figure out
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
UK /ˈfiɡə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand the behavior of someone
- To think through logically to find a solution
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or find an answer to something.
- To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
A1Morelantern
US /ˈlæntərn/
UK /ˈlæntən/
- Countable Noun
- Light in a glass box that can be carried
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
A2Moresubstrate
US /ˈsʌbˌstret/
UK /ˈsʌbstreɪt/
- Noun
- A substance which a catalyst has an effect on
B2More
Vocabulary
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- lantern: Light in a glass box that can be carried
- care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
- nose: Part of the face used for breathing and smelling
- kill: To cause someone to experience a lot of pain
- green: Color of young leaves
- substrate: A substance which a catalyst has an effect on
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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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