catch up
US /kætʃ ʌp/
UK /kætʃ ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become equal with another person
- To inform others of the latest news
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To do something that you have not been able to do recently.
- To meet someone you know in order to talk to them and find out what they have been doing.
A1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecounter
US /ˈkaʊntɚ/
UK /'kaʊntə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- To try to prevent, as by making a different point
- Prefix
- Being opposite or against something
B1Moredamage
US /ˈdæmɪdʒ/
UK /ˈdæmɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical harm that is done to something
- Transitive Verb
- To harm physically; to hurt or break something
- To harm the reputation of someone.
A2TOEICMoredwell
US /dwɛl/
UK /dwel/
- Intransitive Verb
- To live in a certain place
- To think or talk a lot about something, especially something unpleasant.
B1TOEICMorefigure out
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
UK /ˈfiɡə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand the behavior of someone
- To think through logically to find a solution
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or find an answer to something.
- To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
get back to
US /ɡɛt bæk tu/
UK /ɡet bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To get in contact with someone again
- To return to someone or something; to respond at a later time.
A1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Morehabit
US /ˈhæbɪt/
UK /'hæbɪt/
- Noun
- Loose clothing like a cloak, worn by monks, nuns
- Usual way of behaving; something often repeated
A2TOEICMorein on
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be involved in a secret or plan.
- To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
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.
A1Moreof choice
US /əv tʃɔɪs/
UK /əv tʃɔɪs/
- other
- Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the floor
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
A1Moreout 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.
A1Moreraw
US /rɔ/
UK /rɔ:/
- Adjective
- Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
- Being inexperienced
B1Moreregardless of
US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/
UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/
- Phrase
- Preposition
- Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
A2Moresee out
US /si aʊt/
UK /si: aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something until it ends, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
- To accompany someone to the door when they are leaving a place.
A1Moresink
US /sɪŋk/
UK /sɪŋk/
- Transitive Verb
- To push something down into the ground
- To dig (a well)
- Countable Noun
- Large bowl in a kitchen or washroom for washing
A2TOEICMorespray
US /spre/
UK /spreɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To cover something with a stream of tiny drops
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A jet of liquid made up of many small drops
- Container shooting stream of tiny drops of liquid
A2Moresurface
US /ˈsɚfəs/
UK /'sɜ:fɪs/
- Transitive Verb
- To give (road) a top layer
- Intransitive Verb
- To appear after being hidden, unseen, or unknown
- To come to the top of something; emerge
A2TOEICMorethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moreto perfection
US /tu pɚˈfɛkʃən/
UK /tu: pəˈfekʃən/
- Phrase
- In a flawless or ideal manner; perfectly.
- To the highest degree of skill or excellence.
C1Moretowel
US /ˈtaʊəl/
UK /ˈtaʊəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of cloth used for drying things
- Transitive Verb
- To dry something or yourself using a towel
A2Moretrust
US /trʌst/
UK /trʌst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To expect confidently
- To have confidence or faith
- Uncountable Noun
- Wealth or property held by one person for another
- The belief that someone is honest
A2TOEICMorewipe
US /waɪp/
UK /waɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To clean or dry something with a cloth
- To spread a liquid on something
- Noun
- Act to clean or dry something with a cloth
A2Morewipe up
US /waɪp ʌp/
UK /waip ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To clean a liquid or mess from a surface by using a cloth or sponge.
B2Morework in
US /wɚk ɪn/
UK /wə:k in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make an opening for something in your schedule
- To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
A1More
Vocabulary
- of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- to perfection: In a flawless or ideal manner; perfectly.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- see out: To continue doing something until it ends, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- regardless of
- wipe up: To clean a liquid or mess from a surface by using a cloth or sponge.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- check out
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- catch up: To become equal with another person
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- surface: To give (road) a top layer
- habit: Loose clothing like a cloak, worn by monks, nuns
- counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- raw: Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
- sink: To push something down into the ground
- product: Item that can be bought
- care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
- wipe: To clean or dry something with a cloth
- trust: To expect confidently
- damage: Physical harm that is done to something
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
- spray: To cover something with a stream of tiny drops
- remove: To get rid of something completely
- dwell: To live in a certain place
- towel: Piece of cloth used for drying things
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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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How to Clean Kitchen Counters! Easy Ways for Cleaning Your Kitchen (Clean My Space)
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Pedroli Li posted on 2016/02/12Tired of dull kitchen counters? This video from Clean My Space is packed with practical tips and vocabulary for tackling stains and keeping your countertops sparkling, just like a homeowner would! You'll learn essential cleaning techniques and pick up useful terms like 'dwell time' that you can use every day.
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