Most Common English Words 4,801–4,900: Meanings & IPA

RankWord Definition PronunciationPart of speech LevelExample

4801 eternal lasting forever /ɪˈtɝnəl/ adjective C1 They swore eternal love.

4802 doubled past of double /ˈdʌbəld/ verb · double B1 The price has doubled in a year.

4803 notable important or interesting enough to be noticed /ˈnoʊtəbəl/ adjective C1 This is a notable exception.

4804 warfare fighting between armies, especially by certain methods /ˈwɔɹˌfɛɹ/ noun C1 The city was destroyed by modern warfare.

4805 controlling present participle of control /kənˈtɹoʊlɪŋ/ verb · control B2 Who is controlling the money?

4806 accepting present participle of accept /ækˈsɛptɪŋ/ verb · accept B1 They are not accepting new members.

4807 loses present of lose, for he, she or it /ˈluzəz/ verb · lose A2 He always loses his keys.

4808 partial not complete /ˈpɑɹʃəl/ adjective C1 The plan was only a partial success.

4809 veteran a person who served in a war, or has long experience /ˈvɛtɚən/ noun C1 He is a veteran of the Second World War.

4810 sang past of sing /ˈsæŋ/ verb · sing A1 She sang a song for us.

4811 interpretation an explanation of what something means /ˌɪnˌtɝpɹɪˈteɪʃən/ noun C1 There is another interpretation of the poem.

4812 lens a curved piece of glass that focuses light /ˈlɛnz/ noun B2 I need a new lens for my camera.

4813 veterans people who served in a war, more than one /ˈvɛtɚənz/ noun · veteran C1 The veterans marched through the town.

4814 comprehensive including everything /ˌkɑmpɹiˈhɛnsɪv/ adjective C1 The book gives a comprehensive guide.

4815 nonetheless in spite of that /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/ adverb C1 It was hard; nonetheless, we finished.

4816 gym a place with equipment for exercise /ˈdʒɪm/ noun A2 I go to the gym three times a week.

4817 racial connected with people's ethnic group /ˈɹeɪʃəl/ adjective C1 The law bans racial discrimination.

4818 severely very badly or seriously /səˈvɪɹli/ adverb B2 The building was severely damaged.

4819 mild not strong or severe; not very cold /ˈmaɪld/ adjective B1 The winter has been mild.

4820 sizes how big things are, more than one /ˈsaɪzəz/ noun · size A2 The shoes come in all sizes.

4821 patience the ability to wait calmly /ˈpeɪʃəns/ noun B1 Teaching needs a lot of patience.

4822 consumers people who buy goods and services, more than one /kənˈsumɚz/ noun · consumer B2 Consumers want lower prices.

4823 poorly badly /ˈpuɹli/ adverb B2 The room was poorly lit.

4824 reserves supplies kept for later use, more than one /ɹɪˈzɝvz/ noun · reserve B2 The country has large oil reserves.

4825 lecture a talk given to students or an audience /ˈlɛktʃɚ/ noun B1 I have a lecture at nine.

4826 singles songs sold on their own, more than one /ˈsɪŋɡəlz/ noun · single B2 The band released three singles.

4827 immune protected from catching a disease /ˌɪˈmjun/ adjective C1 I am immune to the disease.

4828 intend to plan or mean to do something /ˌɪnˈtɛnd/ verb B1 I intend to finish it today.

4829 suspension a ban from work or play for a period; or a car's springs /səˈspɛnʃən/ noun C1 He received a two-game suspension.

4830 reserved past of reserve /ɹɪˈzɝvd/ verb · reserve B1 We reserved a table for two.

4831 simultaneously at the same time /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/ adverb C1 They both spoke simultaneously.

4832 harmony peaceful agreement; or notes that sound well together /ˈhɑɹməni/ noun B2 They live in harmony with nature.

4833 displayed past of display /dɪˈspleɪd/ verb · display B2 The paintings are displayed in the hall.

4834 receives present of receive, for he, she or it /ɹəˈsivz/ verb · receive B1 She receives many letters.

4835 visitor a person who comes to see a person or place /ˈvɪzɪtɚ/ noun A2 We had a visitor yesterday.

4836 brutal very cruel and violent /ˈbɹutəl/ adjective B2 It was a brutal attack.

4837 punished made to suffer for doing wrong /ˈpʌnɪʃt/ verb B1 He was punished for lying.

4838 shaped past of shape /ˈʃeɪpt/ verb · shape B2 The pool is shaped like a heart.

4839 souls the spirits of people, more than one /ˈsoʊlz/ noun · soul B2 The poem speaks of lost souls.

4840 photography the art or work of taking pictures with a camera /fəˈtɑɡɹəfi/ noun A2 Her hobby is photography.

4841 keyboard the set of keys for typing on a computer /ˈkiˌbɔɹd/ noun A2 My keyboard has stopped working.

4842 stating present participle of state /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/ verb · state C1 He left without stating his reasons.

4843 forbidden not allowed /ˈfɔɹbɪdən/ adjective B2 Smoking is forbidden in the building.

4844 lakes large areas of water surrounded by land, more than one /ˈleɪks/ noun · lake A2 The region has many lakes.

4845 excitement a feeling of being very happy and eager /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/ noun B1 The children could not hide their excitement.

4846 avoided past of avoid /əˈvɔɪdɪd/ verb · avoid B1 We avoided the busy roads.

4847 lap the top of the legs when sitting; or one circuit of a track /ˈlæp/ noun B2 The cat sat on her lap.

4848 distinguished famous and respected /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/ adjective C1 He is a distinguished professor.

4849 cruel causing pain on purpose /ˈkɹuəl/ adjective B1 It is cruel to hurt animals.

4850 implement to put a plan or decision into action /ˈɪmpləmənt/ verb C1 The plan will be hard to implement.

4851 emotion a strong feeling such as love or anger /ɪˈmoʊʃən/ noun B1 She showed no emotion.

4852 haven a safe, peaceful place /ˈheɪvən/ noun C1 The island is a haven for birds.

4853 syndrome a group of signs that mark a medical condition /ˈsɪnˌdɹoʊm/ noun C1 He suffers from a rare syndrome.

4854 dragged past of drag /ˈdɹæɡd/ verb · drag B2 He dragged the box across the floor.

4855 lung one of the two organs used for breathing /ˈlʌŋ/ noun B1 Smoking causes lung disease.

4856 tribes groups of families sharing culture and a leader, more than one /ˈtɹaɪbz/ noun · tribe B2 Several tribes lived in the valley.

4857 recognise to know someone or something seen before /ˈɹɛkəɡˌnaɪz/ verb B1 I did not recognise you!

4858 kidnapped taken away by force and held prisoner /ˈkɪdˌnæpt/ verb C1 The businessman was kidnapped last year.

4859 counted past of count /ˈkaʊntɪd/ verb · count A2 She counted the money twice.

4860 conservation protecting nature and old buildings from harm /ˌkɑnsɚˈveɪʃən/ noun B2 She works in wildlife conservation.

4861 flooding water covering land that is usually dry /ˈflʌdɪŋ/ noun B2 Heavy rain caused flooding in the town.

4862 fossil the remains of an ancient animal or plant in rock /ˈfɑsəl/ noun B2 They found a dinosaur fossil.

4863 attendance the number of people present, or being present /əˈtɛndəns/ noun B2 Attendance at the meeting was low.

4864 nursing the job of caring for sick people /ˈnɝsɪŋ/ noun B1 She chose a career in nursing.

4865 thunder the loud noise after lightning /ˈθʌndɚ/ noun B1 We heard thunder in the distance.

4866 concentrate to give all your attention to something /ˈkɑnsənˌtɹeɪt/ verb B1 I cannot concentrate with this noise.

4867 promoting present participle of promote /pɹəˈmoʊtɪŋ/ verb · promote B2 She is promoting her new book.

4868 chambers rooms or parts of a parliament, more than one /ˈtʃeɪmbɚz/ noun · chamber C1 Parliament has two chambers.

4869 judicial connected with courts and judges /dʒuˈdɪʃəl/ adjective C1 The country needs judicial reform.

4870 brands names of products made by a company, more than one /ˈbɹændz/ noun · brand B1 We sell all the big brands.

4871 curse magic words meant to bring bad luck; or to swear /ˈkɝs/ noun, verb C1 The witch put a curse on him.

4872 southwest the direction halfway between the bottom and the left of a map /ˌsaʊˈθwɛst/ noun, adjective B1 The wind came from the southwest.

4873 suggestion an idea or plan put forward /səˈdʒɛstʃən/ noun B1 Can I make a suggestion?

4874 protective meant to keep someone or something safe from harm /pɹəˈtɛktɪv/ adjective B2 Wear protective clothing.

4875 uncomfortable not pleasant to wear or sit on; or uneasy /ənˈkʌmfɚtəbəl/ adjective B1 These shoes are uncomfortable.

4876 adapted changed to suit a new use or situation /əˈdæptɪd/ verb B2 The novel was adapted for television.

4877 probe a careful official enquiry; or to investigate /ˈpɹoʊb/ noun, verb C1 Police launched a probe into the deaths.

4878 garbage things thrown away as waste /ˈɡɑɹbɪdʒ/ noun B1 Please take out the garbage.

4879 premiere the first public showing of a film or play /pɹɛˈmɪɹ/ noun C1 The film had its premiere in Cannes.

4880 pearl a small shiny white ball formed inside a shell /ˈpɝl/ noun B1 She wore a pearl necklace.

4881 sexually in a way connected with sex /ˈsɛkʃuəli/ adverb B2 The disease is sexually transmitted.

4882 seemingly in a way that appears true /ˈsimɪŋli/ adverb C1 He was seemingly unaware of the danger.

4883 seeks present of seek, for he, she or it /ˈsiks/ verb · seek C1 She seeks advice from her mother.

4884 behave to act in a particular way, or act well /bɪˈheɪv/ verb B1 Please behave yourself!

4885 questioning present participle of question /ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋ/ verb · question B2 The police are questioning two men.

4886 charts weekly lists of best-selling music; or diagrams, more than one /ˈtʃɑɹts/ noun · chart B1 The song went to the top of the charts.

4887 advocate a person who publicly supports an idea /ˈædvəkət/ noun, verb C1 She is a strong advocate of reform.

4888 conducting present participle of conduct /kənˈdʌktɪŋ/ verb · conduct C1 They are conducting a survey.

4889 qualities features of a person's character, more than one /ˈkwɑlətiz/ noun · quality B2 She has many good qualities.

4890 locate to find the exact position of /ˈloʊˌkeɪt/ verb B2 We could not locate the problem.

4891 tide the regular rise and fall of the sea /ˈtaɪd/ noun B2 The tide is coming in.

4892 passport an official document for travelling abroad /ˈpæˌspɔɹt/ noun A2 Do not forget your passport.

4893 likewise in the same way; also /ˈlaɪˌkwaɪz/ adverb C1 Watch him and do likewise.

4894 exclusively only, and for no one or nothing else /ɪkˈsklusɪvli/ adverb C1 The offer is exclusively for members.

4895 emerging just starting to exist or grow /ɪˈmɝdʒɪŋ/ adjective C1 They invest in emerging markets.

4896 applying present participle of apply /əˈplaɪɪŋ/ verb · apply B1 She is applying for a new job.

4897 replacing present participle of replace /ɹɪˈpleɪsɪŋ/ verb · replace B1 They are replacing the old windows.

4898 novels long written stories, more than one /ˈnɑvəlz/ noun · novel B1 She has written three novels.

4899 conversion changing something from one form or use to another /kənˈvɝʒən/ noun C1 The conversion of the barn took a year.

4900 shoe a covering for the foot /ˈʃu/ noun A1 I lost my left shoe.

Most common English words: 4,801–4,900