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Top 2000 Words

The 2000 most frequent English words

2,000 words · English (United States)

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the

/ðə/

  1. used before a noun to indicate a specific or previously mentioned entity

    determiner

    Examples

    • The cat sat on the mat.
    • She is the best player on the team.

to

/tuː/

  1. 1.

    expressing direction or destination

    preposition

    Examples

    • We went to the store.
    • She walked to the park.
  2. 2.

    used before a verb to form the infinitive

    particle

    Examples

    • I want to go.
    • He needs to study.

and

/ænd/

  1. used to connect words, phrases, or clauses

    conjunction

    Examples

    • Bread and butter is my favourite snack.
    • She sings and dances beautifully.

of

/ʌv/

  1. expressing a relationship between a part and a whole

    preposition

    Examples

    • A cup of coffee, please.
    • The colour of the sky is blue.

a

/ə/

  1. used before a singular noun to refer to one unspecified instance

    determiner

    Examples

    • I saw a dog in the park.
    • She is a teacher.

in

/ɪn/

  1. 1.

    expressing location or position inside something

    preposition

    Examples

    • The keys are in the drawer.
    • She lives in London.
  2. 2.

    expressing movement to a position inside

    adverb

    Examples

    • Come in and sit down.
    • She stepped in through the door.

i

/aɪ/

  1. the first-person singular pronoun

    pronoun

    Examples

    • I am happy today.
    • I think we should leave now.

for

/fɔːɹ/

  1. 1.

    indicating the purpose or reason of something

    preposition

    Examples

    • This gift is for you.
    • We are fighting for justice.
  2. 2.

    indicating duration of time

    preposition

    Examples

    • I waited for three hours.
    • She has lived here for ten years.

that

/ðæt/

  1. 1.

    used to identify a specific person or thing observed or heard

    determiner

    Examples

    • That house is beautiful.
    • Look at that car!
  2. 2.

    introducing a subordinate clause

    conjunction

    Examples

    • I know that she is coming.
    • He said that he was tired.

you

/juː/

  1. the second-person pronoun, referring to the person being addressed

    pronoun

    Examples

    • You are my best friend.
    • Can you help me with this?

it

/ɪt/

  1. third-person singular neuter pronoun, referring to a thing or animal

    pronoun

    Examples

    • It is raining outside.
    • The book was good; I enjoyed it.

on

/ɑːn/

  1. 1.

    physically in contact with and supported by a surface

    preposition

    Examples

    • The book is on the table.
    • She put the vase on the shelf.
  2. 2.

    continuing or in progress

    adverb

    Examples

    • The show must go on.
    • Keep on trying.

with

/wɪθ/

  1. accompanied by or in the company of

    preposition

    Examples

    • I went with my friends.
    • Coffee with milk, please.

this

/ðɪs/

  1. used to identify a specific person or thing close at hand

    determiner

    Examples

    • This is my favourite book.
    • I like this colour better.

be

/biː/

  1. to exist or live

    verb

    Examples

    • To be or not to be, that is the question.
    • There will be a meeting tomorrow.

as

/æz/

  1. 1.

    used in comparisons to refer to the same degree

    adverb

    Examples

    • She is as tall as her mother.
    • Run as fast as you can.
  2. 2.

    in the role or function of

    preposition

    Examples

    • She works as a doctor.
    • He used the box as a table.

have

/hæv/

  1. to possess or own

    verb

    Examples

    • I have two cats.
    • She has a beautiful garden.

at

/æt/

  1. expressing location or a specific point

    preposition

    Examples

    • She is at home.
    • The meeting starts at three o'clock.

he

/hiː/

  1. the third-person singular masculine pronoun

    pronoun

    Examples

    • He is my brother.
    • He went to the store.

not

/nɑːt/

  1. used to form a negative statement

    adverb

    Examples

    • I am not tired.
    • She does not like spicy food.

by

/baɪ/

  1. 1.

    indicating the agent performing an action

    preposition

    Examples

    • The book was written by her.
    • The cake was made by my mother.
  2. 2.

    indicating proximity or the means of achieving something

    preposition

    Examples

    • He sat by the window.
    • We travelled by train.

but

/bʌt/

  1. used to introduce a contrast or exception

    conjunction

    Examples

    • I wanted to go, but it was raining.
    • She is small but strong.

from

/fɹʌm/

  1. indicating the point in space or time at which a journey or action starts

    preposition

    Examples

    • She comes from Brazil.
    • The store is open from nine to five.

or

/ɔːɹ/

  1. used to link alternatives

    conjunction

    Examples

    • Would you like tea or coffee?
    • You can stay or leave.

we

/wiː/

  1. the first-person plural pronoun

    pronoun

    Examples

    • We are going to the cinema.
    • We need to work together.

an

/ən/

  1. used before a word beginning with a vowel sound to refer to one unspecified instance

    determiner

    Examples

    • She ate an apple.
    • It was an honour to meet you.

your

/jɔːɹ/

  1. belonging to or associated with the person being addressed

    determiner

    Examples

    • Is this your pen?
    • Your ideas are always creative.

all

/ɔːl/

  1. the whole quantity or extent of

    determiner

    Examples

    • All the students passed the exam.
    • She ate all the cake.

so

/soʊ/

  1. 1.

    to such a great extent or degree

    adverb

    Examples

    • I am so happy to see you.
    • She runs so fast.
  2. 2.

    therefore; for that reason

    conjunction

    Examples

    • It was late, so we went home.
    • She was hungry, so she made dinner.

his

/hɪz/

  1. belonging to or associated with a male person previously mentioned

    determiner

    Examples

    • His car is parked outside.
    • He forgot his keys at home.

they

/ðeɪ/

  1. the third-person plural pronoun

    pronoun

    Examples

    • They are coming to the party.
    • They live next door.

me

/miː/

  1. the objective case of I

    pronoun

    Examples

    • She gave me a gift.
    • Tell me the truth.

if

/ɪf/

  1. introducing a conditional clause

    conjunction

    Examples

    • If it rains, we will stay home.
    • I wonder if she knows.

one

/wʌn/

  1. 1.

    the number 1

    number

    Examples

    • I have one brother.
    • One plus one equals two.
  2. 2.

    a person of a specified kind

    pronoun

    Examples

    • One should always be polite.
    • That is one I have not seen before.

can

/kæn/

  1. 1.

    to be able to; to have the ability or possibility

    verb

    Examples

    • I can speak three languages.
    • Can you help me?
  2. 2.

    a cylindrical metal container

    noun

    Examples

    • She opened a can of beans.
    • Please recycle the empty cans.

will

/wɪl/

  1. 1.

    expressing the future tense

    verb

    Examples

    • I will call you tomorrow.
    • It will rain later today.
  2. 2.

    a legal document declaring a person's wishes after death

    noun

    Examples

    • He left everything to his children in his will.
    • She updated her will last year.

just

/dʒʌst/

  1. 1.

    very recently; a moment ago

    adverb

    Examples

    • I just finished my homework.
    • She just left the office.
  2. 2.

    only; simply

    adverb

    Examples

    • It is just a scratch.
    • I just want to help.

like

/laɪk/

  1. 1.

    to find agreeable or enjoyable

    verb

    Examples

    • I like chocolate ice cream.
    • She likes reading before bed.
  2. 2.

    similar to; in the same way as

    preposition

    Examples

    • She looks like her mother.
    • It tastes like chicken.

about

/əˈbaʊt/

  1. 1.

    on the subject of; concerning

    preposition

    Examples

    • Tell me about your trip.
    • The book is about history.
  2. 2.

    approximately

    adverb

    Examples

    • There were about fifty people.
    • It costs about ten dollars.

out

/aʊt/

  1. away from the inside of a place

    adverb

    Examples

    • She went out for a walk.
    • The cat got out through the window.

what

/wʌt/

  1. asking for information about something

    pronoun

    Examples

    • What is your name?
    • What do you want for dinner?

when

/wɛn/

  1. at what time; at the time that

    adverb

    Examples

    • When does the train leave?
    • Call me when you arrive.

more

/mɔːɹ/

  1. greater in amount, extent, or degree

    determiner

    Examples

    • We need more time.
    • She has more experience than I do.

do

/duː/

  1. to perform or carry out an action

    verb

    Examples

    • What do you do for a living?
    • I will do my best.

no

/noʊ/

  1. 1.

    a negative response or denial

    interjection

    Examples

    • No, I do not agree.
    • No, thank you.
  2. 2.

    not any; not a single

    determiner

    Examples

    • There is no milk left.
    • No student failed the test.

who

/huː/

  1. asking about the identity of a person

    pronoun

    Examples

    • Who is that woman?
    • Who told you this?

their

/ðɛɹ/

  1. belonging to or associated with a group of people previously mentioned

    determiner

    Examples

    • Their house is on the corner.
    • The students raised their hands.

there

/ðɛɹ/

  1. 1.

    in, at, or to that place

    adverb

    Examples

    • The book is over there.
    • We went there last summer.
  2. 2.

    used to introduce the existence of something

    pronoun

    Examples

    • There is a cat on the roof.
    • There are many options available.

her

/hɝː/

  1. 1.

    the objective case of she

    pronoun

    Examples

    • I saw her at the market.
    • Give her the message.
  2. 2.

    belonging to a female person

    determiner

    Examples

    • Her dress is beautiful.
    • That is her decision.

which

/wɪtʃ/

  1. asking about one or more items from a defined set

    determiner

    Examples

    • Which colour do you prefer?
    • Which way should we go?

time

/taɪm/

  1. 1.

    the indefinite continued progress of existence

    noun

    Examples

    • Time flies when you're having fun.
    • I don't have much time left.
  2. 2.

    an instance or occasion of something

    noun

    Examples

    • This is the first time I have been here.
    • How many times have you visited Paris?

get

/ɡɛt/

  1. 1.

    to receive or obtain

    verb

    Examples

    • I need to get some groceries.
    • She got a promotion last month.
  2. 2.

    to arrive at or reach

    verb

    Examples

    • What time did you get home?
    • We got to the airport early.

would

/wʊd/

  1. past tense of will, used in conditional statements or polite requests

    verb

    Examples

    • I would help if I could.
    • Would you like some tea?

she

/ʃiː/

  1. the third-person singular feminine pronoun

    pronoun

    Examples

    • She is a talented musician.
    • She went to the library.

new

/nuː/

  1. recently made, discovered, or created; not existing before

    adjective

    Examples

    • I bought a new phone.
    • There is a new restaurant downtown.

people

/ˈpiːpəl/

  1. human beings in general or considered collectively

    noun

    Examples

    • Many people attended the concert.
    • People are generally kind.

how

/haʊ/

  1. in what way or manner; by what means

    adverb

    Examples

    • How do you spell your name?
    • How did you get here?

some

/sʌm/

  1. an unspecified amount or number of

    determiner

    Examples

    • Would you like some water?
    • Some people prefer coffee.

also

/ˈɔːlsoʊ/

  1. in addition; too

    adverb

    Examples

    • She speaks French and also German.
    • I would also like to add something.

them

/ðɛm/

  1. the objective case of they

    pronoun

    Examples

    • I gave them the instructions.
    • Tell them to wait outside.

now

/naʊ/

  1. at the present time or moment

    adverb

    Examples

    • We should leave now.
    • I am busy right now.

other

/ˈʌðɚ/

  1. different from the one already mentioned or known

    adjective

    Examples

    • Do you have any other questions?
    • The other team won the game.

its

/ɪts/

  1. belonging to or associated with a thing previously mentioned

    determiner

    Examples

    • The company changed its name.
    • The cat licked its paw.

our

/aʊɚ/

  1. belonging to or associated with the speaker and others

    determiner

    Examples

    • Our house is near the park.
    • We love our country.

than

/ðæn/

  1. introducing the second element in a comparison

    conjunction

    Examples

    • She is taller than her sister.
    • This is better than I expected.

good

/ɡʊd/

  1. of a high quality, standard, or level

    adjective

    Examples

    • This is a good book.
    • She is a good teacher.

only

/ˈoʊnli/

  1. 1.

    no more than; just

    adverb

    Examples

    • There were only three left.
    • She is only five years old.
  2. 2.

    single; sole

    adjective

    Examples

    • She is an only child.
    • This is the only option.

after

/ˈæftɚ/

  1. in the time following an event or another period of time

    preposition

    Examples

    • We will eat after the meeting.
    • After the rain, the sun came out.

first

/fɝːst/

  1. 1.

    coming before all others in time, order, or importance

    adjective

    Examples

    • This is my first visit to Japan.
    • She finished in first place.
  2. 2.

    before anything else in time or order

    adverb

    Examples

    • First, let me explain the rules.
    • I need to eat first.

him

/hɪm/

  1. the objective case of he

    pronoun

    Examples

    • I saw him at the park.
    • Give him the keys.

into

/ˈɪntuː/

  1. expressing movement to a point within something

    preposition

    Examples

    • She walked into the room.
    • He jumped into the pool.

know

/noʊ/

  1. to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information

    verb

    Examples

    • I know the answer.
    • Do you know where she lives?

see

/siː/

  1. 1.

    to perceive with the eyes

    verb

    Examples

    • I can see the mountains from here.
    • Did you see the sunset yesterday?
  2. 2.

    to understand or realise

    verb

    Examples

    • I see what you mean.
    • Now I see the problem.

two

/tuː/

  1. the number 2

    number

    Examples

    • I have two sisters.
    • Two plus two equals four.

make

/meɪk/

  1. 1.

    to create or produce something

    verb

    Examples

    • She makes beautiful pottery.
    • I will make dinner tonight.
  2. 2.

    to cause something to happen or exist

    verb

    Examples

    • That movie made me cry.
    • Hard work makes success possible.

over

/ˈoʊvɚ/

  1. 1.

    extending directly upward from; above

    preposition

    Examples

    • The plane flew over the city.
    • There is a bridge over the river.
  2. 2.

    more than a specified number or amount

    preposition

    Examples

    • It costs over a hundred dollars.
    • She is over forty years old.

think

/θɪŋk/

  1. to have a particular opinion or belief

    verb

    Examples

    • I think this is a great idea.
    • What do you think about it?

any

/ˈɛni/

  1. one or some of a thing, no matter which

    determiner

    Examples

    • Is there any milk left?
    • Any student can join the club.

then

/ðɛn/

  1. at that time; after that

    adverb

    Examples

    • We had lunch and then went for a walk.
    • I was younger then.

could

/kʊd/

  1. past tense of can; used to indicate possibility or ability

    verb

    Examples

    • She could swim when she was five.
    • Could you pass the salt, please?

back

/bæk/

  1. the rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips

    noun

    Examples

    • She hurt her back lifting heavy boxes.
    • He patted me on the back.

these

/ðiːz/

  1. plural of this; referring to specific things nearby

    determiner

    Examples

    • These shoes are too tight.
    • I made these cookies myself.

want

/wɑːnt/

  1. to have a desire to possess or do something

    verb

    Examples

    • I want a cup of coffee.
    • She wants to travel the world.

because

/bɪˈkɑːz/

  1. for the reason that

    conjunction

    Examples

    • I stayed home because it was raining.
    • She laughed because the joke was funny.

go

/ɡoʊ/

  1. to move from one place to another

    verb

    Examples

    • Let's go to the park.
    • She goes to work by bus.

well

/wɛl/

  1. 1.

    in a good or satisfactory way

    adverb

    Examples

    • She sings well.
    • The project went well.
  2. 2.

    used to introduce a statement or to express hesitation

    interjection

    Examples

    • Well, I think we should go.
    • Well, that was unexpected.

way

/weɪ/

  1. 1.

    a method, style, or manner of doing something

    noun

    Examples

    • There is no easy way to learn a language.
    • This is the best way to solve the problem.
  2. 2.

    a road, track, or path for travelling along

    noun

    Examples

    • Which way should we go?
    • She found her way home.

most

/moʊst/

  1. 1.

    greatest in amount or degree; the superlative of much and many

    determiner

    Examples

    • Most people agree with this.
    • She spent most of her time reading.
  2. 2.

    used to form the superlative of adjectives and adverbs

    adverb

    Examples

    • This is the most beautiful painting.
    • She is the most talented singer.

much

/mʌtʃ/

  1. a large amount or to a great extent

    adverb

    Examples

    • Thank you very much.
    • She does not talk much.

very

/ˈvɛɹi/

  1. used to emphasize the degree of something

    adverb

    Examples

    • She is very kind.
    • It is very cold outside.

where

/wɛɹ/

  1. in or to what place or position

    adverb

    Examples

    • Where do you live?
    • I don't know where she went.

even

/ˈiːvən/

  1. 1.

    used to emphasize something surprising or extreme

    adverb

    Examples

    • Even I was surprised.
    • She didn't even say goodbye.
  2. 2.

    flat and smooth; equal

    adjective

    Examples

    • Make sure the surface is even.
    • The score was even at halftime.

should

/ʃʊd/

  1. used to indicate obligation, duty, or correctness

    verb

    Examples

    • You should see a doctor.
    • We should leave before it gets dark.

here

/hɪɹ/

  1. in, at, or to this place or position

    adverb

    Examples

    • Come here, please.
    • I have lived here for ten years.

need

/niːd/

  1. 1.

    to require something because it is essential

    verb

    Examples

    • I need a glass of water.
    • She needs more practice.
  2. 2.

    a requirement or necessity

    noun

    Examples

    • There is a need for more teachers.
    • Basic needs include food and shelter.

really

/ˈɹiːəli/

  1. in actual fact; truly

    adverb

    Examples

    • Do you really believe that?
    • I am really sorry about the mistake.

right

/ɹaɪt/

  1. 1.

    morally good, justified, or acceptable

    adjective

    Examples

    • You made the right decision.
    • Is it right to lie?
  2. 2.

    the opposite of left; a direction

    noun

    Examples

    • Turn right at the traffic lights.
    • The pharmacy is on your right.
  3. 3.

    a moral or legal entitlement

    noun

    Examples

    • Everyone has the right to education.
    • Freedom of speech is a fundamental right.

work

/wɝːk/

  1. 1.

    activity involving mental or physical effort to achieve a purpose

    noun

    Examples

    • She enjoys her work.
    • Hard work pays off in the end.
  2. 2.

    to be engaged in physical or mental activity to achieve a result

    verb

    Examples

    • I work from home on Fridays.
    • She works at a hospital.

year

/jɪɹ/

  1. a period of 365 or 366 days

    noun

    Examples

    • She moved here last year.
    • The project will take about a year.

day

/deɪ/

  1. a period of twenty-four hours

    noun

    Examples

    • What day is it today?
    • I will see you in a few days.
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