LIST OF THE 1000 MOST COMMON ENGLISH WORDS

Gokul M

34 min readJan 15, 2021

be — “Will you be my friend?”
and — “You and I will always be friends.”
of — “Today is the first of November.”
a — “I saw a bear today.”
in — “She is in her room.”
to — “Let’s go to the park.”
have — “I have a few questions.”
too — “I like her too.”
it — “It is sunny outside.”
I — “I really like it here.”
that — “That door is open.”
for — “This letter is for you.”
you — “You are really nice.”
he — “He is my brother.”
with — “I want to go with you.”
on — “I watch movies on my iPad.”
do — “What will you do now?”
say — “Can I say something?”
this — “This is my favorite cookie.”
they — “They are here!”
at — “Can you pick me up at the mall?”
but — “I’m sorry but she’s away.”
we — “We are going to watch a movie.”
his — “This is his box.”
from — “This card came from my cousin.”
that — “That’s a really cool trick!”
not — “That’s not what I want.”
can’t — “I can’t open it.”
won’t — “I won’t open it.”
by — “Will you come by and see me?”
she — “She is very happy.”
or — “Do you like blue or yellow?”
as — “Her role as an English teacher is very important.”
what — “What are you thinking of?”
go — “I want to go there.”
their — “This is their house.”
can — “What can I do for you?”
who — “Who can help me?”
get — “Can you get me my eyeglasses?”
if — “What if I fail?”
would — “Would you help me out?”
her — “I have her book.”
all — “All my favorite books are on this shelf.”
my — “My mom is coming to visit.”
make — “Can we make our projects together?”
about — “What is this movie about?”
know — “Do you know where this place is?”
will — “I will help you find that place.”
as — “As soon as she’s here, I’ll talk to her.”
up — “I live up in the mountains.”
one — “She is one of my English teachers.”
time — “There was a time I liked to play golf.”
there — “There are so many things I want to learn.”
year — “This is the year I’m finally going to learn English.”
so — “I am so sorry.”
think — “I think I need to lie down.”
when — “When will I see you again?”
which — “Which of these slippers are yours?”
them — “Please give this to them.”
some — “Please give them some of the apples I brought home.”
me — “Can you give me some apples?”
people — “There are so many people at the mall today.”
take — “Please take home some of these apples”
out — “Please throw the trash out.”
into — “My puppy ran into the woods.”
just — “Just close your eyes.”
see — “Did you see that?”
him — “I heard him singing earlier.”
your — “Your mom is here.”
come — “Can your mom and dad come to the party?”
could — “Could you help me with my project?”
now — “I want to watch this now.”
than — “I like this cake better than the other one you showed me.”
like — “I like this bag better than the other one you showed me.”
other — “I like these shoes better than the other ones you showed me.”
how — “How do I turn this on?”
then — “We had breakfast and then we went to church.”
its — “I need to read its manual.”
our — “This is our home now.”
two — “Two cheeseburgers, please.”
more — “Can I have some more milk shake?”
these — “Do you like these ribbons?”
want — “Do you want these ribbons?”
way — “Can you look this way?”
look — “Please look this way.”
first — “She was my very first teacher.”
also — “She was also my best friend.”
new — “I have new shoes.”
because — “I am crying because I’m sad.”
day — “Today is National Friendship day.”
more — “I have more stickers at home.”
use — “How do I use this?”
no — “There’s no electricity now.”
man — “There’s a man outside looking for you.”
find — “Where can I find rare furniture?”
here — “My mom is here.”
thing — “One thing led to another.”
give — “Give her these pearls.”
many — “We shared many dreams together.”
well — “You know me so well.”
only — “You are my only friend here.”
those — “Those boots belong to my friend.”
tell — “Can you tell me which way to go?”
one — “She’s the one he’s been waiting for.”
very — “I’m very upset right now.”
her — “Her grandmother is sick.”
even — “She can’t even stand on her own.”
back — “I’ll be right back.”
any — “Have you had any luck on your research?”
good — “You’re a good person.”
woman — “That woman looks so polished.”
through — “Your faith will see you through tough times.”
us — “Do you want to go with us?”
life — “This is the best day of my life.”
child — “I just saw a child cross the street by herself.”
there — “Did you go there?”
work — “I have to go to work.”
down — “Let’s go down.”
may — “You may take your seats.”
after — “Let’s have dinner after work.”
should — “Should I buy this dress?”
call — “Call me when you get home, okay?”
world — “I want to travel and see the world.”
over — “I can’t wait for this day to be over.”
school — “My cousin goes to school here.”
still — “I still think you should go.”
try — “Can you try to be nicer to him?”
in — “What’s in that box?”
as — “As soon as I get home, I’m going to start watching that series.”
last — “This is my last slice of cake, I promise!”
ask — “Can you ask the waiter to bring us some wine?”
need — “I need some wine tonight!”
too — “I need some wine, too!”
feel — “I feel so tired, I just need to relax and unwind.”
three — “I have three sisters.”
when — “When was the last time you saw them?”
state — “Check out the state of that shed, it’s falling apart.”
never — “I’m never going to drink wine again.”
become — “Over the years we’ve become really close.”
between — “This is just between you and me.”
high — “Give me a high five!”
really — “I really like your painting!”
something — “I have something for you.”
most — “She’s the most beautiful girl I’ve ever seen.”
another — “I’ll have another glass of wine, please.”
much — “I love you guys so much.”
family — “You are like family to me.”
own — “I want to get my own place.”
out — “Get out of my room.”
leave — “I want you to leave.”
put — “Please put down that book and listen to me.”
old — “I feel so old!”
while — “I can wait for you here while you shop.”
mean — “I didn’t mean to sound so angry.”
on — “Can you turn on the lights?”
keep — “Can we keep the lights on tonight?”
student — “I’ve always been a diligent student.”
why — “This is why I don’t go out anymore.”
let — “Why won’t you let him know how you feel?”
great — “This ice cream place is great for families with kids!”
same — “Hey, we’re wearing the same shirt!”
big — “I have this big crush on Brad Pitt.”
group — “The group sitting across our table is so noisy.”
begin — “Where do I begin with this huge project?”
seem — “She may seem quiet, but she’s really outgoing once you get to know her.”
country — “Japan is such a beautiful country!”
help — “I need help with my Math homework.”
talk — “Can we talk in private?”
where — “Where were you last night?”
turn — “If only I could turn back time.”
problem — “The problem is we think we have plenty of time.”
every — “Every person has his own big goal to fulfill.”
start — “This is a great to start to learn the English language.”
hand — “Don’t let go of my hand.”
might — “This might actually work.”
American — “The American culture is so dynamic.”
show — “Can you show me how to use this vacuum cleaner?”
part — “This is my favorite part of the movie!”
about — “What is the story about?”
against — “I am so against domestic abuse!”
place — “This place is wonderful!”
over — “She kept saying this over and over again.”
such — “He is such an annoying person.”
again — “Can we play that game again?”
few — “Just a few more errands and I’m done!”
case — “What an interesting case you are working on now!”
most — “That’s the most interesting story I’ve ever heard.”
week — “I had a rough week.”
company — “Will you keep me company?”
where — “Where are we going?”
system — “What’s wrong with the airport’s system?”
each — “Can you give each of them an apple?”
right — “I’m right this time.”
program — “This community program for teens is really helpful.”
hear — “Did you hear that?”
so — “I’m so sleepy.”
question — “I have a question for you.”
during — “During the session, I saw him fall asleep.”
work — “I have to work this weekend.”
play — “We can play soccer next weekend instead.”
government — “I hope the government does something about the poverty in this country.”
run — “If you see a bear here, run for your life.”
small — “I have a small favor to ask you.”
number — “I have a number of favors to ask you.”
off — “Please turn off the television.”
always — “I always bring pepper spray with me.”
move — “Let’s move on to the next tourist spot.”
like — “I really like you.”
night — “The night is young.”
live — “I’m going to live like there’s no tomorrow.”
Mr. — “Mr. Morris is here.”
point — “You have a point.”
believe — “I believe in you.”
hold — “Just hold my hand.”
today — “I’m going to see you today.”
bring — “Please bring a pen.”
happen — “What will happen if you don’t submit your report on time?”
next — “This is the next best thing.”
without — “I can’t live without my phone.”
before — “Before I go to bed I always wash my face.”
large — “There’s a large amount of data online about that topic.”
all — “That’s all I know about Dinosaurs.”
million — “I have a million questions about this book.”
must — “We must watch this movie together.”
home — “Can we go home now?”
under — “I hid it under my bed.”
water — “I filled the tub with water.”
room — “His room is at the end of the corridor.”
write — “Can you write me a prescription for this?”
mother — “His mother is a very lovely woman.”
area — “This area of this house needs to be fixed.”
national — “That virus has become a national concern.”
money — “She needs money to buy her medicine.”
story — “She shared her story to the media.”
young — “She is so young and so hopeful.”
fact — “It’s a fact: shopping can improve your mood.”
month — “It’s that time of the month!”
different — “Just because she’s different, it doesn’t mean she’s bad.”
lot — “You have a lot of explaining to do.”
right — “Turn right when you reach the corner.”
study — “Let’s study our English lessons together.
book — “Can I borrow your English book?”
eye — “She has the pink eye.”
job — “I love my job.”
word — “Describe yourself in one word.”
though — “Though you are angry now, I’m sure you will forget about this later.”
business — “His business is thriving.”
issue — “This is not an issue for me.”
side — “Whose side are you on, anyway?”
kind — “Always be kind, even to strangers.”
four — “There are four seasons in a year.”
head — “Let’s head back, it’s freezing out here.”
far — “We’ve gone too far and now we’re lost.”
black — “She has long, black hair.”
long — “She has long, brown hair.”
both — “They both love chocolate ice cream.”
little — “I have two little boys with me now.”
house — “The house is so quiet without you.”
yes — “I hope you say yes.”
after — “After all this time, he has finally learned to love.”
since — “Ever since his mom died, he has been cranky and angry at the world.”
long — “That was such a long time ago.”
provide — “Please provide me with a list of your services.”
service — “Do you have a specific dental service to treat this?”
around — “We went around the block.”
friend — “You’re a good friend.”
important — “You’re important to me.”
father — “My father is so important to me.”
sit — “Let’s sit outside together.”
away — “He’s away right now.”
until — “Until when will you be away?”
power — “With great power comes great responsibility.”
hour — “I’ve been checking his temperature every hour.”
game — “Let’s play a game.”
often — “I buy from his bakery as often as I can.”
yet — “He’s not yet home.”
line — “There’s a long line at the grocery cashier.”
political — “I stay away from political discussions.”
end — “It’s the end of an era.”
among — “Among all my pets, he’s my most favorite.”
ever — “Have you ever tried this cake?”
stand — “Can you stand still for a minute?”
bad — “What you did was so bad.”
lose — “I can’t lose you.”
however — “I want to buy this bag, however, I need to save up for it first.”
member — “She’s a member of the babysitter’s club.”
pay — “Let’s pay for our groceries.”
law — “There’s a law against jay-walking.”
meet — “I want you to meet my aunt.”
car — “Let’s go inside my car.”
city — “This is the city that never sleeps.”
almost — “I’m almost done with my report.”
include — “Did you remember to include the summary in your report?”
continue — “Can we continue working tomorrow?”
set — “Great, let me set an appointment for you.”
later — “I’ll finish it later.”
community — “Our community is very tight knit.”
much — “There’s so much to learn in the English language.”
name — “What’s your name?”
five — “I can give you five reasons why you need to watch that video.”
once — “I once had a puppy named Bark.”
white — “I love my white sneakers.”
least — “She’s the least productive among all the employees.”
president — “She was our class president back in high school.”
learn — “I’d love to learn more about the English language.”
real — “What is her real name?”
change — “What can we change so that things will get better?”
team — “They hired a team to do the design of their new office.”
minute — “She’s laughing every minute of every day.”
best — “This is the best potato salad I’ve ever tasted.”
several — “I have several old clothes I need to donate.”
idea — “It was your idea to go to the beach, remember?”
kid — “I loved that toy when I was a kid.”
body — “She worked out hard to achieve a toned body.”
information — “This is the information I need.”
nothing — “There’s nothing we can do now. “
ago — “Three years ago, I visited Japan for the first time.”
right — “You’re right, I want to go back there.”
lead — “Just lead the way and I’ll follow.”
social — “I feel awkward in these social gatherings.”
understand — “I understand how you feel.”
whether — “Whether in big groups or small groups, I always feel a little shy at first.”
back — “Looking back, I knew I was always an introvert.”
watch — “Let’s watch the sun set on the horizon.”
together — “They’re together now.”
follow — “I’ll follow you home.”
around — “You’ll always have me around.”
parent — “Every parent is trying hard and doing their best.”
only — “You are only allowed to go out today.”
stop — “Please stop that.”
face — “Why is your face so red?”
anything — “You can ask me for anything.”
create — “Did you create that presentation? It was so good.”
public — “This is public property.”
already — “I already asked him to resend his report.”
speak — “Could you speak a little louder?”
others — “The others haven’t arrived yet.”
read — “I read somewhere that this house is haunted.”
level — “What level are you in that game?”
allow — “Do you allow your kids to play outside the house?”
add — “Is it okay if we add a bit of sugar to the tea?”
office — “Welcome to my office.”
spend — “How much did you spend on your last shopping spree?”
door — “You left the door open.”
health — “You must take good care of your health.”
person — “You are a good person.”
art — “This is my work of art.”
sure — “Are you sure you want to do this alone?”
such — “You are such a brave little boy.”
war — “The war has finally ended.”
history — “She is my history professor.”
party — “Are you going to her party tonight?”
within — “We support everyone within our small community.”
grow — “We want everyone to grow and thrive in their careers.”
result — “The result of this outreach program is amazing.”
open — “Are you open to teaching on weekends?”
change — “Where can we change her diaper?”
morning — “It’s such a beautiful morning!”
walk — “Come take a walk with me.”
reason — “You are the reason I came home.”
low — “Her blood pressure has gotten really low.”
win — “We can win this match if we work together.”
research — “How is your research going?”
girl — “That girl is in my class.”
guy — “I’ve seen that guy in school before.”
early — “I come to work so early every day.”
food — “Let’s buy some food, I’m hungry!”
before — “Can I talk to you before you go home?”
moment — “The moment she walked in the room, her puppy started to jump and dance again.”
himself — “He cooked this Turkey himself.”
air — “I am loving the cold night air here.”
teacher — “You are the best teacher ever.”
force — “Don’t force him to play with other kids.”
offer — “Can I offer you a ride home?”
enough — “Boys, that’s enough playing for today.”
both — “You both need to change into your sleep clothes now.”
education — “I just want you to get the best education.”
across — “Your dog ran across the park.”
although — “Although she felt tired, she still couldn’t sleep.”
remember — “Do you think she will still remember me after ten years?”
foot — “Her foot got caught in one of the ropes.”
second — “This is the second time she got late this month.”
boy — “There’s a boy in her class who keeps pulling her hair.”
maybe — “Maybe we can have ice cream for dessert.”
toward — “He took a step toward her.”
able — “Will you be able to send me your report today?”
age — “What is the average marrying age these days?”
off — “The cat ran off with the dog.”
policy — “They have a generous return policy.”
everything — “Everything is on sale.”
love — “I love what you’re wearing!”
process — “Wait, give me time to process everything you’re telling me.”
music — “I love music.”
including — “Around 20 people attended, including Bob and Beth.”
consider — “I hope you consider my project proposal.”
appear — “How did that appear out of nowhere?”
actually — “I’m actually just heading out.”
buy — “I’m going to buy these shoes.”
probably — “He’s probably still asleep.”
human — “Give him a break, he is only human.”
wait — “Is it alright if you wait for a few minutes?”
serve — “This blow dryer has served me well for years.”
market — “Let’s visit the Sunday market.”
die — “I don’t want my cat to die, let’s take him to the vet please.”
send — “Please send the package to my address.”
expect — “You can’t expect much from their poor service.”
home — “I can’t wait to go home!”
sense — “I did sense that something was not okay.”
build — “He is going to build his dream house.”
stay — “You can stay with me for a few weeks.”
fall — “Be careful, you might fall.”
oh — “Oh no, I left my phone at home!”
nation — “We have to act as one nation.”
plan — “What’s your plan this time?”
cut — “Don’t cut your hair.”
college — “We met in college.”
interest — “Music is an interest of mine.”
death — “Death is such a heavy topic for me.”
course — “What course did you take up in college?”
someone — “Is there someone who can go with you?”
experience — “What an exciting experience!”
behind — “I’m scared to check what’s behind that door.”
reach — “I can’t reach him, he won’t answer his phone.”
local — “This is a local business.”
kill — “Smoking can kill you.”
six — “I have six books about Psychology.”
remain — “These remain on the top shelf.”
effect — “Wow, the effect of that mascara is great!”
use — “Can I use your phone?”
yeah — “Yeah, he did call me earlier.”
suggest — “He did suggest that to me.”
class — “We were in the same English class.”
control — “Where’s the remote control?”
raise — “It’s so challenging to discipline kids these days.”
care — “I don’t care about what you think.”
perhaps — “Perhaps we can arrive at a compromise.”
little — “There’s a little bird outside my window.”
late — “I am running late for my doctor’s appointment.”
hard — “That test was so hard.”
field — “He’s over there, by the soccer field.”
else — “Is anyone else coming?”
pass — “Can we pass by the grocery store?”
former — “She was my former housemate.”
sell — “We can sell your old couch online.”
major — “It’s a major issue for the project.”
sometimes — “Sometimes I forget to turn off the porch lights.”
require — “They’ll require you to show your I.D.”
along — “Can I tag along your road trip?”
development — “This news development is really interesting.”
themselves — “They can take care of themselves.”
report — “I read her report and it was great!”
role — “She’s going to play the role of Elsa.”
better — “Your singing has gotten so much better!”
economic — “Some countries are facing an economic crisis.”
effort — “The government must make an effort to solve this.”
up — “His grades have gone up.”
decide — “Please decide where to eat.”
rate — “How would you rate the hotel’s service?”
strong — “They have strong customer service here!”
possible — “Maybe it’s possible to change their bathroom amenities.”
heart — “My heart is so full.”
drug — “She got the patent for the drug she has created to cure cancer.”
show — “Can you show me how to solve this puzzle?”
leader — “You are a wonderful leader.”
light — “Watch her face light up when you mention his name.”
voice — “Hearing his mom’s voice is all he need right now.”
wife — “My wife is away for the weekend.”
whole — “I have the whole house to myself.”
police — “The police have questioned him about the incident.”
mind — “This relaxation technique really eases my mind.”
finally — “I can finally move out from my old apartment.”
pull — “My baby niece likes to pull my hair.”
return — “I give her tickles in return.”
free — “The best things in life are free.”
military — “His dad is in the military.”
price — “This is the price you pay for lying.”
report — “Did you report this to the police?”
less — “I am praying for less stress this coming new year.”
according — “According to the weather report, it’s going to rain today.”
decision — “This is a big decision for me.”
explain — “I’ll explain everything later, I promise.”
son — “His son is so cute!”
hope — “I hope I’ll have a son one day.”
even — “Even if they’ve broken up, they still remain friends.”
develop — “That rash could develop into something more serious.”
view — “This view is amazing!”
relationship — “They’ve taken their relationship to the next level.”
carry — “Can you carry my bag for me?”
town — “This town is extremely quiet.”
road — “There’s a road that leads to the edge of the woods.”
drive — “You can’t drive there, you need to walk.”
arm — “He broke his arm during practice.”
true — “It’s true, I’m leaving the company.”
federal — “Animal abuse is now a federal felony!”
break — “Don’t break the law.”
better — “You better learn how to follow rules.”
difference — “What’s the difference between happiness and contentment?”
thank — “I forgot to thank her for the pie she sent us.”
receive — “Did you receive the pie I sent you?”
value — “I value our friendship so much.”
international — “Their brand has gone international!”
building — “This building is so tall!”
action — “You next action is going to be critical.”
full — “My work load is so full now.”
model — “A great leader is a great model of how to do things.”
join — “He wants to join the soccer team.”
season — “Christmas is my favorite season!”
society — “Their society is holding a fund raiser.”
because — “I’m going home because my mom needs me.”
tax — “How much is the current income tax?”
director — “The director yelled ‘Cut!’”
early — “I’m too early for my appointment.”
position — “Please position your hand properly when drawing.”
player — “That basketball player is cute.”
agree — “I agree! He is cute!”
especially — “I especially like his blue eyes.”
record — “Can we record the minutes of this meeting, please?”
pick — “Did you pick a color theme already?”
wear — “Is that what you’re going to wear for the party?”
paper — “You can use a special paper for your invitations.”
special — “Some special paper are even scented!”
space — “Please leave some space to write down your phone number.”
ground — “The ground is shaking.”
form — “A new island was formed after that big earthquake.”
support — “I need your support for this project.”
event — “We’re holding a big event tonight.”
official — “Our official wedding photos are out!”
whose — “Whose umbrella is this?”
matter — “What does it matter anyway?”
everyone — “Everyone thinks I stole that file.”
center — “I hate being the center of attention.”
couple — “The couple is on their honeymoon now.”
site — “This site is so big!”
end — “It’s the end of an era.”
project — “This project file is due tomorrow.”
hit — “He hit the burglar with a bat.”
base — “All moms are their child’s home base.”
activity — “What musical activity can you suggest for my toddler?”
star — “My son can draw a star!”
table — “I saw him draw it while he was writing on the table.”
need — “I need to enroll him to a good preschool.”
court — “There’s a basketball court near our house.”
produce — “Fresh farm produce is the best.”
eat — “I could eat that all day.”
American — “My sister is dating an American.”
teach — “I love to teach English lessons.”
oil — “Could you buy me some cooking oil at the store?”
half — “Just half a liter please.”
situation — “The situation is getting out of hand.”
easy — “I thought you said this was going to be easy?”
cost — “The cost of fuel has increased!”
industry — “The fuel industry is hiking prices.”
figure — “Will our government figure out how to fix this problem?”
face — “I can’t bear to face this horrendous traffic again and again.”
street — “Let’s cross the street.”
image — “There’s an image of him stored inside my mind.”
itself — “The bike itself is pretty awesome.”
phone — “Plus, it has a phone holder.”
either — “I either walk or commute to work.”
data — “How can we simplify this data?”
cover — “Could you cover for me during emergencies?”
quite — “I’m quite satisfied with their work.”
picture — “Picture this: a lake, a cabin, and lots of peace and quiet.
clear — “That picture is so clear inside my head.”
practice — “Let’s practice our dance number.”
piece — “That’s a piece of cake!”
land — “Their plane is going to land soon.”
recent — “This is her most recent social media post.”
describe — “Describe yourself in one word.”
product — “This is my favorite product in their new line of cosmetics.”
doctor — “The doctor is in.”
wall — “Can you post this up on the wall?”
patient — “The patient is in so much pain now.”
worker — “She’s a factory worker.”
news — “I saw that on the news.”
test — “I have to pass this English test.”
movie — “Let’s watch a movie later.”
certain — “There’s a certain kind of magic in the air now.”
north — “Santa lives up north.”
love — ” l love Christmas!”
personal — “This letter is very personal.”
open — “Why did you open and read it?”
support — “Will you support him?”
simply — “I simply won’t tolerate bad behavior.”
third — “This is the third time you’ve lied to me.”
technology — “Write about the advantages of technology.”
catch — “Let’s catch up soon, please!”
step — “Watch your step.”
baby — “Her baby is so adorable.”
computer — “Can you turn on the computer, please?”
type — “You need to type in your password.”
attention — “Can I have your attention, please?”
draw — “Can you draw this for me?”
film — “That film is absolutely mind-blowing.”
Republican — “He is a Republican candidate.”
tree — “That tree has been there for generations.”
source — “You are my source of strength.”
red — “I’ll wear a red dress tonight.”
nearly — “He nearly died in that accident!”
organization — “Their organization is doing great things for street kids.”
choose — “Let me choose a color.”
cause — “We have to see the cause and effect of this experiment.”
hair — “I’ll cut my hair short for a change.”
look — “Can you look at the items I bought?”
point “What is the point of all this?
century — “We’re living in the 21st century, Mary.”
evidence — “The evidence clearly shows that he is guilty.”
window — “I’ll buy window curtains next week.”
difficult “Sometimes, life can be difficult.”
listen — “You have to listen to your teacher.”
soon — “I will launch my course soon.”
culture — “I hope they understand our culture better.”
billion — “My target is to have 1 billion dollars in my account by the end of the year.”
chance — “Is there any chance that you can do this for me?”
brother — “My brother always have my back.”
energy — “Now put that energy into walking.”
period — “They covered a period of twenty years.”
course — “Have seen my course already?”
summer — “I’ll go to the beach in summer.”
less — “Sometimes, less is more.”
realize — “I just realize that I have a meeting today.”
hundred — “I have a hundred dollars that I can lend you.”
available — “I am available to work on your project.”
plant — “Plant a seed.”
likely — “It was likely a deer trail.”
opportunity — “It was the perfect opportunity to test her theory.”
term — “I’m sure there’s a Latin term for it.”
short — “It was just a short stay at the hotel.”
letter — “I already passed my letter of intent.”
condition — “Do you know the condition I am in?”
choice — “I have no choice.”
place — “Let’s meet out at meeting place.”
single — “I am a single parent.”
rule — “It’s the rule of the law.”
daughter — “My daughter knows how to read now.”
administration — “I will take this up with the administration.”
south — “I am headed south.”
husband — “My husband just bought me a ring for my birthday.”
Congress — “It will be debated at the Congress.”
floor — “She is our floor manager.”
campaign — “I handled their election campaign.”
material — “She had nothing material to report.”
population — “The population of the nearest big city was growing.”
well — “I wish you well.”
call — ” I am going to call the bank.”
economy — “The economy is booming.”
medical -“She needs medical assistance.”
hospital — “I’ll take her to the nearest hospital.”
church — “I saw you in church last Sunday.”
close -“Please close the door.”
thousand — “There are a thousand reasons to learn English!”
risk — “Taking a risk can be rewarding.”
current — “What is your current address?”
fire — “Make sure your smoke alarm works in case of fire.”
future -“The future is full of hope.”
wrong — “That is the wrong answer.”
involve — “We need to involve the police.”
defense — “What is your defense or reason you did this?”
anyone — “Does anyone know the answer?”
increase — “Let’s increase your test score.”
security — “Some apartment buildings have security.”
bank — “I need to go to the bank to withdraw some money.”
myself — “I can clean up by myself.”
certainly — “I can certainly help clean up.”
west — “If you drive West, you will arrive in California.”
sport — “My favorite sport is soccer.”
board — “Can you see the board?”
seek — “Seek and you will find.”
per — “Lobster is $20 per pound.”
subject — “My favorite subject is English!”
officer — “Where can I find a police officer?”
private — “This is a private party.”
rest — “Let’s take a 15 minute rest.”
behavior — “This dog’s behavior is excellent.”
deal — “A used car can be a good deal.”
performance — “Your performance can be affected by your sleep.”
fight — “I don’t want to fight with you.”
throw — “Throw me the ball!”
top — “You are a top student.”
quickly — “Let’s finish reading this quickly.”
past — “In the past, my English was not as good as it is today.”
goal — “My goal is to speak English fluently.”
second — “My second goal is to increase my confidence.”
bed — “I go to bed around 10pm.”
order — “I would like to order a book.”
author — “The author of this series is world-famous.”
fill — “I need to fill (up) my gas tank.”
represent — “I represent my family.”
focus — “Turn off your phone and the TV and focus on your studies!”
foreign — “It’s great having foreign friends.”
drop — “Please don’t drop the eggs!”
plan — “Let’s make a plan.”
blood — “The hospital needs people to give blood.”
upon — “Once upon a time, a princess lived in a castle.”
agency — “Let’s contract an agency to help with marketing.”
push — “The door says ‘push,’ not ‘pull.’”
nature — “I love walking in nature!”
color — “My favorite color is blue.”
no — “‘No’ is one of the shortest complete sentences.”
recently — “I cleaned the bathroom most recently, so I think it’s your turn this time.”
store — “I’m going to the store to buy some bread.”
reduce — “Reduce, reuse, and recycle are the ways to help the environment.”
sound — “I like the sound of wind chimes.”
note — “Please take notes during the lesson.”
fine — “I feel fine.”
before — “Before the movie, let’s buy popcorn!”
near — “Near, far, wherever you are, I do believe that the heart goes on.”
movement — “The environmental movement is an international movement.”
page — “Please turn to page 62.”
enter — “You can enter the building on the left.”
share — “Let me share my idea.”
than — “Ice cream has more calories than water.”
common — “Most people can find something in common with each other.”
poor — “We had a poor harvest this year because it was so dry.”
other — “This pen doesn’t work, try the other one.”
natural — “This cleaner is natural, there aren’t any chemicals in it.”
race — “We watched the car race on TV.”
concern — “Thank you for your concern, but I’m fine.”
series — “What is your favorite TV series?”
significant — “His job earns a significant amount of money.”
similar — “These earrings don’t match, but they are similar.”
hot — “Don’t touch the stove, it’s still hot.”
language — “Learning a new language is fun.”
each — “Put a flower in each vase.”
usually — “I usually shop at the corner store.”
response — “I didn’t expect his response to come so soon.”
dead — “My phone is dead, let me charge it.”
rise — “The sun will rise at 7:00 a.m.”
animal — “What kind of animal is that?”
factor — “Heredity is a factor in your overall health.”
decade — “I’ve lived in this city for over a decade.”
article — “Did you read that newspaper article?”
shoot — “He wants to shoot arrows at the target.”
east — “Drive east for three miles.”
save — “I save all my cans for recycling.”
seven — “There are seven slices of pie left.”
artist — “Taylor Swift is a recording artist.”
away — “I wish that mosquito would go away.”
scene — “He painted a colorful street scene.”
stock — “That shop has a good stock of postcards.”
career — “Retail sales is a good career for some people.”
despite — “Despite the rain, we will still have the picnic.”
central — “There is good shopping in central London.”
eight — “That recipe takes eight cups of flour.”
thus — “We haven’t had any problems thus far.”
treatment — “I will propose a treatment plan for your injury.”
beyond — “The town is just beyond those mountains.”
happy — “Kittens make me happy.”
exactly — “Use exactly one teaspoon of salt in that recipe.”
protect — “A coat will protect you from the cold weather.”
approach — “The cat slowly approached the bird.”
lie — “Teach your children not to lie.”
size — “What size is that shirt?
dog — “Do you think a dog is a good pet?”
fund — “I have a savings fund for college.”
serious — “She is so serious, she never laughs.”
occur — “Strange things occur in that empty house.”
media — “That issue has been discussed in the media.”
ready — “Are you ready to leave for work?”
sign — “That store needs a bigger sign.”
thought — “I’ll have to give it some thought.”
list — “I made a list of things to do.”
individual — “You can buy an individual or group membership.”
simple — “The appliance comes with simple instructions.”
quality — “I paid a little more for quality shoes.”
pressure — “There is no pressure to finish right now.”
accept — “Will you accept my credit card?”
answer — “Give me your answer by noon tomorrow.”
hard — “That test was very hard.”
resource — “The library has many online resources.”
identify — “I can’t identify that plant.”
left — “The door is on your left as you approach.”
meeting — “We’ll have a staff meeting after lunch.”
determine — “Eye color is genetically determined.”
prepare — “I’ll prepare breakfast tomorrow.”
disease — “Face masks help prevent disease.”
whatever — “Choose whatever flavor you like the best.”
success — “Failure is the back door to success.”
argue — “It’s not a good idea to argue with your boss.”
cup — “Would you like a cup of coffee?”
particularly — “It’s not particularly hot outside, just warm.”
amount — “It take a large amount of food to feed an elephant.”
ability — “He has the ability to explain things well.”
staff — “There are five people on staff here.”
recognize — “Do you recognize the person in this photo?”
indicate — “Her reply indicated that she understood.”
character — “You can trust people of good character.”
growth — “The company has seen strong growth this quarter.”
loss — “The farmer suffered heavy losses after the storm.”
degree — “Set the oven to 300 degrees.”
wonder — “I wonder if the Bulls will win the game.”
attack — “The army will attack at dawn.”
herself — “She bought herself a new coat.”
region — “What internet services are in your region?”
television — “I don’t watch much television.”
box — “I packed my dishes in a strong box.”
TV — “There is a good movie on TV tonight.”
training — “The company will pay for your training.”
pretty — “That is a pretty dress.”
trade — “The stock market traded lower today.”
deal — “I got a good deal at the store.”
election — “Who do you think will win the election?”
everybody — “Everybody likes ice cream.”
physical — “Keep a physical distance of six feet.”
lay — “Lay the baby in her crib, please.”
general — “My general impression of the restaurant was good.”
feeling — “I have a good feeling about this.”
standard — “The standard fee is $10.00.”
bill — “The electrician will send me a bill.”
message — “You have a text message on your phone.”
fail — “I fail to see what is so funny about that.”
outside — “The cat goes outside sometimes.”
arrive — “When will your plane arrive?”
analysis — “I’ll give you my analysis when I’ve seen everything.”
benefit — “There are many health benefits to quinoa.”
name — “What’s your name?”
sex — “Do you know the sex of your baby yet?”
forward — “Move the car forward a few feet.”
lawyer — “My lawyer helped me write a will.”
present — “If everyone is present, the meeting can begin.”
section — “What section of the stadium are you sitting in?”
environmental — “Environmental issues are in the news.”
glass — “Glass is much heavier than plastic.”
answer — “Could you answer a question for me?”
skill — “His best skill is woodworking.”
sister — “My sister lives close to me.”
PM — “The movie starts at 7:30 PM.”
professor — “Dr. Smith is my favorite professor.”
operation — “The mining operation employs thousands of people.”
financial — “I keep my accounts at my financial institution.”
crime — “The police fight crime.”
stage — “A caterpillar is the larval stage of a butterfly.”
ok — “Would it be ok to eat out tonight?”
compare — “We should compare cars before we buy one.”
authority — “City authorities make the local laws.”
miss — “I miss you, when will I see you again?”
design — “We need to design a new logo.”
sort — “Let’s sort these beads according to color.”
one — “I only have one cat.”
act — “I’ll act on your information today.”
ten — “The baby counted her ten toes.”
knowledge — “Do you have the knowledge to fix that?”
gun — “Gun ownership is a controversial topic.”
station — “There is a train station close to my house.”
blue — “My favorite color is blue.”
state — “After the accident I was in a state of shock.”
strategy — “Our new corporate strategy is written here.”
little — “I prefer little cars.”
clearly — “The instructions were clearly written.”
discuss — “We’ll discuss that at the meeting.”
indeed — “Your mother does indeed have hearing loss.”
force — “It takes a lot of force to open that door.”
truth — “Please tell me the truth.”
song — “That’s a beautiful song.”
example — “I need an example of that grammar point, please.”
democratic — “Does Australia have a democratic government?”
check — “Please check my work to be sure it’s correct.”
environment — “We live in a healthy environment.”
leg — “The boy broke his leg.”
dark — “Turn on the light, it’s dark in here.”
public — “Masks must be worn in public places.”
various — “That rug comes in various shades of gray.”
rather — “Would you rather have a hamburger than a hot dog?”
laugh — “That movie always makes me laugh.”
guess — “If you don’t know, just guess.”
executive — “The company’s executives are paid well.”
set — “Set the glass on the table, please.”
study — “He needs to study for the test.”
prove — “The employee proved his worth.”
hang — “Please hang your coat on the hook.”
entire — “He ate the entire meal in 10 minutes.”
rock — “There are decorative rocks in the garden.”
design — “The windows don’t open by design.”
enough — “Have you had enough coffee?”
forget — “Don’t forget to stop at the store.”
since — “She hasn’t eaten since yesterday.”
claim — “I made an insurance claim for my car accident.”
note — “Leave me a note if you’re going to be late.”
remove — “Remove the cookies from the oven.”
manager — “The manager will look at your application.”
help — “Could you help me move this table?”
close — “Close the door, please.”
sound — “The dog did not make a sound.”
enjoy — “I enjoy soda.”
network — “Band is the name of our internet network.”
legal — “The legal documents need to be signed.”
religious — “She is very religious, she attends church weekly.”
cold — “My feet are cold.”
form — “Please fill out this application form.”
final — “The divorce was final last month.”
main — “The main problem is a lack of money.”
science — “He studies health science at the university.”
green — “The grass is green.”
memory — “He has a good memory.”
card — “They sent me a card for my birthday.”
above — “Look on the shelf above the sink.”
seat — “That’s a comfortable seat.”
cell — “Your body is made of millions of cells.”
establish — “They established their business in 1942.”
nice — “That’s a very nice car.”
trial — “They are employing her on a trial basis.”
expert — “Matt is an IT expert.”
that — “Did you see that movie?”
spring — “Spring is the most beautiful season.”
firm — “Her ‘no” was very firm, she won’t change her mind.”
Democrat — “The Democrats control the Senate.”
radio — “I listen to the radio in the car.”
visit — “We visited the museum today.”
management — “That store has good management.”
care — “She cares for her mother at home.”
avoid — “You should avoid poison ivy.”
imagine — “Can you imagine if pigs could fly?”
tonight — “Would you like to go out tonight?”
huge — “That truck is huge!”
ball — “He threw the ball to the dog.”
no — “I said ‘no,’ please don’t ask again.”
close — “Close the window, please.”
finish — “Did you finish your homework?”
yourself — “You gave yourself a haircut?”
talk — “He talks a lot.”
theory — “In theory, that’s a good plan.”
impact — “The drought had a big impact on the crops.”
respond — “He hasn’t responded to my text yet.”
statement — “The police chief gave a statement to the media.”
maintain — “Exercise helps you maintain a healthy weight.”
charge — “I need to charge my phone.”
popular — “That’s a popular restaurant.”
traditional — “They serve traditional Italian food there.”
onto — “Jump onto the boat and we’ll go fishing.”
reveal — “Washing off the dirt revealed the boy’s skinned knee.”
direction — “What direction is the city from here?”
weapon — “No weapons are allowed in government buildings.”
employee — “That store only has three employees.”
cultural — “There is cultural significance to those old ruins.”
contain — “The carton contains a dozen egges.”
peace — “World leaders gathered for peace talks.”
head — “My head hurts.”
control — “Keep control of the car.”
base — “The glass has a heavy base so it won’t fall over.”
pain — “I have chest pain.”
apply — “Maria applied for the job.”
play — “The children play at the park.”
measure — “Measure twice, cut once.”
wide — “The doorway was very wide.”
shake — “Don’t shake the can of soda.”
fly — “We can fly to France next year.”
interview — “My job interview went well.”
manage — “Did you manage to find the keys?”
chair — “The table has six matching chairs.”
fish — “I don’t enjoy eating fish.”
particular — “That particular style looks good on you.”
camera — “I use the camera on my phone.”
structure — “The building’s structure is solid.”
politics — “Mitch is very active in politics.”
perform — “The singer will perform tonight.”
bit — “It rained a little bit last night.”
weight — “Keep track of your pet’s weight.”
suddenly — “The storm came up suddenly.”
discover — “You’ll discover treasures at that thrift store.”
candidate — “There are ten candidates for the position.”
top — “The flag flies on the top of that building.”
production — “Factory production has improved over the summer.”
treat — “Give yourself a treat for a job well done.”
trip — “We are taking a trip to Florida in January.”
evening — “I’m staying home this evening.”
affect — “My bank account will affect how much I can buy.”
inside — “The cat stays inside.”
conference — “There will be expert presenters at the conference.”
unit — “A foot is a unit of measure.”
best — “Those are the best glasses to buy.”
style — “My dress is out of style.”
adult — “Adults pay full price, but children are free.”
worry — “Don’t worry about tomorrow.”
range — My doctor offered me a range of options.
mention — “Can you mention me in your story?”
rather — “Rather than focusing on the bad things, let’s be grateful for the good things.”
far — “I don’t want to move far from my family.”
deep — “That poem about life is deep.”
front — “Please face front.”
edge — “Please do not stand so close to the edge of the cliff.”
individual — “These potato chips are in an individual serving size package.”
specific — “Could you be more specific?”
writer — “You are a good writer.”
trouble — “Stay out of trouble.”
necessary — “It is necessary to sleep.”
throughout — “Throughout my life I have always enjoyed reading.”
challenge — “I challenge you to do better.”
fear — “Do you have any fears?”
shoulder — “You do not have to shoulder all the work on your own.”
institution — “Have you attended any institution of higher learning?”
middle — “I am a middle child with one older brother and one younger sister.”
sea — “I want to sail the seven seas.”
dream — “I have a dream.”
bar — “A bar is a place where alcohol is served.”
beautiful — “You are beautiful.”
property — “Do you own property, like a house?”
instead — “Instead of eating cake I will have fruit.”
improve — “I am always looking for ways to improve.”
stuff — “When I moved, I realized I have a lot of stuff!”
claim — “I claim to be a fast reader, but actually I am average.”

LIST OF THE 1000 MOST COMMON ENGLISH WORDS

Written by Gokul M