Most Common English Words 3,601–3,700: Meanings & IPA

RankWord Definition PronunciationPart of speech LevelExample

3601 occurs present of occur, for he, she or it /əˈkɝz/ verb · occur B2 The problem occurs when it rains.

3602 creatures living animals or beings, more than one /ˈkɹitʃɚz/ noun · creature B2 The forest is full of strange creatures.

3603 boxes containers with flat sides, more than one /ˈbɑksəz/ noun · box A1 We packed the books into boxes.

3604 investigating present participle of investigate /ˌɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪtɪŋ/ verb · investigate B2 Police are investigating the crime.

3605 horn a device on a vehicle that makes a loud warning noise; or a hard point on an animal's head /ˈhɔɹn/ noun B2 The driver sounded his horn.

3606 contribute to give money, help or ideas toward something /kənˈtɹɪbjut/ verb B2 Everyone should contribute to the cost.

3607 packed past of pack; or very crowded /ˈpækt/ verb · pack B1 She packed her suitcase last night.

3608 foods kinds of things people eat, more than one /ˈfudz/ noun · food A2 Try to eat fewer fatty foods.

3609 boost to increase or improve something /ˈbust/ verb, noun B2 The news should boost sales.

3610 distant far away in space or time /ˈdɪstənt/ adjective B2 We heard the sound of distant thunder.

3611 volunteer someone who works without being paid /ˌvɑlənˈtɪɹ/ noun, verb B1 She works as a volunteer at the hospital.

3612 protein a substance in meat, eggs and beans that builds the body /ˈpɹoʊˌtin/ noun B2 Eggs are a good source of protein.

3613 cats small furry pets that catch mice, more than one /ˈkæts/ noun · cat A1 Our cats sleep on the sofa.

3614 comparison looking at how things are alike or different /kəmˈpɛɹəsən/ noun B1 There is no comparison between the two hotels.

3615 topic a subject that people talk or write about /ˈtɑpɪk/ noun A2 The main topic of the meeting was money.

3616 arriving present participle of arrive /ɚˈaɪvɪŋ/ verb · arrive A2 Guests are arriving at the hotel now.

3617 depend to be decided by something else; or to rely on /dɪˈpɛnd/ verb B1 Our plans depend on the weather.

3618 punch to hit hard with a closed hand /ˈpʌntʃ/ verb, noun B2 He tried to punch the man.

3619 tension a nervous, unfriendly feeling between people /ˈtɛnʃən/ noun B2 There is growing tension between the two countries.

3620 blocked past of block /ˈblɑkt/ verb · block B1 A fallen tree blocked the road.

3621 substance a particular kind of material, solid, liquid or gas /ˈsʌbstəns/ noun B2 The bottle contained a dangerous substance.

3622 supports present of support, for he, she or it /səˈpɔɹts/ verb · support B1 She supports the local football team.

3623 promises statements that you will surely do something, more than one /ˈpɹɑməsəz/ noun · promise B1 Politicians often break their promises.

3624 terrorist a person who uses violence for political aims /ˈtɛɹɚɪst/ noun, adjective B2 The terrorist was arrested at the airport.

3625 spirits a person's mood; or ghosts, more than one /ˈspɪɹɪts/ noun · spirit B2 Her spirits rose when the sun came out.

3626 spy a person who secretly gathers information about an enemy /ˈspaɪ/ noun, verb B1 He worked as a spy during the war.

3627 failing present participle of fail /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/ verb · fail B2 The business is failing after a bad year.

3628 trace to find where something came from or went /ˈtɹeɪs/ verb, noun B2 The police could not trace the call.

3629 deny to say that something is not true /dɪˈnaɪ/ verb B2 He continues to deny the charges.

3630 keen very eager and interested /ˈkin/ adjective B2 She is keen to learn Spanish.

3631 efficiency working well without wasting time or energy /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/ noun B2 The new system improves efficiency.

3632 swim to move through water using arms and legs /ˈswɪm/ verb A1 Can you swim?

3633 pump a machine that pushes liquid or air /ˈpʌmp/ noun, verb B2 We need a pump for the bike tyres.

3634 glory great fame and honour won by achievement /ˈɡlɔɹi/ noun C1 They fought for honour and glory.

3635 bathroom a room with a toilet and a shower /ˈbæˌθɹum/ noun A1 The bathroom is next to the kitchen.

3636 orbit the curved path of one body travelling around another /ˈɔɹbət/ noun, verb C1 The satellite is in orbit around the earth.

3637 generate to produce or create something /ˈdʒɛnɚˌeɪt/ verb B2 The wind farm will generate electricity.

3638 commonly often, by many people /ˈkɑmənli/ adverb B2 This mistake is commonly made by students.

3639 viewers people who watch television /ˈvjuɚz/ noun B2 The programme attracted millions of viewers.

3640 bite to cut into something with the teeth /ˈbaɪt/ verb, noun B1 Does your dog bite?

3641 brave ready to face danger without fear /ˈbɹeɪv/ adjective A2 The brave firefighter saved the child.

3642 indicated past of indicate /ˈɪndəˌkeɪtəd/ verb · indicate B2 The report indicated a rise in crime.

3643 convince to make someone believe or agree /kənˈvɪns/ verb B2 I tried to convince him to come.

3644 traded past of trade /ˈtɹeɪdɪd/ verb · trade B2 The two countries traded goods for centuries.

3645 communist following the political idea that the state owns all property /ˈkɑmjənəst/ adjective, noun B2 The country had a communist government.

3646 communicate to share information or feelings with others /kəˈmjunəˌkeɪt/ verb B2 We communicate mostly by email.

3647 cattle cows and bulls kept on a farm /ˈkætəl/ noun B2 The farmer keeps cattle and sheep.

3648 mutual felt or done equally by both sides /ˈmjutʃuəl/ adjective B2 They have a mutual respect for each other.

3649 inspector an official who checks that rules are followed /ˌɪnˈspɛktɚ/ noun B2 The inspector checked the tickets.

3650 involvement taking part in an activity or event /ˌɪnˈvɑlvmənt/ noun B2 His involvement in the crime is unclear.

3651 neighbors people who live next to you, more than one /ˈneɪbɚz/ noun · neighbor A2 Our neighbors are very friendly.

3652 output the amount that something produces /ˈaʊtˌpʊt/ noun C1 The factory has increased its output.

3653 versus against, in a game or legal case /ˈvɝsəs/ preposition B2 It is England versus France tonight.

3654 approached past of approach /əˈpɹoʊtʃt/ verb · approach B2 A stranger approached me in the street.

3655 delayed past of delay /dɪˈleɪd/ verb · delay B1 Our flight was delayed by two hours.

3656 encounter to meet or face something unexpectedly /ɪnˈkaʊntɚ/ verb, noun C1 We may encounter some problems.

3657 spots small round marks; or places, more than one /ˈspɑts/ noun · spot B1 The dog has black spots.

3658 refuse to say you will not do or accept something /ɹəˈfjuz/ verb B1 I refuse to answer that question.

3659 frozen turned to ice; past participle of freeze /ˈfɹoʊzən/ adjective, verb · freeze A2 The lake was frozen all winter.

3660 throne the special chair of a king or queen; or their power /ˈθɹoʊn/ noun C1 The prince will one day take the throne.

3661 wherever in any place at all /wɛˈɹɛvɚ/ conjunction, adverb B1 Sit wherever you like.

3662 loyalty faithful support for someone /ˈlɔɪəlti/ noun B2 He showed great loyalty to his team.

3663 conspiracy a secret plan by a group to do something wrong /kənˈspɪɹəsi/ noun C1 They were found guilty of conspiracy to murder.

3664 dig to make a hole in the ground /ˈdɪɡ/ verb B1 The dog likes to dig in the garden.

3665 challenging difficult in a way that tests your skill /ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/ adjective B2 It was a challenging but rewarding job.

3666 debut a first public appearance /deɪˈbju/ noun C1 She made her debut on stage at sixteen.

3667 contributed past of contribute /kənˈtɹɪbjutɪd/ verb · contribute B2 Everyone contributed to the gift.

3668 fighters people who fight, more than one /ˈfaɪtɚz/ noun · fighter B2 The fighters entered the ring.

3669 arena a large building for sports or shows with seats around /ɚˈinə/ noun B2 The concert was held in a huge arena.

3670 journalist a person who reports news for papers, TV or websites /ˈdʒɝnələst/ noun B1 She works as a journalist for a newspaper.

3671 sessions periods spent on one activity, more than one /ˈsɛʃənz/ noun · session B2 The course has ten weekly sessions.

3672 plates flat dishes for food, more than one /ˈpleɪts/ noun · plate A2 Please put the plates on the table.

3673 sauce a thick liquid served with food /ˈsɔs/ noun A2 Would you like some tomato sauce?

3674 outer on the outside, furthest from the centre /ˈaʊtɚ/ adjective B2 Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage.

3675 periods lengths of time, more than one /ˈpɪɹiədz/ noun · period B1 There were long periods of rain.

3676 theories ideas that try to explain something, more than one /ˈθɪɹiz/ noun · theory B2 Scientists have several theories about this.

3677 gradually slowly, a little at a time /ˈɡɹædʒuəli/ adverb B2 The weather gradually improved.

3678 secured past of secure /sɪˈkjʊɹd/ verb · secure C1 She secured a place at university.

3679 helicopter an aircraft lifted by spinning blades on top /ˈhɛlɪˌkɑptɚ/ noun B1 A helicopter landed on the roof.

3680 answered past of answer /ˈænsɚd/ verb · answer A1 She answered all the questions.

3681 repeatedly many times, again and again /ɹɪˈpitɪdli/ adverb B2 He was warned repeatedly but did not listen.

3682 hi a friendly word of greeting /ˈhaɪ/ interjection A1 Hi, how are you?

3683 contrary the opposite of what was just said /ˈkɑntɹɛɹi/ noun, adjective B2 On the contrary, I loved it.

3684 tracking present participle of track /ˈtɹækɪŋ/ verb · track C1 The app is tracking your location.

3685 divine coming from or relating to God or a god /dɪˈvaɪn/ adjective C1 They believed in divine punishment.

3686 aimed past of aim /ˈeɪmd/ verb · aim B2 The course is aimed at beginners.

3687 globe the world; or a round map of it /ˈɡloʊb/ noun B2 She has travelled all over the globe.

3688 boundaries lines marking the edges of an area /ˈbaʊndɚiz/ noun C1 The river marks the boundaries of the farm.

3689 logic a sensible way of reasoning /ˈlɑdʒɪk/ noun B2 I don't understand the logic of his argument.

3690 monthly happening once in each of the twelve parts of the year /ˈmʌnθli/ adjective, adverb B1 We pay the rent monthly.

3691 tribute something done or said to show respect and thanks /ˈtɹɪbjut/ noun C1 The concert was a tribute to the singer.

3692 hydrogen the lightest gas, which burns easily /ˈhaɪdɹədʒən/ noun C1 Water is made of hydrogen and oxygen.

3693 lover a person you have a sexual relationship with, often secretly /ˈlʌvɚ/ noun B2 He met his lover in secret.

3694 gotta an informal spoken form of have got to /ˈɡɑtə/ verb B2 I gotta go now.

3695 burns present of burn, for he, she or it /ˈbɝnz/ verb · burn B1 Dry wood burns easily.

3696 input ideas or help given to a project; or data put into a computer /ˈɪnˌpʊt/ noun C1 We would value your input on this project.

3697 belongs present of belong, for he, she or it /bɪˈlɔŋz/ verb · belong A2 This book belongs to my sister.

3698 advised told someone what you think they should do /ædˈvaɪzd/ verb B2 The doctor advised me to rest.

3699 emerged came out or appeared from somewhere hidden /ɪˈmɝdʒd/ verb C1 A man emerged from the shadows.

3700 cruise a holiday on a large ship visiting several places /ˈkɹuz/ noun, verb B2 They went on a cruise around the islands.

Most common English words: 3,601–3,700