The 3,001–3,100 most common English words

  1. 3,001pipeA tube used to carry water, gas, or oil.
  2. 3,002poemA piece of writing arranged in lines, often with rhythm or rhyme.
  3. 3,003powderA dry substance made of very fine, loose particles.
  4. 3,004racismUnfair treatment of people because of their race.
  5. 3,005rudebehaving in an impolite or offensive way.
  6. 3,006screwA pointed metal pin turned to fasten things together.
  7. 3,007seventhComing after the sixth in order or position.
  8. 3,008shelterA place that protects from danger or bad weather; to protect.
  9. 3,009signatureA person's name written by themselves in their own way.
  10. 3,010spidera small eight-legged creature that spins webs to catch insects.
  11. 3,011tributesomething done, said, or given to show respect or admiration for someone.
  12. 3,012triggerSomething that causes an event to happen; the part of a gun you press to fire.
  13. 3,013varyTo be different or to change from one case to another.
  14. 3,014venueThe place where an event such as a concert or meeting is held.
  15. 3,015abortionThe deliberate ending of a pregnancy before birth.
  16. 3,016accuracyThe quality of being correct and exact.
  17. 3,017artificialMade by people rather than occurring naturally; not real.
  18. 3,018beneathIn or to a lower position than something; under.
  19. 3,019bulletA small metal object fired from a gun.
  20. 3,020consistentlyIn a way that is always the same; reliably.
  21. 3,021conversionThe act of changing something from one form or use to another.
  22. 3,022copyrightThe legal right to control who can copy a creative work.
  23. 3,023countiesadministrative divisions of a state or country, smaller than a state but larger than a city.
  24. 3,024democratA member of one of the two main political parties in the United States.
  25. 3,025depositAn amount of money put into a bank account; to put money in.
  26. 3,026destinationThe place to which someone or something is going.
  27. 3,027dirtEarth or soil, especially when it is loose or dirty.
  28. 3,028diverseIncluding many different types of people or things.
  29. 3,029divineComing from or like God; extremely good or beautiful.
  30. 3,030exclusivelyOnly; for one purpose, person, or group and no other.
  31. 3,031exportTo send goods to another country to sell; goods sent in this way.
  32. 3,032formerlyin the past; at an earlier time
  33. 3,033functionalWorking well and serving a useful purpose.
  34. 3,034gatherTo bring or come together in one place.
  35. 3,035grandfatherThe father of one's father or mother.
  36. 3,036habitSomething you do regularly, often without thinking about it.
  37. 3,037jealousFeeling unhappy because you want what someone else has.
  38. 3,038lazyUnwilling to work or use energy.
  39. 3,039mamaAn informal, affectionate word for mother.
  40. 3,040municipalrelating to a town or city and its local government.
  41. 3,041navalrelating to a navy or warships.
  42. 3,042neutralNot taking either side in a disagreement; not strong in color or feeling.
  43. 3,043nobleHaving high moral qualities; showing greatness of character.
  44. 3,044popularityThe state of being liked or admired by many people.
  45. 3,045relateTo see or show a connection between things.
  46. 3,046robotA machine that can do tasks automatically, often like a person.
  47. 3,047sacredHoly; connected with religion and deserving great respect.
  48. 3,048shoeA covering for the foot, usually made of leather or other strong material.
  49. 3,049spyA person who secretly collects information about others; to watch secretly.
  50. 3,050suspensiona temporary stopping or interruption of something
  51. 3,051terrorismThe use of violence for political aims to create fear.
  52. 3,052toxicPoisonous; harmful to living things.
  53. 3,053treasuryA place where money and valuable things are kept; a government finance department.
  54. 3,054tunnelA passage built underground or through a hill for travel.
  55. 3,055upgradeto raise something to a higher standard, version, or quality.
  56. 3,056warrantAn official document allowing the police to act; to justify or deserve.
  57. 3,057woundAn injury to the body, especially a cut; to injure someone.
  58. 3,058activelyIn an energetic and involved way.
  59. 3,059assetSomething or someone useful or valuable; property owned.
  60. 3,060bakera person who makes and sells bread and other baked goods.
  61. 3,061brushA tool with stiff hairs used for cleaning, painting, or grooming.
  62. 3,062burdenA heavy load; a difficult responsibility or worry.
  63. 3,063casualRelaxed and informal; not formal or dressy.
  64. 3,064charterA document granting rights; to hire a vehicle for private use.
  65. 3,065chefA professional cook, especially the head cook in a restaurant.
  66. 3,066civilianA person who is not a member of the armed forces or police.
  67. 3,067coalitionA temporary union of groups or parties for a common purpose.
  68. 3,068complainTo say that you are unhappy or dissatisfied with something.
  69. 3,069controversialCausing a lot of public disagreement and argument.
  70. 3,070differentlyIn a way that is not the same; in another way.
  71. 3,071disciplineControlled behavior gained through training; a subject of study.
  72. 3,072dominantMost powerful, important, or noticeable.
  73. 3,073essayA short piece of writing on a particular subject.
  74. 3,074expenseThe money spent on something; a cost.
  75. 3,075furthermoreIn addition; also; besides.
  76. 3,076graphicRelating to visual images; a picture or design.
  77. 3,077instantlyImmediately; at once.
  78. 3,078invasionThe act of entering a place by force, especially by an army.
  79. 3,079laptopA small portable computer that can be carried and used on the lap.
  80. 3,080legendaryvery famous and admired, often spoken about in stories or history.
  81. 3,081makerA person or thing that makes something.
  82. 3,082outdoorHappening or used in the open air, not inside a building.
  83. 3,083palmThe inner surface of the hand; a type of tropical tree.
  84. 3,084photographA picture made with a camera.
  85. 3,085poleA long thin rounded piece of wood or metal.
  86. 3,086puba place where alcoholic drinks are sold and consumed, common in Britain and Ireland.
  87. 3,087receptionA formal social event to welcome people; the area where guests are received.
  88. 3,088recipeA set of instructions for preparing a particular dish.
  89. 3,089regulatoryRelating to rules that control an activity or industry.
  90. 3,090rubberA small object made of rubber used to remove pencil marks from paper.
  91. 3,091serialdoing something repeatedly over time, or arranged in a series.
  92. 3,092shedto cast off or lose a natural covering such as skin, leaves, or hair
  93. 3,093snakeA long thin reptile with no legs.
  94. 3,094strictDemanding that rules be obeyed; firm and severe.
  95. 3,095subsequentlyhappening or coming after something else; afterward.
  96. 3,096substanceA type of material with particular physical properties.
  97. 3,097suggestionAn idea or plan offered for someone to consider.
  98. 3,098syndromeA group of symptoms that together show a particular medical condition.
  99. 3,099ultraBeyond the usual range or limit; extremely.
  100. 3,100unexpectedNot expected or planned; surprising.