Most Common English Words 2,401–2,500: Meanings & IPA

RankWord Definition PronunciationPart of speech LevelExample

2401 afford to have enough money to pay for /əˈfɔɹd/ verb B1 We cannot afford a new car.

2402 scored past of score /ˈskɔɹd/ verb · score B1 She scored the winning goal.

2403 paint a coloured liquid put on walls or pictures /ˈpeɪnt/ noun, verb A2 The paint is still wet.

2404 expressed past of express /ɪkˈspɹɛst/ verb · express B2 She expressed her thanks to everyone.

2405 threw past of throw /ˈθɹu/ verb · throw A2 He threw the ball to me.

2406 objects things you can see and touch, more than one /ˈɑbdʒɛkts/ noun · object B1 The museum has many ancient objects.

2407 stadium a large sports ground with seats around it /ˈsteɪdiəm/ noun A2 The stadium holds fifty thousand people.

2408 yesterday on the day before today /ˈjɛstɚˌdeɪ/ adverb A1 I saw her yesterday.

2409 expert a person with special knowledge or skill /ˈɛkspɚt/ noun B1 She is an expert on birds.

2410 minimum the smallest amount allowed or possible /ˈmɪnəməm/ adjective, noun B1 What is the minimum age to vote?

2411 buried put something under the ground /ˈbɛɹid/ verb B2 The dog buried a bone in the garden.

2412 chamber a large room used for official meetings /ˈtʃeɪmbɚ/ noun C1 The meeting was held in the council chamber.

2413 tie to fasten with string or rope /ˈtaɪ/ verb, noun B1 Can you tie your shoes?

2414 sharp having a thin edge that cuts easily /ˈʃɑɹp/ adjective B1 Be careful, the knife is sharp.

2415 innocent not guilty of a crime /ˈɪnəsənt/ adjective B2 The jury decided he was innocent.

2416 challenges difficult tasks that test you, more than one /ˈtʃæləndʒɪz/ noun · challenge B2 The new job brings many challenges.

2417 adults fully grown people, more than one /əˈdʌlts/ noun · adult A2 Tickets cost ten euros for adults.

2418 contain to have something inside, or as a part /kənˈteɪn/ verb B1 These foods contain a lot of fat.

2419 theater a building where plays are performed /ˈθiətɚ/ noun A2 We went to the theater last night.

2420 meetings occasions when people come together to talk, more than one /ˈmitɪŋz/ noun · meeting A2 She has meetings all day.

2421 respond to answer or react to something /ɹɪˈspɑnd/ verb B2 She did not respond to my email.

2422 burning present participle of burn /ˈbɝnɪŋ/ verb · burn B1 The house was burning.

2423 ordinary not special or different in any way /ˈɔɹdəˌnɛɹi/ adjective B1 It was just an ordinary day.

2424 champion the winner of a competition /ˈtʃæmpiən/ noun B1 She is the world tennis champion.

2425 producer a person who finances and organises a film or show /pɹəˈdusɚ/ noun B2 He is a film producer.

2426 romantic to do with love between two people /ɹoʊˈmæntɪk/ adjective B1 We had a romantic dinner.

2427 drawing a picture made with a pencil or pen /ˈdɹɔɪŋ/ noun A2 The child made a drawing of a house.

2428 supplies amounts of things available for use, more than one /səˈplaɪz/ noun · supply B2 We need more medical supplies.

2429 honest telling the truth and not cheating /ˈɑnəst/ adjective B1 Please be honest with me.

2430 nervous worried and a little afraid /ˈnɝvəs/ adjective A2 I always feel nervous before exams.

2431 landing the act of a plane coming down to the ground /ˈlændɪŋ/ noun B2 The plane made a safe landing.

2432 joy great happiness /ˈdʒɔɪ/ noun B1 Her face was full of joy.

2433 tracks metal rails that trains run on, more than one /ˈtɹæks/ noun · track B1 The train left the tracks.

2434 whenever at any time that, or every time that /wɛˈnɛvɚ/ conjunction B1 Call me whenever you need help.

2435 vast extremely large /ˈvæst/ adjective B2 They own a vast area of land.

2436 possession the state of having or owning something /pəˈzɛʃən/ noun B2 He was arrested for possession of drugs.

2437 tank a large container for liquid or gas /ˈtæŋk/ noun B1 Fill the tank with petrol.

2438 files sets of stored computer data or papers, more than one /ˈfaɪlz/ noun · file B1 Save your files before you close the program.

2439 settled past of settle /ˈsɛtəld/ verb · settle B2 They finally settled in Lisbon.

2440 objective something you are trying to achieve /əbˈdʒɛktɪv/ noun B2 Our main objective is to win.

2441 denied past of deny /dɪˈnaɪd/ verb · deny B2 He denied taking the money.

2442 heading present participle of head /ˈhɛdɪŋ/ verb · head B1 Where are you heading?

2443 drawn past participle of draw /ˈdɹɔn/ verb · draw B1 The picture was drawn by a child.

2444 perfectly in a way that could not be better /ˈpɝfəktli/ adverb B1 The dress fits perfectly.

2445 acquired got or bought something /əˈkwaɪɚd/ verb C1 The company acquired a rival firm.

2446 tone the quality of a voice that shows feeling /ˈtoʊn/ noun B2 I did not like his tone of voice.

2447 facilities buildings or equipment for a particular use, more than one /fəˈsɪlətiz/ noun · facility B1 The hotel has excellent sports facilities.

2448 branch a part of a tree growing out from the trunk /ˈbɹæntʃ/ noun B1 A bird sat on a branch.

2449 charity a group that collects money to help people in need /ˈtʃɛɹɪti/ noun B1 She gives money to charity.

2450 purchase the act of buying something /ˈpɝtʃəs/ noun, verb B2 Keep the receipt as proof of purchase.

2451 kinds types or sorts, more than one /ˈkaɪndz/ noun · kind A2 There are many kinds of birds here.

2452 matches sports games between two sides, more than one /ˈmætʃəz/ noun · match A2 We watched three matches on TV.

2453 passengers people travelling in a vehicle but not driving it, more than one /ˈpæsəndʒɚz/ noun · passenger A2 The bus was full of passengers.

2454 ideal perfect, or the best possible /aɪˈdil/ adjective B1 This is an ideal place for a picnic.

2455 hunting present participle of hunt /ˈhʌntɪŋ/ verb · hunt B1 They went hunting in the forest.

2456 wars periods of fighting between countries, more than one /ˈwɔɹz/ noun · war B1 The country has fought many wars.

2457 chemical made by or to do with the science of substances /ˈkɛməkəl/ adjective, noun B2 The factory produces chemical waste.

2458 tiny extremely small /ˈtaɪni/ adjective A2 They live in a tiny flat.

2459 existing already there or in use now /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/ adjective B2 The new road will replace the existing one.

2460 marine to do with the sea /mɚˈin/ adjective B2 The area is rich in marine life.

2461 friendly kind and pleasant to others /ˈfɹɛndli/ adjective A1 The staff are very friendly.

2462 document an official paper with written information /ˈdɑkjəmɛnt/ noun B1 Please sign this document.

2463 arrive to reach a place at the end of a journey /ɚˈaɪv/ verb A1 What time does the train arrive?

2464 discussed past of discuss /dɪˈskʌst/ verb · discuss B1 We discussed the plan at length.

2465 deputy the person second in rank who acts for the leader /ˈdɛpjəti/ noun C1 She is the deputy head of the school.

2466 scheduled past participle of schedule /ˈskɛdʒʊld/ verb · schedule B2 The meeting is scheduled for Monday.

2467 chase to run after someone to catch them /ˈtʃeɪs/ verb B1 The dog likes to chase cats.

2468 childhood the time when a person is young /ˈtʃaɪldˌhʊd/ noun B1 She had a happy childhood.

2469 disaster a sudden event that causes great damage or failure /dɪˈzæstɚ/ noun B1 The holiday was a complete disaster.

2470 achieved past of achieve /əˈtʃivd/ verb · achieve B1 She achieved her goal.

2471 harder comparative of hard /ˈhɑɹdɚ/ adjective · hard A2 The second test was harder.

2472 cutting present participle of cut /ˈkʌtɪŋ/ verb · cut B1 He is cutting the grass.

2473 memories things you remember from the past, more than one /ˈmɛmɚiz/ noun · memory B1 I have happy memories of that summer.

2474 naturally as you would expect, of course /ˈnætʃɚəli/ adverb B1 Naturally, I was very pleased.

2475 therapy treatment that helps the body or mind get better /ˈθɛɹəpi/ noun B2 She is having therapy for her back.

2476 stores shops, more than one /ˈstɔɹz/ noun · store A2 The stores close at nine.

2477 programme a show on television or radio /ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/ noun B1 My favourite programme is on tonight.

2478 founded past of found, meaning to start an organization /ˈfaʊndɪd/ verb · found B2 The company was founded in 1990.

2479 opens present of open, for he, she or it /ˈoʊpənz/ verb · open A1 The museum opens at nine.

2480 experiences events that affect you, more than one /ɪkˈspɪɹiənsɪz/ noun · experience B1 We shared our travel experiences.

2481 ourselves the speaker and others, as the object of their own action /aʊɚˈsɛlvz/ pronoun · we A2 We built the shed ourselves.

2482 tired needing rest or sleep /ˈtaɪɚd/ adjective A1 I am too tired to go out.

2483 assigned gave someone a job or task /əˈsaɪnd/ verb B2 She was assigned to a new team.

2484 nights dark periods between evening and morning, more than one /ˈnaɪts/ noun · night A1 We stayed for three nights.

2485 hopes feelings that something good will happen, more than one /ˈhoʊps/ noun · hope B1 Our hopes were high before the match.

2486 element a basic part of something /ˈɛləmənt/ noun B2 Trust is an important element of any friendship.

2487 valuable worth a lot of money, or very useful /ˈvæljəbəl/ adjective B1 The painting is very valuable.

2488 wing the part of a bird or plane used for flying /ˈwɪŋ/ noun B1 The bird hurt its wing.

2489 commitment a promise, or willingness to give time and effort /kəˈmɪtmənt/ noun B2 Learning a language takes commitment.

2490 ladies polite word for women, more than one /ˈleɪdiz/ noun · lady A2 Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.

2491 lunch a meal eaten in the middle of the day /ˈlʌntʃ/ noun A1 Let us have lunch together.

2492 gate a door in a fence or wall /ˈɡeɪt/ noun A2 Close the garden gate.

2493 locked past of lock /ˈlɑkt/ verb · lock A2 She locked the door behind her.

2494 parking leaving a car somewhere for a time /ˈpɑɹkɪŋ/ noun A2 There is no parking in front of the school.

2495 fate a power believed to control future events /ˈfeɪt/ noun B2 No one knows what fate has in store.

2496 tall of more than average height /ˈtɔl/ adjective A1 He is very tall for his age.

2497 journal a serious magazine on a special subject; or a diary /ˈdʒɝnəl/ noun B2 She published an article in a medical journal.

2498 assume to think something is true without proof /əˈsum/ verb B2 I assume you have already eaten.

2499 contest a competition to see who is best /ˈkɑntɛst/ noun B1 She won a singing contest.

2500 plastic a light man-made material used for bags and bottles /ˈplæstɪk/ noun, adjective A2 The bottle is made of plastic.

Most common English words: 2,401–2,500