Most Common English Words 3,201–3,300: Meanings & IPA

RankWord Definition PronunciationPart of speech LevelExample

3201 producing present participle of produce /pɹəˈdusɪŋ/ verb · produce B1 The factory is producing more cars.

3202 institutions large organisations such as banks or universities, more than one /ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃənz/ noun · institution B2 Banks are important financial institutions.

3203 instruments objects for making music; or tools, more than one /ˈɪnstɹəmənts/ noun · instrument A2 She plays three instruments.

3204 heroes brave people admired by many, more than one /ˈhɪɹoʊz/ noun · hero B1 The firefighters were heroes.

3205 episodes single parts of a TV series, more than one /ˈɛpəˌsoʊdz/ noun · episode B1 I watched three episodes last night.

3206 refer to mention, or to look at for information /ɹəˈfɝ/ verb B1 Please refer to the manual.

3207 remarkable unusual and worth noticing /ɹɪˈmɑɹkəbəl/ adjective B1 She made a remarkable recovery.

3208 midnight twelve o'clock at night /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt/ noun A2 The party ended at midnight.

3209 boats small vessels for travelling on water, more than one /ˈboʊts/ noun · boat A1 Fishing boats lined the harbour.

3210 guidance help and advice /ˈɡaɪdəns/ noun B2 Students need guidance.

3211 contrast a clear difference between things compared /ˈkɑntɹæst/ noun B2 There is a sharp contrast between the two.

3212 preferred past of prefer /pɹəˈfɝd/ verb · prefer B1 She preferred tea to coffee.

3213 enormous very large /ɪˈnɔɹməs/ adjective B1 They live in an enormous house.

3214 punishment a penalty for doing wrong /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ noun B2 The punishment was too harsh.

3215 suitable right for a purpose or person /ˈsutəbəl/ adjective B1 This film is not suitable for children.

3216 dragon a large imaginary reptile that breathes fire /ˈdɹæɡən/ noun B1 The knight killed the dragon.

3217 controls the switches and buttons that operate a machine, more than one /kənˈtɹoʊlz/ noun · control B2 The pilot checked the controls.

3218 swing to move back and forth from a fixed point /ˈswɪŋ/ verb, noun B2 The children like to swing in the park.

3219 layer a flat sheet of material lying over or under another /ˈleɪɚ/ noun B2 A thin layer of dust covered the table.

3220 significantly by a large or important amount /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/ adverb B2 Prices rose significantly.

3221 yield to produce crops or profit; or to give way /ˈjild/ verb, noun C1 The trees yield a lot of fruit.

3222 estimate to guess a number or size roughly /ˈɛstəmət/ verb, noun B2 Can you estimate the cost?

3223 odds how likely something is to happen /ˈɑdz/ noun C1 The odds are against us.

3224 beloved much loved /bɪˈlʌvd/ adjective C1 He returned to his beloved city.

3225 pace the speed at which something moves or happens /ˈpeɪs/ noun B2 She walked at a fast pace.

3226 resident a person who lives in a place /ˈɹɛzɪdənt/ noun B2 Every resident received a letter.

3227 fewer comparative of few /ˈfjuɚ/ determiner · few B1 Fewer people came this year.

3228 steam the gas that water becomes when boiled /ˈstim/ noun B2 Steam rose from the hot tea.

3229 newly recently, not long ago /ˈnuli/ adverb B2 They are a newly married couple.

3230 fingers the long parts at the end of the hand, more than one /ˈfɪŋɡɚz/ noun · finger A2 My fingers are cold.

3231 exclusive limited to a few people; expensive and select /ɪkˈsklusɪv/ adjective B2 It's an exclusive club.

3232 foster to care for a child who is not your own; or encourage /ˈfɑstɚ/ verb, adjective C1 They foster children in need.

3233 voters people who choose in an election, more than one /ˈvoʊtɚz/ noun B1 Voters went to the polls today.

3234 ban to forbid officially /ˈbæn/ verb, noun B2 They want to ban smoking in parks.

3235 sheet a thin flat piece of paper; or bed linen /ˈʃit/ noun B1 Write your name on the sheet of paper.

3236 lessons periods of teaching, more than one /ˈlɛsənz/ noun · lesson A1 She takes piano lessons.

3237 gather to come together; or collect /ˈɡæðɚ/ verb B1 Crowds began to gather outside.

3238 cleaning removing dirt from a house or object /ˈklinɪŋ/ noun A2 I do the cleaning on Saturdays.

3239 diamond a very hard, clear precious stone /ˈdaɪmənd/ noun B1 She wore a diamond ring.

3240 meters units of length of 100 centimetres, more than one /ˈmitɚz/ noun A2 The pool is fifty meters long.

3241 frequency how often something happens /ˈfɹikwənsi/ noun C1 The frequency of attacks has increased.

3242 counts present of count, for he, she or it /ˈkaʊnts/ verb · count B1 Every vote counts.

3243 handling the way something is dealt with or managed /ˈhændlɪŋ/ noun B2 The handling of the crisis was poor.

3244 dishes plates and bowls used for food, more than one /ˈdɪʃəz/ noun · dish A2 I'll wash the dishes.

3245 aspects particular parts or features of something, more than one /ˈæˌspɛkts/ noun · aspect B2 We discussed all aspects of the plan.

3246 collapse to fall down suddenly /kəˈlæps/ verb, noun B2 The old bridge could collapse.

3247 advertising the business of promoting products to the public /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzɪŋ/ noun B1 She works in advertising.

3248 acid a chemical liquid that can burn or dissolve /ˈæsəd/ noun B2 Lemon juice contains citric acid.

3249 residence the place where someone lives, often grand /ˈɹɛzɪdəns/ noun C1 The palace is the king's official residence.

3250 amongst surrounded by, or in a group of /əˈmʌŋst/ preposition B2 She sat amongst her friends.

3251 agencies businesses or government bodies providing a service, more than one /ˈeɪdʒənsiz/ noun · agency B2 Aid agencies sent food.

3252 timing the choice of when something happens /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/ noun B2 The timing of the announcement was perfect.

3253 item a single thing in a list or group /ˈaɪtəm/ noun A2 Each item costs one euro.

3254 expecting present participle of expect /ɪkˈspɛktɪŋ/ verb · expect B1 We are expecting guests tonight.

3255 sum an amount of money; or a total /ˈsʌm/ noun B2 He paid a large sum of money.

3256 replacement a thing or person that takes the place of another /ɹɪˈpleɪsmənt/ noun B2 We need a replacement for the broken part.

3257 dismissed removed from a job, or rejected as unimportant /dɪˈsmɪst/ verb C1 He was dismissed from his job.

3258 counter a long flat surface where customers are served /ˈkaʊntɚ/ noun B2 Pay at the counter.

3259 physically in relation to the body /ˈfɪzɪkəli/ adverb B2 He is physically strong.

3260 equivalent the same in value, amount or meaning /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ noun, adjective C1 One dollar is roughly equivalent to one euro.

3261 recall to bring back to mind /ˈɹiˌkɔl/ verb B2 I can't recall his name.

3262 exception a case that does not follow the rule /ɪkˈsɛpʃən/ noun B2 Everyone came, with one exception.

3263 trapped past participle of trap /ˈtɹæpt/ verb · trap B2 They were trapped in the lift.

3264 crying present participle of cry /ˈkɹaɪɪŋ/ verb · cry A2 Why is the baby crying?

3265 citizen a legal member of a country /ˈsɪtəzən/ noun B1 She became a British citizen.

3266 missile a weapon fired or launched at a target /ˈmɪsəl/ noun B2 The missile hit its target.

3267 shelter a place giving protection from weather or danger /ˈʃɛltɚ/ noun B2 They found shelter from the rain.

3268 nevertheless in spite of that /ˌnɛvɚðəˈlɛs/ adverb B2 It was raining; nevertheless, we went out.

3269 scores the numbers of points gained in a game, more than one /ˈskɔɹz/ noun · score B1 The scores were level at half time.

3270 patrol a group that moves around an area to guard it /pəˈtɹoʊl/ noun, verb C1 A police patrol stopped the car.

3271 bull an adult male of the cattle family /ˈbʊl/ noun B2 The bull charged at the farmer.

3272 stretch to make longer or reach out fully /ˈstɹɛtʃ/ verb B2 Stretch your arms above your head.

3273 judgment the ability to decide wisely; or a court decision /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/ noun B2 I trust your judgment.

3274 daughters female children of parents, more than one /ˈdɔtɚz/ noun · daughter A1 They have two daughters.

3275 regard to think of in a particular way /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd/ verb, noun B2 I regard him as a friend.

3276 nowhere not in or to any place /ˈnoʊˌwɛɹ/ adverb B1 There was nowhere to sit.

3277 update to bring up to date with the latest information /əpˈdeɪt/ verb, noun B1 Please update your password.

3278 ambassador a top official representing their country abroad /æmˈbæsədɚ/ noun B2 The ambassador met the president.

3279 fraud the crime of cheating people to get money /ˈfɹɔd/ noun C1 He was jailed for fraud.

3280 trains lines of railway carriages pulled by an engine, more than one /ˈtɹeɪnz/ noun · train A1 The trains are late today.

3281 depression an illness causing long periods of deep sadness; or an economic slump /dɪˈpɹɛʃən/ noun B2 She suffered from depression.

3282 tunnel a passage built underground or through a hill /ˈtʌnəl/ noun B1 The train went through a tunnel.

3283 neutral not supporting either side /ˈnutɹəl/ adjective B2 Switzerland stayed neutral.

3284 attracted past of attract /əˈtɹæktɪd/ verb · attract B2 The show attracted large crowds.

3285 equally in the same amount or way /ˈikwəli/ adverb B1 Divide the cake equally.

3286 unlikely probably not going to happen /ənˈlaɪkli/ adjective B1 It is unlikely to rain today.

3287 scared afraid /ˈskɛɹd/ adjective A2 She is scared of spiders.

3288 calendar a chart showing the days, weeks and months of a year /ˈkæləndɚ/ noun A2 Mark the date on your calendar.

3289 spare extra, kept in case it is needed /ˈspɛɹ/ adjective B1 Do you have a spare key?

3290 engineer a person who designs or builds machines, roads or systems /ˈɛndʒəˈnɪɹ/ noun A2 My brother is an engineer.

3291 recover to get well again after illness or difficulty /ɹɪˈkʌvɚ/ verb B2 He needs time to recover.

3292 restaurants places where you pay to sit and eat meals, more than one /ˈɹɛstɚˌɑnts/ noun · restaurant A1 There are many restaurants near here.

3293 shore the land along the edge of the sea or a lake /ˈʃɔɹ/ noun B2 We walked along the shore.

3294 confirm to say or show that something is true or definite /kənˈfɝm/ verb B1 Please confirm your booking.

3295 promotion a move to a higher job; or advertising /pɹəˈmoʊʃən/ noun B2 She got a promotion at work.

3296 narrow small from one side to the other /ˈnɛɹoʊ/ adjective B1 The street is very narrow.

3297 plain simple, without decoration /ˈpleɪn/ adjective B1 She wore a plain white dress.

3298 mistakes wrong actions or ideas, more than one /mɪˈsteɪks/ noun · mistake A2 Everyone makes mistakes.

3299 dish food cooked in a particular way; or a bowl /ˈdɪʃ/ noun A2 Pasta is my favourite dish.

3300 commit to do something wrong or illegal; or to pledge yourself /kəˈmɪt/ verb B2 He did not commit the crime.

Most common English words: 3,201–3,300