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The 5,000 most common English words

Ranked by how often each word appears across film dialogue, journalism and encyclopedic prose, with the pronunciation of every word.

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If 5,000 is too many to start with — The first 100 English words

RankWord Definition PronunciationPart of speech LevelExample
0001 the pointing to something already known or unique /ðə/ article A1 The book is on the table.
0002 to toward a place; or marking a verb base form /ˈtu/ preposition A1 We walked to the station.
0003 and joining two words, phrases or clauses /ənd/ conjunction A1 Bread and butter, please.
0004 of belonging to, or made from /ˈʌv/ preposition A1 That is the end of the story.
0005 a one, not yet identified /ə/ article A1 She bought a car.
0006 in inside something, or within a period /ɪn/ preposition A1 The keys are in my bag.
0007 that pointing to a thing further off; introducing a clause /ˈðæt/ conjunction, determiner A1 He said that he was tired.
0008 is present of be, for he, she or it /ˈɪz/ verb · be A1 She is a doctor.
0009 it the thing already mentioned /ˈɪt/ pronoun A1 It is raining again.
0010 for intended to benefit; or lasting a period /ˈfɔɹ/ preposition A1 This letter is for you.
0011 on resting upon a surface /ˈɑn/ preposition A1 The cat sat on the wall.
0012 was past of be, for I, he, she or it /ˈwɑz/ verb · be A1 I was at home yesterday.
0013 with accompanied by, or using /ˈwɪð/ preposition A1 Come with me.
0014 this pointing to a thing close by /ˈðɪs/ determiner, pronoun A1 This is my house.
0015 are present of be, for you, we or they /ˈɑɹ/ verb · be A1 They are late again.
0016 he the male person already mentioned /ˈhi/ pronoun A1 He works in a bank.
0017 i the person speaking /ˈaɪ/ pronoun A1 I live near the river.
0018 be to exist, or to have some quality /ˈbi/ verb A1 Try to be patient.
0019 as in the role of; while something else happens /ˈæz/ conjunction, preposition A1 She works as a nurse.
0020 have to own, or to hold /ˈhæv/ verb A1 I have two brothers.
0021 at in a particular spot or moment /ˈæt/ preposition A1 We met at the station.
0022 not reversing what follows /ˈnɑt/ adverb A1 I do not agree.
0023 from starting at a place or time /ˈfɹʌm/ preposition A1 She comes from Brazil.
0024 but introducing a contrast /ˈbʌt/ conjunction A1 It is small but comfortable.
0025 you the person spoken to /ˈju/ pronoun A1 You are early today.
0026 by beside; or naming who did something /ˈbaɪ/ preposition A1 The book was written by my father.
0027 his belonging to him /ˈhɪz/ determiner · he A1 His car is new.
0028 they the people already mentioned /ˈðeɪ/ pronoun A1 They live next door.
0029 an one, before a vowel sound /ˈæn/ article A1 She ate an apple.
0030 can to be able to /ˈkæn/ verb A1 I can swim.
0031 all every one of them /ˈɔl/ determiner, pronoun A1 All the seats were taken.
0032 or offering an alternative /ˈɔɹ/ conjunction A1 Tea or coffee?
0033 one a single thing; the number 1 /ˈwʌn/ numeral, pronoun A1 One of them is missing.
0034 has present of have, for he, she or it /ˈhæz/ verb · have A1 She has a new job.
0035 were past of be, for you, we or they /ˈwɝ/ verb · be A1 We were very tired.
0036 we the speaker and others /ˈwi/ pronoun A1 We are ready to go.
0037 there in that place /ˈðɛɹ/ adverb A1 There is a problem.
0038 had past of have /ˈhæd/ verb · have A1 They had dinner early.
0039 will marking future time /ˈwɪl/ verb A1 I will call you tomorrow.
0040 who which person /ˈhu/ pronoun A1 Who is at the door?
0041 her belonging to, or naming, the female mentioned /ˈhɝ/ determiner, pronoun · she A1 Her sister is a teacher.
0042 so to that degree; therefore /ˈsoʊ/ adverb, conjunction A1 It was so cold last night.
0043 been past participle of be /ˈbɪn/ verb · be A1 I have been here before.
0044 what which thing /ˈwʌt/ pronoun, determiner A1 What is your name?
0045 about on the subject of; roughly /əˈbaʊt/ preposition A1 It is a book about birds.
0046 no none at all /ˈnoʊ/ determiner, adverb A1 There is no milk left.
0047 their belonging to them /ˈðɛɹ/ determiner · they A1 Their house is the blue one.
0048 when at the time that /ˈwɛn/ conjunction, adverb A1 When did you arrive?
0049 she the female person already mentioned /ˈʃi/ pronoun A1 She plays the piano.
0050 if on condition that /ˈɪf/ conjunction A1 If it rains, we stay at home.
0051 more a greater amount /ˈmɔɹ/ determiner, adverb A1 I need more time.
0052 up toward a higher place /ˈʌp/ adverb, preposition A1 He stood up slowly.
0053 out away from the inside /ˈaʊt/ adverb A1 She went out an hour ago.
0054 time the passing of minutes, hours and years /ˈtaɪm/ noun A1 We have no time to lose.
0055 would marking a hypothetical, or a polite request /ˈwʊd/ verb A1 I would like a coffee.
0056 some an unspecified amount /ˈsʌm/ determiner A1 Some people were still waiting.
0057 which what particular one /ˈwɪtʃ/ determiner, pronoun A1 Which one do you want?
0058 do to carry out an action /ˈdu/ verb A1 Do your homework first.
0059 him the male person, as object /ˈhɪm/ pronoun · he A1 I saw him yesterday.
0060 like similar to; or to find pleasant /ˈlaɪk/ preposition, verb A1 She looks like her mother.
0061 after later than /ˈæftɚ/ preposition, conjunction A1 We left after lunch.
0062 first coming before all others /ˈfɝst/ adjective, adverb A1 This is my first visit.
0063 just only; or a moment ago /ˈdʒʌst/ adverb A1 He has just arrived.
0064 two the number 2 /ˈtu/ numeral A1 Two coffees, please.
0065 other different from the one named /ˈʌðɚ/ adjective A1 The other door is open.
0066 now at the present moment /ˈnaʊ/ adverb A1 We must go now.
0067 them the people mentioned, as object /ˈðɛm/ pronoun · they A1 I called them twice.
0068 also in addition /ˈɔlsoʊ/ adverb A1 She also speaks French.
0069 over above, or across the top of /ˈoʊvɚ/ preposition, adverb A1 The bridge goes over the river.
0070 said past of say /ˈsɛd/ verb · say A1 She said nothing at all.
0071 new made or begun recently /ˈnu/ adjective A1 I bought a new phone.
0072 my belonging to the speaker /ˈmaɪ/ determiner · i A1 My name is Ana.
0073 into moving to the inside of /ˈɪntu/ preposition A1 He walked into the room.
0074 only and nothing else /ˈoʊnli/ adverb, adjective A1 Only one seat was free.
0075 people human beings in general /ˈpipəl/ noun · person A1 Many people came to the concert.
0076 well in a good way /ˈwɛl/ adverb A1 She sings very well.
0077 these the things close by, more than one /ˈðiz/ determiner, pronoun · this A1 These shoes are mine.
0078 than used when comparing /ˈðæn/ conjunction A1 He is taller than me.
0079 where in which place /ˈwɛɹ/ adverb, conjunction A1 Where do you live?
0080 then at that time; next /ˈðɛn/ adverb A1 We had lunch, then we left.
0081 could past of can; or marking possibility /ˈkʊd/ verb · can A1 Could you help me?
0082 its belonging to the thing mentioned /ˈɪts/ determiner · it A1 The dog wagged its tail.
0083 how in what way /ˈhaʊ/ adverb A1 How are you today?
0084 me the speaker, as object /ˈmi/ pronoun · i A1 Give it to me.
0085 your belonging to the person spoken to /ˈjɔɹ/ determiner · you A1 Your bag is over here.
0086 because for the reason that /bɪˈkɔz/ conjunction A1 We stayed in because it rained.
0087 did past of do /ˈdɪd/ verb · do A1 Did you call her?
0088 years periods of twelve months, more than one /ˈjɪɹz/ noun · year A1 She lived here for ten years.
0089 see to take in with the eyes /ˈsi/ verb A1 I can see the sea from here.
0090 back toward the rear; or the rear of the body /ˈbæk/ adverb, noun A1 He came back late.
0091 any one or some, no matter which /ˈɛni/ determiner A1 Do you have any questions?
0092 get to obtain or receive /ˈɡɛt/ verb A1 I get up at seven.
0093 may to be allowed; or marking possibility /ˈmeɪ/ verb A2 May I come in?
0094 right correct; or the side opposite left /ˈɹaɪt/ adjective, adverb A1 That is the right answer.
0095 most the greatest amount /ˈmoʊst/ determiner, adverb A1 Most of them agreed.
0096 very to a high degree /ˈvɛɹi/ adverb A1 It is very hot today.
0097 many a large number of /ˈmɛni/ determiner A1 Many years have passed.
0098 before earlier than /bɪˈfɔɹ/ preposition, conjunction A1 Call me before you leave.
0099 our belonging to us /ˈaʊɚ/ determiner · we A1 Our train leaves at six.
0100 even surprisingly including /ˈivɪn/ adverb A1 Even the children helped.
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