arrow
US /ˈæroʊ/
UK /ˈærəʊ/
- Noun
- Symbol used on road signs to show direction
- A long pointed piece of wood shot from a bow
B1Morebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morebutt
US /bʌt/
UK /bʌt/
- Noun
- (Informal) fleshy part of your body you sit on
- The thick end of something, especially a cigarette.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To share a boundary by being next to
- To strike, push, or shove (someone or something) with the head.
B2Morecap
US /kæp/
UK /kæp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Covering for the end or top of something
- Transitive Verb
- To cover the top or end of an object
- To limit the amount of usage of something
B1Morechannel
US /ˈtʃænəl/
UK /'tʃænl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- TV or radio station or its programs
- Transitive Verb
- To dig a long hole for carrying water
- To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
B1Morecollege
US /'kɑːlɪdʒ/
UK /'kɒlɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- School or educational institution for adults
- A constituent body of a university.
A2Morecorrectly
US /kəˈrɛktlɪ/
UK /kə'rektlɪ/
- Adverb
- In an accurate or correct manner
A2Morecourt
US /kɔrt, kort/
UK /kɔ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- To encourage dangerous behavior
- Noun
- Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
- Place where legal cases are decided
A2TOEICMoredownforce
US
UK
- Noun
- Pressure generated by a car moving over a surface
C2Moreelbow
US /ˈɛlˌbo/
UK /'elbəʊ/
- Noun
- Middle part of the arm, which bends
- Transitive Verb
- To push another person with the side of your arm
B2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Morefinish off
US /ˈfɪnɪʃ ɔf/
UK /ˈfiniʃ ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To complete the last part of something.
- To decisively defeat someone.
A2Morefootwork
US /ˈfʊtˌwɚk/
UK /ˈfʊtwɜ:k/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Skillful maneuvering or dealing
- The manner of moving the feet in sports, especially boxing.
C2Moreforehand
US /ˈfɔrˌhænd, ˈfor-/
UK /'fɔ:hænd/
- Noun
- Tennis stroke made with the palm facing forward
B1Moregenerate
US /ˈdʒɛnəˌret/
UK /ˈdʒenəreɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To create or be produced or bring into existence
- To create electricity, heat, energy and power
A2TOEICMorego down on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To perform oral sex on someone.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelose control
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To no longer be able to direct or restrain something.
movement
US /ˈmuvmənt/
UK /ˈmu:vmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a piece of classical music
- Group with a shared interest or goal
A2Moremultiple
US /ˈmʌltəpəl/
UK /ˈmʌltɪpl/
- Adjective
- Having or involving more than one of something
- Having or involving several parts, elements, or members.
- Countable Noun
- Number produced by multiplying a smaller number
- A number of identical circuit elements connected in parallel or series.
B1Moreoff the ground
US /ɔf ði ɡraʊnd/
UK /ɔf ðə ɡraund/
- Phrase
- Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
- Airborne; having left the ground.
A1Moreon the ball
US
UK
- Idiom
- Alert, quick to understand and respond to things.
A1Moreopponent
US /əˈponənt/
UK /əˈpəʊnənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who opposes an idea or plan; enemy
- Person that you are competing against in a game
B1Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Moreparallel
US /ˈpærəˌlɛl/
UK /'pærəlel/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be equal to, or like, something else
- To compare
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A line on a map a set distance from the equator
- A similarity; a comparison.
B1Moreplow
US /plaʊ/
UK /plaʊ/
- Noun
- Piece of farm equipment used to turn over soil
- A truck or device to remove snow from a street
- Transitive Verb
- To turn soil to prepare it for planting
- To remove snow from a street with a large truck
B2Moreplow through
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To read or deal with something quickly, often when it is boring or difficult.
- To move forcefully through something.
pop
US /pɑp/
UK /pɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet soda drink
- A short, sharp, explosive sound.
B2Morepop up
US /pɑp ʌp/
UK /pɔp ʌp/
- Intransitive Verb
- To appear suddenly.
- Phrasal Verb
- To appear suddenly and unexpectedly.
- To appear on a computer screen.
A1Morepowerful
US /ˈpaʊəfəl/
UK /ˈpauəful/
- Adjective
- Having control or influence over
- Having a lot of physical force, energy, strength
A2TOEICMoreracket
US /ˈrækɪt/
UK /'rækɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Stringed bat used in tennis, badminton etc.
- Uncountable Noun
- Activity to gain money easily/dishonestly
- Steady, loud noise that is unpleasant
B2Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morerecreational
US /ˌrɛkriˈeʃənəl/
UK /ˌrekriˈeɪʃənl/
- Adjective
- Being done for pleasure
- Relating to the use of drugs for pleasure rather than for medical purposes.
B2Moreshot
US /ʃɑt/
UK /ʃɒt/
- Transitive Verb
- To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
- Countable Noun
- An attempt to kick or throw a ball at a goal
A2Moreskid
US /skɪd/
UK /skɪd/
- Intransitive Verb
- To slide along a surface in an uncontrolled way
- Noun
- An uncontrolled slide along a surface
B2Moreslice
US /slaɪs/
UK /slaɪs/
- Countable Noun
- Way of hitting the ball so the ball curves
- Piece or share of something
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit a ball so that it curves to one side
- To cut a thin piece off something larger
A2TOEICMorespin
US /spɪn/
UK /spɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- To move something in a rapid turning motion
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel dizzy/confused, as in my head is spinning
B1Morestomp
US /stɑ:mp/
UK /stɒmp/
- Intransitive Verb
- To walk, dance, or move with heavy steps
- Noun
- A walk, dance, or movement with heavy steps
C1Morestring
US /strɪŋ/
UK /strɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To tie or connect things together with a thread
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A line of connected objects
- Thick thread; thin rope
A2Moreswing
US /swɪŋ/
UK /swɪŋ/
- Noun
- Movement in a curved motion
- Flowing, curved movement, e.g. of the arm
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something in a back and forth motion
- To move in a back and forth motion, while hanging
A2Moretechnique
US /tɛkˈnik/
UK /tekˈni:k/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
- The skill or ability to do something well.
A2TOEICMorethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moretrouble
US /ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /ˈtrʌbl/
- Transitive Verb
- To worry, bother or disturb someone
- To make an effort to do something; bother
- Uncountable Noun
- Lack of public order; disturbance
- State of difficulty or stress
A2TOEICMoretuck
US /tʌk/
UK /tʌk/
- Transitive Verb
- To put something into a small or safe place
- To put something gently into place, as to hide it
- Noun
- Fold sewn into a skirt, etc. to improve the fit
B1Moretuck in
US /tʌk ɪn/
UK /tʌk in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start to eat a meal
- To start eating enthusiastically.
B1Morevertical
US /ˈvɜ:rtɪkl/
UK /ˈvɜ:tɪkl/
- Adjective
- (Of a line, etc.) going up and down; not horizontal
- Extending or operating upward from a base.
- Noun
- A vertical line or plane.
- An upright structural member.
B1Morevisually
US /ˈvɪʒʊəlɪ/
UK /'vɪʒʊəlɪ/
- Adverb
- With respect to vision
- In a way that involves images or visual representation.
B1Morevolley
US /ˈvɑli/
UK /'vɒlɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To kick or hit a ball so it stays in the air
- Noun
- Shot in sports; long series of hits in tennis
C1Morewrist
US /rɪst/
UK /rɪst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part where your hand joins your arm
- A support worn around the wrist, often for sports or medical reasons.
A2More
Vocabulary
- on the ball: Alert, quick to understand and respond to things.
- have to: Must do
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- off the ground: Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- lose control: To no longer be able to direct or restrain something.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- pop up: To appear suddenly.
- plow through: To read or deal with something quickly, often when it is boring or difficult.
- finish off: To complete the last part of something.
- go down on: To perform oral sex on someone.
- tuck in: To start to eat a meal
- multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
- technique: Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- butt: (Informal) fleshy part of your body you sit on
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- parallel: To be equal to, or like, something else
- generate: To create or be produced or bring into existence
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- opponent: Person who opposes an idea or plan; enemy
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- slice: Way of hitting the ball so the ball curves
- leave: To go away from; depart
- tuck: To put something into a small or safe place
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- movement: Part of a piece of classical music
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- vertical: (Of a line, etc.) going up and down; not horizontal
- swing: Movement in a curved motion
- wrist: Part where your hand joins your arm
- college: School or educational institution for adults
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- recreational: Being done for pleasure
- elbow: Middle part of the arm, which bends
- correctly: In an accurate or correct manner
- visually: With respect to vision
- arrow: Symbol used on road signs to show direction
- trouble: To worry, bother or disturb someone
- cap: Covering for the end or top of something
- powerful: Having control or influence over
- stomp: To walk, dance, or move with heavy steps
- racket: Stringed bat used in tennis, badminton etc.
- plow: Piece of farm equipment used to turn over soil
- footwork: Skillful maneuvering or dealing
- skid: To slide along a surface in an uncontrolled way
- volley: To kick or hit a ball so it stays in the air
- forehand: Tennis stroke made with the palm facing forward
- downforce: Pressure generated by a car moving over a surface
Get the full experience in the app
Learn anywhere with detailed sentence and usage analysis
01:03
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.
Get the full experience in the app
Look up words anytime with pronunciation, part of speech, and usage
brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
A2 Elementary
Get the full experience in the app
Practice speaking anytime and get instant pronunciation feedback
Try this speaking exercise.
Try practicing with this sentence.
80
0
yihlong chang posted on 2026/08/10Struggling to get that satisfying skid on your forehand volleys? This video reveals a counter-intuitive technique to generate powerful spin, moving beyond common advice to help you control the ball and add that extra punch. You'll learn a fresh way to think about racket movement, focusing on the "butt cap as an arrow" to achieve that desired downforce and plow-through!
Learn this video on the APP!
The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!