Most Common English Words 2,701–2,800: Meanings & IPA

RankWord Definition PronunciationPart of speech LevelExample

2701 languages systems of words used by nations or groups, more than one /ˈlæŋɡwədʒəz/ noun · language A1 She speaks three languages.

2702 continuing present participle of continue /kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ/ verb · continue B1 The rain is continuing all day.

2703 wheel a round object that turns to move a vehicle /ˈwil/ noun A2 The bike needs a new front wheel.

2704 collected past of collect /kəˈlɛktəd/ verb · collect A2 She collected the children from school.

2705 passion a very strong feeling of love or enthusiasm /ˈpæʃən/ noun B1 Music is her great passion.

2706 argued past of argue /ˈɑɹɡjud/ verb · argue B1 They argued about money again.

2707 locations places or positions, more than one /loʊˈkeɪʃənz/ noun · location B1 The film was shot in several locations.

2708 reserve to arrange to keep something for later use, like a seat /ɹɪˈzɝv/ verb, noun B1 I would like to reserve a table.

2709 motor a machine that produces movement or power /ˈmoʊtɚ/ noun B1 The boat has a small motor.

2710 allies countries or people who support each other, more than one /ˈælaɪz/ noun · ally B2 Britain and France were allies.

2711 lands countries or areas of ground, more than one /ˈlændz/ noun · land B1 They travelled to distant lands.

2712 murdered past participle of murder /ˈmɝdɚd/ verb · murder B1 He was murdered in 1990.

2713 increases rises in amount, more than one; or present of increase /ɪnˈkɹisəz/ noun, verb · increase B1 Price increases hit poor families hardest.

2714 policies plans of action agreed by a government or company, more than one /ˈpɑləsiz/ noun · policy B1 The government changed its policies.

2715 battery a device that stores and supplies electric power /ˈbætɚi/ noun A2 My phone battery is low.

2716 increasingly more and more as time passes /ɪnˈkɹisɪŋli/ adverb B2 It is getting increasingly cold.

2717 opposed against something; disagreeing with it /əˈpoʊzd/ adjective B2 Many people are opposed to the plan.

2718 serves present of serve, for he, she or it /ˈsɝvz/ verb · serve B1 The café serves breakfast all day.

2719 gang an organised group of criminals or young people /ˈɡæŋ/ noun B2 A gang of thieves robbed the bank.

2720 bishop a senior priest in charge of the churches in an area /ˈbɪʃəp/ noun C1 The bishop led the service.

2721 statements formal spoken or written reports, more than one /ˈsteɪtmənts/ noun · statement B1 Police took statements from witnesses.

2722 actress a woman who performs in films or plays /ˈæktɹəs/ noun A2 She is a famous actress.

2723 demands firm requests, more than one /dɪˈmændz/ noun · demand B2 The workers made several demands.

2724 commissioner an official in charge of a government department or police force /kəˈmɪʃənɚ/ noun C1 The police commissioner resigned.

2725 priority something that is more important than other things /pɹaɪˈɔɹəti/ noun B2 Safety is our top priority.

2726 begun past participle of begin /bɪˈɡʌn/ verb · begin A2 The meeting has already begun.

2727 piano a large musical instrument with black and white keys /piˈænoʊ/ noun A1 She plays the piano.

2728 drivers people who drive vehicles, more than one /ˈdɹaɪvɚz/ noun · driver A2 Drivers must wear seat belts.

2729 blocks groups of buildings between streets, more than one; or solid pieces /ˈblɑks/ noun · block B1 The school is two blocks away.

2730 quit to leave a job or stop doing something /ˈkwɪt/ verb B1 He quit his job last week.

2731 parent a mother or father /ˈpɛɹənt/ noun A2 Every parent wants the best for their child.

2732 watched past of watch /ˈwɑtʃt/ verb · watch A1 We watched a film last night.

2733 soldier a member of an army /ˈsoʊldʒɚ/ noun A2 The soldier stood guard.

2734 affair a matter or event; or a secret love relationship /əˈfɛɹ/ noun B2 The whole affair was a disaster.

2735 fake not real; made to look like something genuine /ˈfeɪk/ adjective, noun B1 The passport was fake.

2736 angel a spirit who serves God, often shown with wings /ˈeɪndʒəl/ noun B1 She looked like an angel.

2737 writers people who write books, more than one /ˈɹaɪtɚz/ noun · writer A2 Many writers lived in this city.

2738 presidential relating to the head of state or that office /ˌpɹɛzəˈdɛnʃəl/ adjective C1 The presidential election is in November.

2739 golf a game of hitting a small ball into holes with clubs /ˈɡɑlf/ noun A2 My father plays golf on Sundays.

2740 broad wide; or covering many things /ˈbɹɔd/ adjective B2 The river is broad here.

2741 mount a high peak, used in names; or to climb onto /ˈmaʊnt/ noun, verb B2 They climbed Mount Fuji.

2742 memorial a monument built to remember people who died /məˈmɔɹiəl/ noun, adjective B2 They built a memorial to the soldiers.

2743 burned past of burn /ˈbɝnd/ verb · burn B1 The fire burned for hours.

2744 colors shades such as red and blue, more than one /ˈkʌlɚz/ noun · color A1 The garden is full of colors.

2745 visual relating to seeing or sight /ˈvɪʒəwəl/ adjective B2 Art is a visual language.

2746 conservative preferring traditional ways and opposing sudden change /kənˈsɝvətɪv/ adjective, noun B2 My parents are very conservative.

2747 drag to pull something heavy along the ground /ˈdɹæɡ/ verb B2 He had to drag the box across the floor.

2748 chest the front of the body between the neck and stomach /ˈtʃɛst/ noun B1 He felt a pain in his chest.

2749 sample a small amount taken to test or show what the whole is like /ˈsæmpəl/ noun B2 The nurse took a blood sample.

2750 technique a particular way of doing something that needs skill /tɛkˈnik/ noun B2 She has a good swimming technique.

2751 desert a large dry area with little rain and few plants /ˈdɛzɚt/ noun A2 The Sahara is a huge desert.

2752 hanging present participle of hang /ˈhæŋɪŋ/ verb · hang B1 A picture is hanging on the wall.

2753 democracy government by leaders that the people choose in elections /dɪˈmɑkɹəsi/ noun B2 Free elections are vital to democracy.

2754 rush to hurry or move very quickly /ˈɹʌʃ/ verb, noun B1 Do not rush, we have plenty of time.

2755 peak the pointed top of a mountain; or the highest point /ˈpik/ noun B2 We reached the peak at noon.

2756 shit a very rude word said when angry; or body waste /ˈʃɪt/ noun, interjection B2 Oh shit, I forgot my keys!

2757 register to put your name on an official list /ˈɹɛdʒɪstɚ/ verb, noun B1 You must register to vote.

2758 historic so important that it will be remembered for a long time /hɪˈstɔɹɪk/ adjective B1 This is a historic moment.

2759 sake the good or benefit of someone or something /ˈseɪk/ noun B2 Do it for your mother's sake.

2760 worldwide across every country on earth /ˈwɝlˈdwaɪd/ adjective, adverb B2 The song was a worldwide hit.

2761 dust fine dry powder made of dirt /ˈdʌst/ noun B1 The shelves were covered in dust.

2762 sixth coming after the fifth in order /ˈsɪksθ/ numeral A2 She finished sixth in the race.

2763 exists present of exist, for he, she or it /ɪɡˈzɪsts/ verb · exist B1 The problem still exists.

2764 monitor to watch and check something over a period of time /ˈmɑnətɚ/ verb, noun B2 Doctors monitor her heart rate.

2765 speaks present of speak, for he, she or it /ˈspiks/ verb · speak A1 She speaks four languages.

2766 colour the quality, such as red or blue, that the eye sees /ˈkʌlɚ/ noun A1 What colour is your car?

2767 likes present of like, for he, she or it /ˈlaɪks/ verb · like A1 She likes dark chocolate a lot.

2768 girlfriend a female partner in a romantic relationship /ˈɡɝlˌfɹɛnd/ noun A1 His girlfriend is a doctor.

2769 kiss a touch with the lips to show love /ˈkɪs/ noun, verb A2 Give me a kiss.

2770 appreciate to be grateful for something; or to value it /əˈpɹiʃiˌeɪt/ verb B1 I really appreciate your help.

2771 tries present of try, for he, she or it /ˈtɹaɪz/ verb · try A2 He tries very hard at school.

2772 prayer words spoken to God /ˈpɹɛɹ/ noun B1 She said a prayer for him.

2773 print to put words or pictures on paper with a machine /ˈpɹɪnt/ verb A2 Please print two copies.

2774 selection a range of things to choose from; or the act of choosing /səˈlɛkʃən/ noun B1 The shop has a wide selection of shoes.

2775 thrown past participle of throw /ˈθɹoʊn/ verb · throw A2 The ball was thrown over the wall.

2776 sisters girls or women with the same parents as you, more than one /ˈsɪstɚz/ noun · sister A1 I have two sisters.

2777 wore past of wear /ˈwɔɹ/ verb · wear A2 She wore a red dress.

2778 hitting present participle of hit /ˈhɪtɪŋ/ verb · hit A2 Stop hitting your brother.

2779 crucial extremely important and deciding the outcome /ˈkɹuʃəl/ adjective B2 Water is crucial for survival.

2780 cuts reductions in amount, more than one /ˈkʌts/ noun, verb · cut B2 The government announced spending cuts.

2781 cheap costing little money /ˈtʃip/ adjective A1 This shirt was very cheap.

2782 context the situation or words around something that help explain it /ˈkɑntɛkst/ noun B2 You need to read it in context.

2783 attitude the way you think and feel about something /ˈætəˌtud/ noun B1 She has a positive attitude.

2784 loose not firmly fixed; or not tight /ˈlus/ adjective B1 This screw is loose.

2785 losses amounts of money or things lost, more than one /ˈlɔsəz/ noun · loss B2 The company reported heavy losses.

2786 celebration a party or event held for a special occasion /ˌsɛləˈbɹeɪʃən/ noun B1 We had a big celebration.

2787 roles parts played by actors or people, more than one /ˈɹoʊlz/ noun · role B2 She has played many roles.

2788 ed schooling or lessons, in a short informal form /ˈɛd/ noun C1 He took driver's ed last summer.

2789 expansion growth in size, number or area /ɪkˈspænʃən/ noun B2 The company plans further expansion.

2790 smell what you notice with your nose /ˈsmɛl/ noun, verb A2 I love the smell of fresh bread.

2791 pointed past of point /ˈpɔɪntɪd/ verb · point B1 She pointed at the map.

2792 destruction very serious damage that ruins something /dɪˈstɹʌkʃən/ noun B2 The storm caused great destruction.

2793 swimming the sport of moving through water; present participle of swim /ˈswɪmɪŋ/ noun, verb · swim A1 Swimming is good exercise.

2794 tip a small useful piece of advice; or money given for service /ˈtɪp/ noun B1 Thanks for the useful tip.

2795 wounded injured by a weapon; past of wound /ˈwundɪd/ adjective, verb · wound B2 Two soldiers were wounded.

2796 finance the management of money by banks and businesses /fəˈnæns/ noun B2 She works in finance.

2797 comments remarks giving an opinion, more than one /ˈkɑmɛnts/ noun · comment B1 Thank you for your comments.

2798 reveal to make known something that was secret or hidden /ɹɪˈvil/ verb B2 She refused to reveal her name.

2799 investors people who put money into a business to make a profit /ˌɪnˈvɛstɚz/ noun B2 Investors lost millions of dollars.

2800 bars places selling alcoholic drinks, more than one; or long metal rods /ˈbɑɹz/ noun · bar A2 The street is full of bars.

Most common English words: 2,701–2,800