advantage
US /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
UK /əd'vɑ:ntɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing making the chance of success higher
- A positive point about something
- Transitive Verb
- To make use of something, especially to further one's own position; exploit.
A2TOEICMoreall the rage
US
UK
- Phrase
- Being the current popular thing
B1Moreanswer to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
A1Moreat the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Morebeard
US /bɪrd/
UK /bɪəd/
- Noun
- Hair that grows on a man's face
A2Morebecome popular
US
UK
- Phrase
- To start to be liked by many people.
A2Morecharity
US /ˈtʃærɪti/
UK /'tʃærətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Kindness and willingness to forgive, help
- Institution providing help to the needy, the sick
A2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecompetitive
US /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/
UK /kəmˈpetətɪv/
- Adjective
- Being strongly driven to win or be better than
- As good as or better than others.
B1Morefor someone
US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/
UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/
- other
- On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
A1Morefrom the start
US /frʌm ði stɑrt/
UK /frɔm ðə stɑ:t/
- Phrase
- From the very beginning; from the outset.
A1Moregot 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 power
US /ɪn ˈpaʊɚ/
UK /in ˈpauə/
- Adjective
- Having control of a country or organization.
- Phrase
- During a period of holding authority or control.
B1Morein reaction to
US
UK
- Phrase
- As a response to something.
A1Morelisten out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To pay attention in order to hear a particular sound.
A1Morename for
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon board
US /ɑn bɔrd/
UK /ɔn bɔ:d/
- Phrase
- Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- Adverb
- On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
A1Morepeak
US /pik/
UK /pi:k/
- Noun
- Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
- The very top of a mountain
- Intransitive Verb
- To reach the highest or best point
B1Morepopularity
US /ˌpɑ:pjuˈlærəti/
UK /ˌpɒpjuˈlærəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being liked or supported by many people
- The extent to which something is widespread or commonly liked.
A2Morequiz question
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
A2Morerob
US /rɑb/
UK /rɒb/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Transitive Verb
- To steal money or property from (bank or person)
- To prevent from getting something deserved
A2Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moresuffer from
US /ˈsʌfɚ frʌm/
UK /ˈsʌfə frɔm/
- Intransitive Verb
- To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretestosterone
US /tɛsˈtɑstəˌron/
UK /tesˈtɔstərəun/
- Uncountable Noun
- Natural chemical responsible for the male sex
- A steroid hormone that stimulates development of male secondary sexual characteristics, and is produced mainly in the testes, but also in the ovaries and adrenal cortex.
C1More
Vocabulary
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- all the rage: Being the current popular thing
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- become popular: To start to be liked by many people.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- listen out: To pay attention in order to hear a particular sound.
- such as: For example; like
- in power: Having control of a country or organization.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in reaction to: As a response to something.
- check out
- suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
- from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- quiz question: A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
- point: An item to be discussed
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- advantage: Thing making the chance of success higher
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- competitive: Being strongly driven to win or be better than
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- charity: Kindness and willingness to forgive, help
- popularity: State of being liked or supported by many people
- testosterone: Natural chemical responsible for the male sex
- beard: Hair that grows on a man's face
- rob: Person's name
- clean: Completely; entirely
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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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BBC 6 Minute English May 28, 2015 - Are Breads Back to Stay?
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Adam Huang posted on 2015/05/30Ever wondered about the history and cultural significance of beards? This fun BBC 6 Minute English episode dives into beard trends, from historical context to modern-day feminism, and even touches on charity campaigns like Movember! You'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary and phrases that are perfect for everyday conversations.
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