after all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Morebaby
US /ˈbeɪbi/
UK /ˈbeɪbi/
- Countable Noun
- A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- Transitive Verb
- To treat someone as if they were newly born
A2Morebullshit
US /ˈbʊlˌʃɪt/
UK /ˈbʊlʃɪt/
- Interjection
- Telling lies, nonsense (very rude)
- Uncountable Noun
- Nonsense; something that is not true.
C2Morechase
US /tʃes/
UK /tʃeɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of going after someone to catch them
- Something that one pursues or tries to obtain.
- Transitive Verb
- To go after with the intention of catching
- To try very hard to get something that you want
A2Morecrazy
US /ˈkrezi/
UK /'kreɪzɪ/
- Adjective
- Mentally ill; mad
- Not being sensible or practical
- Noun
- Person acting in a manner that is strange and odd
A2Moredecide
US /dɪˈsaɪd/
UK /dɪ'saɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- To make a legal judgment in court
A2TOEICMoreever since
US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/
UK /ˈevə sins/
- Adverb
- Continuously from a past time until now.
- Conjunction
- From the time that; because.
B2Morefigure out
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
UK /ˈfiɡə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand the behavior of someone
- To think through logically to find a solution
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or find an answer to something.
- To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
A1Moregive it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop trying to do something
A1Moreglobe
US /gloʊb/
UK /gləʊb/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
B1TOEICMorego ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morelonely
US /ˈloʊnli/
UK /ˈləʊnli/
- Adjective
- Sad because apart from other people
- Being far away and rarely visited by people
B2Morenah
US /nɑ:/
UK /nɑ:/
- Noun
- Way of saying 'No'
B2Moreout 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.
A1Morephone
US /foʊn/
UK /fəʊn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To talk to someone using a telephone
- Noun
- Machine used to talk to someone who is far away
A2TOEICMoreshout
US /ʃaʊt/
UK /ʃaʊt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To speak very loudly to get attention
- Noun
- Speaking loudly so you get attention
A2Morestick
US /stɪk/
UK /stɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- To join together using glue or paste
- Countable Noun
- Long thin piece of wood from a tree
A2Moreswear
US /swɛr/
UK /sweə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To say bad or impolite words to someone
- Transitive Verb
- To make a serious promise to do something
B1More
Vocabulary
- give it up: To stop trying to do something
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
- chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- leave: To go away from; depart
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- globe: A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- shout: To speak very loudly to get attention
- bullshit: Telling lies, nonsense (very rude)
- lonely: Sad because apart from other people
- crazy: Mentally ill; mad
- baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- phone: To talk to someone using a telephone
- nah: Way of saying 'No'
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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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Yến Nhi posted on 2026/07/21Ever felt that deep sense of loneliness? This iconic music video from Akon explores that feeling with relatable lyrics about regret and lost love. You'll hear phrases like 'I'm Mr. Lonely' and 'I have nobody,' perfect for understanding expressions of sadness and longing in English.
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