alarming (adj): causing worry or fear Use “alarming” in a sentence The forests are disappearing at an alarming rate. There is an alarming increase in crime these years. There has been an alarming rise in the rate of abortion. Back to “3000 Most Common Words in English”
Continue readingalarm (n, v): a warning of danger, usually a loud noise or flashing light; to make someone worried or frightened Use “alarm” in a sentence The fire alarm went off in the middle of the night. The forests are disappearing at an alarming rate. Don’t worry! It was a false alarm. We should set the […]
Continue readingairport (n): a place where aircraft regularly take off and land, with buildings for passengers to wait in Use “airport” in a sentence We have enough time to get to the airport. A bus transported us from the airport to the hotel. The airport can handle large numbers of travelers. How far is it from […]
Continue readingaim (n, v): a result that your plans or actions are intended to achieve; to intend Use “aim” in a sentence The primary aim of this course is to improve your spoken English. She went to Silicon Valley with the aim of finding a job. His aim is to become a doctor. I always aim […]
Continue readingahead (adv): in front Use “ahead” in a sentence The road ahead was blocked. Go ahead with your story. We’ve got a lot of trouble ahead. Back to “3000 Most Common Words in English”
Continue readingagreement (n): the situation in which people have the same opinion, or in which they approve of or accept something Use “agreement” in a sentence I’m glad we’re all in agreement about that. Did you make a formal agreement with him? We have already reached an agreement. Back to “3000 Most Common Words in English”
Continue readingagree (v): to have the same opinion Use “agree” in a sentence I agree with you to a certain extent. Her initial reaction was to say no, but she eventually agreed to help. They agreed on a joint statement. I agree with your opinion. I partly agree with you. I agree with you on this […]
Continue readingago (adv): back in time from the present Use “ago” in a sentence Do you remember me? I used to work with you many years ago. She gave birth to twins a week ago. It happened a long time ago. The first edition was published ten years ago. She left home ten minutes ago. I […]
Continue readingaggressive (adj): behaving in an angry and violent way towards another person Use “aggressive” in a sentence He gets aggressive when he’s drunk. It is a dangerous aggressive dog. He is an aggressive person. Back to “3000 Most Common Words in English”
Continue readingagency (n): a business that represents one group of people when dealing with another group Use “agency” in a sentence He works for a big advertising agency. Could you recommend a good travel agency? My wife works in a travel agency. Back to “3000 Most Common Words in English”
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