Top 5,000 Most Common English Words
The 5,000 most frequently used words in English, ranked by how often they appear in everyday use. Master these words to understand real English conversations, books, and media.
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| # | Word |
|---|---|
| 1 | you |
| 2 | i |
| 3 | the |
| 4 | to |
| 5 | a |
| 6 | 's |
| 7 | it |
| 8 | and |
| 9 | that |
| 10 | 't |
| 11 | of |
| 12 | is |
| 13 | in |
| 14 | what |
| 15 | we |
| 16 | me |
| 17 | this |
| 18 | he |
| 19 | for |
| 20 | my |
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