English Vocabulary

• A1 969 words
• A2 1680 words
• B1 2597 words
• B2 3413 words
• C1 2841 words
• C2 7423 words
• C2+ 8976 words

C2+ is beyond the official CEFR scale: rare, specialist, and literary words kept for reference.

Grammar & Function Words(319)

you A1
/jə/ The person or people being spoken to, as the subject of a sentence. Meaning Off Sound Off
I A1
/aɪ/ The word a speaker or writer uses to refer to themselves as the subject of a sentence. Meaning Off Sound Off
the A1
/ðə/ Used before a noun to refer to a specific person or thing already known or mentioned. Meaning Off Sound Off
to A1
/tuː/ In the direction of; so as to reach a place. Meaning Off Sound Off
a A1
/eɪ/ used before a noun to refer to one person or thing that is not specific or not already known Meaning Off Sound Off
it A1
/ɪt/ Used to refer to a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned Meaning Off Sound Off
and A1
/ænd/ Used to join two words, phrases, or sentences that are taken together. Meaning Off Sound Off
that A1
/ðət/ Used to introduce a clause stating what someone says, thinks, or believes. Meaning Off Sound Off
of A1
/ʌv/ Belonging to or connected with someone or something. Meaning Off Sound Off
is A1
/ɪz/ Third-person singular present tense of be Meaning Off Sound Off
in A1
/ɪn/ Inside a place, container, or area. Meaning Off Sound Off
what A1
/wʌt/ Used to ask for information about a thing or situation. Meaning Off Sound Off
we A1
/wi/ Used by a speaker to refer to themselves and one or more other people. Meaning Off Sound Off
me A1
/mi/ The form of 'I' used as the object of a verb or preposition. Meaning Off Sound Off
this A1
/ðɪs/ Referring to a person or thing that is here or nearby. Meaning Off Sound Off
he A1
/ˈhiː/ Used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned or known. Meaning Off Sound Off
for A1
/fɔɹ/ Intended to belong to or be given to someone. Meaning Off Sound Off
my A1
/maɪ/ Belonging to or connected with me. Meaning Off Sound Off
on A1
/ɔn/ Working, active, or switched to operate. Meaning Off Sound Off
have A1
/hæv/ To own or possess something. Meaning Off Sound Off
your A1
/jɔː(ɹ)/ Belonging to or connected with you. Meaning Off Sound Off
was A1
/wəz/ Past tense of "be" used with I, he, she, or it. Meaning Off Sound Off
no A1
/noʊ/ Used to give a negative answer or to refuse or disagree. Meaning Off Sound Off
not A1
/nɑt/ Used to make a word or sentence negative. Meaning Off Sound Off

Numbers & Quantity(83)

two A1
/tu/ The number 2, equal to one plus one. Meaning Off Sound Off
first A1
/fɚst/ Coming before all others in time, order, or position. Meaning Off Sound Off
lot A1
/lɑt/ A large amount or number of something. Meaning Off Sound Off
enough A2
/ɪˈnʌf/ As much or as many as needed. Meaning Off Sound Off
three A1
/θriː/ The number 3. Meaning Off Sound Off
once A1
/wʌn(t)s/ One single time. Meaning Off Sound Off
five A1
/faɪv/ The number 5; one more than four. Meaning Off Sound Off
four A1
/foɹ/ The number 4; one more than three. Meaning Off Sound Off
number A1
/ˈnʌmbər/ A word or symbol like 5, 100, or 3.14 that tells you how many or which one. Meaning Off Sound Off
cut A1
/kʌt/ A reduction in the amount, number, or size of something. Meaning Off Sound Off
half A1
/ˈhæf/ One of two equal parts of something. Meaning Off Sound Off
six A1
/sɪks/ the number 6, coming after five and before seven Meaning Off Sound Off
ten A1
/tɛn/ The number 10, which comes after nine and before eleven. Meaning Off Sound Off
million A2
/ˈmɪl.jən/ The number 1,000,000. Meaning Off Sound Off
seven A1
/ˈsɛvən/ The number 7, coming after six and before eight. Meaning Off Sound Off
single A2
/ˈsɪŋɡəl/ Only one; not more than one. Meaning Off Sound Off
eight A1
/eɪt/ The number 8, coming after seven and before nine. Meaning Off Sound Off
third A2
/θɚd/ Coming after the second in order or position. Meaning Off Sound Off
hundred A2
/ˈhʌn dɹəd/ The number 100. Meaning Off Sound Off
thousand A2
/ˈθaʊz(ə)n(d)/ The number 1,000. Meaning Off Sound Off
nine A1
/naɪn/ The number 9, coming after eight and before ten. Meaning Off Sound Off
twice A2
/twaɪs/ Two times. Meaning Off Sound Off
double A2
/ˈdʌbəl/ Twice as much, as many, or as big. Meaning Off Sound Off
total B1
/ˈtoʊ.tl̩/ Complete; absolute; with nothing left out. Meaning Off Sound Off

Space, Position & Direction(122)

there A1
/ðɛr/ In or at that place, away from the speaker. Meaning Off Sound Off
here A1
/ˈhɪɚ̯/ In or at this place, where the speaker is. Meaning Off Sound Off
right A1
/ɹaɪt/ Correct in opinion or fact; not mistaken. Meaning Off Sound Off
up A1
/ʌp/ Toward or in a higher position. Meaning Off Sound Off
back A1
/bæk/ To or toward the place, position, or time something came from. Meaning Off Sound Off
down A1
/daʊn/ From a higher to a lower place or position. Meaning Off Sound Off
left A1
/ˈɫɛft/ On the side of the body where the heart is; the opposite of right. Meaning Off Sound Off
far A2
/fɑɹ/ At, to, or from a great distance. Meaning Off Sound Off
inside A2
/ˈɪnsaɪd/ Within a building or enclosed space; indoors. Meaning Off Sound Off
side A2
/saɪd/ One of the flat outer surfaces of an object. Meaning Off Sound Off
front A1
/fɹʌnt/ The part of something that faces forward or is nearest the viewer. Meaning Off Sound Off
outside A1
/ˈaʊt.saɪd/ Not inside a building; in the open air. Meaning Off Sound Off
top A2
/tɑp/ The highest part or surface of something. Meaning Off Sound Off
choice A2
/tʃɔɪs/ The chance or right to choose between two or more things. Meaning Off Sound Off
near A1
/nɪɚ/ A short distance from someone or something. Meaning Off Sound Off
middle A2
/ˈmɪdl̩/ The part of something that is the same distance from both ends or all sides. Meaning Off Sound Off
space A2
/speɪs/ An empty area between or around things that can be used or filled. Meaning Off Sound Off
forward A2
/ˈfɔɹwəɹd/ Toward the front; in the direction ahead. Meaning Off Sound Off
position A2
/pəˈzɪʃən/ The place where someone or something is. Meaning Off Sound Off
south A2
/ˈsɐʊ̯θ/ The direction that is opposite to north; one of the four main compass points. Meaning Off Sound Off
north A2
/noɹθ/ The direction that is on your left when you face the rising sun; one of the four main points of the compass. Meaning Off Sound Off
planet A2
/ˈplænət/ A large round object in space that moves around a star such as the Sun. Meaning Off Sound Off
west A2
/wɛst/ The direction where the sun sets, opposite to east. Meaning Off Sound Off
sky A2
/ˈskaɪ/ the space above the earth where you can see the sun, clouds, and stars Meaning Off Sound Off

Time(103)

time A1
/tɑɪm/ What is measured in hours, minutes, days, and years; the continued passing of existence. Meaning Off Sound Off
day A1
/deɪ/ A period of 24 hours. Meaning Off Sound Off
night A1
/ˈnaɪt/ The time between sunset and sunrise, when it is dark. Meaning Off Sound Off
today A1
/təˈdeɪ/ On this day, not yesterday or tomorrow. Meaning Off Sound Off
morning A1
/ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ The early part of the day, from when the sun rises until noon. Meaning Off Sound Off
tomorrow A1
/təˈmɑroʊ/ On the day after today. Meaning Off Sound Off
year A1
/jɪɹ/ A period of 365 days, or twelve months. Meaning Off Sound Off
second A1
/ˈsɛk.ənd/ coming right after the first in order, time, or position Meaning Off Sound Off
minute¹ A1
/ˈmɪnɪt/ A unit of time equal to sixty seconds. Meaning Off Sound Off
minute² C1
[maɪ̯ˈn(j)u̟(ː)t] Extremely small. Meaning Off Sound Off
moment A1
/ˈmoʊmənt/ A very short period of time. Meaning Off Sound Off
week A1
/wiːk/ A period of seven days, especially counted from Monday to Sunday. Meaning Off Sound Off
hour A1
/aʊɚ/ A period of time lasting sixty minutes. Meaning Off Sound Off
past A1
/past/ The time that has already happened, before now. Meaning Off Sound Off
evening A1
/ˈivnɪŋ/ The part of the day between the afternoon and the night. Meaning Off Sound Off
date A1
/deɪt/ The particular day, month, and year when something happens. Meaning Off Sound Off
future A1
/ˈfju.t͡ʃɚ/ The time that is still to come. Meaning Off Sound Off
yesterday A1
/ˈjɛstɹdeɪ/ On the day before today. Meaning Off Sound Off
age A1
/eɪd͡ʒ/ How many years someone or something has lived or existed. Meaning Off Sound Off
birthday A1
/ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/ The day each year that is the anniversary of the day you were born. Meaning Off Sound Off
month A1
/mʌnθ/ One of the twelve parts the year is divided into. Meaning Off Sound Off
present¹ A1
/ˈpɹɛz.ənt/ Something you give to someone as a gift. Meaning Off Sound Off
present² B1
/pɹɪˈzɛnt/ To give, show, or offer something formally. Meaning Off Sound Off
afternoon A1
/ˌæf.tɚˈnun/ The part of the day between noon and the evening. Meaning Off Sound Off

People & Society(2,191)

man A1
/mæn/ An adult male human being. Meaning Off Sound Off
people A1
/ˈpi.pəl/ Human beings in general, considered as a group. Meaning Off Sound Off
sorry A1
/ˈsɑɹ.i/ Said to apologize or to politely get someone's attention. Meaning Off Sound Off
sir A2
/sɝ/ a polite way of addressing a man, especially one you do not know or who is older or more important Meaning Off Sound Off
guy A2
/ɡaɪ/ A man or boy (informal). Meaning Off Sound Off
hello A1
/hɛˈloʊ/ A word you say to greet someone. Meaning Off Sound Off
girl A1
/ˈɡɜɹl/ A female child. Meaning Off Sound Off
thanks A1
/ˈθæŋks/ Used to tell someone you are grateful. Meaning Off Sound Off
woman A1
/ˈwʊmən/ An adult female human. Meaning Off Sound Off
hi A1
/haɪ/ A friendly, informal greeting said when you meet someone. Meaning Off Sound Off
friend A1
/frɛnd/ A person you know well and like, and who is not a family member. Meaning Off Sound Off
boy A1
/bɔɪ/ A male child. Meaning Off Sound Off
baby A1
/ˈbeɪbi/ A very young child who cannot yet walk or talk. Meaning Off Sound Off
person A1
/ˈpɜɹ.sən/ A human being. Meaning Off Sound Off
kid A2
/kɪd/ A child or young person (informal). Meaning Off Sound Off
story A1
/ˈstɔ.ɹi/ An account of real or imaginary events, told to entertain people. Meaning Off Sound Off
Mr. A1
/ˈmɪstɝ/ A title used before a man's name or surname. Meaning Off Sound Off
child A1
/tʃaɪld/ A young human being who is not yet an adult. Meaning Off Sound Off
lady A2
/ˈleɪ.di/ A polite word for a woman. Meaning Off Sound Off
welcome A1
/ˈwɛlkəm/ Said to greet someone in a friendly way when they arrive. Meaning Off Sound Off
lord B2
/lɔɹd/ A man of high rank in the nobility, or his title. Meaning Off Sound Off
captain A2
/ˈkæp.tən/ The person in charge of a ship or aircraft. Meaning Off Sound Off
king A2
/ˈkiŋ/ A man who rules a country, usually because of his royal family; a male monarch. Meaning Off Sound Off
sort B1
/soɹt/ A type or kind of thing or person. Meaning Off Sound Off

Family & Relationships(181)

father A1
/ˈfɑ.ðəɹ/ A male parent. Meaning Off Sound Off
dad A1
/dæd/ A father; a male parent (informal). Meaning Off Sound Off
mother A1
/ˈmʌðɚ/ A female parent; a woman who has or raises a child. Meaning Off Sound Off
son A1
/sʌn/ A person's male child. Meaning Off Sound Off
mom A1
/mɑm/ Mother (informal). Meaning Off Sound Off
family A1
/ˈfæ.m(ə )li/ A group of people who are related, especially parents and their children. Meaning Off Sound Off
brother A1
/ˈbɹʌðɚ/ A boy or man who has the same parents as you Meaning Off Sound Off
wife A1
/waɪf/ The woman a man is married to. Meaning Off Sound Off
daughter A1
/ˈdɔ.tɚ/ A person's female child. Meaning Off Sound Off
husband A1
/ˈhʌzbənd/ The man that a woman is married to. Meaning Off Sound Off
married A2
/ˈmæɹ.id/ Having a husband or a wife. Meaning Off Sound Off
sister A1
/ˈsɪs.tɚ/ a girl or woman who has the same parents as you Meaning Off Sound Off
uncle A1
/ˈʌŋ.kl̩/ The brother of your mother or father, or your aunt's husband. Meaning Off Sound Off
daddy A1
/ˈdæd.i/ A father; used especially by or to young children (informal). Meaning Off Sound Off
marriage B1
/ˈmæɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ The legal or formal union of two people as partners for life. Meaning Off Sound Off
mum A1
/mʌm/ A child's word for mother. Meaning Off Sound Off
relationship B1
/ɹəˈleɪʃ(ə)nˌʃɪp/ The way in which two or more people, groups, or things are connected or behave toward each other. Meaning Off Sound Off
boyfriend A1
/ˈbɔɪˌfɹɛnd/ A male partner in a romantic relationship. Meaning Off Sound Off
partner A1
/ˈpɑɹt.nɚ/ A person you do an activity or share a business with. Meaning Off Sound Off
aunt A1
/ɑːnt/ The sister of your mother or father, or your uncle's wife. Meaning Off Sound Off
cousin A1
/ˈkʌz(ə)n/ The child of your aunt or uncle. Meaning Off Sound Off
birth A2
/bɜɹθ/ The time when a baby is born or comes out of its mother. Meaning Off Sound Off
divorce B2
/dɪˈvoɹs/ The legal ending of a marriage. Meaning Off Sound Off
grandfather A1
/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/ The father of your father or mother. Meaning Off Sound Off

Emotions & Feelings(214)

like A1
/laɪ̯k/ To enjoy something or find it pleasant. Meaning Off Sound Off
love A1
/lʌv/ To care very deeply about someone. Meaning Off Sound Off
happy A1
/ˈhæpi/ Feeling or showing pleasure and joy. Meaning Off Sound Off
hope A1
/hoʊp/ To want something to happen and believe it might. Meaning Off Sound Off
afraid A1
/əˈfɹeɪd/ Feeling fear; frightened of someone or something. Meaning Off Sound Off
hate A2
/heɪt/ To dislike someone or something very strongly. Meaning Off Sound Off
feeling A1
/ˈfi.lɪŋ/ An emotion such as happiness, sadness, or fear. Meaning Off Sound Off
fear A2
/fɪɚ/ A strong, unpleasant feeling caused by danger or the thought of something bad. Meaning Off Sound Off
surprise A2
/sɚˈpɹaɪ̯z/ The feeling caused when something unexpected happens. Meaning Off Sound Off
proud B1
/ˈpɹæʊ̯d/ Feeling happy and satisfied about something you or someone close to you has done. Meaning Off Sound Off
angry A1
/ˈæŋ.ɡɹi/ Feeling or showing strong displeasure or annoyance. Meaning Off Sound Off
sad A1
/sæd/ Feeling unhappy, especially because something bad has happened. Meaning Off Sound Off
pleasure B1
/ˈplɛʒɚ/ A feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction. Meaning Off Sound Off
nervous A2
/ˈnɝːvəs/ Worried or slightly frightened about something. Meaning Off Sound Off
pressure A2
/ˈprɛʃɚ/ A feeling of stress caused by demands or difficulties. Meaning Off Sound Off
interest A2
/ˈɪn.tɹɛst/ a feeling of wanting to know about or take part in something. Meaning Off Sound Off
excited A1
/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/ Feeling very happy and eager about something that is going to happen. Meaning Off Sound Off
shame B1
/ʃeɪm/ A painful feeling of guilt or embarrassment about something you have done. Meaning Off Sound Off
jealous B1
/ˈd͡ʒɛ.ləs/ Unhappy because you want something that someone else has. Meaning Off Sound Off
joy A2
/d͡ʒɔɪ/ A feeling of great happiness. Meaning Off Sound Off
lonely B1
/ˈloʊnli/ Unhappy because you are alone or have no friends near you. Meaning Off Sound Off
happiness A2
/ˈhæpinɪs/ The feeling of being happy; joy. Meaning Off Sound Off
mood A2
/muːd/ The way you feel at a particular time. Meaning Off Sound Off
shock A2
/ʃɔk/ A sudden, upsetting, or surprising event or feeling. Meaning Off Sound Off

Describing People(37)

kind A1
/kaɪnd/ A group of people or things that share the same qualities; a type or category. Meaning Off Sound Off
smart B1
/smɑɹt/ Intelligent and clever. Meaning Off Sound Off
honest B1
/ˈɑ.nɪst/ Always telling the truth and not cheating or lying. Meaning Off Sound Off
patient A2
/ˈpeɪʃənt/ Able to stay calm and wait without getting annoyed. Meaning Off Sound Off
brave A2
/breɪv/ Showing courage when facing danger, difficulty, or pain. Meaning Off Sound Off
clever A2
/ˈklɛv.ɚ/ Quick to learn and understand things; intelligent. Meaning Off Sound Off
rude A2
/ɹud/ Not polite; behaving in a way that upsets or offends other people. Meaning Off Sound Off
friendly A1
/ˈfɹɛnd.li/ Kind, warm, and easy to talk to. Meaning Off Sound Off
cruel B1
/ˈkɹuːəl/ Causing pain or suffering on purpose, without caring; unkind. Meaning Off Sound Off
shy B1
/ʃaɪ/ Nervous or uncomfortable around other people. Meaning Off Sound Off
selfish B1
/ˈsɛlf.ɪʃ/ caring only about yourself and not about other people Meaning Off Sound Off
generous B1
/ˈdʒɛnɝəs/ Willing to give money, time, or help freely. Meaning Off Sound Off
loyal B1
/ˈlɔɪəl/ Always supporting and staying faithful to a person, group, or cause. Meaning Off Sound Off
confident A2
/ˈkɑnfɪdənt/ Feeling sure of yourself and your abilities. Meaning Off Sound Off
intelligent A2
/ɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒənt/ able to learn, understand, and think clearly; clever. Meaning Off Sound Off
stubborn B1
/ˈstʌbɚn/ Refusing to change your mind or do what others want. Meaning Off Sound Off
talented B1
/ˈtæləntɪd/ Having a natural ability to do something very well. Meaning Off Sound Off
lazy A2
/ˈleɪzi/ Not willing to work or make an effort. Meaning Off Sound Off
creative A2
/kɹiˈeɪtɪv/ Having or showing original ideas and imagination. Meaning Off Sound Off
polite A2
/pəˈlaɪt/ Behaving in a way that shows good manners and respect for others. Meaning Off Sound Off
humble B2
/ˈhʌmbəl/ Not proud; not thinking that you are better or more important than others. Meaning Off Sound Off
arrogant B2
/ˈæɹ.ə.ɡənt/ Believing you are better or more important than other people. Meaning Off Sound Off
sincere B2
/sɪnˈsɪɹ/ Honest and truly meaning what you say or do; not pretending. Meaning Off Sound Off
cynical C1
/ˈsɪnɪkəl/ Believing that people act only out of selfishness and expecting the worst of them. Meaning Off Sound Off

Describing Qualities(8,073)

just A1
[d͡ʒʌst] A very short time ago. Meaning Off Sound Off
out A1
/aʊt/ Away from the inside of a place or container. Meaning Off Sound Off
now A1
/naʊ/ At the present moment. Meaning Off Sound Off
well A1
/ˈwɛl/ In a good, skilful, or satisfactory way. Meaning Off Sound Off
good A1
/ɡʊd/ Of a high standard or quality; pleasing. Meaning Off Sound Off
really A1
/ˈɹɪ.li/ Very or very much; used to add strength to what you say. Meaning Off Sound Off
too A1
/tu/ More than is needed, wanted, or acceptable. Meaning Off Sound Off
very A1
/ˈvɛri/ To a great degree; extremely. Meaning Off Sound Off
never A1
/ˈnɛv.ɚ/ At no time; not at any moment. Meaning Off Sound Off
only A1
/ˈoʊn.li/ Being the single one of its kind; with no others. Meaning Off Sound Off
little A1
/ˈlɪ.tl̩/ Small in size or amount. Meaning Off Sound Off
please A1
/pliz/ Used to make a request more polite. Meaning Off Sound Off
off A1
/ɔf/ Away from a place, person, or thing. Meaning Off Sound Off
even A2
/ˈi.vən/ Used to stress something surprising or unexpected. Meaning Off Sound Off
sure A1
/ʃɔː(ɹ)/ Feeling certain about something; having no doubt. Meaning Off Sound Off
still A1
/stɪl/ Without moving or making a sound. Meaning Off Sound Off
again A1
/əˈɡɛ̟n/ One more time; once more. Meaning Off Sound Off
maybe A1
/ˈmeɪ.bi/ Perhaps; possibly. Meaning Off Sound Off
away A1
/əˈweɪ/ To or at a distance from a place, person, or thing. Meaning Off Sound Off
great A1
/ˈɡreɪt/ Very good, excellent, or wonderful. Meaning Off Sound Off
last A2
/læst/ Coming after all others; final. Meaning Off Sound Off
better A1
/ˈbɛt.əɹ/ Of a higher quality or standard than something else. Meaning Off Sound Off
new A1
/nju/ Made, created, or bought recently. Meaning Off Sound Off
always A1
/ˈɔl.weɪz/ On every occasion; every time. Meaning Off Sound Off

Communication(418)

tell A1
/tɛl/ To give someone information by speaking or writing. Meaning Off Sound Off
say A1
/seɪ/ To speak words; to tell something in speech or writing. Meaning Off Sound Off
call A1
/kɔl/ To telephone someone. Meaning Off Sound Off
talk A1
/tɔk/ To say things; to speak to someone. Meaning Off Sound Off
name A1
/neɪm/ The word or words used to identify a person, place, or thing. Meaning Off Sound Off
ask A1
/æsk/ To say something to someone in order to get an answer or information. Meaning Off Sound Off
word A1
/wɜɹd/ A single unit of language that has meaning and can be spoken or written. Meaning Off Sound Off
read A1
/ɹid/ To look at written or printed words and understand their meaning. Meaning Off Sound Off
speak A1
/spik/ To say words using your voice. Meaning Off Sound Off
question A1
/ˈkwɛʃ.tən/ A sentence asking for information or an answer. Meaning Off Sound Off
answer A1
/ˈæn.sɚ/ Something you say or write in reply to a question, letter, or request. Meaning Off Sound Off
write A1
/ɹaɪt/ To make letters, words, or symbols on a surface, usually with a pen or pencil. Meaning Off Sound Off
voice A2
/vɔɪs/ The sound a person makes when speaking or singing. Meaning Off Sound Off
explain A2
/ɪkˈspleɪn/ To make something clear or easy to understand by describing it. Meaning Off Sound Off
message A1
/ˈmɛs.ɪd͡ʒ/ A short piece of information sent from one person to another, spoken or written. Meaning Off Sound Off
letter A1
/ˈlɛtɚ/ A written or printed message that you send to someone, usually by mail. Meaning Off Sound Off
card A1
/kɑrd/ A piece of stiff paper, often folded, sent to someone with a message or picture. Meaning Off Sound Off
English A1
/ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/ the West Germanic language that originated in England and is now spoken in many countries around the world Meaning Off Sound Off
mama B2
/ˈmɑmə/ An informal, affectionate word for mother. Meaning Off Sound Off
mommy A1
/ˈmɔ.mi/ Mother (an affectionate word used especially by children). Meaning Off Sound Off
language A1
/ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪd͡ʒ/ A system of words and grammar used by the people of a particular country or community to communicate. Meaning Off Sound Off
conversation A1
/ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/ A talk between two or more people in which they exchange news and ideas. Meaning Off Sound Off
doc B1
/dɑk/ An informal word for a doctor. Meaning Off Sound Off
discuss A1
/dɪˈskʌs/ To talk about something with other people, often to share ideas or make a decision. Meaning Off Sound Off

Language & Linguistics(52)

subject¹ A1
/ˈsʌb.d͡ʒɛkt/ The thing being talked or written about. Meaning Off Sound Off
object¹ B1
/ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/ A thing that you can see and touch. Meaning Off Sound Off
article A1
/ˈɑɹtɪkəl/ A piece of writing in a newspaper, magazine, or website. Meaning Off Sound Off
stress B1
/stɹɛs/ Worry or mental pressure caused by a difficult situation. Meaning Off Sound Off
tense B1
/tɛns/ A form of a verb that shows when an action happens, such as past, present, or future. Meaning Off Sound Off
register B1
/ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪ.stɚ/ To put your name on an official list in order to do something. Meaning Off Sound Off
rhythm A2
/ˈɹɪð.m̩/ A regular pattern of strong and weak sounds or beats in music or speech. Meaning Off Sound Off
phrase B1
/fɹeɪz/ A group of words that go together and act as a unit, but do not form a full sentence. Meaning Off Sound Off
context A2
/ˈkɑn.tɛkst/ The situation or set of facts that surround an event and help you understand it. Meaning Off Sound Off
irony C1
/ˈaɪ.ɹə.ni/ A situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what you expect. Meaning Off Sound Off
comparison B1
/kəmˈpɛɹ.ɪ.sən/ The act of looking at how two or more things are similar or different. Meaning Off Sound Off
metaphor B2
/ˈmɛt.ə.foɹ/ A way of describing something by calling it something else to suggest they are alike, without using 'like' or 'as'. Meaning Off Sound Off
rhyme B2
/ˈraɪm/ To have the same ending sound as another word. Meaning Off Sound Off
stem B1
/stɛm/ The main upright part of a plant that supports the leaves and flowers. Meaning Off Sound Off
pun C1
/pʌn/ a humorous or rhetorical play on words that exploits similar sounds or multiple meanings Meaning Off Sound Off
comma B1
[ˈkɑ.mə] The punctuation mark ( , ) used to separate parts of a sentence or items in a list. Meaning Off Sound Off
complement B1
/ˈkɑmpləmənt/ Something that goes well with another thing and makes it better or complete. Meaning Off Sound Off
jargon C2
/ˈd͡ʒɑɹ.ɡən/ Special words and phrases used by a particular profession or group that others find hard to understand. Meaning Off Sound Off
syntax C1
/ˈsɪn.tæks/ A set of rules that govern how words are combined to form phrases and sentences. Meaning Off Sound Off
hyperbole B2
/haɪˈpɝbəli/ Deliberate exaggeration used for emphasis or effect, not meant to be taken literally. Meaning Off Sound Off
utterance C1
/ˈʌtəɹəns/ An act of, or the process of, uttering. Meaning Off Sound Off
coinage C1
/ˈkɔɪnɪd͡ʒ/ the act of inventing a word or phrase Meaning Off Sound Off
articulation C2
/ɑɹˌtɪk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ The act of expressing thoughts or feelings clearly in words. Meaning Off Sound Off
etymology C2
/ˌɛtəˈmɑləd͡ʒi/ the study of the origins and historical development of words Meaning Off Sound Off

Psychology & Behavior(68)

attention A2
/əˈtɛn.ʃn̩/ The act of carefully watching, listening, or thinking about something. Meaning Off Sound Off
memory A2
/ˈmɛm.ə.ri/ The ability of the mind to store and recall past experiences. Meaning Off Sound Off
learning A2
/ˈlɝnɪŋ/ The process of gaining knowledge or skills. Meaning Off Sound Off
reward B1
/ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ Something you are given for doing something good or useful. Meaning Off Sound Off
punishment B1
/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ Something unpleasant done to someone because they have done something wrong. Meaning Off Sound Off
therapy B2
/ˈθɛɹ.ə.pi/ Treatment intended to cure or relieve a health problem. Meaning Off Sound Off
habit A2
/ˈhæb.ɪt/ Something you do often and almost without thinking. Meaning Off Sound Off
trauma C1
/ˈtɹɔ.mə/ A deep emotional shock or wound that has lasting effects. Meaning Off Sound Off
counsel C2
/ˈkaʊn.səl/ Advice or guidance, especially when serious or careful. Meaning Off Sound Off
suggestion A2
/sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃən/ An idea or plan put forward for others to consider. Meaning Off Sound Off
consciousness B2
/ˈkɑnʃəsnəs/ The state of being awake and able to think and notice things. Meaning Off Sound Off
cope B2
/koʊp/ To deal successfully with something difficult. Meaning Off Sound Off
obsession B2
/əbˈsɛʃən/ A state of thinking about something or someone all the time, in an unhealthy way. Meaning Off Sound Off
impulse B2
/ˈɪmpʌls/ A sudden strong wish to do something without thinking first. Meaning Off Sound Off
motivation B1
/ˈmoʊ.tə.veɪ.ʃən/ The desire and willingness to do something. Meaning Off Sound Off
perception B2
/pɚˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/ The way you understand or think about something. Meaning Off Sound Off
obedience B2
/oʊˈbidiəns/ The act of doing what you are told to do by someone in authority. Meaning Off Sound Off
projection B2
/pɹəˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/ A prediction or estimate based on current information. Meaning Off Sound Off
optimism B2
/ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/ A tendency to expect the best, or to believe that things will turn out well. Meaning Off Sound Off
persuasion B2
/pɚˈsweɪʒən/ The act of getting someone to do or believe something by giving reasons. Meaning Off Sound Off
psychosis C2
/saɪˈkoʊsɪs/ a severe mental state involving impaired contact with reality, often including delusions or hallucinations Meaning Off Sound Off
compulsion C1
/kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/ A strong, often irresistible urge to do something. Meaning Off Sound Off
stereotype B2
/ˈstɛɹ.i.əˌtaɪp/ A fixed, oversimplified idea about what a person or group is like. Meaning Off Sound Off
reinforcement B2
/ˌɹiɪnˈfɔɹsmənt/ The act of making something stronger or more solid. Meaning Off Sound Off

Mind & Cognition(54)

know A1
/noʊ/ To have information or facts in your mind. Meaning Off Sound Off
think A1
/ˈθɪŋk/ To have an opinion or belief about something. Meaning Off Sound Off
believe A1
/bɪˈliv/ To accept that something is true. Meaning Off Sound Off
understand A2
/ˌʌndɚˈstænd/ To know the meaning of something; to comprehend. Meaning Off Sound Off
remember A1
/ɹɪˈmɛmbɚ/ To keep something in your mind and be able to bring it back; to not forget. Meaning Off Sound Off
mind A2
/ˈmaɪnd/ The part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers. Meaning Off Sound Off
idea A1
/aɪˈdi.ə/ A thought or suggestion about what to do. Meaning Off Sound Off
forget A1
/fɚˈɡɛt/ To not be able to remember something. Meaning Off Sound Off
reason A1
/ˈɹi.zən/ The cause or explanation for why something happens or is done. Meaning Off Sound Off
suppose A2
/səˈpoʊz/ To think that something is probably true, though you are not certain. Meaning Off Sound Off
imagine A1
/ɪˈmædʒən/ To form a picture or idea of something in your mind. Meaning Off Sound Off
doubt A2
/dʌʊt/ To think that something is probably not true or unlikely to happen. Meaning Off Sound Off
decide A2
/dɪˈsaɪd/ To make a choice about what to do after thinking about it. Meaning Off Sound Off
consider A2
/kənˈsɪd.əɹ/ To think carefully about something before making a decision. Meaning Off Sound Off
recognize A2
/ˈɹɛk.əɡ.naɪz/ To know someone or something because you have seen or met them before. Meaning Off Sound Off
conclusion B1
/kənˈkluːʒən/ a decision or opinion reached after careful thought Meaning Off Sound Off
discretion C1
/dɪˈskɹɛʃən/ The freedom to decide something for yourself, using your own judgement. Meaning Off Sound Off
awareness B1
/əˈwɛɚ.nəs/ Knowledge or understanding that something exists or is happening. Meaning Off Sound Off
intellect C1
/ˈɪntəˌlɛkt/ The power of the mind to think, reason, and understand. Meaning Off Sound Off
lapse C1
/ˈlæps/ A small, temporary failure, especially of memory or attention. Meaning Off Sound Off
infer B2
/ɪnˈfɝ/ To reach an opinion or conclusion from the information you have. Meaning Off Sound Off
snub C2
/snʌb/ a refusal to recognize someone you know Meaning Off Sound Off
discernment C2+
/dɪˈsɚnmənt/ keen perception and good judgment Meaning Off Sound Off
keenness C2+
/ˈkinnəs/ sharpness of mind, perception, or eagerness Meaning Off Sound Off

Senses & Perception(49)

see A1
/ˈsi/ to notice or be aware of something using your eyes Meaning Off Sound Off
look A1
/lʊk/ To turn your eyes toward something in order to see it. Meaning Off Sound Off
feel A1
/fiːl/ To experience a physical, emotional, or mental state. Meaning Off Sound Off
listen A1
/ˈlɪs.ən/ To pay attention to a sound with your ears. Meaning Off Sound Off
hear A1
/ˈhɪɚ/ To notice a sound with your ears. Meaning Off Sound Off
watch A1
/wɑtʃ/ To look at something or someone for a period of time, paying attention. Meaning Off Sound Off
touch A2
/tʌt͡ʃ/ The sense by which you feel things through your skin. Meaning Off Sound Off
sound A2
/ˈsaʊnd/ Something that you hear; what is produced by vibrations and heard by the ear. Meaning Off Sound Off
sense A2
/sɛns/ One of the natural powers (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch) by which we perceive the world. Meaning Off Sound Off
quiet A1
/ˈkwaɪ̯.ɪt/ Making little or no noise. Meaning Off Sound Off
dark A1
/dɑɹk/ The absence of light. Meaning Off Sound Off
smell A2
/ˈsmɛl/ To notice or sense an odour through your nose. Meaning Off Sound Off
notice A2
/ˈnoʊ.tɪs/ Attention paid to someone or something. Meaning Off Sound Off
taste B1
/teɪst/ To notice or recognize the flavour of food or drink in your mouth. Meaning Off Sound Off
video A1
/ˈvɪd.i.oʊ/ A recording of moving pictures and sound that you can watch on a screen. Meaning Off Sound Off
loud A2
/ˈlaʊd/ Making a lot of noise; high in volume. Meaning Off Sound Off
noise A2
/ˈnoɪ̯z/ A sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant. Meaning Off Sound Off
bright A2
/ˈbɹɐɪ̯t/ Full of light; shining strongly. Meaning Off Sound Off
bang B1
/ˈbæŋ/ A sudden loud noise, like an explosion or something hitting a hard surface. Meaning Off Sound Off
object² B1
/əbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ To say that you disagree with or disapprove of something. Meaning Off Sound Off
appearance A2
/əˈpiɹ.əns/ The way that someone or something looks. Meaning Off Sound Off
observe B1
/əbˈzɝv/ To watch someone or something carefully. Meaning Off Sound Off
screech C1
/skɹiːt͡ʃ/ a loud, harsh, high-pitched cry or noise Meaning Off Sound Off
visible B1
/ˈvɪzɪb(ə)l/ Able to be seen. Meaning Off Sound Off

Education & Learning(112)

course A1
/kɔɹs/ A series of lessons or classes on a particular subject. Meaning Off Sound Off
school A1
/skul/ A place where children go to be taught. Meaning Off Sound Off
learn A1
/lɝn/ To gain knowledge or a skill, especially by studying or practising. Meaning Off Sound Off
class A1
/klæs/ A group of students who are taught together. Meaning Off Sound Off
teacher A1
/ˈti.t͡ʃɚ/ A person whose job is to teach, especially in a school. Meaning Off Sound Off
professor B1
/pɹəˈfɛs.ɚ/ A teacher at a college or university. Meaning Off Sound Off
study A1
/ˈstʌd.i/ To spend time learning about a subject, often at school or college. Meaning Off Sound Off
student A1
/ˈstjuː.dn̩t/ A person who is studying at a school, college, or university. Meaning Off Sound Off
lesson A1
/ˈlɛs.ən/ A period of time in which a teacher teaches a subject or skill to students. Meaning Off Sound Off
university A2
/ˌjunəˈvɝsəti/ A place of higher education where students study for degrees and do research. Meaning Off Sound Off
knowledge A2
/ˈnɑlɪdʒ/ Information, facts, and understanding that you gain through learning or experience. Meaning Off Sound Off
grade B1
/ɡɹeɪd/ A mark or score given for work at school or in a test. Meaning Off Sound Off
education A2
/ˌɛd͡ʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃn̩/ The process of teaching or learning, especially at a school or university. Meaning Off Sound Off
homework A1
/ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/ Work that a teacher gives students to do at home. Meaning Off Sound Off
degree A2
/dɪˈɡɹiː/ A unit for measuring temperature. Meaning Off Sound Off
principal A2
/ˈprɪnsəpəl/ The person in charge of a school. Meaning Off Sound Off
exam A2
/ɪɡˈzæm/ A formal test of knowledge or skill, especially in school. Meaning Off Sound Off
academy B1
/əˈkad.ə.mɪ/ a school or college, especially one that teaches a particular subject or skill Meaning Off Sound Off
prom B2
/pɹɑm/ A formal dance held for students, usually near the end of the school year. Meaning Off Sound Off
lecture B1
/ˈlek.t͡ʃəː/ A talk that teaches something, usually given to a class or audience. Meaning Off Sound Off
campus A2
/ˈkæmpəs/ The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school. Meaning Off Sound Off
graduate¹ A2
/ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuɪt/ A person who has completed a degree at a university or college. Meaning Off Sound Off
graduate² A2
/ˈɡɹæd͡ʒueɪt/ To complete your studies and receive a degree from a university or college. Meaning Off Sound Off
scholarship B1
/ˈskɑːləɹʃɪp/ Money given to a student to help pay for their education, usually for good work. Meaning Off Sound Off

Work & Careers(114)

work A1
/wɜː(ɹ)k/ Activity that you do to make or achieve something, especially as a job. Meaning Off Sound Off
job A1
/dʒɑb/ The regular paid work that a person does to earn a living. Meaning Off Sound Off
office A1
/ˈɔ.fɪs/ A room or building where people work, usually at desks. Meaning Off Sound Off
meeting A1
/ˈmitɪŋ/ An organized gathering of people for a particular purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off
detective B1
/dɪˈtɛktɪv/ A police officer whose job is to solve crimes by gathering evidence. Meaning Off Sound Off
mission B1
/ˈmɪʃ.ən/ An important job or task that a person or group is given. Meaning Off Sound Off
inspector B2
/ɪnˈspɛk.tɚ/ A person whose job is to officially check that something is correct or meets standards. Meaning Off Sound Off
manager A2
/ˈmæn.ə.dʒəɹ/ A person whose job is to be in charge of a business, shop, or part of an organization. Meaning Off Sound Off
career B1
/kəˈɹɪɹ/ The job or profession you do over a long part of your working life. Meaning Off Sound Off
project¹ A1
/ˈpɹɑˌd͡ʒɛkt/ A planned piece of work with a particular aim, done over a period of time. Meaning Off Sound Off
project² B2
/pɹəˈd͡ʒɛkt/ To estimate or predict something based on current information. Meaning Off Sound Off
interview A1
/ˈɪn.(t)ɚ.vju/ a formal meeting where someone is asked questions to see if they are right for a job. Meaning Off Sound Off
assistant A2
/əˈsɪstənt/ A person whose job is to help someone, especially in their work. Meaning Off Sound Off
smith A1
/smɪθ/ A worker who shapes metal with a hammer and other tools, especially a blacksmith. Meaning Off Sound Off
hire B1
/haɪɹ/ To give someone a job and pay them to work for you. Meaning Off Sound Off
task A2
/tæsk/ A piece of work that you have to do. Meaning Off Sound Off
teaching B1
/ˈtiːt͡ʃɪŋ/ The job or activity of giving lessons to students. Meaning Off Sound Off
engineer A2
/ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪ(ə)ɹ/ A person whose job is to design, build, or maintain machines, structures, or systems. Meaning Off Sound Off
colleague A2
/ˈkɑliɡ/ A person you work with, especially in a profession or business. Meaning Off Sound Off
assignment B1
/əˈsaɪn.mənt/ A task or piece of work that you are given to do. Meaning Off Sound Off
labor A2
/ˈleɪ.bɚ/ Hard work, especially physical work done for pay. Meaning Off Sound Off
employee A2
/ˌɛm.plɔɪˈiː/ A person who is paid to work for a company or another person Meaning Off Sound Off
promotion B1
/pɹəˈmoʊʃn̩/ A move to a more important job or higher rank. Meaning Off Sound Off
bureau B1
/ˈbjʊ.ɹoʊ/ A government department or office that deals with a particular task. Meaning Off Sound Off

Economics & Markets(72)

price A1
/ˈpɹɐɪ̯s/ The amount of money you must pay to buy something. Meaning Off Sound Off
cost A2
/ˈkɔst/ The amount of money needed to buy or do something. Meaning Off Sound Off
opportunity A2
/ˌɑ.pɚˈt(j)u.nə.ti/ A chance to do something, especially something useful or good. Meaning Off Sound Off
market A2
/ˈmɑɹkɪt/ A place where people buy and sell goods, often outdoors with stalls. Meaning Off Sound Off
trade A2
/ˈtreɪd/ The activity of buying and selling goods and services. Meaning Off Sound Off
loss B1
/lɔs/ The fact of no longer having something you once had. Meaning Off Sound Off
saving B2
/ˈsæɪ.vɪŋ/ Money you keep instead of spending, set aside for the future (usually plural: savings). Meaning Off Sound Off
boom B1
/bum/ To grow or develop very quickly and successfully. Meaning Off Sound Off
exchange A2
/ɛksˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ To give something and receive something else in return. Meaning Off Sound Off
debt B1
/dɛt/ Money that you owe to someone else. Meaning Off Sound Off
capital A2
[ˈkʰæp.ɪ.ɾɫ̩] The most important city of a country or region, usually where the government is. Meaning Off Sound Off
production A2
/pɹəˈdʌkʃən/ The process of making or growing something, usually in large amounts. Meaning Off Sound Off
supply B1
/səˈplaɪ/ To provide something that someone needs or wants. Meaning Off Sound Off
demand B1
/dɪˈmænd/ A strong and firm request for something. Meaning Off Sound Off
bust B1
/bʌst/ To break something, or to break open suddenly and forcefully. Meaning Off Sound Off
wealth A2
/wɛlθ/ A large amount of money and valuable possessions. Meaning Off Sound Off
profit B1
/ˈpɹɑfɪt/ The money you gain after subtracting your costs, especially in business. Meaning Off Sound Off
budget A2
/ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ət/ A plan of how much money you have and how you will spend it Meaning Off Sound Off
investment B2
/ɪnˈvɛstmənt/ Money put into a business or shares with the hope of making a profit. Meaning Off Sound Off
economy B1
/iˈkɑ.nə.mi/ The system by which a country produces, sells, and uses goods, services, and money. Meaning Off Sound Off
recovery B1
/ɹɪˈkʌvəɹi/ A return to good health after illness or injury. Meaning Off Sound Off
income B1
/ˈɪnˌkʌm/ The money a person or organization earns or receives, usually regularly. Meaning Off Sound Off
bubble B1
/ˈbʌb.l̩/ A thin ball of liquid filled with air or gas Meaning Off Sound Off
enterprise B2
/ˈɛntɚˌpɹaɪz/ A company or business. Meaning Off Sound Off

Business & Commerce(30)

business A1
/ˈbɪz.nɪs/ The activity of buying and selling goods and services to make money. Meaning Off Sound Off
company A2
/ˈkʌmpəni/ A business that makes or sells goods, or provides services. Meaning Off Sound Off
contract¹ B2
/ˈkɑntɹækt/ A formal written agreement between people or companies that the law can enforce. Meaning Off Sound Off
contract² B2
/kənˈtɹækt/ To become smaller or tighter; to make something smaller. Meaning Off Sound Off
customer A2
/ˈkʌs.tə.mɚ/ A person or company that buys goods or services from a shop or business. Meaning Off Sound Off
offering C1
/ˈɔfəɹɪŋ/ Something that is offered or made available, such as a product or service. Meaning Off Sound Off
brand A2
/bɹænd/ A name or logo that identifies a company's products or services. Meaning Off Sound Off
product A2
/ˈpɹɑ.dəkt/ Something that is made or grown to be sold. Meaning Off Sound Off
strategy A2
/ˈstɹæt.ɪ.d͡ʒi/ A plan of action made to reach a particular goal. Meaning Off Sound Off
corporation B2
/ˌkɔɹ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ A large company, especially one made up of several businesses. Meaning Off Sound Off
invest B1
/ɪnˈvest/ To put money into something, such as a business or shares, in order to make a profit. Meaning Off Sound Off
finance B1
/ˈfaɪnæns/ The management of money, especially of large amounts. Meaning Off Sound Off
asset B2
/ˈæsɛt/ Something valuable that a person or company owns, such as money, property, or investments. Meaning Off Sound Off
overhead B2
/ˈəʊvəˌhɛd/ regular business costs that are not tied to making one specific product or service Meaning Off Sound Off
commerce B2
/ˈkɑ.mɚs/ The activity of buying and selling goods and services, especially on a large scale. Meaning Off Sound Off
merger C1
/ˈmɝ.d͡ʒɚ/ The joining of two or more companies into a single one. Meaning Off Sound Off
entrepreneur B2
/ˌɑ̃.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː/ A person who starts and runs a business, taking on its financial risks. Meaning Off Sound Off
advert B1
/ˈædvɜɹt/ A notice or short film that promotes a product, service, or event. Meaning Off Sound Off
conglomerate C2
/kənˈɡlɑm.ɚ.ɪt/ A large company made up of several smaller companies in different kinds of business. Meaning Off Sound Off
fief C2
/fiːf/ historical: land, revenue, or another right held from a feudal superior in return for allegiance and service Meaning Off Sound Off
logotype C2+
/ˈlɔɡəˌtaɪp/ a distinctive symbol or design representing a company or brand Meaning Off Sound Off
racketeering C2+
/ˌrækəˈtɪrɪŋ/ the running of an illegal business or fraudulent scheme for profit Meaning Off Sound Off
stockholder C2+
/ˈstɑkˌhoʊldɚ/ an owner of shares in a company; a shareholder Meaning Off Sound Off
buyout C1
/ˈbaɪˌaʊt/ the purchase of a business, or enough of its shares to control it Meaning Off Sound Off

Personal Finance(63)

check A1
/t͡ʃɛk/ To look at something carefully to make sure it is correct or safe. Meaning Off Sound Off
return A2
/ɹɪˈtɝn/ To come or go back to a place. Meaning Off Sound Off
bill A2
/ˈbɪl/ A piece of paper showing how much money you owe for goods or services. Meaning Off Sound Off
bank A1
/ˈbæŋk/ A business where people keep money and borrow it. Meaning Off Sound Off
share A1
/ʃɛɚ/ To divide something and give part of it to others. Meaning Off Sound Off
cash A2
/kæʃ/ Money in the form of notes and coins, rather than cards or checks. Meaning Off Sound Off
emergency A2
/ɪˈmɝ.d͡ʒən.si/ A sudden, dangerous situation that needs immediate action Meaning Off Sound Off
account A2
/əˈkaʊnt/ An arrangement with a bank or company to keep or use money or services. Meaning Off Sound Off
credit A2
/ˈkɹɛdɪt/ Praise or recognition for something you have done. Meaning Off Sound Off
rent A2
/ˈɹɛnt/ Money paid regularly to use a house, room, or property that belongs to someone else. Meaning Off Sound Off
insurance B1
/ɪnˈʃɔː.ɹəns/ An agreement in which you pay a company money so that they will pay you if something bad happens, such as an accident or illness. Meaning Off Sound Off
claim A2
/kleɪm/ To say that something is true, often without proof. Meaning Off Sound Off
borrow A2
/ˈbɑr.oʊ/ To take something from someone for a short time, planning to give it back. Meaning Off Sound Off
spending B1
/ˈspɛndɪŋ/ The amount of money that is spent, especially by a government or organization. Meaning Off Sound Off
stock B2
/stɑk/ The supply of goods that a shop or business has available to sell. Meaning Off Sound Off
loan B2
/loʊn/ An amount of money that you borrow and must pay back, often with extra interest. Meaning Off Sound Off
transfer B1
/tɹænsˈfɚ/ To move something or someone from one place to another. Meaning Off Sound Off
balance B1
/ˈbæləns/ A state in which different parts or forces are equal or steady, so nothing tips over or dominates. Meaning Off Sound Off
tax B1
/tæks/ Money that people and businesses must pay to the government to fund public services. Meaning Off Sound Off
bond B1
/bɑnd/ To form a close emotional connection with someone. Meaning Off Sound Off
gain B1
/ɡeɪn/ To get or obtain something useful or valuable. Meaning Off Sound Off
salary A2
/ˈsæləri/ A fixed amount of money that an employee is paid regularly, usually each month, for their work. Meaning Off Sound Off
payment B1
/ˈpeɪmənt/ An amount of money paid in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. Meaning Off Sound Off
fund B1
/ˈfʌnd/ An amount of money saved or set aside for a particular purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off

Money & Finance(151)

money A1
/ˈmʌn.i/ The coins and banknotes used to buy and sell things. Meaning Off Sound Off
pay A1
/ˈpeɪ/ To give money in exchange for goods, services, or work. Meaning Off Sound Off
deal A2
/ˈdiːl/ An agreement, especially one to buy or sell something. Meaning Off Sound Off
buy A1
/baɪ/ To get something by paying money for it. Meaning Off Sound Off
poor A1
/pʊɚ/ Having little money or few possessions. Meaning Off Sound Off
sell A1
/sɛl/ to give something to someone in exchange for money Meaning Off Sound Off
charge B1
/t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/ The amount of money asked for goods or services. Meaning Off Sound Off
rich A1
/rɪtʃ/ Having a lot of money or valuable possessions. Meaning Off Sound Off
afford B1
/əˈfoɹd/ To have enough money to pay for something. Meaning Off Sound Off
expensive A1
/ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/ Costing a lot of money. Meaning Off Sound Off
cheap A2
/tʃiːp/ Costing little money; not expensive. Meaning Off Sound Off
fortune A2
/ˈfoɹt͡ʃun/ A very large amount of money. Meaning Off Sound Off
value A2
/ˈvæl.ju/ How much something is worth in money. Meaning Off Sound Off
treasure A2
/ˈtɹɛʒɚ/ A large amount of money, gold, or jewels, especially when hidden or saved up. Meaning Off Sound Off
tip A2
/ˈtɪp/ A small amount of extra money given to thank someone for a service, such as a waiter. Meaning Off Sound Off
robbery A2
/ˈɹɑbəɹi/ The crime of stealing money or property, especially by using force or threats. Meaning Off Sound Off
dollar A1
/ˈdɑ.lɚ/ The unit of money used in the United States, Canada, Australia and many other countries, written $. Meaning Off Sound Off
wallet A2
/ˈwɑl.ət/ A small flat case, often made of leather, for carrying money and cards in your pocket. Meaning Off Sound Off
purse B1
/pɜɹs/ A small bag for carrying money. Meaning Off Sound Off
bail C1
/beɪl/ Money paid so that an arrested person can be released until their trial, promising they will return to court. Meaning Off Sound Off
coin A2
/ˈkoɪ̯n/ A piece of money made of metal, usually round and flat. Meaning Off Sound Off
fee A2
/fiː/ An amount of money you pay for a service, privilege, or membership. Meaning Off Sound Off
bargain A2
/ˈbɑːɹɡən/ Something bought for less than its usual price; a good deal. Meaning Off Sound Off
sum B2
/ˈsʌm/ An amount of money. Meaning Off Sound Off

Shopping & Services(24)

order A1
/ˈɔɹ.dɚ/ The way things are arranged in relation to one another. Meaning Off Sound Off
hotel A1
/ˈhoʊ.tɛl/ A building where travellers pay to stay overnight and are given meals and other services. Meaning Off Sound Off
service B1
/ˈsɝ.vɪs/ Work done by one person or organization that helps or benefits others. Meaning Off Sound Off
store A2
/stɔɹ/ A building or shop where you can buy things. Meaning Off Sound Off
shop A1
/ʃɑp/ A building or place where goods or services are sold to the public. Meaning Off Sound Off
appointment A2
/əˈpɔɪnt.mɪnt/ An arrangement to meet someone or be somewhere at a set time. Meaning Off Sound Off
sale A2
/seɪl/ The act of selling something, or an item that is sold. Meaning Off Sound Off
delivery B1
/dɪˈlɪv.(ə.)ɹi/ The act of taking goods, mail, or other items to a place or person. Meaning Off Sound Off
repair A2
/ɹɪˈpɛɹ/ To fix something that is broken or damaged. Meaning Off Sound Off
reservation B1
/ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/ An arrangement made in advance to keep a room, table, or seat for you. Meaning Off Sound Off
stall B1
/stɔl/ A small open shop or table where goods are sold, especially in a market. Meaning Off Sound Off
diner B1
/ˈdaɪnə(ɹ)/ a small informal restaurant, often with booths, a counter, and simple meals Meaning Off Sound Off
purchase B2
/ˈpɝ.t͡ʃəs/ Something that you have bought. Meaning Off Sound Off
patron B2
/ˈpeɪ.tɹən/ A customer of a shop, restaurant, or other business, especially a regular one. Meaning Off Sound Off
retail B1
/ˈɹiˌteɪl/ The selling of goods directly to ordinary customers. Meaning Off Sound Off
shoplifting B2
/ˈʃɑːˌplɪftɪŋ/ The crime of stealing goods from a shop while pretending to be a customer. Meaning Off Sound Off
curacy C2
/ˈkjʊrəsi/ the office, appointment, or period of service of a curate, including the stipend attached to the post Meaning Off Sound Off
check-in desk B1
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cashier C2+
/kæˈʃɪr/ a person who handles payments; to dismiss from service in disgrace Meaning Off Sound Off
chandlery C2+
/ˈtʃændləri/ a shop or store selling supplies, especially for ships Meaning Off Sound Off
auction off B2
to sell something to the person who offers the highest price at a public sale Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off
haggle over C1
to argue about a price or terms in an attempt to reach a better agreement Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off
raffle off B2
to award something as a prize in a raffle Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off
try out A1
to test or use something for the first time in order to see whether it works or is suitable Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

House & Home(167)

home A1
/hoʊm/ The place where you live. Meaning Off Sound Off
house A1
/haʊs/ A building where one or more people live. Meaning Off Sound Off
room A1
/ɹum/ A space inside a building with its own walls, floor, and ceiling. Meaning Off Sound Off
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. Meaning Off Sound Off
bed A1
/bɛd/ A piece of furniture that you sleep on. Meaning Off Sound Off
table A1
/ˈteɪbl̩/ A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs that you put things on or sit at. Meaning Off Sound Off
floor A1
/flɔɹ/ The flat surface you walk on inside a room or building. Meaning Off Sound Off
window A1
/ˈwɪndoʊ/ An opening in a wall or vehicle, usually filled with glass, that lets in light and air. Meaning Off Sound Off
wall A1
/wɔl/ A solid upright structure that forms a side of a room or building, or divides one space from another. Meaning Off Sound Off
apartment A2
/əˈpɑɹt.mənt/ A set of rooms to live in, usually on one floor of a larger building; a flat. Meaning Off Sound Off
kitchen A1
/ˈkɪt͡ʃ(ə)n/ A room where meals are prepared and cooked. Meaning Off Sound Off
heaven B1
/ˈhɛvən/ In many religions, the home of God where good people are believed to go after death. Meaning Off Sound Off
jimmy C1
/ˈdʒɪm.i/ a short crowbar used for forcing open a door, window, or lock Meaning Off Sound Off
bathroom A1
/ˈbæθˌɹum/ A room with a bath or shower, usually also a sink and toilet. Meaning Off Sound Off
chair A1
/t͡ʃeɹ/ A piece of furniture for one person to sit on, with a back and usually four legs. Meaning Off Sound Off
lab B1
/læb/ A room or building equipped for scientific work; short for laboratory. Meaning Off Sound Off
garden A1
/ˈɡɑɹd(ə)n/ An area of ground, usually next to a house, where flowers, vegetables, or other plants are grown. Meaning Off Sound Off
gate A2
/ɡeɪt/ A door-like barrier in a fence or wall that can be opened and closed. Meaning Off Sound Off
bedroom A1
/ˈbɛdˌɹum/ A room used for sleeping. Meaning Off Sound Off
studio B1
/ˈstjuːdiəʊ/ A room where radio or television programmes, music, or films are made. Meaning Off Sound Off
garage A2
/ɡəˈɹɑʒ/ A building next to or part of a house where a car is kept. Meaning Off Sound Off
yard B1
/jɑɹd/ The area of ground around a house, often with grass. Meaning Off Sound Off
basement B1
/ˈbeɪsmənt/ A room or floor of a building that is below ground level. Meaning Off Sound Off
cabin B1
/ˈkæbɪn/ A small, simple house, often made of wood and in the countryside. Meaning Off Sound Off

Cooking & Baking(82)

beat B1
/biːt/ To defeat someone in a game, contest, or fight. Meaning Off Sound Off
cook A1
/kʊk/ To prepare food by heating it. Meaning Off Sound Off
oil A2
/ɔɪl/ A thick liquid from plants or animals used in cooking. Meaning Off Sound Off
cream A1
/kɹiːm/ The thick, fatty part of milk that rises to the top. Meaning Off Sound Off
sugar A1
/ˈʃʊɡ.ɚ/ A sweet white or brown substance used to flavour food and drink. Meaning Off Sound Off
chef A2
/ʃɛf/ A professional cook, especially the head cook in a restaurant. Meaning Off Sound Off
cooking A2
/ˈkʊkɪŋ/ The activity of preparing food by heating it. Meaning Off Sound Off
salt A2
/sɔlt/ A white substance used to add flavour to food and to preserve it. Meaning Off Sound Off
bowl A2
/boʊl/ A round, deep dish used for holding food or liquid. Meaning Off Sound Off
crush B1
/kɹʌʃ/ To press something so hard that it breaks or loses its shape. Meaning Off Sound Off
mix A2
/ˈmɪks/ To combine two or more things so they become one. Meaning Off Sound Off
butter A1
/ˈbʌt.əɹ/ A soft yellow food made from cream, spread on bread or used in cooking. Meaning Off Sound Off
sauce A2
/sɔs/ A thick or liquid mixture served with or on food to add flavour. Meaning Off Sound Off
chop B2
/t͡ʃɑp/ To cut something into pieces with quick, hard strokes of a knife or axe. Meaning Off Sound Off
core B2
/kɔɹ/ The central or most important part of something. Meaning Off Sound Off
pan A2
/pæn/ A flat, round metal container with a handle, used for cooking. Meaning Off Sound Off
steam B1
/stiːm/ The hot gas that water turns into when it boils. Meaning Off Sound Off
dough B2
/doʊ/ a thick, moldable mixture of flour and liquid, often with other ingredients, that is baked into bread or pastry Meaning Off Sound Off
oven A2
/ˈʌvən/ A kitchen appliance with an enclosed space used for baking, roasting, or heating food. Meaning Off Sound Off
fry A2
/fɹaɪ/ To cook food in hot oil or fat. Meaning Off Sound Off
slice A2
/slaɪs/ A thin, flat piece cut from something. Meaning Off Sound Off
drain B2
/dɹeɪn/ A pipe or channel that carries away waste water or liquid. Meaning Off Sound Off
recipe A2
/ˈɹɛs.ɪ.pi/ A set of instructions for cooking or preparing a dish. Meaning Off Sound Off
roast A2
/ɹoʊst/ To cook food, especially meat or vegetables, with dry heat in an oven or over a fire. Meaning Off Sound Off

Food & Drink(329)

honey A2
/ˈhʌni/ A sweet, thick, golden food made by bees from flower nectar. Meaning Off Sound Off
food A1
/fuːd/ The things that people and animals eat to stay alive. Meaning Off Sound Off
dinner A1
/ˈdɪnɚ/ The main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening. Meaning Off Sound Off
coffee A1
/ˈkɔfi/ A hot drink made by pouring hot water over roasted, ground coffee beans. Meaning Off Sound Off
lunch A1
/ˈlʌntʃ/ A meal eaten in the middle of the day. Meaning Off Sound Off
tea A1
/ti/ A hot drink made by pouring boiling water onto dried leaves. Meaning Off Sound Off
hungry A1
/ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/ Wanting or needing to eat. Meaning Off Sound Off
wine A2
/waɪn/ An alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes. Meaning Off Sound Off
beer A2
/bɪr/ An alcoholic drink made from grain, usually barley, often flavoured with hops. Meaning Off Sound Off
breakfast A1
/ˈbɹɛk.fəst/ The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning. Meaning Off Sound Off
restaurant A1
/ˈɹɛst(ə)ˌɹɑnt/ A place where you can buy and eat meals, usually served at your table. Meaning Off Sound Off
cup A1
/ˈkʌp/ A small container with a handle that you drink from. Meaning Off Sound Off
milk A1
/mɪlk/ The white liquid produced by cows and other female mammals, drunk by people or used in food. Meaning Off Sound Off
cake A1
/keɪk/ A sweet baked food made from flour, sugar, and eggs, often covered with icing. Meaning Off Sound Off
meat A1
/miːt/ The flesh of an animal eaten as food. Meaning Off Sound Off
cheese A1
/t͡ʃiːz/ A solid food made from milk, often yellow or white. Meaning Off Sound Off
bread A1
/brɛd/ A common food made by baking flour, water, and usually yeast. Meaning Off Sound Off
delicious A1
/dɪˈlɪʃ.əs/ Tasting very good. Meaning Off Sound Off
meal A1
/ˈmiːl/ The food eaten at a particular time, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Meaning Off Sound Off
pizza A1
/ˈpiːtsə/ A flat, round piece of baked bread covered with tomato, cheese, and other toppings. Meaning Off Sound Off
plate A2
/ˈpleɪt/ A flat, slightly curved dish that you eat food from. Meaning Off Sound Off
chocolate A1
/ˈt͡ʃɔk.(ə.)lɪt/ A sweet brown food made from roasted cocoa beans. Meaning Off Sound Off
soup A1
/sup/ A liquid food made by cooking vegetables, meat, or fish in water or stock. Meaning Off Sound Off
candy A1
/ˈkæn.di/ Sweet food made mainly of sugar or chocolate. Meaning Off Sound Off

Clothing & Appearance(123)

face A1
/ˈfeɪs/ The front part of your head, from your forehead to your chin. Meaning Off Sound Off
hair A1
/ˈheːɹ/ The mass of fine threads that grow on a person's head. Meaning Off Sound Off
wear A1
/wɛ(ə)ɹ/ To have clothes, jewellery, or other items on your body. Meaning Off Sound Off
clothes A1
/kloʊ(ð)z/ Things you wear, such as shirts, trousers, and dresses. Meaning Off Sound Off
dress A1
/drɛs/ To put clothes on yourself or someone else. Meaning Off Sound Off
suit A2
/suːt/ A set of matching clothes, usually a jacket with trousers or a skirt. Meaning Off Sound Off
pants A2
/ˈpænts/ A piece of clothing that covers the body from the waist down, with a separate part for each leg; trousers. Meaning Off Sound Off
hat A1
/hæt/ A covering for the head, often with a brim. Meaning Off Sound Off
shirt A1
/ʃɜɹt/ A piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually with a collar, sleeves, and buttons. Meaning Off Sound Off
style A2
/ˈstaɪl/ A particular way of doing, making, or expressing something. Meaning Off Sound Off
coat A1
/ˈkoʊ̯t/ A piece of clothing with long sleeves worn over other clothes to keep warm. Meaning Off Sound Off
pocket A2
/ˈpɑ.kɪt/ A small bag sewn into clothing for carrying small things. Meaning Off Sound Off
jacket A1
/ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ A short coat, usually reaching to the waist or hips Meaning Off Sound Off
uniform A2
/ˈjunɪˌfɔɹm/ A set of special clothes worn by members of a group, such as students, police, or soldiers. Meaning Off Sound Off
button A2
/ˈbʌt.ən/ A small round object on clothing that fastens through a hole. Meaning Off Sound Off
fashion A2
/ˈfæʃən/ The popular styles of clothing at a particular time, and the industry that creates them. Meaning Off Sound Off
belt A2
/bɛlt/ A strip of leather or cloth worn around the waist to hold up clothes or for decoration. Meaning Off Sound Off
shoe A1
/ˈʃu/ A covering for the foot, usually made of leather or another firm material, with a sole and heel. Meaning Off Sound Off
outfit B2
/ˈaʊtfɪt/ A set of clothes worn together, often for a special occasion. Meaning Off Sound Off
costume B1
/ˈkɑsˌt(j)um/ A set of clothes worn to look like someone or something else, often for fun. Meaning Off Sound Off
laundry B2
/ˈlɔːn.dɹi/ Clothes and other items that need to be washed, or that have just been washed. Meaning Off Sound Off
clown A2
/ˈklæʊ̯n/ A performer with funny clothes, face paint, and a red nose who entertains people, often at a circus. Meaning Off Sound Off
hood B2
/hʊd/ A part of a coat or jacket that covers your head. Meaning Off Sound Off
amber C2
/ˈæm.bɚ/ a hard, translucent yellow or brown fossil resin, often used in jewelry and sometimes containing preserved organisms Meaning Off Sound Off