Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- at least: As a minimum
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- before long: Soon; in a short time.
- at first glance: Upon initial observation or assessment.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- rule of thumb: A practical and approximate way of doing or measuring something.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- for instance: As an example.
- by default: Automatically, unless the user specifies otherwise.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- zoom out: To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
- going on: To continue doing something
- at the moment: At this time; now
- from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
- move it up: To advance or accelerate the timing of something.
- used up: To use all of; consume
- in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
- put through: To connect someone to the number he or she wants
- on tape: Recorded on audio or video media.
- on display: In a place where something can be seen by the public.
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- get lost: An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
- a few moments: A short period of time
- got to: To arrive at some place
- work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
- appear at: To be present in a specific place or event.
- in terms of
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
- toss up: A situation in which either of two possibilities is equally likely.
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- start in: To begin a job or activity.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
- pop on: To quickly put on (clothing).
- build upon: To use something as a base for further development.
- file with: Submit important papers or documents to an official organization.
- print out: To produce a paper copy of a document from a computer.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- almost all of: Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
- for good measure: As an extra amount; in addition to what is strictly necessary.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
- shape into: To mold or form something into a particular shape or form.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
- want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
- to some extent: Partially; not completely.
- tease apart: To separate or disentangle something carefully and delicately.
- up top: In or at the highest position or location.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
- reinvent the wheel: To waste time and effort trying to create something that already exists.
- abstract away from: To remove or ignore details to focus on general ideas or concepts.
- in step: Moving or progressing at the same rate or in harmony.
- interact with
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
- move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
- name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- improve upon: To make something better than it already is; to enhance or build upon an existing thing.
- old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- quite simply: In a clear and straightforward manner; without complication.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- leave off: To stop doing something.
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- pointing at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- on demand: Whenever requested or needed.
- by design: Intentionally; deliberately.
- in a nutshell: As a summary; including the main points concisely
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- read through: To read something from beginning to end, often to find mistakes or check details.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- in the red: Operating at a loss; in debt.
- according to plan: Following the original plan or schedule without deviation.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- as per: According to; in accordance with.
- by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
- cling to: To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
- by example: Through demonstration or serving as a model.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- stumble across: To find something unexpectedly or by chance.
- type out: To write something in full by typing on a keyboard.
- leave on: To keep something (especially clothing) on your body.
- stand by: To keep to an agreement
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- call: A order or request for action
- string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- yeah: Another way of saying 'yes'
- command: To be able to see far from a certain location
- code: To express information in a series of numbers
- slash: Line ( / ) used in writing
- dot: To place small amounts/things in various places
- computer: Machine for storing data, accessing the internet
- inaudible: Impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
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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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