The 3000 most useful English content words
used before a noun to indicate a specific or previously mentioned entity
determiner
例句:
• The cat sat on the mat.
• She is the best player on the team.
expressing direction or destination
preposition
例句:
• We went to the store.
• She walked to the park.
used before a verb to form the infinitive
particle
例句:
• I want to go.
• He needs to study.
used to connect words, phrases, or clauses
conjunction
例句:
• Bread and butter is my favourite snack.
• She sings and dances beautifully.
expressing a relationship between a part and a whole
preposition
例句:
• A cup of coffee, please.
• The colour of the sky is blue.
used before a singular noun to refer to one unspecified instance
determiner
例句:
• I saw a dog in the park.
• She is a teacher.
expressing location or position inside something
preposition
例句:
• The keys are in the drawer.
• She lives in London.
expressing movement to a position inside
adverb
例句:
• Come in and sit down.
• She stepped in through the door.
the first-person singular pronoun
pronoun
例句:
• I am happy today.
• I think we should leave now.
indicating the purpose or reason of something
preposition
例句:
• This gift is for you.
• We are fighting for justice.
indicating duration of time
preposition
例句:
• I waited for three hours.
• She has lived here for ten years.
used to identify a specific person or thing observed or heard
determiner
例句:
• That house is beautiful.
• Look at that car!
introducing a subordinate clause
conjunction
例句:
• I know that she is coming.
• He said that he was tired.
the second-person pronoun, referring to the person being addressed
pronoun
例句:
• You are my best friend.
• Can you help me with this?
third-person singular neuter pronoun, referring to a thing or animal
pronoun
例句:
• It is raining outside.
• The book was good; I enjoyed it.
physically in contact with and supported by a surface
preposition
例句:
• The book is on the table.
• She put the vase on the shelf.
continuing or in progress
adverb
例句:
• The show must go on.
• Keep on trying.
accompanied by or in the company of
preposition
例句:
• I went with my friends.
• Coffee with milk, please.
used to identify a specific person or thing close at hand
determiner
例句:
• This is my favourite book.
• I like this colour better.
to exist or live
verb
例句:
• To be or not to be, that is the question.
• There will be a meeting tomorrow.
used in comparisons to refer to the same degree
adverb
例句:
• She is as tall as her mother.
• Run as fast as you can.
in the role or function of
preposition
例句:
• She works as a doctor.
• He used the box as a table.
to possess or own
verb
例句:
• I have two cats.
• She has a beautiful garden.
expressing location or a specific point
preposition
例句:
• She is at home.
• The meeting starts at three o'clock.
the third-person singular masculine pronoun
pronoun
例句:
• He is my brother.
• He went to the store.
used to form a negative statement
adverb
例句:
• I am not tired.
• She does not like spicy food.
indicating the agent performing an action
preposition
例句:
• The book was written by her.
• The cake was made by my mother.
indicating proximity or the means of achieving something
preposition
例句:
• He sat by the window.
• We travelled by train.
used to introduce a contrast or exception
conjunction
例句:
• I wanted to go, but it was raining.
• She is small but strong.
indicating the point in space or time at which a journey or action starts
preposition
例句:
• She comes from Brazil.
• The store is open from nine to five.
used to link alternatives
conjunction
例句:
• Would you like tea or coffee?
• You can stay or leave.
the first-person plural pronoun
pronoun
例句:
• We are going to the cinema.
• We need to work together.
used before a word beginning with a vowel sound to refer to one unspecified instance
determiner
例句:
• She ate an apple.
• It was an honour to meet you.
belonging to or associated with the person being addressed
determiner
例句:
• Is this your pen?
• Your ideas are always creative.
the whole quantity or extent of
determiner
例句:
• All the students passed the exam.
• She ate all the cake.
to such a great extent or degree
adverb
例句:
• I am so happy to see you.
• She runs so fast.
therefore; for that reason
conjunction
例句:
• It was late, so we went home.
• She was hungry, so she made dinner.
belonging to or associated with a male person previously mentioned
determiner
例句:
• His car is parked outside.
• He forgot his keys at home.
the third-person plural pronoun
pronoun
例句:
• They are coming to the party.
• They live next door.
the objective case of I
pronoun
例句:
• She gave me a gift.
• Tell me the truth.
introducing a conditional clause
conjunction
例句:
• If it rains, we will stay home.
• I wonder if she knows.
the number 1
number
例句:
• I have one brother.
• One plus one equals two.
a person of a specified kind
pronoun
例句:
• One should always be polite.
• That is one I have not seen before.
to be able to; to have the ability or possibility
verb
例句:
• I can speak three languages.
• Can you help me?
a cylindrical metal container
noun
例句:
• She opened a can of beans.
• Please recycle the empty cans.
expressing the future tense
verb
例句:
• I will call you tomorrow.
• It will rain later today.
a legal document declaring a person's wishes after death
noun
例句:
• He left everything to his children in his will.
• She updated her will last year.
very recently; a moment ago
adverb
例句:
• I just finished my homework.
• She just left the office.
only; simply
adverb
例句:
• It is just a scratch.
• I just want to help.
to find agreeable or enjoyable
verb
例句:
• I like chocolate ice cream.
• She likes reading before bed.
similar to; in the same way as
preposition
例句:
• She looks like her mother.
• It tastes like chicken.
on the subject of; concerning
preposition
例句:
• Tell me about your trip.
• The book is about history.
approximately
adverb
例句:
• There were about fifty people.
• It costs about ten dollars.
away from the inside of a place
adverb
例句:
• She went out for a walk.
• The cat got out through the window.
asking for information about something
pronoun
例句:
• What is your name?
• What do you want for dinner?
at what time; at the time that
adverb
例句:
• When does the train leave?
• Call me when you arrive.
greater in amount, extent, or degree
determiner
例句:
• We need more time.
• She has more experience than I do.
to perform or carry out an action
verb
例句:
• What do you do for a living?
• I will do my best.
a negative response or denial
interjection
例句:
• No, I do not agree.
• No, thank you.
not any; not a single
determiner
例句:
• There is no milk left.
• No student failed the test.
asking about the identity of a person
pronoun
例句:
• Who is that woman?
• Who told you this?
belonging to or associated with a group of people previously mentioned
determiner
例句:
• Their house is on the corner.
• The students raised their hands.
in, at, or to that place
adverb
例句:
• The book is over there.
• We went there last summer.
used to introduce the existence of something
pronoun
例句:
• There is a cat on the roof.
• There are many options available.
the objective case of she
pronoun
例句:
• I saw her at the market.
• Give her the message.
belonging to a female person
determiner
例句:
• Her dress is beautiful.
• That is her decision.
asking about one or more items from a defined set
determiner
例句:
• Which colour do you prefer?
• Which way should we go?
the indefinite continued progress of existence
noun
例句:
• Time flies when you're having fun.
• I don't have much time left.
an instance or occasion of something
noun
例句:
• This is the first time I have been here.
• How many times have you visited Paris?
to receive or obtain
verb
例句:
• I need to get some groceries.
• She got a promotion last month.
to arrive at or reach
verb
例句:
• What time did you get home?
• We got to the airport early.
past tense of will, used in conditional statements or polite requests
verb
例句:
• I would help if I could.
• Would you like some tea?
the third-person singular feminine pronoun
pronoun
例句:
• She is a talented musician.
• She went to the library.
recently made, discovered, or created; not existing before
adjective
例句:
• I bought a new phone.
• There is a new restaurant downtown.
human beings in general or considered collectively
noun
例句:
• Many people attended the concert.
• People are generally kind.
in what way or manner; by what means
adverb
例句:
• How do you spell your name?
• How did you get here?
an unspecified amount or number of
determiner
例句:
• Would you like some water?
• Some people prefer coffee.
in addition; too
adverb
例句:
• She speaks French and also German.
• I would also like to add something.
the objective case of they
pronoun
例句:
• I gave them the instructions.
• Tell them to wait outside.
at the present time or moment
adverb
例句:
• We should leave now.
• I am busy right now.
different from the one already mentioned or known
adjective
例句:
• Do you have any other questions?
• The other team won the game.
belonging to or associated with a thing previously mentioned
determiner
例句:
• The company changed its name.
• The cat licked its paw.
belonging to or associated with the speaker and others
determiner
例句:
• Our house is near the park.
• We love our country.
introducing the second element in a comparison
conjunction
例句:
• She is taller than her sister.
• This is better than I expected.
of a high quality, standard, or level
adjective
例句:
• This is a good book.
• She is a good teacher.
no more than; just
adverb
例句:
• There were only three left.
• She is only five years old.
single; sole
adjective
例句:
• She is an only child.
• This is the only option.
in the time following an event or another period of time
preposition
例句:
• We will eat after the meeting.
• After the rain, the sun came out.
coming before all others in time, order, or importance
adjective
例句:
• This is my first visit to Japan.
• She finished in first place.
before anything else in time or order
adverb
例句:
• First, let me explain the rules.
• I need to eat first.
the objective case of he
pronoun
例句:
• I saw him at the park.
• Give him the keys.
expressing movement to a point within something
preposition
例句:
• She walked into the room.
• He jumped into the pool.
to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information
verb
例句:
• I know the answer.
• Do you know where she lives?
to perceive with the eyes
verb
例句:
• I can see the mountains from here.
• Did you see the sunset yesterday?
to understand or realise
verb
例句:
• I see what you mean.
• Now I see the problem.
the number 2
number
例句:
• I have two sisters.
• Two plus two equals four.
to create or produce something
verb
例句:
• She makes beautiful pottery.
• I will make dinner tonight.
to cause something to happen or exist
verb
例句:
• That movie made me cry.
• Hard work makes success possible.
extending directly upward from; above
preposition
例句:
• The plane flew over the city.
• There is a bridge over the river.
more than a specified number or amount
preposition
例句:
• It costs over a hundred dollars.
• She is over forty years old.
to have a particular opinion or belief
verb
例句:
• I think this is a great idea.
• What do you think about it?
one or some of a thing, no matter which
determiner
例句:
• Is there any milk left?
• Any student can join the club.
at that time; after that
adverb
例句:
• We had lunch and then went for a walk.
• I was younger then.
past tense of can; used to indicate possibility or ability
verb
例句:
• She could swim when she was five.
• Could you pass the salt, please?
the rear surface of the human body
noun
例句:
• She hurt her back lifting boxes.
• He patted me on the back.
in the direction of a previous position or state
adverb
例句:
• I will be back in an hour.
• She went back to sleep.
plural of this; referring to specific things nearby
determiner
例句:
• These shoes are too tight.
• I made these cookies myself.
to have a desire to possess or do something
verb
例句:
• I want a cup of coffee.
• She wants to travel the world.
for the reason that
conjunction
例句:
• I stayed home because it was raining.
• She laughed because the joke was funny.
to move from one place to another
verb
例句:
• Let's go to the park.
• She goes to work by bus.
in a good or satisfactory way
adverb
例句:
• She sings well.
• The project went well.
used to introduce a statement or to express hesitation
interjection
例句:
• Well, I think we should go.
• Well, that was unexpected.
a method, style, or manner of doing something
noun
例句:
• There is no easy way to learn a language.
• This is the best way to solve the problem.
a road, track, or path for travelling along
noun
例句:
• Which way should we go?
• She found her way home.
greatest in amount or degree; the superlative of much and many
determiner
例句:
• Most people agree with this.
• She spent most of her time reading.
used to form the superlative of adjectives and adverbs
adverb
例句:
• This is the most beautiful painting.
• She is the most talented singer.
a large amount or to a great extent
adverb
例句:
• Thank you very much.
• She does not talk much.
used to emphasize the degree of something
adverb
例句:
• She is very kind.
• It is very cold outside.
in or to what place or position
adverb
例句:
• Where do you live?
• I don't know where she went.
used to emphasize something surprising or extreme
adverb
例句:
• Even I was surprised.
• She didn't even say goodbye.
flat and smooth; equal
adjective
例句:
• Make sure the surface is even.
• The score was even at halftime.
used to indicate obligation, duty, or correctness
verb
例句:
• You should see a doctor.
• We should leave before it gets dark.
in, at, or to this place or position
adverb
例句:
• Come here, please.
• I have lived here for ten years.
to require something because it is essential
verb
例句:
• I need a glass of water.
• She needs more practice.
a requirement or necessity
noun
例句:
• There is a need for more teachers.
• Basic needs include food and shelter.
in actual fact; truly
adverb
例句:
• Do you really believe that?
• I am really sorry about the mistake.
morally good, justified, or acceptable
adjective
例句:
• You made the right decision.
• Is it right to lie?
the opposite of left; a direction
noun
例句:
• Turn right at the traffic lights.
• The pharmacy is on your right.
a moral or legal entitlement
noun
例句:
• Everyone has the right to education.
• Freedom of speech is a fundamental right.
activity involving mental or physical effort to achieve a purpose
noun
例句:
• She enjoys her work.
• Hard work pays off in the end.
to be engaged in physical or mental activity to achieve a result
verb
例句:
• I work from home on Fridays.
• She works at a hospital.
a period of 365 or 366 days
noun
例句:
• She moved here last year.
• The project will take about a year.
a period of twenty-four hours
noun
例句:
• What day is it today?
• I will see you in a few days.