achieve
US /əˈtʃiv/
UK /ə'tʃi:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- To succeed in reaching a particular goal, status, or standard, often after effort or perseverance.
A2TOEICMorearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreat work
US /æt wɚk/
UK /æt wə:k/
- Phrase
- Located at one's place of employment
A1Morebreak down
US /brek daʊn/
UK /breik daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
A1Morecasual
US /ˈkæʒuəl/
UK /ˈkæʒuəl/
- Adjective
- Being careless or having little thought or effort
- (Of clothes, etc.) not formal; easy to wear
- Countable Noun
- A worker employed on a temporary or irregular basis.
- A job as a musician that is not regular or permanent.
A2Morecloth
US /klɔθ, klɑθ/
UK /klɔθ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of material used for cleaning, etc.
- Material made by weaving fibers to make clothes
B1Moredescription
US /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
UK /dɪˈskrɪpʃn/
- Noun
- Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- The type or nature of someone or something.
A2TOEICMoreebook
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- Book displayed on a digital device e.g. a phone
B1Moreexpand
US /ɪkˈspænd/
UK /ɪk'spænd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something larger in size, number, amount
A2TOEICMoreexpression
US /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/
UK /ɪk'spreʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- Group of words that have a specific meaning
A2TOEICMoreextremely
US /ɪk'strimlɪ/
UK /ɪkˈstri:mli/
- Adverb
- In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- Remarkably; unusually.
B1Morefiddle
US /ˈfɪdl/
UK /'fɪdl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To play around in an experimental manner; tinker
- Transitive Verb
- To play the violin
B2Morefiddle with
US /ˈfɪdl wɪð/
UK /ˈfidl wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make small movements or adjustments to something, often nervously or restlessly.
- To tamper with or interfere with something, often in a way that is not authorized or skillful.
for example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
from time to time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- At intervals; now and then.
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
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morein particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
A1Moreinformal
US /ɪnˈfɔrməl/
UK /inˈfɔ:məl/
- Adjective
- Casual; relaxed
- Not official; not done by the rules
B1TOEICMoreintention
US /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/
UK /ɪnˈtenʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Aim or purpose
- A determination to act in a certain way.
A2TOEICMorejust 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.
A2Morelook around
US /lʊk əˈraʊnd/
UK /luk əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To explore a place; search for something.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremove 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.
A1Morenegative
US /ˈnɛɡətɪv/
UK /'neɡətɪv/
- Noun
- The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- In grammar, containing words such as 'no' or 'not'
- Adjective
- Being harmful, unwanted or unhelpful
- In mathematics, being less than zero
A2Moreobserve
US /əbˈzɜ:rv/
UK /əbˈzɜ:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To celebrate a particular holiday/religious event
- To obey or follow laws, rules, or customs
A2TOEICMoreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon a daily basis
US
UK
- Phrase
- Happening every day.
A1Moreon the other hand
US
UK
- Phrase
- Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
A1Moreon 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.
A1Morepolite
US /pəˈlaɪt/
UK /pəˈlaɪt/
- Adjective
- Showing good manners or respect for other people
A2TOEICMorepositive
US /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/
UK /ˈpɒzətɪv/
- Adjective
- Showing agreement or support for something
- Being sure about something; knowing the truth
- Noun
- A photograph in which light areas are light and dark areas are dark
A2Morepurpose
US /ˈpɚpəs/
UK /'pɜ:pəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- A person's sense of resolve or determination.
- Adverb
- With clear intention or determination.
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A2TOEICMorerecognize
US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept the truth or reality of something
- To consider something as important or special
A2TOEICMorerough
US /rʌf/
UK /rʌf/
- Adjective
- Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
- (Of situations) tough; difficult to get through
- Adverb
- In a manner that is difficult, or violent
A2Morescientific
US /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
UK /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
- Adjective
- Concerning academic study of the physical world
- Systematic and precise, following a methodology.
- Noun
- Relating to or used in science.
A2Moresweatshirt
US /ˈswɛtˌʃə:t/
UK /ˈswetʃɜ:t/
- Countable Noun
- Long-sleeved pullover, generally made from cotton
B2Moretend
US /tɛnd/
UK /tend/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move or act in a certain manner
- Transitive Verb
- To take care of
A2Morethumbs up
US
UK
- Noun
- A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
- Noun (plural)
- Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
A1Moretinker
US /ˈtɪŋkɚ/
UK /'tɪŋkə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make small adjustments to repair or improve
B2Morevocabulary
US /voˈkæbjəˌlɛri/
UK /və'kæbjələrɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Words that have to do with a particular subject
- The words that a person knows
B1TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- fiddle with: To make small movements or adjustments to something, often nervously or restlessly.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- have to: Must do
- from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on a daily basis: Happening every day.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- got to: To arrive at some place
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- anxious: Afraid of what may happen; worried and nervous
- achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- express: To send something by fast mail
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- casual: Being careless or having little thought or effort
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- rough: Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- intention: Aim or purpose
- observe: To celebrate a particular holiday/religious event
- expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
- polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
- scientific: Concerning academic study of the physical world
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- informal: Casual; relaxed
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- important: Having power or authority
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- tinker: To make small adjustments to repair or improve
- fiddle: To play around in an experimental manner; tinker
- sweatshirt: Long-sleeved pullover, generally made from cotton
- cloth: Piece of material used for cleaning, etc.
- ebook: Book displayed on a digital device e.g. a phone
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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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The different meanings of the verb TO OBSERVE | English Grammar for Beginners
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/10/26Ever wondered why we 'observe' a holiday or what the real difference is between 'tinkering' and 'fiddling' with something? In this video, you'll pick up these nuances and learn how to correctly use casual phrases like 'gotta' in the negative form. Dive into these practical grammar tips to sound more like a native speaker in your everyday conversations!
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