Vocabulary

  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • silence is golden: Silence is often more valuable than speaking.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
  • concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • general: Widespread, normal or usual
  • important: Having power or authority
  • precious: Having a youthful, cute, and pleasant appearance
  • respect: To follow the established rules
  • case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
  • silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
  • success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
  • correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
  • lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
  • speak: To be able to use a certain language
  • talk: Style of speaking
  • idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
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    • by now

      US /baɪ naʊ/

      UK /bai nau/

      • Phrase
      • At the present time or already; before the present.
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    • concept

      US /ˈkɑnˌsɛpt/

      UK /'kɒnsept/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Abstract idea of something or how it works
      • A plan or intention; a conception.
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    • correct

      US /kəˈrɛkt/

      UK /kə'rekt/

      • Adjective
      • Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
      • True or accurate
      • Transitive Verb
      • To fix a problem
      • To write marks on a piece of work to show mistakes
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    • for example

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      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • in general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
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    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
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    • precious

      US /ˈprɛʃəs/

      UK /'preʃəs/

      • Adjective
      • Having a youthful, cute, and pleasant appearance
      • Very little (time, money etc.)
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    • respect

      US /rɪˈspɛkt/

      UK /rɪ'spekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To follow the established rules
      • To think very highly of another person
      • Noun
      • Behavior that follows the established rules
      • Regard or admiration for someone or something
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    • silence

      US /ˈsaɪləns/

      UK /'saɪləns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being quiet and not talking for a time
      • When there is not sound or noise; complete quiet
      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop the noise that something is making
      • To prevent someone from expressing thoughts
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    • silence is golden

      US /ˈsaɪləns ɪz ˈgoʊldən/

      UK /ˈsaɪləns ɪz ˈgəuldən/

      • Proverb
      • Silence is often more valuable than speaking.
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    • specific

      US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/

      UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Precise; particular; just about that thing
      • Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
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    • success

      US /səkˈsɛs/

      UK /sək'ses/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
      • A successful person; one who achieved their aims
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    • talking about

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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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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    Grammar: Using THE with common and abstract nouns

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    Ever get confused about when to use 'the' and when to skip it? This super clear lesson breaks down the tricky rules for using the definite article with common and abstract nouns, helping you avoid common mistakes! You'll pick up practical grammar skills that make your English sound more natural in everyday conversations.

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