A hotel, apartment, or other place to stay while traveling.
Top 5,000 Most Common Words
The Top 5,000 most-used English words cover roughly 95% of everyday text — solid intermediate fluency. Grouped by part of speech.
1,446 words total
Top 5,000 Nouns (780)
When a business gets a new customer or buys another company. Also means getting something you didn't have…
Something that you do or the process of doing something.
A woman who performs and plays characters in movies, TV shows, or theater.
The ability to change and adjust to suit new situations or environments; also a version of a book…
The street name and number where you can find a house or office.
The people and processes that keep an organization running. The management and organization of a system or company.
A person whose job is to give advice or expert guidance on a particular subject.
An event or issue that someone needs to deal with or that is being discussed.
What happens and how things are after something bad or important occurs.
The process of gradually becoming older, maturing, or declining with age over time.
A company or organization that helps people with something specific, like a travel agency that books trips.
A plan or list of things that will be talked about or done, especially during a meeting. It…
A total or complete amount made by adding together many different parts or pieces.
How bodies and things change over years. Everyone experiences aging throughout their life.
A company that flies planes to carry people from one place to another.
A large vehicle with wings that flies through the sky carrying people and things.
A large place with runways where airplanes take off and land, and where people get on or off…
A liquid found in beer, wine, and spirits that can make people feel relaxed or drunk when consumed.
A fake or alternative name that a person or computer program uses instead of their real name.
When your body has a bad reaction to something like pollen, pets, or food. It causes sneezing, itching,…
A small street between buildings used for deliveries and trash.
An agreement where two or more groups, companies, or countries agree to work together and support each other.
A big crocodile-like animal with a U-shaped snout that lives in swamps and rivers.
Money that someone receives regularly, usually given by parents to children for spending on things they want or…
A thin, shiny metal used to wrap food and build airplanes.
A light and strong metal that doesn't rust. It is used to make cans, airplane parts, and window…
How much of something you have; the total quantity.
Examining something carefully by looking at its different parts to understand how it works or what it means.
An ancestor is someone in your family who lived before you. Your grandparents and their parents are your…
Any living thing that moves, eats food, and has feelings like dogs, cats, birds, fish, and insects.
A long, thin wire that catches radio or television broadcasts from the air.
A nervous or worried feeling about something that might happen, often without a clear reason.
Any person at all; someone but you don't know or care who.
A strong request or plea, often used when asking for help or donations.
A set of reasons given to prove something is true; or a disagreement where people express different views.
How things are organized or put in order. Or, a plan that people agree on.
When you get to a place, or when something reaches its destination.
A text written about a particular subject, often found in newspapers or magazines.
A person who makes paintings, drawings, or other creative works of art.
One of several ways to look at or think about something; a part or feature.
Homework or work that a teacher gives students to do, either in class or at home.
A file (like a photo, document, or spreadsheet) that you send together with an email.
The way someone thinks or feels about something; their approach or mental position.
The people who watch or listen to a show, movie, concert, or talk.
An official check of a company's money records by an independent expert to make sure everything is correct…
Someone who writes and publishes stories, articles, or other written material.
Someone with deep knowledge and expertise in a specific field or topic.
Avocado is a soft green fruit that you can spread on toast or add to salads.
A pile of work you still need to do. The longer the backlog, the more work is waiting…
Suitcases, bags, and other belongings you carry on trips.
A store where bakers make and sell fresh bread, cakes, and pastries. You can buy baked goods there…
When two things are equal in weight or amount, or the money left in your bank account or…
A yellow fruit that grows in bunches, popular snack you peel before eating.
The legal state when someone or a company owes so much money that they can't pay it back.…
A container woven from strips of material like straw, wicker, or plastic.
A wet, pourable mixture that you use to make cakes, pancakes, waffles, or to coat food before cooking.
The quality that makes something look attractive or pleasant.
A room where people sleep; usually has a bed, windows, and storage for clothes.
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.
Something you think is true or think will happen, whether based on facts or on feelings.
A preference or leaning toward something, often unfair. A tendency to judge or support something before knowing the…
A bicycle is a two-wheeled vehicle that moves forward when you push the pedals with your feet.
A very large number equal to 1,000 million. In modern usage, it means 1,000,000,000 in both American and…
The different kinds of plants and animals that live together in one place.
The science that studies living things such as animals, plants, and cells, and how they work and interact
a thick cloth used to keep warm in bed or on a sofa.
A digital record-keeping system where transactions are stored in connected blocks across many computers, making it nearly impossible…
A wireless system that lets phones, headphones, and other devices talk to each other without cables.
A line that marks the edge where one country or region ends and another begins.
A glass or plastic container used to hold drinks, perfume, or other liquids.
The lowest surface or level of an object, container, or place.
A system that stops or slows down a car, bike, or machine.
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk and has leaves.
One of two body parts on the front of the chest that women have and that can produce…
The air you take in and push out of your body through your nose or mouth.
A structure that allows people and vehicles to cross over water, valleys, or roads.
A company or service that buys and sells stocks, bonds, and other investments for customers. The fee or…
A hot, savory liquid made by boiling meat or vegetables in water.
Huge animal with curved horns living in African and Asian grasslands.
A structure made by humans that has walls and a roof and is used for living, work, or…
A small metal object shaped like a small cylinder that is fired from a gun to hurt or…
A soft furry animal with long ears that hops on its back legs and eats vegetables and grass.
When someone breaks into a house or building to steal things or commit a crime. It's different from…
A company or organization that makes money by selling products or providing services to customers.
A person who works in a meat shop, cutting and selling meat for customers. A butcher shop is…
A soft fat made from milk that you spread on toast or use in baking and cooking
A small piece sewn on clothes to keep them closed, or something you press to turn something on…
A common round vegetable with many layers of leaves that people eat cooked or raw in salads.
A wooden or metal box with doors used to store dishes, medicines, tools, or other household items.
A cactus is a desert plant with sharp spines that doesn't need much water.
A place where people can get food and eat, usually by picking out what they want from a…
A device that captures photographs or records videos.
A planned series of activities to reach a goal, like an election or marketing effort.
A disease where harmful cells in your body grow rapidly and damage healthy tissue. It is a medical…
An object made of wax with a wick that you light on fire to make light. It was…
A Chinese language spoken mainly in Hong Kong and southern China, different from Mandarin.
The amount something can hold or contain
The main city of a country or region
The leader in charge of a ship, plane, or team
The job or series of jobs you do throughout your working life, usually progressing and building experience.
A soft fabric material you place on the floor to make rooms warmer and more comfortable.
An orange vegetable that grows underground and is eaten raw in salads or cooked in many dishes.
A small piece of baggage you can keep with you on the airplane instead of checking it.
The actual money coming in and going out of a business. If more money comes in than goes…
A very large and strong building with high walls built long ago to protect people.
A type or group of similar things organized together.
A follower of the Catholic faith, the world's largest Christian group.
The relationship where one thing directly causes or produces another thing to happen.
The flat surface that forms the top of a room, usually above your head.
The middle or focal point of something, often where activity or attention focuses.
The main bank of a country that controls the banking system and makes decisions about interest rates and…
A span of 100 years; commonly used to describe historical eras like 'the 20th century'.
A food made from grains like corn, wheat, or oats, usually eaten for breakfast.
A special formal event with traditional actions and words, like a wedding or graduation.
A possibility or opportunity when something good might happen.
When something becomes different or is made different from before.
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.
A device that puts electricity into your phone, laptop, or other gadget to make it work.
A group that collects money and gives help to poor or sick people.
A food made from milk that is hard or soft and has a strong taste.
a farm animal that lays eggs and is eaten as food
A religious building where Christians meet to pray and attend services on Sundays
A building with big screens where people go to watch films or movies
A perfectly round shape like the sun or a wheel; all edges are the same distance from the…
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.
Things you wear on your body like shirts, pants, dresses, and socks.
A hot brown drink made from roasted coffee beans; popular around the world.
A school where adults study subjects after finishing high school.
A group of animals or people living together in one place, often under control of another country.
A tall vertical support in buildings, or a vertical arrangement of words or numbers.
A feeling of being relaxed, safe, and not worried.
An order that someone in authority tells you to do.
A business or organization that produces goods or provides services to earn money.
Money you get paid for doing a job, or money given to you because something bad happened to…
A thing that makes something whole or perfect by adding what is missing.
A machine that stores information and does calculations or tasks based on instructions you give it.
Something that makes you worried or that you think is important to pay attention to.
A building with separate apartments where each apartment owner owns their own unit. They share responsibility for common…
A strong disagreement or fight between two people or groups.
A person or group that buys and uses products or services.
Someone you know in business or work who you can reach out to for information or assistance.
The material or ideas inside something, like the chapters in a book or posts on social media.
The difference between two things, especially one that is very noticeable or surprising.
The ability to make decisions about what something does or how it happens.
The place where two things meet at an angle, like where two walls meet.
A relationship where two things tend to change together in a connected way.
A small, simple house often found in the country or village.
A soft white material made from plants that is used to make clothes and textiles.
A cough is when you suddenly push air out of your lungs to clear your throat or because…
A formal group that meets to discuss and decide things, usually for a city or organization.
Professional advice given by a lawyer or expert in a formal setting.
A long flat table or surface where you buy things or where food is made and served.
A place with its own government and borders, like France or Japan.
Two people who are together in a romantic relationship, or any two of something.
The strength to do something difficult or frightening even though you are afraid.
A set of classes that teaches you about a particular topic.
A person whose parent is your mother's or father's brother or sister.
Something that has been made or invented; the act of making something new.
Money that a bank lends you and you pay back over time; or acknowledgment for something you accomplished.
Someone who does illegal things and breaks laws.
A very serious, dangerous situation that needs quick action right away.
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.
The crispy, firm outer part of bread or pizza that you can break with your teeth.
Digital money like Bitcoin and Ethereum that isn't controlled by governments or banks. It uses special codes to…
A crisp, watery green vegetable usually eaten fresh in salads.
All the subjects, classes, and learning materials that students study in a school.
A curtain is a cloth that you hang on a window to control light and privacy.
A customer is a person who purchases or buys something from a shop or business.
The place where officials check your bags when you enter a country and collect taxes on items you…
One of a pair of round metal plates you hit together to make a loud noise in music.
Harm or breaking something so it doesn't work as well.
A situation where someone could get hurt or something bad could happen.
A record showing money taken out of your bank account or money you owe. The opposite of a…
A span of ten years, like 2010-2020 or the 1990s.
Money subtracted from your salary or income, either as required deductions (taxes) or optional ones (insurance, donations).
An official paper that proves who owns a piece of property. When you buy a house, you receive…
an animal with four legs and long ears that lives in forests and open areas
When someone owes money but doesn't pay back the loan on time. It's a serious failure to meet…
A unit for measuring heat or angles, or a university qualification you earn after studying.
Something you must produce and give to someone as part of a project. Could be a report, software,…
A system where the people have power. Either everyone votes directly on decisions, or they vote for representatives…
When you leave somewhere, or when a vehicle like an airplane or train leaves.
Money that you put into a bank account, or money you pay upfront as a guarantee.
A descendant is someone who comes from your family line through children. Your children and grandchildren are your…
A very hot, dry place with little or no rain where few plants can grow, like the Sahara.
Someone who plans how something should look or be arranged before it is made.
Sweet food like cake, ice cream, or pie that you eat after your main meal.
The place you want to go to or where someone sends something to reach.
One specific fact or piece of information in something larger. Pay attention to the details.
When something is different from what is normal or expected.
The act of seeing or creating differences between things that appear similar.
A large meal you eat in the evening, usually with family.
A person who manages a company, movie, or organization and makes important decisions.
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.
When two things don't match or agree with each other.
Unfair treatment of someone because of their race, gender, religion, or other personal characteristic. Or, the ability to…
A condition that makes a person sick or unhealthy, caused by infection, genetics, or other factors.
A very long academic work written to earn a PhD or similar advanced degree.
An important difference between things, or honor given for being special or excellent.
A part of a city or region used for a special purpose or government.
Not putting all your money in one place. If you own stocks in many different companies and also…
When a married couple legally separates and ends their marriage.
A paper with writing or printing that gives information about something.
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.
The wet mixture of flour and water that bakers use to make bread, cakes, or pizza before baking.
Time when a system, machine, or service is broken, off, or not working. Could be planned for maintenance…
Someone who controls and guides a car or other motor vehicle on the road.
A large, strong bird that hunts by flying high and spotting prey from great distances.
A tiny speaker that sits inside your ear to play music or take calls on the go.
The system of money, jobs, and buying and selling things in a country.
A group of plants, animals, and environment that work together in one area.
A particular version of a book, newspaper, or magazine published at a specific time.
Someone who reads and fixes other people's writing to make it better before it is published.
What happens as a result of something; the change or result that an action or event causes.
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".
A process where people vote to choose a leader or government official.
A basic part that something is made of; in chemistry, a pure substance like oxygen or carbon.
A very large animal with a long flexible nose called a trunk, big ears, and thick gray skin.
A box-like machine in tall buildings that carries people between different floors.
A strong feeling such as happiness, sadness, anger, or fear that you experience in response to situations.
A person who works for a company or boss and receives a salary or wage in return.
The person or company that hires you and pays you to work.
Power and strength to work or move; fuel or resources that make things work.
An engagement is when two people promise to marry each other. It is the formal agreement and time…
A machine that uses fuel to create power that makes vehicles or machines move
A person with training who designs and builds machines, roads, bridges, or computer systems
A question asked to get information. British spelling of 'inquiry'.
Any separate thing or being. Can be a person, organization, object, or idea that exists on its own.
A door or opening that you go through to enter a place.
When everyone has the same rights, opportunities, and treatment. Nobody is treated better or worse because of their…
The amount a company is worth to its owners after paying all debts. It's what shareholders actually own.
Your cultural background based on language, traditions, and family heritage. Different from race or nationality.
The time of day after the sun starts to set, between afternoon and night.
Refers to all individuals in a situation or group, emphasizing that no person is excluded.
When a landlord legally forces a tenant to leave a rented property. Usually happens due to unpaid rent…
information or objects that help prove whether something is true
Slow change and development of something over a long period.
Something that shows or represents what a type of thing is like.
Giving something and getting something else in return; a trade or swap.
A reason you give to explain why you did something wrong or late or did not do something…
Activity that requires your body to move and work hard to keep you strong and healthy, or a…
Money spent or paid out. The amount of money you use to buy or pay for something.
Money you spend on something you need or want.
A person who knows a lot about something and is very good at it.
Special skill and knowledge from lots of experience in something.
Someone who enjoys being around other people and talking. They feel happy and energetic when socializing.
Something that helps cause or influence what happens; an important part of a situation.
A place where machines and workers produce things in large quantities.
Teachers and professors who work at a school or university.
When something does not work or when you do not achieve what you wanted.
A small to medium bird of prey that hunts by diving at high speed from the sky.
A person who works on land to grow food and raise animals.
The popular style of clothes or behavior that many people follow during a certain period.
A male parent; a man who has children.
A big, special meal with lots of food, usually eaten with family or friends to celebrate something important.…
Money you must pay to get a service, enter a place, or join an organization.
A serious criminal offense that is more severe than a misdemeanor, typically resulting in imprisonment.
A celebration with many performances, shows, or cultural events happening over several days.
Fever is when your body temperature becomes too high, usually because you are sick.
A number or a piece of numerical information, like a statistic or percentage.
Money and the way it is managed and used.
Each of the thin moving parts on your hand you use to hold and touch things.
A special talent or skill that makes someone stand out, often shown with style and confidence.
A bright, sudden light or fire; also the spreading shape at the bottom of pants or skirts.
The taste that you experience when you eat or drink something.
A trip in an airplane from one place to another.
A plant that grows with soft colored petals and a sweet smell.
The flu is a common viral illness that makes you feel very sick with fever, cough, and body…
When something keeps changing up and down in an unpredictable way.
A popular team sport where players kick a round ball into a goal.
The process of making or creating something new. Or, the way things are arranged or positioned together.
A group of letters and numbers that shows how something works or relates in math or chemistry.
A large sum of money; also means luck, chance, or what will happen to someone.
A clever animal that looks like a dog with a long, fluffy tail. Foxes are known for being…
A system where countries buy and sell goods to each other without taxes or restrictions, letting the market…
A person you know well and like; someone you enjoy spending time with.
A formal event where people gather to say goodbye to someone who has died.
The path a customer takes from first learning about a product to buying it. It starts wide (many…
The time ahead; everything that will happen after now.
An agreement to buy or sell something at a set price on a future date. Used by farmers…
A small device that helps you do something, like a kitchen tool or a phone app.
A place where paintings, sculptures, and other artworks are shown to the public.
A covered shelter where you park your car or fix vehicles.
Trash and unwanted things you throw in the bin.
An outdoor area of land where you grow plants, flowers, or food.
A small piece of food placed on top of a dish to make it look more attractive and…
A gathering is any group of people meeting together. Family gatherings bring relatives together for meals or celebrations.…
A quick, brief look at someone or something, often without much attention.
A godchild is a young person whose spiritual growth is guided by a godparent. This special role starts…
A godparent is someone chosen to help teach a child about religion and values. They have a special…
A bird that swims and lives near water, larger than a duck with a longer neck.
A deep, narrow valley between high rocky walls or cliffs.
A leader who manages a state or region and reports to the central government.
To finish school and get a diploma.
A thick, savory sauce made from meat juice that you pour over food.
A store where you buy food like vegetables, milk, bread, and other items for your home. Also refers…
The solid earth or land surface where we walk and build on.
The process of becoming larger or developing over time.
A guardian is an adult who legally takes care of a child. A parent is usually the guardian,…
The place where an animal or plant naturally lives in nature.
A small cute animal with fluffy fur and puffy cheeks that people keep as pets.
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
Audio equipment you wear on your head or ears to listen to music, calls, or videos in private.
An heir is someone who receives money, land, or property from a family member when that person dies,…
A green plant with leaves used fresh or dried in cooking to add flavour or used for healing…
A big, main road that connects cities and towns where many cars drive.
Used when a male does an action to himself or for himself.
A person from a Spanish-speaking background, including people from Spain and Latin America.
Past events and facts about what happened before today.
A special day or vacation when you don't go to work or school, often to celebrate something or…
Someone who owns a house. They may own it completely or still be paying off a mortgage, but…
Work or assignments that teachers give students to do at home, usually in the evening.
Not included in simple_explanation to avoid duplication
A strong feeling of fear and shock when something very bad or scary happens.
The number 100. Ten times ten.
A man who is married to a woman.
The characteristics or facts that show who or what someone or something really is.
Not included in simple_explanation to avoid duplication
An illness is a sickness that makes a person feel unwell for a period of time.
When people move to live in a new country, or the official system that controls who can enter…
Immunity is when your body can fight off a disease. Your immune system creates protection after vaccination or…
The strong effect or change that something causes; how much something influences or affects a situation.
Something that is suggested or understood to be true without being directly said.
An in-law is someone who becomes part of your family through marriage. Your spouse's parents and siblings are…
The folder in your email where all the messages you receive are collected and shown.
A list at the back of a book showing where to find topics. Or a number that measures…
The business of making and selling products in factories; or a particular type of business activity.
A baby, especially in the first year or two of life when they cannot walk or speak clearly.
A disease that happens when harmful bacteria or viruses enter your body and cause sickness.
A substance you add to other things to make food or medicine; one of the parts that makes…
Damage or harm to a person's body, like a cut, bruise, or break from an accident.
When you ask questions to find out information; an official search for facts about something.
One example or time when something happens; a specific case that shows what you're talking about.
A desire to know more about something; the feeling of wanting to pay attention to something.
A big road that goes between different states in America.
Someone who prefers spending time alone or in small groups. They feel tired after socializing and need quiet…
Something brand new that someone created that did not exist before. A new discovery or creation that is…
Money put into something with the hope of getting more money back, or something you spend money on…
When a company sells its stocks to the public for the first time. Before an IPO, only private…
A piece of land that has water all around it.
One specific copy or printing of a magazine, newspaper, or journal.
A plan that shows where you will go and when during a trip or journey.
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 common English last name; the Joneses refers to neighbors whose lifestyle others try to match.
A journey is a trip where you travel from one place to another, often taking time.
The place where two or more roads or lines meet and join
Fairness; when people are treated equally and correctly by the legal system and society.
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 container you use to boil water for tea or coffee
A board with many buttons (keys) that you press with your fingers to type on a computer or…
A set of buttons on a device used to enter numbers or control something
An important word or phrase you use to search for information online
A school for very young children, usually ages 3-5 years old
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
The room where you cook and prepare meals in a house or building.
A toy made of paper or cloth that flies in the wind on a string; also a type…
A tied fastening in rope or string; a problem or hard lump in wood; also a measurement of…
The process a woman goes through when giving birth to a baby.
The system where workers look for jobs and employers look for workers. Prices (wages) and job availability are…
Dirty clothes that need washing, or clean clothes after washing; also a place where clothes are washed professionally.
A person who studies law and helps people with legal problems or represents them in court.
When a company permanently ends your job because of business problems, not because you did anything wrong.
A soft gray metal that is very heavy and can be poisonous; used in batteries and other products.
Someone who is in charge and guides other people in a group, team, or organization.
An organized group of sports teams that play games against each other.
A legal agreement that lets you use someone's property for a set time. You pay rent regularly, and…
A durable material made from animal skin, commonly used to make shoes, jackets, and belts.
The many green parts of a plant that grow from branches; the plural of leaf.
A formal speech or teaching session where a speaker presents information to an audience on a specific topic.
A blood-sucking water worm that sticks to animals or people to feed on their blood.
A very old story about a person or event that people have told for a long time.
How long something is, from start to end; the distance of something.
A class or teaching session where a teacher shows you how to do or understand something.
A written message that you send to someone through the mail or deliver to them by hand.
a plant with large, soft green leaves that you eat uncooked, often in salads
Something you owe money for. A debt or obligation to pay someone.
A place where books and other materials are kept for people to read and borrow.
An official document that gives you permission to do something, like drive or run a business.
A tall garden flower with big petals that comes in many colors, especially white.
How easily and quickly you can turn something you own into cash. Cash itself has perfect liquidity; property…
Books, poems, stories, and plays that are written to be artistic and meaningful.
A piece of wood from a tree; often used for burning in a fire or making into lumber.
The bags and suitcases you take with you when you travel to hold your clothes and personal items.
Something expensive and special that you want but don't need to survive.
A magazine is a thin book with stories, pictures, and ads that comes out every week or month.
The larger number or group when compared to others; more than 50%.
Products like powder, lipstick, or eye shadow that people put on their face to look better. Or, the…
Products like powder, lipstick, or eye shadow that people put on their face to look better. Or, the…
The act of controlling or organizing a business or activity. Management includes planning, making decisions, and supervising people.
Someone who is in charge of people or a business and makes decisions.
The main language spoken in China; also a type of small, sweet orange citrus fruit.
The way that something is done or how someone behaves and acts.
A big old house in the countryside, usually with a lot of land around it.
A discount or price cut on items. When a store reduces the price from $50 to $35, that's…
The extra money a seller adds to what they paid for something to make a profit. If a…
Someone who knows a lot and is very good at doing something.
Physical things like cloth, wood, or plastic used to make something.
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.
The parts and process that make a machine or system function.
A special award given to someone for winning or doing something excellent.
A substance that doctors give you to help cure sickness or pain. It can be a pill, liquid,…
A drug or treatment that helps you feel better when you are sick.
A way to send information or express ideas, like radio, TV, or internet.
A time when people gather to talk about something important.
Information communicated between people, such as a text, email, or note.
A planned way or system for doing something or achieving a goal.
The center point between two sides or the point that divides something into equal parts.
The exact time when the night ends and a new day begins, marked as 12:00 AM.
A span of 1,000 years. The year 2000 marked the start of a new millennium.
Someone who digs and collects minerals from the ground for work.
A natural solid material found in rocks and soil that has specific chemical properties and structure.
A government leader who manages a department, or a religious leader who conducts services in a church.
A smaller number of people compared to others.
Official notes that write down what happened in a meeting, what was decided, and what people agreed to…
A less serious crime punished with smaller penalties like fines or short jail time.
when you try to hit or catch something but do not succeed
An important job or purpose that someone is sent to do.
Light fog that reduces how far you can see, but lighter than heavy fog.
Something wrong that you did by accident, not on purpose.
Something made from two or more things mixed together.
A small change or adjustment made to an object, system, or plan to make it better or different.
A small animal like an ape that lives in trees and eats fruit.
A scary or ugly creature that may be real or from stories and movies.
How happy, confident, and motivated a group or team feels.
Personal beliefs about what is right and wrong; standards for good behavior.
Money you borrow from a bank to buy a house.
A woman who is the parent of a child.
Movement; the action of changing position.
A very high hill covered with rock and earth.
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 nationality is the country you are a citizen of, usually determined by where you were born or…
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…
The daughter of your brother or sister.
A word that names something, such as a person's name, an animal, an object, or a feeling.
A stick with a flat end that rowers use to move boats forward.
Any item or thing you can hold or see.
A special event or moment when something takes place.
A soft sea animal with eight arms and no bones, able to change its color.
An action that breaks the law or rules; a crime.
A place where people work, usually with desks and computers.
A person with an official position and responsibility; often in police or military.
When a company moves its operations or factories to another country, usually to save money on labor costs.
A space where something is open; or the beginning of an event.
What you think or believe about something; your personal view or judgment.
One of several things you can choose or pick from.
A round fruit that is orange in color and tastes sweet and sour.
When something moves or changes back and forth in a steady, regular pattern.
The final result of something that happens. What ends up happening after something occurs.
The shape you see around the edge of something. Or a short plan or summary showing main ideas.
When a company hires another company to do work instead of doing it themselves inside the organization.
The general costs of running a business that aren't tied to making specific products. Things like paying for…
The gas in air that living things need to breathe.
Something wrapped up and ready to be sent or given to someone; a box or parcel.
A very large, expensive house where royalty or important people live.
Your mother or father.
Someone you work with, share activities with, or are in a relationship with.
A narrow hallway or corridor inside a building that lets you move from one room or area to…
A very strong feeling or interest in something you care deeply about.
A book or document with your photo and personal information that you need to travel between countries.
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.
People who see a doctor or go to a hospital because they are sick or injured.
The money a company pays to its workers each month or week. Also refers to the list of…
A juicy fruit that is shaped like a bell, sweet to eat, and grows on trees.
A brief hidden look at something, usually done quickly and carefully.
A tool for writing and drawing with a thin dark core inside. The marks can be rubbed away…
A result shown as a percent, written with the % symbol or as a number out of 100.
A piece of paper from authority that says you are allowed to do something.
An imaginary customer that represents a group of real customers. It includes age, job, goals, problems, and buying…
A shop where a pharmacist prepares and sells medicines. You can buy both prescription and non-prescription drugs there.
An image of something, made with paint, pencil, or a camera.
A unit of measurement for liquid volume, commonly used for milk and beer.
All the possible deals a sales team is working on, arranged by how close they are to being…
A round object in space that moves around the sun, like Earth or Mars.
A raised flat surface where people stand, or a system that allows activities to happen.
A secret plan to do something, or the story of a book or film.
A small space in your pants or shirt where you can keep things like keys or money.
The art and craft of writing poems that use beautiful language and special sound patterns.
A harmful or deadly substance that enters the body through eating, drinking, or touching
The activities and decisions of government and politicians. Politics involves elections, laws, parties, and power.
All the investments someone owns. If you own 10 stocks, 5 bonds, and some real estate, your portfolio…
A round brown or white vegetable that grows in soil.
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.
Disliking someone or something before you really know them, usually based on their group or background rather than…
A doctor's written order for medicine you need to take.
When someone is in a place or situation; being there physically.
The force pressing on something; or stress and tension that affects a person.
An animal that is hunted by a predator.
A religious person who leads worship services and conducts ceremonies in a church or temple.
A son of a king or queen; a male royalty person in a kingdom.
A daughter of a king or queen; a female royalty person in a kingdom.
The most important thing that needs to be done or dealt with before other things.
A place where criminals are kept locked up by the government as punishment for breaking the law.
A set of steps or rules that must be followed to do something correctly.
A sequence of events or changes that happen over time to produce something.
The act of making goods or the amount of goods made in a factory or farm.
A description or collection of information about a person, often online or in a document.
The money a business or person keeps after paying all costs and expenses.
A schedule of activities or a set of computer instructions that control how a computer works.
Gradual improvement or movement forward toward something you want to achieve.
Moving forward step by step, one stage after another.
Work that you plan and do over a period of time, with a specific aim or goal.
When your company gives you a better job with more pay and responsibility.
Someone who says God speaks to them and tells what will happen in the future.
A person or company you think might want to buy what you sell. Someone who could become a…
When people gather to show they strongly disagree with something.
A Christian who follows a faith branch that broke away from the Catholic Church in the 1500s.
An area within a country that has its own local government and administration.
The science that studies how people think, feel, and behave. Why humans do what they do and how…
Why something is made or done; what you want to achieve with something.
A certificate or skill showing you are trained to do something.
An angry argument or fight between people
A unit of measurement for liquids; one quart equals 2 pints or about 1 litre.
A long search or journey to find or achieve something important
Something you ask someone to get an answer or information.
A goal or target amount that someone must reach. A sales person might have a quota of selling…
A small animal with long ears that lives in holes and eats vegetables.
An indirect result or consequence that can have complicated effects on other things.
A way of comparing two numbers or amounts. If you have 3 boys and 2 girls, the ratio…
A big black bird larger than a crow with a heavier beak and deeper call.
A person who helps people buy, sell, or rent houses and other properties. Realtors have licenses and represent…
A piece of paper that shows what you bought and how much you paid at a shop or…
Written instructions that tell you what ingredients to use and how to cook something.
Information that is written down or saved so that it can be looked at again later.
The process of becoming healthy or normal again after being sick or having problems.
Converting used items and waste into new things instead of throwing them away.
A round object (like a cylinder) that holds and turns wound rope, film, or thread.
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.
Going back to an earlier or less developed stage, moving in reverse.
Someone in your family, like a cousin, aunt, or grandparent.
A person's beliefs and practices about god and the world.
Moving from one place to another; in a job context, being transferred to work at a different location.
Something you say or write about a person or thing.
A result that happens as an indirect effect of something, usually something not immediately obvious.
Written or spoken information about what happened or was found.
Someone who writes articles, takes photographs, or presents news for newspapers, television, or websites.
When someone officially tells their employer they will stop working there.
The ability to bounce back and get strong again after something bad happens. It's about not staying down…
A firm decision you make to do something, or the solving of a problem.
Something you have available to use: money, time, skills, materials.
An answer or reaction to a question, event, or situation.
What happens after something else. The outcome you get from doing something.
Keeping your existing customers happy so they keep buying from you. It's usually cheaper to keep customers than…
A reunion is when people meet again after being separated for a long time. Family reunions bring relatives…
Money that a company earns from selling products or services. The total amount of money coming in, not…
A repeated pattern of beats or sounds that makes music or speech sound natural and flowing.
A special formal ceremony, often religious.
Taking something valuable from someone by using violence or threats. This is different from theft, which doesn't involve…
The amount of profit you make from money you invest. If you invest $100 and make $20 profit,…
The regular and usual way you do things every day.
A flexible material used to make erasers, balls, and other products.
Things that are no longer wanted and are thrown in the trash.
a heavy metal container with a lock where you keep important or expensive things protected
The state of being protected from harm or danger; when something is not likely to hurt you.
a big fish with orange-pink meat that swims in rivers and oceans
A small amount of something used as an example.
Punishments one country imposes on another, usually by restricting trade or freezing money to force it to change…
A flavorful liquid or mixture you add to food for taste and moisture.
Money you keep instead of spending, or rescue from danger.
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.
A plan or program designed to achieve something, sometimes suggesting it might be dishonest.
A person who knows a lot about a subject from studying it carefully, or a smart student given…
Money given by organizations to help students pay for school or university.
A place where children and students go to learn from teachers during the day.
The study of nature and how things work using tests and observation to discover facts.
A device you look at to watch movies, play games, or use a computer.
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 very short unit of time; sixty seconds make one minute.
One part of a larger whole; a distinct portion.
A particular industry or economic area (e.g., technology, healthcare, finance).
Financial documents you buy and sell to make money. Stocks (owning part of a company) and bonds (lending…
The state of being safe and protected from harm.
A group of elected representatives who make laws for a country or region.
A person elected to represent their state or region in government.
A group of words that forms a complete statement with a subject and verb; or the punishment a…
Separation is when people or things are not together. It can mean a couple living apart, or simply…
A TV show, story, or series that comes in parts one by one, not all at once.
A group of related things that happen or are arranged in a sequence.
Help or work that one person or organization does for another to meet their needs.
A period of time when a group meets to do something together, or when you do an activity.
The dark shape you see on the ground or a wall when something blocks the sunlight.
Someone who owns shares/stock in a company. Shareholders own a piece of the company and can vote on…
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.
The part of the body between the neck and arm.
A place you stand under to clean your body with water, or light rainfall.
You can buy shrimp at the market as seafood to cook and eat.
A brother or sister; a person who shares at least one parent with you.
Something you do or send to tell someone something.
When you fill out a form to join something online or offline.
When there is no sound or people do not speak.
A shiny white metal; precious metal used for jewelry and coins.
A person who makes music by singing with their voice.
A girl or woman born to the same parents.
A long flat board you attach to your boots to slide fast down snowy mountains.
The people in a country or community who share rules, customs, and way of life together.
Computer programs you install and use on devices.
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 person whose identity is not known or specified.
A person whose name you do not know or do not mention.
Where something comes from or who provides it.
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.
A type of animal or plant that can breed together and produce young.
Words spoken aloud, or a formal talk given to people.
A seasoning powder or ground plant material added to cooking that makes food taste stronger or more interesting.
The inner strength or courage of a person, or a ghost-like being.
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.
When something stops growing, changing, or making progress.
One of the steps you climb up or down.
Someone who cares about what happens in a project or company because it affects them. Could be an…
A rule or level that is normal and expected.
A building or place where buses, trains, or flights regularly stop.
Paper, pens, and other materials used for writing and office work.
A numerical fact or information collected and analyzed to show patterns or trends.
A solid sculpture of a person or animal made from hard material.
anything that triggers a reaction or causes something to happen or become more active
Your stomach is where food goes after you swallow it to be broken down.
An appliance in the kitchen where you cook food using heat.
A narrow channel of water between two pieces of land.
A person you do not know; someone you have never met.
A plan or method to achieve a goal, especially in business, games, or competitions.
Thin rope used to tie or connect things together.
One movement of something like a brush, arm, or paddle.
Someone who goes to school to learn.
A workspace where artists create their work.
Something or someone that replaces another thing or person. A replacement or alternative.
Several rooms that connect together, or a group of matching pieces that go together.
The hottest season of the year when school is closed and people take vacations.
The meal you eat in the evening or at night. It is usually smaller than dinner.
The top or outer part you can touch or see.
A doctor cuts open your body to fix a problem inside.
Extra amount left over. Money that's left after you've paid for everything you need.
Being alive and continuing to exist when something is difficult or dangerous.
A detailed outline of what will be studied in a particular class or course.
Something that stands for or represents an idea or thing.
Understanding and feeling sad about someone else's problems.
A sign that shows you have a disease or health problem.
Kitchen spoon measuring 15ml three times larger than teaspoon
The practical steps you take to win or succeed in a specific situation
A special skill or ability that someone is naturally good at.
A tax on goods that enter or leave a country, often used to protect local businesses from foreign…
Someone who teaches students in a classroom or learning environment.
A small spoon, especially for tea or measuring liquids in cooking.
A teenager is a young person whose age ends in 'teen' — from thirteen to nineteen years old.…
A place of worship, usually for prayer and religious ceremonies.
A habit or pattern that someone naturally does without thinking.
A game where two or four players hit a ball with rackets over a net.
Very strong fear or something that makes you very afraid.
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.
An explanation or idea about how something works, based on study or thinking.
Medical or psychological treatment to help people recover from illness or injury.
A detailed written work based on your own research for a university degree.
An idea that you have in your mind; something you think about.
One thousand means the number 1,000.
A threat is a warning that someone may hurt you or cause harm.
Three is the number between two and four.
Your throat is the tube inside your neck that connects your mouth to your body.
The formal chair where a king or queen sits during official ceremonies and events.
A piece of paper or digital code that shows you have paid to go to an event or…
A toddler is a child who is learning to walk and talk, usually between ages one and three.…
A bathroom fixture for disposing of body waste safely.
A red or orange round fruit eaten as vegetable in salads.
The soft part in your mouth that helps you taste and talk.
Heavy weight measurement equal to 1000 kilograms; metric system standard.
An ingredient or food item placed on top of something else to add taste, texture, or make it…
The business of helping tourists visit, stay, and enjoy places; money earned from visitors.
Someone visiting a place for vacation or sightseeing, not a local resident.
A tract is either a large piece of land in the countryside, or a small pamphlet about religion…
The difference between what a country sells to other countries and what it buys from other countries. If…
Someone who buys and sells stocks, bonds, and other investments quickly, trying to profit from price changes. Different…
All the cars and vehicles moving on the street or road at the same time.
Learning activities to teach someone how to do something or get fit.
The movement or transportation of people or things from one location to another. The journey or delivery process.
Ways or vehicles that move people and things between places.
The government department that manages the country's money, collects taxes, and decides how to spend public funds.
A shape with three corners and three straight sides.
Troops are soldiers or military units organized for combat or military operations.
Groups of armed soldiers serving in an army or military force.
Problems or difficult situations that cause worry or inconvenience to someone.
A troupe is a touring group of entertainers like dancers, actors, or circus performers.
a medium-sized fish with spots that lives in rivers and lakes and is good to eat
Underground passage through a hill or mountain.
When a company or situation recovers from being bad to becoming better. Or the time it takes to…
A slow-moving animal with a thick protective shell on its back, found in water or on land.
A handheld object you open to stay dry in the rain or shaded from sun.
The basic foundation or support system that something depends on.
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.
Time off from work or school to rest and travel or do enjoyable activities.
A vaccine is a medicine that teaches your body to fight a disease. It prevents you from getting…
An empty space with no air or matter; also a cleaning device that sucks up dirt.
A piece of land that is lower than the hills around it.
Different kinds of things or having many different things.
Something used to carry or move things from one place to another, like a car or bus.
A tube in your body that carries blood back to your heart; or a thin line in stone.
A harmful liquid made by animals like snakes that is injected when they bite.
Someone who has been hurt or suffered because of something bad that happened to them.
Winning or succeeding in a competition, battle, or conflict.
A small town in the countryside where fewer people live than in a city.
Using physical force to hurt someone, or acting with great force or strong emotion.
A wooden musical instrument with strings played using a bow to create sound.
A good quality or moral strength in a person.
A special mark in your passport that a country gives to allow you to visit or stay there.
Someone who comes to see a place or person.
The amount of something, the loudness of sound, or one book in a series.
The middle part of your body between your ribs and hips.
A small case you carry in your pocket to hold money and cards.
notice about possible trouble ahead
An insect similar to a bee but thinner and more aggressive, does not make honey.
A trend or pattern affecting many people or things together.
Having lots of money and expensive things.
An object used in fighting or war to hurt someone.
Rain, sun, wind, and how hot or cold it is outside.
Special event where two people get married.
The two or three days at the end of the week when most people do not work, usually…
How heavy a person or thing is; the measurement of how much it weighs.
A person's condition of health and happiness; well-being.
How healthy and happy a person feels — in body, mind, and life overall.
Having good physical health, mental peace, and feeling satisfied with life.
Any thing you want; nothing specific matters.
A strong alcoholic drink made from grain and aged in wooden barrels.
A word meaning any person at all, used when it doesn't matter which specific person.
A wireless technology that lets your phone, laptop, and other devices connect to the internet without cables by…
A clever or sneaky trick; a deceptive tactic used to fool or persuade someone.
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.
When you take money out of your bank account. You go to the ATM or bank and withdraw…
Hard material that comes from trees; used for building, making furniture, or burning as fuel.
A special light that lets you see through things used hospitals
A fancy boat for recreation and sailing trips.
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.
A toy that goes up and down on a string.
An exercise and relaxation practice involving stretching and meditation.
A thick, sour dairy product made from fermented milk.
The yellow part of an egg containing nutrients and fat
The time of life when someone is young, usually before adulthood.
Someone who is extremely dedicated or passionate about a cause, belief, or activity, sometimes too much.
A wild horse from Africa with black and white stripes.
The number 0; nothing or the lowest point.
A device used to fasten clothing or bags using interlocking teeth.
An area or region with specific characteristics or use.
A place where wild animals are kept and shown to people.
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To finish doing something and achieve the result you wanted.
To succeed in getting what you wanted after hard work.
To admit that something is true or real. To recognize or agree that something exists or is important.…
To get or obtain something that you did not have before.
To adopt means to become a child's legal parent, even though you did not give birth to them.…
To move ahead or make progress toward something you want.
To strongly support a cause or idea and speak out for it publicly.
To change or influence someone or something in some way.
To have enough money or time to pay for or spare for something.
To make a bad situation worse or more irritating.
To make something less painful or difficult, though not remove it entirely.
To divide something up and give it to different people or use it for different purposes in a…
Make something bigger, louder, or more important.
To study something in detail by looking at each part separately to understand it.
To tell people something important in a clear, official way so everyone hears or knows about it.
To expect something before it happens; to prepare for it.
To show up or come into sight; to look like something is true.
To officially choose someone to do a job or role.
To officially say yes to or accept something as good.
To catch and take someone to police; to stop something from moving or continuing.
To give someone a job or task to do, or to give something to someone for them to…
To believe or accept something without checking if it is true, or to accept a responsibility.
To tell someone confidently that something will happen or is true.
To try to harm someone or damage something using force, or to say bad things about someone or…
To succeed in reaching or achieving something you want after effort.
To try to do something, even if you might not succeed.
To go to and be present at something like a meeting, class, or event.
To make someone interested in something; to pull toward or draw near.
To add to something to make it larger, more complete, or more abundant.
Heat food slowly and evenly inside a closed oven until cooked.
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.
To be part of a group, community, or place; to be owned by someone; to fit in.
Carried, supported, or endured something over time.
To use something that belongs to another person for a period of time, then give it back.
To make someone feel annoyed or to cause them trouble or discomfort.
To take in and let out air through your nose or mouth.
Cook food under a hot heating element in the oven.
You stop something that was going to happen. It was planned, but now it will not occur.
To provide money to start or run a business. When a company is capitalized, it means investors have…
To describe what someone or something is like by their special qualities.
To set a price that someone must pay for something you provide.
To pick or select something that you want from several possibilities
Use someone's words or work as an example or proof.
When something suddenly falls apart, breaks, or fails, or when a person loses consciousness.
To bring together things from different places and put them together.
To put different things together to make one thing.
To turn something into a business that sells products or services to make money.
To promise to do something, or to carry out an action like a crime.
To look at two or more things and notice how they are similar or different.
To try hard to win against other people or teams in a game, sport, or contest.
To tell someone that you are unhappy, annoyed, or upset about something.
To think up or come up with an idea or invention.
To finish or end something, or to decide something based on facts you have learned.
To lead, manage, or organize something such as a meeting, experiment, or group of people.
To say yes to something or make sure it is true.
To make someone not understand something, or to mix up two things.
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 be formed or made up from particular things or parts.
To use something up or eat and drink something.
To hold something inside or include it as a part; a box that contains books has books inside…
To keep doing something that you started; to not stop doing an activity.
To make someone truly believe something is true by giving strong reasons or evidence.
To make something new that did not exist before.
To grow something deliberately—whether plants or personal qualities like confidence or relationships. It requires time and care.
To have a structured discussion where people express different opinions about a topic.
To announce something clearly and with authority to others.
To make something lower or smaller in amount or quantity.
To explain clearly what a word or concept means, or to set the boundaries of something.
To give someone else a job or responsibility that you normally do. You stay responsible but they do…
To take and give something to someone at their home or location.
To ask for something in a strong, firm way that shows you expect to get it.
to perform a hands-on showing of something so people understand how it functions
To go away from a place; to leave for another location.
To need someone or something to help you, or to trust that someone will do what they promise.
To get or come from a particular source or origin.
To be worthy of something good or bad because of what you have done or what you are…
To make a detailed plan for how something will look or work before building it.
To wish for something or want it very much.
To completely ruin or damage something so it cannot be fixed or used anymore.
To grow and improve, or to create and build something gradually.
To think of a new plan or method to solve a problem.
Determine what disease or problem someone has.
To be different from something else in some way.
Make something smaller or less important; decrease.
To think something is not right or to have a different opinion from someone.
To find or learn about something that exists but was not yet known or seen before.
To talk about something with other people, sharing different views and ideas on the topic.
To show or present something so people can see it clearly.
To completely change or upset the way an industry works, usually by introducing something new and better.
To spread information widely so that many people know about it. Like sharing news or facts across a…
To see the difference between two things; to tell them apart.
To share or give out something to many people or places.
To bother someone or interrupt what they are doing.
To split something into smaller parts or to give shares to different people.
To teach or give someone knowledge and skills, usually in school or a formal learning setting.
To get someone to share information or feelings by asking good questions or encouraging them to talk.
Something becoming visible or developing that wasn't there before.
To move away from your home country to live in a different country for a long time.
To hire someone and pay them to work for your company or organization.
To give someone the power or means to do something.
To try hard to do something; to make a serious attempt.
To officially say that you approve of or support something.
To make someone interested in something; to get someone's attention
To make something better or more attractive by improving its qualities.
To ask questions to get information. British spelling of 'inquire'.
Ensure means to make sure that something definitely happens or is true.
To get away or run away from something dangerous or unwanted.
To start something new (a business, rule, or fact) and make it permanent.
To think carefully about how good or important something is.
To make a problem or disease much worse and more serious.
to look at something very carefully to check or understand it
To make someone feel very happy, interested, or eager about something.
To not allow someone or something to be part of something; to keep them out.
To use up everything completely so nothing is left. Or to make someone very tired and weak.
To show something to the public, usually in a museum or special display where people can come to…
to get bigger; to make something larger
to think something will happen; to wait for something
To make something bigger, longer, or to cover a greater distance or time.
To make someone feel confused, worried, or less confident about something.
To bring something to an end; to stop working on it because it is done.
to run away quickly because you are afraid or in danger; to escape urgently
To say what you think will happen based on facts or clues.
To state or express something clearly and in an organized way.
To do what you promised or what is required; to make a wish or dream come true.
To do what something is made for; to work or operate correctly.
Collect or assemble people or things into a group from different locations.
Produce, create, or cause something to come into existence through a process.
Ate very much; consumed food greedily.
Cook meat or vegetables on a grate with heat below.
To do what is necessary to manage a situation or problem.
Put to death by hanging with a rope.
Something occurs or takes place, often by chance.
To protect your money from losing value by making another investment that works opposite to your first one.…
Collect and keep many items for future use.
Jumping up and down repeatedly on one or both feet.
Hung in past tense or suspended state
To recognize or discover who something is, or to figure out what makes it different or special.
To deliberately not pay attention to someone or something.
To make something clearer by using pictures, examples, or demonstrations.
To create a picture or idea in your mind of something that is not real or doesn't exist…
Come to live in a new country as a permanent resident.
To make someone accept or follow something, usually against their will.
To make someone think highly of you by showing good skills or qualities.
To make something better than it was before.
To have something as part of something else. Something becomes part of a whole.
To add something in and make it part of something bigger. To blend or mix together into one…
To make something bigger or stronger. To become more in number, size, or amount.
To show something in a clear way, often by pointing or giving signs.
To cause someone or something to have a disease or illness by passing harmful bacteria or viruses to…
Reach a conclusion based on clues or evidence without being told directly.
To hurt someone's body or cause them physical pain or damage.
To say firmly and repeatedly that something must happen or is true; to refuse to accept no for…
To place equipment or programs into a position where they can be used; to set something up.
Buy insurance to protect yourself or property in case of accidents or damage.
To plan or decide that you will do something; to have something as your goal.
To say what someone says in a different language so others understand.
To create or make something new that has never been made or existed before.
To spend money on something hoping to get more money back in the future.
To ask someone to come to a party, event, or to do something with you.
To make someone take part in something, or to make something a part of your plans.
To make clothes or blankets from wool using two needles; or to join things closely
Attached a label to something; put a name or description on something.
The British spelling of the past tense of label, meaning to mark something with a name, sticker, or…
To officially start or begin something new, like a product, project, or rocket.
When water slowly passes through soil or another substance and carries minerals or chemicals with it.
When you bent your body at an angle, not standing straight.
to move through the air suddenly and forcefully from one place to another
When you showed someone the way or guided them to go somewhere.
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 put things into or onto something, like loading cargo onto a truck or cargo into a container.
To find where something is; to discover the location or position of something.
To want something very much or to miss someone very much.
To keep something working well or to continue doing something regularly.
To place food in a special seasoned liquid to make it taste better and more tender before you…
To make something in very large numbers using machines and factories, rather than making it slowly by hand.
To get involved in someone else's business when they don't ask you to.
To step in as a neutral person and help two sides that disagree find a solution both can…
Make something less bad or serious; reduce the negative impact.
Laugh at someone or make fun of them in a mean way. Treat them without respect.
To make small changes to something without completely replacing it.
To talk and bargain with someone to make a deal or agreement that works for both sides.
To move your head up and down quickly to say yes or show you understand.
To watch and notice something carefully.
To get or receive something that you want or need.
To live in a place or to take up someone's time or thoughts.
When a company moves its work or factory to another country, usually to save money or find new…
To make something work or function; to use or run a machine or device.
To disagree with something; to try to stop or prevent something from happening.
To make something work as well as possible by improving it. You optimize processes, costs, or performance to…
To succeed in handling something hard or beat a problem.
To do something too much or work too hard beyond what is necessary.
to be responsible for checking that work is done correctly and properly managing people or tasks
Moved or went by something; finished or completed something.
To hurt, threaten, or treat badly people because of who they are or what they believe.
To keep trying hard even when something is very difficult.
To keep doing something even when it is difficult or others say to stop.
To change your business plan or strategy when the current one isn't working.
To look at and read something very carefully and seriously for a long time.
To stand or sit in a particular way for a photo, or to create a difficulty
To own something or have it with you. Having something that belongs to you.
Be before something in time or order.
To say what you think will happen in the future.
To make something ready before you use it or need it.
To act or behave as though something is real or true when it is not.
To say that you will certainly do something or that something will happen.
To give someone a better job or higher position; or to advertise and encourage people to buy or…
To take someone to court because they broke the law; to charge someone officially.
To give or supply something that someone needs or wants.
To release or distribute written work like books or articles so people can read them.
To give a penalty to someone for doing something wrong.
To chase or follow someone or something; to try to catch or reach it.
To shake or shiver, usually because of fear or cold
To get better after being ill, hurt, or having problems; to return to normal condition.
To find and hire new people for a job or organization. The company recruits engineers; the army recruits…
To make something smaller or less; to decrease the amount or level of something.
To say you will not do something or will not take something.
To think of someone as something, or to look at something.
To be the king, queen, or ruler of a country or region.
To pull back on the straps (reins) to control and slow down a horse.
To make something stronger or better by adding more help, support, or resources to it.
To make something uncomfortable or difficult become better or easier. Or to take responsibility away from someone.
Stay in one place or keep being the same.
Think of something again that happened before.
Help someone remember something.
Take something away from where it is.
To fix something that is broken so it works again.
To do or say something one more time.
To use a new thing instead of an old one.
To need something or demand that something must be done.
Keep something saved or set apart for later, not using it now.
Push back against something you don't want; refuse to do it.
Fix a problem or make a strong decision to do something.
To admire someone and treat them well because of their qualities.
To answer or react to someone or something.
To fix or repair something so it is like new or returns to its original condition.
To limit or control access to something, or to keep someone from doing what they want.
To change how something is organized or arranged. You take it apart and put it back together in…
To keep something you own or possess.
To get something back that you lost or that was stored somewhere. To bring it back to you.
To go back somewhere you were before. To come home or to a previous location.
To show or tell something that was kept secret. To uncover information or truth.
To look at something again and think about it carefully. To check over material for a test.
To move a video, audio, or film backward to replay an earlier section; to go back in time…
Cook food in an oven using heat.
To protect or defend something important from being damaged, lost, or harmed. To keep it safe.
Give someone what they want or need.
To make something completely wet by soaking it; or to fill something so completely that it cannot hold…
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.
To decide which one you want from several choices.
Get comfortable; make an agreement to end a dispute.
to use a needle and thread to connect pieces of cloth or fix torn material
Past form of shine — the sun shone means it gave off light and was bright.
Breathe out slowly and make a sound, showing tiredness or sadness.
To mean something, or to show that something is true or important.
Heat food slowly so small bubbles appear on the surface without vigorous boiling.
To put someone or something to death through force or violence; to destroy an enemy in battle or…
To go somewhere quietly and carefully so that people do not notice you; to do something without letting…
To move up into the air and fly high, like a bird gliding on wind currents.
To say exactly what you want or need; to give clear and detailed information.
To take big financial risks hoping to make quick money from price changes, rather than investing carefully for…
To cover a larger space or reach more places with something.
To jump up or forward quickly and with energy.
When something gives off a very bad odor that you can smell
To make something simpler, faster, and more efficient by removing what slows it down or doesn't help.
Make something stronger or more powerful.
Make something longer or wider, or extend your arms and legs.
Hit something hard, or when a worker stops working to protest.
To try very hard with strong determination to achieve a goal.
To try very hard to do something that is difficult.
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 be enough for what is needed. When something meets the requirements without anything extra.
To tell someone an idea or ask if something might be good for them.
To give or provide what is needed for a person, group, or system.
To help someone or something; to give encouragement or assistance.
To think or believe something is probably true, even without complete proof.
To be around something on every side.
To look at something completely to understand it all, or to ask people questions to learn what they…
To stay alive when facing danger or difficult situations.
To think or believe something is true when you are not sure about it.
To keep something going or support something so it continues.
To have very many people, animals, or things in a place or area.
To end something; to fire or stop working with an employee.
To threaten means to tell someone you will hurt them or something bad might happen.
The past tense form when you toss or fling an object with your hand.
The form of throw used after have or be to describe completed actions with perfect or passive meaning.
Connected or fastened two things together using string, rope, or by making a knot.
When you tow, you pull something heavy using a rope or chain, often with a truck or boat.
To go beyond normal limits. To surpass what is usually possible or known. To break through barriers that…
Go on a journey to a different location for work or fun.
To experience or go through something. Often used for difficult processes or changes that happen to someone.
To agree to do a job or project and accept responsibility for completing it.
To make use of something you have available to accomplish a goal.
To confirm that something is true, real, or acceptable by checking it carefully.
To change or be different from one thing to another.
To confirm that information or facts are correct by checking them carefully.
To break or disobey a rule, law, or promise. To not follow something you should follow.
To choose not to use or keep something you have a right to; to let something pass without…
To walk around slowly without knowing where you are going.
to shed tears and express sadness, often in a quiet or dignified way
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.
To take money out of the bank, or to leave or remove yourself from a place or activity.
To refuse to give something that someone wants or needs. You deliberately keep it back or don't reveal…
A helping verb used to show what might happen or what happened regularly in the past
To put words or letters on paper using a pen or to compose text on a computer
What your body does when you're tired, opening your mouth wide.
To move very fast; to close with a zipper.
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An idea or concept that you cannot touch or see. Not real or tangible. Something that exists only…
Plenty of something; more than enough supply.
Exactly right and without any mistakes. Correct and precise, matching the truth.
Something you got or learned through doing it repeatedly or working at it over time. Not something you…
Busy doing things; moving around and working; not resting or inactive.
Feeling scared or worried about something.
Something that can be understood in more than one way; not clear or certain.
Feeling two opposite emotions at the same time. You both like and dislike something, or aren't sure how…
Something from the past that seems out of place in modern times, or something modern that doesn't fit…
From a very long time ago in history, much older than modern times.
Something that happens every year at the same time or continues for a full year.
Something that looks true or is easy to see, but might not be exactly what it seems.
Close to the real number or amount but not exactly right; roughly correct.
Sleeping; in a state of rest with eyes closed.
Ordinary or typical; neither very good nor very bad; in the middle.
Late or delayed. Used for wishes, greetings, or apologies that come after the right moment.
When something is better, it is more good or more useful than another thing.
Having light or golden colored hair.
Having light or golden colored hair; feminine spelling in American English.
Something that is not fun or interesting; it does not hold your attention.
Something that shines or produces a lot of light; not dark.
Damaged or in pieces; something that does not work anymore.
Paying attention to detail and taking steps to prevent accidents or errors.
Not paying enough attention to what you are doing and causing mistakes or accidents.
Feeling sure or confident that something is definitely true.
Typical or normal for someone or something; showing the qualities that make them recognizable or special.
involving or produced by chemistry; relating to substances that react with each other
something that is very well-known and respected because it is of high quality and has lasted a long…
Quick to understand things and able to solve problems well and easily.
Having a rough, bumpy surface; not smooth or delicate.
When ideas or arguments fit together sensibly without contradictions.
Something that an entire group does or owns together rather than one person.
Happening often; shared by many people or places.
Involving competition or showing a desire to win; also means having good prices or quality compared to competitors.
Whole, finished, or having everything needed; nothing is missing.
Including everything important; complete and detailed in covering a subject or area.
Related to ideas and thoughts rather than real, physical things you can touch.
Something real you can see, touch, or count; the opposite of ideas or theories.
Coming one after another without any breaks or gaps between them.
Something that does not change and occurs repeatedly or continuously.
Happening or existing now in modern times, or living at the same time as someone else.
Something that causes people to argue or disagree strongly with each other.
Something that happens again and again with short breaks, not non-stop.
Causing lots of public argument because people strongly disagree.
Something that is right, true, or free from mistakes.
Something that is hidden or secret; done in a way that is not easily noticed or known about.…
Able to think of new, original, and imaginative ideas. Having the ability to make or invent something that…
If you are curious, you want to know about something or understand how it works.
Current describes something that is happening right now or something that is in use today.
Able to be discussed or argued about because not everyone agrees.
Not having enough of something needed; lacking in quality or quantity.
Having made up your mind completely. You will not change your decision or give up, even if it…
Happening in a straight line without detours; also means honest and clear.
Fair and impartial; not taking sides because you have no personal advantage to gain.
Far away from where you are or when you are.
Having a special quality that makes something clearly different and easy to recognize.
About your home, family, or inside your own country.
In or relating to the main central area of a city where businesses and shops are located.
Describes something that is in the east direction or comes from the eastern area.
Relating to how money and business work in a country or system.
Something that uses electricity to work, or feels very exciting and full of energy.
Based on facts you can see, measure, or test yourself—not just ideas or theories. You prove it by…
When you have enough of something, you have all of it that you need.
Happening right after or as a result of something else; following as a consequence.
Something that is whole and nothing is missing from it.
The same value or importance. Two different things that work the same way or mean the same thing.
Belonging to or related to a particular race, nationality, or culture with shared traditions.
Easy to see or understand; clear and obvious.
Better than average or very special; standing out from others in a positive way.
Something that makes you feel very interested or happy because it is new or unusual
Clear and obvious in meaning; says exactly what is meant without hidden meaning.
Large in size, area, or amount; not limited to a small space or number.
On the outside or from the outside. The opposite of internal. Something that comes from a different source.
Something that is very unusual, unexpected, or impressively different from normal; not ordinary at all.
Very strong, intense, or severe; at the far end of a range.
Something you know well because you have seen or experienced it many times.
The one you like best or enjoy most.
Something that can actually be done or accomplished.
Related to the central government of a country like the United States or Canada, where power is divided…
Related to money management and finances of a government or company. A fiscal year is the time period…
Able to bend easily without snapping. Or, able to change your mind or adjust your plans when needed.
Showing poor judgment or not making smart decisions.
Something serious and official, following proper rules and ceremony.
Something that happened or existed before, but not now.
Something that will happen or arrive very soon.
Moving toward the front or ahead; making progress or progress-oriented.
Working independently for different clients instead of for one company.
Happening many times over a period; occurring again and again regularly.
Kind and pleasant to other people; behaving in a warm and welcoming way.
The most important and basic part of something that everything else depends on.
Affecting or relating to most people or things; not limited to one particular person or group.
Related to the DNA and traits that parents pass to their children.
Soft, kind, and peaceful; not harsh or aggressive.
Involving the whole world or every country; not limited to one area or place.
Feeling thankful or appreciative for someone's help or kindness.
The first of its kind or the first to do something important and new. Breaking new ground by…
When you did something wrong and you know you did it.
Looking very good or beautiful, usually referring to men or their appearance.
Traits or characteristics you get from your parents' genes, like eye color or certain talents. Your children might…
Made up of many different kinds of things. The parts are not all the same; they differ from…
Very important because of its place in history.
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…
Made up of things that are all the same kind. All parts look and behave the same way.
Not telling lies; being truthful and sincere about what you think or feel.
Wanting or needing to eat; feeling that your stomach is empty.
Based on an idea or possibility, not on what is actually true or has happened.
Idle in past tense or suspended state
Something illegal is not allowed by the rules or laws of a country or place.
Illicit in past tense or suspended state
Very likely to happen very soon, often with a sense of urgency or danger.
Immune means your body can fight off a disease and you won't get sick from it.
Something you absolutely must do because it's very important.
Understood but not directly said; shown by hints or context rather than words.
When speech, writing, or ideas are disorganized and don't make sense together.
Changing frequently or not matching other things; not staying the same.
Not as good as, or lower in quality or status than, another thing or person.
Very clever and able to create smart, original solutions in a creative way.
Innocent and open, trusting others easily without suspicion or cunning.
A quality that naturally belongs to someone or something and cannot be separated from it.
Happening or coming at the start or first part of something.
Something you are born with or have naturally from the beginning. Not something you learned or developed over…
Not having done something wrong; not responsible for a crime or mistake.
Very strong or powerful; done with great energy or force.
Focused and very strong over a short period; needing a lot of effort or attention.
Something inside a thing rather than on the outside; not able to be seen from the surface.
Intrapersonal means about what happens inside one person's mind. It describes thoughts, emotions, and self-awareness within yourself.
Complex with many small, connected details that are hard to understand.
A quality that is part of something's basic nature, not added from outside.
Alone or separate. Cut off from others or not connected.
Happy, friendly, and fun to be with
Someone who has less experience or a lower rank than another person; or someone who is younger.
The second person or thing in a pair you just talked about.
Having a good chance of happening or being true; expected to occur.
Limited to one specific area. Not spreading to other places.
Making sense based on reason and facts; following a clear order or chain of thinking.
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.
Lovely means beautiful or very nice. You use it to describe something attractive that you enjoy seeing or…
Something that belongs to or describes men or boys, not women or girls.
Obvious and clear; shown openly so everyone can see it is definitely true.
Neither good nor bad; just ordinary or acceptable, nothing special.
Very tiny or detailed.
Able to move easily from one place to another.
Recent; new; using current methods, styles, or technology.
Not proud about one's abilities; or small and simple, not fancy or expensive.
Having to do with money and how much of it is available in the economy. Describes policies that…
Connected to music or having a nice sound like music does.
Something that both people have or feel toward each other equally.
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.
Connected to a country's military sea forces and ships.
Located close to something; at a short distance.
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.
Very many; a large number of something.
Using facts and evidence, not personal beliefs. An objective assessment considers only data, not emotions.
Approved by someone in power or authority.
Working through the internet; available on computers.
Something that is totally different or on the other end of something.
Achieving the very best result or condition for a specific situation.
Usual or everyday; nothing unusual or special about it.
Food grown without artificial chemicals or harmful treatments; made the natural way without factory-made pesticides.
Outside. Not inside a house or building. Happening in nature or fresh air.
Late; expected to arrive or be finished by now but has not happened yet.
Something that is open and honest, done in a way everyone can see. The opposite of hidden or…
Calm, peaceful, and not involving violence or fighting.
Something that causes pain or discomfort; hurting or upsetting.
Something that looks wrong or impossible but might actually be true.
Calm and quiet with no fighting or noise. Not angry or aggressive.
Waiting to be decided or finished; not completed yet.
Appropriate and closely related to the topic or problem at hand.
Spreading throughout an area; present almost everywhere and affecting many things.
Extremely impressive or notable; something that stands out as unusually good or remarkable.
About the body and things you can touch, not about thoughts or feelings.
Something that sounds true or could be true based on the evidence.
Something that has poison in it and can hurt or kill you if you touch or eat it
Liked or enjoyed by a lot of people; when something or someone that many people like or want.
Something that can happen or can be done. Not impossible.
Strong and able to have a big effect or influence on people.
Coming right before something in time or sequence; the one just before.
The strongest or most important thing among many similar things.
Better and more famous than everyone else; at the very top of a field. The most important or…
Having a baby growing inside; expecting a baby.
Coming before something more important; done first to prepare for the main thing.
Existing or happening now; here or there right now.
Nice looking or attractive in a simple and pleasant way.
Very common or widespread in a place or among people.
Something done before a problem occurs to stop it from happening. For example, taking vitamins to prevent illness.
The most important or first thing in a series or list.
Belonging to or for one person or group only; not shared or public; secret or personal.
Very deep or serious; showing deep understanding or having strong effect.
Fast and immediate; done without waiting or delaying.
Long and drawn-out. Something that takes much longer than it should or you wish it would.
A color made from mixing red and blue together; like a plum or grape.
Happening four times a year, every three months. A quarterly report means a report made every three months.
Not definitely good or certainly true; open to doubt.
The best example of what something truly is. When something shows all the most important features perfectly.
Spreading wildly and unchecked, usually with bad results. Out of control and growing rapidly.
Very fast, done in a short time.
Happening or done a short time ago, not far in past.
When two people do something in return for each other; giving and receiving equally.
Connected to a specific region or zone.
Related to or important for what you are talking about.
So unusual, impressive, or special that it deserves people's attention and praise.
Full of deep respect, honor, and sometimes fear.
Completely different from what existed before. Causes a major change in how people think or do something.
Something that is holy, important, or special that should be treated with great respect.
Standing out and easy to notice; the most important or eye-catching part.
Not enough of something; hard to get or find.
Coming after the first; the next one in order.
Something that is hidden and not known by many people.
Safe and firmly attached; not loose or in danger.
More important or advanced in position; or older than someone else in your workplace or school.
Having good sense and making practical, reasonable decisions; or able to notice or feel something.
Different from each other; not together or combined.
Not joking or light; requiring attention and thought.
Some; more than two but not a lot.
Very serious; not gentle or mild.
Making no sound; very quiet.
Almost the same but not exactly identical; alike in some ways.
Not hard to do or understand; not needing much effort.
Happening together at the exact same moment.
Only one, or unmarried.
Feeling very tired and wanting to sleep.
Not very big, not much, a little bit.
Having smoke in it or tasting and smelling like smoke.
About spending time with other people and being friendly in groups or communities.
Experiencing pain or tenderness in a body part.
Situated in or relating to the south direction or region.
Not ordinary; unique or particularly important for a specific person or event.
Clear and exact; referring to one particular thing, not general.
Happening sometimes but not regularly or predictably; scattered or scattered through time.
Something that stays the same and doesn't change or break easily. Solid and reliable.
The most modern and advanced version available right now. Using the newest technology or methods.
Standing still without any movement.
Stable and not changing; moving smoothly without shaking.
Without curves or bends; going in a direct line.
Unusual or odd; different from what you normally expect.
Following rules carefully; not allowing exceptions.
Able to lift heavy things or have a lot of power.
Not smart or showing poor decision-making.
Coming after something else in time. If event A happens, then event B is subsequent to it.
Large in amount, size, or importance; considerable and meaningful.
Adequate or enough for what is needed; having as much as required.
Better than, or higher in quality or status than, another thing or person.
A way of doing things that doesn't damage nature and can continue forever.
Describing something related to teens or the period when someone is 13 to 19 years old.
Very bad or causing fear or worry.
Wanting water because your mouth is dry.
Something that is popular right now and many people are talking about or using it.
Something so small or unimportant that you don't need to worry about it or spend time on it.
Normal, expected, or representative of something common.
Not able to do something; lacking the capacity or possibility.
So clear that it can only mean one thing; leaving no room for different interpretations.
Something that everyone agrees with and nobody argues against.
When you are uninterested, you do not care about something and have no desire to pay attention to…
Something unique is one of a kind. It is different from all other things in a special way.
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.
Something that is not needed because you can manage without it.
Something that has never happened before in history or experience; completely new.
Something that happens, looks, or happens in a way that is different and not normal.
Something that must be done very soon.
Something that helps you do something.
Too proud of how you look or what you can do; or an effort that fails to succeed.
Worth much money or very helpful and important.
Something that changes or is not always the same.
Many different kinds; more than one type.
An animal that can hurt you by injecting a harmful liquid when it bites or stings.
Able to work or succeed in practice; a possible and practical solution or plan.
Acting with physical force intended to harm, or happening with great force and strength.
Something that can be seen or noticed.
Something you can see or related to eyesight and the sense of vision.
Relating to the west side or direction; located toward the sunset.
Something that exists or happens in many places or involves many people.
Working without cables or wires connected; uses signals through the air instead.
Shows that something belongs to you or the person you are talking to.
Tasting very good and delicious, especially used informally in casual conversation about food.
Very enthusiastic and dedicated about something; doing something with a lot of energy and passion.
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Nearly the same, but not completely; almost at the point of happening.
Before now; happened earlier or sooner than you thought.
Completely or when you count everything together as one amount.
Every time, in all situations, with no exceptions ever.
Used to add information or give another reason; also means 'anyway'.
In a way that is nearby, intimate, or with focused attention.
Continually = happens again and again with stops between. He continually forgets = he keeps forgetting.
In a way that is very serious, intense, or goes very far into something.
In a complete way, with nothing left out or remaining.
in an accurate way with no mistakes or approximations
More distant than something else; usually about actual physical space or measurable distance.
After a long time; at last.
Done according to rules, in an official manner.
Before now; previously; at a time before the present.
To a greater distance, degree, or amount than before.
A formal way to say 'also' or 'and besides' when adding more information to what you just said.
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.
Very much; in a big way; to a large extent.
A word that shows contrast. It means 'but' or 'on the other hand' in a more formal way.
A word used to agree strongly with something or to confirm that something is really 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.
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…
When you consider all the parts together or think about something as a complete picture.
Maybe or perhaps. Expressing uncertainty about something.
In a fast way; without taking much time.
In a soft and gentle way without speaking loudly or making sounds.
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.
Done with politeness and honor to someone.
In the exact order that was named before.
Very soon; in the near future.
In an easy way; without making something hard or complicated.
A little bit, not very much.
Moving or doing something not fast.
By some method or way that you do not know exactly how.
A little bit; not very much, but more than just slightly.
Done with power or intensity; in a firm way.
With someone else, at the same time, as one group.
The day that comes after today.
During this coming night, after the sun goes down today.
Completely; in every way.
At any time that something occurs.
Completely; totally; in all respects or to full extent without exception.
Top 5,000 Prepositions (12)
Moving from one side to the other side of something.
When something moves or is placed next to something else, or when you oppose or disagree with something…
In a position at the back of something, or supporting someone from the background.
In the position next to or alongside something or someone.
Between shows a location or position in the middle of two other things or people.
Beyond means on the other side of something or further away than a certain place or time.
At some point or throughout a time period while something else is happening.
Everyone or everything but a specific person or thing.
In the inner part of something; not on the outside or exterior.
Not inside; beyond a door, wall, or boundary. In or toward the open air.
Showing direction: when something moves or is aimed at something else.
You use it to show that one thing is different or opposite to another thing.
Top 5,000 Conjunctions (5)
A word that shows two contrasting ideas at the same time, like when something is true but something…
A word used to explain why something happens or why you do something.
You use it to say something will happen EXCEPT in one case or if something stops it.
Shows a contrast between two situations or ideas.
Used to show uncertainty about two choices or options.
Top 5,000 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.