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English Vocabulary

Pick a CEFR level (A1–C2, plus C2+ for rare words beyond the CEFR scale) — 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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All 27,899 words

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

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Actions & Processes

4452 words

to invest resources, energy, or thought into something Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to form or join a line while waiting Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to remove something from a surface by friction, or disappear in this way Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to print or copy a quantity of documents quickly Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to use up or exhaust an available supply of something. Phrasal-prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off

sail through A2

to complete something successfully with little difficulty Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to dispatch a person, parcel, or message to a destination Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

separate out A2

to remove particular material from a mixture, especially by filtering Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to keep someone or something separate for a particular purpose Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to reserve something for a particular purpose or later use Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to get rid of an unwanted feeling or condition Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

sift through C2

to examine a collection carefully to find useful or suitable items Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to draw liquid or resources away from a larger supply Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to remove an item of clothing quickly and easily Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to break a piece away with a sudden sharp movement Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to leave quietly and secretly so that others do not notice Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to remove a small part by cutting it with scissors or a similar tool Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to extinguish a flame or light Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to resolve a problem or put a confusing situation in order Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to eject or produce something in large quantities Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

squeak through B2

to escape a difficulty or succeed by only a narrow margin Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to arrange items one above another in a pile Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to begin again from the beginning Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

stick around B1

to remain somewhere instead of leaving Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to remain attached to a surface without separating Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off

straighten out B2

to resolve a problem or remove confusion Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to make a serious effort to achieve something Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off

substitute for B1

to take the place of another person or thing Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to achieve the intended result in an activity or situation Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to remove something by pulling or ripping it forcefully Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to remove something by forceful pulling or ripping it from a larger object Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to rip something into small pieces Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to free oneself from an unwanted burden or controlling power Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to complete or conclude something with a final addition or action Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to throw something away or discard it Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to make an attempt to obtain, win, or gain entry to something competitive. Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off