildings
- amusement: State of being amused or feeling enjoyment
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- area: Amount of measured space
- wide: Having a great distance from one side to the other
- approachable: Easy to talk to or deal with
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- pirate: To copy or sell a product illegally
- glossy: Smooth and shiny
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- lookout: Person who keeps watch, e.g. for an enemy
- temple: A flat area on the side of the forehead
- atrium: Open area in a building
- neon: Gaseous element used in electric lamps and signs
- artisan: One making art objects, etc. skillfully by hand
- buddha: Someone achieving a state of perfect enlightenment
- indie: Short for 'independent' (movies, studios)
- breather: Short rest after activity
- southeastern: Area in the south and east
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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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Seoul Travel Guide: The ULTIMATE Neighborhoods to Explore
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Susan posted on 2026/07/20Ready to explore Seoul? This video is your ultimate guide to the city's most exciting neighborhoods, from the bustling shopping streets of Myeongdong to the historic charm of Bukchon Hanok Village and the trendy vibes of Hongdae. You'll discover the unique atmosphere of each area and pick up useful phrases for navigating and enjoying everything Seoul has to offer!
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