around the corner
US /əˈraʊnd ði ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /əˈraund ðə ˈkɔ:nə/
- Phrase
- Very near; close by.
- About to happen; approaching soon.
A1Morebet
US /bet/
UK /bet/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
- Used to express certainty or confidence
- Countable Noun
- Act of gambling money on the result of a race etc.
A2Morebicycle
US /ˈbaɪsɪkl/
UK /ˈbaɪsɪkl/
- Noun
- 2-wheeled vehicle ridden by pushing on foot pedals
- Intransitive Verb
- To ride a two-wheeled vehicle with pedals
B1Morecomment
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.
A2Morecorner
US /ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /'kɔ:nə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To force into a position impossible to escape from
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where two lines, sides, corners etc. meet
- Edges of something, e.g. eyes, boxing ring
A2Morecrush
US /krʌʃ/
UK /krʌʃ/
- Noun
- Strong attraction to someone
- Transitive Verb
- To break something into small pieces by pressing
- To defeat someone or something (in a game)
B1TOEICMoredefender
US /dɪˈfɛndɚ/
UK /dɪˈfendə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Fighter who fights against attack
B1Moredribble
US /ˈdrɪbəl/
UK /'drɪbl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward with a ball by small hits or kicks
- To fall or flow in small amounts
- Uncountable Noun
- Small flow of a liquid; a drop
B2Moreduty
US /ˈduti, ˈdju-/
UK /'dju:tɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Work required by your job or position
- A tax (on imported goods)
A2TOEICMorefine
US /faɪn/
UK /faɪn/
- Adjective
- Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- Of high quality; made with great skill
- Countable Noun
- Money you have to pay because you broke a rule
- (at the end of a piece of music) the end
A2TOEICMorefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
goal
US /ɡol/
UK /ɡəʊl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
- (Sports) net into which you put a ball to score
A2TOEICMoregoalie
US /ˈɡoli/
UK /'ɡəʊlɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Player in front of the goal trying to stop goals
C1Moregoalkeeper
US /ˈɡolˌkipɚ/
UK /ˈgəʊlki:pə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Player in front of the goal trying to stop goals
C1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moreguard
US /ɡɑrd/
UK /ɡɑ:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To keep watch over something to protect it
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone who watches a place or prevents escapes
- A player in basketball whose primary role is to handle the ball and initiate the offense.
A2Moreheader
US /ˈhɛdɚ/
UK /ˈhedə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Soccer shot made with head
B2Morekick
US /kɪk/
UK /kɪk/
- Noun
- Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- Transitive Verb
- To hit or move something with the foot
A2Morekick off
US /kɪk ɔf/
UK /kik ɔf/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To start a football match.
- To start a campaign or event.
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or start something.
- To remove (shoes) by kicking.
A1Moremidfielder
US /ˌmɪd'fi:ldə(r)/
UK /ˌmɪd'fi:ldə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Soccer player who plays in the center of the field
B1Moreon hand
US /ɑn hænd/
UK /ɔn hænd/
- Adverb
- Present and available; in attendance.
- Phrase
- Available; readily accessible.
A1Moreopponent
US /əˈponənt/
UK /əˈpəʊnənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who opposes an idea or plan; enemy
- Person that you are competing against in a game
B1Moreresponsible
US / rɪˈspɑnsəbəl/
UK /rɪ'spɒnsəbl/
- Adjective
- Being the cause of something that has occurred
- Having the duty of dealing with something
A2TOEICMorerole
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Noun
- Character played by an actor
- Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
A2Moreroot
US /rut, rʊt/
UK /ru:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Emotional connection with a place, history etc.
- The origin or starting place of something
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a plant to develop or grow roots
- (Animals) to search for e.g. food in earth
A2Morerun with
US /rʌn wɪð/
UK /rʌn wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
A1Morescore
US /skɔr, skor/
UK /skɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- Current number of points given in a game, contest
- Transitive Verb
- To mark or cut something with a sharp object
- To get or give points in a game, contest, or test
A2TOEICMoresubscribe
US /səbˈskraɪb/
UK /səb'skraɪb/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To regularly pay to receive a service
B1TOEICMoretackle
US /ˈtækəl/
UK /'tækl/
- Transitive Verb
- To start working on a difficult problem
- To grab and throw a person to the ground
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Equipment used in fishing
- Arrangement of ropes and wheels used for lifting
B1TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretie
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
A2TOEICMoreupdate
US /ʌpˈdet/
UK /ˌʌpˈdeɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Addition of a current version of something
- New information or data to make more current
- Transitive Verb
- To download the latest version of software
- To make more current or modern
B1TOEICMorevideo
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.
A2Morevocabulary
US /voˈkæbjəˌlɛri/
UK /və'kæbjələrɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Words that have to do with a particular subject
- The words that a person knows
B1TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- kick off: To start a football match.
- on hand: Present and available; in attendance.
- going on: To continue doing something
- around the corner: Very near; close by.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- run with: To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- tackle: To start working on a difficult problem
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- crush: Strong attraction to someone
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- bet: To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- opponent: Person who opposes an idea or plan; enemy
- responsible: Being the cause of something that has occurred
- role: Character played by an actor
- goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
- root: Emotional connection with a place, history etc.
- guard: To keep watch over something to protect it
- leave: To go away from; depart
- important: Having power or authority
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- kick: Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- duty: Work required by your job or position
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- corner: To force into a position impossible to escape from
- tie: To attach things (together) with a string or rope
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- update: Addition of a current version of something
- goalie: Player in front of the goal trying to stop goals
- dribble: To move forward with a ball by small hits or kicks
- defender: Fighter who fights against attack
- goalkeeper: Player in front of the goal trying to stop goals
- bicycle: 2-wheeled vehicle ridden by pushing on foot pedals
- header: Soccer shot made with head
- midfielder: Soccer player who plays in the center of the field
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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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VT English | FIFA World Cup - Soccer Phrases & Vocabulary
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Samuel posted on 2018/07/11Get ready for game day with VT English! You'll learn all the essential soccer phrases and vocabulary, from player positions to cheering on your favorite team during the FIFA World Cup. This video is packed with practical language you can use right away, making it perfect for any English learner who loves sports!
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