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Nouns: Things & people
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| person | /ˈpɜːsn/ | a man, woman or child | She is a very kind person. |
| man | /mæn/ | an adult male person | The man is waiting for the bus. |
| woman | /ˈwʊmən/ | an adult female person | That woman is my teacher. |
| child | /tʃaɪld/ | a young person who is not yet an adult | The child is playing in the garden. |
| baby | /ˈbeɪbi/ | a very young child | The baby is sleeping. |
| boy | /bɔɪ/ | a male child | The boy has a red ball. |
| girl | /ɡɜːl/ | a female child | The girl is reading a book. |
| family | /ˈfæməli/ | parents and their children | My family lives in a small town. |
| mother | /ˈmʌðə/ | your female parent | My mother works at the hospital. |
| father | /ˈfɑːðə/ | your male parent | His father is a good cook. |
| parent | /ˈpeərənt/ | a mother or a father | Her parents live near the sea. |
| brother | /ˈbrʌðə/ | a boy or man with the same parents as you | My brother is older than me. |
| sister | /ˈsɪstə/ | a girl or woman with the same parents as you | I have one sister. |
| son | /sʌn/ | your male child | Their son is ten years old. |
| daughter | /ˈdɔːtə/ | your female child | Our daughter goes to school. |
| friend | /frend/ | a person you know well and like | She is my best friend. |
| husband | /ˈhʌzbənd/ | the man you are married to | Her husband is from Spain. |
| wife | /waɪf/ | the woman you are married to | His wife is a doctor. |
| partner | /ˈpɑːtnə/ | the person you live with or love | I live with my partner. |
| neighbour | /ˈneɪbə/ | a person who lives near you | Our neighbour has a big dog. |
| name | /neɪm/ | the word that people call you | What is your name? |
| age | /eɪdʒ/ | how old someone or something is | She started school at the age of five. |
| body | /ˈbɒdi/ | all the parts of a person or animal | Exercise is good for your body. |
| head | /hed/ | the top part of your body, with your eyes and mouth | He turned his head. |
| face | /feɪs/ | the front of your head | She has a kind face. |
| eye | /aɪ/ | the part of your body you see with | Close your eyes. |
| ear | /ɪə/ | the part of your body you hear with | Rabbits have long ears. |
| nose | /nəʊz/ | the part of your face you smell with | My nose is cold. |
| mouth | /maʊθ/ | the part of your face you eat and speak with | Open your mouth, please. |
| tooth | /tuːθ/ | one of the hard white things in your mouth | I brush my teeth every morning. |
| hair | /heə/ | the thin threads that grow on your head | She has long black hair. |
| hand | /hænd/ | the part of your body at the end of your arm | Wash your hands before dinner. |
| arm | /ɑːm/ | the long part of your body between your shoulder and hand | He broke his arm. |
| finger | /ˈfɪŋɡə/ | one of the five long parts of your hand | She has a ring on her finger. |
| leg | /leɡ/ | one of the two long parts of your body you walk with | My legs are tired. |
| foot | /fʊt/ | the part of your body at the end of your leg | My left foot hurts. |
| heart | /hɑːt/ | the part inside your chest that pumps blood | Your heart beats faster when you run. |
| stomach | /ˈstʌmək/ | the part inside your body where food goes | My stomach hurts. |
| pain | /peɪn/ | the feeling you have when part of your body hurts | I have a pain in my knee. |
| fever | /ˈfiːvə/ | a high body temperature when you are ill | The child has a fever. |
| cough | /kɒf/ | a sudden noise when air comes out of your throat | He has a bad cough. |
| medicine | /ˈmedsn/ | something you take to get better when you are ill | Take this medicine twice a day. |
| doctor | /ˈdɒktə/ | a person whose job is to treat ill people | I need to see a doctor. |
| health | /helθ/ | how well your body and mind are | Fruit is good for your health. |
| food | /fuːd/ | things that people and animals eat | We need to buy some food. |
| water | /ˈwɔːtə/ | the clear liquid in rain, rivers and the sea | Can I have a glass of water? |
| bread | /bred/ | a food made from flour and baked | I buy fresh bread every morning. |
| milk | /mɪlk/ | the white drink that comes from cows | I drink milk with breakfast. |
| egg | /eɡ/ | the round thing a bird lays, often eaten as food | I had an egg for breakfast. |
| apple | /ˈæpl/ | a round fruit with red or green skin | She eats an apple every day. |
| fruit | /fruːt/ | the sweet part of a plant that you can eat | Eat more fruit and vegetables. |
| vegetable | /ˈvedʒtəbl/ | a plant you eat, like a carrot or a potato | Carrots are a healthy vegetable. |
| meat | /miːt/ | the parts of an animal that people eat | They do not eat meat. |
| fish | /fɪʃ/ | an animal that lives in water | We had fish for dinner. |
| rice | /raɪs/ | small white or brown grains that you cook and eat | We eat rice with our curry. |
| potato | /pəˈteɪtəʊ/ | a round vegetable that grows under the ground | She cooks potatoes for dinner. |
| cheese | /tʃiːz/ | a food made from milk | I like bread with cheese. |
| coffee | /ˈkɒfi/ | a hot brown drink | I drink coffee every morning. |
| tea | /tiː/ | a hot drink made from leaves and water | Would you like a cup of tea? |
| breakfast | /ˈbrekfəst/ | the first meal of the day | We have breakfast at seven. |
| lunch | /lʌntʃ/ | the meal you eat in the middle of the day | Let's have lunch together. |
| dinner | /ˈdɪnə/ | the main meal, usually in the evening | Dinner is ready! |
| cup | /kʌp/ | a small container you drink from | She drank a cup of tea. |
| plate | /pleɪt/ | a flat dish you put food on | Put the plate on the table. |
| knife | /naɪf/ | a sharp tool for cutting | Cut the bread with a knife. |
| house | /haʊs/ | a building where people live | They live in a big house. |
| home | /həʊm/ | the place where you live | I go home at six. |
| room | /ruːm/ | a part of a building with walls, a floor and a door | My room is very small. |
| kitchen | /ˈkɪtʃɪn/ | the room where you cook | We eat in the kitchen. |
| bedroom | /ˈbedruːm/ | a room for sleeping in | The house has two bedrooms. |
| bathroom | /ˈbɑːθruːm/ | a room with a bath or a shower | Where is the bathroom? |
| door | /dɔː/ | the thing you open to go into a room | Please close the door. |
| window | /ˈwɪndəʊ/ | an opening in a wall with glass in it | Open the window, it's hot. |
| wall | /wɔːl/ | one of the sides of a room or a building | There is a picture on the wall. |
| floor | /flɔː/ | the part of a room you walk on | The cat is sleeping on the floor. |
| table | /ˈteɪbl/ | furniture with a flat top and legs | The keys are on the table. |
| chair | /tʃeə/ | a seat for one person | Please sit on this chair. |
| bed | /bed/ | the furniture you sleep on | I go to bed at eleven. |
| sofa | /ˈsəʊfə/ | a long soft seat for two or more people | We watch TV on the sofa. |
| key | /kiː/ | a piece of metal that opens a lock | I can't find my keys. |
| light | /laɪt/ | the brightness that comes from the sun or a lamp | Turn off the light, please. |
| fridge | /frɪdʒ/ | a cold box that keeps food fresh | Put the milk in the fridge. |
| shower | /ˈʃaʊə/ | a place where you wash under running water | I have a shower every morning. |
| toilet | /ˈtɔɪlət/ | the bowl you sit on to get rid of waste from your body | Where is the toilet? |
| garden | /ˈɡɑːdn/ | land next to a house where plants grow | The children play in the garden. |
| clothes | /kləʊðz/ | the things you wear, like shirts and dresses | I need some new clothes. |
| shirt | /ʃɜːt/ | clothing with buttons that you wear on the top of your body | He is wearing a white shirt. |
| dress | /dres/ | clothing for a woman or girl, like a top and skirt in one | She wore a blue dress. |
| jeans | /dʒiːnz/ | trousers made of strong blue cotton | I usually wear jeans. |
| skirt | /skɜːt/ | clothing that hangs down from the waist | She is wearing a long skirt. |
| coat | /kəʊt/ | a warm piece of clothing that you wear outside | Put on your coat, it's cold. |
| jacket | /ˈdʒækɪt/ | a short coat | He left his jacket at work. |
| hat | /hæt/ | something you wear on your head | She wears a hat in the sun. |
| shoe | /ʃuː/ | something you wear on your foot | These shoes are new. |
| sock | /sɒk/ | a soft piece of clothing that you wear on your foot | I can't find my other sock. |
| glove | /ɡlʌv/ | something you wear on your hand to keep it warm | Wear gloves in winter. |
| scarf | /skɑːf/ | a long piece of cloth you wear around your neck | It's cold, take a scarf. |
| size | /saɪz/ | how big or small something is | What size are these shoes? |
| glasses | /ˈɡlɑːsɪz/ | two pieces of glass in a frame that help you see | I wear glasses for reading. |
| mirror | /ˈmɪrə/ | glass that shows you your own face | She looked in the mirror. |
| alarm | /əˈlɑːm/ | a clock that makes a sound to wake you up | My alarm goes off at seven. |
| habit | /ˈhæbɪt/ | something you do often, often without thinking | Running is a good habit. |
| routine | /ruːˈtiːn/ | the usual way you do things every day | Exercise is part of my routine. |
| nap | /næp/ | a short sleep during the day | I have a nap after lunch. |
| dream | /driːm/ | pictures and stories in your mind while you sleep | I had a strange dream last night. |
| towel | /ˈtaʊəl/ | a cloth for drying yourself | I need a clean towel. |
| toothbrush | /ˈtuːθbrʌʃ/ | a small brush for cleaning your teeth | I need a new toothbrush. |
| pillow | /ˈpɪləʊ/ | a soft thing you put your head on in bed | I like a soft pillow. |
| blanket | /ˈblæŋkɪt/ | a warm cover for a bed | It's cold, I need a blanket. |
| bath | /bɑːθ/ | a long container that you fill with water and wash in | The children have a bath every night. |
| chore | /tʃɔː/ | a job you have to do at home, like cleaning | I do my chores on Saturday. |
| place | /pleɪs/ | a particular area or building | This is a nice place to live. |
| town | /taʊn/ | a place with many houses and shops, smaller than a city | I live in a small town. |
| city | /ˈsɪti/ | a large and important town | Tokyo is a very big city. |
| street | /striːt/ | a road in a town with buildings along it | I live on this street. |
| building | /ˈbɪldɪŋ/ | a structure with walls and a roof | The tall building is a hotel. |
| shop | /ʃɒp/ | a place where you buy things | The shop opens at nine. |
| supermarket | /ˈsuːpəmɑːkɪt/ | a large shop that sells food and other things | I buy food at the supermarket. |
| market | /ˈmɑːkɪt/ | a place where people buy and sell things, often outside | We buy vegetables at the market. |
| school | /skuːl/ | a place where children learn | The children walk to school. |
| hospital | /ˈhɒspɪtl/ | a place where ill people are cared for | She works at the hospital. |
| pharmacy | /ˈfɑːməsi/ | a shop that sells medicine | You can buy this at the pharmacy. |
| bank | /bæŋk/ | a place that keeps and lends money | I need to go to the bank. |
| restaurant | /ˈrestrɒnt/ | a place where you pay to eat a meal | We had dinner at a restaurant. |
| office | /ˈɒfɪs/ | a room or building where people work at desks | I work in an office. |
| library | /ˈlaɪbrəri/ | a place where you can borrow books | I study at the library. |
| park | /pɑːk/ | a public garden in a town | Let's go for a walk in the park. |
| appointment | /əˈpɔɪntmənt/ | an agreed time to meet or see someone | I have an appointment with the doctor at ten. |
| country | /ˈkʌntri/ | an area of land with its own government | Which country are you from? |
| car | /kɑː/ | a vehicle with four wheels and an engine | We go to work by car. |
| bus | /bʌs/ | a large vehicle that carries many people | I take the bus to school. |
| train | /treɪn/ | a line of carriages that travels on a railway | The train leaves at ten. |
| plane | /pleɪn/ | a vehicle with wings that flies | Our plane lands at six. |
| bicycle | /ˈbaɪsɪkl/ | a vehicle with two wheels that you ride | I ride my bicycle to work. |
| boat | /bəʊt/ | a small vehicle that travels on water | We crossed the lake by boat. |
| ticket | /ˈtɪkɪt/ | a piece of paper that lets you travel or go in somewhere | Two tickets to the city, please. |
| passport | /ˈpɑːspɔːt/ | an official book you show when you go to another country | Don't forget your passport. |
| luggage | /ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/ | the bags you take on a journey | How much luggage do you have? |
| journey | /ˈdʒɜːni/ | the act of going from one place to another | The journey takes two hours. |
| station | /ˈsteɪʃn/ | a place where trains or buses stop | Meet me at the station. |
| airport | /ˈeəpɔːt/ | a place where planes land and take off | We arrived at the airport early. |
| hotel | /həʊˈtel/ | a building where you pay to stay the night | Our hotel is near the beach. |
| map | /mæp/ | a drawing of an area that shows roads and places | Can you show me on the map? |
| delay | /dɪˈleɪ/ | a time when something happens later than planned | There is a delay of one hour. |
| road | /rəʊd/ | a hard way between places for cars to drive on | Be careful when you cross the road. |
| traffic | /ˈtræfɪk/ | the cars and other vehicles on the roads | There is a lot of traffic today. |
| way | /weɪ/ | the road or path you take to get to a place | Is this the way to the station? |
| direction | /dəˈrekʃn/ | the way something is going or facing | Which direction is the sea? |
| distance | /ˈdɪstəns/ | how far it is from one place to another | What is the distance to the airport? |
| side | /saɪd/ | the left or right part of something | The bank is on the other side of the street. |
| corner | /ˈkɔːnə/ | the place where two walls or streets meet | The shop is on the corner. |
| middle | /ˈmɪdl/ | the part of something that is the same distance from all its sides | The table is in the middle of the room. |
| top | /tɒp/ | the highest part of something | We climbed to the top of the hill. |
| bottom | /ˈbɒtəm/ | the lowest part of something | The keys are at the bottom of my bag. |
| front | /frʌnt/ | the part of something that faces forward | Let's sit at the front. |
| area | /ˈeəriə/ | a part of a place | We live in a quiet area. |
| entrance | /ˈentrəns/ | a door or gate where you go in | Meet me at the main entrance. |
| exit | /ˈeksɪt/ | a door or way out of a place | Where is the exit? |
| bridge | /brɪdʒ/ | something built to go over a river or a road | Walk across the bridge. |
| money | /ˈmʌni/ | the coins and notes you use to buy things | I don't have much money. |
| price | /praɪs/ | the amount of money you pay for something | What is the price of this coat? |
| card | /kɑːd/ | a small piece of plastic you use to pay | Can I pay by card? |
| cash | /kæʃ/ | money in coins and notes | Do you have any cash? |
| coin | /kɔɪn/ | a small round piece of metal used as money | I found a coin on the floor. |
| bill | /bɪl/ | a piece of paper that shows how much you must pay | Can we have the bill, please? |
| receipt | /rɪˈsiːt/ | a piece of paper that shows you have paid | Keep the receipt. |
| discount | /ˈdɪskaʊnt/ | a lower price than usual | Students get a discount. |
| customer | /ˈkʌstəmə/ | a person who buys things from a shop | The shop has many customers. |
| shopping | /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/ | the activity of buying things in shops | I go shopping on Saturdays. |
| sale | /seɪl/ | a time when a shop sells things at lower prices | I bought these shoes in the sale. |
| wallet | /ˈwɒlɪt/ | a small flat case for money and cards | I left my wallet at home. |
| gift | /ɡɪft/ | something that you give to someone | This gift is for you. |
| salary | /ˈsæləri/ | the money you get every month for your job | She has a good salary. |
| job | /dʒɒb/ | the work you do to earn money | She has a new job. |
| task | /tɑːsk/ | a piece of work that you must do | I have three tasks to finish today. |
| meeting | /ˈmiːtɪŋ/ | a time when people come together to talk | The meeting starts at nine. |
| boss | /bɒs/ | the person in charge of you at work | My boss is very nice. |
| colleague | /ˈkɒliːɡ/ | a person you work with | My colleagues are friendly. |
| company | /ˈkʌmpəni/ | a business that makes or sells things | He works for a big company. |
| desk | /desk/ | a table where you work or study | My computer is on my desk. |
| tool | /tuːl/ | a thing you hold in your hand to do a job | You need the right tool for the job. |
| machine | /məˈʃiːn/ | equipment with moving parts that does a job | This machine makes coffee. |
| project | /ˈprɒdʒekt/ | a planned piece of work | We are working on a new project. |
| paper | /ˈpeɪpə/ | thin material for writing on | I need a piece of paper. |
| pen | /pen/ | a tool for writing with ink | Can I borrow your pen? |
| skill | /skɪl/ | the ability to do something well | Cooking is a useful skill. |
| farm | /fɑːm/ | land used for growing food and keeping animals | They live on a farm. |
| driver | /ˈdraɪvə/ | a person who drives a car, bus or train | The bus driver was friendly. |
| nurse | /nɜːs/ | a person whose job is to care for ill people | The nurse took my temperature. |
| book | /bʊk/ | pages with writing, joined together inside a cover | I'm reading a good book. |
| lesson | /ˈlesn/ | a time when someone teaches you something | Our English lesson starts at ten. |
| class | /klɑːs/ | a group of students who learn together | There are twenty students in my class. |
| teacher | /ˈtiːtʃə/ | a person whose job is to teach | Our teacher is very patient. |
| student | /ˈstjuːdnt/ | a person who is studying | She is a student at the university. |
| question | /ˈkwestʃən/ | something that you ask | Can I ask a question? |
| word | /wɜːd/ | a group of letters that means something | What does this word mean? |
| language | /ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/ | the words people use to speak and write | How many languages do you speak? |
| example | /ɪɡˈzɑːmpl/ | something that shows what a rule or idea means | Can you give me an example? |
| test | /test/ | a set of questions to check what you know | We have a test tomorrow. |
| homework | /ˈhəʊmwɜːk/ | school work that you do at home | I do my homework after dinner. |
| mistake | /mɪˈsteɪk/ | something that is not correct | Everyone makes mistakes. |
| page | /peɪdʒ/ | one side of a sheet of paper in a book | Open your books at page ten. |
| university | /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəti/ | a place where people study after they finish school | My sister goes to university. |
| dictionary | /ˈdɪkʃənri/ | a book that explains what words mean | Look up the word in a dictionary. |
| pencil | /ˈpensl/ | a wooden tool for writing or drawing | Write your name in pencil. |
| phone | /fəʊn/ | a device you use to talk to people far away | My phone is ringing. |
| computer | /kəmˈpjuːtə/ | an electronic machine that stores and works with information | I work on a computer all day. |
| message | /ˈmesɪdʒ/ | words that you send to someone | I sent you a message. |
| /ˈiːmeɪl/ | a message that you send over the internet | Please send me an email. | |
| internet | /ˈɪntənet/ | the network that connects computers around the world | I use the internet every day. |
| television | /ˈtelɪvɪʒn/ | a device for watching programmes, films and the news | We watch the news on television. |
| screen | /skriːn/ | the flat glass part of a phone, computer or television | The screen is too small. |
| camera | /ˈkæmərə/ | a device for taking photos | I bought a new camera. |
| photo | /ˈfəʊtəʊ/ | a picture that you take with a camera | Let me take a photo of you. |
| letter | /ˈletə/ | a written message that you send by post | I got a letter from my aunt. |
| conversation | /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/ | a talk between two or more people | We had a long conversation. |
| voice | /vɔɪs/ | the sound you make when you speak or sing | She has a beautiful voice. |
| news | /njuːz/ | information about things that have just happened | Did you hear the news? |
| password | /ˈpɑːswɜːd/ | a secret word that lets you use a computer or an account | Don't share your password. |
| app | /æp/ | a program on a phone or computer | I use this app to learn words. |
| information | /ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃn/ | facts about something | Where can I find more information? |
| game | /ɡeɪm/ | an activity with rules that you play for fun | Let's play a game. |
| sport | /spɔːt/ | a game or activity where you move your body | Tennis is a popular sport. |
| ball | /bɔːl/ | a round object used in games | Throw the ball to me. |
| music | /ˈmjuːzɪk/ | sounds arranged in a way that is nice to listen to | I listen to music on the bus. |
| song | /sɒŋ/ | a short piece of music with words | This is a beautiful song. |
| film | /fɪlm/ | a story told in moving pictures | Let's watch a film tonight. |
| party | /ˈpɑːti/ | a time when people meet to eat, drink and have fun | We're having a party on Saturday. |
| hobby | /ˈhɒbi/ | something you enjoy doing in your free time | My hobby is painting. |
| exercise | /ˈeksəsaɪz/ | physical activity that keeps you healthy | Swimming is good exercise. |
| team | /tiːm/ | a group of people who play or work together | Our team won the game. |
| guitar | /ɡɪˈtɑː/ | a musical instrument with six strings | He plays the guitar. |
| museum | /mjuˈziːəm/ | a building where you can look at old or interesting things | The museum is free on Sundays. |
| beach | /biːtʃ/ | sand or stones next to the sea | Let's go to the beach. |
| animal | /ˈænɪml/ | a living thing that can move, like a dog or a bird | Do you like animals? |
| dog | /dɒɡ/ | an animal that people keep as a pet, that barks | Our dog loves to play. |
| cat | /kæt/ | a small furry animal that people keep as a pet | The cat is sleeping on the bed. |
| bird | /bɜːd/ | an animal with feathers and wings | A bird is singing in the tree. |
| tree | /triː/ | a tall plant with a wooden trunk and branches | There is a big tree in our garden. |
| flower | /ˈflaʊə/ | the pretty part of a plant that has bright petals | She gave me some flowers. |
| plant | /plɑːnt/ | a living thing that grows in the ground | Water the plants every day. |
| sea | /siː/ | the salt water that covers most of the earth | We swam in the sea. |
| river | /ˈrɪvə/ | a long line of water that flows to the sea | We walked along the river. |
| mountain | /ˈmaʊntən/ | a very high hill | They climbed the mountain. |
| sun | /sʌn/ | the star that gives the earth light and heat | The sun is shining. |
| moon | /muːn/ | the round thing that shines in the sky at night | The moon is full tonight. |
| sky | /skaɪ/ | the space above the earth | The sky is blue today. |
| weather | /ˈweðə/ | how hot, cold, wet or windy it is | The weather is nice today. |
| rain | /reɪn/ | water that falls from clouds | I love the sound of rain. |
| snow | /snəʊ/ | soft white pieces of ice that fall from the sky | The children are playing in the snow. |
| wind | /wɪnd/ | air that moves | The wind is very strong today. |
| cloud | /klaʊd/ | a white mass of tiny drops of water floating in the sky | There isn't a cloud in the sky. |
| season | /ˈsiːzn/ | one of the four parts of the year | Which season do you like best? |
| spring | /sprɪŋ/ | the season after winter, when plants start to grow | The trees are green in spring. |
| summer | /ˈsʌmə/ | the warmest season of the year | We go to the beach in summer. |
| autumn | /ˈɔːtəm/ | the season after summer, when leaves fall | The leaves turn brown in autumn. |
| winter | /ˈwɪntə/ | the coldest season of the year | It snows here in winter. |
| world | /wɜːld/ | the earth and all the people and places on it | She wants to travel around the world. |
| time | /taɪm/ | what we measure in minutes, hours and days | What time is it? |
| day | /deɪ/ | a period of 24 hours | There are seven days in a week. |
| week | /wiːk/ | a period of seven days | I see her once a week. |
| month | /mʌnθ/ | one of the twelve parts of a year | My birthday is next month. |
| year | /jɪə/ | a period of twelve months | I have lived here for five years. |
| hour | /ˈaʊə/ | a period of sixty minutes | The film is two hours long. |
| minute | /ˈmɪnɪt/ | a period of sixty seconds | Wait a minute, please. |
| morning | /ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ | the early part of the day | I go running every morning. |
| afternoon | /ˌɑːftəˈnuːn/ | the part of the day after twelve o'clock and before evening | See you this afternoon. |
| evening | /ˈiːvnɪŋ/ | the end of the day, before night | We relax in the evening. |
| night | /naɪt/ | the time when it is dark | I sleep eight hours a night. |
| weekend | /ˌwiːkˈend/ | the two days at the end of the week, Saturday and Sunday | I'm free this weekend. |
| birthday | /ˈbɜːθdeɪ/ | the day each year when you were born | Her birthday is in June. |
| clock | /klɒk/ | a device that shows the time | The clock on the wall is slow. |
| date | /deɪt/ | a particular day of the month or year | What is the date today? |
| future | /ˈfjuːtʃə/ | the time that will come | I want to travel in the future. |
| end | /end/ | the last part of something | Wait until the end of the film. |
| feeling | /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ | something that you feel, like joy or fear | I have a good feeling about this. |
| fear | /fɪə/ | the feeling you have when you think something bad will happen | She has a fear of spiders. |
| joy | /dʒɔɪ/ | great happiness | The baby brings us so much joy. |
| anger | /ˈæŋɡə/ | the strong feeling you have when something is unfair | He shouted in anger. |
| mood | /muːd/ | the way you feel at a particular time | She's in a good mood today. |
| stress | /stres/ | worry caused by problems or too much work | Too much work causes stress. |
| surprise | /səˈpraɪz/ | something that you did not expect | What a nice surprise! |
| personality | /ˌpɜːsəˈnæləti/ | the kind of person you are | He has a great personality. |
| interest | /ˈɪntrəst/ | a feeling of wanting to know more about something | She has an interest in music. |
| luck | /lʌk/ | good things that happen by chance | Good luck with your exam! |
| idea | /aɪˈdɪə/ | a thought or a plan | That's a great idea! |
| reason | /ˈriːzn/ | why something happens or why you do something | What is the reason for the delay? |
| problem | /ˈprɒbləm/ | something that is difficult and needs to be solved | We have a small problem. |
| plan | /plæn/ | something that you have decided to do | What are your plans for tomorrow? |
| choice | /tʃɔɪs/ | a thing you can choose, or the act of choosing | You have a choice of tea or coffee. |
| decision | /dɪˈsɪʒn/ | something that you decide | It was a difficult decision. |
| chance | /tʃɑːns/ | a possibility that something will happen | There's a chance of rain later. |
| opinion | /əˈpɪnjən/ | what you think about something | What's your opinion? |
| fact | /fækt/ | something that is true | It's a fact that ice melts in the sun. |
| result | /rɪˈzʌlt/ | something that happens because of something else | The test results are good. |
| difference | /ˈdɪfrəns/ | the way that two things are not the same | What's the difference between them? |
| solution | /səˈluːʃn/ | a way to solve a problem | We need to find a solution. |
| goal | /ɡəʊl/ | something that you want to achieve | My goal is to speak English well. |
| memory | /ˈmeməri/ | something that you remember from the past | I have happy memories of that summer. |
| advice | /ədˈvaɪs/ | words that tell someone what you think they should do | Can I ask your advice? |
Verbs: Actions
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| be | /biː/ | to exist, or to have a quality or position | I am happy to be here. |
| have | /hæv/ | to own or hold something | I have two brothers. |
| belong | /bɪˈlɒŋ/ | to be owned by someone | This bag belongs to me. |
| exist | /ɪɡˈzɪst/ | to be real or present | Do you think ghosts exist? |
| seem | /siːm/ | to appear to be | She seems very nice. |
| stay | /steɪ/ | to remain in the same place | Stay here, I'll be back soon. |
| live | /lɪv/ | to have your home in a place | I live in a small town. |
| own | /əʊn/ | to have something that belongs to you | They own a big house. |
| contain | /kənˈteɪn/ | to have something inside | This box contains old photos. |
| include | /ɪnˈkluːd/ | to have something as one part of the whole | The price includes breakfast. |
| matter | /ˈmætə/ | to be important | It doesn't matter if you are late. |
| mean | /miːn/ | to have a particular meaning | What does this word mean? |
| depend | /dɪˈpend/ | to be decided by something else | It depends on the weather. |
| appear | /əˈpɪə/ | to start to be seen | A man appeared at the door. |
| cost | /kɒst/ | to have a price of | How much does this cost? |
| fit | /fɪt/ | to be the right size for someone | These shoes don't fit me. |
| weigh | /weɪ/ | to have a particular weight | The bag weighs ten kilos. |
| wait | /weɪt/ | to stay where you are until something happens | Please wait here. |
| happen | /ˈhæpən/ | to take place | What happened? |
| continue | /kənˈtɪnjuː/ | to keep doing something without stopping | The rain continued all day. |
| hurt | /hɜːt/ | to feel pain, or to cause pain | My back hurts. |
| rest | /rest/ | to relax or sleep after doing something | You should rest after work. |
| lie | /laɪ/ | to be in a flat position on a bed or the floor | I lie on the sofa after work. |
| remain | /rɪˈmeɪn/ | to stay in the same place or state | Please remain in your seats. |
| suit | /suːt/ | to look good on someone | That dress really suits you. |
| do | /duː/ | to perform an action or a job | What are you doing? |
| make | /meɪk/ | to create or produce something | I'll make some coffee. |
| use | /juːz/ | to do something with a thing for a purpose | Can I use your phone? |
| get | /ɡet/ | to receive or obtain something | I got a letter today. |
| keep | /kiːp/ | to have something and not give it back | You can keep the change. |
| find | /faɪnd/ | to see something you were looking for | I can't find my keys. |
| lose | /luːz/ | to not be able to find something | I lost my wallet. |
| buy | /baɪ/ | to get something by paying money for it | I want to buy a new phone. |
| sell | /sel/ | to give something to someone for money | They sell fruit at the market. |
| pay | /peɪ/ | to give money for something | Can I pay by card? |
| spend | /spend/ | to use money to buy things | I spend too much on clothes. |
| save | /seɪv/ | to keep money to use later | I'm saving for a new bike. |
| wash | /wɒʃ/ | to clean something with water | Wash your hands before you eat. |
| clean | /kliːn/ | to remove the dirt from something | I clean the kitchen every day. |
| cook | /kʊk/ | to make food hot and ready to eat | My father cooks dinner every night. |
| wear | /weə/ | to have clothes on your body | She always wears a hat. |
| open | /ˈəʊpən/ | to move something so that it is not closed | Can you open the window? |
| close | /kləʊz/ | to move something so that it is not open | Please close the door. |
| turn | /tɜːn/ | to move around a point, or to change direction | Turn left at the bank. |
| check | /tʃek/ | to look at something to see if it is correct or safe | Check your answers. |
| fill | /fɪl/ | to make something full | Fill the glass with water. |
| brush | /brʌʃ/ | to clean something with a brush | Brush your teeth twice a day. |
| wake | /weɪk/ | to stop sleeping | I wake at seven every morning. |
| sweep | /swiːp/ | to clean the floor with a brush | Can you sweep the kitchen floor? |
| work | /wɜːk/ | to do a job, usually for money | I work in a hospital. |
| go | /ɡəʊ/ | to move from one place to another | Let's go home. |
| come | /kʌm/ | to move toward the speaker or a place | Come here, please. |
| walk | /wɔːk/ | to move along on foot | I walk to school every day. |
| run | /rʌn/ | to move very fast on your legs | He runs every morning. |
| enter | /ˈentə/ | to go into a place | Please knock before you enter. |
| leave | /liːv/ | to go away from a place | The train leaves at six. |
| arrive | /əˈraɪv/ | to reach a place at the end of a journey | We arrived at the hotel late. |
| return | /rɪˈtɜːn/ | to come or go back to a place | She returns home at five. |
| cross | /krɒs/ | to go from one side to the other | Look both ways before you cross the road. |
| follow | /ˈfɒləʊ/ | to go behind someone | Follow me, please. |
| climb | /klaɪm/ | to go up something using your hands and feet | The children like to climb trees. |
| jump | /dʒʌmp/ | to push yourself off the ground into the air | The cat jumped onto the table. |
| fall | /fɔːl/ | to drop down toward the ground | Be careful, don't fall! |
| swim | /swɪm/ | to move through water using your arms and legs | Can you swim? |
| fly | /flaɪ/ | to move through the air | Birds can fly. |
| drive | /draɪv/ | to control a car, bus or truck | She drives to work. |
| ride | /raɪd/ | to sit on a bicycle or horse and control it | I ride my bike to the park. |
| travel | /ˈtrævl/ | to go from one place to another, often far | I love to travel. |
| move | /muːv/ | to change position or place | Can you move your car, please? |
| hurry | /ˈhʌri/ | to move or do things quickly | Hurry up, we're late! |
| reach | /riːtʃ/ | to arrive at a place | We reached the top of the hill. |
| pass | /pɑːs/ | to go past something | We pass the school on the way home. |
| dance | /dɑːns/ | to move your body to music | Do you want to dance? |
| sit | /sɪt/ | to rest your weight on your bottom | Please sit down. |
| stand | /stænd/ | to be on your feet | We had to stand on the bus. |
| take | /teɪk/ | to get something and carry it with you | Don't forget to take your umbrella. |
| give | /ɡɪv/ | to let someone have something | Give me the book, please. |
| put | /pʊt/ | to move something into a place | Put your bag on the chair. |
| hold | /həʊld/ | to have something in your hand | Can you hold my coffee? |
| carry | /ˈkæri/ | to hold something and take it with you | I'll carry your bag. |
| bring | /brɪŋ/ | to take something or someone with you to a place | Bring a friend to the party. |
| drop | /drɒp/ | to let something fall | Don't drop the plate! |
| throw | /θrəʊ/ | to send something through the air with your hand | Throw the ball to me. |
| catch | /kætʃ/ | to take hold of something moving through the air | The dog caught the ball. |
| push | /pʊʃ/ | to move something away from you with your hands | Push the door to open it. |
| pull | /pʊl/ | to move something toward you | Pull the door to open it. |
| lift | /lɪft/ | to move something up | This box is too heavy to lift. |
| cut | /kʌt/ | to divide something with a knife or scissors | Cut the cake into eight pieces. |
| break | /breɪk/ | to make something go into pieces | Be careful not to break the glass. |
| hit | /hɪt/ | to touch something quickly and hard | He hit the ball over the fence. |
| kick | /kɪk/ | to hit something with your foot | Kick the ball! |
| shake | /ʃeɪk/ | to move something quickly up and down | Shake the bottle before you open it. |
| pour | /pɔː/ | to make a liquid flow out of a container | Can you pour me some water? |
| mix | /mɪks/ | to put things together to make one thing | Mix the flour and the eggs. |
| fold | /fəʊld/ | to bend paper or cloth so one part covers the other | Fold your clothes neatly. |
| hang | /hæŋ/ | to attach something at the top so the bottom is free | Hang your coat on the door. |
| lend | /lend/ | to give something to someone for a short time | Can you lend me your pen? |
| borrow | /ˈbɒrəʊ/ | to take something from someone and give it back later | Can I borrow your car? |
| press | /pres/ | to push something with your finger | Press the green button. |
| pack | /pæk/ | to put things into a bag or box for a trip | I need to pack my suitcase. |
| eat | /iːt/ | to put food in your mouth and swallow it | We eat dinner at seven. |
| drink | /drɪŋk/ | to take liquid into your mouth and swallow it | Drink more water. |
| sleep | /sliːp/ | to rest with your eyes closed | I sleep eight hours every night. |
| see | /siː/ | to notice with your eyes | I can see the sea from my window. |
| hear | /hɪə/ | to notice sounds with your ears | Can you hear me? |
| look | /lʊk/ | to turn your eyes toward something | Look at this photo. |
| watch | /wɒtʃ/ | to look at something for some time | We watch television in the evening. |
| listen | /ˈlɪsn/ | to pay attention to a sound | Listen to the teacher. |
| smell | /smel/ | to notice something with your nose | The bread smells good. |
| taste | /teɪst/ | to notice what food or drink is like in your mouth | Taste the soup before you add salt. |
| touch | /tʌtʃ/ | to put your hand on something | Don't touch the oven, it's hot. |
| breathe | /briːð/ | to take air into your body and let it out | Breathe in slowly. |
| smile | /smaɪl/ | to make a happy face | She smiled at me. |
| laugh | /lɑːf/ | to make the sound that shows you think something is funny | His jokes make me laugh. |
| cry | /kraɪ/ | to have tears coming from your eyes | The baby is crying. |
| sing | /sɪŋ/ | to make music with your voice | She sings in the shower. |
| bite | /baɪt/ | to cut something with your teeth | Does your dog bite? |
| swallow | /ˈswɒləʊ/ | to make food or drink go down your throat | It hurts when I swallow. |
| notice | /ˈnəʊtɪs/ | to see or become aware of something | Did you notice her new haircut? |
| sneeze | /sniːz/ | to send air out of your nose suddenly and loudly | Dust makes me sneeze. |
| yawn | /jɔːn/ | to open your mouth wide because you are tired | He yawned and went to bed. |
| relax | /rɪˈlæks/ | to rest and stop worrying | I relax with a book after work. |
| recover | /rɪˈkʌvə/ | to become healthy again after an illness | She recovered quickly from the flu. |
| sweat | /swet/ | to lose liquid through your skin when you are hot | I always sweat when I run. |
| shiver | /ˈʃɪvə/ | to shake because you are cold or afraid | We shivered in the cold wind. |
| say | /seɪ/ | to speak words | What did you say? |
| tell | /tel/ | to give information to someone | Tell me about your day. |
| ask | /ɑːsk/ | to say something to get an answer | Can I ask you something? |
| answer | /ˈɑːnsə/ | to say or write something back to a question | Please answer the question. |
| explain | /ɪkˈspleɪn/ | to make something clear and easy to understand | Can you explain this word? |
| speak | /spiːk/ | to say words, or to know a language | Do you speak English? |
| talk | /tɔːk/ | to speak with someone | We talked for hours. |
| call | /kɔːl/ | to phone someone | I'll call you tomorrow. |
| send | /send/ | to make something go to another place | I'll send you a photo. |
| reply | /rɪˈplaɪ/ | to answer a message or question | Please reply to my email. |
| describe | /dɪˈskraɪb/ | to say what something or someone is like | Can you describe the man? |
| repeat | /rɪˈpiːt/ | to say or do something again | Could you repeat that, please? |
| spell | /spel/ | to say or write the letters of a word in order | How do you spell your name? |
| shout | /ʃaʊt/ | to say something very loudly | Don't shout, I can hear you. |
| whisper | /ˈwɪspə/ | to speak very quietly | She whispered in my ear. |
| discuss | /dɪˈskʌs/ | to talk about something with other people | Let's discuss it at the meeting. |
| complain | /kəmˈpleɪn/ | to say that you are not happy about something | He complained about the noise. |
| promise | /ˈprɒmɪs/ | to say that you will certainly do something | I promise I'll call you. |
| thank | /θæŋk/ | to tell someone you are grateful | I want to thank you for your help. |
| text | /tekst/ | to send a written message by phone | I'll text you when I arrive. |
| warn | /wɔːn/ | to tell someone about a danger | They warned us about the storm. |
| translate | /trænzˈleɪt/ | to change words into another language | Can you translate this into English? |
| pronounce | /prəˈnaʊns/ | to make the sound of a word | How do you pronounce this word? |
| chat | /tʃæt/ | to talk in a friendly and relaxed way | We chatted over coffee. |
| mention | /ˈmenʃn/ | to say something briefly | She mentioned your name. |
| think | /θɪŋk/ | to use your mind to have an idea or opinion | I think it will rain. |
| know | /nəʊ/ | to have information in your mind | Do you know her name? |
| understand | /ˌʌndəˈstænd/ | to know what something means | I don't understand the question. |
| remember | /rɪˈmembə/ | to keep something in your mind | Do you remember his name? |
| learn | /lɜːn/ | to get knowledge or a new skill | I want to learn English. |
| forget | /fəˈɡet/ | to not remember something | Don't forget your keys! |
| believe | /bɪˈliːv/ | to think that something is true | I believe you. |
| study | /ˈstʌdi/ | to spend time learning about something | She studies at night. |
| read | /riːd/ | to look at words and understand them | I read the news every morning. |
| guess | /ɡes/ | to give an answer when you are not sure | Guess how old I am. |
| imagine | /ɪˈmædʒɪn/ | to make a picture of something in your mind | Imagine a world without cars. |
| wonder | /ˈwʌndə/ | to want to know something | I wonder what time it is. |
| realize | /ˈrɪəlaɪz/ | to suddenly understand something | I realized I was wrong. |
| consider | /kənˈsɪdə/ | to think carefully about something | We are considering a move to the city. |
| compare | /kəmˈpeə/ | to look at how things are the same or different | Compare the prices before you buy. |
| count | /kaʊnt/ | to say numbers in order, or to find how many there are | Can you count to ten in English? |
| teach | /tiːtʃ/ | to help someone learn something | She teaches music. |
| practise | /ˈpræktɪs/ | to do something again and again to get better | I practise the piano every day. |
| focus | /ˈfəʊkəs/ | to give all your attention to something | I can't focus with this noise. |
| doubt | /daʊt/ | to think something is probably not true | I doubt he will come. |
| suppose | /səˈpəʊz/ | to think that something is probably true | I suppose you're right. |
| review | /rɪˈvjuː/ | to look at something again to check or learn it | Review your notes before the test. |
| concentrate | /ˈkɒnsntreɪt/ | to think very carefully about what you are doing | I need to concentrate on my work. |
| discover | /dɪˈskʌvə/ | to find something for the first time | We discovered a little cafe. |
| measure | /ˈmeʒə/ | to find the size or amount of something | Measure the window before you buy curtains. |
| want | /wɒnt/ | to wish to have or do something | I want a cup of tea. |
| need | /niːd/ | to have to have something | I need help. |
| like | /laɪk/ | to enjoy something or think it is nice | I like your shoes. |
| love | /lʌv/ | to like someone or something very much | I love my family. |
| hate | /heɪt/ | to dislike something very much | I hate waiting. |
| prefer | /prɪˈfɜː/ | to like one thing more than another | I prefer tea to coffee. |
| hope | /həʊp/ | to want something to happen | I hope you feel better soon. |
| wish | /wɪʃ/ | to want something that may not happen | I wish I could fly. |
| enjoy | /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/ | to get pleasure from something | Did you enjoy the film? |
| miss | /mɪs/ | to feel sad because someone is not with you | I miss my family. |
| worry | /ˈwʌri/ | to keep thinking about problems or bad things | Don't worry, it will be fine. |
| care | /keə/ | to think something is important | I really care about my friends. |
| mind | /maɪnd/ | to feel unhappy about something | Do you mind if I open the window? |
| expect | /ɪkˈspekt/ | to think that something will happen | I expect he'll be late. |
| dislike | /dɪsˈlaɪk/ | to not like someone or something | I dislike cold weather. |
| admire | /ədˈmaɪə/ | to respect and like someone | I admire her courage. |
| regret | /rɪˈɡret/ | to feel sorry about something you did | I regret saying that. |
| appreciate | /əˈpriːʃieɪt/ | to be grateful for something | I really appreciate your help. |
| bother | /ˈbɒðə/ | to annoy or worry someone | Does the music bother you? |
| annoy | /əˈnɔɪ/ | to make someone a little angry | Loud music annoys me. |
| panic | /ˈpænɪk/ | to feel so afraid that you cannot think clearly | Don't panic! |
| suffer | /ˈsʌfə/ | to feel pain or have problems | He suffers from headaches. |
| deserve | /dɪˈzɜːv/ | to have earned something | You deserve a break. |
| scare | /skeə/ | to make someone afraid | Big dogs scare me. |
| feel | /fiːl/ | to have an emotion or a feeling in your body | I feel tired today. |
| meet | /miːt/ | to see and talk to someone | Let's meet for coffee. |
| help | /help/ | to make it easier for someone to do something | Can you help me? |
| invite | /ɪnˈvaɪt/ | to ask someone to come to an event | We invited them to dinner. |
| share | /ʃeə/ | to let someone use something with you | Can we share a taxi? |
| trust | /trʌst/ | to believe that someone is honest | I trust my friends. |
| visit | /ˈvɪzɪt/ | to go and see a person or a place | We visit my grandmother on Sundays. |
| agree | /əˈɡriː/ | to have the same opinion | I agree with you. |
| disagree | /ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/ | to have a different opinion | I'm sorry, but I disagree. |
| argue | /ˈɑːɡjuː/ | to speak angrily to someone you disagree with | My brothers always argue. |
| introduce | /ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs/ | to tell people each other's names when they first meet | Let me introduce my friend Anna. |
| join | /dʒɔɪn/ | to become a member of a group | I joined a running club. |
| marry | /ˈmæri/ | to become someone's husband or wife | They married last year. |
| kiss | /kɪs/ | to touch someone with your lips | She kissed her son goodnight. |
| hug | /hʌɡ/ | to put your arms around someone | They hugged at the airport. |
| forgive | /fəˈɡɪv/ | to stop being angry with someone | Please forgive me. |
| apologize | /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/ | to say that you are sorry | I apologize for being late. |
| support | /səˈpɔːt/ | to help and encourage someone | My family always supports me. |
| protect | /prəˈtekt/ | to keep someone or something safe | Sunscreen protects your skin. |
| respect | /rɪˈspekt/ | to think that someone is good and important | I respect my teachers. |
| play | /pleɪ/ | to do something for fun, or take part in a game | The children are playing outside. |
| win | /wɪn/ | to be the best in a game or competition | Our team won the game. |
| greet | /ɡriːt/ | to say hello to someone | She greeted us at the door. |
| wave | /weɪv/ | to move your hand to say hello or goodbye | Wave goodbye to Grandma. |
| celebrate | /ˈselɪbreɪt/ | to do something special for an important day | We celebrated her birthday. |
| fight | /faɪt/ | to use force against someone | The two dogs are fighting. |
| start | /stɑːt/ | to do the first part of something | The film starts at eight. |
| stop | /stɒp/ | to not continue doing something | Stop the car! |
| become | /bɪˈkʌm/ | to begin to be something | She became a doctor. |
| change | /tʃeɪndʒ/ | to become different, or make something different | The weather changes quickly here. |
| finish | /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ | to reach the end of something | Did you finish your homework? |
| begin | /bɪˈɡɪn/ | to start | The lesson begins at nine. |
| grow | /ɡrəʊ/ | to become bigger | Children grow so fast. |
| increase | /ɪnˈkriːs/ | to become bigger in amount | Prices increase every year. |
| reduce | /rɪˈdjuːs/ | to make something smaller in size or amount | Please reduce your speed. |
| improve | /ɪmˈpruːv/ | to make something better | I want to improve my English. |
| develop | /dɪˈveləp/ | to grow or change into something bigger or better | The town developed into a city. |
| melt | /melt/ | to turn from solid to liquid because of heat | The ice is melting. |
| freeze | /friːz/ | to become ice because of cold | Water freezes at zero degrees. |
| boil | /bɔɪl/ | to heat a liquid until it bubbles | Boil the water for the pasta. |
| burn | /bɜːn/ | to be on fire, or to damage something with fire | Don't burn the toast. |
| cancel | /ˈkænsl/ | to decide that a planned event will not happen | We had to cancel our trip. |
| complete | /kəmˈpliːt/ | to finish doing something | Complete the form, please. |
| pause | /pɔːz/ | to stop for a short time | Pause the film, I'll be right back. |
| replace | /rɪˈpleɪs/ | to put a new thing in the place of an old one | I need to replace my phone. |
| disappear | /ˌdɪsəˈpɪə/ | to become impossible to see | The sun disappeared behind a cloud. |
| die | /daɪ/ | to stop living | The plant died because I forgot to water it. |
| rise | /raɪz/ | to go up | The sun rises in the east. |
| fail | /feɪl/ | to not succeed | He failed his driving test. |
| succeed | /səkˈsiːd/ | to do what you tried to do | She succeeded in her new job. |
| quit | /kwɪt/ | to stop doing something, or leave a job | He quit his job last week. |
| choose | /tʃuːz/ | to decide which one you want | Choose a card. |
| decide | /dɪˈsaɪd/ | to make a choice after thinking | I decided to stay at home. |
| try | /traɪ/ | to make an effort to do something | Try to sleep early. |
| solve | /sɒlv/ | to find an answer to a problem | We need to solve this problem. |
| manage | /ˈmænɪdʒ/ | to succeed in doing something difficult | I managed to finish on time. |
| prepare | /prɪˈpeə/ | to make something ready | I'm preparing dinner. |
| arrange | /əˈreɪndʒ/ | to plan or organize something | Let's arrange a meeting for Monday. |
| order | /ˈɔːdə/ | to ask for something in a shop or restaurant | Are you ready to order? |
| avoid | /əˈvɔɪd/ | to stay away from something | Avoid sugar if you can. |
| allow | /əˈlaʊ/ | to let someone do something | Dogs are not allowed in the shop. |
| refuse | /rɪˈfjuːz/ | to say no to something | He refused to answer. |
| accept | /əkˈsept/ | to say yes to something offered | She accepted the job. |
| suggest | /səˈdʒest/ | to give an idea for someone to think about | I suggest we take a taxi. |
| recommend | /ˌrekəˈmend/ | to say that something is good | Can you recommend a good restaurant? |
| achieve | /əˈtʃiːv/ | to succeed in doing something after trying | She achieved all her goals. |
| remind | /rɪˈmaɪnd/ | to help someone remember something | Remind me to call my mother. |
| offer | /ˈɒfə/ | to ask someone if they would like something | He offered me a drink. |
| control | /kənˈtrəʊl/ | to make someone or something do what you want | Can you control your dog? |
| select | /sɪˈlekt/ | to choose something carefully | Select a photo from the list. |
| predict | /prɪˈdɪkt/ | to say what will happen in the future | They predict rain for tomorrow. |
| prove | /pruːv/ | to show that something is true | Can you prove it? |
| handle | /ˈhændl/ | to deal with a situation or problem | She handles stress very well. |
| risk | /rɪsk/ | to do something that could have a bad result | Don't risk your life. |
| vote | /vəʊt/ | to choose someone or something officially | Who did you vote for? |
| intend | /ɪnˈtend/ | to plan to do something | I intend to finish this today. |
| build | /bɪld/ | to make something by putting parts together | They are building a new school. |
| write | /raɪt/ | to put words on paper or a screen | Write your name here. |
| draw | /drɔː/ | to make a picture with a pen or pencil | Can you draw a cat? |
| repair | /rɪˈpeə/ | to fix something that is broken | He repairs cars for a living. |
| organize | /ˈɔːɡənaɪz/ | to plan and arrange something | She organized a party for his birthday. |
| create | /kriˈeɪt/ | to make something new | The company created a new app. |
| design | /dɪˈzaɪn/ | to plan how something will look or work | She designs clothes. |
| paint | /peɪnt/ | to make a picture or cover something with paint | We painted the kitchen white. |
| fix | /fɪks/ | to repair something | Can you fix my bike? |
| invent | /ɪnˈvent/ | to make something that did not exist before | Who invented the telephone? |
| produce | /prəˈdjuːs/ | to make or grow something | This farm produces milk. |
| sew | /səʊ/ | to join cloth with a needle and thread | Can you sew a button on my shirt? |
| bake | /beɪk/ | to cook food in an oven | I'm baking a cake. |
| type | /taɪp/ | to write using a keyboard | I can type very fast. |
| /prɪnt/ | to put words or pictures on paper using a machine | Please print this document. | |
| record | /rɪˈkɔːd/ | to store sounds or pictures so they can be played later | Can you record the show for me? |
| copy | /ˈkɒpi/ | to make something exactly the same as something else | Copy the words into your notebook. |
| edit | /ˈedɪt/ | to change a text or film to make it better | I need to edit my essay. |
| decorate | /ˈdekəreɪt/ | to make something look nicer by adding things to it | We decorated the room for the party. |
| install | /ɪnˈstɔːl/ | to put a program or a machine in place so it can be used | I installed the app on my phone. |
| delete | /dɪˈliːt/ | to remove something from a computer or phone | Delete this email, please. |
| download | /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/ | to copy something from the internet to your device | You can download the app for free. |
| deliver | /dɪˈlɪvə/ | to take something to a person or place | They deliver pizza until midnight. |
| collect | /kəˈlekt/ | to bring things together from different places | He collects old coins. |
| earn | /ɜːn/ | to get money for work you do | She earns a good salary. |
Adjectives: Descriptions
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| big | /bɪɡ/ | large in size or amount | They live in a big house. |
| small | /smɔːl/ | not large in size or amount | I'd like a small coffee, please. |
| large | /lɑːdʒ/ | big | We need a large table for the party. |
| little | /ˈlɪtl/ | small | They have a little garden. |
| long | /lɒŋ/ | measuring a great distance from one end to the other | She has long hair. |
| short | /ʃɔːt/ | not long or not tall | It's a short walk to the station. |
| tall | /tɔːl/ | higher than most people or things | My brother is very tall. |
| wide | /waɪd/ | measuring a lot from one side to the other | The river is very wide here. |
| narrow | /ˈnærəʊ/ | small from one side to the other | The streets are very narrow. |
| thick | /θɪk/ | far from one side to the other, like a heavy book | This book is very thick. |
| thin | /θɪn/ | not thick | Cut the bread into thin slices. |
| round | /raʊnd/ | shaped like a circle or a ball | We have a round table in the kitchen. |
| flat | /flæt/ | smooth and level, without high or low parts | The land here is very flat. |
| full | /fʊl/ | holding as much as possible | The bus is full. |
| empty | /ˈempti/ | with nothing inside | The fridge is empty. |
| heavy | /ˈhevi/ | weighing a lot | This suitcase is too heavy. |
| huge | /hjuːdʒ/ | very big | They live in a huge house. |
| tiny | /ˈtaɪni/ | very small | The baby has tiny hands. |
| deep | /diːp/ | going a long way down | The lake is very deep. |
| high | /haɪ/ | far above the ground | The mountains are very high. |
| low | /ləʊ/ | close to the ground | The bridge is too low for big trucks. |
| whole | /həʊl/ | all of something | I ate the whole cake. |
| straight | /streɪt/ | not bent or curved | Draw a straight line. |
| sharp | /ʃɑːp/ | with a thin edge that can cut | Be careful, the knife is sharp. |
| square | /skweə/ | with four straight sides of the same length | We sat at a square table. |
| bright | /braɪt/ | full of light, or strong in colour | Her room is bright and sunny. |
| dark | /dɑːk/ | with little or no light | It gets dark early in winter. |
| red | /red/ | the colour of blood | She has a red car. |
| blue | /bluː/ | the colour of the sky on a clear day | The sea is very blue today. |
| green | /ɡriːn/ | the colour of grass | Her eyes are green. |
| yellow | /ˈjeləʊ/ | the colour of a lemon | I bought yellow flowers. |
| black | /blæk/ | the darkest colour, like the night sky | He always wears black shoes. |
| white | /waɪt/ | the colour of snow or milk | The walls are white. |
| grey | /ɡreɪ/ | the colour between black and white | The sky is grey today. |
| brown | /braʊn/ | the colour of chocolate | He has brown eyes. |
| orange | /ˈɒrɪndʒ/ | the colour between red and yellow | The leaves turn orange in autumn. |
| pink | /pɪŋk/ | a pale red colour | She has a pink bike. |
| purple | /ˈpɜːpl/ | the colour you get when you mix red and blue | I love purple flowers. |
| pale | /peɪl/ | light in colour, or white in the face because you are ill | You look pale. Are you OK? |
| beautiful | /ˈbjuːtɪfl/ | very nice to look at | What a beautiful view! |
| pretty | /ˈprɪti/ | nice to look at, attractive | She has a pretty dress. |
| ugly | /ˈʌɡli/ | not nice to look at | That building is really ugly. |
| colourful | /ˈkʌləfl/ | with many bright colours | The market is busy and colourful. |
| handsome | /ˈhænsəm/ | good-looking, usually used about a man | He is a handsome young man. |
| shiny | /ˈʃaɪni/ | bright because it reflects light | She has a shiny new car. |
| cute | /kjuːt/ | small and pretty | What a cute puppy! |
| neat | /niːt/ | tidy and carefully arranged | Her handwriting is very neat. |
| fashionable | /ˈfæʃnəbl/ | popular in clothes and style at a particular time | She always wears fashionable clothes. |
| plain | /pleɪn/ | simple, with no pattern or decoration | I prefer plain white shirts. |
| attractive | /əˈtræktɪv/ | pleasant to look at | It's a very attractive town. |
| clean | /kliːn/ | not dirty | Are your hands clean? |
| dirty | /ˈdɜːti/ | not clean | Your shoes are dirty. |
| broken | /ˈbrəʊkən/ | damaged and not working | My phone is broken. |
| healthy | /ˈhelθi/ | strong and not ill | Eat well and stay healthy. |
| sick | /sɪk/ | not well, ill | I feel sick today. |
| ill | /ɪl/ | not healthy | He is ill in bed. |
| wet | /wet/ | covered with water | My hair is wet. |
| dry | /draɪ/ | without water | Are the clothes dry yet? |
| tired | /ˈtaɪəd/ | needing to rest or sleep | I'm very tired after work. |
| strong | /strɒŋ/ | having a lot of power in your body | He is strong enough to lift the box. |
| weak | /wiːk/ | not strong | I feel weak after my illness. |
| fresh | /freʃ/ | recently made or picked | I buy fresh bread every day. |
| injured | /ˈɪndʒəd/ | hurt in an accident | Two people were injured in the crash. |
| sore | /sɔː/ | painful | I have a sore throat. |
| awake | /əˈweɪk/ | not sleeping | Are you still awake? |
| asleep | /əˈsliːp/ | sleeping | The baby is asleep. |
| alive | /əˈlaɪv/ | living, not dead | Is the fish still alive? |
| dead | /ded/ | no longer living | The plant is dead. |
| tidy | /ˈtaɪdi/ | with everything in the right place | Keep your room tidy. |
| messy | /ˈmesi/ | not tidy | His desk is always messy. |
| fine | /faɪn/ | healthy and well | I'm fine, thanks. |
| ready | /ˈredi/ | prepared for something | Dinner is ready! |
| busy | /ˈbɪzi/ | having a lot to do | I'm very busy this week. |
| hungry | /ˈhʌŋɡri/ | wanting to eat | I'm hungry. Let's eat. |
| thirsty | /ˈθɜːsti/ | wanting to drink | Can I have some water? I'm thirsty. |
| hot | /hɒt/ | having a high temperature | Be careful, the soup is hot. |
| cold | /kəʊld/ | having a low temperature | It's cold outside. |
| warm | /wɔːm/ | a little hot, in a pleasant way | It's a warm day. |
| cool | /kuːl/ | a little cold, in a pleasant way | The evening is nice and cool. |
| soft | /sɒft/ | not hard, nice to touch | This pillow is very soft. |
| hard | /hɑːd/ | firm and not easy to bend or break | This bed is too hard. |
| rough | /rʌf/ | not smooth | The wall feels rough. |
| smooth | /smuːð/ | completely flat, with no rough parts | Her skin is soft and smooth. |
| sticky | /ˈstɪki/ | covered with something that makes things stick | My hands are sticky. |
| frozen | /ˈfrəʊzn/ | turned into ice, or very cold | The lake is frozen. |
| freezing | /ˈfriːzɪŋ/ | very cold | It's freezing outside! |
| icy | /ˈaɪsi/ | covered with ice | The roads are icy today. |
| sunny | /ˈsʌni/ | with a lot of sun | It's a lovely sunny day. |
| cloudy | /ˈklaʊdi/ | with a lot of clouds | It's cloudy, but it isn't raining. |
| rainy | /ˈreɪni/ | with a lot of rain | It was a rainy weekend. |
| windy | /ˈwɪndi/ | with a lot of wind | It's too windy for a picnic. |
| snowy | /ˈsnəʊi/ | with a lot of snow | We had a snowy winter. |
| foggy | /ˈfɒɡi/ | with fog, so you cannot see far | Drive slowly, it's foggy. |
| mild | /maɪld/ | not too hot or too cold | We had a mild winter this year. |
| humid | /ˈhjuːmɪd/ | hot and wet in an unpleasant way | The summers here are very humid. |
| slippery | /ˈslɪpəri/ | smooth or wet so you can easily fall | Careful, the floor is slippery. |
| firm | /fɜːm/ | not soft, but not completely hard | I like a firm bed. |
| solid | /ˈsɒlɪd/ | hard, not a liquid or a gas | Ice is solid water. |
| fluffy | /ˈflʌfi/ | soft and light, like a cloud | The kitten is so fluffy. |
| dusty | /ˈdʌsti/ | covered with dust | The old books are dusty. |
| sweet | /swiːt/ | tasting of sugar | This cake is very sweet. |
| bitter | /ˈbɪtə/ | having a strong, sharp taste, like black coffee | The coffee is too bitter. |
| salty | /ˈsɔːlti/ | tasting of salt | The soup is a bit salty. |
| sour | /ˈsaʊə/ | having a sharp taste, like a lemon | Lemons are sour. |
| spicy | /ˈspaɪsi/ | having a hot, strong taste | I love spicy food. |
| delicious | /dɪˈlɪʃəs/ | tasting very good | This cake is delicious! |
| tasty | /ˈteɪsti/ | having a good taste | The pizza was very tasty. |
| crispy | /ˈkrɪspi/ | hard and makes a noise when you bite it | I like crispy bacon. |
| juicy | /ˈdʒuːsi/ | full of juice | These oranges are very juicy. |
| raw | /rɔː/ | not cooked | You can eat carrots raw. |
| ripe | /raɪp/ | ready to eat | The bananas are ripe. |
| disgusting | /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/ | very unpleasant | The food was disgusting. |
| loud | /laʊd/ | making a lot of noise | The music is too loud. |
| quiet | /ˈkwaɪət/ | making very little noise | It's a quiet street. |
| noisy | /ˈnɔɪzi/ | making a lot of noise, or full of noise | Our neighbours are very noisy. |
| silent | /ˈsaɪlənt/ | without any sound | The room was silent. |
| painful | /ˈpeɪnfl/ | causing pain | My knee is still painful. |
| itchy | /ˈɪtʃi/ | making you want to scratch your skin | This sweater is itchy. |
| dizzy | /ˈdɪzi/ | feeling that everything is turning around you | I feel dizzy. |
| sleepy | /ˈsliːpi/ | tired and wanting to sleep | I always feel sleepy after lunch. |
| comfortable | /ˈkʌmftəbl/ | pleasant to wear, sit on or be in | This chair is very comfortable. |
| uncomfortable | /ʌnˈkʌmftəbl/ | not comfortable | These shoes are uncomfortable. |
| smelly | /ˈsmeli/ | having a bad smell | Your socks are smelly! |
| bland | /blænd/ | without much taste | The soup is a bit bland. |
| cosy | /ˈkəʊzi/ | warm, comfortable and relaxing | Their living room is very cosy. |
| early | /ˈɜːli/ | before the usual or expected time | I got up early this morning. |
| late | /leɪt/ | after the usual or expected time | Sorry I'm late! |
| fast | /fɑːst/ | moving or happening quickly | This car is very fast. |
| slow | /sləʊ/ | not fast | The bus is so slow. |
| quick | /kwɪk/ | done in a short time | Can I ask a quick question? |
| old | /əʊld/ | having lived or existed for a long time | My grandfather is very old. |
| young | /jʌŋ/ | not old | She is too young to drive. |
| new | /njuː/ | recently made or bought | I love your new shoes. |
| modern | /ˈmɒdn/ | of the present time | They live in a modern apartment. |
| ancient | /ˈeɪnʃənt/ | very old, from a long time ago | We visited an ancient castle. |
| recent | /ˈriːsnt/ | that happened a short time ago | This is a recent photo. |
| last | /lɑːst/ | the one before this, or the final one | I saw her last week. |
| next | /nekst/ | coming straight after this one | See you next week. |
| first | /fɜːst/ | coming before all others | This is my first visit to London. |
| final | /ˈfaɪnl/ | last, at the end | This is the final question. |
| previous | /ˈpriːviəs/ | happening before | I met him on a previous trip. |
| daily | /ˈdeɪli/ | happening every day | Exercise is part of my daily routine. |
| weekly | /ˈwiːkli/ | happening every week | We have a weekly meeting. |
| current | /ˈkʌrənt/ | happening now | What is your current address? |
| sudden | /ˈsʌdn/ | happening quickly when you do not expect it | There was a sudden noise. |
| brief | /briːf/ | lasting a short time | We had a brief conversation. |
| regular | /ˈreɡjələ/ | happening at the same time each day or week | Regular exercise keeps you healthy. |
| elderly | /ˈeldəli/ | old, used politely about people | She looks after her elderly parents. |
| temporary | /ˈtemprəri/ | lasting for a short time only | This is a temporary job. |
| immediate | /ɪˈmiːdiət/ | happening now, without waiting | We need an immediate answer. |
| happy | /ˈhæpi/ | feeling pleased and good | I'm so happy to see you! |
| sad | /sæd/ | feeling unhappy | Why are you sad? |
| worried | /ˈwʌrid/ | thinking a lot about a problem | I'm worried about my exam. |
| excited | /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/ | very happy because something good is going to happen | The children are excited about the trip. |
| calm | /kɑːm/ | relaxed and quiet, not worried | Stay calm, everything is fine. |
| angry | /ˈæŋɡri/ | feeling strong anger | Why is she so angry? |
| afraid | /əˈfreɪd/ | feeling fear | I'm afraid of the dark. |
| scared | /skeəd/ | frightened | The little boy was scared. |
| nervous | /ˈnɜːvəs/ | worried about something that will happen | I'm nervous about the interview. |
| bored | /bɔːd/ | tired because nothing interesting is happening | I'm bored. Let's go out. |
| surprised | /səˈpraɪzd/ | feeling surprise | I was surprised to see him there. |
| proud | /praʊd/ | pleased about something you or someone close to you did | I'm proud of you. |
| lonely | /ˈləʊnli/ | sad because you are alone | She feels lonely in the new city. |
| glad | /ɡlæd/ | happy and pleased | I'm glad you came. |
| upset | /ʌpˈset/ | unhappy or worried because something bad happened | He was upset about the news. |
| jealous | /ˈdʒeləs/ | unhappy because someone has something you want | He is jealous of his brother. |
| relaxed | /rɪˈlækst/ | calm and not worried | I always feel relaxed at the beach. |
| confused | /kənˈfjuːzd/ | not able to understand something | I'm confused. Can you explain again? |
| embarrassed | /ɪmˈbærəst/ | feeling silly in front of other people | I was so embarrassed when I fell. |
| disappointed | /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/ | sad because something was not as good as you hoped | We were disappointed with the hotel. |
| grateful | /ˈɡreɪtfl/ | wanting to thank someone | I'm very grateful for your help. |
| curious | /ˈkjʊəriəs/ | wanting to know about something | Children are curious about everything. |
| annoyed | /əˈnɔɪd/ | a little angry | She was annoyed with me. |
| pleased | /pliːzd/ | happy about something | I'm pleased with my results. |
| interested | /ˈɪntrəstɪd/ | wanting to know more about something | Are you interested in art? |
| kind | /kaɪnd/ | caring about other people and helping them | She is very kind to animals. |
| honest | /ˈɒnɪst/ | always telling the truth | He is an honest man. |
| friendly | /ˈfrendli/ | kind and nice to other people | Our neighbours are very friendly. |
| careful | /ˈkeəfl/ | thinking about what you do so you do not make mistakes | Be careful when you cross the road. |
| rude | /ruːd/ | not polite | Don't be rude to your sister. |
| polite | /pəˈlaɪt/ | behaving well toward other people | He is always very polite. |
| shy | /ʃaɪ/ | nervous about talking to people you do not know | She is shy with new people. |
| brave | /breɪv/ | not afraid of danger | The brave firefighter saved the child. |
| lazy | /ˈleɪzi/ | not wanting to work | Don't be lazy, help me clean! |
| clever | /ˈklevə/ | quick to learn and understand | She is a very clever student. |
| funny | /ˈfʌni/ | making people laugh | He tells funny stories. |
| serious | /ˈsɪəriəs/ | quiet and not laughing much | Why are you so serious today? |
| patient | /ˈpeɪʃnt/ | able to wait without getting angry | Be patient, the bus will come soon. |
| generous | /ˈdʒenərəs/ | happy to give things to other people | He is very generous with his time. |
| selfish | /ˈselfɪʃ/ | thinking only about yourself | Don't be so selfish! |
| cheerful | /ˈtʃɪəfl/ | happy and positive | She is always cheerful in the morning. |
| gentle | /ˈdʒentl/ | kind and calm, not rough | He is gentle with the baby. |
| strict | /strɪkt/ | making people follow rules | Our teacher is very strict. |
| confident | /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/ | feeling sure about yourself | She is confident when she speaks English. |
| sensible | /ˈsensəbl/ | making good decisions | It's sensible to take an umbrella. |
| silly | /ˈsɪli/ | not serious or not sensible | Don't be silly! |
| helpful | /ˈhelpfl/ | happy to help | The waiter was very helpful. |
| careless | /ˈkeələs/ | not careful | It was a careless mistake. |
| wise | /waɪz/ | having a lot of knowledge and good judgment | My grandmother is very wise. |
| loyal | /ˈlɔɪəl/ | always supporting your friends | Dogs are very loyal. |
| easy | /ˈiːzi/ | not difficult | This exercise is easy. |
| difficult | /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/ | not easy | Learning a language is difficult. |
| simple | /ˈsɪmpl/ | easy to understand or do | The instructions are very simple. |
| complicated | /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/ | with many parts, difficult to understand | The rules are too complicated. |
| tricky | /ˈtrɪki/ | difficult and needing care | This question is a bit tricky. |
| useful | /ˈjuːsfl/ | helping you to do something | This app is very useful. |
| useless | /ˈjuːsləs/ | not useful | This old phone is useless. |
| necessary | /ˈnesəsəri/ | needed | Is it necessary to book a table? |
| important | /ɪmˈpɔːtnt/ | having great value or effect | This is a very important meeting. |
| essential | /ɪˈsenʃl/ | completely necessary | Water is essential for life. |
| basic | /ˈbeɪsɪk/ | simple and most important | I know some basic English. |
| main | /meɪn/ | most important | The main road is very busy. |
| special | /ˈspeʃl/ | different and better than usual | Today is a special day. |
| normal | /ˈnɔːml/ | usual, as expected | It's normal to feel nervous. |
| usual | /ˈjuːʒuəl/ | happening most of the time | Let's meet at the usual place. |
| common | /ˈkɒmən/ | happening often or found in many places | It's a very common name. |
| rare | /reə/ | not happening or found very often | This bird is very rare. |
| available | /əˈveɪləbl/ | that you can get or use | Is this seat available? |
| free | /friː/ | costing no money | Entry to the museum is free. |
| convenient | /kənˈviːniənt/ | easy for you, or near | Is ten o'clock convenient for you? |
| practical | /ˈpræktɪkl/ | useful and sensible | These shoes are very practical. |
| handy | /ˈhændi/ | useful and easy to use | This little knife is very handy. |
| effective | /ɪˈfektɪv/ | working well | This medicine is very effective. |
| extra | /ˈekstrə/ | more than usual | Can I have extra cheese? |
| optional | /ˈɒpʃənl/ | that you can choose to do or not | The second part of the test is optional. |
| good | /ɡʊd/ | of a high standard, nice | This is a good book. |
| bad | /bæd/ | not good | The weather is bad today. |
| nice | /naɪs/ | pleasant | Have a nice day! |
| great | /ɡreɪt/ | very good | We had a great time. |
| excellent | /ˈeksələnt/ | extremely good | Your English is excellent. |
| terrible | /ˈterəbl/ | very bad | The food was terrible. |
| awful | /ˈɔːfl/ | very bad | What awful weather! |
| wonderful | /ˈwʌndəfl/ | very good | We had a wonderful trip. |
| perfect | /ˈpɜːfɪkt/ | without any mistakes, as good as possible | Your answer is perfect. |
| amazing | /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ | very surprising and good | The view is amazing! |
| safe | /seɪf/ | not in danger | Is it safe to swim here? |
| dangerous | /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/ | likely to hurt you | It's dangerous to drive so fast. |
| expensive | /ɪkˈspensɪv/ | costing a lot of money | This restaurant is too expensive. |
| cheap | /tʃiːp/ | not costing much money | The bus is cheaper than the train. |
| valuable | /ˈvæljuəbl/ | worth a lot of money, or very useful | This ring is very valuable. |
| rich | /rɪtʃ/ | having a lot of money | He wants to be rich. |
| poor | /pɔː/ | having very little money | They were poor, but happy. |
| popular | /ˈpɒpjələ/ | liked by many people | This is a popular restaurant. |
| famous | /ˈfeɪməs/ | known by many people | She is a famous singer. |
| interesting | /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/ | making you want to know more | This is a very interesting book. |
| boring | /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/ | not interesting | The film was really boring. |
| strange | /streɪndʒ/ | unusual or surprising | I heard a strange noise. |
| right | /raɪt/ | correct | That's the right answer. |
| wrong | /rɒŋ/ | not correct | I think you have the wrong number. |
| fair | /feə/ | treating everyone in the same way | That's not fair! |
| sure | /ʃɔː/ | certain, with no doubt | Are you sure? |
| certain | /ˈsɜːtn/ | completely sure | I'm certain she will come. |
| possible | /ˈpɒsəbl/ | able to happen or be done | Is it possible to change my ticket? |
| impossible | /ɪmˈpɒsəbl/ | not possible | It's impossible to sleep with this noise. |
| likely | /ˈlaɪkli/ | probably going to happen | It's likely to rain later. |
| unlikely | /ʌnˈlaɪkli/ | probably not going to happen | It's unlikely that he will win. |
| clear | /klɪə/ | easy to see or understand | Is that clear? |
| obvious | /ˈɒbviəs/ | easy to see or understand | The answer is obvious. |
| true | /truː/ | based on facts, not invented | Is it true that you're moving? |
| false | /fɔːls/ | not true | Is this sentence true or false? |
| real | /rɪəl/ | actually existing, not imagined | Is that a real diamond? |
| correct | /kəˈrekt/ | right, with no mistakes | All your answers are correct. |
| exact | /ɪɡˈzækt/ | completely correct in every detail | What is the exact time? |
| unsure | /ʌnˈʃɔː/ | not certain | I'm unsure about what to do. |
| unclear | /ʌnˈklɪə/ | not easy to understand | The instructions are unclear. |
| unknown | /ʌnˈnəʊn/ | not known | The cause of the fire is unknown. |
| secret | /ˈsiːkrət/ | known by only a few people | They have a secret plan. |
| hidden | /ˈhɪdn/ | not easy to see or find | There is a hidden door in the wall. |
| official | /əˈfɪʃl/ | approved by people in authority | This is the official website. |
| actual | /ˈæktʃuəl/ | real, not what people think or say | What is the actual price? |
| probable | /ˈprɒbəbl/ | likely to happen or be true | Rain is probable this afternoon. |
| accurate | /ˈækjərət/ | correct and exact | Is this clock accurate? |
| definite | /ˈdefɪnət/ | sure and not likely to change | We need a definite answer by Friday. |
| fake | /feɪk/ | not real, made to look real | That's a fake watch. |
| confusing | /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/ | difficult to understand | The map is very confusing. |
| same | /seɪm/ | exactly like another one, or not different | We have the same phone. |
| different | /ˈdɪfrənt/ | not the same | We have very different ideas. |
| similar | /ˈsɪmələ/ | almost the same | Our houses are very similar. |
| equal | /ˈiːkwəl/ | the same in size, number or value | Cut the cake into equal pieces. |
| separate | /ˈseprət/ | not joined or together | We sleep in separate rooms. |
| opposite | /ˈɒpəzɪt/ | completely different, or on the other side | They live on the opposite side of the street. |
| alone | /əˈləʊn/ | without other people | She lives alone. |
| single | /ˈsɪŋɡl/ | only one, or not married | Is he married or single? |
| married | /ˈmærid/ | having a husband or a wife | My sister is married. |
| related | /rɪˈleɪtɪd/ | in the same family, or connected | Are you two related? |
| connected | /kəˈnektɪd/ | joined together | Is your computer connected to the internet? |
| far | /fɑː/ | a long distance away | Is the station far from here? |
| mixed | /mɪkst/ | made of different kinds | I'd like a mixed salad, please. |
| unique | /juˈniːk/ | the only one of its kind | Every person is unique. |
| public | /ˈpʌblɪk/ | for everyone to use | Is there a public toilet near here? |
| private | /ˈpraɪvət/ | for only one person or group | This is a private beach. |
| personal | /ˈpɜːsənl/ | belonging to one person | This is my personal opinion. |
| general | /ˈdʒenrəl/ | about the main parts, not the details | Can you give me a general idea? |
| specific | /spəˈsɪfɪk/ | exact and clear | Can you be more specific? |
| particular | /pəˈtɪkjələ/ | one and not any other | Is there a particular book you want? |
| foreign | /ˈfɒrən/ | from another country | Do you speak any foreign languages? |
| local | /ˈləʊkl/ | from the area near you | We shop at the local market. |
| international | /ˌɪntəˈnæʃnəl/ | between two or more countries | This is an international airport. |
| independent | /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/ | not needing help from other people | She is very independent. |
| typical | /ˈtɪpɪkl/ | usual for a particular person or thing | This is a typical English breakfast. |
Helper Words: Connections & essentials
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | /aɪ/ | the person who is speaking | I am a student. |
| you | /juː/ | the person or people you are talking to | Are you ready? |
| he | /hiː/ | a man or boy already mentioned | He is my brother. |
| she | /ʃiː/ | a woman or girl already mentioned | She works in a bank. |
| it | /ɪt/ | a thing or animal already mentioned | Where is my phone? It was here. |
| we | /wiː/ | the speaker and one or more other people | We live in Paris. |
| they | /ðeɪ/ | two or more people or things already mentioned | They are my friends. |
| me | /miː/ | the person speaking, after a verb or preposition | Can you help me? |
| him | /hɪm/ | a man or boy, after a verb or preposition | I called him yesterday. |
| her | /hɜː/ | a woman or girl, or belonging to her | I like her new car. |
| us | /ʌs/ | the speaker and others, after a verb or preposition | Come with us! |
| them | /ðem/ | two or more people or things, after a verb or preposition | I don't know them. |
| my | /maɪ/ | belonging to me | This is my bag. |
| your | /jɔː/ | belonging to you | Is this your coat? |
| his | /hɪz/ | belonging to him | His car is red. |
| its | /ɪts/ | belonging to it | The dog wagged its tail. |
| our | /ˈaʊə/ | belonging to us | Our house is near the park. |
| their | /ðeə/ | belonging to them | Their children are very polite. |
| mine | /maɪn/ | the one that belongs to me | That book is mine. |
| yours | /jɔːz/ | the one that belongs to you | Is this pen yours? |
| myself | /maɪˈself/ | me, when I am also the subject | I made this cake myself. |
| someone | /ˈsʌmwʌn/ | a person, but you do not know or say who | Someone is at the door. |
| everyone | /ˈevriwʌn/ | all people | Everyone loves her. |
| nobody | /ˈnəʊbədi/ | no person | Nobody knows the answer. |
| something | /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ | a thing, but you do not know or say what | I want to tell you something. |
| everything | /ˈevriθɪŋ/ | all things | Everything is ready. |
| nothing | /ˈnʌθɪŋ/ | not anything | There is nothing in the box. |
| anything | /ˈeniθɪŋ/ | any thing at all, used in questions and negatives | Do you need anything? |
| a | /ə/ | one, used before a word that starts with a consonant sound | I have a dog. |
| an | /ən/ | one, used before a word that starts with a vowel sound | She ate an orange. |
| the | /ðə/ | used before a noun when we know which one | The sun is hot. |
| this | /ðɪs/ | the thing near you | This is my sister. |
| that | /ðæt/ | the thing farther away from you | Who is that man? |
| these | /ðiːz/ | the things near you | These shoes are new. |
| those | /ðəʊz/ | the things farther away from you | Look at those birds! |
| here | /hɪə/ | in or to this place | Come here, please. |
| there | /ðeə/ | in or to that place | Put the box over there. |
| other | /ˈʌðə/ | the second of two, or more of the same kind | Where is my other shoe? |
| another | /əˈnʌðə/ | one more, or a different one | Can I have another cup of tea? |
| who | /huː/ | used to ask which person | Who is that? |
| what | /wɒt/ | used to ask about a thing | What is your name? |
| where | /weə/ | used to ask about a place | Where do you live? |
| when | /wen/ | used to ask about time | When does the film start? |
| why | /waɪ/ | used to ask the reason | Why are you late? |
| how | /haʊ/ | used to ask in what way | How do you make bread? |
| which | /wɪtʃ/ | used to ask about one from a group | Which colour do you like? |
| whose | /huːz/ | used to ask who something belongs to | Whose phone is this? |
| and | /ænd/ | used to join words or ideas | I like tea and coffee. |
| but | /bʌt/ | used before something different from what you just said | It's small but comfortable. |
| or | /ɔː/ | used before another possibility | Tea or coffee? |
| so | /səʊ/ | for this reason | It was raining, so we stayed home. |
| because | /bɪˈkɒz/ | for the reason that | I'm tired because I worked late. |
| if | /ɪf/ | used to say what will happen in a particular situation | If it rains, we'll stay inside. |
| although | /ɔːlˈðəʊ/ | even though | Although it was cold, we went for a walk. |
| than | /ðæn/ | used to compare two things | She is taller than me. |
| also | /ˈɔːlsəʊ/ | in addition, too | She speaks English and also French. |
| however | /haʊˈevə/ | but, used to add something different | It's expensive. However, it's very good. |
| unless | /ənˈles/ | except if | I'll come unless it rains. |
| while | /waɪl/ | during the time that | She called while I was cooking. |
| until | /ənˈtɪl/ | up to the time when | Wait until I come back. |
| whether | /ˈweðə/ | used when there are two possibilities | I don't know whether he is coming. |
| either | /ˈaɪðə/ | one or the other of two | You can sit on either side. |
| neither | /ˈnaɪðə/ | not one and not the other | Neither answer is correct. |
| instead | /ɪnˈsted/ | in place of something | Let's walk instead of taking the bus. |
| like | /laɪk/ | similar to | She looks like her mother. |
| as | /æz/ | used to compare, or in the role of | She works as a nurse. |
| in | /ɪn/ | inside something | The keys are in my bag. |
| on | /ɒn/ | touching the top of something | The book is on the table. |
| at | /æt/ | used to show an exact place or time | I'll meet you at the station. |
| to | /tuː/ | in the direction of | I'm going to the shop. |
| from | /frɒm/ | showing where something starts | I'm from Brazil. |
| with | /wɪð/ | together with someone or something | I live with my parents. |
| without | /wɪˈðaʊt/ | not having something | I drink coffee without sugar. |
| of | /ɒv/ | belonging to, or part of | Open the door of the car. |
| for | /fɔː/ | intended to be given to | This present is for you. |
| by | /baɪ/ | near, or used to say how something is done | We went there by bus. |
| about | /əˈbaʊt/ | on the subject of | Tell me about your trip. |
| under | /ˈʌndə/ | below something | The cat is under the table. |
| over | /ˈəʊvə/ | above something | There is a lamp over the table. |
| between | /bɪˈtwiːn/ | in the space that separates two things | The bank is between the cafe and the shop. |
| behind | /bɪˈhaɪnd/ | at the back of something | The garden is behind the house. |
| near | /nɪə/ | not far from | We live near the beach. |
| inside | /ɪnˈsaɪd/ | in a room, building or container | Let's go inside, it's cold. |
| outside | /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/ | not inside a building | The children are playing outside. |
| into | /ˈɪntuː/ | moving to the inside of something | He jumped into the pool. |
| through | /θruː/ | from one side to the other of something | We walked through the park. |
| across | /əˈkrɒs/ | from one side to the other | She swam across the river. |
| along | /əˈlɒŋ/ | from one end toward the other | We walked along the beach. |
| around | /əˈraʊnd/ | on every side of something | We sat around the table. |
| against | /əˈɡenst/ | touching, or not agreeing with | Don't lean against the door. |
| above | /əˈbʌv/ | higher than something | The plane flew above the clouds. |
| below | /bɪˈləʊ/ | lower than something | Write your name below the line. |
| up | /ʌp/ | toward a higher place | Let's walk up the hill. |
| down | /daʊn/ | toward a lower place | He ran down the stairs. |
| out | /aʊt/ | away from the inside | She went out for a walk. |
| off | /ɒf/ | away from a place, or not working | Turn off the light. |
| towards | /təˈwɔːdz/ | in the direction of | He walked towards the door. |
| now | /naʊ/ | at this moment | I'm busy now. |
| then | /ðen/ | at that time, or next | First we eat, then we go. |
| soon | /suːn/ | in a short time | See you soon! |
| already | /ɔːlˈredi/ | before now, or earlier than expected | I've already eaten. |
| always | /ˈɔːlweɪz/ | every time | She always arrives early. |
| often | /ˈɒfn/ | many times | I often go swimming. |
| sometimes | /ˈsʌmtaɪmz/ | on some occasions, but not always | Sometimes I walk to work. |
| usually | /ˈjuːʒuəli/ | in most cases | I usually get up at seven. |
| never | /ˈnevə/ | not at any time | I never drink coffee at night. |
| today | /təˈdeɪ/ | on this day | What are you doing today? |
| tomorrow | /təˈmɒrəʊ/ | on the day after today | See you tomorrow. |
| yesterday | /ˈjestədeɪ/ | on the day before today | I saw her yesterday. |
| tonight | /təˈnaɪt/ | this evening or night | What's on TV tonight? |
| later | /ˈleɪtə/ | at a time after now | I'll call you later. |
| again | /əˈɡen/ | one more time | Can you say that again? |
| still | /stɪl/ | continuing until now | Are you still at work? |
| yet | /jet/ | until now, used in questions and negatives | Have you finished yet? |
| just | /dʒʌst/ | a very short time ago | I've just arrived. |
| ago | /əˈɡəʊ/ | back in time from now | I moved here two years ago. |
| once | /wʌns/ | one time | I go to the gym once a week. |
| before | /bɪˈfɔː/ | earlier than | Wash your hands before dinner. |
| after | /ˈɑːftə/ | later than | Let's go for a walk after lunch. |
| during | /ˈdjʊərɪŋ/ | all through a period of time | Don't talk during the film. |
| since | /sɪns/ | from a time in the past until now | I have lived here since 2015. |
| ever | /ˈevə/ | at any time | Have you ever been to Japan? |
| recently | /ˈriːsntli/ | not long ago | I recently started a new job. |
| finally | /ˈfaɪnəli/ | after a long time | We finally arrived home. |
| some | /sʌm/ | a number or amount of something | I'd like some water. |
| any | /ˈeni/ | some, used in questions and negatives | Do you have any brothers? |
| all | /ɔːl/ | every one, or the whole amount | All the students passed. |
| many | /ˈmeni/ | a large number of | There are many people here. |
| much | /mʌtʃ/ | a large amount of | I don't have much time. |
| more | /mɔː/ | a larger number or amount | Can I have more bread? |
| most | /məʊst/ | the largest number or amount | Most people like music. |
| less | /les/ | a smaller amount | I'm trying to eat less sugar. |
| few | /fjuː/ | not many | Few people came to the party. |
| enough | /ɪˈnʌf/ | as much as you need | Do we have enough chairs? |
| very | /ˈveri/ | to a high degree | It's very cold today. |
| too | /tuː/ | more than is needed, or also | This tea is too hot. |
| almost | /ˈɔːlməʊst/ | nearly | It's almost time to go. |
| quite | /kwaɪt/ | fairly, but not very | The film was quite good. |
| really | /ˈrɪəli/ | very, or in fact | I'm really hungry. |
| only | /ˈəʊnli/ | no more than | I only have five euros. |
| both | /bəʊθ/ | the two together | Both my parents are teachers. |
| each | /iːtʃ/ | every one of two or more, seen separately | Each child has a book. |
| every | /ˈevri/ | all of a group, one by one | I walk the dog every day. |
| several | /ˈsevrəl/ | more than two but not many | I have several questions. |
| even | /ˈiːvn/ | used to show that something is surprising | Even my grandma uses this app. |
| nearly | /ˈnɪəli/ | almost | I'm nearly ready. |
| exactly | /ɪɡˈzæktli/ | in every detail, or used to agree | It costs exactly ten euros. |
| especially | /ɪˈspeʃəli/ | more than usual or more than others | I love fruit, especially apples. |
| lots | /lɒts/ | a large number or amount | We have lots of time. |
| not | /nɒt/ | used to make a sentence negative | I am not hungry. |
| no | /nəʊ/ | used to give a negative answer, or not any | No, thank you. |
| can | /kæn/ | to be able to | I can swim. |
| cannot | /ˈkænɒt/ | to not be able to | I cannot hear you. |
| could | /kʊd/ | was able to, or used to ask politely | Could you help me, please? |
| should | /ʃʊd/ | used to give advice | You should see a doctor. |
| would | /wʊd/ | used to talk about imagined situations or to ask politely | Would you like some tea? |
| will | /wɪl/ | used to talk about the future | I will call you tomorrow. |
| may | /meɪ/ | used to ask for permission or to say something is possible | May I come in? |
| might | /maɪt/ | used to say something is possible | It might rain later. |
| must | /mʌst/ | used to say something is necessary | You must wear a seat belt. |
| maybe | /ˈmeɪbi/ | perhaps | Maybe we can meet tomorrow. |
| perhaps | /pəˈhæps/ | possibly | Perhaps she is right. |
| probably | /ˈprɒbəbli/ | almost certainly | He will probably be late. |
| none | /nʌn/ | not one, not any | None of my friends were there. |
| nor | /nɔː/ | and not | She doesn't eat meat, nor does she drink milk. |
| yes | /jes/ | used to give a positive answer | Yes, I'd love to. |
| hello | /həˈləʊ/ | used when you meet someone | Hello! How are you? |
| goodbye | /ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ/ | used when you leave someone | Goodbye, see you tomorrow! |
| please | /pliːz/ | used to ask for something politely | A glass of water, please. |
| thanks | /θæŋks/ | thank you | Thanks for your help! |
| sorry | /ˈsɒri/ | used to say you feel bad about something | Sorry, I'm late. |
| okay | /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ | used to agree or say that something is fine | Okay, let's go. |
| welcome | /ˈwelkəm/ | used to greet someone who has arrived | Welcome to our home! |