Most Common English Words 4,601–4,700: Meanings & IPA

RankWord Definition PronunciationPart of speech LevelExample

4601 contacts people you know who can help you, more than one /ˈkɑnˌtækts/ noun · contact B1 She has good contacts in the industry.

4602 printing producing books or papers by machine /ˈpɹɪntɪŋ/ noun B1 The invention of printing changed the world.

4603 improvements changes that make something better, more than one /ˌɪmˈpɹuvmənts/ noun · improvement B1 They made some improvements to the house.

4604 beats present of beat, for he, she or it /ˈbits/ verb · beat B1 My heart beats faster when I see her.

4605 cents small coins, a hundredth of a dollar or euro, more than one /ˈsɛnts/ noun · cent A2 It costs fifty cents.

4606 fifteen the number 15 /fɪfˈtin/ numeral A1 She is fifteen years old.

4607 encouraging giving hope or confidence /ɛnˈkɝɪdʒɪŋ/ adjective B2 The results are very encouraging.

4608 farmer a person who grows crops or keeps animals /ˈfɑɹmɚ/ noun A2 The farmer keeps cows and sheep.

4609 sail to travel on water by boat; or a cloth catching the wind /ˈseɪl/ verb, noun B1 We plan to sail around the island.

4610 sunshine the light and warmth from the sun /ˈsʌnˌʃaɪn/ noun A2 We sat in the sunshine all afternoon.

4611 expertise special skill or knowledge in an area /ˌɛkspɚˈtiz/ noun C1 We need someone with legal expertise.

4612 subsequently after that /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/ adverb C1 He was subsequently arrested.

4613 suspicion a feeling that someone has done wrong /səˈspɪʃən/ noun C1 He was arrested on suspicion of theft.

4614 hull the main body of a ship /ˈhʌl/ noun C2 The hull of the ship was damaged.

4615 awful very bad or unpleasant /ˈɑfəl/ adjective A2 The weather was awful yesterday.

4616 hosted past of host /ˈhoʊstɪd/ verb · host B2 The city hosted the Olympic Games.

4617 enhance to improve the quality or value of /ɛnˈhæns/ verb C1 Good lighting will enhance the room.

4618 shoulders the parts of the body between neck and arm, more than one /ˈʃoʊldɚz/ noun · shoulder A2 He carried the child on his shoulders.

4619 tackle to deal with a difficult problem; or to try to take the ball /ˈtækəl/ verb, noun B2 We must tackle this problem now.

4620 charter a formal document of rights and aims /ˈtʃɑɹtɚ/ noun C1 The United Nations Charter was signed in 1945.

4621 exam a formal test of knowledge or skill /ɪɡˈzæm/ noun A2 She passed her driving exam.

4622 modified changed in a small way /ˈmɑdəˌfaɪd/ verb, adjective B2 The design was modified slightly.

4623 pose to create a problem or threat; or to sit for a photo /ˈpoʊz/ verb, noun B2 The storm could pose a danger.

4624 essence the most important quality of something /ˈɛsəns/ noun C1 Time is of the essence.

4625 accounting keeping and checking financial records /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/ noun B2 She works in accounting.

4626 solved past of solve /ˈsɑlvd/ verb · solve A2 The police solved the mystery.

4627 tactics planned methods for reaching a goal /ˈtæktɪks/ noun C1 The coach changed his tactics.

4628 oak a large tree with hard wood and acorns /ˈoʊk/ noun B1 An old oak stood by the river.

4629 boot a strong shoe covering the ankle; or a car's storage space /ˈbut/ noun A2 I have a hole in my boot.

4630 discussions serious talks about something, more than one /dɪˈskʌʃənz/ noun · discussion B1 After long discussions, they agreed.

4631 recalled past of recall /ɹɪˈkɔld/ verb · recall B2 She recalled her first day at school.

4632 reply an answer; or to answer /ɹɪˈplaɪ/ noun, verb B1 I am still waiting for a reply.

4633 flows present of flow, for he, she or it /ˈfloʊz/ verb · flow B1 The river flows into the sea.

4634 demonstration a public protest march; or a showing of how something works /ˌdɛmənˈstɹeɪʃən/ noun B2 Thousands joined the demonstration.

4635 chess a board game with kings, queens and pawns /ˈtʃɛs/ noun A2 Do you play chess?

4636 categories groups of things of the same type, more than one /ˈkætəˌɡɔɹiz/ noun · category B1 The books are sorted into categories.

4637 ex a former husband, wife or partner /ˈɛks/ noun B2 She is still friends with her ex.

4638 exceptional unusually good /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/ adjective B2 She is an exceptional student.

4639 retain to keep or continue to have /ɹɪˈteɪn/ verb C1 They want to retain their best players.

4640 sandy covered with tiny grains of rock /ˈsændi/ adjective B1 We walked along a sandy beach.

4641 eligible allowed to do or receive something /ˈɛlədʒəbəl/ adjective C1 You are eligible for a refund.

4642 atomic connected with nuclear energy or weapons /əˈtɑmɪk/ adjective B2 They feared an atomic war.

4643 approve to think well of, or to accept officially /əˈpɹuv/ verb B1 My parents did not approve of him.

4644 insane seriously mentally ill; or very foolish /ˌɪnˈseɪn/ adjective B2 That is an insane idea.

4645 mum an informal word for mother /ˈmʌm/ noun A1 My mum is a teacher.

4646 hostile unfriendly and ready to fight or argue /ˈhɑstəl/ adjective C1 The crowd was hostile to the speaker.

4647 influential having a strong effect on others /ˌɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/ adjective C1 She is a very influential writer.

4648 describing present participle of describe /dɪˈskɹaɪbɪŋ/ verb · describe B1 She is describing the man she saw.

4649 travelled past of travel /ˈtɹævəld/ verb · travel A2 We travelled across Europe by train.

4650 freeze to turn to ice, or become very cold /ˈfɹiz/ verb B1 Water will freeze at zero degrees.

4651 bases military centres or foundations, more than one /ˈbeɪsəz/ noun · base B2 The army has bases in three countries.

4652 freely without limits or control /ˈfɹili/ adverb B2 You can speak freely here.

4653 neighbor a person living next door or nearby /ˈneɪbɚ/ noun A2 Our neighbor has a big dog.

4654 youngest superlative of young /ˈjʌŋɡəst/ adjective · young A2 She is the youngest of four children.

4655 habit something you do often without thinking /ˈhæbət/ noun B1 Smoking is a bad habit.

4656 psychology the science of the mind and behaviour /saɪˈkɑlədʒi/ noun B2 She studied psychology at university.

4657 horrible very unpleasant /ˈhɔɹəbəl/ adjective A2 What a horrible smell!

4658 darling a loving name for someone dear to you /ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/ noun B2 Good night, darling.

4659 oath a formal promise, often made before God or a court /ˈoʊθ/ noun C1 The witness took an oath to tell the truth.

4660 blamed past of blame /ˈbleɪmd/ verb · blame B1 He blamed me for the accident.

4661 cage a box of bars for keeping animals or birds /ˈkeɪdʒ/ noun B1 The bird escaped from its cage.

4662 upcoming happening soon /ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ/ adjective B2 Are you ready for the upcoming exams?

4663 chiefs leaders of a group or organisation, more than one /ˈtʃifs/ noun · chief B2 The police chiefs met yesterday.

4664 recognised past of recognise /ˈɹɛkəɡˌnaɪzd/ verb · recognise B1 I recognised her voice at once.

4665 bombing an attack with explosive devices /ˈbɑmɪŋ/ noun B2 Many people died in the bombing.

4666 harvest the gathering of crops, or the crops gathered /ˈhɑɹvəst/ noun, verb B2 The farmers gathered the harvest.

4667 declare to announce officially /dɪˈklɛɹ/ verb B2 They will declare the winner tonight.

4668 securities shares and bonds that can be bought and sold /sɪˈkjʊɹətiz/ noun · security C1 He invested in government securities.

4669 array a large group or range of things /ɚˈeɪ/ noun C1 The shop sells a wide array of goods.

4670 divide to split into parts /dɪˈvaɪd/ verb B1 Divide the cake into eight pieces.

4671 outdoor happening or used outside, not in a building /ˈaʊtˌdɔɹ/ adjective B1 She loves outdoor sports.

4672 pleasant nice and enjoyable /ˈplɛzənt/ adjective A2 We had a pleasant evening.

4673 accessible easy to reach, enter or use /ækˈsɛsəbəl/ adjective B2 The building is accessible by wheelchair.

4674 bearing a connection or effect on something /ˈbɛɹɪŋ/ noun C1 This has no bearing on the result.

4675 progressive in favour of new ideas and change; or gradual /pɹəˈɡɹɛsɪv/ adjective C1 The party has progressive ideas.

4676 colours shades such as red, blue or green, more than one /ˈkʌlɚz/ noun · colour A1 The flag has three colours.

4677 rod a long thin stick, often for fishing /ˈɹɑd/ noun C1 He caught a fish with his new rod.

4678 basement a room or floor below ground level /ˈbeɪsmənt/ noun B1 We keep our bikes in the basement.

4679 authors writers of books, more than one /ˈɔθɚz/ noun · author B1 She met many famous authors.

4680 cheers said when lifting a glass to drink together; or thanks /ˈtʃɪɹz/ interjection A2 Cheers! Happy birthday!

4681 accidentally by chance, without meaning to /ˌæksəˈdɛntəli/ adverb B1 I accidentally deleted the file.

4682 bronze a brown metal; or the medal for third place /ˈbɹɑnz/ noun, adjective B1 She won a bronze medal.

4683 vary to be different, or to change /ˈvɛɹi/ verb B2 Prices vary from shop to shop.

4684 tense nervous and unable to relax; or a verb form showing time /ˈtɛns/ adjective, noun B2 The atmosphere was very tense.

4685 forests large areas covered with trees, more than one /ˈfɔɹəsts/ noun · forest A2 Many forests are being cut down.

4686 integrated combined into one working whole /ˈɪntəˌɡɹeɪtəd/ adjective, verb C1 We need an integrated transport system.

4687 petition a written request signed by many people /pəˈtɪʃən/ noun C1 Thousands signed the petition.

4688 lit past of light /ˈlɪt/ verb · light B1 She lit a candle.

4689 alphabet the set of letters used in a language /ˈælfəˌbɛt/ noun A2 The English alphabet has 26 letters.

4690 deployed sent soldiers or equipment into action /dɪˈplɔɪd/ verb C1 More troops were deployed to the border.

4691 coup a sudden, often violent seizure of government /ˈku/ noun C2 The general led a military coup.

4692 purchasing present participle of purchase /ˈpɝtʃəsɪŋ/ verb · purchase B2 We are purchasing a new car.

4693 universities places of higher education, more than one /ˌjunəˈvɝsətiz/ noun · university B1 She applied to five universities.

4694 faithful loyal and keeping your promises /ˈfeɪθfəl/ adjective B2 The dog was faithful to its owner.

4695 historically in the past; or in terms of the past /hɪˈstɔɹɪkəli/ adverb B2 Historically, the city was a port.

4696 planets large bodies moving round a star, more than one /ˈplænəts/ noun · planet B1 Mars and Venus are planets.

4697 elderly old, used politely /ˈɛldɚli/ adjective B2 She looks after her elderly mother.

4698 strain pressure or worry; or to push too hard /ˈstɹeɪn/ noun, verb C1 He was under a lot of strain.

4699 servant a person paid to work in another's house /ˈsɝvənt/ noun B1 The servant brought the tea.

4700 flames the bright hot gas from something burning /ˈfleɪmz/ noun B1 The house was in flames.

Most common English words: 4,601–4,700