Top 1000 English Words: An Expanded Foundation for Understanding English

This list of 1000 high-frequency English words is designed for learners who want to move beyond the basic minimum and understand real English with more confidence. It is no longer just a starter vocabulary set, but a larger frequency-based foundation that covers a major part of everyday language.

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for structured vocabulary work, if you need a large but still practical list of words.

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the top 1000 English words with translation and transcription;
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common mistakes that often get in the way when using a larger vocabulary;
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Word	Listen to pronunciation
the Pronunciation: [ðə]
be Pronunciation: [biː]
and Pronunciation: [ænd]
a Pronunciation: [ə]
of Pronunciation: [əv]
to Pronunciation: [tuː]
in Pronunciation: [ɪn]
I Pronunciation: [aɪ]
it Pronunciation: [ɪt]
have Pronunciation: [hæv]
that Pronunciation: [ðæt]
for Pronunciation: [fɔː]
do Pronunciation: [duː]
he Pronunciation: [hiː]
with Pronunciation: [wɪð]
on Pronunciation: [ɒn]
you Pronunciation: [juː]
say Pronunciation: [seɪ]
at Pronunciation: [æt]
this Pronunciation: [ðɪs]
but Pronunciation: [bʌt]
his Pronunciation: [hɪz]
by Pronunciation: [baɪ]
from Pronunciation: [frɒm]
they Pronunciation: [ðeɪ]
we Pronunciation: [wiː]
she Pronunciation: [ʃiː]
or Pronunciation: [ɔː]
an Pronunciation: [æn]
will Pronunciation: [wɪl]
my Pronunciation: [maɪ]
one Pronunciation: [wʌn]
all Pronunciation: [ɔːl]
there Pronunciation: [ðeə]
their Pronunciation: [ðeə]
what Pronunciation: [wɒt]
so Pronunciation: [səʊ]
up Pronunciation: [ʌp]
out Pronunciation: [aʊt]
if Pronunciation: [ɪf]
about Pronunciation: [əˈbaʊt]
who Pronunciation: [huː]
get Pronunciation: [ɡet]
which Pronunciation: [wɪtʃ]
go Pronunciation: [ɡəʊ]
me Pronunciation: [miː]
when Pronunciation: [wen]
make Pronunciation: [meɪk]
can Pronunciation: [kæn]
like Pronunciation: [laɪk]
time Pronunciation: [taɪm]
no Pronunciation: [nəʊ]
just Pronunciation: [dʒʌst]
him Pronunciation: [hɪm]
know Pronunciation: [nəʊ]
take Pronunciation: [teɪk]
people Pronunciation: [ˈpiːpl]
into Pronunciation: [ˈɪntuː]
year Pronunciation: [jɪə]
your Pronunciation: [jɔː]
good Pronunciation: [ɡʊd]
some Pronunciation: [sʌm]
could Pronunciation: [kʊd]
them Pronunciation: [ðem]
see Pronunciation: [siː]
other Pronunciation: [ˈʌðə]
than Pronunciation: [ðæn]
then Pronunciation: [ðen]
now Pronunciation: [naʊ]
look Pronunciation: [lʊk]
only Pronunciation: [ˈəʊnli]
come Pronunciation: [kʌm]
its Pronunciation: [ɪts]
over Pronunciation: [ˈəʊvə]
think Pronunciation: [θɪŋk]
also Pronunciation: [ˈɔːlsəʊ]
back Pronunciation: [bæk]
after Pronunciation: [ˈɑːftə]
use Pronunciation: [juːz]
two Pronunciation: [tuː]
how Pronunciation: [haʊ]
our Pronunciation: [ˈaʊə]
work Pronunciation: [wɜːk]
first Pronunciation: [fɜːst]
well Pronunciation: [wel]
way Pronunciation: [weɪ]
even Pronunciation: [ˈiːvən]
new Pronunciation: [njuː]
want Pronunciation: [wɒnt]
because Pronunciation: [bɪˈkɒz]
any Pronunciation: [ˈeni]
these Pronunciation: [ðiːz]
give Pronunciation: [ɡɪv]
day Pronunciation: [deɪ]
most Pronunciation: [məʊst]
us Pronunciation: [ʌs]
is Pronunciation: [ɪz]
are Pronunciation: [ɑː]
was Pronunciation: [wɒz]
were Pronunciation: [wɜː]
been Pronunciation: [biːn]
has Pronunciation: [hæz]
had Pronunciation: [hæd]
did Pronunciation: [dɪd]
does Pronunciation: [dʌz]
very Pronunciation: [ˈveri]
each Pronunciation: [iːtʃ]
before Pronunciation: [bɪˈfɔː]
must Pronunciation: [mʌst]
should Pronunciation: [ʃʊd]
would Pronunciation: [wʊd]
through Pronunciation: [θruː]
where Pronunciation: [weə]
between Pronunciation: [bɪˈtwiːn]
under Pronunciation: [ˈʌndə]
while Pronunciation: [waɪl]
during Pronunciation: [ˈdjʊərɪŋ]
without Pronunciation: [wɪˈðaʊt]
within Pronunciation: [wɪˈðɪn]
along Pronunciation: [əˈlɒŋ]
following Pronunciation: [ˈfɒləʊɪŋ]
around Pronunciation: [əˈraʊnd]
against Pronunciation: [əˈɡenst]
among Pronunciation: [əˈmʌŋ]
toward Pronunciation: [təˈwɔːd]
above Pronunciation: [əˈbʌv]
below Pronunciation: [bɪˈləʊ]
important Pronunciation: [ɪmˈpɔːtənt]
small Pronunciation: [smɔːl]
big Pronunciation: [bɪɡ]
different Pronunciation: [ˈdɪfrənt]
large Pronunciation: [lɑːdʒ]
next Pronunciation: [nekst]
early Pronunciation: [ˈɜːli]
young Pronunciation: [jʌŋ]
long Pronunciation: [lɒŋ]
great Pronunciation: [ɡreɪt]
little Pronunciation: [ˈlɪtl]
own Pronunciation: [əʊn]
old Pronunciation: [əʊld]
high Pronunciation: [haɪ]
same Pronunciation: [seɪm]
much Pronunciation: [mʌtʃ]
many Pronunciation: [ˈmeni]
down Pronunciation: [daʊn]
real Pronunciation: [rɪəl]
almost Pronunciation: [ˈɔːlməʊst]
together Pronunciation: [təˈɡeðə]
always Pronunciation: [ˈɔːlweɪz]
never Pronunciation: [ˈnevə]
sometimes Pronunciation: [ˈsʌmtaɪmz]
often Pronunciation: [ˈɒfn]
here Pronunciation: [hɪə]
away Pronunciation: [əˈweɪ]
left Pronunciation: [left]
right Pronunciation: [raɪt]
move Pronunciation: [muːv]
turn Pronunciation: [tɜːn]
put Pronunciation: [pʊt]
show Pronunciation: [ʃəʊ]
help Pronunciation: [help]
play Pronunciation: [pleɪ]
run Pronunciation: [rʌn]
walk Pronunciation: [wɔːk]
talk Pronunciation: [tɔːk]
call Pronunciation: [kɔːl]
ask Pronunciation: [ɑːsk]
try Pronunciation: [traɪ]
find Pronunciation: [faɪnd]
need Pronunciation: [niːd]
believe Pronunciation: [bɪˈliːv]
happen Pronunciation: [ˈhæpən]
change Pronunciation: [tʃeɪndʒ]
stop Pronunciation: [stɒp]
start Pronunciation: [stɑːt]
open Pronunciation: [ˈəʊpən]
seem Pronunciation: [siːm]
might Pronunciation: [maɪt]
used Pronunciation: [juːzd]
another Pronunciation: [əˈnʌðə]
few Pronunciation: [fjuː]
more Pronunciation: [mɔː]
every Pronunciation: [ˈevri]
such Pronunciation: [sʌtʃ]
too Pronunciation: [tuː]
yet Pronunciation: [jet]
again Pronunciation: [əˈɡen]
once Pronunciation: [wʌns]
already Pronunciation: [ɔːlˈredi]
enough Pronunciation: [ɪˈnʌf]
rather Pronunciation: [ˈrɑːðə]
quite Pronunciation: [kwaɪt]
several Pronunciation: [ˈsevrəl]
however Pronunciation: [haʊˈevə]
perhaps Pronunciation: [pəˈhæps]
person Pronunciation: [ˈpɜːsn]
man Pronunciation: [mæn]
woman Pronunciation: [ˈwʊmən]
child Pronunciation: [tʃaɪld]
world Pronunciation: [wɜːld]
life Pronunciation: [laɪf]
hand Pronunciation: [hænd]
part Pronunciation: [pɑːt]
place Pronunciation: [pleɪs]
case Pronunciation: [keɪs]
week Pronunciation: [wiːk]
company Pronunciation: [ˈkʌmpəni]
system Pronunciation: [ˈsɪstəm]
program Pronunciation: [ˈprəʊɡræm]
question Pronunciation: [ˈkwestʃən]
government Pronunciation: [ˈɡʌvənmənt]
number Pronunciation: [ˈnʌmbə]
night Pronunciation: [naɪt]
point Pronunciation: [pɔɪnt]
home Pronunciation: [həʊm]
water Pronunciation: [ˈwɔːtə]
room Pronunciation: [ruːm]
mother Pronunciation: [ˈmʌðə]
area Pronunciation: [ˈeəriə]
money Pronunciation: [ˈmʌni]
story Pronunciation: [ˈstɔːri]
fact Pronunciation: [fækt]
month Pronunciation: [mʌnθ]
lot Pronunciation: [lɒt]
study Pronunciation: [ˈstʌdi]
book Pronunciation: [bʊk]
eye Pronunciation: [aɪ]
job Pronunciation: [dʒɒb]
word Pronunciation: [wɜːd]
business Pronunciation: [ˈbɪznɪs]
issue Pronunciation: [ˈɪʃuː]
side Pronunciation: [saɪd]
kind Pronunciation: [kaɪnd]
head Pronunciation: [hed]
house Pronunciation: [haʊs]
service Pronunciation: [ˈsɜːvɪs]
friend Pronunciation: [frend]
father Pronunciation: [ˈfɑːðə]
power Pronunciation: [ˈpaʊə]
hour Pronunciation: [ˈaʊə]
game Pronunciation: [ɡeɪm]
line Pronunciation: [laɪn]
end Pronunciation: [end]
member Pronunciation: [ˈmembə]
law Pronunciation: [lɔː]
car Pronunciation: [kɑː]
city Pronunciation: [ˈsɪti]
community Pronunciation: [kəˈmjuːnəti]
name Pronunciation: [neɪm]
president Pronunciation: [ˈprezɪdənt]
team Pronunciation: [tiːm]
minute Pronunciation: [ˈmɪnɪt]
idea Pronunciation: [aɪˈdɪə]
body Pronunciation: [ˈbɒdi]
information Pronunciation: [ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən]
family Pronunciation: [ˈfæməli]
group Pronunciation: [ɡruːp]
problem Pronunciation: [ˈprɒbləm]
school Pronunciation: [skuːl]
state Pronunciation: [steɪt]
student Pronunciation: [ˈstjuːdənt]
country Pronunciation: [ˈkʌntri]
answer Pronunciation: [ˈɑːnsə]
result Pronunciation: [rɪˈzʌlt]
reason Pronunciation: [ˈriːzn]
moment Pronunciation: [ˈməʊmənt]
sense Pronunciation: [sens]
example Pronunciation: [ɪɡˈzɑːmpl]
paper Pronunciation: [ˈpeɪpə]
door Pronunciation: [dɔː]
food Pronunciation: [fuːd]
air Pronunciation: [eə]
light Pronunciation: [laɪt]
table Pronunciation: [ˈteɪbl]
phone Pronunciation: [fəʊn]
street Pronunciation: [striːt]
tree Pronunciation: [triː]
face Pronunciation: [feɪs]
bed Pronunciation: [bed]
window Pronunciation: [ˈwɪndəʊ]
heart Pronunciation: [hɑːt]
mind Pronunciation: [maɪnd]
voice Pronunciation: [vɔɪs]
color Pronunciation: [ˈkʌlə]
language Pronunciation: [ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ]
music Pronunciation: [ˈmjuːzɪk]
computer Pronunciation: [kəmˈpjuːtə]
picture Pronunciation: [ˈpɪktʃə]
morning Pronunciation: [ˈmɔːnɪŋ]
evening Pronunciation: [ˈiːvnɪŋ]
today Pronunciation: [təˈdeɪ]
tomorrow Pronunciation: [təˈmɒrəʊ]
yesterday Pronunciation: [ˈjestədeɪ]
love Pronunciation: [lʌv]
feeling Pronunciation: [ˈfiːlɪŋ]
truth Pronunciation: [truːθ]
history Pronunciation: [ˈhɪstəri]
news Pronunciation: [njuːz]
health Pronunciation: [helθ]
education Pronunciation: [ˌedʒʊˈkeɪʃən]
doctor Pronunciation: [ˈdɒktə]
hospital Pronunciation: [ˈhɒspɪtl]
market Pronunciation: [ˈmɑːkɪt]
garden Pronunciation: [ˈɡɑːdn]
animal Pronunciation: [ˈænɪml]
dog Pronunciation: [dɒɡ]
cat Pronunciation: [kæt]
bird Pronunciation: [bɜːd]
fish Pronunciation: [fɪʃ]
horse Pronunciation: [hɔːs]
plant Pronunciation: [plɑːnt]
flower Pronunciation: [ˈflaʊə]
river Pronunciation: [ˈrɪvə]
mountain Pronunciation: [ˈmaʊntɪn]
sea Pronunciation: [siː]
lake Pronunciation: [leɪk]
road Pronunciation: [rəʊd]
bridge Pronunciation: [brɪdʒ]
church Pronunciation: [tʃɜːtʃ]
sun Pronunciation: [sʌn]
moon Pronunciation: [muːn]
star Pronunciation: [stɑː]
rain Pronunciation: [reɪn]
snow Pronunciation: [snəʊ]
wind Pronunciation: [wɪnd]
fire Pronunciation: [ˈfaɪə]
earth Pronunciation: [ɜːθ]
sky Pronunciation: [skaɪ]
bread Pronunciation: [bred]
milk Pronunciation: [mɪlk]
coffee Pronunciation: [ˈkɒfi]
tea Pronunciation: [tiː]
meat Pronunciation: [miːt]
apple Pronunciation: [ˈæpl]
egg Pronunciation: [eɡ]
sugar Pronunciation: [ˈʃʊɡə]
salt Pronunciation: [sɔːlt]
rice Pronunciation: [raɪs]
red Pronunciation: [red]
blue Pronunciation: [bluː]
green Pronunciation: [ɡriːn]
white Pronunciation: [waɪt]
black Pronunciation: [blæk]
yellow Pronunciation: [ˈjeləʊ]
three Pronunciation: [θriː]
four Pronunciation: [fɔː]
five Pronunciation: [faɪv]
six Pronunciation: [sɪks]
seven Pronunciation: [ˈsevən]
eight Pronunciation: [eɪt]
nine Pronunciation: [naɪn]
ten Pronunciation: [ten]
hundred Pronunciation: [ˈhʌndrəd]
thousand Pronunciation: [ˈθaʊzənd]
half Pronunciation: [hɑːf]
third Pronunciation: [θɜːd]
full Pronunciation: [fʊl]
empty Pronunciation: [ˈempti]
cold Pronunciation: [kəʊld]
hot Pronunciation: [hɒt]
warm Pronunciation: [wɔːm]
clean Pronunciation: [kliːn]
easy Pronunciation: [ˈiːzi]
hard Pronunciation: [hɑːd]
fast Pronunciation: [fɑːst]
slow Pronunciation: [sləʊ]
happy Pronunciation: [ˈhæpi]
sad Pronunciation: [sæd]
tired Pronunciation: [taɪəd]
ready Pronunciation: [ˈredi]
free Pronunciation: [friː]
strong Pronunciation: [strɒŋ]
weak Pronunciation: [wiːk]
rich Pronunciation: [rɪtʃ]
poor Pronunciation: [pʊə]
safe Pronunciation: [seɪf]
dangerous Pronunciation: [ˈdeɪndʒərəs]
beautiful Pronunciation: [ˈbjuːtɪfl]
nice Pronunciation: [naɪs]
bad Pronunciation: [bæd]
worse Pronunciation: [wɜːs]
best Pronunciation: [best]
worst Pronunciation: [wɜːst]
better Pronunciation: [ˈbetə]
possible Pronunciation: [ˈpɒsəbl]
interesting Pronunciation: [ˈɪntrestɪŋ]
boring Pronunciation: [ˈbɔːrɪŋ]
busy Pronunciation: [ˈbɪzi]
expensive Pronunciation: [ɪkˈspensɪv]
cheap Pronunciation: [tʃiːp]
comfortable Pronunciation: [ˈkʌmftəbl]
quiet Pronunciation: [ˈkwaɪət]
loud Pronunciation: [laʊd]
dark Pronunciation: [dɑːk]
bright Pronunciation: [braɪt]
wide Pronunciation: [waɪd]
narrow Pronunciation: [ˈnærəʊ]
thick Pronunciation: [θɪk]
thin Pronunciation: [θɪn]
deep Pronunciation: [diːp]
heavy Pronunciation: [ˈhevi]
soft Pronunciation: [sɒft]
fresh Pronunciation: [freʃ]
dry Pronunciation: [draɪ]
wet Pronunciation: [wet]
sweet Pronunciation: [swiːt]
bitter Pronunciation: [ˈbɪtə]
hungry Pronunciation: [ˈhʌŋɡri]
thirsty Pronunciation: [ˈθɜːsti]
afraid Pronunciation: [əˈfreɪd]
angry Pronunciation: [ˈæŋɡri]
surprised Pronunciation: [səˈpraɪzd]
excited Pronunciation: [ɪkˈsaɪtɪd]
worried Pronunciation: [ˈwʌrɪd]
lonely Pronunciation: [ˈləʊnli]
proud Pronunciation: [praʊd]
lucky Pronunciation: [ˈlʌki]
nervous Pronunciation: [ˈnɜːvəs]
calm Pronunciation: [kɑːm]
funny Pronunciation: [ˈfʌni]
clever Pronunciation: [ˈklevə]
honest Pronunciation: [ˈɒnɪst]
lazy Pronunciation: [ˈleɪzi]
brave Pronunciation: [breɪv]
polite Pronunciation: [pəˈlaɪt]
famous Pronunciation: [ˈfeɪməs]
popular Pronunciation: [ˈpɒpjʊlə]
strange Pronunciation: [streɪndʒ]
simple Pronunciation: [ˈsɪmpl]
terrible Pronunciation: [ˈterəbl]
wonderful Pronunciation: [ˈwʌndəfl]
awful Pronunciation: [ˈɔːfl]
sit Pronunciation: [sɪt]
stand Pronunciation: [stænd]
live Pronunciation: [lɪv]
die Pronunciation: [daɪ]
eat Pronunciation: [iːt]
drink Pronunciation: [drɪŋk]
sleep Pronunciation: [sliːp]
read Pronunciation: [riːd]
write Pronunciation: [raɪt]
speak Pronunciation: [spiːk]
listen Pronunciation: [ˈlɪsn]
learn Pronunciation: [lɜːn]
teach Pronunciation: [tiːtʃ]
understand Pronunciation: [ˌʌndəˈstænd]
remember Pronunciation: [rɪˈmembə]
forget Pronunciation: [fəˈɡet]
feel Pronunciation: [fiːl]
hear Pronunciation: [hɪə]
watch Pronunciation: [wɒtʃ]
smile Pronunciation: [smaɪl]
laugh Pronunciation: [lɑːf]
cry Pronunciation: [kraɪ]
buy Pronunciation: [baɪ]
sell Pronunciation: [sel]
pay Pronunciation: [peɪ]
cost Pronunciation: [kɒst]
wait Pronunciation: [weɪt]
hold Pronunciation: [həʊld]
carry Pronunciation: [ˈkæri]
bring Pronunciation: [brɪŋ]
send Pronunciation: [send]
receive Pronunciation: [rɪˈsiːv]
lose Pronunciation: [luːz]
win Pronunciation: [wɪn]
break Pronunciation: [breɪk]
build Pronunciation: [bɪld]
fall Pronunciation: [fɔːl]
grow Pronunciation: [ɡrəʊ]
follow Pronunciation: [ˈfɒləʊ]
choose Pronunciation: [tʃuːz]
decide Pronunciation: [dɪˈsaɪd]
travel Pronunciation: [ˈtrævl]
arrive Pronunciation: [əˈraɪv]
leave Pronunciation: [liːv]
return Pronunciation: [rɪˈtɜːn]
stay Pronunciation: [steɪ]
begin Pronunciation: [bɪˈɡɪn]
finish Pronunciation: [ˈfɪnɪʃ]
close Pronunciation: [kləʊz]
wash Pronunciation: [wɒʃ]
cook Pronunciation: [kʊk]
drive Pronunciation: [draɪv]
fly Pronunciation: [flaɪ]
swim Pronunciation: [swɪm]
dance Pronunciation: [dɑːns]
sing Pronunciation: [sɪŋ]
draw Pronunciation: [drɔː]
wear Pronunciation: [weə]
hope Pronunciation: [həʊp]
dream Pronunciation: [driːm]
hate Pronunciation: [heɪt]
wish Pronunciation: [wɪʃ]
cut Pronunciation: [kʌt]
not Pronunciation: [nɒt]
as Pronunciation: [æz]
her Pronunciation: [hɜː]
boy Pronunciation: [bɔɪ]
girl Pronunciation: [ɡɜːl]
brother Pronunciation: [ˈbrʌðə]
sister Pronunciation: [ˈsɪstə]
wife Pronunciation: [waɪf]
husband Pronunciation: [ˈhʌzbənd]
son Pronunciation: [sʌn]
daughter Pronunciation: [ˈdɔːtə]
teacher Pronunciation: [ˈtiːtʃə]
chair Pronunciation: [tʃeə]
kitchen Pronunciation: [ˈkɪtʃɪn]
bathroom Pronunciation: [ˈbɑːθruːm]
leg Pronunciation: [leɡ]
arm Pronunciation: [ɑːm]
foot Pronunciation: [fʊt]
land Pronunciation: [lænd]
thing Pronunciation: [θɪŋ]
song Pronunciation: [sɒŋ]
short Pronunciation: [ʃɔːt]
tall Pronunciation: [tɔːl]
low Pronunciation: [ləʊ]
cool Pronunciation: [kuːl]
ugly Pronunciation: [ˈʌɡli]
dirty Pronunciation: [ˈdɜːti]
wrong Pronunciation: [rɒŋ]
stupid Pronunciation: [ˈstjuːpɪd]
rude Pronunciation: [ruːd]
shallow Pronunciation: [ˈʃæləʊ]
smooth Pronunciation: [smuːð]
rough Pronunciation: [rʌf]
sour Pronunciation: [ˈsaʊə]
salty Pronunciation: [ˈsɔːlti]
friendly Pronunciation: [ˈfrendli]
tell Pronunciation: [tel]
become Pronunciation: [bɪˈkʌm]
mean Pronunciation: [miːn]
keep Pronunciation: [kiːp]
let Pronunciation: [let]
explain Pronunciation: [ɪkˈspleɪn]
kill Pronunciation: [kɪl]
hello Pronunciation: [həˈləʊ]
goodbye Pronunciation: [ɡʊdˈbaɪ]
please Pronunciation: [pliːz]
sorry Pronunciation: [ˈsɒri]
yes Pronunciation: [jes]
shop Pronunciation: [ʃɒp]
age Pronunciation: [eɪʤ]
bus Pronunciation: [bʌs]
cap Pronunciation: [kæp]
era Pronunciation: [ˈɪərə]
hat Pronunciation: [hæt]
jet Pronunciation: [ʤet]
may Pronunciation: [meɪ]
tie Pronunciation: [taɪ]
van Pronunciation: [væn]
aunt Pronunciation: [ɑːnt]
baby Pronunciation: [ˈbeɪbɪ]
belt Pronunciation: [belt]
boat Pronunciation: [bəʊt]
bond Pronunciation: [bɒnd]
cake Pronunciation: [keɪk]
care Pronunciation: [keə]
coat Pronunciation: [kəʊt]
date Pronunciation: [deɪt]
dawn Pronunciation: [dɔːn]
fear Pronunciation: [fɪə]
gift Pronunciation: [gɪft]
lamp Pronunciation: [læmp]
lane Pronunciation: [leɪn]
leap Pronunciation: [liːp]
mate Pronunciation: [meɪt]
noon Pronunciation: [nuːn]
oven Pronunciation: [ʌvn]
past Pronunciation: [pɑːst]
rest Pronunciation: [rest]
ride Pronunciation: [raɪd]
robe Pronunciation: [rəʊb]
ship Pronunciation: [ʃɪp]
sink Pronunciation: [sɪŋk]
slot Pronunciation: [slɒt]
sofa Pronunciation: [ˈsəʊfə]
suit Pronunciation: [sjuːt]
tank Pronunciation: [tæŋk]
taxi Pronunciation: [ˈtæksɪ]
twin Pronunciation: [twɪn]
vase Pronunciation: [vɑːz]
vest Pronunciation: [vest]
wall Pronunciation: [wɔːl]
zone Pronunciation: [zəʊn]
adult Pronunciation: [ˈædʌlt]
attic Pronunciation: [ˈætɪk]
brief Pronunciation: [briːf]
camel Pronunciation: [ˈkæməl]
clock Pronunciation: [klɒk]
cycle Pronunciation: [saɪkl]
daily Pronunciation: [ˈdeɪlɪ]
diary Pronunciation: [ˈdaɪərɪ]
dress Pronunciation: [dres]
event Pronunciation: [ɪˈvent]
floor Pronunciation: [flɔː]
guilt Pronunciation: [gɪlt]
lover Pronunciation: [ˈlʌvə]
party Pronunciation: [ˈpɑːtɪ]
plane Pronunciation: [pleɪn]
porch Pronunciation: [pɔːʧ]
pride Pronunciation: [praɪd]
route Pronunciation: [ruːt]
scarf Pronunciation: [skɑːf]
shelf Pronunciation: [ʃelf]
shirt Pronunciation: [ʃɜːt]
skirt Pronunciation: [skɜːt]
solar Pronunciation: [ˈsəʊlə]
speed Pronunciation: [spiːd]
toast Pronunciation: [təʊst]
train Pronunciation: [treɪn]
tribe Pronunciation: [traɪb]
truck Pronunciation: [trʌk]
trust Pronunciation: [trʌst]
uncle Pronunciation: [ʌŋkl]
upset Pronunciation: [ʌpˈset]
wagon Pronunciation: [ˈwægən]
wheel Pronunciation: [wiːl]
agenda Pronunciation: [əˈʤendə]
annual Pronunciation: [ˈænjʊəl]
bikini Pronunciation: [bɪˈkiːnɪ]
candle Pronunciation: [kændl]
carpet Pronunciation: [ˈkɑːpɪt]
circle Pronunciation: [sɜːkl]
closet Pronunciation: [ˈklɒzɪt]
cousin Pronunciation: [kʌzn]
cruise Pronunciation: [kruːz]
decade Pronunciation: [ˈdekeɪd]
driver Pronunciation: [ˈdraɪvə]
engine Pronunciation: [ˈenʤɪn]
future Pronunciation: [ˈfjuːʧə]
garage Pronunciation: [ˈgærɑːʒ]
jacket Pronunciation: [ˈʤækɪt]
lately Pronunciation: [ˈleɪtlɪ]
leader Pronunciation: [ˈliːdə]
mentor Pronunciation: [ˈmentə]
mirror Pronunciation: [ˈmɪrə]
mutual Pronunciation: [ˈmjuːʧʊəl]
parade Pronunciation: [pəˈreɪd]
parent Pronunciation: [ˈpe(ə)rənt]
period Pronunciation: [ˈpɪərɪəd]
pillow Pronunciation: [ˈpɪləʊ]
rhythm Pronunciation: [ˈrɪðəm]
ritual Pronunciation: [ˈrɪʧʊəl]
rocket Pronunciation: [ˈrɒkɪt]
season Pronunciation: [siːzn]
second Pronunciation: [ˈsekənd]
senior Pronunciation: [ˈsiːnɪə]
series Pronunciation: [ˈsɪəriːz]
shower Pronunciation: [ˈʃaʊə]
bar Pronunciation: [bɑː]
far Pronunciation: [fɑː]
map Pronunciation: [mæp]
bank Pronunciation: [bæŋk]
cafe Pronunciation: [ˈkæfeɪ]
cave Pronunciation: [keɪv]
club Pronunciation: [klʌb]
dock Pronunciation: [dɒk]
edge Pronunciation: [eʤ]
farm Pronunciation: [fɑːm]
hill Pronunciation: [hɪl]
mall Pronunciation: [mɔːl]
near Pronunciation: [nɪə]
park Pronunciation: [pɑːk]
path Pronunciation: [pɑːθ]
tour Pronunciation: [tʊə]
town Pronunciation: [taʊn]
trip Pronunciation: [trɪp]
ahead Pronunciation: [əˈhed]
alley Pronunciation: [ˈælɪ]
beach Pronunciation: [biːʧ]
cliff Pronunciation: [klɪf]
field Pronunciation: [fiːld]
front Pronunciation: [frʌnt]
guide Pronunciation: [gaɪd]
hotel Pronunciation: [həʊˈtel]
local Pronunciation: [ˈləʊkəl]
ocean Pronunciation: [əʊʃn]
store Pronunciation: [stɔː]
trail Pronunciation: [treɪl]
across Pronunciation: [əˈkrɒs]
avenue Pronunciation: [ˈævɪnjuː]
behind Pronunciation: [bɪˈhaɪnd]
border Pronunciation: [ˈbɔːdə]
bottom Pronunciation: [ˈbɒtəm]
castle Pronunciation: [kɑːsl]
corner Pronunciation: [ˈkɔːnə]
desert Pronunciation: [ˈdezət]
escape Pronunciation: [ɪsˈkeɪp]
flight Pronunciation: [flaɪt]
forest Pronunciation: [ˈfɒrɪst]
inside Pronunciation: [ɪnˈsaɪd]
island Pronunciation: [ˈaɪlənd]
jungle Pronunciation: [ʤʌŋgl]
middle Pronunciation: [mɪdl]
museum Pronunciation: [mjuːˈzɪəm]
office Pronunciation: [ˈɒfɪs]
palace Pronunciation: [ˈpælɪs]
prison Pronunciation: [prɪzn]
square Pronunciation: [skweə]
subway Pronunciation: [ˈsʌbweɪ]
temple Pronunciation: [templ]
ticket Pronunciation: [ˈtɪkɪt]
tunnel Pronunciation: [tʌnl]
cup Pronunciation: [kʌp]
fry Pronunciation: [fraɪ]
ham Pronunciation: [hæm]
mix Pronunciation: [mɪks]
mug Pronunciation: [mʌg]
nut Pronunciation: [nʌt]
oil Pronunciation: [ɔɪl]
pan Pronunciation: [pæn]
pot Pronunciation: [pɒt]
raw Pronunciation: [rɔː]
tip Pronunciation: [tɪp]
bake Pronunciation: [beɪk]
bean Pronunciation: [biːn]
beef Pronunciation: [biːf]
beer Pronunciation: [bɪə]
bill Pronunciation: [bɪl]
boil Pronunciation: [bɔɪl]
bowl Pronunciation: [bəʊl]
chef Pronunciation: [ʃef]
chop Pronunciation: [ʧɒp]
corn Pronunciation: [kɔːn]
dice Pronunciation: [daɪs]
fork Pronunciation: [fɔːk]
host Pronunciation: [həʊst]
meal Pronunciation: [miːl]
menu Pronunciation: [ˈmenjuː]
mint Pronunciation: [mɪnt]
seed Pronunciation: [siːd]
soup Pronunciation: [suːp]
stir Pronunciation: [stɜː]
wine Pronunciation: [waɪn]
bacon Pronunciation: [ˈbeɪkən]
blend Pronunciation: [blend]
booth Pronunciation: [buːð]
chain Pronunciation: [ʧeɪn]
check Pronunciation: [ʧek]
cream Pronunciation: [kriːm]
dairy Pronunciation: [ˈdeərɪ]
diner Pronunciation: [ˈdaɪnə]
fruit Pronunciation: [fruːt]
grape Pronunciation: [greɪp]
grill Pronunciation: [grɪl]
honey Pronunciation: [ˈhʌnɪ]
juice Pronunciation: [ʤuːs]
knife Pronunciation: [naɪf]
lemon Pronunciation: [ˈlemən]
lunch Pronunciation: [lʌnʧ]
mixer Pronunciation: [ˈmɪksə]
onion Pronunciation: [ˈʌnjən]
order Pronunciation: [ˈɔːdə]
pasta Pronunciation: [ˈpæstə]
peach Pronunciation: [piːʧ]
pizza Pronunciation: [ˈpiːtsə]
plate Pronunciation: [pleɪt]
roast Pronunciation: [rəʊst]
salad Pronunciation: [ˈsæləd]
salsa Pronunciation: [ˈsælsə]
sauce Pronunciation: [sɔːs]
scale Pronunciation: [skeɪl]
shell Pronunciation: [ʃel]
slice Pronunciation: [slaɪs]
snack Pronunciation: [snæk]
spice Pronunciation: [spaɪs]
spoon Pronunciation: [spuːn]
steak Pronunciation: [steɪk]
steam Pronunciation: [stiːm]
stock Pronunciation: [stɒk]
style Pronunciation: [staɪl]
sushi Pronunciation: [ˈsuːʃɪ]
syrup Pronunciation: [ˈsɪrəp]
taste Pronunciation: [teɪst]
vegan Pronunciation: [ˈviːgən]
vodka Pronunciation: [ˈvɒdkə]
whole Pronunciation: [həʊl]
bakery Pronunciation: [ˈbeɪkərɪ]
banana Pronunciation: [bəˈnɑːnə]
bag Pronunciation: [bæg]
box Pronunciation: [bɒks]
fee Pronunciation: [fiː]
jar Pronunciation: [ʤɑː]
tax Pronunciation: [tæks]
tin Pronunciation: [tɪn]
cash Pronunciation: [kæʃ]
coin Pronunciation: [kɔɪn]
debt Pronunciation: [det]
earn Pronunciation: [ɜːn]
fund Pronunciation: [fʌnd]
loan Pronunciation: [ləʊn]
rate Pronunciation: [reɪt]
seal Pronunciation: [siːl]
tape Pronunciation: [teɪp]
bonus Pronunciation: [ˈbəʊnəs]
grant Pronunciation: [grɑːnt]
label Pronunciation: [leɪbl]
price Pronunciation: [praɪs]
purse Pronunciation: [pɜːs]
spend Pronunciation: [spend]
vault Pronunciation: [vɔːlt]
afford Pronunciation: [əˈfɔːd]
barrel Pronunciation: [ˈbærəl]
bottle Pronunciation: [bɒtl]
budget Pronunciation: [ˈbʌʤɪt]
burger Pronunciation: [ˈbɜːgə]
butter Pronunciation: [ˈbʌtə]
cereal Pronunciation: [ˈsɪərɪəl]
charge Pronunciation: [ʧɑːʤ]
cheese Pronunciation: [ʧiːz]
cookie Pronunciation: [ˈkʊkɪ]
credit Pronunciation: [ˈkredɪt]
dinner Pronunciation: [ˈdɪnə]
dollar Pronunciation: [ˈdɒlə]
garlic Pronunciation: [ˈgɑːlɪk]
income Pronunciation: [ˈɪnkʌm]
invest Pronunciation: [ɪnˈvest]
orange Pronunciation: [ˈɒrɪnʤ]
pepper Pronunciation: [ˈpepə]
ear Pronunciation: [ɪə]
hip Pronunciation: [hɪp]
jaw Pronunciation: [ʤɔː]
rib Pronunciation: [rɪb]
bone Pronunciation: [bəʊn]
calf Pronunciation: [kɑːf]
cell Pronunciation: [sel]
diet Pronunciation: [ˈdaɪət]
hair Pronunciation: [heə]
heel Pronunciation: [hiːl]
knee Pronunciation: [niː]
lung Pronunciation: [lʌŋ]
neck Pronunciation: [nek]
nose Pronunciation: [nəʊz]
pain Pronunciation: [peɪn]
rash Pronunciation: [ræʃ]
skin Pronunciation: [skɪn]
test Pronunciation: [test]
ankle Pronunciation: [æŋkl]
blood Pronunciation: [blʌd]
brain Pronunciation: [breɪn]
cheek Pronunciation: [ʧiːk]
chest Pronunciation: [ʧest]
cough Pronunciation: [kɒf]
elbow Pronunciation: [ˈelbəʊ]
fever Pronunciation: [ˈfiːvə]
liver Pronunciation: [ˈlɪvə]
mouth Pronunciation: [maʊθ]
nurse Pronunciation: [nɜːs]
organ Pronunciation: [ˈɔːgən]
skull Pronunciation: [skʌl]
spine Pronunciation: [spaɪn]
thigh Pronunciation: [θaɪ]
thumb Pronunciation: [θʌm]
tooth Pronunciation: [tuːθ]
virus Pronunciation: [ˈvaɪərəs]
waist Pronunciation: [weɪst]
wrist Pronunciation: [rɪst]
cancer Pronunciation: [ˈkænsə]
clinic Pronunciation: [ˈklɪnɪk]
finger Pronunciation: [ˈfɪŋgə]
kidney Pronunciation: [ˈkɪdnɪ]
mental Pronunciation: [mentl]
muscle Pronunciation: [mʌsl]
stress Pronunciation: [stres]
stroke Pronunciation: [strəʊk]
throat Pronunciation: [θrəʊt]
tissue Pronunciation: [ˈtɪʃuː]
tongue Pronunciation: [tʌŋ]
trauma Pronunciation: [ˈtrɔːmə]
weight Pronunciation: [weɪt]
allergy Pronunciation: [ˈæləʤɪ]
disease Pronunciation: [dɪˈziːz]
fitness Pronunciation: [ˈfɪtnɪs]
genetic Pronunciation: [ʤɪˈnetɪk]
hormone Pronunciation: [ˈhɔːməʊn]
bell Pronunciation: [bel]
exam Pronunciation: [ɪgˈzæm]
math Pronunciation: [mæθ]
major Pronunciation: [ˈmeɪʤə]
minor Pronunciation: [ˈmaɪnə]
campus Pronunciation: [ˈkæmpəs]
course Pronunciation: [kɔːs]
degree Pronunciation: [dɪˈgriː]
lesson Pronunciation: [lesn]
locker Pronunciation: [ˈlɒkə]
pencil Pronunciation: [pensl]
theory Pronunciation: [ˈθɪərɪ]
biology Pronunciation: [baɪˈɒləʤɪ]
college Pronunciation: [ˈkɒlɪʤ]
faculty Pronunciation: [ˈfækəltɪ]
formula Pronunciation: [ˈfɔːmjʊlə]
lecture Pronunciation: [ˈlekʧə]
library Pronunciation: [ˈlaɪbrərɪ]
project Pronunciation: [ˈprɒʤəkt]
quantum Pronunciation: [ˈkwɒntəm]
reading Pronunciation: [ˈriːdɪŋ]
science Pronunciation: [ˈsaɪəns]
seminar Pronunciation: [ˈsemɪnɑː]
subject Pronunciation: [ˈsʌbʤɪkt]
chemical Pronunciation: [ˈkemɪkəl]
evidence Pronunciation: [ˈevɪdəns]
graduate Pronunciation: [ˈgræʤʊɪt]
homework Pronunciation: [ˈhəʊmwɜːk]
notebook Pronunciation: [ˈnəʊtbʊk]
particle Pronunciation: [ˈpɑːtɪkl]
physical Pronunciation: [ˈfɪzɪkəl]
reaction Pronunciation: [rɪˈækʃn]
register Pronunciation: [ˈreʤɪstə]
research Pronunciation: [rɪˈsɜːʧ]
schedule Pronunciation: [ˈʃedjuːl]
semester Pronunciation: [sɪˈmestə]
syndrome Pronunciation: [ˈsɪndrəʊm]
ant Pronunciation: [ænt]
bee Pronunciation: [biː]
cow Pronunciation: [kaʊ]
owl Pronunciation: [aʊl]
pig Pronunciation: [pɪg]
rat Pronunciation: [ræt]
bark Pronunciation: [bɑːk]
bear Pronunciation: [beə]
crab Pronunciation: [kræb]
deer Pronunciation: [dɪə]
duck Pronunciation: [dʌk]
frog Pronunciation: [frɒg]
goat Pronunciation: [gəʊt]
hail Pronunciation: [heɪl]
lion Pronunciation: [ˈlaɪən]
mild Pronunciation: [maɪld]
rock Pronunciation: [rɒk]
root Pronunciation: [ruːt]
stem Pronunciation: [stem]
swan Pronunciation: [swɒn]
wolf Pronunciation: [wʊlf]
cloud Pronunciation: [klaʊd]
flood Pronunciation: [flʌd]
grass Pronunciation: [grɑːs]
maple Pronunciation: [meɪpl]
moose Pronunciation: [muːs]
mouse Pronunciation: [maʊs]
panda Pronunciation: [ˈpændə]
shark Pronunciation: [ʃɑːk]
sheep Pronunciation: [ʃiːp]
snake Pronunciation: [sneɪk]
stone Pronunciation: [stəʊn]
storm Pronunciation: [stɔːm]
tiger Pronunciation: [ˈtaɪgə]
trunk Pronunciation: [trʌŋk]
waste Pronunciation: [weɪst]
beaver Pronunciation: [ˈbiːvə]
branch Pronunciation: [brɑːnʧ]
donkey Pronunciation: [ˈdɒŋkɪ]
energy Pronunciation: [ˈenəʤɪ]
station Pronunciation: [ˈsteɪʃn]
airport Pronunciation: [ˈeəpɔːt]
traffic Pronunciation: [ˈtræfɪk]
passenger Pronunciation: [ˈpæsɪnʤə]
luggage Pronunciation: [ˈlʌgɪʤ]
platform Pronunciation: [ˈplætfɔːm]
delay Pronunciation: [dɪˈleɪ]
arrival Pronunciation: [əˈraɪvəl]
departure Pronunciation: [dɪˈpɑːʧə]
gate Pronunciation: [geɪt]
seat Pronunciation: [siːt]
timetable Pronunciation: [ˈtaɪmteɪbəl]
fare Pronunciation: [feə]
carriage Pronunciation: [ˈkærɪʤ]
tram Pronunciation: [træm]
bike Pronunciation: [baɪk]
parking Pronunciation: [ˈpɑːkɪŋ]
petrol Pronunciation: [ˈpetrəl]
diesel Pronunciation: [ˈdiːzəl]
boarding Pronunciation: [ˈbɔːdɪŋ]
check-in Pronunciation: [ˈʧek ɪn]
direction Pronunciation: [dɪˈrekʃn]
straight Pronunciation: [streɪt]
transfer Pronunciation: [ˈtrænsfɜː]
reservation Pronunciation: [ˌrezəˈveɪʃn]
queue Pronunciation: [kjuː]
exit Pronunciation: [ˈeksɪt]
entrance Pronunciation: [ˈentrəns]
guest Pronunciation: [gest]
booking Pronunciation: [ˈbʊkɪŋ]
check-out Pronunciation: [ˈʧek aʊt]
reception Pronunciation: [rɪˈsepʃn]
receptionist Pronunciation: [rɪˈsepʃnɪst]
key Pronunciation: [kiː]
lobby Pronunciation: [ˈlɒbi]
elevator Pronunciation: [ˈelɪveɪtə]
corridor Pronunciation: [ˈkɒrɪdɔː]
blanket Pronunciation: [ˈblæŋkɪt]
towel Pronunciation: [ˈtaʊəl]
bath Pronunciation: [bɑːθ]
toilet Pronunciation: [ˈtɔɪlət]
soap Pronunciation: [səʊp]
shampoo Pronunciation: [ʃæmˈpuː]
toothbrush Pronunciation: [ˈtuːθbrʌʃ]
breakfast Pronunciation: [ˈbrekfəst]

Useful phrases

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Phrase	Listen to pronunciation
I have already read this article.
She usually comes back late.
We need to decide what to do next.
They were talking about the new project.
I did not expect this result.
He explained everything in a simple way.
Can you send me the final version today?
This place looks much better now.
We still have enough time to finish.
I am trying to understand the whole situation.

Dialogue

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Student

I know many words from the list, but real texts still seem difficult.

Tutor

That happens often. Understanding depends not only on nouns, but on common verbs and linking words too.

Student

So the most useful words are not always the most interesting ones?

Tutor

Exactly. Words like about, after, before, enough or although carry a lot of meaning in real sentences.

Student

Then I should learn the list in context, not as isolated translations.

Tutor

Yes. That is what turns a long list into a working vocabulary.

Common mistakes

Avoid these common mistakes

Wrong I am understanding now

Correct I understand now

The verb understand is normally not used in the Continuous form when you mean a state of understanding.

Wrong She suggested me to go

Correct She suggested that I go / She suggested going

After suggest, English normally does not use the direct pattern suggest someone to do.

Wrong Despite of the rain

Correct Despite the rain / In spite of the rain

Despite does not take of. If you need of, use in spite of instead.

Wrong He said me that

Correct He told me that / He said that

With say and tell, the pattern matters: say something, but tell someone something.

Wrong The most easiest way

Correct The easiest way

Do not combine most with a form that already has the -est ending.

About This List

Who needs the top-1000 English words list

Top-1000 is no longer just a starter vocabulary. It is a solid working base for learners who want to understand a large part of everyday English. This kind of list becomes especially useful when you want to read texts with fewer stops, follow spoken English more confidently, and move from isolated words to full phrases and paragraphs.

Why frequent words give the most visible progress

Most everyday English is built not from rare vocabulary, but from repeating high-frequency words. The better you know words like though, during, follow, enough, return, several, and however, the easier it becomes to catch the overall meaning of a text even when some vocabulary is still unfamiliar.

How to learn a big list without overload

divide the words into small blocks and review them regularly;
alternate single words, phrases, and dialogues so that you see vocabulary in real use;
mark the words you already recognize in videos, articles, interfaces, and messages;
come back to difficult words a few days later instead of trying to hold everything in one pass.

What to do after top-1000

After this page, the natural next step is thematic vocabulary and narrower word groups by part of speech. Once the frequency base is in place, travel, business, nouns, adjectives, and verbs become much easier to learn because the main structure of the language is already familiar.

Frequently Asked Questions

This list helps you move from a basic level to a much broader understanding of English. With top-1000, it becomes easier to read, listen, and catch the overall meaning of everyday texts and speech.

Not for full command of the language, but it is a very strong level for everyday understanding and a clear jump in comprehension. The most frequent 1000 words cover a large share of repeating vocabulary.

It is better to break the list into smaller blocks, review regularly, and immediately see the words inside phrases and dialogues. That makes a long list feel much more manageable and easier to remember.

Not necessarily. It is usually more useful to move through the list in sections, mark the words you already know, and come back to difficult groups later.

Yes, that is exactly where it becomes especially useful. The better you know frequent vocabulary, the easier it is to understand the overall meaning of texts and spoken English.

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elephant elefante

/ˈelɪfənt/ noun • A2

a very large, grey animal with big ears and a very long nose

He was big as an elephant
The elephant splashed in the water
She painted a picture of an elephant
An elephant can weigh over 6 tons

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