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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 wordsC2+ is beyond the official CEFR scale: rare, specialist, and literary words kept for reference.
351 words
stop
A1
/stɑp/
A place where a bus or train regularly halts to let passengers on and off.
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place
A1
/ˈpleːs/
A particular point, area, or location.
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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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haven
B1
/ˈheɪvən/
A safe place where someone can find protection.
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city
A1
/ˈsɪti/
A large town where many people live and work.
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town
A1
/ˈtaʊn/
A place where people live and work, larger than a village but smaller than a city.
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country
A2
/ˈkʌntri/
A nation with its own land and government.
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area
A2
/ˈɛɹ.i.ə/
A particular part of a place or region.
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bar
A2
/bɑɹ/
A place where you can buy and drink alcoholic drinks.
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park
A1
/pɑɹk/
A public area of grass and trees in a town where people relax and play.
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college
A1
/ˈkɒlɪd͡ʒ/
A place where students study after secondary school, often to earn a degree.
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village
A2
/ˈvɪlɪdʒ/
A small group of houses and buildings in the countryside, smaller than a town.
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field
A2
/ˈfi(ː)ld/
An area of open land, especially one used for crops or grazing.
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spot
B1
/spɑt/
A particular place or area.
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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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hall
A2
/hɔl/
A passage or area inside a building that connects rooms.
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view
A2
/vjuː/
What you can see from a particular place, especially beautiful scenery.
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turning
B1
/ˈtɝ.nɪŋ/
A place where a road branches off from another; a side road or junction.
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mayor
B1
/ˈmeɪ.əɹ/
The elected leader of the government of a city or town.
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tour
A2
/tɔː(ɹ)/
A short journey to see a place, building, or area.
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site
A2
/saɪt/
a place on the internet where you can read pages and find information; a website
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map
A1
/ˈmæp/
A drawing of an area that shows where places, roads, and features are.
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grave
B1
/ɡɹeɪv/
A place in the ground where a dead body is buried, often marked by a stone.
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source
A2
/sɔɹs/
The place, person, or thing that something comes from.
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neighborhood
B1
/ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/
A particular area of a town or city, and the people who live there.
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champagne
A2
/ʃæmˈpeɪn/
A sparkling white wine, traditionally from the Champagne region of France.
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presence
B1
/ˈpɹɛz(ə)ns/
The fact of being in a particular place.
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county
B1
/ˈkuːntɪ/
A region within a country or state, used for local government.
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route
A2
/rut/
The way you take to get from one place to another.
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zone
A2
/zoʊn/
An area that is special or different in some way, often set aside for a particular purpose.
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kingdom
A2
/ˈkɪŋdəm/
A country ruled by a king or queen.
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estate
B2
/ɛˈsteɪt/
A large area of land owned by one person or family, usually with a big house.
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library
A1
/ˈlaɪˌbɹɛɹ.i/
A place where books and other materials are kept for people to read or borrow.
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district
B1
/ˈdɪstɹɪkt/
An area of a town, city, or country, often one with its own character or purpose.
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navy
B2
/ˈneɪvi/
The part of a country's armed forces that fights at sea, including its ships and sailors.
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trail
B1
/tɹeɪl/
A path through the countryside or a rough area.
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flag
B1
/ˈfleɪ̯ɡ/
A piece of cloth with a design that represents a country, group, or idea.
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gym
B1
/d͡ʒɪm/
A place with equipment where people exercise and lift weights.
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clinic
B1
/ˈklɪn.ɪk/
A place where people go for medical treatment, usually without staying overnight.
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bishop
B1
/ˈbɪʃəp/
A senior Christian priest who is in charge of the churches in a large area.
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territory
B2
/ˈtɛɹɪˌtɔɹi/
An area of land controlled by a country or government.
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downtown
A2
/ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/
The central or main business part of a city or town.
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paradise
B1
/ˈpɛɹ.ə.daɪ̯s/
A very beautiful or perfect place.
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shelter
B1
/ˈʃɛltəɹ/
A place that gives protection from bad weather or danger.
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belly
A2
/ˈbɛli/
The front part of the body below the chest; the stomach area.
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facility
B1
/fəˈsɪlɪti/
A building or place provided for a particular purpose or service.
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entry
B1
/ˈɛntɹi/
The act of going into a place.
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reception
B1
/ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/
The area near the entrance of a hotel or office where visitors are welcomed.
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lap
B2
/ˈlæp/
The flat area formed by the top of your thighs when you are sitting down.
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mall
A2
/mɔːl/
A large building or area with many shops and restaurants under one roof.
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pub
B1
/pʊb/
A place where people go to buy and drink alcohol, and often food, especially in Britain.
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region
B1
/ˈɹiːd͡ʒn̩/
A large area of land, often with its own features or character.
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crossing
B1
/ˈkɹɔsɪŋ/
A place where you can safely cross a road, railway, or river.
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zoo
A1
/zuː/
A place where wild animals are kept so that people can see them.
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avenue
B1
/ˈæv.əˌn(j)u/
A wide street in a town or city, often lined with trees.
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ford
B1
/fɔːrd/
a shallow place in a river or stream where people, animals, or vehicles can cross without a bridge
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republic
B1
/ɹɪˈpʌb.lɪk/
A country governed by elected representatives and a president rather than a king or queen.
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cemetery
B2
/ˈsɛm.ɪˌtɛɹ.i/
A place where dead people are buried.
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embassy
B2
/ˈɛmbəsi/
The official building where a country's representatives work in a foreign country.
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ally
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/ˈæl.aɪ/
A country or group that agrees to support another, especially in war or politics.
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warden
B1
/ˈwɔɹdən/
an official responsible for supervising a place, activity, or body of rules
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residence
B2
/ˈɹɛz.ɪ.dəns/
The place where someone lives; a home.
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ministry
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/ˈmɪnɪstɹi/
A government department responsible for a particular area, usually headed by a minister.
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absence
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/ˈæb.s(ə)n̩s/
the fact of not being in a place where you are usually expected
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sector
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/ˈsɛk.təɹ/
a part of a country's economy or business activity
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lobby
B2
/ˈlɑ.bi/
A large entrance area or waiting room inside a building.
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platform
B1
/ˈplætfɔɹm/
The area beside the tracks at a station where you get on and off a train.
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resort
B2
/ɹɪˈzɔːt/
A place where people go on holiday for rest and recreation.
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pond
B1
/pɑnd/
A small area of still water, smaller than a lake and often man-made.
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customs
B1
/ˈkʌs.təmz/
The government office at a border or airport that checks goods coming into a country.
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homeland
C1
/ˈhoʊmˌlænd/
The country where someone was born or that they think of as home.
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colony
B2
/ˈkɔl.ə.ni/
A country or area controlled by another, more powerful country.
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whereabouts
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/ˌ(h)wɛəɹəˈbaʊts/
the general location where something is
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rash
B2
/ˈræʃ/
An area of red, irritated spots on the skin.
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fountain
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[ˈfaʊn.tn̩]
A structure that shoots water into the air, usually for decoration in a garden or public place.
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chapel
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/ˈt͡ʃɛp.əl/
a service conducted in a place of worship that has its own altar
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peg
B2
/pɛɡ/
A short pin or hook used to hang things on or to fasten something in place.
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shade
A2
/ʃeɪd/
An area that is darker and cooler because something blocks the sunlight.
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precinct
C2
/ˈpriː.sɪŋkt/
in the United States, a local administrative district used for elections or policing
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disco
A2
/ˈdɪskoʊ/
A place or event where people dance to recorded pop music.
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treason
C2
/ˈtɹiː.zən/
The crime of betraying one’s own country.
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asylum
C1
/əˈsaɪləm/
Protection given by a country to someone who has fled danger in their own country.
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continent
A2
/ˈkɑntɪnənt/
One of the large landmasses of the earth, such as Africa or Asia.
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spa
B2
/ˈspɑ/
A place where people go to relax and have treatments like massages and facials.
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salon
B2
/səˈlɑn/
A place where people go to have their hair or beauty treatments done.
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attraction
B1
/əˈtrækʃən/
A place or event that people enjoy visiting.
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fortress
B1
/ˈfoɹ.tɹɪs/
A fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; for example a fort, a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security.
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battlefield
B2
/ˈbætəlˌfiːld/
The place where a battle is fought or has been fought.
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mint
B2
/mɪnt/
A place where coins are officially made.
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urban
B2
/ˈɜɹbən/
Relating to or located in a city or town.
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hometown
A1
/ˈhoʊmˌtaʊn/
The town or city where you grew up or where you live.
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parish
C1
/ˈpæɹɪʃ/
A local church district with its own church and priest.
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refuge
B2
/ˈɹɛfjuːd͡ʒ/
A safe place where you are protected from danger or trouble.
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rendezvous
C1
/ˈrɑːn.deɪ.vuː/
an arranged meeting at a particular time and place
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terrace
B2
/ˈtɛɹəs/
A flat, usually paved outdoor area next to a house or restaurant.
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immigration
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/ˌɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃən/
The act of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.
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