alternate
US /ˈɔ:ltərnət/
UK /ɔ:lˈtɜ:nət/
- Intransitive Verb
- To follow one thing after another repeatedly
B2TOEICMorechain
US /tʃen/
UK /tʃeɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To feel to be bound or tied to
- To connect or tie with a rope made of metal links
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of events or things that are connected
- Series of (metal) connected links or rings
A2Morechord
US /kɔrd, kord/
UK /kɔ:d/
- Countable Noun
- Line that joins two points on a circle
- Combination of musical notes played at same time
B1Morecollapse
US /kəˈlæps/
UK /kə'læps/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
- To suddenly fall down or break apart into pieces
- Noun
- The sudden failure of a structure or system.
- The sudden failure of a bodily organ or function.
B1Morecombine
US /kəmˈbaɪn/
UK /kəmˈbaɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To mix several things together to form one thing
- To harvest by means of a combine.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A harvesting machine for cutting, threshing, and cleaning grain.
- A mixture of different things.
A2Morecompelling
US /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/
UK /kəmˈpelɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To force someone to do something
- Adjective
- Making you do, believe something; persuasive
B1Moreconnect
US /kəˈnɛkt/
UK /kə'nekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To associate a thing with something else
- To join or attach things together
A2Morecurious
US /ˈkjʊriəs/
UK /ˈkjʊəriəs/
- Adjective
- Wanting to know more about something
- Attracting interest by being strange or unusual
A2Morecycle
US /ˈsaɪkəl/
UK /ˈsaɪkl/
- Noun
- Series of regular and repeated actions
- Bicycle, bike
- Intransitive Verb
- To go through a series of events repeatedly
- To ride on a bicycle
A2Moredaisy
US /ˈdezi/
UK /ˈdeɪzi/
- Noun
- Small, white flower that has a yellow center
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B2Morediminish
US /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
UK /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something smaller or less important
- To imply someone's reputation is less good
B1Moreendless
US /ˈɛndlɪs/
UK /ˈendləs/
- Adjective
- Having or appearing to have no end
- Having no end or limit.
A2Moreflow
US /flo/
UK /fləʊ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of something that moves through an area
A2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
function
US /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
UK /'fʌŋkʃn/
- Noun
- Social event, or party such as a wedding
- Mathematical operation used in calculations
- Intransitive Verb
- To serve a certain purpose or role
- To be operating, working or achieving its purpose
A2TOEICMoreharmonic
US /hɑrˈmɑnɪk/
UK /hɑ:ˈmɒnɪk/
- Adjective
- Relating to harmony in music
B2Moreloop
US /lup/
UK /lu:p/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
- A circle of rope or string to put around something
- Transitive Verb
- To put a circle of rope around something
B2TOEICMoremajor
US /ˈmedʒɚ/
UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- High-ranking officer in the army
- Main subject you study at university
- Adjective
- Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
- Important, serious, or large in scope, size
A2TOEICMoreminor
US /ˈmaɪnɚ/
UK /'maɪnə(r)/
- Adjective
- Not so large in size; not important or valuable
- An interval a half tone smaller than its major
- Noun
- Subject studied in college, but not the main one
- Someone too young to be legally responsible
B1Moremomentum
US /moˈmɛntəm/
UK /mə'mentəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Speed or force that is gained when something moves
B2TOEICMorepattern
US /ˈpætən/
UK /'pætn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Model to follow in making or doing something
- Colors or shapes which are repeated on objects
- Transitive Verb
- To copy the way something else is made
- To decorate with a pattern.
A2TOEICMorepropel
US /prəˈpɛl/
UK /prəˈpel/
- Transitive Verb
- To push, or make move in a certain direction
B1Morerole
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Noun
- Character played by an actor
- Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
A2Moreserve
US /sɚv/
UK /sɜ:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act in a particular position or office
- To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
A2TOEICMorestability
US /stəˈbɪlɪti/
UK /stəˈbɪləti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality or state of being even or consistent
A2Moretension
US /ˈtɛnʃən/
UK /'tenʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
- Degree to which something is stretched tight
A2TOEICMorewave
US /wev/
UK /weɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Movement of sound, air or energy
- Deep and strong emotion that is suddenly felt
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause to move side to side or back and forth
A2Morewrap
US /ræp/
UK /ræp/
- Countable Noun
- Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- Thin bread filled with food and rolled
- Transitive Verb
- To be or move around something
- To cover something with paper or a cloth e.g. gift
B1More
Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
- compelling: To force someone to do something
- wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- curious: Wanting to know more about something
- momentum: Speed or force that is gained when something moves
- collapse: To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
- function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- diminish: To make something smaller or less important
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- tension: Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- role: Character played by an actor
- endless: Having or appearing to have no end
- minor: Not so large in size; not important or valuable
- loop: A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
- combine: To mix several things together to form one thing
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
- propel: To push, or make move in a certain direction
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- chain: To feel to be bound or tied to
- connect: To associate a thing with something else
- alternate: To follow one thing after another repeatedly
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- stability: Quality or state of being even or consistent
- post: To send a letter or package using stamps
- wave: Movement of sound, air or energy
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- chord: Line that joins two points on a circle
- long: Person's name
- cycle: Series of regular and repeated actions
- circle: A perfectly round shape
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
- pass: Act of giving a ball to another player in a sport
- daisy: Small, white flower that has a yellow center
- harmonic: Relating to harmony in music
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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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How chords FUNCTION in music #guitar #musictheory #guitarlesson
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hayaokimido posted on 2026/09/08Ever wondered how chords actually connect and create that feeling in music? This video breaks down the "circle of thirds" to show you the relationships between chords in a key, explaining how they create stability, change, and tension. You'll gain a whole new appreciation for the structure behind your favorite songs!
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