absolutely amazing
US
UK
- Adjective
- Extremely good or impressive; causing great surprise or wonder.
- Remarkably talented or skillful; inspiring awe and admiration.
B1Moreacross from
US /əˈkrɔs frʌm/
UK /əˈkrɔs frɔm/
- Preposition
- Being on the other side
A1Moreapproachable
US /əˈproʊtʃəbl/
UK /əˈprəʊtʃəbl/
- Adjective
- Easy to talk to or deal with
B1Moreas opposed to
US
UK
- Preposition
- In contrast to; rather than.
- Instead of; in place of.
A1Moreattractive
US /əˈtræktɪv/
UK /əˈtræktɪv/
- Adjective
- Making you like them, as by being good-looking
- Offering advantages or benefits; tempting.
A2Moreaudible
US /ˈɔdəbəl/
UK /ˈɔ:dəbl/
- Adjective
- Capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard
B2Morebased 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.
A1Morebathroom
US /ˈbæθru:m/
UK /ˈbɑ:θru:m/
- Noun
- Room where you take a bath or go to the toilet
B1Morebe with
US /bi wɪð/
UK /bi: wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- To support someone's opinion or cause.
A1Morecashier
US /kæˈʃɪr/
UK /kæ'ʃɪə(r)/
- Noun
- Person whose job is taking money in a store, etc.
B2Morecharisma
US /kəˈrɪzmə/
UK /kə'rɪzmə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special quality of a person that charms/attracts
B2Morecome out with
US /kʌm aʊt wɪð/
UK /kʌm aut wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go out with someone on a date
- To say something, especially something surprising or controversial.
A1Moreconfidence
US /ˈkɑnfɪdəns/
UK /'kɒnfɪdəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling that you can do well at something
- Feeling you can trust someone
A2Moreconfident
US /ˈkɑnfɪdənt/
UK /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/
- Adjective
- Feeling that you can do well at something
- Having a strong belief in the truth or certainty of something.
- Noun
- A person who is self-assured and believes in their abilities.
A2Moreconversation
US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/
UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- General communication or interaction.
A2Morecross over
US /krɔs ˈovɚ/
UK /krɔs ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go from one side of something to the other.
- To become popular with a different type of audience.
A2Moreesteem
US /ɪˈstim/
UK /ɪˈsti:m/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of respect or admiration regarding someone
- Transitive Verb
- To regard with great respect or admiration
B2TOEICMoreexpansive
US /ɪkˈspænsɪv/
UK /ɪkˈspænsɪv/
- Adjective
- Talkative; speaking freely
B2Moreexpressive
US /ɪkˈsprɛsɪv/
UK /ɪkˈspresɪv/
- Adjective
- Clearly or with passion
B1Morefake
US /fek/
UK /feɪk/
- Adjective
- Not real; made to look like something real
- Countable Noun
- A copy of something made to trick people
B1Morefall under
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be included in or classified as part of a specific category or jurisdiction.
A1Morefirst off
US /fɚst ɔf/
UK /fə:st ɔf/
- Phrase
- To begin with; firstly.
- Most importantly; above all else.
A1Morefor a minute
US
UK
- Phrase
- For a short period of time; briefly.
- Used to indicate a sudden realization or thought.
A1Morefor free
US /fɔr fri/
UK /fɔ: fri:/
- Phrase
- Without charge; at no cost.
- Adjective
- Available without payment.
A2Morefor the rest
US /fɔr ði rɛst/
UK /fɔ: ðə rest/
- Phrase
- Concerning the remaining people or things.
- During the remaining part of a period of time.
A1Moregesture
US /ˈdʒɛstʃɚ/
UK /'dʒestʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Bodily movement expressing a particular meaning
- Something you do to express gratitude, regret etc.
- Intransitive Verb
- To move your body to convey a message e.g. wave
A2Moreglue
US /ɡlu/
UK /ɡlu:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sticky substance used for joining things together
- Transitive Verb
- To join or affix things with glue or paste
B1Morego 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 out
US /ɡo aʊt/
UK /ɡəu aut/
- Phrase
- To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
- Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
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.
A1Moregoofy
US /ˈɡufi/
UK /'ɡu:fɪ/
- Adjective
- Silly or stupid; crazy
C1Moregot 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
A1Moregrade
US /ɡred/
UK /ɡreɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To give a road the required angle of slope
- To determine the level or quality of something
- Noun
- Level or quality of something e.g. a diamond
- Mark that shows the quality of a student's work
B1TOEICMorehanging out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehold on
US /hold ɑn/
UK /həuld ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- To wait for a short time.
A1Moreillustrate
US /ˈɪləˌstret, ɪˈlʌsˌtret/
UK /ˈɪləstreɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To supply pictures to go along with words
- To be an example that explains or proves something
A2TOEICMorein detail
US /ɪn dɪˈtel/
UK /in ˈdi:teil/
- Phrase
- Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
A2Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the club
US /ɪn ðə ˈklʌb/
UK /in ðə ˈklʌb/
- other
- Being a member of a group or organization.
A2Morein 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.
A1Moreinternally
US /ɪnˈtə:nəlɪ/
UK /ɪn'tɜ:nəlɪ/
- Adverb
- On or from the inside
- With regard to its inner aspects; within a structure or system.
B1Moreinterview
US /ˈɪntɚˌvju/
UK /'ɪntəvju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To formally ask questions about a given topic
- Noun
- Meeting to ask questions to get information
A2TOEICMorejust kind of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
A2Morelack
US /læk/
UK /læk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To not have, or not have enough, of something
- Uncountable Noun
- The state of not having or not having enough of
A2TOEICMoreleave out
US /liv aʊt/
UK /li:v aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To forget; omit
A1Morelock down
US /lɑk daʊn/
UK /lɔk daun/
- Transitive Verb
- To secure a building or area to prevent entry or exit.
- Phrasal Verb
- To secure a building or area to prevent entry or exit during an emergency.
- To impose strict restrictions on travel, movement, and activity.
B1Morelooking out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To take care and watch something carefully
- To be careful; to be vigilant
- Intransitive Verb
- To be careful or vigilant
A1Moremagnetic
US /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/
UK /mægˈnetɪk/
- Adjective
- Having the properties of a magnet; able to attract
- Having great power to attract attention, interest
B2Moremagnetism
US /ˈmæɡnɪˌtɪzəm/
UK /ˈmægnətɪzəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Property causing metal objects to attract or repel
- Quality that make someone attractive or appealing
B2Moremaintain
US /menˈten/
UK /meɪn'teɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To keep saying something a certain way
- To keep (machine) working by checking, repairing
A2TOEICMorenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Morenotification
US /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
UK /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of giving formal or official information
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreout 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.
A1Morepeer
US /pɪr/
UK /pɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A noble, but not royal, person, e.g. lord or duke
- Person of the same age, class or situation
- Intransitive Verb
- To look closely and carefully, as if hard to see
B2Moreperceive
US /pɚˈsiv/
UK /pə'si:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To notice or become aware of something
- To think of someone or something in a certain way
B1TOEICMoreperiphery
US /pəˈrɪfəri/
UK /pə'rɪfərɪ/
- Noun
- Far edge of something
B2Morerecommend
US /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/
UK /ˌrekə'mend/
- Transitive Verb
- To advise or suggest that someone do something
- To endorse or support something publicly.
A2TOEICMoresee in
US /si ɪn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
A1Moreseek
US /sik/
UK /si:k/
- Transitive Verb
- To ask someone for help
- To search for; try to find or do; look for
A2TOEICMoresponsor
US /ˈspɑ:nsə(r)/
UK /ˈspɒnsə(r)/
- Noun
- Person that supports the passage of a new law
- Person giving money for someone's education
- Transitive Verb
- To support the passage of a new law
- To help someone succeed by giving them money
B1TOEICMorestay 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.
strike
US /straɪk/
UK /straɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something
- To remove or erase.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A punch or hit
- Fact of not hitting the ball when playing baseball
A2TOEICMorestrike up
US /straɪk ʌp/
UK /straik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin a friendship, relationship, or conversation.
- To begin to play music.
A1Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moresubtle
US /ˈsʌtl/
UK /'sʌtl/
- Adjective
- Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
- Clever or indirect but hides the true purpose
B1Moretend
US /tɛnd/
UK /tend/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move or act in a certain manner
- Transitive Verb
- To take care of
A2Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moretrial
US /ˈtraɪəl, traɪl/
UK /ˈtraɪəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- Act or process of testing or experimenting
- Transitive Verb
- To be made or done as a test or experiment
A2TOEICMoreunattractive
US /ˌʌnəˈtræktɪv/
UK /ˌʌnəˈtræktɪv/
- Adjective
- Not pleasant or good-looking
B1Morevalentine
US /ˈvælənˌtaɪn/
UK /ˈvæləntaɪn/
- Noun
- The person you date on Valentine's Day
- A card or gift sent to a person one loves or is attracted to on Valentine's Day.
- Adjective
- Relating to Valentine's Day or romantic love.
B2Morewalk around
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- To move about in order to inspect something.
A2Morework on
US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1Morewound
US /waʊnd/
UK /waʊnd/
- Transitive Verb
- To rotate a part of say a watch to make it work
- To hurt someone emotionally
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sadness or displeasure caused by a bad memory
- Physical injury, especially that suffered in war
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Vocabulary
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- strike up: To begin a friendship, relationship, or conversation.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- lock down: To secure a building or area to prevent entry or exit.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
- first off: To begin with; firstly.
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- in the club: Being a member of a group or organization.
- looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- have to: Must do
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- in terms of
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- come out with: To go out with someone on a date
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- cross over: To go from one side of something to the other.
- goes well: To happen in the way desired
- across from: Being on the other side
- next to: Being located along side another
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- got to: To arrive at some place
- leave out: To forget; omit
- in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
- fall under: To be included in or classified as part of a specific category or jurisdiction.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- absolutely amazing: Extremely good or impressive; causing great surprise or wonder.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- perceive: To notice or become aware of something
- subtle: Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- esteem: Feeling of respect or admiration regarding someone
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- strike: To hit something
- confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
- maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
- attractive: Making you like them, as by being good-looking
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- seek: To ask someone for help
- illustrate: To supply pictures to go along with words
- gesture: Bodily movement expressing a particular meaning
- peer: A noble, but not royal, person, e.g. lord or duke
- charisma: Special quality of a person that charms/attracts
- fake: Not real; made to look like something real
- wound: To rotate a part of say a watch to make it work
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- magnetic: Having the properties of a magnet; able to attract
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- audible: Capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard
- interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- sponsor: Person that supports the passage of a new law
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- notification: Act of giving formal or official information
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- goofy: Silly or stupid; crazy
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- approachable: Easy to talk to or deal with
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- grade: To give a road the required angle of slope
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- glue: Sticky substance used for joining things together
- internally: On or from the inside
- expansive: Talkative; speaking freely
- periphery: Far edge of something
- valentine: The person you date on Valentine's Day
- expressive: Clearly or with passion
- cashier: Person whose job is taking money in a store, etc.
- bathroom: Room where you take a bath or go to the toilet
- unattractive: Not pleasant or good-looking
- magnetism: Property causing metal objects to attract or repel
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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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3 Body Language Tips To Instantly Look More Attractive
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