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.
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