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.
B1Moreamaze
US /əˈmez/
UK /ə'meɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause wonder; to surprise completely
A2Morechannel
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
B1Morecomplicate
US /ˈkɑ:mplɪkeɪt/
UK /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make more difficult to do, understand or use
B1Morecompromise
US /ˈkɑmprəˌmaɪz/
UK /'kɒmprəmaɪz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To weaken your position or views
- To lessen your demands so as to reach agreement
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When you lessen your demands to get agreement
B1Morecourt
US /kɔrt, kort/
UK /kɔ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- To encourage dangerous behavior
- Noun
- Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
- Place where legal cases are decided
A2TOEICMoredeepen
US /ˈdipən/
UK /'di:pən/
- Intransitive Verb
- To become louder, lower or greater in degree
B1Moreencourage
US /ɛnˈkɚrɪdʒ, -ˈkʌr-/
UK /ɪn'kʌrɪdʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To increase the chance of something happening
- To make someone more determined or confident
A2TOEICMorefade
US /fed/
UK /feɪd/
- Intransitive Verb
- To cause to lose brightness of color
- To lose strength or freshness
A2TOEICMorefade away
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To disappear slowly
A2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefriendship
US /ˈfrɛndˌʃɪp/
UK /ˈfrendʃɪp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of liking someone; good relationship
B1Moregive and take
US /ɡɪv ənd tek/
UK /ɡiv ænd teik/
- Phrase
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moremall
US /mɔl, mæl/
UK /mɔ:l/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large public area often covered with grass
- Large shopping center with many individual stores
B2TOEICMorenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreopenly
US /ˈoʊpənli/
UK /ˈəʊpənli/
- Adverb
- In an open way
A2Morepartner
US /ˈpɑrtnɚ/
UK /'pɑ:tnə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One you have a business/personal relationship with
- Someone you have personal relationship with
- Intransitive Verb
- To join with others for work or other activity
A2Morephysically
US /ˈfɪzɪkəlɪ/
UK /'fɪzɪklɪ/
- Adverb
- In a manner related to the body
- Concerning reality or the laws of nature
A2Morerelationship
US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/
UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Connection between two or more people or things
- Way people interact or live with each other
A2TOEICMoreromantic
US /roʊˈmæntɪk/
UK /rəʊˈmæntɪk/
- Adjective
- Relating to courtship or love
- Being impractical, unrealistic, or idealistic
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- People who like love, candlelit dinners, etc.
- Person living in a fantasy-like world not reality
A2Moresexually
US /ˈsɛkʃʊəlɪ/
UK /'sekʃəlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a way or manner that involves sex
A2Morespend
US /spɛnd/
UK /spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2TOEICMoresuppose
US /səˈpoʊz/
UK /sə'pəʊz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or guess what might happen
- Conjunction
- What if
A2TOEICMoreterrible
US /ˈtɛrəbəl/
UK /ˈterəbl/
- Adjective
- Very bad; horrible
- Causing great fear; frightening
A2TOEICMorewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2More
Vocabulary
- next to: Being located along side another
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- fade away: To disappear slowly
- have to: Must do
- give and take
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- compromise: To weaken your position or views
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- physically: In a manner related to the body
- fade: To cause to lose brightness of color
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- important: Having power or authority
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- promise: To say you will certainly do something
- terrible: Very bad; horrible
- great: Very good; better than before
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- person: Man, woman or child
- finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
- interested: Having had your attention taken; curious
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
- partner: One you have a business/personal relationship with
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- romantic: Relating to courtship or love
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- sexually: In a way or manner that involves sex
- friendship: Feeling of liking someone; good relationship
- deepen: To become louder, lower or greater in degree
- mall: Large public area often covered with grass
- amaze: To cause wonder; to surprise completely
- openly: In an open way
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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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Healthy vs Unhealthy Relationships
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Priscilla posted on 2021/05/23Ever wondered how to navigate friendships and romantic relationships like a pro? This video breaks down healthy vs. unhealthy dynamics with real-life examples and practical advice, perfect for teens looking to build stronger connections. You'll pick up useful conversational phrases and learn key concepts like consent and peer pressure in a super relatable way!
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