1000 Most Common English Words - Most Common English Words 51–100

to or at a great distance

the most important thing that is said or done which highlights the purpose of something

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

like another thing or person in every way

a number of things or people that have some sort of connection or are at a place together

to bring something to a conclusion or stop it from continuing

to telephone a place or person

a word, sign, or symbol that represents a specific quantity or amount

a person who is a female adult

to experience a particular emotion

to appear to be or do something particular

used to express a possibility

having a relatively great vertical extent

the planet earth, where we all live

a particular part or region of a city, country, or the world

to use words in a question form or tone to get answers from someone

an organization that does business and earns money from it

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

the place that we live in, usually with our family

something that causes difficulties and is hard to overcome

the work done by a person, organization, company, etc. for the benefit of others

a period of time that is made up of twenty-four hours

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

to a large extent or degree

to wish to do or have something

immediately preceding the present time

an object that we cannot or do not need to name when we are talking about it

used for showing that someone or something belongs to or is connected with a particular person or thing

to use words and give someone information

up to now or the time stated

used to show that something is very important and needs to happen

a young person who has not reached puberty or adulthood yet

to make something visible or noticeable

to have a particular meaning or represent something

to move something or someone from one place or position to another

the part of space where someone or something is or they should be

used to express surprise, realization, understanding

the group of politicians in control of a country or state

to start or grow to be

any of the pieces making a whole, when combined

worthy of being approved or admired

to make a person or thing different

to go away from somewhere

living in the later stages of life

an example of a certain kind of situation

the state of existing as a person who is alive

below average in size

the part that is the most distant point of something

a building where people live, especially as a family

an organized collection of theories, ideas, or a method of attaining a particular objective