contrary
US /ˈkɑnˌtrɛri/
UK /'kɒntrərɪ/
- Adjective
- (Of weather) difficult; likely to cause trouble
- Going against authority, a parent, or the rules
- Adverb
- In opposition to.
B1Morecontrast
US /ˈkɑ:ntræst/
UK /'kɒntrɑ:st/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Comparison that shows obvious differences
- Difference in light and dark in photos, etc.
A2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
go together
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
- To date; to be in a romantic relationship.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morelevel
US /ˈlɛvəl/
UK /'levl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Specific height of something
- Amount of ability you have compared to others
- Transitive Verb
- To aim a gun at someone
- To destroy a building; flatten an area completely
A2TOEICMoreon the contrary
US
UK
- Phrase
- In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
B1Moreon the other hand
US
UK
- Phrase
- Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
A1Moreshare
US /ʃɛr/
UK /ʃeə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- Part of a company you own, shown by a certificate
- Transitive Verb
- To divide something between two or more people
- To allow others to use your things equally
A2TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreused 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
A1Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2More
Vocabulary
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
- have to: Must do
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
- level: Specific height of something
- share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- high: Excited or relaxed from taking drugs
- idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
- class: To place things into groups by common qualities
- contrary: (Of weather) difficult; likely to cause trouble
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- view: Opinion, belief, or idea about 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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Write Well in English - How to use However, In Contrast, On the Other Hand as Transitions
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Po Chih Tsai posted on 2015/07/02Struggling to connect your ideas in English essays? This video from Go Natural English breaks down how to use 'however,' 'in contrast,' and 'on the other hand' to clearly show contrast and make your writing shine! You'll pick up essential writing tips and grammar focus to elevate your ESL writing skills.
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