Most common English words: the 12 that carry everyday speech

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A few hundred words make up more than half of everything written and spoken in English, and the very top of that list is dominated by short, flexible words that do many jobs at once. Knowing them precisely — not just recognising them — is what makes ordinary sentences easy.

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Most Common English WordsSanalista

SanaMerkitys
getTo obtain, receive or become.I get the bus at eight.
makeTo create or cause something.Don't make a decision today.
takeTo carry, remove or accept.Take an umbrella with you.
goTo move from one place to another.We go there every summer.
knowTo have information or be familiar with.I know what you mean.
thinkTo have an opinion or use your mind.I think it will rain.
wantTo wish for something.She wants a quieter job.
useTo employ something for a purpose.Use this key for the back door.
findTo discover or locate.I can't find my phone.
keepTo continue having or doing something.Keep the receipt.
leaveTo go away, or to let something remain.Leave the door open.
meanTo have a particular sense or intention.What does this word mean?

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Studying most common english words pairs well with our English irregular verbs list, essential phrasal verbs list and English small talk phrases, or browse all free English word lists.

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