1000 Most Common English Words - Most Common English Words 251–300

the middle part or point of an area or object

to want something to happen or be true

to store information in a way that can be used in the future

a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen or to be true

the best performance or result, or the highest or lowest level that has ever been reached, especially in sport

easy to understand

something that explains an action or event

to remove unwanted or unnecessary things from something or somewhere

each of the twenty-four time periods that exist in a day and each time period is made up of sixty minutes

a specific course of action that is performed in order to accomplish a certain objective

a place where people work, particularly behind a desk

a state of armed fighting between two or more groups, nations, or states

having no space left

a symbol that represents any number between 0 and 9

serious and of great importance

a small amount, quantity, or piece of something

the skill and knowledge we gain from doing, feeling, or seeing things

to think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion

to personally be involved in and understand a particular situation, event, etc.

one human

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

to like something or enjoy doing it a lot

a group of people or things that have similar characteristics or share particular qualities

the very strong emotion we have for someone or something that is important to us and we like a lot and want to take care of

to mention an idea, proposition, plan, etc. for further consideration or possible action

to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

to allow something to happen or someone to do something

a span of time, often with a clear beginning and end

to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something

an agreement between two or more parties, typically involving the exchange of goods, services, or property

to put our bottom on something like a chair or the ground while keeping our back straight

to address, discuss, or focus on a particular topic or issue

people in general, considered as an extensive and organized group sharing the same laws

the thing we move to enter, exit, or access a place such as a vehicle, building, room, etc.

a place with buildings and facilities for military operations and activities

a child's female parent

to build something upon a certain foundation or principle, or to use it as a starting point for further growth or development

to not stop something, such as a task or activity, and keep doing it

used for referring to a thing when it is not important what that thing is

a job, role, or function within an organization

a careful and systematic study of a subject to discover new facts or information about it

work, particularly difficult physical work

to study a subject carefully and systematically to discover new facts or information about it

the point or part of something that is the highest

(plural) an organization that catches thieves, killers, etc. and makes sure everyone follows rules

to possess or use something with someone else at the same time

a larger and more populated town

the act of providing treatment and paying attention to the physical and emotional needs of someone or something

a group of people who live in the same area

to consider something or someone important and to have a feeling of worry or concern toward them