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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care
A2
/kɛɚ/
To feel that something is important to you or to feel concern about it.
hold
A2
/hold/
To carry or keep something in your hands or arms.
chance
A2
/t͡ʃæns/
An opportunity to do something.
luck
A2
/lʌk/
Good things that happen to you by chance rather than through your own effort.
seem
A2
/siːm/
to give the impression of being or doing something
catch
A2
/kætʃ/
To stop and hold a moving object, usually with your hands.
pull
A2
/pʊl/
To take hold of something and move it toward you or in the same direction as yourself.
act
A2
/æk/
to do something or take action
handle
A2
/ˈhæn.d(ə)l/
The part of an object that you hold to use or carry it.
force
A2
/foɹs/
Physical power or strength used on something.
offer
A2
/ˈɔfɚ/
To ask someone if they would like something, or to hold it out for them.
hide
A2
/haɪd/
To put yourself somewhere where you cannot be seen or found.
realize
A2
/ˈɹi(.ə)ˌlaɪz/
To suddenly understand or become aware of a fact or situation.
push
A2
/pʊʃ/
To press against something or someone to move it away from you.
support
A2
/səˈpoɹt/
To help or encourage someone or something, often by agreeing with them.
bother
A2
/ˈbɔðə(ɹ)/
To annoy or disturb someone.
favor
A2
/ˈfeɪ.vɚ/
A helpful act that you do for someone.
allow
A2
/əˈlaʊ/
To let someone do something or let something happen.
pressure
A2
/ˈpɹɛʒə/
A feeling of stress caused by demands or difficulties.
pop
A2
/pɑp/
To burst with a short, sharp sound; to make something burst this way.
necessary
A2
/ˈnɛs.əˌsɛ.ɹi/
Needed in order to do or achieve something.
advice
A2
/ədˈvaɪs/
An opinion you give someone about what they should do.
trick
A2
/tɹɪk/
A clever or dishonest act meant to fool or cheat someone.
male
A2
/meːl/
Belonging to the sex that does not give birth or lay eggs; relating to men or boys.
manage
A2
/ˈmæn.əd͡ʒ/
To succeed in doing something difficult.
smoking
A2
/ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/
The act or habit of breathing in the smoke from cigarettes, cigars, or pipes.
exchange
A2
/ɛksˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/
To give something and receive something else in return.
goal
A2
/ɡɒl/
Something you are trying to achieve.
receive
A2
/ɹɪˈsiːv/
To get or be given something that is sent or offered.
zone
A2
/zoʊn/
An area that is special or different in some way, often set aside for a particular purpose.
hug
A2
/hʌɡ/
To hold someone closely in your arms to show love or affection.
provide
A2
/pɹəˈvaɪd/
To give someone something they need or want, especially support or food.
seek
A2
/ˈsiːk/
to try to find or get something
earn
A2
/ɝn/
To get money in return for work that you do.
attempt
A2
/əˈtɛmpt/
To try to do something, especially something difficult.
perform
A2
/pɚˈfɔɹm/
To do or carry out a task or action.
shine
A2
/ˈʃaɪn/
To give out or reflect bright light.
prevent
A2
/pɹɪˈvɛnt/
To stop something from happening.
lend
A2
/ˈlɪ̟nd/
To let someone use something of yours for a while, expecting it back.
apply
A2
/əˈplaɪ/
To make a formal request for something such as a job or a place.
helpful
A2
/ˈhɛlp.fl̩/
Giving help; useful.
liberty
A2
/ˈlɪb.ɚ.ti/
The freedom to live, think, and act as you choose.
thirsty
A2
/ˈθɝs.ti/
Feeling the need to drink.
tap
A2
/tɐːp/
To hit something gently and quickly.
appropriate
A2
/əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.eɪt/
Suitable or right for a particular person, situation, or purpose.
fridge
A2
/ˈfrɪdʒ/
A refrigerator; an appliance that keeps food cold.
coin
A2
/ˈkoɪ̯n/
A piece of money made of metal, usually round and flat.
washing
A2
/ˈwɑʃ.ɪŋ/
Clothes and other items that need to be, are being, or have been washed.
include
A2
/ɪnˈkluːd/
To have something as a part of a whole.
commitment
A2
/kəˈmɪtmənt/
A promise or willingness to give your time and energy to something you believe in.
envelope
A2
/ˈɛnvəˌloʊp/
A flat paper cover in which you put a letter before posting it.
Ms.
A2
/ˈmɪz/
A title used before a woman's name when you do not want to show whether she is married.
perfume
A2
/ˈpɝfjuːm/
A liquid with a pleasant smell that people put on their skin.
forbid
A2
/fɚˈbɪd/
To order someone not to do something.
depend
A2
/dɪˈpɛnd/
To be affected or decided by something else.
inspiration
A2
/ˌɪn.spɚˈeɪ.ʃən/
A feeling of excitement or new energy that makes you want to create or do something.
slice
A2
/slaɪs/
A thin, flat piece cut from something.
included
A2
/ɪnˈkluːdɪd/
Contained as part of something, often at no extra charge.
precise
A2
/pɹɪˈsaɪs/
Exact, clear, and accurate.
relaxed
A2
/ɹɪˈlækst/
Calm and free from worry, stress, or tension.
ambition
A2
/æmˈbɪʃ.ən/
Something you very much want to do or achieve.
spoon
A2
/spuːn/
A utensil with a small bowl-shaped end and a handle, used for eating, stirring, or serving.
pursue
A2
/pɚˈsu/
To work hard to achieve or get something you want.
encourage
A2
/ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/
To give someone confidence, hope, or support
satisfy
A2
/ˈsætɪsfaɪ/
To please someone by giving them what they want or need.
impatient
A2
/ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/
Easily annoyed by waiting or delays.
disappointing
A2
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
Not as good as you hoped or expected; causing disappointment.
essay
A2
/ɛˈseɪ/
A short piece of writing on a particular subject, often for school or a magazine.
oppose
A2
/əˈpoʊz/
To disagree with and try to prevent something.
amused
A2
/əˈmjuːzd/
Finding something funny or entertaining.
prediction
A2
/pɹɪˈdɪkʃən/
A statement saying what you think will happen in the future.
verb
A2
/vɝb/
A word that describes an action, event, or state, such as 'run' or 'be'.
gracefully
A2
/ˈɡɹeɪsfəli/
in a smooth, attractive, and controlled way
terrify
A2
/ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ/
To frighten someone very badly; to fill with terror.
bookshelf
A2
/ˈbʊkˌʃɛlf/
A shelf or set of shelves for keeping books on.
relight
A2
/ˌriːˈlaɪt/
to light or kindle something again
lazily
A2
/ˈleɪzɪli/
in a slow, relaxed way, without much effort