Most Common English Words 4,701–4,800: Meanings & IPA

RankWord Definition PronunciationPart of speech LevelExample

4701 fabric cloth used to make clothes or curtains /ˈfæbɹɪk/ noun B2 This fabric is soft and warm.

4702 protests public acts showing strong disagreement, more than one /ˈpɹoʊˌtɛsts/ noun · protest B1 There were protests in the capital.

4703 tropical of the hot, wet regions near the equator /ˈtɹɑpɪkəl/ adjective B2 They live in a tropical climate.

4704 nephew the son of your brother or sister /ˈnɛfju/ noun A2 My nephew is ten years old.

4705 regulation an official rule; or controlling by rules /ˌɹɛɡjəˈleɪʃən/ noun B2 This regulation protects workers.

4706 bride a woman on her wedding day /ˈbɹaɪd/ noun B1 The bride wore a white dress.

4707 ridge a long narrow top of a hill or mountain /ˈɹɪdʒ/ noun C1 We walked along the ridge of the hill.

4708 educated having learned a lot at school or university /ˈɛdʒəˌkeɪtɪd/ adjective B1 She is a highly educated woman.

4709 pays present of pay, for he, she or it /ˈpeɪz/ verb · pay A2 He pays the rent every month.

4710 transit moving people or goods from one place to another /ˈtɹænzɪt/ noun C1 The goods were damaged in transit.

4711 finest superlative of fine /ˈfaɪnəst/ adjective · fine B2 They serve the finest food in town.

4712 batteries devices storing electric power, more than one /ˈbætɚiz/ noun · battery A2 The toy needs two batteries.

4713 altogether in total; or completely /ˌɔltəˈɡɛðɚ/ adverb B2 There were ten of us altogether.

4714 beam a line of light; or a long piece of wood or metal /ˈbim/ noun C1 A beam of light came through the window.

4715 creator the person who makes or invents something /kɹiˈeɪtɚ/ noun B2 He is the creator of the series.

4716 freezing extremely cold /ˈfɹizɪŋ/ adjective B1 It is freezing outside today.

4717 reflection an image seen in a mirror or water; or careful thought /ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/ noun B2 She looked at her reflection in the mirror.

4718 balloon a rubber bag filled with air or gas /bəˈlun/ noun A2 The child let go of the balloon.

4719 detected past of detect /dɪˈtɛktəd/ verb · detect B2 The test detected a problem.

4720 transported past of transport /tɹænˈspɔɹtɪd/ verb · transport B1 The goods were transported by ship.

4721 strategies plans for reaching a goal, more than one /ˈstɹætədʒiz/ noun · strategy B2 We need new strategies to win.

4722 experimental new and still being tested /ɪkˌspɛɹɪˈmɛntəl/ adjective B2 The drug is still experimental.

4723 circles perfectly round shapes, more than one /ˈsɝkəlz/ noun · circle A2 Draw two circles on the paper.

4724 declaration an official public statement /ˌdɛklɚˈeɪʃən/ noun B2 They signed a declaration of independence.

4725 fiscal connected with public money and taxes /ˈfɪskəl/ adjective C1 The fiscal year ends in April.

4726 parish an area served by one church and priest /ˈpæɹɪʃ/ noun C2 He is the priest of a small parish.

4727 cardinal a senior priest of the Catholic Church /ˈkɑɹdənəl/ noun C2 The cardinal met the Pope in Rome.

4728 logo a design used as a company's symbol /ˈloʊɡoʊ/ noun B1 The company logo is a red star.

4729 urged strongly advised or pressed someone /ˈɝdʒd/ verb C1 She urged him to see a doctor.

4730 retire to stop working, usually because of age /ɹɪˈtaɪɹ/ verb B1 My father wants to retire next year.

4731 tricks clever acts that fool people, more than one /ˈtɹɪks/ noun · trick B1 The magician showed us some tricks.

4732 publish to print and sell a book or put it online /ˈpʌblɪʃ/ verb B1 They will publish her novel next year.

4733 incorporated included as a part of something larger /ˌɪnˈkɔɹpɚˌeɪtɪd/ verb C1 Your ideas were incorporated into the plan.

4734 arc a curved line, part of a circle /ˈɑɹk/ noun C1 The ball flew in a high arc.

4735 monsters large frightening imaginary creatures, more than one /ˈmɑnstɚz/ noun · monster B1 The children were afraid of monsters.

4736 partially not completely /ˈpɑɹʃəli/ adverb C1 The road is partially closed.

4737 resignation officially leaving a job or position /ˌɹɛzəɡˈneɪʃən/ noun C1 The minister handed in his resignation.

4738 lonely sad because you have no friends or company /ˈloʊnli/ adjective B1 She felt lonely in the big city.

4739 errors mistakes, more than one /ˈɛɹɚz/ noun · error B1 The report contains several errors.

4740 booth a small enclosed space, or a stall at a fair /ˈbuθ/ noun B2 She called from a phone booth.

4741 wrestling a sport where two people try to throw each other down /ˈɹɛslɪŋ/ noun B1 He watches wrestling on TV.

4742 mixture things combined together /ˈmɪkstʃɚ/ noun B1 Pour the mixture into a bowl.

4743 privilege a special right or advantage; or an honour /ˈpɹɪvlədʒ/ noun C1 It is a privilege to meet you.

4744 possess to own or have /pəˈzɛs/ verb B2 They possess great wealth.

4745 placing present participle of place /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/ verb · place B2 She is placing the books on the shelf.

4746 testament proof of something; or a part of the Bible /ˈtɛstəmənt/ noun C2 The building is a testament to his skill.

4747 myth an old story; or a false belief many people hold /ˈmɪθ/ noun B2 That is just a myth.

4748 beds pieces of furniture for sleeping on, more than one /ˈbɛdz/ noun · bed A1 The hotel room has two beds.

4749 pulse the regular beat of blood felt in the wrist /ˈpʌls/ noun B2 The nurse checked my pulse.

4750 releases present of release, for he, she or it /ɹɪˈlisɪz/ verb · release B2 The band releases a new album in May.

4751 skilled having the ability to do something well /ˈskɪld/ adjective B1 He is a skilled carpenter.

4752 pollution harmful substances in air, water or land /pəˈluʃən/ noun A2 Air pollution is a big problem here.

4753 experiencing present participle of experience /ɪkˈspɪɹiənsɪŋ/ verb · experience B2 We are experiencing some delays.

4754 fails present of fail, for he, she or it /ˈfeɪlz/ verb · fail B1 If the plan fails, we try again.

4755 fastest superlative of fast /ˈfæstəst/ adjective · fast A2 He is the fastest runner in the school.

4756 coastal on or near the sea shore /ˈkoʊstəl/ adjective B2 We visited a small coastal town.

4757 unconscious not awake, after an injury or illness /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəs/ adjective B2 He was unconscious for two hours.

4758 hood a cover for the head attached to a coat /ˈhʊd/ noun B2 She pulled up the hood of her coat.

4759 preliminary coming before the main part; early /pɹɪˈlɪməˌnɛɹi/ adjective C1 These are only preliminary results.

4760 adjust to change slightly to make better /əˈdʒʌst/ verb B2 You can adjust the height of the chair.

4761 accent a way of pronouncing typical of a place /əkˈsɛnt/ noun B1 She speaks with a French accent.

4762 moderate neither too much nor too little /ˈmɑdɚət/ adjective B2 Take moderate exercise every day.

4763 gaining present participle of gain /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/ verb · gain B2 The idea is gaining support.

4764 ninth number 9 in order /ˈnaɪnθ/ numeral A2 We live on the ninth floor.

4765 chancellor a head of government in some countries /ˈtʃænsəlɚ/ noun C1 The chancellor gave a speech.

4766 nomination the act of officially suggesting someone for a prize or job /ˌnɑməˈneɪʃən/ noun C1 Her nomination for the prize surprised us.

4767 composition the parts something is made of; or a piece of music /ˌkɑmpəˈzɪʃən/ noun B2 The composition of the team has changed.

4768 deliberately on purpose /dɪˈlɪbɚətli/ adverb B2 He broke the window deliberately.

4769 violation the breaking of a law, rule or agreement /vaɪəˈleɪʃən/ noun C1 This is a violation of human rights.

4770 jurisdiction the official power to make legal decisions /ˌdʒʊɹəsˈdɪkʃən/ noun C2 The case is outside our jurisdiction.

4771 aims purposes you are trying to achieve, more than one /ˈeɪmz/ noun · aim B1 The aims of the project are clear.

4772 rat an animal like a large mouse /ˈɹæt/ noun B1 A rat ran across the kitchen.

4773 examine to look at closely and carefully /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/ verb B1 The doctor will examine you now.

4774 formally officially, or in a correct, serious way /ˈfɔɹməli/ adverb B2 He was formally charged with murder.

4775 app a program for a phone or tablet /ˈæp/ noun A2 Download the app on your phone.

4776 avoiding present participle of avoid /əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/ verb · avoid B1 She is avoiding me.

4777 rushing present participle of rush /ˈɹʌʃɪŋ/ verb · rush B1 Stop rushing and take your time.

4778 blowing present participle of blow /ˈbloʊɪŋ/ verb · blow B1 A cold wind is blowing.

4779 rises present of rise, for he, she or it /ˈɹaɪzəz/ verb · rise B1 The sun rises in the east.

4780 matching of the same colour or pattern as another thing /ˈmætʃɪŋ/ adjective B2 She wore a matching hat and scarf.

4781 farms areas of land for crops or animals, more than one /ˈfɑɹmz/ noun · farm A2 There are many farms in this valley.

4782 negotiate to discuss to reach an agreement /nəˈɡoʊʃiˌeɪt/ verb B2 They agreed to negotiate a new deal.

4783 useless having no purpose or value /ˈjusləs/ adjective B1 This old phone is useless.

4784 assignment a piece of work given as a task /əˈsaɪnmənt/ noun B1 I have to finish my history assignment.

4785 ski to slide over snow on long boards /ˈski/ verb, noun A2 We learned to ski in the Alps.

4786 lowered past of lower /ˈloʊɚd/ verb · lower B2 She lowered her voice.

4787 wireless working without cables /ˈwaɪɹlɪs/ adjective B1 Is there wireless internet here?

4788 ritual actions always done in the same fixed way /ˈɹɪtʃuəl/ noun C1 Morning coffee is my daily ritual.

4789 forming present participle of form /ˈfɔɹmɪŋ/ verb · form B2 A queue is forming outside.

4790 pupils children at school; or the dark centres of the eyes /ˈpjupəlz/ noun A2 The school has 300 pupils.

4791 scattered spread over a wide area /ˈskætɚd/ adjective, verb B2 Toys were scattered across the floor.

4792 unhappy sad or not satisfied /ənˈhæpi/ adjective A2 She is unhappy at her new school.

4793 crops plants grown for food, more than one /ˈkɹɑps/ noun · crop B1 The rain destroyed the crops.

4794 stem the main thin part of a plant /ˈstɛm/ noun C1 Cut the stem of each flower.

4795 armor metal covering worn to protect the body in battle /ˈɑɹmɚ/ noun C1 The knight wore heavy armor.

4796 origins starting points or sources, more than one /ˈɔɹədʒɪnz/ noun · origin B2 The origins of the festival are unclear.

4797 pairs sets of two matching things, more than one /ˈpɛɹz/ noun · pair A2 I bought two pairs of shoes.

4798 eager wanting very much to do something /ˈiɡɚ/ adjective B2 The children were eager to help.

4799 economics the study of money, trade and industry /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪks/ noun B1 She is studying economics at university.

4800 abandon to leave behind forever, or to give up /əˈbændən/ verb B2 They had to abandon the car.

Most common English words: 4,701–4,800