for 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.
A1Morein time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
A1Moreinstinct
US /ˈɪnˌstɪŋkt/
UK /'ɪnstɪŋkt/
- Noun
- Natural way of thinking; intuition
- Natural way (person or animal) thinks, behaves
B1Morelinguistic
US /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/
UK /lɪŋˈgwɪstɪk/
- Adjective
- Of or relating to language
- Relating to the scientific study of language.
B1Morelive on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to exist or be remembered.
- To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
next to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreobject
US /ˈɑbdʒɪkt/
UK /'ɒbdʒɪkt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you can see or touch, but is not alive
- Goal or purpose of a particular plan or activity
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To disagree; to protest against an idea or plan
- To state one's reason for disagreement
A2TOEICMoreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreplastic
US /ˈplæstɪk/
UK /'plæstɪk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
- Adjective
- Being easily formed or shaped
A2Moreplenty
US /ˈplɛnti/
UK /'plentɪ/
- Pronoun
- When there is not too little of something; a lot
- Uncountable Noun
- A large or sufficient amount or quantity; abundance.
- A lot of something
A2Moreproper
US /ˈprɑpɚ/
UK /'prɒpə(r)/
- Adjective
- Correct according to social or moral rules
- Behaving in a polite and socially acceptable way.
A2TOEICMorerule
US /ruːl/
UK /ruːl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is normal and usually happens
- Governmental control or power over a region
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To decide legally, especially in court
- To have control or influence
A2TOEICMorerule in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
B1Morestumble
US /ˈstʌmbəl/
UK /'stʌmbl/
- Noun
- Failing to do something well, e.g. giving a speech
- Act of tripping and almost falling
- Intransitive Verb
- To fail to perform, e.g. when giving a speech
- To trip and almost fall
B1More
Vocabulary
- rule in: To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- next to: Being located along side another
- go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- instinct: Natural way of thinking; intuition
- important: Having power or authority
- plenty: When there is not too little of something; a lot
- apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
- proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- object: Something you can see or touch, but is not alive
- plastic: Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
- stumble: Failing to do something well, e.g. giving a speech
- rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
- linguistic: Of or relating to language
- noun: The subject or object of a sentence
- big: Popular
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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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Adjectival Order: Why A "Big Red Balloon", not a "Red Big Balloon"?
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VoiceTube posted on 2015/11/28Ever wondered why we say "a big red balloon" and not "a red big balloon"? This video dives into the fascinating rules of adjective order in English, explaining the 'why' behind common phrases and helping you master sentence structure like a pro! You'll pick up essential grammar knowledge that makes your English sound more natural and fluent.
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