for example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
in general
US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/
UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; on the whole.
- Not specific or detailed; broadly.
- Adjective
- Not detailed or specific; overall.
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US /rɪˈfɚ/
UK /rɪ'fɜ:(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To talk about or write about something
- To give information about something
A2TOEICMorespecific
US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/
UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/
- Adjective
- Precise; particular; just about that thing
- Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
A2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- refer: To talk about or write about something
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- person: Man, woman or child
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
- bottle: Container with a narrow neck used to hold liquids
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- pass: Act of giving a ball to another player in a sport
- talk: Style of speaking
- love: Person's name
- chocolate: Hard brown candy made from cocoa beans
- cup: Small round container used for drinking
- 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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3 Facts about 'The': English In A Minute
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Evangeline posted on 2021/05/05Ever get confused about when to use 'the'? This quick English In A Minute video breaks down three super useful facts about this tricky definite article! You'll pick up essential grammar rules that will make your English sound much more natural.
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