arm (n): either of the two long parts of the upper body that are attached to the shoulders and have the hands at the end Use “arm” in a sentence My broken arm took several weeks to heal. He refused to release her arm. I can’t stretch my arms out. He has a tattoo on […]
Continue readingarise (v): to happen Use “arise” in a sentence A new difficulty has arisen. We will keep you informed of any changes as they arise. How did the problem arise? Back to “3000 Most Common Words in English”
Continue readingargument (n): a disagreement, or the process of disagreeing Use “argument” in a sentence We had an argument this morning. Your arguments don’t convince me. The argument ended in a fight. Back to “3000 Most Common Words in English”
Continue readingargue (v): to speak angrily to someone, telling that person that you disagree with them Use “argue” in a sentence We shouldn’t argue in front of the children. She argued with him and then hit him. I don’t want to argue with you about it. She argued with him about money. It’s useless to argue […]
Continue readingarea (n): a particular part of a place, piece of land, or country Use “area” in a sentence He enjoys exploring remote areas. I live in a rural area. The soil in this area is very fertile. The surrounding area is very quiet. There are a lot of abandoned houses in this area. This is […]
Continue readingapril (n): the fourth month of the year, after March and before May Use “april” in a sentence She was born in April. I’m looking forward to seeing you this April. April comes after March. Back to “3000 Most Common Words in English”
Continue readingapproximately (adv): close to a particular number or time although not exactly that number or time Use “approximately” in a sentence The repair should cost approximately $80. The trip will take approximately 4 hours. The bridge is approximately 2 km long. Back to “3000 Most Common Words in English”
Continue readingapproximate (adj, to): not completely accurate but close; to be almost the same as Use “approximate” in a sentence Can you give me the approximate cost of the repair? What is the approximate height of the mountain? You should count the approximate number of letters. Back to “3000 Most Common Words in English”
Continue readingapproving (adj): showing that you have a positive opinion about something or someone Use “approving” in a sentence She gave me an approving nod. The director looked the plan through before approving it. Sue gave her daughter an approving smile. Back to “3000 Most Common Words in English”
Continue readingapprove (v): to have a positive opinion of someone or something Use “approve” in a sentence The manager approved our plan. Finally, they approved the proposal. He probably won’t approve your proposal. Do you approve or disapprove of my project? Back to “3000 Most Common Words in English”
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