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- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- out of fashion: No longer fashionable or in style.
- as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- such as: For example; like
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- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- brush up: To improve your knowledge, skill, or memory of
- compared with: In relation to
- for instance: As an example.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- follow on: To happen as a result of something.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- current: Electricity flowing through wires
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- survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
- article: Word such as 'a', 'an', or 'the' used before nouns
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- equally: In an equal, even, or identical manner
- ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
- rhyme: One of a group of words ending in similar sounds
- lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
- magazine: Part of a gun used for holding bullet
- page: Person's name
- facebook: A popular social networking website that allows users to connect with friends, family, and colleagues.
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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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Garry Wilson posted on 2016/06/04Ever wondered what Brits *really* mean when they say something's 'brilliant' or 'chuffed'? Dive into "The Joy of Slang" with this BBC reading, where you'll pick up tons of fun and practical British slang, from Cockney rhymes to everyday expressions! It's a fantastic way to boost your vocabulary and get a real feel for contemporary British English.
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