A1 noun neɪmz

Names

Meaning

A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known.

Example

Names of family members are written on the family tree.

A1 noun /dʒuˈlaɪ/

July

Meaning

the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

July is often the hottest month of the year.

A1 noun /ˈvedʒ.tə.bəlz/

Vegetables

Meaning

plants or parts of plants that are eaten as food, such as peas, beans, cabbage, potatoes, onions, or carrots

Example

We should eat more vegetables to maintain a healthy diet.

A1 noun /peɪdʒ/

page

Meaning

one side of a sheet of paper, or a single sheet of paper in a book or document

Example

Turn to the next page for more information.

A1 noun, verb /ˈiː.meɪl/

e-mail

Meaning

messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to another

Example

I sent an e-mail to my professor yesterday.

A1 verb /tel/

tell

Meaning

to say something to someone; to give information or instructions

Example

Can you tell me the time?

A1 adjective /haɪ/

high

Meaning

At or to a great height; greater than normal in amount, degree, or intensity.

Example

The mountain peak is very high.

A1 adjective /bɔːrd/

bored

Meaning

feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement

Example

She felt bored during the long meeting.

A1 verb /seɪ/

say

Meaning

to speak words; to express something in words

Example

She said hello to me.

A1 noun /ˈɛər.pɔːrt/

airport

Meaning

A place where airplanes take off and land, with buildings for passengers and cargo.

Example

We arrived at the airport two hours before the flight.

A1 noun /ɑːrm/

Arm

Meaning

the upper limb of the human body from the shoulder to the hand

Example

She raised her arm to ask a question.

A1 interjection /həˈloʊ/

hello

Meaning

a greeting or expression used when meeting someone or starting a conversation

Example

She answered the phone with a cheerful hello.

A1 noun /tɒp/

top

Meaning

the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something

Example

The book is on the top shelf.

A1 conjunction /waɪl/

while

Meaning

during the time that something is happening

Example

She was reading while waiting for the bus.

A1 pronoun /ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/

anything

Meaning

any object, event, or matter; whatever thing

Example

You can ask me anything about the project.

A1 determiner /sʌm/

some

Meaning

an unspecified amount or number of something

Example

I have some money in my wallet.

A1 adjective /ʃʊr/

Sure

Meaning

completely confident that something is true; certain; definitely true

Example

I am sure that he will come tomorrow.

A1 verb /bʌt/

but

Meaning

to hit or push with the head or horns; to strike forcefully

Example

The goat butted against the fence.

A1 noun /hoʊm/

home

Meaning

the place where one lives, especially with family; a residence

Example

She finally returned home after a long journey.

A1 preposition /fɔːr/

for

Meaning

used to indicate purpose, destination, or recipient

Example

This gift is for you.

A1 verb /ˈstʌdi/

study

Meaning

to learn about something; to examine carefully; to research

Example

I study mathematics every evening.

A1 verb /hæv/

have

Meaning

to possess, own, or hold

Example

They have three children.

A1 noun, verb /rɛst/

rest

Meaning

to cease work or movement in order to relax or recover strength

Example

He needs to rest after the long journey.

A1 verb /ɡɪv/

give

Meaning

to freely transfer something to someone

Example

I give gifts to my friends on their birthdays.

A1 noun /'æn.ɪ.məl/

Animal

Meaning

a living creature that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli

Example

The zoo has many different animals from around the world.

A1 noun /ˈbɑːθruːm/

bathroom

Meaning

a room containing a toilet and usually a sink or shower

Example

The bathroom is on the second floor.

A1 noun /ˈpiːpl/

people

Meaning

a group of human beings collectively

Example

The people in the town gathered for the festival.

A1 number /eɪt/

eight

Meaning

The number equivalent to the product of two and four; one more than seven.

Example

There are eight apples in the basket.

A1 pronoun /ˈɛniwʌn/

anyone

Meaning

any person at all; used to refer to an unspecified person

Example

Does anyone know the answer to this question?

A1 verb /ˈɡroʊ.ɪŋ/

growing

Meaning

continuously increasing or developing

Example

There is a growing demand for renewable energy.

A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /moʊst/

most

Meaning

the greatest in amount, degree, or number

Example

Most people like to relax on weekends.

A1 noun /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/

shopping

Meaning

the activity of going to shops to buy things

Example

She spent the afternoon shopping for clothes.

A1 noun /wɛst/

west

Meaning

the direction to the left of the north and to the right of the south, typically associated with the sunset

Example

The sun sets in the west.

A1 noun /ˈmʌni/

money

Meaning

A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; wealth or financial resources.

Example

He saved enough money to buy a new car.

A1 verb /mʌst/

must

Meaning

to be required or obligated to

Example

You must complete your homework before you go out.

A1 interjection /waʊ/

wow

Meaning

used to express great surprise, admiration, or pleasure

Example

Wow, that performance was amazing!

A1 preposition /æt/

at

Meaning

used to indicate a specific time, place, or direction

Example

She arrived at the airport on time.

A1 adverb /ˈɔːl.weɪz/

Always

Meaning

at all times; on all occasions; forever

Example

She always arrives early to work.

A1 noun /ˈpeɪ.pər/

paper

Meaning

A material manufactured in thin sheets from the pulp of wood or other fibrous substances, used for writing or printing on.

Example

The student submitted his research paper on artificial intelligence.

A1 verb /θæŋk/

Thank

Meaning

to express gratitude or appreciation to someone

Example

She thanked her teacher for the extra help.

A1 verb /læst/

last

Meaning

to continue to exist or happen for a period of time; to endure

Example

The meeting lasted for three hours.

A1 noun /kæt/

Cat

Meaning

a small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws

Example

The cat sat on the windowsill watching birds.

A1 noun /frɛnd/

friend

Meaning

a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection

Example

He is my best friend.

A1 noun /noʊz/

nose

Meaning

the part of the face that contains the nostrils and is used for breathing and smelling

Example

He has a sharp nose and can smell things from far away.

A1 pronoun /ˈɛniˌbɒdi/

anybody

Meaning

any person; anyone

Example

Anybody can join the club.

A1 noun /ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/

boyfriend

Meaning

a man or boy that someone is having a romantic or close relationship with

Example

She introduced her boyfriend to her parents.

A1 verb /æsk/

ask

Meaning

to request information; to inquire; to invite

Example

Can I ask you a question about the homework?

A1 noun

Kind

A1 verb, noun /mɪs/

miss

Meaning

to fail to hit, reach, or meet; to feel the absence of someone or something

Example

I really miss my family when I travel abroad.

A1 verb /kʌt/

cut

Meaning

to divide or separate with a sharp tool

Example

I cut the paper with scissors.

A1 noun /ˈbeɪbi/

baby

Meaning

a very young child, especially one newly or recently born

Example

The baby is sleeping peacefully in the crib.

A1 adjective /fɑːst/

Fast

Meaning

moving or happening quickly; rapid; swift

Example

She runs very fast in the morning.

A1 verb /seɪv/

save

Meaning

to rescue from danger; to keep for future use

Example

It's important to save money for emergencies.

A1 preposition, adverb /ˈoʊvər/

over

Meaning

across, on top of, or beyond

Example

The book is lying over the table.

A1 noun /ˈtiː.tʃər/

Teacher

Meaning

a person who teaches students in a school or other educational institution

Example

The teacher explained the math problem clearly to the students.

A1 noun /ænt/

aunt

Meaning

the sister of your father or mother, or the wife of your uncle

Example

My aunt always gives me gifts on my birthday.

A1 noun /ɪər/

Ear

Meaning

the organ of hearing; the ability to hear or listen

Example

She whispered something in his ear during the meeting.

A1 determiner/pronoun/conjunction/adverb /ˈaɪðər/ or /ˈiːðər/

either

Meaning

Used to indicate a choice between two alternatives.

Example

You can either call me tonight or send me an email.

A1 verb /bɪˈkʌm/

become

Meaning

to grow to be; to come to be

Example

She became a doctor after years of study.

A1 adjective /ˈbɪzi/

busy

Meaning

actively engaged in work or activity; occupied

Example

He is too busy to answer the phone.

A1 adverb /jɛs/

yes

Meaning

used to express affirmation, agreement, or consent

Example

Yes, I will be there at 5 o'clock.

A1 adverb /wʌns/

Once

Meaning

one time only; at some time in the past; formerly

Example

I have been to Paris once in my life.

A1 noun /aɪˈdiː.ə/

Idea

Meaning

a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action; a concept or mental impression

Example

She had a brilliant idea for solving the company's efficiency problem.

A1 adverb /nɪər/

Near

Meaning

close in space or time; almost

Example

The school is very near to my house.

A1 adjective /bɛst/

best

Meaning

Of the highest quality, excellence, or standing.

Example

She is the best student in the class.

A1 pronoun /ðæt/

that

Meaning

used to identify a specific person or thing observed or heard

Example

That is my book on the table.

A1 noun /ˈhʌzbənd/

husband

Meaning

A married man regarded in relation to his spouse.

Example

Her husband is very supportive of her career.

A1 noun /sɔːŋ/

song

Meaning

a short piece of music with words that are sung

Example

She sang a beautiful song at the concert.

A1 noun /ˈdɪnər/

Dinner

Meaning

the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening

Example

The family gathered for dinner at 7 PM.

A1 interjection /jɛə/

yeah

Meaning

used to express agreement or affirmation

Example

Yeah, I’ll go to the store with you.

A1 noun /ˈdænsɪŋ/

dancing

Meaning

the activity of moving the body rhythmically to music

Example

They spent the evening dancing at the party.

A1 verb /wɔːk/

walk

Meaning

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

Example

I walk to school every morning.

A1 adjective /koʊld/

Cold

Meaning

having a low temperature; lacking warmth; unfriendly

Example

The cold winter wind made everyone shiver.

A1 noun /suːp/

Soup

Meaning

a liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, or other ingredients in water

Example

I had a bowl of chicken soup for lunch.

A1 noun /ˈmjuːzɪk/

music

Meaning

vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce harmony, melody, or rhythm

Example

She loves listening to classical music.

A1 noun /kɑːrd/

card

Meaning

A small, flat piece of stiff paper or thin cardboard used for various purposes, such as identification, greetings, or playing games.

Example

She handed me her business card after the meeting.

A1 preposition /ɪn/

in

Meaning

expressing the situation of being enclosed or surrounded by something

Example

She is in the kitchen preparing dinner.

A1 interjection /haɪ/

hi

Meaning

a friendly greeting used when meeting someone

Example

Hi, it's nice to meet you!

A1 verb /biː/

be

Meaning

To exist, to occur, or to have a particular quality.

Example

She wants to be a doctor.

A1 noun /wel/

Well

Meaning

a deep hole in the ground from which water is obtained

Example

The villagers get water from the old well in the center of town.

A1 verb /send/

send

Meaning

to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination; to transmit

Example

I will send you an email with the details.

A1 adjective /əʊˈkeɪ/

okay

Meaning

used to express agreement or acceptance

Example

It's okay to leave early today.

A1 verb /wʊd/

would

Meaning

used to indicate a future possibility or action in the past

Example

He said he would help me tomorrow.

A1 noun /bɔɪ/

boy

Meaning

a male child or young male person

Example

The boy ran across the playground.

A1 adjective /lɔːŋ/

Long

Meaning

having great length; extended in distance or time

Example

The long road stretched for miles ahead.

A1 verb /duː/

do

Meaning

to perform an action; to carry out

Example

I do my homework every evening.

A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

Meaning

a place where goods are sold to customers

Example

I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.

A1 verb /baɪ/

buy

Meaning

to get something by paying money for it; to purchase

Example

I want to buy a new car this year.

A1 noun /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/

thursday

Meaning

The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.

Example

We have a meeting scheduled for Thursday.

A1 noun /hæt/

Hat

Meaning

a covering for the head, typically with a brim and worn outdoors

Example

He always wears a hat when working in the garden.

A1 pronoun /ʌs/

us

Meaning

used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people as the object of a verb or preposition

Example

She gave us a gift.

A1 noun /ˈtjuːzdeɪ/

tuesday

Meaning

The second day of the week, following Monday and preceding Wednesday.

Example

We have a meeting scheduled for Tuesday.

A1 pronoun /huː/

who

Meaning

used to ask about a person or people

Example

Who is coming to the party tonight?

A1 conjunction /ðæn/

than

Meaning

used to introduce the second element in a comparison

Example

She is taller than her brother.

A1 adjective /kloʊzd/

closed

Meaning

not open; shut

Example

The store is closed on Fridays.

A1 noun /ˈstɔːri/

story

Meaning

a narrative of real or imaginary events

Example

She told a fascinating story about her travels.

A1 noun /triː/

tree

Meaning

a large plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves

Example

The tree in our backyard is over a hundred years old.

A1 adjective (superlative) /ˈɡreɪ.tɪst/

greatest

Meaning

The highest degree of greatness; the most outstanding or important.

Example

He is considered one of the greatest leaders of all time.

A1 noun /dɔːr/

Door

Meaning

a movable barrier used to close an entrance to a building or room

Example

Please close the door when you leave the room.

A1 noun /wɒnt/

Want

Meaning

lack or shortage of something; poverty or need

Example

There is a want of fresh water in the drought-affected areas.

A1 noun /aɪs/

Ice

Meaning

water that has frozen and become solid

Example

The ice in my drink melted quickly in the hot weather.

A1 noun /ˈpɑːti/

party

Meaning

a social gathering of people, typically for entertainment

Example

We had a great time at the birthday party.

A1 noun /tʃeɪndʒ/

change

Meaning

The act or instance of making or becoming different.

Example

Change is inevitable for growth.

A1 adverb /ˈriː.ə.li/

Really

Meaning

actually; truly; very much

Example

I really enjoyed the concert last night.

A1 verb /rɪˈmembə/

remember

Meaning

to bring a past event back into one's mind; to keep in memory

Example

I remember my first day at school.

A1 verb /θroʊ/

throw

Meaning

to send something through the air with force using your hand

Example

He can throw the ball very far.

A1 noun/verb /eɪdʒ/

age

Meaning

The length of time that a person has lived; to grow older.

Example

She asked his age politely.

A1 verb /lʊk/

look

Meaning

to direct your eyes to see something; to appear or seem

Example

Look at the beautiful sunset in the sky.

A1 noun /ˈpɪk.tʃər/

Picture

Meaning

a visual representation such as a painting, drawing, or photograph

Example

There is a beautiful picture hanging on the wall.

A1 adjective /juːzd/

used

Meaning

having already been used

Example

This is a used car.

A1 adverb /wen/

When

Meaning

at what time; at the time that; during the time that

Example

When will you arrive at the station?

A1 noun /kæn/

Can

Meaning

a metal container for food or drink

Example

I opened a can of soup for lunch.

A1 adjective /twɛlv/

twelve

Meaning

the number equivalent to 12

Example

There are twelve months in a year.

A1 noun /mɑːrtʃ/

March

Meaning

An act of walking in a regular measured tread; a protest demonstration

Example

The soldiers performed a ceremonial march in front of the palace.

A1 verb /fɔːl/

fall

Meaning

to drop down from a higher place; to decrease; to happen or occur

Example

The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.

A1 noun /ˈpɛərənt/

parent

Meaning

a mother or father of a person or animal

Example

Both of his parents are teachers.

A1 noun /jɪə/

year

Meaning

a period of 365 or 366 days, divided into 12 months

Example

This year, we are planning a trip to the mountains.

A1 adjective /lɑːrdʒ/

Large

Meaning

of considerable size, extent, or intensity; big

Example

The large building dominated the city skyline.

A1 adjective /taɪəd/

Tired

Meaning

feeling exhausted; in need of sleep or rest

Example

I am too tired to continue working.

A1 noun /ˈsætərdeɪ/

saturday

Meaning

The day of the week between Friday and Sunday; traditionally the sixth day of the week

Example

We are going to the beach on Saturday.

A1 noun, verb /pleɪs/

place

Meaning

a particular position or location; to put something in a specific position

Example

She placed the books on the table.