as opposed to
US
UK
- Preposition
- In contrast to; rather than.
- Instead of; in place of.
A1Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreat some point
US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/
UK /æt sʌm pɔint/
- Phrase
- At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
A1Moreaverage
US /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/
UK /'ævərɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- Transitive Verb
- To add numbers then divide by the number of items
A2TOEICMorebring in
US /brɪŋ ɪn/
UK /briŋ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- To add person into existing group, e.g. phone call
A1Moreemployee
US /ɪmˈplɔɪi:/
UK /ɪmˈplɔɪi:/
- Countable Noun
- Person who works for someone else for payment
- A person working for a government agency.
A2TOEICMorefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morego 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.
A1Moregood person
US
UK
- Noun
- A morally upright and kind individual.
- A person who is skilled or competent in a particular area.
A1Morehave at
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To attack someone or something.
- To begin doing something with enthusiasm.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein moderation
US
UK
- Phrase
- Not excessively; with restraint.
C1Morekid
US /kɪd/
UK /kɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Child or young person
- Young goat
- Adjective
- Made from young goat skin
A2Moremake up
US /mek ʌp/
UK /meik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To invent or create a story
- To add up to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To invent a story, excuse, etc.
- To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
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.
A1Morestop working
US
UK
- Phrase
- To cease performing a task or function; to become non-operational.
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
A1Moreturn off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make someone feel negatively about something
A1Morework at
US /wɚk æt/
UK /wə:k æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- To make an effort to improve something.
A1Morework in
US /wɚk ɪn/
UK /wə:k in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make an opening for something in your schedule
- To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
A1Morework up to
US /wɝk ʌp tə/
UK /wɜ:k ʌp tə/
- other
- To gradually increase effort or level until reaching a goal.
B2More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- turn off
- at least: As a minimum
- have at: To attack someone or something.
- work up to: To gradually increase effort or level until reaching a goal.
- stop working: To cease performing a task or function; to become non-operational.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- good person: A morally upright and kind individual.
- in moderation: Not excessively; with restraint.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- kid: Child or young person
- free: Living, happening without being controlled
- American: Person from the USA
- employee: Person who works for someone else for payment
- law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
- hour: 60 minutes
- French: Person's name
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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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France Teaching The World How To Protect Workers
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Jack posted on 2016/06/24Ever wondered how France protects its workers with things like the 'right to disconnect' and a 35-hour workweek? This video dives into those fascinating labor laws with a fun, stand-up comedy style that's perfect for understanding work-life balance and social commentary. You'll pick up practical phrases and cultural insights that make learning English engaging and relevant!
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