argument
US /ˈɑrɡjəmənt/
UK /ˈɑ:gjumənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- A presentation of reasons for or against an idea
A2TOEICMoreat times
US /æt taɪmz/
UK /æt taɪmz/
- Phrase
- Sometimes; occasionally.
A1Morebond
US /bɑnd/
UK /bɒnd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
- Closeness that is shared between people or groups
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To develop a close relationship with
- To become joined or connected, e.g. using glue
A2TOEICMorebreakup
US /ˈbrekˌʌp/
UK /'breɪk'ʌp/
- Noun
- End of a relationship often due to troubles
- Interruption or disintegration, especially of a radio signal.
C2Morebump
US /bʌmp/
UK /bʌmp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To bounce along over a rough surface
- To knock against with force or violence
- Noun
- Act or sound of one solid object hitting another
- Raised area on any smooth surface
B1Morecare for
US /kɛr fɔr/
UK /kɛə fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To want or desire a thing
- To look after someone who is ill, old, or very young.
A1Morechannel
US /ˈtʃænəl/
UK /'tʃænl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- TV or radio station or its programs
- Transitive Verb
- To dig a long hole for carrying water
- To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
B1Morechemistry
US /ˈkɛmɪstri/
UK /'kemɪstrɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- The study of the structure of substances
B1Morecloser than
US
UK
- Phrase
- Nearer in distance compared to something else.
- Having a stronger emotional bond compared to someone else.
A1Morecomment
US /ˈkɑmɛnt/
UK /'kɒment/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- An explanatory note in a computer program.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To say something that gives your opinion
- To add explanatory notes to a computer program.
A2Moreconnection
US /kəˈnɛkʃən/
UK /kəˈnekʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that joins things together; being joined
- Person you know who can help you in some way
A2Moreconstantly
US /ˈkɑnstəntlɪ/
UK /ˈkɒnstəntli/
- Adverb
- Frequently, or without pause
- In a way that is unchanging or faithful
B1Morecontact
US /ˈkɑnˌtækt/
UK /'kɒntækt/
- Adjective
- Touching or feeling something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Touching or feeling something
- Object that allows electricity to run through it
A2Morecount on
US /kaʊnt ɑn/
UK /kaunt ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To depend on someone
- To be confident of and expect something
A2Moredistant
US /ˈdɪstənt/
UK /'dɪstənt/
- Adjective
- Unfriendly; cold
- Existing or happening far away in place or time
B1Moreemotional
US /ɪˈmoʃənəl/
UK /ɪˈməʊʃənl/
- Adjective
- Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- Relating to or characterized by emotion
A2Morefaith
US /feθ/
UK /feɪθ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Belief in a god or gods; religion
- Belief that that something is true without proof
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
A2TOEICMoregrant
US /ɡrænt/
UK /ɡrɑ:nt/
- Transitive Verb
- To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
- To give or let someone do what they want
- Uncountable Noun
- Money given for education or research
A2TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehug
US /hʌɡ/
UK /hʌɡ/
- Transitive Verb
- To hold someone in your arms as sign of affection
- To keep very close to something
B1Morehumor
US /ˈhjumɚ/
UK /'hju:mə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality that makes something funny
- Mood that a person is in
- Transitive Verb
- To pretend to agree with so they don't get upset
- To agree with someone but don't really mean it
B1Moreintimacy
US /ˈɪntəməsi/
UK /'ɪntɪməsɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- The sharing of private and personal things
B2Morelead to
US /lid tu/
UK /li:d tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To result in some action
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have something as a consequence or result.
A1Moremaintain
US /menˈten/
UK /meɪn'teɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To keep saying something a certain way
- To keep (machine) working by checking, repairing
A2TOEICMoremutual
US /ˈmjutʃuəl/
UK /'mju:tʃʊəl/
- Adjective
- Shared between two or more people
- Possessed or held in common.
- Noun
B1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreoccasion
US /əˈkeʒən/
UK /ə'keɪʒn/
- Noun
- Significant or important event or function
- Time when something happens or takes place
- Transitive Verb
- To make or cause something to happen; to lead to
A2TOEICMorephysical
US /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
UK /ˈfɪzɪkl/
- Countable Noun
- Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- Adjective
- Concerning the body of a person
- Concerning things that can be seen or touched
A2Morerelationship
US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/
UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Connection between two or more people or things
- Way people interact or live with each other
A2TOEICMoreresolve
US /rɪˈzɑlv/
UK /rɪ'zɒlv/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a decision to do something
- To find an answer, solution to a problem/ question
- Uncountable Noun
- Firm determination to do something.
B1TOEICMorerole
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Noun
- Character played by an actor
- Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
A2Morestubborn
US /ˈstʌbən/
UK /'stʌbən/
- Adjective
- Unwilling to give way or obey
B2Moresubscribe
US /səbˈskraɪb/
UK /səb'skraɪb/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To regularly pay to receive a service
B1TOEICMoretension
US /ˈtɛnʃən/
UK /'tenʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
- Degree to which something is stretched tight
A2TOEICMoretough
US /tʌf/
UK /tʌf/
- Adjective
- (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- Very difficult to do or deal with
- Noun
- A rough and aggressive person.
A2Morevulnerable
US /ˈvʌlnərəbəl/
UK /ˈvʌlnərəbl/
- Adjective
- Being open to attack or damage
- Being easily harmed, hurt, or wounded
B1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- care for: To want or desire a thing
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- lead to: To result in some action
- closer than: Nearer in distance compared to something else.
- count on: To depend on someone
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- vulnerable: Being open to attack or damage
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- constantly: Frequently, or without pause
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- intimacy: The sharing of private and personal things
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- occasion: Significant or important event or function
- bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
- maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
- faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
- mutual: Shared between two or more people
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- tension: Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
- grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- connection: Something that joins things together; being joined
- argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- role: Character played by an actor
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- bump: To bounce along over a rough surface
- distant: Unfriendly; cold
- resolve: To make a decision to do something
- stubborn: Unwilling to give way or obey
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- important: Having power or authority
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- chemistry: The study of the structure of substances
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- point: An item to be discussed
- humor: Quality that makes something funny
- hug: To hold someone in your arms as sign of affection
- breakup: End of a relationship often due to troubles
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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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6 Tips on How to Have a Strong Relationship
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Carol Chen posted on 2019/02/04Want to build a stronger connection with your partner? This video shares practical tips on open communication, emotional bonding, and even resolving conflicts, all explained with simple sentence structures you can easily use. You'll pick up useful phrases for daily conversations and learn how to show appreciation in your relationship!
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