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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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unless
B1
/ənˈlɛs/
Except if; used to say something will happen if a condition is not met.
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buddy
B1
/ˈbʌd.i/
A friend
M
S
whether
B1
/ˈwɛðə(ɹ)/
Used to introduce a choice or doubt between two or more possibilities.
M
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according
B1
/əˈkɔɹ.dɪŋ/
according to: as stated, reported, or believed by a particular person or source
M
S
whoever
B1
/huˈɛvɚ/
Any person that; the person that.
M
S
nor
B1
/nɔɹ/
And not; used after "neither" or another negative to add a second negative idea.
M
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ought
B1
/ʊt/
Used to say that something is the right or sensible thing to do.
M
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onto
B1
/ˈɑn.tu/
To a position on top of or on the surface of something.
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S
ours
B1
/ˈaʊɚz/
The thing or things that belong to us.
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whenever
B1
/wəˈnɛvɚ/
At any time that; on any occasion that.
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including
B1
/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
Used to mention one or more members of a larger group just named.
M
S
per
B1
/pɝ/
For each.
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S
wherever
B1
/(h)wɛɹˈɛvɚ/
In, at, or to any place that.
M
S
despite
B1
/dɪˈspaɪt/
Without being affected or stopped by something; in spite of.
M
S
agreement
B1
/əˈɡɹiːmənt/
An arrangement between people or groups about what each will do.
M
S
throughout
B1
/θɹuːˈaʊt/
In every part of a place.
M
S
vice
B1
/ˈvaɪs/
Bad or immoral behavior, or a bad habit.
M
S
underneath
B1
/ˌʌndɚˈniθ/
Directly below or under something.
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S
forth
B1
/fɔɹθ/
Forward in place, time, or order.
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S
beneath
B1
/bɪˈniːθ/
Under or below something.
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provided
B1
/prəˈvaɪdəd/
Only if a particular condition is met.
M
S
various
B1
/ˈvɛəɹi.əs/
Several different; more than one of various kinds.
M
S
regarding
B1
/ɹɪˈɡɑɹdɪŋ/
About; concerning a particular subject.
M
S
fur
B1
/fɝ/
The soft, thick hair that covers many animals.
M
S
via
B1
/ˈvaɪə/
By way of; passing through a place.
M
S
minus
B1
/ˈmɑe.nəs/
Made smaller by taking away a number; less.
M
S
objective
B1
/əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/
A goal or aim that you are trying to achieve.
M
S
hereby
B1
/ˌhɪrˈbaɪ/
by this statement, action, or means
M
S
thorough
B1
/ˈθʌɹoʊ/
Careful and complete, leaving nothing out.
M
S
sufficient
B1
/səˈfɪʃənt/
As much as is needed; enough.
M
S
summit
B1
/ˈsʌmət/
The highest point of a mountain or hill.
M
S
countless
B1
/ˈkaʊntləs/
Too many to be counted; very many.
M
S
numerous
B1
/ˈnuməɹəs/
Existing in large numbers; very many.
M
S
absent
B1
/ˈæb.sn̩t/
not in a place where you are expected to be
M
S
comparison
B1
/kəmˈpɛɹ.ɪ.sən/
The act of looking at how two or more things are similar or different.
M
S
whichever
B1
/wɪt͡ʃˈɛvɚ/
Any one or ones that; used to say it does not matter which is chosen.
M
S
oneself
B1
/wʌnˈsɛlf/
A person's own self; the reflexive form used with the general pronoun 'one'.
M
S
clause
B1
/klɔz/
A group of words containing a subject and a verb, which may be a whole sentence or part of one.
M
S
irregular
B1
/ɪˈɹɛɡ.jə.lɚ/
Not happening at equal or expected times
M
S
auxiliary
B1
/ɔɡˈzɪl.(jə).ɹi/
Giving extra help or support to something more important.
M
S
electron
B1
/ɪˈlɛk.tɹɑn/
A tiny particle inside an atom that carries a negative electric charge.
M
S
comma
B1
[ˈkɑ.mə]
The punctuation mark ( , ) used to separate parts of a sentence or items in a list.
M
S
anti
B1
/ˈæn.taɪ/
Opposed to something, such as an action, idea, or policy.
M
S
possessive
B1
/pəˈzes.ɪv/
Wanting to control someone and not share them with others.
M
S
lessen
B1
/ˈlɛsən/
To make something smaller or weaker; to reduce.
M
S
doze
B1
/doʊz/
To sleep lightly or for a short time.
M
S
pronoun
B1
/ˈpɹoʊ.naʊn/
A word used in place of a noun, such as 'he', 'she', or 'it'.
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S
preposition
B1
/ˌpɹɛpəˈzɪʃən/
A word such as "in," "on," or "at" that shows the relationship between a noun and another word in a sentence.
M
S
modal verb
B1
/ˈmoʊdəl/
A helping verb such as 'can', 'must', or 'will' that shows ability, possibility, permission, or obligation.
M
S
adverbial
B1
/ædˈvɝbi.əl/
Relating to or working like an adverb.
M
S
according to
B1
M
S
because of
B1
M
S
definite article
B1
M
S
full stop
B1
M
S
indefinite article
B1
M
S
instead of
B1
M
S
ought to
B1
M
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phrasal verb
B1
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used to
B1
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