break it down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- To explain something in a detailed and understandable way.
A2Morecomfortable
US /ˈkʌmfətəbəl, ˈkʌmftəbəl/
UK /ˈkʌmftəbl/
- Adjective
- Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- Being relaxed, warm or happy
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US /kəˈrɛkt/
UK /kə'rekt/
- Adjective
- Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- True or accurate
- Transitive Verb
- To fix a problem
- To write marks on a piece of work to show mistakes
A2Moreculture
US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/
UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
- Transitive Verb
- To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
A2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
go together
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
- To date; to be in a romantic relationship.
A1Morein general
US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/
UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; on the whole.
- Not specific or detailed; broadly.
- Adjective
- Not detailed or specific; overall.
C2Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Moreliterature
US /ˈlɪtərəˌtʃʊr, -tʃɚ/
UK /ˈlɪtrətʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Writing valued as art, e.g. fiction, drama, poetry
- The body of written works produced in a particular language, country, or age.
A2Morepronounce
US /prəˈnaʊns/
UK /prə'naʊns/
- Transitive Verb
- To state something in a legal or official way
- To give your opinion or decision about something
B1Moresausage
US /ˈsɔ:sɪdʒ/
UK /ˈsɒsɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Finely chopped and seasoned meat in a skin
B1Moretake out
US /tek aʊt/
UK /teik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To apply for and get a license
- To take someone on a date
- Uncountable Noun
- Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
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Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- pronounce: To state something in a legal or official way
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
- ask: To say to someone that you want something
- literature: Writing valued as art, e.g. fiction, drama, poetry
- sausage: Finely chopped and seasoned meat in a skin
- fruit: Result or product of something
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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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