got 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
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morekinda
US /'kaɪndə/
UK /'kaɪndə/
- Noun
- Short way of saying 'kind of'
- Adverb
- Somewhat; to some extent; rather.
- Sort of; in a way.
B2Morelook 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 means
US /ʌv minz/
UK /əv mi:nz/
- other
- Having resources or wealth available for use.
B2Moretake out
US /tek aʊt/
UK /teik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To apply for and get a license
- To take someone on a date
- Uncountable Noun
- Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
A1Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- got to: To arrive at some place
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- of means: Having resources or wealth available for use.
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- get: To become affected by illness or disease
- go: To attend or be at a place
- kinda: Short way of saying 'kind of'
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- got: To become affected by illness or disease
- speak: To be able to use a certain language
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
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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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Sunny Hsu posted on 2014/10/05Ever feel like you're missing out on what native English speakers are *really* saying? This video breaks down those super common informal reductions like 'gonna,' 'wanna,' and 'gotta' so you can boost your listening fluency and sound more natural. Get ready to understand casual conversations like never before!
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