The 1000 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.
91 should Used to give advice, an opinion, or an instruction about what is right or expected.
92 because For the reason that; introduces an explanation or cause.
93 may Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
94 us The object form of "we" — used to refer to the speaker together with one or more other people.
95 where Used to ask about or refer to a place.
96 most The greatest in amount, degree, or number.
97 much A large amount of something, usually something uncountable.
98 way A road, path, or route from one place to another.
99 even Flat, level, or smooth.
100 very Used before an adjective or adverb to intensify it — to a high degree.
101 need A requirement for something essential or important.
102 right Correct, true, or in accordance with fact or good judgment.
103 said Previously mentioned; referred to earlier in a document or conversation.
104 too Also; in addition.
105 years A very long stretch of time (informal, used loosely).
106 work A job or occupation; the activity someone does to earn a living.
107 being A living creature, especially in phrases like "human being."
108 here At, in, or to this place — the place where the speaker is.
109 before Earlier than a particular time or event.
110 day The 24-hour period during which the Earth completes one rotation, from one midnight to the next.
111 really In actual fact; truly, as opposed to seeming or claiming to be so.
112 made (dialectal, archaic) A maggot or grub.
113 many A large but unspecified number of (used with countable nouns).
114 world The Earth, along with all its people, countries, and cultures.
115 year The time it takes the Earth to orbit the Sun once, about 365 days.
116 going The act of leaving; a departure.
117 off Away from a place, position, or reference point.
118 still Not moving; calm and motionless.
119 take To reach out and get hold of something, or to remove or carry it away.
120 why For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.
121 never At no time; not on any occasion.
122 got Past tense and past participle of "get" — to have received, obtained, or acquired something.
123 life The condition of being alive, as opposed to being dead or inanimate.
124 say To speak words; to express something out loud or in writing.
125 such Of the kind already mentioned or implied.
126 through Moving from one side or end of something to the other.
127 down From a higher place to a lower one.
128 great Very large in size, extent, or degree.
129 last Coming after all others; final.
130 man An adult male human being.
131 while A period of time, especially one of uncertain or moderate length.
132 use To employ something for a particular purpose.
133 between In the space, time, or range that separates two things.
134 used Previously owned or employed by someone else; not new.
135 long Measuring a great distance from end to end.
136 same Identical; not different from another thing or from itself at an earlier point.
137 three The number 3, one more than two and one less than four.
138 both Referring to two people or things together, rather than just one.
139 part A piece or portion of something larger.
140 something An unspecified or unknown thing.
141 Am The first-person singular present form of "to be," used with "I."
142 best Of the highest quality, or most suitable; superlative of "good."
143 come To move toward the speaker, a particular place, or a point of reference.
144 love To feel deep affection or care for someone or something.
145 under Below or beneath something, in position.
146 look To direct one's eyes toward something in order to see it.
147 since From a particular point in the past up until now.
148 every Used before a singular noun to mean each one of a group, with no exceptions.
149 must Used to say that something is required or necessary.
150 always At all times; on every occasion, without exception.
151 better Of higher quality, more suitable, or more desirable than something else being compared.
152 little Small in size.
153 old Having existed for a long time; not new or young.
154 another One more, in addition to what has already been mentioned.
155 during Throughout the whole of a period of time.
156 find To come across or discover something, whether by chance or by searching for it.
157 high Extending a long way upward; tall or elevated.
158 home The place where someone lives, especially with their family.
159 place A particular area, location, or spot.
160 around Positioned so as to surround or encircle something.
161 own Belonging to a particular person; used to stress possession.
162 state The particular condition someone or something is in at a given time.
163 each Used to refer to every individual member of a group, considered one at a time.
164 give To hand over or transfer something to someone.
165 help Assistance or aid given to accomplish something.
166 things One's belongings, such as clothes, luggage, or personal items.
167 again One more time; once more.
168 against In opposition to; contrary to.
169 found Past tense and past participle of "find."
170 game An activity played for entertainment or competition, following a set of rules.
171 school An institution where people, especially children, go to be taught.
172 without Not having or accompanied by something.
173 end The final point of something in space or time.
174 thing Any object, item, or entity that isn't named more specifically.
175 house A building where people live, typically a single family.
176 next Coming immediately after the current one, in place, time, or order.
177 please To make someone happy or satisfied.
178 god A supernatural being worshipped as having power over nature or human affairs.
179 ever At any time.
180 family A group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption, especially parents and their children.
181 feel To become aware of something through the sense of touch.
182 might Great power, strength, or force.
183 put To move something into a particular place or position.
184 however Nevertheless; in spite of what was just said.
185 name A word or phrase used to identify a specific person, place, or thing.
186 number A value used to count, measure, or label something.
187 second Coming after the first in order, position, or importance.
188 show To let someone see something.
189 left On or toward the side of the body where the heart usually sits, opposite of right.
190 big Large in size, amount, or extent.
191 keep To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.
192 night The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise, when the sun is below the horizon.
193 sure Certain or confident about something.
194 set To put something in a particular place or position.
195 team A group of people working or playing together toward a shared goal.
196 until Up to the point in time that something happens.
197 away From this place or position; to or at a distance.
198 called Named or referred to in a particular way.
199 case A particular situation, instance, or set of facts.
200 days A particular, somewhat loosely defined period of time, often used to refer to an era or phase of life.
201 different Not the same as something else; distinct.
202 group A number of people or things considered together because of some shared connection.
203 money Coins and banknotes used to buy things.
204 let To allow someone or something to do a particular thing, or to happen without stopping it.
205 someone An unspecified or unidentified person.
206 thought An idea or mental image formed in the mind.
207 already By this time, or by a specified earlier time; previously.
208 city A large, important settlement, generally bigger than a town and often with its own local government.
209 play To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
210 public Open and visible to everyone; not hidden or private.
211 system A set of related parts that work together as a whole.
212 doing An action or deed, especially one someone is held responsible for.
213 done Finished or completed.
214 few A small number of; not many.
215 national Relating to an entire nation or country, rather than just a region or local area.
216 real Actually existing or happening, rather than imagined, fictional, or invented.
217 free Not under the control of someone else; not imprisoned or restricted.
218 having The act or state of owning or possessing something.
219 person A human being, or any individual regarded as an entity with rights and identity.
220 change To become different, or to make something different.
221 de Used in French (and some other European) surnames and titles of nobility, meaning "of" or "from."
222 general Applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.
223 lot A large amount or number of something.
224 point The sharp or narrow end of something.
225 times Multiplied by.
226 Women Plural of woman.
227 yet Up until now; so far — often used in questions and negative statements.
228 anything Any thing, event, or fact at all, of whatever kind.
229 care Serious attention or effort put into avoiding mistakes or harm.
230 four The number 4, one more than three.
231 including Used to introduce one or more examples that form part of a larger group.
232 nothing Not anything; no thing at all.
233 today On the current day.
234 Water The clear liquid (H2O) that falls as rain and fills rivers, lakes, and seas, essential to all known life.
235 bad Of low quality, unpleasant, or unsatisfactory.
236 business The activity of making, buying, or selling goods or services to earn money.
237 Children The plural of child — more than one young person, or more than one son or daughter.
238 company A business organization that sells goods or provides services.
239 everything All the things being talked about or considered as a whole.
240 live To be alive; to have life.
241 mean To intend or have in mind as a purpose.
242 once On one occasion only; a single time.
243 power The ability to do something, or to control and influence people or events.
244 thanks Used to express gratitude, informally.
245 came Past tense of "come" — used to describe something arriving or happening in the past.
246 country A nation with its own government and defined territory.
247 enough As much or as many as needed; a sufficient amount.
248 following Coming next, whether in a sequence, list, or in time.
249 getting The act of obtaining or acquiring something.
250 head The part of the body containing the brain, eyes, and mouth.
251 later At a subsequent or future time.
252 looking The act of directing one's eyes toward something; a glance or gaze.
253 seen The name of the letter س in the Arabic alphabet, representing an "s" sound.
254 small Limited in size, amount, or importance; not large.
255 start To begin doing something or set something in motion.
256 tell To give someone information by speaking or writing; to say something to someone.
257 Took Past tense of "take."
258 top The highest point or part of something.
259 went Past tense of "go."
260 based Having a particular place as one's main location or headquarters.
261 far Distant in space or time.
262 law The system of rules that a country or community uses to govern behavior and enforce order.
263 less Smaller in amount, degree, or quantity; not as much.
264 making The act or process of creating, building, or producing something.
265 music Sounds arranged in a pleasing or expressive way using melody, rhythm, and harmony.
266 order The arrangement of things in a particular sequence or pattern.
267 party A social gathering held for enjoyment, often with food, drink, and entertainment.
268 though Despite the fact that; although.
269 week A period of seven consecutive days.
270 call To contact someone by phone, or to cry out or shout to get attention.
271 full Holding as much as possible; with no more room left.
272 hard Solid and firm; not easily broken, cut, or dented.
273 men The plural of "man" — adult male humans, or (in older or formal usage) people in general.
274 war Large-scale armed conflict between countries, groups, or factions.
275 yes Used to show agreement, acceptance, or confirmation.
276 read To look at written words or symbols and understand their meaning.
277 side One of the surfaces or edges of an object, or one of two halves (left/right, front/back) of something.
278 stop To cease moving or to bring something to a halt.
279 support To hold something up or keep it from falling.
280 thank To express gratitude to someone.
281 believe To accept something as true without being completely certain.
282 line A long, thin mark or stroke, straight or curved, on a surface.
283 OH Used to express surprise, realization, understanding, or emotion.
284 open Not closed, blocked, or sealed — allowing entry, passage, or view.
285 area The size of a surface, measured in square units.
286 important Having real significance, value, or influence.
287 run To move quickly on foot, faster than walking.
288 using Present participle of use — employing something for a purpose.
289 whole Complete, with no part missing or removed.
290 five The number after four and before six; 5.
291 international Involving or shared by two or more nations.
292 try To make an attempt at doing something.
293 white Reflecting all wavelengths of visible light equally; having the colour of snow or milk.
294 course A structured series of lessons or lectures on a subject, often part of a qualification.
295 early Happening or arriving before the expected or usual time.
296 face The front of the head, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
297 given Taking into account; considering.
298 job A paid position of regular employment.
299 means A method, tool, or resource used to achieve a particular result.
300 social Relating to society, communities, or how people interact with each other.
301 together In the same place or at the same time; in close company with each other.
302 united Joined together as one; in agreement.
303 within Inside the physical limits of something.
304 working Currently employed or in paid work.
305 young In an early stage of life; not yet old.
306 actually In fact; used to indicate that something is true, especially when it may be surprising.
307 American A citizen or native of the United States.
308 black Having the darkest possible color; reflecting no light.
309 kind A type or category of thing that shares common features with others.
310 mind The part of a person responsible for thought, awareness, memory, and reasoning.
311 fact Something known to be true, based on evidence rather than opinion or invention.
312 least The smallest amount, extent, or degree; the superlative of "little."
313 per For each; used to express a rate or ratio between two quantities.
314 service Work done to help or benefit someone, or the act of providing this.
315 trying Difficult to endure; testing one's patience.
316 able Having the power, skill, resources, or opportunity to do something.
317 become To start being something different; to change into.
318 car A road vehicle with an engine, wheels, and seats, used to carry a small number of people.
319 death The end of life; the permanent cessation of all vital functions in a living thing.
320 everyone Every person; everybody.
321 food Any substance eaten or drunk to sustain life and provide energy.
322 information Facts or knowledge provided or learned about something.
323 level Flat and even; at the same height throughout, or matching a given height.
324 local Belonging to or existing in a particular, nearby area.
325 often Frequently; many times.
326 others People other than oneself or the ones already named.
327 several More than two or three, but not very many.
328 true Matching the actual facts; correct or accurate.
329 control To direct or influence the behavior of someone or something.
330 Friends The Religious Society of Friends, a Christian movement better known as the Quakers, founded on the idea that a...
331 Games The Olympic Games, or a similarly large multi-sport competition.
332 half Equal to one of two equal parts of something.
333 maybe Perhaps; possibly, but not certainly.
334 news Fresh information about something that has just happened.
335 problem A difficult situation or matter that needs to be solved or dealt with.
336 air The mixture of gases that makes up Earth's atmosphere, which we breathe.
337 body The complete physical structure of a person or animal.
338 book A set of printed or written pages bound together, meant to be read.
339 Guys A small town in Tennessee, United States.
340 hand The part of the body at the end of the arm, used for grasping and manipulating objects.
341 health The condition of being free from illness or injury; overall physical or mental well-being.
342 hope To want something to happen and believe it might.
343 human Relating to people, or having the qualities typical of people.
344 known Recognized or identified as a particular type of person or thing; well-established in reputation.
345 large Big in size, amount, or extent.
346 president The elected head of state of a republic, or the head of its government.
347 talk To communicate using spoken words.
348 almost Very close to a state or amount, but not quite reaching it.
349 court A place where legal cases are heard and judged, or the judge and officials who preside over such cases.
350 friend A person you know well and like, and who is not a family member or romantic partner.
351 history The study of past events, or the events themselves considered together.
352 lost Unable to find your way or unsure of your location.
353 possible Able to happen, exist, or be done; not ruled out.
354 season One of the four main divisions of the year — spring, summer, autumn, or winter — marked by particular weather...
355 south The compass direction opposite north.
356 story An account, true or invented, of events told for information or entertainment.
357 video Recorded moving pictures, with or without sound, that can be played back on a screen.
358 yeah An informal way of saying "yes."
359 among Surrounded by, or in the middle of, a group of people or things.
360 class A group of people or things sharing common features; a category.
361 else Other than the person or thing already mentioned; additional.
362 girl A female child.
363 nice Pleasant, agreeable, or satisfactory.
364 taking Charming or attractive in a way that draws people in.
365 wrong Incorrect or not true.
366 act To do something; to take action.
367 ago Used after a period of time to mean "before now."
368 close To shut something, removing a gap or opening.
369 coming Approaching; happening soon, especially referring to the near future.
370 guy A man or boy; an informal word for a male person.
371 matter Physical substance in general — anything that has mass and takes up space.
372 office A room or building where people do administrative or professional work.
373 political Relating to government, politics, or the exercise of public power.
374 question A sentence or phrase used to ask for information or a response.
375 room A separate enclosed space within a building, with its own walls, floor, and ceiling.
376 single Being just one, on its own, without anything else alongside it.
377 taken Past participle of take.
378 wait To stay in one place or delay acting until something happens.
379 along Following the length of something; from one end toward the other.
380 although Despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrast or concession.
381 cause The thing that makes something happen; the origin of an effect.
382 late Arriving or happening after the expected or usual time.
383 remember To bring something back to mind from memory.
384 saw A hand or power tool with a toothed or abrasive blade, used for cutting hard materials like wood or metal.
385 ask To put a question to someone, or to request information.
386 example A single case that represents or stands in for a whole group of similar things.
387 form The shape or visible structure of something.
388 john Informal US term for a toilet.
389 pay To give money in exchange for goods, services, or work.
390 post A long upright pole or beam, such as a fence post or lamppost.
391 research Careful, systematic study of a subject to discover or confirm facts.
392 saying A well-known short phrase that expresses a piece of wisdom or common belief; a proverb.
393 understand To grasp the meaning of something.
394 university An institution of higher education offering degrees, teaching, and research.
395 according Used before "to" to show where information comes from, or to mean "depending on."
396 due Owed, or expected to arrive or happen at a particular time.
397 either One or the other of two options; whichever of two.
398 hit To strike someone or something, often forcefully.
399 idea A thought, plan, or mental impression formed in the mind.
400 million The number 1,000,000; a thousand thousand.
401 months A woman's monthly menstrual period (dated or dialectal usage).
402 needs Of necessity (usually paired with "must," as in "must needs").
403 past The period of time before the present.
404 playing A single performance or showing of something, such as a song or film.
405 pretty Attractive or pleasant to look at, especially in a delicate or charming way.
406 probably Very likely, though not completely certain.
407 rather Used to show a preference for one thing over another.
408 soon In a short time from now; before long.
409 turn To move or rotate around an axis, or to change direction.
410 whether Used to introduce a question or choice between two or more possibilities.
411 win To come out on top in a contest, game, war, or competition.
412 age The length of time someone or something has existed, usually counted in years.
413 anyone Any person at all; anybody.
414 community A group of people who live in the same area, or who share interests, background, or identity.
415 development The process of growing, changing, or advancing.
416 further To help advance or promote something.
417 future The period of time that has not yet happened.
418 heart The muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally seen as the seat of emotion.
419 leave To go away from a place or person.
420 light Brightness that lets people see, from the sun, a lamp, or fire.
421 major Of great importance, size, or seriousness.
422 minutes The official written record of what was said and decided at a meeting.
423 morning The early part of the day, from midnight or dawn up to noon.
424 north The direction to the left when facing the sunrise; one of the four cardinal directions.
425 york In cricket, to bowl a yorker — a ball aimed to bounce right at the batsman's feet.
426 action The process of doing something, especially to achieve a purpose.
427 child A young human being, from birth up to the start of the teenage years.
428 father A male parent.
429 gonna Informal contraction of "going to," used to describe something planned for the near future.
430 low Close to the ground or to a base level; not high.
431 move To change position or location.
432 police The official organization responsible for enforcing laws and keeping public order.
433 special Different from what is usual or ordinary in a valued way.
434 third Coming after the second and before the fourth in a sequence; ordinal form of three.
435 wanted Desired or sought after.
436 woman An adult female human.
437 comes In a fugue, the melodic answer that responds to the opening theme (the "dux"), usually entering in a different...
438 Data Facts, figures, or other information, especially when collected for analysis or used by a computer.
439 happy Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
440 living Alive, currently existing (as opposed to dead or extinct).
441 reason A cause or explanation for something; the motive behind an action.
442 red Having the color of blood, ripe strawberries, or a stop light.
443 report To give an account of an event or pass on information that has been observed or heard.
444 short Not long in length, distance, or duration.
445 sometimes On certain occasions but not always.
446 son A person's male child.
447 stay To remain in a place rather than leaving.
448 watch A small timepiece worn on the wrist or carried in a pocket.
449 bit A small piece or amount of something.
450 education The process of teaching or learning, especially in schools.
451 land The solid, dry part of the Earth's surface, as opposed to sea or sky.
452 looks A person's physical appearance, especially how attractive they are.
453 myself Used as the object of a verb or preposition when the speaker is also the subject.
454 works A factory or industrial site, or the group of such facilities belonging to one operation.
455 asked A casual British slang term meaning bothered or willing to make an effort, always used in the negative ("can't...
456 deal An agreement or arrangement between parties, especially a business one.
457 experience Knowledge or skill gained by doing something over time.
458 final Coming at the end; last.
459 list A series of names, items, or numbers written or said one after another.
460 market A place, physical or online, where goods are bought and sold.
461 meet To come face to face with someone, whether by chance or by arrangement.
462 non A non-Muslim citizen, chiefly in historical or legal contexts.
463 six The number after five and before seven; 6.
464 study To spend time learning about a subject, often in preparation for an exam or qualification.
465 type A category or class of things that share particular features.
466 word The smallest unit of language that carries meaning on its own, made up of one or more sounds or letters.
467 building A structure with walls and a roof, such as a house, office, or factory.
468 check An inspection to make sure something is correct, safe, or working.
469 fire The chemical reaction of burning, producing heat, light, and flame.
470 force Strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.
471 front The forward-facing part or side of something.
472 la In solfège, the syllable used for the sixth note of a major scale.
473 main Most important; primary or chief.
474 mother A female parent.
475 near Physically close to something or someone.
476 period A stretch of time, or a particular era seen as a distinct whole.
477 process A series of steps or actions that lead to a particular result.
478 April The fourth month of the year, between March and May.
479 art Creative work — such as painting, music, or sculpture — made to be beautiful or to express emotion.
480 former Existing or happening before now; previous.
481 heard Past tense and past participle of hear; perceived by ear.
482 London The capital city of the United Kingdom and of England, on the River Thames, with a metropolitan population of...
483 plan A set of intended actions worked out in advance to achieve a goal.
484 quite Completely or entirely.
485 series A number of related things that come one after another, or a set of connected events.
486 site The particular place where something is, was, or will be located.
487 talking The action or activity of speaking.
488 west The compass direction that the sun sets in; the direction 90 degrees anticlockwise from north.
489 behind At or toward the back of something, or after it in time, position, or progress.
490 bring To carry or take someone or something to a place.
491 clear Transparent, or free of clouds, mist, or obstruction.
492 French The language spoken in France and by French-speaking communities around the world.
493 outside The outer part or surface of something; the area beyond its boundary.
494 phone A device used to talk to someone over a distance, especially a mobile device that also runs apps.
495 position A place or location where something or someone is.
496 yourself Refers back to the person being spoken to, when they are both the doer and the receiver of an action.
497 above In a position higher than something else; overhead of.
498 available Able to be obtained, used, or accessed.
499 current Happening or existing right now.
500 easy Requiring little effort or skill; not difficult.
501 field An open area of land, especially one used for growing crops, grazing animals, or playing sports.
502 ready Fully prepared for something and able to act immediately.
503 security The state of being safe from danger, harm, or threat.
504 song A short piece of music with words, meant to be sung.
505 sorry Feeling regret or wanting to apologize for something one did.
506 total The full amount reached by adding everything together.
507 words An angry exchange or argument.
508 across From one side of something to the other.
509 buy To get something by paying money for it.
510 common Happening often, or found in large numbers; not rare.
511 English Relating to England, its people, or its culture.
512 himself The reflexive form of "he" — used when a male subject and object are the same person.
513 language A system of words and grammar used by a community to communicate.
514 march A steady, rhythmic style of walking used especially by soldiers and marching bands.
515 military Relating to soldiers, armies, or armed forces.
516 minister A politician who heads a government department.
517 Moment A surname.
518 present Existing or happening right now; current.
519 return To come or go back to a place, or to give something back to its owner.
520 services A roadside stop offering fuel, food, and rest areas for travellers (chiefly UK usage).
521 term A word or expression, especially one with a specific meaning in a particular field.
522 town A populated area with its own local government, shops, and services, generally smaller than a city.
523 church A building used for Christian worship.
524 department A distinct section of an organisation, business, or government responsible for a particular area of work.
525 fun Enjoyment, amusement, or a good time.
526 interest A feeling of wanting to know more about something or pay attention to it.
527 role A part played by an actor in a performance.
528 self A person's own individual character, personality, or identity.
529 shall Used before a verb, traditionally with "I" or "we", to express simple future tense.
530 similar Sharing enough features with something else to be alike, though not identical.
531 society A large group of people who share a culture, laws, and way of life, typically within a country or region.
532 space The vast expanse beyond Earth's atmosphere where stars, planets, and other celestial bodies exist.
533 strong Physically powerful; capable of exerting or withstanding great force.
534 thinking The process of using your mind to consider or reason about something.
535 account A written or spoken description of events; a report.
536 baby A very young child, from birth until walking and talking begin.
537 British Relating to Britain, its people, or its culture.
538 chance An opportunity to do something.
539 especially To a greater degree than usual; particularly.
540 include To have something as part of a whole; to contain.
541 issue A subject or problem that people discuss or disagree about.
542 miss To fail to hit, catch, reach, or make contact with something.
543 program A planned set of activities or a course of action with a goal.
544 rest Relief from work or activity, especially by sleeping or relaxing.
545 result To happen as a consequence of something else.
546 view What can be seen from a particular place, especially scenery.
547 al The Indian mulberry tree (Morinda citrifolia), or the dye traditionally made from its roots.
548 board To get onto a ship, plane, train, or other vehicle to travel.
549 certain Completely confident that something is true.
550 cost To require the payment of a certain amount of money.
551 cut To divide or open something using a sharp tool such as a knife or scissors.
552 energy The capacity to do work or produce change, such as heat, light, or motion.
553 evidence Facts, objects, or information that support a claim or help prove something is true.
554 fight To engage in physical combat or violence with someone.
555 hear To perceive sound through the ears.
556 instead In place of something else already mentioned; as a substitute.
557 king A male monarch who rules a country, typically inheriting the position by birth.
558 member A person who belongs to a group, club, organisation, or team.
559 official Approved by, or coming from, a proper authority.
560 personal Relating to a specific individual rather than to others or to the public.
561 points The movable rails on a railway track used to switch a train from one line to another.
562 price The amount of money needed to buy something.
563 road A paved or surfaced route built for vehicles and pedestrians to travel between places.
564 sense One of the physical faculties — sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch — through which the body perceives the wor...
565 street A public road in a town or city, usually lined with buildings.
566 summer The warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn.
567 wife A married woman, in relation to her spouse.
568 boy A male child or young man.
569 dead No longer alive.
570 economic Relating to money, trade, industry, or the management of an economy.
571 fine Of high quality; excellent.
572 Goes A surname of Dutch or Portuguese origin, taken from place names.
573 higher (Scotland) A school-leaving exam and university entrance qualification.
574 lead A soft, heavy, bluish-grey metal, chemical symbol Pb.
575 lord A man who holds a title of nobility, or a ruler with power over others.
576 online Connected to the internet or another network, and actively available or in use.
577 test A set of questions or tasks used to check someone's knowledge or ability.
578 Council A group of people formally chosen to manage, advise on, or make decisions about local or organizational affair...
579 DR Abbreviation for "debit," used in accounting.
580 European Relating to Europe or its people, culture, or institutions.
581 June The sixth month of the year, between May and July, marking the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
582 killed Describes something or someone that has died as a result of an action or event.
583 likely Probable; expected to happen or be true.
584 longer The comparative form of "long"; extending further in distance or time.
585 media The organizations and channels — television, newspapers, radio, and the internet — that gather and spread news...
586 middle The point or part equally distant from the edges, ends, or extremes of something.
587 press To push firmly against something, or push down on a button or surface.
588 private Belonging to a particular person or group, rather than the public or the state.
589 production The process of making or manufacturing something.
590 project A planned piece of work with a specific goal, carried out in stages.
591 received Widely accepted as true or standard.
592 trade To buy and sell goods, services, or securities.
593 upon A more formal or literary word for "on".
594 value How much something is worth, in money or importance.
595 wish A hope or desire for something, especially something not fully within your control.
596 alone By oneself, without other people present.
597 beautiful Having qualities that give great pleasure to look at, hear, or experience.
598 date A specific point in time, usually given as a day, month, and year.
599 finally At last, after a long wait or delay.
600 hey An informal way to greet someone or get their attention.
601 hold To grasp, carry, or support something with your hands or arms.
602 month One of the twelve divisions of the calendar year, originally tied to the cycle of the moon.
603 policy A course of action or set of principles adopted by a government, organization, or person.
604 questions A party game in which players must respond only with questions, and drop out (or lose a point) if they answer...
605 rate A measure of how fast something happens, or how one quantity compares to another.
606 record A written or stored account of information, kept for future reference.
607 running The activity of moving fast on foot, whether as exercise, sport, or everyday movement.
608 sent Past tense and past participle of send.
609 shot The firing of a gun, or the result of firing it.
610 America A continent or supercontinent of the Western Hemisphere, or informally the United States of America; also used...
611 college An institution of higher education, often part of a larger university.
612 decision A choice or judgment made after considering the options.
613 gone No longer present; having left or departed.
614 ground The solid surface of the earth.
615 guess To form an answer or opinion without being sure it's correct.
616 hour A unit of time equal to sixty minutes, one twenty-fourth of a day.
617 original The first of its kind, existing before any copies.
618 sex The biological category — male or female — based on reproductive roles.
619 situation The set of circumstances or facts affecting something at a particular time.
620 source The place, person, or thing that something originates from.
621 themselves The reflexive form of "they" used for a group of people or things already mentioned.
622 answer A reply given to a question, or a solution to a problem.
623 average A single value that represents the typical or central figure in a set of numbers, usually found by adding them...
624 break To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
625 central Located at or near the middle of something.
626 club A group of people who join together for a shared interest or purpose, such as sport or recreation.
627 co A gender-neutral pronoun used instead of "he" or "she".
628 east The direction toward which the Earth rotates, where the sun rises.
629 follow To move behind someone or something, going in the same direction.
630 gold A soft, heavy, yellow precious metal used in jewellery, coins, and electronics.
631 Hands An English surname.
632 happen To take place; to occur.
633 learn To gain knowledge or a skill through study, practice, or experience.
634 needed Required; necessary.
635 usually Under normal conditions; most of the time.
636 various More than one; several different (things or people).
637 won Past tense and past participle of win.
638 worked Shaped, decorated, or processed through effort, as opposed to left raw or plain.
639 bank A financial institution that holds deposits, lends money, and manages other financial services.
640 design A plan showing how something should look, function, or be built.
641 event Something that happens, especially something notable.
642 inside The interior or inner part of something.
643 OK All right; acceptable, permitted, or satisfactory.
644 picture A drawing, painting, or photograph representing something.
645 re Concerning or with reference to something, commonly used to introduce the subject of a letter, email, or docum...
646 relationship The way two or more people or things are connected, or the connection itself.
647 share A portion of something that is divided among people.
648 training Instruction and practice given to develop a skill or ability.
649 union An organized group of workers formed to protect their rights and negotiate with employers.
650 Weeks Plural of week; more than one period of seven days.
651 amount A quantity of something, especially something that can't easily be counted as separate units.
652 blood The red fluid pumped by the heart that carries oxygen and nutrients around the body.
653 considered Carefully thought through rather than said or decided on impulse.
654 cool Slightly cold; at a mildly low temperature.
655 couple Two people who are in a romantic relationship or married.
656 die To stop living; to reach the end of life.
657 eat To take food into the mouth and swallow it.
658 film A movie; a sequence of moving images meant to be watched as a narrative or artistic work.
659 foreign Belonging to or coming from a country other than one's own.
660 girls Slang for a woman's breasts.
661 industry A particular branch of economic or commercial activity, such as manufacturing or a specific trade.
662 involved Taking part in or connected to something, especially a situation, activity, or relationship.
663 itself Used to refer back to a thing that is both the subject and the object of the same action.
664 key A shaped piece of metal used to open or lock a particular lock.
665 meeting A gathering of people organized for a particular purpose, such as making decisions or sharing information.
666 page One side of a sheet of paper in a book, magazine, or document.
667 performance A live show, such as music, theatre, or dance, presented to an audience.
668 round Shaped like a circle or sphere, with no sharp corners.
669 science The systematic study of the natural world through observation and experiment.
670 sea The continuous body of salt water covering most of the Earth's surface, or a named part of it.
671 sound A sensation perceived by the ear, caused by vibrations traveling through air or another medium.
672 step A single movement of the foot when walking, or one of a set of surfaces used to go up or down, as on a stairca...
673 brother A boy or man who shares at least one parent with you.
674 David The second king of Israel and Judah in the Hebrew Bible, remembered for defeating Goliath and for his descenda...
675 England The largest country within the United Kingdom, occupying the southern and central part of the island of Great...
676 Europe The continent bordered by the Atlantic to the west, Asia to the east (roughly along the Urals), and the Medite...
677 fall To move downward, especially suddenly and without control.
678 federal Relating to a system where a central government shares power with state or regional governments.
679 led Guided, directed, or under someone else's control.
680 lower To move something down, or reduce its height, amount, or intensity.
681 met Past tense and past participle of meet: encountered someone or something, or came together.
682 model A small-scale or simplified copy of something, used to represent it.
683 natural Existing in nature; not made or caused by people.
684 player Someone taking part in a game or sport.
685 send To cause something or someone to go from one place to another.
686 September The ninth month of the year, between August and October, marking the start of autumn in the Northern Hemispher...
687 serious Not joking or humorous; solemn in manner.
688 size The physical dimensions, extent, or amount of something.
689 st Used to call for silence.
690 tried Tested repeatedly and proven to be reliable.
691 whatever Any at all, no matter which; used to show something applies without restriction.
692 blue Having the colour of a clear daytime sky.
693 cannot Unable to; not able to.
694 century A period of one hundred years.
695 chief The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.
696 difficult Hard to do; requiring a lot of effort, skill, or thought.
697 director A person in charge of a department, organization, or project.
698 hell In many religions, the place of punishment for the wicked after death.
699 medical Relating to the treatment of illness and the practice of medicine.
700 population The total number of people living in a particular place.
701 provide To supply someone with something they need or want.
702 range The full span between the lowest and highest of something, such as values, prices, or distances.
703 tax Money that a government requires people or businesses to pay, used to fund public services.
704 cup A small open container, usually with a handle, used for drinking.
705 exactly Precisely, with no approximation or margin of error.
706 feeling An emotion or emotional state.
707 felt A dense fabric made by matting and pressing fibers, usually wool, rather than weaving them.
708 financial Relating to money or finance.
709 giving Generous; inclined to give.
710 internet The worldwide network of connected computers that people use to browse websites, send messages, and share info...
711 July The seventh month of the year, between June and August.
712 movie A film made for entertainment, shown in cinemas or streamed at home.
713 perfect Without any flaws or mistakes; as good as something can possibly be.
714 poor Having little money or few possessions.
715 risk The chance that something bad will happen as a result of an action or situation.
716 simple Easy to understand or do; not complicated.
717 stage A phase or step in a process of change or development.
718 stand To be upright on one's feet, or to rise into that position.
719 star A huge, glowing ball of gas in space, held together by gravity, that produces light and heat through nuclear f...
720 table A piece of furniture with a flat top, supported by legs.
721 trust Firm belief in the reliability or honesty of someone or something.
722 whose Belonging to which person; used to ask or show ownership.
723 worth Having a particular value, or deserving of something.
724 attention The mental effort or focus given to something.
725 capital The city where a country's or region's government is based.
726 center The point exactly in the middle of something, equally distant from all its edges or sides.
727 character A person portrayed in a book, film, play, or other story.
728 earth The planet we live on, third from the Sun.
729 effect A change that is the result or consequence of something else.
730 figure A number or numerical value.
731 forward Located at or moving toward the front.
732 hot Having or giving off a high temperature.
733 Ii A Japanese surname.
734 Michael A common male given name of Hebrew origin, also the name of an archangel in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tra...
735 park An area of land, often in or near a town, set aside for recreation or preserved in a natural state.
736 quality The overall standard or excellence of something, as opposed to how much of it there is.
737 website A set of connected pages on the internet, usually hosted under one domain and reachable from a common home pag...
738 written Expressed or recorded in writing, as opposed to spoken.
739 currently At this moment; now.
740 drive To operate and steer a motor vehicle.
741 fast Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
742 green Having the colour of growing grass or leaves.
743 increase To become larger in amount, number, or degree.
744 Jesus The central figure of Christianity, regarded by Christians as the son of God and the Messiah.
745 kill To cause the death of a person, animal, or living thing.
746 looked Having a particular appearance, as described by a preceding word.
747 management The process of planning, organizing, and directing resources or people to achieve a goal.
748 mine Belonging to me; the possessive form of "I" used on its own, without a following noun.
749 related Connected in some way to something else.
750 review A written or spoken evaluation of a book, film, product, or performance.
751 Rules The set of official regulations that govern a game, organization, or activity.
752 save To rescue someone or something from harm or danger.
753 section A distinct part of something larger, such as a document, area, or object.
754 choice Of especially high quality; specially selected.
755 complete To finish something so that nothing more remains to be done.
756 continue To keep doing something without stopping, or to start again after a pause.
757 damn Used to express anger, frustration, or surprise.
758 decided Firm and clear in one's opinion; resolute.
759 forces The military, especially the armed services of a country, collectively.
760 hate To dislike someone or something intensely.
761 included Provided as part of a package or whole, without extra charge.
762 individual A single person, considered on their own rather than as part of a group.
763 James A common English male given name, traditionally derived from the Hebrew name that also gives us "Jacob."
764 league A group of sports teams, or of countries or organizations, that compete together or work toward a shared goal.
765 legal Relating to the law.
766 match An organized contest between competitors, as in sport.
767 mom Mother (chiefly North American usage).
768 October The tenth month of the year, between September and November, associated in the northern hemisphere with autumn...
769 oil A thick, greasy liquid, either from plants, animals, or petroleum, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication.
770 paid Requiring payment; not free.
771 particular Specific; referring to one particular thing rather than things in general.
772 parts A region or area.
773 perhaps Possibly; maybe.
774 property Something that a person or organization owns, especially land, buildings, or possessions.
775 published Made available for sale or reading by the general public.
776 reading The activity of looking at and understanding written text.
777 release To set free or allow to leave, especially from captivity or confinement.
778 seven The number 7, one more than six and one less than eight.
779 stuff Miscellaneous items, belongings, or unspecified material.
780 subject The main topic being discussed, studied, or shown in a work of art.
781 technology The practical application of scientific knowledge to solve problems or build tools and machines.
782 therefore As a result; for that reason; consequently.
783 towards In the direction of something or someone.
784 version One particular form of something that exists in multiple variants.
785 voice The sound a person produces when speaking or singing.
786 add To combine numbers or amounts to get a total.
787 army A large organized force trained and equipped for warfare, especially on land.
788 attack To use violent force against a person or place.
789 Canada A country in North America, with Ottawa as its capital and Toronto as its largest city.
790 changed Different from before; having undergone a transformation.
791 China A large country in East Asia, the People's Republic of China.
792 football A sport where two teams try to score by getting a ball into a goal, especially soccer in most of the world or...
793 hi A friendly, casual greeting.
794 January The first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, coming after December and before February.
795 nature The physical world and everything in it — plants, animals, landscapes, and natural forces — as distinct from h...
796 note A short piece of writing made to record or remember something.
797 practice Repeated exercise of an activity in order to improve a skill.
798 radio The technology of sending sound over distances using electromagnetic waves, or the broadcasting medium built o...
799 respect A feeling of admiration for someone or something, based on their qualities or achievements.
800 seem To give the impression of being something; to appear to be.
801 style A distinctive way of writing, speaking, dressing, or doing something.
802 success The achievement of a goal or desired result.
803 ten The number after nine and before eleven, written as 10.
804 truth What is actually the case; facts as opposed to lies or fiction.
805 vote A formal choice made as part of an election or decision, usually by ballot.
806 ways A distance, especially in the informal phrase "a ways" or "a long ways."
807 article A piece of writing on a particular topic, published in a newspaper, magazine, or online.
808 born Having a particular quality from birth; natural or innate.
809 built Muscular and well-toned in physique (informal).
810 culture The shared customs, beliefs, arts, and way of life of a particular group of people.
811 December The twelfth and final month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, coming after November.
812 door A hinged or sliding panel used to open and close an entrance to a room, building, or vehicle.
813 goal Something a person is aiming or working to achieve.
814 message A piece of information sent from one person to another, whether spoken, written, or electronic.
815 November The eleventh month of the year, between October and December.
816 ones A team's first-choice or senior squad, as opposed to reserves.
817 sign A visible indication that something exists, is happening, or is about to happen.
818 staff The people who work for an organisation.
819 thus In this way or manner.
820 title The name given to a book, film, song, or other work.
821 waiting The act of remaining somewhere until something happens.
822 walk To move on foot at a normal pace, always keeping at least one foot on the ground.
823 writing The activity or skill of forming letters or symbols to represent language.
824 access The right or ability to enter, use, or obtain something.
825 allowed Permitted; given official or personal approval to happen or be done.
826 bed A piece of furniture for sleeping or resting on.
827 bill A request for payment, listing what is owed for goods or services.
828 centre UK, Canadian, Australian, and Irish spelling of center — the middle point of something, or a building used for...
829 code Instructions written in a programming language that a computer can run.
830 contact Physical touching, or close communication between people.
831 cover To place something over another thing to protect, conceal, or shield it.
832 daily Happening or done every day.
833 entire Whole; complete, with nothing left out.
834 lose To no longer have something you once had, whether by accident, carelessness, or misfortune.
835 loss The state of no longer having something you once had.
836 modern Relating to the present time or recent style, rather than the past.
837 necessary Required or essential in order to achieve something or avoid a problem.
838 offer To present something for someone to accept or refuse.
839 pass To move from one place, position, or state to another.
840 Paul A common male given name, historically associated with Paul the Apostle in the New Testament.
841 peace A state of calm with no war, fighting, or serious conflict.
842 race A contest to see who is fastest at reaching a goal.
843 response An answer or reply given to a question, request, or message.
844 simply In a simple, plain, or uncomplicated way.
845 sleep To rest in the natural state of reduced consciousness that the body needs each day.
846 studies An organized field or programme of academic learning.
847 text Written words, especially the main body of a document, book, or message.
848 visit To go and see a person or place, usually briefly.
849 beginning The point or period at which something starts.
850 below At a lower position than; underneath.
851 crazy Mentally unstable or irrational; behaving in a wild or nonsensical way.
852 dog A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.
853 election A formal process in which people vote to choose leaders or representatives.
854 knowledge Information, understanding, or awareness gained through experience, study, or being told.
855 network A group of interconnected people, systems, or things, such as a social or professional circle.
856 normal Usual, typical, or expected; conforming to what is standard.
857 officer Someone holding a position of authority, especially in the military, police, or government.
858 paper A thin material made from pressed plant fibres, used for writing, printing, wrapping, and countless other purp...
859 sir A polite or respectful way to address a man, especially one of higher rank, a stranger, or a teacher.
860 specific Clearly defined or particular, rather than general or vague.
861 starting The act or process of beginning something.
862 august Deeply respected and impressive; dignified and grand.
863 ball A round or roughly spherical object, especially one used in sports and games.
864 base The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
865 boys Plural of "boy"; male children or young men.
866 cold Having a low temperature; not warm.
867 computer An electronic device that processes data, runs programs, and carries out calculations — from a desktop or lapt...
868 create To bring something into existence; to make something new.
869 dark Having little or no light.