Vocabulary

  • in terms of
  • have to: Must do
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • write down: To record in writing
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • back up: To save a copy of your computer data
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • at least: As a minimum
  • in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • deal with
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • come on to: To make a sexual advance towards someone.
  • to date: Up to the present time; until now.
  • for short: As a shortened form of a name or phrase.
  • in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
  • back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • left and right: In both the left and right directions.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • with age: As someone gets older; as time passes.
  • work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • to a degree: Partially; somewhat.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • get trapped in: To become confined in a place and unable to escape.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • warm up: To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
  • look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
  • resist the urge: To fight against a strong desire or temptation.
  • go beyond: To do more than planned or expected; exceed
  • get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
  • by any stretch of the imagination: Not true or possible under any circumstances.
  • like no other: Unique; unparalleled; distinctly different from all others.
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • play out: To use up or exhaust
  • pop up: To appear suddenly.
  • push through: To continue with a plan or activity despite difficulties or opposition.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • fight back: To make your point more strongly against opponent
  • together with: In addition to; along with.
  • soak up: To absorb; to become filled with (something)
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • clear out: To empty things out of a place
  • want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
  • on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • give back: To return something you borrowed
  • make up: To invent or create a story
  • blow through: To spend money quickly and carelessly.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • far worse: Significantly more unpleasant, serious, or severe.
  • lunch in: To eat lunch at home or workplace rather than outside.
  • in the front row: Seated in the first row closest to the front.
  • in green: Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • close down: To shut an operation, company, shop
  • in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
  • in summary: Briefly stating or reviewing main points.
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • back then: At that time in the past.
  • dip into: To spend part of some money which you have been saving.
  • as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • drop by: To visit someone or some place for a short time
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • drink in: To absorb or take in something with great enjoyment.
  • on the brain: To be constantly thinking about someone or something; to be obsessed with someone or something.
  • evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
  • clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
  • in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
  • window of opportunity: A favorable period of time for doing something that will lead to a successful outcome.
  • get about: To go out a lot; travel widely
  • apart from: Except for; not considering
  • interact with
  • get between: To just do well enough to pass, e.g. a course
  • dead in the water: At a complete standstill with no chance of progress or success.
  • drowsy driving: Operating a motor vehicle while being impaired by fatigue or sleepiness.
  • zone out: To stop paying attention and start daydreaming or thinking about other things.
  • to an extent: Partly or in some degree.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • want out: To desire to withdraw or escape from a situation, agreement, or commitment.
  • out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
  • go long: To purchase an asset with the expectation that its value will increase.
  • on the market: Available for sale.
  • couch potato: A person who spends a lot of time sitting or lying down, usually watching television.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • bad idea: An unwise or imprudent course of action.
  • build up: To increase the amount; collect something
  • get back to: To get in contact with someone again
  • at that time: During a specific point in the past.
  • cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
  • put out: To publish, e.g. a book
  • look around: To explore a place; search for something.
  • way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • on the horizon: About to happen; approaching.
  • give away
  • such as: For example; like
  • in part: To some extent; partially.
  • be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
  • walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • to death: Extremely; to a great degree
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
  • emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
  • evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
  • deprivation: State of lacking something needed
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • information: Collection of facts and details about something
  • memory: Ability of the mind to call back past things
  • deep: Complex and important
  • group: Two or more musicians who play music together
  • caffeine: Substance in coffee, etc. that keeps you awake
  • body: The physical structure of a person or animal.
  • night: Time when sun does not shine
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    • 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.
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
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    • answer to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
      • To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
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    • apart from

      US /əˈpɑrt frʌm/

      UK /əˈpɑ:t frɔm/

      • Preposition
      • Except for; not considering
      • In addition to; as well as
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    • as a whole

      US /æz e hol/

      UK /æz ə həul/

      • Phrase
      • Considering everything together; in general.
      • Complete; not divided or incomplete.
      • Adjective
      • Complete; not divided or fragmented.
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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
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    • at home

      US /æt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

      • Phrase
      • In one's own residence or country.
      • Adjective
      • Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
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    • at night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
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    • at that time

      US /æt ðæt taɪm/

      UK /æt ðæt taim/

      • Phrase
      • During a specific point in the past.
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    • back down

      US /bæk daʊn/

      UK /bæk daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
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    • back into

      US /bæk ˈɪntu/

      UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
      • To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
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    • back then

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • At that time in the past.
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    • back up

      US /bæk ʌp/

      UK /bæk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To save a copy of your computer data
      • To confirm the truth of what someone says
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    • bad idea

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • An unwise or imprudent course of action.
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    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • be with

      US /bi wɪð/

      UK /bi: wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
      • To support someone's opinion or cause.
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    • blow through

      US /blo θru/

      UK /bləʊ θru:/

      • other
      • To spend money quickly and carelessly.
      • To move quickly and forcefully through an area.
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    • body

      US /ˈbɑdi/

      UK /ˈbɒdi/

      • Noun
      • The physical structure of a person or animal.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The main or central part of something.
      • The weight and texture of a drink (like wine or coffee) in the mouth.
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    • build up

      US /bɪld ʌp/

      UK /bild ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To increase the amount; collect something
      • To develop or increase something in stages
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To increase or develop something gradually.
      • To praise or encourage someone.
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    • by any stretch of the imagination

      US /baɪ ˈɛni strɛtʃ əv ði ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃən/

      UK /baɪ ˈeni stretʃ əv ðə ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃən/

      • other
      • Not true or possible under any circumstances.
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    • caffeine

      US /kæˈfin, ˈkæfˌin, ˈkæfiɪn/

      UK /ˈkæfi:n/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Substance in coffee, etc. that keeps you awake
      • The amount of caffeine in a substance.
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    • clear out

      US /klɪr aʊt/

      UK /kliə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To empty things out of a place
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    • clock in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
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    • close down

      US /kloz daʊn/

      UK /kləuz daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To shut an operation, company, shop
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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    • come on to

      US /kʌm ɑn tu/

      UK /kʌm ɔn tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make a sexual advance towards someone.
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    • come up with

      US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/

      UK /kʌm ʌp wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think of an idea or solution; produce
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    • cope with

      US /kop wɪð/

      UK /kəup wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
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    • couch potato

      US /kaʊtʃ pəˈteto/

      UK /kautʃ pəˈteitəu/

      • Countable Noun
      • A person who spends a lot of time sitting or lying down, usually watching television.
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    • dead in the water

      US /dɛd ɪn ðə ˈwɑtɚ/

      UK /ded ɪn ðə ˈwɔ:tə/

      • other
      • At a complete standstill with no chance of progress or success.
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
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    • depending on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
      • Influenced or determined by.
      • Preposition
      • Subject to; contingent on
      • Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
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    • deprivation

      US /ˌdɛprəˈveʃən/

      UK /ˌdeprɪˈveɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of lacking something needed
      • The state of lacking or being denied something considered necessary.
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    • dip into

      US /dɪp ˈɪntu/

      UK /dip ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend part of some money which you have been saving.
      • To read parts of a book, but not the whole book.
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    • drink in

      US /drɪŋk ɪn/

      UK /driŋk in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To absorb or take in something with great enjoyment.
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    • drop by

      US /drɑp baɪ/

      UK /drɔp bai/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To visit someone or some place for a short time
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    • drowsy driving

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Operating a motor vehicle while being impaired by fatigue or sleepiness.
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
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    • emotional

      US /ɪˈmoʃənəl/

      UK /ɪˈməʊʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
      • Relating to or characterized by emotion
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    • evidence of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
      • Something that shows that something else exists or is true.
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    • far worse

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Significantly more unpleasant, serious, or severe.
      • In a much poorer state of health or physical condition.
      • Adverb
      • To a much greater degree of inferiority or unsuitability.
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    • fight back

      US /faɪt bæk/

      UK /fait bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make your point more strongly against opponent
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    • figure out

      US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfiɡə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand the behavior of someone
      • To think through logically to find a solution
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or find an answer to something.
      • To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
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    • for example

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for short

      US /fɔr ʃɔrt/

      UK /fɔ: ʃɔ:t/

      • Phrase
      • As a shortened form of a name or phrase.
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    • for sure

      US /fɔr ʃʊr/

      UK /fɔ: ʃuə/

      • Adverb
      • Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
      • Used to emphasize a statement.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
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    • for the most part

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Generally; mostly; on the whole.
      • Mostly; generally; in most cases.
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    • for the rest

      US /fɔr ði rɛst/

      UK /fɔ: ðə rest/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning the remaining people or things.
      • During the remaining part of a period of time.
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    • get a sense

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      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or perceive something intuitively.
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    • get about

      US /ɡɛt əˈbaʊt/

      UK /ɡet əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go out a lot; travel widely
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    • get back to

      US /ɡɛt bæk tu/

      UK /ɡet bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To get in contact with someone again
      • To return to someone or something; to respond at a later time.
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    • get between

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To just do well enough to pass, e.g. a course
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    • get past

      US /ɡɛt pæst/

      UK /ɡet pɑːst/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
      • To move beyond someone or something that is blocking your way.
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    • get trapped in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become confined in a place and unable to escape.
      • To become involved in a situation from which it is difficult to escape.
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    • give away

      US /ɡɪv əˈwe/

      UK /ɡiv əˈwei/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To let others have something you own
      • To tell (a secret)
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    • give back

      US /ɡɪv bæk/

      UK /ɡiv bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return something you borrowed
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    • go ahead

      US /ɡo əˈhɛd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈhed/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
      • To give permission to do something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To start or proceed with something
      • To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
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    • go beyond

      US /ɡo biˈɑnd/

      UK /ɡəu biˈjɔnd/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To do more than planned or expected; exceed
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    • go long

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To purchase an asset with the expectation that its value will increase.
      • In American football, to run far downfield to receive a pass.
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    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
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    • go out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in a sense

      US /ɪn e sɛns/

      UK /in ə sens/

      • Phrase
      • In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
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    • in any case

      US /ɪn ˈɛni kes/

      UK /in ˈeni keis/

      • Phrase
      • Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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    • in green

      US /ɪn ɡrin/

      UK /ɪn ɡri:n/

      • other
      • Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
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    • in other words

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
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    • in part

      US /ɪn pɑrt/

      UK /in pɑ:t/

      • Adverb
      • To some extent; partially.
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • in red

      US /ɪn rɛd/

      UK /in red/

      • Phrase
      • Marked or written using the colour red.
      • Adjective
      • Operating at a financial loss; in debt.
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    • in summary

      US /ɪn ˈsʌməri/

      UK /in ˈsʌməri/

      • Phrase
      • Briefly stating or reviewing main points.
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    • in terms of

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • in the front row

      US /ɪn ðə ˈfrʌnt ro/

      UK /in ðə ˈfrʌnt rəu/

      • other
      • Seated in the first row closest to the front.
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    • in the middle of

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
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    • in time

      US /ɪn taɪm/

      UK /in taim/

      • Adverb
      • Eventually; after a period of time.
      • Not late; with enough time to spare.
      • Phrase
      • Eventually; before it is too late.
      • According to the scheduled time; punctual.
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
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    • interact with

      US /ˌɪntɚˈækt wɪð/

      UK /ˌɪntərˈækt wið/

      • Phrase
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To engage in communication or action involving mutual or reciprocal influence.
      • To use a computer interface to achieve a specific goal.
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    • just kind of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
      • Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
      A2
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    • left and right

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In both the left and right directions.
      • Everywhere; in all directions.
      • Noun
      • Referring to both liberal and conservative political viewpoints.
      • Two opposing options or directions.
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    • like no other

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Unique; unparalleled; distinctly different from all others.
      • To an extreme degree; in a way that is more intense than anyone else.
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    • look around

      US /lʊk əˈraʊnd/

      UK /luk əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To explore a place; search for something.
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    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
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    • look to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
      • To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
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    • lunch in

      US /lʌntʃ ɪn/

      UK /lʌntʃ ɪn/

      • other
      • To eat lunch at home or workplace rather than outside.
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    • make up

      US /mek ʌp/

      UK /meik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To invent or create a story
      • To add up to
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To invent a story, excuse, etc.
      • To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
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    • memory

      US /ˈmɛməri/

      UK /'memərɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ability of the mind to call back past things
      • Space for the storage of information on a computer
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • on television

      US /ɑn ˈtɛləvɪʒən/

      UK /ɒn ˈtelɪvɪʒən/

      • other
      • Appearing or broadcast on TV.
      A2
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    • on the brain

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • To be constantly thinking about someone or something; to be obsessed with someone or something.
      More
    • on the horizon

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • About to happen; approaching.
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    • on the market

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Available for sale.
      • Actively seeking employment.
      A2
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    • on the other hand

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
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    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
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    • out of it

      US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/

      UK /aut ɔv it/

      • Adjective
      • Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
      • Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
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    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
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    • play out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use up or exhaust
      • To develop or happen in a particular way.
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    • pop up

      US /pɑp ʌp/

      UK /pɔp ʌp/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To appear suddenly.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appear suddenly and unexpectedly.
      • To appear on a computer screen.
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    • push through

      US /pʊʃ θru/

      UK /puʃ θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue with a plan or activity despite difficulties or opposition.
      • To make progress by pushing people or things aside.
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    • put out

      US /pʊt aʊt/

      UK /put aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To publish, e.g. a book
      • To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
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    • resist the urge

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To fight against a strong desire or temptation.
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    • right back

      US /raɪt bæk/

      UK /rait bæk/

      • Interjection
      • Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
      • Adverb
      • Immediately; very soon after going.
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    • soak up

      US /sok ʌp/

      UK /səuk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To absorb; to become filled with (something)
      • To enjoy an experience.
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    • speak to

      US /spik tu/

      UK /spi:k tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To address or communicate with someone.
      • To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
      A1
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    • the following

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Next in order or sequence.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • What is about to be said or written.
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    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
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    • to a degree

      US /tu e dɪˈɡri/

      UK /tu: ə diˈɡri:/

      • Phrase
      • Partially; somewhat.
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    • to an extent

      US /tə ən ɪkˈstɛnt/

      UK /tə ən ikˈstent/

      • other
      • Partly or in some degree.
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    • to date

      US /tu det/

      UK /tu: deit/

      • Phrase
      • Up to the present time; until now.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To go out on romantic dates with someone.
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    • to death

      US /tu dɛθ/

      UK /tu: deθ/

      • Phrase
      • Extremely; to a great degree
      • Until death
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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    • together with

      US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/

      UK /təˈɡeðə wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; along with.
      • Including; as well as.
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    • used 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
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    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
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    • walk 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.
      A1
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    • want in

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To desire to participate or be included in something.
      A1
      More
    • want out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To desire to withdraw or escape from a situation, agreement, or commitment.
      A1
      More
    • warm up

      US /wɔːrm ʌp/

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
      A1
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    • way to go

      US /we tu ɡo/

      UK /wei tu: ɡəu/

      • Interjection
      • An expression of encouragement or approval.
      • An expression of sarcasm after someone has made a mistake.
      A1
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    • window of opportunity

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A favorable period of time for doing something that will lead to a successful outcome.
      • A short period of time in which something can be done.
      A1
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    • with age

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As someone gets older; as time passes.
      • Improving in quality or value as it gets older.
      A1
      More
    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
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    • work through

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To deal with something systematically until it is completed
      • To deal with a problem or difficult situation.
      More
    • write down

      US /raɪt daʊn/

      UK /rait daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To record in writing
      A1
      More
    • zone out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop paying attention and start daydreaming or thinking about other things.
      B1
      More
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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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