The 3000 most useful English content words
a particular situation or instance of something
noun
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• In that case, I will come too.
• This is a special case.
a container designed to hold or protect something
noun
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• She put her glasses in the case.
• He carries a laptop case.
not anything; no single thing
pronoun
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• There is nothing in the fridge.
• Nothing can stop us now.
a human being regarded as an individual
noun
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• She is a very kind person.
• Each person received a ticket.
on or during this present day
adverb
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• I have a meeting today.
• What is the date today?
to make or become different
verb
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• She changed her mind.
• The weather is changing rapidly.
the act of making or becoming different
noun
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• Change is inevitable.
• We need a change of plan.
as much or as many as required; sufficient
determiner
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• We have enough food for everyone.
• Is there enough room in the car?
all things; all the things of a group or type
pronoun
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• Everything is ready for the party.
• She told me everything.
containing or holding as much as possible; having no empty space
adjective
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• The glass is full.
• The restaurant was full.
to remain alive; to reside in a particular place
verb
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• She lives in New York.
• He lived to be ninety years old.
a particular spot or location
noun
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• We met at the starting point.
• This is the highest point of the mountain.
the main idea or purpose of something
noun
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• What is the point of this exercise?
• She made a very good point.
to look at and comprehend the meaning of written or printed matter
verb
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• She reads a book every week.
• Have you read this article?
up to this time; so far
adverb
例句:
• She has not arrived yet.
• Have you finished yet?
nevertheless; in spite of that
conjunction
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• It is simple yet effective.
• She was tired, yet she kept working.
of poor quality; not good
adjective
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• The weather has been bad all week.
• That was a bad idea.
the number 4
number
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• There are four seasons in a year.
• She has four siblings.
solid, firm, and rigid; not easily broken
adjective
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• The ground was hard after the frost.
• This bread is too hard to eat.
requiring a great deal of effort
adjective
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• The exam was very hard.
• She found it hard to concentrate.
to intend to convey or refer to
verb
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• What do you mean?
• I did not mean to hurt you.
unkind or unfair
adjective
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• Don't be mean to your sister.
• That was a mean thing to say.
on one occasion or for one time only
adverb
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• I have only been there once.
• She visits her parents once a month.
as soon as; when
conjunction
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• Once you understand, it is easy.
• Once the rain stops, we will go.
to give assistance, encouragement, or approval to
verb
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• I support your decision.
• She supports local charities.
assistance or encouragement
noun
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• Thank you for your support.
• The project needs financial support.
to communicate information to someone
verb
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• Tell me the truth.
• She told him about the meeting.
containing as part of the whole
preposition
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• The price is a hundred dollars, including tax.
• Many animals, including elephants, are endangered.
vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce beauty of form
noun
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• She listens to music every day.
• He studied music at university.
the ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way
noun
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• Knowledge is power.
• She has the power to make decisions.
past participle of see
verb
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• I have never seen anything like it.
• She has seen the movie twice.
to cease moving or operating
verb
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• The bus stopped at the corner.
• Please stop talking during the movie.
a clear, colourless liquid essential for most plant and animal life
noun
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• Can I have a glass of water?
• The water in the lake is very clear.
having a specified place as one's main location; founded on
adjective
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• The company is based in London.
• The movie is based on a true story.
to accept something as true; to have faith in
verb
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• I believe you are right.
• She believes in hard work.
to give a specified name or title to
verb
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• They call her Maggie.
• What do you call this in English?
to make a phone call to someone
verb
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• I will call you tomorrow.
• She called the doctor.
the upper part of the body containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth
noun
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• She shook her head.
• He hit his head on the door.
the person in charge; leader
noun
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• She is the head of the department.
• The head of state visited yesterday.
relating to or characteristic of a nation
adjective
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• It is a national holiday today.
• The national team won the championship.
of a size that is less than normal or usual
adjective
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• She lives in a small apartment.
• That is a small amount of money.
at, to, or by a great distance
adverb
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• How far is the airport?
• She lives far from the city centre.
a paid position of regular employment
noun
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• She got a new job at a bank.
• He lost his job last month.
a position to the left or right of something
noun
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• She sat on the left side of the room.
• There is a park on the other side of the street.
despite the fact that; although
conjunction
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• Though it was cold, we went for a walk.
• She smiled, though she was sad.
however; but
adverb
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• I like the idea. It might not work, though.
• She was late. She did apologize, though.
to make an attempt or effort to do something
verb
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• I will try my best.
• She tried to open the door.
used to give an affirmative response
interjection
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• Yes, I would like some coffee.
• Did you pass the exam? Yes, I did!
in fact; in reality
adverb
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• She looks young, but she is actually forty.
• Actually, I changed my mind.
at a time in the future; afterward
adverb
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• I will call you later.
• She arrived an hour later.
a smaller amount of; not as much
determiner
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• I have less time than I thought.
• She spends less money now.
a long narrow mark or band
noun
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• Draw a straight line.
• There was a long line at the supermarket.
the arrangement of things in relation to each other
noun
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• The names are in alphabetical order.
• She likes to keep everything in order.
a request to supply goods or a meal
noun
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• She placed an order online.
• Can I take your order?
a social gathering of invited guests for celebration
noun
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• She is throwing a birthday party.
• The party was a lot of fun.
a political organization
noun
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• She joined the party last year.
• The party won the election.
to move at a speed faster than a walk
verb
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• She runs every morning.
• The children ran across the field.
to manage or be in charge of
verb
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• She runs a small business.
• He runs the IT department.
the action of helping or doing work for someone
noun
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• The restaurant is known for excellent service.
• She has been in public service for twenty years.
a nation with its own government occupying a particular territory
noun
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• Japan is a beautiful country.
• She has visited over thirty countries.
allowing access; not closed or blocked
adjective
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• The door was open.
• The shop is open until nine.
to move a door or lid so as to allow access
verb
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• Please open the window.
• She opened the gift carefully.
each of the four divisions of the year marked by particular weather patterns
noun
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• Autumn is my favourite season.
• The rainy season starts in June.
to express gratitude to someone
verb
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• I want to thank you for your help.
• She thanked everyone for coming.
every person; all people
pronoun
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• Everyone is invited to the party.
• Does everyone understand?
affecting or concerning all or most people or things
adjective
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• The general opinion is positive.
• In general, I prefer tea to coffee.
a senior military officer
noun
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• The general commanded the troops.
• She was promoted to general.
joined together for a common purpose or by common feelings
adjective
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• We stand united against injustice.
• The united effort led to success.
a region or part of a town, country, or the world
noun
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• This is a residential area.
• The area around the lake is beautiful.
of the very darkest colour; the opposite of white
adjective
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• She wore a black dress.
• The cat has black fur.
coming after or as a result of
preposition
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• Following the meeting, we had lunch.
• She left the country following the scandal.
the ones that come next; about to be mentioned
adjective
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• Please answer the following questions.
• The following day was sunny.
the system of rules that a country or community recognises as governing the actions of its members
noun
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• Everyone must obey the law.
• She studied law at university.
with or in proximity to another person or people
adverb
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• We work well together.
• Let's go together.
a state of armed conflict between different nations or groups
noun
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• The war lasted four years.
• Many lives were lost in the war.
all of; entire
adjective
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• She ate the whole cake.
• I waited the whole day.
a road vehicle with an engine, typically with four wheels
noun
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• She drives a red car.
• We went by car.
the front part of a person's head from forehead to chin
noun
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• She has a beautiful face.
• He washed his face.
to confront and deal with something
verb
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• We must face the truth.
• She faced many challenges.
the number 5
number
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• I have five fingers on each hand.
• She arrived five minutes early.
a group of people or things having similar characteristics
noun
例句:
• What kind of music do you like?
• This kind of behaviour is unacceptable.
generous, helpful, and caring about other people
adjective
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• She is a very kind person.
• That was kind of you to say.
perhaps; possibly
adverb
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• Maybe we should wait.
• Maybe she forgot about the meeting.
for each; for every
preposition
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• The speed limit is sixty miles per hour.
• It costs ten dollars per person.
the elected head of a republic
noun
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• The president gave a speech.
• She was elected president of the company.
an account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment
noun
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• She told the children a bedtime story.
• The story is based on real events.
a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject
noun
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• She is taking a course in photography.
• The course lasts six weeks.
the direction in which something is moving
noun
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• The ship changed course.
• Of course, you are welcome to join.
the state of being free from illness or injury
noun
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• She is in good health.
• Smoking is bad for your health.
a feeling of expectation and desire for something to happen
noun
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• There is still hope.
• She never lost hope.
to want something to happen or be the case
verb
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• I hope you feel better soon.
• She hopes to travel next summer.
of great significance or value
adjective
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• Education is very important.
• This is an important decision.
the smallest amount or degree
determiner
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• She has the least experience.
• At least try to understand.
inside the range or bounds of
preposition
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• The store is within walking distance.
• She will respond within twenty-four hours.
having the power, skill, or means to do something
adjective
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• She was able to solve the problem.
• Will you be able to come tomorrow?
a written or printed work consisting of pages bound together
noun
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• She is reading a book about history.
• He has written several books.
to reserve accommodation, a seat, etc.
verb
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• I booked a hotel room.
• She booked flights for the whole family.
happening or done before the usual or expected time
adjective
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• She caught an early train.
• We had an early breakfast.
people with whom one has a bond of mutual affection (plural of friend)
noun
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• She went to the movies with her friends.
• Good friends are hard to find.
facts provided or learned about something or someone
noun
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• Can you give me more information?
• The website has useful information.
relating to a particular place or area
adjective
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• She shops at the local market.
• Local residents opposed the plan.
a piece of writing or an image published online
noun
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• Her latest post went viral.
• He wrote a post about his trip.
letters and parcels delivered by the postal service
noun
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• Has the post arrived?
• I sent it by post.
a recording of moving visual images
noun
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• She uploaded a video to her channel.
• I watched a funny video online.
having lived or existed for only a short time; not old
adjective
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• She is too young to drive.
• The company attracts young talent.
before the present; in the past
adverb
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• I met her three years ago.
• That happened a long time ago.
relating to society or its organisation
adjective
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• Social media has changed communication.
• She has strong social skills.
to speak in order to give information or express ideas
verb
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• Can we talk about this later?
• She talks to her mother every day.
a tribunal presided over by a judge for hearing legal cases
noun
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• The case went to court.
• She appeared in court as a witness.
an area for playing certain sports
noun
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• The tennis court is over there.
• She practises on the basketball court daily.
a thing that is known or proved to be true
noun
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• It is a well-known fact.
• In fact, she was right all along.
people of either sex (informal plural)
noun
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• Hey guys, what's up?
• These guys are my colleagues.
either of two equal parts that together make up a whole
noun
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• She ate half of the pizza.
• The first half of the movie was boring.
the end part of the arm beyond the wrist, with five fingers
noun
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• She held a pen in her hand.
• Raise your hand if you have a question.
to give or pass something to someone
verb
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• Hand me the keys, please.
• She handed the letter to him.
a position on a scale of amount, quantity, or quality
noun
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• The noise level is too high.
• She has reached an advanced level of Spanish.
the element of a person that enables them to think and feel
noun
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• She has a sharp mind.
• I changed my mind about the trip.
to object to or be bothered by
verb
例句:
• Do you mind if I open the window?
• I don't mind waiting.
frequently; many times
adverb
例句:
• She often works late.
• How often do you exercise?
only one; not one of several
adjective
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• There was not a single cloud in the sky.
• She did not miss a single day of work.
not married or in a romantic relationship
adjective
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• She is single.
• Are there any single rooms available?
to begin to be; to come to be
verb
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• She became a doctor after years of study.
• The weather became colder as winter approached.
the physical structure of a person or animal
noun
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• She takes good care of her body.
• The body was found near the river.
the power to direct or manage something
noun
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• He lost control of the vehicle.
• The government took control of the situation.
to exercise authority over; to direct
verb
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• She controls the company's finances.
• You need to control your temper.
the end of life; the permanent cessation of all vital functions
noun
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• His death was a great loss to the community.
• Death is a natural part of life.
any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for the body
noun
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• We need to buy some food for dinner.
• Italian food is my favorite.
an informal term for a man or person
noun
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• He's a really nice guy.
• Hey guys, are you coming to the party?