based on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Moreclutter up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To fill a place with too many things, making it untidy.
A1Morecome at
US /kʌm æt/
UK /kʌm æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To approach someone to attack them
A1Morecome before
US /kʌm bɪˈfɔr/
UK /kʌm biˈfɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
- To be considered more important than something else.
A1Moredepending on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- Influenced or determined by.
- Preposition
- Subject to; contingent on
- Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
A2Moredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moreend up with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have something as a result.
A1Moreevidence of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- Something that shows that something else exists or is true.
A1Morefine
US /faɪn/
UK /faɪn/
- Adjective
- Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- Of high quality; made with great skill
- Countable Noun
- Money you have to pay because you broke a rule
- (at the end of a piece of music) the end
A2TOEICMorefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
from scratch
US /frʌm skrætʃ/
UK /frɔm skrætʃ/
- Phrase
- From the very beginning; from nothing.
- From the very beginning; using new materials rather than something that already exists.
A1Morego over there
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To move or travel to a specific location.
A1Moregrammar
US /ˈɡræmɚ/
UK /ˈgræmə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Book describing the syntactic rules of a language
- Rules explaining how words are used in a language
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein a word
US /ɪn e wɚd/
UK /in ə wə:d/
- Phrase
- Briefly; in short.
A1Morein other words
US
UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
in the way
US /ɪn ði we/
UK /in ðə wei/
- Phrase
- Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
A1Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
look at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morenative
US /ˈnetɪv/
UK /ˈneɪtɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone from or born in a specific country
- Original inhabitant, e.g. before others
- Adjective
- Caused by natural ability; innate
A2Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreon the other hand
US
UK
- Phrase
- Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
A1Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
transfer
US /trænsˈfɚ/
UK /træns'fɜ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To move to a different place, job or school
- To give someone an illness through contact
- Noun
- Moving to a different place, job, or school
- Act of giving the right to a property to another
A2TOEICMorework at
US /wɚk æt/
UK /wə:k æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- To make an effort to improve something.
A1More
Vocabulary
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- clutter up: To fill a place with too many things, making it untidy.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- come at: To approach someone to attack them
- go over there: To move or travel to a specific location.
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- in a word: Briefly; in short.
- come before: To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- have to: Must do
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- grammar: Book describing the syntactic rules of a language
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- drink: To put water in your body through your mouth
- speaker: Electronic device for making or broadcasting sound
- French: Person's name
- transfer: To move to a different place, job or school
- spanish: Concerning the culture and people of Spain
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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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Sh, Gang (Aaron) posted on 2016/01/22Ever wonder why you make certain mistakes when learning English? This video dives into "language transfer" and common L2 errors, showing you how your first language can actually impact your pronunciation and grammar. You'll gain a fascinating insight into second language acquisition and pick up some key vocabulary along the way!
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