average
US /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/
UK /'ævərɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- Transitive Verb
- To add numbers then divide by the number of items
A2TOEICMorebro
US /broʊ/
UK /brəʊ/
- Countable Noun
- Shortened form of 'brother'
B2Moreexcel
US /ɪkˈsɛl/
UK /ɪkˈsel/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To perform an activity better than others
- To surpass or be superior to (someone) in a particular activity or field.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A spreadsheet software program by Microsoft.
B2TOEICMorego 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.
A1Morerank
US /ræŋk/
UK /ræŋk/
- Transitive Verb
- To rate or class things
- To assign a level or status, as of importance, to
- Noun
- Group of people with a certain level of status
- Level or position, as in society/sport competition
B1TOEICMoreshoot
US /ʃut/
UK /ʃu:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
- Countable Noun
- Emerging new part of a plant
A2Moreultimately
US /ˈʌltəmɪtli/
UK /ˈʌltɪmətli/
- Adverb
- Done or considered as the final and most important
- Fundamentally; at the most basic level.
B1TOEICMorewhoa
US /woʊ/
UK /wəʊ/
- Interjection
- Tell someone to do something more slowly
- An exclamation of surprise, amazement, or shock.
C1More
Vocabulary
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
- period: Set amount of time during which events take place
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- excel: To perform an activity better than others
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- rank: To rate or class things
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- ball: Large dance where people dress formally
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- dream: A wish or hope for something to happen
- whoa: Tell someone to do something more slowly
- bro: Shortened form of 'brother'
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- night: Time when sun does not shine
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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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“You Got a Dream, You Gotta Protect It” Scene From The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
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Sunnynguyen posted on 2026/07/27Ever feel like you need to defend your dreams? This powerful scene from "The Pursuit of Happyness" is a must-watch for inspiration, featuring the unforgettable line, "You got a dream. You gotta protect it." You'll pick up some fantastic motivational phrases and learn how to express determination in English!
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