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

Learn English words ranked 451 to 500 by frequency and complete your study of the first 500 high-frequency words in everyday English.

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1000 Most Common English Words
tax
tax
[noun]

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

Ex: April 15th is the deadline for filing income tax returns in the United States. 
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manager
manager
[noun]

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

Ex: As the manager, she conducts weekly meetings with her team. 
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amount
amount
[noun]

the total number or quantity of something

Ex: The amount of rainfall last month was unusually high, causing flooding in some areas. 
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to stay
to stay
[Verb]

to continue to be in a particular condition or state

Ex: Despite the challenges, she managed to stay calm throughout the emergency. 
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situation
situation
[noun]

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

Ex: The current economic situation is causing concern among investors and policymakers alike. 
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benefit
benefit
[noun]

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

Ex: One of the main benefits of exercise is improved mental health. 
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single
single
[Adjective]

no more than one in number

Ex: She lived in a single room apartment in the city, making the most of her small space. 
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training
training
[noun]

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

Ex: The new employees underwent intensive training to learn company policies and procedures. 
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strong
strong
[Adjective]

having a lot of physical power

Ex: He was able to lift the heavy box because he was so strong. 
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sign
sign
[noun]

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

Ex: The sign at the entrance warns visitors to keep off the grass. 
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to wish
to wish
[Verb]

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

Ex: He regularly wishes he could travel the world. 
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to sign
to sign
[Verb]

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

Ex: The author regularly signs copies of her books at book signings. 
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wish
wish
[noun]

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

Ex: Her greatest wish was to see her family again. 
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to apply
to apply
[Verb]

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

Ex: Students often apply to multiple universities to increase their chances of acceptance. 
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central
central
[Adjective]

located at or near the center or middle of something

Ex: The hotel is located in a central part of the city, close to all the major attractions. 
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to raise
to raise
[Verb]

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

Ex: Can you raise the lamp so I can see? 
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meeting
meeting
[noun]

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

Ex: I learned a lot from the training meeting last week. 
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to visit
to visit
[Verb]

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

Ex: During their vacation, they planned to visit famous landmarks and historical sites in the city. 
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west
west
[noun]

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

Ex: The west is home to vast deserts, rolling plains, and majestic mountain ranges. 
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to sell
to sell
[Verb]

to give something to someone in exchange for money

Ex: Are you planning to sell your house in the near future? 
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west
west
[Adjective]

located or positioned toward the western direction

Ex: The west side of the house offers stunning sunset views. 
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letter
letter
[noun]

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

Ex: I received a thank-you letter from the charity I donated to. 
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European
European
[Adjective]

related to Europe or its people

Ex: European architecture is known for its stunning cathedrals and castles. 
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field
field
[noun]

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

Ex: After the game, the players left their equipment on the field. 
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morning
morning
[noun]

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

Ex: I have a morning routine that includes brushing my teeth and getting dressed. 
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food
food
[noun]

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

Ex: He enjoyed trying new foods while traveling abroad. 
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role
role
[noun]

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

Ex: Despite her minor role in that movie, she made a strong impression. 
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game
game
[noun]

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

Ex: My favorite game to play is chess because it requires strategy. 
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event
event
[noun]

anything that takes place, particularly something important

Ex: The wedding was a joyous event that brought family and friends together. 
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boy
boy
[noun]

someone who is a child and a male

Ex: This is my little brother; he's a playful boy. 
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foot
foot
[noun]

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

Ex: He traced patterns in the sand with his foot, leaving temporary imprints. 
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art
art
[noun]

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

Ex: Ballet is an art that combines movement and music in a beautiful way. 
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thus
thus
[Adverb]

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

Ex: She saved consistently each month; thus, she was able to afford the vacation she had always dreamed of. 
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teacher
teacher
[noun]

someone who teaches things to people, particularly in a school

Ex: I raised my hand to give an answer when the teacher asked a question. 
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arm
arm
[noun]

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

Ex: He got a sunburn on his arm after spending the day at the beach. 
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to wait
to wait
[Verb]

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

Ex: We're patiently waiting for the rain to stop. 
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club
club
[noun]

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

Ex: He likes to dance, so he often visits the club near his apartment. 
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material
material
[noun]

a substance from which things can be made

Ex: Steel is a strong and durable material commonly used in the manufacturing of buildings, vehicles, and machinery. 
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award
award
[noun]

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

Ex: She received a lifetime achievement award for her work in cinema. 
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shall
shall
[Verb]

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

Ex: Shall we go to the movies tonight? 
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to drive
to drive
[Verb]

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

Ex: You should drive with both hands on the steering wheel. 
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mark
mark
[noun]

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

Ex: She received a high mark for her excellent essay. 
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firm
firm
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The mattress was firm, providing excellent support for his back. 
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to mark
to mark
[Verb]

to leave a sign, line, etc. on something

Ex: Please use a pencil to mark the location where the measurements should be taken. 
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firm
firm
[noun]

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

Ex: The law firm specializes in corporate litigation and intellectual property law. 
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to accept
to accept
[Verb]

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

Ex: He accepted the responsibility of caring for the dog. 
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easy
easy
[Adjective]

needing little skill or effort to do or understand

Ex: Cooking pasta is easy; you just boil water and add the noodles. 
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history
history
[noun]

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

Ex: The book contains the history of ancient Egypt. 
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parent
parent
[noun]

our mother or our father

Ex: As a single parent, she worked tirelessly to provide for her family and ensure their well-being. 
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to benefit

to gain something good from something or someone

Ex: By attending the workshop, she hoped to benefit from expert advice. 
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