460 English words
A1 English vocabulary (beginner)
English words at CEFR level A1: the first words every beginner needs, from people, places and actions to the little words that hold sentences together.
Words
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- adeterminerA1used before a singular noun when you mean any one, or one not mentioned beforeI saw a fox in the garden this morning.
- aboutprepositionA1on the subject of; connected withWe talked about our plans for the summer.
- aboveprepositionA1in or to a higher position than somethingThere is a shelf above the desk.
- addverbA1to put something together with something elseAdd some salt to the soup.
- addressnounA1the details of where a person lives or where a building isPlease write your address on the form.
- afterprepositionA1later than something; following in time or orderLet’s go for a walk after lunch.
- againadverbA1one more time; another timeCan you say that again, please?
- agenounA1the number of years someone has lived or something has existedShe started piano at the age of six.
- agoadverbA1before now; used to say how far back in the past something happenedI moved here three years ago.
- agreeverbA1to have the same opinion as someoneI agree with you about the movie.
- airnounA1the gases around the earth that we breatheLet’s open the window and get some fresh air.
- alldeterminerA1the whole number or amount of somethingAll the students passed the test.
- alsoadverbA1in addition; as wellShe speaks French and also some Spanish.
- alwaysadverbA1at all times or every timeHe always drinks coffee in the morning.
- AmericanadjectiveA1from or connected with the United StatesMy favorite American food is barbecue.
- andconjunctionA1used to join words or parts of a sentenceI bought bread and milk.
- animalnounA1a living creature that can move and feel, such as a dog or birdLions are wild animals.
- anotherdeterminerA1one more of the same kindWould you like another cup of tea?
- answernounA1something you say or write when someone asks a questionI don’t know the answer.
- anydeterminerA1some; used in questions and negative sentencesDo you have any brothers or sisters?
- anythingpronounA1any thing; used in questions and negative sentencesI didn’t buy anything at the mall.
- areanounA1a part of a place, town or countryThey live in a quiet area of the city.
- armnounA1one of the two long body parts between your shoulder and your handShe broke her arm skiing.
- aroundprepositionA1on every side of something, or in a circleWe sat around the fire.
- arriveverbA1to get to a place, especially at the end of a tripWe arrived at the hotel at midnight.
- artnounA1paintings, drawings and sculptures, or the activity of making themWe spent the afternoon at an art museum.
- askverbA1to say or write a question to get informationCan I ask you a question?
- atprepositionA1used to show an exact place or positionI’ll meet you at the station.
- awayadverbA1to or at a distance from a place or personGo away and leave me alone!
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- babynounA1a very young child or animalThe baby is sleeping.
- backadverbA1to the place or state you were in beforeI’ll be back in five minutes.
- badadjectiveA1not good or not pleasantWe had bad weather all week.
- bagnounA1a container made of cloth, paper, plastic or leather for carrying thingsPut the groceries in this bag.
- ballnounA1a round object that you throw, kick or hit in gamesThe kids kicked the ball around the yard.
- banknounA1a business that keeps and lends moneyI need to go to the bank to pay this check.
- beverbA1used to describe or identify a person or thingMy sister is a doctor.
- beautifuladjectiveA1very attractive or pleasant to look at, hear or experienceWhat a beautiful view!
- becauseconjunctionA1for the reason thatI stayed home because I was sick.
- bednounA1a piece of furniture for sleeping onI usually go to bed at eleven.
- beforeprepositionA1earlier thanWash your hands before dinner.
- beginverbA1to start doing something or to start happeningThe movie begins at eight.
- behindprepositionA1at or toward the back of somethingThe garden is behind the house.
- believeverbA1to think that something is trueI believe she is telling the truth.
- bestadjectiveA1better than all othersThis is the best pizza in town.
- betteradjectiveA1of a higher standard or more suitable than something elseYour new phone is better than mine.
- betweenprepositionA1in the space that separates two things or peopleThe bank is between the pharmacy and the cafe.
- bigadjectiveA1large in size or amountThey live in a big house.
- bitnounA1a small piece or amount of somethingCan I have a bit of your cake?
- blackadjectiveA1having the darkest color, like the sky at nightHe was wearing a black jacket.
- blueadjectiveA1having the color of a clear skyShe has bright blue eyes.
- bodynounA1the whole physical form of a person or animalExercise keeps your body healthy.
- booknounA1a set of printed pages fixed together inside a coverI’m reading a great book about Japan.
- bornverbA1be born: to come out of your mother’s body at the start of lifeI was born in 1998.
- bothdeterminerA1the two people or things togetherBoth my parents are teachers.
- boxnounA1a container with flat sides and often a lidPut the books in a box.
- boynounA1a male child or young manTwo boys were playing soccer in the street.
- breakverbA1to make something separate into pieces or stop workingBe careful not to break the glass.
- bringverbA1to take someone or something with you to a placeCan you bring some drinks to the party?
- brothernounA1a boy or man with the same parents as youMy older brother lives in Denver.
- buildverbA1to make a building or other structure by putting parts togetherThey built a new school in our town.
- buildingnounA1a structure with walls and a roof, such as a house or officeOur office is on the top floor of that building.
- businessnounA1the activity of buying, selling or making things for moneyShe works in the fashion business.
- butconjunctionA1used to add something different or surprisingIt’s small but very comfortable.
- buyverbA1to get something by paying money for itI bought a new laptop yesterday.
- byprepositionA1used to show who or what does somethingThis song was written by my brother.
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- callverbA1to phone someoneI’ll call you tonight.
- cameranounA1a device for taking photos or making videosMy phone has a great camera.
- canmodal verbA1to be able to do something, or to know how to do itCan you swim across the lake?
- carnounA1a road vehicle with an engine and four wheels that carries a small number of peopleWe drove to the beach in my dad’s car.
- cardnounA1a piece of stiff paper with a picture and message, sent for birthdays or holidaysShe sent me a birthday card from Spain.
- centernounA1the middle point or part of somethingThere’s a fountain in the center of the square.
- chairnounA1a seat for one person, with a back and usually four legsPlease pull up a chair and join us.
- changeverbA1to become different, or make someone or something differentThe town has changed a lot since I was a child.
- checkverbA1to look at something to see if it is correct, safe or as it should beCheck your answers before you hand in the test.
- childnounA1a young person who is not yet an adultThe museum is free for children under 12.
- chooseverbA1to decide which one you want from a group of things or peopleIt took her ages to choose a dress.
- churchnounA1a building where Christians go to pray and worshipThere’s an old stone church in the village.
- citynounA1a large and important townNew York is the biggest city in the US.
- classnounA1a group of students who are taught together, or a lessonI have a math class at nine.
- closeverbA1to shut something, or to stop being openPlease close the window; it’s cold.
- coldadjectiveA1having a low temperatureIt’s cold outside, so wear a jacket.
- collegenounA1a place for study after high school, often meaning university in the USMy sister is in her second year of college.
- colornounA1red, blue, green and so on; the way something looks in lightWhat color is your new car?
- comeverbA1to move toward the speaker or the place being talked aboutCome here and look at this!
- companynounA1a business that makes or sells goods or servicesShe works for a software company.
- computernounA1an electronic machine that stores information and runs programsI spend all day working on a computer.
- costverbA1to have a particular priceHow much does this jacket cost?
- couldmodal verbA1used as the past of “can” to talk about abilityI could read when I was four.
- countrynounA1an area of land with its own governmentCanada is a very large country.
- coursenounA1a set of lessons or classes on a subjectI’m taking a cooking course this summer.
- cupnounA1a small container with a handle, used for drinking hot drinksWould you like a cup of coffee?
- cutverbA1to divide or make an opening in something with a knife or scissorsCut the cake into eight pieces.
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- darkadjectiveA1with little or no lightIt gets dark early in winter.
- daughternounA1a person’s female childTheir daughter just started kindergarten.
- daynounA1a period of 24 hoursThere are seven days in a week.
- describeverbA1to say or write what someone or something is likeCan you describe the man you saw?
- differencenounA1the way in which two things are not the sameWhat’s the difference between a frog and a toad?
- differentadjectiveA1not the same as another person or thingMy brother and I are very different.
- difficultadjectiveA1not easy; needing a lot of effort or skillThe math test was really difficult.
- dinnernounA1the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the eveningWhat are we having for dinner?
- doverbA1to perform an action or activityWhat are you doing this weekend?
- doctornounA1a person trained to treat sick or injured peopleYou should see a doctor about that cough.
- dognounA1an animal with four legs and a tail, often kept as a petI walk my dog every morning.
- doornounA1a flat moving part that opens and closes the entrance to a room, building or vehiclePlease shut the door behind you.
- downadverbA1toward or in a lower placePlease sit down.
- drawverbA1to make a picture with a pen or pencilMy son loves to draw animals.
- driveverbA1to control a car or other vehicleCan you drive a truck?
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- eachdeterminerA1every one of two or more people or things, seen separatelyEach student gets a free book.
- earlyadjectiveA1happening near the beginning of a period of timeWe left in the early morning.
- eastnounA1the direction where the sun risesThe wind is coming from the east.
- easyadjectiveA1not difficult; needing little effortThe first question was easy.
- eatverbA1to put food in your mouth, chew it and swallow itWe usually eat at seven.
- eightnumberA1the number 8The store opens at eight in the morning.
- endnounA1the last part of a period of time, event, story or objectWe’re moving at the end of the month.
- enjoyverbA1to get pleasure from doing or experiencing somethingI really enjoy cooking for my friends.
- enoughdeterminerA1as much or as many as you needDo we have enough chairs for everyone?
- eveningnounA1the part of the day between the afternoon and nightWe usually go for a walk in the evening.
- everydeterminerA1all the people or things in a group, considered one by oneEvery student needs a notebook.
- everybodypronounA1every person; all peopleEverybody in my class likes the new teacher.
- everyonepronounA1every person; all the people in a groupThanks, everyone, for coming tonight.
- everythingpronounA1all things, or all the things in a situationEverything in this store is on sale.
- examplenounA1one thing that shows what a group or idea is likeCan you give me an example of a healthy breakfast?
- eyenounA1one of the two body parts in your face that you see withShe has beautiful green eyes.
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- facenounA1the front of your head, where your eyes, nose and mouth areShe had a big smile on her face.
- fallverbA1to drop down to the ground by accident or from a higher placeBe careful you don’t fall on the ice.
- familynounA1a group of people who are related, especially parents and their childrenI spend every Sunday with my family.
- faradverbA1at or to a great distanceHow far is the airport from here?
- fastadjectiveA1moving or happening quicklyHe’s the fastest runner on the team.
- fathernounA1a male parentMy father taught me how to ride a bike.
- feelverbA1to experience an emotion or a physical stateI feel tired after that long walk.
- fewdeterminerA1a small number of; someI’ll be back in a few minutes.
- filmnounA1a story shown with moving pictures, usually in a theater or on TVHave you seen any good films lately?
- findverbA1to discover something you were looking for, or by chanceI can’t find my keys anywhere.
- fineadjectiveA1healthy, well or acceptable“How are you?” “I’m fine, thanks.”
- fingernounA1one of the five long parts at the end of your handShe wears a ring on her little finger.
- finishverbA1to complete something, or to come to an endHave you finished your homework yet?
- firenounA1the flames, heat and light made when something burnsThe fire destroyed three houses.
- firstadjectiveA1coming before all others in time, order or importanceJanuary is the first month of the year.
- fishnounA1an animal that lives in water and breathes through gillsWe saw lots of colorful fish while snorkeling.
- fivenumberA1the number 5The meeting starts in five minutes.
- floornounA1the flat surface of a room that you walk onThe kids were sitting on the floor.
- flyverbA1to move through the air using wings or an aircraftWe’re flying to Mexico next week.
- followverbA1to go behind someone or somethingFollow me, and I’ll show you the way.
- foodnounA1things that people and animals eatWe need to buy some food for the weekend.
- footnounA1the part of your body at the end of your leg that you stand onMy feet hurt after the long walk.
- forprepositionA1intended to be given to or used by someone or somethingI bought these flowers for you.
- forgetverbA1to not remember somethingI forgot her name as soon as she said it.
- fournumberA1the number 4A square has four sides.
- freeadjectiveA1costing no moneyEntry to the museum is free on Sundays.
- friendnounA1a person you know well and like, who is not a family memberShe’s been my best friend since high school.
- fromprepositionA1used to show where someone or something starts or comes fromI’m from Brazil, but I live in Canada.
- frontnounA1the part of something that faces forward or is seen firstWrite your name on the front of the envelope.
- fulladjectiveA1holding as much or as many as possibleThe parking lot is full.
- futurenounA1the time that will come after nowNobody knows what the future will bring.
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- gamenounA1an activity or sport with rules that people play for fun or to winDo you want to play a board game?
- gardennounA1an area of land where flowers, fruit or vegetables are grownWe grow tomatoes in our garden.
- getverbA1to receive, buy or obtain somethingI got a nice present for my birthday.
- girlnounA1a female childThere are ten girls and twelve boys in the class.
- giveverbA1to hand something to someone or let them have itCan you give me that pen, please?
- glassnounA1a hard clear material used for windows and bottlesThe table has a glass top.
- goverbA1to move or travel from one place to anotherWe’re going to the beach tomorrow.
- goodadjectiveA1of high quality, pleasant or enjoyableThat was a really good movie.
- greatadjectiveA1very good or enjoyableWe had a great time at the party.
- greenadjectiveA1having the color of grass or leavesShe was wearing a green dress.
- groupnounA1a number of people or things that are together or connectedA group of students waited outside.
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- hairnounA1the soft threads that grow on your headShe has long, curly hair.
- halfnounA1one of two equal parts of somethingCut the apple in half.
- handnounA1the part of your body at the end of your arm with fingers and a thumbWash your hands before dinner.
- happenverbA1to take place, especially without being plannedWhat happened at the meeting?
- happyadjectiveA1feeling pleased, glad or enjoying lifeThe kids were happy to see their grandparents.
- hardadjectiveA1difficult to do or understandThe test was harder than I expected.
- haveverbA1to own, hold or possess somethingThey have a big house near the lake.
- hepronounA1used to talk about a man, boy or male animal already mentionedWhere’s Tom? He’s in the kitchen.
- headnounA1the top part of your body, with your eyes, mouth and brainShe hit her head on the door.
- hearverbA1to notice sounds with your earsDid you hear that noise?
- heartnounA1the organ in your chest that pumps blood around your bodyExercise keeps your heart strong.
- helpverbA1to make it easier for someone to do somethingCan you help me carry these bags?
- herpronounA1used for a woman or girl as the object of a verb or prepositionI called her last night.
- hereadverbA1in, at or to this placeCome here and look at this.
- highadjectiveA1a long way from the bottom to the top, or far above the groundThe wall is too high to climb.
- himpronounA1used for a man or boy as the object of a verb or prepositionI gave him the keys this morning.
- hisdeterminerA1belonging to or connected with a man or boy already mentionedTom forgot his umbrella again.
- homenounA1the place where you live, especially with your familyTheir home is near the river.
- hospitalnounA1a building where sick or injured people get medical careShe spent three days in the hospital after the accident.
- hotadjectiveA1having a high temperatureIt’s too hot to walk outside today.
- hotelnounA1a building where people pay to sleep and eat when travelingWe stayed at a small hotel near the beach.
- hournounA1a period of sixty minutesThe flight takes about three hours.
- housenounA1a building where people live, usually one familyThey bought a house with a big garden.
- howadverbA1used to ask about the way something is done or happensHow do you make this cake?
- hundrednumberA1the number 100About a hundred people came to the party.
- husbandnounA1the man someone is married toHer husband works as a nurse.
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- IpronounA1used by the speaker or writer to talk about themselves as the subjectI live in Chicago.
- ideanounA1a thought or plan about what to doGoing to the beach was a great idea.
- ifconjunctionA1used to say that something happens only when something else happensIf it rains, we’ll stay inside.
- importantadjectiveA1having great value, effect or meaningIt’s important to drink enough water.
- inprepositionA1inside or within a place, container or areaThe keys are in my bag.
- informationnounA1facts or details about someone or somethingFor more information, visit our website.
- insideprepositionA1in or into a building, container or spaceThere was nothing inside the box.
- interestingadjectiveA1making you want to know more or pay attentionThat was a really interesting book.
- intoprepositionA1moving to the inside of a place or containerShe walked into the kitchen.
- itpronounA1used for a thing, animal or situation already mentionedI bought a new phone, and it works great.
- itsdeterminerA1belonging to or connected with a thing or animal already mentionedThe dog wagged its tail.
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- keynounA1a small metal object used to open a lockI can’t find my car keys.
- kindnounA1a type or sort of person or thingWhat kind of music do you like?
- kitchennounA1the room where food is cookedWe usually eat breakfast in the kitchen.
- knowverbA1to have information about something in your mindDo you know where the station is?
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- languagenounA1a system of words used by the people of a country or groupShe speaks three languages.
- largeadjectiveA1big in size, number or amountThey live in a large apartment downtown.
- lastadjectiveA1coming after all othersDecember is the last month of the year.
- lateadjectiveA1arriving or happening after the expected timeSorry I’m late; the bus was slow.
- lateradverbA1at a time in the future or after the time you are talking aboutI’ll call you later.
- laughverbA1to make sounds with your voice because something is funnyEveryone laughed at his joke.
- learnverbA1to get knowledge or a skill by studying, practice or experienceI’m learning to drive.
- leaveverbA1to go away from a place or personThe train leaves at 8:15.
- leftadjectiveA1on the side of the body that is toward the west when you face northHe writes with his left hand.
- legnounA1one of the long body parts that people and animals use to stand and walkHe broke his leg skiing.
- letverbA1to allow someone to do somethingMy parents let me stay up late on Fridays.
- letternounA1a written message sent to someone, usually by mailI got a letter from my grandmother.
- lifenounA1the time between someone’s birth and deathShe lived in the same town all her life.
- lightnounA1the brightness from the sun or a lamp that lets you seeTurn on the light, please.
- likeverbA1to enjoy something or think someone or something is niceI really like this song.
- linenounA1a long, thin mark on a surfaceDraw a straight line across the page.
- listnounA1a set of names or things written one below anotherI made a shopping list before going out.
- listenverbA1to pay attention to sounds or to what someone saysI like to listen to music while I cook.
- littleadjectiveA1small in size or youngThey have a little house by the lake.
- liveverbA1to have your home in a particular placeWe live in a small apartment in Boston.
- longadjectiveA1measuring a great distance from one end to the otherShe has long dark hair.
- lookverbA1to turn your eyes toward something so you can see itLook at that beautiful sunset!
- lotpronounA1a large amount or number (in “a lot” or “lots”)We have a lot of homework tonight.
- loveverbA1to have very strong feelings of caring for someoneI love my family.
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- magazinenounA1a thin book with articles and photos, published regularlyI read a fashion magazine on the plane.
- makeverbA1to create or produce somethingI made a cake for her birthday.
- mannounA1an adult male personA tall man was standing at the door.
- manydeterminerA1a large number ofMany people work from home now.
- marketnounA1a place where people buy and sell goods, often outdoorsWe buy fresh fish at the market.
- maybeadverbA1used to show that something is possible but you are not sureMaybe we can meet next week instead.
- mepronounA1used by the speaker to refer to himself or herself as the object of a verb or prepositionCan you help me with this box?
- meetverbA1to see and talk to someone for the first time or by arrangementNice to meet you, I’m Anna.
- messagenounA1a short piece of written or spoken information you send to someoneI sent you a message about dinner.
- middlenounA1the central part or point of somethingThere’s a big table in the middle of the room.
- millionnumberA1the number 1,000,000The city has about two million people.
- minutenounA1a period of sixty secondsThe bus will arrive in five minutes.
- moneynounA1coins, notes or digital amounts you use to buy thingsI don’t have enough money for a new car.
- monthnounA1one of the twelve periods that a year is divided intoWe’re moving house next month.
- moredeterminerA1a larger number or amount of somethingWe need more chairs for the guests.
- morningnounA1the early part of the day, from when the sun rises until noonI usually go running in the morning.
- mothernounA1a female parentMy mother taught me how to cook.
- mouthnounA1the opening in the face used for eating and speakingDon’t talk with your mouth full.
- moveverbA1to change position or put something in a different placeCan you move your bag so I can sit down?
- movienounA1a story shown as moving pictures on a screenWe watched a funny movie last night.
- MrnounA1a title used before a man’s family name or full nameMr Lee will be your teacher this year.
- MrsnounA1a title used before a married woman’s family name or full nameMrs Garcia lives next door.
- muchdeterminerA1a large amount of something, used with uncountable nounsWe don’t have much time left.
- musicnounA1sounds arranged in a pleasant way by singing or playing instrumentsI listen to music on the way to work.
- mydeterminerA1belonging to or connected with the speakerThis is my sister, Kate.
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- namenounA1the word or words that a person, place or thing is calledWhat’s the name of this street?
- nearprepositionA1a short distance from somethingIs there a bank near here?
- needverbA1to require something because it is important or necessaryI need a new pair of shoes.
- neveradverbA1not at any timeI’ve never been to Japan.
- newadjectiveA1recently made, bought or startedI love your new jacket.
- newsnounA1new information about recent eventsI have some good news for you!
- newspapernounA1printed or online pages of news and articles published regularlyMy dad reads the newspaper every morning.
- nextadjectiveA1coming straight after this one in time or orderThe next train leaves at 9:15.
- niceadjectiveA1pleasant, enjoyable or attractiveWe had a nice time at the beach.
- nightnounA1the time when it is dark, between evening and morningI couldn’t sleep last night.
- nointerjectionA1used to give a negative answer or refuse something“Are you hungry?” “No, thanks.”
- northnounA1the direction on your left when you face the rising sunThe wind is coming from the north.
- notadverbA1used to make a word, phrase or sentence negativeI’m not ready yet.
- nothingpronounA1not anythingThere’s nothing to eat in the house.
- nowadverbA1at the present timeI’m busy now, can I call you later?
- numbernounA1a word or symbol such as 1, 2 or 3 that shows an amountPick a number between one and ten.
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- ofprepositionA1belonging to or connected with someone or somethingThe roof of the house needs repairing.
- offadverbA1away from a place or positionHe jumped off the wall.
- officenounA1a room or building where people work at desksI get to the office at nine.
- oftenadverbA1many times or in many situationsWe often eat out on Fridays.
- ohinterjectionA1used to show surprise, interest, disappointment or understandingOh, I didn’t know you were here!
- okadjectiveA1acceptable, fine or not hurtAre you ok? You look pale.
- oldadjectiveA1having lived or existed for a long timeMy grandmother is very old but still active.
- onprepositionA1touching or supported by the top of a surfaceYour phone is on the table.
- onenumberA1the number 1I have one brother and two sisters.
- onlyadverbA1no more than, or nobody or nothing elseIt only takes ten minutes to walk there.
- openverbA1to move something so that it is no longer closedCould you open the window, please?
- orconjunctionA1used to join possibilities or choicesWould you like tea or coffee?
- otheradjectiveA1different from or additional to the one already mentionedDo you have this shirt in other colors?
- ourdeterminerA1belonging to or connected with the speaker and othersOur house is at the end of the street.
- outadverbA1away from the inside of a place or containerShe took a pen out of her bag.
- outsideadverbA1not in a building, or in the open airThe kids are playing outside.
- overprepositionA1above or across somethingA plane flew over the house.
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- pagenounA1one side of a sheet of paper in a book, magazine or documentPlease open your books to page 20.
- papernounA1thin material for writing, printing or wrapping thingsCan I borrow a piece of paper?
- parentnounA1a person’s mother or fatherMy parents live in a small town.
- partnounA1one of the pieces or sections that make up a wholeThe first part of the movie was boring.
- partynounA1a social event where people meet to eat, drink, talk and have funWe’re having a party for her birthday.
- payverbA1to give money for something you buy or for work doneI paid twenty dollars for this shirt.
- peoplenounA1more than one person; men, women and childrenThere were a lot of people at the beach.
- personnounA1a man, woman or childShe’s the nicest person I know.
- phonenounA1a device you use to talk to people who are far away, or a mobile phoneMy phone is almost out of battery.
- picturenounA1a painting, drawing or photographCan you take a picture of us by the lake?
- placenounA1a particular area, building, town or positionThis is a great place for a picnic.
- plannounA1an idea or set of steps for doing something in the futureWhat are your plans for the weekend?
- playverbA1to do things for fun, or to take part in a game or sportThe kids are playing in the yard.
- PMadverbA1after midday; used after a time between 12 noon and midnightThe store closes at 9 PM.
- pooradjectiveA1having very little moneyHe grew up in a poor family.
- prettyadverbA1fairly or quite, but not extremelyThe test was pretty easy.
- pricenounA1the amount of money you must pay to buy somethingGas prices went up again this month.
- problemnounA1a situation or thing that causes difficulty and needs to be dealt withWe have a problem with the heating.
- putverbA1to move something into a particular place or positionPut your keys on the table.
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- radionounA1a device for listening to programs that are broadcastTurn on the radio for the traffic news.
- readverbA1to look at written words and understand themI read the news on my phone every morning.
- readyadjectiveA1prepared and able to do something or be usedAre you ready to leave?
- realadjectiveA1actually existing, not imaginedThe story is based on real events.
- reallyadverbA1very or very muchThis soup is really good.
- redadjectiveA1having the color of blood or a ripe tomatoShe wore a red dress to the party.
- rememberverbA1to keep or bring back information or an experience in your mindI remember my first day at school.
- richadjectiveA1having a lot of money or propertyHe became rich by selling his company.
- rightadjectiveA1correct or trueThat’s the right answer.
- roadnounA1a hard surface for cars and other vehicles to travel onBe careful when you cross the road.
- roomnounA1a separate area inside a building with its own walls, floor and ceilingOur apartment has three rooms.
- runverbA1to move fast on your feetI run three miles every morning.
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- sameadjectiveA1exactly the one, not a different oneWe went to the same school.
- sayverbA1to speak words, or to express a thought or opinionShe said she was tired.
- schoolnounA1a place where children go to learnMy kids walk to school.
- seanounA1the large area of salt water that covers much of the earthWe swam in the sea every morning.
- seasonnounA1one of the four parts of the year: spring, summer, fall and winterFall is my favorite season.
- seatnounA1something you sit on, such as a chair, or a place where you can sitIs this seat taken?
- secondnumberA1coming after the first one in orderShe finished second in the race.
- seeverbA1to notice people and things with your eyesCan you see the mountains from here?
- sellverbA1to give something to someone in exchange for moneyWe sold our old car last week.
- sendverbA1to make something go to a person or place, for example by mail or emailI sent you a message this morning.
- sevennumberA1the number 7There are seven days in a week.
- shepronounA1used for a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subjectMy sister lives in Boston. She is a nurse.
- shortadjectiveA1small in length, distance, or heightShe has short hair.
- shouldmodal verbA1used to give advice or say what is rightYou should drink more water.
- showverbA1to let someone see somethingCan you show me your photos?
- singverbA1to make music with your voiceShe sings in a choir every Sunday.
- sisternounA1a girl or woman who has the same parents as youMy sister is two years older than me.
- sitverbA1to rest with your bottom on a chair or the groundPlease sit here next to me.
- sixnumberA1the number 6The class starts at six o’clock.
- sizenounA1how big or small something isThe size of the room surprised us.
- smalladjectiveA1not large in size, number, or amountThey live in a small town.
- soadverbA1very or to such a great degreeI’m so happy to see you.
- somedeterminerA1an amount or number of something, not exactly statedWould you like some coffee?
- somebodypronounA1a person, when you don’t know or don’t say whoSomebody left their umbrella here.
- someonepronounA1a person, when you don’t know or don’t say whoSomeone is knocking at the door.
- somethingpronounA1a thing that you don’t name or don’t know exactlyI want to tell you something.
- sometimesadverbA1on some occasions but not alwaysI sometimes walk to work.
- sonnounA1a person’s male childTheir son is studying in Chicago.
- songnounA1a short piece of music with words that you singThis is my favorite song.
- soonadverbA1in a short time from now or from a certain timeDinner will be ready soon.
- southnounA1the direction to your right when you face the rising sunBirds fly south for the winter.
- speakverbA1to say words or talk to someoneCan I speak to the manager, please?
- specialadjectiveA1different from usual and often better or more importantTonight is a special occasion.
- spendverbA1to use money to pay for thingsI spent too much money on clothes.
- sportnounA1a game or physical activity with rules, played for fun or in competitionSoccer is the most popular sport in the world.
- springnounA1the season between winter and summerThe flowers bloom in spring.
- standverbA1to be on your feet in an upright positionWe had to stand on the bus.
- starnounA1a bright point of light in the night skyWe could see thousands of stars.
- startverbA1to begin doing somethingIt started to rain.
- stationnounA1a place where trains or buses stop for passengersI’ll meet you at the train station.
- stayverbA1to remain in a place and not leaveStay here until I come back.
- stopverbA1to end an action or no longer moveThe bus stopped outside the bank.
- storenounA1a building or room where things are soldI need to go to the grocery store.
- storynounA1a description of real or imaginary events, told or written for othersMy dad told us a funny story.
- streetnounA1a road in a town or city with buildings along itShe lives on Oak Street.
- strongadjectiveA1having great physical powerHe is strong enough to lift the box.
- studentnounA1a person who is studying at a school, college, or universityShe’s a student at the state university.
- studyverbA1to spend time learning about a subjectHe studies law at college.
- subjectnounA1the thing that people are talking or writing aboutLet’s change the subject.
- summernounA1the warmest season of the year, between spring and fallWe go camping every summer.
- sureadjectiveA1certain that something is true or correctAre you sure you locked the door?
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- tablenounA1a piece of furniture with a flat top and legsDinner is on the table.
- takeverbA1to carry or move something or someone from one place to anotherTake an umbrella with you.
- talkverbA1to speak with someone and share ideas or informationWe talked for hours.
- teachverbA1to give lessons or help someone learn a skill or subjectShe teaches English in Vietnam.
- teachernounA1a person whose job is to teach, especially in a schoolOur math teacher is very patient.
- teamnounA1a group of people who play a sport together against another groupWhich team do you support?
- televisionnounA1a device with a screen for watching programsWe bought a new television.
- tellverbA1to give information to someone by speaking or writingTell me about your trip.
- tennumberA1the number 10I’ll be there in ten minutes.
- testnounA1a set of questions to measure someone’s knowledge or skillI have a history test tomorrow.
- thanconjunctionA1used to compare two things or peopleShe is taller than her brother.
- thankverbA1to tell someone you are grateful for somethingI want to thank you for your help.
- thatdeterminerA1used for a person or thing farther away or already mentionedWho is that woman over there?
- thedeterminerA1used before a noun when the listener knows which one you meanCan you close the door, please?
- theirdeterminerA1belonging to or connected with themThey sold their house last year.
- thempronounA1used as the object for people or things already mentionedI called my parents and told them the news.
- thenadverbA1at that time in the past or futureI lived in Boston back then.
- thereadverbA1in, at, or to that placePut the box over there.
- thesedeterminerA1used before a plural noun for things or people near youThese shoes are too small for me.
- theypronounA1the people or things already mentioned, as the subject of a verbMy parents called; they’re coming tomorrow.
- thingnounA1an object whose name you don’t need or don’t knowWhat’s that thing on the table?
- thinkverbA1to have an opinion or believe somethingI think this movie is great.
- thirdnumberA1coming after the second in orderOur office is on the third floor.
- thisdeterminerA1used before a singular noun for something near you or being discussedThis coffee is really good.
- thosedeterminerA1used before a plural noun for things or people farther awayCan you see those birds on the roof?
- thousandnumberA1the number 1,000The concert hall holds two thousand people.
- threenumberA1the number 3I have three brothers.
- timenounA1what is measured in minutes, hours, days, and yearsI don’t have much time today.
- toprepositionA1in the direction of a place, person, or thingI walk to school every day.
- todayadverbA1on this dayI have a test today.
- togetheradverbA1with each other; in the same place or groupWe went to the movies together.
- tonightadverbA1during the evening or night of todayAre you free tonight?
- tooadverbA1more than is needed or wantedThis soup is too hot to eat.
- topnounA1the highest part or point of somethingWe climbed to the top of the hill.
- townnounA1a place with houses and shops, smaller than a cityI grew up in a small town.
- travelverbA1to go from one place to another, often far awayThey traveled across Europe by train.
- treenounA1a tall plant with a wooden trunk, branches, and leavesThere’s an old oak tree in our yard.
- tripnounA1a journey to a place and back againWe took a trip to the mountains.
- trueadjectiveA1correct and based on factsIs it true that you’re moving?
- tryverbA1to make an effort to do somethingI’ll try to finish by five.
- turnverbA1to move or change directionTurn left at the light.
- TVnounA1television; the shows on it or the device you watch them onWe watched TV after dinner.
- twonumberA1the number 2I have two cats.
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- underprepositionA1below or lower than somethingThe cat is under the table.
- understandverbA1to know the meaning of somethingI don’t understand this word.
- upadverbA1toward a higher place or positionShe looked up at the sky.
- uspronounA1the speaker and another person or other people, as an objectCan you help us?
- useverbA1to do something with a tool, thing, or method for a purposeCan I use your phone?
- usuallyadverbA1in most cases; most of the timeI usually walk to work.
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- waitverbA1to stay somewhere until something happens or someone comesPlease wait here for a moment.
- walkverbA1to move along on foot at a normal speedI walk to school every morning.
- wallnounA1one of the sides of a room or buildingWe hung a picture on the wall.
- wantverbA1to wish to have or do somethingI want a cup of tea.
- watchverbA1to look at something for a period of timeWe watched a movie last night.
- waternounA1the clear liquid in rain, rivers, and seas that we drinkCan I have a glass of water?
- waynounA1a method or manner of doing somethingThis is the best way to learn.
- wepronounA1the speaker and one or more other people, as the subjectWe live in Chicago.
- wearverbA1to have clothes, jewelry, or glasses on your bodyShe’s wearing a red dress.
- weeknounA1a period of seven daysI go to the gym three times a week.
- welladverbA1in a good or skillful wayShe speaks English very well.
- whatpronounA1used to ask about a thing, fact, or informationWhat is your name?
- whenadverbA1used to ask at what timeWhen does the movie start?
- whereadverbA1used to ask about a place or positionWhere do you live?
- whichdeterminerA1used to ask about one choice from a limited groupWhich bus goes downtown?
- whiteadjectiveA1having the color of snow or milkShe wore a white shirt.
- whopronounA1used to ask which person or peopleWho is your teacher?
- whyadverbA1for what reasonWhy are you late?
- wifenounA1the woman someone is married toHis wife is a teacher.
- willmodal verbA1used to talk about the futureIt will rain tomorrow.
- winverbA1to be the best or first in a game, race, or competitionOur team won the match.
- windownounA1an opening in a wall or vehicle, usually with glass, to let in lightCan you open the window?
- withprepositionA1together with or near someone or somethingI went to the store with my brother.
- womannounA1an adult female personA young woman asked me for directions.
- wordnounA1a single unit of language with meaning, spoken or writtenWhat does this word mean?
- workverbA1to do a job, usually for moneyShe works at a bank.
- worldnounA1the earth and all the people and places on itShe wants to travel around the world.
- wouldmodal verbA1used to talk about imagined situationsIf I had money, I would buy a car.
- writeverbA1to make letters or words on paper or a screenWrite your name at the top.
- wrongadjectiveA1not correctSorry, I dialed the wrong number.
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- yearnounA1a period of twelve monthsI moved here two years ago.
- yesinterjectionA1used to agree, accept, or give a positive answer“Do you like it?” “Yes, I do.”
- youpronounA1the person or people being spoken or written toAre you ready?
- youngadjectiveA1having lived for only a short time; not oldMy grandmother married when she was very young.
- yourdeterminerA1belonging to the person or people you are speaking toIs this your coat?