Vocabulary

  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • reduce to: To simplify or condense something.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • check out
  • come around: To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
  • or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
  • smooth out: To remove wrinkles or creases from something.
  • word: Unit of language that has a meaning
  • mom: A slang term for mother
  • sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
  • nice: Being attractive or of high quality or value
  • conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
  • enjoy: To take pleasure in something
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • good: Proper, appropriate or right
  • listen: To carefully consider what someone is saying
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • important: Having power or authority
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
  • notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
  • tie: To attach things (together) with a string or rope
  • quickly: Without taking a lot of time; fast
  • check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
  • real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • video: Recording capturing action with sound
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • bacon: Salted meat from a pig
  • consonant: Music (of a note) in harmony
  • vowel: A speech sound; a, e , it, o, u and sometimes y
  • thick: Difficult to see through, as fog
  • reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
  • relax: To calm or quiet yourself, or stop worrying
  • drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
  • link: Any one of the rings that are part of a chain
  • pronounce: To state something in a legal or official way
  • altogether: All things considered
  • generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
  • speech: A formal talk to an audience
  • smooth: Moving without stops and starts
  • natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
  • function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
  • simply: In an easy or clear manner
  • pitch: To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
  • everyday: Used or seen daily; for daily use; ordinary
  • focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
  • nasal: Concerning, used for, or relating to the nose
  • conjunction: Combination of things or events
Placeholder Image

    Preparing usage notes, please check back later

  • not found vocabularyNo vocabulary matches your filters
    • altogether

      US /ˌɔltəˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /ˌɔ:ltəˈgeðə(r)/

      • Adverb
      • All things considered
      • Completely and entirely, fully
      A2
      More
    • bacon

      US /ˈbekən/

      UK /ˈbeɪkən/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Salted meat from a pig
      B1
      More
    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
      A1
      More
    • come around

      US /kʌm əˈraʊnd/

      UK /kʌm əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
      • To visit someone at their house.
      A1
      More
    • conjunction

      US /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

      UK /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃn/

      • Noun
      • Combination of things or events
      • Word that joins parts of a sentence, e.g. 'and'
      B1
      More
    • consonant

      US /ˈkɑnsənənt/

      UK /ˈkɒnsənənt/

      • Adjective
      • Music (of a note) in harmony
      • Countable Noun
      • A speech sound or letter that is not a vowel
      B2
      More
    • conversation

      US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Talking with other people; discussion or chat
      • General communication or interaction.
      A2
      More
    • focus

      US /ˈfokəs/

      UK /'fəʊkəs/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
      • To keep your attention, concentration on one thing
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Main purpose or center of interest or activity
      • The clarity of an image produced by a lens.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • function

      US /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

      UK /'fʌŋkʃn/

      • Noun
      • Social event, or party such as a wedding
      • Mathematical operation used in calculations
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To serve a certain purpose or role
      • To be operating, working or achieving its purpose
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • generally

      US /ˈdʒɛnərəli/

      UK /ˈdʒenrəli/

      • Adverb
      • Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
      A2
      More
    • 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.
      C1
      More
    • link

      US /lɪŋk/

      UK /lɪŋk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Any one of the rings that are part of a chain
      • Connection between two or more things or people
      • Transitive Verb
      • To join or connect together
      • To associate or connect in one's mind.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • nasal

      US /ˈnezəl/

      UK /ˈneɪzl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning, used for, or relating to the nose
      • A speech sound produced with the soft palate lowered so that air flows through the nose.
      • Noun
      • Sound in speech that is produced through the nose
      C2
      More
    • or simply

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
      A1
      More
    • pitch

      US /pɪtʃ/

      UK /pɪtʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
      • To throw a baseball to a batter
      • Noun
      • Act of throwing a baseball for someone to hit
      • Playing fields in sports, e.g. for soccer
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • pronounce

      US /prəˈnaʊns/

      UK /prə'naʊns/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To state something in a legal or official way
      • To give your opinion or decision about something
      B1
      More
    • reduce

      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
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • reduce to

      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.
      B1
      More
    • smooth

      US /smuð/

      UK /smu:ð/

      • Adjective
      • Moving without stops and starts
      • Pleasant and flat to touch, not rough
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something rough feel flat, e.g. by ironing
      • To spread a substance over a surface
      A2
      More
    • smooth out

      US /smuð aʊt/

      UK /smu:ð aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove wrinkles or creases from something.
      • To resolve problems or difficulties.
      B1
      More
    • speech

      US /spitʃ/

      UK /spi:tʃ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A formal talk to an audience
      • Expression of ideas or opinions by talking
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • thick

      US /θɪk/

      UK /θɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Difficult to see through, as fog
      • Full of (people, etc.)
      • Adverb
      • In close association or friendship.
      A2
      More
    • tie

      US /taɪ/

      UK /taɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach things (together) with a string or rope
      • To require someone to be in a specific place
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Item, such as string or wire, used to join things
      • Strong connection between people, countries
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • video

      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.
      A2
      More
    • vowel

      US /ˈvaʊəl/

      UK /ˈvaʊəl/

      • Countable Noun
      • A speech sound; a, e , it, o, u and sometimes y
      B1
      More
    Video not in English?
    Video not in English?

    Get the full experience in the app

    Learn anywhere with detailed sentence and usage analysis

    preview
    01:03

    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.

    Get the full experience in the app

    Look up words anytime with pronunciation, part of speech, and usage

    preview

    brave

    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
    A2 Elementary

    Get the full experience in the app

    Practice speaking anytime and get instant pronunciation feedback

    preview

    Try this speaking exercise.

    Try practicing with this sentence.

    80
    B1
    #bacon#consonant#vowel#mom#sound#monday

    English Pronunciation: how to pronounce the Word AND -- American Accent

    0
    ABbla Chung posted on 2013/09/14
    Ever wonder how native speakers say 'and' so quickly? This video breaks down the secrets of 'and' reduction and linking sounds in natural American English speech, perfect for ESL learners wanting to sound more fluent! You'll pick up practical tips for daily conversations and understand how this common word changes in connected speech.

    Learn this video on the APP!

    The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!

    Recommended Videos

    Auto Next Video

    Footer

    Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

    About

    • About Us
    • Our Learning Services
    • Join Us
    • FAQ
    • Hot Tags

    Services

    • Pronunciation Challenge
    • Saved
    • Search Vocabulary
    • Blog

    Channels

    Levels

    • A1
    • A2
    • B1
    • B2
    • C1
    • C2

    Privacy˙Terms˙
    ©2026 VoiceTube Corporation. All rights reserved