affection
US /əˈfɛkʃən/
UK /əˈfekʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Feeling of liking someone or something
- A gentle feeling of fondness or liking.
B1Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreattract
US /əˈtrækt/
UK /ə'trækt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something move closer using magnetic force
- To make someone notice and become interested in
A2TOEICMorebaby
US /ˈbeɪbi/
UK /ˈbeɪbi/
- Countable Noun
- A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- Transitive Verb
- To treat someone as if they were newly born
A2Morebasketball
US /ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/
UK /ˈbɑ:skɪtbɔ:l/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Team game played to throw the ball through a hoop
A2Morebattlefield
US /ˈbætlˌfild/
UK /ˈbætlfi:ld/
- Noun
- Region where a battle was, or is being fought
C1Morebowling
US /ˈbolɪŋ/
UK /'bəʊlɪŋ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To roll a ball in the sport of bowling
- The playing of a game of tenpins or duckpins etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To throw a ball in a game such as cricket
A2Morebro
US /broʊ/
UK /brəʊ/
- Countable Noun
- Shortened form of 'brother'
B2Morecelebrate
US /ˈsɛləˌbret/
UK /'selɪbreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- To lead or participate in a religious ceremony
A2Morecombine
US /kəmˈbaɪn/
UK /kəmˈbaɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To mix several things together to form one thing
- To harvest by means of a combine.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A harvesting machine for cutting, threshing, and cleaning grain.
- A mixture of different things.
A2Morecompound
US /kɑmˈpaUnd/
UK /'kɒmpaʊnd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of buildings that are walled or fenced off
- Chemical made up of several others
- Transitive Verb
- To pay interest on a loan including the interest
- To make something from various parts or components
B1Morecompound word
US /kɑmˈpaUnd wɚd/
UK /ˈkɔmpaund wə:d/
- Noun
A1Morecruel
US /ˈkruəl/
UK /'kru:əl/
- Adjective
- Hurtful; acting to hurt others intentionally
- Extremely harsh or severe.
B1Moredude
US /dud, djud/
UK /du:d/
- Noun
- Form of address for a man
- (informal) A man; a fellow.
- Interjection
- (informal) Used as a term of address, often between men.
B2Moreempire
US /ˈɛmˌpaɪr/
UK /ˈempaɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Group of countries controlled by one government
- A large and important business or group of businesses owned by one person or company.
- Adjective
- A style of dress with a high waistline, just below the bust.
B1Moreexpression
US /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/
UK /ɪk'spreʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- Group of words that have a specific meaning
A2TOEICMoreeyebrow
US /ˈaɪˌbraʊ/
UK /ˈaɪbraʊ/
- Noun
- Line of hair that grows above the eye
B1Morefine
US /faɪn/
UK /faɪn/
- Adjective
- Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- Of high quality; made with great skill
- Countable Noun
- Money you have to pay because you broke a rule
- (at the end of a piece of music) the end
A2TOEICMorehaircut
US /ˈhɛrˌkʌt/
UK /ˈheəˌkʌt/
- Noun
- Act of cutting the hair; way the hair is cut
B2Morehike
US /haɪk/
UK /haɪk/
- Noun
- Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
- A long walk in mountains, etc. for exercise
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a large and unexpected increase in a price
- To take a long walk in mountains etc. for exercise
B1Morehug
US /hʌɡ/
UK /hʌɡ/
- Transitive Verb
- To hold someone in your arms as sign of affection
- To keep very close to something
B1Morehut
US /hʌt/
UK /hʌt/
- Countable Noun
- Small and simple building
B1Morejay
US /dʒe/
UK /dʒeɪ/
- Noun
- Bird with a blue and white pattern on the wing
B1Morenecessarily
US /ˌnɛsɪˈsɛrəli, -ˈsɛr-/
UK /ˌnesəˈserəli/
- Adverb
- In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
A2TOEICMorenowadays
US /ˈnaʊəˌdez/
UK /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
- Adverb
- At the present time; now
- Noun
- The current period of time; the present.
A2Moreoriginated
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To first come into existence
- Transitive Verb
- To create or initiate something.
A2Moreromance
US /ˈroʊˈmæns/
UK /rəʊˈmæns/
- Transitive Verb
- To court someone into a love relationship
- To describe more attractively than the reality
- Uncountable Noun
- Emotion or feeling of being in love with someone
- Qualities that make something attractive etc.
B1Moresip
US /sɪp/
UK /sɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To drink just a little at a time
B1Moresoft
US /sɔft, sɑft/
UK /sɒft/
- Adjective
- Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
- Easy to press, bend or cut; not hard or firm
A2Moresunny
US /ˈsʌni/
UK /'sʌnɪ/
- Adjective
- Feeling or being cheerful, happy, and friendly
- When the sun is bright in the sky
A2Morevictory
US /ˈvɪktəri/
UK /'vɪktərɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Defeating or beating someone or something
- An instance of having overcome a challenge or obstacle; an achievement.
B1Morewhoo
US
UK
- Interjection
- Sound people make when they are surprised
C2More
Vocabulary
- compound word
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- dude: Form of address for a man
- necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- compound: Series of buildings that are walled or fenced off
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- act: To behave in a certain way
- cruel: Hurtful; acting to hurt others intentionally
- picture: General situation or state of being
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- affection: Feeling of liking someone or something
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- die: Cube with dots numbering 1-6 on it used in games
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
- attract: To make something move closer using magnetic force
- combine: To mix several things together to form one thing
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- beautiful: Having dome something well
- celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- sip: To drink just a little at a time
- baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- nowadays: At the present time; now
- empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
- soft: Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
- eyebrow: Line of hair that grows above the eye
- hug: To hold someone in your arms as sign of affection
- victory: Defeating or beating someone or something
- hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
- bro: Shortened form of 'brother'
- originated: To first come into existence
- romance: To court someone into a love relationship
- battlefield: Region where a battle was, or is being fought
- haircut: Act of cutting the hair; way the hair is cut
- sunny: Feeling or being cheerful, happy, and friendly
- hut: Small and simple building
- basketball: Team game played to throw the ball through a hoop
- bowling: To roll a ball in the sport of bowling
- jay: Bird with a blue and white pattern on the wing
- whoo: Sound people make when they are surprised
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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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Word of the Day - Bromance
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Phat Khuu posted on 2016/08/16Ever wondered about the perfect hug between best buds? This hilarious sketch dives into the ultimate 'bromance' with some epic slapstick and a catchy catchphrase you'll be repeating! You'll pick up some super practical, everyday phrases perfect for situational dialogues.
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