Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- have to: Must do
- tap on: To touch someone or something gently and usually repeatedly, often to attract attention.
- for instance: As an example.
- on the watch: Being alert and carefully observing for something.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- tap in: To enter a code or information by tapping on a device.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- update on: To provide the latest information about something.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- turn on
- on demand: Whenever requested or needed.
- tune in: To listen to a radio program or watch a television program.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- on the go: Very busy and active.
- quick look: A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- screen in: To enclose a space with a screen or mesh.
- from the top: From the beginning.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- play games: To participate in activities for enjoyment or recreation, often involving rules and competition.
- interact with
- going on: To continue doing something
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- better than ever: In a more improved or desirable state than at any previous time.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- drag down: To cause something to fall to a lower level or standard.
- of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
- on site: At the location of a particular activity or project.
- absolutely amazing: Extremely good or impressive; causing great surprise or wonder.
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- fly through: To move or pass through something very quickly.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
- one of those days: A day when many things go wrong.
- on time
- dressed for: Wearing clothes suitable for a particular event or activity.
- set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
- write out: To write something in full instead of using abbreviations or symbols.
- new level: A higher or improved stage of achievement or quality.
- call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- count down: To say numbers in order from say 10 to 1
- on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
- coordinate with: To work together efficiently and harmoniously with someone or a group to achieve a common goal.
- tuck away: To put something in a place where it is not easily seen or found; to hide something.
- thankful to: Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
- deal with
- health benefits: Advantages provided by an employer or insurance plan related to healthcare, such as medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- follow along: To agree to do or act the same as others
- run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- sit around: To spend time idly; to do nothing in particular.
- go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
- go away: To go on vacation
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
- name after: To give someone or something the same name as another person or thing, often to honor them.
- like magic: In a way that is surprisingly easy or sudden.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- go on: To continue doing something
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- clear off: To leave a place quickly and suddenly
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- out of the box: Thinking in an original or creative way.
- file in: Enter a place in a neat, organized line or sequence.
- follow on: To happen as a result of something.
- to the rescue: Arriving in time to help or save someone from danger.
- get on with: To have a good relationship with someone
- take a hike: A rude way of telling someone to go away.
- get it on: To start doing what you say you will do
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- start off: To begin or commence something.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- blow past: To move quickly past someone or something.
- touch on: To briefly discuss
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- available from: Obtainable or accessible from a particular source or location.
- get a look: To have the opportunity to see something.
- touch in: Use a card or device to register entry in public transport.
- summon up: To gather or muster (courage, strength, etc.)
- offer up: To present something, especially to God, as a sacrifice or offering.
- fill out: To become fatter
- on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- on location: At a place that is not a studio; a place away from the studio where a movie or TV show is being filmed
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- dive in: To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
- draws out: To lengthen (far beyond the normal limits)
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- filter down: To spread or pass gradually from the rich to the poor.
- en route: On the way; during a journey.
- back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- start up: A newly established business.
- set up
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- get across: To communicate (something) clearly and effectively.
- clear away: To take plates away from a table after a meal
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
- to the full: Completely; to the greatest extent possible.
- look through: To examine carefully to see what is there
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- seal off: To close an entrance to a place
- by default: Automatically, unless the user specifies otherwise.
- personal data: Information that relates to an identifiable individual.
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- at scale: In large quantities; with significant reach or impact.
- book on: A book about a particular subject.
- to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
- land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- jump around: To move about restlessly or energetically; to leap or skip about.
- up top: In or at the highest position or location.
- play around: To cheat on your partner romantically
- seek out: To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- bounce around: To move in an energetic and lively manner; to jump or spring about.
- cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- off the chain: Extremely good, exciting, or impressive.
- TYPE UP: To produce a document by typing.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- for the better: Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- great: Very good; better than before
- activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
- automatically: In a way not requiring control by a person
- tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- screen: To hide or block something from being seen
- code: To express information in a series of numbers
- pay: To give money for goods or work done
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
- message: Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
- cheer: Feeling of happiness or optimism
- swipe: To pass a magnetic card through a digital reader
- emoji: A small digital image or icon used to express an idea, emotion, etc., in electronic communication.
- apple: Hard round red or green fruit with a white center
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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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