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20 Common English Words with Meanings and Examples

Learn useful English vocabulary with clear meanings, phonetic transcription and natural example sentences. These common words are useful in everyday English.

eager

/ˈiːɡər/

Very interested and excited about something that is going to happen or that you want to do.

EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“The children were eager to open their presents.”

knees

/niːz/

The joints in the middle of your legs, between your thighs and lower legs.

EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“He injured his knees during the fall.”

extension

/ɪkˈstenʃən/

An additional part added to something to make it longer, larger, or continue for more time.

EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“We asked for an extension to finish the project.”

preparing

/prɪˈperɪŋ/

Getting something or someone ready for a particular purpose or activity.

EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“She is preparing dinner for her family.”

fled

/fled/

Past tense of “flee”; left a place quickly because of danger or fear.

EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“The family fled the building when the fire started.”

diseases

/dɪˈziːzɪz/

Illnesses or medical conditions that affect people, animals, or plants.

EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“Vaccines can help prevent some serious diseases.”

beneath

/bɪˈniːθ/

In or to a lower position than something; directly under something.

EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“The keys were hidden beneath the newspaper.”

wounds

/wuːndz/

Injuries in which the skin or other body tissue is cut or damaged.

EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“The doctor carefully cleaned his wounds.”

generally

/ˈdʒenərəli/

Usually or in most situations; in a broad rather than specific way.

EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“I generally go to bed before midnight.”

cure

/kjʊr/

A treatment that makes an illness or medical condition disappear.

EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“Scientists are still searching for a cure for the disease.”

plainly

/ˈpleɪnli/

Clearly and in a way that is easy to understand or notice.

EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“She explained the problem plainly and calmly.”

delight

/dɪˈlaɪt/

A feeling of great pleasure, happiness, or enjoyment.

EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“The children laughed with delight when they saw the puppy.”

entrance

/ˈentrəns/

A door, gate, or other place used to enter a building or area.

EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“We waited for them near the main entrance.”

lead

/liːd/

To guide a person or group, or to be in charge of an activity or organization.

EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“She will lead the team during the new project.”

appeared

/əˈpɪrd/

Became visible, arrived, or began to be seen.

EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“A rainbow appeared after the rain stopped.”

guards

/ɡɑːrdz/

People whose job is to protect a place, person, or valuable object.

EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“Security guards stood near the entrance.”

nonsense

/ˈnɑːnsens/

Words, ideas, or statements that have no clear meaning or do not make sense.

EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“What he said sounded like complete nonsense.”

companion

/kəmˈpænjən/

A person or animal that spends time with you or travels with you.

EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“Her dog was her constant companion during the trip.”

journey

/ˈdʒɜːrni/

The act of traveling from one place to another, especially over a long distance.

EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“The train journey took almost five hours.”

vicinity

/vəˈsɪnəti/

The area near or around a particular place.

EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“There are several cafés in the vicinity of the hotel.”

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