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Most common English words: 101–200

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

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RankWord Definition PronunciationPart of speech LevelExample
0101 make to create or produce /ˈmeɪk/ verb A1 Let me make some tea.
0102 us the speaker and others, as object /ˈʌs/ pronoun · we A1 She gave us the keys.
0103 way a route, or a method /ˈweɪ/ noun A1 Is this the way to the beach?
0104 work to do a job; or paid effort /ˈwɝk/ verb, noun A1 I work in a hospital.
0105 being present participle of be /ˈbiɪŋ/ verb · be A2 He hates being late.
0106 take to reach out and hold, or carry off /ˈteɪk/ verb A1 Take an umbrella with you.
0107 made past of make /ˈmeɪd/ verb · make A1 She made a cake for us.
0108 while during the time that /ˈwaɪl/ conjunction A1 He read while I cooked.
0109 good of high quality /ˈɡʊd/ adjective A1 That was a good film.
0110 much a large amount /ˈmʌtʃ/ determiner, adverb A1 There is not much time.
0111 know to have information about, or be acquainted with /ˈnoʊ/ verb A1 I know the answer.
0112 go to move away from here /ˈɡoʊ/ verb A1 Let us go home now.
0113 through in one side and out the other /ˈθɹu/ preposition A1 We walked through the park.
0114 down toward a lower place /ˈdaʊn/ adverb, preposition A1 Sit down, please.
0115 last final; or most recent /ˈlæst/ adjective, adverb A1 This is the last train.
0116 those the things further off, more than one /ˈðoʊz/ determiner, pronoun · that A1 Those books are mine.
0117 still up to now; or without moving /ˈstɪl/ adverb A1 She is still waiting.
0118 day the period from one midnight to the next /ˈdeɪ/ noun A1 What a beautiful day.
0119 here in this place /ˈhiɹ/ adverb A1 Come here a moment.
0120 come to move toward the speaker /ˈkʌm/ verb A1 Come with us tonight.
0121 such of that kind /ˈsʌtʃ/ determiner A2 It was such a long day.
0122 three the number 3 /ˈθɹi/ numeral A1 I have three sisters.
0123 should marking duty or expectation /ˈʃʊd/ verb A1 You should rest.
0124 life the state of living /ˈlaɪf/ noun A1 She has had a good life.
0125 year a period of twelve months /ˈjɪɹ/ noun A1 Next year we move house.
0126 world the earth and everyone on it /ˈwɝld/ noun A1 He has travelled the world.
0127 around on every side of; approximately /ɚˈaʊnd/ preposition, adverb A1 We walked around the lake.
0128 used past of use; or accustomed to /ˈjuzd/ verb · use A2 This car is used every day.
0129 both the two together /ˈboʊθ/ determiner, pronoun A1 Both windows are open.
0130 off away, or no longer attached /ˈɔf/ adverb, preposition A1 Turn the light off.
0131 home the place where you live /ˈhoʊm/ noun, adverb A1 I want to go home.
0132 since from a past time until now; because /ˈsɪns/ preposition, conjunction A2 We have lived here since May.
0133 need to require something /ˈnid/ verb A1 I need a new coat.
0134 man an adult male human /ˈmæn/ noun A1 A man asked for directions.
0135 another one more, or a different one /əˈnʌðɚ/ determiner A1 Would you like another cup?
0136 use to put to a purpose /ˈjus/ verb, noun A1 May I use your phone?
0137 going present participle of go /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/ verb · go A1 We are going to the cinema.
0138 same not different at all /ˈseɪm/ adjective A1 We took the same train.
0139 never at no time /ˈnɛvɚ/ adverb A1 She never eats meat.
0140 during throughout a period /ˈdʊɹɪŋ/ preposition A2 It rained during the night.
0141 between in the space separating two things /bɪˈtwin/ preposition A1 The bank is between the shops.
0142 think to hold an idea in the mind /ˈθɪŋk/ verb A1 I think you are right.
0143 long measuring a lot end to end /ˈlɔŋ/ adjective A1 It was a long journey.
0144 great very large, or very fine /ˈɡɹeɪt/ adjective A1 That is a great idea.
0145 too more than is wanted; as well /ˈtu/ adverb A1 This coffee is too hot.
0146 place a particular spot or area /ˈpleɪs/ noun A1 This is a quiet place.
0147 own belonging to oneself /ˈoʊn/ adjective, verb A2 She has her own car.
0148 little small in size /ˈlɪtəl/ adjective A1 We have a little time.
0149 each every one, taken separately /ˈitʃ/ determiner A1 Each room has a window.
0150 want to wish for /ˈwɑnt/ verb A1 I want to learn Italian.
0151 found past of find /ˈfaʊnd/ verb · find A1 I found my keys at last.
0152 part a piece of something larger /ˈpɑɹt/ noun A1 This is the best part.
0153 help to make things easier for someone /ˈhɛlp/ verb, noun A1 Can you help me?
0154 must marking obligation /ˈmʌst/ verb A1 You must be tired.
0155 got past of get /ˈɡɑt/ verb · get A1 I got your letter.
0156 say to speak words /ˈseɪ/ verb A1 What did you say?
0157 called past of call; or named /ˈkɔld/ verb · call A1 She called me twice.
0158 city a large town /ˈsɪti/ noun A1 Rome is a beautiful city.
0159 every all of them, one by one /ˈɛvɚi/ determiner A1 I run every morning.
0160 under below, or covered by /ˈʌndɚ/ preposition A1 The cat is under the table.
0161 left past of leave; or the side opposite right /ˈlɛft/ verb · leave A1 They left an hour ago.
0162 against touching, or in opposition to /əˈɡɛnst/ preposition A2 He leaned against the wall.
0163 does present of do, for he, she or it /ˈdʌz/ verb · do A1 She does the shopping on Friday.
0164 family parents and their children /ˈfæməli/ noun A1 My family lives abroad.
0165 second coming after the first; a sixtieth of a minute /ˈsɛkənd/ adjective, noun A1 Take the second street.
0166 again one more time /əˈɡɛn/ adverb A1 Say that again, please.
0167 end the final part; to finish /ˈɛnd/ noun, verb A1 We sat at the end of the row.
0168 why for what reason /ˈwaɪ/ adverb A1 Why are you laughing?
0169 next coming immediately after /ˈnɛkst/ adjective, adverb A1 The next bus is at six.
0170 later at a time after this /ˈleɪtɚ/ adverb A1 I will call you later.
0171 number a figure used in counting /ˈnʌmbɚ/ noun A1 What is your phone number?
0172 without not having, or lacking /wɪˈθaʊt/ preposition A1 She left without her coat.
0173 show to let something be seen /ˈʃoʊ/ verb, noun A1 Show me the photo.
0174 look to direct the eyes /ˈlʊk/ verb A1 Look at the sky.
0175 love deep affection; to feel it /ˈlʌv/ verb, noun A1 I love this song.
0176 house a building people live in /ˈhaʊs/ noun A1 Their house has a garden.
0177 set to place; or a group belonging together /ˈsɛt/ verb, noun A2 She set the plates on the table.
0178 game an activity played for fun or sport /ˈɡeɪm/ noun A1 The game starts at eight.
0179 until up to the time that /ənˈtɪl/ preposition, conjunction A2 We waited until midnight.
0180 high reaching far above the ground /ˈhaɪ/ adjective A1 The wall is very high.
0181 name the word something is called by /ˈneɪm/ noun A1 My name is on the list.
0182 always at all times /ˈɔlˌweɪz/ adverb A1 He is always early.
0183 really truly, or very /ˈɹɪli/ adverb A1 It was really cold.
0184 best of the highest quality of all /ˈbɛst/ adjective · good A1 This is the best bread in town.
0185 state a condition; or a political region /ˈsteɪt/ noun A2 The state pays for schools.
0186 give to hand over freely /ˈɡɪv/ verb A1 Give me a minute.
0187 away to or at a distance /əˈweɪ/ adverb A1 She moved away last year.
0188 something an unnamed thing /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ pronoun A1 I heard something outside.
0189 school a place where children are taught /ˈskul/ noun A1 The school opens at nine.
0190 different not alike /ˈdɪfɚənt/ adjective A1 This one is different.
0191 put to move into a position /ˈpʊt/ verb A1 Put the bags in the car.
0192 came past of come /ˈkeɪm/ verb · come A1 They came by train.
0193 few not many /ˈfju/ determiner A1 A few people were waiting.
0194 find to discover after searching /ˈfaɪnd/ verb A1 I cannot find my glasses.
0195 took past of take /ˈtʊk/ verb · take A1 She took my umbrella.
0196 better of higher quality than another /ˈbɛtɚ/ adjective · good A1 I feel better today.
0197 four the number 4 /ˈfɔɹ/ numeral A1 We booked four tickets.
0198 old having lived a long time /ˈoʊld/ adjective A1 This is an old photograph.
0199 told past of tell /ˈtoʊld/ verb · tell A1 He told me the truth.
0200 night the dark hours between evening and morning /ˈnaɪt/ noun A1 We arrived late at night.
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