action
US /ˈækʃən/
UK /'ækʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that a person or thing does
- A lawsuit.
- Intransitive Verb
- To act to do something
A2Morecommunicate
US /kəˈmjunɪˌket/
UK /kə'mju:nɪkeɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To give and exchange information
- To convey or make known (information, feelings, etc.)
A2Moreemotion
US /ɪˈmoʃən/
UK /iˈməuʃən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A feeling such as sadness, anger or love
- A mental state that arises spontaneously rather than through conscious effort
A2Moregot 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
A1Morein action
US
UK
- Phrase
- Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
in need
US /ɪn nid/
UK /in ni:d/
- Phrase
- Not having the necessary things, such as food
A1Morerelationship
US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/
UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Connection between two or more people or things
- Way people interact or live with each other
A2TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1More
Vocabulary
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- go: To attend or be at a place
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- point: An item to be discussed
- great: Very good; better than before
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- love: Person's name
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- emotion: A feeling such as sadness, anger or love
- communicate: To give and exchange information
- action: Something that a person or thing does
- care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
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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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Jack posted on 2014/11/20Want to learn how to show love in action? This "Motivational Minute" is packed with simple, heartfelt phrases and practical tips for expressing care in your relationships. You'll pick up everyday expressions perfect for daily conversations and strengthening your connections!
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