adapt
US /əˈdæpt/
UK /ə'dæpt/
- Transitive Verb
- To change something for a different function
- To change something to fit or suit a new purpose
- Intransitive Verb
- To change your behaviour so that it is easier to live in a new place or situation
B1TOEICMoreadopt
US /əˈdɑ:pt/
UK /əˈdɒpt/
- Transitive Verb
- To legally take a child into your family
- To take on responsibility for something
A2TOEICMorealong 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.
A2Morebetray
US /bɪˈtre/
UK /bɪ'treɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To endanger (friend) by giving enemy information
- To reveal something unintentionally.
B1Moredead or alive
US
UK
- Phrase
- Regardless of whether someone is living or dead; in any condition.
A1Moredown under
US /daʊn ˈʌndɚ/
UK /daun ˈʌndə/
- Proper Noun
- A colloquial term for Australia and New Zealand.
- Adverb
- Below or underneath something.
A1Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Morefor no good reason
US /fɚ no ɡʊd ˈrizən/
UK /fə nəu ɡʊd ˈri:zən/
- other
- Without any clear or valid reason; unjustified.
B1Morefrom power
US /frəm ˈpaʊɚ/
UK /frəm ˈpaʊə/
- other
- To lose control or position of authority.
A2Moregot 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
A1Moregrow up
US /ɡro ʌp/
UK /ɡrəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop from a child into an adult
A1Morehorse
US /hɔ:rs/
UK /hɔ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large animal with 4 legs used for riding
- Stand or frame used to support something
- Intransitive Verb
- To fool around stupidly
A2Morein love with
US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//
UK
- Adjective
- Feeling romantic love for someone.
- Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
A1Morein town
US /ɪn taʊn/
UK /in taun/
- Phrase
- Present or available in the local area or city.
- Available or present in a particular place.
A1Morejust 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.
A2Morelong weekend
US
UK
- Noun
- An extended weekend that includes an extra day off, such as a public holiday.
A1Morelord
US /lɔrd/
UK /lɔ:d/
- Noun
- (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
- Man with power and authority; a nobleman
- Intransitive Verb
- To act as though you can tell people what to do
A2Moreride along
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone in a vehicle.
stop at nothing
US /stɑp æt ˈnʌθɪŋ/
UK /stɒp æt ˈnʌθɪŋ/
- other
- To be willing to do anything to achieve something.
C1Morethunder
US /ˈθʌndɚ/
UK /'θʌndə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Loud sound
- The sound that comes from the sky from lightning
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a loud sound like that made by lightning
B1Moreto the left
US
UK
- Phrase
- In or toward the left direction.
- Situated on the left side of.
Vocabulary
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- stop at nothing: To be willing to do anything to achieve something.
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- for no good reason: Without any clear or valid reason; unjustified.
- ride along: To accompany someone in a vehicle.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- long weekend: An extended weekend that includes an extra day off, such as a public holiday.
- down under: A colloquial term for Australia and New Zealand.
- from power: To lose control or position of authority.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- dead or alive: Regardless of whether someone is living or dead; in any condition.
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
- adopt: To legally take a child into your family
- adapt: To change something for a different function
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- plan: Drawing of how something should be done or made
- prepare: To make something ready for use
- lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
- movie: Motion picture; film
- thunder: Loud sound
- God: Someone admired because they are famous or good
- betray: To endanger (friend) by giving enemy information
- horse: Large animal with 4 legs used for riding
- father: A male parent
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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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