apart from
US /əˈpɑrt frʌm/
UK /əˈpɑ:t frɔm/
- Preposition
- Except for; not considering
- In addition to; as well as
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 long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
A1Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
at risk
US
UK
- Phrase
- In danger; likely to be harmed
at some point
US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/
UK /æt sʌm pɔint/
- Phrase
- At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
A1Moreat the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Moreat the most
US /ət ðə ˈmoʊst/
UK /ət ðə ˈməust/
- other
- No more than; maximum amount or degree.
A2Moreaudience
US /ˈɔdiəns/
UK /ˈɔ:diəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
A2TOEICMorebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Morebring out
US /brɪŋ aʊt/
UK /briŋ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
- To nurture and develop or bring out a quality
A1Morebring to
US /brɪŋ tu/
UK /briŋ tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
A1Morecall out
US /kɔl aʊt/
UK /kɔ:l aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To criticize someone to modify their behavior
- To announce or specify, e.g. in a list
- Transitive Verb
- To summon or request the presence of someone, especially for assistance or service.
- To publicly criticize or denounce someone for their actions or behavior.
A1Morecareer
US /kəˈrɪr/
UK /kə'rɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular occupation in professional life
- The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward very fast and without control
- To advance or make progress rapidly
A2Morecash in
US /kæʃ ɪn/
UK /kæʃ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To sell asset to get money back
- To sell something to get cash
A2Morecoming over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To change sides in a discussion
- To visit someone's home
A1Morecoming to you
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To approach or arrive at your location
- To occur to you; to enter your mind
A1Moredig into
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To start eating food enthusiastically.
- To investigate or research something thoroughly.
B1Moredo over
US /du ˈovɚ/
UK /du: ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To repeat an action; do something again
A1Moredrop by
US /drɑp baɪ/
UK /drɔp bai/
- Phrasal Verb
- To visit someone or some place for a short time
A1Moreexciting
US /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
UK /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a reaction; make active
- To make someone feel happy, interested or eager
- Adjective
- Creating interest, happiness or pleasurable fear
- Full of action, thrills, or creating suspense.
A2Moreface to face
US /fes tu fes/
UK /feis tu: feis/
- Adverb
- (Meeting) while looking at someone
A1Morefor England
US /fɚ ˈɪŋɡlənd/
UK /fə ˈɪŋɡlənd/
- other
- To an extreme degree; with great intensity, effort, or quantity.
B2Morefor life
US /fɔr laɪf/
UK /fɔ: laif/
- Phrase
- For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- To support someone for the duration of their life.
- Adjective
- Being a member for the entirety of one's life.
A1Moregalaxy
US /ˈɡæləksi/
UK /'ɡæləksɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group of stars and planets in space
B2Moregive up
US /ɡɪv ʌp/
UK /ɡiv ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lose hope or admit defeat
- To decide to not start to try solving a problem
A1Morego ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Morego back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Moregoes well
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To happen in the way desired
- Intransitive Verb
- To be successful or satisfactory; to turn out favorably.
- To be harmonious or matching; to look good together.
A1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Moregrow into
US /ɡro ˈɪntu/
UK /ɡrəu ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be able to wear clothes that were too big
- To adjust to over time, e.g. a new job
A1Morehang out
US /hæŋ aʊt/
UK /hæŋ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Morehave been around
US /hæv bɪn əˈraʊnd/
UK /hæv bɪn əˈraund/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have a lot of experience in life.
- To have existed for a period of time.
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein addition to
US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/
UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/
- Preposition
- Besides; as well as
- Phrase
- Besides; as well as.
- Furthermore; moreover.
B1Morein general
US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/
UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; on the whole.
- Not specific or detailed; broadly.
- Adjective
- Not detailed or specific; overall.
C2Morein places
US
UK
- Phrase
- In some locations but not others
A1Morein shock
US
UK
- Phrase
- When not enough blood flows round the body
A2Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Morein the future
US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/
UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/
- Phrase
- At a later time; in times to come.
A1Morein the way
US /ɪn ði we/
UK /in ðə wei/
- Phrase
- Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Moreinterest of
US
UK
- Phrase
- For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
- A feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.
- Noun
- A legal share or right in something.
A1Morekick off
US /kɪk ɔf/
UK /kik ɔf/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To start a football match.
- To start a campaign or event.
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or start something.
- To remove (shoes) by kicking.
A1Moreleague
US /liɡ/
UK /li:ɡ/
- Noun
- Group of people, countries with a common goal
- Association of sports teams that organizes matches
- Intransitive Verb
- To form a league; to unite for a common purpose.
A2TOEICMorelive on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to exist or be remembered.
- To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
look after
US /lʊk ˈæftɚ/
UK /luk ˈɑ:ftə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take care of someone or something
A1Morelook over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To check something to see it works well; inspect
- To examine or inspect something quickly.
A1Morelook through
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To examine carefully to see what is there
- To search for something among a collection of things.
A1Moremove away
US /muv əˈwe/
UK /mu:v əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
- To physically create distance; to step back or aside.
A2Moreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff the field
US
UK
- Phrase
- Not participating in a game or activity; outside of the context of a game or competition.
- Away from one's professional duties or work environment.
A2Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
play in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- To have a role in a theatrical production.
A1Morequick look
US /kwɪk lʊk/
UK /kwik luk/
- Noun
- A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
- A swift or brief glance.
A1Morestack up
US /stæk ʌp/
UK /stæk ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To compare with something else; measure up.
- To accumulate or increase in quantity.
A1Morestay in
US /ste ɪn/
UK /stei in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remain inside one's home.
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
such as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethings change
US
UK
- Phrase
- Circumstances or situations do not remain constant; they evolve or transform over time.
- An acknowledgement of the need to adapt to new realities or developments.
A1Moretogether with
US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/
UK /təˈɡeðə wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; along with.
- Including; as well as.
A1Moreunited
US /juˈnaɪtɪd/
UK /jʊ'naɪtɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To join or come together for the same goal
- Adjective
- Joined or combined together
A2Moreup against
US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
- Phrase
- Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- In close proximity or contact with something.
used to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morewalk away
US /wɔk əˈwe/
UK /wɔ:k əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- To choose not to be involved in something.
A1Morewalk away from
US /wɔk əˈwe frʌm/
UK /wɔ:k əˈwei frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
A2More
Vocabulary
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- have to: Must do
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- coming to you: To approach or arrive at your location
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- drop by: To visit someone or some place for a short time
- bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
- quick look: A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
- cash in: To sell asset to get money back
- kick off: To start a football match.
- off the field: Not participating in a game or activity; outside of the context of a game or competition.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- walk away from: To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
- walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- look after: To take care of someone or something
- call out: To criticize someone to modify their behavior
- dig into: To start eating food enthusiastically.
- at the most: No more than; maximum amount or degree.
- go on: To continue doing something
- coming over: To change sides in a discussion
- such as: For example; like
- things change: Circumstances or situations do not remain constant; they evolve or transform over time.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- stack up: To compare with something else; measure up.
- in places: In some locations but not others
- do over: To repeat an action; do something again
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
- look through: To examine carefully to see what is there
- grow into: To be able to wear clothes that were too big
- have been around: To have a lot of experience in life.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
- for England: To an extreme degree; with great intensity, effort, or quantity.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- in shock: When not enough blood flows round the body
- in terms of
- goes well: To happen in the way desired
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- great: Very good; better than before
- family: Close group of people or organizations
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- league: Group of people, countries with a common goal
- united: To join or come together for the same goal
- game: Activity with rules that people play to have fun
- galaxy: A group of stars and planets in space
- exciting: To cause a reaction; make active
- team: Group of people working on a task together
- soccer: Sport where players try to kick a ball into a net
- london: The capital city of the United Kingdom, located in England.
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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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