Something you do or work on, like sports, games, or exercises.
List of A2 English Words for Elementary Learners
A2 covers elementary vocabulary needed for everyday situations like shopping, travel, and small talk. Words below are grouped by part of speech.
823 words total
A2 Nouns (436)
A person who performs and plays characters in movies, TV shows, or theater.
A woman who performs and plays characters in movies, TV shows, or theater.
The street name and number where you can find a house or office.
A person who is grown up and has reached the age when the law says they are responsible.
Helpful ideas or suggestions that someone gives you to help you decide what to do.
A person whose job is to give advice or expert guidance on a particular subject.
A person whose job is to give advice or expert guidance on a particular subject.
Help or support given to someone who needs it.
A company that flies planes to carry people from one place to another.
A sound or signal that warns you about danger or wakes you up at a specific time.
A big crocodile-like animal with a U-shaped snout that lives in swamps and rivers.
The strong feeling you have when someone does something that upsets or bothers you very much.
The corner or point where two lines or surfaces meet. You measure it in degrees using a protractor.
A place where people live, usually in a building with many other homes stacked on top of each…
The size or space of a flat surface, like a room or piece of land. Measured in square…
A military force of soldiers organized and trained for fighting; also any large group of people or things…
When you get to a place, or when something reaches its destination.
A file (like a photo, document, or spreadsheet) that you send together with an email.
The focus of your mind on something; when you notice or care about something.
The way someone thinks or feels about something; their approach or mental position.
A function in software and applications that saves your documents, files, or work automatically.
Avocado is a soft green fruit that you can spread on toast or add to salads.
A store where bakers make and sell fresh bread, cakes, and pastries. You can buy baked goods there…
The ground next to a river or stream where the water's edge meets the land.
A place where you buy drinks and socialize with people; or a solid piece of something like metal…
The rough protective layer covering the outside of tree trunks; or the loud sharp sound a dog makes.
An object that provides power to things like phones, flashlights, and toys.
a large furry animal that lives in forests or mountains; eats meat and plants
The quality that makes something look attractive or pleasant.
An insect with yellow and black stripes that makes honey and lives in groups.
The actions or conduct of a person or animal, especially in response to their environment.
a thick cloth used to keep warm in bed or on a sofa.
the principal or largest section of something, not including parts attached to it
An explosive device that is set off to destroy things or cause harm.
A sturdy shoe that reaches above the ankle, often worn in cold weather or for work.
A line that marks the edge where one country or region ends and another begins.
Someone who is in charge of a workplace or organization and gives orders to workers.
A budget is a plan that shows what money you will spend and earn.
A small metal object shaped like a small cylinder that is fired from a gun to hurt or…
Several things of the same kind tied or grouped together, or a group of people who spend time…
A person who works in a meat shop, cutting and selling meat for customers. A butcher shop is…
A wooden or metal box with doors used to store dishes, medicines, tools, or other household items.
A strong rope or wire made of twisted strands, often used for power lines, ships, or supporting structures.
A place with tents or cabins where people stay temporarily, or a summer program for kids.
An object made of wax with a wick that you light on fire to make light. It was…
The leader in charge of a ship, plane, or team
The middle or focal point of something, often where activity or attention focuses.
A possibility or opportunity when something good might happen.
A stream or narrow waterway where water flows naturally or is directed.
A separate part of a book that covers one main topic or part of the story.
The way someone naturally behaves and acts based on their personal qualities and values.
A piece of paper you write and sign to tell your bank to pay money to someone.
The time when you are a child, from birth until you grow up.
A decision you make by picking one option from several possible ones.
A person who follows the teachings of Jesus Christ and believes in Christianity.
A person who legally belongs to a country and has rights and duties there.
Someone who pays a business for help, advice, or products.
The long-term weather patterns and temperature of a place or region.
A small medical center where doctors and nurses treat patients who do not need hospital care.
A dark solid fuel that comes from under the ground and is used for heating and power.
The physical condition when the air, water, or objects are at a low temperature.
A school where adults study subjects after finishing high school.
An order that someone in authority tells you to do.
Something nice you say to someone to show you admire them.
When two things are linked or joined together, or when people have a relationship with each other.
The ability to make decisions about what something does or how it happens.
A small, simple house often found in the country or village.
A cough is when you suddenly push air out of your lungs to clear your throat or because…
Two people who are together in a romantic relationship, or any two of something.
A person whose parent is your mother's or father's brother or sister.
An action that breaks the law and is wrong in society.
Someone who does illegal things and breaks laws.
A dangerous swimming reptile with a V-shaped snout and strong tail that lives in rivers and swamps.
A big black bird that is common in many places and often travels in groups.
A lot of people together in the same place.
A special headdress that shows someone is a king or queen.
A crisp, watery green vegetable usually eaten fresh in salads.
A customer is a person who purchases or buys something from a shop or business.
When two people spend time together to get to know each other romantically.
The end of a person's or animal's life; the state of being no longer alive.
Money that you borrowed and must pay back to someone.
The act of protecting yourself or something from being hurt or attacked. It can be physical protection or…
A very hot, dry place with little or no rain where few plants can grow, like the Sahara.
The place you want to go to or where someone sends something to reach.
A book that explains what words mean and how to use them.
The kinds of food and drink that someone usually eats.
What makes things not the same. When two things are not alike.
Something that is hard to do or a problem you face.
The way you need to go to reach a place, or the path something is moving.
Soil, mud, or any unclean substance on something.
A very bad accident or event that causes much harm and suffering to many people.
A price reduction that makes something cheaper when you buy it.
Something that is found or learned about for the first time, or the process of finding it.
A round storage device that holds computer files or music files.
Money used in America and some other countries; written as $.
An intelligent sea animal that is friendly, plays in groups, and makes clicking sounds to communicate.
A small horse-like animal with long ears for carrying heavy things.
A set of twelve items or things.
A story written to be performed on stage by actors, usually dealing with serious emotions or conflicts.
A journey in a car or other vehicle from one place to another.
A medicine or chemical that doctors give to help sick people feel better or stop pain.
Something you must or should do because it is your responsibility.
A large, strong bird that hunts by flying high and spotting prey from great distances.
The line or side where something ends.
Learning and teaching that happens in schools and other places where people study to gain knowledge and skills.
The work and energy you use to try to do or achieve something.
One of two choices or options; it can mean both when used with "neither".
Energy that flows through wires and batteries to make lights, machines, and appliances work.
A sudden dangerous or urgent problem that needs immediate help or action.
A strong feeling such as happiness, sadness, anger, or fear that you experience in response to situations.
A person you fight or argue with; someone who opposes you.
A machine that uses fuel to create power that makes vehicles or machines move
A door or opening that you go through to enter a place.
The act of going into a place, or a single item recorded in a written list.
Things you need to do an activity or job well.
When something is wrong or done incorrectly by accident.
Something that happens, such as a party, game, or important situation.
Giving something and getting something else in return; a trade or swap.
Activity that requires your body to move and work hard to keep you strong and healthy, or a…
The time of year when it gets cooler, leaves turn red and gold, and trees lose their leaves.
A person who greatly enjoys and supports a particular person, team, or activity.
Something kind that you do for someone to help them.
Money you must pay to get a service, enter a place, or join an organization.
the two parts at the bottom of your legs that touch the ground when you stand or walk
Fever is when your body temperature becomes too high, usually because you are sick.
Money you must pay as punishment for doing something illegal or against the rules.
The taste that you experience when you eat or drink something.
The soft part of a body between the skin and bones.
When too much water overflows onto land, covering things that are usually dry.
The flu is a common viral illness that makes you feel very sick with fever, cough, and body…
A popular team sport where players kick a round ball into a goal.
Strength that pushes or moves something; power applied to make something happen.
A clever animal that looks like a dog with a long, fluffy tail. Foxes are known for being…
The right or ability to do what you want without being controlled or limited by others.
A close relationship between people who care about and trust each other.
a material such as gas, coal, or oil that is burned to produce energy
A place where paintings, sculptures, and other artworks are shown to the public.
an extremely large or tall person or creature, often from myths or stories; much bigger than a normal…
A woman in a romantic or dating relationship with someone.
A covering for your hand that has separate places for each finger and thumb.
A bird that swims and lives near water, larger than a duck with a longer neck.
The officials and leaders who make decisions and laws for a country or city.
To finish school and get a diploma.
A tiny seed used to make food and bread.
Large, impressive, and important.
A store where you buy food like vegetables, milk, bread, and other items for your home. Also refers…
The process of becoming larger or developing over time.
A person whose job is to watch over and protect something or someone from danger or theft.
Something you do regularly without thinking about it because you do it so often.
A small cute animal with fluffy fur and puffy cheeks that people keep as pets.
The moving pointer on a clock that shows you what time it is.
The feeling of pleasure and satisfaction when things go well in your life.
Injury or damage to a person's body or feelings. Something that hurts or damages.
A bird that hunts other animals for food, known for being fast and powerful hunters.
A pain felt in the head; something that causes trouble or problems
Your emotions, feelings, and capacity to love and care about others.
Someone who does something very brave or kind that helps other people, often at great risk.
Past events and facts about what happened before today.
A sweet golden liquid that bees make from flower nectar and use as food.
A feeling that something good will happen in the future; wanting something to come true.
A person who invites people to their home or event and takes care of them while they visit.
Something that makes people laugh; the ability to find things funny.
The folder in your email where all the messages you receive are collected and shown.
A baby, especially in the first year or two of life when they cannot walk or speak clearly.
Facts and details about something that help you understand or know about it.
A substance you add to other things to make food or medicine; one of the parts that makes…
A desire to know more about something; the feeling of wanting to pay attention to something.
A meeting where one person asks another person questions to learn about them, usually for employment or media…
The act of presenting someone to another person, or bringing something new into use for the first time.
A hard metal that is found naturally and used to make strong things like tools, machines, and buildings.
A problem or subject that people talk about and need to solve.
One thing; a single object or product on a list or in a group.
A popular English male first name; the plural Jameses is used when talking about multiple people named James.
a clear, shaky dessert made from gelatin and flavoring (British); or a smooth spread made from fruit juice…
A beautiful shiny stone like a diamond or ruby, or jewelry decorated with such stones.
A joint is where two bones connect in your body, like your knee, elbow, or shoulder. It lets…
A journey is a trip where you travel from one place to another, often taking time.
Joy is a feeling of happiness and pleasure, stronger than just being happy.
A large marsupial from Australia with big back legs and a long tail that moves by jumping.
Cooked meat or vegetables on a stick
A thick red sauce made from tomatoes that you put on food
A country or land that is ruled by a king or queen as its leader.
A set of tools or supplies needed for a particular task; also a young animal like a fox
A warrior from the Middle Ages who served a king or queen.
Information and understanding that someone has learned or knows about something.
When you do not have something you need or want; not having enough of something.
A level or sheet of something; one of several things stacked on top of each other.
A durable material made from animal skin, commonly used to make shoes, jackets, and belts.
How long something is, from start to end; the distance of something.
a plant with large, soft green leaves that you eat uncooked, often in salads
A position or stage in a scale that shows how much, how difficult, or how advanced something is.
The maximum or final point that something can reach; a boundary or restriction.
A telephone connection that allows two people to talk to each other.
A connection between things that joins or relates them; a bond or relationship.
A wet substance that can flow and has no fixed shape; something you can pour, like water or…
Money that a bank or person lends to you, which you must pay back with extra money (interest)…
How someone or something appears to your eyes; the visual impression.
Someone who has a romantic or intimate relationship with another person.
When something good or bad happens to you without you planning it.
Equipment made of metal or plastic with parts that move to do a job.
Someone who is in charge of people or a business and makes decisions.
A big old house in the countryside, usually with a lot of land around it.
Something you wear on your face to hide or protect it.
Something physical you can touch, like wood or metal; or something that is important.
What something means or stands for; the idea or message behind words or symbols.
A special award given to someone for winning or doing something excellent.
A drug or treatment that helps you feel better when you are sick.
Information communicated between people, such as a text, email, or note.
A hard, shiny material like iron, gold, or aluminum that conducts heat and electricity.
A device that picks up sound and turns it into electrical signals so you can record or share…
The exact time when the night ends and a new day begins, marked as 12:00 AM.
A deep hole dug underground to get minerals, coal, or metals from the ground.
Someone who digs and collects minerals from the ground for work.
Light fog that reduces how far you can see, but lighter than heavy fog.
Something made from two or more things mixed together.
How you feel emotionally at a particular time, like happy or sad.
When something or someone changes position or location.
Soft body tissue that helps you move and gives your body strength.
A place where important or old things are kept for people to see and learn.
Someone who plays music with instruments or sings music.
Something you don't know about or can't explain, like a secret or unsolved puzzle.
A large group of people living in the same country with their own government.
Your bellybutton; the small round mark on your stomach.
A section of a city or town where neighbors live together.
Your brother's or sister's son is your nephew. He is the male version of what a niece is…
A newborn is a baby that was just born. The term usually refers to babies in their first…
One sound in music that has a certain pitch or tone.
A word that names something, such as a person's name, an animal, an object, or a feeling.
A long book that tells a made-up story with characters and events.
A special event or moment when something takes place.
A person with an official position and responsibility; often in police or military.
A space where something is open; or the beginning of an event.
A word used when a group including you does something to or for themselves.
The gas in air that living things need to breathe.
A flat rectangular piece that is part of something larger.
Someone you work with, share activities with, or are in a relationship with.
A secret code that only you know, which you use to log into accounts like email, social media,…
A sweet or savory baked item made with a soft dough, often with butter, that becomes crispy when…
The ability to wait without getting angry or upset.
A short time when you stop doing something.
Money you give for something you buy.
A brief hidden look at something, usually done quickly and carefully.
The smallest coin in American money, worth one cent or one hundredth of a dollar.
One out of every hundred parts; shown with the % symbol.
A result shown as a percent, written with the % symbol or as a number out of 100.
A show or play; the way someone does something.
Approval from someone to let you do something.
The way a person acts, thinks, and feels that makes them different from other people.
A formal word for a picture taken with a camera. It shows a moment in time frozen forever.
A few words that go together and have a meaning. A phrase is shorter than a sentence.
How high or low a sound is in music; the frequency of a sound wave.
The position or rank someone or something holds in a competition or ranking.
A story performed by actors on stage, with dialogue and action.
A list of songs or videos that you choose and save together so you can play them in…
The good feeling you get when you enjoy something.
More than enough of something.
Creative writing with lines and patterns that sound nice, often with rhyming words at the end.
Someone who writes poems and creative verses to express feelings and ideas beautifully.
The art and craft of writing poems that use beautiful language and special sound patterns.
One unit that you earn in a game or sport, counted to determine the winner.
A set of rules or decisions made by a government or organization to guide actions.
A place by the sea where boats stop to pick up and drop off things and people
An amount of food or other thing that is given to one person
The place where someone or something is, or a job that someone has
A tall piece of material stuck in the ground. A pole or stick that stands up.
A unit used to measure how heavy something is.
Not having enough money or resources to meet basic needs.
Doing something many times to get better at it, or a usual way of doing things.
Words you say to God to ask for help, give thanks, or show respect.
The force pressing on something; or stress and tension that affects a person.
The person who leads a school.
A place where criminals are kept locked up by the government as punishment for breaking the law.
A sequence of events or changes that happen over time to produce something.
A thing produced or manufactured, usually to be sold to customers.
A job that requires special training or education, like doctor or teacher.
Work that you plan and do over a period of time, with a specific aim or goal.
Something that belongs to someone.
A machine that pushes liquid or air from one place to another.
Why something is made or done; what you want to achieve with something.
How good or bad something is; the degree of excellence of a thing.
The amount of something; how much or how many you have.
One fourth of something; or a three-month period; or a section of a city.
Different things that go from one extreme to another.
Your level or position among other people.
How much of something for each unit (like price per item or speed per hour).
A response or behavior that happens because of something someone does or says.
A piece of paper that shows what you bought and how much you paid at a shop or…
Information that is written down or saved so that it can be looked at again later.
Money that a shop gives back to you when you return something you bought.
A large area of land that is different from other areas.
A person's beliefs and practices about god and the world.
Written or spoken information about what happened or was found.
Someone who writes articles, takes photographs, or presents news for newspapers, television, or websites.
An answer or reaction to a question, event, or situation.
What is left over; the part that remains after some is taken or removed.
The chance that something bad or unwanted might happen.
A part or character you play in a movie or play, or the job or purpose you have…
A thick string made of twisted material used to tie things or pull things.
The way you travel from one place to another place.
The regular and usual way you do things every day.
A period of physical activity where you move fast on your legs; or how far you travel when…
The state of being protected from harm or danger; when something is not likely to hurt you.
Money that a person earns from their job, paid regularly by their employer.
A small amount of something used as an example.
Money you keep instead of spending, or rescue from danger.
A device for weighing things, or a series of levels or sizes.
A moment in a movie or play, or something you see happening.
A smell that you notice, often from flowers, perfume, or food.
A list or plan that shows when things will happen or when you need to do something.
The study of nature and how things work using tests and observation to discover facts.
A person who works in science and performs experiments to study nature.
A device you look at to watch movies, play games, or use a computer.
A large area of salt water with land around it.
Food that comes from the ocean, like fish, shrimp, crabs, and other sea creatures that people eat.
The line connecting two pieces of material stitched together in clothing or fabric.
Multiple large bodies of salt water, such as the Mediterranean Sea or Caribbean Sea.
One of the four parts of the year with different weather and daylight.
A person who works in an office, answering phones, writing letters, and organizing schedules.
One part of a larger whole; a distinct portion.
A group of related things that happen or are arranged in a sequence.
A group of things that belong together or are used together because they have something in common.
Whether someone or an animal is male or female; the physical difference between males and females.
a tiny house-like building in a garden where tools and supplies are kept
A safe place where you can protect yourself from rain, wind, cold, or other harm.
When something moves or changes position or direction.
Something very surprising that upsets or surprises you suddenly.
The sandy or rocky area where water meets the land.
An attempt to do something or hit a target.
One group among people competing or fighting against each other.
When you visit famous landmarks, museums, and interesting places while traveling for enjoyment and learning.
Something that shows or tells you about something else.
A specific place or area where something happens or is built.
The way things are at a particular moment or time.
The ability to do something competently, learned through experience.
The natural outer covering of your body.
A piece of clothing worn around the waist, usually by women.
A piece of ground that goes up or down at an angle.
The dirt and ground that plants grow in.
A trained person who fights for a country in the military.
A way to fix a problem or a liquid where something is mixed.
A type or group of things that are similar in some way.
A small item or gift you buy or keep to remember a place you visited or a special…
Emails that you did not ask for and do not want, often trying to sell you something or…
A person who talks, especially one giving a presentation; also a device that plays sound.
Someone with advanced knowledge and experience in one particular area.
The inner strength or courage of a person, or a ghost-like being.
A specific place or position somewhere.
A small animal that climbs trees and stores nuts, with a large fluffy tail and sharp claws.
All the people who work at a company or place.
A raised area where actors or musicians perform.
One of the steps you climb up or down.
A very famous person who is good at acting, singing, or sports.
Something said or written to communicate information or express a position.
Things kept available to sell or use when needed.
Your stomach is where food goes after you swallow it to be broken down.
A storm is dangerous weather with heavy rain, wind, and sometimes lightning.
An appliance in the kitchen where you cook food using heat.
A person you do not know; someone you have never met.
Small river or running water.
Watching or listening to videos or music on the internet directly instead of downloading them first to your…
Power and ability to do hard things.
A thin, long piece of something like cloth or paper.
A workspace where artists create their work.
The way something is done or looks that shows someone's personal taste or fashion.
An agreement where you pay regularly (weekly, monthly, or yearly) to use a service or receive a product.…
When you reach your goal or do something very well; a positive result.
The top or outer part you can touch or see.
Something that stands for or represents an idea or thing.
A group of things that work together as one unit.
Kitchen spoon measuring 15ml three times larger than teaspoon
A story that you tell someone, often for entertainment.
A special skill or ability that someone is naturally good at.
A large container, usually metal, used to hold water, fuel, or other liquids.
Goal you want to reach.
A small spoon, especially for tea or measuring liquids in cooking.
A person in their teenage years, between 13 and 19 years of age.
A teenager is a young person whose age ends in 'teen' — from thirteen to nineteen years old.…
How hot or cold something is, measured in degrees.
A special word used in one field, or a period of time like a school term.
A region of land that belongs to a country or that an animal claims as its own.
Words written or printed on paper or screen. Also a short message sent on a phone.
A book written to teach a school subject like math, history, or science.
A building where you can watch plays, movies, or actors perform on a stage.
The main idea or subject in a story, film, or piece of music.
An explanation or idea about how something works, based on study or thinking.
An idea that you have in your mind; something you think about.
A threat is a warning that someone may hurt you or cause harm.
A piece of paper or digital code that shows you have paid to go to an event or…
A piece of cloth you wear around your neck as decoration or part of formal dress.
An instance when something happens; how many times something occurs or is repeated.
Extra money you give to a waiter, taxi driver, or hairdresser beyond the bill.
A toddler is a child who is learning to walk and talk, usually between ages one and three.…
The quality of a sound or way someone speaks showing feeling.
A trip where you visit and see many different places, often with a guide.
Someone visiting a place for vacation or sightseeing, not a local resident.
Buying and selling things.
A narrow path made by people or animals walking over the same ground many times.
Learning activities to teach someone how to do something or get fit.
Ways or vehicles that move people and things between places.
A test to check if something is good or works properly before deciding to use it permanently.
Something someone does to fool or surprise another person, often for entertainment or dishonest reasons.
Problems or difficult situations that cause worry or inconvenience to someone.
A large motor vehicle used to transport goods and heavy materials.
A slow-moving animal with a thick protective shell on its back, found in water or on land.
A group or class of similar things with shared features.
Underwear is clothing you wear under your regular clothes next to your skin.
A uniform is special clothing that soldiers, police officers, or students wear to show they belong to a…
Everything that exists in space: stars, planets, galaxies, and all matter.
The name you create and use to log into websites, apps, or social media accounts. It is usually…
A piece of land that is lower than the hills around it.
How much something costs or how useful it is.
A recording of pictures and sound that you can watch on a screen like TV, computer, or phone.
A wooden musical instrument with strings played using a bow to create sound.
The amount of something, the loudness of sound, or one book in a series.
A small case you carry in your pocket to hold money and cards.
A serious conflict in which countries or groups fight using weapons.
notice about possible trouble ahead
An insect similar to a bee but thinner and more aggressive, does not make honey.
How far apart two things are from each other.
An object used in fighting or war to hurt someone.
A small camera that connects to your computer so you can make video calls and record videos online.
Any thing you want; nothing specific matters.
Shows that something belongs to someone; used instead of 'his', 'her', or 'their' in questions or to identify…
a married woman, especially in relation to her husband
A wireless technology that lets your phone, laptop, and other devices connect to the internet without cables by…
Air that moves naturally and creates breezes or strong gusts. You can feel it when it blows on…
A woman or girl with magic powers; someone who can cast spells or use supernatural abilities.
A root vegetable similar to potato but with more natural sweetness.
The outdoor space around a house, or a measure of distance equal to three feet.
An exercise and relaxation practice involving stretching and meditation.
A thick, sour dairy product made from fermented milk.
The time of life when someone is young, usually before adulthood.
A wild horse from Africa with black and white stripes.
A device used to fasten clothing or bags using interlocking teeth.
An area or region with specific characteristics or use.
A2 Verbs (193)
To take or agree to something that is offered or given.
To think the same way as someone else or to say yes to a plan.
To try to hit or reach something, or to plan to do something.
To say yes to something; to let someone do something or let something happen.
To tell people something important in a clear, official way so everyone hears or knows about it.
To say sorry for a mistake you made.
To show up or come into sight; to look like something is true.
To present reasons for your opinion or belief; to have a discussion where two people disagree.
To put things in a certain order or to plan something.
To go to and be present at something like a meeting, class, or event.
To keep away from someone or something, or to prevent something bad from occurring.
To hit something many times, or to defeat someone in a game or contest.
To change and start to be something different; to grow or develop into.
To act in a certain way or show a particular type of conduct.
To think something is true; to have faith in someone or something.
You put money on something you think will happen, hoping to win more money if you are right.
To use something that belongs to another person for a period of time, then give it back.
To roll a ball along the ground in a game to knock down pins or reach a target.
To fight someone using fists as a sport, wearing protective gloves and following rules.
To stop doing something for a short time to rest or recover.
When something catches fire and is destroyed, or when heat or flames damage something.
When something suddenly breaks open or explodes, or when you break something open forcefully.
To use math to find an answer by adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing numbers.
To make something happen because of your actions.
To mark a happy occasion with a party, gathering, or special activity.
To remove things so that a space becomes empty or unblocked.
To tell someone that you are unhappy, annoyed, or upset about something.
To join or attach one thing to another, or to establish a relationship between people or things.
To think about something carefully, or to have an opinion or view about someone or something.
To hit something hard and suddenly with a loud noise, causing damage or breaking.
To challenge someone or to be brave enough to do something difficult or risky.
To postpone or make something happen at a later time than expected.
To take and give something to someone at their home or location.
To need someone or something to help you, or to trust that someone will do what they promise.
To grow and improve, or to create and build something gradually.
To think something is not right or to have a different opinion from someone.
To make someone sad or unhappy because something is not as good as they expected.
To find or learn about something that exists but was not yet known or seen before.
To show or present something so people can see it clearly.
To split something into smaller parts or to give shares to different people.
A helping verb used to ask questions, make negatives, or give emphasis.
To move your head or body down quickly to avoid something.
To make someone feel shy, ashamed, or uncomfortable, usually in public.
To get away or run away from something dangerous or unwanted.
To make someone feel very happy, interested, or eager about something.
to be real and present; to have existence
to leave a place; to go out
to think something will happen; to wait for something
to travel around a place or study something carefully to learn more
to show or tell someone what you think or feel
To turn your front body or attention in the direction of someone or something.
To record or capture something on video or movie camera.
To bring something to an end; to stop working on it because it is done.
To end someone's employment at a company or organization, usually because of poor performance or misconduct.
To stay on top of water or move slowly through the air.
To stop blaming or being angry at someone for something they did wrong.
To become very cold and hard like ice, or to make something become ice.
to make someone feel angry or disappointed because their plans or efforts fail
To get something you did not have before, or to have more of something.
To work correctly or function as intended without problems.
To try to answer or solve something without knowing for sure; to estimate based on limited information.
To do what is necessary to manage a situation or problem.
To strongly dislike something or someone. A very strong negative feeling.
A helping verb you use with another verb to show something started in the past and is still…
To go toward a place or in a particular direction; to move as if leading the way.
To pause, delay, or feel unsure before doing something.
To give someone a job and pay them to do work.
To organize and take place for an event, meeting, or ceremony.
Jumping up and down repeatedly on one or both feet.
Hung in past tense or suspended state
To chase and capture an animal, or to search carefully for something.
To deliberately not pay attention to someone or something.
To create a picture or idea in your mind of something that is not real or doesn't exist…
To make something better than it was before.
To have something as part of something else. Something becomes part of a whole.
To make something bigger or stronger. To become more in number, size, or amount.
To place equipment or programs into a position where they can be used; to set something up.
To tell two people each other's names and help them meet for the first time.
To ask someone to come to a party, event, or to do something with you.
To push or squeeze something tightly into a narrow space or to make something stuck.
To tap or hit something, usually a door, to get someone's attention.
The British spelling of the past tense of label, meaning to mark something with a name, sticker, or…
Put something down on a surface; past form of 'lay'.
Make something happen as a result or effect of something.
To bend your body or tilt something so it's no longer straight up and down.
When you bent your body at an angle, not standing straight.
to gain knowledge or skill through study, experience, or being taught. British English form.
To keep something in a place or state without taking it with you.
To give something to someone for a short time, expecting them to give it back.
When you allowed someone to use your thing for a while before getting it back.
To make something less strong or smaller than before.
To say something false or untrue; to tell an untruth on purpose.
To start a fire or make a place bright by turning on a light.
To write down or say the names or items of something in order, one by one.
To put things into or onto something, like loading cargo onto a truck or cargo into a container.
To move something down or make it less high; to reduce how high or far up something is.
To control or organize something or someone. If you manage a store, you run it and make decisions…
To put a visible line or sign on something using a pen, pencil, or similar tool.
To get involved in someone else's business when they don't ask you to.
To follow instructions or be careful about something specific.
To move your head up and down quickly to say yes or show you understand.
To live in a place or to take up someone's time or thoughts.
When something happens at a particular time.
Give or propose something to someone; ask if they want it.
To start something new like a shop, event, or conversation.
To put things in sequence or organize them properly.
To arrange things neatly, or to create a team or plan.
To move from one side to the other of a person or place; to go past something.
Moved or went by something; finished or completed something.
Do something; act in front of people.
To pull or take something small away using your fingers.
To say good things about someone to show you like or approve of them.
To talk to God or higher power, usually to ask for help or say thank you.
To like one thing more than another thing.
To push down on something with your hand or apply steady force to it.
To act or behave as though something is real or true when it is not.
To keep something bad from happening. To stop something before it occurs.
To create or make something, especially in factories or farms.
To say that you will certainly do something or that something will happen.
Suggest something that needs to be done.
Keep someone or something safe.
To give or supply something that someone needs or wants.
To strike hard with your closed hand.
To stop doing something or leave a place, usually for good.
To repeat someone's exact words in speaking or writing.
Lift something up from a lower to higher place.
To do or say something as a response to what someone else does or says.
To suddenly understand or become aware of something important.
To see someone or something and know who or what they are because you have seen them before.
To tell someone about something you think is good and suggest they should try or use it.
To say you will not do something or will not take something.
Feel sad or sorry that you did something.
To rest and become calm, not worrying or working hard.
Need someone or something to help you or depend on them.
Help someone remember something.
Take something away from where it is.
To use a new thing instead of an old one.
To admire someone and treat them well because of their qualities.
To answer or react to someone or something.
To go up or get up from where you are sitting or lying down.
To move gently back and forth, usually in a chair or cradle.
To turn something round and round, or to move by turning; like a ball rolling down a hill.
To go or do something very fast because you are in a hurry or worried about time.
Give someone what they want or need.
To rub or drag something sharp across a surface, causing a mark or damage.
To shout very loudly in a high-pitched voice.
To look hard to find something that is lost or hidden.
Understand an idea or situation; to comprehend.
To look for or try to find someone or something.
To look like or appear to be something, based on what you see or hear.
To decide which one you want from several choices.
Give something to someone and receive payment in return.
Get comfortable; make an agreement to end a dispute.
Past form of shine — the sun shone means it gave off light and was bright.
To launch something from a weapon; or to capture images with a camera.
To lead someone to a location by going with them or pointing the way.
Breathe out slowly and make a sound, showing tiredness or sadness.
To enter your details to access an account you already have.
To officially join or register for something, like a website, class, or newsletter.
Go down into water or move downward.
To rest with your eyes closed at night or during the day.
Move quickly and smoothly on ice or a wet floor.
Slide accidentally or move quietly and secretly.
To find a way to fix or answer something.
Cut or divide something into separate pieces or portions.
To cover a larger space or reach more places with something.
To look at something or someone for a long time without blinking or looking away.
To say something in a clear, definite way.
To take something that is not yours without asking or paying.
To move liquid or powder round with a spoon.
Make something longer or wider, or extend your arms and legs.
To give or send something officially to someone in charge for them to look at.
To reach your goal or do what you tried to do; to do well at something.
To feel pain, sadness, or difficulty.
To tell someone an idea or ask if something might be good for them.
To be around something on every side.
To receive something that someone gives to you or that you choose to accept.
To threaten means to tell someone you will hurt them or something bad might happen.
Plan and hold a party or event.
Take or move someone or something to a different location or position.
Act or behave in a certain way toward a person or thing.
To change from one state into another state or condition.
To turn something round and round, often using your hands or force.
To choose or express your preference officially, usually in an election.
To walk around slowly without knowing where you are going.
To increase the temperature of something so it becomes warmer.
To tell someone about danger so they can prepare or avoid it.
to use carelessly or uselessly
To discover how many kilograms or pounds something is by using a scale.
To greet someone in a friendly way and show that you are happy they have come.
To talk in a very quiet voice that is hard to hear from far away.
Do what you are supposed to do; operate correctly.
To move very fast; to close with a zipper.
A2 Adjectives (144)
Busy doing things; moving around and working; not resting or inactive.
Feeling scared or worried about something.
Simple and essential, with nothing fancy or extra added.
Something that is not fun or interesting; it does not hold your attention.
Not afraid to do something difficult or dangerous; having courage.
Short in length or time; not lasting very long.
Wide or covering a large area; not narrow.
Peaceful and relaxed, not worried or angry.
Not paying enough attention to what you are doing and causing mistakes or accidents.
Feeling sure or confident that something is definitely true.
Quick to understand things and able to solve problems well and easily.
Situated nearby with little distance between.
When something or someone is fashionable or attractive in a modern way.
Something that is right, true, or free from mistakes.
Unkind and willing to hurt others.
Something that happens or occurs every single day without stopping.
Not living; a person or animal that has stopped breathing and functioning.
Someone or something that is very important and loved by you.
Going far down or extending a long way below the surface.
Far away from where you are or when you are.
A first rough version of something written, made before the final version.
Having a strong desire or enthusiasm to do something.
Describes something that is in the east direction or comes from the eastern area.
Describes a person who is calm, relaxed, and not stiff or serious; or a situation that feels comfortable…
Something that uses electricity to work, or feels very exciting and full of energy.
Having the same measure, worth, or ability as something or someone else.
Smooth and flat, or a number you can divide by 2 with nothing left over.
Describes things you use frequently in normal life, nothing fancy or special.
Very good or of very high quality; among the best.
Costs a lot of money; not cheap.
More than normal or more than you need; something additional.
Treating everyone the same way; not favoring one person over another.
Something you know well because you have seen or experienced it many times.
Well-known by a large number of people worldwide.
Decorated with lots of detail or luxurious in quality.
The last thing in a sequence or competition.
Hard or solid; not moving or changing easily; maintaining its shape under pressure.
Something that happens or comes next in order after something else.
Showing poor judgment or not making smart decisions.
From or belonging to a different country; not from your own place.
Something serious and official, following proper rules and ceremony.
Something that happened or existed before, but not now.
Without something bad or unwanted; pure or safe.
New and recently made or prepared; not old or stored for a long time.
Kind and pleasant to other people; behaving in a warm and welcoming way.
Making you laugh or feel amused.
Soft, kind, and peaceful; not harsh or aggressive.
Acceptable to use; still effective or in force; not expired or invalid.
Looking very good or beautiful, usually referring to men or their appearance.
Large in amount or degree; above normal level or standard.
Empty inside with no solid material, or creating a deep sound that echoes.
Sacred and worthy of respect in religion.
Food or products made in your own home, not made in a factory or bought ready-made from a…
Something that is very, very big. Bigger than 'big' or 'large'.
The best or most perfect that something could be.
Something illegal is not allowed by the rules or laws of a country or place.
Something that cannot be done or cannot happen under any circumstances.
Causing someone to want to know more; holding someone's attention or curiosity.
Something that includes people or countries from different parts of the world, not just one country.
Not wanting to do much work or effort; preferring to rest instead of being active.
From or relating to a nearby area, neighborhood, or community; not from far away or the whole country.
Feeling sad and isolated because you are alone and miss the company of other people.
Something that is not tight or not held in place firmly.
When something good happens to you by chance, or when you are favored by fortune.
When you are mad, you feel angry. Use it with people or situations.
Very important or big; more significant than others.
Something that belongs to or describes men or boys, not women or girls.
Not kind or nice to other people; not willing to share or help.
Related to doctors and healthcare treatment.
Related to the mind and thinking; something that happens in your thoughts rather than on paper or with…
Able to move easily from one place to another.
Recent; new; using current methods, styles, or technology.
Connected to music or having a nice sound like music does.
Something that is thin or small from one side to the other.
Belonging to an entire country, not just one city or region.
Born or originating in a particular country or place.
Located close to something; at a short distance.
Something that must happen or be done; essential.
Saying no or showing something is not true or not good.
When you feel worried or a bit scared before something important, like a test or interview, you are…
Typical or usual; what most people expect or what happens most of the time.
Located in or coming from the northern part of a place.
Easy to see or understand; not hidden or difficult.
Approved by someone in power or authority.
Usual or everyday; nothing unusual or special about it.
Outside. Not inside a house or building. Happening in nature or fresh air.
Something that causes pain or discomfort; hurting or upsetting.
Light in color or lacking brightness; having a whitish appearance.
Calm and able to wait without getting upset.
Calm and quiet with no fighting or noise. Not angry or aggressive.
Having no faults or problems; completely correct.
Something that will stay and not change or go away.
Belonging to one person; private or individual, not shared with others.
About the body and things you can touch, not about thoughts or feelings.
Without decoration or pattern; simple and easy to understand or see.
Good and helpful; showing hope and confidence about the future
Something that can happen or can be done. Not impossible.
Strong and able to have a big effect or influence on people.
Having a baby growing inside; expecting a baby.
Happening before now or before something else. From an earlier time.
Something is pricey when it costs lots of cash. It's informal—use in chats, not essays.
Belonging to or for one person or group only; not shared or public; secret or personal.
Of high quality and done with skill, or relating to a skilled job.
Done in the right way or following the rules.
Feeling happy and satisfied about something you or someone achieved.
Something that has nothing else mixed in it; completely unmixed or uncontaminated.
Something that is not common or does not happen often.
Fair and sensible; making good sense or judgment.
Happening or done a short time ago, not far in past.
Connected to religion or believing in god and following religious practices.
Having a duty to care for something or someone; able to be trusted.
Having plenty of money or expensive things; not poor or lacking resources.
Belonging to or connected with a king or queen and their family.
Not showing respect or good manners.
Something that is hidden and not known by many people.
Different from each other; not together or combined.
Not joking or light; requiring attention and thought.
Some; more than two but not a lot.
Having a fine edge or point that can cut or hurt; not dull or smooth.
Not having enough of something needed.
Foolish or not serious; acting in a funny, careless way.
Not very big, not much, a little bit.
Intelligent and clever.
Having a flat, even surface that is pleasant to touch.
About spending time with other people and being friendly in groups or communities.
Something that is hard and keeps its shape.
Clear and exact; referring to one particular thing, not general.
Unusual or odd; different from what you normally expect.
Following rules carefully; not allowing exceptions.
Not smart or showing poor decision-making.
A dark blue-green color, like the color of a duck
Describing something related to teens or the period when someone is 13 to 19 years old.
Very bad or causing fear or worry.
Firmly fastened or not loose; holding something firmly without space.
Strong and hard to break or damage.
A bright blue-green color like tropical ocean water or the sky in paradise
Not nice to look at; unpleasant in physical appearance.
When people or groups work as one team toward the same aim.
When you do not know something or have not heard of it yet.
Positioned higher up or at a more senior level than something else.
Feeling sad, worried, or annoyed about something that happened.
Not having much strength or force.
All of something together, without any pieces missing.
Tasting very good and delicious, especially used informally in casual conversation about food.
A2 Adverbs (42)
Something that happens at a later time, after an event or action.
Something that happens at a later time, after an event or action.
Forward in position or earlier in time than expected.
At whatever time you want — there is no fixed or specific time required.
Can be used whenever is convenient for you; expressing openness to any moment.
Despite what was just said or thought; continuing forward with the point or action.
Used to add information or give another reason; also means 'anyway'.
Definitely or for sure; used to show you are confident or to agree with someone.
In a way that is easy to see or understand; without confusion.
More distant than something else; usually about actual physical space or measurable distance.
After a long time; at last.
Completely; to the full extent or degree.
In a soft and kind way; not roughly or aggressively.
In a way that shows you are happy or pleased.
Almost not at all. Something barely happens or is barely true.
In place of something else; as another choice or option instead of what was expected or mentioned.
The most recent time in the past; immediately before now.
For many hours or days; not for a short time; taking a lot of time.
Used to show that something is true for most cases but not all.
Mostly for the largest part; not completely, but mainly.
Almost, but not completely or exactly.
Usually; in the way that is typical or happens most of the time.
Not in any place; no place at all. Used when something does not exist or cannot be found…
In a way that is very clear or easy to understand.
In a different way, or showing what happens if you don't do something.
Done exactly right; in a way with no errors.
Expressing what you think or feel based on your own experience and opinion.
Used to describe something that is true to some extent but not completely. It means quite or fairly.
Done the right way, following the rules.
Something that happens not very often.
A word to show you prefer one thing over another, or to correct what you just said.
Not long ago; in the recent past, usually days or weeks before now.
At once. Now. Without stopping.
In a way that shows you are not joking or being light.
Very soon; in the near future.
A little bit, not very much.
By some method or way that you do not know exactly how.
In an exact or precise way; highlighting one particular thing.
Done with power or intensity; in a firm way.
When something happens fast with no warning.
In a sincere, honest, or factually accurate way.
At any time that something occurs.
A2 Prepositions (4)
Moving from one side to the other side of something.
Everyone or everything but a specific person or thing.
With something added as part of a total. Something is part of the amount or group you mention.
You use it to say when something stops or when something else starts to happen.
A2 Conjunctions (4)
Not one and not the other of two things.
A helper word used to talk about the future or to express what should happen; more formal than…
Used to show uncertainty about two choices or options.
At the same time as another event; throughout the period when something occurs.
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