The 1,000 most common English words

I[aɪ]the person who is speaking

I am a student.

you[ju]the person or people being spoken to

You are welcome.

he[hi]used to refer to a male person or animal

He is my brother.

she[ʃi]used to refer to a female person or animal

She is my sister.

it[ɪt]used to refer to a thing, idea, or animal already mentioned or understood

It is a red ball.

we[wi]the speaker and one or more other people

We are happy.

they[ðeɪ]used to refer to two or more people or things

They are friends.

be[bi]to exist, or to be in a particular state or condition

I am happy.

have[hæv]to own or hold something

I have a car.

this[ðɪs]used to point to something close to the speaker

This is a flower.

that[ðæt]used to point to something farther away or already mentioned

That is a blue car.

and[ænd]used to join words or ideas that go together

I have a brother and a sister.

or[ɔr]used to show a choice between things

Do you want tea or coffee?

but[bʌt]used to introduce an idea that contrasts with what was just said

It is sunny, but it is cold.

not[nɑt]used to make a word or sentence negative

I am not hungry.

no[noʊ]used to give a negative answer or to refuse

No, I don't want to go.

in[ɪn]inside or within something

The cat is in the box.

at[æt]used to show a particular place or time

I am at home.

of[ʌv]used to show that something belongs to or is part of something else

She is a friend of my sister.

to[tu]used to show the place or person that something moves toward

I go to work by bus.

with[wɪð]together with someone or something

I live with my parents.

for[fɔr]intended to be given to or used by someone

This present is for you.

as[æz]in the role or job of; also used in comparisons (as ... as)

She works as a teacher.

go[ɡoʊ]to move or travel to a place

I go to school.

come[kʌm]to move toward the speaker or to a place

Come here and sit next to me.

do[du]to perform an action or task

I do my homework.

make[meɪk]to create or produce something

I make a cake.

say[seɪ]to speak words or express something

He said hello.

will[wɪl]used to talk about the future

I will go to the store.

would[wʊd]used to talk about something that might happen or to ask politely

I would go to the beach if I had time.

can[kæn]to be able to do something

I can play the piano.

want[wɑnt]to wish to have or do something

I want to go to the beach.

like[laɪk]to find someone or something pleasant

I like pizza.

know[noʊ]to have information about something in your mind

I know that.

get[ɡɛt]to receive or obtain something

I am getting a new book.

take[teɪk]to pick something up and carry it, or to accept it

Don't forget to take your umbrella.

see[si]to notice something with your eyes

Can you see the bird in the sky?

look[lʊk]to turn your eyes toward something

Look at that beautiful sunset!

think[θɪŋk]to have an idea or opinion about something

I think it's a good idea.

find[faɪnd]to discover something or someone you were looking for

I found my keys.

give[ɡɪv]to hand something to someone

Give me the book.

use[juz]to do something with an object for a purpose

How do you use this tool?

tell[tɛl]to give information to someone by speaking

Can you tell me what happened?

me[mi]the person speaking, used as an object

He gave the book to me.

him[hɪm]used to refer to a male person as an object

I saw him at the store.

her[hɜr]belonging to a female person, or used to refer to her as an object

Her name is Sarah.

them[ðɛm]used to refer to two or more people or things as an object

I saw them at the park yesterday.

its[ɪts]belonging to a thing or animal already mentioned

The dog wagged its tail.

now[naʊ]at this moment

I am busy now.

then[ðɛn]after that; next

I went to the store, then I went home.

here[hɪr]in or to this place

I live here.

there[ðɛr]used to say that something exists, or in that place

There is a house on the hill.

so[soʊ]to such a great degree; very

The movie was so exciting!

more[mɔr]a larger amount or number of something

I want more cake.

well[wɛl]in a good or satisfactory way

He did the job well.

up[ʌp]toward a higher place or position

Go up the stairs.

out[aʊt]away from the inside of a place

Let's go out for dinner.

back[bæk]to the place where someone or something was before

Go back to your room.

even[ˈivən]used to show that something is surprising

Even the children helped with the work.

good[ɡʊd]of high quality, or pleasant

That was a good movie.

new[nu]recently made, bought, or started

I bought a new phone.

other[ˈʌðər]different from the one already mentioned

One book is red, and the other is blue.

first[fɜrst]coming before all others

This is my first time here.

one[wʌn]the number 1

I have one apple.

two[tu]the number 2

I have two cats.

time[taɪm]what is measured in minutes, hours, and days

What time is it?

day[deɪ]a period of 24 hours, or the time when it is light outside

Have a nice day!

year[jɪr]a period of twelve months

The new year is a time for new beginnings.

man[mæn]an adult male person

The man was tall and handsome.

people[ˈpipəl]men, women, and children in general

There were many people at the concert.

thing[θɪŋ]an object that you do not name exactly

What is that thing on the table?

way[weɪ]a method or manner of doing something

There are many ways to solve this problem.

us[ʌs]the pronoun that refers to a group of people including the speaker

Come with us.

woman[ˈwʊmən]an adult female human

The woman smiled.

life[laɪf]the period between birth and death

Life is full of surprises.

child[tʃaɪld]a young human being

The child played in the park.

down[daʊn]in or toward a lower position; toward the ground

The ball rolled down the hill.

work[wɜrk]activity involving mental or physical effort

I have a lot of work to do.

after[ˈæftər]following in time or order

We went to the movies after dinner.

call[kɔl]to speak to someone on the telephone

I will call you later.

may[meɪ]expressing possibility or permission

You may go now.

world[wɜrld]the earth and all its inhabitants

The world is a big place.

over[ˈoʊvər]above or across something

The bird flew over the house.

still[stɪl]up to now; even now

I am still waiting for you.

try[traɪ]to make an attempt to do something

I'm trying to learn English.

school[skul]an institution where children are educated

I go to school every day.

ask[æsk]to request information or a favor

Can I ask you a question?

need[nid]to require something

I need a new phone.

three[θri]the number 3

There are three apples on the table.

feel[fil]to experience a sensation

I feel happy today.

become[bɪˈkʌm]to change into something else

She became a doctor.

high[haɪ]at a great distance above the ground

The mountain is very high.

something[ˈsʌmθɪŋ]an unspecified thing

I saw something strange.

much[mʌtʃ]a large amount or quantity of something

I don't have much time.

own[oʊn]belonging to oneself

This is my own house.

family[ˈfæməli]a group of people related to each other

My family is important to me.

house[haʊs]a building for human habitation

We live in a big house.

leave[liv]to go away from a place

I have to leave now.

put[pʊt]to place something somewhere

Put the book on the table.

old[oʊld]having lived or existed for a long time

My grandfather is very old.

mean[min]to intend to express something

What do you mean?

let[lɛt]to allow or permit something

Let me go.

why[waɪ]for what reason or purpose?

Why are you here?

keep[kip]to continue to have or hold something

Keep your hands to yourself.

same[seɪm]identical or alike in every way

We have the same birthday.

great[ɡreɪt]very good; excellent

That's a great idea!

begin[bɪˈɡɪn]to start something

We will begin the meeting soon.

big[bɪɡ]large in size or extent

He has a big house.

group[ɡrup]a collection of people or things

The group is meeting tomorrow.

country[ˈkʌntri]a nation or state

What country are you from?

talk[tɔk]to communicate by speaking

Let's talk about it.

problem[ˈprɑbləm]a difficult situation

I have a problem with my car.

turn[tɜrn]to change direction

Turn left at the corner.

student[ˈstudənt]a person who is learning at a school or college

She is a student at the university.

hand[hænd]the part of the body at the end of the arm

Give me your hand.

help[hɛlp]to assist someone

Can you help me with this?

start[stɑrt]to begin something

Let's start the meeting.

part[pɑrt]a portion or section of something

What part of the book did you like?

show[ʃoʊ]to display something

Show me your new phone.

place[pleɪs]a location

Where is the best place to eat?

city[ˈsɪti]a large town

I live in a big city.

few[fju]small in number; not many

Very few people know the answer.

week[wik]a period of seven days

I'll see you next week.

company[ˈkʌmpəni]a business or organization

He works for a big company.

hear[hɪr]to perceive sounds with the ears

I can hear you.

question[ˈkwɛstʃən]a request for information

I have a question.

right[raɪt]correct or proper

You are right.

program[ˈproʊɡræm]a set of instructions for a computer

I'm using a new program.

run[rʌn]to move quickly on foot

I like to run in the park.

number[ˈnʌmbər]a symbol used to represent a quantity

What is your phone number?

small[smɔl]not large in size

She has a small dog.

play[pleɪ]to engage in an activity for enjoyment

Let's play a game.

move[muv]to change position or go from one place to another

Please move your car.

night[naɪt]the time of darkness between sunset and sunrise

I went to bed early last night.

believe[bɪˈliv]to accept that something is true

I believe in you.

today[təˈdeɪ]on this day

What are you doing today?

point[pɔɪnt]a particular place, moment or idea

That's a good point.

live[lɪv]to have your home in a particular place

I live in a small apartment.

happen[ˈhæpən]to take place, often by chance

What happened to your car?

bring[brɪŋ]to take something or someone with you to a place

Can you bring me a glass of water?

large[lɑrdʒ]big in size or amount

They live in a large house.

must[mʌst]used to say that something is necessary

You must finish your homework.

home[hoʊm]the place where you live

My home is near the park.

room[rum]a part of a building with walls, a floor and a ceiling

My room is small but cozy.

fact[fækt]something that is true

It's a fact that the Earth is round.

area[ˈɛriə]a part of a place, town or country

This area is known for its beautiful beaches.

write[raɪt]to put letters or words on paper or a screen

I write a letter to my friend every week.

money[ˈmʌni]coins and bills that people use to buy things

I need to earn some money.

story[ˈstɔri]a description of events, real or imagined

She told us a funny story.

water[ˈwɔtər]the clear liquid that falls as rain and that we drink

I need a glass of water.

mother[ˈmʌðər]a female parent

My mother is a great cook.

young[jʌŋ]not old; in an early part of life

She's a young woman.

yes[jɛs]used to express agreement or affirmation

Do you want to go to the movies? – Yes, sure!

nothing[ˈnʌθɪŋ]not anything

I have nothing to eat.

anything[ˈɛniθɪŋ]something, no matter what

Do you want anything to drink?

lot[lɑt]a large number or amount of something (usually "a lot" or "lots")

There were a lot of people at the concert.

enough[ɪˈnʌf]as much as is needed

Do you have enough money for the bus?

early[ˈɜrli]happening before the usual time

We had an early breakfast today.

far[fɑr]at a great distance

The airport is far from here.

friend[frɛnd]a person you know well and like, who is not a family member

I met my best friend at school.

father[ˈfɑðər]a male parent

My father is a doctor.

parent[ˈpɛrənt]a father or mother

My parents live in Chicago.

girl[ɡɜrl]a female child

The girl is playing with her friends.

boy[bɔɪ]a male child

The boy is reading a book.

person[ˈpɜrsən]a human being

She is a very kind person.

member[ˈmɛmbər]a person who belongs to a group, club or organization

He's a member of the tennis club.

name[neɪm]a word or words by which a person, place, or thing is known

What's your name?

head[hɛd]the top part of the body, containing the brain

He scratched his head.

eye[aɪ]the organ of sight

The cat has beautiful green eyes.

face[feɪs]the front part of the head

She has a friendly face.

body[ˈbɑdi]the physical structure of a human or animal

Exercise is good for your body.

health[hɛlθ]the condition of your body

Walking is good for your health.

morning[ˈmɔrnɪŋ]the time between sunrise and noon

Good morning! How are you?

second[ˈsɛkənd]a very short unit of time; there are sixty in a minute

Wait a second, please.

minute[ˈmɪnɪt]a unit of time equal to 60 seconds

I'll be back in a minute.

hour[aʊər]a period of time equal to 60 minutes

I worked for two hours today.

month[mʌnθ]one of the twelve periods that a year is divided into

Next month I'm going to Mexico.

moment[ˈmoʊmənt]a very short period of time

Just a moment, please.

end[ɛnd]the final part of something

The end of the movie was sad.

car[kɑr]a road vehicle with four wheels and an engine, for a small number of people

He bought a new car.

book[bʊk]a written or printed work consisting of pages bound together

I'm reading a book about history.

table[ˈteɪbəl]a piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs

Let's have dinner at the table.

door[dɔr]a movable panel used to open and close the entrance to a room, building or vehicle

Please close the door.

street[strit]a public road in a city or town

He lives on this street.

office[ˈɔfɪs]a room or building where people work

I work in an office downtown.

university[ˌjunəˈvɜrsəti]a place of higher education

She studies at a university in Boston.

center[ˈsɛntər]the middle point of something

The hotel is in the center of town.

food[fud]something that people and animals eat

I like to eat healthy food.

air[ɛr]the mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth

The air is fresh today.

job[dʒɑb]a paid position of regular employment

He's looking for a new job.

business[ˈbɪznəs]the activity of making, buying, and selling goods or services

She's starting her own business.

team[tim]a group of people who work together

Our team won the game.

game[ɡeɪm]an activity involving competition, skill, or chance, played for entertainment or for a prize

We played a game of chess.

party[ˈpɑrti]a social gathering

We went to a party last night.

art[ɑrt]the expression of creative skill and imagination

She is studying art.

news[nuz]information about recent events

Did you hear the news?

information[ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən]facts or details about something

I need more information about the trip.

word[wɜrd]a single unit of language that has meaning

Can you repeat that word?

idea[aɪˈdiə]a thought or suggestion

I have a great idea!

reason[ˈrizən]a cause for something

What is the reason for this?

result[rɪˈzʌlt]the outcome of something

The results of the test were good.

history[ˈhɪstəri]the study of past events; the past events themselves

She is studying American history.

line[laɪn]a long, thin mark or series of marks

He drew a straight line on the board.

million[ˈmɪljən]the number 1,000,000; one thousand thousand

The city has a million people.

five[faɪv]the number 5

I have five apples.

learn[lɜrn]to gain knowledge or skills

I'm learning to play the guitar.

study[ˈstʌdi]to learn about a subject, especially in a systematic way

I'm studying English at college.

read[rid]to look at and understand written words

I like to read books.

speak[spik]to use words to communicate

Can you speak English?

understand[ˌʌndərˈstænd]to grasp the meaning of something

I don't understand what you're saying.

remember[rɪˈmɛmbər]to keep something in your mind

I remember that day.

sit[sɪt]to rest on a chair or seat with your body upright

Let's sit down and have a coffee.

stand[stænd]to be or remain upright on one's feet

Stand up straight!

meet[mit]to come together with someone or something

I met my friend for lunch.

follow[ˈfɑloʊ]to go or come after someone or something

Please follow me.

stop[stɑp]to cease moving or happening

Stop the car!

pay[peɪ]to give money to someone for goods or services

I have to pay the rent.

spend[spɛnd]to use time or money

I spent the whole day reading.

change[tʃeɪndʒ]to become different

The weather can change quickly.

include[ɪnˈklud]to contain as part of a whole

The tour includes lunch.

create[kriˈeɪt]to make something new

He created a beautiful sculpture.

add[æd]to put something together with something else

Add the milk to the batter.

grow[ɡroʊ]to increase in size

The children are growing fast.

win[wɪn]to be successful in a competition

He won the race.

lose[luz]to no longer have something, or to be unable to find it

I lost my keys.

walk[wɔk]to move by putting one foot in front of the other

I like to walk in the park.

watch[wɑtʃ]to look at something with attention

I like to watch movies.

bad[bæd]of poor quality or not good

The food was bad.

best[bɛst]of the highest quality

This is the best restaurant in town.

sure[ʃʊr]certain; having no doubt about something

Are you sure you want to do that?

real[ˈriəl]actually existing or happening

Is this a real diamond?

long[lɔŋ]extending for a considerable distance in length

He has long hair.

open[ˈoʊpən]not closed

The store is open until nine.

little[ˈlɪtəl]small in size, amount, or degree

I have a little time to spare.

black[blæk]of the very darkest color, like coal or the night sky

She wore a black dress.

white[waɪt]of the color of fresh snow or milk

She is wearing a white dress.

buy[baɪ]to obtain something in exchange for money

I want to buy a new bike.

sell[sɛl]to give something in exchange for money

He sells cars for a living.

eat[it]to put food in your mouth and swallow it

What are you going to eat?

wait[weɪt]to stay in a place or a situation until something happens

Please wait here for me.

stay[steɪ]to remain in a place or situation

I will stay at home today.

drive[draɪv]to operate a motor vehicle

I drive to work every day.

send[sɛnd]to cause something to go to a particular place or person

I will send you an email.

return[rɪˈtɜrn]to give, put or send something back

I will return the book to you tomorrow.

explain[ɪkˈspleɪn]to make something clear or understandable

Can you explain the rules of the game?

describe[dɪˈskraɪb]to say what something is like

Can you describe the man you saw?

practice[ˈpræktɪs]to do something repeatedly in order to improve

I need to practice my English.

teach[titʃ]to help someone learn something

He teaches English.

carry[ˈkæri]to hold and transport something

He carried his suitcase to the car.

wear[wɛr]to have something on your body, such as clothes or jewelry

She wears a necklace every day.

decide[dɪˈsaɪd]to make a choice

I need to decide what to eat for dinner.

choose[tʃuz]to select something from a number of possibilities

I can't choose between pizza and pasta.

agree[əˈɡri]to have the same opinion as someone

I agree with you.

join[dʒɔɪn]to become a member of something

Do you want to join our club?

cut[kʌt]to make a cut in something with a knife or other sharp object

I cut the bread with a knife.

draw[drɔ]to create a picture with a pencil, pen, or crayon

I can draw a house.

build[bɪld]to construct something

They are building a new school.

fall[fɔl]to move downward quickly

Be careful, don't fall!

break[breɪk]to separate into pieces

He broke the window by accident.

die[daɪ]to stop living

Her grandfather died last year.

thank[θæŋk]to express gratitude to someone

I want to thank you for your help.

son[sʌn]a male child

He has a son and a daughter.

wife[waɪf]a married woman

He met his wife at a party.

baby[ˈbeɪbi]a very young child

She is a beautiful baby.

teacher[ˈtitʃər]a person whose job is to teach

My teacher is very nice.

doctor[ˈdɑktər]a person who treats sick people

I went to the doctor because I was sick.

worker[ˈwɜrkər]a person who works

He is a hard worker.

player[ˈpleɪər]someone who plays a game or sport

He is a good player on our team.

someone[ˈsʌmwʌn]a person

Someone is at the door.

police[pəˈlis]the official group of people whose job is to make people obey the law

We need to call the police.

class[klæs]a group of students who are taught together

I have English class on Mondays.

college[ˈkɑlɪdʒ]an institution of higher education

She went to college to study law.

test[tɛst]a set of questions or exercises to find out someone's knowledge or ability

I have a test tomorrow.

form[fɔrm]a paper or online document with spaces where you write information

Please fill out this form.

paper[ˈpeɪpər]a thin, flat material made from wood pulp

He wrote his name on a piece of paper.

project[ˈprɑdʒɛkt]a planned piece of work

He is working on a new project.

report[rɪˈpɔrt]a written or spoken account of something

I have to write a report for work.

plan[plæn]a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something

I have a plan for the weekend.

phone[foʊn]a device used for talking to someone over a distance

I need to make a phone call.

computer[kəmˈpjutər]an electronic machine that can store and process information

I use my computer for work.

photo[ˈfoʊtoʊ]a picture taken with a camera

I took a photo of my family.

picture[ˈpɪktʃər]an image or drawing

I took a picture of the sunset.

movie[ˈmuvi]a film that tells a story

We watched a movie at the theater.

music[ˈmjuzɪk]sounds that are arranged in a pleasant way, for example in songs

I love listening to music.

color[ˈkʌlər]what something looks like because of the light it reflects, for example red, blue or green

What color is your car?

market[ˈmɑrkɪt]a place where people buy and sell goods

I went to the market to buy some fruit.

price[praɪs]the amount of money for which something is bought or sold

The price of gas has gone up.

cost[kɔst]the amount of money that something is worth

The cost of the trip was very high.

product[ˈprɑdʌkt]something that is made or grown to be sold

This is a new product.

piece[pis]a part of something

Can I have a piece of cake?

half[hæf]one of two equal parts of something

I ate half of the cake.

building[ˈbɪldɪŋ]a structure with a roof and walls, such as a house or a factory

The new building is very modern.

wall[wɔl]a vertical structure that forms part of a building

There is a window in the wall.

space[speɪs]the empty area around or inside something

There is a lot of space in this room.

town[taʊn]an urban area that is smaller than a city

We live in a small town in the countryside.

road[roʊd]a way or path for vehicles, pedestrians, or animals

We drove down the long road to the beach.

land[lænd]the solid part of the Earth's surface

We reached land after a long journey.

tree[tri]a tall plant with a trunk and branches

The birds are singing in the tree.

star[stɑr]a bright object in the sky that shines at night

There are many stars in the sky.

north[nɔrθ]the direction that is opposite to south

My grandparents live in the north of the country.

arm[ɑrm]the upper limb of a human being, from the shoulder to the hand

She raised her arm to wave.

love[lʌv]a strong feeling of caring about and liking someone very much

My love for my family is very strong.

hope[hoʊp]a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen

There is still hope that it won't rain tomorrow.

age[eɪdʒ]the number of years that a person or thing has lived or existed

At your age, I was already working.

interest[ˈɪntrəst]a feeling of wanting to know or learn more about something

I have an interest in history.

difference[ˈdɪfrəns]the state of being different

There's a big difference between these two cars.

situation[ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən]the way things are at a particular time

The situation is getting worse.

activity[ækˈtɪvɪti]something that you do or are involved in

He enjoys outdoor activities.

type[taɪp]a kind or category

What type of music do you like?

event[ɪˈvɛnt]a significant or important happening

The wedding was a special event.

action[ˈækʃən]the process of doing something; activity

We need to take action now.

model[ˈmɑdəl]a small copy of something, often used for demonstration

She bought a model of the Eiffel Tower.

easy[ˈizi]simple and not difficult

This exercise is easy.

hard[hɑrd]difficult to do or understand

This exercise is very hard.

possible[ˈpɑsəbəl]able to be done or to happen

Is it possible to come tomorrow?

late[leɪt]after the expected or usual time

I am late for work.

free[fri]not costing money; without charge

The concert is free for everyone.

full[fʊl]containing as much as can be held

The bathtub is full of water.

true[tru]conforming to reality or fact; accurate

Is it true that he's leaving?

strong[strɔŋ]having great physical power

He is a strong man.

better[ˈbɛtər]of higher quality or more desirable

I feel better today.

special[ˈspɛʃəl]different from the usual or ordinary

She got a special gift for her birthday.

personal[ˈpɜrsənəl]relating to a particular person

This is my personal opinion.

local[ˈloʊkəl]belonging to or relating to a particular place

I went to the local library.

red[rɛd]the color of blood

The apple is red.

third[θɜrd]coming after the second

He came in third place.

six[sɪks]the number six, one more than five

There are six people in my family.

behind[bɪˈhaɪnd]at the back of something

The cat is hiding behind the chair.

oh[oʊ]an exclamation of surprise, disappointment, or pain

Oh, I didn't see you there.

sister[ˈsɪstər]a girl or woman who has the same parents as another person

My sister is older than me.

brother[ˈbrʌðər]a boy or man who has the same parents as another person

My brother lives in Chicago.

daughter[ˈdɔtər]a female child of a parent

My daughter is a bright and happy child.

husband[ˈhʌzbənd]the man that a woman or man is married to

My husband is a kind and loving man.

dog[dɔɡ]an animal that people often keep as a pet

My dog is a golden retriever.

animal[ˈænəməl]a living creature that is not a plant

Cats and dogs are popular animals.

bed[bɛd]a piece of furniture for sleeping

I went to bed early last night.

window[ˈwɪndoʊ]a frame of glass in a wall that allows light to enter a building

I opened the window to let in some fresh air.

floor[flɔr]the bottom surface of a room

I sat down on the floor.

cup[kʌp]a small container with a handle, used for drinking

I had a cup of tea this morning.

glass[ɡlæs]a container made of glass, used for drinking

I drank a glass of water.

box[bɑks]a container with four sides, a flat base and usually a lid

He put the present in a box.

present[ˈprɛzənt]a gift given to someone on a special occasion

I bought her a present for her birthday.

hair[hɛr]the thin, thread-like strands that grow from the skin of humans and animals

She has long, blond hair.

leg[lɛɡ]one of the long body parts that humans and animals use for walking and standing

He broke his leg playing soccer.

message[ˈmɛsɪdʒ]a written or spoken piece of information that you send to someone

I left a message on her voicemail.

letter[ˈlɛtər]a written message sent to someone, usually by mail

I wrote a letter to my grandmother.

note[noʊt]a short written message

I left a note on the door.

list[lɪst]a series of items written one below the other

I made a list of things to buy.

answer[ˈænsər]a response to a question

What's the answer to this question?

example[ɪɡˈzæmpəl]something that shows what a group of things is like or how something works

Can you give me an example?

page[peɪdʒ]one side of a sheet of paper in a book

I turned the page of the book.

language[ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ]a system of communication used by the people of a country or community

English is my native language.

course[kɔrs]a series of lessons in a subject

I took a cooking course.

hospital[ˈhɑspɪtəl]a place where sick or injured people are treated

My grandmother is in the hospital.

bank[bæŋk]a business that keeps money for people and lends money

I went to the bank to deposit my paycheck.

store[stɔr]a place where goods are sold

I went to the store to buy some groceries.

station[ˈsteɪʃən]a place where trains or buses stop so that passengers can get on or off

I got off the train at the station.

park[pɑrk]a public green space in a town or city, often with trees and places for people to sit and relax

We went for a walk in the park.

television[ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən]an electronic device for receiving and showing pictures and sound

I watched television last night.

sport[spɔrt]a game or activity that involves physical effort and competition

Basketball is my favorite sport.

club[klʌb]a group of people who meet regularly for a particular activity or interest

He joined a book club.

sun[sʌn]the large star that gives light and heat to the earth

The sun is shining today.

sky[skaɪ]the space above the earth where you see the sun, clouds and stars

There are no clouds in the sky today.

blue[blu]having the color of a clear sky

The sky is blue.

mountain[ˈmaʊntən]a very high hill

We climbed a mountain last weekend.

river[ˈrɪvər]a large natural stream of water

The Mississippi is a very long river.

island[ˈaɪlənd]a piece of land completely surrounded by water

We went on vacation to an island in the Caribbean.

plant[plænt]a living thing that grows in soil and usually has leaves

I have a plant on my windowsill.

fire[faɪər]flames, heat and light produced when something burns

The firefighters put out the fire.

summer[ˈsʌmər]the warmest season of the year

We went swimming in the lake during the summer.

south[saʊθ]the direction opposite north

We drove to the south of the country for our vacation.

west[wɛst]the direction where the sun goes down

The sun sets in the west.

east[ist]the direction where the sun comes up

The sun rises in the east.

left[lɛft]on the side of the body that is toward the west when you face north

The bank is on the left side of the street.

near[nɪr]not far from

The library is near the school.

outside[ˌaʊtˈsaɪd]in or to the open air, not in a building

It's cold outside today.

soon[sun]in a short time from now

I'll be back soon.

short[ʃɔrt]small in length or lasting only a little time

The movie was very short.

hot[hɑt]having a high temperature

The coffee is too hot to drink.

pretty[ˈprɪti]attractive or nice to look at

She is wearing a pretty dress.

happy[ˈhæpi]feeling or showing pleasure

She was happy to see her friends.

ready[ˈrɛdi]prepared to do something

I'm ready to go to work.

wrong[rɔŋ]not correct

I took a wrong turn and got lost.

fine[faɪn]well, healthy or acceptable

I'm fine, thanks.

poor[pʊr]having very little money

The poor family didn't have enough food.

common[ˈkɑmən]happening often or found in many places

Birds are a common sight in the park.

natural[ˈnætʃərəl]existing in nature and not made by people

This juice is completely natural.

main[meɪn]most important or largest

The main reason I came was to see you.

eight[eɪt]the number 8

There are eight people in the room.

OK[oʊˈkeɪ]acceptable or all right

Is it OK if I sit here?

listen[ˈlɪsən]to pay attention to sounds or to what someone says

I listen to music every day.

close[kloʊz]to shut something

Please close the door.

arrive[əˈraɪv]to reach a place, especially at the end of a trip

We arrived at the hotel late.

forget[fərˈɡɛt]to be unable to remember something

I forgot my keys, so I can't get in.

laugh[læf]to make sounds with your voice that show you think something is funny

We laughed at the joke.

share[ʃɛr]to give part of something to someone else or use it together

I shared my sandwich with my friend.

fill[fɪl]to make something full

I filled the bathtub with water.

miss[mɪs]to be too late for something, or to feel sad because someone is not there

I missed the bus this morning.

prepare[prɪˈpɛr]to make something or someone ready

I'm preparing dinner for my friends.

check[tʃɛk]to look at something to see if it is correct or in good condition

Please check your email.

compare[kəmˈpɛr]to look at two things to see how they are similar or different

Compare the prices of the two products.

guess[ɡɛs]to give an answer without knowing for sure

Guess who called me today!

lie[laɪ]to say something that is not true

He lied about his age.

order[ˈɔrdər]a request for food or goods that you want to buy

I placed an order for a pizza.

future[ˈfjutʃər]the time that will come after now

I'm excited about my future.

past[pæst]the time before now

You can't change the past.

period[ˈpɪriəd]a length of time

It was a difficult period in my life.

feeling[ˈfilɪŋ]an emotion, or something you feel

I have a good feeling about this.

success[səkˈsɛs]the achievement of something you wanted or planned

She had great success in her business.

rule[rul]something that tells you what you must or must not do

The rule is that you must wear a helmet when you ride a bike.

subject[ˈsʌbdʒɪkt]a topic that people talk or write about

The subject of the lecture was history.

article[ˈɑrtɪkəl]a piece of writing in a newspaper, magazine or website

I read an article about the environment.

culture[ˈkʌltʃər]the customs, arts and way of life of a particular country or group

Japanese culture is known for its politeness.

science[ˈsaɪəns]the study of the natural world through observation and experiment

I'm interested in science, especially biology.

artist[ˈɑrtɪst]a person who creates art, such as paintings or music

She is a talented artist.

design[dɪˈzaɪn]the way something looks or is planned

The design of the house is modern.

career[kəˈrɪr]the job or series of jobs that a person does during their working life

She has a successful career as a doctor.

section[ˈsɛkʃən]one of the parts that something is divided into

I always read the sports section of the newspaper.

skill[skɪl]the ability to do something well

She has great communication skills.

meeting[ˈmitɪŋ]an event where people come together to talk about something

We had a meeting to discuss the project.

sound[saʊnd]something that you hear

I love the sound of the rain.

mile[maɪl]a unit for measuring distance, used in the United States

We walked a mile to the lake.

dollar[ˈdɑlər]the basic unit of money in the United States and Canada

I found a dollar on the street.

drink[drɪŋk]to take a liquid into your mouth and swallow it

I'm thirsty, I need to drink some water.

travel[ˈtrævəl]to go from one place to another, especially far away

I like to travel to new places.

visit[ˈvɪzɪt]to go to see a person or place for a short time

I visited my grandparents last weekend.

fly[flaɪ]to move through the air

Birds fly south in the fall.

sing[sɪŋ]to make music with your voice

She likes to sing in the shower.

finish[ˈfɪnɪʃ]to come to the end of doing something

I finished my homework this afternoon.

complete[kəmˈplit]to finish doing or making something

I've completed the form.

introduce[ˌɪntrəˈdus]to tell someone another person's name when they meet for the first time

I'd like to introduce you to my friend.

enjoy[ɪnˈdʒɔɪ]to get pleasure from something

I really enjoy listening to music.

imagine[ɪˈmædʒɪn]to form a picture of something in your mind

Can you imagine living on the moon?

discuss[dɪˈskʌs]to talk about something with other people

We discussed the problem at lunch.

improve[ɪmˈpruv]to make or become better

I need to improve my English.

please[pliz]a word used to make a request polite

Please pass the salt.

thanks[θæŋks]a short, informal way to say thank you

Thanks for your help.

sorry[ˈsɑri]feeling sad about something you did; used to apologize

I'm sorry I'm late.

tomorrow[təˈmɑroʊ]on the day after today

I'm going to the movies tomorrow.

evening[ˈivnɪŋ]the part of the day between late afternoon and night

We have dinner together in the evening.

tonight[təˈnaɪt]this evening or this night

I'm meeting my friends tonight.

afternoon[ˌæftərˈnun]the part of the day from noon until evening

Let's meet this afternoon.

noon[nun]twelve o'clock in the middle of the day

We usually have lunch at noon.

weekend[ˈwikˌɛnd]Saturday and Sunday

What are you doing this weekend?

date[deɪt]the day of the month, or a planned meeting with someone you like

What's the date today?

beginning[bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ]the first part or start of something

The beginning of the movie is a little slow.

spring[sprɪŋ]the season between winter and summer

The trees get new leaves in the spring.

winter[ˈwɪntər]the coldest season of the year

Winter is my favorite season.

nine[naɪn]the number 9

There are nine people in my family.

ten[tɛn]the number 10

I have ten toes.

hundred[ˈhʌndrəd]the number 100

The book has almost a hundred pages.

mom[mɑm]an informal word for mother

My mom calls me every day.

dad[dæd]an informal word for father

My dad is a great cook.

adult[əˈdʌlt]a person who is fully grown

This movie is only for adults.

partner[ˈpɑrtnər]a person you share your life, work or an activity with

She lives with her partner in Boston.

customer[ˈkʌstəmər]a person who buys things from a store or business

The customer was very happy with the service.

driver[ˈdraɪvər]a person who drives a car, bus or other vehicle

The bus driver said good morning.

writer[ˈraɪtər]a person who writes books, stories or articles

She is a famous writer.

scientist[ˈsaɪəntɪst]a person who studies science

The scientist did an experiment.

somebody[ˈsʌmbədi]a person who is not named or not known

Somebody left the door open.

nobody[ˈnoʊbədi]no person

Nobody was at home.

yourself[jɔrˈsɛlf]you and nobody else; used when "you" does the action to you

Take care of yourself.

apartment[əˈpɑrtmənt]a set of rooms for living in, usually on one floor of a building

My apartment is small, but cozy.

kitchen[ˈkɪtʃən]the room where you cook

I cooked dinner in the kitchen.

chair[tʃɛr]a seat for one person with a back and usually four legs

I sat down on the chair.

garden[ˈɡɑrdən]a piece of land where people grow flowers or vegetables

We grow tomatoes in our garden.

yard[jɑrd]the area of grass or ground next to a house

The children played in the yard.

key[ki]a small piece of metal that opens a lock

I lost my key.

address[ˈædrɛs]the number, street and town where a person lives

What is your address?

neighborhood[ˈneɪbərˌhʊd]the area of a town or city around your home

We live in a friendly neighborhood.

dinner[ˈdɪnər]the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We had dinner at a restaurant.

fish[fɪʃ]an animal that lives in water; also its meat as food

I caught a fish in the lake.

ice[aɪs]frozen water

I like my drinks with ice.

restaurant[ˈrɛstəˌrɑnt]a place where you pay to sit and eat a meal

Let's go to a restaurant for dinner.

bar[bɑr]a place where people buy and drink alcoholic drinks

We went to the bar after work.

trip[trɪp]a journey to a place and back again

We went on a trip to the mountains.

hotel[hoʊˈtɛl]a building where travelers pay to sleep and eat

We stayed at a hotel near the beach.

plane[pleɪn]a vehicle with wings and engines that flies

We're flying to Paris by plane.

flight[flaɪt]a trip in a plane

Our flight leaves early in the morning.

boat[boʊt]a small vehicle that travels on water

We went for a boat ride on the lake.

truck[trʌk]a large vehicle for carrying goods

A truck brought our new furniture.

beach[bitʃ]the sandy area next to the sea or a lake

Let's go to the beach this weekend.

capital[ˈkæpɪtəl]the most important city of a country, where the government is

Paris is the capital of France.

museum[mjuˈziəm]a building where you can look at art or old and interesting things

We visited the museum yesterday.

bag[bæɡ]a container made of cloth, paper, plastic or leather for carrying things

I put my books in my bag.

card[kɑrd]a piece of stiff paper with a picture and a message, or a small plastic card

I sent my friend a birthday card.

camera[ˈkæmərə]a device for taking photos or videos

He took a picture with his new camera.

ball[bɔl]a round object that you throw, kick or hit in games

He kicked the ball into the goal.

machine[məˈʃin]a piece of equipment that uses power to do a job

The coffee machine is broken.

object[ˈɑbdʒɛkt]a thing that you can see and touch

What is that object on the table?

song[sɔŋ]a short piece of music with words that you sing

This is my favorite song.

radio[ˈreɪdioʊ]a device you use to listen to music and programs that are broadcast

I heard the news on the radio this morning.

video[ˈvɪdiˌoʊ]a recording of moving pictures and sound

I watched a funny video online.

newspaper[ˈnuzˌpeɪpər]printed pages with news that come out every day or week

I read the newspaper every morning.

magazine[ˈmæɡəˌzin]a thin book with articles and photos that comes out every week or month

I read a magazine about fashion.

text[tɛkst]written words; also a short message sent by phone

I got a text from my friend.

interview[ˈɪntərˌvju]a meeting where someone asks you questions, for example for a job

I had an interview for a new job.

conversation[ˌkɑnvərˈseɪʃən]a talk between two or more people

We had a long conversation about our plans.

opinion[əˈpɪnjən]what you think about something

I respect your opinion, but I disagree.

statement[ˈsteɪtmənt]something that someone says or writes officially

The witness made a statement to the police.

detail[ˈditeɪl]a small fact or part of something

He paid attention to every detail.

style[staɪl]a particular way of doing, making or wearing something

I love your style.

sleep[slip]the natural state of resting with your eyes closed

I need to get some sleep.

bird[bɜrd]an animal with feathers and wings

Look at the birds in the sky!

horse[hɔrs]a large animal with four legs that people ride

I saw a beautiful horse in the field.

farm[fɑrm]land used for growing crops or keeping animals

My uncle lives on a farm.

mouth[maʊθ]the part of your face that you eat and speak with

He opened his mouth to speak.

cold[koʊld]having a low temperature

It's cold outside today.

green[ɡrin]having the color of grass and leaves

The grass is green.

dark[dɑrk]with little or no light

It gets dark early in winter.

nice[naɪs]pleasant, kind or good

That's a nice dress.

perfect[ˈpɜrfɪkt]completely good, with nothing wrong

The weather was perfect for a picnic.

popular[ˈpɑpjələr]liked by many people

That song is very popular right now.

modern[ˈmɑdərn]new and using the latest ideas or technology

They live in a very modern house.

rich[rɪtʃ]having a lot of money

She is a very rich woman.

positive[ˈpɑzətɪv]hopeful and thinking about the good side of things

He has a positive attitude.

born[bɔrn]used in "be born": to come into the world as a baby

She was born in Mexico.

final[ˈfaɪnəl]coming at the end; last

This is the final chapter of the book.

front[frʌnt]the part of something that faces forward

He sat at the front of the bus.

above[əˈbʌv]higher than something

The picture is above the bed.

quick[kwɪk]happening or done with great speed

He is a quick learner.

fast[fæst]moving or capable of moving at high speed

The cheetah is the fastest animal on land.

slow[sloʊ]moving or happening at a low speed; not fast

The bus is very slow.

warm[wɔrm]having or giving out a moderate degree of heat

The weather was warm and sunny.

cool[kul]pleasantly low in temperature

The air was cool and fresh.

quiet[ˈkwaɪət]making little or no noise

The room was quiet and peaceful.

tired[taɪərd]feeling that you need to rest or sleep

I'm very tired after work.

expensive[ɪkˈspɛnsɪv]costing a lot of money

This hotel is too expensive.

tall[tɔl]of great height

My brother is very tall.

fat[fæt]having a lot of flesh or body fat; stout

The cat is getting fat.

clean[klin]free from dirt or stains

The house was clean and tidy.

healthy[ˈhɛlθi]good for your health

It's important to eat healthy food.

sick[sɪk]suffering from a physical or mental illness

I'm sick and need to stay home.

funny[ˈfʌni]causing laughter or amusement

The movie was very funny.

angry[ˈæŋɡri]feeling or showing strong displeasure and hostility

He was angry when he lost the game.

married[ˈmærid]having a husband or wife

My parents have been married for a long time.

correct[kəˈrɛkt]free from error; accurate

The answer is correct.

favorite[ˈfeɪvərɪt]liked best

His favorite color is blue.

negative[ˈnɛɡətɪv]showing no sign of what was tested for

The test results were negative.

extra[ˈɛkstrə]more than is usual or necessary

I need an extra blanket.

yellow[ˈjɛloʊ]of the color of ripe lemons or butter

The banana is yellow.

brown[braʊn]of the color of dark wood or rich soil

My hair is brown.

fourth[fɔrθ]coming after the third in order

He came in fourth place.

thousand[ˈθaʊzənd]the number 1,000

There are a thousand people in the stadium.

yesterday[ˈjɛstərˌdeɪ]on the day before today

I went to the park yesterday.

always[ˈɔlweɪz]at all times; every time

I always have breakfast at home.

cook[kʊk]to prepare food by heating it

I cooked dinner for my family.

wake up[weɪk ʌp]to stop sleeping

I wake up early every morning.

repeat[rɪˈpit]to say or do something again

Please repeat that.

hate[heɪt]to dislike someone or something very much

I hate spiders.

prefer[prɪˈfɜr]like better; choose in preference to something else

I prefer coffee to tea.

climb[klaɪm]to go up something by using your hands and feet

He climbed the mountain.

dance[dæns]to move your body to music

I like to dance to music.

ride[raɪd]to travel on a bike or horse, or in a vehicle

I rode my bike to school.

welcome[ˈwɛlkəm]to greet someone in a friendly way when they arrive

They welcomed me to their home.

foot[fʊt]the lower part of the leg

I hurt my foot playing soccer.

ear[ɪr]the organ of hearing

She whispered something in my ear.

nose[noʊz]the part of the face that sticks out above the mouth and contains the nostrils

I have a runny nose.

tooth[tuθ]a hard, pointed object in the mouth that is used for biting and chewing

I brush my teeth twice a day.

coffee[ˈkɔfi]a drink made from roasted and ground coffee beans

I like to drink coffee in the morning.

wine[waɪn]an alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes

He ordered a glass of red wine.

egg[ɛɡ]an oval-shaped object laid by female birds

I had scrambled eggs for breakfast.

chicken[ˈtʃɪkən]a bird that is kept for its meat and eggs

We had chicken for dinner.

meat[mit]the flesh of animals used as food

I don't eat meat.

fruit[frut]the sweet and fleshy product of a tree or other plant that contains seeds and can be eaten as food

I like to eat fruit for breakfast.

salt[sɔlt]a white crystalline substance that is used for flavoring food

He added salt to his food.

sugar[ˈʃʊɡər]a sweet, white or brown crystalline substance obtained from sugarcane or sugar beet, used as a sweetener in food and drinks

I put sugar in my coffee.

lunch[lʌntʃ]a meal eaten in the middle of the day

He had lunch at his desk.

meal[mil]the food you eat at one time, such as breakfast, lunch or dinner

We had a big meal together.

bottle[ˈbɑtəl]a container, typically made of glass or plastic, with a narrow neck and a stopper, used for holding liquids

I drank water from a bottle.

quarter[ˈkwɔrtər]one fourth of something

I cut the apple into quarters.

clothes[kloʊðz]items of clothing

I changed my clothes before dinner.

dress[drɛs]a piece of clothing for women

She wore a beautiful dress to the party.

shirt[ʃɜrt]a piece of clothing for the upper body, typically with a collar, sleeves, and buttons down the front

I wear a shirt to work.

shoe[ʃu]an outer covering for the foot

I tied my shoes before going outside.

pair[pɛr]two things that are used together

I bought a new pair of shoes.

neighbor[ˈneɪbər]a person who lives near you

My neighbor is very friendly.

visitor[ˈvɪzɪtər]a person who visits a place or person

We had a visitor from another country.

actor[ˈæktər]a person who performs in plays, films, or television programs

He is a famous actor.

farmer[ˈfɑrmər]a person who owns or manages a farm

The farmer grows corn and wheat.

reader[ˈridər]a person who reads

She is a good reader.

cat[kæt]a small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractable claws

My cat is very playful.

bus[bʌs]a large vehicle that carries passengers

I took the bus to work.

train[treɪn]a railway vehicle

I took the train to the city.

airport[ˈɛrˌpɔrt]a place where aircraft land and take off

I arrived at the airport late.

traffic[ˈtræfɪk]the volume of vehicles, pedestrians, or ships moving along a road, street, or waterway

There was a lot of traffic on the road.

ticket[ˈtɪkɪt]a piece of paper that lets you enter an event or travel on a bus, train, etc

He bought a ticket to the concert.

map[mæp]a diagram showing the features of an area

He looked at the map to find his way.

shop[ʃɑp]a place where goods are sold

I went to the shop to buy some milk.

library[ˈlaɪˌbrɛri]a building or room containing a collection of books and other materials, usually made available to the public for borrowing or reference

I went to the library to borrow a book.

theater[ˈθiətər]a building where plays and other live performances are given

We went to the theater to see a play.

pool[pul]an area of water, especially one that is used for swimming

He went for a swim in the pool.

classroom[ˈklæsˌrum]a room in a school where lessons are taught

The students sat in the classroom.

bedroom[ˈbɛdˌrum]a room in a house that is used for sleeping

I like to read in my bedroom before I go to sleep.

desk[dɛsk]a piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more drawers, used for writing or working at

I'm working at my desk.

internet[ˈɪntərˌnɛt]a global computer network

I checked the internet for the latest news.

title[ˈtaɪtəl]a name given to a book, play, film, etc

The title of the book is very long.

painting[ˈpeɪntɪŋ]a picture made with paint

The painting hangs in a museum.

paint[peɪnt]a colored substance that is spread on a surface to decorate or protect it

I used white paint on the wall.

band[bænd]a group of musicians who play together

The band played a great concert.

lesson[ˈlɛsən]a period of teaching or learning

I had a French lesson this morning.

exercise[ˈɛksərsaɪz]physical activity that is done to improve health and fitness

He goes for a run every day for exercise.

mistake[mɪˈsteɪk]an error or fault

I made a mistake on the test.

meaning[ˈminɪŋ]the idea or message that something expresses

What is the meaning of this word?

advice[ədˈvaɪs]suggestions about what to do or how to do something

He gave me some good advice.

reading[ˈridɪŋ]the act or process of looking at and understanding written words

She enjoys reading.

writing[ˈraɪtɪŋ]the act or process of forming letters or symbols on a surface

She is good at writing.

weather[ˈwɛðər]the state of the atmosphere at a particular time and place

The weather is nice today.

rain[reɪn]water falling from the clouds in drops

We walked home in the rain.

snow[snoʊ]frozen water vapor falling in white flakes

The ground was covered in snow.

flower[ˈflaʊər]a plant that has brightly colored petals

She gave him a bunch of flowers.

soccer[ˈsɑkər]a game in which two teams of eleven players kick a ball and try to score goals

He loves to play soccer.

basketball[ˈbæskɪtˌbɔl]a game played between two teams of five players in which points are scored by throwing a ball through a hoop

I like to play basketball with my friends.

baseball[ˈbeɪsˌbɔl]a sport played with a bat and ball

He played baseball in high school.

hi[haɪ]a friendly, informal greeting

Hi, how are you?

hello[həˈloʊ]a word used to greet someone

Hello, nice to meet you.

four[fɔr]the number 4

A car has four wheels.

seven[ˈsɛvən]the number 7

There are seven days in a week.

twelve[twɛlv]the number 12

There are twelve months in a year.

fifteen[ˌfɪfˈtin]the number 15

He is fifteen years old.

twenty[ˈtwɛnti]the number 20

There are twenty students in the class.

thirty[ˈθɜrti]the number 30

She is thirty years old.

fifty[ˈfɪfti]the number 50

My dad is fifty this year.

fifth[fɪfθ]coming after the fourth and before the sixth

This is the fifth time I've seen this movie.

grandmother[ˈɡrænˌmʌðər]the mother of your father or mother

My grandmother tells great stories.

grandfather[ˈɡrændˌfɑðər]the father of your father or mother

My grandfather is a kind and wise man.

uncle[ˈʌŋkəl]the brother of your father or mother

My uncle lives in Florida.

aunt[ænt]the sister of your father or mother

My aunt lives in a small village.

cousin[ˈkʌzən]a child of your aunt or uncle

I have a lot of cousins on my mother's side.

girlfriend[ˈɡɜrlˌfrɛnd]a girl or woman that someone is romantically involved with

He went to the movies with his girlfriend.

teenager[ˈtinˌeɪdʒər]a person who is between 13 and 19 years old

Teenagers often spend a lot of time on their phones.

nurse[nɜrs]a person trained to care for sick or injured people

The nurse checked on the patient.

singer[ˈsɪŋər]a person who sings, especially as a job

She is a famous singer.

actress[ˈæktrəs]a woman who acts in films, plays, or television programs

The actress has been in many movies.

tourist[ˈtʊrɪst]a person who is visiting a place for pleasure

Many tourists visit the Eiffel Tower.

bread[brɛd]a food made from flour, water, and yeast

He ate a slice of bread with butter.

butter[ˈbʌtər]a soft, yellow food made from cream

I put butter on my toast.

cheese[tʃiz]a food made from milk

He put cheese on his sandwich.

milk[mɪlk]a white liquid produced by cows and other female mammals, used as a drink

He drank a glass of milk.

cream[krim]the thick, white fatty part of milk

She put cream in her coffee.

tea[ti]a hot drink made from the dried leaves of a plant

He had a cup of tea after dinner.

juice[dʒus]the liquid that comes from fruit or vegetables

I like to drink juice in the morning.

beer[bɪr]an alcoholic drink made from grain

He ordered a cold beer.

breakfast[ˈbrɛkfəst]the first meal of the day

What do you usually eat for breakfast?

rice[raɪs]small white or brown grains that are cooked and eaten

She cooked rice for dinner.

pasta[ˈpɑstə]a food made from flour and water, such as spaghetti or noodles

We had pasta with tomato sauce.

potato[pəˈteɪtoʊ]a starchy vegetable that grows underground

I like to eat mashed potatoes with dinner.

vegetable[ˈvɛdʒtəbəl]a plant or part of a plant that is eaten as food

Broccoli is a healthy vegetable.

apple[ˈæpəl]a round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin

He ate an apple for breakfast.

orange[ˈɔrɪndʒ]a round, sweet, juicy fruit with a thick orange skin

I love to eat oranges.

tomato[təˈmeɪtoʊ]a soft, round, red fruit often used in salads and sauces

I love tomatoes in my sandwiches.

onion[ˈʌnjən]a round vegetable with a strong smell and taste

I added chopped onions to my soup.

pepper[ˈpɛpər]a hot-tasting spice made from dried berries

He added pepper to his soup.

salad[ˈsæləd]a cold dish of raw or cooked vegetables, often served with a dressing

I had a salad for lunch.

soup[sup]a hot liquid food made by cooking meat or vegetables in water

I had a bowl of soup for dinner.

dish[dɪʃ]a plate or bowl for food; also food prepared in a particular way

She washed the dishes after dinner.

cake[keɪk]a sweet baked food, often decorated for special occasions

I had a piece of chocolate cake for dessert.

cookie[ˈkʊki]a small, flat, sweet baked food

The kids ate cookies and milk.

chocolate[ˈtʃɔklət]a sweet brown food made from cocoa beans

I love eating chocolate.

diet[ˈdaɪət]a special range of foods a person eats, for example to lose weight

She's on a diet.

menu[ˈmɛnju]a list of the food and drinks available in a restaurant

Can I see the menu, please?

hungry[ˈhʌŋɡri]feeling that you need to eat

I'm hungry, let's go eat.

pants[pænts]a piece of clothing that covers each leg separately, from the waist to the ankles

I wore my new pants to the party.

jacket[ˈdʒækɪt]a short coat

It's cold outside, so I'll wear my jacket.

coat[koʊt]a long outer piece of clothing worn for warmth

He put on his coat before going outside.

hat[hæt]a covering for the head

He wore a hat to protect his head from the sun.

boot[but]a strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle

I wear boots when it's snowing.

bathroom[ˈbæθˌrum]a room with a toilet and a sink, often also a bath or shower

I need to go to the bathroom.

shower[ˈʃaʊər]a device that sprays water over you, used for washing your body

I took a shower this morning.

wash[wɑʃ]to clean something with water

He washed his car.

clock[klɑk]a device that shows the time

The clock on the wall is five minutes fast.

bike[baɪk]a vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pushing pedals

I ride my bike to work every day.

mall[mɔl]a large building with many stores and restaurants

We went to the mall to do some shopping.

shopping[ˈʃɑpɪŋ]the activity of buying things from stores

I went shopping for new clothes.

vacation[veɪˈkeɪʃən]a period of time when you are away from work or school, often traveling

We're going on vacation next week.

birthday[ˈbɜrθˌdeɪ]the day of the year on which someone was born

When is your birthday?

festival[ˈfɛstəvəl]a period of celebration with special events

The town is having a music festival this weekend.

concert[ˈkɑnsərt]a public performance of music

We went to a concert last night.

piano[piˈænoʊ]a large musical instrument with a keyboard

She plays the piano beautifully.

tennis[ˈtɛnɪs]a sport in which players hit a ball over a net with rackets

I play tennis every weekend.

swim[swɪm]to move through water by using your arms and legs

I love to swim in the ocean.

relax[rɪˈlæks]to rest and become calm

I need to relax after a long day.

fun[fʌn]enjoyment or amusement

We had so much fun at the party.

routine[ruˈtin]the usual way you do things every day

I have a strict routine in the mornings.

midnight[ˈmɪdˌnaɪt]twelve o'clock at night

The party ended at midnight.

sentence[ˈsɛntəns]a group of words that expresses a complete thought, usually with a subject and a verb

This sentence is short.

phrase[freɪz]a small group of words that form a unit of meaning, usually not a complete sentence

The phrase "once upon a time" is common in fairy tales.

dialogue[ˈdaɪəˌlɔɡ]a conversation between two or more people, for example in a book or film

Read the dialogue with a partner.

description[dɪˈskrɪpʃən]words that say what someone or something is like

The police gave a description of the man.

topic[ˈtɑpɪk]a subject that people talk or write about

The topic of the meeting was the new school.

opposite[ˈɑpəzɪt]completely different from something else

The two boys walked in opposite directions.

smart[smɑrt]intelligent or clever

She is a very smart woman.

busy[ˈbɪzi]having a lot to do

I'm too busy to go out tonight.

cheap[tʃip]low in price

I found a cheap flight to London.

friendly[ˈfrɛndli]kind and pleasant to other people

She is a very friendly person.

sad[sæd]feeling unhappy

She felt sad when her friend moved away.

dirty[ˈdɜrti]not clean

The floor was dirty.

false[fɔls]not true or correct

That information is false.

dear[dɪr]loved or valued; also used at the start of a letter

My dear friend, I'm so happy to see you.

gray[ɡreɪ]having a color between black and white

The sky was gray and cloudy.

pink[pɪŋk]having a pale red color

She wore a pink dress to the party.

cow[kaʊ]a large farm animal kept for its milk and meat

The farmer milked the cows.

pig[pɪɡ]a farm animal with pink skin, short legs, and a flat nose

The pigs are in the mud.

mouse[maʊs]a small animal with a long tail that lives in houses or fields

I saw a mouse in the kitchen.

lion[ˈlaɪən]a large wild cat that lives in Africa; the male has a mane

The lion roared loudly.

snake[sneɪk]a long reptile with no legs

I saw a snake in the grass.

ocean[ˈoʊʃən]a very large area of salt water that covers much of the Earth's surface

The ocean is vast and deep.

bye[baɪ]a word used to say goodbye informally

Bye! See you tomorrow.

goodbye[ɡʊdˈbaɪ]a word used when you leave someone or they leave you

Goodbye! I hope to see you again soon.

zero[ˈzɪroʊ]the number 0

The game ended one to zero.

eleven[ɪˈlɛvən]the number 11

There are eleven players on a soccer team.

thirteen[ˌθɜrˈtin]the number 13

There are thirteen children in the group.

fourteen[ˌfɔrˈtin]the number 14

He's fourteen years old.

sixteen[ˌsɪksˈtin]the number 16

She's sixteen years old.

seventeen[ˌsɛvənˈtin]the number 17

She turned seventeen last week.

eighteen[ˌeɪˈtin]the number 18

I am eighteen years old.

nineteen[ˌnaɪnˈtin]the number 19

My brother is nineteen years old.

forty[ˈfɔrti]the number 40

She turned forty last year.

sixty[ˈsɪksti]the number 60

There are sixty minutes in an hour.

seventy[ˈsɛvənti]the number 70

He's seventy years old.

eighty[ˈeɪti]the number 80

My grandpa is eighty years old.

ninety[ˈnaɪnti]the number 90

She's ninety years old.

Monday[ˈmʌndeɪ]the day of the week after Sunday

I have a meeting on Monday.

Tuesday[ˈtuzdeɪ]the day of the week after Monday

We have English class on Tuesday.

Wednesday[ˈwɛnzdeɪ]the day of the week after Tuesday

The store is closed on Wednesday.

Thursday[ˈθɜrzdeɪ]the day of the week after Wednesday

I'm going to the dentist on Thursday.

Friday[ˈfraɪdeɪ]the day of the week after Thursday

It's Friday! The weekend is almost here.

Saturday[ˈsætərdeɪ]the day of the week after Friday

I'm going to the movies on Saturday.

Sunday[ˈsʌndeɪ]the day of the week after Saturday

We visit my grandparents on Sunday.

January[ˈdʒænjuˌɛri]the first month of the year

The year begins in January.

February[ˈfɛbruˌɛri]the second month of the year, with 28 days, or 29 in a leap year

My birthday is in February.

March[mɑrtʃ]the third month of the year

We are moving to a new apartment in March.

April[ˈeɪprəl]the fourth month of the year

April has thirty days.

May[meɪ]the fifth month of the year

May comes after April.

June[dʒun]the sixth month of the year

My birthday is in June.

July[dʒʊˈlaɪ]the seventh month of the year

We go on vacation in July.

August[ˈɔɡəst]the eighth month of the year

My sister was born in August.

September[sɛpˈtɛmbər]the ninth month of the year

Our cousins visit us every September.

October[ɑkˈtoʊbər]the tenth month of the year

Halloween is in October.

November[noʊˈvɛmbər]the eleventh month of the year

Thanksgiving is in November.

December[dɪˈsɛmbər]the twelfth and last month of the year

Christmas is in December.

exam[ɪɡˈzæm]a test of what you know or can do

I have a history exam tomorrow.

homework[ˈhoʊmˌwɜrk]work that a teacher gives students to do at home

I have a lot of homework to do tonight.

pen[pɛn]a tool for writing or drawing with ink

Can I borrow your pen?

pencil[ˈpɛnsəl]a thin wooden tool for writing or drawing, with gray lead inside

Write your name with a pencil.

dictionary[ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛri]a book or website that lists words in alphabetical order and explains what they mean

I looked up the word in the dictionary.

paragraph[ˈpærəˌɡræf]a part of a text that starts on a new line and is about one idea

Please read the first paragraph.

spell[spɛl]to say or write the letters of a word in the correct order

Can you spell your name, please?

spelling[ˈspɛlɪŋ]the way in which a word is written

What's the spelling of your last name?

geography[dʒiˈɑɡrəfi]the study of the countries, land, seas, weather and people of the world

I'm taking a geography class.

jeans[dʒinz]pants made of strong cotton cloth, usually blue

I wear jeans most days of the week.

T-shirt[ˈtiˌʃɜrt]a simple cotton shirt with short sleeves and no collar

He was wearing a white T-shirt.

sweater[ˈswɛtər]a warm knitted piece of clothing for the top of the body, with long sleeves

Put on a sweater. It is cold outside.

skirt[skɜrt]a piece of clothing for women and girls that hangs down from the waist

She wore a blue skirt.

umbrella[ʌmˈbrɛlə]a thing that you hold over your head to keep you dry in the rain

Take an umbrella with you. It's raining.

purple[ˈpɜrpəl]having a color that is a mix of red and blue

She has a purple bag.

blond[blɑnd]having light yellow hair

She has blond hair.

sandwich[ˈsændwɪtʃ]two pieces of bread with meat, cheese or other food between them

I had a cheese sandwich for lunch.

banana[bəˈnænə]a long curved fruit with a yellow skin

I ate a banana for breakfast.

carrot[ˈkærət]a long orange vegetable that grows under the ground

Rabbits love carrots.

delicious[dɪˈlɪʃəs]having a very good taste

The cake was delicious.

thirsty[ˈθɜrsti]needing or wanting to drink something

I'm thirsty. Can I have some water?

cafe[kæˈfeɪ]a small restaurant that serves coffee, drinks and light meals

We met at a cafe downtown.

supermarket[ˈsupərˌmɑrkɪt]a large store that sells food and things for the home

I buy groceries at the supermarket.

gym[dʒɪm]a place with equipment where people go to exercise

I go to the gym three times a week.

toilet[ˈtɔɪlət]a bowl with a seat that you sit on to get rid of waste from the body

Please flush the toilet.

bath[bæθ]the act of washing your body in a tub filled with water

I take a bath every evening.

upstairs[ˌʌpˈstɛrz]on or to a higher floor of a building

My bedroom is upstairs.

grandparent[ˈɡrænˌpɛrənt]the mother or father of your mother or father

My grandparents live near the ocean.

boyfriend[ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd]a man or boy that someone is in a romantic relationship with

She went to the movies with her boyfriend.

waiter[ˈweɪtər]a person whose job is to bring food and drinks to people in a restaurant

The waiter brought us our food.

policeman[pəˈlismən]a man who is a member of the police

The policeman helped the old woman.

dancer[ˈdænsər]a person who dances, often as a job

The dancer moved across the stage.

sheep[ʃip]a farm animal with thick wool, kept for its wool and meat

The sheep are eating grass in the field.

elephant[ˈɛləfənt]a very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk

Elephants are the biggest animals on land.

hobby[ˈhɑbi]an activity that you do for fun in your free time

My hobby is playing the guitar.

dancing[ˈdænsɪŋ]the activity of moving your body to music

They went dancing at a club.

swimming[ˈswɪmɪŋ]the activity of moving through water using your arms and legs

I enjoy swimming in the summer.

guitar[ɡɪˈtɑr]a musical instrument with six strings that you play with your fingers

He plays the guitar in a band.

boring[ˈbɔrɪŋ]not interesting or exciting

The movie was so boring that I fell asleep.

passport[ˈpæsˌpɔrt]an official document that you need to travel to other countries

Do not forget your passport!

taxi[ˈtæksi]a car with a driver that you pay to take you somewhere

I took a taxi to the airport.

bicycle[ˈbaɪsɪkəl]a vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pushing pedals with your feet

I ride my bicycle to school.

euro[ˈjʊroʊ]the money used in many countries of Europe

Many European countries use the euro.

cent[sɛnt]a small coin or unit of money; one hundred cents make one dollar

There are one hundred cents in a dollar.

bill[bɪl]a piece of paper that shows how much money you have to pay

I have to pay the phone bill.

email[ˈimeɪl]a message that you send from one computer or phone to another over the internet

I sent an email to my teacher.

website[ˈwɛbˌsaɪt]a place on the internet with one or more pages about a subject

The opening hours are on the website.

blog[blɑɡ]a website where a person regularly writes about their life or interests

She writes a blog about travel.

post[poʊst]to put a message, photo or video on the internet for other people to see

She posted a photo of her dog.

CD[ˌsiˈdi]a small round disc that stores music or computer data

I listen to a CD in the car.

as[æz]in the role or function of

He works as a doctor.

back[bæk]the rear part of something

Our garden is at the back of the house.

last[læst]final, or most recent in a series

This is the last time I will ask.

state[steɪt]a condition or situation; also a nation or a part of a country

The state of the economy is improving.

while[waɪl]during the time that

I read a book while I waited for the bus.

president[ˈprɛzɪdənt]the head of a country or an organization

The president gave a speech.

seem[sim]to give the impression of being

He seems to be happy.

might[maɪt]used to say that something is possible

It might rain tomorrow.

case[keɪs]a particular situation or example

In that case, we need another plan.

system[ˈsɪstəm]a set of connected parts that work together

The school system needs to improve.

percent[pərˈsɛnt]out of every hundred

Only ten percent of the students come by car.

government[ˈɡʌvərnmənt]the group of people who run a country

The government is working on new rules.

hold[hoʊld]to have something in your hand or arms

Can you hold my bag for a minute?

war[wɔr]a state of armed fighting between countries or groups

The two countries are at war.

national[ˈnæʃənəl]relating to a whole country

The national team won the game.

side[saɪd]the left or right part of something, or one of its surfaces

The pharmacy is on the other side of the street.

provide[prəˈvaɪd]to give someone something they need

The hotel provides breakfast.

service[ˈsɜrvɪs]the work of helping customers in a store, hotel, or restaurant

The service in this restaurant is excellent.

power[ˈpaʊər]the ability to control or influence people or things

The king had a lot of power.

law[lɔ]a rule that everyone must follow

Smoking here is against the law.

continue[kənˈtɪnju]to keep doing something

Please continue with your story.

least[list]in the smallest amount; "at least" means not less than

At least I tried.

community[kəˈmjunəti]a group of people living in the same place

The community is very friendly.

lead[lid]to guide or direct

She leads a small team.

kid[kɪd]a child

The kids are playing outside.

public[ˈpʌblɪk]relating to or involving all people

This is a public park.

social[ˈsoʊʃəl]relating to society and people's relationships

She uses social media every day.

allow[əˈlaʊ]to permit someone to do something

My parents allow me to stay out late.

level[ˈlɛvəl]a stage, amount, or standard of something

What level of English do you have?

low[loʊ]not high; close to the ground or small in amount

The temperature is very low today.

offer[ˈɔfər]to present something for someone to accept

Can I offer you a drink?

research[ˈrisɜrtʃ]careful study to find out new facts

She works in medical research.

guy[ɡaɪ]a man

That guy is my friend.

able[ˈeɪbəl]having the skill or capacity to do something

I'm able to help you tomorrow.

process[ˈprɑsɛs]a series of actions that lead to a result

The application process was long.

appear[əˈpɪr]to become visible

The sun appeared from behind the clouds.

consider[kənˈsɪdər]to think about carefully

I'm considering a new job.

education[ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃən]the process of learning and teaching

A good education is very important.

human[ˈhjumən]a person, especially compared with an animal or a machine

Humans need sleep.

expect[ɪkˈspɛkt]to think that something will happen

I expect to see you tomorrow.

serve[sɜrv]to give food or drinks to someone, for example in a restaurant

The restaurant serves excellent food.

sense[sɛns]a feeling or understanding of something; also meaning

That doesn't make sense.

death[dɛθ]the end of life

Her grandfather's death made her very sad.

experience[ɪkˈspɪriəns]knowledge or skill you get from doing something; also something that happens to you

She has a lot of experience with children.

kill[kɪl]to cause someone or something to die

This spray kills mosquitoes.

reach[ritʃ]to arrive at a place or a point

We reached the top of the mountain.

effect[ɪˈfɛkt]a change that something causes

The medicine had a good effect on him.

suggest[səɡˈdʒɛst]to mention an idea for others to think about

I suggested that we go to the movies.

control[kənˈtroʊl]the power to make people or things do what you want

The driver lost control of the car.

raise[reɪz]to lift something to a higher position; also to increase

Raise your hand if you have a question.

major[ˈmeɪdʒər]very important, big, or serious

Traffic is a major problem in the city.

pass[pæs]to go past something; also to succeed in a test

Time passes quickly.

themselves[ðəmˈsɛlvz]used when "they" do something to or for the same people

They did it themselves.

field[fild]an area of land used for growing crops or keeping animals

The farmers planted corn in the field.

role[roʊl]the part someone plays or the job they have in a situation

She plays the role of the mother in the movie.

whole[hoʊl]all of something, including every part

He ate the whole cake by himself.

light[laɪt]the brightness from the sun, a lamp or a fire that lets you see things

Can you turn on the light?

heart[hɑrt]the organ in your chest that pumps blood around your body

Your heart beats faster when you run.

voice[vɔɪs]the sound a person makes when they speak or sing

She has a beautiful singing voice.

clear[klɪr]easy to understand, see or hear

The instructions are very clear.

close[kloʊs]near in distance or time

The store is close to my house.

pull[pʊl]to move something toward you by holding it

Pull the door to open it.

throw[θroʊ]to send something through the air with a movement of your arm

He threw the ball to his friend.

catch[kætʃ]to take and hold something that is moving through the air

I caught the ball with one hand.

hit[hɪt]to touch something quickly and with force

The ball hit the wall.

fight[faɪt]to use force against someone, or to argue with them

The two boys fought in the playground.

cover[ˈkʌvər]to put something over something else

Cover the pot so the soup stays hot.

receive[rɪˈsiv]to get or be given something

I received a letter from my friend.

pick[pɪk]to choose something

Pick a card, any card.

realize[ˈriəlaɪz]to become aware of or understand something

I realized I had left my keys at home.

cause[kɔz]to make something happen

The storm caused a lot of damage.

increase[ɪnˈkris]to become larger in number or amount

The number of students has increased.

involve[ɪnˈvɑlv]to include something as a necessary part

The job will involve a lot of travel.

support[səˈpɔrt]to help or encourage someone or something

My parents support my decision.

rest[rɛst]to relax, sleep or stop working for a while

I need to rest after a long day.

decision[dɪˈsɪʒən]a choice that you make after thinking about it

She made the decision to quit her job.

choice[tʃɔɪs]the act of choosing, or the thing you choose

You have a choice between two options.

chance[tʃæns]an opportunity to do something; also the possibility that something will happen

I had a chance to talk to her after class.

opportunity[ˌɑpərˈtunəti]a time or situation when you can do something you want to do

This is a great opportunity for you to learn.

goal[ɡoʊl]something that you are trying to achieve

My goal is to learn English.

matter[ˈmætər]a subject or situation that you must think about or deal with

It's a matter of life and death.

care[kɛr]the work of looking after someone or something

She takes good care of her children.

relationship[rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp]the way in which two or more people are connected

They have a good relationship.

couple[ˈkʌpəl]two people who are married or in a romantic relationship

The couple has been married for ten years.

step[stɛp]a movement of your foot when you walk

Take one step forward.

ground[ɡraʊnd]the surface of the earth that you walk on

He sat down on the ground.

top[tɑp]the highest part of something

The bird landed on the top of the tree.

view[vju]what you can see from a particular place

He had a great view of the city from his hotel room.

season[ˈsizən]one of the four parts of the year: spring, summer, fall and winter

Summer is my favorite season.

oil[ɔɪl]a thick liquid used in cooking or as fuel

Fry the onions in a little oil.

energy[ˈɛnərdʒi]the strength to be active without getting tired

I don't have the energy to go out tonight.

image[ˈɪmɪdʒ]a picture or photograph

The image on the screen is very sharp.

film[fɪlm]a story told with moving pictures; a movie

I watched a film last night.

site[saɪt]a place where something is, was or will be; also a website

This is a good site for a picnic.

church[tʃɜrtʃ]a building where Christians go to pray

They go to church on Sundays.

patient[ˈpeɪʃənt]able to wait calmly without getting angry

Be patient, the doctor will see you soon.

likely[ˈlaɪkli]probably going to happen or be true

It's likely to rain tomorrow.

recent[ˈrisənt]happening or made a short time ago

I have a recent photo of my family.

single[ˈsɪŋɡəl]only one; also not married

There isn't a single cloud in the sky.

general[ˈdʒɛnərəl]related to most people or things, not to details

The general opinion is that the plan is good.

international[ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl]involving two or more countries

The Olympics is an international event.

medical[ˈmɛdɪkəl]related to medicine and the treatment of illness

He received medical treatment for his injury.

position[pəˈzɪʃən]the place where someone or something is; also a job

He changed his position in the bed.

department[dɪˈpɑrtmənt]one of the parts of a company, school or government

He works in the marketing department.

director[dəˈrɛktər]a person who manages a company or who makes a movie or play

The director of the company is very experienced.

leader[ˈlidər]a person who leads or controls a group of people

She is a natural leader and inspires her team.

deal[dil]an agreement between two or more people

We made a deal to share the work.

data[ˈdeɪtə]facts or numbers that are collected and studied

The data shows that sales are increasing.

record[ˈrɛkərd]a written account of facts or events that is kept for the future

She keeps a record of her expenses.

rate[reɪt]how fast or how often something happens

The rate of crime has gone down.

figure[ˈfɪɡjər]a number, especially in official information

The sales figures are very good.

term[tɜrm]a word or phrase with a particular meaning

The term "globalization" is often used in economics.

material[məˈtɪriəl]a substance that things are made from

The house is built of strong materials.

board[bɔrd]a flat piece of wood or other material, often for writing on

The teacher wrote the answer on the board.

source[sɔrs]the place or person something comes from

The source of the river is in the mountains.

evidence[ˈɛvədəns]facts or signs that show something is true

There is no evidence to support his claim.

condition[kənˈdɪʃən]the state that something or someone is in

The car is in good condition.

behavior[bɪˈheɪvjər]the way someone acts

His behavior in class is often rude.

attention[əˈtɛnʃən]the act of listening, looking or thinking carefully

Please pay attention to what I'm saying.

mind[maɪnd]the part of a person that thinks, feels and remembers

He changed his mind about going to the party.

drug[drʌɡ]a medicine, or an illegal substance that people take

The doctor gave him a new drug for the pain.

officer[ˈɔfɪsər]a member of the police; also a person with authority in an organization

The police officer asked for my name.

author[ˈɔθər]a person who writes a book or article

The author signed copies of his book.

century[ˈsɛntʃəri]a period of 100 years

The 21st century began in 2001.

society[səˈsaɪəti]people in general, living together in a community

Society is changing quickly.

population[ˌpɑpjəˈleɪʃən]the number of people who live in a place

The population of the city is growing.

develop[dɪˈvɛləp]to grow or change, or to create something new over time

The company is developing new products.

produce[prəˈdus]to make or grow something

The factory produces cars.

industry[ˈɪndəstri]the work of making goods in factories; also one type of business

The car industry is very important in this country.

technology[tɛkˈnɑlədʒi]the use of science to make machines and tools

Technology is changing very quickly.

organization[ˌɔrɡənəˈzeɪʃən]a group of people who work together for a purpose

He works for a large organization.

response[rɪˈspɑns]an answer or reaction

I got a quick response to my email.

respond[rɪˈspɑnd]to say or do something in reaction to something that has been said or done

He didn't respond to my question.

simple[ˈsɪmpəl]easy to understand or do

This recipe is simple to follow.

inside[ˌɪnˈsaɪd]in or to the inner part of something

The children were playing inside.

bit[bɪt]a small piece or amount of something

I had a bit of bread for breakfast.

particular[pərˈtɪkjələr]specific or special

Is there a particular color you like?

onto[ˈɑntu]to a position on top of something

The cat jumped onto the table.

forward[ˈfɔrwərd]in or to a position that is ahead

The car moved forward.

photograph[ˈfoʊtəˌɡræf]a picture taken with a camera

I took a photograph of the sunset.

size[saɪz]how big or small something is

What size shoes do you wear?

quality[ˈkwɑləti]how good something is

The food at the restaurant was of excellent quality.

amount[əˈmaʊnt]a quantity of something

He gave a large amount of money to charity.

sort[sɔrt]a type or kind

What sort of music do you like?

direction[dəˈrɛkʃən]the course or line along which something moves or points

What direction are we going in?

degree[dɪˈɡri]a unit for measuring temperature or angles

How many degrees is it outside today?

sign[saɪn]a board or notice that gives information or instructions

There was a sign on the door that said "Closed."

thought[θɔt]an idea or opinion

He had a sudden thought.

memory[ˈmɛməri]the ability to remember information or experiences

I have a good memory for names.

knowledge[ˈnɑlɪdʒ]understanding or information gained through learning

He has a lot of knowledge about history.

ability[əˈbɪləti]the power or skill to do something

She has the ability to learn quickly.

benefit[ˈbɛnəfɪt]something that is good or helpful

One benefit of the new park is cleaner air.

character[ˈkærəktər]a person's typical qualities; a person in a book or film

He is a person of strong character.

disease[dɪˈziz]an illness of people, animals or plants

Flu is a common disease.

pain[peɪn]a feeling of physical discomfort or distress

She was in a lot of pain.

blood[blʌd]the red liquid that flows through the body

He lost a lot of blood in the accident.

save[seɪv]to keep someone or something safe from danger

He saved her life by pulling her out of the water.

protect[prəˈtɛkt]to keep someone or something safe

He wore a helmet to protect his head.

avoid[əˈvɔɪd]to keep away from or prevent from happening

Try to avoid making the same mistake.

remove[rɪˈmuv]to take something away

Please remove your shoes before you come in.

contain[kənˈteɪn]to hold or include something

This box contains my old books.

discover[dɪˈskʌvər]to find something for the first time

We discovered a beautiful beach on vacation.

recognize[ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪz]to know someone or something because you have seen or heard them before

I recognized him from the party last night.

accept[ækˈsɛpt]to agree to take something

He accepted the job offer.

push[pʊʃ]to press something with force to move it

He pushed the door open.

shake[ʃeɪk]to move quickly back and forth or up and down

He shook his head.

drop[drɑp]to fall or let something fall

She dropped her keys on the floor.

rise[raɪz]to go up

The sun rises in the east.

enter[ˈɛntər]to go into a place

He entered the room quietly.

argue[ˈɑrɡju]to disagree with someone, often angrily

My brothers argue all the time.

worry[ˈwɜri]to feel anxious or uneasy about something

Don't worry, everything will be all right.

focus[ˈfoʊkəs]to give all your attention to something

Try to focus on your work.

dead[dɛd]no longer alive

The tree in our garden is dead.

fail[feɪl]to not succeed in doing something

I failed the exam.

affect[əˈfɛkt]to have an influence on something or someone

The weather can affect your mood.

reduce[rɪˈdus]to make something smaller or less

The store reduced the price of the jacket.

apply[əˈplaɪ]to make a formal request for something, such as a job

I applied for a job at the bank.

manage[ˈmænɪdʒ]to be in charge of or control something

She manages a small team.

act[ækt]to do something

He acted quickly to save the child.

perform[pərˈfɔrm]to entertain an audience by playing music, acting, singing, etc

The band performed a great show.

necessary[ˈnɛsəˌsɛri]needed or required

It is necessary to eat healthy food.

huge[hjudʒ]extremely large in size or amount

The building was huge.

physical[ˈfɪzɪkəl]relating to the body

I need more physical activity.

series[ˈsɪriz]a group of related things that come one after another, such as TV shows

We watched the whole series in one weekend.

scene[sin]a part of a play or film

The movie had a very dramatic opening scene.

stage[steɪdʒ]a platform on which actors perform

The actors came onto the stage.

race[reɪs]a competition to see who is the fastest

She won the race.

training[ˈtreɪnɪŋ]the process of teaching someone a skill

He got training in computer programming.

movement[ˈmuvmənt]the act of moving

There was a lot of movement in the crowd.

seat[sit]a place where you can sit

Please take a seat.

rock[rɑk]a solid piece of stone

The children climbed on the big rock.

nature[ˈneɪtʃər]the natural world and all living things

We went for a walk in nature.

earth[ɜrθ]the planet we live on

The earth is our home.

environment[ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt]the natural world of land, water and air

We need to protect the environment.

region[ˈridʒən]a particular area of a country or the world

This region is known for its wine.

billion[ˈbɪljən]a thousand million

More than a billion people live in that country.

peace[pis]a time without war or fighting; calm and quiet

I need some peace and quiet.

king[kɪŋ]the male ruler of a kingdom

The king lives in a palace.

army[ˈɑrmi]a large, organized force of soldiers

He was in the army for two years.