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.
A2Morearticle
US /ˈɑrtɪkəl/
UK /'ɑ:tɪkl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Word such as 'a', 'an', or 'the' used before nouns
- Piece of writing about a particular subject
A2TOEICMoreat that time
US /æt ðæt taɪm/
UK /æt ðæt taim/
- Phrase
- During a specific point in the past.
A1Morebite
US /baɪt/
UK /baɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
- Wound left from being bitten
- Intransitive Verb
- (E.g. of fish) to take bait and be caught
A2Morebook on
US
UK
- Noun
- A book about a particular subject.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To place a bet on something.
A1Morebreathe in
US /brið ɪn/
UK /bri:ð in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To inhale; to take air into the lungs.
B1Morecap
US /kæp/
UK /kæp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Covering for the end or top of something
- Transitive Verb
- To cover the top or end of an object
- To limit the amount of usage of something
B1Morecap on
US /kæp ɑn/
UK /kæp ɒn/
- other
- An upper limit or restriction on something, such as spending or quantity.
C1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecome from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Morecome out with
US /kʌm aʊt wɪð/
UK /kʌm aut wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go out with someone on a date
- To say something, especially something surprising or controversial.
A1Moreformal
US / ˈfɔrməl/
UK /'fɔ:ml/
- Adjective
- Observing rules and procedures strictly
- Behaving well, politely; wearing your best clothes
A2TOEICMorefunction
US /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
UK /'fʌŋkʃn/
- Noun
- Social event, or party such as a wedding
- Mathematical operation used in calculations
- Intransitive Verb
- To serve a certain purpose or role
- To be operating, working or achieving its purpose
A2TOEICMoregear
US /ɡɪr/
UK /ɡɪə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To aim at or prepare yourself for something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A speed selector connected to an engine
- Special clothes you use for a purpose
B1Morego ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein any case
US /ɪn ˈɛni kes/
UK /in ˈeni keis/
- Phrase
- Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
A1Morein 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 heat
US /ɪn hit/
UK /in hi:t/
- Adjective
- (Of a female mammal) ready to mate.
A2Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morejump out
US /dʒʌmp aʊt/
UK /dʒʌmp aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To suddenly appear or move forward, often to surprise someone.
- To be very obvious or easily noticeable.
A2Morelean towards
US /lin 'təuədz/
UK /li:n tə'wɔ:dz/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be inclined to support or favor something; to tend to agree with.
B2Morelink
US /lɪŋk/
UK /lɪŋk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Any one of the rings that are part of a chain
- Connection between two or more things or people
- Transitive Verb
- To join or connect together
- To associate or connect in one's mind.
A2TOEICMorelook around
US /lʊk əˈraʊnd/
UK /luk əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To explore a place; search for something.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelook to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
A1Moremuch about
US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/
UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/
- Phrase
- A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
A1Moreoff camera
US /ɔf ˈkæmərə/
UK /ɔf ˈkæmərə/
- Adverb
- Not being filmed or recorded.
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.
A1Morepop up
US /pɑp ʌp/
UK /pɔp ʌp/
- Intransitive Verb
- To appear suddenly.
- Phrasal Verb
- To appear suddenly and unexpectedly.
- To appear on a computer screen.
A1Moreput out
US /pʊt aʊt/
UK /put aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To publish, e.g. a book
- To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreto an extent
US /tə ən ɪkˈstɛnt/
UK /tə ən ikˈstent/
- other
- Partly or in some degree.
B1Moreto some extent
US /tu sʌm ɪkˈstɛnt/
UK /tu: sʌm iksˈtent/
- Phrase
- Partially; not completely.
A1Moreunited
US /juˈnaɪtɪd/
UK /jʊ'naɪtɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To join or come together for the same goal
- Adjective
- Joined or combined together
A2Moreused 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
A1Morewrap around
US /ræp əˈraʊnd/
UK /ræp əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To encircle or surround something.
- To extend or stretch around something.
A2More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- to some extent: Partially; not completely.
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- jump out: To suddenly appear or move forward, often to surprise someone.
- in heat: (Of a female mammal) ready to mate.
- lean towards: To be inclined to support or favor something; to tend to agree with.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- have to: Must do
- in terms of
- off camera: Not being filmed or recorded.
- wrap around: To encircle or surround something.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- work out
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- breathe in: To inhale; to take air into the lungs.
- to an extent: Partly or in some degree.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- cap on: An upper limit or restriction on something, such as spending or quantity.
- pop up: To appear suddenly.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- come out with: To go out with someone on a date
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- check out
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- book on: A book about a particular subject.
- function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
- gear: To aim at or prepare yourself for something
- article: Word such as 'a', 'an', or 'the' used before nouns
- cover: To record a different version of another song
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- formal: Observing rules and procedures strictly
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- bite: Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- link: Any one of the rings that are part of a chain
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- dress: Women's garment with a top part and a skirt
- united: To join or come together for the same goal
- cap: Covering for the end or top of something
- warm: To become more friendly or to like something
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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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