absolutely
US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/
UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/
- Adverb
- Completely; totally; very
- Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
A2Morebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morecitizen
US /ˈsɪtɪzən/
UK /'sɪtɪzn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who belongs to and has rights in a country
- A person who is a member of a community.
B1Morecomparative
US /kəmˈpærətɪv/
UK /kəmˈpærətɪv/
- Noun
- Word form expressing a difference in degree
- Adjective
- Expressing a difference in degree
- Relative; assessed by comparison
B1Morecorrect
US /kəˈrɛkt/
UK /kə'rekt/
- Adjective
- Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- True or accurate
- Transitive Verb
- To fix a problem
- To write marks on a piece of work to show mistakes
A2Morecorrectly
US /kəˈrɛktlɪ/
UK /kə'rektlɪ/
- Adverb
- In an accurate or correct manner
A2Moreelder
US /ˈɛldɚ/
UK /ˈeldə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The person who is older than another
- Wise, experienced and respected older person
- Adjective
- Older than
A2Moreelderly
US /ˈeldərli/
UK /ˈeldəli/
- Adjective
- Being very old
A2Moreexact
US /ɪɡˈzækt/
UK /ɪɡ'zækt/
- Adjective
- Completely correct; accurate; specific
- Transitive Verb
- To get something, sometimes using force
A2TOEICMorefashion
US /ˈfæʃən/
UK /'fæʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Style of dress or activity popular at some time
- Industry that creates new styles of clothes
- Transitive Verb
- To make things into a particular shape
A2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
formal
US / ˈfɔrməl/
UK /'fɔ:ml/
- Adjective
- Observing rules and procedures strictly
- Behaving well, politely; wearing your best clothes
A2TOEICMoreincorrectly
US /ˌɪnkə'rektlɪ/
UK /ˌɪnkə'rektlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a way that is incorrect or wrong
B1Morelaptop
US /ˈlæpˌtɑp/
UK /ˈlæptɒp/
- Countable Noun
- Portable computer small enough to use on your lap
A2Moreof old
US /ʌv oʊld/
UK /əv əuld/
- other
- From a long time ago; in the past.
B2Morephone
US /foʊn/
UK /fəʊn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To talk to someone using a telephone
- Noun
- Machine used to talk to someone who is far away
A2TOEICMorerugby
US /ˈrʌɡbi/
UK /ˈrʌgbi/
- Noun
- Game played by two teams with an oval ball
B2Moresenior
US /ˈsinjɚ/
UK /'si:nɪə(r)/
- Noun
- Person who has usually reached a specific old age
- Person who is older than someone else
- Adjective
- Being older than another person
- (Student) in the final year of school
A2TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morevideo
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.
A2More
Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- formal: Observing rules and procedures strictly
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- important: Having power or authority
- laptop: Portable computer small enough to use on your lap
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- citizen: Person who belongs to and has rights in a country
- person: Man, woman or child
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- elderly: Being very old
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- correctly: In an accurate or correct manner
- noun: The subject or object of a sentence
- senior: Person who has usually reached a specific old age
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- fashion: Style of dress or activity popular at some time
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- rugby: Game played by two teams with an oval ball
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- incorrectly: In a way that is incorrect or wrong
- talk: Style of speaking
- comparative: Word form expressing a difference in degree
- elder: The person who is older than another
- phone: To talk to someone using a telephone
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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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Susan posted on 2026/09/14Ever wondered if you should say "elder than me"? Teacher Mike breaks down the tricky differences between 'older' and 'elder,' showing you when to use each one correctly. You'll learn how 'older' applies to almost anything, while 'elder' is reserved for people, especially within a family, and you'll never mix them up again!
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