English Vocabulary
Pick a CEFR level (A1–C2) — A1 is the friendliest place to start — and browse its words grouped by topic: travel, food, the body, emotions, and more. Each word shows its meaning, example sentences, and US/UK pronunciation.
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48 words
hey
A2
/heɪ/
An informal way of saying hello.
thought
A2
/θɔt/
An idea or opinion that comes into your mind.
understand
A2
/ˌʌndɚˈstænd/
To know the meaning of something; to comprehend.
mind
A2
/ˈmaɪnd/
The part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers.
thinking
A2
/ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
The activity of using your mind to consider or reason about something.
follow
A2
/ˈfɒlə/
To go or come after someone or something.
dream
A2
/dɹiːm/
A series of images and feelings that happen in your mind while you sleep.
careful
A2
/ˈkɛɹfəl/
Giving attention to what you do so you avoid danger, mistakes, or harm.
wonder
A2
/ˈwʌndɚ/
To want to know something; to ask yourself about it.
mistake
A2
/mɪˈsteɪk/
Something done wrong because of bad judgment, carelessness, or lack of knowledge.
suppose
A2
/səˈpoʊz/
To think that something is probably true, though you are not certain.
definitely
A2
/ˈdɛfənətli/
Without any doubt; certainly.
expect
A2
/ɪkˈspɛkt/
To think or believe that something will probably happen.
attention
A2
/əˈtɛn.ʃn̩/
The act of carefully watching, listening, or thinking about something.
doubt
A2
/dʌʊt/
To think that something is probably not true or unlikely to happen.
decide
A2
/dɪˈsaɪd/
To make a choice about what to do after thinking about it.
memory
A2
/ˈmɪm.ə.ɹi/
The ability of the mind to store and recall past experiences.
interest
A2
/ˈɪn.tɹɛst/
a feeling of wanting to know about or take part in something.
consider
A2
/kənˈsɪd.əɹ/
To think carefully about something before making a decision.
clearly
A2
/ˈklɪɚli/
In a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand.
view
A2
/vjuː/
What you can see from a particular place, especially beautiful scenery.
recognize
A2
/ˈɹɛk.əɡ.naɪz/
To know someone or something because you have seen or met them before.
opinion
A2
/əˈpɪn.jən/
What someone thinks or believes about a person, thing, or issue.
focus
A2
/ˈfoʊ.kəs/
To give all your attention to one thing.
suggest
A2
/sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛst/
To put forward an idea or plan for others to consider.
remind
A2
/ɹəˈmaɪnd/
To make someone remember something they need to do or know.
fancy
A2
/ˈfæn.si/
A liking or desire for something.
carefully
A2
/ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/
In a way that gives attention so you avoid danger or mistakes.
confused
A2
/kənˈfjuːzd/
Unable to think clearly or understand something.
intelligence
A2
/ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/
The ability to learn, understand, and think clearly.
therefore
A2
/ˈðɛɹ.fɔɹ/
For that reason; as a result.
wise
A2
/waɪz/
Able to make good decisions thanks to knowledge and experience.
explanation
A2
/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/
A statement that makes something clear or easy to understand.
bury
A2
/ˈbeɹ.iː/
To place a dead body in the ground or a tomb.
argue
A2
/ˈɑɹ.ɡju/
To disagree with someone, often in an angry way.
argument
A2
/ˈɑɹɡjʊmənt/
An angry disagreement between people.
basic
A2
/ˈbeɪsɪk/
Forming the most important or simplest part of something; fundamental.
fascinating
A2
/ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪŋ/
So interesting that it holds your full attention.
impress
A2
/ɪmˈpɹɛs/
To make someone feel admiration because of something good or skilful.
advise
A2
/ədˈvaɪz/
To tell someone what you think they should do.
association
A2
/əˌsoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
An official group of people organized for a shared purpose.
suggestion
A2
/sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃən/
An idea or plan put forward for others to consider.
disagree
A2
/dɪsəˈɡɹi/
To have a different opinion from someone else.
logical
A2
/ˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/
Sensible and based on clear reasons.
confuse
A2
/kənˈfjuːz/
To make someone unable to think clearly or understand something.
firstly
A2
/ˈfɜɹstli/
Used to introduce the first point or reason in a list.
criticize
A2
/ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/
To say what you think is wrong or bad about someone or something.
brainstorm
A2
/ˈbɹeɪnstɔɹm/
To think up many ideas quickly, often as a group.