Most Common English Words 1,101–1,200: Meanings & IPA

RankWord Definition PronunciationPart of speech LevelExample

1101 compared past of compare /kəmˈpɛɹd/ verb · compare B1 Compared with last year, sales are up.

1102 specific exact and particular, not general /spəˈsɪfɪk/ adjective B1 Do you have a specific date in mind?

1103 related connected in some way /ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/ adjective B1 The two problems are closely related.

1104 largest superlative of large /ˈlɑɹdʒəst/ adjective · large A2 It is the largest city in the country.

1105 whom which person, as object /ˈhum/ pronoun B2 To whom did you give the letter?

1106 developed past of develop /dɪˈvɛləpt/ verb · develop B1 They developed a new drug.

1107 bus a large road vehicle carrying many passengers /ˈbʌs/ noun A1 I take the bus to work.

1108 thus as a result; in this way /ˈðʌs/ adverb C1 He was ill and thus unable to come.

1109 fans keen supporters of a team or star, more than one /ˈfænz/ noun · fan B1 The fans cheered loudly.

1110 location the place where something is /loʊˈkeɪʃən/ noun B1 The hotel is in a great location.

1111 lack the state of not having enough /ˈlæk/ noun, verb B2 The plants died from lack of water.

1112 offered past of offer /ˈɔfɚd/ verb · offer A2 She offered me a drink.

1113 manager a person in charge of a business or team /ˈmænədʒɚ/ noun A2 I want to speak to the manager.

1114 movement a change of position; or a group working for a cause /ˈmuvmənt/ noun B1 She watched every movement of the cat.

1115 knowledge what someone has learned and understands /ˈnɑlədʒ/ noun B1 He has a good knowledge of history.

1116 gonna going to, in casual speech /ˈɡɑnə/ verb B1 I am gonna call her later.

1117 asking present participle of ask /ˈæskɪŋ/ verb · ask A1 She is asking for help.

1118 loved past of love /ˈlʌvd/ verb · love A1 She loved the film.

1119 standing present participle of stand /ˈstændɪŋ/ verb · stand A2 He was standing by the door.

1120 conference a large formal meeting for discussion /ˈkɑnfɚəns/ noun B1 She spoke at a conference in Berlin.

1121 impact a strong effect on something /ˌɪmˈpækt/ noun B2 The new law had a big impact.

1122 construction the work of building something /kənˈstɹʌkʃən/ noun B1 The bridge is under construction.

1123 included past of include /ˌɪnˈkludəd/ verb · include B1 Breakfast is included in the price.

1124 wide measuring a lot from side to side /ˈwaɪd/ adjective A2 The river is very wide here.

1125 cool slightly cold; or fashionable and good /ˈkul/ adjective A2 It is cool in the evening.

1126 page one side of a sheet of paper in a book /ˈpeɪdʒ/ noun A1 Turn to page ten.

1127 extra more than usual or needed /ˈɛkstɹə/ adjective, adverb A2 Can I have an extra blanket?

1128 quick taking little time /ˈkwɪk/ adjective A2 Can I ask you a quick question?

1129 online on the internet /ˈɔnˌlaɪn/ adjective, adverb A2 I bought the tickets online.

1130 image a picture or photo /ˈɪmədʒ/ noun B1 The image on the screen was blurred.

1131 global affecting the whole world /ˈɡloʊbəl/ adjective B2 Climate change is a global problem.

1132 weapons tools used to hurt or kill, more than one /ˈwɛpənz/ noun · weapon B1 The soldiers carried weapons.

1133 trip a journey to a place and back /ˈtɹɪp/ noun A1 We went on a trip to the coast.

1134 master a person in control; or to learn something fully /ˈmæstɚ/ noun, verb B2 The dog obeyed its master.

1135 condition the state something is in /kənˈdɪʃən/ noun B1 The car is in good condition.

1136 brain the organ inside the head used for thinking /ˈbɹeɪn/ noun B1 The brain controls the body.

1137 individual for one person or thing on its own /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəl/ adjective, noun B1 Each student gets individual help.

1138 multiple many, or more than one /ˈmʌltəpəl/ adjective B2 He suffered multiple injuries.

1139 audience the people watching or listening to a show /ˈɑdiəns/ noun B1 The audience clapped loudly.

1140 weight how heavy something is /ˈweɪt/ noun B1 What is your weight?

1141 expect to think something will happen /ɪkˈspɛkt/ verb A2 I expect he will be late.

1142 material cloth, or the substance something is made from /məˈtɪɹiəl/ noun B1 The dress is made of soft material.

1143 levels amounts or heights on a scale, more than one /ˈlɛvəlz/ noun · level B1 Pollution levels are rising.

1144 runs present of run, for he, she or it /ˈɹʌnz/ verb · run A1 She runs every morning.

1145 avoid to keep away from something /əˈvɔɪd/ verb B1 Try to avoid the city centre.

1146 theory an idea that tries to explain something /ˈθɪɹi/ noun B1 He has a theory about the crime.

1147 drug a medicine, or an illegal substance taken for pleasure /ˈdɹʌɡ/ noun B1 This drug can help with pain.

1148 arrested past of arrest /ɚˈɛstɪd/ verb · arrest B1 The police arrested two men.

1149 characters people in a story, more than one /ˈkæɹəktɚz/ noun · character B1 The book has many interesting characters.

1150 described past of describe /dɪˈskɹaɪbd/ verb · describe B1 She described the man to the police.

1151 receive to get something that is sent or given /ɹəˈsiv/ verb B1 Did you receive my letter?

1152 tax money paid to the government /ˈtæks/ noun B1 We pay a lot of tax.

1153 wind air moving across the land /ˈwaɪnd/ noun A2 The wind blew all night.

1154 shall used to offer or suggest, or for the future /ˈʃæl/ verb B1 Shall I open the window?

1155 greater comparative of great /ˈɡɹeɪtɚ/ adjective · great B1 The risk is greater than we thought.

1156 coach a person who trains a sports team; or a long-distance bus /ˈkoʊtʃ/ noun, verb B1 The coach shouted at the players.

1157 telling present participle of tell /ˈtɛlɪŋ/ verb · tell A2 She is telling the truth.

1158 mostly mainly; for the greater part /ˈmoʊstli/ adverb B1 The guests were mostly students.

1159 weather the state of the sky: sun, rain, wind and so on /ˈwɛðɚ/ noun A1 The weather is lovely today.

1160 section one of the parts something is divided into /ˈsɛkʃən/ noun B1 Read the first section of the report.

1161 partner the person someone lives with or loves; or a co-owner of a business /ˈpɑɹtnɚ/ noun A2 She lives with her partner.

1162 easily without difficulty /ˈizəli/ adverb A2 She won the race easily.

1163 details small facts or pieces of information, more than one /dɪˈteɪlz/ noun · detail B1 Send me the details by email.

1164 shut to close /ˈʃʌt/ verb A2 Please shut the door.

1165 freedom the right to act and speak as you wish /ˈfɹidəm/ noun B1 They fought for their freedom.

1166 investigation a careful search for the facts about something /ˌɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/ noun B2 The police began an investigation.

1167 traffic cars and other vehicles moving on roads /ˈtɹæfɪk/ noun A2 There was heavy traffic on the road.

1168 contract a written legal agreement /ˈkɑnˌtɹækt/ noun B1 She signed a two-year contract.

1169 direct going straight, without stopping or turning /dɚˈɛkt/ adjective, verb B1 Is there a direct flight to Rome?

1170 choose to decide which one you want /ˈtʃuz/ verb A2 Choose the colour you like.

1171 strength the quality of being physically powerful /ˈstɹɛŋkθ/ noun B1 He does not have the strength to lift it.

1172 animal a living creature that is not a plant /ˈænəməl/ noun A1 The cat is my favourite animal.

1173 limited small in amount; or past of limit /ˈlɪmətəd/ adjective, verb · limit B1 We have limited time.

1174 nation a country and its people /ˈneɪʃən/ noun B1 The whole nation watched the game.

1175 guard a person who watches and protects a place /ˈɡɑɹd/ noun, verb B1 A guard stood at the gate.

1176 finish to come or bring to an end /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ verb, noun A1 Did you finish your homework?

1177 rich having a lot of money /ˈɹɪtʃ/ adjective A1 He is a rich man.

1178 dream images and events in the mind during sleep /ˈdɹim/ noun, verb A2 I had a strange dream last night.

1179 camera a device for taking photos or videos /ˈkæmɚə/ noun A1 I forgot my camera.

1180 environment the natural world of land, air and water /ɪnˈvaɪɹənmənt/ noun B1 We must protect the environment.

1181 rose past of rise; or a sweet-smelling flower /ˈɹoʊz/ verb · rise B1 The sun rose at six.

1182 ideas thoughts or plans, more than one /aɪˈdiəz/ noun · idea A1 She has lots of ideas.

1183 bed a piece of furniture for sleeping on /ˈbɛd/ noun A1 I go to bed at eleven.

1184 spring the season after winter /ˈspɹɪŋ/ noun A1 The flowers come out in spring.

1185 unique being the only one of its kind /juˈnik/ adjective B2 Every person is unique.

1186 published past of publish /ˈpʌblɪʃt/ verb · publish B1 Her first book was published in 2010.

1187 yourself the person spoken to, as the object of their own action /jɚˈsɛlf/ pronoun · you A2 Did you make it yourself?

1188 happens present of happen, for he, she or it /ˈhæpənz/ verb · happen A2 It happens every year.

1189 interested wanting to know or learn more about something /ˈɪntɹəstɪd/ adjective A2 Are you interested in art?

1190 product something made to be sold /ˈpɹɑdəkt/ noun B1 This product is made in Italy.

1191 vehicle a machine for carrying people or goods, like a car /ˈvihɪkəl/ noun B1 Please stay in your vehicle.

1192 becoming present participle of become /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/ verb · become B1 It is becoming colder.

1193 mine belonging to the speaker, used without a noun /ˈmaɪn/ pronoun · i A1 That bag is mine.

1194 wear to have clothes on your body /ˈwɛɹ/ verb A1 She likes to wear red.

1195 sports games and physical activities, more than one /ˈspɔɹts/ noun · sport A1 He loves all sports.

1196 emergency a sudden dangerous situation needing quick action /ɪˈmɝdʒənsi/ noun B1 Call this number in an emergency.

1197 unless except if /ənˈlɛs/ conjunction B1 We will go unless it rains.

1198 alive living, not dead /əˈlaɪv/ adjective B1 Is the fish still alive?

1199 neither not one and not the other of two /ˈniðɚ/ determiner, pronoun B1 Neither answer is correct.

1200 clean free from dirt /ˈklin/ adjective, verb A1 The kitchen is clean.

Most common English words: 1,101–1,200