1000 Most Common English Words - Most Common English Words 451–500

a sum of money that has to be paid, based on one's income, to the government so it can provide people with different kinds of public services

someone who is in charge of running a business or managing part or all of a company or organization

the total number or quantity of something

to continue to be in a particular condition or state

the way things are or have been at a certain time or place

an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation

no more than one in number

the process during which someone learns the skills needed in order to do a particular job

having a lot of physical power

a text or symbol that is displayed in public to give instructions, warnings, or information

to desire something to occur or to be true even though it is improbable or not possible

to write one's name or mark on a document to indicate acceptance, approval, or endorsement of its contents

a feeling of desire for something or of wanting something to happen

to formally request something, such as a place at a university, a job, etc.

located at or near the center or middle of something

to put something or someone in a higher place or lift them to a higher position

an event in which people meet, either in person or online, to talk about something

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

the direction toward which the sun goes down, which is on the left side of a person facing north

to give something to someone in exchange for money

located or positioned toward the western direction

a written or printed message that is sent to someone or an organization, company, etc.

related to Europe or its people

a piece of land used for playing a game or sport on

the time of day that is between when the sun starts to rise and the middle of the day at twelve o'clock

things that people and animals eat, such as meat or vegetables

the part or character that an actor plays in a movie or play

a competitive activity or sport in which players or teams compete against each other according to specific rules

anything that takes place, particularly something important

someone who is a child and a male

the body part that is at the end of our leg and we stand and walk on

the use of creativity and imagination to express emotions and ideas by making things like paintings, sculptures, music, etc.

used to introduce a result based on the information or actions that came before

someone who teaches things to people, particularly in a school

one of the two body parts that is connected to the shoulder and ends with fingers

to not leave until a person or thing is ready or present or something happens

a place where people, especially young people, go to dance, listen to music, or spend time together

a substance from which things can be made

a prize or money given to a person for their great performance

used to ask advice, questions, or making suggestions using the pronoun I or we

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

a letter or number given by a teacher to show how good a student's performance is; a point given for a correct answer in an exam or competition

relatively hard and resistant to being changed into a different shape by force

to leave a sign, line, etc. on something

a business or company, particularly one owned by two or more partners

to say yes to what is asked of you or offered to you

needing little skill or effort to do or understand

a description of a past event available in the form of a writing or recorded voice

our mother or our father

to gain something good from something or someone