absolutely
US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/
UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/
- Adverb
- Completely; totally; very
- Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
A2Moreaccent
US /ˈækˌsɛnt/
UK /'æksent/
- Transitive Verb
- To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- Noun
- Feature of a design, e.g. a stripe on a shirt
- Correct spoken emphasis on a part of a word
A2Moreadvance
US /ædˈvæns/
UK /əd'vɑ:ns/
- Noun
- Forward movement by an army
- An attempt to seduce someone
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- (Of an army) to move forward
- To change or improve
A2TOEICMoreadvanced level
US
UK
- Noun
- A high or complex stage of learning or skill.
- Adjective
- Indicating a high degree of proficiency or expertise.
A2Moreat the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Morebudget
US /ˈbʌdʒɪt/
UK /'bʌdʒɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount of money planned to be spent
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a plan for how to spend your money
A2TOEICMoreconfusion
US /kənˈfjuʒən/
UK /kən'fju:ʒən/
- Uncountable Noun
- Not knowing what to do; state of disorder
B1Morecontact
US /ˈkɑnˌtækt/
UK /'kɒntækt/
- Adjective
- Touching or feeling something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Touching or feeling something
- Object that allows electricity to run through it
A2Moredisagree
US /ˌdɪsəˈɡri/
UK /ˌdɪsə'ɡri:/
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
B2TOEICMoreemphasize
US /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/
UK /'emfəsaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To stress the items that are important
B2TOEICMoreeventually
US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/
UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/
- Adverb
- After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- At some later time; in the future
A2Morefluent
US /'fluːənt/
UK /ˈflu:ənt/
- Adjective
- Doing something well and with ease
- Able to speak or write a language fully and easily
B1TOEICMorego together
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
- To date; to be in a romantic relationship.
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregrammatical
US /ɡrəˈmætɪkəl/
UK /grəˈmætɪkl/
- Adjective
- Conforming to the rules of syntax
B1Morehave a go
US /hæv e ɡo/
UK /hæv ə ɡəu/
- Intransitive Verb
- To attempt or try something.
A1Moreheavy smoker
US
UK
- Noun
- A person who smokes a large number of cigarettes or other tobacco products regularly.
B2Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Morejudge
US /dʒʌdʒ/
UK /dʒʌdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who decides on the results of a contest
- Person who has the power to make a decision
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To reach a decision about who won a contest
- To form an opinion after careful consideration
A2TOEICMorelack
US /læk/
UK /læk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To not have, or not have enough, of something
- Uncountable Noun
- The state of not having or not having enough of
A2TOEICMoremarketing
US /ˈmɑ:rkɪtɪŋ/
UK /ˈmɑ:kɪtɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
- Uncountable Noun
- The act of selling services or goods
B1Morenative
US /ˈnetɪv/
UK /ˈneɪtɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone from or born in a specific country
- Original inhabitant, e.g. before others
- Adjective
- Caused by natural ability; innate
A2Morepattern
US /ˈpætən/
UK /'pætn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Model to follow in making or doing something
- Colors or shapes which are repeated on objects
- Transitive Verb
- To copy the way something else is made
- To decorate with a pattern.
A2TOEICMorepersistent
US /pərˈsɪstənt/
UK /pəˈsɪstənt/
- Adjective
- Continuing to do something despite challenges
- Continuing to exist or occur for a long time.
C1TOEICMoreslightly
US /ˈslaɪtli/
UK /ˈslaɪtli/
- Adverb
- Only a little
B1Moresmoker
US /ˈsmokɚ/
UK /'sməʊkə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Device that exposes food to smoke as it cooks
- Person who smokes cigarettes, etc.
B1Morestick
US /stɪk/
UK /stɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- To join together using glue or paste
- Countable Noun
- Long thin piece of wood from a tree
A2Morestraight
US /stret/
UK /streɪt/
- Adjective
- Not having curves, bends, or angles
- Not gay; heterosexual
- Adverb
- in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
- In a straight line; directly.
A2TOEICMoretemporary
US /'tempəreri/
UK /ˈtemprəri/
- Adjective
- Continuing for a limited time; not permanent
- Noun
- A temporary worker.
A2TOEICMoretense
US /tɛns/
UK /tens/
- Noun
- The use of grammar to state the time things happen
- Adjective
- Unable to relax; feeling nervous or stressed
- Stretched tight and stiff
A2TOEICMoretrap
US /træp/
UK /træp/
- Countable Noun
- Device used for catching animals
- Vehicle pulled by a single horse
- Transitive Verb
- To use a device to catch animals or people
- To hold, e.g. a nerve, so that it cannot move
A2Moreunexpected
US /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
UK /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
- Adjective
- Surprising because it was not expected
- Noun
- An event or occurrence that was not anticipated.
B2Moreunnatural
US /ʌnˈnætʃərəl/
UK /ʌnˈnætʃrəl/
- Adjective
- Not being what you would expect; not normal
- Being different from anything occurring in nature
B1More
Vocabulary
- heavy smoker: A person who smokes a large number of cigarettes or other tobacco products regularly.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- advanced level: A high or complex stage of learning or skill.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
- have a go: To attempt or try something.
- going on: To continue doing something
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- accent: To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- slightly: Only a little
- pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- fluent: Doing something well and with ease
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- tense: The use of grammar to state the time things happen
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- persistent: Continuing to do something despite challenges
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
- emphasize: To stress the items that are important
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- trap: Device used for catching animals
- advance: Forward movement by an army
- budget: Amount of money planned to be spent
- temporary: Continuing for a limited time; not permanent
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- unexpected: Surprising because it was not expected
- leave: To go away from; depart
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- confusion: Not knowing what to do; state of disorder
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- grammatical: Conforming to the rules of syntax
- disagree: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
- marketing: To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
- unnatural: Not being what you would expect; not normal
- smoker: Device that exposes food to smoke as it cooks
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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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5 English Mistakes Even Advanced Speakers Still Make
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Susan posted on 2026/11/10Even advanced English speakers often slip up on small, persistent details that keep them from sounding totally natural. This video breaks down five common traps—like the correct way to use 'explain' and 'discuss'—to help you refine your speech and avoid those tricky false friends like 'actually.' It’s a great chance to polish your fluency and catch those sneaky habits you might not even realize you have!
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