action
US /ˈækʃən/
UK /'ækʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that a person or thing does
- A lawsuit.
- Intransitive Verb
- To act to do something
A2Morebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morecategory
US /ˈkætɪˌɡɔri, -ˌɡori/
UK /ˈkætəgəri/
- Noun
- Groups of things that are similar in some way
B1Morecomplicate
US /ˈkɑ:mplɪkeɪt/
UK /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make more difficult to do, understand or use
B1Moreconnect
US /kəˈnɛkt/
UK /kə'nekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To associate a thing with something else
- To join or attach things together
A2Moreconnected with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Related to; associated with.
- Involved with; having a relationship with.
- Phrasal Verb
- Was associated or linked to someone or something.
- Felt understanding or empathy with someone or something.
B1Moreconnector
US /kəˈnektər/
UK /kəˈnektə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- A device that joins things together
- A device for joining together electrical conductors or providing connection to a circuit.
B1Morecorrect
US /kəˈrɛkt/
UK /kə'rekt/
- Adjective
- Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- True or accurate
- Transitive Verb
- To fix a problem
- To write marks on a piece of work to show mistakes
A2Moredirect
US /dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ-/
UK /də'rekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- To show the way by conducting or leading
- Adverb
- Coming straight from something
A2TOEICMoregenerally
US /ˈdʒɛnərəli/
UK /ˈdʒenrəli/
- Adverb
- Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
A2Moreglad
US /ɡlæd/
UK /ɡlæd/
- Adjective
- Happy or pleased about something/to do something
- Happy that something happened; pleased
A2Moregrammar
US /ˈɡræmɚ/
UK /ˈgræmə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Book describing the syntactic rules of a language
- Rules explaining how words are used in a language
B1Moreguideline
US /ˈɡaɪdˌlaɪn/
UK /ˈgaɪdlaɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- General rule or instruction how to do a thing
- A recommendation or suggestion that is not mandatory.
B1TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreincorrect
US /ˌɪnkəˈrɛkt/
UK /ˌɪnkəˈrekt/
- Adjective
- Being wrong or inaccurate
B1TOEICMoreindirect
US /ˌɪndɪˈrɛkt, -daɪ-/
UK /ˌɪndəˈrekt/
- Adjective
- Being not directly connected to or caused by
- Having a path that is not straight or direct
B1Moreintransitive
US /ɪnˈtrænsɪtɪv, -zɪ-/
UK /ɪnˈtrænsətɪv/
- Adjective
- (Of verb) not requiring/can have no direct object
C2Morememorization
US /ˌmemə'rɪzeɪʃən/
UK /ˌmemə'rɪzeɪʃən/
- Uncountable Noun
- Conscious learning of something e.g. words
B1Moremovement
US /ˈmuvmənt/
UK /ˈmu:vmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a piece of classical music
- Group with a shared interest or goal
A2Morenative
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
A2Moreobject
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
A2TOEICMorephrase
US /frez/
UK /freɪz/
- Noun
- Common expression or saying
- Section of musical notes in a piece of music
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To choose words to say what you mean clearly
A2Morerequire
US /rɪˈkwaɪr/
UK /rɪ'kwaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To demand that someone does something
- To need to do something, to make it necessary
A2TOEICMorestore
US /stɔr, stor/
UK /stɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To put things in a place for later use
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where things are kept for future use
- Place where you can go to buy things
A2TOEICMoresubscribe
US /səbˈskraɪb/
UK /səb'skraɪb/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To regularly pay to receive a service
B1TOEICMoreswing
US /swɪŋ/
UK /swɪŋ/
- Noun
- Movement in a curved motion
- Flowing, curved movement, e.g. of the arm
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something in a back and forth motion
- To move in a back and forth motion, while hanging
A2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moretransitive
US /ˈtrænsɪtɪv, -zɪ-/
UK /ˈtrænsətɪv/
- Adjective
- (Verb) requiring direct object as part of meaning
C2Moretransitive verb
US
UK
- Abbreviation
- Abbreviation for 'transitive verb,' a verb that requires a direct object.
- Noun
- A verb that requires a direct object to complete its meaning.
A2Moretricky
US /ˈtrɪki/
UK /'trɪkɪ/
- Adjective
- Difficult, so needing skill to do or deal with
- Likely to use tricks; dishonest or deceptive
A2More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- transitive verb: Abbreviation for 'transitive verb,' a verb that requires a direct object.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- connected with: Related to; associated with.
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- tricky: Difficult, so needing skill to do or deal with
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- category: Groups of things that are similar in some way
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- grammar: Book describing the syntactic rules of a language
- require: To demand that someone does something
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- object: Something you can see or touch, but is not alive
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- movement: Part of a piece of classical music
- complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- important: Having power or authority
- connect: To associate a thing with something else
- swing: Movement in a curved motion
- glad: Happy or pleased about something/to do something
- store: To put things in a place for later use
- action: Something that a person or thing does
- guideline: General rule or instruction how to do a thing
- incorrect: Being wrong or inaccurate
- indirect: Being not directly connected to or caused by
- memorization: Conscious learning of something e.g. words
- transitive: (Verb) requiring direct object as part of meaning
- intransitive: (Of verb) not requiring/can have no direct object
- connector: A device that joins things together
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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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Transitive and Intransitive Verbs | Natural English Grammar
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He Jiun Tseng posted on 2024/05/02Ever get confused between transitive and intransitive verbs? This video breaks down exactly how to use them like a native speaker, helping you avoid common mistakes and boost your grammar skills! You'll pick up essential knowledge that makes your English sound more natural in everyday conversations.
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