Most Common English Words 2,001–2,100: Meanings & IPA

RankWord Definition PronunciationPart of speech LevelExample

2001 familiar well known to you because seen or heard before /fəˈmɪljɚ/ adjective B1 Her face looks familiar to me.

2002 lucky having good things happen by chance /ˈlʌki/ adjective A2 You were lucky to find a seat.

2003 mixed made of different kinds put together /ˈmɪkst/ adjective B1 I have mixed feelings about the move.

2004 confidence a feeling of being sure of yourself or of others /ˈkɑnfədəns/ noun B1 She speaks with great confidence.

2005 importance the quality of mattering a great deal /ˌɪmˈpɔɹtəns/ noun B1 Never forget the importance of sleep.

2006 hoping present participle of hope /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/ verb · hope A2 We are hoping for good weather.

2007 kick to hit with the foot /ˈkɪk/ verb, noun A2 He tried to kick the ball.

2008 earned past of earn /ˈɝnd/ verb · earn B1 She earned a lot last year.

2009 imagine to form a picture in the mind /ˌɪˈmædʒən/ verb A2 Imagine a world without cars.

2010 causes reasons why something happens, more than one /ˈkɑzəz/ noun · cause B1 Doctors are studying the causes of the disease.

2011 holds present of hold, for he, she or it /ˈhoʊldz/ verb · hold A2 She holds the baby gently.

2012 increasing present participle of increase /ˌɪnˈkɹisɪŋ/ verb · increase B1 Prices are increasing every month.

2013 jail a building where criminals are locked up /ˈdʒeɪl/ noun B1 He spent two years in jail.

2014 brings present of bring, for he, she or it /ˈbɹɪŋz/ verb · bring A2 She always brings cake on Fridays.

2015 link a connection between two things or web pages /ˈlɪŋk/ noun, verb B1 Click on the link below.

2016 standards levels of quality expected, more than one /ˈstændɚdz/ noun · standard B1 The hotel has high standards.

2017 appeal an urgent public request; or a request to change a court decision /əˈpil/ noun, verb B2 The charity made an appeal for help.

2018 doors movable panels for entering a room, more than one /ˈdɔɹz/ noun · door A1 Please close the doors.

2019 mistake something done wrongly /mɪˈsteɪk/ noun A2 I made a mistake in the email.

2020 adding present participle of add /ˈædɪŋ/ verb · add A2 She is adding salt to the soup.

2021 lay to put something down flat, carefully /ˈleɪ/ verb B1 Lay the baby on the bed.

2022 engaged having promised to marry someone /ɛnˈɡeɪdʒd/ adjective B1 They got engaged last summer.

2023 milk the white drink that cows produce /ˈmɪlk/ noun A1 Do you take milk in your coffee?

2024 magazine a thin paper publication with pictures, issued regularly /ˈmæɡəˌzin/ noun A2 She reads a fashion magazine.

2025 injury damage to part of the body /ˈɪndʒɚi/ noun B1 He missed the game with a knee injury.

2026 visitors people who come to see a place or person, more than one /ˈvɪzɪtɚz/ noun · visitor A2 The museum gets many visitors.

2027 express to show a thought or feeling in words or actions /ɪkˈspɹɛs/ verb B1 It is hard to express my feelings.

2028 serving present participle of serve /ˈsɝvɪŋ/ verb · serve B1 They are serving lunch now.

2029 object a thing you can see and touch /ˈɑbdʒɛkt/ noun B1 There is a strange object on the table.

2030 false not true or correct /ˈfɔls/ adjective A2 The story turned out to be false.

2031 domestic inside one country; or to do with the home /dəˈmɛstɪk/ adjective B2 Most domestic flights leave from here.

2032 facing present participle of face /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/ verb · face B1 The house is facing the sea.

2033 healthy well and free from illness /ˈhɛlθi/ adjective A1 Eat more fruit to stay healthy.

2034 industrial to do with factories and making goods /ˌɪnˈdʌstɹiəl/ adjective B1 This is an old industrial town.

2035 ministry a government department /ˈmɪnəstɹi/ noun B2 She works at the Ministry of Health.

2036 bright full of light; or clever /ˈbɹaɪt/ adjective A2 The room is bright and sunny.

2037 painting a picture made with colours on canvas or paper /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/ noun A2 She bought a painting of the sea.

2038 witness someone who saw a crime or event happen /ˈwɪtnəs/ noun B2 The police are looking for a witness.

2039 chose past of choose /ˈtʃoʊz/ verb · choose B1 She chose the red dress.

2040 alcohol the substance in beer and wine that makes people drunk /ˈælkəˌhɑl/ noun B1 He does not drink alcohol.

2041 wonder to want to know something /ˈwʌndɚ/ verb B1 I wonder why she left.

2042 row a line of seats or things side by side /ˈɹoʊ/ noun B1 We sat in the front row.

2043 commander an officer in charge of soldiers /kəˈmændɚ/ noun B2 The commander gave the order to attack.

2044 cook to prepare food using heat /ˈkʊk/ verb, noun A1 I cook dinner every night.

2045 session a period spent on one activity /ˈsɛʃən/ noun B1 The training session lasts an hour.

2046 tower a tall narrow building /ˈtaʊɚ/ noun A2 We climbed the old tower.

2047 prize something given to the winner /ˈpɹaɪz/ noun A2 She won first prize.

2048 ultimately in the end, after everything /ˈʌltəmətli/ adverb B2 Ultimately, the choice is yours.

2049 solar to do with the sun or its energy /ˈsoʊlɚ/ adjective B1 We put solar panels on the roof.

2050 communication the passing of information between people /kəˌmjunəˈkeɪʃən/ noun B1 Good communication is the key to teamwork.

2051 destroy to damage something so badly it no longer exists /dɪˈstɹɔɪ/ verb B1 The fire could destroy the whole forest.

2052 injured hurt in an accident or attack /ˈɪndʒɚd/ adjective B1 Two people were injured in the crash.

2053 stake a share or interest in a business /ˈsteɪk/ noun C1 She owns a stake in the company.

2054 technical to do with machines, methods or practical skills /ˈtɛknɪkəl/ adjective B1 We had a technical problem with the sound.

2055 providing present participle of provide /pɹəˈvaɪdɪŋ/ verb · provide B1 The hotel is providing free breakfast.

2056 neck the part joining the head to the body /ˈnɛk/ noun A2 She wore a scarf around her neck.

2057 typically usually, in most cases /ˈtɪpɪkli/ adverb B2 The trip typically takes two hours.

2058 attorney a lawyer, especially in the United States /əˈtɝni/ noun B2 You should call your attorney.

2059 recognize to know someone or something seen before /ˈɹɛkəɡˌnaɪz/ verb B1 I did not recognize her at first.

2060 possibility a chance that something may happen /ˌpɑsəˈbɪləˌti/ noun B1 There is a possibility of rain.

2061 rising present participle of rise /ˈɹaɪzɪŋ/ verb · rise B1 Prices are rising fast.

2062 grace smooth and elegant movement /ˈɡɹeɪs/ noun C1 She moved with natural grace.

2063 specifically for one particular purpose and no other /spəˈsɪfɪkli/ adverb B2 The course is specifically for beginners.

2064 doctors people trained to treat the sick, more than one /ˈdɑktɚz/ noun · doctor A1 The doctors worked all night.

2065 bird an animal with feathers and wings /ˈbɝd/ noun A1 A small bird sat on the window.

2066 proof facts that show something is true /ˈpɹuf/ noun B2 Do you have any proof of that?

2067 opposite facing across from; or completely different /ˈɑpəzət/ preposition, adjective A2 The bank is opposite the station.

2068 marks scores for school work; or spots on a surface, more than one /ˈmɑɹks/ noun · mark B1 She got high marks in the exam.

2069 steel a strong hard metal made from iron /ˈstil/ noun B1 The bridge is made of steel.

2070 sending present participle of send /ˈsɛndɪŋ/ verb · send A2 I am sending you the photos now.

2071 platform the raised area where you get on a train /ˈplætˌfɔɹm/ noun B1 The train leaves from platform two.

2072 stayed past of stay /ˈsteɪd/ verb · stay A2 We stayed at a small hotel.

2073 believes present of believe, for he, she or it /bɪˈlivz/ verb · believe A2 She believes in ghosts.

2074 talent a natural ability to do something well /ˈtælənt/ noun B1 He has a real talent for music.

2075 benefits advantages gained from something, more than one /ˈbɛnəfɪts/ noun · benefit B1 Exercise has many benefits.

2076 bond a close link between people; or a loan sold as an investment /ˈbɑnd/ noun C1 There is a strong bond between them.

2077 feed to give food to a person or animal /ˈfid/ verb A2 Did you feed the cat?

2078 degrees units for measuring heat or angles, more than one /dɪˈɡɹiz/ noun · degree A2 It is thirty degrees today.

2079 delivery the taking of goods or letters to a place /dɪˈlɪvɚi/ noun B1 Delivery is free for orders over fifty euros.

2080 laid past of lay /ˈleɪd/ verb · lay B1 She laid the book on the table.

2081 guest a person invited to your home or an event /ˈɡɛst/ noun A2 We have a guest staying tonight.

2082 relationships connections between people, more than one /ɹiˈleɪʃənˌʃɪps/ noun · relationship B1 Good relationships take time.

2083 pilot a person who flies a plane /ˈpaɪlət/ noun A2 The pilot spoke to the passengers.

2084 facility a building or place made for a particular use /fəˈsɪlɪti/ noun B2 The new sports facility opens next month.

2085 celebrate to do something enjoyable for a special occasion /ˈsɛləˌbɹeɪt/ verb A2 Let us celebrate your birthday.

2086 determine to find out or decide exactly /dəˈtɝmən/ verb B2 Tests will determine the cause.

2087 applied past of apply /əˈplaɪd/ verb · apply B1 She applied for the job last week.

2088 seats places to sit, more than one /ˈsits/ noun · seat A2 There are no free seats left.

2089 stronger comparative of strong /ˈstɹɔŋɚ/ adjective · strong A2 He is stronger than his brother.

2090 dedicated giving a lot of time and effort to something /ˈdɛdəkeɪtəd/ adjective B2 She is a dedicated teacher.

2091 goals points scored by getting the ball in the net, more than one /ˈɡoʊlz/ noun · goal B1 He scored two goals in the match.

2092 struggle to try very hard to deal with a difficulty /ˈstɹʌɡəl/ verb, noun B1 Many families struggle to pay the rent.

2093 lots a large number or amount /ˈlɑts/ noun · lot A1 We have lots of time.

2094 recording sound or pictures stored so they can be played again /ɹəˈkɔɹdɪŋ/ noun B1 I listened to a recording of the concert.

2095 mountains very high hills, more than one /ˈmaʊntənz/ noun · mountain A1 We spent a week in the mountains.

2096 suicide the act of killing yourself on purpose /ˈsuəˌsaɪd/ noun B2 The police think it was suicide.

2097 properties buildings or land that someone owns, more than one /ˈpɹɑpɚtiz/ noun · property B2 They own several properties in town.

2098 measures official actions to deal with a problem, more than one /ˈmɛʒɚz/ noun · measure B2 The government took measures to cut crime.

2099 kitchen the room where food is prepared /ˈkɪtʃən/ noun A1 We eat breakfast in the kitchen.

2100 candidate a person trying to be chosen for a job or office /ˈkændədeɪt/ noun B1 She is the best candidate for the job.

Most common English words: 2,001–2,100