Everyday Conversations

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

  • I accidentally bumped into my colleague in the hallway.
  • I didn't expect to bump into you here!
  • I totally bumped into my crush at the party last night.
  • Sometimes life throws unexpected challenges our way, causing us to bump into obstacles.

adjective describing or quantifying the noun 'couple'

preposition showing the relationship between 'a couple' and the following noun

article indicating that 'couple' is not a specific number, but a small, indefinite quantity

  • I will need a couple of days to review the documents thoroughly.
  • Let's grab a couple of drinks after work.
  • I just need a couple of more bucks to buy that new game.
  • She has a couple of tricks up her sleeve to win the competition.