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.
B1Morelie
US /lai/
UK /laɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be in a horizontal or flat position
- To say something that you know is not true
- Countable Noun
- An untrue statement, when you know it is not true
A2Moremove on
US /muv ɑn/
UK /mu:v ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to change or go to a different place
- To start talking about something different.
A1Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreshame
US /ʃem/
UK /ʃeɪm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel ashamed
A2Moreshow up
US /ʃo ʌp/
UK /ʃəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- To be noticeably better than (someone else)
A1Morestay together
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain in a relationship or partnership.
- To remain in a group; not to separate.
A1Moreused 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
A1Morewalk away
US /wɔk əˈwe/
UK /wɔ:k əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- To choose not to be involved in something.
A1Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2More
Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- next to: Being located along side another
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- stay together: To remain in a relationship or partnership.
- walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- love: Person's name
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- shame: Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
- talk: Style of speaking
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
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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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