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 order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • 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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    • a few moments

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      • Phrase
      • A short period of time
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    • abstract away from

      US /ˈæbstrækt əˈweɪ frəm/

      UK /ˈæbstrækt əˈweɪ frɒm/

      • other
      • To remove or ignore details to focus on general ideas or concepts.
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    • according to plan

      US /əˈkɔrdɪŋ tu ˈplæn/

      UK /əˈkɔ:dɪŋ tə ˈplan/

      • other
      • Following the original plan or schedule without deviation.
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    • 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.
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    • almost all of

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      • Determiner
      • Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
      • Pronoun
      • Nearly every person in a group.
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    • appear at

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be present in a specific place or event.
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    • as per

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      • Preposition
      • According to; in accordance with.
      • As specified by; in the manner of.
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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
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    • at first glance

      US /æt fɚst ɡlæns/

      UK /æt fə:st ɡlɑ:ns/

      • Phrase
      • Upon initial observation or assessment.
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    • 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.
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    • at once

      US /æt wʌns/

      UK /æt wʌns/

      • Adverb
      • Immediately; without delay
      • At the same time; simultaneously
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    • at the moment

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      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
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    • audience

      US /ˈɔdiəns/

      UK /ˈɔ:diəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
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    • back down

      US /bæk daʊn/

      UK /bæk daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
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    • back then

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      • Phrase
      • At that time in the past.
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    • based on

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • before long

      US /bɪˈfɔr lɔŋ/

      UK /biˈfɔ: lɔŋ/

      • Phrase
      • Soon; in a short time.
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    • behind the scenes

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      • Phrase
      • Secretly or without being known to the public.
      • In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
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    • build upon

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as a base for further development.
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    • by default

      US /baɪ dɪˈfɔlt/

      UK /bai diˈfɔ:lt/

      • Adverb
      • Automatically, unless the user specifies otherwise.
      • Because of a lack of any other action or choice.
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    • by definition

      US /baɪ ˌdɛfəˈnɪʃən/

      UK /bai ˌdefiˈniʃən/

      • Phrase
      • Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
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    • by design

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      • Phrase
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
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    • by example

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      • Phrase
      • Through demonstration or serving as a model.
      • Through one's own behavior and actions, rather than just words.
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    • cling to

      US /klɪŋ tu/

      UK /kliŋ tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
      • To adhere strongly to a belief, idea, or principle, even when it may be difficult or unpopular.
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    • code

      US /kod/

      UK /kəʊd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To express information in a series of numbers
      • To write a secret message using secret symbols
      • Noun
      • A password made of a set of letters or numbers
      • Set of rules for behavior
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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    • command

      US /kəˈmænd/

      UK /kə'mɑ:nd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To be able to see far from a certain location
      • To give an order; have control over others
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Electronic order to a computer to do something
      • An order to control things or others
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    • do in

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
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    • dot

      US /dɑt/

      UK /dɒt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To place small amounts/things in various places
      • To mark something by placing a small, round spot
      • Noun
      • Small round mark
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    • file with

      US /faɪl wɪð/

      UK /faɪl wɪð/

      • other
      • Submit important papers or documents to an official organization.
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    • for free

      US /fɔr fri/

      UK /fɔ: fri:/

      • Phrase
      • Without charge; at no cost.
      • Adjective
      • Available without payment.
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    • for good measure

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      • Idiom
      • As an extra amount; in addition to what is strictly necessary.
      • Phrase
      • As an extra amount; in addition to what is strictly necessary.
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    • for instance

      US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/

      • Adverb
      • As an example.
      • Phrase
      • As an example.
      • As an illustration or case in point
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    • for now

      US /fɔr naʊ/

      UK /fɔ: nau/

      • Phrase
      • Temporarily; for the present time.
      • In the short term; for the immediate future.
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    • for some reason

      US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/

      UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/

      • Phrase
      • For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
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    • for that matter

      US /fɔr ðæt ˈmætɚ/

      UK /fɔ: ðæt ˈmætə/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
      • Used to introduce a statement that supports or strengthens a previous statement.
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    • from scratch

      US /frʌm skrætʃ/

      UK /frɔm skrætʃ/

      • Phrase
      • From the very beginning; from nothing.
      • From the very beginning; using new materials rather than something that already exists.
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    • get lost

      US /ɡɛt lɔst/

      UK /ɡet lɔ:st/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
      • To become unable to find your way; to lose your sense of direction.
      • Interjection
      • An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
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    • get together

      US /ɡɛt təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /ɡet təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gather, or come together for some purpose
      • To start a romantic relationship.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To meet for social or recreational purposes.
      • To start a romantic relationship.
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    • go 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.
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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • improve upon

      US /ɪmˈpruv əˈpɑn/

      UK /imˈpru:v əˈpɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make something better than it already is; to enhance or build upon an existing thing.
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    • in a minute

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      • Phrase
      • Very soon; in a short amount of time.
      • Within the duration of one minute.
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    • in a nutshell

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      • Phrase
      • As a summary; including the main points concisely
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    • in advance

      US /ɪn ædˈvæns/

      UK /in ədˈvɑ:ns/

      • Phrase
      • Ahead of time; before something happens
      • Noun
      • A payment made before it is due, especially for work to be done
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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    • in general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
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    • in on

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      • Phrase
      • To be involved in a secret or plan.
      • To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
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    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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    • in other words

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      • Phrase
      • Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • in person

      US /ɪn ˈpɜːrsn/

      UK /in ˈpɜːsn/

      • Adverb
      • Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
      • Face-to-face; not through electronic communication.
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    • in reality

      US /ɪn riˈælɪti/

      UK /in riˈæliti/

      • Phrase
      • Actually; in fact; truly.
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    • in step

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      • Phrase
      • Moving or progressing at the same rate or in harmony.
      • With each foot movement synchronized.
      • Adjective
      • In agreement or conformity with current trends or ideas.
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    • in terms of

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      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • in the future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in times to come.
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    • in the meantime

      US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/

      UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/

      • Phrase
      • During the time between two events; meanwhile.
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    • in the red

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      • Adjective
      • Operating at a loss; in debt.
      • Phrase
      • Having overdrawn money from a bank account.
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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    • in time

      US /ɪn taɪm/

      UK /in taim/

      • Adverb
      • Eventually; after a period of time.
      • Not late; with enough time to spare.
      • Phrase
      • Eventually; before it is too late.
      • According to the scheduled time; punctual.
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    • in with

      US /ɪn wɪð/

      UK /in wið/

      • Phrase
      • Fashionable or popular at the moment.
      • Having influence or favor with someone.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
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    • inaudible

      US /ɪnˈɔdəbəl/

      UK /ɪnˈɔ:dəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
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    • inside of

      US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within; in the inner part of.
      • Within a certain period of time.
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
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    • interact with

      US /ˌɪntɚˈækt wɪð/

      UK /ˌɪntərˈækt wið/

      • Phrase
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To engage in communication or action involving mutual or reciprocal influence.
      • To use a computer interface to achieve a specific goal.
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    • leave off

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop doing something.
      • To omit or exclude something.
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    • leave on

      US /liv ɑn/

      UK /li:v ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To keep something (especially clothing) on your body.
      • To keep an appliance or light operating.
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    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
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    • meet with

      US /mit wɪð/

      UK /mi:t wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
      • To encounter or experience something, often something negative.
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    • move away

      US /muv əˈwe/

      UK /mu:v əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
      • To physically create distance; to step back or aside.
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    • move it up

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To advance or accelerate the timing of something.
      • To promote or elevate someone to a higher rank or position.
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    • name for

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • of sorts

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      • Phrase
      • Of a kind, but not a very good one.
      • Used to describe something when you cannot be more precise.
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    • of yours

      US /ʌv jʊɚz/

      UK /əv jɔ:z/

      • other
      • Belonging to you; your possession or property.
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    • old school

      US /old skul/

      UK /əuld sku:l/

      • Adjective
      • Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
      • Referring to an earlier, more traditional style of music, especially hip-hop or rap.
      • Noun
      • A traditional method or approach.
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    • on demand

      US /ɑn dɪˈmænd/

      UK /ɔn diˈmɑ:nd/

      • Adverb
      • Whenever requested or needed.
      • Adjective
      • Available whenever the customer wants it.
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    • on display

      US /ɑn dɪˈsple/

      UK /ɔn disˈplei/

      • Adjective
      • In a place where something can be seen by the public.
      • Adverb
      • Available for viewing.
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    • on tape

      US /ɑn teɪp/

      UK /ɒn teɪp/

      • other
      • Recorded on audio or video media.
      B2
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    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
      A1
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    • pointing at

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
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    • pop on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To quickly put on (clothing).
      • To switch on a device quickly.
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    • print out

      US /prɪnt aʊt/

      UK /print aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To produce a paper copy of a document from a computer.
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    • put through

      US /pʊt θru/

      UK /put θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To connect someone to the number he or she wants
      A1
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    • quite simply

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a clear and straightforward manner; without complication.
      • Used to emphasize the truth or importance of a statement.
      A2
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
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    • read through

      US /rid θru/

      UK /ri:d θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To read something from beginning to end, often to find mistakes or check details.
      • To read something quickly without paying attention to details.
      • Noun
      • A rehearsal where actors read through the script without acting it out fully.
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    • reinvent the wheel

      US /ˌriɪnˈvɛnt ði hwil/

      UK /ˌri:inˈvent ðə hwi:l/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To waste time and effort trying to create something that already exists.
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    • rule of thumb

      US /rul ʌv θʌm/

      UK /ru:l ɔv θʌm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A practical and approximate way of doing or measuring something.
      • A broadly accurate guide or principle, based on practice rather than theory.
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    • scratch

      US /skrætʃ/

      UK /skrætʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
      • To make a small cut or mark on a surface
      • Noun
      • Action of rubbing your skin when itchy
      • A small cut or mark on a surface
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    • shape into

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To mold or form something into a particular shape or form.
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    • slash

      US /slæʃ/

      UK /slæʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Line ( / ) used in writing
      • Long, deep cut, caused by a sharp object
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut violently with a sharp object
      • To decrease something by a large amount
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    • speak of

      US /spik ʌv/

      UK /spi:k ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To mention someone or something in conversation.
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    • stand by

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To keep to an agreement
      • To wait for something to happen, e.g. TV broadcast
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    • start in

      US /stɑrt ɪn/

      UK /stɑ:t in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin a job or activity.
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    • step back

      US /stɛp bæk/

      UK /step bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move backwards; to move away from something.
      • To take a break from something; to gain perspective.
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    • string

      US /strɪŋ/

      UK /strɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To tie or connect things together with a thread
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A line of connected objects
      • Thick thread; thin rope
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    • stumble across

      US /ˈstʌmbəl əˈkrɔs/

      UK /ˈstʌmbl əˈkrɔs/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find something unexpectedly or by chance.
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    • tease apart

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To separate or disentangle something carefully and delicately.
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • think 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
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    • to date

      US /tu det/

      UK /tu: deit/

      • Phrase
      • Up to the present time; until now.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To go out on romantic dates with someone.
      C2
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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    • to some extent

      US /tu sʌm ɪkˈstɛnt/

      UK /tu: sʌm iksˈtent/

      • Phrase
      • Partially; not completely.
      A1
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    • toss up

      US /tɔs ʌp/

      UK /tɔs ʌp/

      • Noun
      • A situation in which either of two possibilities is equally likely.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To decide something by throwing a coin in the air.
      • To prepare or mix (food) quickly and casually.
      A1
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    • type out

      US /taɪp aʊt/

      UK /taɪp aʊt/

      • other
      • To write something in full by typing on a keyboard.
      B1
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    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
      A1
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    • up top

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In or at the highest position or location.
      • Interjection
      • A gesture involving raising a hand for a high-five, often used as a greeting or congratulatory signal.
      B2
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    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
      A1
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    • used up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use all of; consume
      • Adjective
      • Exhausted or depleted.
      A1
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    • walk through

      US /wɔk θru/

      UK /wɔ:k θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To show someone carefully how to do something
      A1
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    • want in

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To desire to participate or be included in something.
      A1
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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
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    • with just

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using only; with no more than.
      • Barely; by a narrow margin.
      A2
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    • work through

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To deal with something systematically until it is completed
      • To deal with a problem or difficult situation.
      More
    • zoom out

      US /zum aʊt/

      UK /zu:m aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
      • To take a broader perspective; to consider the overall context.
      More
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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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