after 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.
B1Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Moredifferently
US /ˈdɪfərəntlɪ/
UK /'dɪfrəntlɪ/
- Adverb
- In another and different manner
- In a way that shows a different opinion or perspective.
A2Moreextra
US /'ekstrə/
UK /'ekstrə/
- Adjective
- More than necessary; additional
- Of especially good quality or grade.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Items more than you need; additional items
- Person who has a small part in a movie
A2Morefor life
US /fɔr laɪf/
UK /fɔ: laif/
- Phrase
- For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- To support someone for the duration of their life.
- Adjective
- Being a member for the entirety of one's life.
A1Morego away
US /ɡo əˈwe/
UK /ɡəu əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go on vacation
- To leave; depart.
A1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1More
Vocabulary
- go away: To go on vacation
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- come: To arrive at a place
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- leave: To go away from; depart
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- love: Person's name
- land: Region or country
- open: To make accessible or able to be used, e.g. road
- win: Success in beating the other team or competitors
- differently: In another and different manner
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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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Lillian Chiu posted on 2016/06/28Ever wondered why we travel? This spoken word piece explores the profound reasons behind leaving home and the magic of returning with fresh eyes and vibrant new perspectives! You'll pick up on simple sentence structures and relatable life lessons that will make you think.
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