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A2 Level Wordlist - Modal and Other Verbs

Here you will learn some modal and other English verbs, such as "can", "must", and "improve", prepared for A2 learners.

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CEFR A2 Vocabulary
can
[Verb]

to be able to do somehing, make something, etc.

Ex: As a programmer , can develop complex software applications .
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may
[Verb]

used to show the possibility of something happening or being the case

Ex: The concert may sell out quickly , so it 's best to buy them in advance .
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must
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used to show that something is very important and needs to happen

Ex: Participants must complete the survey to provide valuable feedback.
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will
[Verb]

used for forming future tenses

Ex: The will launch its new product next year .
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could
[Verb]

used to ask if one can do something

Ex: Could you open the window ?
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might
[Verb]

used to express a possibility

Ex: might offer discounts during the holiday season .
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would
[Verb]

used as the past form of "will" when reporting what someone has said or thought

Ex: She thought would go shopping after work .
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should
[Verb]

used to say what is suitable, right, etc., particularly when one is disapproving of something

Ex: should refrain from spreading false information on social media .
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used to
[Verb]

used to say that something happened frequently or constantly in the past but not anymore

Ex: We used to go on family vacations to the beach every summer.
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to mean
[Verb]

to have a particular meaning or represent something

Ex: The red means you must stop .
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to check
[Verb]

to discover information about something or someone by looking, asking, or investigating

Ex: Can you please check whether the documents are in the file cabinet?
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to carry
[Verb]

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

Ex: The shopping bag was heavy because it carry groceries for the whole family .
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to keep
[Verb]

to have or continue to have something

Ex: kept all his drawings as cherished mementos .
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to wait
[Verb]

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

Ex: The students wait patiently for the exam results .
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to examine or look for the differences between of two or more objects

Ex: The chef likes compare different cooking techniques to enhance flavors .
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to make a person or thing better

Ex: She took workshops improve her language skills for career advancement .
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to try
[Verb]

to make an effort or attempt to do or have something

Ex: tried to find a parking spot but had to park far away .
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to prefer
[Verb]

to want or choose one person or thing instead of another because of liking them more

Ex: prefer to walk to work instead of taking public transportation because they enjoy the exercise .
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to repeat
[Verb]

to complete an action more than one time

Ex: Why are you repeating the same arguments in the discussion ?
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to follow
[Verb]

to move or travel behind someone or something

Ex: The procession moved slowly , and the crowd followed behind .
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to allow
[Verb]

to let someone or something do a particular thing

Ex: The rules do allow smoking in this area .
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to hurry
[Verb]

to move or do something very quickly, particularly because of a lack of time

Ex: Not wanting to miss the flight , the hurried through the airport security checkpoint .
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to change
[Verb]

to make a person or thing different

Ex: Can change the settings on the thermostat ?
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to bring something to an end by making it whole

Ex: She has completed the training program .
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to pick
[Verb]

to choose someone or something out of a group of people or things

Ex: Can you help pick the best color for the living room walls ?
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to drop
[Verb]

to let or make something fall to the ground

Ex: U.S. planes dropping bombs on the city .
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to reduce
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to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

Ex: The chef suggested using alternative ingredients reduce the calorie content of the dish .
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to not stop something, such as a task or activity, and keep doing it

Ex: She was too exhausted continue running .
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to stay
[Verb]

to remain in a particular place

Ex: We were about to leave , but our friends convinced us stay for a game of cards .
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to point
[Verb]

to show the place or direction of someone or something by holding out a finger or an object

Ex: She points to the map to show where the park is.
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to enter
[Verb]

to come or go into a place

Ex: Right now , they entering the auditorium for the performance .
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to refuse
[Verb]

to not accept what someone has offered us or asked us to do

Ex: The refused to negotiate with the striking workers until their demands were met .
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to return
[Verb]

to go or come back to a person or place

Ex: After completing the errands , she return to the office .
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have to
[Verb]

used to indicate an obligation or to emphasize the necessity of something happening

Ex: has to pick up his kids from school at 3 PM .
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to break
[Verb]

to become damaged and separated into pieces because of a blow, shock, etc.

Ex: The broke after it collided with the wall .
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take care
[interjection]

used when saying goodbye to someone, especially family and friends

Ex: It was great catching up.
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to worsen
[Verb]

to become less desirable, easy, or tolerable

Ex: Ignoring the problem will only allow it worsen over time .
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