Beginner English
Essential words for English beginners. Learn the most common words used in everyday situations — greetings, numbers, colors, family, food, and simple actions.
to put something with another thing to make it bigger or more complete.
nounfeeling strong dislike or upset because something bad happened or someone was unfair.
adjectivea very small insect that lives in large groups and is known for working hard.
nouna round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and white flesh inside.
nounmaking or showing things like paintings, drawings, or music
nouna container made of paper, plastic, or cloth that you use to carry things
nouna round object used in games and sports
nouna long, yellow fruit that you peel before eating
nouna small flying insect that makes honey and can sting.
nouna metal object that makes a ringing sound when you hit it or shake it.
nouna long piece of leather or cloth that you wear around your waist to hold up your pants.
nounlarge in size, amount, or importance.
nounan animal with feathers, wings, and a beak, that can usually fly.
nounthe darkest color, like the color of the sky at night or coal.
nounthe color of the sky on a clear day.
nouna set of pages with words and pictures that you read.
nouna container made of cardboard or wood, used to hold or store things.
nouna food made from flour, water, and yeast, usually baked.
nouna large vehicle that carries people along a fixed route for a small amount of money.
nouna small round object on clothes that you push through a hole to close them.
nouna sweet food made from flour, eggs, sugar, and butter, often eaten on special days.
nouna device used to take pictures or record videos.
nouna vehicle with four wheels that people drive to travel from one place to another.
nouna long, orange vegetable that grows under the ground.
nouna small animal with soft fur, whiskers, and a long tail, often kept as a pet.
nounto stop and hold something that is moving through the air, like a ball.
nouna piece of furniture for one person to sit on, with a back and four legs.
nouna bird that people keep for its meat and eggs, or the meat from this bird
nounthin pieces of fried potato that are eaten as a snack, or small pieces broken off something hard
nouna device that shows you what time it is, usually on a wall or table.
nounto shut something, or to be near in distance or time.
nounA hot, dark brown drink made from beans that helps people feel awake.
nounto make food ready to eat by using heat, like boiling or frying.
nouna small, sweet, flat cake that is usually baked.
nouna little cold, but not very cold; also used to mean something is good or nice.
nounan area of land with its own government and borders, like France or Japan.
nounhaving little or no light; not bright.
adjectivea specific day of the month or year; also a romantic meeting with someone.
nouna period of 24 hours from midnight to midnight; the time when the sun is up.
nouna common animal with four legs that people keep as a pet or for work.
nouna piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the body and goes down to the legs.
nouna very small amount of liquid that falls, or to let something fall.
nounhaving no water or liquid on or in it.
nounthe planet we live on; also the brown soil in the ground.
proper nounsmall objects with a shell that come from birds and are used as food.
nouna very large gray animal with big ears and a long nose called a trunk.
nounthe language spoken in the United Kingdom, the United States, and many other countries.
nounthe part of your body that you use to see
nounthe season between summer and winter, when leaves change color and the weather gets colder
nounan animal that lives in water and has scales and fins, or the meat from this animal eaten as food.
nounthe flat surface you walk on inside a building
nounto go or come after someone or something
nounthe part of your body at the end of your leg that you stand on
nounto move or travel from one place to another.
nounthe color of grass and leaves.
adjectiveone of two equal parts of something; 50% of the whole.
nounthe part of your body at the end of your arm, with fingers and a thumb.
nounfeeling good, pleased, or full of joy.
nounsomething you wear on your head to cover or protect it.
nounthe top part of your body that has your eyes, mouth, and brain.
nounthe organ inside your chest that pumps blood through your body.
nounfar above the ground; having a large distance from bottom to top
nouna large animal that people ride or use to pull heavy things.
nouna unit of time equal to 60 minutes.
nounthe number 100, or ten times ten.
nouna piece of clothing you wear on the top part of your body over other clothes to keep warm.
nounthe first month of the year, after December and before February.
proper nouna country in East Asia, made up of many islands, known for its technology and culture.
nounthe liquid you get from fruits or vegetables when you press them.
nounthe seventh month of the year, between June and August.
proper nounto push your body up off the ground using your legs.
nounthe sixth month of the year, between May and July.
proper nounthings that make light, like lamps or bulbs, or the light they give.
nounto enjoy something or think it is good; also used to compare things.
nouna long, thin mark on a surface, or a row of people or things.
nounnot high; close to the ground; small in amount or level.
nouna picture that shows where places, roads, or countries are.
nouna white liquid from cows or other animals that people drink and use in cooking.
nounthe big, round object in the sky at night that shines with light from the sun.
proper nounthe part of the body that connects the head to the shoulders.
nounhaving lived or existed for a long time; not young or new
nouna flat, round piece of bread with tomato sauce, cheese, and other foods on top.
nouna flat round dish that you put food on to eat from
nounused to say that you are adding one number or thing to another
nouna round vegetable that grows under the ground and is used for food
nounto move something toward you using your hands or strength
nounto use your hands or body to move something away from you.
nouna device that receives sound through the air, like music or news, without using wires.
nounwater that falls from clouds in the sky.
nounthe color of blood or a ripe tomato.
nounto stop working or moving for a short time to get more energy.
nounsmall white or brown grains that you cook and eat, often with other food.
nouna small circle of metal that you wear on your finger as jewelry.
nouna long, wide flow of water that moves across land to the sea or a lake.
nounto move your legs fast so you go quickly
verbfeeling unhappy or not happy
verba white substance used to add flavor to food.
nounnot different; exactly like something else.
adjectivetwo pieces of bread with food like meat, cheese, or vegetables between them.
nouna tool with two sharp blades used for cutting paper, cloth, or hair.
nouna very short unit of time; also the thing that comes after the first.
nounto put something in a place; also a group of things that belong together.
verba piece of clothing for the upper part of your body, usually with sleeves and a collar.
nouna covering for your foot, usually made of leather or cloth, worn outside.
nounnot long in length, time, or height.
nouna person who makes music with their voice.
nouna tool with a round end used for eating or serving food like soup
nounthe season after winter and before summer, when flowers start to grow
verba shape with four equal sides and four corners that are all the same
nouna bright point of light in the sky at night.
nounthe warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn.
nounthe big, bright star in the sky that gives us light and heat during the day.
nouna piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, used for putting things on or eating at.
nouna hot drink made by pouring boiling water over dried leaves, or the leaves themselves.
nounthe number 10.
nounthe number 3 in a series; coming after the second one.
nounthe thing we measure in minutes, hours, days, and years; the past, present, and future.
nounthe highest part or position of something.
nouna long vehicle that moves on tracks and carries people or things from one place to another
nouna tall plant with a wooden trunk, branches, and leaves that grows outside
nounto move forward by putting one foot in front of the other.
verbthe activity of moving on foot for exercise or pleasure.
verba flat, vertical surface that divides or surrounds a room or building.
nounhaving a comfortable, slightly high temperature, not hot or cold.
adjectiveto clean something with water and usually soap.
nouna small clock that you wear on your wrist, or to look at something carefully.
nouna round object that turns to move a car, bike, or other vehicle.
nounopenings in a wall or door that let in light and air, usually covered with glass.
nounthe coldest season of the year, between autumn and spring.
nounthe color of the sun or a lemon.
nounthe number 0, meaning nothing or not any.
nouna person who makes art, like paintings, music, or drawings
nounthe season between summer and winter when leaves turn orange and fall from trees
nouna tool with a sharp metal blade and a long handle, used for cutting wood
nouna bag that you carry on your back, used for school, travel, or hiking
nouna small piece of metal or plastic that shows you belong to a group or have a certain job
nounthe bottom part of something that supports it, or a place where people start from.
nouna container made of thin pieces of wood, plastic, or metal, used to hold or carry things.
nouna small animal that flies at night, or a stick used to hit a ball in sports like baseball.
nounan insect with a hard, shiny body and wings that fold under its shell.
nounthe hard white part inside the body of a person or animal.
nounmore than one bone; the hard parts that make up the skeleton of a body.
nouna green vegetable with small, tree-like tops, often eaten cooked or raw.
nounnot excited, worried, or angry; quiet and peaceful.
nouna stick of wax with a string inside that burns to give light.
nouna sweet, brown candy made by heating sugar, often used in desserts.
nounto hold something and move it from one place to another.
nouna large hole in the side of a mountain or under the ground.
nouna small room in a prison, or the smallest living part of a plant or animal.
nouna food made from grains, often eaten with milk for breakfast.
nouna series of metal rings connected together, used for pulling or locking things.
nounthe front part of your body between your neck and stomach, or a strong box used to store things
nouna girl in a famous story who goes from being poor and sad to marrying a prince and being happy
nouna round shape like a ring, where every point is the same distance from the center.
nouna soft, wet earth material that becomes hard when baked, used to make pots and bowls.
nouna short, sharp sound, or to press a button on a computer mouse or phone.
nounA type of movie, play, or show that is funny and makes people laugh.
nounA tool that shows you which direction is north, south, east, and west.
nouna soft white plant material used to make clothes and other things.
nouna large, strong bird that hunts and eats small animals and has very good eyesight.
nounthe number 8 in a list; the thing that comes after seventh.
nounan open area of land, often used for farming or sports
nouna sudden, quick light, or to shine a light for a very short time.
nounsmooth and level, without high or low parts; or a set of rooms for living in.
nounto bend something so one part lies on top of another part
nouna large area of land covered with many trees
nounto cook food in hot oil or fat.
nouna musical instrument with strings that you play with your fingers or a pick.
nounthe part of a door, cup, or tool that you hold to use or open it.
nouna name for a character in a children's story who is an egg that falls off a wall and breaks.
proper nouna house made of blocks of snow, built by some people in very cold places.
nouna strong, hard metal used to make things like tools and machines, or a tool for making clothes smooth.
nouna large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots, found in Central and South America.
nouna type of music with strong rhythms and parts where musicians play without planning.
nounthe male ruler of a country, usually from a royal family.
nouna sharp metal tool used for cutting food or other things.
nouna tool with steps that you climb to reach high places.
nouna small, round, red or orange insect with black spots.
nouna large area of water that is surrounded by land.
nouna small light that sits on a table or floor and uses electricity.
nouna small animal with four legs, a long tail, and rough skin that lives in warm places
nounthe two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe air.
nounlooking like milk, usually white and not clear.
adjectivea dark blue color, or the part of a country's military that fights on the sea.
nouna round, sweet fruit with smooth skin, similar to a peach but without fuzz.
nouna thin, sharp piece of metal used for sewing, or a thin tube used for medicine shots.
nouna material made of tied strings or wires with holes, used to catch things or in sports.
nouna short piece of writing to remember something or give information.
nouna small, thin piece of metal used to hold things together or to fasten cloth.
nouna type of tree with thin, sharp leaves that stay green all year.
nouna large, sweet fruit with a rough, brown-yellow skin and yellow inside.
nouna person who attacks ships at sea to steal things.
nouna small round fruit with a smooth skin that is purple or red and has a hard seed inside
nounone of four equal parts of something, or a coin worth 25 cents in the US and Canada.
nouna competition to see who is fastest, like running, driving, or swimming.
nouna curved line of many colors that appears in the sky after rain when the sun shines.
nounthe curved bones in your chest that protect your heart and lungs.
nounto cook food, like meat or vegetables, in an oven or over a fire for a long time.
nounthe activity of moving fast on your feet
verbhaving a thin edge or point that can cut things easily.
nouna large, thin piece of cloth used on a bed, or a flat piece of paper.
nounthe ability to see, or something that you see.
nouna shiny, white metal that is valuable and used for jewelry, coins, and dishes.
nouna small animal with a big tail that lives in trees and eats nuts.
nouna sea animal with five arms that looks like a star.
nounto move back and forth or from side to side while hanging from something.
nounto hit something lightly and quickly, often with your fingers or foot.
nounthe feeling that food or drink gives you in your mouth, or what you like or do not like.
nouna container with a handle and a spout, used for making and pouring tea.
nouna tool used to measure how hot or cold something is.
nounused to say how many times something happens or to multiply numbers.
nounbread that has been cooked until it is brown and hard.
nouna male name, short for Anthony.
adjectivea very large dinosaur that lived long ago, with short arms and a big mouth full of sharp teeth
nouna shape with three straight sides and three corners
nouna large dinosaur with three horns on its head and a big frill around its neck
nouna slow animal with a hard shell that lives in water or on land.
nouna small purple flower, or a color that is between blue and purple.
nouna small wooden musical instrument with four strings, played with a bow.
nounhow loud something is, or the amount of space something takes up.
nouna very large animal that lives in the ocean and breathes air.
nounto make a high sound by blowing air through your lips, or a small device that makes this sound.
nounmeasuring a large distance from one side to the other.
nounhaving a lot of wind; when the air moves strongly.
nounthe parts of a bird, insect, or airplane that help it fly.
nounto clean or dry something by rubbing it with a cloth or your hand.
nounthe hard material that comes from trees, used for building and making things.
nounsoft, thick hair from sheep, used to make clothes like sweaters and scarves.
nouna small, thin animal with no legs that lives in the ground.
nounthe colored part of your eye, or a type of flower with tall leaves and colorful petals.
nounthe front part of your leg between your knee and your ankle.
nounFollow the learning path