Aim:
This page contains the 2,000 commonest words in English. Using this page you can check that you know them, and research how to use them.

Instructions:
For each word you can click on the links to get a definition, example sentences, pronunciation or a Chinese translation.

hits since 17 February 2004.

Last updated on 15 December 2016.

If you have any suggestions or questions, please e-mail us at .