for example
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UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
podcast
US /'pɑ:dkæst/
UK /'pɒdkɑ:st/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
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US /ˈrɛɡjəlɚ/
UK /ˈregjələ(r)/
- Adjective
- Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- Occurring or being done frequently
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Customers who frequently visit a place
- Soldier who has a permanent job in the army
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US /spəˈsɪfɪkli/
UK /spəˈsɪfɪkli/
- Adverb
- As regards a particular thing; closely related to
- In a definite and clear manner.
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
- To challenge or confront someone, often aggressively.
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Vocabulary
- step to: To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- part: Division of a book
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- podcast: A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
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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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Ershun Zhou posted on 2015/12/30Ready to boost your English fluency? This video shares practical steps to supercharge your listening skills using everyday sources like news and podcasts. You'll learn how to make listening a daily habit and pick up natural English phrases along the way!
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