confuse
US /kənˈfjuz/
UK /kənˈfju:z/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something unclear or hard to understand
- To mistake one person or thing for another.
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UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
in particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
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US /ˈpɚpəs/
UK /'pɜ:pəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- A person's sense of resolve or determination.
- Adverb
- With clear intention or determination.
- Intentionally; deliberately.
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US /ˈspeʃəli/
UK /ˈspeʃəli/
- Adverb
- Very; noticeably; greatly
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Vocabulary
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- confuse: To make something unclear or hard to understand
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- special: Being additional or extra
- favourite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- sandwich: To catch between two things
- food: What people and animals eat to live
- specially: Very; noticeably; greatly
- tom: (Ethnic slur) Offensive and derogatory name for a Black man who is abjectly servile and deferential to Whites
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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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Especially vs specially: English In A Minute
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Evangeline posted on 2021/04/29Ever get confused between 'especially' and 'specially'? This quick BBC Learning English video breaks down the difference in word choice so you can use adverbs like a pro! You'll pick up practical grammar tips that are perfect for daily conversations.
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