based on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Morecatch up
US /kætʃ ʌp/
UK /kætʃ ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become equal with another person
- To inform others of the latest news
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To do something that you have not been able to do recently.
- To meet someone you know in order to talk to them and find out what they have been doing.
A1Morecelebrate
US /ˈsɛləˌbret/
UK /'selɪbreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- To lead or participate in a religious ceremony
A2Morefor best
US /fɚ best/
UK /fə best/
- other
- An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
B2Moreglobe
US /gloʊb/
UK /gləʊb/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
B1TOEICMorehustle
US /ˈhʌsəl/
UK /ˈhʌsl/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone move quickly by pushing them
- To obtain (something) by forceful action or persuasion; to proceed or work rapidly or energetically.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To proceed or work rapidly or energetically.
B2Moreidentity
US /aɪˈdɛntɪti/
UK /aɪ'dentətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Collection of qualities that makes a person
- Who someone is; the name of a person
B1Morerole
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Noun
- Character played by an actor
- Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
A2Morewine
US /waɪn/
UK /waɪn/
- Adjective
- Dark red color
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Alcoholic drink made from the juice of grapes
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Vocabulary
- catch up: To become equal with another person
- for best: An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- role: Character played by an actor
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- answer: To reply to a question someone asks
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- hustle: To make someone move quickly by pushing them
- celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- globe: A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
- glass: Clear hard container used for drinking
- wine: Dark red color
- win: Success in beating the other team or competitors
- tonight: Night following this day
- actress: A woman or girl who acts on a stage or in a movie
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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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Jennifer Lawrence jokes about getting drunk after winning Golden Globe
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hope posted on 2015/05/01Ever wondered what happens when celebrities get a little *too* excited after winning an award? Jennifer Lawrence hilariously shares her post-Golden Globe plans, giving you a fun peek into award show culture and some super simple, everyday phrases you can use yourself!
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