around the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreawesome
US /ˈɔsəm/
UK /'ɔ:səm/
- Adjective
- Great; wonderful; stupendous
B2TOEICMorebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morebreakfast
US /ˈbrɛkfəst/
UK /ˈbrekfəst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- First meal of the day
- Intransitive Verb
- To have the first meal of the day
A2Morecomfortable
US /ˈkʌmfətəbəl, ˈkʌmftəbəl/
UK /ˈkʌmftəbl/
- Adjective
- Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- Being relaxed, warm or happy
A2Morecomfy
US /ˈkʌmfi/
UK /ˈkʌmfi/
- Adjective
- In a position that feels just right
B1Morecommonality
US /ˌkɑməˈnælɪti/
UK /'kɒmənəltɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Sharing of common features
C1Morecouch
US /kaʊtʃ/
UK /kaʊtʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To formulate in a particular style or language
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sofa; settee
B1Moredine
US /daɪn/
UK /daɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To eat
A2Moredowntown
US /ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/
UK /ˌdaʊnˈtaʊn/
- Adjective
- Located in the business part of a town
- (informal) Fashionable, trendy, or cool.
- Noun
- The main business or commercial area of a city.
B2TOEICMoreevolve
US /ɪˈvɑlv/
UK /ɪ'vɒlv/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To develop certain features
- To develop or change slowly over time
B1Morefunky
US /ˈfʌŋki/
UK /fʌŋkɪ/
- Adjective
- Offbeat; fashionable
B2Moreguest
US /ɡɛst/
UK /ɡest/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person invited to visit or stay in someone's home
- Paying customer at a hotel or restaurant
- Adjective
- Referring to people visiting or staying at a place
- Provided for or used by a guest.
A2Morehalfway
US /ˌhæfˈweɪ/
UK /ˌhɑ:fˈweɪ/
- Adverb
- A middle point between two extremes
- At or to a point equidistant between two places.
- Adjective
- Located at or being at a point equidistant between two places.
- Partially completed; at an intermediate stage.
B2Morehang
US /hæŋ/
UK /hæŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- To kill by putting a rope around neck and dropping
- Intransitive Verb
- To float, move softly, or remain in the air
- To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear
A2Morehang out
US /hæŋ aʊt/
UK /hæŋ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Morehost
US /host/
UK /həʊst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mass; a great number
- Person who entertains guests
- Transitive Verb
- To be the sponsor of an event, e.g. the Olympics
- To lead or start a party, program, or other event
A2TOEICMorehouse rules
US
UK
- Noun
- A set of guidelines or regulations established within a household to govern behavior and maintain order.
- Regulations specific to a business or establishment, outlining acceptable conduct for patrons or members.
B1Morelock
US /lɑ:k/
UK /lɒk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To become fixed in place and hard to move
- To use a key, code so others can't open something
- Countable Noun
- Small portion of your hair that hangs together
- Place on a door, etc. that you close with a key
A2TOEICMoreloft
US /lɔ:ft/
UK /lɒft/
- Countable Noun
- High area with seats in a church or hall
- Room or space in a building just under the roof
- Transitive Verb
- To hit or throw so that it travels high in the air
- To hit or throw so that it travels high in the air
B2Moremuch about
US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/
UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/
- Phrase
- A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
A1Moreprivacy
US /ˈpraɪvəsi/
UK /ˈprɪvəsi/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being hidden from the presence of others
B2TOEICMorerefrigerator
US /rɪˈfrɪdʒəˌretɚ/
UK /rɪˈfrɪdʒəreɪtə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- An electric cool box for keeping food fresh
- A container or room for keeping things cool.
B1Moresafe
US /sef/
UK /seɪf/
- Adjective
- Highly likely
- Being out of danger
- Countable Noun
- Metal box with a lock to keep valuable things in
A2Moresecurity
US /sɪˈkjʊrɪti/sə'kjurətɪ/
UK /sɪ'kjʊərətɪ/
- Noun
- Department in a company in charge of protection
- Financial document, like stocks, bonds and notes
A2TOEICMoreseparate
US /'sepəreɪt/
UK /'sepəreɪt/
- Adjective
- Being different from or unrelated to another
- Not connected; different.
- Transitive Verb
- To divide two things by being in between them
- To move things away from each other
A2TOEICMoreshare
US /ʃɛr/
UK /ʃeə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- Part of a company you own, shown by a certificate
- Transitive Verb
- To divide something between two or more people
- To allow others to use your things equally
A2TOEICMoretricky
US /ˈtrɪki/
UK /'trɪkɪ/
- Adjective
- Difficult, so needing skill to do or deal with
- Likely to use tricks; dishonest or deceptive
A2Moreuncomfortable
US /ʌnˈkʌmfətəbəl, -ˈkʌmftə-/
UK /ʌnˈkʌmftəbl/
- Adjective
- Not being relaxed; worried about something
- Causing or feeling slight pain or physical unease.
B1Moreunder lock and key
US /ˈʌndɚ lɑk ənd ki/
UK /ˈʌndə lɒk ənd ki:/
- other
- Kept securely locked away for safety or secrecy.
B2Moreunsure
US /ʌnˈʃʊr, -ˈʃə:r/
UK /ˌʌnˈʃʊə(r)/
- Adjective
- Lacking confidence or certainty
- Lacking confidence in your own words or actions
B1Morewrap
US /ræp/
UK /ræp/
- Countable Noun
- Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- Thin bread filled with food and rolled
- Transitive Verb
- To be or move around something
- To cover something with paper or a cloth e.g. gift
B1More
Vocabulary
- house rules: A set of guidelines or regulations established within a household to govern behavior and maintain order.
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- under lock and key: Kept securely locked away for safety or secrecy.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- tricky: Difficult, so needing skill to do or deal with
- evolve: To develop certain features
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- privacy: State of being hidden from the presence of others
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- important: Having power or authority
- comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- couch: To formulate in a particular style or language
- act: To behave in a certain way
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- host: Mass; a great number
- comfy: In a position that feels just right
- great: Very good; better than before
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- person: Man, woman or child
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- halfway: A middle point between two extremes
- funky: Offbeat; fashionable
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- refrigerator: An electric cool box for keeping food fresh
- part: Division of a book
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
- guest: Person invited to visit or stay in someone's home
- downtown: Located in the business part of a town
- dine: To eat
- lock: To become fixed in place and hard to move
- commonality: Sharing of common features
- breakfast: First meal of the day
- safe: Highly likely
- loft: High area with seats in a church or hall
- unsure: Lacking confidence or certainty
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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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How to Share your Space with Strangers | How to Host | Airbnb
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ayami posted on 2021/12/14Ever wondered how to share your space with Airbnb guests and keep everyone happy? This video is packed with practical tips, from setting clear house rules to managing a shared fridge and using a lockbox for easy check-ins. You'll pick up super useful phrases for being a sociable host and ensuring a comfy stay for your guests!
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