Most Common English Words 1,601–1,700: Meanings & IPA

RankWord Definition PronunciationPart of speech LevelExample

1601 failure a lack of success /ˈfeɪljɚ/ noun B1 The plan was a complete failure.

1602 ensure to make certain that something happens /ɛnˈʃʊɹ/ verb B2 Please ensure the door is locked.

1603 signal a sound, light or radio wave that carries information /ˈsɪɡnəl/ noun, verb B1 There is no phone signal here.

1604 turning present participle of turn /ˈtɝnɪŋ/ verb · turn A2 The leaves are turning brown.

1605 grant money given by an organisation for a purpose /ˈɡɹænt/ noun, verb B2 She got a grant to study abroad.

1606 massive extremely large /ˈmæsɪv/ adjective B2 There was a massive crowd outside.

1607 owner the person something belongs to /ˈoʊnɚ/ noun B1 Who is the owner of this car?

1608 arm the limb between the shoulder and the hand /ˈɑɹm/ noun A1 He broke his arm skiing.

1609 transport ways of carrying people or goods from place to place /tɹænˈspɔɹt/ noun, verb B1 Public transport here is very good.

1610 charged past of charge; formally accused of a crime /ˈtʃɑɹdʒd/ verb · charge B1 He was charged with theft.

1611 victims people harmed by a crime, accident or illness /ˈvɪktəmz/ noun · victim B1 The victims were taken to hospital.

1612 flying present participle of fly /ˈflaɪɪŋ/ verb · fly A2 The birds are flying south.

1613 administration the government in power, or those managing an organisation /ædˌmɪnɪˈstɹeɪʃən/ noun B2 The administration passed a new law.

1614 buildings structures with walls and a roof, more than one /ˈbɪldɪŋz/ noun · building A1 There are many tall buildings here.

1615 zone an area with a particular use or feature /ˈzoʊn/ noun B2 This is a no-parking zone.

1616 actual real, not just expected or imagined /ˈæktʃəwəl/ adjective B2 The actual cost was much higher.

1617 sector one part of a country's economy /ˈsɛktɚ/ noun B2 She works in the public sector.

1618 temperature how hot or cold something is /ˈtɛmpɹətʃɚ/ noun A2 The temperature dropped below freezing.

1619 identity who or what a person is /aɪˈdɛntɪˌti/ noun B2 The police checked his identity.

1620 refused past of refuse /ɹəˈfjuzd/ verb · refuse B1 She refused to answer.

1621 homes places where people live, more than one /ˈhoʊmz/ noun · home A2 Many homes lost power in the storm.

1622 channel a television station; or a passage for water /ˈtʃænəl/ noun B1 What channel is the match on?

1623 apparently according to what you have heard /əˈpɛɹəntli/ adverb B1 Apparently, the shop is closed today.

1624 fan someone who greatly admires a team, star or band /ˈfæn/ noun A2 He is a big football fan.

1625 remained past of remain /ɹɪˈmeɪnd/ verb · remain B1 She remained calm during the storm.

1626 matters present of matter, for he, she or it; or affairs /ˈmætɚz/ verb, noun · matter B1 It matters to me what you think.

1627 gift something given to someone without payment /ˈɡɪft/ noun A2 Thank you for the lovely gift.

1628 dogs animals kept as pets that bark, more than one /ˈdɑɡz/ noun · dog A1 She has two dogs.

1629 warm fairly hot, in a pleasant way /ˈwɔɹm/ adjective A1 It is warm outside today.

1630 dress a single garment of top and skirt joined, worn by women /ˈdɹɛs/ noun, verb A1 She wore a red dress.

1631 roll to move along by turning over and over /ˈɹoʊl/ verb, noun B1 The ball began to roll down the hill.

1632 hey a call to get attention or say hello /ˈheɪ/ interjection A2 Hey, wait for me!

1633 effective working well and producing the result wanted /ɪˈfɛktɪv/ adjective B1 This medicine is very effective.

1634 accepted past of accept /ækˈsɛptɪd/ verb · accept B1 She accepted the job offer.

1635 farm land used for growing crops and keeping animals /ˈfɑɹm/ noun A1 They live on a farm.

1636 metal a hard shiny material such as iron or gold /ˈmɛtəl/ noun A2 The door is made of metal.

1637 tomorrow on the day after today /təˈmɑˌɹoʊ/ adverb, noun A1 See you tomorrow morning.

1638 latest most recent, newest /ˈleɪtəst/ adjective · late B1 Have you heard the latest news?

1639 occurred past of occur /əˈkɝd/ verb · occur B2 The accident occurred at noon.

1640 residents people who live in a place, more than one /ˈɹɛzɪdənts/ noun · resident B2 Local residents complained about the noise.

1641 decide to make a choice after thinking /ˌdɪˈsaɪd/ verb A2 I cannot decide what to wear.

1642 digital using computer technology to store and send data /ˈdɪdʒətəl/ adjective B1 I bought a digital camera.

1643 zero the number 0, meaning nothing /ˈzɪɹoʊ/ numeral A2 It was zero degrees last night.

1644 accused said to have done something wrong or illegal /əˈkjuzd/ verb B2 He was accused of stealing.

1645 hate to dislike someone or something very much /ˈheɪt/ verb, noun A1 I hate waiting in queues.

1646 truly really and sincerely /ˈtɹuli/ adverb B2 I am truly sorry.

1647 elements basic parts of something, more than one /ˈɛləmənts/ noun · element B2 The plan has several key elements.

1648 politics activities to do with winning and using power in government /ˈpɑləˌtɪks/ noun B1 He is not interested in politics.

1649 revealed past of reveal /ɹɪˈvild/ verb · reveal B2 The report revealed serious problems.

1650 eastern in or from the part where the sun rises /ˈistɚn/ adjective B1 They live in eastern Europe.

1651 require to need something, often because of a rule /ˌɹiˈkwaɪɚ/ verb B2 Most jobs require some experience.

1652 anywhere in or to any place at all /ˈɛniˌwɛɹ/ adverb A2 You can sit anywhere you like.

1653 troops soldiers, especially in large groups /ˈtɹups/ noun B2 The troops returned home.

1654 proper right or suitable for the purpose /ˈpɹɑpɚ/ adjective B1 You need proper shoes for hiking.

1655 nations countries with their own government, more than one /ˈneɪʃənz/ noun · nation B1 Many nations sent help.

1656 owned past of own /ˈoʊnd/ verb · own B1 The house is owned by my aunt.

1657 suffered past of suffer /ˈsʌfɚd/ verb · suffer B1 He suffered a serious injury.

1658 actor a person who performs in plays or films /ˈæktɚ/ noun A1 He is a famous actor.

1659 transfer to move someone or something from one place to another /tɹænˈsfɝ/ verb, noun B1 I will transfer the money tomorrow.

1660 balance the ability to stay steady without falling /ˈbæləns/ noun, verb B1 She lost her balance and fell.

1661 climate the usual weather of a place over many years /ˈklaɪmət/ noun B1 The climate here is mild.

1662 steps stairs, or movements of the feet, more than one /ˈstɛps/ noun · step A2 Walk up the steps to the door.

1663 individuals single people, considered separately /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/ noun · individual B2 Some individuals refused to pay.

1664 signs boards giving information or directions, more than one /ˈsaɪnz/ noun · sign A2 Follow the signs to the station.

1665 photo a picture made with a camera /ˈfoʊˌtoʊ/ noun A1 Can I take a photo of you?

1666 shoot to fire a gun; or to film /ˈʃut/ verb B1 The soldier was ordered to shoot.

1667 golden bright yellow and shiny like a precious metal /ˈɡoʊldən/ adjective B1 She has long golden hair.

1668 figures official numbers or amounts, more than one /ˈfɪɡjɚz/ noun · figure B2 The latest sales figures are good.

1669 sources places or people that information comes from /ˈsɔɹsəz/ noun · source B2 The news came from reliable sources.

1670 okay all right, acceptable /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ adjective, interjection A1 Is everything okay with you?

1671 gain to get something useful, or more of something /ˈɡeɪn/ verb, noun B2 He hopes to gain more experience.

1672 aircraft a plane or other vehicle that flies /ˈɛɹˌkɹæft/ noun B1 The aircraft landed safely.

1673 ocean a very large area of sea /ˈoʊʃən/ noun A2 They sailed across the ocean.

1674 core the central or most important part /ˈkɔɹ/ noun, adjective B2 The core of the problem is money.

1675 budget a plan of how much money can be spent /ˈbʌdʒɪt/ noun B1 We are on a tight budget.

1676 application a formal written request, such as for a job /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/ noun B1 I sent my job application yesterday.

1677 estate property in land and buildings; or a large area of land /ɪˈsteɪt/ noun B2 He works in real estate.

1678 benefit a good result or advantage you get /ˈbɛnəfɪt/ noun, verb B1 One benefit of the job is the long holiday.

1679 spending money paid out, especially by a government /ˈspɛndɪŋ/ noun, verb · spend B2 Government spending has risen.

1680 function the job or purpose something has /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ noun, verb B2 What is the function of this button?

1681 passing present participle of pass /ˈpæsɪŋ/ verb · pass B1 Cars were passing the house all night.

1682 strategy a plan for reaching a long-term goal /ˈstɹætədʒi/ noun B2 We need a new marketing strategy.

1683 issued past of issue /ˈɪʃud/ verb · issue B2 The police issued a warning.

1684 analysis a careful study of something in detail /əˈnæləsəs/ noun B2 The analysis of the data took weeks.

1685 favorite liked more than any other /ˈfeɪvɚɪt/ adjective, noun A1 What is your favorite song?

1686 aid help such as food or money given to people in need /ˈeɪd/ noun, verb B2 The country needs food aid.

1687 solid hard and firm, not liquid or gas /ˈsɑləd/ adjective, noun B1 The lake was frozen solid.

1688 afraid frightened or worried /əˈfɹeɪd/ adjective A1 She is afraid of spiders.

1689 improve to make or become better /ˌɪmˈpɹuv/ verb A2 I want to improve my English.

1690 suggest to mention an idea or possible plan to others /səˈdʒɛst/ verb A2 I suggest we leave early.

1691 equal the same in amount, size or value /ˈikwəl/ adjective, verb B1 All people are equal before the law.

1692 remaining still left after the rest have gone /ɹɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/ adjective, verb · remain B1 The remaining guests left at midnight.

1693 proposed formally put forward a plan or idea /pɹəˈpoʊzd/ verb B2 She proposed a new plan at the meeting.

1694 beauty the quality of being very pleasing to look at /ˈbjuti/ noun B1 The beauty of the place amazed us.

1695 mobile able to be moved or carried easily /ˈmoʊbəl/ adjective, noun A2 My mobile phone is broken.

1696 determined having firmly decided to do something /dɪˈtɝmənd/ adjective, verb · determine B1 She is determined to win.

1697 prices amounts of money things cost, more than one /ˈpɹaɪsəz/ noun · price A1 Prices have gone up again.

1698 appearance the way someone or something looks /əˈpɪɹəns/ noun B1 He changed his appearance completely.

1699 entered past of enter /ˈɛntɚd/ verb · enter B1 She entered the room quietly.

1700 plants living things that grow in soil, more than one /ˈplænts/ noun · plant A1 Water the plants every day.

Most common English words: 1,601–1,700