Learn the most frequently used English words with simple definitions and examples.
the
used before a noun to talk about a specific thing
The phone is on the table.
be
used to say what something is or how it exists
I want to be happy.
to
used before a verb or to show direction or purpose
She wants to learn English.
of
used to show belonging or connection
Part of the story.
and
used to join words or ideas together
I like coffee and tea.
a
used before a noun to talk about one thing, not a specific one
I saw a dog in the park.
in
used to show where something is or when something happens
She is in the room.
that
used to talk about a specific person or thing
That book is very interesting.
have
used to show possession or to talk about actions and experiences
I have a car.
I
used to talk about yourself
I like learning English.
it
used to talk about a thing or situation
It is cold today.
for
used to show purpose or reason
This is for you.
not
used to make a sentence negative
I am not tired.
on
used to show position or time
The keys are on table.
with
used to show togetherness or connection
She came with her friend.
he
used to talk about a male person
He is my brother.
as
used to takl to the person are you speaking to
Do it as I say.
you
used to talk to the person you are speaking to
You are right.
do
used to perform an action or ask a question
What do you want?
at
used to show a specific place or time
Meet me at home.
this
used to talk about something near or happening now
This is my phone.
but
used to show contrast
I like coffee, but I don’t like tea.
his
used to show who something belongs to a male person
This is his bag.
by
used to show who did something or how
The book was written by her.
from
used to show where something starts
I am from Turkey.
they
used to talk about more than one person or thing
They are waiting outside.
we
used to talk about yourself and others together
We are friends.
say
used to speak or tell something
She is very kind.
or
used to show a choice betweeen things
Do you want tea or coffee?
an
used before a noun that starts with a wowel sound
She has an idea.
will
used to talk about the future
I will call you later.
my
used to show something belongs to you
This is my book.
one
used to talk about a single thing or person
I have on question.
all
used to talk about everything or everyone,
All people make mistakes.
would
used to talk about imagined situations or polite requests
I would like some water.
there
used to show a place or introduce something
There is a problem.
their
used to show something belongs to them
This is their house.
what
used to talk about something
What is your name?
so
used to show a result or reason
It was late, so we went home.
up
used to show movement or a higher position
She stood up quickly.
out
used to show something is not inside
He went out for a walk.
if
used to talk about a condition
If it rains, we will stay inside.
about
used to talk about a topic or subject
We talked about the movie.
who
used to ask or talk about a person
Who is at the door?
get
used to receive or become something
I got a message.
which
used to choose one thing from others
Which one do you want?
go
used to move or travel
Let’s go home.
me
used when talking about yourself as the object
Can you help me?
when
used to talk about time or a moment
When will you arrive?
make
used to create or cause something
She makes a cake.
make
used to create or cause something
She makes a cake.
can
used to talk about ability or possibility
I can help you.
like
used to show enjoyment or preference
I like this song.
time
used to talk about moments or periods
It is time to go.
no
used to give a negative answer
No, I don’t agree.
just
used to mean only or very recently
I just finished my work.
him
used to talk about a male person as the object
I saw him yesterday.
know
used to understand or be aware of something
I know the answer.
take
used to get or carry something
Please take this book.
people
used to talk about more than one person
People are waiting outside.
into
used to show movement to the inside
She went into the room.
year
used to talk about a period of twelve months
This year was very difficult.
your
used to show something belongs to you
Your phone is ringing.
good
used to describe something positive
This is a good idea.
some
used to talk about an unknown or limited amount
I need some help.
could
used to talk about possibility or past ability
I could hear the music.
them
used to talk about people or things as the object
I met them yesterday.
see
used to notice or look at something
I can see the mountains.
other
used to talk about a different person or thing
The other option is better.
than
used to compare two things
This one is better than that.
then
used to talk about what comes next
Finish your work, then rest.
now
used to talk about the present moment
I am busy right now.
look
used to use your eyes to see something
Look at this picture.
only
used to mean just one or nothing more
This is the only option.
come
used to move toward a place or person
Please come here.
its
used to show something belongs to a thing or animal
The dog hurt its leg.
over
used to show something is finished or above
The game is over.
think
used to have an idea or opinion
I think this is right.
also
used to add more information
She is smart and also kind.
back
used to return to a place or earlier state
She went back home.
after
used to show something happens later
We will eat after work.
use
used to do something with a tool or object
I use my phone every day.
two
used to talk about the number 2
I have two sisters.
how
used to ask about the way something happens
How did you do that?
our
used to show something belongs to us
This is our house.
work
used to do a job or activity
I work in an office.
first
used to talk about the beginning
This is my first day.
well
used to say something is good or done correctly
She speaks English well.
way
used to talk about a method or path
This is the best way to learn.
even
used to show something is surprising or emphasized
Even he understood the problem.
new
used to talk about something not old
I bought a new laptop.
want
used to say you wish for something
I want some coffee.
because
used to give a reason
I stayed home because it was raining.
any
used to talk about one or more of something
Do you have any questions?
these
used to talk about things near you
These shoes are comfortable.
give
used to hand something to someone
Please give me a minute.
day
used to talk about a period of 24 hours
It was a long day.
most
used to talk about the largest amount
Most people like music.
us
used when talking about yourself and others as the object
They invited us to dinner.