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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.
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oh
A1
/oʊ/
Used to express surprise.
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okay
A1
/ˌoʊˈkeɪ/
used to express agreement, acceptance, or readiness to move on
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thing
A1
/θɪŋ/
An object that is not named exactly.
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uh
A2
/ʌː/
used to mark hesitation, uncertainty, or a pause while speaking
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world
A1
/wɜɹld/
The planet Earth and everything on it.
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bit
A2
/bɪt/
A small amount or piece of something.
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problem
A1
/ˈpɹɑbləm/
A difficult situation that needs to be dealt with or solved.
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excuse¹
B2
/ɪksˈkjus/
A reason you give to explain or defend a mistake or failure.
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excuse²
B2
/ɪksˈkjuz/
To forgive someone for a small mistake.
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turn
A1
/tɜrn/
A change in the direction you are moving or facing.
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case
A2
/keɪs/
A particular situation or example of something happening.
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part
A2
/pɑɹt/
One of the pieces or amounts that make up a whole.
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stuff
A2
/stʌf/
Things in general, when you do not say exactly what they are.
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chance
A2
/t͡ʃæns/
An opportunity to do something.
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rest
A2
/ɹɛst/
A period of relaxing or doing nothing in order to recover energy.
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fire
A1
/ˈfaɪɹ/
The flames, heat, and light produced when something burns.
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trouble
A2
/ˈtrʌbəl/
A problem, difficulty, or worry.
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wow
A2
/waʊ/
Used to express excitement, surprise, or admiration.
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couple
A2
/ˈkʌp.əl/
A small number; two or a few.
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bye
A1
/baɪ/
Used to say goodbye.
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line
A1
/laɪn/
A long, thin mark on a surface.
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fact
A2
/fækt/
A piece of information that is true and can be proven.
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luck
A2
/lʌk/
Good things that happen to you by chance rather than through your own effort.
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air
A2
/ɛɚ/
The mixture of gases we breathe and that surrounds the Earth.
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dream
A2
/dɹiːm/
A series of images and feelings that happen in your mind while you sleep.
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sign
A2
/ˈsaɪn/
A board or notice that gives information, directions, or a warning.
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ooh
C2
/ˈuː/
used to express surprise, admiration, pleasure, or discomfort
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fault
A2
/fɔlt/
Responsibility for something bad that has happened.
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piece
A1
/piːs/
A part of something larger, or an amount broken or cut off.
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figure
A2
/ˈfɪɡjɚ/
A number, especially one written as a digit.
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mistake
A2
/mɪˈsteɪk/
Something done wrong because of bad judgment, carelessness, or lack of knowledge.
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Christmas
A2
/ˈkrɪsməs/
the Christian festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, celebrated on 25 December
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bag
A1
/bæɡ/
A soft container with an opening at the top, used to carry or hold things.
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box
A1
/bɑks/
A container with stiff, flat sides, usually used for holding or carrying things.
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mark
A2
/mɑɹk/
A spot, line, or stain on a surface that you can see.
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tom
C1
/tɑm/
an abbreviation of tome or volume in older bibliographic citations, especially citations to French works
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list
A1
/lɪst/
A set of items written or printed one after another.
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seat
A2
/siːt/
Something you sit on, such as a chair or part of a chair.
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green
A1
/ɡɹin/
The colour of grass and leaves, between yellow and blue.
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cop
C1
/kɑp/
A police officer.
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beginning
A2
/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
The first part of something.
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arms
B2
/ɑɹmz/
Weapons, especially guns, considered as a group.
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ow
B2
/ˈaʊ/
A cry expressing sudden physical pain.
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mate
B2
/meɪt/
A friend.
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form
A1
/fɔɹm/
A type or kind of something.
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throat
B1
/ˈθɹoʊt/
The front part of the neck.
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track
A2
/ˈtræk/
A path or rough road.
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level
A2
/ˈlɛvəl/
A position on a scale that shows how much, how high, or how good something is.
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ray
A2
/ɹeɪ/
A narrow beam of light or other energy.
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band
A1
/bænd/
A group of musicians who play together.
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lee
B2
/liː/
the sheltered side of something, away from the wind
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grace
A2
/ɡɹeɪs/
Smooth, elegant, and beautiful movement.
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devil
B2
/ˈdɛvəl/
An evil supernatural being; in many religions, the chief spirit of evil.
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princess
B1
/ˈpɹɪnsɛs/
A daughter or granddaughter of a king or queen.
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corner
A2
/ˈkɔɹnɚ/
The point where two walls, edges, or sides meet.
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copy
A2
/ˈkɑpi/
Something made to look exactly like another thing.
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photo
A1
/ˈfoʊ.toʊ/
A picture made with a camera.
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nonsense
B1
/ˈnɑn.sɛns/
Words or ideas that have no meaning or are silly and foolish.
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example
A1
/ɪɡˈzæm.pəl/
A particular thing chosen to show what a larger group is like.
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target
A2
/ˈtɑɹ.ɡɪt/
A goal or result that you aim to achieve.
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whoo
C2
/wuː/
an exclamation or cry representing a long whooping, hooting, or wailing sound
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ugh
B1
/ʌɡ/
used to express disgust, aversion, horror, or strong annoyance
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sheriff
B1
/ˈʃɛɹɪf/
The main law-enforcement officer of a county, often elected.
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finding
B1
/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
Something discovered as a result of research or investigation.
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base
A2
/beɪs/
The bottom part of something that it stands or rests on.
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opening
B1
/ˈoʊ.pə.nɪŋ/
A gap or hole that you can pass through or see through.
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gang
B2
/ˈɡæŋ/
An organized group of criminals.
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access
B1
/ˈækˌsɛs/
The right or chance to use, enter, or reach something.
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signal
B1
/ˈsɪɡnəl/
A sound, gesture, or light used to give information, a warning, or an order.
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success
A2
/səkˈsɛs/
The achieving of something you wanted or planned.
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fancy
A2
/ˈfæn.si/
A liking or desire for something.
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gosh
B1
/ɡɑʃ/
a mild expression of surprise, admiration, annoyance, or emphasis
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subject²
C1
/səbˈd͡ʒɛkt/
To force someone or something to experience something unpleasant.
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pair
A1
/pɛ(ə)ɹ/
Two things that match and are used together.
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toilet
A1
/ˈtɔɪ.lət/
A bowl with a seat, connected to water pipes, used for getting rid of bodily waste.
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event
A1
/ɪˈvɛnt/
Something that happens, especially something important.
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pity
A2
/ˈpɪt.i/
A sad and unfortunate thing; something to be regretted.
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glasses
A1
/ˈɡlæsɪz/
A pair of lenses in a frame worn over the eyes to help you see.
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hm
C2
/həm/
used to show that the speaker is thinking, hesitating, doubtful, or considering what has just been said
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yellow
A1
/ˈjɛloʊ/
The colour of lemons and sunflowers.
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terms
B2
/tɝmz/
The conditions of an agreement or contract.
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crack
B2
/ˈkræk/
A line on a surface where something has broken but not separated.
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midnight
A2
/ˈmɪd(ˌ)naɪt/
Twelve o'clock at night.
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advantage
A2
/ədˈvæn.tɪd͡ʒ/
Something that helps you or puts you in a better position than others.
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mail
A2
/meɪl/
Letters and parcels sent and delivered through the post.
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union
B1
/ˈjuː.njən/
An organized group of workers formed to protect their rights and bargain with employers.
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mirror
A2
/ˈmiɹ.ɚ/
A piece of glass with a special backing that you can see your reflection in.
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miracle
B1
/ˈmɪɹ.ə.kəl/
An amazing event that cannot be explained by the laws of nature and is believed to be caused by God.
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rate
A2
/ɹeɪt/
The amount charged or paid for something.
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edge
B1
/ed͡ʒ/
The outer line or border where something ends.
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load
A2
/loʊd/
A heavy thing that is carried.
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remains
B2
/ɹɪˈmeɪnz/
The parts of something that are left after the rest has been used, eaten, or destroyed.
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surface
B1
/ˈsɜɹ.fəs/
The outer or top layer of something.
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punch
B2
/pʌnt͡ʃ/
A hard hit with the fist.
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dust
A2
/dʌst/
Fine, dry powder made of tiny bits of dirt or other matter that settles on surfaces or floats in the air.
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toast
A2
/toʊst/
Slices of bread made brown and crisp by heating.
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