anonymous
US /əˈnɑnəməs/
UK /ə'nɒnɪməs/
- Adjective
- Unknown; with no name revealed
B1Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreat risk
US
UK
- Phrase
- In danger; likely to be harmed
bear with me
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Be patient with me.
A2Morebuild up
US /bɪld ʌp/
UK /bild ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To increase the amount; collect something
- To develop or increase something in stages
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To increase or develop something gradually.
- To praise or encourage someone.
A1Moreconsumer
US /kənˈsumɚ/
UK /kənˈsju:mə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person who buys goods or services
- An economic agent who uses goods and services.
- Adjective
- Relating to people who buy goods and services.
A2Moredigital wallet
US
UK
- Noun
- An electronic application or device that allows a user to make financial transactions digitally.
distribute
US /dɪˈstrɪbjut/
UK /dɪˈstrɪbju:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To hand out or give to people
- To send products to stores to sell
A2Moreend in
US /ɛnd ɪn/
UK /end in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have something as the final result.
got 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
A1Morehave 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 operation
US /ɪn ˌɑpəˈreɪʃən/
UK /ɪn ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/
- other
- Currently working or functioning as intended.
A2Morein the post
US /ɪn ðə ˈpoʊst/
UK /in ðə ˈpəust/
- other
- Sent by mail or postal service.
A2Moreincredibly important
US
UK
- Adjective
- Extremely significant or crucial.
A1Morelaughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
A2Morelink up
US /lɪŋk ʌp/
UK /liŋk ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To connect or join together physically.
- To meet someone.
B1Morenews outlet
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A media organization that disseminates news, such as a newspaper, magazine, television network, or website.
C2Morenumber of people
US /ˈnʌmbɚ ʌv ˈpipəl/
UK /ˈnʌmbə ɔv ˈpi:pl/
- Phrase
- The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- A statistical figure representing the population size or a subset thereof.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreof use
US /ʌv jus/
UK /əv ju:s/
- other
- Having practical value; useful or helpful.
B1Moreon the other hand
US
UK
- Phrase
- Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
A1Moreon the streets
US /ɑn ðə strits/
UK /ɒn ðə stri:ts/
- other
- Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
B2Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Morepop up
US /pɑp ʌp/
UK /pɔp ʌp/
- Intransitive Verb
- To appear suddenly.
- Phrasal Verb
- To appear suddenly and unexpectedly.
- To appear on a computer screen.
A1Moreprivacy
US /ˈpraɪvəsi/
UK /ˈprɪvəsi/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being hidden from the presence of others
B2TOEICMorequality
US /ˈkwɑlɪti/
UK /'kwɒlətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Feature associated with someone or something
- High level of worth or excellence
- Adjective
- Of a high standard
A2TOEICMoresearch for
US /sɚtʃ fɔr/
UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find someone or something.
B1Moreshut down
US /ʃʌt daʊn/
UK /ʃʌt daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- To stop a factory/machine from operating
- Transitive Verb
- To deactivate a nuclear reactor.
- To turn off a computer or other electronic device.
A2Moresite
US /saɪt/
UK /saɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place that is reserved for a particular activity
- Location of building work
- Transitive Verb
- To place something in a particular position, area
A2TOEICMorethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretransaction
US /trænˈsækʃən, -ˈzæk-/
UK /trænˈzækʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An exchange in business usually involving money
- A financial exchange or transfer of funds.
B2TOEICMorewait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1Morewin out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be victorious or successful, especially after a struggle.
A2Morewith just
US
UK
- Phrase
- Using only; with no more than.
- Barely; by a narrow margin.
A2Morework out
US /wɚk aʊt/
UK /wə:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To find a way to do something, by thinking
A1More
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- have to: Must do
- end in: To have something as the final result.
- pop up: To appear suddenly.
- bear with me: Be patient with me.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- in the post: Sent by mail or postal service.
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- incredibly important: Extremely significant or crucial.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in operation: Currently working or functioning as intended.
- digital wallet: An electronic application or device that allows a user to make financial transactions digitally.
- at least: As a minimum
- work out
- on to: Toward something; forward
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
- link up: To connect or join together physically.
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- news outlet: A media organization that disseminates news, such as a newspaper, magazine, television network, or website.
- win out: To be victorious or successful, especially after a struggle.
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- address: Exact street location of a place
- clever: Funny in a way that shows intelligence
- product: Item that can be bought
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- anonymous: Unknown; with no name revealed
- privacy: State of being hidden from the presence of others
- Internet: Worldwide computer network system
- worry: Something that causes trouble or concern
- site: Place that is reserved for a particular activity
- distribute: To hand out or give to people
- consumer: Person who buys goods or services
- dark: Of a color that is not light
- transaction: An exchange in business usually involving money
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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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