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- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in a series: Arranged or happening one after another.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- advanced: (Of an army) to move forward
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- root: Emotional connection with a place, history etc.
- verb: Word that expresses an action or state
- polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
- civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
- lesson: Something done to learn or teach something; class
- meaningful: Having importance; showing someone's intention
- family: Close group of people or organizations
- add: To include as well
- adjective: A word that describes a noun, e.g. happy
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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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English Vocabulary: Roots, Prefixes and Suffixes
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