Which is the most common word in english

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Studies that estimate and rank the most common words in English examine texts written in English. Perhaps the most comprehensive such analysis is one that was conducted against the Oxford English Corpus (OEC), a massive text corpus that is written in the English language.

In total, the texts in the Oxford English Corpus contain more than 2 billion words.^[1] The OEC includes a wide variety of writing samples, such as literary works, novels, academic journals, newspapers, magazines, Hansard’s Parliamentary Debates, blogs, chat logs, and emails.^[2]

Another English corpus that has been used to study word frequency is the Brown Corpus, which was compiled by researchers at Brown University in the 1960s. The researchers published their analysis of the Brown Corpus in 1967. Their findings were similar, but not identical, to the findings of the OEC analysis.

According to The Reading Teacher’s Book of Lists, the first 25 words in the OEC make up about one-third of all printed material in English, and the first 100 words make up about half of all written English.^[3] According to a study cited by Robert McCrum in The Story of English, all of the first hundred of the most common words in English are of Old English origin,^[4] except for «people», ultimately from Latin «populus», and «because», in part from Latin «causa».

Some lists of common words distinguish between word forms, while others rank all forms of a word as a single lexeme (the form of the word as it would appear in a dictionary). For example, the lexeme be (as in to be) comprises all its conjugations (is, was, am, are, were, etc.), and contractions of those conjugations.^[5] These top 100 lemmas listed below account for 50% of all the words in the Oxford English Corpus.^[1]

100 most common words

A list of 100 words that occur most frequently in written English is given below, based on an analysis of the Oxford English Corpus (a collection of texts in the English language, comprising over 2 billion words).^[1] A part of speech is provided for most of the words, but part-of-speech categories vary between analyses, and not all possibilities are listed. For example, «I» may be a pronoun or a Roman numeral; «to» may be a preposition or an infinitive marker; «time» may be a noun or a verb. Also, a single spelling can represent more than one root word. For example, «singer» may be a form of either «sing» or «singe». Different corpora may treat such difference differently.

The number of distinct senses that are listed in Wiktionary is shown in the polysemy column. For example, «out» can refer to an escape, a removal from play in baseball, or any of 36 other concepts. On average, each word in the list has 15.38 senses. The sense count does not include the use of terms in phrasal verbs such as «put out» (as in «inconvenienced») and other multiword expressions such as the interjection «get out!», where the word «out» does not have an individual meaning.^[6] As an example, «out» occurs in at least 560 phrasal verbs^[7] and appears in nearly 1700 multiword expressions.^[8]

The table also includes frequencies from other corpora. Note that as well as usage differences, lemmatisation may differ from corpus to corpus – for example splitting the prepositional use of «to» from the use as a particle. Also the Corpus of Contemporary American English (COCA) list includes dispersion as well as frequency to calculate rank.

Word	Parts of speech	OEC rank	COCA rank[9]	Dolch level	Polysemy
the	Article	1	1	Pre-primer	12
be	Verb	2	2	Primer	21
to	Preposition	3	7, 9	Pre-primer	17
of	Preposition	4	4	Grade 1	12
and	Conjunction	5	3	Pre-primer	16
a	Article	6	5	Pre-primer	20
in	Preposition	7	6, 128, 3038	Pre-primer	23
that	Conjunction et al.	8	12, 27, 903	Primer	17
have	Verb	9	8	Primer	25
I	Pronoun	10	11	Pre-primer	7
it	Pronoun	11	10	Pre-primer	18
for	Preposition	12	13, 2339	Pre-primer	19
not	Adverb et al.	13	28, 2929	Pre-primer	5
on	Preposition	14	17, 155	Primer	43
with	Preposition	15	16	Primer	11
he	Pronoun	16	15	Primer	7
as	Adverb, conjunction, et al.	17	33, 49, 129	Grade 1	17
you	Pronoun	18	14	Pre-primer	9
do	Verb, noun	19	18	Primer	38
at	Preposition	20	22	Primer	14
this	Determiner, adverb, noun	21	20, 4665	Primer	9
but	Preposition, adverb, conjunction	22	23, 1715	Primer	17
his	Possessive pronoun	23	25, 1887	Grade 1	6
by	Preposition	24	30, 1190	Grade 1	19
from	Preposition	25	26	Grade 1	4
they	Pronoun	26	21	Primer	6
we	Pronoun	27	24	Pre-primer	6
say	Verb et al.	28	19	Primer	17
her	Possessive pronoun	29, 106	42	Grade 1	3
she	Pronoun	30	31	Primer	7
or	Conjunction	31	32	Grade 2	11
an	Article	32	(a)	Grade 1	6
will	Verb, noun	33	48, 1506	Primer	16
my	Possessive pronoun	34	44	Pre-primer	5
one	Noun, adjective, et al.	35	51, 104, 839	Pre-primer	24
all	Adjective	36	43, 222	Primer	15
would	Verb	37	41	Grade 2	13
there	Adverb, pronoun, et al.	38	53, 116	Primer	14
their	Possessive pronoun	39	36	Grade 2	2
what	Pronoun, adverb, et al.	40	34	Primer	19
so	Conjunction, adverb, et al.	41	55, 196	Primer	18
up	Adverb, preposition, et al.	42	50, 456	Pre-primer	50
out	Preposition	43	64, 149	Primer	38
if	Conjunction	44	40	Grade 3	9
about	Preposition, adverb, et al.	45	46, 179	Grade 3	18
who	Pronoun, noun	46	38	Primer	5
get	Verb	47	39	Primer	37
which	Pronoun	48	58	Grade 2	7
go	Verb, noun	49	35	Pre-primer	54
me	Pronoun	50	61	Pre-primer	10
when	Adverb	51	57, 136	Grade 1	11
make	Verb, noun	52	45	Grade 2 [as «made»]	48
can	Verb, noun	53	37, 2973	Pre-primer	18
like	Preposition, verb	54	74, 208, 1123, 1684, 2702	Primer	26
time	Noun	55	52	Dolch list of 95 nouns	14
no	Determiner, adverb	56	93, 699, 916, 1111, 4555	Primer	10
just	Adjective	57	66, 1823		14
him	Pronoun	58	68		5
know	Verb, noun	59	47		13
take	Verb, noun	60	63		66
people	Noun	61	62		9
into	Preposition	62	65		10
year	Noun	63	54		7
your	Possessive pronoun	64	69		4
good	Adjective	65	110, 2280		32
some	Determiner, pronoun	66	60		10
could	Verb	67	71		6
them	Pronoun	68	59		3
see	Verb	69	67		25
other	Adjective, pronoun	70	75, 715, 2355		12
than	Conjunction, preposition	71	73, 712		4
then	Adverb	72	77		10
now	Preposition	73	72, 1906		13
look	Verb	74	85, 604		17
only	Adverb	75	101, 329		11
come	Verb	76	70		20
its	Possessive pronoun	77	78		2
over	Preposition	78	124, 182		19
think	Verb	79	56		10
also	Adverb	80	87		2
back	Noun, adverb	81	108, 323, 1877		36
after	Preposition	82	120, 260		14
use	Verb, noun	83	92, 429		17
two	Noun	84	80		6
how	Adverb	85	76		11
our	Possessive pronoun	86	79		3
work	Verb, noun	87	117, 199		28
first	Adjective	88	86, 2064		10
well	Adverb	89	100, 644		30
way	Noun, adverb	90	84, 4090		16
even	Adjective	91	107, 484		23
new	Adjective et al.	92	88		18
want	Verb	93	83		10
because	Conjunction	94	89, 509		7
any	Pronoun	95	109, 4720		4
these	Pronoun	96	82		2
give	Verb	97	98		19
day	Noun	98	90		9
most	Adverb	99	144, 187		12
us	Pronoun	100	113		6

Parts of speech

The following is a very similar list, subdivided by part of speech.^[1] The list labeled «Others» includes pronouns, possessives, articles, modal verbs, adverbs, and conjunctions.

Rank	Nouns	Verbs	Adjectives	Prepositions	Others
1	time	be	good	to	the
2	person	have	new	of	and
3	year	do	first	in	a
4	way	say	last	for	that
5	day	get	long	on	I
6	thing	make	great	with	it
7	man	go	little	at	not
8	world	know	own	by	he
9	life	take	other	from	as
10	hand	see	old	up	you
11	part	come	right	about	this
12	child	think	big	into	but
13	eye	look	high	over	his
14	woman	want	different	after	they
15	place	give	small		her
16	work	use	large		she
17	week	find	next		or
18	case	tell	early		an
19	point	ask	young		will
20	government	work	important		my
21	company	seem	few		one
22	number	feel	public		all
23	group	try	bad		would
24	problem	leave	same		there
25	fact	call	able		their

See also

• Basic English
• Frequency analysis, the study of the frequency of letters or groups of letters
• Letter frequencies
• Oxford English Corpus
• Swadesh list, a compilation of basic concepts for the purpose of historical-comparative linguistics
• Zipf’s law, a theory stating that the frequency of any word is inversely proportional to its rank in a frequency table

Word lists

• Dolch Word List, a list of frequently used English words
• General Service List
• Word lists by frequency

References

External links

The 100 most common words in English

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2.of	22.be	62. her
3. and	23. this	63. would
4. at	24. have	64. make
5. to	25.from	65.like

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be – “Will you be my friend?”

and – “You and I will always be friends.”

of – “Today is the first of November.”

a – “I saw a bear today.”

in – “She is in her room.”

to – “Let’s go to the park.”

have – “I have a few questions.”

too – “I like her too.”

it – “It is sunny outside.”

I – “I really like it here.”

that – “That door is open.”

for – “This letter is for you.”

you – “You are really nice.”

he – “He is my brother.”

with – “I want to go with you.”

on – “I watch movies on my iPad.”

do – “What will you do now?”

say – “Can I say something?”

this – “This is my favorite cookie.”

they – “They are here!”

at – “Can you pick me up at the mall?”

but – “I’m sorry but she’s away.”

we – “We are going to watch a movie.”

his – “This is his box.”

from – “This card came from my cousin.”

that – “That’s a really cool trick!”

not – “That’s not what I want.”

can’t – “I can’t open it.”

won’t – “I won’t open it.”

by – “Will you come by and see me?”

she – “She is very happy.”

or – “Do you like blue or yellow?”

as – “Her role as an English teacher is very important.”

what – “What are you thinking of?”

go – “I want to go there.”

their – “This is their house.”

can – “What can I do for you?”

who – “Who can help me?”

get – “Can you get me my eyeglasses?”

if – “What if I fail?”

would – “Would you help me out?”

her – “I have her book.”

all – “All my favorite books are on this shelf.”

my – “My mom is coming to visit.”

make – “Can we make our projects together?”

about – “What is this movie about?”

know – “Do you know where this place is?”

will – “I will help you find that place.”

as – “As soon as she’s here, I’ll talk to her.”

up – “I live up in the mountains.”

one – “She is one of my English teachers.”

time – “There was a time I liked to play golf.”

there – “There are so many things I want to learn.”

year – “This is the year I’m finally going to learn English.”

so – “I am so sorry.”

think – “I think I need to lie down.”

when – “When will I see you again?”

which – “Which of these slippers are yours?”

them – “Please give this to them.”

some – “Please give them some of the apples I brought home.”

me – “Can you give me some apples?”

people – “There are so many people at the mall today.”

take – “Please take home some of these apples”

out – “Please throw the trash out.”

into – “My puppy ran into the woods.”

just – “Just close your eyes.”

see – “Did you see that?”

him – “I heard him singing earlier.”

your – “Your mom is here.”

come – “Can your mom and dad come to the party?”

could – “Could you help me with my project?”

now – “I want to watch this now.”

than – “I like this cake better than the other one you showed me.”

like – “I like this bag better than the other one you showed me.”

other – “I like these shoes better than the other ones you showed me.”

how – “How do I turn this on?”

then – “We had breakfast and then we went to church.”

its – “I need to read its manual.”

our – “This is our home now.”

two – “Two cheeseburgers, please.”

more – “Can I have some more milk shake?”

these – “Do you like these ribbons?”

want – “Do you want these ribbons?”

way – “Can you look this way?”

look – “Please look this way.”

first – “She was my very first teacher.”

also – “She was also my best friend.”

new – “I have new shoes.”

because – “I am crying because I’m sad.”

day – “Today is National Friendship day.”

more – “I have more stickers at home.”

use – “How do I use this?”

no – “There’s no electricity now.”

man – “There’s a man outside looking for you.”

find – “Where can I find rare furniture?”

here – “My mom is here.”

thing – “One thing led to another.”

give – “Give her these pearls.”

many – “We shared many dreams together.”

well – “You know me so well.”

only – “You are my only friend here.”

those – “Those boots belong to my friend.”

tell – “Can you tell me which way to go?”

one – “She’s the one he’s been waiting for.”

very – “I’m very upset right now.”

her – “Her grandmother is sick.”

even – “She can’t even stand on her own.”

back – “I’ll be right back.”

any – “Have you had any luck on your research?”

good – “You’re a good person.”

woman – “That woman looks so polished.”

through – “Your faith will see you through tough times.”

us – “Do you want to go with us?”

life – “This is the best day of my life.”

child – “I just saw a child cross the street by herself.”

there – “Did you go there?”

work – “I have to go to work.”

down – “Let’s go down.”

may – “You may take your seats.”

after – “Let’s have dinner after work.”

should – “Should I buy this dress?”

call – “Call me when you get home, okay?”

world – “I want to travel and see the world.”

over – “I can’t wait for this day to be over.”

school – “My cousin goes to school here.”

still – “I still think you should go.”

try – “Can you try to be nicer to him?”

in – “What’s in that box?”

as – “As soon as I get home, I’m going to start watching that series.”

last – “This is my last slice of cake, I promise!”

ask – “Can you ask the waiter to bring us some wine?”

need – “I need some wine tonight!”

too – “I need some wine, too!”

feel – “I feel so tired, I just need to relax and unwind.”

three – “I have three sisters.”

when – “When was the last time you saw them?”

state – “Check out the state of that shed, it’s falling apart.”

never – “I’m never going to drink wine again.”

become – “Over the years we’ve become really close.”

between – “This is just between you and me.”

high – “Give me a high five!”

really – “I really like your painting!”

something – “I have something for you.”

most – “She’s the most beautiful girl I’ve ever seen.”

another – “I’ll have another glass of wine, please.”

much – “I love you guys so much.”

family – “You are like family to me.”

own – “I want to get my own place.”

out – “Get out of my room.”

leave – “I want you to leave.”

put – “Please put down that book and listen to me.”

old – “I feel so old!”

while – “I can wait for you here while you shop.”

mean – “I didn’t mean to sound so angry.”

on – “Can you turn on the lights?”

keep – “Can we keep the lights on tonight?”

student – “I’ve always been a diligent student.”

why – “This is why I don’t go out anymore.”

let – “Why won’t you let him know how you feel?”

great – “This ice cream place is great for families with kids!”

same – “Hey, we’re wearing the same shirt!”

big – “I have this big crush on Brad Pitt.”

group – “The group sitting across our table is so noisy.”

begin – “Where do I begin with this huge project?”

seem – “She may seem quiet, but she’s really outgoing once you get to know her.”

country – “Japan is such a beautiful country!”

help – “I need help with my Math homework.”

talk – “Can we talk in private?”

where – “Where were you last night?”

turn – “If only I could turn back time.”

problem – “The problem is we think we have plenty of time.”

every – “Every person has his own big goal to fulfill.”

start – “This is a great to start to learn the English language.”

hand – “Don’t let go of my hand.”

might – “This might actually work.”

American – “The American culture is so dynamic.”

show – “Can you show me how to use this vacuum cleaner?”

part – “This is my favorite part of the movie!”

about – “What is the story about?”

against – “I am so against domestic abuse!”

place – “This place is wonderful!”

over – “She kept saying this over and over again.”

such – “He is such an annoying person.”

again – “Can we play that game again?”

few – “Just a few more errands and I’m done!”

case – “What an interesting case you are working on now!”

most – “That’s the most interesting story I’ve ever heard.”

week – “I had a rough week.”

company – “Will you keep me company?”

where – “Where are we going?”

system – “What’s wrong with the airport’s system?”

each – “Can you give each of them an apple?”

right – “I’m right this time.”

program – “This community program for teens is really helpful.”

hear – “Did you hear that?”

so – “I’m so sleepy.”

question – “I have a question for you.”

during – “During the session, I saw him fall asleep.”

work – “I have to work this weekend.”

play – “We can play soccer next weekend instead.”

government – “I hope the government does something about the poverty in this country.”

run – “If you see a bear here, run for your life.”

small – “I have a small favor to ask you.”

number – “I have a number of favors to ask you.”

off – “Please turn off the television.”

always – “I always bring pepper spray with me.”

move – “Let’s move on to the next tourist spot.”

like – “I really like you.”

night – “The night is young.”

live – “I’m going to live like there’s no tomorrow.”

Mr. – “Mr. Morris is here.”

point – “You have a point.”

believe – “I believe in you.”

hold – “Just hold my hand.”

today – “I’m going to see you today.”

bring – “Please bring a pen.”

happen – “What will happen if you don’t submit your report on time?”

next – “This is the next best thing.”

without – “I can’t live without my phone.”

before – “Before I go to bed I always wash my face.”

large – “There’s a large amount of data online about that topic.”

all – “That’s all I know about Dinosaurs.”

million – “I have a million questions about this book.”

must – “We must watch this movie together.”

home – “Can we go home now?”

under – “I hid it under my bed.”

water – “I filled the tub with water.”

room – “His room is at the end of the corridor.”

write – “Can you write me a prescription for this?”

mother – “His mother is a very lovely woman.”

area – “This area of this house needs to be fixed.”

national – “That virus has become a national concern.”

money – “She needs money to buy her medicine.”

story – “She shared her story to the media.”

young – “She is so young and so hopeful.”

fact – “It’s a fact: shopping can improve your mood.”

month – “It’s that time of the month!”

different – “Just because she’s different, it doesn’t mean she’s bad.”

lot – “You have a lot of explaining to do.”

right – “Turn right when you reach the corner.”

study – “Let’s study our English lessons together.

book – “Can I borrow your English book?”

eye – “She has the pink eye.”

job – “I love my job.”

word – “Describe yourself in one word.”

though – “Though you are angry now, I’m sure you will forget about this later.”

business – “His business is thriving.”

issue – “This is not an issue for me.”

side – “Whose side are you on, anyway?”

kind – “Always be kind, even to strangers.”

four – “There are four seasons in a year.”

head – “Let’s head back, it’s freezing out here.”

far – “We’ve gone too far and now we’re lost.”

black – “She has long, black hair.”

long – “She has long, brown hair.”

both – “They both love chocolate ice cream.”

little – “I have two little boys with me now.”

house – “The house is so quiet without you.”

yes – “I hope you say yes.”

after – “After all this time, he has finally learned to love.”

since – “Ever since his mom died, he has been cranky and angry at the world.”

long – “That was such a long time ago.”

provide – “Please provide me with a list of your services.”

service – “Do you have a specific dental service to treat this?”

around – “We went around the block.”

friend – “You’re a good friend.”

important – “You’re important to me.”

father – “My father is so important to me.”

sit – “Let’s sit outside together.”

away – “He’s away right now.”

until – “Until when will you be away?”

power – “With great power comes great responsibility.”

hour – “I’ve been checking his temperature every hour.”

game – “Let’s play a game.”

often – “I buy from his bakery as often as I can.”

yet – “He’s not yet home.”

line – “There’s a long line at the grocery cashier.”

political – “I stay away from political discussions.”

end – “It’s the end of an era.”

among – “Among all my pets, he’s my most favorite.”

ever – “Have you ever tried this cake?”

stand – “Can you stand still for a minute?”

bad – “What you did was so bad.”

lose – “I can’t lose you.”

however – “I want to buy this bag, however, I need to save up for it first.”

member – “She’s a member of the babysitter’s club.”

pay – “Let’s pay for our groceries.”

law – “There’s a law against jay-walking.”

meet – “I want you to meet my aunt.”

car – “Let’s go inside my car.”

city – “This is the city that never sleeps.”

almost – “I’m almost done with my report.”

include – “Did you remember to include the summary in your report?”

continue – “Can we continue working tomorrow?”

set – “Great, let me set an appointment for you.”

later – “I’ll finish it later.”

community – “Our community is very tight knit.”

much – “There’s so much to learn in the English language.”

name – “What’s your name?”

five – “I can give you five reasons why you need to watch that video.”

once – “I once had a puppy named Bark.”

white – “I love my white sneakers.”

least – “She’s the least productive among all the employees.”

president  – “She was our class president back in high school.”

learn – “I’d love to learn more about the English language.”

real – “What is her real name?”

change – “What can we change so that things will get better?”

team – “They hired a team to do the design of their new office.”

minute – “She’s laughing every minute of every day.”

best – “This is the best potato salad I’ve ever tasted.”

several – “I have several old clothes I need to donate.”

idea – “It was your idea to go to the beach, remember?”

kid – “I loved that toy when I was a kid.”

body – “She worked out hard to achieve a toned body.”

information – “This is the information I need.”

nothing – “There’s nothing we can do now. “

ago – “Three years ago, I visited Japan for the first time.”

right – “You’re right, I want to go back there.”

lead – “Just lead the way and I’ll follow.”

social – “I feel awkward in these social gatherings.”

understand – “I understand how you feel.”

whether – “Whether in big groups or small groups, I always feel a little shy at first.”

back – “Looking back, I knew I was always an introvert.”

watch – “Let’s watch the sun set on the horizon.”

together – “They’re together now.”

follow – “I’ll follow you home.”

around – “You’ll always have me around.”

parent – “Every parent is trying hard and doing their best.”

only – “You are only allowed to go out today.”

stop – “Please stop that.”

face – “Why is your face so red?”

anything – “You can ask me for anything.”

create – “Did you create that presentation? It was so good.”

public – “This is public property.”

already –  “I already asked him to resend his report.”

speak – “Could you speak a little louder?”

others – “The others haven’t arrived yet.”

read – “I read somewhere that this house is haunted.”

level – “What level are you in that game?”

allow – “Do you allow your kids to play outside the house?”

add – “Is it okay if we add a bit of sugar to the tea?”

office – “Welcome to my office.”

spend – “How much did you spend on your last shopping spree?”

door – “You left the door open.”

health – “You must take good care of your health.”

person – “You are a good person.”

art – “This is my work of art.”

sure – “Are you sure you want to do this alone?”

such – “You are such a brave little boy.”

war – “The war has finally ended.”

history – “She is my history professor.”

party – “Are you going to her party tonight?”

within – “We support everyone within our small community.”

grow – “We want everyone to grow and thrive in their careers.”

result – “The result of this outreach program is amazing.”

open – “Are you open to teaching on weekends?”

change – “Where can we change her diaper?”

morning – “It’s such a beautiful morning!”

walk – “Come take a walk with me.”

reason – “You are the reason I came home.”

low – “Her blood pressure has gotten really low.”

win – “We can win this match if we work together.”

research – “How is your research going?”

girl – “That girl is in my class.”

guy – “I’ve seen that guy in school before.”

early – “I come to work so early every day.”

food – “Let’s buy some food, I’m hungry!”

before – “Can I talk to you before you go home?”

moment – “The moment she walked in the room, her puppy started to jump and dance again.”

himself – “He cooked this Turkey himself.”

air – “I am loving the cold night air here.”

teacher – “You are the best teacher ever.”

force – “Don’t force him to play with other kids.”

offer – “Can I offer you a ride home?”

enough – “Boys, that’s enough playing for today.”

both – “You both need to change into your sleep clothes now.”

education – “I just want you to get the best education.”

across – “Your dog ran across the park.”

although – “Although she felt tired, she still couldn’t sleep.”

remember – “Do you think she will still remember me after ten years?”

foot – “Her foot got caught in one of the ropes.”

second – “This is the second time she got late this month.”

boy – “There’s a boy in her class who keeps pulling her hair.”

maybe – “Maybe we can have ice cream for dessert.”

toward – “He took a step toward her.”

able – “Will you be able to send me your report today?”

age – “What is the average marrying age these days?”

off – “The cat ran off with the dog.”

policy – “They have a generous return policy.”

everything – “Everything is on sale.”

love – “I love what you’re wearing!”

process – “Wait, give me time to process everything you’re telling me.”

music – “I love music.”

including – “Around 20 people attended, including Bob and Beth.”

consider – “I hope you consider my project proposal.”

appear – “How did that appear out of nowhere?”

actually – “I’m actually just heading out.”

buy – “I’m going to buy these shoes.”

probably – “He’s probably still asleep.”

human – “Give him a break, he is only human.”

wait – “Is it alright if you wait for a few minutes?”

serve – “This blow dryer has served me well for years.”

market – “Let’s visit the Sunday market.”

die – “I don’t want my cat to die, let’s take him to the vet please.”

send – “Please send the package to my address.”

expect – “You can’t expect much from their poor service.”

home – “I can’t wait to go home!”

sense – “I did sense that something was not okay.”

build – “He is going to build his dream house.”

stay – “You can stay with me for a few weeks.”

fall – “Be careful, you might fall.”

oh – “Oh no, I left my phone at home!”

nation – “We have to act as one nation.”

plan – “What’s your plan this time?”

cut – “Don’t cut your hair.”

college – “We met in college.”

interest – “Music is an interest of mine.”

death – “Death is such a heavy topic for me.”

course – “What course did you take up in college?”

someone – “Is there someone who can go with you?”

experience – “What an exciting experience!”

behind – “I’m scared to check what’s behind that door.”

reach – “I can’t reach him, he won’t answer his phone.”

local – “This is a local business.”

kill – “Smoking can kill you.”

six – “I have six books about Psychology.”

remain – “These remain on the top shelf.”

effect – “Wow, the effect of that mascara is great!”

use – “Can I use your phone?”

yeah – “Yeah, he did call me earlier.”

suggest – “He did suggest that to me.”

class – “We were in the same English class.”

control – “Where’s the remote control?”

raise – “It’s so challenging to discipline kids these days.”

care – “I don’t care about what you think.”

perhaps – “Perhaps we can arrive at a compromise.”

little – “There’s a little bird outside my window.”

late – “I am running late for my doctor’s appointment.”

hard – “That test was so hard.”

field – “He’s over there, by the soccer field.”

else – “Is anyone else coming?”

pass – “Can we pass by the grocery store?”

former – “She was my former housemate.”

sell – “We can sell your old couch online.”

major – “It’s a major issue for the project.”

sometimes – “Sometimes I forget to turn off the porch lights.”

require – “They’ll require you to show your I.D.”

along – “Can I tag along your road trip?”

development – “This news development is really interesting.”

themselves – “They can take care of themselves.”

report – “I read her report and it was great!”

role – “She’s going to play the role of Elsa.”

better – “Your singing has gotten so much better!”

economic – “Some countries are facing an economic crisis.”

effort – “The government must make an effort to solve this.”

up – “His grades have gone up.”

decide – “Please decide where to eat.”

rate – “How would you rate the hotel’s service?”

strong – “They have strong customer service here!”

possible – “Maybe it’s possible to change their bathroom amenities.”

heart – “My heart is so full.”

drug – “She got the patent for the drug she has created to cure cancer.”

show – “Can you show me how to solve this puzzle?”

leader – “You are a wonderful leader.”

light – “Watch her face light up when you mention his name.”

voice – “Hearing his mom’s voice is all he need right now.”

wife – “My wife is away for the weekend.”

whole – “I have the whole house to myself.”

police – “The police have questioned him about the incident.”

mind – “This relaxation technique really eases my mind.”

finally – “I can finally move out from my old apartment.”

pull – “My baby niece likes to pull my hair.”

return – “I give her tickles in return.”

free – “The best things in life are free.”

military – “His dad is in the military.”

price – “This is the price you pay for lying.”

report – “Did you report this to the police?”

less – “I am praying for less stress this coming new year.”

according – “According to the weather report, it’s going to rain today.”

decision – “This is a big decision for me.”

explain – “I’ll explain everything later, I promise.”

son – “His son is so cute!”

hope – “I hope I’ll have a son one day.”

even – “Even if they’ve broken up, they still remain friends.”

develop – “That rash could develop into something more serious.”

view – “This view is amazing!”

relationship – “They’ve taken their relationship to the next level.”

carry – “Can you carry my bag for me?”

town – “This town is extremely quiet.”

road – “There’s a road that leads to the edge of the woods.”

drive – “You can’t drive there, you need to walk.”

arm – “He broke his arm during practice.”

true – “It’s true, I’m leaving the company.”

federal – “Animal abuse is now a federal felony!”

break – “Don’t break the law.”

better – “You better learn how to follow rules.”

difference – “What’s the difference between happiness and contentment?”

thank – “I forgot to thank her for the pie she sent us.”

receive – “Did you receive the pie I sent you?”

value – “I value our friendship so much.”

international  – “Their brand has gone international!”

building – “This building is so tall!”

action – “You next action is going to be critical.”

full – “My work load is so full now.”

model – “A great leader is a great model of how to do things.”

join – “He wants to join the soccer team.”

season – “Christmas is my favorite season!”

society – “Their society is holding a fund raiser.”

because – “I’m going home because my mom needs me.”

tax – “How much is the current income tax?”

director – “The director yelled ‘Cut!’”

early – “I’m too early for my appointment.”

position  – “Please position your hand properly when drawing.”

player – “That basketball player is cute.”

agree – “I agree! He is cute!”

especially – “I especially like his blue eyes.”

record  – “Can we record the minutes of this meeting, please?”

pick – “Did you pick a color theme already?”

wear  – “Is that what you’re going to wear for the party?”

paper – “You can use a special paper for your invitations.”

special – “Some special paper are even scented!”

space – “Please leave some space to write down your phone number.”

ground  – “The ground is shaking.”

form – “A new island was formed after that big earthquake.”

support  – “I need your support for this project.”

event – “We’re holding a big event tonight.”

official – “Our official wedding photos are out!”

whose  – “Whose umbrella is this?”

matter – “What does it matter anyway?”

everyone  – “Everyone thinks I stole that file.”

center – “I hate being the center of attention.”

couple – “The couple is on their honeymoon now.”

site – “This site is so big!”

end – “It’s the end of an era.”

project – “This project file is due tomorrow.”

hit  – “He hit the burglar with a bat.”

base – “All moms are their child’s home base.”

activity – “What musical activity can you suggest for my toddler?”

star – “My son can draw a star!”

table  – “I saw him draw it while he was writing on the table.”

need  – “I need to enroll him to a good preschool.”

court – “There’s a basketball court near our house.”

produce  – “Fresh farm produce is the best.”

eat – “I could eat that all day.”

American – “My sister is dating an American.”

teach – “I love to teach English lessons.”

oil  – “Could you buy me some cooking oil at the store?”

half – “Just half a liter please.”

situation – “The situation is getting out of hand.”

easy – “I thought you said this was going to be easy?”

cost – “The cost of fuel has increased!”

industry – “The fuel industry is hiking prices.”

figure – “Will our government figure out how to fix this problem?”

face  – “I can’t bear to face this horrendous traffic again and again.”

street  – “Let’s cross the street.”

image – “There’s an image of him stored inside my mind.”

itself  – “The bike itself is pretty awesome.”

phone  – “Plus, it has a phone holder.”

either – “I either walk or commute to work.”

data – “How can we simplify this data?”

cover  – “Could you cover for me during emergencies?”

quite – “I’m quite satisfied with their work.”

picture  – “Picture this: a lake, a cabin, and lots of peace and quiet.

clear – “That picture is so clear inside my head.”

practice – “Let’s practice our dance number.”

piece – “That’s a piece of cake!”

land – “Their plane is going to land soon.”

recent – “This is her most recent social media post.”

describe – “Describe yourself in one word.”

product – “This is my favorite product in their new line of cosmetics.”

doctor – “The doctor is in.”

wall – “Can you post this up on the wall?”

patient  – “The patient is in so much pain now.”

worker – “She’s a factory worker.”

news  – “I saw that on the news.”

test – “I have to pass this English test.”

movie – “Let’s watch a movie later.”

certain  – “There’s a certain kind of magic in the air now.”

north – “Santa lives up north.”

love – ” l love Christmas!”

personal  – “This letter is very personal.”

open – “Why did you open and read it?”

support – “Will you support him?”

simply – “I simply won’t tolerate bad behavior.”

third – “This is the third time you’ve lied to me.”

technology – “Write about the advantages of technology.”

catch – “Let’s catch up soon, please!”

step – “Watch your step.”

baby – “Her baby is so adorable.”

computer – “Can you turn on the computer, please?”

type  – “You need to type in your password.”

attention – “Can I have your attention, please?”

draw – “Can you draw this for me?”

film – “That film is absolutely mind-blowing.”

Republican – “He is a Republican candidate.”

tree – “That tree has been there for generations.”

source – “You are my source of strength.”

red – “I’ll wear a red dress tonight.”

nearly – “He nearly died in that accident!”

organization – “Their organization is doing great things for street kids.”

choose – “Let me choose a color.”

cause – “We have to see the cause and effect of this experiment.”

hair – “I’ll cut my hair short for a change.”

look – “Can you look at the items I bought?”

point  “What is the point of all this?

century – “We’re living in the 21st century, Mary.”

evidence – “The evidence clearly shows that he is guilty.”

window  – “I’ll buy window curtains next week.”

difficult  “Sometimes, life can be difficult.”

listen – “You have to listen to your teacher.”

soon  – “I will launch my course soon.”

culture  – “I hope they understand our culture better.”

billion  – “My target is to have 1 billion dollars in my account by the end of the year.”

chance – “Is there any chance that you can do this for me?”

brother – “My brother always have my back.”

energy  –  “Now put that energy into walking.”

period – “They covered a period of twenty years.”

course  – “Have seen my course already?”

summer – “I’ll go to the beach in summer.”

less – “Sometimes, less is more.”

realize – “I just realize that I have a meeting today.”

hundred – “I have a hundred dollars that I can lend you.”

available – “I am available to work on your project.”

plant – “Plant a seed.”

likely – “It was likely a deer trail.”

opportunity – “It was the perfect opportunity to test her theory.”

term  – “I’m sure there’s a Latin term for it.”

short  – “It was just a short stay at the hotel.”

letter – “I already passed my letter of intent.”

condition – “Do you know the condition I am in?”

choice – “I have no choice.”

place – “Let’s meet out at meeting place.”

single – “I am a single parent.”

rule – “It’s the rule of the law.”

daughter – “My daughter knows how to read now.”

administration – “I will take this up with the administration.”

south – “I am headed south.”

husband – “My husband just bought me a ring for my birthday.”

Congress – “It will be debated at the Congress.”

floor – “She is our floor manager.”

campaign – “I handled their election campaign.”

material – “She had nothing material to report.”

population – “The population of the nearest big city was growing.”

well – “I wish you well.”

call – ” I am going to call the bank.”

economy – “The economy is booming.”

medical -“She needs medical assistance.”

hospital – “I’ll take her to the nearest hospital.”

church  – “I saw you in church last Sunday.”

close -“Please close the door.”

thousand – “There are a thousand reasons to learn English!”

risk – “Taking a risk can be rewarding.”

current – “What is your current address?”

fire – “Make sure your smoke alarm works in case of fire.”

future  -“The future is full of hope.”

wrong – “That is the wrong answer.”

involve – “We need to involve the police.”

defense – “What is your defense or reason you did this?”

anyone – “Does anyone know the answer?”

increase – “Let’s increase your test score.”

security – “Some apartment buildings have security.”

bank – “I need to go to the bank to withdraw some money.”

myself – “I can clean up by myself.”

certainly – “I can certainly help clean up.”

west – “If you drive West, you will arrive in California.”

sport – “My favorite sport is soccer.”

board – “Can you see the board?”

seek – “Seek and you will find.”

per – “Lobster is $20 per pound.”

subject – “My favorite subject is English!”

officer – “Where can I find a police officer?”

private – “This is a private party.”

rest – “Let’s take a 15 minute rest.”

behavior – “This dog’s behavior is excellent.”

deal – “A used car can be a good deal.”

performance – “Your performance can be affected by your sleep.”

fight – “I don’t want to fight with you.”

throw – “Throw me the ball!”

top – “You are a top student.”

quickly – “Let’s finish reading this quickly.”

past – “In the past, my English was not as good as it is today.”

goal – “My goal is to speak English fluently.”

second – “My second goal is to increase my confidence.”

bed – “I go to bed around 10pm.”

order – “I would like to order a book.”

author – “The author of this series is world-famous.”

fill – “I need to fill (up) my gas tank.”

represent – “I represent my family.”

focus – “Turn off your phone and the TV and focus on your studies!”

foreign – “It’s great having foreign friends.”

drop – “Please don’t drop the eggs!”

plan – “Let’s make a plan.”

blood – “The hospital needs people to give blood.”

upon – “Once upon a time, a princess lived in a castle.”

agency – “Let’s contract an agency to help with marketing.”

push – “The door says ‘push,’ not ‘pull.’”

nature – “I love walking in nature!”

color – “My favorite color is blue.”

no – “‘No’ is one of the shortest complete sentences.”

recently – “I cleaned the bathroom most recently, so I think it’s your turn this time.”

store – “I’m going to the store to buy some bread.”

reduce – “Reduce, reuse, and recycle are the ways to help the environment.”

sound – “I like the sound of wind chimes.”

note – “Please take notes during the lesson.”

fine – “I feel fine.”

before – “Before the movie, let’s buy popcorn!”

near – “Near, far, wherever you are, I do believe that the heart goes on.”

movement – “The environmental movement is an international movement.”

page – “Please turn to page 62.”

enter – “You can enter the building on the left.”

share – “Let me share my idea.”

than – “Ice cream has more calories than water.”

common – “Most people can find something in common with each other.”

poor – “We had a poor harvest this year because it was so dry.”

other  – “This pen doesn’t work, try the other one.”

natural – “This cleaner is natural, there aren’t any chemicals in it.”

race – “We watched the car race on TV.”

concern – “Thank you for your concern, but I’m fine.”

series – “What is your favorite TV series?”

significant – “His job earns a significant amount of money.”

similar – “These earrings don’t match, but they are similar.”

hot – “Don’t touch the stove, it’s still hot.”

language – “Learning a new language is fun.”

each – “Put a flower in each vase.”

usually – “I usually shop at the corner store.”

response – “I didn’t expect his response to come so soon.”

dead – “My phone is dead, let me charge it.”

rise – “The sun will rise at 7:00 a.m.”

animal – “What kind of animal is that?”

factor – “Heredity is a factor in your overall health.”

decade – “I’ve lived in this city for over a decade.”

article – “Did you read that newspaper article?”

shoot – “He wants to shoot arrows at the target.”

east – “Drive east for three miles.”

save – “I save all my cans for recycling.”

seven – “There are seven slices of pie left.”

artist – “Taylor Swift is a recording artist.”

away – “I wish that mosquito would go away.”

scene – “He painted a colorful street scene.”

stock – “That shop has a good stock of postcards.”

career – “Retail sales is a good career for some people.”

despite – “Despite the rain, we will still have the picnic.”

central – “There is good shopping in central London.”

eight – “That recipe takes eight cups of flour.”

thus – “We haven’t had any problems thus far.”

treatment – “I will propose a treatment plan for your injury.”

beyond – “The town is just beyond those mountains.”

happy – “Kittens make me happy.”

exactly – “Use exactly one teaspoon of salt in that recipe.”

protect – “A coat will protect you from the cold weather.”

approach – “The cat slowly approached the bird.”

lie – “Teach your children not to lie.”

size – “What size is that shirt?

dog – “Do you think a dog is a good pet?”

fund – “I have a savings fund for college.”

serious – “She is so serious, she never laughs.”

occur – “Strange things occur in that empty house.”

media – “That issue has been discussed in the media.”

ready – “Are you ready to leave for work?”

sign – “That store needs a bigger sign.”

thought – “I’ll have to give it some thought.”

list – “I made a list of things to do.”

individual – “You can buy an individual or group membership.”

simple – “The appliance comes with simple instructions.”

quality – “I paid a little more for quality shoes.”

pressure – “There is no pressure to finish right now.”

accept – “Will you accept my credit card?”

answer – “Give me your answer by noon tomorrow.”

hard – “That test was very hard.”

resource – “The library has many online resources.”

identify – “I can’t identify that plant.”

left – “The door is on your left as you approach.”

meeting – “We’ll have a staff meeting after lunch.”

determine – “Eye color is genetically determined.”

prepare – “I’ll prepare breakfast tomorrow.”

disease – “Face masks help prevent disease.”

whatever – “Choose whatever flavor you like the best.”

success – “Failure is the back door to success.”

argue – “It’s not a good idea to argue with your boss.”

cup – “Would you like a cup of coffee?”

particularly – “It’s not particularly hot outside, just warm.”

amount – “It take a large amount of food to feed an elephant.”

ability – “He has the ability to explain things well.”

staff – “There are five people on staff here.”

recognize – “Do you recognize the person in this photo?”

indicate – “Her reply indicated that she understood.”

character – “You can trust people of good character.”

growth – “The company has seen strong growth this quarter.”

loss – “The farmer suffered heavy losses after the storm.”

degree – “Set the oven to 300 degrees.”

wonder – “I wonder if the Bulls will win the game.”

attack – “The army will attack at dawn.”

herself – “She bought herself a new coat.”

region – “What internet services are in your region?”

television – “I don’t watch much television.”

box – “I packed my dishes in a strong box.”

TV – “There is a good movie on TV tonight.”

training – “The company will pay for your training.”

pretty – “That is a pretty dress.”

trade – “The stock market traded lower today.”

deal – “I got a good deal at the store.”

election – “Who do you think will win the election?”

everybody – “Everybody likes ice cream.”

physical – “Keep a physical distance of six feet.”

lay – “Lay the baby in her crib, please.”

general – “My general impression of the restaurant was good.”

feeling – “I have a good feeling about this.”

standard – “The standard fee is $10.00.”

bill – “The electrician will send me a bill.”

message – “You have a text message on your phone.”

fail – “I fail to see what is so funny about that.”

outside – “The cat goes outside sometimes.”

arrive – “When will your plane arrive?”

analysis – “I’ll give you my analysis when I’ve seen everything.”

benefit – “There are many health benefits to quinoa.”

name – “What’s your name?”

sex – “Do you know the sex of your baby yet?”

forward – “Move the car forward a few feet.”

lawyer – “My lawyer helped me write a will.”

present – “If everyone is present, the meeting can begin.”

section – “What section of the stadium are you sitting in?”

environmental – “Environmental issues are in the news.”

glass – “Glass is much heavier than plastic.”

answer – “Could you answer a question for me?”

skill – “His best skill is woodworking.”

sister – “My sister lives close to me.”

PM – “The movie starts at 7:30 PM.”

professor – “Dr. Smith is my favorite professor.”

operation – “The mining operation employs thousands of people.”

financial – “I keep my accounts at my financial institution.”

crime – “The police fight crime.”

stage – “A caterpillar is the larval stage of a butterfly.”

ok – “Would it be ok to eat out tonight?”

compare – “We should compare cars before we buy one.”

authority – “City authorities make the local laws.”

miss – “I miss you, when will I see you again?”

design – “We need to design a new logo.”

sort – “Let’s sort these beads according to color.”

one – “I only have one cat.”

act – “I’ll act on your information today.”

ten – “The baby counted her ten toes.”

knowledge – “Do you have the knowledge to fix that?”

gun – “Gun ownership is a controversial topic.”

station – “There is a train station close to my house.”

blue – “My favorite color is blue.”

state – “After the accident I was in a state of shock.”

strategy – “Our new corporate strategy is written here.”

little – “I prefer little cars.”

clearly – “The instructions were clearly written.”

discuss – “We’ll discuss that at the meeting.”

indeed – “Your mother does indeed have hearing loss.”

force – “It takes a lot of force to open that door.”

truth – “Please tell me the truth.”

song – “That’s a beautiful song.”

example – “I need an example of that grammar point, please.”

democratic – “Does Australia have a democratic government?”

check – “Please check my work to be sure it’s correct.”

environment – “We live in a healthy environment.”

leg – “The boy broke his leg.”

dark – “Turn on the light, it’s dark in here.”

public – “Masks must be worn in public places.”

various – “That rug comes in various shades of gray.”

rather – “Would you rather have a hamburger than a hot dog?”

laugh – “That movie always makes me laugh.”

guess – “If you don’t know, just guess.”

executive – “The company’s executives are paid well.”

set – “Set the glass on the table, please.”

study – “He needs to study for the test.”

prove – “The employee proved his worth.”

hang – “Please hang your coat on the hook.”

entire – “He ate the entire meal in 10 minutes.”

rock – “There are decorative rocks in the garden.”

design – “The windows don’t open by design.”

enough – “Have you had enough coffee?”

forget – “Don’t forget to stop at the store.”

since – “She hasn’t eaten since yesterday.”

claim – “I made an insurance claim for my car accident.”

note – “Leave me a note if you’re going to be late.”

remove – “Remove the cookies from the oven.”

manager – “The manager will look at your application.”

help – “Could you help me move this table?”

close – “Close the door, please.”

sound – “The dog did not make a sound.”

enjoy – “I enjoy soda.”

network – “Band is the name of our internet network.”

legal – “The legal documents need to be signed.”

religious – “She is very religious, she attends church weekly.”

cold – “My feet are cold.”

form – “Please fill out this application form.”

final – “The divorce was final last month.”

main – “The main problem is a lack of money.”

science – “He studies health science at the university.”

green – “The grass is green.”

memory – “He has a good memory.”

card – “They sent me a card for my birthday.”

above – “Look on the shelf above the sink.”

seat – “That’s a comfortable seat.”

cell – “Your body is made of millions of cells.”

establish – “They established their business in 1942.”

nice – “That’s a very nice car.”

trial – “They are employing her on a trial basis.”

expert – “Matt is an IT expert.”

that – “Did you see that movie?”

spring – “Spring is the most beautiful season.”

firm – “Her ‘no” was very firm, she won’t change her mind.”

Democrat – “The Democrats control the Senate.”

radio – “I listen to the radio in the car.”

visit – “We visited the museum today.”

management – “That store has good management.”

care – “She cares for her mother at home.”

avoid – “You should avoid poison ivy.”

imagine – “Can you imagine if pigs could fly?”

tonight – “Would you like to go out tonight?”

huge – “That truck is huge!”

ball – “He threw the ball to the dog.”

no – “I said ‘no,’ please don’t ask again.”

close – “Close the window, please.”

finish – “Did you finish your homework?”

yourself – “You gave yourself a haircut?”

talk – “He talks a lot.”

theory – “In theory, that’s a good plan.”

impact – “The drought had a big impact on the crops.”

respond – “He hasn’t responded to my text yet.”

statement – “The police chief gave a statement to the media.”

maintain – “Exercise helps you maintain a healthy weight.”

charge – “I need to charge my phone.”

popular – “That’s a popular restaurant.”

traditional – “They serve traditional Italian food there.”

onto – “Jump onto the boat and we’ll go fishing.”

reveal – “Washing off the dirt revealed the boy’s skinned knee.”

direction – “What direction is the city from here?”

weapon – “No weapons are allowed in government buildings.”

employee – “That store only has three employees.”

cultural – “There is cultural significance to those old ruins.”

contain – “The carton contains a dozen egges.”

peace – “World leaders gathered for peace talks.”

head – “My head hurts.”

control – “Keep control of the car.”

base – “The glass has a heavy base so it won’t fall over.”

pain – “I have chest pain.”

apply – “Maria applied for the job.”

play – “The children play at the park.”

measure – “Measure twice, cut once.”

wide – “The doorway was very wide.”

shake – “Don’t shake the can of soda.”

fly – “We can fly to France next year.”

interview – “My job interview went well.”

manage – “Did you manage to find the keys?”

chair – “The table has six matching chairs.”

fish – “I don’t enjoy eating fish.”

particular – “That particular style looks good on you.”

camera – “I use the camera on my phone.”

structure – “The building’s structure is solid.”

politics – “Mitch is very active in politics.”

perform – “The singer will perform tonight.”

bit – “It rained a little bit last night.”

weight – “Keep track of your pet’s weight.”

suddenly – “The storm came up suddenly.”

discover – “You’ll discover treasures at that thrift store.”

candidate – “There are ten candidates for the position.”

top – “The flag flies on the top of that building.”

production – “Factory production has improved over the summer.”

treat – “Give yourself a treat for a job well done.”

trip – “We are taking a trip to Florida in January.”

evening – “I’m staying home this evening.”

affect – “My bank account will affect how much I can buy.”

inside – “The cat stays inside.”

conference – “There will be expert presenters at the conference.”

unit – “A foot is a unit of measure.”

best – “Those are the best glasses to buy.”

style – “My dress is out of style.”

adult – “Adults pay full price, but children are free.”

worry – “Don’t worry about tomorrow.”

range – My doctor offered me a range of options.

mention – “Can you mention me in your story?”

rather – “Rather than focusing on the bad things, let’s be grateful for the good things.”

far – “I don’t want to move far from my family.”

deep – “That poem about life is deep.”

front – “Please face front.”

edge – “Please do not stand so close to the edge of the cliff.”

individual – “These potato chips are in an individual serving size package.”

specific – “Could you be more specific?”

writer – “You are a good writer.”

trouble – “Stay out of trouble.”

necessary – “It is necessary to sleep.”

throughout – “Throughout my life I have always enjoyed reading.”

challenge – “I challenge you to do better.”

fear – “Do you have any fears?”

shoulder – “You do not have to shoulder all the work on your own.”

institution – “Have you attended any institution of higher learning?”

middle – “I am a middle child with one older brother and one younger sister.”

sea – “I want to sail the seven seas.”

dream – “I have a dream.”

bar – “A bar is a place where alcohol is served.”

beautiful – “You are beautiful.”

property – “Do you own property, like a house?”

instead – “Instead of eating cake I will have fruit.”

improve – “I am always looking for ways to improve.”

stuff – “When I moved, I realized I have a lot of stuff!”

claim – “I claim to be a fast reader, but actually I am average.”

Developing your vocabulary with the help of the most common words used in the English language is the best way to start your journey when it comes to achieving fluency in English. Learning common words not just enriches your English terminology, but also improves your English conversation skills as these are words that you use and hear in everyday interactions.

• The Most Common Words in English PDF
• Why Learn the Common English Words?
• How to Master Common Words?
• Why are common words important?
• Which are some of the most commonly used words in English?
• Which are some of the commonly used noun words?

The most frequently used words in English are usually fundamental parts of speech such as articles, conjunctions, and prepositions. Given below is a list of such words:

Most Common Verbs

Verbs describe an action, state, or relation between two things. Most common verbs used in English include

• May
• Can
• Will
• To be
• do
• Say
• Get
• Go
• Think
• Take
• See
• Look
• Use
• Find
• Give
• Tell
• Want
• Come

Common Adverbs

An adverb fulfills the function of describing verbs, clauses, adjectives, etc. Some of the frequently used adverbs include

• when
• now
• how
• also
• not
• as
• up
• here
• there
• so
• very

Most Used Nouns

A noun is a word that has the function of referring to a person, animal, place or thing. The most common nouns used include

• world
• way
• back
• time
• year
• people
• day
• man
• thing
• woman
• work
• child
• life

Common Pronouns

Pronouns substitute nouns. Given below is a list of the common pronouns used in English

• my
• it
• its
• those
• who
• what
• which
• our
• I
• you
• your
• he
• she
• them
• their
• her
• him
• me
• these
• this
• that

Common Adjectives

An adjective describes a noun or pronoun. The most commonly used adjectives are as follows

• one
• two
• some
• all
• just
• even
• first
• many
• like
• other
• more
• new
• any
• down

Conjunctions

Conjunctions link various parts of speech. Here are the most-used conjunctions

• because
• but
• than
• and
• or
• if

Prepositions

A preposition connects one phrase to another. These are some of the common prepositions

• with
• on
• by
• out
• into
• about
• of
• in
• to
• for

Also, See:

• Most Commonly Misspelled Words
• Word Families
• Word Classes

Why Learn the Common English Words?

Learning the most common words used in English has its benefits. If you want to master English and speak fluently, understanding these words will help you to grasp the English world around you more quickly. You will easily understand instructions and everyday conversations which in turn helps you to respond well.

How to Master Common Words?

Following the below tips will make your task of learning common words easy

• Get a list of the most common words used in English.
• Take a specific category of words at a time.
• Make sure to revise the words that you learned regularly.
• Always have a dictionary with you. This will help you grasp the usage and meaning of the common words that you learn.
• Use these words in everyday conversations and improve your communication skills.

FAQs on English Words for Everyday Life

1. Why are common words important?

Learning common words enriches your vocabulary. They also improve your English conversation skills as they are words that you use and hear in everyday interactions.

2. Which are some of the most commonly used words in English?

The most frequently used words in English are usually fundamental parts of speech such as articles, conjunctions, and prepositions. Some words include: if, the, on, by, in, she, man, etc.

3. Which are some of the commonly used noun words?

A noun is used to refer to a person, animal, place, or thing. The most common nouns used include world, time, people, day, man, etc.

Conclusion

Mastering common words are the most useful way to learn English. The more you are familiar with these words, the easier it is for you to expand your vocabulary. The more you use them, the stronger your speaking skills become. So make sure that you learn the most frequently used words in English.

Nouns, verbs, prepositions, and adjectives make this list

Updated on March 24, 2019

If you’re an English learner, knowing which words are most commonly used in the language can help you to improve your vocabulary skills and gain confidence in casual conversations. 

Don’t count on these words to help you become fluent in English, but do use them as a resource to help you build your skills as you grow more comfortable with the English language.

Common English Words

All

• Everyone in a group.
• All the children did their homework.

And

• A conjunction that joins parts of speech together in a sentence.
• She jumped, jogged, and danced in gym class. 

Boy

• A male child.
• The little boy asked his mother if she would buy him candy.

Book

• A long text of words that people read.
• The college student had to read a 500-page book for English class.

Call

• To yell out or speak loudly; to contact someone by phone. 
• The girl called out to her brother so he would wait for her.

Car

• A four-wheeled vehicle that transports people from one place to another.
• He drove the car from school to work.

Chair

• A piece of furniture that can hold one person.
• My mother is the only one allowed to sit in the big chair in the living room. 

Children

• Young people who have not yet reached adulthood.
• The children didn’t listen to what their parents told them.

City

• A place where many people live.
• New York is the biggest city in the United States.

Dog 

• An animal that many people have as a household pet.
• My dog likes to play with bones.

Door

• A passageway from which you can enter or exit a room or a building. 
• The students rushed through the classroom door just before the bell rang. 

Enemy 

• The opposite of a friend. A competitor or rival. 
• The hero of the story killed his enemy with a sword.

End

• To finish something or come to a conclusion.
• The end of the book was a happy one.

Enough

• To have more than one needs of something. 
• Most Americans have enough food to eat, but that’s not true in other countries. 

Eat

• To consume food. 
• The children liked to eat apples and bananas after school. 

Friend

• The opposite of an enemy. Someone on your side and with whom you enjoy spending time.
• The girl played with her friend in the yard until her mother told her to come inside.

Father

• A male parent.
• The father picked up his child when she started crying.

Go

• To travel to and from a location. 
• We go to school every day.

Good

• To behave well or in a kind manner.
• My mother said that if I’m good and don’t hit my brother, she will take me to the movies.

Girl

• A female child. 
• The girl dropped her schoolbooks on the ground. 

Food

• An edible substance that people, animals, and plants eat to live.
• Starving people do not have enough food to eat and may die.

Hear

• To listen to something. 
• I could hear my brother and sister arguing from the other room.

House

• A place where people, often families, live.
• My friend lives in the biggest house on the street.

Inside

• The internal part of something or to be located within something. 
• The inside of the house was warm and cozy. 

Laugh

• To express that you find something amusing. 
• The children laughed after the clown made a joke.

Listen

• To hear something. 
• We listen to music because we like to dance. 

Man

• An adult male.
• The man was much taller than his son. 

Name

• The title of a place, book, person, etc. 
• I never liked my name growing up. 

Never

• Not ever.
• I am never getting back together with my boyfriend.

Next

• The thing that happens after something else in a sequence; to be situated by something else. 
• Let’s go to the next question.

New

• Something just created or unused or unopened.
• My mother bought me a new doll for Christmas. It was still in the package.

Noise

• Loud sounds, especially made by music or a group of people. 
• There was so much noise at the party, the neighbors called the police. 

Often

• To happen frequently. 
• My teacher gets mad because I often forget my homework. 

Pair

• Two things that go together. 
• I like the new pair of shoes my sister bought me for my birthday.

Pick

• To choose or select. 
• I picked the cupcake with vanilla frosting. 

Play

• To have fun with someone or engage in an activity or sport. 
• I like to play football with my brother. 

Room

• A part of a home, building, office or another structure. 
• The room at the end of the hall is the coldest in the building. 

See

• To watch or observe something. 
• I see clouds in the sky, which must mean it will rain soon.

Sell

• To offer a service or a good for a price.
• I am going to sell my surfboard for $50 because it’s time for a new one. 

Sit

• To rest on a floor, chair, or another surface. 
• The teacher told the children to sit on the carpet. 

Speak

• To say something.
• I speak too loudly sometimes. 

Smile

• To grin or show pleasure.
• I smile when my brother tells jokes.

Sister

• The opposite of brother. The female child in relation to other children of the same parents.
• My parents took my sister and me to the circus.

Think

• To contemplate something or have an idea or belief. 
• I think all pets should have a home. 

Then

• Something that comes after an event in a sequence. 
• I opened the refrigerator. Then, I ate some food. 

Walk

• To travel on foot. 
• I walk home from school every day.

Water

• A substance plants, people, animals, and the earth need to survive.
• If animals don’t have enough water to drink, they will die. 

Work

• To make a living, engage in an activity for pay, or to reach a goal. 
• I work as a teacher because I like children. 

Write

• To put something on paper with a pen or pencil. To use a computer to type text.
• I have to write three essays in English class this semester. 

Woman

• A female adult.
• That woman was our new school principal. 

Yes

• To answer affirmatively or respond to one’s name being called. 
• «Yes, I’m here,» the student said when the teacher called her name.