at 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
A2TOEICMorebox in
US /bɑks ɪn/
UK /bɒks ɪn/
- other
- To trap or prevent movement by surrounding closely.
B2Morebuild on
US /bɪld ɑn/
UK /bild ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
- To use something as a base or foundation for further development or success.
A2Morebuild upon
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as a base for further development.
B1Moredie out
US /daɪ aʊt/
UK /dai aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To disappear completely; to become extinct
A1Moredo up
US /du ʌp/
UK /du: ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To dress (yourself) in a special
- To tie or button something, e.g. your shoes
A1Moreefficient
US /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
UK /ɪˈfɪʃnt/
- Adjective
- Able to produce results without waste
- Capable of producing desired results with little or no waste (of time, energy, or other resources).
A2TOEICMorefood source
US
UK
- Noun
- A place or thing from which food is obtained.
B2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for now
US /fɔr naʊ/
UK /fɔ: nau/
- Phrase
- Temporarily; for the present time.
- In the short term; for the immediate future.
A1Moreforget about
US /fɚˈɡɛt əˈbaʊt/
UK /fəˈɡet əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
A1Moregeneration
US /ˌdʒɛnəˈreʃən/
UK /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act or process of producing or causing something
- People born and living at about the same time
A2TOEICMorehave at
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To attack someone or something.
- To begin doing something with enthusiasm.
A1Morehumanity
US /hjuˈmænɪti/
UK /hju:ˈmænəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
- Compassionate behavior, especially towards those suffering.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- All human beings collectively; the human race.
A2Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morelight up
US /laɪt ʌp/
UK /lait ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- To ignite a cigarette, cigar, or pipe for smoking.
A1Moreon a daily basis
US
UK
- Phrase
- Happening every day.
A1Moreon earth
US /ɑn ɚθ/
UK /ɔn ə:θ/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
A1Moreon top of that
US
UK
- Phrase
- In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
A1Moreprogress
US /ˈprɑɡˌrɛs, -rəs, ˈproˌɡrɛs/
UK /'prəʊɡres/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward or toward a place or goal
- To make progress; develop or improve.
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of moving forward
- The process of improving or developing something over a period of time.
A2TOEICMorerely on
US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/
UK /riˈlai ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To depend on someone or something
A2Morerequire
US /rɪˈkwaɪr/
UK /rɪ'kwaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To demand that someone does something
- To need to do something, to make it necessary
A2TOEICMoretake on
US /tek ɑn/
UK /teik ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To acquire a new characteristic
- To accept a new responsibility, role
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
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moretuned to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To adjust a radio receiver to the frequency of a particular station.
- To adjust or adapt to something.
A2Morewithout knowing
US
UK
- Phrase
- Unaware; without being conscious of something.
- Unintentionally; without meaning to do something.
Vocabulary
- at least: As a minimum
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- die out: To disappear completely; to become extinct
- have at: To attack someone or something.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- do up: To dress (yourself) in a special
- build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
- build upon: To use something as a base for further development.
- without knowing: Unaware; without being conscious of something.
- tuned to: To adjust a radio receiver to the frequency of a particular station.
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- food source: A place or thing from which food is obtained.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- on a daily basis: Happening every day.
- in terms of
- light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- box in: To trap or prevent movement by surrounding closely.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- require: To demand that someone does something
- generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
- live: To be alive
- humanity: Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- efficient: Able to produce results without waste
- begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- food: What people and animals eat to live
- Internet: Worldwide computer network system
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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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mommy posted on 2016/07/01Ever wonder how humans went from hunter-gatherers to building skyscrapers? This video dives into the incredible story of human evolution, exploring key moments like the control of fire and the cognitive revolution. You'll pick up some seriously advanced vocabulary and get a deeper understanding of our cultural journey!
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