50 most common words for English learners
| denoting one or more people or things already mentioned or assumed to be common knowledge
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| Example: He opened the door and entered the room.
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| exist; occur; take place
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| Example: I want to be the best version of myself.
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| used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences that are to be taken jointly
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| Example: She went to the store and bought some groceries.
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| expressing the relationship between a part and a whole
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| Example: The color of the sky is blue.
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| used when referring to someone or something for the first time in a text or conversation
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| Example: She saw a beautiful bird in the tree.
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| expressing motion in the direction of (a particular location)
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| Example: They walked to the park and enjoyed the sunshine.
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| expressing the situation of something that is or appears to be enclosed or surrounded by something else
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| Example: He sat in the corner of the room and read a book.
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| introducing a subordinate clause expressing a statement or hypothesis
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| Example: I believe that honesty is the best policy.
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| used to refer to a thing previously mentioned or easily identified
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| Example: The cat chased the mouse, but it got away.
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| used to indicate the role or function of someone or something
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| Example: He works as a teacher and also plays music in his free time.
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| intended to belong to, be used in, or be suitable for a particular person or group
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| Example: She bought a gift for her best friend's birthday.
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| used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing
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| Example: I hope you have a great day!
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| accompanied by (another person or thing)
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| Example: She went to the party with her friends.
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| physically in contact with and supported by (a surface)
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| Example: The book is on the table.
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| used to refer to a male person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified
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| Example: He is a talented musician.
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| expressing location or arrival in a particular place or position
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| Example: They met at the coffee shop.
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| indicating the means of achieving something
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| Example: She won the race by running faster than the others.
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| used to identify a specific person or thing close at hand or being indicated or experienced
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| Example: This is my favorite book.
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| used to refer to a speaker and one or more other people considered together
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| Example: We are going to the movies tonight.
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| used as a short substitute for a negative clause
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| Example: She does not like chocolate.
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| second person singular and plural present of 'be'
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| Example: You are my best friend.
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| indicating the point in space at which a journey, motion, or action starts
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| Example: He moved to London from New York.
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| used to link alternatives
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| Example: Would you like tea or coffee?
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| used to indicate the extent or degree to which something is expected or planned to happen
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| Example: Please finish your homework as soon as possible.
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| used to refer to the whole quantity or extent of a particular group or thing
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| Example: All students must complete the assignment.
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| possess, own, or hold
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| Example: She has a beautiful house.
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| not existing before; made, introduced, or discovered recently or now for the first time
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| Example: I bought a new car.
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| perform an action, activity, or task
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| Example: I need to do my homework.
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| introducing a conditional clause
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| Example: If it rains, we will stay indoors.
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| a greater or additional amount or degree
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| Example: She needs more time to finish the project.
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| expressing the future tense
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| Example: I will meet you at the restaurant.
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| the place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household
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| Example: I love coming home after a long day at work.
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| be able to
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| Example: She can speak three languages fluently.
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| on the subject of; concerning
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| Example: I would like to talk to you about the project.
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| come to have or hold (something); receive
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| Example: He got a promotion at work.
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| the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future
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| Example: I need more time to finish the report.
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| toward or in a higher place or position
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| Example: She looked up at the sky.
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| introducing the second element in a comparison
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| Example: She is taller than her sister.
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| away from the inside or center
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| Example: He stepped out of the room.
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| used to refer to a person or thing that is different or distinct from one already mentioned or known about
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| Example: Please pass me the other book.
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| an unspecified amount or number of
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| Example: Can I have some milk, please?
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| used to indicate possibility
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| Example: I could go to the party if I finish my work in time.
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| used to refer to two or more people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
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| Example: She gave them a gift for their anniversary.
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| perceive with the eyes
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| Example: I see a beautiful rainbow in the sky.
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| used to refer to a male person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified
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| Example: She introduced him to her parents.
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| form by putting parts together or combining substances; create
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| Example: She made a delicious cake for the party.
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| past of 'can'
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| Example: When I was young, I could swim very fast.
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| belonging to or associated with the person or people that the speaker is addressing
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| Example: Is this your book?
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| belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
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| Example: They left their bags at the hotel.
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| used before words beginning with a vowel sound
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| Example: She wants an apple for a snack.
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