What are the 100 common words in English with meaning?

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100 Common English Words: A Foundation for Fluency

Learning a new language can feel overwhelming, but focusing on high-frequency words provides a solid foundation. This article explores 100 common English words, their meanings, and how they can be used to build a strong vocabulary base. Rather than simply listing words, we’ll illustrate their usage with relatable examples, avoiding the dryness often associated with vocabulary lists.

Remember, context is key! The meaning of a word can subtly shift depending on its surroundings. This list focuses on the most prevalent meanings.

Note: This list is not exhaustive and the order is not based on frequency ranking, but rather on grouping for ease of understanding. Frequency varies based on the corpus used for analysis.

Group 1: Articles & Pronouns

  1. a/an: indefinite article (a singular noun)
  2. the: definite article (a specific noun)
  3. I: first-person singular pronoun
  4. you: second-person pronoun (singular & plural)
  5. he: third-person singular masculine pronoun
  6. she: third-person singular feminine pronoun
  7. it: third-person singular neutral pronoun
  8. we: first-person plural pronoun
  9. they: third-person plural pronoun
  10. me: first-person singular objective pronoun
  11. you: second-person singular/plural objective pronoun
  12. him: third-person singular masculine objective pronoun
  13. her: third-person singular feminine objective pronoun
  14. us: first-person plural objective pronoun
  15. them: third-person plural objective pronoun

Group 2: Verbs (Action Words)

  1. be: to exist; to occur
  2. have: to possess; to experience
  3. do: to perform an action; to accomplish
  4. say: to speak; to utter
  5. go: to move from one place to another
  6. get: to obtain; to receive
  7. make: to create; to produce
  8. know: to understand; to be aware of
  9. think: to have a thought; to consider
  10. see: to perceive with the eyes
  11. take: to receive; to grasp
  12. come: to move toward a place
  13. want: to desire; to wish for
  14. look: to observe; to gaze
  15. use: to employ; to utilize
  16. find: to discover; to locate
  17. give: to bestow; to present
  18. tell: to inform; to relate
  19. work: to perform labor; to function
  20. call: to contact; to name
  21. try: to attempt; to endeavor
  22. ask: to inquire; to request
  23. need: to require; to necessitate
  24. feel: to sense; to perceive
  25. become: to come to be; to evolve

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