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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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1536 words
there
A1
/ðə(ɹ)/
In or at that place, away from the speaker.
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here
A1
/ˈhɪɚ̯/
In or at this place, where the speaker is.
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right
A1
/ɹaɪt/
Correct in opinion or fact; not mistaken.
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out
A1
/ˈɒʔ/
Away from the inside of a place or container.
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up
A1
/ʌp/
Toward or in a higher position.
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back
A1
[bax]
To or toward the place, position, or time something came from.
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way
A1
/weɪ/
A method or manner of doing something.
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down
A1
/ˈdʌʊ̯n/
From a higher to a lower place or position.
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off
A1
/ɔf/
Away from a place, person, or thing.
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again
A1
/əˈɡɛ̟n/
One more time; once more.
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away
A1
/əˈweɪ/
To or at a distance from a place, person, or thing.
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name
A1
/neɪm/
The word or words used to identify a person, place, or thing.
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place
A1
/ˈpleːs/
A particular point, area, or location.
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hello
A1
/hɛˈloʊ/
A word you say to greet someone.
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left
A1
/ˈlɛf/
On the side of the body where the heart is; the opposite of right.
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hell
B2
/hɛl/
In some religions, a place of punishment where evil people are believed to go after death.
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together
A1
/tʊˈɡɛðɚ/
With each other; in one another's company.
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end
A1
/ɛnd/
The final part of an event, period, or activity
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ago
A1
/əˈɡoʊ/
Used to say how far back in the past something happened.
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lost
A2
/lɔsʈ/
Unable to find your way.
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sit
A1
/sɪt/
to rest with your weight on your bottom, with your upper body upright
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far
A2
/fɑɹ/
At, to, or from a great distance.
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shut
A2
/ʃʌt/
To close something, or to become closed.
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point
A1
/ˈpɔɪnt/
An idea or fact that someone wants to express in an argument or discussion.
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close
A1
/kloʊz/
Near in space or time.
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rest
A2
/ɹɛst/
A period of relaxing or doing nothing in order to recover energy.
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side
A2
/saɪd/
One of the flat outer surfaces of an object.
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stand
A1
/stænd/
To be on your feet in an upright position.
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high
A1
/haɪ/
Reaching a great distance up from the ground; tall.
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front
A1
/fɹʌnt/
The part of something that faces forward or is nearest the viewer.
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line
A1
/laɪn/
A long, thin mark on a surface.
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full
A1
/fʊl/
Holding as much as possible; with no space left.
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captain
A2
/ˈkæp.tən/
The person in charge of a ship or aircraft.
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ahead
A2
/əˈhɛd/
In front, or in the direction you are facing or moving.
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perfect
A2
/ˈpɝ.fɪkt/
Having no faults or mistakes; as good as it can possibly be.
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top
A2
/tɑp/
The highest part or surface of something.
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air
A2
/ˈɜː/
The mixture of gases we breathe and that surrounds the Earth.
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fast
A1
/fæst/
Moving or able to move quickly.
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hang
B1
/ˈhæŋ/
To attach something at the top so the rest hangs down freely.
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lie
A2
/laɪ̯/
To be or move into a flat, resting position on a surface.
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somewhere
A2
/ˈsʌm.wɛɹ/
In or at a place that is not stated or not known exactly.
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moving
B2
/ˈmuːvɪŋ/
Making you feel strong emotions, especially sadness or sympathy.
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choice
A2
/tʃɔɪs/
The chance or right to choose between two or more things.
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instead
A2
/ɪnˈstɛd/
In place of something else; as a different choice.
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entire
B1
/ɪnˈtaɪɚ/
Whole or complete, with no part left out.
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middle
A2
[ˈmɨdl̩]
The part of something that is the same distance from both ends or all sides.
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situation
A2
/ˌsɪ.t͡ʃuˈ(w)eɪ.ʃən/
the set of conditions or facts that exist at a particular time
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lead
A2
/lɛd/
To guide or take someone to a place.
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sun
A1
/sʌn/
The star that gives light and heat to the Earth and the other planets.
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space
A2
/speɪs/
An empty area between or around things that can be used or filled.
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enjoy
A1
/ɛnˈdʒɔɪ/
To get pleasure from something.
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ground
A2
/ɡɹʊnd/
The solid surface of the Earth that you walk on.
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cover
A2
/ˈkʌvɚ/
To place something over or on top of something else.
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list
A1
/lɪst/
A set of items written or printed one after another.
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forward
A2
/ˈfɔɹwəɹd/
Toward the front; in the direction ahead.
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seat
A2
/siːt/
Something you sit on, such as a chair or part of a chair.
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position
A2
/pəˈzəʃ.ən/
The place where someone or something is.
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continue
A2
/kənˈtɪn.jʉu/
To keep doing something or keep happening without stopping.
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quit
A2
/kwɪt/
To stop doing something.
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south
A2
/ˈsɐʊ̯θ/
The direction that is opposite to north; one of the four main compass points.
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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.
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stuck
B1
/stʌk/
Unable to move from a place or position.
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reach
A2
/ɹiːt͡ʃ/
To stretch out your arm, especially to touch or take something.
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planet
A2
/ˈplænət/
A large round object in space that moves around a star such as the Sun.
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search
A2
/sɝt͡ʃ/
To look carefully in order to find someone or something.
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rid
B1
/ˈrɪd/
To free yourself or a place from something unwanted (used with 'of').
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everywhere
A2
/ˈɛv.ɹi.(h)wɛɹ/
In or to every place; in all places.
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heaven
B1
/ˈhɛvən/
In many religions, the home of God where good people are believed to go after death.
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further
A2
/ˈfɝ.ðɚ/
To a greater extent or degree.
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fit
A2
/fɪt/
To be the right size or shape for someone or something.
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smile
A2
/ˈsmaɪl/
To turn up the corners of your mouth to show you are happy, pleased, or friendly.
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guard
A2
/ɡɑɹd/
A person whose job is to protect or watch over a place, person, or thing.
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apart
A2
/əˈpɑɹt/
Separated by a distance in space or time.
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west
A2
/wɛst/
The direction where the sun sets, opposite to east.
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upstairs
A2
/ˌʌpˈstɛɹz/
On or to a higher floor of a building.
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pregnant
B1
/ˈpɹɛɡnənt/
Carrying a developing baby inside the body.
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throat
B1
/ˈθɹoʊt/
The front part of the neck.
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hole
A2
/hɒl/
An opening or empty space in a solid object or surface.
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sky
A2
/ˈskaɪ/
the space above the earth where you can see the sun, clouds, and stars
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roll
A2
/ɹoʊl/
To move by turning over and over, or to make something move this way.
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band
A1
/bænd/
A group of musicians who play together.
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raise
A2
/ɹeɪz/
To lift or move something to a higher position.
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camp
A2
/kæmp/
A place where people stay in tents or simple buildings for a short time.
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lay
B1
/leɪ/
To put something down carefully, usually in a flat position.
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bottom
A2
/ˈbɑ.təm/
The lowest part of something.
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hall
A2
/haːl/
A passage or area inside a building that connects rooms.
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commander
B2
/kəˈmændɚ/
A person who is in charge of a group of soldiers or a military unit.
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corner
A2
/ˈkɔɹnɚ/
The point where two walls, edges, or sides meet.
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correct
A1
/kəˈɹɛkt/
Right; free from mistakes.
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apologize
A2
/əˈpɑləd͡ʒaɪz/
To say that you are sorry for something you have done.
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east
A2
/iːst/
The direction where the sun rises.
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blind
B1
/ˈblaɪ̯nd/
Not able to see.
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hanging
B1
/ˈhæŋ.ɪŋ/
Attached at the top so that the rest falls down freely.
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center
A2
/ˈsɛn.tɚ/
The middle part or point of something.
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pack
A2
/pæk/
To put things into a bag, box, or case, especially for travel or storage.
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belong
A2
/bɪˈlɔŋ/
To be owned by someone.
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