act on
US /ækt ɑn/
UK /ækt ɔn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have an effect on something.
- To take formal action or make a decision regarding something.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action as a result of information received.
- To have an effect on something.
B1Moreapart from
US /əˈpɑrt frʌm/
UK /əˈpɑ:t frɔm/
- Preposition
- Except for; not considering
- In addition to; as well as
around the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreartificial
US /ˌɑrtəˈfɪʃəl/
UK /ˌɑ:tɪ'fɪʃl/
- Adjective
- Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
- (Something) made by people; not created by nature
B1TOEICMoreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreat some point
US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/
UK /æt sʌm pɔint/
- Phrase
- At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
A1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecome between
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be the cause of a disagreement between people
A1Moreconquer the world
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To gain control of the world through military force or other means.
A1Moredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moreevidence of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- Something that shows that something else exists or is true.
A1Moreexcept for
US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/
UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Not including; excluding.
for nothing
US
UK
- Phrase
- Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- Free; without cost
A1Morefrom the first
US /frəm ðə ˈfɝst/
UK /frəm ðə ˈfɜ:st/
- other
- From the very beginning.
B2Moreget through
US /ɡɛt θru/
UK /ɡet θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive at the end of or finish something
- To succeed in contacting someone by phone
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregreen screen
US
UK
- Noun
- A background consisting of a green screen, used to add visual effects in post-production.
- A feature in video editing software that allows users to replace a green background with another image or video.
A1Moregroup together
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To come together in a group; to assemble.
have to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein action
US
UK
- Phrase
- Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
in favor of
US /ɪn ˈfevɚ ʌv/
UK /in ˈfeivə ɔv/
- Phrase
- Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- To the advantage of; benefiting.
- Preposition
- Supporting or approving of something.
- To the advantage of; to the benefit of.
A1Morein the picture
US
UK
- Phrase
- Aware of what is happening; informed.
- Involved in something; participating.
A1Morein trouble
US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /in ˈtrʌbl/
- Adjective
- Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- other
- In serious trouble or difficulty.
A1Moreintelligence
US /ɪnˈtɛlədʒəns/
UK /ɪn'telɪdʒəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Collection of secret information about something
- Ability to learn things or to consider situations
- Adjective
- Of the spying services; acting in secrecy
A2TOEICMorelight up
US /laɪt ʌp/
UK /lait ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- To ignite a cigarette, cigar, or pipe for smoking.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreon sale
US /ɑn sel/
UK /ɔn seil/
- Adjective
- Available at a reduced price
- Available to be bought
A2Moreon the internet
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located or available on the internet.
- Using the internet as a medium or platform.
A1Moreout of it
US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/
UK /aut ɔv it/
- Adjective
- Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
A1Moreout of time
US /aʊt ʌv taɪm/
UK /aut ɔv taim/
- Adjective
- Having no more time available to do something.
A1Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Morepath
US /pæθ, pɑθ/
UK /pɑ:θ/
- Noun
- Method of living leading to a particular result
- Track made with stones, by walking over the ground
A2TOEICMorepeace
US /pis/
UK /pi:s/
- Uncountable Noun
- Calm and quiet state
- Time when there is no war or fighting
A2TOEICMorepoint out
US /pɔɪnt aʊt/
UK /pɔint aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make others aware of an idea
- To draw attention to something or someone
A1Morepower up
US /ˈpaʊɚ ʌp/
UK /ˈpauə ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To turn on a device or system; to activate.
- To increase in strength, energy, or ability.
A1Moresee in
US /si ɪn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
A1Moresilver screen
US
UK
- Noun
- The cinema; the film industry.
A2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretalking smack
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Present continuous of talking smack; boasting or bragging.
team building
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The action or process of causing a team to work together more effectively.
- A management strategy focused on improving team performance and cohesion.
A2Moreteamed up with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To form as a group to work together on something
A2Moretear
US /tɛr/
UK /teə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Drop of salty water from the eye
- Hole or rip in something after it has been damaged
- Intransitive Verb
- To move very quickly, often with carelessness
A2Moreterrible
US /ˈtɛrəbəl/
UK /ˈterəbl/
- Adjective
- Very bad; horrible
- Causing great fear; frightening
A2TOEICMorethanks for nothing
US /θæŋks fər ˈnʌθɪŋ/
UK /θaŋks fə ˈnʌθɪŋ/
- other
- Sarcastic phrase showing disappointment over lack of help or benefit.
B1Morethe silver screen
US
UK
- Noun
- The cinema; the world of films.
A1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moretogether with
US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/
UK /təˈɡeðə wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; along with.
- Including; as well as.
A1Moreup there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morework out
US /wɚk aʊt/
UK /wə:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To find a way to do something, by thinking
A1More
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- going on: To continue doing something
- light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- have to: Must do
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- at least: As a minimum
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- come between: To be the cause of a disagreement between people
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
- talking smack: Present continuous of talking smack; boasting or bragging.
- conquer the world: To gain control of the world through military force or other means.
- act on: To have an effect on something.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- team building: The action or process of causing a team to work together more effectively.
- group together: To come together in a group; to assemble.
- from the first: From the very beginning.
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- work out
- silver screen: The cinema; the film industry.
- the silver screen: The cinema; the world of films.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- green screen: A background consisting of a green screen, used to add visual effects in post-production.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- power up: To turn on a device or system; to activate.
- teamed up with: To form as a group to work together on something
- in the picture: Aware of what is happening; informed.
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- on sale: Available at a reduced price
- in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- thanks for nothing: Sarcastic phrase showing disappointment over lack of help or benefit.
- for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- check out
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- tear: Drop of salty water from the eye
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
- artificial: Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- terrible: Very bad; horrible
- design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
- night: Time when sun does not shine
- pay: To give money for goods or work done
- peace: Calm and quiet state
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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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