check out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
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US /kənˈtrækʃən/
UK /kənˈtrækʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Process of becoming smaller in length/size
- Involuntary, often painful tightening of a muscle
B2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
going on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
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US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
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US /frez/
UK /freɪz/
- Noun
- Common expression or saying
- Section of musical notes in a piece of music
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To choose words to say what you mean clearly
A2Morereduce
US /rɪˈdus, -ˈdjus/
UK /rɪ'dju:s/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
- To boil a liquid until it has decreased in amount
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US /rɪˈdus tu/
UK /riˈdju:s tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To simplify or condense something.
- To bring someone to a lower or worse state or condition.
B1Moretake for example
US
UK
- Phrase
- To use as an instance or illustration.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morevideo
US /ˈvɪdiˌo/
UK /'vɪdɪəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Recording capturing action with sound
- A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.
- Transitive Verb
- To make a moving film of, with sound
- To make a video call.
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Vocabulary
- reduce to: To simplify or condense something.
- going on: To continue doing something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- take for example: To use as an instance or illustration.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- check out
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- contraction: Process of becoming smaller in length/size
- list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
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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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TSUP!? - it's, what's, that's as TS: American English Pronunciation
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ABbla Chung posted on 2013/09/13Ever wonder how native speakers make 'it's', 'what's', and 'that's' sound so smooth? This video dives into the fascinating world of weak forms and the 'ts' cluster in American English pronunciation, showing you how these contractions connect in real-life speech. You'll pick up essential pronunciation tips to sound more natural and understand everyday conversations better!
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