The 100 Most Common English Words

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1 the Used before a noun to show that the listener already knows, or can work out, exactly which thing is meant.
2 of Used to show that something belongs to, or is a part of, something else.
3 to Used before a verb to form the infinitive.
4 and Used to join two words, phrases, or ideas that go together.
5 A The first letter of the English alphabet.
6 in Contained by, inside, or within the limits of something — spatially, in time, or in a more abstract sense.
7 i Used by a speaker or writer to refer to themself as the subject of a sentence.
8 that Used to point out a specific thing, person, or idea, especially one that is more distant (in space, time, or a...
9 for Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
10 you The person or people being spoken or written to.
11 it Used to refer to a thing, animal, or abstract idea that has already been mentioned or is understood.
12 on Positioned at, upon, or touching the surface of something.
13 with In the company of; alongside.
14 Was A rare surname or initialism found in some records, not a common personal or place name.
15 be To exist or to have a certain identity, quality, or state.
16 this Used to point to something or someone nearby or just mentioned.
17 as Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
18 are A metric unit of area equal to 100 square metres, rarely used today.
19 not A word used to make a statement, verb, or phrase negative.
20 have To own or possess something.
21 at Indicating a specific location or place.
22 he Used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned or understood.
23 by Near or next to something.
24 from Used to show the origin, starting point, or source of something.
25 but Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
26 my Belonging to or associated with the speaker.
27 an The form of "a" used before a word that starts with a vowel sound.
28 or Used to link two or more alternatives, showing that any one of them could be true or chosen.
29 all Every one of; the whole amount, quantity, or extent of.
30 his Belonging to or associated with him.
31 ME The object form of "I" — used for the speaker when they are not the one doing the action, e.g. after a verb or...
32 they Used to refer to a group of people or things already mentioned.
33 so To a great or specified extent; very.
34 we The speaker together with at least one other person.
35 one The number 1; the first positive whole number.
36 your Belonging to, or associated with, the person or people being spoken to.
37 if Used to introduce a condition: supposing that something is or were true.
38 can To be able to do something, or to know how to do it.
39 will A modal verb used to talk about the future, often with a sense of intention or certainty.
40 just Fair, morally right, and reasonable.
41 like To enjoy something or find it agreeable; to be favorably disposed toward someone or something.
42 about Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
43 up Toward or in a higher position; away from the ground.
44 what Used to ask for the identity or nature of something, from an open set of possibilities.
45 do To perform or carry out an action or task.
46 were Past tense of "be," used with "you," "we," "they," or plural subjects.
47 No Not any; none at all.
48 out Away from the inside, a home, or a central point.
49 when Used to ask or refer to a point in time.
50 more To a greater degree or extent.
51 who Used to ask about the identity of a person or people.
52 their Belonging to them.
53 which Used to ask someone to specify one or more people or things from a known set.
54 there In or at that place.
55 been The past participle of "be," used to form perfect and passive verb tenses.
56 her Belonging to her — used before a noun to show something is owned by or associated with a particular woman, gir...
57 time To measure how long something takes, or to choose the moment it happens.
58 would Used to describe what someone was going to do, from the point of view of the past.
59 get To come to have or receive something; to obtain.
60 new Made, created, or introduced recently.
61 she Used to refer to a female person or animal already mentioned.
62 people To fill a place with inhabitants; to populate.
63 its Belonging to it.
64 also In addition; as well; too.
65 how By what means, method, or manner.
66 some An unspecified but limited amount or number of something.
67 them The objective form of "they" — used for people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the object of a verb...
68 now At this present moment.
69 other Different from the one(s) already mentioned; additional or remaining.
70 only Being the single one of its kind; sole.
71 than Used to introduce the second part of a comparison.
72 first Coming before all others in order, rank, or time.
73 good Acting in a way that is kind, moral, or beneficial.
74 into Moving toward the inside of something.
75 our Belonging to or associated with the speaker and at least one other person.
76 know To have information about something, or to be certain that something is true.
77 see To perceive something with the eyes.
78 two The number after one; the quantity written as 2.
79 him The object form of "he" — used for a male person or animal already mentioned.
80 after Later in time than; following.
81 could Used to express ability, possibility, or permission in the past, or politely in the present.
82 then At that time (in the past or future).
83 over Finished; ended.
84 think To use one's mind to consider, reason about, or form an opinion.
85 go To move or travel from one place toward another.
86 make To create, produce, or build something.
87 any Used to refer to one or some of a thing, without specifying which, especially in questions and negatives.
88 well In a good, skillful, or satisfactory way.
89 back The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
90 want To wish for or desire something.