also known as
US
UK
- Phrase
- Also called; alternatively named.
- Identified by another term; synonymous with.
A1Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
bizarre
US /bɪˈzɑr/
UK /bɪˈzɑ:(r)/
- Adjective
- Odd or strange
B2Moreclose out
US /kloz aʊt/
UK /kləuz aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To sell off or eliminate remaining items or inventory, often at discounted prices.
- To terminate or offset an existing financial position or trade.
A1Moreconsists of
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Is made up or composed of.
A1Morecontroversial
US /ˌkɑntrəˈvɚʃəl, -siəl/
UK /ˌkɔntrəˈvə:ʃəl/
- Adjective
- Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
B1Moredespite the fact
US
UK
- Preposition
- In spite of; notwithstanding.
- Conjunction
- Even though; although.
A2Moredistraction
US /dɪˈstrækʃən/
UK /dɪˈstrækʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something drawing your attention away from
- Enjoyable thing to help you forget your problems
B2Moreentertainment
US /ˌɛntɚˈtenmənt/
UK /ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act or process of providing service for someone
- Singing, dancing, telling jokes to amuse people
A2TOEICMoreexcept that
US /ɪkˈsɛpt ðæt/
UK /ikˈsept ðæt/
- Conjunction
- But; with the exception that.
A2Morefeatured on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To appear or be highlighted in a particular media outlet.
B2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
have to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein other words
US
UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
in the game
US /ɪn ðə ˈɡeɪm/
UK /in ðə ˈɡeɪm/
- other
- Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
B2Morein the process of
US /ɪn ði ˈprɑsˌɛs ʌv/
UK /in ðə ˈprəuses ɔv/
- Phrase
- During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morejumper cables
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- A pair of insulated electrical cables with clips at each end for connecting the discharged battery of a vehicle to the battery of another vehicle.
B1Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
land on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- To criticize someone severely.
B1Moremarshmallow
US /ˈmɑrʃˌmɛlo, -ˌmælo/
UK /ˌmɑ:ʃ'mæləʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Spongy candy made of gelatin and sugar
- Adjective
- Having a pale, soft, white color similar to that of a marshmallow.
B2Moreof all time
US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/
UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/
- Adjective
- The best or most significant in history.
- Phrase
- Ever; in all of history.
A1Moreoff and on
US
UK
- Phrase
- Intermittently; sometimes happening and sometimes not.
A1Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreon air
US /ɑn er/
UK /ɔn eə(r)/
- Adverb
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
- Adjective
- Available or accessible to the public.
A2Moreon steroids
US
UK
- Phrase
- Greatly enhanced or intensified; more powerful or effective than usual.
- Adjective
- Using anabolic steroids to enhance physical performance.
out there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Moreprepare yourself
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To get yourself ready for something.
A2Moreridiculous
US /rɪˈdɪkjələs/
UK /rɪˈdɪkjələs/
- Adjective
- Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
A2Moresays it all
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To express everything that needs to be said without using many words.
A1Moreshow in
US /ʃo ɪn/
UK /ʃəu ɪn/
- other
- To lead someone into a room or building.
A2Moresign me up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To enlist; enroll; register
A1Moresign up to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To register for something, like a service or a course.
A1Morespot on
US
UK
- Adjective
- Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
- Adverb
- Exactly at the expected or scheduled time.
- Perfect; excellent.
B1Morestart off
US /stɑrt ɔf/
UK /stɑ:t ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or commence something.
- To begin a journey.
B2Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1More
Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- except that: But; with the exception that.
- consists of: Is made up or composed of.
- have to: Must do
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
- prepare yourself: To get yourself ready for something.
- start off: To begin or commence something.
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
- says it all: To express everything that needs to be said without using many words.
- spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
- jumper cables: A pair of insulated electrical cables with clips at each end for connecting the discharged battery of a vehicle to the battery of another vehicle.
- featured on: To appear or be highlighted in a particular media outlet.
- off and on: Intermittently; sometimes happening and sometimes not.
- land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
- sign me up: To enlist; enroll; register
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- on steroids: Greatly enhanced or intensified; more powerful or effective than usual.
- on air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- sign up to: To register for something, like a service or a course.
- despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
- close out: To sell off or eliminate remaining items or inventory, often at discounted prices.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- ridiculous: Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
- distraction: Something drawing your attention away from
- controversial: Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- bizarre: Odd or strange
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- entertainment: Act or process of providing service for someone
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- game: Activity with rules that people play to have fun
- fun: Amusing and enjoyable
- win: Success in beating the other team or competitors
- marshmallow: Spongy candy made of gelatin and sugar
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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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