English A1 vocabulary list: 886 words

definite article marking a specific noun

Also means: article forming part of a proper name · superlative marker in “the most” · definite article nominalizing an adjective

marks an infinitive verb

Also means: marks movement toward a destination · marks the recipient or addressee · marks an adjacent position

joins words or phrases

Also means: joins clauses · introduces a contrasting continuation · prompts continuation or asks what comes next

inside or within a place

Also means: during a period of time · present within something · in a manner or respect

links a part or position to its whole

Also means: introduces the things counted by a quantity · marks possession or belonging · marks what something consists of

singular indefinite article

Also means: part of the quantifier “a lot” · part of the degree phrase “a bit” · distributive marker meaning “per”

present copula linking a subject to an adjective

Also means: present copula expressing identity or membership · present locative copula expressing presence or location · progressive auxiliary be

demonstrative pronoun

Also means: relative-clause pronoun · content-clause marker · demonstrative determiner

copular be: links a subject to a complement

Also means: progressive auxiliary: marks an ongoing action · passive auxiliary: marks the passive voice · future-intention auxiliary in “be going to”

second-person subject pronoun

Also means: second-person object pronoun · generic subject pronoun · second-person predicative complement pronoun

singular inanimate object pronoun

Also means: singular inanimate subject pronoun · dummy subject pronoun in an impersonal statement · singular subject pronoun for an unidentified person

demonstrative pronoun: this thing or situation

Also means: demonstrative determiner: near singular thing · demonstrative pronoun: this person or name · demonstrative determiner: this particular person or name

during a period of time

Also means: intended for someone · because of a reason · intended for a particular purpose

on

/ɑn/

touching or resting on a surface

Also means: marks a date · located at or along a place · written or printed on a document

negates a verb phrase

Also means: negates a noun phrase · negates an adjective or property · negates a prepositional phrase

having or possessing

Also means: in a manner characterized by · carrying or accompanied by · using or acting on something

have

/hæv/

possess or bear

Also means: perfect-tense auxiliary · have time available · mark obligation in the 'have to' construction

past singular be, linking a subject to a description

Also means: past be auxiliary marking an ongoing action · past singular be, expressing existence · past be auxiliary forming a passive construction

sent by a person

Also means: out of a place or material · taken from a collection or source · location from which something is seen or done

in the role or capacity of

Also means: marks classification or designation · introduces a time-related subordinate clause · marks a hypothetical comparison

possessive determiner: belonging to me

Also means: exclamatory possessive modifier expressing surprise or distress · affectionate possessive form of address

auxiliary marking questions or negation

Also means: perform an action · affirmative auxiliary substituting for a repeated verb · emphatic affirmative auxiliary

first-person plural subject pronoun

direction of visual attention

Also means: specific time · location at a place or landmark · location at a table

conclusion or continuation marker

Also means: very; to a high degree · to that degree; as much · in that way; true

by

/baɪ/

no later than a specified time

Also means: using or through a means · indicates the agent or doer in a passive construction · beside or near

speaker as recipient or addressee

Also means: speaker as direct object · speaker as affected party · speaker as subject of an infinitive

one

/wʌn/

the number 1; a single unit

Also means: pronoun for a person or thing · emphatic determiner highlighting a particular thing · indefinite determiner marking a particular but unspecified time

comparison marker: similar to; resembling

Also means: conversational filler or discourse marker · enjoyed or took pleasure in · approximation marker meaning “approximately”

interrogative pronoun asking which thing or information

Also means: free relative pronoun meaning “the thing(s) that” · exclamatory interjection expressing surprise or confusion · interrogative determiner asking which kind or item

joins alternatives

Also means: introduces a qualification to the preceding statement · indicates an approximate quantity

the complete group, used as a pronoun

Also means: the entire set, used as a determiner · the entire span of time · in any way or to any extent, in a negative-polarity phrase

third-person plural subject pronoun

Also means: generic indefinite subject pronoun referring to people in general · singular gender-neutral subject pronoun referring to a specific person

possessive determiner for a female person

Also means: female person as an object · female person as subject of an -ing clause · female person as subject of an infinitive clause

introduces a condition

Also means: introduces an embedded yes/no question · part of “as if,” introducing an unreal comparison · introduces a concessive condition

modal auxiliary expressing ability or possibility

Also means: modal auxiliary asking permission or possibility

marks a decision or intention

Also means: marks a future prediction · a person's resolve or determination · marks a characteristic or habitual tendency

feminine singular subject pronoun

Also means: feminine singular pronoun used as a subject complement · quoted mention of the word “she”

merely; no more than

Also means: very recently · marks hesitation or a faltering start · softens an imperative

concerning; on the topic of

Also means: marks what is being considered · introduces the issue being addressed · marks the object of worry

at the time that

Also means: at what time · if; in the situation that · although; despite the fact that

adds another item or fact

Also means: introduces an additional point

now

/naʊ/

at the present time

Also means: at this point in a situation · discourse marker signaling a transition or shift · introduces an imperative command

get

/ɡɛt/

obtain

Also means: become · understand · leave

see

/siː/

visually perceive

Also means: meet or visit someone · understand or realize · witness or observe

say

/seɪ/

say words

Also means: state in writing · indicate or display information · be reported or alleged

good

/ɡʊd/

of high quality or ability

Also means: pleasant or enjoyable · expressing approval · favorable or lucky

many

/ˈmɛni/

a large number of

Also means: asks for a number · a greater amount of · additional or further things

time

/taɪm/

a period of duration

Also means: an occasion or instance · A particular or appropriate moment for something · the clock time or time of day

first

/fɝst/

initial in a sequence

Also means: initially; at the beginning · before anyone else · highest rank; top position

go

/ɡəʊ/

move or leave

Also means: proceed or happen in a particular way · be lost or no longer available · enter a place

next; after that

Also means: in that case · at that time

asks about manner or method

Also means: introduces a content clause · asks about amount or degree · asks about how an event went

know

/noʊ/

be aware of information

Also means: be acquainted with a person · express uncertainty · discourse marker seeking acknowledgment

degree adverb: to a great extent or amount

Also means: standalone quantity pronoun: an amount · quantity determiner specifying an amount of a mass noun · quantity determiner in a question: what amount of

an unspecified number of plural things

Also means: an unspecified amount of a mass noun · some people (indefinite pronoun) · a certain, unspecified point

different from those referred to

Also means: remaining · additional or further · reciprocal pronoun meaning one another

take

/teɪk/

take possession of

Also means: capture a photograph · carry or bring · take something, with the object unspecified

at this exact moment

Also means: correct or true · acknowledging agreement · the direction opposite left

make

/meɪk/

cause something to become a particular state

Also means: manufacture or produce · prepare food or a meal · cause someone to do something

no more than the stated amount

Also means: sole; one and no other · nothing but; no other kind · merely; no more than doing that action

come

/kʌm/

arrive or attend

Also means: return · advance or flow inward · accompany someone

want

/wɑnt/

desire or wish to do something

Also means: desire or wish to have something · desire someone else to do something · expresses unspecified desire

after

/ˈæftɚ/

following a time or event, before a noun phrase

Also means: later; afterward · following the time when something happens, before a clause · pursuing or following someone or something

subordinator introducing a later-time clause

Also means: preposition meaning earlier than a specified event · previously; at an earlier time · preposition meaning in front of someone in a line or order

asks for a reason

Also means: indicates the reason or cause · suggests there is no reason not to

particle meaning lift or take

Also means: toward a higher position · into an upright position · particle meaning search for information

out

/aʊt/

movement from inside or away

Also means: discover or learn · outward through an opening · aloud; audibly

more

/mɔːr/

additional or further things

Also means: comparative degree marker: to a greater extent · a greater amount of · any further or longer (in “no more”)

back

/bæk/

to a previous place

Also means: in reply · again, resuming a previous action · at the rear

plural demonstrative determiner for nearby or current things

past copula linking a subject to a description

Also means: past progressive auxiliary “be” · past existential form of “be” · past passive auxiliary “be”

past-perfect auxiliary

Also means: past have, expressing a property or state · past have, expressing an experience · past have to, expressing obligation

introduces a reason or cause

Also means: part of the preposition “because of,” introducing a cause

belonging to them; plural possessive determiner

look

/lʊk/

direct one’s gaze

Also means: appear · search for · attention-getting discourse marker

question word asking for a location

Also means: relative word meaning “in or at which place” · question word asking for a destination

most

/moʊst/

to the greatest degree

Also means: the majority of

focus particle marking an unlikely or surprising case

Also means: concessive particle introducing a condition that does not change the result · intensifier meaning to a greater degree

ought to; be advisable or proper

Also means: be expected to happen

here

/hɪr/

at this place

Also means: in this situation or context · introducing what follows · presenting or offering something to someone

really

/ˈriːəli/

very; to a high degree

Also means: actually; in reality · expressing surprise or disbelief · sincerely; genuinely

tell

/tɛl/

inform or say to someone

Also means: narrate or recount · instruct someone to do something · distinguish or figure out

the two, before a plural noun

Also means: the two people or things, used alone · showing that an action applies to the two subjects · indicating that two properties or descriptions apply

find

/faɪnd/

discover or come across something

Also means: locate someone or something · learn information · consider or regard as

three

/θriː/

cardinal quantity three modifying a noun

Also means: the three-unit part of a compound number · the standalone number three

too

/tuː/

also

Also means: more than desired

new

/nuː/

recently made or received

Also means: unfamiliar or novel · recently arrived or introduced · not previously used

always

/ˈɔːlweɪz/

on every occasion; repeatedly

Also means: invariably; without changing · throughout the relevant time; all along

give

/ɡɪv/

give or hand something to someone

Also means: tell someone information · give an interview · deliver a speech

still

/stɪl/

continuing to be or happen

Also means: motionless · nevertheless / despite that

think

/θɪŋk/

believe or suppose

Also means: consider carefully · have an unspoken thought · reason or think clearly

never

/ˈnɛvər/

not ever; at no time

third-person plural object pronoun

Also means: third-person plural pronoun as object of a preposition

down

/daʊn/

become seated

Also means: put something in a lower position · downward · record in writing

again

/əˈɡɛn/

another time

Also means: back to an earlier state · request to repeat

love

/lʌv/

strongly like or enjoy

Also means: feel deep affection for someone · term of endearment used in address · affectionate letter closing

through

/θɹuː/

across or via an intervening space or object

Also means: among items while examining them · by means of · during an ongoing event or period

last

/læst/

most recent or previous

Also means: final · continue for a period

best

/bɛst/

most excellent or desirable

Also means: closest or dearest friend · utmost effort · the groom’s chief attendant at a wedding

possessive determiner: belonging to us

possessive determiner meaning belonging to us

polite request marker

Also means: urgent plea

need

/niːd/

have to do something; be necessary

Also means: require or be in need of something · require someone to do something · require something to be a certain way

help

/hɛlp/

assist someone

Also means: be useful · assistance · be unable to prevent or control it

call

/kɔːl/

phones someone

Also means: gives a name to · phone conversation · shouts to summon someone

old

/oʊld/

from the past; not recent

Also means: aged; ancient · aged seventeen; having the stated age · advanced in age; elderly

an unspecified thing

Also means: to some degree; somewhat · significance or importance

third-person singular masculine direct-object pronoun

Also means: third-person singular masculine object-of-preposition pronoun · third-person singular masculine indirect-object pronoun · a male person

into

/ˈɪntuː/

movement into an area or interior

Also means: movement to a position or condition · inclusion in consideration · investigation of a matter

second

/ˈsɛkənd/

following first in order

Also means: an additional or another one · unit of time

affirmative answer or agreement

Also means: acknowledgment before a qualification · response signaling attention when addressed · question tag seeking agreement

same

/seɪm/

identical to a referenced thing or place

Also means: the equivalent action or thing, with the noun omitted

work

/wɜːk/

do a job or be employed

Also means: job or work activity · artistic creation or body of creative work · function properly

each recurring time period

Also means: each item or member in a group

place

/pleɪs/

location or spot

Also means: put or set something somewhere · rank or position · venue or establishment

show

/ʃoʊ/

displayed or revealed something to someone

Also means: a program or performance · explained or demonstrated something to someone · became visible or apparent

over

/ˈoʊvər/

ended or finished

Also means: above or over the top of something · throughout a period · to or toward a place

between

/bɪˈtwiːn/

in the relationship or distinction involving two things

Also means: in the space separating two things · during the interval from one time to another

around

/əˈraʊnd/

reverse direction or face the opposite way

Also means: surrounding, on all sides of · throughout, in all parts of · in various directions, at the surroundings

feel

/fiːl/

experience a feeling or emotional state

Also means: seem or give an impression · perceive something through physical sensation · intuitively sense or know something

keep

/kiːp/

continue an activity

Also means: retain or possess · maintain in a state · keep confidential

stop

/stɑp/

cease an activity

Also means: halt or pause a journey · cease operating or functioning · command to stop

first-person plural direct object

Also means: first-person plural object of a preposition · first-person plural recipient · first-person plural standalone noun phrase

big

/bɪɡ/

large in size or scale

Also means: serious or major · warm and affectionate

all things

Also means: all that mattered

for now; not yet

Also means: up to now · nevertheless · still

put

/pʊt/

place or position something

Also means: put clothing on oneself · switch something on · set aside a fear

way

/weɪ/

manner or style

Also means: route or path · exclamation of disbelief or refusal in “no way” · means or method

open

/ˈoʊpən/

unfasten or uncover something

Also means: not closed · move a door to allow entry · access a digital message

next

/nɛkst/

following in time or order

Also means: adjacent or beside

family

/ˈfæməli/

a group of related people; relatives

Also means: relating to or belonging to a family

name

/neɪm/

personal name

Also means: name or title identifying something · called by a personal name · given a name or label

distributive determiner: every individual

Also means: reciprocal marker in “each other” · frequency phrase: per week

change

/tʃeɪndʒ/

alter or modify something

Also means: become different · a different set of clothes · a difference or alteration

long

/lɔŋ/

lasting a long time

Also means: extended in physical length · anymore in “no longer” · by a considerable time earlier

sure

/ʃʊr/

certain or confident

Also means: yes; agreement · ensuring or checking that something happens

wait

/weɪt/

present-tense verb meaning remains until something happens

Also means: interjection expressing surprise or seeking confirmation · interjection signaling reconsideration or correction · imperative verb telling someone to pause

at any time

Also means: of all time · marks continuity from then on in “ever since”

day

/deɪ/

calendar day or 24-hour period

Also means: important occasion or event · part of the daily cycle · the present time or era

play

/pleɪ/

perform music

Also means: take part in a sports match · label identifying the audio-playback button · engage in a game

part of the be-going-to future construction

Also means: proceeding toward a point or outcome · leaving or departing · continuing an activity or speech

an unspecified person

Also means: possessive determiner referring to an unspecified person

off

/ɔf/

removed clothing

Also means: removed from a document · down from a surface · removed a worn item

number

/ˈnʌmbɚ/

telephone number

Also means: numeric value or digit sequence · address number · numbered item or label

left

/lɛft/

on the left side

Also means: toward the left · left-hand side

let

/lɛt/

allow someone to do something

Also means: propose that we do something · release or relinquish something · tell or inform someone

lot

/lɑt/

a large amount or number

Also means: to a great extent; much · often; frequently · an overwhelming or intense experience

got

/ɡɑt/

obtained

Also means: received · understood · be able to succeed, in the encouragement 'you've got this'

3

/θriː/

3 o’clock

Also means: three (quantity) · third school year

oh

/oʊ/

dismay

Also means: surprise or realization · relief or pleasure · sympathy or regret

child

/tʃaɪld/

young human

Also means: offspring

different

/ˈdɪfərənt/

not the same

Also means: unusual or unlike what was expected

bad

/bæd/

unwise or undesirable

Also means: of poor quality · in poor physical condition · guilty and sorry

great

/ɡreɪt/

excellent; very good

Also means: kinship prefix: one generation further removed · interjection expressing approval · to a high degree

ask

/æsk/

ask a question or seek information

Also means: request someone to do something · request something from someone · seek permission before acting

group

/ɡruːp/

online messaging group

Also means: organized group of people · sent to multiple people

possessive/genitive marker

read

/riːd/

past tense: interpret written text

Also means: gerund/participle: interpret written text · present tense, third-person singular: interpret written text · infinitive: interpret written text

small

/smɔːl/

limited in size or extent

Also means: minor or unimportant · low in volume · exclamation expressing surprise at a coincidence

no thing

Also means: no words · not important · no connection

mean

/miːn/

intend to say

Also means: have or convey meaning · entail or lead to an outcome · intend to do something

win

/wɪn/

achieve victory

Also means: gain or obtain something through effort · obtain a ranked place in a competition

enough

/ɪˈnʌf/

to a sufficient degree

Also means: sufficient or adequate · as much as needed before a noun

four

/fɔɹ/

cardinal number 4

Also means: clock hour 4 · number 4 in an age expression

once

/wʌns/

one time

Also means: formerly; in the past · when; as soon as

week

/wiːk/

seven-day duration

Also means: calendar week

water

/ˈwɔtər/

water, as a liquid or body of water

white

/waɪt/

white in color

Also means: a type of coffee drink · pale from worry · the chess side or player using the white pieces

problem

/ˈprɒbləm/

issue or difficulty

turn

/tɜːn/

rotate

Also means: change direction · face or move toward · prove to be the case

large

/lɑːdʒ/

big in physical size

Also means: substantial in amount or extent · greater in size or extent; comparative

used

/juːzd/

employed or made use of

Also means: marks a former habit · invoked someone’s name · be accustomed to

school

/skuːl/

educational institution

Also means: school classes or hours

run

/rʌn/

move quickly on foot

Also means: manage or operate something · extend or follow a course · continue functioning despite having no sleep

later

/ˈleɪtər/

at a subsequent time

Also means: subsequent; occurring at a later time

hear

/hɪr/

perceive a sound

Also means: learn information by hearing · listen to someone fully and consider what they say

part

/pɑːrt/

aspect or area

Also means: section or segment · component of a whole · participant or member

am

/ˌeɪˈɛm/

a.m., before noon

4

/fɔr/

clock hour four

Also means: room number four · cardinal number four

send

/sɛnd/

transmit or forward something to a recipient

Also means: dispatch or cause a person to go · return something · submit an application

hope

/hoʊp/

want something good to happen

Also means: a desire or expectation that something good happens

watch

/wɑtʃ/

observe or look at

Also means: timepiece worn or carried · viewing, as in a watch party · stay alert and protect yourself

everyone

/ˈɛvriwʌn/

all people

Also means: vocative address to all people · possessor meaning all people

hand

/hænd/

body part used for holding or touching

Also means: passed or gave something to someone · manual method; done by a person · handwriting style

together

/təˈɡɛðər/

beside one another

Also means: jointly or cooperatively · collectively, as a group · in a romantic relationship

better

/ˈbɛtər/

of higher quality or effectiveness

Also means: in improved health or condition · more admirable · more skilled

perhaps; possibly

Also means: approximately; around

end

/ɛnd/

come to an end

Also means: final point or conclusion · far extremity

little

/ˈlɪtəl/

to a small degree

Also means: a small amount or duration · small and precious · small in size

high

/haɪ/

at a great height

Also means: to a great height · superior in quality · main

5

/faɪv/

cardinal number five

Also means: flat identifier 5

live

/lɪv/

reside in a place

Also means: spend one’s life

buy

/baɪ/

purchase something

things

/θɪŋz/

objects or items

Also means: situations or circumstances · abstract concepts or matters · statements or comments

talk

/tɔːk/

have a conversation

Also means: discuss a topic · speak

thing

/θɪŋ/

notable fact or aspect

Also means: physical object or creation · event or situation · written content or statement

during

/ˈdʊrɪŋ/

in or throughout a specified time period

class

/klæs/

group of students

Also means: instructional course or lesson

discourse marker signaling a transition or next step

Also means: agreement or acknowledgment · in a well or safe state · acceptable or not a problem

food

/fuːd/

something to eat

walk

/wɔːk/

move on foot

Also means: a journey on foot · command to move on foot

wrong

/rɔŋ/

not the correct or intended one

Also means: amiss or causing a problem · morally bad or improper · incorrectly

nearly; just short of

other or additional

any person

be logically certain or inferred to be

Also means: be required to do something · be necessarily or inevitably the case

nice

/naɪs/

pleasant or agreeable

Also means: kind and generous · attractive in appearance · an approving exclamation

yeah

/jæ/

informal yes; agreement or acknowledgment

Also means: tag seeking confirmation or agreement

team

/tiːm/

group working together

Also means: sports side · close circle of people around someone

happen

/ˈhæpən/

occur; take place

saw

/sɔː/

past tense of see

late

/leɪt/

not on time

Also means: at a late time · advanced in time

money

/ˈmʌni/

money or funds

night

/naɪt/

nighttime, the dark part of a day

Also means: an especially important or significant occasion · good-night farewell

morning

/ˈmɔrnɪŋ/

morning, the early part of the day

Also means: morning greeting

move

/muːv/

change position

Also means: relocate to a place · move something to a different position · propagate through a medium

free

/friː/

available; not occupied

Also means: sports: awarded after a foul · not restricted or controlled

plan

/plæn/

an intended course of action

Also means: intend to do something · devising a course of action · decided or arranged in advance

exactly

/ɪɡˈzæktli/

precisely; in exact detail

Also means: agreement: that's right · not precisely; not quite

bring

/brɪŋ/

carry something to a person or place

Also means: move something closer · take something out or present it · mention or raise a topic

soon

/suːn/

in a short time

Also means: part of “as soon as,” meaning immediately when

third

/θɜːrd/

ordinal modifier for the item or occurrence in position three

Also means: stand-alone ordinal naming the item in third position

away

/əˈweɪ/

off from a place; departing

Also means: at a distance; not near · removed or taken off · into disappearance or nonexistence

close

/kloʊz/

shut (verb)

Also means: near in position · shut; not open (state) · nearer in position

minutes

/ˈmɪnɪts/

plural unit of time

Also means: written record of a meeting

days

/deɪz/

days; 24-hour periods

post

/poʊst/

publish online

Also means: postal/mail-related · an online post · letters and parcels sent or delivered by mail

near

/nɪr/

close to; preposition

Also means: close by; adverb · almost; nearly

hour

/ˈaʊər/

unit or period of time

real

/riːl/

actual or true; not merely apparent

Also means: genuine; not fake · existing; not imaginary

few

/fjuː/

a small number of

Also means: a small number of, at intervals

sound

/saʊnd/

seem or give an impression

Also means: an audible noise or tone · audio-related; used for reproducing sound

six

/sɪks/

the number 6

Also means: six o'clock · cardinal numeral indicating a quantity of six · six years old

6

/sɪks/

six o'clock

Also means: flat number six

field

/fiːld/

open or cultivated land

Also means: sports playing area · real-world or on-site setting outside a laboratory or office · noun modifier: for use outdoors

final

/ˈfaɪnəl/

last; coming at the end

sometimes

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

occasionally

believe

/bɪˈliːv/

think or judge that something is true

Also means: accept as true · find something astonishing or hard to accept · have faith in or support

done

/dʌn/

be finished or completed

leave

/liːv/

go away or depart

Also means: put or place something somewhere · cause something to remain in a state · remain; still be present

hard

/hɑɹd/

severe or intense

Also means: more difficult · firm, not soft · with great effort

care

/kɛr/

feel concern or importance

Also means: residential care · careful attention · look after or provide care for

top

/tɑp/

uppermost part or position

Also means: upper surface · initial fragrance note

exclamation expressing strong emotion

story

/ˈstɔri/

tale or narrative

Also means: account or version of events · social-media post or update

side

/saɪd/

a direction or position

Also means: a party or group in a conflict · a lateral part of something · next to each other

hold

/hoʊld/

gripped or carried

Also means: extended outward · retained possession of it · supported

cover

/ˈkʌvər/

verb: put over or block

Also means: noun: front of a publication · adjective: having something over it · noun: physical covering

lose

/luːz/

was defeated in a contest

Also means: misplaced something · suffered the loss of money · lost emotional control

order

/ˈɔːrdər/

a request to buy food or goods

Also means: requested food or goods

write

/raɪt/

communicate a message in writing

Also means: record information in writing · compose a written work · inscribe text on a surface

sign

/saɪn/

write your name on a document

Also means: posted notice or marker · signing or approval in a compound · an indication or signal

stand

/stænd/

be upright or remain standing in a place

Also means: rise to an upright position · remain valid or in force

car

/kɑɹ/

car, an automobile

outside

/ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

outside something, on its exterior

Also means: outdoors, in the open air · outdoors, to the exterior · outer surface or exterior

across

/əˈkrɔs/

on the other side of a space

Also means: from one side to another through a region · lying over and spanning · throughout a period of time

any thing at all

Also means: any option whatsoever

by then; before that point

person

/ˈpɝsən/

human individual

Also means: physically present, face-to-face

case

/keɪs/

protective container

Also means: legal matter or proceeding

7

/ˈsɛvən/

the number seven

Also means: seven o’clock

head

/hɛd/

head, body part

Also means: chief or leading · going or traveling

full

/fʊl/

containing a lot of

Also means: entire; complete · filled to capacity

understand

/ˌʌndərˈstænd/

comprehend or grasp meaning

Also means: realize or recognize significance · acknowledge that one understands

fine

/faɪn/

okay or well

Also means: acceptance or agreement · monetary penalty · of high quality

record

/ˈrɛkərd/

an official recorded entry

Also means: documented in writing · a written account or document

men

/mɛn/

adult male people

die

/daɪ/

cease living

job

/dʒɑb/

paid position or employment

Also means: duty or responsibility · task or piece of work

far

/fɑr/

distant; a long way away

Also means: beyond an acceptable limit · extent marker in “as far as”

kind

/kaɪnd/

type or sort

Also means: somewhat; to a limited degree · caring and gentle

inside

/ˌɪnˈsaɪd/

in an enclosed place

Also means: within the interior of a place · to the inside; indoors · the interior or inner part

private

/ˈpraɪvət/

not public or disclosed

Also means: personal; belonging to an individual · military rank of a soldier

fact

/fækt/

something true or real

Also means: an emphasis marker meaning actually

line

/laɪn/

boundary mark

Also means: fishing cord · telephone connection · drawn stroke or mark

act

/ækt/

deed or action

Also means: pretend or behave as if · performances · take action

form

/fɔrm/

document to fill out

Also means: application document · created or made · type or format

sorry

/ˈsɑɹi/

adjective phrase expressing regret or apology

Also means: interjection used to apologize · adjective expressing pity or sympathy · interjection requesting repetition or clarification

8

/eɪt/

eight (number)

stay

/steɪ/

remain in a place or until a time

Also means: continue being in a state or condition · avoid getting involved

idea

/aɪˈdiːə/

thought or plan

Also means: knowledge or awareness

matter

/ˈmætər/

be important or significant

Also means: an issue, subject, or affair

listen

/ˈlɪsən/

listen attentively

Also means: command to pay attention

fall

/fɔːl/

loses balance and goes down

Also means: breaks down or fails · descends as rain · is cast or extends across a surface

appear

/əˈpɪr/

become visible or show up

Also means: seem to be · be depicted or listed on a map · be recorded or listed in a document

black

/blæk/

black in color

war

/wɔː/

armed conflict

check

/tʃɛk/

inspect or verify something

Also means: check out of a hotel · look at a clock or watch · register at a hotel

student

/ˈstuːdənt/

student or learner

break

/breɪk/

physically damaged

Also means: not functioning · a pause in an event · violated or disobeyed

remember

/rɪˈmɛmbər/

recall from memory

Also means: keep in memory; not forget

note

/noʊt/

written message or reminder

Also means: recorded audio message · written notes or records · musical sound or pitch

anything that; an unspecified thing

Also means: dismissive expression of indifference · no matter what; regardless of what · any; of any kind

important

/ɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

important; significant

continue

/kənˈtɪnjuː/

keep going or doing something

enjoy

/ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/

imperative: have a good time

Also means: participial verb: take pleasure in something

blue

/bluː/

blue in color

Also means: the color blue

young

/jʌŋ/

young; not old

early

/ˈɜːrli/

before the usual or expected time

Also means: from an initial stage or period · near the beginning of the day

thanks

/θæŋks/

expression of gratitude

Also means: gratitude or appreciation

add

/æd/

include people in a group or list

Also means: put something into something else · say something additionally

eye

/aɪ/

eyes (organs of sight)

Also means: expressive gaze or look · fresh perspective or way of seeing

hey

/heɪ/

getting attention before a question or suggestion

Also means: greeting someone · calling someone out or protesting · informal conversational tag after thanks

list

/lɪst/

a series of written or displayed entries

Also means: put a property up for sale or rent · enumerate items · record or include an entry

ago

/əˈɡoʊ/

before now

type

/taɪp/

enter text using a keyboard or phone

Also means: kind or variety

single

/ˈsɪŋɡəl/

one only

Also means: even one, in a negative statement · each individual one, emphatically

half

/hæf/

one of two equal parts

Also means: 50% of a stated amount or time · partly; not fully (prefix)

informal address to a group

fight

/faɪt/

a fight or bout

Also means: compete in a fight · fight-related; modifying a noun · fight against someone

song

/sɔŋ/

a piece of music

office

/ˈɔfɪs/

a room or workplace

Also means: an administrative department or branch · the staff working there · relating to work in an office

true

/truː/

factually correct or accurate

Also means: real or actual

history

/ˈhɪstəri/

past events and developments

Also means: an account of past events · a family’s past background

the letter M

building

/ˈbɪldɪŋ/

structure

Also means: constructing

speak

/spiːk/

utter words aloud

Also means: talk or converse with someone

miss

/mɪs/

long for someone or something

Also means: fail to hit a target · fail to catch something · fail to notice something

simple

/ˈsɪmpəl/

easy to understand or not complex

Also means: plain and not elaborate

build

/bɪld/

construct or make

Also means: grow or increase

bit

/bɪt/

to a small degree

Also means: a small amount · a short time

air

/ɛr/

atmospheric air

past

/pæst/

movement past or beyond something

Also means: movement past or beyond · thirty minutes after the hour · the preceding or recent period

light

/laɪt/

illumination

Also means: lamp or light fixture · less burdened · becomes illuminated

months

/mʌnθs/

months: plural units of calendar time

question

/ˈkwɛstʃən/

an inquiry seeking an answer

Also means: an issue or matter under consideration

ten

/tɛn/

the number 10

Also means: the hour 10 (o’clock)

below

/bɪˈloʊ/

lower in the text

Also means: lower than someone

pass

/pæs/

time elapses

Also means: a kick or throw of the ball to a teammate · move past a place or thing · walk past someone

son

/sʌn/

male child

mine

/maɪn/

a thing belonging to the speaker

special

/ˈspɛʃəl/

unusual or distinctive

Also means: important or meaningful

moment

/ˈmoʊmənt/

a brief period of time

Also means: a particular point in time · an opportunity or turn to act or succeed

tonight

/təˈnaɪt/

during this evening or night (adverb)

Also means: this evening or night (noun)

future prospects or fate

Also means: time to come

pull

/pʊl/

remove by pulling

Also means: tug or exert force · put clothing on by tugging · contract or tighten

decide

/dɪˈsaɪd/

make a choice or decision

Also means: conclude that something is true · be settled or finalized

tomorrow

/təˈmɑːroʊ/

time adverb: the day after today

Also means: attributive time modifier: on the day after today · predicative time expression: the day after today · noun-like time expression used as the object of “for”: the day after today

answer

/ˈænsər/

a response or reply

Also means: respond or reply · pick up a phone call

14

/ˌfɔːrˈtiːn/

day of the month

Also means: quantity of fourteen years · street address number · identifier for item 14

10

/tɛn/

ten o’clock

Also means: the number ten · a score of ten

worker

/ˈwɝkɚ/

people who work

normal

/ˈnɔːməl/

ordinary or usual

reflexive pronoun referring to one person addressed

wear

/wɛr/

have clothing or an accessory on

Also means: show facial lines · clothing worn for office work

rule

/ruːl/

rule or regulation to follow

Also means: usual pattern or norm

phone

/foʊn/

telephone device

Also means: telephone-related · telephone call or conversation

for everyday home activities

fun

/fʌn/

enjoyment

easy

/ˈiːzi/

not difficult; simple

front

/frʌnt/

the area ahead of something

Also means: located at the front or entrance · the foremost part or area · the forward outer face or side

drive

/draɪv/

travel by car

Also means: operate a boat · car journey · transport someone by car

meet

/miːt/

encounter or get together with someone

Also means: be introduced to someone for the first time · look directly at someone’s eyes

teacher

/ˈtitʃɚ/

educator

Also means: teacher-related noun modifier

forget

/fəˈɡɛt/

fail to remember

Also means: let go or disregard · waive a penalty

save

/seɪv/

stored or recorded digitally

Also means: kept something for later use · kept it from being ruined · prevented an account from being lost

match

/mætʃ/

sports game or contest

Also means: resembled or corresponded to

Friday

/ˈfraɪdeɪ/

friday, a day of the week

father

/ˈfɑːðər/

male parent

address

/ˈædrɛs/

mailing or contact location

Also means: directed to someone or somewhere · deal with or tackle an issue

eat

/iːt/

present-tense form: eat

Also means: present participle: eating · base-form complement of “can”: eat · past-tense form: ate

fast

/fæst/

quickly; at high speed

Also means: quick or speedy

no person

Also means: an unimportant or unknown person

dad

/dæd/

the name or title “Dad”

Also means: father, informally · familiar address to one’s father · characteristic of a dad; father-like

words

/wɝdz/

individual units of language

Also means: written message or text · spoken language or utterances

mother

/ˈmʌðər/

female parent

road

/rəʊd/

route for travel

town

/taʊn/

town; a populated place

Also means: town authorities or municipality

main

/meɪn/

primary or principal

page

/peɪdʒ/

a page of a document or book

Also means: an app or website screen

reach

/riːtʃ/

arrive at a place or point

Also means: stretch out toward something · put a hand into something · contact or communicate with someone

throw

/θroʊ/

send through the air by hand

Also means: discard

vote

/voʊt/

cast a vote for

wife

/waɪf/

married female partner

summer

/ˈsʌmər/

season noun

Also means: seasonal modifier

points

/pɔɪnts/

units of score

Also means: judges’ score deciding a contest · items in a list

visit

/ˈvɪzɪt/

visit someone

Also means: go to a place · a visit or stay

finish

/ˈfɪnɪʃ/

complete a task or activity

Also means: the endpoint of an event · be over or come to an end · consume all of a food or drink