gain
US /ɡen/
UK /ɡeɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To increase in something, such as weight
- To get something wanted, needed or valued
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An increase in something, such as weight
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US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
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Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- gain: To increase in something, such as weight
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- wait: To delay or not do something until later
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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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Wayne posted on 2026/09/07Ever feel like you're waiting for something good to happen? This short clip explores the idea of enduring a bit of pain for future gains, using the memorable phrase 'I feel the pain, but still I wait; of course I'll gain.' It's a great way to pick up some poetic phrasing for those moments of patient anticipation!
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