Most Common English Words 1,701–1,800: Meanings & IPA

RankWord Definition PronunciationPart of speech LevelExample

1701 suggested past of suggest /səˈdʒɛstɪd/ verb · suggest B1 She suggested a walk after lunch.

1702 native belonging to the place where you were born /ˈneɪtɪv/ adjective, noun B1 English is her native language.

1703 unable not having the power or chance to do something /əˈneɪbəl/ adjective B1 I was unable to sleep last night.

1704 leg one of the limbs used for standing and walking /ˈlɛɡ/ noun A1 He hurt his leg playing football.

1705 secure safe and protected from danger or harm /sɪˈkjʊɹ/ adjective, verb B2 Keep your passwords in a secure place.

1706 explained past of explain /ɪkˈspleɪnd/ verb · explain A2 The teacher explained the rules.

1707 feature an important or interesting part of something /ˈfitʃɚ/ noun, verb B1 The phone has a useful new feature.

1708 entirely completely, in every way /ɪnˈtaɪɚli/ adverb B2 I entirely agree with you.

1709 software the programs that make a computer work /ˈsɔfˌtwɛɹ/ noun B1 Install the latest software update.

1710 scale the size or level of something /ˈskeɪl/ noun B2 The scale of the damage was huge.

1711 flat level and smooth, with no hills or bumps /ˈflæt/ adjective, noun A2 The land here is very flat.

1712 promised past of promise /ˈpɹɑməst/ verb · promise A2 He promised to call me.

1713 saved past of save /ˈseɪvd/ verb · save A2 She saved money for a new car.

1714 tonight this evening or this night /təˈnaɪt/ adverb, noun A1 What are you doing tonight?

1715 quiet making little or no noise /ˈkwaɪət/ adjective A1 The library is very quiet.

1716 apartment a set of rooms for living in, inside a larger building /əˈpɑɹtmənt/ noun A1 They live in a small apartment.

1717 forget to fail to remember something /fɚˈɡɛt/ verb A1 Do not forget your keys.

1718 holiday a period away from work or school, often travelling /ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/ noun A1 We went to Spain on holiday.

1719 filled past of fill /ˈfɪld/ verb · fill A2 She filled the glass with water.

1720 chain a line of metal rings joined together; or a group of shops /ˈtʃeɪn/ noun B1 He wore a gold chain around his neck.

1721 treated past of treat /ˈtɹitɪd/ verb · treat B1 She treated me like a child.

1722 develop to grow, or make something grow and improve /dɪˈvɛləp/ verb B1 The company plans to develop new products.

1723 excellent extremely good /ˈɛksələnt/ adjective A1 The food was excellent.

1724 classic of lasting high quality, admired for a long time /ˈklæsɪk/ adjective, noun B1 It is a classic film from the 1950s.

1725 map a drawing of an area showing roads and towns /ˈmæp/ noun A1 Can you show me on the map?

1726 understood past of understand /ˌʌndɚˈstʊd/ verb · understand A2 I understood every word.

1727 pop modern popular music with a catchy tune /ˈpɑp/ noun, verb A2 She loves pop music.

1728 invited past of invite /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/ verb · invite A2 We invited them to dinner.

1729 decisions choices made after thinking, more than one /dɪˈsɪʒənz/ noun · decision B1 We have to make some hard decisions.

1730 amazing extremely surprising or very good /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ adjective A2 The view from the top was amazing.

1731 concerns worries about something, more than one /kənˈsɝnz/ noun · concern B2 We share your concerns about safety.

1732 notice to see or become aware of something /ˈnoʊtəs/ verb, noun B1 Did you notice anything strange?

1733 variety a number of different kinds of things /vɚˈaɪəti/ noun B1 The shop sells a variety of cheeses.

1734 projects planned pieces of work, more than one /ˈpɹɑdʒɛkts/ noun · project B1 She is working on two projects.

1735 limit the greatest amount allowed or possible /ˈlɪmət/ noun, verb B1 The speed limit here is thirty.

1736 grown past participle of grow /ˈɡɹoʊn/ verb · grow B1 The children have grown so much.

1737 busy having a lot to do /ˈbɪzi/ adjective A1 I am busy right now.

1738 guns weapons that fire bullets, more than one /ˈɡʌnz/ noun · gun B1 The soldiers carried guns.

1739 foundation an organisation that gives money for good causes; or a building's base /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/ noun B2 The school is supported by a foundation.

1740 proud pleased about something you or others have done /ˈpɹaʊd/ adjective A2 I am proud of my daughter.

1741 bowl a deep round dish for food /ˈboʊl/ noun A2 She ate a bowl of soup.

1742 option something you can choose /ˈɑpʃən/ noun B1 We have no other option.

1743 noted past of note; remarked or pointed out /ˈnoʊtəd/ verb · note B2 She noted that prices had risen.

1744 fifth number five in order /ˈfɪfθ/ numeral A2 This is my fifth visit to Rome.

1745 windows openings in a wall filled with glass, more than one /ˈwɪndoʊz/ noun · window A1 Open the windows, please.

1746 falling present participle of fall /ˈfɑlɪŋ/ verb · fall A2 Snow was falling all night.

1747 fund an amount of money collected for a purpose /ˈfʌnd/ noun, verb B2 We started a fund for the school.

1748 unlike different from; in contrast to /ənˈlaɪk/ preposition B2 Unlike her sister, she loves sport.

1749 vision the ability to see; or an idea of the future /ˈvɪʒən/ noun B2 He has poor vision in one eye.

1750 winner the person or team that comes first /ˈwɪnɚ/ noun A2 The winner gets a gold medal.

1751 obviously in a way that is clear to everyone /ˈɑbviəsli/ adverb B1 Obviously, we cannot go out in this rain.

1752 jump to push yourself off the ground into the air /ˈdʒʌmp/ verb, noun A1 The cat can jump onto the table.

1753 wave a raised line of water moving across the sea /ˈweɪv/ noun, verb B1 A big wave hit the boat.

1754 taught past of teach /ˈtɔt/ verb · teach A2 My mother taught me to cook.

1755 motion the act or process of moving /ˈmoʊʃən/ noun B2 The motion of the boat made me sick.

1756 arts painting, music, theatre and similar activities, as a group /ˈɑɹts/ noun · art B1 She studied arts at university.

1757 happening present participle of happen /ˈhæpənɪŋ/ verb · happen A2 What is happening outside?

1758 guide a person who shows visitors around a place /ˈɡaɪd/ noun, verb A2 Our guide showed us the old town.

1759 usual happening or done most of the time /ˈjuʒəwəl/ adjective A2 We met at the usual place.

1760 heads the top parts of bodies, more than one /ˈhɛdz/ noun · head B1 All heads turned toward the door.

1761 worry to keep thinking about problems and feel uneasy /ˈwɝi/ verb, noun A2 Do not worry about me.

1762 tough difficult to do or deal with /ˈtʌf/ adjective B1 It was a tough decision.

1763 sets groups of things that belong together, more than one /ˈsɛts/ noun · set B1 We have two sets of keys.

1764 eating present participle of eat /ˈitɪŋ/ verb · eat A1 We are eating lunch now.

1765 restaurant a place where you buy and eat meals /ˈɹɛstɚˌɑnt/ noun A1 We booked a table at the restaurant.

1766 leads present of lead, for he, she or it /ˈlidz/ verb · lead B1 This road leads to the beach.

1767 fashion the popular style of clothes at a particular time /ˈfæʃən/ noun A2 She works in fashion.

1768 picked past of pick /ˈpɪkt/ verb · pick A2 She picked the red dress.

1769 artists people who paint, draw or make art, more than one /ˈɑɹtɪsts/ noun · artist A2 Many artists live in this area.

1770 identified past of identify /aɪˈdɛntəˌfaɪd/ verb · identify B2 The police identified the man.

1771 totally completely, absolutely /ˈtoʊtəli/ adverb B1 I totally agree with you.

1772 offering present participle of offer /ˈɔfɚɪŋ/ verb · offer B1 They are offering free coffee.

1773 offers present of offer, for he, she or it /ˈɔfɚz/ verb, noun · offer B1 The hotel offers free breakfast.

1774 thousand the number 1,000 /ˈθaʊzənd/ numeral A1 The ticket cost a thousand dollars.

1775 dad an informal word for father /ˈdæd/ noun A1 My dad works in a bank.

1776 wood the hard material that trees are made of /ˈwʊd/ noun A2 The table is made of wood.

1777 illegal not allowed by law /ˌɪˈliɡəl/ adjective B1 It is illegal to park here.

1778 decades periods of ten years, more than one /dɛˈkeɪdz/ noun · decade B2 They have been friends for decades.

1779 breaking present participle of break /ˈbɹeɪkɪŋ/ verb · break B1 The ice is breaking.

1780 willing happy or ready to do something /ˈwɪlɪŋ/ adjective B1 Are you willing to help?

1781 sick ill, not in good health /ˈsɪk/ adjective A1 She stayed home because she was sick.

1782 clothes things you wear on your body /ˈkloʊðz/ noun A1 I need to buy new clothes.

1783 beer an alcoholic drink made from grain /ˈbɪɹ/ noun A1 Would you like a beer?

1784 documents official papers with information, more than one /ˈdɑkjəmənts/ noun · document B1 Please bring your documents.

1785 shift a set period of work; or a change in position /ˈʃɪft/ noun, verb B2 She works the night shift.

1786 internal inside an organisation, country or body /ˌɪnˈtɝnəl/ adjective B2 This is an internal report.

1787 joint shared by two or more people; or where bones meet /ˈdʒɔɪnt/ adjective, noun B2 It was a joint effort.

1788 remove to take something away from a place /ɹiˈmuv/ verb B1 Please remove your shoes.

1789 meat the flesh of animals eaten as food /ˈmit/ noun A1 I do not eat meat.

1790 brand a product name used by a company /ˈbɹænd/ noun B1 What brand of coffee do you buy?

1791 bell a hollow metal object that rings when struck /ˈbɛl/ noun A2 The church bell rang at noon.

1792 experienced having skill from doing something for a long time /ɪkˈspɪɹiənst/ adjective, verb · experience B1 She is an experienced teacher.

1793 maintain to keep something in good condition or at the same level /meɪnˈteɪn/ verb B2 It is hard to maintain an old house.

1794 medicine a substance taken to treat an illness /ˈmɛdəsən/ noun A2 Take this medicine twice a day.

1795 moves present of move, for he, she or it /ˈmuvz/ verb · move A2 The train moves slowly.

1796 discuss to talk about something with others /dɪˈskʌs/ verb A2 We need to discuss the plan.

1797 slightly a little; not much /ˈslaɪtli/ adverb B1 I feel slightly better today.

1798 era a long period of history with a particular character /ˈɛɹə/ noun B2 It was the end of an era.

1799 hole an empty space or opening in something /ˈhoʊl/ noun A2 There is a hole in my sock.

1800 affected past of affect /əˈfɛktɪd/ verb · affect B1 The storm affected thousands of homes.

Most common English words: 1,701–1,800