jam
US /dʒæm/
UK /dʒæm/
- Transitive Verb
- To block a signal (e.g. radio waves)
- To push into a tight space until it can't move
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To pack together so things cannot move freely
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Vocabulary
- jam: To block a signal (e.g. radio waves)
- bread: Money or earnings
- party: Social event often with food, drinks and dancing
- fun: Amusing and enjoyable
- water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- drink: To put water in your body through your mouth
- nice: Being attractive or of high quality or value
- eat: To put food in your mouth
- happy: Feeling pleasure or joy; glad
- cake: To cover with a thing that becomes hard when dried
- birthday: Date each year on which you were born
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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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Jasmine Chen posted on 2026/10/21Ever wonder how to talk about your favorite celebrations or express what you want to eat at a party? This video follows a fun birthday celebration to show you how to use common phrases like 'I want some' and 'Here you are.' It is a great way to practice natural-sounding requests for food and drinks in everyday English conversations.
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