commonly
US /ˈkɑmənlɪ/
UK /ˈkɒmənli/
- Adverb
- Typically, normally; not unusually
- Widely; by many people.
A2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
gerund
US /ˈdʒɛrənd/
UK /ˈdʒerənd/
- Gerund
- Noun formed from a verb (such as the '-ing' form)
C2Moreinfinitive
US /ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/
UK /ɪnˈfɪnətɪv/
- Noun
- A verb in its base form, e.g. 'to run'
B2Morememory
US /ˈmɛməri/
UK /'memərɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ability of the mind to call back past things
- Space for the storage of information on a computer
A2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreumbrella
US /ʌmˈbrɛlə/
UK /ʌmˈbrelə/
- Noun
- Including many smaller things of the same type
- Countable Noun
- Thing you open over your head to keep rain off
- Something providing general protection or cover.
B1More
Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- commonly: Typically, normally; not unusually
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- memory: Ability of the mind to call back past things
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- infinitive: A verb in its base form, e.g. 'to run'
- gerund: Noun formed from a verb (such as the '-ing' form)
- talk: Style of speaking
- friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
- enjoy: To take pleasure in something
- umbrella: Including many smaller things of the same type
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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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Remember to do vs remember doing: English In A Minute
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Evangeline posted on 2018/11/16Ever mix up "remember to do" and "remember doing"? This quick BBC Learning English video breaks down this tricky grammar point, helping you use infinitives and gerunds correctly in no time! You'll pick up essential tips for talking about past memories versus future tasks.
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