How close something is to the true or correct value. Accuracy means no errors.
Top 3,000 Most Common Words
The Top 3,000 most-used English words cover roughly 85% of everyday text. Grouped by part of speech for focused study.
912 words total
Top 3,000 Nouns (491)
Something you do or work on, like sports, games, or exercises.
A person who performs and plays characters in movies, TV shows, or theater.
A person who is grown up and has reached the age when the law says they are responsible.
A person whose job is to give advice or expert guidance on a particular subject.
A person who works for someone or acts to make something happen on their behalf.
A sound or signal that warns you about danger or wakes you up at a specific time.
A collection of songs by one artist or band released together as one product.
Someone who helps you or works together with you.
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 sweet fruit that comes in red, green, or yellow colors and grows on trees.
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…
Something valuable that you own. A house, car, money, or equipment that has worth and can be used…
A trained legal professional who gives advice and speaks for people in court.
How much people know about your brand or product. High brand awareness means many people recognize and remember…
A very young child who cannot walk or talk yet, usually between birth and two years old.
The part of your body behind you, opposite your front or face.
A round object you throw, kick, or hit in sports and games.
A group of people who play music together, or a thin circular piece of material.
A place where you keep your money safely and borrow money when needed.
The rough protective layer covering the outside of tree trunks; or the loud sharp sound a dog makes.
The main reason, principle, or foundation that something is built or decided on.
A tub filled with water where you sit and wash your body.
A room in a house where you wash and use the toilet.
An object that provides power to things like phones, flashlights, and toys.
A large fight between two armies or groups using weapons.
the sandy or rocky area next to the ocean where people swim and relax
a large furry animal that lives in forests or mountains; eats meat and plants
Meat that comes from a cow, commonly eaten as steak, burgers, or in stews.
An alcoholic drink made from grain that people drink socially; usually served cold.
A ringing object made of metal that makes a sound when it's hit or moved.
A strip of fabric or leather worn around your waist to hold up pants or for style.
A long seat where two or more people can sit together.
A good thing you get or receive from doing something or having something.
A vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pedaling or that has an engine to make it…
A piece of paper showing how much money you must pay for something you bought or used, or…
a thick, solid piece of something like wood or stone; also a section of city streets enclosed by…
the red liquid inside your body that carries oxygen and nutrients to all parts.
a piece of wood or hard material shaped like a flat rectangle, used for many purposes
a small ship or vessel for traveling on water, usually carrying people or goods
the whole physical form of a person or animal, including head, arms, legs, and torso
An explosive device that is set off to destroy things or cause harm.
A hard white part inside the body that supports and protects organs.
Additional pay or reward that someone receives beyond their regular salary.
A time when the economy is growing fast, businesses are doing well, and people have jobs and money…
A sturdy shoe that reaches above the ankle, often worn in cold weather or for work.
Someone who is in charge of a workplace or organization and gives orders to workers.
A round, deep container used for eating soup, cereal, or other food.
The organ in your head that lets you think and remember things.
A food made from flour and water that is baked in an oven.
A hard rectangular block used to build walls and buildings.
A budget is a plan that shows what money you will spend and earn.
A large male farm animal with horns that is used in agriculture and meat production.
Several things of the same kind tied or grouped together, or a group of people who spend time…
A strong rope or wire made of twisted strands, often used for power lines, ships, or supporting structures.
A soft, sweet food baked in an oven, usually decorated with frosting and served on special occasions or…
A place with tents or cabins where people stay temporarily, or a summer program for kids.
The land and buildings where students attend classes at a school or university.
A sweet treat you eat, usually made from sugar
A flat piece of thick paper used for playing games, sending messages, or storing information.
Attention and effort you give to make sure something or someone stays safe, healthy, or in good condition.
A particular situation or example of something; an occurrence that requires investigation or discussion.
Paper money and coins that you use to pay for things instead of a credit card.
A large hole or room under the ground, usually in a mountain or hill.
The tiniest living unit that makes up all plants, animals, and organisms; too small to see without a…
Connected metal rings or links used to hold or pull things; also any series of connected events or…
A piece of furniture you sit on, usually with a back and legs, designed for one person.
A picture that shows information using graphs, lines, or colors to make it easy to understand.
A look at something to make sure it is working properly or correct.
A person who cooks and prepares food, especially in a restaurant.
the front part of your body where your heart and lungs are located
The time when you are a child, from birth until you grow up.
A sweet brown food or drink made from cacao beans; often eaten as candy.
A big town where many people live, work, and do business.
a level in society that groups people by their wealth or job
A material made from wool, cotton, or other fibers woven together.
White or gray masses of water droplets that float in the air and produce rain.
A group of people who meet regularly because they enjoy the same hobby or sport.
Someone who teaches people how to play a sport or improve their athletic skills.
A dark solid fuel that comes from under the ground and is used for heating and power.
A piece of clothing you wear on top to keep warm or dry outside.
A set of instructions or symbols that give information or control how something works.
A piece of metal money, typically round, used to buy things or given in change.
The visual appearance of something, like red, blue, green, or yellow.
Something nice you say to someone to show you admire them.
A general idea or way of thinking about something that applies to many different things.
The background information that helps you understand something better.
A written promise that two people or companies make with each other, with rules both must follow.
When something changes from one type or form to a completely different one.
One version of something that is made to look the same as another version.
How much money you need to pay for something.
A building where a judge and jury listen to legal cases and make decisions.
A thing that goes on top of something else to protect it or keep it hidden.
A team of people who work together to do a specific job.
An action that breaks the law and is wrong in society.
A lot of people together in the same place.
A special headdress that shows someone is a king or queen.
A curve is a smooth, rounded line or shape; not a straight line or sharp angle.
A repeating pattern of events that happens over and over.
Information or facts gathered for study or use.
A small, sweet, brown fruit that grows on palm trees in hot climates.
The last day or time you have to finish something. If you miss it, you're late.
A business agreement where both sides get something valuable in return.
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.
Protection or shield against something harmful; the team protecting in sports.
The act of protecting yourself or something from being hurt or attacked. It can be physical protection or…
When you spend more money than you earn or have available. The shortfall or negative amount.
A piece of furniture you sit at to write, study, or use a computer.
The kinds of food and drink that someone usually eats.
Soil, mud, or any unclean substance on something.
A round storage device that holds computer files or music files.
How far apart two places or things are from each other.
A panel that opens and closes to go in or out of a room or building.
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.
A round musical instrument that you hit with sticks or your hands to make sounds.
A swimming bird that lives near water and has waterproof feathers.
Very fine powder particles that collect on surfaces or float in the air.
Something you must or should do because it is your responsibility.
The direction toward where the sun comes up in the morning. It is opposite to west.
The line or side where something ends.
A written message sent from one computer to another through the internet.
A person you fight or argue with; someone who opposes you.
The act of going into a place, or a single item recorded in a written list.
When something is wrong or done incorrectly by accident.
Something that happens, such as a party, game, or important situation.
Refers to all members of a group individually, one by one, not leaving anyone or anything out.
A combination of words used to say or show what you think or feel.
The front part of your head where your eyes, nose, and mouth are located.
The cost you pay to travel on a bus, train, plane, or taxi.
Land where farmers grow food and keep animals.
A mistake someone made, or a weakness in a person or thing; blame for something wrong.
Something kind that you do for someone to help them.
The feeling you get when you are scared or worried about something bad.
An emotion or sense that you experience, like happiness, sadness, or pain.
A man or boy, or a person who shares your interests or membership in a group.
A barrier built around land or property to separate, protect, or enclose an area.
A large area of land, usually open and flat, used for growing crops or playing sports.
A colored cloth on a stick that represents a country or marks a location.
The soft part of a body between the skin and bones.
When too much water overflows onto land, covering things that are usually dry.
A powder made from ground wheat or other grain used to make bread and cakes.
The thing that is most important or that people pay attention to.
Something you eat to stay alive and healthy.
The part of your leg that touches the ground when you walk.
The wooden or metal structure that holds or surrounds something; the border that holds a picture.
the part of something that you see first or that faces forward
an edible product that grows on trees and plants, usually sweet and containing seeds
a material such as gas, coal, or oil that is burned to produce energy
Money set aside or used for a particular purpose or goal.
An activity with rules where players try to win or have fun competing.
A door-like structure that opens and closes to control access through a fence.
an extremely large or tall person or creature, often from myths or stories; much bigger than a normal…
something you give to another person as a present, often to show love or appreciation
A young female person, from childhood through early adulthood.
A hard, clear material made by heating sand very hot; used for windows and cups to drink from.
The process by which the world's economies and cultures become more connected and interdependent through trade, travel, and…
A covering for your hand that has separate places for each finger and thumb.
Something you want to accomplish or achieve, like finishing a project or learning a skill.
A shiny yellow metal that is very valuable and used to make jewelry, coins, and decorations.
A mark that shows how well you did on a test.
A tiny seed used to make food and bread.
Large, impressive, and important.
The green plant that covers fields and lawns; it has thin leaves and grows from the ground.
The full name for GDP; the total value of everything produced in a country during one year, measured…
Several people or things gathered together as one collection.
A person whose job is to watch over and protect something or someone from danger or theft.
Someone who visits or is invited to stay at a person's house or attend an event or meal.
Something you do regularly without thinking about it because you do it so often.
The thin strands that grow from your head and body.
Injury or damage to a person's body or feelings. Something that hurts or damages.
The condition of your body and mind when you are not sick or hurt
Someone who does something very brave or kind that helps other people, often at great risk.
A raised piece of land; not as tall or steep as a mountain.
Wider parts on sides of lower body where legs connect
Something you like to do in your free time for fun, like painting, gaming, or reading.
An opening or gap in something solid, like a hole in your sock or in the ground.
The house or apartment where you live, or the place where you feel you belong.
A sweet golden liquid that bees make from flower nectar and use as food.
Great respect and admiration given to someone because of their character or achievements.
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.
A building where a family lives. Most houses have bedrooms, a kitchen, and a bathroom.
Something that makes people laugh; the ability to find things funny.
A thought, suggestion, or plan that comes to mind.
An image is a picture or something you see in your mind; it can be a photo, drawing,…
Money earned from a job, business, or savings accounts each month or year.
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.
Sturdy pants made from denim fabric, commonly blue, and worn for casual situations.
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 joke is something funny you say or tell to make people laugh and have fun.
A drink made by pressing or squeezing fruit or vegetables to get the liquid inside.
A man who rules a country or kingdom; the most important male leader in a monarchy.
When you touch someone with your lips, usually to show love, affection, or as a greeting.
The part of your leg that bends in the middle, between your upper and lower leg.
A sharp tool with a handle that you use for cutting things like food or other materials.
A warrior from the Middle Ages who served a king or queen.
Hard work or effort; or the people who work in jobs and factories (as a group or class).
When you do not have something you need or want; not having enough of something.
A woman or girl, or a polite and well-behaved female person.
A big area of water surrounded by land, smaller than an ocean or sea.
A light that provides brightness in a room or space, powered by electricity or oil.
The owner of a property who rents it to someone else. The landlord collects rent and is responsible…
The words and rules that people use to talk and write to each other; a way people communicate.
A grassy yard or field near a house or building that is regularly cut and cared for.
A level or sheet of something; one of several things stacked on top of each other.
When you are in front and ahead of others in a race or competition.
A thin, flat green part of a plant that grows from branches or stems.
A yellow fruit that tastes sour and is often used in drinks and cooking.
A position or stage in a scale that shows how much, how difficult, or how advanced something is.
The time from when you are born until you die; being alive.
The maximum or final point that something can reach; a boundary or restriction.
A connection between things that joins or relates them; a bond or relationship.
A large, strong wild animal from Africa with a thick mane of hair around its head; one of…
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)…
A device with a key that keeps a door or container closed so no one can open it…
When you turn your eyes to see someone or something for a moment.
A round or oval shape where something curves around and touches or almost touches itself.
When something is gone or taken away, and you no longer have it.
Someone who has a romantic or intimate relationship with another person.
When something good or bad happens to you without you planning it.
Food you eat in the middle of the day, usually around noon.
Equipment made of metal or plastic with parts that move to do a job.
Magic is when someone does tricks that seem to change reality, but it's really skillful tricks.
Mail is letters, postcards, and packages that the post office delivers to homes and offices.
A sign or spot on something, like a stain, scratch, or label that shows something is there.
Something you wear on your face to hide or protect it.
A big group or collection of something.
A small stick you use to make fire.
The subject in school where you learn about numbers and calculations.
A time when you eat food, like breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
A list of food and drinks you can order at a restaurant, or a list of choices in…
When two companies officially combine to become one company.
A hard, shiny material like iron, gold, or aluminum that conducts heat and electricity.
A person who travels from place to place or moves to a new country for work or opportunity,…
The generation that grew up with computers and entered the adult world around 2000.
A deep hole dug underground to get minerals, coal, or metals from the ground.
A glass surface where you see your reflection.
A small copy or example of a real object made to show how it looks.
Power or strength that helps something move forward or succeed.
How you feel emotionally at a particular time, like happy or sad.
Earth's natural satellite that circles our planet and lights up the night sky.
The time of day when you wake up, before lunch, usually when the sun rises.
A machine that makes things move or run by using electricity or fuel.
A tiny animal with a long tail that squeaks and eats cheese.
The part of your face where you eat, drink, and talk.
A film shown on screen with moving pictures and sound.
Organized sounds that people listen to for enjoyment, created by instruments or voices.
A small metal stick that you hammer into wood to hold things together.
The word used to identify a person, place, or thing.
The body part between your head and your shoulders.
A small sharp object for sewing clothes or fabric together.
Someone who lives close to you in your street or building.
Paper with news and information you read or buy daily.
Used to say that no people are present or involved in something.
Sounds that are loud or unpleasant, usually annoying or hard to ignore.
The time of day that is 12 o'clock in the middle of the day, when the sun is…
The direction of the North Pole, the cold top part of Earth.
A brief piece of writing about something, like a reminder or comment.
A long book that tells a made-up story with characters and events.
A trained healthcare worker who helps patients and doctors.
When you notice and watch something carefully to understand it.
The largest saltwater environment on Earth with waves and marine life.
A vegetable that makes you cry, used in cooking.
A request asking someone to make, deliver, or sell you something.
A hot box where you cook food, like baking cookies or roasting chicken.
The person that something belongs to.
One piece of paper in a book or document that you can turn or read.
An unpleasant feeling in your body when you are hurt, sick, or sad.
Someone who paints pictures or paints buildings and walls.
A picture made with paint, or the activity of painting walls and objects.
A flat rectangular piece that is part of something larger.
intense sudden fear that makes people act without thinking clearly
A thin white material used for writing or printing on.
A green place with grass and trees where people go to rest or play.
A piece that is one of several that make up something.
A relationship between two or more people or organizations who work together toward a common goal and share…
A celebration where people gather to have fun, eat, drink, and enjoy activities together.
The time when things happened before today.
A narrow way where people can walk, or the direction something moves.
A short time when you stop doing something.
Money you give for something you buy.
Quiet, calm time when there is no fighting or argument. The opposite of war.
The very top or highest point of a mountain. Also the highest level of success or activity.
The smallest coin in American money, worth one cent or one hundredth of a dollar.
A dot placed at the end of a sentence to signal completion.
Approval from someone to let you do something.
The way a person acts, thinks, and feels that makes them different from other people.
A way of thinking about something or looking at a situation that depends on your own beliefs and…
A period of time during which something happens or changes in a particular way.
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.
A big instrument with many keys that makes music when you press them.
A lot of things stacked or placed on top of each other in one place.
A person whose job is to fly airplanes or steer ships in the ocean or rivers.
A tube made of metal or plastic that carries water, oil, or gas from one place to another.
How high or low a sound is in music; the frequency of a sound wave.
A decision about what you will do and when you will do it.
A large vehicle that flies in the sky and carries people or things.
A building where machines make products or process materials.
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.
An exact place or position where something is located.
A contract that proves you are insured.
A place to swim with water. Can also mean people or things collected together for sharing.
The meat that comes from a pig and is eaten as food.
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.
The strength or ability to make things happen or control things.
How exact and detailed something is. Precision means consistency and refinement.
The person who leads a school.
A basic rule or truth that explains how something works.
Something valuable won in a contest or given as a reward.
A job that requires special training or education, like doctor or teacher.
Facts or evidence that show something is definitely true or really happened.
A machine that pushes liquid or air from one place to another.
A woman who rules a country or is married to a king.
People who share common ancestors, cultural background, and often physical features from the same region.
An athletic or sport contest where people compete to reach a finish line first.
A machine that picks up radio signals and plays music, news, and other programs through speakers.
A pair of steel bars forming a track on which trains move smoothly from one place to another.
Water that falls from the sky during wet weather, filling rivers and helping plants grow.
Your level or position among other people.
How much of something for each unit (like price per item or speed per hour).
What is true and real; not imagination or dreams.
When you mention something to give proof or support.
A property that you can rent. It could be an apartment, house, car, or any item rented for…
Careful study to find out new information about something.
Time to relax, recover, and regain energy after work or activity.
A grain food that comes from a plant and is cooked by boiling in water. It is eaten…
The chance that something bad or unwanted might happen.
A hard piece of stone found on the ground or in the earth.
The character that an actor pretends to be in a performance or movie.
The top outside part of a building that keeps rain and sun away.
A separate space inside a building where you can do things like sleep, work, or eat.
The part of a plant that goes into the soil to get water and food for the plant.
A thick string made of twisted material used to tie things or pull things.
A beautiful flower with a sweet smell and prickly green stem, often red, pink, or white.
The way you travel from one place to another place.
A standard or law that people must follow.
A healthy meal or side dish made from vegetables that are usually eaten cold and covered with sauce.
A white mineral powder that tastes salty and is used to flavor food and preserve meat or vegetables.
Small grains of rock on the beach.
A device for weighing things, or a series of levels or sizes.
A moment in a movie or play, or something you see happening.
The number of points you earn in a game or test.
A place where you sit, like a chair or bench.
The tiny part of a plant that you put in soil to grow a new plant.
You as an individual; your own mind and body.
One of five ways you perceive the world (seeing, hearing, tasting, touching, smelling); or the ability to understand…
A complete arrangement of equipment or system parts that work together.
A dark area where the sun is blocked by something; cooler darkness under a tree or umbrella.
An uncomfortable feeling when you believe you have done something bad or embarrassing that others may judge.
The outer form or outline of a thing; what something looks like based on its edges and size.
An animal with thick wool that farmers raise for its fleece and meat.
Thin cloth that you put on a bed under blankets and pillows.
A board or flat surface attached to a wall where you can place and store things.
The hard protective covering on animals like crabs, turtles, and oysters that live in water.
When something moves or changes position or direction.
Something very surprising that upsets or surprises you suddenly.
A piece of clothing you wear on your foot for protection and fashion.
A place where you go to buy things, or a place where items are made or repaired.
The sandy or rocky area where water meets the land.
An attempt to do something or hit a target.
Entertainment or performance that people watch in person or on TV.
A piece of paper or board with words or pictures that gives information.
A specific place or area where something happens or is built.
How big or small something is; the measurement of an object.
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 white or gray gas that comes from a fire or when you burn something.
A long animal with scales that moves by wiggling its body, with no legs.
Frozen water that falls from the sky as white flakes when it is very cold.
A substance you use with water to clean your hands, body, or clothes.
The dirt and ground that plants grow in.
Music with words that you sing; a piece of music created to be sung.
A type or group of things that are similar in some way.
The inner spirit or essence of a person that is not physical or material.
Noises or vibrations that you can hear with your ears.
A hot liquid dish eaten in a bowl, made with vegetables or meat in water.
One of the four main directions; opposite of north.
An empty area or distance; also the universe beyond Earth's atmosphere.
How fast something travels or how quickly something occurs.
A small area of color or dirt different from the surface around it.
A bright point of light you see in the night sky.
A country or region with its own government and laws.
The hot gas or mist that rises from boiling water.
A very strong metal used to make tools, buildings, and machinery.
A thin wooden rod or piece of wood from a tree.
Things kept available to sell or use when needed.
Stone is a hard material you find outside made by nature, like rocks.
A store is a shop where people go to buy things they need.
A storm is dangerous weather with heavy rain, wind, and sometimes lightning.
A series of events told as a narrative, often with characters and a plot.
Small river or running water.
Worry and pressure from difficult situations.
A thin, long piece of something like cloth or paper.
A building or something built from materials and parts.
Learning about something carefully and thoroughly.
Things or objects you don't describe specifically.
The way something is done or looks that shows someone's personal taste or fashion.
The main topic that you are talking about, learning, or studying in class.
When you reach your goal or do something very well; a positive result.
A sweet white powder added to food and drinks to make them taste sweeter.
A set of matching clothes with a jacket and pants worn for formal occasions.
Flat furniture you sit at to eat or put things on.
The flexible part at the back end of an animal's body, often used for balance or communication.
A story that you tell someone, often for entertainment.
A large container, usually metal, used to hold water, fuel, or other liquids.
Sticky roll to fix things.
Work you need to finish.
The flavor you feel when eating food.
A car you pay to drive you to places.
Multiple people who join together and cooperate to achieve something.
A small amount of salty water that comes out of your eye when you cry.
A person in their teenage years, between 13 and 19 years of age.
Someone who rents a property from an owner. The tenant pays rent and has the right to use…
A special word used in one field, or a period of time like a school term.
A set of questions or tasks to check if you know something or how well something works.
Words written or printed on paper or screen. Also a short message sent on a phone.
The word you use instead of names when talking about multiple people or things.
The main idea or subject in a story, film, or piece of music.
A well-supported scientific framework explaining natural phenomena using evidence.
Plural form for pointing to things close to you or already talked about.
Someone who takes things that do not belong to them, usually without being seen.
More than one person or thing that is over there or talked about before.
The regular movement of water in and out of the ocean that happens twice daily.
The round rubber part on a car or bicycle wheel.
The name given to a book, film, or piece of writing.
The quality of a sound or way someone speaks showing feeling.
Many units of weight; used informally to say there is a lot of something.
A physical thing you hold and use to fix, build, or work on something.
One of the hard pieces inside your mouth used for eating and chewing.
A subject people talk or write about.
A trip where you visit and see many different places, often with a guide.
A piece of soft cloth you use to dry your hands, face, or body after bathing.
A very tall building that stands alone.
A place with many buildings and shops.
A path or mark from movement.
Buying and selling things.
A narrow path made by people or animals walking over the same ground many times.
A vehicle with many connected cars that runs on tracks and carries people or things.
A dramatic or complete change in how something looks, works, or is; turning into something different.
The period or process when something or someone changes from one situation to a different one.
The way something is moving or changing over time, especially upward or downward.
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.
Going from one place to another place and usually coming back, like a vacation or short journey.
A large motor vehicle used to transport goods and heavy materials.
Facts that are real and correct.
Hollow pipe used to carry liquid or air.
When it is your time to do something, like in a game or line.
The speed at which people leave their jobs and new people are hired to replace them; how many…
Two babies born together from one mother at the same time.
A male family member who is your parent's brother or your aunt's husband.
One thing by itself that is part of something bigger.
Someone who operates or works with a tool, device, or service.
How much something costs or how useful it is.
A different form or copy of something; especially a new software update or one person's description of what…
A recording of pictures and sound that you can watch on a screen like TV, computer, or phone.
The things you can see from where you are, or your opinion about something.
A tiny germ that causes infections and spreads between people.
The sound that comes from your mouth when you speak, or your right to say what you think.
Payment received from an employer for hours worked, usually paid weekly or monthly.
A solid vertical structure that forms the side of a building or room.
Moving water that rises and falls on the beach or ocean.
A group of seven days; the time it takes the calendar to go from one Sunday (or Monday)…
The direction to your left when facing north; the opposite of east.
A question word asking about a thing.
A round object that turns and helps things move.
A word to identify which specific thing from options.
A strong alcoholic drink made from grain and aged in wooden barrels.
Used instead of 'who' when the person is the object, receiving an action, not doing it.
Shows that something belongs to someone; used instead of 'his', 'her', or 'their' in questions or to identify…
The order of steps and tasks needed to complete a job. Shows who does what and when, from…
All the people working for a company or in a country; the total group of workers.
Top 3,000 Verbs (212)
To say that something is true, or to let someone come in.
To tell many people about something you want to sell or promote using TV, radio, websites, or other…
To tell someone what you think they should do, based on your experience or knowledge.
To think the same way as someone else or to say yes to a plan.
To say yes to something; to let someone do something or let something happen.
To move nearer to something or someone gradually.
To present reasons for your opinion or belief; to have a discussion where two people disagree.
To happen or appear, usually because something caused it; to get up from sitting or lying down.
To put things in a certain order or to plan something.
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 start something; to make something start; to commence an action or event.
to hold someone responsible for something wrong or bad that happened.
To heat water or liquid until it reaches its boiling point and starts to bubble.
To carry or deliver something from one place to another person.
To make something by putting pieces or materials together in an organized way.
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 reach someone by phone or to shout their name to get their attention.
To hold something in your hands or arms and take it with you to another place.
To grab something quickly before it falls or escapes.
To decide which group or type something belongs to.
To make something happen because of your actions.
To run after someone or something because you want to catch it.
to say that something is yours or that something happened
To put things into groups based on what they have in common.
To push a mouse button or tap a screen to select something.
To go up a mountain, ladder, or other high place using your hands and feet.
To join separate things together into one unified whole.
The past form of can, used to say what was possible or allowed in the past.
To say numbers in order, or to find how many of something you have.
To break something without it becoming two separate pieces, like a crack in glass or ice.
To hit something hard and suddenly with a loud noise, causing damage or breaking.
To go from one side to the other side of a road, bridge, or line.
Move your body to music in a rhythmic way.
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 say firmly that something did not happen, or to refuse to allow or provide something.
To make something two times as much.
To feel unsure about something; to question if something is true.
To pull something heavy or with effort, usually along a surface.
To make pictures or lines on paper using a pencil, pen, or marker.
To release something so it falls to the ground or a lower place.
to die because you cannot breathe underwater, or to cover something completely with water
To change or correct something written or recorded to make it better.
To like and get pleasure from something you do or experience
Enter means to go into or come inside a place like a room or building.
To make an educated guess about the size, cost, or number of something.
to be real and present; to have existence
to leave a place; to go out
to uncover something hidden or to let someone experience or know about something
To not succeed at a task or exam; to stop working properly.
To move down toward the ground, usually by accident.
To provide food or nourishment to someone.
To use physical force against someone; to struggle or resist against something.
To record or capture something on video or movie camera.
To locate something that was lost or hidden.
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.
When something moves smoothly and continuously from one place to another.
To stop blaming or being angry at someone for something they did wrong.
To let someone or something go, or to remove restrictions that were keeping them trapped.
Heat food in oil until the outside becomes brown and crispy while cooking inside.
To get something you did not have before, or to have more of something.
To pass something to another person; to provide or hand over.
To give someone permission or something they ask for, usually officially or formally.
To say hello or welcome to someone when you see them. You can greet people with words, a…
To become larger or develop naturally over time.
To try to answer or solve something without knowing for sure; to estimate based on limited information.
To show someone the way by going with them, or to help direct their actions or decisions.
To fix something so it stays suspended in the air, usually from above.
To strongly dislike something or someone. A very strong negative feeling.
To own or possess something. To be the owner of something.
To go toward a place or lead a group in a direction
To pause, delay, or feel unsure before doing something.
To give someone a job and pay them to do work.
Wanting something to happen. Example: hoping for good weather.
To chase and capture an animal, or to search carefully for something.
To do something or go somewhere fast because time is limited.
To cause pain or damage to a person, animal, or your feelings.
To hint at or suggest something indirectly without saying it clearly.
To tell someone something; to give someone news or information.
Ask questions to get information or details from someone.
To flatten wrinkles in clothes using a hot tool called an iron.
To connect things together or to become part of a group or activity.
To judge means to make an opinion about someone or something, often deciding if it is good or…
To push up into the air with your legs and come back down; to leap.
To hit something with your foot by moving your leg quickly and powerfully.
To cause death; to end someone or something's life.
To tap or hit something, usually a door, to get someone's attention.
The act of putting something down flat. Example: laying eggs, laying bricks.
To bend your body or tilt something so it's no longer straight up and down.
To gain knowledge or develop a skill by studying or practicing.
to gain knowledge or skill through study, experience, or being taught. British English form.
To go away from a place; to depart or exit somewhere you have been.
He, she, or it departs or goes away from a place; present tense form used with singular subjects.
To give something to someone for a short time, expecting them to give it back.
To pick something up or raise it higher; to move something upward.
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 move something down or make it less high; to reduce how high or far up something is.
Two meanings: being flat/horizontal, or telling an untruth.
To build, create, or produce something new by putting materials together.
To control or organize something or someone. If you manage a store, you run it and make decisions…
To do what is needed or required; to reach a goal or standard.
To dislike or feel bothered by something; to express that you do not want something to happen.
to think someone or something is a different person or thing
To go from one place to another or to make something go.
To have to have something; to want or require.
To see or pay attention to something.
When something happens at a particular time.
Give or propose something to someone; ask if they want it.
To put items into a bag or box.
To cover a wall or object with paint using a brush; to draw or create a picture with…
Do something; act in front of people.
To make someone agree to do something or believe something by talking to them.
To pull or take something small away using your fingers.
To put something somewhere specific, like on a table or in a room.
To let liquid flow out of a container.
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 keep something safe and in good condition for the future.
To push down on something with your hand or apply steady force to it.
To make a copy of words or pictures on paper with a printer or similar tool.
Keep going or start doing something.
To treat or handle something using a series of actions.
To predict what will happen in the future, or to show a picture on a wall or screen.
Suggest something that needs to be done.
To show evidence that something is true or correct.
To move something toward you by holding and dragging it.
To strike hard with your closed hand.
To use your hand or body to move something or someone away from you.
To stop doing something or leave a place, usually for good.
To repeat someone's exact words in speaking or writing.
To talk about something or point to it; to mention or direct attention to something.
To think deeply about something, or when light bounces back from a surface.
Put your name on a list, usually officially.
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.
Pay to use something for a short time.
To give an answer when someone asks you something.
To save someone from danger or a bad situation. When you help someone in trouble.
To sit on a horse, bike, motorcycle, or in a vehicle and travel from one place to another.
To go up or get up from where you are sitting or lying down.
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.
To move across water in a boat, often using the wind to push the sails forward.
Put something away so you can use it later, or keep someone from danger.
To look for or try to find someone or something.
Give something to someone and receive payment in return.
Make something travel from one place to another person.
To give or provide something to someone, usually food, drink, or help.
To put something in place so it is ready, or to start organising a new project, business, or…
To move something quickly back and forth or up and down; to tremble or vibrate.
To give part of what you have to someone else, or to use something together with other people.
to naturally drop or release something your body no longer needs
To launch something from a weapon; or to capture images with a camera.
To speak in a very loud voice so everyone hears you.
To close something by pushing or moving it so nothing can enter.
To enter your details to access an account you already have.
To officially join or register for something, like a website, class, or newsletter.
To make music with your voice; to perform songs.
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.
Use your nose to detect odor.
To find a way to fix or answer something.
To find and get something from somewhere; to locate a supply.
To say words; to talk to someone using language.
To say or write the letters that make up a word.
To pay money for something or use your time doing something.
Cut or divide something into separate pieces or portions.
Push a knife or sharp object into something quickly.
To have your body in an upright position.
To look at something or someone for a long time without blinking or looking away.
To remain in one place or condition without leaving.
To take something that is not yours without asking or paying.
To move liquid or powder round with a spoon.
When something stops, it no longer moves or continues doing what it was doing.
to take long purposeful steps forward while walking or moving with steady motion
To feel pain, sadness, or difficulty.
To move across water by moving your arms and legs.
To grab, hold, or pick something up with your hands.
To help someone learn something new.
Give information or speak words to a person.
Usually happen or be likely to do something.
To move an object quickly through the air by pushing it with your hand.
To put your hand on something.
Take or move someone or something to a different location or position.
Going from place to place; taking a trip or journey.
The British spelling of the present participle of travel, meaning moving from one place to another on a…
Act or behave in a certain way toward a person or thing.
Feel confident someone will do the right thing.
To turn something round and round, often using your hands or force.
To press keys on a keyboard to write words or messages.
To push or strongly ask someone to do something.
To go and spend time at a place or with a person.
To choose or express your preference officially, usually in an election.
To stop being asleep; to wake up or to cause someone else to wake up.
To move your legs to go from one place to another on foot.
To wish for something; to feel that you would like to have or do something.
To increase the temperature of something so it becomes warmer.
To tell someone about danger so they can prepare or avoid it.
to clean with water and soap
to use carelessly or uselessly
to look carefully at what is happening
Put on and have clothes on your body.
To discover how many kilograms or pounds something is by using a scale.
The past form of 'is' and 'are'; used with you, we, and they.
Top 3,000 Adjectives (154)
Real and true, not imaginary or planned. The way something really is.
Living and able to move, breathe, and feel; not dead.
By yourself with no one else there; without friends, family, or other people.
Having a feeling of strong displeasure or rage about something. You show this emotion with your face and…
When someone is not asleep and can see, hear, and think clearly.
Knowing about something; understanding that it is real or happening.
Without clothes or covering; empty or having very little on it.
Better than all others; of the highest quality.
not able to see because the eyes don't work properly.
the color between green and violet on the spectrum, like the sky or sea
When you are born, you come into the world; it describes your beginning of life or origin.
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.
When you have a lot of things to do and not much free time available.
Peaceful and relaxed, not worried or angry.
Something that does not cost much money; very affordable.
the main one; the most important or most senior
Connected to citizens and their rights, or polite and respectful in dealings with others.
Situated nearby with little distance between.
Collaborative means done by people working together as a team. It describes an activity or effort where multiple…
Something that goes on and on without any breaks or pauses.
When something is slightly cold or feels fresh, not hot.
Very excited about something, or acting in a silly or uncontrolled way. Can also mean mentally ill.
Unkind and willing to hurt others.
Something that happens or occurs every single day without stopping.
Lacking light; not bright or having a deep color like black or brown.
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.
Something that is clear, certain, and well-defined with no doubt about it.
Not clean; covered with something that makes it need washing.
Feeling unsure about something or thinking that something might not be true or will not happen.
A first rough version of something written, made before the final version.
Having a strong desire or enthusiasm to do something.
Something that doesn't take much effort or is simple to do. The opposite of hard or difficult.
Having nothing inside; not filled with anything or anyone.
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.
completely correct and precise; with no mistakes or changes
More than normal or more than you need; something additional.
Treating everyone the same way; not favoring one person over another.
Something that is not true or does not match what is real.
Decorated with lots of detail or luxurious in quality.
Able to move or happen very quickly, not slowly.
Used to describe a smaller amount of things you can count, like people, books, or coins.
The last thing in a sequence or competition.
Good enough or satisfactory; acceptable in quality or condition.
Hard or solid; not moving or changing easily; maintaining its shape under pressure.
Something that is smooth and level, without bumps or slopes.
New and recently made or prepared; not old or stored for a long time.
Making you laugh or feel amused.
Feeling happy or pleased about something.
Bright yellow like gold metal, or made from the precious metal gold.
Something very serious or important that requires attention; not light or joking.
The color you get when you mix black and white. Often used to describe cloudy skies or hair…
Something that is much bigger, better, or more impressive than normal. You use it when something is really…
The color of healthy plants, trees, and fresh grass. It is one of the primary colors in nature.
The total amount before anything is subtracted. Opposite of net. For example, gross salary is your pay before…
Having good feelings; pleased about something that happened or is happening.
Something that is not soft and is difficult to break or change shape.
In good physical and mental condition; not sick or injured
In a state where drugs or alcohol have affected your mind and behavior; not in your normal condition.
When a company buys or merges with another company that does the same type of business at the…
Something that is very, very big. Bigger than 'big' or 'large'.
The best or most perfect that something could be.
Something that is unclear, uncertain, or does not have clear limits or an end date.
Belonging to one person or thing alone, not part of a group.
On the inside or toward the middle part of something, not on the outer surface.
Interpersonal means about how people interact and communicate with each other. It describes skills, relationships, or situations involving…
Nice and caring toward others; showing that you want to help people.
Bigger than normal; having more size or space than expected.
Coming at the end; the final one in a group or order.
Not wanting to do much work or effort; preferring to rest instead of being active.
On the other side from right; the direction that is opposite to right.
Permitted or allowed by law; not against the law.
From or relating to a nearby area, neighborhood, or community; not from far away or the whole country.
Loud describes something that makes a lot of noise or sound. It is the opposite of quiet.
When something good happens to you by chance, or when you are favored by fortune.
Main means the biggest or most important. It tells you which thing matters most.
Very important or big; more significant than others.
Not kind or nice to other people; not willing to share or help.
Related to doctors and healthcare treatment.
Connected to soldiers, armies, and armed forces.
Not very important or serious.
Connected to ideas about what is right or wrong in behavior and character.
The biggest, the largest, or more than anything else.
A lot of something that cannot be counted.
The final amount after subtracting everything. Opposite of gross. For example, net salary is what you actually receive…
Light in color or lacking brightness; having a whitish appearance.
Calm and able to wait without getting upset.
Something that will stay and not change or go away.
A light red color made by mixing red and white.
Without decoration or pattern; simple and easy to understand or see.
Not having much money or things; unable to afford many things because of lack of money.
Good and helpful; showing hope and confidence about the future
Exact and accurate with no mistakes; giving specific details instead of general ones.
Something is pricey when it costs lots of cash. It's informal—use in chats, not essays.
Best quality; in the most excellent or desirable condition.
Happening or existing earlier than something; coming before in time.
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.
Fast or happening in a short amount of time.
Having very little sound; calm and peaceful.
Happening by chance, not planned or organized.
Something that is not common or does not happen often.
Having plenty of money or expensive things; not poor or lacking resources.
True and accurate. Not wrong.
Shaped in a circle or ball form with no sharp edges.
Belonging to or connected with a king or queen and their family.
Not showing respect or good manners.
Not in danger; protected and able to be without worry about being hurt.
Exactly like another person or thing.
Having a fine edge or point that can cut or hurt; not dull or smooth.
Small in length, height, or time; the opposite of long or tall.
Feeling ill or not healthy.
Foolish or not serious; acting in a funny, careless way.
Moving or happening without speed.
Not big in size.
Intelligent and clever.
Having a flat, even surface that is pleasant to touch.
Not hard or rough; easy to press down; also means gentle or quiet.
Powered by or coming from the sun.
The only one; no others.
Something that is hard and keeps its shape.
Extra or additional; kept for use in case of need.
Related to inner feelings, beliefs, and connection to something beyond the physical world. Often about personal faith, not…
Feeling confident that something is true or will happen.
Having the taste of sugar; tasting pleasant and sugary. Also means kind or lovable.
Having a lot of height; reaching high up.
When something has large distance from one side to the other.
Something with little distance from one side to the other.
The position that comes after number two in order.
Firmly fastened or not loose; holding something firmly without space.
Very little or very small, much smaller than normal.
Whole; everything added together.
Strong and hard to break or damage.
Not nice to look at; unpleasant in physical appearance.
Applying to everyone or everything everywhere. True or present in all places.
Positioned higher up or at a more senior level than something else.
Feeling sad, worried, or annoyed about something that happened.
Belonging to or found in cities, not in the countryside.
Not brand new; owned by someone else before.
Happening regularly or as you would expect; normal and common.
True and acceptable as proof; supported by good reasons.
Extremely big or huge in size or amount.
When a company owns businesses at different stages of making and selling a product, like owning both the…
So important that something cannot work or survive without it.
Not having much strength or force.
The colour that looks like snow, milk, or clean paper; the brightest colour.
All of something together, without any pieces missing.
Extending a long way from side to side; not narrow.
Top 3,000 Adverbs (38)
When something happens without planning or purpose. The action was not deliberate.
Something that happens at a later time, after an event or action.
Something that happens at a later time, after an event or action.
When something happens or is done another time, or when you repeat an action you did before.
Forward in position or earlier in time than expected.
Plus another thing; in addition to something already mentioned.
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.
Separated by some distance; not together or touching.
At a distance from here or from someone; not in a place.
In a way that is easy to see or understand; without confusion.
Continuously = non-stop, never pausing. Rain continuously for hours means it never stopped.
Used to mean in addition or another option; what happens if not.
Used to ask about or refer to any point in time, especially in questions and negative sentences.
Coming or happening before all others.
Moving or going forward in direction or time; continuing ahead.
Completely; to the full extent or degree.
In the place where you are now or where something is.
A moment ago; or used to mean exactly or right now. Also means only or simply.
A smaller amount of something; fewer or not as much.
Used when you are not sure about something; it might happen or might not.
Meaning not any or zero; used when something does not exist or is absent.
In a way that is very clear or easy to understand.
Happening or done many times, not rarely.
A single time before; it happened one time in the past.
Done exactly right; in a way with no errors.
Expressing what you think or feel based on your own experience and opinion.
In a way that involves your body or real objects, not mental or abstract ideas.
Done the right way, following the rules.
To some degree; more than a little bit but not completely.
In a short time from now; in the near future.
A word meaning at a certain time in the past or what comes next in a sequence.
In this manner or for this reason; used to show how something happens or why it occurs.
During this day, right now, not yesterday or tomorrow.
In a sincere, honest, or factually accurate way.
Most of the time; in the normal or expected way.
In a good way or satisfactorily; how things are done properly.
At what place or location.
Top 3,000 Prepositions (9)
Next to something and moving beside it from one end toward the other, or spread out all over…
Inside a group, surrounded by multiple people or things.
Mixed together with a group. The British version of 'among'.
Under something; at a lower level or position.
Showing movement toward or inside something; going from outside to inside.
Close to something; not far away.
From a time before now up to the present moment.
Below or lower than something; in a position with something above.
You use it to say when something stops or when something else starts to happen.
Top 3,000 Conjunctions (6)
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…
Word used to show that one thing is more or less of something compared to another thing.
However or even though something is true, something else is also true.
Question word about time; also joins clauses.
At the same time as another event; throughout the period when something occurs.
Top 3,000 Interjections (1)
Top 3,000 Phrases (1)
About this list
Frequency rank is based on corpus analysis of contemporary English. The Top 1,000 covers ~75% of all everyday text; Top 3,000 covers ~85%; Top 5,000 covers ~95%. Words are grouped by part of speech below, and the Filter by CEFR level chips above let you narrow the list to your current level.