as well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Morebetter than ever
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a more improved or desirable state than at any previous time.
- At the highest level of performance or quality.
circumstance
US /ˈsɚkəmˌstæns/
UK /'sɜ:kəmstəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Condition or fact that affects a situation
- An event or fact that causes or helps to cause something to happen, typically something bad or unwanted.
A2Moreclose out
US /kloz aʊt/
UK /kləuz aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To sell off or eliminate remaining items or inventory, often at discounted prices.
- To terminate or offset an existing financial position or trade.
A1Morefort
US /fɔ:rt/
UK /fɔ:t/
- Noun
- Group of military buildings with high walls
B1Moregot 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
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.
A2TOEICMorehold the fort
US /hoʊld ðɚ fɔrt/
UK /hould ðə fɔ:t/
- other
- To take responsibility temporarily for a place or task.
B1Morelocker
US /ˈlɑ:kə(r)/
UK /ˈlɒkə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Cupboard with a lock to keep your possessions
B2Morenick
US /nɪk/
UK /nɪk/
- Noun
- Person's name
- Scratches caused by accidentally knocking
- Transitive Verb
- To make a scratch in
- To steal
B2Moreoccur
US /əˈkɚ/
UK /əˈkɜ:(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To come to pass or to happen
- To be found to exist; to be present.
A2TOEICMorepush through
US /pʊʃ θru/
UK /puʃ θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue with a plan or activity despite difficulties or opposition.
- To make progress by pushing people or things aside.
B1Morerally
US /ˈræli/
UK /'rælɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Public meeting to support or oppose something
- A race for motor vehicles over public roads
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To meet publicly to support or oppose something
- To race cars in the countryside
B1Morerough
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
A2Morescore
US /skɔr, skor/
UK /skɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- Current number of points given in a game, contest
- Transitive Verb
- To mark or cut something with a sharp object
- To get or give points in a game, contest, or test
A2TOEICMoretough
US /tʌf/
UK /tʌf/
- Adjective
- (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- Very difficult to do or deal with
- Noun
- A rough and aggressive person.
A2More
Vocabulary
- close out: To sell off or eliminate remaining items or inventory, often at discounted prices.
- push through: To continue with a plan or activity despite difficulties or opposition.
- better than ever: In a more improved or desirable state than at any previous time.
- hold the fort: To take responsibility temporarily for a place or task.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- circumstance: Condition or fact that affects a situation
- occur: To come to pass or to happen
- rough: Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- rally: Public meeting to support or oppose something
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- handle: To cope with or take responsibility for
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- cover: To record a different version of another song
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- close: Almost; near
- face: To cover a surface with something like paint
- final: Last game in a series in a competition
- early: Coming/happening before others in a time sequence
- nick: Person's name
- fort: Group of military buildings with high walls
- late: At a time after the expected time
- locker: Cupboard with a lock to keep your possessions
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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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SGA in TEARS While Speaking About Jalen Williams' Injury 😢
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/10/26Watch this emotional post-game interview where SGA reflects on his teammate's injury and discusses how the team must rally together to move forward. You will pick up useful, natural phrases for discussing tough situations, such as how to express holding the fort down during a difficult season.
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