NGSL 1000 — Most Common English Words

At what time; used in questions about time; At the time that; whenever; although

Used in questions to ask about a choice from a defined set; used as a relative pronoun; Used to identify a specific thing from a set

an unspecified number or amount; approximately

human beings collectively; a group sharing common identity

To pick up or get hold of something.; To carry or bring someone or something to another place.; To need a particular amount of time, effort, etc.; To use a vehicle or road to travel somewhere.

away from inside; no longer in; a means of escape

to the inside of; indicating entry or transformation

only; simply; just now; morally fair

to perceive with the eyes; to understand

To move toward the speaker or a place; To arrive at a place; To go somewhere with someone; To be in a particular position in an order

Past form of can: was or were able to; Used to make polite requests; Used to say that something is possible; Used to make suggestions

at the present time; immediately; the current moment

Used to introduce the second part of a comparison, often a clause.; Used before a noun or pronoun that something is compared with.

to enjoy or prefer; similar to; resembling

additional or different; a different person or thing

in what manner; to what extent; the means by which

At that time in the past or future.; Next; after that.; In that case; as a result.

to a greater extent; in greater quantity; additional

To desire or wish for something; to need or require; A desire or wish; a lack or shortage of something

a route or path; a method or manner; far away

to direct eyes at; to appear; the act of seeing

before all others; the one that comes before all others

(focus) In addition; besides; as well; further; too; and in addition

recently made or discovered; not previously known

For the reason that; because of: as a result of

A period of 24 hours; the time between sunrise and sunset.

to employ something for a purpose; the act of using

expressing refusal or negation; a negative answer

an adult male; a person; to staff with people

to discover something; a valuable discovery

in or at this place

An object that you do not need to or cannot name specifically.; An idea, action, event, or fact.; Your belongings (things).

to hand something to someone; to provide or offer

existing in large number; numerous

In a satisfactory or good manner; thoroughly; to a considerable degree; In good health; satisfactory; prudent; Used to pause, show surprise, or introduce a remark; A deep hole in the ground from which water or oil is drawn

solely; exclusively; sole in a category

To give someone information by speaking or writing.; To order or advise someone to do something.; To know or recognize something; to see the difference between things.

To a high degree; extremely; Actual; precise; used for emphasis

used to emphasize something unexpected; flat or equal; an even number

To go in the reverse direction; The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly; Near the rear

Some, even a small amount (in questions and negatives); Every or whichever one, no matter which; Some or none of a group or amount; At all; to any degree

of high quality; kind and beneficial; moral virtue

An adult female human being

From one side or end of something to the other.; By means of; because of.; During the whole of a period of time.; From one side or end to the other; to the end.

the state of being alive; one's existence and experiences

A young person who is not yet an adult; A son or daughter of any age

to perform a job; to function; employment or a job

toward a lower position; not working; feeling sad