Vocabulary
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- have to: Must do
- before long: Soon; in a short time.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- plug in
- at least: As a minimum
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- by default: Automatically, unless the user specifies otherwise.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- as follows: Used to introduce a list or explanation.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- print out: To produce a paper copy of a document from a computer.
- by design: Intentionally; deliberately.
- think back: To recapture the past
- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- going on: To continue doing something
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- underneath the hood: Refers to something hidden beneath the visible surface.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- sit down: To take a seat
- whip up: To quickly prepare food or a meal.
- at first glance: Upon initial observation or assessment.
- for instance: As an example.
- jump out: To suddenly appear or move forward, often to surprise someone.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- on occasion: Sometimes, but not regularly.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
- old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- up top: In or at the highest position or location.
- zoom out: To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
- tease apart: To separate or disentangle something carefully and delicately.
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
- result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- take some time: To allocate or dedicate a period to a specific activity or purpose.
- in terms of
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- quite simply: In a clear and straightforward manner; without complication.
- one too many: More than is acceptable or advisable; excessive.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- wrap around: To encircle or surround something.
- see past: To overlook flaws or errors and accept.
- with practice: Through repeated exercise or performance, leading to improvement or skill.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
- move over: To make room for someone or something by shifting position.
- get at: To criticize someone, often personally
- look past: To ignore something, especially a fault, in order to help someone.
- from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- come before: To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- log in
- account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- go on: To continue doing something
- go away: To go on vacation
- in green: Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
- as per: According to; in accordance with.
- whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- right out of the gate: Immediately at the beginning of an event or process.
- out of the gate: At the very beginning of an event or process.
- of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
- plug into: To connect an electrical device to a power source.
- file in: Enter a place in a neat, organized line or sequence.
- on a whim: Based on a sudden desire or impulse; without planning.
- for kicks: Done just for fun or excitement, without serious purpose.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- ramp up: To increase the level or amount of something sharply.
- lead to: To result in some action
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
- by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- in bits: Feeling very upset or emotionally broken.
- peel back: To gradually reveal or uncover something by removing layers or obstacles.
- for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- scratch by: To just manage to survive or live with limited resources.
- count in: To include someone in an activity or plan.
- by nature: Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
- for good measure: As an extra amount; in addition to what is strictly necessary.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- play along: To cooperate or pretend to cooperate with someone
- get around to: To finally start doing something you avoided doing
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- break out
- change up: To introduce variety or do something differently.
- go higher: To increase or rise to a greater level.
- slippery slope: An idea or course of action which will lead to something unacceptable, wrong, or disastrous.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- come at: To approach someone to attack them
- count up: To add numbers together to find a total; to increase gradually.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- lose control: To no longer be able to direct or restrain something.
- not necessary: Not required; not needed.
- deal with
- order in: To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
- overwhelming majority: A very large majority; a majority that is so large as to be almost unanimous.
- hand back: To return something to the person who owns it or gave it to you.
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- by contrast: Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
- in due time: At the appropriate time; eventually.
- think up: To think of an idea or an excuse
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- some time ago: At a point in the past; not recently.
- look back: To think about past events
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- to the power of: Indicating exponentiation in math; repeated multiplication.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- google up: To look up information using the Google search engine.
- blow through: To spend money quickly and carelessly.
- get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
- dive in: To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
- dispense with: To get rid of; do without; eliminate.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- file with: Submit important papers or documents to an official organization.
- scratching the surface: To deal with a subject or problem without analyzing it thoroughly.
- in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
- shoot down: To make plane fall from sky by shooting rockets
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- at hand: Close by; readily available.
- sink in: (Of an idea) to slowly be understood or felt
- third one: The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
- in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- fly by: To pass quickly
- fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
- get here: To arrive at a specific location.
- computer: Machine for storing data, accessing the internet
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- long: Person's name
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- week: Period of seven days from Sunday to Saturday
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- early: Coming/happening before others in a time sequence
- writing: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- leave: To go away from; depart
- print: To make many copies of a page, magazine or book
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- call: A order or request for action
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- enter: To start a career or an education
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- software: Computer applications and systems
- main: Most important; most often used
- Double: Person that is exactly like someone else
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- return: To hit something back to the other player or team
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- screen: To hide or block something from being seen
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- keyboard: A set of keys on a piano or computer
- cough: To suddenly expel air from the lungs
- dot: To place small amounts/things in various places
- percent: One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
- user: Person that uses a service/thing, e.g. a website
- float: To sell the shares of a company publicly
- divide: To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- curly: Having curls or waves
- plug: Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- familiar: Well-known or easily recognized
- comma: Mark showing a pause or list in a sentence
- remove: To get rid of something completely
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- code: To express information in a series of numbers
- string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
- function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
- slash: Line ( / ) used in writing
- error: Something that is not correct; a mistake
- input: Advice or ideas that someone provides
- command: To be able to see far from a certain location
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- colon: Lower part of intestine turning food into waste
- ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- standard: Official unit of measuring something
- recall: (Company) asking for the return of faulty goods
- implement: To start to do something you plan to do
- source: Piece of information; a person giving information
- variable: Having the ability to change or vary
- compile: To put programming data into a computer
- compiler: Person who gather information for reference
- directory: Alphabetical list of names and addresses
- format: Form, design, or arrangement of something
- convention: Official agreement between two or more countries
- finite: Having limits; lasting for a limited time
- missile: A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
- output: Amount of something that is produced
- int: INT is an acronym
- printf: In computer programming, to output formatted text to a standard output stream.
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- file: Computer document
- clang: To make or cause a loud ringing sound from a bell
- void: Empty feeling because nothing interests you
- backslash: Punctuation mark (¥) used to separate items
- integer: Math a whole number
- decimal: Number using one equal tenth of a whole as a basis
- syntax: Study of the way words are organized in a sentence
- imprecision: Lack of precision, as in written/spoken language
- char: To become burnt and the outside appears black
- default: Automatic setting when no indicated preference
- rerun: To broadcast a TV program again
- loop: A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
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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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