alphabet
US /ˈælfəˌbɛt, -bɪt/
UK /ˈælfəbet/
- Noun
- Letters, symbols, characters of a written language
B1Morealso known as
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UK
- Phrase
- Also called; alternatively named.
- Identified by another term; synonymous with.
A1Moreat the bank
US /æt ðə bæŋk/
UK /æt ðə bæŋk/
- other
- Located at or near a financial institution.
- Situated beside the edge of a river or stream.
A1Morebreak in
US /brek ɪn/
UK /breik in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
- To interrupt someone's conversation, task
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To interrupt a conversation or activity.
- To wear something new until it becomes comfortable.
A1Morefake
US /fek/
UK /feɪk/
- Adjective
- Not real; made to look like something real
- Countable Noun
- A copy of something made to trick people
B1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for sure
US /fɔr ʃʊr/
UK /fɔ: ʃuə/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein a word
US /ɪn e wɚd/
UK /in ə wə:d/
- Phrase
- Briefly; in short.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreon the other side of
US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/
- Preposition
- Located across something from a given point.
A2Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Moreride on
US /raɪd ɑn/
UK /raid ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue as planned, despite difficulties.
- To depend on something for success.
A1Moresignature
US /ˈsɪɡnətʃɚ/
UK /ˈsɪgnətʃə(r)/
- Adjective
- Something that represents a person's work or style
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person's name written in their handwriting
- The key in which a piece of music is written, indicated by sharps or flats at the beginning of the stave.
B1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- in a word: Briefly; in short.
- ride on: To continue as planned, despite difficulties.
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- at the bank: Located at or near a financial institution.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- person: Man, woman or child
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- signature: Something that represents a person's work or style
- ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
- fake: Not real; made to look like something real
- short: (Of electric circuit) to spark because faulty
- famous: Excellent
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- alphabet: Letters, symbols, characters of a written language
- teach: To help someone learn or do something
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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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Chris posted on 2014/09/02Ever wondered why 'ph' sounds like 'f' in words like 'phone' or 'elephant'? This fun lesson dives into the mouth position for that tricky 'ph' sound, even exploring some quirky exceptions and Greek loanwords! You'll pick up tons of practical vocabulary and improve your pronunciation in no time.
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