NGSL 1000 — Most Common English Words

To begin doing something, or to begin to happen.; To make a machine or engine begin to work.; The beginning of something.

the body part at the end of the arm; to pass something to someone

expressing possibility; great power or strength

to make visible or demonstrate; an entertainment

a portion of something; to separate

In a contrary direction to; By the time that (something happened); before

a location or area; to put something somewhere

Of the kind mentioned, or of a similar kind.; Used to emphasize the degree of something.

Another time; once more; (obsolete or dialectal) Against

a small number; not many

To propose hypothetical cases; An actual event, situation, or fact; The last remaining card of a particular rank

A period of seven days, usually starting on Sunday or Monday

A business that makes or sells goods or services; The fact of being with someone; Guests or visitors; A group of performers such as actors or dancers

a set of connected parts working together; an organized method

every single one considered separately

correct or just; an entitlement; the right-hand side

a plan or schedule of activities; computer code

to perceive sounds; to be told information

something asked to get information; to inquire or doubt

throughout a period of time

to engage in fun or sport; a theatrical work or game action

the people and system that governs a country

to move fast on foot; to manage; an act of running

little in size or amount; minor in degree

a quantity or digit; to count or assign numbers

away from; not operating; detached

At all times; throughout all time; since the beginning

to change place or residence; to affect emotionally; an act of moving

the period of darkness from sunset to sunrise

to be alive or reside; alive; broadcast in real time

a specific location or idea; a score unit; to indicate direction

To think that something is true; To think or suppose, without being sure; believe in: to be sure that something exists or is good

to grasp or grip; a grasp or grip; control

On this present day; This present day; the current time

To take someone or something to a place; To cause or produce

to take place or occur

immediately following; nearest in order; then

Not having; lacking; in the absence of

Earlier than; Earlier than the time when; At an earlier time; previously; In front of

of considerable or great size; big

expressing obligation; something required

one's dwelling place; relating to home; toward home

In a lower position than; below; less than; subject to or controlled by; In or to a lower position; below

the essential clear liquid; to supply water to plants

a walled section of a building; available space

To form letters or symbols on a surface; to compose and produce a text

a female parent; to care for as a mother

A part of a place, town, or country; a region; A space used for a particular activity; A subject or field of activity; The size of a surface, measured in square units