for example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
illness
US /ˈɪlnɪs/
UK /ˈɪlnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Unhealthy condition of the mind or body
- A particular instance or type of disease.
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US /ɪnˈfɔml:ɪ/
UK /ɪn'fɔ:məlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a casual or relaxed way
- Unofficially; not in the official way
B1Morephrasal
US
UK
- Adjective
- Concerning or consisting of a phrase
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Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- illness: Unhealthy condition of the mind or body
- phrasal: Concerning or consisting of a phrase
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- verb: Word that expresses an action or state
- quickly: Without taking a lot of time; fast
- informally: In a casual or relaxed way
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
- cold: Illness of sneezing, coughing, and a sore throat
- buy: To believe something; accept
- milk: White liquid produced by females to feed babies
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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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Evangeline posted on 2021/04/23Ever wondered about all the ways we use 'pick up'? This fun lesson from BBC Learning English breaks down three common meanings, from grabbing groceries to catching a cold! You'll boost your everyday English vocabulary and sound more natural in conversations.
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