along with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
attorney
US /əˈtɚni/
UK /ə'tɜ:nɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
B2TOEICMoreausterity
US /ɔˈstɛrɪti/
UK /ɒ'sterətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Lack of luxury or plenty
B2Morebest known
US
UK
- Adjective
- Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
A1Morebid
US /bɪd/
UK /bɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To propose an amount you want to pay for something
- To order someone to do something
A2Morebother
US /ˈbɑðɚ/
UK /'bɒðə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone
- To take the trouble to do something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Problems, concern or worry for someone
- A disturbance; trouble
A2TOEICMorecable
US /ˈkebəl/
UK /ˈkeɪbl/
- Transitive Verb
- To transmit a message over a wire
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Message sent by wireless telegraphy
- Satellite TV distributed by cables
B1Morecampaign
US /kæmˈpen/
UK /kæm'peɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of actions meant to achieve a goal
- A planned set of military activities intended to achieve a particular objective.
A2TOEICMoreclockwork
US /ˈklɑkˌwə:k/
UK /ˈklɔkˌwɜ:k/
- Uncountable Noun
- Any mechanism of geared wheels driven by a spring
C1Morecome after
US /kʌm ˈæftɚ/
UK /kʌm ˈɑ:ftə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To follow someone in order to threaten them
A1Morecompete
US /kəmˈpit/
UK /kəmˈpi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
- To try to gain something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.
A2Moreconsistently
US /kənˈsɪstəntlɪ/
UK /kən'sɪstəntlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a manner that is the same almost every time
- In every case or on every occasion; invariably
B1Morecontent
US /ˈkɑnˌtɛnt/
UK /'kɒntent/
- Adjective
- Being happy or satisfied
- In a state of peaceful happiness.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Information in something, e.g. book or computer
- The subject matter of a book, speech, etc.
A2Morecord
US /kɔrd/
UK /kɔ:d/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A long strong material, thicker than string
- Electrical wire, covered in rubber or plastic
B1Morecount on
US /kaʊnt ɑn/
UK /kaunt ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To depend on someone
- To be confident of and expect something
A2Moredefine
US /dɪˈfaɪn/
UK /dɪ'faɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To explain the meaning of words
- To set or mark the limits of something
A2TOEICMoredismay
US /dɪsˈme/
UK /dɪs'meɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To shock and discourage
B2Moreentertainment
US /ˌɛntɚˈtenmənt/
UK /ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act or process of providing service for someone
- Singing, dancing, telling jokes to amuse people
A2TOEICMoreentity
US /ˈɛntɪti/
UK /'entətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that exists by itself and is real
- A thing with distinct and independent existence.
B1Moreera
US /'ɪrə/
UK /'ɪərə/
- Noun
- Period characterized by particular events, people
- A major division of geological time, usually divided into periods.
B1Morefiscal
US /ˈfɪskəl/
UK /ˈfɪskl/
- Adjective
- Concerning government spending and taxing
B2TOEICMorefor free
US /fɔr fri/
UK /fɔ: fri:/
- Phrase
- Without charge; at no cost.
- Adjective
- Available without payment.
A2Moregeneration
US /ˌdʒɛnəˈreʃən/
UK /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act or process of producing or causing something
- People born and living at about the same time
A2TOEICMorego away
US /ɡo əˈwe/
UK /ɡəu əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go on vacation
- To leave; depart.
A1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Moregrim
US /ɡrɪm/
UK /ɡrɪm/
- Adjective
- Being very serious or determined
- Causing someone to worry or feel sad or hopeless
B1Morehard by
US /hɑrd baɪ/
UK /hɑ:d baɪ/
- other
- Very near or close to something.
C1Morein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein theaters
US
UK
- Phrase
- Currently showing at movie theaters.
A2Morelawsuit
US /ˈlɔˌsut/
UK /ˈlɔ:su:t/
- Countable Noun
- A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
C2TOEICMorelogo
US /ˈloˌɡo/
UK /'ləʊɡəʊ/
- Noun
- Name, symbol or picture which represents a company
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
A2TOEICMoremerge
US /mɜ:rdʒ/
UK /mɜ:dʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause two or more things to combine into one
- Noun
- Causing two or more things to combine into one
B1TOEICMoremerger
US /ˈmədʒɚ/
UK /'mɜ:dʒə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Combination of two or more companies into one
B1TOEICMoreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Morepan out
US /pæn aʊt/
UK /pæn aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of events) to happen as you expected them to
- To develop in a particular way.
A2Morepandemic
US /pænˈdɛmɪk/
UK /pæn'demɪk/
- Adjective
- (of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals, or plants
- Noun
- a pandemic disease
C2Moreparamount
US /ˈpærəˌmaʊnt/
UK /ˈpærəmaʊnt/
- Adjective
- More important/significant than all other things
B2TOEICMorepay down
US /pe daʊn/
UK /pei daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reduce the amount of money needing to be paid
A1Morepedigree
US /ˈpɛdɪˌɡri/
UK /ˈpedɪgri:/
- Noun
- History of a particular family or animal
C1Morepopcorn
US /ˈpɑ:pkɔ:rn/
UK /ˈpɒpkɔ:n/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small-eared corn that burst in dry heat
C2Moreprioritize
US /praɪˈɔ:rətaɪz/
UK /praɪˈɒrətaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To rank things in importance
B1TOEICMorepush back
US /pʊʃ bæk/
UK /puʃ bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To force someone to withdraw or retreat
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To resist or oppose something.
- To move something to a later time or date; to postpone.
A1Morereach
US /ritʃ/
UK /ri:tʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- To be long enough to get to a certain place
- Uncountable Noun
- Power or control someone has over something
A2TOEICMorerelease
US /rɪ'li:s/
UK /rɪ'li:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
- Noun
- Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
- Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
A2TOEICMoreroyalty
US /ˈrɔɪəlti/
UK /ˈrɔɪəlti/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Members of a royal family
- Percentage of the sale price paid to author/singer
B1Morescale
US /skel/
UK /skeɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Size, level, or amount when compared
- Small hard plates that cover the body of fish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change the size of but keep the proportions
- To climb something large (e.g. a mountain)
A2TOEICMoreset to
US /sɛt tu/
UK /set tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
A1Morespur
US /spɚ/
UK /spɜ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To make your horse go faster
- To make someone want to do something
- Noun
- Rock that sticks out from the side of a mountain
- Something that makes a person act
B2Morestick with
US /stɪk wɪð/
UK /stik wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- To continue doing or using something; to persevere.
A1Morestrategy
US /ˈstrætədʒi/
UK /'strætədʒɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- Branch of military dealing with command
A2TOEICMorestream
US /strim/
UK /stri:m/
- Intransitive Verb
- To send a constant flow of data over the internet
- Noun
- Classes split into ability levels
- A small river
A2Moresymbol of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- A visible sign of something intangible.
B2Moresymptom
US /ˈsɪmtəm, ˈsɪmp-/
UK /'sɪmptəm/
- Noun
- Sign that suggests that there is a problem
B1Moretalent
US /ˈtælənt/
UK /'tælənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Natural ability of a person to do something well
- Person with a strong natural ability in something
B1Moretheory
US /ˈθiəri, ˈθɪri/
UK /ˈθiəri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- An idea or belief about something
A2TOEICMoreturned out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
- Transitive Verb
- To extinguish or switch off lights.
A1Moretv show
US /ˈtiˈvi ʃo/
UK /ˈti:ˈvi: ʃəu/
- Noun
- A television program.
unload
US /ʌnˈlod/
UK /ˌʌn'ləʊd/
- Transitive Verb
- To express strong or troubling feelings
- To take out items for use (e.g. bullets from guns)
B1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morewireless
US /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
UK /'waɪələs/
- Adjective
- Needing no wires to make something operate
B2More
Vocabulary
- in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- got to: To arrive at some place
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- count on: To depend on someone
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- tv show: A television program.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- hard by: Very near or close to something.
- pan out: (Of events) to happen as you expected them to
- on to: Toward something; forward
- pay down: To reduce the amount of money needing to be paid
- come after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
- push back: To force someone to withdraw or retreat
- go away: To go on vacation
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- content: Being happy or satisfied
- pandemic: (of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals, or plants
- prioritize: To rank things in importance
- strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
- campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- symptom: Sign that suggests that there is a problem
- consistently: In a manner that is the same almost every time
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- define: To explain the meaning of words
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- entertainment: Act or process of providing service for someone
- era: Period characterized by particular events, people
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- talent: Natural ability of a person to do something well
- stream: To send a constant flow of data over the internet
- grim: Being very serious or determined
- attorney: Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- compete: To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
- bother: To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- bid: To propose an amount you want to pay for something
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- spur: To make your horse go faster
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- royalty: Members of a royal family
- cord: A long strong material, thicker than string
- paramount: More important/significant than all other things
- entity: Something that exists by itself and is real
- lawsuit: A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
- service: Work that a person does to assist others
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- fiscal: Concerning government spending and taxing
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- cable: To transmit a message over a wire
- begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- merge: To cause two or more things to combine into one
- wireless: Needing no wires to make something operate
- dismay: To shock and discourage
- merger: Combination of two or more companies into one
- austerity: Lack of luxury or plenty
- popcorn: Small-eared corn that burst in dry heat
- clockwork: Any mechanism of geared wheels driven by a spring
- pedigree: History of a particular family or animal
- unload: To express strong or troubling feelings
- logo: Name, symbol or picture which represents a company
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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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Why Warner Bros. Is Being Sold for $81B | WSJ What Went Wrong
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Susan posted on 2026/10/13Ever wonder how a legendary Hollywood giant like Warner Bros. went from box-office dominance to being sold off? This video explores how the shift toward streaming and corporate mergers caused the studio to lose its creative edge, offering you a great chance to pick up business-related vocabulary like 'austerity' and 'cord-cutting.' It is a fascinating look at the high-stakes world of entertainment business that you definitely don't want to miss.
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