actually (adv): in fact or really Use “actually” in a sentence I don’t know what actually happened. Do you actually believe that? They’re not married, actually. Back to “3000 Most Common Words in English”
Continue readingactual (adj): existing in fact Use “actual” in a sentence The actual cost was higher than expected. The movie is based on actual events. First we need to identify actual and potential problems. How much actual experience do you have? Back to “3000 Most Common Words in English”
Continue readingactor; actress (n): someone who pretends to be someone else while performing in a film, play, or television or radio programme; a woman who pretends to be someone else while performing in a film, play, or television programme Use “actor; actress” in a sentence He is a talented actor. I agree with you that the […]
Continue readingactivity (n): the situation in which a lot of things are happening or people are moving around Use “activity” in a sentence What are your favorite holiday activities? She takes part in many school activities. The camp is full of activity. Back to “3000 Most Common Words in English”
Continue readingactively (adv): in a way that involves positive action Use “actively” in a sentence She’s actively looking for a job. Your proposal is being actively considered. She actively takes part in social activities. Back to “3000 Most Common Words in English”
Continue readingactive (adj): busy with a particular activity Use “active” in a sentence My grandmother is still very active at eighty-five. He is an active member of the club. She is an active girl. Back to “3000 Most Common Words in English”
Continue readingaction (n): the process of doing something, especially when dealing with a problem or difficulty Use “action” in a sentence Thinking will not overcome fear but action will. “The path to success is to take massive, determined action“. Prompt action is necessary. She begins to explain her plan of action to the group. I don’t […]
Continue readingact (n, v): something that you do; to behave in the stated way: Use “act” in a sentence We should act morally. I will act on your advice. You’d better act upon his advice. Back to “3000 Most Common Words in English”
Continue readingacross (adv, prep): from one side to the other of something with clear limits, such as an area of land, a road, or a river; on the opposite side of Use “across” in a sentence My house is just across the street. There is a house across the stream. I saw them walking across the […]
Continue readingacquire (v): to get or buy something: Use “acquire” in a sentence She has acquired a good knowledge of English. How long will it take to acquire the necessary skills? They acquired a large fortune. Back to “3000 Most Common Words in English”
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