contraction
US /kənˈtrækʃən/
UK /kənˈtrækʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Process of becoming smaller in length/size
- Involuntary, often painful tightening of a muscle
B2Moregrammar
US /ˈɡræmɚ/
UK /ˈgræmə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Book describing the syntactic rules of a language
- Rules explaining how words are used in a language
B1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
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
A1Morenative
US /ˈnetɪv/
UK /ˈneɪtɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone from or born in a specific country
- Original inhabitant, e.g. before others
- Adjective
- Caused by natural ability; innate
A2Morepronounce
US /prəˈnaʊns/
UK /prə'naʊns/
- Transitive Verb
- To state something in a legal or official way
- To give your opinion or decision about something
B1Morepronunciation
US /prəˌnʌnsiˈeʃən/
UK /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- How a word is said; how a word sounds
- The manner in which someone utters a word.
B1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreto order
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To give an instruction or command.
- To request something to be made, supplied, or served.
A1More
Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- to order: To give an instruction or command.
- pronunciation: How a word is said; how a word sounds
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- pronounce: To state something in a legal or official way
- grammar: Book describing the syntactic rules of a language
- study: To focus on learning something usually at school
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- short: (Of electric circuit) to spark because faulty
- speak: To be able to use a certain language
- talk: Style of speaking
- contraction: Process of becoming smaller in length/size
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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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Curtis posted on 2015/07/10Ever get confused by 'd at the end of words like I'd or you'd? This super practical lesson breaks down those 'would' contractions so you can sound more natural in everyday conversations. You'll pick up pronunciation tips and see how they're used in real-life dialogues!
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