English Vocabulary
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Grammar & Function Words (119)
you
A1
/jə/
The person or people being spoken to, as the subject of a sentence.
I
A1
/ə/
The word a speaker or writer uses to refer to themselves as the subject of a sentence.
the
A1
/ðə/
Used before a noun to refer to a specific person or thing already known or mentioned.
to
A1
/tuː/
In the direction of; so as to reach a place.
a
A1
/æɪ/
used before a noun to refer to one person or thing that is not specific or not already known
it
A1
/ɘt/
Used to refer to a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
and
A1
/ænd/
Used to join two words, phrases, or sentences that are taken together.
that
A1
/ðət/
Used to introduce a clause stating what someone says, thinks, or believes.
of
A1
/ʌv/
Belonging to or connected with someone or something.
is
A1
/ɘz/
Third-person singular present tense of be
in
A1
/ən/
Inside a place, container, or area.
what
A1
/wʌt/
Used to ask for information about a thing or situation.
we
A1
/wi/
Used by a speaker to refer to themselves and one or more other people.
me
A1
/mi/
The form of 'I' used as the object of a verb or preposition.
this
A1
/ðɪs/
Referring to a person or thing that is here or nearby.
he
A1
/ˈhiː/
Used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned or known.
for
A1
/fɔɹ/
Intended to belong to or be given to someone.
my
A1
/maɪ/
Belonging to or connected with me.
on
A1
/ɔn/
Working, active, or switched to operate.
have
A1
/hæv/
To own or possess something.
your
A1
/jɔː(ɹ)/
Belonging to or connected with you.
do
A1
/də/
To carry out or perform an action or task.
was
A1
/wəz/
Past tense of "be" used with I, he, she, or it.
no
A1
/no/
Used to give a negative answer or to refuse or disagree.
Numbers & Quantity (55)
two
A1
/tu/
The number 2, equal to one plus one.
first
A1
/fɔːst/
Coming before all others in time, order, or position.
lot
A1
/lɑt/
A large amount or number of something.
three
A1
/θriː/
The number 3.
second
A1
/ˈsɛk.ənd/
coming right after the first in order, time, or position
five
A1
/faɪv/
The number 5; one more than four.
different
A1
/ˈdɪfɝənt/
Not the same as another or as before.
sleep
A1
/ˈsliːp/
To rest with your eyes closed and your mind and body inactive.
four
A1
/foɹ/
The number 4; one more than three.
number
A1
/ˈnʌmbər/
A word or symbol like 5, 100, or 3.14 that tells you how many or which one.
cut
A1
/kʌt/
A reduction in the amount, number, or size of something.
half
A1
/ˈhaːf/
One of two equal parts of something.
six
A1
/sɪks/
the number 6, coming after five and before seven
ten
A1
/tɪn/
The number 10, which comes after nine and before eleven.
seven
A1
/ˈsɛvən/
The number 7, coming after six and before eight.
box
A1
/bɑks/
A container with stiff, flat sides, usually used for holding or carrying things.
group
A1
/ɡɹup/
A number of people or things considered together.
eight
A1
/eʈ/
The number 8, coming after seven and before nine.
difference
A1
/ˈdɪf(ə)ɹəns/
The way in which two or more things are not the same.
nine
A1
/naj(ə)n/
The number 9, coming after eight and before ten.
handsome
A1
/ˈhæn.səm/
Good-looking, especially of a man.
add
A1
/æd/
to put something with another thing to increase it
fourth
A1
/fɔɹθ/
Coming next after the third in order or position.
twenty
A1
/ˈtwɛnti/
The number 20, which comes after nineteen and before twenty-one.
Space, Position & Direction (44)
there
A1
/ðə(ɹ)/
In or at that place, away from the speaker.
here
A1
/ˈhɪɚ̯/
In or at this place, where the speaker is.
right
A1
/raɪt/
Correct in opinion or fact; not mistaken.
out
A1
/ˈɒʔ/
Away from the inside of a place or container.
up
A1
/[ʊp]/
Toward or in a higher position.
back
A1
/[bax]/
To or toward the place, position, or time something came from.
way
A1
/weɪ/
A method or manner of doing something.
down
A1
/ˈdʌʊ̯n/
From a higher to a lower place or position.
off
A1
/ɔf/
Away from a place, person, or thing.
again
A1
/əˈɡɛ̟n/
One more time; once more.
away
A1
/əˈweɪ/
To or at a distance from a place, person, or thing.
name
A1
/neɪm/
The word or words used to identify a person, place, or thing.
place
A1
/ˈpleːs/
A particular point, area, or location.
hello
A1
/hɛˈloʊ/
A word you say to greet someone.
left
A1
/ˈlɛf/
On the side of the body where the heart is; the opposite of right.
together
A1
/tʊˈɡɛðɚ/
With each other; in one another's company.
end
A1
/ɛnd/
The final part of an event, period, or activity
ago
A1
/əˈɡoʊ/
Used to say how far back in the past something happened.
sit
A1
/sɪt/
to rest with your weight on your bottom, with your upper body upright
point
A1
/ˈpɔɪnt/
An idea or fact that someone wants to express in an argument or discussion.
close
A1
/kloʊz/
Near in space or time.
stand
A1
/stænd/
To be on your feet in an upright position.
high
A1
/haɪ/
Reaching a great distance up from the ground; tall.
front
A1
/fɹʌnt/
The part of something that faces forward or is nearest the viewer.
Time (71)
now
A1
/naʊ/
At the present moment.
time
A1
/tɑɪm/
What is measured in hours, minutes, days, and years; the continued passing of existence.
never
A1
/ˈnɛv.ɚ/
At no time; not at any moment.
doing
A1
/ˈduːɪŋ/
Present participle of "do".
life
A1
/laɪf/
The state of being alive.
day
A1
/deɪ/
A period of 24 hours.
wait
A1
/weɪt/
To stay where you are or delay doing something until something happens or someone arrives.
night
A1
/niːt/
The time between sunset and sunrise, when it is dark.
always
A1
/ˈaː.wɪz/
On every occasion; every time.
stay
A1
/steɪ/
To remain in one place and not leave.
today
A1
/təˈdeɪ/
On this day, not yesterday or tomorrow.
morning
A1
/ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/
The early part of the day, from when the sun rises until noon.
tomorrow
A1
/ðəˈmɒɹæ/
On the day after today.
meet
A1
/mit/
To come together with someone, by chance or by arrangement.
soon
A1
/sun/
In a short time from now.
later
A1
/ˈleɪ.tɚ/
At some time in the future; after now.
year
A1
/jɪɹ/
A period of 365 days, or twelve months.
late
A1
/leɪt/
Arriving or happening after the expected time.
minute
A1
/ˈmɪnɪt/
A unit of time equal to sixty seconds.
moment
A1
/momən(ʔ)/
A very short period of time.
week
A1
/wiːk/
A period of seven days, especially counted from Monday to Sunday.
hour
A1
/aː(ɹ)/
A period of time lasting sixty minutes.
special
A1
/ˈspeʃ.əl/
Better, more important, or different from what is usual or normal.
past
A1
/past/
The time that has already happened, before now.
People & Society (31)
man
A1
/mæn/
An adult male human being.
people
A1
/ˈpi.pəl/
Human beings in general, considered as a group.
girl
A1
/ˈɡɜɹl/
A female child.
world
A1
/wɜɹld/
The planet Earth and everything on it.
woman
A1
/ˈwoʊmən/
An adult female human.
friend
A1
/frɪnd/
A person you know well and like, and who is not a family member.
boy
A1
/bɔːə/
A male child.
open
A1
/ˈɒ.pɪn/
Not shut; allowing things or people to pass through.
person
A1
/ˈpɜɹ.sən/
A human being.
child
A1
/[tʃəɪ̯(ə)ɫd]/
A young human being who is not yet an adult.
class
A1
/klæs/
A group of students who are taught together.
wake
A1
/weːk/
To stop sleeping, or to make someone stop sleeping.
personal
A1
/ˈpɜɹ.sə.nəl/
Belonging to or concerning one particular person.
girlfriend
A1
/ˈɡɝlfɹɛnd/
A girl or woman that someone is romantically involved with.
visit
A1
/ˈvɪzɪt/
To go to see a person or place for a while.
address
A1
/əˈdɹɛs/
the details of where someone lives or where a building is
type
A1
/taɪp/
A group of people or things that share certain features; a kind or sort.
form
A1
/fɔɹm/
A type or kind of something.
famous
A1
/ˈfeɪ.məs/
Known about by very many people.
event
A1
/ɪˈvɛnt/
Something that happens, especially something important.
actor
A1
/ˈæk.tɚ/
a person who performs in plays, films, or television
doll
A1
/dɑl/
A toy made to look like a small person, especially a baby or child.
singer
A1
/ˈsɪŋɚ/
A person who sings, often as their job.
neighbor
A1
/ˈneɪ.bɚ/
A person who lives near you.
Family & Relationships (27)
father
A1
/ˈfæ.ðə(ɹ)/
A male parent.
dad
A1
/dæd/
A father; a male parent (informal).
mother
A1
/ˈmʌðɚ/
A female parent; a woman who has or raises a child.
son
A1
/sʌn/
A person's male child.
mom
A1
/mɑm/
Mother (informal).
family
A1
/ˈfæ.m(ə )li/
A group of people who are related, especially parents and their children.
brother
A1
/ˈbɹʌðɚ/
A boy or man who has the same parents as you
wife
A1
/wæf/
The woman a man is married to.
daughter
A1
/ˈdɔ.tɚ/
A person's female child.
husband
A1
/ˈhʌzbənd/
The man that a woman is married to.
sister
A1
/ˈsɪs.tɚ/
a girl or woman who has the same parents as you
uncle
A1
/ˈʌŋ.kl̩/
The brother of your mother or father, or your aunt's husband.
daddy
A1
/ˈdæd.i/
A father; used especially by or to young children (informal).
mum
A1
/mʌm/
A child's word for mother.
boyfriend
A1
/ˈbɔɪˌfɹɛnd/
A male partner in a romantic relationship.
Mrs.
A1
/ˈmɪsɪz/
A title used before the name of a married woman.
partner
A1
/ˈpɑɹt.nɚ/
A person you do an activity or share a business with.
aunt
A1
/ɑːnt/
The sister of your mother or father, or your uncle's wife.
mommy
A1
/ˈmɔ.mi/
Mother (an affectionate word used especially by children).
grandma
A1
/ˈɡɹænmɑː/
Your grandmother (informal).
cousin
A1
/ˈkʌz(ə)n/
The child of your aunt or uncle.
grandpa
A1
/ˈɡɹæm.pɑː/
Your grandfather (informal).
grandfather
A1
/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/
The father of your father or mother.
grandmother
A1
/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/
The mother of your father or mother.
Emotions & Feelings (21)
like
A1
/laɪ̯k/
To enjoy something or find it pleasant.
love
A1
/lʌv/
To care very deeply about someone.
sorry
A1
/ˈsɑɹ.i/
Said to apologize or to politely get someone's attention.
thank
A1
/ˈfæ̞ŋk/
To tell someone you are grateful for something they have done.
sure
A1
/ʃɔː(ɹ)/
Feeling certain about something; having no doubt.
thanks
A1
/θæŋks/
Used to tell someone you are grateful.
happy
A1
/ˈhæpi/
Feeling or showing pleasure and joy.
hope
A1
/hoʊp/
To want something to happen and believe it might.
afraid
A1
/əˈfɹeɪd/
Feeling fear; frightened of someone or something.
funny
A1
/ˈfʊn.ɪ/
Making you laugh; amusing.
black
A1
/blæk/
Of the darkest colour, like the night sky with no light.
feeling
A1
/ˈfi.lɪŋ/
An emotion such as happiness, sadness, or fear.
red
A1
/ɹɛd/
Having the colour of blood, strawberries, or a setting sun.
wonderful
A1
/ˈwʌn.dɚ.fl̩/
Extremely good; making you feel very happy or pleased.
tired
A1
/[ˈtajəd]/
Feeling that you need rest or sleep.
blue
A1
/blʉ/
Having the colour of a clear sky or the sea.
angry
A1
/ˈæŋ.ɡɹi/
Feeling or showing strong displeasure or annoyance.
sad
A1
/sæd/
Feeling unhappy, especially because something bad has happened.
excited
A1
/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/
Feeling very happy and eager about something that is going to happen.
merry
A1
/ˈmɛ.ɹi/
Happy and full of cheerful energy.
butterfly
A1
/ˈbʌ.tə(ɹ).flaɪ/
A flying insect with large, often brightly coloured wings.
Describing People (7)
only
A1
/ˈɑːn.li/
Being the single one of its kind; with no others.
mean
A1
/miːn/
To have a particular meaning; to express or stand for.
nice
A1
/ˈnaːs/
Pleasant, enjoyable, or attractive.
kind
A1
/kaɪnd/
A group of people or things that share the same qualities; a type or category.
hi
A1
/haɪ/
A friendly, informal greeting said when you meet someone.
welcome
A1
/ˈwɛlkəm/
Said to greet someone in a friendly way when they arrive.
friendly
A1
/ˈfɹɛnd.li/
Kind, warm, and easy to talk to.
Describing Qualities (63)
well
A1
/ˈwɛʊ̯/
In a good, skilful, or satisfactory way.
good
A1
/ɡʊd/
Of a high standard or quality; pleasing.
really
A1
/ˈɹɪ.li/
Very or very much; used to add strength to what you say.
too
A1
/tu/
More than is needed, wanted, or acceptable.
very
A1
/ˈvɛri/
To a great degree; extremely.
little
A1
/ˈlɪ.tl̩/
Small in size or amount.
thing
A1
/θɪŋ/
An object that is not named exactly.
great
A1
/ˈɡɹæɪt/
Very good, excellent, or wonderful.
new
A1
/nju/
Made, created, or bought recently.
long
A1
/lʊŋɡ/
Measuring a large distance from one end to the other.
old
A1
/old/
Having lived for many years; not young.
big
A1
/bɪɡ/
Large in size, amount, or degree.
fine
A1
/ˈfaːn/
Good enough; satisfactory or in good health.
bad
A1
/bæd/
Of poor quality, or not good in some way.
real
A1
/ɹil/
Actually existing or happening, not imagined or invented.
baby
A1
/ˈbeɪbi/
A very young child who cannot yet walk or talk.
pretty
A1
/ˈpɹɪt.i/
To a fairly large degree; quite.
tonight
A1
/təˈnaɪt/
During the evening or night of today.
hard
A1
/hɑɹd/
With a lot of effort or force.
problem
A1
/ˈpɹɑbləm/
A difficult situation that needs to be dealt with or solved.
true
A1
/tɹuː/
Agreeing with the facts; correct and not made up.
beautiful
A1
/ˈbju.tɪ.fəl/
Very pleasing to look at; attractive.
young
A1
/jʊŋɡ/
In an early part of life; not old.
easy
A1
/ˈi.zi/
Not difficult; needing little effort.
Communication (31)
oh
A1
/[ö̞]/
Used to express surprise.
okay
A1
/ˌoʊˈkeɪ/
used to express agreement, acceptance, or readiness to move on
tell
A1
/[tʰɔː]/
To give someone information by speaking or writing.
say
A1
/seɪ/
To speak words; to tell something in speech or writing.
maybe
A1
/ˈmeɪ.bi/
Perhaps; possibly.
call
A1
/kɔl/
To telephone someone.
talk
A1
/tɔk/
To say things; to speak to someone.
listen
A1
/ˈlɪs.ən/
To pay attention to a sound with your ears.
ask
A1
/ask/
To say something to someone in order to get an answer or information.
word
A1
/wɜɹd/
A single unit of language that has meaning and can be spoken or written.
read
A1
/ɹid/
To look at written or printed words and understand their meaning.
speak
A1
/spik/
To say words using your voice.
question
A1
/ˈkwɛʃ.tən/
A sentence asking for information or an answer.
answer
A1
/ˈæn.sɚ/
Something you say or write in reply to a question, letter, or request.
write
A1
/ɹaɪt/
To make letters, words, or symbols on a surface, usually with a pen or pencil.
goodbye
A1
/ɡʊdˈbaɪ/
Said when leaving someone or ending a conversation.
message
A1
/ˈmɛs.ɪd͡ʒ/
A short piece of information sent from one person to another, spoken or written.
letter
A1
/ˈlɛtɚ/
A written or printed message that you send to someone, usually by mail.
English
A1
/ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/
the West Germanic language that originated in England and is now spoken in many countries around the world
reading
A1
/ˈɹiːdɪŋ/
The activity of looking at and understanding written words.
language
A1
/ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪd͡ʒ/
A system of words and grammar used by the people of a particular country or community to communicate.
conversation
A1
/ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/
A talk between two or more people in which they exchange news and ideas.
example
A1
/ɪɡˈzam.pəl/
A particular thing chosen to show what a larger group is like.
discuss
A1
/dɪˈskʊs/
To talk about something with other people, often to share ideas or make a decision.
Mind & Cognition (13)
know
A1
/no/
To have information or facts in your mind.
think
A1
/θɪŋk/
To have an opinion or belief about something.
find
A1
/ˈfa̝ːn(d)/
To discover or get something after searching or by chance.
believe
A1
/bɪˈliv/
To accept that something is true.
remember
A1
/ɹɪˈmɛmbɚ/
To keep something in your mind and be able to bring it back; to not forget.
idea
A1
/[ɑjˈdɪː(‿ɹ)]/
A thought or suggestion about what to do.
guess
A1
/ɡɛs/
To give an answer or opinion without being sure if it is correct.
forget
A1
/fɚˈɡɛt/
To not be able to remember something.
reason
A1
/ˈɹi.zən/
The cause or explanation for why something happens or is done.
imagine
A1
/ɪˈmɛd͡ʒ.ɪn/
To form a picture or idea of something in your mind.
interesting
A1
/ˈɪntəɹəstɪŋ/
holding your attention because it is exciting or unusual.
interested
A1
/ˈɪnt.əˌɹɛs.tɪd/
wanting to know about or take part in something.
agree
A1
/əˈɡɹi/
To have the same opinion as someone else.
Senses & Perception (14)
see
A1
/ˈsi/
to notice or be aware of something using your eyes
look
A1
/lʊk/
To turn your eyes toward something in order to see it.
still
A1
/stɪl/
Without moving or making a sound.
feel
A1
/fiːl/
To experience a physical, emotional, or mental state.
hear
A1
/ˈhɪɚ/
To notice a sound with your ears.
miss
A1
/mɪs/
To feel sad because someone or something is no longer with you.
watch
A1
/wɑtʃ/
To look at something or someone for a period of time, paying attention.
quiet
A1
/ˈkwaɪ̯.ɪt/
Making little or no noise.
finish
A1
/ˈfɪnɪʃ/
To complete something or bring it to an end.
dark
A1
/dɑɹk/
The absence of light.
video
A1
/ˈvɪd.i.oʊ/
A recording of moving pictures and sound that you can watch on a screen.
exciting
A1
/ɪkˈsʌɪtɪŋ/
Making you feel very interested, eager, or thrilled.
boring
A1
/ˈboɹ.ɪŋ/
Not interesting; making you feel tired and impatient.
glasses
A1
/ˈɡlæsɪz/
A pair of lenses in a frame worn over the eyes to help you see.
Education & Learning (14)
course
A1
/kɔɹs/
A series of lessons or classes on a particular subject.
school
A1
/skul/
A place where children go to be taught.
learn
A1
/lɝn/
To gain knowledge or a skill, especially by studying or practising.
college
A1
/ˈkɒlɪd͡ʒ/
A place where students study after secondary school, often to earn a degree.
teacher
A1
/ˈti.t͡ʃɚ/
A person whose job is to teach, especially in a school.
teach
A1
/tiːt͡ʃ/
To help someone learn something by giving them lessons or information.
study
A1
/ˈstʌd.i/
To spend time learning about a subject, often at school or college.
student
A1
/ˈstjuː.dn̩t/
A person who is studying at a school, college, or university.
lesson
A1
/ˈlɛs.ən/
A period of time in which a teacher teaches a subject or skill to students.
subject
A1
/ˈsʌb.d͡ʒɛkt/
The thing being talked or written about.
library
A1
/ˈlaɪˌbɹɛɹ.i/
A place where books and other materials are kept for people to read or borrow.
homework
A1
/ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/
Work that a teacher gives students to do at home.
classroom
A1
/ˈklæsruːm/
A room in a school where lessons take place.
classmate
A1
/ˈklæs.meɪt/
A person who is in the same class at school as you.
Work & Careers (8)
work
A1
/wɜː(ɹ)k/
Activity that you do to make or achieve something, especially as a job.
job
A1
/dʒɑb/
The regular paid work that a person does to earn a living.
office
A1
/ˈɔ.fɪs/
A room or building where people work, usually at desks.
meeting
A1
/ˈmitɪŋ/
An organized gathering of people for a particular purpose.
project
A1
/ˈpɹɐʊ.d͡ʒekt/
A planned piece of work with a particular aim, done over a period of time.
interview
A1
/ˈɪn.(t)ɚ.vju/
a formal meeting where someone is asked questions to see if they are right for a job.
worker
A1
/ˈwɝ.kɚ/
A person who works at a particular job, especially physical work.
skill
A1
/skɪl/
the ability to do something well, usually gained through learning or practice
Business & Commerce (1)
Money & Finance (14)
money
A1
/ˈmʌn.i/
The coins and banknotes used to buy and sell things.
pay
A1
/ˈpeɪ/
To give money in exchange for goods, services, or work.
check
A1
/t͡ʃɛk/
To look at something carefully to make sure it is correct or safe.
dear
A1
/dɪɹ/
Loved very much; precious to you.
buy
A1
/baɪ/
To get something by paying money for it.
poor
A1
/pʊɚ/
Having little money or few possessions.
sell
A1
/sɛl/
to give something to someone in exchange for money
spend
A1
/spɛnd/
To pay out money to buy or do something.
bank
A1
/ˈbæŋk/
A business where people keep money and borrow it.
rich
A1
/rɪtʃ/
Having a lot of money or valuable possessions.
price
A1
/ˈpɹɐɪ̯s/
The amount of money you must pay to buy something.
expensive
A1
/ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/
Costing a lot of money.
dollar
A1
/ˈdɑ.lɚ/
The unit of money used in the United States, Canada, Australia and many other countries, written $.
credit card
A1
Shopping & Services (9)
order
A1
/ˈɔɹ.dɚ/
The way things are arranged in relation to one another.
hotel
A1
/ˈhoʊ.tɛl/
A building where travellers pay to stay overnight and are given meals and other services.
shop
A1
/ʃɑp/
A building or place where goods or services are sold to the public.
restaurant
A1
/ˈɹɛst(ə)ˌɹɑnt/
A place where you can buy and eat meals, usually served at your table.
ticket
A1
/ˈtɪk.ət/
A printed piece of paper that shows you have paid to travel or to enter a place.
waiter
A1
/ˈweɪtɚ/
A person, especially a man, whose job is to serve food and drink to customers at their tables in a restaurant.
waitress
A1
/ˈweɪ.tɹɪs/
A woman whose job is to serve food and drink to customers at their tables in a restaurant.
dictionary
A1
/ˈdɪk.ʃəˌnɛ.ɹi/
A book or app that lists words in alphabetical order and explains their meanings, spelling, and pronunciation.
bookstore
A1
/ˈbʊkˌstɔr/
A shop where books are sold.
House & Home (19)
home
A1
/hoʊm/
The place where you live.
house
A1
/ˈhæʊ̯s/
A building where one or more people live.
room
A1
/ɹum/
A space inside a building with its own walls, floor, and ceiling.
door
A1
/do(ː)ɹ/
A flat barrier on a hinge that you open and close to enter or leave a room, building, or vehicle.
bed
A1
/bɛd/
A piece of furniture that you sleep on.
table
A1
/ˈteɪbl̩/
A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs that you put things on or sit at.
floor
A1
/flɔɹ/
The flat surface you walk on inside a room or building.
window
A1
/ˈwɪndə/
An opening in a wall or vehicle, usually filled with glass, that lets in light and air.
wall
A1
/waːl/
A solid upright structure that forms a side of a room or building, or divides one space from another.
kitchen
A1
/ˈkɪt͡ʃ(ə)n/
A room where meals are prepared and cooked.
bathroom
A1
/ˈbæθˌɹum/
A room with a bath or shower, usually also a sink and toilet.
chair
A1
/t͡ʃeɹ/
A piece of furniture for one person to sit on, with a back and usually four legs.
garden
A1
/ˈɡɑɹd(ə)n/
An area of ground, usually next to a house, where flowers, vegetables, or other plants are grown.
clock
A1
/klɑk/
A device that shows the time, usually on a wall or table.
bedroom
A1
/ˈbɛdˌɹum/
A room used for sleeping.
toilet
A1
/ˈtɔɪ.lət/
A bowl with a seat, connected to water pipes, used for getting rid of bodily waste.
sofa
A1
/ˈsoʊ̯fə/
A long, comfortable seat with a back and arms for two or more people.
dining room
A1
living room
A1
Food & Drink (40)
eat
A1
/it/
To put food in your mouth, chew it, and swallow it.
water
A1
/ˈwɔ.tɚ/
The clear liquid that falls as rain and that people and animals need to live.
drink
A1
/dɹɪŋk/
To take liquid into your mouth and swallow it.
food
A1
/fuːd/
The things that people and animals eat to stay alive.
dinner
A1
/ˈdɪnɚ/
The main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening.
coffee
A1
/ˈkɔː.fɪ/
A hot drink made by pouring hot water over roasted, ground coffee beans.
lunch
A1
/ˈlʌntʃ/
A meal eaten in the middle of the day.
tea
A1
/ti/
A hot drink made by pouring boiling water onto dried leaves.
hungry
A1
/ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/
Wanting or needing to eat.
chicken
A1
/ˈt͡ʃɪkən/
A common farm bird kept for its eggs and meat.
breakfast
A1
/ˈbɹɛk.fəst/
The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.
cook
A1
/kʊk/
To prepare food by heating it.
milk
A1
/mɪlk/
The white liquid produced by cows and other female mammals, drunk by people or used in food.
meat
A1
/miːt/
The flesh of an animal eaten as food.
brown
A1
/ˈbɹæʊ̯n/
Having the colour of chocolate, coffee, or earth
cheese
A1
/t͡ʃiːz/
A solid food made from milk, often yellow or white.
bread
A1
/brɛd/
A common food made by baking flour, water, and usually yeast.
delicious
A1
/dɪˈlɪʃ.əs/
Tasting very good.
meal
A1
/ˈmiːl/
The food eaten at a particular time, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
pizza
A1
/ˈpiːtsə/
A flat, round piece of baked bread covered with tomato, cheese, and other toppings.
chocolate
A1
/ˈt͡ʃɔk.(ə.)lɪt/
A sweet brown food made from roasted cocoa beans.
soup
A1
/sup/
A liquid food made by cooking vegetables, meat, or fish in water or stock.
candy
A1
/ˈkæn.di/
Sweet food made mainly of sugar or chocolate.
rice
A1
/raɪs/
Small white or brown grains that are cooked and eaten as food.
Clothing & Appearance (14)
face
A1
/feːs/
The front part of your head, from your forehead to your chin.
hair
A1
/ˈheːɹ/
The mass of fine threads that grow on a person's head.
wear
A1
/wɛ(ə)ɹ/
To have clothes, jewellery, or other items on your body.
clothes
A1
/kloʊ(ð)z/
Things you wear, such as shirts, trousers, and dresses.
dress
A1
/dɹɪs/
To put clothes on yourself or someone else.
hat
A1
/hæt/
A covering for the head, often with a brim.
shirt
A1
/ʃɜɹt/
A piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually with a collar, sleeves, and buttons.
coat
A1
/ˈkoʊ̯t/
A piece of clothing with long sleeves worn over other clothes to keep warm.
jacket
A1
/ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/
A short coat, usually reaching to the waist or hips
shoe
A1
/ˈʃu/
A covering for the foot, usually made of leather or another firm material, with a sole and heel.
jewelry
A1
/ˈdʒuːəlri/
Decorative items worn on the body, such as rings, necklaces, and bracelets, often made of precious metals and stones.
skirt
A1
/skɚt/
a piece of clothing worn from the waist down, covering part of the legs
trousers
A1
/ˈtɹaʊzɚz/
A piece of clothing that covers your body from the waist down, with a separate part for each leg.
haircut
A1
/ˈhɛə(ɹ)kʌt/
The act of cutting someone's hair, usually by a professional.
Travel (7)
stop
A1
/stɑp/
A place where a bus or train regularly halts to let passengers on and off.
trip
A1
/tɹɪp/
A journey to a place, often for a short time and a particular purpose.
travel
A1
/ˈtɹævəl/
To go from one place to another, especially over a long distance.
airport
A1
/ˈɛɹ.pɔɹt/
A place where aircraft take off and land, with runways and terminals for passengers.
map
A1
/ˈmæp/
A drawing of an area that shows where places, roads, and features are.
vacation
A1
/veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
A period of time away from work or school spent resting or travelling.
holiday
A1
/ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/
A period of time spent away from work or school for rest or travel.
Transportation (13)
car
A1
/[kʰäɾ]/
A road vehicle with four wheels and an engine, used to carry a small number of people.
street
A1
/stɹit/
A public road in a town or city, usually with buildings along it.
train
A1
/tɹeɪn/
A line of connected railway carriages pulled by an engine.
station
A1
/ˈsteɪʃən/
A place where trains or buses stop so passengers can get on and off.
boat
A1
/ˈboʊ̯t/
A small vehicle for travelling on water.
plane
A1
/pleɪn/
A vehicle with wings and engines that flies through the air.
bus
A1
/bʌs/
A large road vehicle that carries many passengers along a fixed route.
driver
A1
/ˈdɹaɪvɚ/
A person who controls and operates a vehicle.
bike
A1
/baɪk/
A bicycle; a vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pedalling.
taxi
A1
/ˈtæksi/
A car with a driver that you pay to take you somewhere.
subway
A1
/ˈsʌbˌweɪ/
An underground railway used to move people around a city.
airplane
A1
/ˈɛɹˌpleɪ̯n/
A powered flying vehicle with fixed wings.
bicycle
A1
/ˈbaɪsɪk(ə)l/
A vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pushing pedals with your feet.
Verbs of Movement (18)
go
A1
/ɡu/ [ɡʊw]/
To move or travel from one place to another.
come
A1
/kʌm/
To move toward the speaker or to a place.
take
A1
/teɪk/
To get hold of something and move it, or carry it with you.
leave
A1
/liːv/
To go away from a place or person.
move
A1
/muːv/
To change position or go from one place to another.
bring
A1
/ˈbɹɪŋ/
To carry or take something or someone to the place where you are or are going.
run
A1
/ɹʊn/
To move quickly on foot, faster than walking.
walk
A1
/waːk/
To move along on foot, one step at a time.
bye
A1
/baɪ/
Used to say goodbye.
drive
A1
/dɹaɪv/
To control and operate a vehicle such as a car.
ride
A1
/ˈraɪd/
To sit on and control a bicycle, motorcycle, horse, or similar.
fly
A1
/flaɪ/
To travel through the air, as a bird or aircraft does.
carry
A1
/ˈkæɹi/
To hold something and move it from one place to another.
photo
A1
/ˈfo.to/
A picture made with a camera.
swim
A1
/sʋɪm/
To move through water by using your arms, legs, fins, or tail.
arrive
A1
/əˈɹaɪv/
To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
climb
A1
/klaɪm/
To move up something, often using your hands and feet.
surf
A1
/sɝf/
To ride on waves towards the shore while standing on a special board.
Sports & Fitness (14)
game
A1
/ɡeɪm/
An activity with rules that you play for fun or to win.
team
A1
/tiːm/
A group of people who play a sport or game together against others.
win
A1
/wɪn/
To be the best or first in a game, race, or competition.
ball
A1
/bɔl/
A round object used in games and sports, which is thrown, hit, or kicked.
match
A1
/mæt͡ʃ/
A sporting contest between two people or teams.
favorite
A1
/ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/
Liked more than all others.
football
A1
/ˈfʊtbɔl/
A team ball game in which players try to get a ball into the other team's goal; in most of the world this means soccer.
player
A1
/ˈpleɪ.ɚ/
A person who takes part in a game or sport.
exercise
A1
/ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/
Physical activity done to stay fit and healthy.
sport
A1
/spɔɹt/
A physical activity or game played according to rules, often in competition.
tennis
A1
/ˈtɛnɪs/
A sport in which two or four players hit a ball over a net using racquets.
Olympics
A1
/oʊˈlɪmpɪks/
The international sporting event held every four years where athletes from many countries compete.
CD player
A1
swimming pool
A1
Health & Medicine (5)
doctor
A1
/ˈdɑktɚ/
A person who is trained and qualified to treat sick or injured people.
sick
A1
/ˈsɪk/
Not healthy; ill.
hospital
A1
/ˈhɑs.pɪ.tl̩/
A place where sick or injured people are treated by doctors and nurses.
health
A1
/hɛlθ/
The general condition of a person's body and mind.
nurse
A1
/nɝs/
A person trained to care for sick or injured people, usually in a hospital.
The Human Body (9)
head
A1
/hɛd/
The part of the body above the neck, containing the brain, eyes, and mouth.
hand
A1
/ˈhænd/
The part of your body at the end of your arm, with fingers and a thumb.
body
A1
/ˈbɑ.di/
The whole physical structure of a person or animal.
eye
A1
/ˈaɪ/
One of the two organs in your face that you see with.
mouth
A1
/maʊθ/
The opening in your face that you use for eating and speaking.
arm
A1
/ɑɹm/
The part of the body from the shoulder to the hand.
leg
A1
/leɪɡ/
One of the two long parts of the body that people use to stand and walk.
nose
A1
/[noːz]/
The part of the face above the mouth, used for breathing and smelling.
ear
A1
/ˈɛː/
One of the two organs on the sides of the head that you hear with.
Technology & Computing (10)
phone
A1
/ˈfoʊ̯n/
A device used to talk to people over distances, now often a small portable one that also runs apps.
TV
A1
/ˌtiːˈviː/
Television; programmes broadcast to be watched on screen.
camera
A1
/ˈkæm.ə.ɹə/
A device for taking photographs or recording video.
computer
A1
/kəmˈpjutɚ/
an electronic machine that stores and processes information and runs programs
page
A1
/peɪd͡ʒ/
One side of a sheet of paper in a book, magazine, or newspaper.
Internet
A1
/ˈɪn(t)əɹˌnɛt/
the worldwide computer network that lets people share information and communicate.
cookie
A1
/ˈkʊki/
A small, flat, sweet cake (called a biscuit in British English).
CD
A1
/ˌsiːˈdiː/
A small round plastic disc used to store music or computer data.
DVD
A1
/ˌdi vi ˈdi/
A flat round disc used to store films, music, or other digital data.
mobile phone
A1
Media & Publishing (10)
show
A1
/ʃoʊ/
To let someone see something.
news
A1
/nuːz/
Information about recent and important events.
book
A1
/bʊk/
A set of printed pages held together inside a cover, that you read.
radio
A1
/ˈɹeɪ.diˌoʊ/
A device that receives sound broadcasts such as music and news.
television
A1
/ˈtɛlɪˌvɪʒən/
A device with a screen and speakers for watching broadcast programmes.
section
A1
/ˈsɛkʃən/
one of the parts that something is divided into
magazine
A1
/mæɡ.əˈzin/
A regular publication with articles, stories, and pictures on paper or online.
newspaper
A1
/ˈn(j)usˌpeɪpɚ/
A printed or digital publication, usually daily or weekly, containing news and articles.
writer
A1
/ˈɹaɪ.təɹ/
A person who writes books, stories, or articles, especially as a job.
article
A1
/ˈɑɹtɪkəl/
A piece of writing in a newspaper, magazine, or website.
Art & Music (12)
music
A1
/ˈmju.zɪk/
Sounds arranged in a pleasing way using melody, rhythm, and harmony.
dance
A1
/dɑːns/
To move your body in time to music.
song
A1
/sɔŋ/
A short piece of music with words that you sing.
piece
A1
/piːs/
A part of something larger, or an amount broken or cut off.
picture
A1
/ˈpɘk.t͡ʃɘː/
A drawing, painting, or photograph of something or someone.
club
A1
/klʌb/
A group of people who meet because they share an interest or activity.
art
A1
/ɑɹt/
The making of things like paintings, drawings, or sculptures to be beautiful or express ideas.
draw
A1
/dɹɑ/
To make a picture or pattern with a pen, pencil, or similar tool.
painting
A1
/ˈpeɪn.tɪŋ/
A picture made by applying paint to a surface.
design
A1
/dɪˈzaɪn/
A plan or drawing showing how something will be made or how it will work.
theater
A1
/ˈθi(ə)tɚ/
A building where plays or films are shown.
concert
A1
/kənˈsɝt/
a public performance of music
Entertainment & Leisure (8)
play
A1
/pleɪ/
A story written to be performed by actors on a stage.
party
A1
/ˈpɑɹ.ti/
A social event where people meet to celebrate, eat, and have fun.
fun
A1
/fʊn/
Enjoyment, amusement, or a good time.
movie
A1
/ˈmuːvi/
A story told through moving pictures and sound, shown on a screen.
star
A1
/stɑɹ/
A bright point of light seen in the night sky.
festival
A1
/ˈfɛstəv(ə)l/
A series of special events celebrating something, such as music, film, or culture.
cinema
A1
/ˈsɪn.ə.mə/
A building where people go to watch films.
hobby
A1
/ˈhɑ.bi/
An activity that you enjoy doing in your free time.
Science & Research (1)
Mathematics & Measurement (1)
Nature & Landscape (8)
sea
A1
/siː/
The large area of salt water that covers much of the earth, or a particular part of it.
park
A1
/pɑɹk/
A public area of grass and trees in a town where people relax and play.
island
A1
/ˈaɪlənd/
A piece of land that is completely surrounded by water
tree
A1
/triː/
A tall plant with a wooden trunk, branches, and leaves.
river
A1
/ˈɹɪvɚ/
A large natural stream of water flowing across land toward the sea, a lake, or another river.
beach
A1
/bit͡ʃ/
An area of sand or small stones next to the sea or a lake.
mountain
A1
/ˈmuːn.tɪn/
A very high, steep hill, usually with rocky sides and a peak.
flower
A1
/ˈfluː.ɐ/
The colourful part of a plant that produces seeds, often with a pleasant smell.
Animals (14)
dog
A1
/dɔɡ/
A common four-legged animal often kept as a pet or for work.
horse
A1
/hɔːs/
A large four-legged animal that people ride and use for pulling loads.
fish
A1
/ˈfɪ̝ʃ/
An animal that lives in water and breathes through gills, usually with scales and fins.
cat
A1
/kæt/
A small furry animal with whiskers and a tail, often kept as a pet.
animal
A1
/ˈæn.ᵻ.məl/
A living creature that can move and feel, such as a dog, bird, or fish, but not a plant.
bird
A1
/ˈbɜːd/
An animal with feathers and wings that lays eggs and can usually fly.
pig
A1
/pɪɡ/
A farm animal with a fat body, short legs, and a flat nose, kept for its meat.
egg
A1
/ˈ(j)ɛɡ/
A rounded object laid by a bird, especially a hen, used as food.
snake
A1
/ˈsneɪk/
A long, legless reptile with a thin body and a forked tongue.
pen
A1
/pɛn/
A thin instrument that holds ink and is used for writing or drawing.
tiger
A1
/ˈtaɪɡɚ/
A large, powerful wild cat with orange fur and black stripes, native to Asia.
lion
A1
/ˈlaɪən/
A large wild cat with a tan coat, the males having a shaggy mane, native to Africa and India.
sheep
A1
/ʃiːp/
A farm animal with a thick woolly coat, kept for its wool and meat.
rabbit
A1
/ˈɹæbət/
A small furry animal with long ears and a short tail that lives in burrows.
Plants & Agriculture (6)
grow
A1
/[ˈɡɾoː]/
To get bigger in size over time, as living things do naturally.
farm
A1
/fɑɹm/
An area of land and buildings used for growing crops or raising animals.
lily
A1
/ˈlɪli/
A tall garden flower with large, showy, often trumpet-shaped blooms.
apple
A1
/ˈæp.əl/
A round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and crisp white flesh.
pink
A1
/ˈpiŋk/
A pale red colour, like that of many flowers.
farmer
A1
/ˈfɑɹ.mɚ/
A person who owns or works on a farm.
Weather & Climate (10)
cool
A1
/kul/
Slightly cold in a pleasant way.
hot
A1
/hɑt/
Very recent and exciting; in great demand.
cold
A1
/kold/
Having a low temperature, or feeling a low temperature.
warm
A1
/wɔɹm/
Having a pleasant temperature that is fairly high but not hot.
rain
A1
/ˈɹæɪ̯n/
Water that falls from clouds in drops.
weather
A1
/ˈwɛð.ɚ/
The state of the air outside at a particular time and place, such as how hot, cold, wet, or windy it is.
snow
A1
/snoʊ̯/
Soft white flakes of frozen water that fall from the sky in cold weather.
sunny
A1
/ˈsʊni/
Having a lot of bright sunshine.
rainy
A1
/ˈɹeɪni/
Having a lot of rain.
snowy
A1
/ˈsnoʊi/
Covered with snow, or with a lot of snow falling.
Environment & Ecology (1)
Places & Geography (4)
city
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/ˈsɪti/
A large town where many people live and work.
town
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/ˈtæʊ̯n/
A place where people live and work, larger than a village but smaller than a city.
American
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/əˈmerɪkən/
relating to the United States, its people, or its culture
hometown
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/ˈhoʊmˌtaʊn/
The town or city where you grew up or where you live.
Law & Government (2)
Politics & International Affairs (1)
Crime & Justice (1)
War & Conflict (1)
Culture & History (2)
Materials & Substances (10)
paper
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/ˈpeɪ̯.pəɹ/
A thin, flat material used for writing, drawing, or printing on.
ice
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/[ʌɪs]/
Water that has frozen into a hard, cold solid.
card
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/kɑːd/
A piece of stiff paper, often folded, sent to someone with a message or picture.
glass
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/ɡlæs/
A hard, transparent material used for windows and bottles.
bottle
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/ˈbɑ.tl̩/
A container, usually made of glass or plastic with a narrow neck, used for holding liquids.
cake
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/keɪk/
A sweet baked food made from flour, sugar, and eggs, often covered with icing.
sugar
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/ˈʃʊɡ.ɚ/
A sweet white or brown substance used to flavour food and drink.
coke
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/koʊk/
A glass, bottle, or can of cola, especially Coca-Cola.
kite
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/kaɪt/
A light frame covered with paper or fabric, flown in the wind on a long string.
stewed
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/stuːd/
cooked slowly in liquid
Tools, Machines & Construction (6)
saw
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/sɑ/
To cut something using a saw.
start
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/stɑɹt/
To begin doing something.
plan
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/plæn/
A set of decisions about what you are going to do and how to do it.
building
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/ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/
A structure with a roof and walls, such as a house or office
machine
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/məˈʃiːn/
A device with moving parts that uses power to do a particular job.
build
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/bɪld/
To make something by joining materials and parts together
Energy & Industry (1)
Ethics & Social Judgment (2)
Cause, Change & Process (10)
make
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/meɪk/
To create or produce something.
better
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/ˈbɛt.ə/
Of a higher quality or standard than something else.
turn
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/tɔːn/
A change in the direction you are moving or facing.
change
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/ˈt͡ʃæ̝ɪ̯nd͡ʒ/
The act or result of something becoming different.
become
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/bɪˈkʌm/
To start to be something; to change into a particular state.
white
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/ˈwaɪt/
Having the colour of fresh snow or milk; the lightest colour.
green
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/ɡɹin/
The colour of grass and leaves, between yellow and blue.
slow
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/slaː/
Not moving or happening quickly.
awake
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/əˈweɪk/
Not sleeping.
result
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/ɹɪˈzʌlt/
Something that happens because of an earlier action or event.
Abstract Ideas (1)
Actions & Processes (35)
get
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/ɡɪt/
To receive or obtain something.
want
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/wɑnt/
To feel that you would like to have or do something.
let
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/lɛt/
To allow someone to do something or allow something to happen.
need
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/nid/
To require something because it is necessary or very important.
please
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/pliz/
Used to make a request more polite.
give
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/ɡɪv/
To hand something to someone so they can have it.
help
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/hɛlp/
To do something that makes things easier or better for someone.
put
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/pʊt/
To move something into a particular place or position.
keep
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/kiːp/
To continue to have something and not give it away.
OK
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/ˌoʊˈkeɪ/
Satisfactory; good enough but not excellent.
try
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/tɹaɪ/
To make an effort to do something.
best
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/ˈbɛst/
Of the highest quality; better than all others.
ready
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/ˈɹed.i/
Fully prepared and able to do something or be used right away.
use
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/jus/
To do something with a tool, object, or method to get a result.
happen
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/ˈhæpən/
To take place or occur.
free
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/friː/
Costing no money.
cannot
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/ˈkæ(n.)nɑt/
To be unable to do something.
busy
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/ˈbɪz.i/
Having a lot to do; actively working on something.
information
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/ˌɪn.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃn̩/
Facts or details about someone or something.
sing
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/sɪŋ/
To make musical sounds with your voice.
bag
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/ˈbɛɡ/
A soft container with an opening at the top, used to carry or hold things.
test
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/[tʰest]/
A set of questions or tasks used to measure someone's knowledge or skill.
join
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/ˈd͡ʒɔɪn/
To become a member of a group or organization.
key
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/ki/
A small metal object that you use to lock or unlock a door, start a car, etc.