at some point
US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/
UK /æt sʌm pɔint/
- Phrase
- At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
A1Moreback then
US
UK
- Phrase
- At that time in the past.
A1Morebar
US /bɑ:r/
UK /bɑ:(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
- Professional organization of lawyers and judges
- Transitive Verb
- To prevent entry, exit or an action
A2Morebase
US /bes/
UK /beɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- Bottom part of an object that touches a surface
- Transitive Verb
- To use as the starting point or origin for
- To have as the main location for (company, etc.)
A2TOEICMorebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Morebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morebattery
US /ˈbætəri/
UK /ˈbætri/
- Countable Noun
- Portable device that stores electricity
- Noun
- Large group of similar things functioning together
B1Morebehind the scenes
US
UK
- Phrase
- Secretly or without being known to the public.
- In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
A1Morebright
US /braɪt/
UK /braɪt/
- Adjective
- Cheerful and happy (manner)
- (Of color) light and easy to see; vivid
A2Morebump
US /bʌmp/
UK /bʌmp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To bounce along over a rough surface
- To knock against with force or violence
- Noun
- Act or sound of one solid object hitting another
- Raised area on any smooth surface
B1Morebunch
US /bʌntʃ/
UK /bʌntʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group of things of the same kind
- A group of people.
- Transitive Verb
- To group people or things closely together
B1Morecharge
US /tʃɑrdʒ/
UK /tʃɑ:dʒ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- To ask for money as a price for a service or goods
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An attack by running quickly toward someone
- A price for a service or goods
A2Morechip
US /tʃɪp/
UK /tʃɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To break a small piece off something such as a cup
- To break into small pieces, often with a tool
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small piece that has broken off (e.g. from cup)
- Piece of computer hardware that does calculations
B1Morecrease
US /kris/
UK /kri:s/
- Noun
- Mark caused in paper or cloth when it is folded
B2TOEICMoredeal in
US /dil ɪn/
UK /di:l in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To buy and sell a particular product or products.
A1Moreedge
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
A2TOEICMoreeye popping
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To open one's eyes wide in surprise or shock.
A1Moreface down
US /fes daʊn/
UK /feis daun/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To confront or deal with someone or something in a brave or determined way.
- Phrasal Verb
- To confront and defeat someone in a contest or confrontation.
A1Morefeature
US /ˈfitʃɚ/
UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special report in a magazine or paper
- Distinctive or important point of something
- Transitive Verb
- To highlight or give special importance to
- To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
A2TOEICMoreflash
US /flæʃ/
UK /flæʃ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To appear suddenly and briefly
- To shine brightly very suddenly and briefly
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sudden and brief appearance of something
- Light used by a camera to brighten the area
B1Morefold
US /fold/
UK /fəʊld/
- Transitive Verb
- To bend one part of something against another
- (Of business) to fail or close down
- Countable Noun
- Pen where sheep are kept
- Group of people who have a common belief
B1TOEICMorefor sure
US /fɔr ʃʊr/
UK /fɔ: ʃuə/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
A2Moregen
US /dʒen/
UK /dʒen/
- Uncountable Noun
- (UK old-fashioned, informal) Information about a particular subject
B2Moregig
US /ɡɪɡ/
UK /gɪg/
- Noun
- Show; performance; job for a musician or performer
B2Moreglow
US /ɡlo/
UK /ɡləʊ/
- Noun
- Pink color in the face, e.g. from exercise/emotion
- Pleasant feeling, as of happiness or satisfaction
- Intransitive Verb
- To look very healthy and contented
- To emit a steady even light
B1Moregrip
US /ɡrɪp/
UK /ɡrɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hold someone's interest
- To hold something in your hand very firmly
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong understanding of an idea
- Control over something or someone
A2Morehardware
US /ˈhɑ:rdwer/
UK /ˈhɑ:dweə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Physical parts of a computer, machine or device
- Items such as computers, monitors and keyboards
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehighlight
US /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/
UK /ˈhaɪlaɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Best or most interesting part of something
- Spot or section lighter than the area around it
- Transitive Verb
- To use chemicals to make some hair a lighter color
- To make people aware of a problem, subject, issue
A2Morehinge
US /hɪndʒ/
UK /hɪndʒ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be dependent on or caused by
- Noun
- Metal piece that attaches a door/gate to the wall
B2Morein 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.
C1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreleap
US /lip/
UK /li:p/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To enter or start something eagerly
- (Of prices) to increase quickly by a large amount
- Noun
- (Of prices) a quick large increase
- A large forward step or jump
B1Morelight 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 at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelook back
US /lʊk bæk/
UK /luk bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think about past events
A1Moreneat
US /nit/
UK /ni:t/
- Adjective
- That you approve of; cool
- (Of alcohol) not weakened with water or a mixer
A2Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Morenotification
US /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
UK /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of giving formal or official information
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the back of
US /ɑn ðə bæk əv/
UK /ɒn ðə bæk əv/
- other
- As a result of or following something.
B2Moreone of those things
US /wʌn əv ðoʊz θɪŋz/
UK /wʌn əv ðəuz θɪŋz/
- other
- An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
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.
A1Moreover the hump
US /ˈoʊvɚ ðə ˈhʌmp/
UK /ˈəuvə ðə ˈhʌmp/
- other
- Past the most difficult part of a task or situation.
B2Morepick it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To lift something from a surface.
- To collect something or someone.
A2Morepixel
US /ˈpɪksəl, -ˌsɛl/
UK /ˈpɪksl/
- Noun
- Small element forming image on TV/computer screen
C1Morepop
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.
B2Morepremium
US /ˈprimiəm/
UK /ˈpri:miəm/
- Adjective
- Having a higher than normal quality
- Relating to or denoting a higher quality or more expensive product.
- Noun
- Money paid as a fee for insurance
- An additional sum of money paid above the usual price.
B1TOEICMorepro
US /proʊ/
UK /prəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Reason given in support of something
- Someone experienced and very good at something
A2Moreput through
US /pʊt θru/
UK /put θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To connect someone to the number he or she wants
A1Moreram
US /ræm/
UK /ræm/
- Noun
- Heavy device used to break through a door by force
- Male sheep
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something hard with another object
- To push something forcefully into place
B1Morereview
US / rɪˈvju/
UK /rɪˈvju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To carefully look at the quality of something
- To formally examine something in the military
- Noun
- Examination of soldiers and supplies
- Opinion, as in a paper, about movie, book, or play
A2TOEICMoresee in
US /si ɪn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
A1Moresensor
US /ˈsɛnsɚ, -ˌsɔr/
UK /ˈsensə(r)/
- Noun
- Device that detects movement or physical stimuli
B2Moreshout out
US /ʃaʊt aʊt/
UK /ʃaut aut/
- Noun
- A public expression of greeting or praise.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To publicly mention or acknowledge someone or something.
- To publicly acknowledge or thank someone.
A2Moreslightly
US /ˈslaɪtli/
UK /ˈslaɪtli/
- Adverb
- Only a little
B1Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moresubscribe
US /səbˈskraɪb/
UK /səb'skraɪb/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To regularly pay to receive a service
B1TOEICMoresubtle
US /ˈsʌtl/
UK /'sʌtl/
- Adjective
- Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
- Clever or indirect but hides the true purpose
B1Moretank
US /tæŋk/
UK /tæŋk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Container for holding liquid or gas
- Military vehicle that can go over rough areas
- Intransitive Verb
- To fail completely or badly
- To deliberately lose a game or contest
B1Moretelephoto
US /'telɪˌfoʊtoʊ/
UK /'telɪ'fəʊtəʊ/
- Noun
- Photograph made with a telephoto lens
C2Moretensor
US /ˈtɛnsɚ, -ˌsɔr/
UK /ˈtensə(r)/
- Noun
- Generalization of the concept of a vector
B2Moretiny
US /ˈtaɪni/
UK /'taɪnɪ/
- Adjective
- Very, very small
A2Moreultra
US /'ʌltrə/
UK /'ʌltrə/
- Prefix
- Prefix that denotes a lot of something; extreme
B2Morevideo
US /ˈvɪdiˌo/
UK /'vɪdɪəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Recording capturing action with sound
- A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.
- Transitive Verb
- To make a moving film of, with sound
- To make a video call.
A2Morewatt
US /wɑt/
UK /wɒt/
- Noun
- Standard unit used to measure electrical power
B2Morewireless
US /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
UK /'waɪələs/
- Adjective
- Needing no wires to make something operate
B2Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- on the back of: As a result of or following something.
- have to: Must do
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- over the hump: Past the most difficult part of a task or situation.
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- face down: To confront or deal with someone or something in a brave or determined way.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- put through: To connect someone to the number he or she wants
- eye popping: To open one's eyes wide in surprise or shock.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- look back: To think about past events
- back then: At that time in the past.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- bunch: A group of things of the same kind
- subtle: Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
- slightly: Only a little
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- neat: That you approve of; cool
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- clever: Funny in a way that shows intelligence
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- tiny: Very, very small
- grip: To hold someone's interest
- edge: An advantage you have over others
- charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- premium: Having a higher than normal quality
- leap: To enter or start something eagerly
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- leave: To go away from; depart
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- fold: To bend one part of something against another
- bump: To bounce along over a rough surface
- text: To send a message by phone or other device
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- glow: Pink color in the face, e.g. from exercise/emotion
- gig: Show; performance; job for a musician or performer
- notification: Act of giving formal or official information
- chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
- bright: Cheerful and happy (manner)
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
- ultra: Prefix that denotes a lot of something; extreme
- highlight: Best or most interesting part of something
- bar: Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
- flash: To appear suddenly and briefly
- base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- review: To carefully look at the quality of something
- tank: Container for holding liquid or gas
- pro: Reason given in support of something
- battery: Portable device that stores electricity
- wireless: Needing no wires to make something operate
- hardware: Physical parts of a computer, machine or device
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- crease: Mark caused in paper or cloth when it is folded
- ram: Heavy device used to break through a door by force
- sensor: Device that detects movement or physical stimuli
- hinge: To be dependent on or caused by
- pixel: Small element forming image on TV/computer screen
- gen: (UK old-fashioned, informal) Information about a particular subject
- telephoto: Photograph made with a telephoto lens
- watt: Standard unit used to measure electrical power
- tensor: Generalization of the concept of a vector
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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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