at the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Morebaby
US /ˈbeɪbi/
UK /ˈbeɪbi/
- Countable Noun
- A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- Transitive Verb
- To treat someone as if they were newly born
A2Morebout
US /baʊt/
UK /baʊt/
- Countable Noun
- A boxing match
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Period of time spent in a way; period; spell
B2Morecab
US /kæb/
UK /kæb/
- Countable Noun
- A taxi
A2Morecall up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To require someone to join the army
- To bring to your memory
A1Morefool
US /ful/
UK /fu:l/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An idiot; someone who does something stupid
- Person kept by royalty to entertain with jokes
- Transitive Verb
- To trick someone; to deceive
A2Morego ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Morein a minute
US
UK
- Phrase
- Very soon; in a short amount of time.
- Within the duration of one minute.
A1Morein the closet
US /ɪn ðə ˈklɑzət/
UK /in ðə ˈklɒzət/
- other
- Keeping something, often sexual orientation, secret.
B2Morelay in
US /le ɪn/
UK /lei in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To provide stocks (e.g. for the winter)
- Stayed in bed later than usual in the morning.
A2Morereplace
US /rɪˈples/
UK /rɪ'pleɪs/
- Transitive Verb
- To use instead of something else
- To return an item to its original location
A2TOEICMoresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Moreshed
US /ʃed/
UK /ʃed/
- Countable Noun
- Small building used for storage
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To lose something as a natural process e.g. hair
- Got rid of something that was no longer wanted or needed.
B2Moretear
US /tɛr/
UK /teə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Drop of salty water from the eye
- Hole or rip in something after it has been damaged
- Intransitive Verb
- To move very quickly, often with carelessness
A2Moreto the left
US
UK
- Phrase
- In or toward the left direction.
- Situated on the left side of.
Vocabulary
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
- in the closet: Keeping something, often sexual orientation, secret.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- call up: To require someone to join the army
- lay in: To provide stocks (e.g. for the winter)
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- leave: To go away from; depart
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- tear: Drop of salty water from the eye
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- shed: Small building used for storage
- replace: To use instead of something else
- baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- fool: An idiot; someone who does something stupid
- bout: A boxing match
- buy: To believe something; accept
- win: Success in beating the other team or competitors
- cab: A taxi
- box: A marked area of a baseball field
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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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Ruby Lu posted on 2016/04/18Get ready to channel your inner Queen Bey with this iconic breakup anthem! You'll pick up practical phrases for everyday situations and master simple sentence structures while learning to tell someone 'to the left' in style. This is a super fun way to boost your confidence and your English skills!
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