100 Most Common English Words (British) PDF
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This document is a list of the 100 most common words in British English, with their parts of speech and descriptions. It's intended for language learners to improve their vocabulary and knowledge of English.
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100 Most Common Words in English (British) Word Part of Speech Description a Article Used before singular nouns to refer to one. about Preposition Concerning or regarding something....
100 Most Common Words in English (British) Word Part of Speech Description a Article Used before singular nouns to refer to one. about Preposition Concerning or regarding something. after Preposition/Conj. Following in time or order. again Adverb Once more; another time. all Determiner/Pronoun The whole amount or every part of. always Adverb At all times; forever. and Conjunction Used to connect words or phrases. any Determiner/Pronoun Refers to one or more things, no matter which. as Conjunction/Adv. Used to indicate comparison or reason. at Preposition Expresses location or time. back Noun/Adverb The rear part or to return to a previous state. be Verb Exist; act as; occur. because Conjunction For the reason that. but Conjunction Used to contrast statements. by Preposition Near; through the agency of. can Modal Verb To be able to. come Verb Move toward a place or person. could Modal Verb Past tense of 'can'; possibility. day Noun A 24-hour period. do Verb Perform or carry out an action. down Preposition/Adv. Toward a lower place. even Adverb Used to emphasize something surprising. every Determiner Each and all of something. find Verb To discover or locate. first Adjective/Adv. Coming before all others. for Preposition Indicates purpose or reason. from Preposition Indicates the starting point. get Verb Obtain, receive, or reach. give Verb Offer or provide. go Verb Move from one place to another. good Adjective Desirable, positive, or beneficial. have Verb Possess, own, or hold. he Pronoun Refers to a male person. her Pronoun Refers to a female person. him Pronoun Refers to a male person. his Pronoun/Adj. Belonging to a male person. how Adverb In what way or manner. if Conjunction Indicates condition. in Preposition Expresses location within. into Preposition Expresses movement inside. it Pronoun Refers to a thing, animal, or idea. its Pronoun/Adj. Belonging to it. just Adverb Exactly or only. know Verb Be aware of through observation or experience. like Preposition/Verb Similar to; to enjoy something. look Verb Direct your eyes toward something. make Verb Create, construct, or cause something. man Noun Adult male person. many Determiner A large number of. me Pronoun Refers to the speaker or writer. more Adjective/Adv. A greater amount or degree. most Adjective/Adv. The majority of. my Pronoun/Adj. Belonging to the speaker or writer. new Adjective Not existing before; recent. no Adverb Indicates negation or refusal. not Adverb Expresses negation. now Adverb At the present time. of Preposition Expresses relation or origin. on Preposition Indicates position above or time. one Numeral/Pronoun Refers to a single unit. only Adjective/Adv. Sole or single. or Conjunction Indicates alternatives. other Adjective Refers to a different one. our Pronoun/Adj. Belonging to us. out Preposition/Adv. Indicates movement away. over Preposition Expresses position above or excess. people Noun Human beings. say Verb Express in words. see Verb Perceive with the eyes. she Pronoun Refers to a female person. some Determiner An unspecified amount. take Verb Lay hold of or remove. tell Verb Communicate or inform. than Conjunction Used for comparison. that Pronoun/Adj. Refers to a specific thing or idea. the Article Specifies a particular noun. their Pronoun/Adj. Belonging to them. them Pronoun Refers to other people or things. then Adverb At that time; next. there Adverb Refers to a place or position. these Pronoun/Adj. Refers to plural things near the speaker. they Pronoun Refers to people, animals, or things. this Pronoun/Adj. Refers to something near the speaker. time Noun The indefinite progress of existence. to Preposition Indicates direction or purpose. up Preposition/Adv. Toward a higher place. us Pronoun Refers to the speaker and others. use Verb Employ for a purpose. very Adverb To a high degree. want Verb Desire something. way Noun A path, direction, or manner. we Pronoun Refers to the speaker and others. well Adverb In a good or satisfactory way. what Pronoun Asks for information about something. when Adverb/Conjunction At what time. which Pronoun Asks for a choice. who Pronoun Refers to a person or people. will Modal Verb Indicates future intention. with Preposition Accompanied by. would Modal Verb Indicates past or hypothetical situations. year Noun A 12-month period. you Pronoun Refers to the person being spoken to. your Pronoun/Adj. Belonging to the person spoken to.