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