negative
US /ˈnɛɡətɪv/
UK /'neɡətɪv/
- Noun
- The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- In grammar, containing words such as 'no' or 'not'
- Adjective
- Being harmful, unwanted or unhelpful
- In mathematics, being less than zero
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Vocabulary
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- verb: Word that expresses an action or state
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- noun: The subject or object of a sentence
- answer: To reply to a question someone asks
- short: (Of electric circuit) to spark because faulty
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- shouldn: Shouldn't
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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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No vs not any vs none: English In A Minute
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Evangeline posted on 2018/09/12Ever get confused between 'no', 'not any', and 'none'? This quick BBC Learning English video breaks down these tricky negatives with everyday examples so you can use them confidently in conversations! You'll pick up essential grammar for making negative sentences and short answers, making your English sound super natural.
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