air out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To ventilate a room or space by opening windows or doors.
A2Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreas for
US /æz fɔr/
UK /æz fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Concerning; regarding.
- Phrase
- Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
A1Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Morebathroom
US /ˈbæθru:m/
UK /ˈbɑ:θru:m/
- Noun
- Room where you take a bath or go to the toilet
B1Morebobby
US /ˈbɑ:bi/
UK /ˈbɒbi/
- Noun
- Police officer (UK slang)
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
C1Morebottom
US /ˈbɑtəm/
UK /'bɒtəm/
- Noun
- The part of your body you sit on
- Lowest position, often in a company or contest
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit the lowest part of something
- To provide with a bottom.
A2TOEICMorebowl
US /bol/
UK /bəʊl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
- Round container used for holding rice, soup etc.
- Intransitive Verb
- To roll a ball in the sport of bowling
A2Morecare of
US /kɛr ʌv/
UK /kɛə ɔv/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
A2Morecloset
US /ˈklɑzɪt, ˈklɔzɪt/
UK /'klɒzɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Small room or cupboard used for storing things
- Transitive Verb
- To go or put someone into a room for some privacy
B2Morecoming over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To change sides in a discussion
- To visit someone's home
A1Morecontact
US /ˈkɑnˌtækt/
UK /'kɒntækt/
- Adjective
- Touching or feeling something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Touching or feeling something
- Object that allows electricity to run through it
A2Morecounter
US /ˈkaʊntɚ/
UK /'kaʊntə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- To try to prevent, as by making a different point
- Prefix
- Being opposite or against something
B1Morecurtain
US /ˈkɚtn/
UK /'kɜ:tn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of cloth used to cover a window
- A screen in a theatre that can be raised or lowered
B1Moredeodorant
US /diˈodərənt/
UK /dɪ'əʊdərənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Substance applied to the skin to hide body smells
- A preparation for application to the body to prevent or mask unpleasant odors caused by perspiration.
C1Moredrain
US /dren/
UK /dreɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hole or pipe that water, waste etc. flows into
- Something that depletes resources or energy.
- Transitive Verb
- To empty or remove liquid from
- To use up the energy/ money/power of something
B1Moreenglish speaker
US
UK
- Noun
- A person who speaks English.
- A person with fluency in English.
A2Moreextra
US /'ekstrə/
UK /'ekstrə/
- Adjective
- More than necessary; additional
- Of especially good quality or grade.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Items more than you need; additional items
- Person who has a small part in a movie
A2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefill up
US /fɪl ʌp/
UK /fil ʌp/
- Phrase
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something full.
- To become full.
A1Morefingernail
US /ˈfɪŋgərneɪl/
UK /ˈfɪŋgəneɪl/
- Noun
- Nail at the end of a finger
C1Moreflush
US /flʌʃ/
UK /flʌʃ/
- Noun
- Feeling that comes suddenly
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To redden in the face due to emotion
B1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for some reason
US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/
UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/
- Phrase
- For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
A1Moreformal
US / ˈfɔrməl/
UK /'fɔ:ml/
- Adjective
- Observing rules and procedures strictly
- Behaving well, politely; wearing your best clothes
A2TOEICMorefreshen up
US /ˈfrɛʃən ʌp/
UK /ˈfreʃən ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wash and make oneself look clean and tidy.
- To make something look or feel newer or more appealing.
A1Morefrom the top
US /frʌm ði tɑp/
UK /frɔm ðə tɔp/
- Phrase
- From the beginning.
- From the highest point or position.
A1Moregenerally
US /ˈdʒɛnərəli/
UK /ˈdʒenrəli/
- Adverb
- Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
A2Moreget on to
US /ɡɛt ɑn tu/
UK /ɡet ɔn tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to do something you have delayed doing
A1Morehandle
US /ˈhændl/
UK /'hændl/
- Transitive Verb
- To cope with or take responsibility for
- To control a machine, car etc.
- Countable Noun
- The part of a door you hold to open it
- Thing you hold to carry or open a bag, pan etc.
A2TOEICMorehang
US /hæŋ/
UK /hæŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- To kill by putting a rope around neck and dropping
- Intransitive Verb
- To float, move softly, or remain in the air
- To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehigh class
US
UK
- Adjective
- Of superior quality or social standing; luxurious or sophisticated.
- Belonging to or associated with the upper social classes.
A1Morein the closet
US /ɪn ðə ˈklɑzət/
UK /in ðə ˈklɒzət/
- other
- Keeping something, often sexual orientation, secret.
B2Moreindirect
US /ˌɪndɪˈrɛkt, -daɪ-/
UK /ˌɪndəˈrekt/
- Adjective
- Being not directly connected to or caused by
- Having a path that is not straight or direct
B1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreinteract with
US /ˌɪntɚˈækt wɪð/
UK /ˌɪntərˈækt wið/
- Phrase
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To engage in communication or action involving mutual or reciprocal influence.
- To use a computer interface to achieve a specific goal.
A2Morejust kind of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
A2Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
laundry
US /ˈlɔndri, ˈlɑn-/
UK /'lɔ:ndrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Business or room to wash bed sheets, clothes etc.
- Clothes etc., that are to be washed, already washed
B2Moreliquid
US /ˈlɪkwɪd/
UK /ˈlɪkwɪd/
- Adjective
- (Of wealth) being able to be spent as cash
- In a state of being uncertain
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is similar to the state of water
- A drink; beverage.
A2Moreloo
US /lu/
UK /lu:/
- Noun
- Toilet, or a room that contains a toilet
C1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremakeup
US /ˈmekˌʌp/
UK /'meɪkʌp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
- The way in which something is formed or composed.
- Transitive Verb
- To invent or fabricate something.
- To compensate for something.
B2Moremove on
US /muv ɑn/
UK /mu:v ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to change or go to a different place
- To start talking about something different.
A1Morenail
US /nel/
UK /neɪl/
- Countable Noun
- Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
- Hard part at the end of your finger
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things together with metal nails
- To catch someone doing an illegal activity
B1Moreoccasionally
US /əˈkeɪʒən(ə)li/
UK /əˈkeɪʒnəli/
- Adverb
- Not very often; sometimes; seldom
- Happening or appearing irregularly.
A2Moreon the back of
US /ɑn ðə bæk əv/
UK /ɒn ðə bæk əv/
- other
- As a result of or following something.
B2Moreon the other side of
US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/
- Preposition
- Located across something from a given point.
A2Moreon the tiles
US /ɑn ðə taɪlz/
UK /ɒn ðə taɪlz/
- other
- Out enjoying oneself, often drinking or partying.
B2Moreon 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.
A1Moreonline
US /ˌɑ:nˈlaɪn/
UK /ˌɒnˈlaɪn/
- Adjective
- Connected to the internet
- Adverb
- Via the internet.
B1Moreother places
US
UK
- Phrase
- Different locations or areas
over the top
US /ˈovɚ ði tɑp/
UK /ˈəuvə ðə tɔp/
- Adjective
- More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- So extreme that it is offensive.
- Adverb
- To an excessive degree; excessively.
A1Moreplug
US /plʌɡ/
UK /plʌg/
- Noun
- Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
- Thing on a wire to connect to electricity supply
- Transitive Verb
- To use an object to block a hole
- To promote or advertise a product
B1TOEICMoreplumb
US /plʌm/
UK /plʌm/
- Adverb
- Precisely or exactly
- Transitive Verb
- To measure the depth of something
- To connect pipes, baths, toilets to a water source
B2TOEICMorepotty
US /ˈpɑti/
UK /'pɒtɪ/
- Noun
- (Child's) portable toilet
C1Morepowder
US /ˈpaʊdɚ/
UK /'paʊdə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
- Dry and light form of snow
- Transitive Verb
- To apply a dust onto the body or face
- To reduce to powder; pulverize.
B1Moreput it away
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To return something to its proper location; to tidy up.
- To save something, especially money, for future use.
A1Moreput under
US /pʊt ˈʌndɚ/
UK /put ˈʌndə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To administer an anaesthetic to someone.
- To bring someone or something under one's control or authority.
A1Morerack
US /ræk/
UK /ræk/
- Noun
- A frame, stand, hook on which things are hung
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone pain or suffering
B1Morerazor
US /ˈrezɚ/
UK /ˈreɪzə(r)/
- Noun
- Tool with a sharp edge used to shave beard or hair
C1Morerestroom
US /ˈrɛstˌrum, -ˌrʊm/
UK /ˈrestru:m/
- Noun
- Toilet; bathroom
C2Moresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Morescrub
US /skrʌb/
UK /skrʌb/
- Transitive Verb
- To clean with hard rubbing
- Noun
- Act of cleaning with hard rubbing
- An insignificant or contemptible person; someone who thinks they are cool but has no money, job, or prospects.
B2Moreseparate
US /'sepəreɪt/
UK /'sepəreɪt/
- Adjective
- Being different from or unrelated to another
- Not connected; different.
- Transitive Verb
- To divide two things by being in between them
- To move things away from each other
A2TOEICMoreshampoo
US /ʃæmˈpu/
UK /ʃæmˈpu:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Substance used to wash the hair
- Transitive Verb
- To use shampoo to wash your hair
B2Moreshaving cream
US
UK
- Noun
B1Moresilly
US /ˈsɪli/
UK /'sɪlɪ/
- Adjective
- Careless
- Acting funny or playfully
A2Moresink
US /sɪŋk/
UK /sɪŋk/
- Transitive Verb
- To push something down into the ground
- To dig (a well)
- Countable Noun
- Large bowl in a kitchen or washroom for washing
A2TOEICMoresolution
US /səˈluʃən/
UK /səˈlu:ʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
- Way to solve or deal with a problem
A2Morespray
US /spre/
UK /spreɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To cover something with a stream of tiny drops
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A jet of liquid made up of many small drops
- Container shooting stream of tiny drops of liquid
A2Morestall
US /stɔl/
UK /stɔ:l/
- Countable Noun
- Walled area in a barn where a farm animal is kept
- A table where things are sold at a market or fair
- Transitive Verb
- To put animals inside the room where they are kept
B1TOEICMorestart off
US /stɑrt ɔf/
UK /stɑ:t ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or commence something.
- To begin a journey.
B2Moretake off
US /tek ɔf/
UK /teik ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove, e.g. your clothes
- To make arrangements to be absent from work
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To remove (an item of clothing).
- To depart; to leave.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moretoothbrush
US /ˈtuθˌbrʌʃ/
UK /ˈtu:θbrʌʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Small brush with long handle used to clean teeth
C2Moretrash
US /træʃ/
UK /træʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Garbage or anything that is worthless
- Transitive Verb
- To throw away in the garbage
- To criticize; claim person/thing is inferior
B2TOEICMoretub
US /tʌb/
UK /tʌb/
- Countable Noun
- Another word for a bath
B1Moreturn on
US /tɚn ɑn/
UK /tə:n ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause someone to be interested or excited
- Transitive Verb
- To activate or switch on a device or appliance.
- To suddenly attack or criticize someone.
A1Morevocabulary
US /voˈkæbjəˌlɛri/
UK /və'kæbjələrɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Words that have to do with a particular subject
- The words that a person knows
B1TOEICMorewash off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove something by washing.
A1Morewash with
US /wɑʃ wɪð/
UK /wɒʃ wɪð/
- other
- To clean something by using a particular substance.
B2Morewashroom
US /ˈwɑʃˌrum, -ˌrʊm, ˈwɔʃ-/
UK /ˈwɒʃru:m/
- Noun
- Lavatory (e.g. a lavatory in a public place)
C2More
Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- on the back of: As a result of or following something.
- have to: Must do
- in the closet: Keeping something, often sexual orientation, secret.
- interact with
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- high class: Of superior quality or social standing; luxurious or sophisticated.
- freshen up: To wash and make oneself look clean and tidy.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- get on to: To decide to do something you have delayed doing
- start off: To begin or commence something.
- fill up
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- coming over: To change sides in a discussion
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- from the top: From the beginning.
- put under: To administer an anaesthetic to someone.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- turn on
- on the tiles: Out enjoying oneself, often drinking or partying.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- wash off: To remove something by washing.
- wash with: To clean something by using a particular substance.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- air out: To ventilate a room or space by opening windows or doors.
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- shaving cream
- put it away: To return something to its proper location; to tidy up.
- other places: Different locations or areas
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- english speaker: A person who speaks English.
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- silly: Careless
- separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- drain: Hole or pipe that water, waste etc. flows into
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- occasionally: Not very often; sometimes; seldom
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- scrub: To clean with hard rubbing
- laundry: Business or room to wash bed sheets, clothes etc.
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- sink: To push something down into the ground
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- solution: Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
- formal: Observing rules and procedures strictly
- plug: Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
- stall: Walled area in a barn where a farm animal is kept
- deodorant: Substance applied to the skin to hide body smells
- bottom: The part of your body you sit on
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- flush: Feeling that comes suddenly
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- liquid: (Of wealth) being able to be spent as cash
- curtain: Piece of cloth used to cover a window
- spray: To cover something with a stream of tiny drops
- public: Owned by the government
- fill: To make something full
- handle: To cope with or take responsibility for
- closet: Small room or cupboard used for storing things
- nail: Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
- rack: A frame, stand, hook on which things are hung
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- bowl: Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
- trash: Garbage or anything that is worthless
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- powder: Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- razor: Tool with a sharp edge used to shave beard or hair
- makeup: Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
- tub: Another word for a bath
- potty: (Child's) portable toilet
- loo: Toilet, or a room that contains a toilet
- indirect: Being not directly connected to or caused by
- shampoo: Substance used to wash the hair
- bathroom: Room where you take a bath or go to the toilet
- online: Connected to the internet
- toothbrush: Small brush with long handle used to clean teeth
- restroom: Toilet; bathroom
- plumb: Precisely or exactly
- fingernail: Nail at the end of a finger
- bobby: Police officer (UK slang)
- washroom: Lavatory (e.g. a lavatory in a public place)
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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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Anita Liu posted on 2026/10/24Ever wondered about the subtle differences between saying bathroom, restroom, or even powder room? Join this fun tour of a home bathroom to pick up essential vocabulary, from sink components like the drain and faucet to common household items you'll actually use in conversation.
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