back up
US /bæk ʌp/
UK /bæk ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To save a copy of your computer data
- To confirm the truth of what someone says
A1Morebackstage
US /ˈbækˈstedʒ/
UK /ˌbækˈsteɪdʒ/
- Adverb
- In the area of a theater behind the stage
C1Morebutt
US /bʌt/
UK /bʌt/
- Noun
- (Informal) fleshy part of your body you sit on
- The thick end of something, especially a cigarette.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To share a boundary by being next to
- To strike, push, or shove (someone or something) with the head.
B2Morecare of
US /kɛr ʌv/
UK /kɛə ɔv/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
A2Morechop
US /tʃɑp/
UK /tʃɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
- To hit someone with your hand
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A hit with the hand in a sideways motion
- Thick slice of meat still attached to a bone
B1Morefeeding
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To give food, e.g. to animals or a baby
- To push something through an opening
A2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Moreflirting
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To talk or behave so as to show romantic interest
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To consider something without being entirely serious about it.
B2Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehang
US /hæŋ/
UK /hæŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- To kill by putting a rope around neck and dropping
- Intransitive Verb
- To float, move softly, or remain in the air
- To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear
A2Morehang out
US /hæŋ aʊt/
UK /hæŋ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Morein a while
US /ɪn e hwaɪl/
UK /in ə hwail/
- Phrase
- In a short period of time; soon.
- For a short period of time; soon.
A2Morein general
US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/
UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; on the whole.
- Not specific or detailed; broadly.
- Adjective
- Not detailed or specific; overall.
C2Morekiss
US /kɪs/
UK /kɪs/
- Transitive Verb
- To touch something in a light or gentle way
- To put your lips against another's to show love
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremess
US /mɛs/
UK /mes/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- A difficult or confused situation.
- Transitive Verb
- To make something untidy or dirty
A2Moremingle
US /ˈmɪŋɡəl/
UK /ˈmɪŋgl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To mix or come into contact, as people at a party
B2Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Morepitch
US /pɪtʃ/
UK /pɪtʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
- To throw a baseball to a batter
- Noun
- Act of throwing a baseball for someone to hit
- Playing fields in sports, e.g. for soccer
B1TOEICMorerelationship
US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/
UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Connection between two or more people or things
- Way people interact or live with each other
A2TOEICMorerhyme
US /raɪm/
UK /raɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One of a group of words ending in similar sounds
- Poem or song using similar-sounding words
B2Moreswear
US /swɛr/
UK /sweə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To say bad or impolite words to someone
- Transitive Verb
- To make a serious promise to do something
B1Moresynthesizer
US /ˈsɪnθɪˌsaɪzɚ/
UK /ˈsɪnθəsaɪzə(r)/
- Noun
- Electronic musical instrument that copies sounds
B2Moreunderwear
US /ˈʌndərwer/
UK /ˈʌndəweə(r)/
- Noun
- Clothes worn next to skin/under outer clothes
C1Morevocal
US /ˈvoʊkl/
UK /ˈvəʊkl/
- Adjective
- Expressing an opinion publicly in a loud way
- Concerning the voice
B1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- going on: To continue doing something
- hot: Angry or excited
- date: To have become old-fashioned
- ready: Being likely or about to do something
- woman: Adult female human being
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- read: Person's name
- picture: General situation or state of being
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- thing: (Used to introduce the reason for something)
- friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
- summer: Part of the year when the weather is hot
- need: To be unable to manage without something; require
- back: Farthest from the front e.g. in a classroom
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- song: Distinctive series of sounds made by a bird
- true: Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- kiss: To touch something in a light or gentle way
- underwear: Clothes worn next to skin/under outer clothes
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- feeding: To give food, e.g. to animals or a baby
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
- chop: To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
- pitch: To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
- mingle: To mix or come into contact, as people at a party
- butt: (Informal) fleshy part of your body you sit on
- rhyme: One of a group of words ending in similar sounds
- backstage: In the area of a theater behind the stage
- vocal: Expressing an opinion publicly in a loud way
- synthesizer: Electronic musical instrument that copies sounds
- flirting: To talk or behave so as to show romantic interest
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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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Vivi Lee posted on 2015/09/17Ever wondered what Justin Bieber gets up to off-stage? This fun clip from The Ellen Show dives into playful banter about everything from underwear selfies to dating stories, plus a hilarious Madonna anecdote! You'll pick up everyday conversational phrases and simple sentence structures perfect for casual chats.
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