Most Common English Words 2,201–2,300: Meanings & IPA

RankWord Definition PronunciationPart of speech LevelExample

2201 properly in the correct way /ˈpɹɑpɚli/ adverb B1 Make sure the door is closed properly.

2202 agents people who act for others or for a government, more than one /ˈeɪdʒənts/ noun · agent B2 Two agents were sent to the city.

2203 combination several things mixed or joined together /ˌkɑmbəˈneɪʃən/ noun B2 Success needs a combination of luck and hard work.

2204 dear loved; or used to begin a letter /ˈdɪɹ/ adjective A1 Dear Maria, thank you for your letter.

2205 surprised feeling shock because something was not expected /sɚˈpɹaɪzd/ adjective A2 I was surprised to see him there.

2206 hello a word said when greeting someone /həˈloʊ/ interjection A1 Hello, how are you?

2207 regional belonging to one part of a country /ˈɹidʒənəl/ adjective B2 She works for a regional newspaper.

2208 dealing present participle of deal /ˈdilɪŋ/ verb · deal B1 She is good at dealing with difficult customers.

2209 essential absolutely necessary /ɛˈsɛnʃəl/ adjective B1 Water is essential for life.

2210 temple a building where people pray to a god /ˈtɛmpəl/ noun B1 We visited an old temple in Kyoto.

2211 aside to one side, out of the way /əˈsaɪd/ adverb B2 She put her book aside.

2212 customer a person who buys from a shop or business /ˈkʌstəmɚ/ noun A2 The customer asked for her money back.

2213 fishing the sport or job of catching animals from rivers and the sea /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ noun A2 My father loves fishing.

2214 attempted past of attempt /əˈtɛmptɪd/ verb · attempt B2 He attempted to climb the wall.

2215 returns present of return, for he, she or it /ɹɪˈtɝnz/ verb · return B1 She returns home next week.

2216 describe to say what someone or something is like /dɪˈskɹaɪb/ verb A2 Can you describe the man you saw?

2217 opposition disagreement with a plan; or the parties not in government /ˌɑpəˈzɪʃən/ noun B2 There is strong opposition to the new road.

2218 fault being to blame for something bad /ˈfɔlt/ noun B1 It was not my fault.

2219 assistance help given to someone /əˈsɪstəns/ noun B2 Do you need any assistance?

2220 ratio the relation in size between two amounts /ˈɹeɪʃiˌoʊ/ noun C1 The ratio of boys to girls is two to one.

2221 newspaper printed pages of daily stories and reports /ˈnuzˌpeɪpɚ/ noun A1 He reads the newspaper every morning.

2222 anymore any longer, now /ˌɛniˈmɔɹ/ adverb B1 She does not live here anymore.

2223 atmosphere the mood of a place; or the air around the earth /ˈætməˌsfɪɹ/ noun B1 The restaurant has a friendly atmosphere.

2224 thinks present of think, for he, she or it /ˈθɪŋks/ verb · think A1 She thinks it will rain.

2225 marked past of mark /ˈmɑɹkt/ verb · mark B1 The teacher marked our tests.

2226 awards prizes given for success, more than one /əˈwɔɹdz/ noun · award B1 The film won three awards.

2227 appropriate suitable for a particular situation /əˈpɹoʊpɹiət/ adjective B2 Jeans are not appropriate for a wedding.

2228 ages how old people are, more than one /ˈeɪdʒəz/ noun · age A2 Children of all ages can play.

2229 sing to make music with the voice /ˈsɪŋ/ verb A1 She loves to sing in the shower.

2230 fought past of fight /ˈfɔt/ verb · fight B1 They fought over the money.

2231 faced past of face /ˈfeɪst/ verb · face B1 She faced many problems at work.

2232 salt white grains used to flavour food /ˈsɔlt/ noun A1 Pass the salt, please.

2233 realize to suddenly understand or become aware /ˈɹiəˌlaɪz/ verb B1 I did not realize it was so late.

2234 maximum the largest amount allowed or possible /ˈmæksəməm/ adjective, noun B1 The maximum speed here is fifty.

2235 defence protection against attack /dɪˈfɛns/ noun B2 The army is responsible for the defence of the country.

2236 shoes coverings worn on the feet, more than one /ˈʃuz/ noun · shoe A1 These shoes are too small.

2237 funding money given for a particular purpose /ˈfʌndɪŋ/ noun B2 The school needs more funding.

2238 guests people invited to your home or an event, more than one /ˈɡɛsts/ noun · guest A2 We invited fifty guests to the wedding.

2239 plenty more than enough /ˈplɛnti/ pronoun A2 There is plenty of food for everyone.

2240 aim the result you are trying to achieve /ˈeɪm/ noun, verb B1 Our aim is to finish by Friday.

2241 relief a good feeling when worry or pain ends /ɹɪˈlif/ noun B2 It was a relief to hear she was safe.

2242 drew past of draw /ˈdɹu/ verb · draw B1 She drew a picture of her dog.

2243 circle a perfectly round shape /ˈsɝkəl/ noun A2 Draw a circle on the page.

2244 closely with great care and attention /ˈkloʊsli/ adverb B2 Watch the teacher closely.

2245 creation the act of making something new /kɹiˈeɪʃən/ noun B2 The creation of new jobs is a priority.

2246 affect to have an effect on, or change /əˈfɛkt/ verb B1 The weather can affect your mood.

2247 declared past of declare /dɪˈklɛɹd/ verb · declare B2 The government declared a state of emergency.

2248 terrible very bad or unpleasant /ˈtɛɹəbəl/ adjective A2 The food was terrible.

2249 tickets papers that let you travel or enter, more than one /ˈtɪkəts/ noun · ticket A1 I have two tickets for the concert.

2250 mix to put different things together and stir them /ˈmɪks/ verb, noun B1 Mix the flour and the eggs.

2251 tight fitting very closely to the body /ˈtaɪt/ adjective B1 These jeans are too tight.

2252 keeps present of keep, for he, she or it /ˈkips/ verb · keep A2 She keeps her keys in her bag.

2253 creative good at making new and original things /kɹiˈeɪtɪv/ adjective B1 She is a very creative designer.

2254 religion belief in and worship of a god or gods /ɹɪˈlɪdʒən/ noun B1 They talked about politics and religion.

2255 extended past of extend /ɪkˈstɛndəd/ verb · extend B2 They extended the deadline by a week.

2256 entry the act or right of going into a place /ˈɛntɹi/ noun B1 Entry to the museum is free.

2257 enemies people who hate or fight against you, more than one /ˈɛnəmiz/ noun · enemy B1 He made many enemies in politics.

2258 rooms separate areas inside a building, more than one /ˈɹumz/ noun · room A1 The house has six rooms.

2259 singer a person who performs songs /ˈsɪŋɚ/ noun A1 She is a famous singer.

2260 carbon a chemical element found in coal and all living things /ˈkɑɹbən/ noun B2 We must cut carbon emissions.

2261 approved past of approve /əˈpɹuvd/ verb · approve B2 The council approved the plan.

2262 orange a round sweet fruit with a thick skin /ˈɔɹəndʒ/ noun, adjective A1 I had an orange for breakfast.

2263 dollar the money used in the United States and some other countries /ˈdɑlɚ/ noun A2 It costs one dollar.

2264 factory a building where goods are made by machines /ˈfæktɚi/ noun A2 He works in a car factory.

2265 factor one of the things that affects a result /ˈfæktɚ/ noun B2 Price is an important factor.

2266 frame a border that holds a picture or window /ˈfɹeɪm/ noun B2 She put the photo in a silver frame.

2267 crimes illegal acts, more than one /ˈkɹaɪmz/ noun · crime B1 He was punished for his crimes.

2268 injuries damage to the body, more than one /ˈɪndʒɚiz/ noun · injury B1 She suffered serious injuries in the crash.

2269 lift to raise something to a higher position /ˈlɪft/ verb, noun B1 Can you help me lift this box?

2270 complicated having many parts and hard to understand /ˈkɑmpləˌkeɪtəd/ adjective B1 The rules are too complicated.

2271 elections times when people vote to choose leaders, more than one /ɪˈlɛkʃənz/ noun · election B1 The elections will be held in May.

2272 chairman the person in charge of a meeting or company board /ˈtʃɛɹmən/ noun B2 The chairman opened the meeting.

2273 principal most important; or the head of a school /ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ adjective, noun B2 The principal reason is cost.

2274 trading the buying and selling of goods or shares /ˈtɹeɪdɪŋ/ noun B2 Trading on the stock market was slow today.

2275 eggs oval things laid by hens and eaten as food, more than one /ˈɛɡz/ noun · egg A1 I had two eggs for breakfast.

2276 receiving present participle of receive /ɹəˈsivɪŋ/ verb · receive B1 We are receiving lots of emails.

2277 relatively fairly, when compared with others /ˈɹɛlətɪvli/ adverb B2 The test was relatively easy.

2278 businesses companies that sell goods or services, more than one /ˈbɪznəsəz/ noun · business B1 Many small businesses closed last year.

2279 stolen past participle of steal /ˈstoʊlən/ verb · steal B1 My bike was stolen last night.

2280 revolution the overthrow of a government by the people /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃən/ noun B2 The revolution changed the country for ever.

2281 driven past participle of drive /ˈdɹɪvən/ verb · drive B1 Have you ever driven a truck?

2282 detail a small single fact or part /dɪˈteɪl/ noun B1 She remembers every detail of that day.

2283 everywhere in or to all places /ˈɛvɹiˌwɛɹ/ adverb A2 I looked everywhere for my keys.

2284 rings round bands worn on the finger, more than one /ˈɹɪŋz/ noun · ring A2 She wears two rings on her left hand.

2285 marry to become the husband or wife of someone /ˈmɛɹi/ verb A2 Will you marry me?

2286 immediate happening at once, without delay /ˌɪˈmiˌdiət/ adjective B2 We need an immediate answer.

2287 mail letters and parcels sent by post /ˈmeɪl/ noun B1 Did we get any mail today?

2288 shopping the activity of buying things in stores /ˈʃɑpɪŋ/ noun A1 We do our shopping on Saturdays.

2289 headed past of head /ˈhɛdəd/ verb · head B1 We headed home after the film.

2290 existence the state of being real or alive /ɛɡˈzɪstəns/ noun B2 Do you believe in the existence of ghosts?

2291 represents present of represent, for he, she or it /ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnts/ verb · represent B2 She represents the company abroad.

2292 supporting present participle of support /səˈpɔɹtɪŋ/ verb · support B1 Thank you for supporting us.

2293 admitted past of admit /ədˈmɪtɪd/ verb · admit B2 He admitted that he was wrong.

2294 personally speaking for yourself, in your own opinion /ˈpɝsənəli/ adverb B1 Personally, I prefer tea.

2295 sons male children, more than one /ˈsʌnz/ noun · son A2 They have two sons and a daughter.

2296 pregnant having a baby growing inside the body /ˈpɹɛɡnənt/ adjective B1 She is six months pregnant.

2297 permission the right to do something, given by someone in charge /pɚˈmɪʃən/ noun B1 You need permission to park here.

2298 appointed chose someone officially for a job /əˈpɔɪntɪd/ verb B2 She was appointed head of the team.

2299 stress worry caused by pressure or problems /ˈstɹɛs/ noun B1 She is under a lot of stress at work.

2300 reference a mention of something /ˈɹɛfɚəns/ noun B2 He made no reference to the accident.

Most common English words: 2,201–2,300