accommodation (n): a place to live, work, stay, etc. in Use “accommodation” in a sentence Hotel accommodation is included in the price of the tour. They’re not sure they could provide accommodation for the whole group. We need accommodation for seven adults and two children. Back to “3000 Most Common Words in English”
Continue readingaccidentally (adv): by chance or by mistake Use “accidentally” in a sentence I accidentally deleted the file. He accidentally hit his thumb with the hammer. I saw her accidentally on the way here. I accidentally stepped on her foot. Back to “3000 Most Common Words in English”
Continue readingaccident (n): something bad that happens that is not expected or intended and that often damages something or injures someone Use “accident” in a sentence How did the traffic accident happen? The accident occurred yesterday morning. The cause of the accident is unknown. The accident happened at 3 p.m. The accident could have been avoided. […]
Continue readingaccess (n, v): the right or opportunity to use or look at something; to be able to get to or get inside a place Use “access” in a sentence They have access to the library. You’ll need a password to access the database. The software enables you to access the Internet in seconds. Back to […]
Continue readingacceptable (adj): satisfactory and able to be agreed to or approved of; just good enough, but not very good Use “acceptable” in a sentence We want a solution that is acceptable to all parties. Her behavior wasn’t acceptable. The food at this restaurant was acceptable, but no more. Back to “3000 Most Common Words in […]
Continue readingaccept (v): to agree to take something; to say yes to an offer or invitation Use “accept” in a sentence Please accept my sincere apologies. We must accept this inevitable fact. Will you accept my invitation? She’s decided not to accept the job. Back to “3000 Most Common Words in English”
Continue readingaccent (n): the way in which people in a particular area, country, or social group pronounce words Use “accent” in a sentence She speaks with a southern accent. He made fun of my accent. He spoke with a regional accent. He has a southern accent. Back to “3000 Most Common Words in English”
Continue readingacademic (adj): relating to schools, colleges, and universities, or connected with studying and thinking, not with practical skills Use “academic” in a sentence His academic achievements are impressive. She is working at an academic institution. He chose an academic career. Back to “3000 Most Common Words in English”
Continue readingabuse (n, v): to use something for the wrong purpose in a way that is harmful or morally wrong Use “abuse” in a sentence She is a victim of sexual abuse. Many children have been sexually abused. He abuses his authority. She abused her friend’s trust. Back to “3000 Most Common Words in English”
Continue readingabsorb (v): to take something in, especially gradually Use “absorb” in a sentence This paper does not absorb ink. He was completely absorbed in his work. He was absorbed in a computer game. Back to “3000 Most Common Words in English”
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