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1000 Most Common English Words - Most Common English Words 951–1000

Learn English words ranked 951 to 1000 by frequency and complete your study of the 1,000 most commonly used words in English.

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1000 Most Common English Words
northern
northern
[Adjective]

positioned in the direction of the north

Ex: The northern star guides travelers in the night sky. 
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circumstance

the conditions or factors that surround and influence a particular situation

Ex: Given the circumstances, they decided to cancel the outdoor event. 
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to prepare

to make a person or thing ready for doing something

Ex: He prepares his outfit the night before to save time in the morning. 
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to laugh
to laugh
[Verb]

to make happy sounds and move our face like we are smiling because something is funny

Ex: Your reaction was so funny, I laughed for minutes. 
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sorry
sorry
[Adjective]

feeling ashamed or apologetic about something that one has or has not done

Ex: He felt sorry for forgetting his friend's birthday and apologized immediately. 
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laugh
laugh
[noun]

the sound produced when someone is laughing

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sorry
sorry
[interjection]

a word we use to say we feel bad about something

Ex: Sorry, I forgot to bring my umbrella. 
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speaker
speaker
[noun]

equipment that transforms electrical signals into sound, loud enough for public announcements, playing music, etc.

Ex: He connected his phone to the Bluetooth speaker and played his favorite playlist. 
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client
client
[noun]

a person or organization that pays for the services of a company or recommendations of a professional

Ex: As a lawyer, she always puts her clients' needs and interests first. 
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average
average
[Adjective]

calculated by adding a set of numbers together and dividing this amount by the total number of amounts in that set

Ex: His average score in math class is 85%. 
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instance
instance
[noun]

a specific case or example of something

Ex: In this instance, the customer's complaint was resolved promptly by the manager. 
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average
average
[noun]

a value that represents the central or typical point in a set of data, often calculated as the mean, median, or mode

Ex: The average of the group’s scores was 80%. 
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to balance

to keep something in a stable and even position, typically by adjusting or redistributing weight

Ex: She managed to balance the tray of drinks as she walked across the room. 
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disease
disease
[noun]

an illness in a human, animal, or plant that affects health

Ex: Many are working tirelessly to eradicate this deadly disease. 
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balance
balance
[noun]

the ability to maintain a steady position or posture, preventing falling or tipping

Ex: The tightrope walker demonstrated incredible balance. 
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employment

a paid job

Ex: After a long period of unemployment, he finally found steady employment. 
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direction
direction
[noun]

the position that someone or something faces, points, or moves toward

Ex: She looked in the direction of the sound, curious about what was happening nearby. 
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to fill
to fill
[Verb]

to make something full

Ex: He filled the bucket with sand to build a sandcastle. 
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addition
addition
[noun]

the calculation of the total of two or more numbers added together

Ex: Addition is the process of combining two or more numbers to get a total. 
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goal
goal
[noun]

our purpose or desired result

Ex: Her goal is to become a successful entrepreneur and start her own business. 
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attitude
attitude
[noun]

the typical way a person thinks or feels about something or someone, often affecting their behavior and decisions

Ex: Her positive attitude towards challenges helped her overcome obstacles and achieve her goals. 
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surface
surface
[noun]

the outer part or top layer of something that you can touch or see

Ex: He used a soft cloth to clean the dusty surface of the bookshelf. 
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bar
bar
[noun]

a place where alcoholic and other drinks and light snacks are sold and served

Ex: They decided to meet at the local bar after work for a few drinks. 
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to push
to push
[Verb]

to use your hands, arms, body, etc. in order to make something or someone move forward or away from you

Ex: She pushed the cart down the aisle at the grocery store. 
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to bar
to bar
[Verb]

to not allow someone to do something or go somewhere

Ex: Failure to meet the academic requirements could bar a student from participating in certain school activities. 
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to refuse
to refuse
[Verb]

to say or show one's unwillingness to do something that someone has asked

Ex: The student had to refuse the invitation to join the extracurricular club due to time constraints. 
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to intend
to intend
[Verb]

to have something in mind as a plan or purpose

Ex: She intends to travel abroad next summer. 
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October
October
[noun]

the tenth month of the year, after September and before November

Ex: Halloween is celebrated on the last day of October. 
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trouble
trouble
[noun]

a difficult or problematic situation that can cause stress, anxiety or harm

Ex: He found himself in trouble after missing several important deadlines at work. 
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to search
to search
[Verb]

to try to find something or someone by carefully looking or investigating

Ex: The detectives searched the area for evidence, meticulously examining every detail for clues. 
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to trouble

to create problems for someone, resulting in hardship

Ex: The financial crisis troubled many families, causing stress and uncertainty. 
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search
search
[noun]

the process of looking for something or someone by carefully examining or investigating an area, object, or person

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holiday
holiday
[noun]

a period of time away from home or work, typically to relax, have fun, and do activities that one enjoys

Ex: Taking a holiday in the mountains is a great way to escape the city and unwind. 
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technique
technique
[noun]

a specific method of carrying out an activity that requires special skills

Ex: The chef's knife skills and cooking techniques impressed the guests at the restaurant. 
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working
working
[Adjective]

functioning correctly and effectively

Ex: The technician ensured that all the equipment was in working order. 
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document
document
[noun]

a computer file, book, piece of paper etc. that is used as evidence or a source of information

Ex: The historian discovered an ancient document that shed light on a lost civilization. 
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version
version
[noun]

a different form of something particular when compared with its previous form or forms

Ex: The software company released a new version of its popular app with enhanced features. 
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to document

to record information in a detailed manner

Ex: The historian meticulously documented the events of the war for future generations. 
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copy
copy
[noun]

an exact or very close duplicate of something

Ex: She bought a copy of the painting for her living room. 
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pupil
pupil
[noun]

someone who is receiving education, particularly a schoolchild

Ex: Teacher assigned homework to each pupil in the class. 
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to prevent

to not let someone do something

Ex: The security guard prevented the unauthorized person from entering the building. 
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target
target
[noun]

a person, building, or area marked to be attacked

Ex: They established security measures around high-profile targets. 
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item
item
[noun]

a distinct thing, often an individual object or entry in a list or collection

Ex: Please check each item off the list as you find it. 
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to target
to target
[Verb]

to aim or direct something, such as an action or effort, towards a specific goal or objective

Ex: The team targeted their efforts on improving customer service. 
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popular
popular
[Adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: Harry Potter books are very popular among teenagers. 
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affair
affair
[noun]

a sexual relationship between two people in which at least one of them is already committed to someone else

Ex: She was heartbroken when she discovered her husband was having an affair with a colleague. 
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wind
wind
[noun]

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

Ex: She could hear the wind howling outside her window. 
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ability
ability
[noun]

the fact that one is able or possesses the necessary skills or means to do something

Ex: His ability to solve complex problems quickly impressed the team. 
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to wind
to wind
[Verb]

to maneuver or direct something along a twisting or curving path

Ex: He deftly wound the thread through the eye of the needle. 
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to copy
to copy
[Verb]

to create something that is exactly like something else

Ex: She copied the document to share it with her colleagues. 
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