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The 1028 Most Common Words in English

One of the hardest parts of English is mastering common English words you hear almost everywhere.

The good news is that once you learn these words—and how to use them properly—you will be able to express almost any idea!

Below, we have all the information you need to learn the most common words in English, their meanings and what category they fall under to make them easier to learn. We also have some tips to help make your vocabulary studies even easier.

Articles
Pronouns
Conjunctions
Prepositions
Interjections
Determiners
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
- Possessive Adjectives
- Distributive Adjectives
Adverbs
Why Is It Helpful to Learn Common English Words?
Practical Activities to Help You Learn Common Words
And One More Thing...

Articles

There are three articles in English: a, an and the. All of them are used before words to show that those words are being talked about.

English Articles	How It's Used	Example Sentence
a	indefinite article; used before a noun that starts with a consonant when talking about something not specific.	I would love to eat a sandwich.
an	indefinite article; used before a noun that starts with a vowel when talking about something not specific.	She bought an apple.
the	definite article; used before a noun (person, place or thing) when you want to reference something specific.	The girl I met yesterday was friendly.

Pronouns

Pronouns are words used to replace nouns or noun phrases.

For example, if you want to talk about a person named “John,” you say “John is a nice person. He always greets me in the morning.” . In that sentence, “he” is used to refer to “John.” Otherwise, your description will sound repetitive and awkward, like “John is a nice person. John always greets me in the morning.”

Here are some of the most common pronouns you should know.

Personal Pronouns

Personal pronouns refer to specific people or things and can change based on person, number and gender.

English Personal Pronouns	How It's Used	Example Sentence
I	Used when you are talking about yourself. Instead of saying your name, you can use the word I.	I am happy today.
you	Refers to another person you are talking to directly	What do you think?
he	Used when you are talking about a male, but not talking to the male directly	My dad is funny. He tells me jokes.
she	Used when you are talking about a female, but not talking to the female directly	She is reading a book.
it	Refers to a thing or animal with no gender	Our house is new. It is small and white.
we	Refers to a group of people you are part of	We like going to the movies.
they	Refers to a group of people or things not included in the conversation	The students in the class are tired. They need a break.

Demonstrative Pronouns

Demonstrative pronouns talk about specific people, things or ideas.

English Demonstrative Pronouns	Meaning and Usage	Example Sentence
this	Refers to a single thing that is near	This is a beautiful ring.
that	Refers to a single thing that is far	Look at that! It's a wonderful fireworks display.
these	Refers to multiple things nearby	These are the flowers my beloved gave me yesterday.
those	Refers to multiple things farther away	Those are called ravens.

Interrogative Pronouns

Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions about people or things.

English Interrogative Pronouns	What It Asks About	Example Sentence
what	things or actions	What is your favorite color?
which	choices or options	Which book do you want to read?
who	people	Who is coming to the party tonight?
whom	object of a sentence	Whom did you invite to the event?
whose	possession or ownership	Whose car is parked outside?

Possessive Pronouns

Possessive pronouns indicate ownership or possession of something.

English Possessive Pronouns	Who the Pronoun Indicates Is the Owner	Example Sentence
mine	you	The red car is mine.
yours	the person you are talking to	The blue bike is yours.
his	a male person being talked about	His black coat looks good.
hers	a female person being talked about	The brown bag is hers.
ours	a group you are part of	The big house is ours.
theirs	a group you are talking about	The white boat is theirs.

Reflexive Pronouns

Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and object of a sentence are the same. They are also used to show that something is being done by the subject without any help.

English Reflexive Pronouns	Type	Example Sentence
myself	First person singular	I will do the dishes myself.
yourself	Second person singular or plural	You should be proud of yourself.
himself	Third person singular masculine	He taught himself to play the guitar.
herself	Third person singular feminine	She bought the dress herself.
itself	Third person singular neutral or no gender	The cat can clean itself.
ourselves	First person plural	We prepared the dinner ourselves.
yourselves	Second person plural	You can fix the problem yourselves.
themselves	Third person plural	The students organized the event themselves.

Indefinite Pronouns

Indefinite pronouns refer to non-specific people or things.

English Indefinite Pronouns	Meaning and Usage	Example Sentence
anyone	Refers to any person or people	Anyone can join the club.
anything	Refers to any thing or things	We can eat anything for dinner.
anywhere	Refers to any place or places	We can go anywhere for vacation.
someone	Refers to a specific unknown person or people	Someone is waiting for you at the door.
something	Refers to a specific unknown thing or things	I saw something strange in the woods.
somewhere	Refers to a specific unknown place or places	Let's go somewhere new this weekend.
everyone	Refers to every person	Everyone enjoyed the party.
everything	Refers to every thing	She knows everything about computers.
everywhere	Refers to every place	The festival attracts visitors from everywhere.
nobody	Refers to no person	Nobody was present at the meeting.
nothing	Refers to no thing	He said nothing during the entire class.
nowhere	Refers to no place	The lost keys are nowhere to be found.
somebody	Refers to a specific unknown person or people (more casual than "someone")	Somebody left their umbrella in the café.
anybody	Refers to any person or people (more casual than "anyone")	Anybody can participate in the talent show.

Conjunctions

Conjunctions are used to connect ideas within a sentence. They can also connect two sentences together.

English Conjunctions	What It's Used For	Example Sentence
and	Joins two similar ideas or elements together	The girl went to the kitchen and made a cup of coffee.
but	Shows how two ideas or elements contrast or add to one another	I want to go to the bar, but I have to finish my work.
or	Presents options or alternatives	Would you like tea or coffee?
nor	Used in negative sentences as a partner to "neither"	I am neither a doctor nor a lawyer.
for	Indicates a reason or purpose	She went to the store for some groceries.
so	Shows a consequence or result	The weather was bad, so we canceled the picnic.
if	Introduces a conditional clause	If it rains, we will stay indoors.
because	Gives a reason or cause	She was late because of heavy traffic.
although	Introduces a concession or contrast	Although it was raining, they went for a walk.
since	Indicates a time or reason in the past	I have known her since childhood.

Prepositions

Prepositions tell you where a noun is in relation to other things.

English Prepositions	Meaning	Example Sentence
about	concerning or related to something	We talked about the weather.
above	in a higher position than something	The kite is flying above the clouds.
across	on the opposite side of something	The bank is just across the street.
after	following in time or sequence	We will have dinner after the movie.
against	in opposition to something	The soccer team is playing against their rivals.
along	moving in a line or direction	The river flows along the valley.
among	in the middle of a group or surrounded by something	There is a red apple among the green ones.
around	moving in a circular manner or surrounding something	The children are playing around the tree.
at	indicating a specific time or location	We'll meet at the park at noon.
before	earlier in time or in front of something	Please clean up before you leave.
behind	at the back of something or in a position further back	The book is behind the shelf.
below	in or to a lower position	The fish are swimming below the water surface.
beside	by the side of or next to something	I sat beside my friend in class.
between	in the space separating two things or people	The cat is between the two boxes.
by	near to or beside something	The restaurant is by the park.
down	moving from a higher position to a lower position	The ball rolled down the hill.
during	throughout the course of a particular time period	He ate a lot during the party.
except	not including or excluding something	Everyone is here except for Sara.
for	intended to benefit someone or something	I bought a gift for my sister.
from	indicating the starting point of a movement or distance	The train is coming from the station.
in	inside or within something	The keys are in the drawer.
into	expressing movement or direction towards the inside of something	The cat jumped into the box.
like	similar to or in the same manner as something	She sings like a bird.
near	close to or not far from a particular place	There is a grocery store near my house.
next to	directly beside or adjacent to something	The library is next to the school.
of	expressing the relationship between a part and a whole or possession	A friend of mine visited me yesterday.
off	away from or not on something	To go to the mall, get off at X train station.
on	touching or covering a surface	The book is on the table.
out	outside or away from a place	The cat ran out of the house.
over	above or higher than something else	The plane flew over the mountains.
past	going beyond or in front of something	The car drove past the traffic light.

Interjections

Interjections are words used to show strong emotions. They are usually written with an exclamation point (!) to show that whoever is saying it is doing so in a louder or higher voice than normal.

English Interjections	What It Expresses	Example Sentence
Wow	surprise, amazement or admiration	Wow, that's incredible!
Oh	surprise, realization or disappointment	Oh, I see what you mean.
Ah	understanding or satisfaction	Ah, now I understand.
Ouch	pain or discomfort	Ouch, that hurt!
Oops	indicates a small mistake or accident	Oops, I dropped my pen.
Yay	joy, excitement or celebration	Yay, we won the game!
Hurray	triumph or happiness	Hurray, we did it!
Hmm	hesitation, thoughtfulness or uncertainty	Hmm, I'm not sure about that.
Eww	disgust or distaste	Eww, this food tastes terrible!
Phew	relief or exhaustion	Phew, I finally finished my project.

Determiners

Determiners are words that introduce nouns and let you know what these nouns are referring to.

English Determiners	Usage	Example Sentence
any	Used before a singular countable or uncountable noun to indicate an indefinite or non-specific amount	You can choose any book from the shelf. (singular countable noun) Do you have any milk left? (uncountable noun)
some	Used before a plural countable or uncountable noun to indicate a non-specific amount	He brought some snacks to the party. (plural countable noun) Would you like some water? (uncountable noun)
many	Used before a plural countable noun to indicate a large quantity or number	There are many books on the shelf.
much	Used before an uncountable noun to indicate a large quantity or amount	There isn't much time left.
several	Used before a plural countable noun to indicate an unspecified small number of items	She bought several new dresses.
all	Used before a plural countable noun or an uncountable noun to indicate the entire quantity or every item	All students should submit their assignments. (plural countable noun) She ate all the cake. (uncountable noun)
each	Used before a singular countable noun to indicate every individual item separately	Each student received a certificate.

Nouns

Nouns are words that refer to people, places, things, events or ideas. There are two types: common nouns and proper nouns.

Common nouns refer to a generic person, object, place, events or idea. They are usually not capitalized (written with a bigger first letter) unless they start a sentence. Proper nouns, on the other hand, refer to specific people, objects, places, events or ideas. They are always capitalized.

For the sake of brevity (using as few words as possible to convey as much as possible), we will only tackle common nouns.

Common Nouns for People

Common Nouns for People	Meaning	Example Sentence
accountant	a person who helps manage and keep track of financial records for individuals or businesses	My friend's mom is an accountant. She helps people with their taxes and budgeting.
actor	a person who performs in plays, movies or TV shows to entertain others	The actor played the role of a brave superhero in the movie.
activist	a person who works to bring about social or political change by speaking out and taking action on important issues	The activist organized a peaceful protest to support environmental protection.
adult	a fully grown person who is no longer a child or a teenager	In many countries, you become an adult when you turn 18 years old.
aide	someone who helps and supports another person, especially in their work or daily tasks	The teacher's aide assists students with their homework and class projects.
artist	a person who creates art (such as paintings, drawings, sculptures or music) to express themselves or evoke emotions	The artist painted a beautiful landscape with bright colors and stunning details.
athlete	a person who participates in sports or physical activities, often competing against others	She trained hard to become an athlete and compete in the upcoming marathon.
aunt	the sister of someone's mother or father	My aunt gave me a lovely birthday present last week.
boss	a person in charge of a company, organization or group of workers	My boss is always busy, but he is fair and supports us in our work.
chef	a person who cooks professionally, often in restaurants or hotels	The chef prepared a delicious three-course meal for the guests.
child	a young person who is not yet an adult, usually under the age of 12 or 13	The children played games and had fun at the birthday party.
coach	a person who trains and guides athletes or sports teams to improve their skills and performance	The soccer coach taught the players new techniques to play better.
comedian	a person who tells jokes and funny stories to entertain an audience	The comedian had everyone laughing with their hilarious stand-up comedy.
cousin	the child of one's aunt or uncle	My cousin and I like to play games together whenever we visit each other.
coworker	a person who works together with you in the same company or organization	My coworker and I collaborated on the project to finish it on time.
customer	a person who buys goods or services from a store or a business	The customer was happy with the quality of the product they purchased.
dancer	a person who moves rhythmically to music as an art form or for entertainment	The ballet dancer performed gracefully on the stage, captivating the audience.
doctor	a person who practices medicine and treats people's illnesses and injuries	The doctor examined the patient and prescribed some medicine for their cold.
driver	a person who operates a vehicle, such as a car, bus or truck	My dad is a good driver, and he takes us safely to school every day.
economist	a person who studies and analyzes economic systems and issues	The economist predicted that inflation would go down in the next year.
employee	a person who works for a company or an organization, usually receiving a salary or wages	The employee was happy to receive a promotion for their hard work.
engineer	a person who designs and builds machines, structures, or technological systems	The engineer created a new device that makes our lives easier.
firefighter	a person who works to put out fires and rescue people from dangerous situations	The firefighter bravely entered the burning building to save the trapped residents.
flight attendant	a person who assists passengers during a flight, ensuring their safety and comfort	The flight attendant served refreshments and provided instructions before takeoff.
friend	a person you like and enjoy spending time with; someone you trust and care about	My best friend and I share secrets and have fun together.
grandchild	the child of one's son or daughter	My grandparents love spending time with their grandchild during the holidays.
grandparent	the parent of one's parent	My grandmother bakes delicious cookies for us every weekend.
guest	a person who is invited to someone's home or an event	The host welcomed the guests and offered them drinks.
host	a person who organizes and invites others to an event or gathering	The host of the party prepared a variety of games and activities.
immigrant	a person who moves to a new country to live there permanently	The immigrant worked hard to build a better life in their new homeland.
journalist	a person who writes news stories and reports on current events for newspapers, magazines or TV	The journalist interviewed people to gather information for the article.
judge	a person in a court of law who decides the outcome of a legal case	The judge carefully listened to the evidence before making the verdict.
lawyer	a person who practices law and represents clients in legal matters	The lawyer helped the client understand their rights and legal options.
man	an adult male person	The man helped the elderly woman cross the street.
musician	a person who plays a musical instrument or sings	The musician performed a beautiful song on the guitar.
neighbor	a person who lives near you, usually in the same neighborhood	My neighbor and I often chat while walking our dogs.
nurse	a person who provides medical care and support to patients, often in a hospital or clinic	The nurse checked the patient's temperature and gave them medicine.
parent	a mother or father who takes care of and raises a child	The parent read a bedtime story to their child before sleep.
patient	a person receiving medical treatment or care from a doctor or a nurse	The patient felt better after taking the prescribed medicine.
photographer	a person who takes pictures or photographs as a profession or hobby	The photographer captured beautiful scenery during their travels.
pilot	a person who operates and flies an aircraft, such as an airplane or helicopter	The pilot announced that the flight would land soon.
police officer	a person who works in law enforcement to protect people and maintain order	The police officer helped the lost child find their parents.
politician	a person who is involved in politics and works for the government or public office	The politician campaigned to improve education and healthcare.
programmer	a person who writes and develops computer programs or software	The programmer created a new app that helps people learn languages.
receptionist	a person who works at the front desk of a hotel, office or organization, welcoming and assisting visitors or guests	The receptionist greeted the guests and directed them to the meeting room.
refugee	a person who has been forced to leave their home country to escape war, persecution or disaster	The refugee found safety and assistance in a neighboring country.
referee	a person who ensures that the rules are followed in sports games or competitions	The referee awarded a penalty kick to the opposing team.
relative	a person who is connected to you by family ties, like a cousin, aunt, uncle or grandparent	My relatives from out of town came to visit us during the holidays.
salesperson	a person who works in sales, helping customers choose and purchase products	The salesperson showed the customer different models of smartphones.
scientist	a person who studies the natural world and conducts experiments to discover new knowledge	The scientist conducted research to find a cure for the disease.
shopper	a person who goes to stores to buy goods or products	The shopper filled their cart with groceries for the week.
singer	a person who sings songs or performs vocally	The singer had a beautiful voice that touched the audience's hearts.
sibling	a brother or sister	My sibling and I love playing games together.
soldier	a person who serves in the military to defend their country or participate in wars	The soldier bravely fought on the front lines to protect their homeland.
student	a person who attends school or college to learn and study	The student studied hard for the upcoming exam.
teacher	a person who educates and instructs students in school or other learning settings	The teacher explained the lesson clearly and answered students' questions.
tour guide	a person who leads and provides information to tourists during sightseeing or visits to places of interest	The tour guide showed the group around the historical landmarks.
tourist	a person who travels to different places for leisure and exploration	The tourist took pictures of famous landmarks during their vacation.
uncle	the brother of someone's mother or father	My uncle taught me how to ride a bike when I was little.
vendor	a person who sells goods or services, often in a market or on the street	The vendor offered fresh fruits and vegetables at the market.
voter	a person who participates in elections by casting their vote to choose political leaders or decide on issues	As a responsible citizen, I registered to be a voter and cast my vote in the election.
waiter	a person who serves food and drinks in a restaurant	The waiter brought us the menu and took our orders.
woman	an adult female person	The woman smiled and thanked the helpful stranger.
writer	a person who creates written works, such as books, articles, or stories	The writer published a new novel that became very popular.

Common Nouns for Objects / Technology

Common Nouns for Objects / Technology	Meaning	Example Sentence
app (short for "application" )	a small computer program you can install on your phone or tablet for various tasks or entertainment	I downloaded a language learning app to help me practice English.
audio	sound or the part of technology that deals with recording and playing sound	The audio quality of the music player was excellent.
bag	a container used to carry things	Sarah carries her books to school in a blue bag.
battery	a device that provides power to electronic devices and can be recharged or replaced	My phone's battery is low, so I need to charge it.
belt	a strip of material worn around the waist to hold clothes in place	The brown belt matches well with his trousers.
blanket	a large piece of fabric used to keep warm, usually on a bed	During winter, I like to get under a warm blanket.
book	a collection of pages with information or stories, usually bound together	Mary enjoys reading adventure books before bedtime.
bottle	a container, usually made of glass or plastic, used to hold liquids	Please pass me the water bottle. I'm thirsty.
box	a container with a lid, used to store or carry items	Grandma keeps her old photos in a wooden box.
bracelet	a piece of jewelry worn around the wrist	Jenny received a beautiful silver bracelet as a birthday gift.
broom	a long-handled cleaning tool used to sweep floors	Every morning, she uses a broom to clean the kitchen.
brush	a tool with bristles used to clean or groom	Dana uses a brush to straighten her hair every morning.
bucket	a container with a handle, used for carrying liquids or other materials	Mark filled the bucket with sand to build a sandcastle.
cable	a wire used to connect devices together, like a charging cable for a phone	Please plug the cable into the computer to transfer the files.
camera	a device used to capture photographs or record videos	Lisa loves taking pictures with her new digital camera.
can opener	a tool used to open the lid of a can	James used the can opener to open a can of soup.
chair	a piece of furniture with a seat and a backrest for one person to sit on	This chair is very comfortable.
charger	a device used to supply power to recharge electronic devices	I need to find my phone charger; my battery is low.
clip	a small metal or plastic fastener used to hold things together	She uses a clip to keep her papers organized.
clothespin	a wooden or plastic clip used to hang clothes on a line to dry	Mom hung the wet laundry on the line using clothespins.
clock	a device that shows the time	The clock on the wall tells us when it's time for lunch.
coin	a small, flat piece of metal used as money	I found a shiny coin on the sidewalk.
colander	a bowl-shaped container with small holes, used for draining liquids from food	After boiling the pasta, she used a colander to drain the water.
comb	a tool used to untangle and style hair	Emma brushed her hair with a comb before going to school.
computer	a machine that can process information and perform various tasks	He uses his computer to write essays and watch videos.
cup	a small container with a handle, used for drinking liquids	Can you pass me a cup of hot cocoa, please?
cutting board	a flat surface used for cutting and preparing food	Before chopping vegetables, she placed them on the cutting board.
data	information or facts that can be stored and used by a computer	The data on my computer includes pictures from my last vacation.
detergent	a cleaning substance used for washing clothes or dishes	Mom added detergent to the washing machine to clean the clothes.
dustpan	a flat scoop used to collect dust and dirt from the floor	After sweeping the floor, she used a dustpan to pick up the dirt.
earrings	jewelry worn on the ears	Sarah received a pair of beautiful earrings as a birthday gift.
email	electronic messages sent and received using the internet	I sent an email to my friend, inviting her to the party.
eraser	a small rubber tool used to remove pencil marks	Ben used the eraser to correct his mistake on the paper.
fork	a utensil with three or more prongs used for eating or serving food	The fork is essential for eating spaghetti.
floss	a thin thread used for cleaning between teeth	Experts recommend using a dental floss daily to keep teeth healthy.
fridge (short for "refrigerator" )	a household appliance used to keep food and drinks cold	The milk is in the fridge.
glass	a transparent container used for drinking liquids	The waiter brought a glass of water to the table.
glue	a liquid used to stick things together	He used glue to fix his broken toy.
grater	a tool with sharp-edged holes used to shred or grate food	She used a grater to grate some cheese for the pasta.
hanger	a device used to hang clothes in a closet	Please put your coat on the hanger when you come inside.
headphones	a pair of speakers worn over the ears to listen to audio	I like to listen to music with my headphones on the bus.
ice cube tray	a container used to make ice cubes in a freezer	The ice cube tray should be full at all times.
internet	a global network that connects computers and allows access to information	I use the internet to search for information and watch videos.
key	a small metal object used to unlock doors or start vehicles	Don't forget your house key when you go out.
keyboard	a set of keys used for typing on a computer or smartphone	He typed an email using the keyboard on his laptop.
knife	a sharp-edged utensil used for cutting or slicing	The chef used a knife to cut the vegetables for the salad.
ladle	a large spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup or stew	Mom used a ladle to serve the delicious soup.
lamp	a device that produces light, usually with a shade to cover it	Tim turned on the lamp to read his book in bed.
laptop	a portable computer that can be used on one's lap	She carries her laptop with her when she travels.
magnet	an object that attracts and holds metal objects	The magnet stuck to the fridge door.
mop	a tool used for cleaning floors, typically with a long handle and absorbent material	After spilling juice, he used a mop to clean the floor.
mirror	a reflective surface	She looked in the mirror before leaving the house.
microphone	a device used to amplify and record sound	The singer held the microphone and sang a beautiful song.
microwave	an appliance used to heat or cook food quickly	He warmed up the leftovers in the microwave.
modem	a device that connects a computer to the internet through a phone line or cable	The modem allows us to access the internet in our home.
mouse	a small device used to move the cursor on a computer screen	He clicked on the icon using the mouse to open the program.
nail clipper	a tool used to trim fingernails and toenails	John used a nail clipper to cut his nails neatly.
necklace	a piece of jewelry worn around the neck	Jane received a beautiful necklace as a gift.
oven	a kitchen appliance used for baking and cooking food	Mom baked a delicious cake in the oven.
paper	a thin material used for writing, drawing and printing	He wrote a letter on a piece of paper.
pen	a writing instrument with ink used for writing or drawing	My pen ran out of ink.
perfume	a scented liquid used to make someone smell pleasant	She put on some perfume before going to the party.
pencil sharpener	a device used to sharpen the tip of a pencil	Jimmy used a pencil sharpener to make his pencil pointy.
peeler	a tool used to remove the skin or outer layer of fruits and vegetables	Sarah used a peeler on the apple.
phone	a device used for making calls and sending messages	When the phone rang, she answered it quickly.
pillow	a soft cushion used to support the head while sleeping	She fluffed the pillow before going to bed.
pin	a small thin object used to fasten or hold things together	She used a pin to attach the badge to her shirt.
plate	a flat dish used for serving or eating food	The waiter brought a plate of pasta to the table.
printer	a machine that produces paper copies of documents and pictures	She printed the report and handed it to her teacher.
projector	a device used to display images or videos on a large screen or wall	The teacher used a projector to show educational videos in class.
remote	a handheld device used to control electronic devices like TVs	She changed the channel with the remote while sitting on the couch.
ring	a circular piece of jewelry worn on the finger	Linda received a diamond ring as an engagement gift.
rolling pin	a cylindrical tool used to flatten and shape dough	Mom used a rolling pin to roll out the dough for the pie.
router	a device that connects multiple computers to the internet within a network	The router at home allows everyone to use the internet simultaneously.
ruler	a straight measuring tool used to measure length or draw straight lines	The ruler helped her draw a straight line.
scanner	a device that captures images or documents and converts them into digital files	She scanned the photo and saved it on her computer.
scarf	a piece of fabric worn around the neck for warmth or fashion	In winter, he wears a warm scarf to keep the cold away.
scissors	a tool with two blades used for cutting paper, fabric or other materials	She used scissors to cut out pictures for her project.
sensor	a device that detects changes in the environment and sends signals	The sensor in the room turns on the lights when it's dark.
shampoo	a liquid used to clean and wash hair	She used shampoo to wash her hair in the shower.
shovel	a tool with a long handle and a scoop used for digging	The shovel is rusty now.
sink	a bowl-shaped basin used for washing dishes or hands	She washed her hands in the sink before dinner.
slippers	comfortable indoor footwear worn for warmth and comfort	After a long day, he put on his cozy slippers to relax.
smartphone	a mobile phone that has advanced capabilities like internet access and apps	He uses his smartphone to check emails and play games.
soap	a substance used for cleaning and washing the body	She washed her hands with soap before eating.
spatula	a flat, flexible tool used for flipping or lifting food	With a spatula, she flipped the pancakes on the griddle.
spoon	a utensil with a small bowl and a handle, used for eating or serving food	The spoon is perfect for scooping ice cream.
stapler	a device used to fasten papers together with staples	The stapler helped her keep her papers organized.
strainer	a device with tiny holes used to separate liquids from solids	She used a strainer to drain the water from the pasta.
sunglasses	glasses with tinted lenses used to protect the eyes from the sun	When she puts on her sunglasses, she looks like an actress.
tablet	a portable device with a touch screen for various tasks and entertainment	She reads e-books on her tablet before going to bed.
tape	a narrow strip of adhesive material used for sticking things together	He used tape to seal the package.
television	an electronic device used for watching programs and shows	After dinner, we gathered around the television to watch a movie.
thermometer	a device used to measure temperature	The doctor used a thermometer to check her temperature.
tie	a long, narrow piece of fabric worn around the neck, usually with formal attire	He wore a tie to the wedding to look smart.
tissue	a soft, thin piece of paper used for wiping and cleaning	With a tissue, she wiped away her tears.
toothpaste	a paste used for cleaning teeth	He squeezed some toothpaste onto his toothbrush.
tongs	a tool with two arms used for picking up and holding objects	She used tongs to pick up the hot toast from the toaster.
towel	a piece of fabric used for drying the body or hands	After the shower, she wrapped a towel around her body.
vacuum cleaner	an electrical device used for cleaning floors and carpets	She ran the vacuum cleaner to clean the living room.
vase	a decorative container used to hold flowers or other items	She placed the fresh flowers in a beautiful vase on the table.
video	moving images and sound that can be recorded and played	We watched a funny video of cats playing on the internet.
wallet	a small, flat case used to carry money and cards	He kept his driver's license and credit cards in his wallet.
washing machine	a household appliance used to wash clothes	Mom put the dirty clothes in the washing machine to do laundry.
watch	a small timepiece worn on the wrist to tell time	He checked his watch to see if it was time for lunch.
website	a collection of related web pages that can be accessed on the internet	I found a helpful website with recipes for cooking.
whisk	a kitchen utensil used for beating eggs or mixing liquids	She used a whisk to beat the eggs for the omelet.
window	an opening in a wall with glass, used to let in light and air	She opened the window to let fresh air into the room.
yarn	fibers used for knitting, weaving, or making fabric	She bought colorful yarn to knit a scarf for her friend.

Common Nouns for Places

Common Nouns for Places	Meaning	Example Sentence
airport	a place where airplanes take off and land	We are going to the airport to catch our flight.
amusement park	a fun place with rides and games	Let's go to the amusement park and try the roller coaster.
apartment	a place where people live, which is part of a larger building	I live in a small apartment with my family.
archipelago	a group of small islands	The Philippines is an archipelago with many beautiful islands.
archway	a passage under an arch or a curved structure	The archway leads to a lovely garden.
arena	a large place where sports or entertainment events take place	The basketball game will be held at the arena.
beach	a sandy or pebbly area next to the sea or a lake	We love to build sandcastles on the beach.
bridge	a structure that connects two areas separated by a river or a valley	The bridge allows people to cross the river easily.
bus stop	a designated place where buses pick up and drop off passengers	Wait at the bus stop for the next bus to arrive.
campsite	a specific spot within a campground where someone sets up their tent or camper	We found a nice campsite near the lake.
canyon	a deep valley with steep sides, often carved by a river	The Grand Canyon is one of the most famous canyons in the world.
castle	a large, fortified building where royalty or nobility used to live	The castle was surrounded by high walls to protect it from enemies.
cave	a hollow space in the ground or on a hillside	We explored the dark cave with flashlights.
cemetery	a place where dead people are buried	We visited the cemetery to pay our respects to our loved ones.
church	a building where Christians worship and pray	We go to church every Sunday for the service.
cinema	a place where people watch movies	Let's go to the cinema and see the new film.
city	a large and busy place where many people live and work	New York city is a bustling metropolis with tall buildings.
continent	one of the seven large landmasses on Earth	Africa is the second-largest continent.
countryside	the rural area away from cities and towns	We enjoy the peacefulness of the countryside.
country	a nation with its own government and borders	Canada is a beautiful country with stunning landscapes.
desert	a dry, sandy area with little or no vegetation	The Sahara desert is the largest desert in the world.
downtown	the central business area of a city	We went downtown to do some shopping.
farm	a place where crops are grown and animals are raised	We visited a farm and saw cows and chickens.
forest	a large area with many trees and plants	We took a hike through the forest and spotted some birds.
garden	a place where plants, flowers, and sometimes vegetables are grown	Grandma has a beautiful garden with colorful flowers.
glacier	a large mass of ice that moves slowly down a mountain valley	We saw the glacier while hiking in the national park.
harbor	a sheltered area of water where ships can anchor	The fishing boats are docked in the harbor.
hills	elevated areas of land that are lower than mountains	We climbed the hills to get a better view of the countryside.
hospital	a place where sick or injured people are treated by doctors and nurses	He stayed in the hospital for a week after his surgery.
house	a building where people live	Our new house has a big backyard.
island	a piece of land surrounded by water	We went on a boat trip to explore the island.
lake	a large body of water surrounded by land	The lake is perfect for fishing and boating.
lagoon	a shallow body of water separated from the sea by sandbanks or reefs	The lagoon is a great spot for snorkeling.
library	a place where people can borrow books and other materials	I borrowed a book from the library to read.
mall	a large shopping center with many stores and shops	Let's meet at the mall and do some shopping together.
market	a place where people buy and sell goods and food	The local market is full of fresh fruits and vegetables.
marsh	an area of low-lying land that is often wet and covered in grass	Birds and frogs can be found in the marsh.
meadow	a field with grass and wildflowers	We had a picnic in the meadow.
mosque	a place of worship for Muslims	We visit the mosque for Friday prayers.
mountain	a high, rocky landform that rises steeply above its surroundings	Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
museum	a place where objects of historical, cultural or artistic interest are displayed	The museum has ancient artifacts and paintings.
nature reserve	a protected area where wildlife and natural resources are conserved	The nature reserve is home to many rare animals.
oasis	a fertile area in the desert with water and vegetation	The oasis provided a refreshing stop during our desert journey.
palace	a grand and impressive building where royalty or important people live or lived	The king's palace is adorned with beautiful architecture.
park	a large area of land with trees, grass and facilities for recreation	Families enjoy picnics in the park on weekends.
peninsula	a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides	The peninsula has beautiful beaches on both sides.
port	a place where ships load and unload goods	The port is busy with cargo ships.
reef	a ridge of rocks or coral in the sea, close to the surface	Snorkelers can see colorful fish near the reef.
restaurant	a place where people go to eat meals prepared by chefs	Let's have dinner at that Italian restaurant.
river	a large natural stream of water that flows into a sea or lake	We went fishing in the river.
ruins	the remains of a building or structure from the past	The ancient ruins are fascinating to explore.
savanna	a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical regions	Many wild animals roam freely in the African savanna.
school	a place where children go to learn	The students are excited to go back to school after the summer break.
seashore	the area of land along the edge of the sea	We built sandcastles on the seashore.
shrine	a place of religious or spiritual importance	Many people visit the ancient shrine to offer prayers.
stadium	a large sports arena with seats for spectators	The football match will take place at the stadium.
suburb	a residential area on the outskirts of a city	They live in a quiet suburb with lots of green spaces.
temple	a place of worship for religious traditions other than Christianity	The ancient temple is visited by many pilgrims each year.
theater	a place where people watch plays, shows and performances	Let's go to the theater to see the new musical.
university	a higher education institution where students pursue degrees	She studies chemistry at the university.
valley	low land between hills or mountains	The beautiful valley is surrounded by snow-capped peaks.
volcano	a mountain with a hole through which lava, gas and ash can erupt	The volcano erupted, covering the sky with ash and smoke.
waterfall	a place where water flows over the edge of a cliff	The waterfall is a popular spot for tourists to take photos.
wilderness	a remote and uncultivated area	They went on an adventure in the wilderness and camped under the stars.
zoo	a place where people can see and learn about different animals	Children love to visit the zoo and see the animals.

Common Nouns for Ideas

Common Nouns for Ideas	Meaning	Example Sentence
ambition	a strong desire to achieve something or be successful	She has the ambition to become a doctor and help people.
assumption	something believed to be true without enough evidence	His assumption was that the bus would arrive on time.
belief	a strong feeling that something is true or real	Many people have a belief in the power of positive thinking.
bias	a preference or unfair inclination towards something	The news article showed a bias towards a particular political party.
capitalism	an economic system where businesses are privately owned for profit	In capitalism, individuals can start their own businesses.
communism	a system where everything is shared equally among the people	Under communism, the government owns most industries.
conclusion	the final decision or judgment made after considering information	Based on the evidence, the detective reached a conclusion about the case.
concept	an idea or thought that represents something	The teacher explained the concept of gravity to the students.
conviction	a strong belief in something	Despite the challenges, she held onto her conviction to follow her dreams.
creativity	the ability to come up with new and original ideas	Children often show creativity when they draw imaginative pictures.
democracy	a system of government where people vote for leaders	The citizens of the country participate in elections to support democracy.
dictatorship	a government where one person has complete power	Under the dictatorship, there was limited freedom of speech.
discrimination	unfair treatment of people based on differences	Laws have been put in place to prevent discrimination in the workplace.
doubt	feeling unsure or uncertain about something	He had doubt about his ability to pass the exam.
dream	a series of thoughts and images that occur while sleeping	She had a strange dream about flying over a rainbow.
emotion	a strong feeling, such as happiness or sadness	The movie's ending filled her with emotion and tears.
epiphany	a sudden moment of understanding or realization	After reading the book, he had an epiphany about the meaning of life.
equality	treating everyone fairly and equally	The school promotes equality by encouraging diversity among students.
ethics	the moral principles that guide a person's behavior	The doctor's decision was based on his strict code of ethics.
expectation	a belief or hope about what will happen in the future	She had high expectations for her birthday party.
faith	strong trust or belief in something without proof	Religious individuals are known for their strong faith.
feeling	an emotional state or sensation	After the win, he felt a rush of happiness.
freedom	the state of being free and not restricted	Many people fought for freedom from oppression.
goal	something you want to achieve	His goal is to become a professional football player.
hypothesis	a suggested explanation that can be tested	Scientists are conducting experiments to test their hypothesis.
ideology	a system of beliefs or ideas	The politician's ideology influenced his decisions.
imagination	the ability to create mental images of things not present	Children have vivid imaginations and love to play pretend.
innovation	the introduction of new ideas or methods	The company's innovation led to the development of groundbreaking technology.
instinct	a natural feeling or behavior that is not learned	Birds have the instinct to build nests for their eggs.
inspiration	a feeling of motivation or creativity	The beautiful landscape served as inspiration for the artist's painting.
intuition	a feeling of knowing something without conscious reasoning	Her intuition told her not to trust the stranger.
interpretation	the explanation or understanding of something	Different people may have varying interpretations of a poem.
judgment	the ability to form an opinion or make a decision	The judge used her judgment to determine the verdict.
justice	fair treatment and equality under the law	The court delivered justice to the wronged party.
knowledge	information and understanding gained through learning and experience	Reading books helps increase your knowledge about the world.
liberty	the state of being free and having the right to do as you please	People fought for liberty and independence from colonial rule.
lie	a false statement told to deceive someone	She told a lie to avoid getting into trouble.
logic	reasoning or sound thinking based on evidence	Using logic, he solved the puzzle quickly.
mathematics	the scientific study of numbers and related subjects	Mathematics is not my favorite subject.
misconception	a mistaken belief or idea about something	One common misconception is that bats are blind.
misinterpretation	to understand or explain something incorrectly	He misinterpreted her smile as a sign of agreement.
misunderstanding	a failure to understand something correctly	The misunderstanding between them led to an argument.
morality	principles concerning what is right or wrong behavior	Teaching children about honesty helps develop their morality.
motivation	the reason or drive behind a person's actions	Her love for music is her motivation to practice every day.
notion	an idea or thought that represents something	He had no notion of what was going on.
objective	a specific goal or purpose	The objective of the project is to improve environmental sustainability.
opinion	a personal belief or judgment about something	Everyone has a right to express their opinion.
perception	the way someone sees or understands something	Her perception of the movie was that it was entertaining.
perspective	a particular way of looking at things	The story is told from the perspective of the main character.
philosophy	a set of beliefs or values about life and the world	His philosophy is to treat others with kindness.
plan	a detailed scheme for achieving something	She made a plan to visit all the tourist attractions in the city.
possibility	something that may happen or be true	There is a possibility of rain tomorrow.
prejudice	unfair opinions or attitudes formed without enough knowledge	It is essential to challenge prejudice and treat everyone with respect.
principle	a fundamental truth or law	Honesty is a principle valued in many societies.
probability	the likelihood of something happening	The probability of winning the lottery is very low.
privacy	the state of being free from public attention	She valued her privacy and didn't share personal information.
progress	improvement or advancement towards a goal	The team made great progress in their project.
proposal	a plan or suggestion put forward for consideration	He presented a proposal to improve the school's facilities.
rationale	the reason or explanation behind a decision or action	The rationale for the new policy was to increase safety.
reasoning	the process of thinking logically to reach a conclusion	The detective used reasoning to solve the mystery.
revolution	a significant and often sudden change	The technological revolution transformed the way we communicate.
sentiment	a feeling or emotion related to something	The sentiment towards the new policy was mixed.
security	the state of being safe from harm or danger	The security guard ensures the security of the building.
solution	an answer or way to solve a problem	After much thought, he found a solution to the math question.
speculation	the act of guessing or thinking about something without certain knowledge	There was much speculation about who would win the competition.
strategy	a plan of action designed to achieve a goal	The team developed a strategy to win the game.
suggestion	a proposal or idea put forward for consideration	She made a suggestion to improve the company's productivity.
supposition	an assumption or hypothesis based on limited evidence	The supposition is that the experiment will yield positive results.
sustainability	the ability to maintain or continue without harming the environment	Many companies are working towards sustainability to protect the planet.
theory	an idea or explanation that is based on evidence	The theory of evolution explains how species adapt over time.
thought	an idea or opinion formed in the mind	Deep in thought, he contemplated the meaning of life.
trust	belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone	Mutual trust is essential in any relationship.
understanding	the ability to comprehend or grasp something	The teacher ensured all students had a clear understanding of the lesson.
vision	a mental image of what the future will be like	The CEO had a vision of expanding the company globally.
wisdom	the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment	Grandparents are often a source of wisdom for their grandchildren.
wonder	a feeling of amazement or awe	As she looked at the stars, she felt a sense of wonder about the universe.
worry	to feel anxious or concerned about something	She couldn't help but worry about the upcoming test.

Common Nouns for Animals

Common Nouns for Animals	Meaning	Example Sentence
alligator	a large reptile with a long body, short legs and a broad snout, found in swamps and rivers in the southeastern United States and China	We saw an alligator sunbathing near the riverbank during our trip to Florida.
ant	a tiny insect that lives in colonies and works together to build complex underground tunnels and find food	The ant carries food back to its nest to share with the other ants.
bat	a flying mammal that sleeps during the day and hunts insects at night using echolocation	Bats are excellent at catching mosquitoes in the dark.
bear	a large mammal with a thick fur coat found in many parts of the world	The bear hibernates in the winter to conserve energy.
bee	a flying insect that collects nectar from flowers to make honey and pollinates plants	Bees play an essential role in helping flowers grow by spreading pollen.
beetle	an insect with a hard shell-like covering and six legs	We found a shiny green beetle crawling on the leaves.
bird	a warm-blooded, flying animal with feathers, wings and a beak	The colorful bird sings beautiful melodies in the morning.
butterfly	a flying insect with colorful wings	The butterfly gracefully fluttered from one flower to another.
cat	a small domesticated carnivorous mammal with retractable claws and a love for chasing mice	My cat enjoys sitting by the window and watching birds outside.
chicken	a domesticated bird raised for its meat and eggs	We had fried chicken for dinner, and it was delicious.
clam	an animal with a shell found in sandy or muddy shores and often used for food	We found several clams buried in the sand during our beach walk.
crab	an animal with a broad, flat shell and pincers that lives in saltwater and freshwater environments	The crab scuttled sideways along the shore, looking for food.
crocodile	a large reptile with a long, powerful jaw that lives in tropical waters	The crocodile quietly approached its prey near the riverbank.
cow	a domesticated farm animal kept for its milk and meat	The cow grazed peacefully in the pasture.
cricket	an insect known for its chirping sound, especially at night	We could hear the cricket's song as we sat around the campfire.
deer	a graceful, hoofed mammal, commonly found in forests and meadows	The deer leaped over the fence and disappeared into the woods.
duck	a waterbird with a broad flat beak and webbed feet that makes a quacking sound	The duck is protective of its young.
eagle	a large, powerful bird of prey with excellent vision and sharp talons	The eagle soared high in the sky, scanning for potential prey.
elephant	a massive, herbivorous mammal with a long trunk and large tusks native to Africa and Asia	The elephant used its trunk to grab branches and feed itself.
falcon	a swift bird of prey, trained for hunting and known for its high-speed dives	The falcon caught the mouse with incredible speed.
fish	a cold-blooded aquatic vertebrate with fins and gills, living in water	We saw colorful fish swimming in the coral reef during our snorkeling trip.
flamingo	a tall, long-legged bird with pink feathers, commonly found in saltwater habitats	The flamingo gracefully waded through the shallow waters of the lagoon.
fox	a small, cunning mammal with a bushy tail	The fox cleverly outwitted the farmer's attempts to catch it.
frog	a small amphibian with a moist skin and powerful legs for leaping, often found near water	We spotted a green frog sitting on a lily pad in the pond.
giraffe	a tall, long-necked mammal with distinctive spotted patterns native to African savannas	The giraffe stretched its long neck to reach the leaves on the tree.
goat	a domesticated mammal with curved horns often kept for its milk and meat	The goat climbed the rocky hill with ease.
goose	a large waterbird with a long neck, commonly found in ponds and lakes	The geese flew in a V-shape formation across the sky.
gorilla	a large, powerful ape native to Africa, known for its strength and intelligence	The gorilla beat its chest to display dominance.
grasshopper	a hopping insect with powerful hind legs, often found in grassy areas	The grasshopper leaped from blade to blade of grass.
hedgehog	a small, spiny mammal that curls into a ball for protection when threatened	The hedgehog rolled into a tight ball, keeping its vulnerable parts safe.
heron	a long-legged wading bird with a long neck, often found near water	The heron stood still, waiting patiently for a fish to catch.
hippopotamus	a large, herbivorous mammal with a barrel-shaped body and short legs that lives in African rivers and lakes	The hippopotamus submerged itself in the water to stay cool.
horse	a strong, hoofed mammal often used for riding, pulling carts or racing	She rode her horse through the meadow, enjoying the breeze.
jellyfish	a gelatinous sea creature with long tentacles, often found in the ocean	We need to be careful of jellyfish while swimming in the sea.
kangaroo	a marsupial with powerful hind legs that is native to Australia and known for its hopping movement	The kangaroo carried its joey in its pouch.
koala	a small, tree-dwelling marsupial native to Australia with a rounded face and large ears	The koala slept most of the day, nestled in the eucalyptus tree.
lemur	a small primate native to Madagascar, known for its long tail and big eyes	The lemur leaped from one tree branch to another with agility.
leopard	a large, spotted big cat found in various regions of the world	The leopard stealthily stalked its prey through the dense jungle.
lion	a large, carnivorous cat known for its majestic appearance and loud roar	The lion is often called the "king of the jungle" due to its dominance.
lizard	a reptile with a long body, short legs and a tail, often found in warm environments	The lizard basked in the sun to warm itself.
lobster	a marine crustacean with a hard shell and large pincers, often caught for food	We ordered a lobster dinner at the seaside restaurant.
louse	a small, wingless insect that can be a parasite on humans and animals	The louse infestation in the classroom caused concern among parents.
mammoth	a large, extinct mammal with long, curved tusks that lived during the Ice Age	The mammoth roamed the icy tundra during prehistoric times.
monkey	a primate with a long tail and flexible limbs, often found in tropical regions	The playful monkeys swung from branch to branch in the rainforest canopy.
moose	a large deer with long, palmate antlers native to North America and northern Eurasia	We encountered a majestic moose grazing by the lake on our hiking trip.
mosquito	a small flying insect known for feeding on the blood of humans and animals	The annoying mosquitoes buzzed around us during our camping trip.
moth	a nocturnal insect with feathery antennae, often attracted to light	A moth fluttered around the lamp.
mouse	a small rodent with a pointed snout and a long tail, often found in homes	The mouse nibbled on a piece of cheese left on the kitchen counter.
newt	a small amphibian with bright colors, often found in or near water	The newt swam gracefully in the pond, its orange belly shining brightly.
octopus	a marine mollusk with a soft body and eight arms, known for its intelligence and camouflage abilities	The octopus changed its color to blend in with the coral reef.
ostrich	a large flightless bird with long legs and a long neck native to Africa	The ostrich can run at high speeds, making it one of the fastest birds on land.
otter	a semiaquatic mammal with a sleek, water-resistant coat and webbed feet	The playful otter slid down the riverbank and into the water.
owl	a nocturnal bird of prey with large, forward-facing eyes and silent flight	The owl hooted softly from the treetop, its eyes glowing in the dark.
ox	a domesticated bovine used as a working animal on farms	The ox helped plow the fields, tilling the soil for planting crops.
panda	a bear native to China, known for its distinctive black and white coat	The panda peacefully ate bamboo leaves in the bamboo forest.
panther	a large, powerful big cat with a sleek black coat	The panther moved stealthily through the dense jungle, its golden eyes focused on its prey.
parrot	a brightly colored bird with a curved beak, capable of mimicking human speech	The parrot repeated the words it had learned from its owner, amusing everyone in the room.
peacock	a large bird with a colorful, iridescent plumage, often displaying its tail feathers in a fan-like manner	The peacock proudly displayed its vibrant feathers to attract a mate.
pelican	a large waterbird with a long beak, known for its pouch-like throat used for catching fish	The pelican dived into the water and emerged with a mouthful of fish.
penguin	a flightless seabird with a black and white coat native to the Southern Hemisphere	The penguin waddled clumsily on land but swam gracefully in the icy waters.
pig	a domesticated mammal raised for its meat	The pig happily rolled in the mud to cool down on a hot day.
pigeon	a bird with a plump body and short legs, often found in urban areas	A flock of pigeons gathered in the park, searching for breadcrumbs.
polar bear	a large bear native to the Arctic region, known for its white fur and excellent swimming skills	The polar bear gracefully glided across the ice in search of seals.
porcupine	a small mammal with sharp quills on its back, which it can raise when threatened	The porcupine warned potential predators by raising its quills.
possum	a nocturnal marsupial with a prehensile tail native to Australia and the Americas	The possum climbed the tree, using its tail for balance.
prawn	a small shrimp-like crustacean, often used as seafood	We enjoyed a delicious platter of grilled prawns at the seafood restaurant.
pufferfish	a fish that can inflate itself into a ball when threatened, containing toxins	The pufferfish displayed its defensive behavior, puffing up to deter predators.
puma	a large, solitary cat native to the Americas, also known as a cougar or mountain lion	The puma stealthily stalked its prey, ready to pounce.
python	a non-venomous snake that can be very large, known for constricting its prey	The python coiled itself around the small mammal, squeezing tightly to kill it before swallowing it whole.
quail	a small game bird with a plump body and distinctive markings, often found in grasslands	The quail chicks scurried behind their mother, seeking safety in the tall grass.
rabbit	a small, furry mammal with long ears and powerful hind legs, often kept as a pet	The rabbit hopped around the garden, nibbling on fresh vegetables.
raccoon	a small, nocturnal mammal with a black mask-like pattern around its eyes	The mischievous raccoon raided the trash bin in search of food.
rat	a small rodent with a long tail, often considered a pest in urban areas	A rat scurried along the wall, seeking shelter in the dark corners.
rattlesnake	a venomous snake with a rattle at the end of its tail found in the Americas	The rattlesnake warned intruders with its distinctive rattling sound.
raven	a large, black bird known for its intelligence and association with myths and folklore	The raven perched on a tree branch, its dark feathers gleaming in the sunlight.
reindeer	a deer species with both males and females growing antlers native to northern regions	Santa's sleigh is said to be pulled by reindeer on Christmas Eve.
rhinoceros	a large, herbivorous mammal with one or two horns on its snout native to Africa and Asia	The rhinoceros charged at the perceived threat, using its horn for defense.
robin	a small bird with a red or orange breast, often associated with the arrival of spring	The robin sang a cheerful song, signaling the beginning of a new season.
salamander	a small amphibian with a long, slender body and a tail, often found in moist habitats	The salamander hid under a damp log, away from the scorching sun.
salmon	a fish that migrates between freshwater and saltwater for breeding	The salmon swam upstream, returning to its birthplace to spawn.
scorpion	an arachnid with a venomous stinger at the end of its tail found in warm regions	We cautiously stepped back when we spotted a scorpion crawling on the ground.
seahorse	a small marine fish with a horse-like head and a curled tail	The seahorse swam gracefully, its tail curling around a strand of seaweed.
seal	a marine mammal with flippers and a sleek body, often found on the coastlines	The seal basked in the sun, occasionally slipping into the water to cool off.
shark	a large predatory fish with sharp teeth found in oceans around the world	The shark glided silently through the water, its presence concealed by the deep blue.
sheep	a domesticated mammal raised for its wool and meat	The shepherd herded the sheep to the grazing pasture for the day.
shrimp	a small crustacean with a slender body, often used as seafood	We ordered a plate of delicious shrimp at the seafood restaurant.
skunk	a small mammal known for its ability to spray a foul-smelling liquid when threatened	The skunk released its pungent spray, deterring the curious dog from getting any closer.
sloth	a slow-moving mammal found in Central and South America, known for its laziness	The sloth leisurely hung from a tree branch, barely moving throughout the day.
snail	a small, slow-moving mollusk with a spiral shell, often found in gardens	The snail left a silvery trail as it made its way across the path.
snake	a long, legless reptile with scales found in various habitats around the world	The snake slithered silently through the grass, searching for prey.
sparrow	a small, common songbird with a brown or gray plumage	The chirping of sparrows filled the air, signaling the arrival of spring.
squirrel	a small, agile rodent with a bushy tail, often seen climbing trees	The squirrel scurried up the tree, clutching an acorn in its paws.
starfish	a marine echinoderm with five arms found in tide pools or on the seafloor	The starfish slowly moved across the sandy seabed, using its tube feet to glide.
stingray	a flat, diamond-shaped fish with a venomous stinger on its tail	We spotted a stingray gracefully gliding through the water in the coral reef.
stork	a large, long-legged bird associated with delivering babies in folklore	The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney, away from predators.
swan	a large waterbird known for its elegant appearance and graceful swimming	The swan glided across the tranquil lake, its reflection mirrored in the water.
swordfish	a large fish with a long, pointed bill resembling a sword	The swordfish sliced through the water with incredible speed, hunting its prey.
tiger	a large, powerful big cat with a distinctive orange coat and black stripes	The tiger prowled through the jungle, its eyes keenly searching for prey.
toad	a squat, leaping amphibian with dry, warty skin	The toad sat motionless, blending in perfectly with the forest floor.
tortoise	a slow-moving land reptile with a high-domed shell, often kept as a pet	The tortoise retreated into its shell when it sensed danger nearby.
toucan	a colorful bird with a large, brightly colored beak native to Central and South America	The toucan perched on the branch, its colorful beak standing out against the green foliage.
turkey	a large bird native to North America, often served as the main course for Thanksgiving dinner	The aroma of roasted turkey filled the air, signaling the festive holiday season.
turtle	a reptile with a protective shell	The turtle crawled slowly along the shore before disappearing into the water.
vulture	a scavenging bird of prey, often associated with death and decay	A group of vultures circled high above, searching for carrion to feast upon.
walrus	a large marine mammal with long tusks and thick blubber native to the Arctic	The walrus basked on an ice floe, occasionally diving into the frigid water to find food.
wasp	a slender, stinging insect, often with black and yellow markings	A wasp buzzed near the picnic table, causing everyone to swat it away.
weasel	a small carnivorous mammal known for its slender body and quick movements	The weasel darted through the grass, chasing after a mouse.
whale	a large marine mammal, such as the humpback or sperm whale, known for their size and songs	The whales breached the surface, putting on a spectacular show for the onlookers.
wolf	a carnivorous mammal known for its pack behavior and haunting howl	The wolf let out a mournful howl under the full moon.
woodpecker	a bird with a strong, chisel-like beak used for drilling into trees for insects	The woodpecker tapped rhythmically on the tree trunk, searching for its next meal.
worm	a long, legless invertebrate that lives in the soil	The worms aerated the soil as they burrowed, improving its fertility.

Common Nouns for Plants

Common Nouns for Plants	Meaning	Example Sentence
acorn	the small seed of an oak tree	I found an acorn on the ground and picked it up.
aloe	a type of plant with thick leaves	My mom applied aloe gel on my sunburn to make it feel better.
apple	a sweet and juicy fruit that grows on an apple tree	She took a bite of the crisp red apple.
banana	a long and curved fruit with a yellow skin	He enjoyed eating a banana as a healthy snack.
barley	a cereal grain used for making food and drinks	Barley is often used in soups and stews.
basil	an aromatic herb commonly used in cooking	She sprinkled some fresh basil leaves on the pasta.
bay	an evergreen tree with aromatic leaves used in cooking	The chef added a bay leaf to the simmering soup for flavor.
bean	a nutritious seed that grows inside a pod on a bean plant	We harvested green beans from the garden for dinner.
birch	a type of tree with smooth bark that peels off in layers	The birch trees sway gently in the breeze.
broccoli	a green vegetable with a tree-like shape	Mom cooked delicious broccoli for a healthy dinner.
bush	a small woody plant with many branches	There's a colorful bush with red flowers in our backyard.
cactus	a plant that stores water in its thick and fleshy stems	The cactus thrives in arid desert conditions.
carrot	an orange vegetable with a crunchy texture	She enjoys eating baby carrots with hummus.
cauliflower	a pale vegetable with a compact head of florets	The cauliflower was boiled and served with cheese sauce.
cilantro	an herb with fresh and flavorful leaves often used in cooking	The chef garnished the dish with chopped cilantro.
chamomile	a plant known for its small daisy-like flowers used to make calming tea	I drink chamomile tea before bedtime to help me relax.
cherry	a small red or black fruit with a stone inside	She picked ripe cherries from the tree to make a pie.
chrysanthemum	a flowering plant with colorful petals	The chrysanthemums in the garden bloom in various shades.
coffee	a beverage made from roasted coffee beans	He enjoys drinking a cup of coffee in the morning.
corn	a tall cereal plant that produces yellow kernels on a cob	We grilled fresh corn on the cob for a summer barbecue.
cotton	a soft white fiber used to make fabric and clothing	The cotton was spun into yarn to make a cozy sweater.
cucumber	a long green vegetable with a refreshing taste	We sliced some cucumbers to add to our salad.
daisy	a small flower with white petals and a yellow center	She loves picking daisies and making flower crowns.
dandelion	a weed with yellow flowers that produce fluffy seeds	The kids blew on dandelions and watched the seeds fly away.
elm	a type of tree with serrated leaves and winged seeds	The elm tree provided shade in the park on a hot day.
eucalyptus	a tall tree with aromatic leaves used in medicine and oils	Eucalyptus leaves are the favorite food of koalas.
fern	a plant with feathery leaves that reproduce through spores	The fern grows in the shady part of the garden.
flower	the colorful part of a plant that produces seeds	She received a bouquet of beautiful flowers on her birthday.
geranium	a flowering plant with rounded leaves and clusters of flowers	The geraniums bloomed brightly in the flowerpot.
ginseng	a plant root believed to have health benefits	Ginseng is often used in traditional medicine.
grape	a small fruit that grows in clusters on a vine	He ate a handful of sweet grapes for dessert.
grass	a green plant with narrow leaves that covers the ground	The kids played soccer on the soft grass in the park.
honeysuckle	a climbing plant with fragrant flowers	The honeysuckle vine twined around the fence.
herb	a plant used for flavoring or medicinal purposes	She added some fresh herbs to the soup for extra taste.
hydrangea	a shrub with large flowers that change color based on soil acidity	The hydrangea bush displayed pink and blue blooms.
ivy	a climbing plant with dark green leaves	The ivy grew up the side of the building.
jasmine	a fragrant flower used in perfumes and teas	The scent of jasmine filled the air in the garden.
kiwi	a small green fruit with brown skin and black seeds	He peeled the kiwi and ate it for a snack.
lavender	an aromatic herb with purple flowers used in scents and oils	She put dried lavender flowers in a sachet for her closet.
lemon	a yellow citrus fruit with sour juice	The lemonade tasted tangy and refreshing.
lettuce	a leafy vegetable used in salads and sandwiches	She made a delicious salad with fresh lettuce.
lily	a large and colorful flower with a trumpet-like shape	The lily blossoms bloomed in the garden.
mango	a juicy tropical fruit with a sweet flavor	The ripe mango was sliced and served for dessert.
marigold	a bright yellow or orange flower	The marigold flowers added vibrant colors to the garden.
magnolia	a tree or shrub with large fragrant flowers	The magnolia tree's blossoms were stunning.
maple	a tree with distinctive leaves that change color in the fall	The maple tree's leaves turned red in autumn.
mint	an herb with a refreshing taste often used in drinks	The mint leaves were used to make a refreshing drink.
moss	a small green plant that grows on rocks and trees	The moss covered the stones in the shaded area.
oak	a large tree with strong wood and distinctive lobed leaves	The oak tree provided a lot of shade in the park.
onion	a bulbous vegetable with a strong flavor	She chopped some onions for the soup.
orange	a round citrus fruit with a bright orange skin	He peeled an orange and ate the juicy segments.
orchid	a beautiful and delicate flowering plant	She received a potted orchid as a gift.
palm	a tree with large leaves growing at the top	The palm tree swayed in the breeze on the beach.
papaya	a tropical fruit with orange flesh and black seeds	They enjoyed a fresh papaya for breakfast.
parsley	an herb used as a garnish or flavoring	The chef sprinkled some chopped parsley on the dish.
pea	a small round green seed that grows in a pod on a pea plant	The peas were steamed and served with butter.
peony	a large and showy flower	The peony blooms were a beautiful sight in the garden.
pine	a type of tree with needle-like leaves	The pine tree stood tall in the forest.
pineapple	a tropical fruit with a spiky skin and sweet juicy flesh	The pineapple slices were served as a dessert.
pansy	a small colorful flower with distinctive markings	She planted some pansies in the flowerbed.
poppy	a flower with showy petals and a center containing seeds	The red poppies grew wild in the meadow.
potato	an edible starchy tuber	She baked some potatoes for dinner.
primrose	a small delicate flower with bright petals	The primroses bloomed in the early spring.
pumpkin	a large round orange fruit often used for carving and cooking	They carved a scary face on the pumpkin for Halloween.
radish	a small crisp vegetable with a peppery flavor	The radishes added a zesty taste to the salad.
redwood	a tall evergreen tree with reddish-brown bark	The redwood trees in the forest were enormous.
rice	a cereal grain commonly used as a staple food	We cooked some rice to go with the curry.
rose	a fragrant flower with thorny stems	He gave her a bouquet of red roses on Valentine's Day.
rye	a cereal grain used for making bread and whiskey	Rye bread has a distinctive flavor and texture.
sage	an herb with grayish-green leaves used in cooking	The roasted chicken was seasoned with sage and thyme.
sunflower	a tall plant with large yellow flowers	The sunflowers swayed in the breeze in the field.
saffron	an expensive spice derived from the crocus flower	Saffron adds a rich golden color and flavor to dishes.
strawberry	a sweet red fruit with small seeds and a green leafy cap	We enjoyed fresh strawberries with whipped cream.
tulip	a bulbous flower with cup-shaped petals	The colorful tulips bloomed in the spring garden.
tomato	a red fruit with juicy flesh used in cooking and salads	She sliced some ripe tomatoes for the sandwich.
thyme	an herb with small aromatic leaves used in cooking	Thyme adds a wonderful aroma to roasted vegetables.
turnip	a round root vegetable with a white or purple skin	She added some diced turnip to the stew for extra flavor.
vanilla	a flavoring extracted from the vanilla orchid flower	He loves the taste of vanilla in ice cream.
violet	a small purple or blue flower with heart-shaped leaves	The violet blossoms added color to the garden.
walnut	a nut with a hard shell that grows on a walnut tree	They cracked open the walnuts and enjoyed the tasty kernels inside.
watermelon	a large juicy fruit with a green rind and red flesh	They chilled slices of watermelon for a refreshing snack.
willow	a tree with long flexible branches	The branches of the willow tree swayed gracefully in the breeze.
wheat	a cereal grain used for making flour and bread	The field was filled with golden wheat ready for harvest.
yam	a starchy edible tuber	She cooked some yams as a side dish for dinner.

Common Nouns for Events

Common Nouns for Events	Meaning	Example Sentence
anniversary	the yearly celebration of a past event	They had a special dinner to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary.
auction	a public sale where items are sold to the highest bidder	He won the antique vase at the auction last week.
baptism	a religious ceremony involving water to welcome someone into a faith	The baptism took place at the local church.
battle	a fight between opposing forces or groups	The soldiers fought bravely in the battle to defend their homeland.
campaign	an organized effort to achieve a specific goal, often in politics	The politician launched a campaign to improve the city's schools.
celebration	a joyful event or gathering to mark a special occasion	There was a big celebration for her birthday with cake and balloons.
ceremony	a formal event with specific rituals or traditions	The graduation ceremony was held in the school auditorium.
commemoration	a special event to remember or honor something important	The city organized a commemoration to honor the veterans.
competition	a contest where people or teams try to win	The children participated in a drawing competition at school.
conference	a meeting where people discuss specific topics or issues	She attended a business conference to learn about new strategies.
cruise	a trip on a ship for pleasure or vacation	They went on a cruise to explore different islands.
demonstration	a public display or protest to show support or opposition	The students held a demonstration to raise awareness about climate change.
exhibition	a public display of art, objects, or items	Many people visited the art exhibition to see the paintings.
fair	an event with games, rides, and vendors selling goods	The kids had a lot of fun at the local fair, especially on the merry-go-round.
festival	a joyful event with music, dancing, and various activities	The town organizes a music festival every summer.
fundraiser	an event to collect money for a specific cause or charity	The school held a fundraiser to buy books for the library.
gala	a fancy and formal celebration or party	They dressed up for the charity gala at the fancy hotel.
graduation	the ceremony when students complete their studies and receive diplomas	He was excited to attend his sister's graduation from college.
honeymoon	a trip taken by newlyweds after their wedding	They went to a beautiful island for their honeymoon.
inauguration	a formal ceremony marking the beginning of a new position or venture	The president's inauguration took place in the capital city.
lecture	a talk or speech on a specific topic	The professor gave a lecture on history to the students.
marathon	a long-distance running race of 26.2 miles (42.2 km)	She trained hard for months to participate in the marathon.
meeting	a gathering where people come together to discuss or plan something	The team had a meeting to discuss the project's progress.
negotiation	the process of discussing and reaching an agreement between parties	The two countries entered into negotiations to resolve the conflict.
networking	the act of meeting and connecting with people for professional or social reasons	She attended a networking event to expand her business contacts.
parade	a public procession often celebrating a special occasion	The city held a colorful parade on Independence Day.
party	a gathering of people to celebrate or have fun together	They threw a surprise party for her birthday.
performance	a display of skill or talent, often in music, theater or sports	The band gave a fantastic performance at the concert.
picnic	an outdoor meal or gathering in a park or countryside	The family had a picnic and enjoyed the sunny weather.
seminar	a meeting or class for discussion and learning about a specific topic	The seminar focused on improving communication skills.
symposium	a conference or meeting where experts discuss a particular subject	Scientists from around the world attended the environmental symposium.
truce	a temporary pause in hostilities during a conflict	The countries signed a truce to stop fighting and begin peace talks.
vacation	a time of rest and leisure away from work or home	They went on a beach vacation to relax and enjoy the sun.
war	a state of armed conflict between different countries or groups	Many soldiers fought bravely during the war to defend their nation.
wedding	a ceremony where two people get married	The couple had a beautiful wedding ceremony with all their friends and family.

Verbs

Verbs are action words. Remember that English verbs sometimes change their spelling depending on the subject and tense of the sentence.

Regular Verbs

Regular verbs follow a standard pattern to form their past tense and past participle by adding “-ed” to the base form (infinitive). For example, play would be played in the past tense and past participle.

English Regular Verbs	Past Tense/Past Participle Form	Meaning	Example Sentence
accept	accepted	to agree to take something offered	He accepted the gift from his friend.
act	acted	to perform a particular action	The children acted out a funny play at school.
answer	answered	to reply or respond to a question	She answered the phone when it rang.
arrive	arrived	to reach a destination or place you want to come to	The train arrived at the station on time.
ask	asked	to pose a question	He asked his teacher for help with the homework.
bake	baked	to cook in an oven	She baked delicious cookies for her family.
believe	believed	to have confidence in something as true	They believed the story the teacher told them.
call	called	to use one's voice to get someone's attention	He called his friend to come and play outside.
clean	cleaned	to make something tidy and free of dirt	She cleaned her room before her parents came home.
climb	climbed	to go up something using hands and feet	The kids climbed the tree to get a better view.
close	closed	to shut something	Please close the door before you leave.
cook	cooked	to prepare food by heating it	Mom cooked dinner every evening.
dance	danced	to move to music	They danced at the party and had a great time.
enjoy	enjoyed	to take pleasure in something	They enjoyed their day at the beach.
explain	explained	to make something clear	The teacher explained the lesson to the students.
finish	finished	to complete or reach the end of something	He finished his homework before dinner.
fix	fixed	to repair something	Dad fixed the broken toy.
follow	followed	to go after or come after something	The dog followed its owner around the house.
help	helped	to assist or give support	She helped her friend with the heavy bags.
hope	hoped	to wish for something to happen	I hope we have a sunny day for the picnic.
jump	jumped	to leap off the ground	The rabbit jumped over the fence.
kiss	kissed	to touch with lips as a sign of affection	They kissed each other goodbye.
learn	learned	to acquire knowledge or skill	The students learned new things in school every day.
like	liked	to find something enjoyable or pleasing	She liked to read books in her free time.
listen	listened	to pay attention to sounds	The children listened to their favorite songs.
live	lived	to stay in a place, usually a home	They live in a big house on the corner.
look	looked	to direct one's gaze	Look at the beautiful sunset!
love	loved	to have a strong affection for someone or something	They love spending time together.
move	moved	to change position or location	The furniture moved to a new house.
need	needed	to require something essential	We need food and water to survive.
open	opened	to make something accessible or visible	Please open the door for me.
paint	painted	to apply color to a surface	She painted a picture of her family.
play	played	to engage in an activity for enjoyment	The children played games in the park.
remember	remembered	to recall information from memory	He remembered his friend's birthday.
repair	repaired	to fix something that is broken	They repaired the car engine.
save	saved	to keep something for later use	He saved his money to buy a new toy.
shout	shouted	to speak loudly	They shouted with joy when they won the game.
show	showed	to display or exhibit something	She showed her artwork to the class.
smile	smiled	to express happiness with the mouth	The baby smiled at her mother.
start	started	to begin or commence an action	They started the race as soon as the whistle blew.
stay	stayed	to remain in one place	They stayed at the hotel during their vacation.
study	studied	to learn and examine information	He studied for the test all night.
talk	talked	to communicate using speech	They talked about their plans for the weekend.
travel	traveled	to go on a journey	They traveled to a new country for their vacation.
try	tried	to attempt to do something	She tried to solve the puzzle.
turn	turned	to change direction or position	He turned left at the intersection.
use	used	to employ or utilize something	She used a computer for her school projects.
visit	visited	to go and see someone or something	They visited their grandparents over the weekend.
wait	waited	to stay in a place until something happens	They waited for the bus to arrive.
walk	walked	to move on foot	The family walked in the park on a sunny day.
watch	watched	to look at something attentively	They watched a movie at the cinema.
work	worked	to perform tasks for a specific purpose	He works at a restaurant as a waiter.
yawn	yawned	to open the mouth wide involuntarily, usually when tired	She yawned after a long day at school.
zip	zipped	to fasten or close with a zipper	She zipped her jacket before going outside.

Irregular Verbs

Irregular verbs do not follow the standard pattern to form their past tense and past participle. For example, go becomes went in the past tense and gone in the past participle.

English Irregular Verbs	Past Tense Form	Past Participle Form	Meaning	Example Sentence
begin	began	begun	to start or commence something	The movie began at 8 PM.
break	broke	broken	to separate into pieces	He broke his phone.
bring	brought	brought	to carry something or someone with you	Sarah brought her dog to the park.
build	built	built	to construct or make	They built a new house in the neighborhood.
buy	bought	bought	to acquire something by paying money for it	She bought a new dress for the party.
catch	caught	caught	to capture or seize something	He caught the ball.
choose	chose	chosen	to select or pick something	They chose the blue car.
come	came	come	to move toward the speaker or the speaker's location	They came to visit us last weekend.
do	did	done	to perform an action	She did her homework.
drink	drank	drunk	to consume liquid	He drank a glass of water.
drive	drove	driven	to operate a vehicle	She drove the car carefully.
eat	ate	eaten	to consume food	They ate pizza for dinner.
fall	fell	fallen	to drop or descend to the ground	The leaves fell from the tree.
feel	felt	felt	to sense or experience an emotion	He felt happy when he received the gift.
find	found	found	to discover or locate something	She found her lost keys.
fly	flew	flown	to travel through the air	The bird flew high in the sky.
forget	forgot	forgotten	to fail to remember	I forgot my umbrella at home.
get	got	got	to acquire or receive	They got a new puppy.
give	gave	given	to transfer ownership or present something to someone	She gave him a present.
go	went	gone	to move away from the speaker or the speaker's location	They went to the beach.
grow	grew	grown	to increase in size or develop	The plants grew quickly.
have	had	had	to possess or hold something	She had a great time at the party.
hear	heard	heard	to perceive sound	He heard the music playing.
hide	hid	hidden	to conceal or keep something out of sight	They hid the treasure.
hit	hit	hit	to strike or collide with something	The baseball hit the window.
hold	held	held	to grasp or cling to something	She held her sister's hand.
keep	kept	kept	to retain or have something in possession	They kept the book.
know	knew	known	to be aware of or familiar with something	I knew the answer to the question.
learn	learned	learned	to gain knowledge or skill	He learned a new skill.
leave	left	left	to go away from a place	They left the party early.
lose	lost	lost	to misplace or be unable to find	She lost her keys.
make	made	made	to create or produce	They made a delicious cake.
meet	met	met	to encounter or come across someone or something	We met a friend at the mall.
pay	paid	paid	to give money in exchange for goods or services	She paid for her meal.
put	put	put	to place or position something	He put the keys on the table.
read	read	read	to look at and comprehend written or printed material	She read the book in one sitting.
ride	rode	ridden	to travel on a vehicle or animal	They rode their bikes to the park.
run	ran	run	to move quickly on foot	He ran to catch the bus.
say	said	said	to utter words or express something	She said hello to everyone.
see	saw	seen	to perceive with the eyes	I saw a movie last night.
sell	sold	sold	to transfer ownership in exchange for money	He sold his old phone.
send	sent	sent	to cause to go or be taken to another place	She sent a letter to her friend.
sing	sang	sung	to produce musical sounds with the voice	They sang a song together.
sit	sat	sat	to rest on one's buttocks	She sat on the chair.
sleep	slept	slept	to rest in a state of unconsciousness	I slept well last night.
speak	spoke	spoken	to communicate verbally	He spoke to the audience.
swim	swam	swum	to move through water using the arms and legs	They swam in the pool.
take	took	taken	to hold or grip something	She took the book from the shelf.
teach	taught	taught	to give knowledge or instruction	He taught the class.
tell	told	told	to communicate information	She told me a story.
think	thought	thought	to have a belief or opinion	I thought about the question.
throw	threw	thrown	to propel something through the air	She threw the ball.
understand	understood	understood	to comprehend or grasp the meaning	He understood the instructions.
wake	woke	woken	to emerge from sleep or become awake	She woke up early.
wear	wore	worn	to have clothing on the body	He wore a suit to the event.
write	wrote	written	to create words or text on paper or a screen	They wrote a letter.

Auxiliary Verbs

Auxiliary verbs, or helping verbs, are used with the main verb to provide additional information about the action or state expressed in the sentence. Auxiliary verbs do not mean anything on their own but serve to change the meaning of the main verb.

English Auxiliary Verbs	What It's Used For	Example Sentence
be	Communicates the existence or state of something	Everyone wants to be free.
have	Shows ownership or indicate something you need to do	I have a meeting today. (indicates ownership) I have to go grocery shopping because there is no food in the house. (indicates something you need to do)
do	Talks about completing an action	I will do my work.
will	Forms the future tense	He will arrive tomorrow.
shall	Makes suggestions or offers in the future	Shall we go for a walk?
can	Expresses ability or permission	She can swim well.
could	Expresses past ability or possibility	I could speak two languages when I was younger.
should	Gives advice or make recommendations	You should study for the exam.
would	Expresses a polite request or talk about hypothetical situations	Would you like some tea?
must	Expresses obligation or necessity	They must finish their homework.
ought to	Gives advice or make suggestions	You ought to apologize for your mistake.

You can check out this video for more examples of common English verbs:

Adjectives

Adjectives are words that describe or modify a noun.

English Adjectives	Meaning	Example Sentence
absent-minded	forgetful or not paying attention to what is happening around you	Sarah is so absent-minded that she often forgets where she put her keys.
adorable	extremely cute and lovable	Look at the adorable puppies playing in the park.
amiable	friendly and pleasant, easy to get along with	The new neighbor seems very amiable; she greeted everyone with a smile.
anxious	feeling worried or nervous about something that might happen	Tom felt anxious before his exam because he hadn't studied enough.
arrogant	having an exaggerated sense of self-importance, thinking highly of oneself	The arrogant actor refused to sign autographs for his fans.
awkward	clumsy or uncomfortable in social situations	Sally felt awkward at the party because she didn't know anyone there.
beautiful	attractive, pleasing to the senses	The sunset over the ocean was a beautiful sight to behold.
big	something that is greater in size	The elephant is a big animal.
boring	not interesting or exciting	The movie was so boring that many people fell asleep while watching it.
brave	showing courage and not afraid of facing danger	The firefighters were brave as they rescued people from the burning building.
bubbly	full of enthusiasm and energy, cheerful	Anna is always bubbly and makes everyone around her smile.
calm	peaceful and relaxed, not agitated	After taking a deep breath, Mary felt calm and ready to face the challenge.
careful	taking precautions and paying attention to avoid mistakes or accidents	Be careful while crossing the road to avoid any accidents.
chaotic	extremely disorderly and confusing	The classroom was chaotic after the students finished their exams.
charming	pleasant and attractive, having a likable quality	The little girl had a charming smile that won everyone's heart.
clean	free from dirt, stains, or unpleasant odors	The kitchen was clean after Mary spent hours tidying it up.
clear	easy to understand, transparent	The teacher gave clear instructions for the homework.
clumsy	awkward in movement, often causing accidents or dropping things	He is so clumsy that he tripped over his own shoelaces.
cold	having a low temperature, opposite of hot	It's so cold outside; don't forget to wear a warm jacket.
cozy	warm and comfortable, giving a feeling of relaxation	The cabin in the mountains was cozy, with a fireplace and soft blankets.
creative	having the ability to come up with new ideas or artistic expressions	Emily's creative artwork impressed everyone at the art exhibition.
cruel	willfully causing pain or suffering to others	It's cruel to tease or bully someone just because they are different.
cynical	distrusting or doubting the sincerity of others' intentions	After several disappointments, Jack became cynical about love.
delicate	fragile and easily broken or damaged	Handle the glass vase with care; it's delicate and valuable.
delightful	giving pleasure and enjoyment	The picnic in the park was delightful; the weather was perfect.
destructive	causing harm or damage	The storm was destructive; it uprooted many trees and damaged houses.
different	not the same as others	I look and feel different after going to the salon.
dirty	not clean, covered in dirt or grime	Please wash your dirty hands.
disinterested	not having any personal interest or involvement in something	The disinterested judge listened to the case without any bias.
dishonest	not truthful, prone to lying or deceiving others	It's not right to be dishonest and cheat on a test.
eager	excited and enthusiastic about doing or achieving something	The kids were eager to open their presents on Christmas morning.
elegant	graceful and stylish in appearance or behavior	She looked elegant in her long, flowing gown at the formal event.
eloquent	fluent and expressive in speech or writing	Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches were eloquent and inspiring.
energetic	full of vitality and enthusiasm	The puppy was so energetic; it ran around the yard all day.
exciting	thrilling and full of excitement or adventure	Going on a roller coaster ride can be an exciting experience.
fake	not genuine or authentic, pretending to be something it's not	The detective discovered that the painting was fake, not an original.
foolish	lacking good sense or judgment, silly	It's foolish to go out without an umbrella when it's raining heavily.
forgetful	prone to forgetting things or details	Grandma sometimes gets forgetful and misplaces her glasses.
fragile	easily broken or damaged, delicate	The antique vase was so fragile that it had to be handled with care.
fierce	very strong or powerful, intense	The fierce lion roared loudly in the jungle.
funny	causing laughter or amusement, humorous	The comedian's jokes were so funny that the audience couldn't stop laughing.
generous	willing to give or share, kind in actions or behavior	Mark is generous; he often donates to charity and helps others in need.
gentle	mild and kind in nature, not rough or harsh	The gentle touch of the mother calmed the crying baby.
giddy	feeling light-headed or giddy, often due to excitement or happiness	After winning the game, the kids were giddy with joy.
glamorous	attractive and stylish, associated with luxury and elegance	The actress looked glamorous on the red carpet in her designer gown.
good	something that is favorable or beneficial	Her grades were good enough to get her into university.
graceful	elegant and smooth in movement, possessing poise	The ballerina's graceful performance captivated the audience.
gullible	easily fooled or deceived, believing things too easily	The gullible person fell for the scam and lost all their money.
happy	feeling joy and contentment	The children were happy to play in the park on a sunny day.
harsh	severe and unkind, having a rough or unpleasant effect	The teacher's harsh words hurt the student's feelings.
hasty	done quickly and without much thought, often resulting in mistakes	Don't make hasty decisions; take your time to consider all options.
honest	truthful and sincere, not lying or deceiving	John was honest and admitted that he made a mistake.
humble	not boastful or arrogant, showing modesty	Despite his success, the humble actor remained down-to-earth.
impatient	unable to wait calmly, wanting something to happen quickly	The impatient child kept asking, "Are we there yet?" during the car ride.
indifferent	having a lack of interest or concern, not caring	The indifferent attitude of the shopkeeper drove away potential customers.
insecure	lacking self-confidence and feeling unsure about oneself	The new student felt insecure on the first day of school.
insensitive	unaware or indifferent to the feelings of others, not considerate	It's insensitive to make jokes about someone's appearance.
inquisitive	curious and eager to learn about things	The inquisitive child asked many questions about the stars.
jaded	tired and bored of something, often due to having too much of it	After years of traveling, the seasoned traveler felt jaded and wanted to settle down.
jittery	nervous or anxious, feeling uneasy	He felt jittery before his speech in front of a large audience.
jovial	cheerful and full of joy	The family had a jovial dinner together, sharing stories and laughter.
kind	showing compassion and consideration for others, gentle	The kind lady helped the lost child find his way home.
lazy	disinclined to work or move, preferring to do nothing	On weekends, Sarah likes to be lazy and stay in bed late.
lucky	having good fortune or being favored by chance	The lucky lottery winner couldn't believe their luck.
melancholic	feeling sad or sorrowful, often with a sense of nostalgia	The melancholic song reminded her of her childhood days.
mysterious	puzzling or difficult to understand, with an air of secrecy	The old abandoned house had a mysterious aura about it.
new	something that has recently come into existence	She bought her new clothes from a famous store.
noisy	loud and causing a lot of sound	The playground was noisy with children playing and laughing.
obvious	easily seen or understood, clear	It was obvious that Sarah was upset because she was crying.
optimistic	having a positive outlook on life, expecting good things to happen	Despite the challenges, Tom remained optimistic about the future.
organized	arranged in a structured and orderly manner	Her neatly organized desk made it easy to find everything she needed.
patient	able to wait calmly without getting annoyed or anxious	The doctor was patient and took the time to explain the treatment.
perceptive	having keen insight and understanding, observant	The perceptive detective noticed the small clues that others missed.
playful	full of fun and a desire to play	The playful kittens chased each other around the room.
polite	showing good manners and consideration for others	Always remember to be polite and say "please" and "thank you."
powerful	having great strength or influence, strong	The superhero had powerful abilities to save the city from villains.
precious	of great value or highly cherished	The diamond ring was precious and held sentimental value for the family.
proud	feeling a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction	The proud parents watched their child receive an award.
quiet	making little or no noise, peaceful and calm	The library is a quiet place where people can study and read in silence.
rude	showing a lack of respect or consideration for others	It's rude to talk loudly on your phone in a crowded restaurant.
silly	foolish or showing a lack of good sense	The silly clown made everyone laugh with his funny antics.
smart	intelligent and quick-witted	The smart student easily solved the challenging math problem.
sneaky	behaving in a secretive or deceitful manner	The sneaky cat quietly stole a piece of fish from the kitchen counter.
sore	painful, usually because of injury or overuse	After running a marathon, the athlete's legs were sore and needed rest.
strict	enforcing rules and discipline, not lenient	The strict teacher didn't tolerate any disruptions in class.
strong	having great physical power or mental fortitude	The weightlifter demonstrated strong muscles as he lifted the heavy barbell.
sturdy	strong and firmly built, able to withstand rough treatment	The sturdy oak table had been in the family for generations.
tall	having a greater height than average	The tall basketball player could easily reach the hoop.
tardy	late or delayed in arrival or completion	Jane was tardy for class because she missed her bus.
thoughtful	considerate and showing concern for others' feelings and needs	Sarah sent a thoughtful gift to her friend on her birthday.
thoughtless	not showing consideration for others, careless	It was thoughtless of him to leave the door open during a storm.
thrifty	careful with money and resources, economical	She was thrifty and always looked for discounts before making a purchase.
tough	strong and resilient, able to withstand difficulty or hardship	The tough hiker climbed the steep mountain trail with determination.
tense	anxious and uptight, often due to stress or nervousness	The tense atmosphere in the room eased once the important presentation was over.
unlucky	experiencing bad luck or unfortunate events	He felt unlucky as he missed the winning lottery numbers by one digit.
victorious	experiencing triumph or success	The team felt victorious after winning the championship game.
vigilant	watchful and alert, keeping an eye out for danger	The security guard remained vigilant throughout the night to protect the building.
vivacious	lively and full of energy	Her vivacious personality made her the life of the party.
witty	clever and quick in thinking, able to make amusing or clever remarks	The witty comedian had the audience laughing throughout the show.

Many of the adjectives you will encounter are descriptive as shown above. However, there are many other types of adjectives you should know—such as possessive and distributive adjectives.

Possessive Adjectives

Possessive adjectives are adjectives that answer the question “Who or what does something belong to?” Unlike possessive pronouns, possessive adjectives do not replace a noun; instead, they describe a noun.

English Possessive Adjectives	Meaning or Usage	Example Sentence
my	indicates ownership by the speaker	This is my book.
your	indicates ownership by the listener	Your car is parked over there.
his	indicates ownership by a male person	His phone is ringing.
her	indicates ownership by a female person	She is holding her umbrella.
its	indicates ownership by an inanimate object or animal	The cat is licking its paws.
our	indicates ownership by the speaker and others	We love our new house.
their	indicates ownership by a group of people	Their dog is very friendly.

Distributive Adjectives

Distributive adjectives are words that refer to individual members of a group or distribute an action or quality among the members of a group.

English Distributive Adjectives	Meaning and Usage	Example Sentence
each	refers to every individual member of a group, one by one	Each student in the class received a book as a prize.
every	refers to all the members of a group	Every child loves to play in the park.
either	refers to one of the two members of a group or both members separately	You can choose either the blue or the green shirt.
neither	refers to not one of the two members of a group or both members not separately	Neither of the candidates won the election.
both	refers to the two members of a group together	Both sisters are talented musicians.
all	refers to the entire group as a whole, including all the members	All students must attend the assembly.
any	refers to one, some, or all members of a group without specifying a particular one	You can buy any of these books for your project.
some	refers to an unspecified number or portion of the members of a group	Some people enjoy spicy food.

Adverbs

Adverbs are words that describe or modify a verb, adjective or another adverb. They are different from adjectives in that adjectives can only modify nouns, but not other words.

Below are the most common types of adverbs you will encounter.

Adverbs of Manner

Adverbs of manner describe how an action is performed or the manner in which something happens. They often end in “-ly” and modify verbs.

Adverbs of Manner	Meaning	Example Sentence
abruptly	suddenly or quickly, without warning	She stopped talking abruptly when the teacher entered the classroom.
accidentally	by mistake or unintentionally	He accidentally spilled his drink on the table.
angrily	in a way that shows strong displeasure or irritation	The little girl stomped her feet angrily when she couldn't have a cookie.
anxiously	nervously or with worry	He waited anxiously for the test results.
awkwardly	in a clumsy or uncomfortable manner	He tried to dance, but he moved awkwardly on the dance floor.
badly	poorly or in an unsatisfactory way	She played the piano badly, hitting the wrong keys.
beautifully	in a way that is very pleasing or attractive	The flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.
boldly	fearlessly or with confidence	He spoke boldly in front of a large audience.
briskly	quickly and energetically	The old man walked briskly in the park every morning.
carefully	with great attention or caution	She handled the fragile vase carefully.
cheerfully	in a happy and positive manner	The children sang cheerfully during the school performance.
clearly	in a way that is easy to understand or see	She spoke slowly and clearly so everyone could hear.
closely	near or in proximity to something	The cat followed the mouse closely.
curiously	in a way that shows interest or wanting to know more	The little boy looked curiously at the strange object.
deliberately	intentionally or on purpose	He deliberately stayed up late to finish his project.
differently	in a way that is not the same as others	Each person approached the problem differently.
eagerly	with enthusiasm or excitement	The children eagerly opened their presents on Christmas morning.
easily	without difficulty or effortlessly	She solved the puzzle easily.
efficiently	in a way that gets things done well and quickly	The new system allowed them to work more efficiently.
elegantly	gracefully or with refinement	The ballerina moved elegantly across the stage.
enthusiastically	with great interest and excitement	The fans cheered enthusiastically for their favorite team.
fearfully	in a scared or afraid manner	The child looked fearfully at the dark room.
freely	without restraint or restriction	The birds flew freely in the sky.
graciously	in a polite and courteous manner	She graciously thanked her host for the delicious dinner.
happily	in a joyful or contented manner	The children played happily in the park.
hesitantly	with uncertainty or reluctance	She answered hesitantly when asked about her plans.
honestly	in a truthful and sincere manner	He honestly admitted his mistake.
hungrily	full of hunger	The child hungrily ate their food.
incredibly	to a remarkable or unbelievable degree	The magician performed incredibly impressive tricks.
indifferently	without interest or concern	She shrugged indifferently at the news.
joyfully	in a joyful and happy manner	They danced joyfully at the celebration.
lazily	in a relaxed or idle manner	The cat stretched lazily in the sun.
loudly	in a high volume or noisy manner	The kids laughed loudly at the funny joke.
lovingly	with affection or care	She hugged her pet lovingly.
nervously	in a worried or anxious manner	He tapped his fingers nervously on the table.
patiently	with tolerance and endurance	She waited patiently for her friend to arrive.
politely	in a respectful and courteous manner	He said politely, "Please, may I have some water?"
powerfully	with strength or force	The athlete threw the discus powerfully in the competition.
quickly	in a fast or speedy manner	She ran quickly to catch the bus.
quietly	in a low volume or hushed manner	The librarian reminded everyone to speak quietly in the library.
rapidly	in a fast and speedy way	The water flowed rapidly down the river.
reluctantly	with hesitation or unwillingness	He reluctantly agreed to help with the chores.
rudely	in an impolite or disrespectful manner	The customer spoke rudely to the waiter.
sadly	in a sorrowful or unhappy manner	She looked sadly at the old photograph.
seriously	in a sincere or solemn way.	He seriously asked for advice about his future career.
silently	in a quiet or noiseless manner.	The ninja moved silently through the darkness.
sincerely	with genuine honesty or authenticity	She expressed her gratitude sincerely in the thank-you note.
slowly	in a leisurely or unhurried manner	He walked slowly through the park, enjoying the scenery.
smoothly	in a fluid and even way	The car glided smoothly along the highway.
softly	in a gentle or quiet manner.	She whispered softly to avoid waking the baby.
thoughtfully	in a reflective and considerate manner	He gazed at the painting thoughtfully, pondering its meaning.

Adverbs of Time

Adverbs of time indicate when or how often an action takes place.

Adverbs of Time	Meaning	Example Sentence
ago	in the past; before the present time	He left the house five minutes ago.
daily	occurring or done every day	The newspaper is delivered to our house daily.
early	before the expected time; at or near the beginning	She woke up early to catch the first bus.
eventually	after some time or at a later point; in the end	With hard work, he eventually learned to play the guitar.
frequently	happening often; at frequent intervals	The teacher frequently praises students for their good work.
later	at a time subsequent to the present or an earlier time	We will have dinner later when Dad comes home.
monthly	happening or done once a month	They pay their rent monthly.
never	not at any time; not ever	She never eats spicy food because she doesn't like it.
now	at the present moment; immediately	We're busy now, but we can talk later.
often	many times; frequently	He often goes for a walk in the evening.
once	on one occasion only; one time	I saw that movie once, and I really enjoyed it.
rarely	not often; infrequently	They rarely go out to eat at fancy restaurants.
recently	not long ago; in the recent past	I saw her at the mall recently.
seldom	rarely; not often	They seldom visit their relatives who live far away.
sometimes	occasionally; now and then	Sometimes I like to take a long walk in the park.
soon	in a short time; before long	The movie will start soon, so get your popcorn ready.
still	up to and including the present or the time mentioned	It's late, but she's still working on her homework.
then	at that time; afterward	We went to the beach, and then we had a picnic.
today	on the present day; this day	Today is a beautiful day for a picnic.
tomorrow	on the day following the present day	We will visit the zoo tomorrow.
usually	in most cases; generally	He usually wears a hat when it's sunny outside.
weekly	happening or done once a week	The students have a weekly spelling test.
yesterday	on the day before the present day	She watched a movie at the cinema yesterday.
yet	until now; so far	Have you finished your homework yet?

Adverbs of Place

Adverbs of place indicate where an action takes place or the location of something. They answer questions like “where.”

Adverbs of Place	Meaning	Example Sentence
abroad	in a foreign country or overseas	My friend is studying abroad in France to learn French.
above	at a higher position	Hang the picture above the sofa, please.
away	at a distance from a particular place	The nearest restroom is just a short walk away from here.
backward	in the opposite direction to usual	He fell backward when he slipped on the wet floor.
below	at a lower position	The keys are below the bookshelf, on the small table.
beside	next to or by the side of something	Please sit beside me; there's an empty chair here.
between	in the space separating two objects or locations	The playground is between the school and the park.
beyond	at a point or place further away than another	The mountains are beyond the river; we can't see them from here.
close	at a short distance away	The supermarket is close to my house, so I often shop there.
downstairs	on or to a lower floor or level in a building	The kitchen is downstairs, where we prepare meals.
east	in the direction of the East	The sun rises in the east every morning.
far	at a considerable distance away	The park is far from here, so we need to take the bus.
here	in or at this place	Come here and sit next to me.
home	at one's place of residence	I can't wait to go home and relax after school.
in front of	facing or ahead of something	The playground is in front of the school building.
inside	within the limits or boundaries of something	It's raining outside, so let's stay inside the house.
nearby	at a short distance away	There's a nice café nearby where we can have coffee.
north	in the direction of the North	Canada is north of the United States.
on top of	positioned over or above something	Place the vase on top of the table.
outside	beyond the limits or boundaries of something	The children are playing outside in the garden.
sideways	in a direction to the side; horizontally	The crab moved sideways along the sandy beach.
south	in the direction of the South	It's warmer in the south during the winter.
there	in or at that place	The bus stop is over there, near the big tree.
under	positioned below or beneath something	The cat is hiding under the bed.
upstairs	on or to a higher floor or level in a building	My room is upstairs, on the second floor.
west	in the direction of the West	The sun sets in the west, painting the sky orange.
within	inside the boundaries or limits of something	The keys are within the drawer.
without	outside the boundaries or limits of something	You can't play outside without your jacket; it's cold.
yonder	at or in a distant place	Look yonder, where the mountains meet the sky.

Adverbs of Degree

Adverbs of degree modify adjectives or other adverbs to indicate the intensity, extent or degree of something. They answer questions like “how much” or “to what extent.”

Adverbs of Degree	Meaning	Example Sentence
almost	nearly; not quite	The bus is almost full.
barely	only just; almost not	She barely passed the exam.
completely	totally; entirely	The project was completely successful.
entirely	wholly; completely	The book was entirely different from the movie.
extremely	to a very high degree	The view from the mountain top was extremely beautiful.
fairly	reasonably; moderately	The price of the product was fairly affordable.
hardly	barely; almost not at all	The room was so dark; I could hardly see anything.
highly	to a great extent; with much praise	He is highly skilled at playing the guitar.
just	exactly; precisely	He arrived just in time for the meeting.
merely	only; simply	It's merely a suggestion, not a requirement.
mostly	mainly; for the most part	The day was mostly sunny.
nearly	close to; almost	We are nearly there.
partially	to some extent; not completely	The task was only partially completed.
quite	to a moderate extent; somewhat	The movie was quite interesting.
rather	somewhat; to a certain extent	The dress was rather expensive.
really	truly; in actuality	She is really talented at singing.
simply	merely; only	She simply forgot about the meeting.
slightly	to a small extent; somewhat	The coffee is slightly bitter.
too	to an excessive extent	The water was too cold to swim.
utterly	completely; totally	The idea was utterly ridiculous.
very	to a great extent or high degree	The cake was very delicious.

Adverbs of Certainty

Adverbs of certainty indicate the level of certainty or doubt about an action or statement.

Adverbs of Certainty	Meaning	Example Sentence
absolutely	completely or without a doubt	"I absolutely love ice cream!"
certainly	without a doubt or definitely	"Can you help me with my homework?" " Certainly!"
definitely	certainly or for sure	It will definitely rain later, so take an umbrella.
inevitably	unavoidably or bound to happen	With such dark clouds, rain is inevitably coming.
invariably	always or without changing	The bakery's pastries are invariably delicious.
likely	probably or with a good chance of happening	It's likely to snow tomorrow, so wear warm clothes.
maybe	possibly or perhaps	I'm not sure yet; maybe I'll go to the party.
may	used to express permission or possibility	May I use your phone to make a call?
might	used to express possibility or uncertainty	I might go to the park later if the weather is nice.
must	used to express necessity or strong certainty	You must finish your chores before you can play.
perhaps	possibly or maybe	Perhaps we'll see each other again someday.
probably	most likely or likely to happen	It will probably be sunny tomorrow, so bring your sunglasses.
surely	with confidence or undoubtedly	You will surely enjoy the movie; it's very funny.
unquestionably	without a doubt or certainly	The team's victory was unquestionably well-deserved.
undeniably	without a doubt or unquestionably	The view from the top of the mountain is undeniably beautiful.
undoubtedly	without question or certainly	The little boy is undoubtedly excited about his birthday.

Miscellaneous

The words below can serve multiple purposes and may be categorized differently depending on context. We will focus on the most common uses of each word below.

not

The word not helps express negation. It explains the absence of a thing, action, state of being, etc.

It will not rain today.

She is not at work.

n’t

Okay, here is a weird one.

No native English speaker would tell you that n’t is a word. However, since it is used so frequently to show negation, it gets its own space in the Corpus of Contemporary American English word list.

Adding n’t to the end of words shows when not is being used as a contraction.

When combining not with another word, not is shortened to n’t. It is then added onto the end of the other word. This creates a new word.

For example, the two words is and not are combined to make the contraction isn’t.

I can’t study today.

My mail hasn’t arrived.

Why Is It Helpful to Learn Common English Words?

It is no good knowing big and complicated words if you do not understand the small and simple ones.

Think of common English words as the building blocks of language. They allow you to build many different types of sentences. You will use them again and again to express basic ideas in English.

Knowing common English words also helps you better understand English speakers. Otherwise, you will have a big gap in your English comprehension.

Finally, it is important to study common English words because it can be easy to mix them up. Some of them look very similar or have similar meanings. Others may be hard to explain or may have slightly different meanings when used in different contexts.

Learning common English words is especially when you’re starting out and studying English for beginners.

Practical Activities to Help You Learn Common Words

Seeing, reading and using words consistently will help them become memorable to you.

Use Sticky Notes

Choose the common English words that are most important or difficult to you. Write each word on a sticky note (like Post-it notes). Then place the sticky notes around your house or workplace.

Each time you pass one, read or say the word. Try spelling it out and using it in a sentence.

This activity will boost your memory and help you to use words in your daily conversations and writing.

Keep a Diary

Diaries help you reflect on your learning. Look back and write about moments in your day and try to use at least five or 10 common English words. Using the words you have learned helps keep them in your brain.

Writing your learning in a diary also makes you feel good! It gives you a confidence boost. It also means you have a handy notebook you can use whenever you feel stuck for words.

Play Games with Words

Learn a language game such as hangman, crosswords or Scrabble. These are popular English word games where you will encounter many common words. They help create a fun and memorable learning experience.

Be a Word Detective

Look for common English words around you every day. Look at English signs and posters. Search in newspapers and magazines. Browse the internet. Challenge yourself to see how many common English words you can find.

This activity makes you realize just how often English speakers use these words! It turns every day into an engaging English lesson.

Ask What They Mean

Do not be shy. Learning common English words is as easy as asking!

When you are in English class or talking to native English speakers, do not be afraid to ask what a word means if you do not understand it.

Ask them to repeat the pronunciation and why they used the word the way they did. Asking an English speaker directly is a great way to get helpful explanations that you will understand.

Learning the most common words in English will greatly improve your communication skills. Then you can go on to enjoy speaking, reading and writing with confidence!

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