Most Common English Words 4,101–4,200: Meanings & IPA

RankWord Definition PronunciationPart of speech LevelExample

4101 charging present participle of charge /ˈtʃɑɹdʒɪŋ/ verb · charge B1 My phone is charging.

4102 feedback comments on how well something was done /ˈfidˌbæk/ noun B2 Thanks for your helpful feedback.

4103 humor the quality of being funny /ˈhjumɚ/ noun B1 He has a great sense of humor.

4104 lists series of items written one below another, more than one /ˈlɪsts/ noun · list A2 She makes lists of everything.

4105 eagle a large bird of prey with sharp eyes /ˈiɡəl/ noun B1 An eagle flew high above the hills.

4106 reveals present of reveal, for he, she or it /ɹɪˈvilz/ verb · reveal B2 The report reveals serious problems.

4107 champions winners of a competition, more than one /ˈtʃæmpiənz/ noun · champion B1 The champions lifted the trophy.

4108 couples pairs of partners in a relationship, more than one /ˈkʌpəlz/ noun · couple B1 Many young couples live here.

4109 surprising unexpected, and causing wonder /sɚˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/ adjective B1 The result was surprising.

4110 butter a soft yellow fat made from cream /ˈbʌtɚ/ noun A1 Spread some butter on the bread.

4111 screaming crying out loudly in fear, pain or anger /ˈskɹimɪŋ/ verb B1 The baby was screaming all night.

4112 publication the act of printing and issuing a book; or a book or magazine /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun B2 The book is ready for publication.

4113 regret to feel sorry about something you did /ɹəˈɡɹɛt/ verb, noun B1 I regret saying that to her.

4114 bin a container for rubbish /ˈbɪn/ noun A2 Put the rubbish in the bin.

4115 compare to look at how two things are alike or different /kəmˈpɛɹ/ verb A2 Compare the two prices before you buy.

4116 pension money paid regularly to someone who has stopped working /ˈpɛnʃən/ noun B2 He lives on a small pension.

4117 casino a place where people gamble for money /kəˈsinoʊ/ noun B2 They lost a lot of money at the casino.

4118 stocks shares in the value of a company, more than one /ˈstɑks/ noun · stock B2 He invested in stocks and bonds.

4119 participants people who join in an activity or event /pɑɹˈtɪsəpənts/ noun B2 All participants received a certificate.

4120 coalition a group of parties working together, often in government /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/ noun C1 The two parties formed a coalition.

4121 ha a sound showing triumph or laughter /ˈhɑ/ interjection A2 Ha! I knew you would say that.

4122 sooner comparative of soon /ˈsunɚ/ adverb · soon B1 I wish you had told me sooner.

4123 borders lines dividing two countries, more than one /ˈbɔɹdɚz/ noun · border B1 The country has borders with four others.

4124 tear a drop of water from the eye; or to rip /ˈtɛɹ/ noun, verb B1 A tear rolled down her cheek.

4125 clinic a place where patients get medical advice or treatment /ˈklɪnɪk/ noun B1 She works at a health clinic.

4126 poem a piece of writing in lines, often with rhyme /ˈpoʊəm/ noun A2 She wrote a poem about the sea.

4127 shorter comparative of short /ˈʃɔɹtɚ/ adjective · short A2 The days are getting shorter.

4128 examination a careful check; or a formal test of knowledge /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/ noun B1 The doctor gave him a full examination.

4129 garage a building for keeping a car; or a place that repairs cars /ɡɚˈɑʒ/ noun A2 He keeps his car in the garage.

4130 phenomenon a fact or event that can be seen, often unusual /fəˈnɑməˌnɑn/ noun C1 Snow in the desert is a rare phenomenon.

4131 earnings money received for work, or a company's profit /ˈɝnɪŋz/ noun · earning B2 His earnings rose last year.

4132 margin the empty edge of a page; or a difference in amount /ˈmɑɹdʒən/ noun C1 They won by a narrow margin.

4133 invented created something new for the first time /ˌɪnˈvɛntəd/ verb B1 Who invented the telephone?

4134 deposit a sum paid first as a promise; or money put into a bank /dəˈpɑzɪt/ noun B2 We paid a deposit on the flat.

4135 remind to make someone remember /ɹiˈmaɪnd/ verb B1 Remind me to call her later.

4136 unity the state of being joined together as one /ˈjunəti/ noun C1 The leader called for national unity.

4137 demanded past of demand /dɪˈmændəd/ verb · demand B2 The workers demanded better pay.

4138 urgent needing attention at once /ˈɝdʒənt/ adjective B1 I have an urgent message for you.

4139 stealing present participle of steal /ˈstilɪŋ/ verb · steal B1 He was caught stealing a car.

4140 tissue a soft paper handkerchief; or a mass of cells in the body /ˈtɪˌsju/ noun B2 She handed me a tissue.

4141 sections separate parts of something, more than one /ˈsɛkʃənz/ noun · section B1 The book has four sections.

4142 hotels buildings where guests pay to stay, more than one /hoʊˈtɛlz/ noun · hotel A1 There are many hotels by the beach.

4143 counsel a lawyer in court; or advice /ˈkaʊnsəl/ noun C2 He spoke with his legal counsel.

4144 lyrics the words of a song /ˈlɪɹɪks/ noun B2 I love the lyrics of this song.

4145 pointing present participle of point /ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/ verb · point A2 She was pointing at the sky.

4146 courses series of lessons, more than one /ˈkɔɹsəz/ noun · course A2 She is taking two evening courses.

4147 predict to say what will happen before it does /pɹɪˈdɪkt/ verb B1 Nobody can predict the future.

4148 composed wrote a piece of music /kəmˈpoʊzd/ verb B2 Mozart composed his first symphony as a child.

4149 kit a set of tools or items for a purpose /ˈkɪt/ noun B1 Keep a first aid kit in the car.

4150 prayers words spoken to God, more than one /ˈpɹɛɹz/ noun · prayer B2 Our prayers are with the families.

4151 translation putting words into another language /tɹænzˈleɪʃən/ noun B1 I read the book in translation.

4152 graduated past of graduate /ˈɡɹædʒuˌeɪtɪd/ verb · graduate B1 She graduated from university last year.

4153 laughter the sound of people finding something funny /ˈlæftɚ/ noun B1 We heard laughter from the next room.

4154 automatic working by itself without human control /ˌɔtəˈmætɪk/ adjective B1 The car has an automatic gearbox.

4155 succeeded past of succeed /səkˈsidɪd/ verb · succeed B1 She finally succeeded in passing the test.

4156 mature fully grown; or sensible like an adult /məˈtʃʊɹ/ adjective B2 She is very mature for her age.

4157 shake to move quickly up and down or from side to side /ˈʃeɪk/ verb B1 Shake the bottle before use.

4158 rifle a long gun fired from the shoulder /ˈɹaɪfəl/ noun B2 The soldier carried a rifle.

4159 opinions views or beliefs about something, more than one /əˈpɪnjənz/ noun · opinion B1 People have different opinions on this.

4160 checks examinations to make sure things are right, more than one /ˈtʃɛks/ noun · check B1 Security checks at the airport take time.

4161 similarly in almost the same way /ˈsɪməlɚli/ adverb B2 The two boys were similarly dressed.

4162 tourist a person visiting a place on holiday /ˈtʊɹəst/ noun A2 A tourist asked me for directions.

4163 cop a police officer, in informal speech /ˈkɑp/ noun B2 A cop stopped him for speeding.

4164 fights violent struggles between people, more than one /ˈfaɪts/ noun · fight B1 There were fights outside the bar.

4165 filmed past of film /ˈfɪlmd/ verb · film B1 The movie was filmed in Ireland.

4166 hung past of hang /ˈhʌŋ/ verb · hang B1 She hung her coat on the hook.

4167 floating resting on water or air without sinking /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/ verb B1 Leaves were floating on the water.

4168 ridiculous very silly, and deserving to be laughed at /ɹɪˈdɪkjələs/ adjective B1 That is a ridiculous idea.

4169 incidents events, often unpleasant ones, more than one /ˈɪnsədənts/ noun · incident B2 Police reported two incidents last night.

4170 eliminate to remove completely /ɪˈlɪməˌneɪt/ verb B2 We must eliminate all errors.

4171 treating present participle of treat /ˈtɹitɪŋ/ verb · treat B1 Doctors are treating the injured.

4172 continuous going on without a break /kənˈtɪnjuəs/ adjective B2 There was continuous rain for three days.

4173 influenced past of influence /ˈɪnfluənst/ verb · influence B2 His music influenced many young bands.

4174 laser a strong narrow beam of light /ˈleɪzɚ/ noun B2 The surgeon used a laser.

4175 audiences groups of people watching or listening, more than one /ˈɑdiənsəz/ noun · audience B2 The show attracts large audiences.

4176 professionals people trained and paid for skilled work, more than one /pɹəˈfɛʃənəlz/ noun · professional B2 The work should be done by professionals.

4177 dining eating a meal, especially the evening one /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/ noun B1 We ate in the dining room.

4178 bail money paid so an accused person can leave jail until trial /ˈbeɪl/ noun C1 He was released on bail.

4179 concentration close attention to one thing; or the strength of a mixture /ˌkɑnsənˈtɹeɪʃən/ noun B2 The job needs great concentration.

4180 associates business partners or colleagues, more than one /əˈsoʊsiəts/ noun · associate C1 He met his business associates for lunch.

4181 representation having people who speak or act for a group /ˌɹɛpɹəzɛnˈteɪʃən/ noun C1 Women lack representation in parliament.

4182 distributed shared out or delivered to many people /dɪˈstɹɪbjətəd/ verb B2 Food was distributed to the villagers.

4183 cultures ways of life of different groups, more than one /ˈkʌltʃɚz/ noun · culture B1 We learn about other cultures at school.

4184 vacuum a space with no air in it; or a cleaner that sucks up dust /ˈvækjum/ noun C1 Nature cannot stand a vacuum.

4185 bombs devices that explode, more than one /ˈbɑmz/ noun · bomb B1 Bombs fell on the city all night.

4186 dive to jump head first into water /ˈdaɪv/ verb, noun B1 He likes to dive into the pool.

4187 intervention action taken to change what is happening /ˌɪntɚˈvɛnʃən/ noun C1 Quick intervention saved his life.

4188 filing present participle of file /ˈfaɪlɪŋ/ verb · file C1 The company is filing for bankruptcy.

4189 alike in the same way; very similar /əˈlaɪk/ adverb, adjective B2 The twins look alike.

4190 wrapped covered with paper or cloth /ˈɹæpt/ verb B1 She wrapped the present in red paper.

4191 chemicals substances made by chemistry, more than one /ˈkɛmɪkəlz/ noun · chemical B2 The factory uses dangerous chemicals.

4192 frequent happening often /ˈfɹikwənt/ adjective B2 She is a frequent visitor here.

4193 sue to take someone to court to claim money /ˈsu/ verb C1 They plan to sue the company.

4194 legitimate allowed by law; or fair and reasonable /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/ adjective C1 That is a legitimate question.

4195 demanding needing a lot of effort or skill /dɪˈmændɪŋ/ adjective B2 Teaching is a demanding job.

4196 metres units of length, each one hundred centimetres /ˈmitɚz/ noun A2 The pool is fifty metres long.

4197 predicted past of predict /pɹɪˈdɪktɪd/ verb · predict B1 Experts predicted a hot summer.

4198 bye said when leaving someone /ˈbaɪ/ interjection A1 Bye, see you tomorrow!

4199 knights soldiers of noble rank in the Middle Ages, more than one /ˈnaɪts/ noun · knight B2 The knights rode into battle.

4200 invest to put money into something to make a profit /ˌɪnˈvɛst/ verb B2 He wants to invest in property.

Most common English words: 4,101–4,200