Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- for instance: As an example.
- tap on: To touch someone or something gently and usually repeatedly, often to attract attention.
- on the watch: Being alert and carefully observing for something.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- have to: Must do
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- quick look: A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
- tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
- at least: As a minimum
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- live streaming: Broadcasting an event in real-time over the internet.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- to the power of: Indicating exponentiation in math; repeated multiplication.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- in short order: Very quickly; without delay.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- update on: To provide the latest information about something.
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
- plug in
- offer up: To present something, especially to God, as a sacrifice or offering.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- level with: To be honest and straightforward with someone; to tell someone the truth.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- got to: To arrive at some place
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- due to: Because of; owing to
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- interact with
- on demand: Whenever requested or needed.
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
- dispense with: To get rid of; do without; eliminate.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
- team building: The action or process of causing a team to work together more effectively.
- name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
- keep around: To keep something or someone nearby.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- screen in: To enclose a space with a screen or mesh.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- drag in: To arrive somewhere reluctantly or heavily, often tired or late.
- in drawing: Indicated or shown within a technical drawing.
- going on: To continue doing something
- break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- in the scene: Present at the location where something is happening or has happened.
- on the scene: Present at a location, especially where something has happened.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- on the fly: While in motion or progress; spontaneously; without prior planning or preparation.
- hop into: To quickly get into a vehicle.
- get across: To communicate (something) clearly and effectively.
- hole up: To hide oneself; to take refuge.
- meet up: To arrange to meet someone.
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- start in: To begin a job or activity.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- round up: To bring together; gather; collect
- wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
- store credit: Credit that can only be used at a specific store.
- check off: To write on a list to show something has been done
- get at: To criticize someone, often personally
- page in: Contact someone by pager urgently.
- at a glance: Immediately; instantly upon looking.
- run through: To pierce with a sharp pointed object
- subway station: A station where passengers can board or exit a subway train.
- on time
- build into: To include something as a part of a design, system, or plan.
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- dig into: To start eating food enthusiastically.
- zoom in on: To adjust a camera or lens to make a subject appear closer.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- new level: A higher or improved stage of achievement or quality.
- to the quick: Deeply and painfully affected or hurt emotionally.
- better than ever: In a more improved or desirable state than at any previous time.
- pull down: To destroy an old building; demolish
- from the top: From the beginning.
- move over: To make room for someone or something by shifting position.
- on second thought: After reconsidering; changing one's mind.
- drag down: To cause something to fall to a lower level or standard.
- out of the way: Remote; isolated.
- put it away: To return something to its proper location; to tidy up.
- in the hope of: With the expectation or desire for something to happen.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- on fire: Very successful or popular
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- reproductive health: The health of the reproductive systems and their functions and processes.
- in areas: Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- in future: At a time yet to come; from now onwards.
- in the post: Sent by mail or postal service.
- no limit to: Without any restriction or boundary.
- on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- in the hand: Physically held or grasped in one's hand.
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- face out: To have the front or main side directed towards something.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- as you like: In any way that you want; according to your preference.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- with time: As time passes; eventually.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- go on: To continue doing something
- out of the gate: At the very beginning of an event or process.
- ride with: To travel together with someone in a vehicle or on an animal.
- check out
- boarding time: The time at which passengers are allowed to board a plane, ship, or other vehicle.
- flip through: To look quickly through a book or magazine.
- watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- fit together: To combine or join parts properly or correctly.
- have on: To be wearing something.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- lights up: Third-person singular present tense of to illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- pull off: To manage to succeed
- out of this world: Extremely good or impressive; extraordinary.
- break into: To start suddenly (crying, panicking, etc.)
- music scene: The environment and community related to music in a particular location or genre.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- next to: Being located along side another
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- sit back: To relax and take it easy.
- on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- get behind: To support or encourage.
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- look back: To think about past events
- first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
- family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- of a lifetime: Describes something very special or unique in one's life.
- give it up: To stop trying to do something
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- great: Very good; better than before
- performance: Act of doing something
- face: To cover a surface with something like paint
- tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- store: To put things in a place for later use
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- pay: To give money for goods or work done
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
- metal: Usually hard shiny material mined from rock
- search: To examine a person's clothing to find something
- swipe: To pass a magnetic card through a digital reader
- news: Broadcast on radio or TV about recent events
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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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