abide by
US /əˈbaɪd baɪ/
UK /əˈbaid bai/
- Phrasal Verb
- To follow a rule; adhere to
B2Moreafter all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Moreany sort of
US
UK
- Determiner
- Any kind of; any type of
- Phrase
- Somewhat; to some extent
A2Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Morebear
US /bɛr/
UK /bɛː/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
- Countable Noun
- Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
- Someone who expects stock market to fall
A2Morebeing with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
- Supporting someone's opinion or cause.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Accompanying someone; spending time with someone.
- Supporting someone; agreeing with someone.
A1Moreby god
US
UK
- Interjection
- An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
- An expression of strong promise or determination.
B2Moreby now
US /baɪ naʊ/
UK /bai nau/
- Phrase
- At the present time or already; before the present.
A2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecondemned to
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be destined for a particular fate, usually negative.
- To be sentenced to a particular punishment.
C2Moreessence
US /ˈɛsəns/
UK /'esns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Most important part or quality of something
- Substance that has a very strong, unique smell
B1TOEICMoreexcept for
US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/
UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Not including; excluding.
figure 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.
for instance
US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/
UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
B1Morehave 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 light of
US /ɪn laɪt ʌv/
UK /in lait ɔv/
- Phrase
- Because of; considering
- Preposition
- Considering; taking into account
- Because of; as a result of
A1Morein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein other words
US
UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
look to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
A1Moremove out
US /muv aʊt/
UK /mu:v aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a house or flat permanently.
- To advance from a defensive position.
A2Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
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.
A1Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
path
US /pæθ, pɑθ/
UK /pɑ:θ/
- Noun
- Method of living leading to a particular result
- Track made with stones, by walking over the ground
A2TOEICMorephilosophy
US /fɪˈlɑsəfi/
UK /fə'lɒsəfɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
- Attitude to life that a person has
C1Morepurpose
US /ˈpɚpəs/
UK /'pɜ:pəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- A person's sense of resolve or determination.
- Adverb
- With clear intention or determination.
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A2TOEICMoreregardless of
US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/
UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/
- Phrase
- Preposition
- Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
A2Morereligion
US /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
UK /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
- Countable Noun
- Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Belief in God or gods that governs people's lives
- A person's particular system of beliefs and worship.
A2Moresame 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.
A1Moresearch for
US /sɚtʃ fɔr/
UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find someone or something.
B1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moreuniverse
US /ˈjunəˌvɚs/
UK /ˈju:nɪvɜ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- All of space that contains planets and stars
- Things surrounding a person, affecting their life
B2Morewhole point
US
UK
- Phrase
- The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- The primary reason or objective.
A2More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
- being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- move out: To leave a house or flat permanently.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- for instance: As an example.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- condemned to: To be destined for a particular fate, usually negative.
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- in light of: Because of; considering
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- regardless of
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- check out
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
- philosophy: Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
- live: To be alive
- belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
- essence: Most important part or quality of something
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
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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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Jack posted on 2016/06/07Ever wondered what it means to truly exist? This Crash Course Philosophy episode dives deep into existentialism, exploring ideas from Sartre and the meaning of life, and you'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary along the way! It's a fantastic chance to boost your cultural knowledge and tackle some big questions.
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