British sounds: 577 words British and American English say differently

British /ɑː/ in bath, ask, dance; American /æ/. Also called the trap–bath split.

1. lastverbGB/lɑːst/US/læst/coming after all others in time or space or degree or being the only one remainingin 1,335 videos
2. halfnounGB/hɑːf/US/hæf/one of two equal parts of a divisible wholein 906 videos
3. examplenounGB/ɪɡzɑːmpəl/US/ɪɡzæmpəl/an item of information that is typical of a class or groupin 825 videos
4. askverbGB/ɑːsk/US/æsk/inquire aboutin 694 videos
5. pastnounGB/pɑːst/US/pæst/the time that has elapsedin 675 videos
6. fastnounGB/fɑːst/US/fæst/acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quicklyin 601 videos
7. askedverbGB/ɑːskt/US/æskt/make a request or demand for something to somebodyin 527 videos
8. ratheradverbGB/rɑːðər/US/ræðər/on the contraryin 462 videos
9. fasteradverbGB/fɑːstə/US/fæstər/more quicklyin 382 videos
10. askingverbGB/ɑːskɪŋ/US/æskɪŋ/address a question to and expect an answer fromin 312 videos
11. mathGB/mɑːθ/US/mæθ/3 momentsin 238 videos
12. passedverbGB/pɑːst/US/pæst/pass byin 233 videos
13. glassnounGB/ɡlɑːs/US/ɡlæs/a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structurein 211 videos
14. vastGB/vɑːst/US/væst/3 momentsin 206 videos
15. plantnounGB/plɑːnt/US/plænt/(botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotionin 185 videos
16. demandnounGB/dɪmɑːnd/US/dəmænd/the ability and desire to purchase goods and servicesin 175 videos
17. laughverbGB/lɑːf/US/læf/produce laughterin 167 videos
18. plantsnounGB/plɑːnts/US/plænts/(botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotionin 156 videos
19. chancesnounGB/tʃɑːnsɪz/US/tʃænsɪz/a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possiblein 150 videos
20. advancedGB/ədvɑːnst/US/ədvænst/3 momentsin 148 videos
21. answersnounGB/ɑːnsəz/US/ænsərz/a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusationin 144 videos
22. masternounGB/mɑːstə/US/mæstər/someone who holds a university degree at the level above a bachelor's degreein 158 videos
23. examplesnounGB/ɪɡzɑːmplz/US/ɪɡzæmplz/an item of information that is typical of a class or groupin 135 videos
24. asksverbGB/ɑːsks/US/æsks/inquire aboutin 128 videos
25. calmadjectiveGB/kɑːm/US/kæm/not agitated; without losing self-possessionin 128 videos
26. breakfastnounGB/breɪkfɑːst/US/breɪkfæst/the first meal of the day (usually in the morning)in 124 videos
27. afternoonnounGB/ɑːftənuːn/US/æftərnun/the part of the day between noon and eveningin 122 videos
28. tasknounGB/tɑːsk/US/tæsk/any piece of work that is undertaken or attemptedin 122 videos
29. scenarionounGB/sɪnɑːriəʊ/US/sɪnærioʊ/a postulated sequence of possible eventsin 110 videos
30. afterwardsGB/ɑːftəwədz/US/æftərwərdz/3 momentsin 102 videos
31. forecastnounGB/fɔːkɑːst/US/fɔrkæst/a prediction about how something (as the weather) will developin 100 videos
32. castnounGB/kɑːst/US/kæst/the actors in a playin 98 videos
33. passesGB/pɑːsɪz/US/pæsɪz/3 momentsin 97 videos
34. contrastverbGB/kəntrɑːst/US/kəntʃræst/put in opposition to show or emphasize differencesin 89 videos
35. advanceGB/ədvɑːns/US/ədvæns/3 momentsin 83 videos
36. classesnounGB/klɑːsɪz/US/klæsɪz/education imparted in a series of lessons or meetingsin 82 videos
37. samplenounGB/sɑːmpəl/US/sæmpəl/a small part of something intended as representative of the wholein 84 videos
38. masknounGB/mɑːsk/US/mæsk/a protective covering worn over the facein 79 videos
39. grantedadjectiveGB/ɡrɑːntɪd/US/ɡræntɪd/acknowledged as a suppositionin 77 videos
40. blastnounGB/blɑːst/US/blæst/an explosion (as of dynamite)in 73 videos
41. branchnounGB/brɑːntʃ/US/bræntʃ/a division of some larger or more complex organizationin 76 videos
42. dancingnounGB/dɑːnsɪŋ/US/dænsɪŋ/taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to musicin 60 videos
43. aircraftGB/ɛəkrɑːft/US/ɛərkræft/3 momentsin 74 videos
44. craftnounGB/krɑːft/US/kræft/the skilled practice of a practical occupationin 70 videos
45. bathnounGB/bɑːθ/US/bæθ~bɛəθ~beəθ/you soak and wash your body in a bathtubin 67 videos
46. halfwayadverbGB/hɑːfweɪ/US/hæfweɪ/at half the distance; at the middlein 65 videos
47. pathsnounGB/pɑːðz/US/pæðz/a line or route along which something travels or movesin 67 videos
48. commandnounGB/kəmɑːnd/US/kəmænd/an authoritative direction or instruction to do somethingin 65 videos
49. lastedverbGB/lɑːstɪd/US/læstɪd/persist for a specified period of timein 65 videos
50. tasksnounGB/tɑːsks/US/tæsks/any piece of work that is undertaken or attemptedin 59 videos
51. nastyadjectiveGB/nɑːsti/US/næsti/offensive or even (of persons) maliciousin 57 videos
52. advantagesnounGB/ədvɑːntɪdʒɪz/US/ədvæntɪdʒɪz/the quality of having a superior or more favorable positionin 59 videos
53. branchesnounGB/brɑːntʃɪz/US/bræntʃɪz/a part of a forked or branching shapein 57 videos
54. answeringverbGB/ɑːnsərɪŋ/US/ænsərɪŋ/react verballyin 56 videos
55. behalfnounGB/bəhɑːf/US/bɪhæf/as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as rather than )in 52 videos
56. basketballnounGB/bɑːskɪtbɔːl/US/bæskɪtbɔl/a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoopin 51 videos
57. lastsnounGB/lɑːsts/US/læsts/persist for a specified period of timein 48 videos
58. demandsnounGB/dɪmɑːndz/US/dɪmændz/an urgent or peremptory requestin 49 videos
59. grandfatherGB/ɡrændfɑːðər/US/ɡrændfɑðər/3 momentsin 52 videos
60. lastingadjectiveGB/lɑːstɪŋ/US/læstɪŋ/existing for a long timein 50 videos
61. passageGB/pasɑːʒ/US/pæsɪdʒ/in 48 videos
62. laughedGB/lɑːft/US/læft/3 momentsin 42 videos
63. demandingadjectiveGB/dɪmɑːndɪŋ/US/dəmændɪŋ/requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skillin 44 videos
64. alexandernounGB/alɪɡzɑːndə/US/ælɪɡzændər/king of Macedon; conqueror of Greece and Egypt and Persia; founder of Alexandria (356-323 BC)in 38 videos
65. banananounGB/bənɑːnə/US/bənænə/elongated crescent-shaped yellow fruit with soft sweet fleshin 39 videos
66. commandernounGB/kəmɑːndə/US/kəmændər/someone in an official position of authority who can command or control othersin 39 videos
67. basketnounGB/bɑːskɪt/US/bæskɪt/a container that is usually woven and has handlesin 33 videos
68. glancenounGB/ɡlɑːns/US/ɡlæns/a quick lookin 34 videos
69. masksnounGB/mɑːsks/US/mæsks/a protective covering worn over the facein 34 videos
70. grantnounGB/ɡrɑːnt/US/ɡrænt/any monetary aidin 34 videos
71. plantedverbGB/plɑːntɪd/US/plæntɪd/put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the groundin 34 videos
72. laughternounGB/lɑːftə/US/læftər/the activity of laughing; the manifestation of joy or mirth or scornin 33 videos
73. translatedverbGB/trɑːnzleɪtɪd/US/trænsleɪtɪd/restate (words) from one language into another languagein 31 videos
74. commandsnounGB/kəmɑːndz/US/kəmændz/an authoritative direction or instruction to do somethingin 31 videos
75. finalenounGB/fɪnɑːli/US/fənæli/the concluding part of any performancein 30 videos
76. photographnounGB/fəʊtəɡrɑːf/US/foʊtəɡræf/a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light-sensitive materialin 29 videos

British rounded /ɒ/; American /ɑ/. Also called the LOT vowel.

1. wantverbGB/wɒnt/US/wɑnt/wish to have or do somethingin 1,833 videos
2. gotverbGB/ɡɒt/US/ɡɑt/come into the possession of something concrete or abstractin 1,756 videos
3. lotnounGB/lɒt/US/lɑt/(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extentin 1,756 videos
4. longadjectiveGB/lɒŋ/US/lɑŋ/for an extended time or at a distant timein 1,463 videos
5. probablyadverbGB/prɒbli/US/prɑbli/with considerable certainty; without much doubtin 1,259 videos
6. secondGB/səkɒnd/US/səkɑnd/in 1,012 videos
7. topnounGB/tɒp/US/tɑp/the upper part of anythingin 892 videos
8. wantedverbGB/wɒntɪd/US/wɑnɪd/feel or have a desire for; want stronglyin 888 videos
9. watchingverbGB/wɒtʃɪŋ/US/wɑtʃɪŋ/look attentivelyin 814 videos
10. possibleadjectiveGB/pɒsəbəl/US/pɑsəbəl/capable of happening or existingin 823 videos
11. jobnounGB/dʒɒb/US/dʒɑb/a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific feein 684 videos
12. bodynounGB/bɒdiː/US/bɑdi/the entire structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)in 646 videos
13. godnounGB/ɡɒd/US/ɡɑd/the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religionsin 574 videos
14. hotadjectiveGB/hɒt/US/hɑt/used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burningin 538 videos
15. obviouslyGB/ɒbviəsli/US/ɑbviəsli/3 momentsin 560 videos
16. lostverbGB/lɒst/US/lɑst/fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sensein 517 videos
17. lotsnounGB/lɒts/US/lɑts/a large number or amountin 501 videos
18. commonadjectiveGB/kɒmən/US/kɑmən/having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usualin 479 videos
19. problemsnounGB/prɒbləmz/US/prɑbləmz/a state of difficulty that needs to be resolvedin 445 videos
20. wantsverbGB/wɒnts/US/wɑnts/feel or have a desire for; want stronglyin 426 videos
21. bottomnounGB/bɒtəm/US/bɑtəm/the lower side of anythingin 412 videos
22. followverbGB/fɒləʊ/US/fɑloʊ/act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishesin 391 videos
23. dollarsnounGB/dɒləz/US/dɑlərz/the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centsin 389 videos
24. gottaGB/ɡɒtə/US/ɡɑtə/3 momentsin 342 videos
25. modelnounGB/mɒdl/US/mɑdl/a hypothetical description of a complex entity or processin 374 videos
26. nonGB/nɒn/US/nɑn/3 momentsin 370 videos
27. beyondprepositionGB/bɪjɒnd/US/bijɑnd/Further away than.in 366 videos
28. technologynounGB/tɛknɒlədʒi/US/tɛknɑlədʒi/the practical application of science to commerce or industryin 365 videos
29. dropverbGB/drɒp/US/drɑp/let fall to the groundin 347 videos
30. shotnounGB/ʃɒt/US/ʃɑt/a chance to do somethingin 349 videos
31. costverbGB/kɒst/US/kɑst/be priced atin 352 videos
32. modernadjectiveGB/mɒdən/US/mɑdərn/of the present time or the recent pastin 346 videos
33. spotnounGB/spɒt/US/spɑt/a point located with respect to surface features of some regionin 341 videos
34. boxnounGB/bɒks/US/bɑks/a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lidin 336 videos
35. honestlyadverbGB/ɒnɪstli/US/ɑnəstli/(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case thatin 316 videos
36. possiblyadverbGB/pɒsəbli/US/pɑsəbli/to a degree possible of achievement or by possible meansin 316 videos
37. impossibleadjectiveGB/ɪmpɒsəbəl/US/ɪmpɑsəbəl/not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt within 315 videos
38. involvedadjectiveGB/ɪnvɒlvd/US/ɪnvɑlvd/connected by participation or association or usein 313 videos
39. followingverbGB/fɒləʊɪŋ/US/fɑloʊɪŋ/be nextin 304 videos
40. qualitynounGB/kwɒlɪti/US/kwɑləti/a degree or grade of excellence or worthin 306 videos
41. rocknounGB/rɒk/US/rɑk/material consisting of the aggregate of minerals like those making up the Earth's crustin 280 videos
42. productnounGB/prɒdəkt/US/prɑdəkt/commodities offered for salein 283 videos
43. officenounGB/ɒfɪs/US/ɑ-/place of business where professional or clerical duties are performedin 281 videos
44. honestadjectiveGB/ɒnɪst/US/ɑnəst/without dissimulation; frankin 270 videos
45. oppositenounGB/ɒpəsɪt/US/ɑpəsɪt/something inverted in sequence or character or effectin 276 videos
46. popularadjectiveGB/pɒpjʊlə/US/pɑpjələr/regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general publicin 275 videos
47. johnGB/dʒɒn/US/dʒɑn/3 momentsin 278 videos
48. complicatedadjectiveGB/kɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/US/kɑmplɪkeɪtɪd/difficult to analyze or understandin 271 videos
49. commentsnounGB/kɒmɛnts/US/kɑmɛnts/a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds informationin 268 videos
50. momGB/mɒm/US/mɑm/3 momentsin 275 videos
51. popverbGB/pɒp/US/pɑp/cause to make a sharp explosive soundin 258 videos
52. obviousGB/ɒvɪəs/US/ɑviəs/3 momentsin 255 videos
53. responsenounGB/rɪspɒns/US/rɪspɑns/the manner in which something is greetedin 241 videos
54. bodiesnounGB/bɒdiz/US/bɑdiz/the entire structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)in 234 videos
55. constantlyadverbGB/kɒnstəntli/US/kɑnstənʔli/without interruptionin 231 videos
56. knowledgeGB/nɒlɪdʒ/US/nɑlɪdʒ/3 momentsin 228 videos
57. gottenverbGB/ɡɒtn/US/ɡɑtən/enter or assume a certain state or conditionin 223 videos
58. conversationGB/kɒnvəseɪʃn/US/kɑnvərseɪʃən/3 momentsin 223 videos
59. productsnounGB/prɒdəkts/US/prɑdəkts/commodities offered for salein 225 videos
60. crossverbGB/krɒs/US/krɑs/travel across or pass overin 216 videos
61. stoppedverbGB/stɒpt/US/stɑpt/come to a halt, stop movingin 218 videos
62. wonGB/wɒn/US/wɑn/in 215 videos
63. solveverbGB/sɒlv/US/sɑlv/find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning ofin 210 videos
64. collegenounGB/kɒlɪdʒ/US/kɑlɪdʒ/an institution of higher education created to educate and grant degrees; often a part of a universityin 211 videos
65. populationnounGB/pɒpjuːleɪʃən/US/pɑpjəleɪʃən/the people who inhabit a territory or statein 210 videos
66. doctornounGB/dɒktər/US/dɑktər/a licensed medical practitionerin 203 videos
67. conceptGB/kɒnsɛpt/US/kɑnsɛpt/3 momentsin 199 videos
68. responsibleadjectiveGB/rɪspɒnsəbəl/US/rɪspɑnsəbəl/being the agent or causein 198 videos
69. jobsnounGB/dʒɒbz/US/dʒɑbz/the principal activity in your life that you do to earn moneyin 195 videos
70. promiseverbGB/prɒmɪs/US/prɑmɪs/tell someone that you will certainly do something, or that something will happenin 179 videos
71. followedverbGB/fɒləʊd/US/fɑloʊd/to travel behind, go after, come afterin 194 videos
72. solidnounGB/sɒlɪd/US/sɑlɪd/a substance that keeps its own shape; not a liquid or a gasin 193 videos
73. optionnounGB/ɒpʃən/US/ɑpʃən/one of a number of things from which only one can be chosenin 192 videos
74. shopnounGB/ʃɒp/US/ʃɑp/a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or servicesin 188 videos
75. contentnounGB/kɒntɛnt/US/kɑntɛnt/everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in somethingin 186 videos
76. competitionnounGB/kɒmpətɪʃən/US/kɑmpətɪʃən/an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestantsin 180 videos
77. constantadjectiveGB/kɒnstənt/US/kɑnstənt/uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuingin 183 videos
78. droppedverbGB/drɒpt/US/drɑpt/fall or descend to a lower place or levelin 181 videos
79. watchedverbGB/wɒtʃt/US/wɑtʃt/look attentivelyin 180 videos
80. blocknounGB/blɒk/US/blɑk/a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildingsin 174 videos
81. saltnounGB/sɒlt/US/sɑlt/white crystalline form of especially sodium chloride used to season and preserve foodin 175 videos
82. coffeenounGB/kɒfi/US/kɑfi/a hot, dark brown drink made from roasted and ground beansin 170 videos
83. dollarnounGB/dɒlə/US/dɑlər/the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centsin 168 videos
84. economynounGB/iːkɒnəmi/US/ikɑnəmi/the system of production and distribution and consumptionin 171 videos
85. confidencenounGB/kɒnfɪdəns/US/kɑnfɪdəns/freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilitiesin 171 videos
86. commentnounGB/kɒmɛnt/US/kɑmɛnt/a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds informationin 170 videos
87. modelsnounGB/mɒdlz/US/mɑdlz/a type of productin 169 videos
88. volumenounGB/vɒljuːm/US/vɑljum/the magnitude of sound (usually in a specified direction)in 162 videos
89. washingtonnounGB/wɒʃɪŋtən/US/wɑʃɪŋtən/the capital city of the United Statesin 160 videos
90. confidentadjectiveGB/kɒnfɪdənt/US/kɑnfɪdənt/persuaded of; very surein 156 videos
91. lossnounGB/lɒs/US/lɑs/the act of losing someone or somethingin 156 videos
92. oxygenGB/ɒksɪdʒən/US/ɑksədʒən/3 momentsin 156 videos
93. combinationnounGB/kɒmbɪneɪʃən/US/kɑmbɪneɪʃən/a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualitiesin 153 videos
94. properadjectiveGB/prɒpə/US/prɑpər/marked by suitability or rightness or appropriatenessin 153 videos
95. stocknounGB/stɒk/US/stɑk/the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest (equity)in 154 videos
96. goshGB/ɡɒʃ/US/ɡɑːʃ/3 momentsin 150 videos
97. properlyadverbGB/prɒpli/US/prɑpərli/in the right mannerin 149 videos
98. possibilitynounGB/pɒsɪbɪlɪti/US/pɑsəbɪləti/a future prospect or potentialin 142 videos
99. operationnounGB/ɒpəreɪʃən/US/ɑpəreɪʃən/a planned activity involving many people performing various actionsin 140 videos
100. sponsornounGB/spɒnsəː/US/spɑnsər/someone who supports or champions somethingin 139 videos
101. hospitalnounGB/hɒspɪtl/US/hɑspɪtl/a health facility where patients receive treatmentin 134 videos
102. policynounGB/pɒləsi/US/pɑləsi/a plan of action adopted by an individual or social groupin 133 videos
103. respondverbGB/rəspɒnd/US/rəspɑnd/show a response or a reaction to somethingin 134 videos
104. stopsGB/stɒps/US/stɑps/3 momentsin 126 videos
105. lockedverbGB/lɒkt/US/lɑkt/place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escapein 129 videos
106. honornounGB/ɒnə/US/ɑnər/the state of being honoredin 129 videos
107. contextnounGB/kɒntɛkst/US/kɑntɛkst/the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or eventin 128 videos
108. fossilnounGB/fɒsl/US/fɑsl/the remains (or an impression) of a plant or animal that existed in a past geological age and that has been excavated from the soilin 124 videos
109. propertynounGB/prɒpəti/US/prɑpərti/something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someonein 125 videos
110. wantingverbGB/wɒntɪŋ/US/wɑntɪŋ/feel or have a desire for; want stronglyin 122 videos
111. clocknounGB/klɒk/US/klɑk/a timepiece that shows the time of dayin 120 videos
112. topicnounGB/tɒpɪk/US/tɑpɪk/the subject matter of a conversation or discussionin 120 videos
113. responsibilitynounGB/rɪspɒnsəbɪlɪti/US/rɪspɑnsəbɪləti/a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conductin 119 videos
114. operatingadjectiveGB/ɒpəreɪtɪŋ/US/ɑpəreɪtɪŋ/involved in a kind of operationin 117 videos
115. forgotverbGB/fəɡɒt/US/fərɡɑt/dismiss from the mind; stop rememberingin 111 videos
116. softwareGB/sɒftwɛə/US/sɑftwɛr/3 momentsin 114 videos
117. bottlenounGB/bɒtl/US/bɑtl/a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or cappedin 112 videos
118. profitnounGB/prɒfɪt/US/prɑfɪt/the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)in 109 videos
119. blocksnounGB/blɒks/US/blɑks/a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)in 111 videos
120. rocketnounGB/rɒkɪt/US/rɑkɪt/a vehicle, such as a spacecraft, driven by a stream of hot gas from its enginein 111 videos

British /əʊ/; American /oʊ/. Also called the GOAT vowel.

1. knowverbGB/nəʊ/US/noʊ/be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information aboutin 2,168 videos
2. goverbGB/ɡəʊ/US/ɡoʊ/change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphoricallyin 2,059 videos
3. goingverbGB/ɡəʊɪŋ/US/ɡoʊɪŋ/change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphoricallyin 1,888 videos
4. wholenounGB/həʊl/US/hoʊl/including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; completein 1,171 videos
5. showverbGB/ʃəʊ/US/ʃoʊ/make visible or noticeablein 1,131 videos
6. thoughadverbGB/ðəʊ/US/ðoʊ/(postpositive) howeverin 1,046 videos
7. almostGB/ɔːlməʊst/US/oʊmoʊst/3 momentsin 1,017 videos
8. goesverbGB/ɡəʊz/US/ɡoʊz/change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphoricallyin 985 videos
9. homenounGB/həʊm/US/hoʊm/where you live at a particular timein 849 videos
10. closeGB/kləʊs/US/kloʊs/3 momentsin 853 videos
11. agoadjectiveGB/əɡəʊ/US/əɡoʊ/gone by; or in the pastin 872 videos
12. videonounGB/vɪdiəʊ/US/vɪdioʊ/a recording of both the visual and audible components (especially one containing a recording of a movie or television program)in 847 videos
13. knownverbGB/nəʊn/US/noʊn/be familiar or acquainted with a person or an objectin 737 videos
14. toldverbGB/təʊld/US/toʊld/let something be knownin 692 videos
15. openverbGB/əʊpən/US/oʊpən/make or become no longer shutin 690 videos
16. hopeverbGB/həʊp/US/hoʊp/expect and wishin 646 videos
17. totallyGB/təʊtəli/US/toʊtəli/3 momentsin 490 videos
18. aloneadjectiveGB/ələʊn/US/əloʊn/isolated from othersin 445 videos
19. knowsverbGB/nəʊz/US/noʊz/be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information aboutin 466 videos
20. showsverbGB/ʃəʊz/US/ʃoʊz/provide evidence forin 470 videos
21. belowadverbGB/bɪləʊ/US/bɪloʊ/in or to a place that is lowerin 445 videos
22. growingverbGB/ɡrəʊɪŋ/US/ɡroʊɪŋ/become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gainin 405 videos
23. phonenounGB/fəʊn/US/foʊn/electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into soundsin 386 videos
24. supposedadjectiveGB/spəʊst/US/spoʊst/required or under ordersin 392 videos
25. closeradjectiveGB/kləʊsə/US/kloʊsər/not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstancesin 376 videos
26. mostlyadverbGB/məʊstli/US/moʊsli/in large part; mainly or chieflyin 394 videos
27. totalnounGB/təʊtl/US/toʊtl/the whole amountin 383 videos
28. noticeverbGB/nəʊtɪs/US/noʊtɪs/discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact ofin 375 videos
29. slowadjectiveGB/sləʊ/US/sloʊ/not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long timein 365 videos
30. althoughGB/ɔːlðəʊ/US/ɑlðoʊ/3 momentsin 373 videos
31. growverbGB/ɡrəʊ/US/ɡroʊ/increase in size by natural processin 363 videos
32. focusverbGB/fəʊkəs/US/foʊkəs/direct one's attention on somethingin 358 videos
33. socialadjectiveGB/səʊʃəl/US/soʊʃəl/relating to human society and its membersin 353 videos
34. goalnounGB/ɡəʊl/US/ɡoʊl/the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve itin 343 videos
35. showingverbGB/ʃəʊɪŋ/US/ʃoʊɪŋ/make visible or noticeablein 338 videos
36. thrownounGB/θrəʊ/US/θroʊ/propel through the airin 316 videos
37. showedverbGB/ʃəʊd/US/ʃoʊd/establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experimentin 331 videos
38. episodenounGB/ɛpɪsəʊd/US/ɛpəsoʊd/a part of a broadcast serialin 332 videos
39. localadjectiveGB/ləʊkl/US/loʊkl/of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhoodin 307 videos
40. slowlyadverbGB/sləʊli/US/sloʊli/at a low speed; not quicklyin 294 videos
41. zeronounGB/zɪərəʊ/US/ziroʊ/a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same numberin 292 videos
42. helloGB/hələʊ/US/həloʊ/3 momentsin 269 videos
43. globaladjectiveGB/ɡləʊbəl/US/ɡloʊbəl/involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scopein 264 videos
44. wroteverbGB/rəʊt/US/roʊt/communicate or express by writingin 255 videos
45. olderadjectiveGB/əʊldə/US/oʊldər/(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific agein 252 videos
46. hopefullyadverbGB/həʊpfəli/US/hoʊpfəli/it is hopedin 258 videos
47. brokenverbGB/brəʊkn/US/broʊkən/destroy the integrity of; usually by force; cause to separate into pieces or fragmentsin 241 videos
48. noticedverbGB/nəʊtɪst/US/noʊtɪst/discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact ofin 253 videos
49. knowingverbGB/nəʊɪŋ/US/noʊɪŋ/be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information aboutin 245 videos
50. tomorrowadverbGB/təmɒrəʊ/US/təmɑroʊ/the next day, the day after, following the present dayin 243 videos
51. flownounGB/fləʊ/US/floʊ/the act of flowing or streaming; continuous progressionin 245 videos
52. holdingverbGB/həʊɫdɪŋ/US/hoʊɫdɪŋ/have or hold in one's hands or gripin 234 videos
53. oceannounGB/əʊʃən/US/oʊʃən/a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrospherein 245 videos
54. approachnounGB/əprəʊtʃ/US/əproʊtʃ/ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situationin 240 videos
55. programnounGB/prəʊɡræm/US/proʊɡræm/a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplishedin 241 videos
56. holenounGB/həʊl/US/hoʊl/an opening into or through somethingin 231 videos
57. postnounGB/pəʊst/US/poʊst/affix in a public place or for public noticein 232 videos
58. brokeverbGB/brəʊk/US/broʊk/become separated into pieces or fragmentsin 217 videos
59. soldverbGB/səʊld/US/soʊld/exchange or deliver for money or its equivalentin 222 videos
60. openedverbGB/əʊpənd/US/oʊpənd/afford access toin 220 videos
61. codenounGB/kəʊd/US/koʊd/(computer science) the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program or the set of such instructionsin 217 videos
62. locationnounGB/ləʊkeɪʃən/US/loʊkeɪʃən/a point or extent in spacein 219 videos
63. overalladjectiveGB/əʊvərɔːl/US/oʊvərɔl/including everythingin 211 videos
64. coastnounGB/kəʊst/US/koʊst/the shore of a sea or oceanin 205 videos
65. focusedverbGB/fəʊkəst/US/foʊkəst/direct one's attention on somethingin 207 videos
66. motionnounGB/məʊʃən/US/moʊʃən/a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of somethingin 203 videos
67. notenounGB/nəʊt/US/noʊt/a characteristic emotional qualityin 194 videos
68. goldnounGB/ɡəʊld/US/ɡoʊld/a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regiain 184 videos
69. openingnounGB/əʊpənɪŋ/US/oʊpənɪŋ/the act of making something no longer shut, or of starting something such as a shopin 191 videos
70. closedverbGB/kləʊzd/US/kloʊzd/move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shutin 185 videos
71. shownverbGB/ʃəʊn/US/ʃoʊn/establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experimentin 192 videos
72. blownounGB/bləʊ/US/bloʊ/an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustratingin 182 videos
73. jokenounGB/dʒəʊk/US/dʒoʊk/a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughterin 184 videos
74. growthnounGB/ɡrəʊθ/US/ɡroʊθ/a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more importantin 185 videos
75. momentsnounGB/məʊmənts/US/moʊmənts/a particular point in timein 181 videos
76. associatedverbGB/əsəʊsieɪtɪd/US/əsoʊsieɪtɪd/make a logical or causal connectionin 181 videos
77. windownounGB/wɪndəʊ/US/wɪndoʊ/the time period that is considered best for starting or finishing somethingin 172 videos
78. bonesnounGB/bəʊnz/US/boʊnz/rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebratesin 168 videos
79. grownverbGB/ɡrəʊn/US/ɡroʊn/become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gainin 156 videos
80. zonenounGB/zəʊn/US/zoʊn/an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristicin 154 videos
81. nowhereadverbGB/nəʊwɛə/US/noʊhwɛr/not anywhere; in or at or to no placein 150 videos
82. bonenounGB/bəʊn/US/boʊn/rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebratesin 151 videos
83. solarGB/səʊlə/US/soʊlər/3 momentsin 155 videos
84. smokenounGB/sməʊk/US/smoʊk/a hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon being produced by combustionin 147 videos
85. snownounGB/snəʊ/US/snoʊ/precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystalsin 143 videos
86. whoaGB/wəʊ/US/woʊ/3 momentsin 133 videos
87. holdsverbGB/həʊldz/US/hoʊldz/have or hold in one's hands or gripin 145 videos
88. controlledadjectiveGB/kəntrəʊld/US/kəntroʊld/restrained or managed or kept within certain boundsin 141 videos
89. closestadjectiveGB/kləʊsɪst/US/kloʊsɪst/at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each otherin 142 videos
90. clothesnounGB/kləʊðz/US/kloʊðz/clothing in generalin 134 videos
91. folksnounGB/fəʊks/US/foʊks/people in general (often used in the plural)in 136 videos
92. studionounGB/stjuːdiəʊ/US/studioʊ/workplace consisting of a room or building where movies or television shows or radio programs are produced and recordedin 137 videos
93. hopingverbGB/həʊpɪŋ/US/hoʊpɪŋ/expect and wishin 127 videos
94. radionounGB/reɪdiəʊ/US/reɪdioʊ/medium for communicationin 124 videos
95. quotenounGB/kwəʊt/US/kwoʊt/a passage or expression that is quoted or citedin 129 videos
96. coGB/kəʊ/US/koʊ/3 momentsin 128 videos
97. joeGB/dʒəʊ/US/dʒoʊ/3 momentsin 129 videos
98. spokeverbGB/spəʊk/US/spoʊk/use languagein 124 videos
99. throwingverbGB/θrəʊɪŋ/US/θroʊɪŋ/propel through the airin 119 videos
100. locationsnounGB/ləʊkeɪʃənz/US/loʊkeɪʃənz/a point or extent in spacein 120 videos
101. blowingverbGB/bləʊɪŋ/US/bloʊɪŋ/be in motion due to some air or water currentin 118 videos
102. choseverbGB/tʃəʊz/US/tʃoʊz/pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternativesin 112 videos
103. frozenadjectiveGB/frəʊzən/US/froʊzən/turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe coldin 115 videos
104. holyadjectiveGB/həʊli/US/hoʊli/belonging to or derived from or associated with a divine powerin 111 videos
105. loadverbGB/ləʊd/US/loʊd/put things into or onto a vehicle, machine or containerin 116 videos
106. emotionaladjectiveGB/ɪməʊʃnəl/US/imoʊʃənəl/of more than usual emotionin 114 videos
107. proposedverbGB/prəpəʊzd/US/prəpoʊzd/make a proposal, declare a plan for somethingin 115 videos
108. ownedverbGB/əʊnd/US/oʊnd/have ownership or possession ofin 113 videos
109. oldestadjectiveGB/əʊldəst/US/oʊldəst/of long duration; not newin 112 videos
110. proadjectiveGB/prəʊ/US/proʊ/in favor of (an action or proposal etc.)in 112 videos
111. rownounGB/rəʊ/US/roʊ/an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a linein 111 videos
112. stonenounGB/stəʊn/US/stoʊn/a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matterin 104 videos
113. growsverbGB/ɡrəʊz/US/ɡroʊz/become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gainin 107 videos
114. homesnounGB/həʊmz/US/hoʊmz/housing that someone is living inin 107 videos
115. boatnounGB/bəʊt/US/boʊt/a small vessel for travel on waterin 106 videos
116. floatingverbGB/fləʊtɪŋ/US/floʊtɪŋ/be afloat either on or below a liquid surface and not sink to the bottomin 105 videos
117. mobilenounGB/məʊbaɪl/US/moʊbaɪl/moving or capable of moving readily (especially from place to place)in 106 videos
118. opposedverbGB/əpəʊzd/US/əpoʊzd/be against; express opposition toin 106 videos
119. phonesnounGB/fəʊnz/US/foʊnz/electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into soundsin 104 videos
120. bowlnounGB/bəʊl/US/boʊl/a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquidsin 105 videos

British /juː/ after t, d, n, s; American often /uː/. Also called yod-dropping in American English.

1. newsnounGB/njuːz/US/nuːz/informal information of any kind that is not previously known to someonein 424 videos
2. dudenounGB/djuːd/US/duːd/an informal form of address for a manin 234 videos
3. studentsnounGB/stjuːdnts/US/studnts/a learner who is enrolled in an educational institutionin 171 videos
4. producingverbGB/prədjuːsɪŋ/US/prədusɪŋ/create or manufacture a man-made productin 140 videos
5. introducedverbGB/ɪntrədjuːst/US/ɪntrəduːst/bring something new to an environmentin 110 videos
6. consumerGB/kənsjuːmə/US/kənsumər/3 momentsin 109 videos
7. producesverbGB/prədjuːsɪz/US/prədusɪz/bring forth or yieldin 97 videos
8. neutraladjectiveGB/njuːtrəl/US/nuːtrəl/not supporting or favoring either side in a war, dispute, or contestin 80 videos
9. institutionsnounGB/ɪnstɪtjuːʃənz/US/ɪnstɪtuʃənz/an organization founded and united for a specific purposein 62 videos
10. numerousGB/njuːmərəs/US/numərəs/3 momentsin 60 videos
11. pursueverbGB/pəsjuː/US/pərsu/carry out or participate in an activity; be involved inin 56 videos
12. consumeverbGB/kənsjuːm/US/kənsum/eat or drink something, especially regularlyin 55 videos
13. introducingverbGB/ɪntrədjuːsɪŋ/US/ɪntrədusɪŋ/bring something new to an environmentin 51 videos
14. suicidenounGB/sjuːɪsaɪd/US/suɪsaɪd/the act of killing yourselfin 47 videos
15. producernounGB/prədjuːsə/US/prədusər/someone who manufactures somethingin 49 videos
16. reproduceverbGB/riːprədjuːs/US/riprədus/have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plantin 42 videos
17. suitedadjectiveGB/sjuː-/US/sutɪd/meant or adapted for an occasion or usein 42 videos
18. tubesnounGB/tjuːbz/US/tuːbz/conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gasesin 41 videos
19. nucleinounGB/njuːkliaɪ/US/nuːkliaɪ/the positively charged dense center of an atomin 31 videos
20. nucleusnounGB/njuːkliəs/US/nuːkliəs/the positively charged dense center of an atomin 31 videos
21. pursuingverbGB/pəsjuːɪŋ/US/pərsuɪŋ/go in search of or hunt forin 30 videos

British /t/ between vowels; American tapped /ɾ/. Also called T-flapping in American English.

1. prettyadverbGB/prɪti/US/pɔɪti/to a moderately sufficient extent or degreein 1,333 videos
2. betterverbGB/bɛtə/US/bɛɾər/(comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than anotherin 1,257 videos
3. startedverbGB/stɑːtɪd/US/stɑrɾɪd/take the first step or steps in carrying out an actionin 1,072 videos
4. lateradverbGB/leɪtə/US/leɪtər/comparative of the adverb `late'in 808 videos
5. matterverbGB/matə/US/mætər/have weight; have import, carry weightin 708 videos
6. literallyadverbGB/lɪtərəli/US/lɪtərəli/in a literal sensein 608 videos
7. beautifuladjectiveGB/bjuːtɪfəl/US/bjutɪfəl/delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admirationin 563 videos
8. citynounGB/sɪtɪ/US/sɪti/ [sɪɾi/a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districtsin 467 videos
9. unitedGB/juːnaɪtɪd/US/junaɪtɪd/in 418 videos
10. datanounGB/deɪtə/US/deɪtə/a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawnin 378 videos
11. realitynounGB/riːælɪti/US/riæləti/the state of the world as it really is rather than as you might want it to bein 332 videos
12. eatingverbGB/iːtɪŋ/US/itɪŋ/take in solid foodin 309 videos
13. communitynounGB/kəmjuːnɪti/US/kəmjunəti/a group of people living in a particular local areain 278 videos
14. computernounGB/kəmpjuːtə/US/kəmpjutər/a machine for performing calculations automaticallyin 265 videos
15. majoritynounGB/mədʒɒrɪti/US/mədʒɑrɪti/the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main partin 260 videos
16. patternnounGB/pætən/US/pætərn/a perceptual structurein 258 videos
17. greateradjectiveGB/ɡreɪtə/US/ɡreɪtər/larger in size, amount or importancein 220 videos
18. criticaladjectiveGB/krɪtɪkəl/US/krɪtɪkəl/urgently needed; absolutely necessaryin 217 videos
19. buttonnounGB/bʌtən/US/bʌtən/an electrical switch operated by pressingin 208 videos
20. meetingnounGB/miːtɪŋ/US/mitɪŋ/a formally arranged gatheringin 207 videos
21. societynounGB/səsaɪəti/US/səsaɪəti/an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organizationin 201 videos
22. politicaladjectiveGB/pəlɪtɪkəl/US/pəlɪtəkəl/involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politiciansin 199 videos
23. securitynounGB/sɪkjoːrɪtɪj/US/səkjɜrɪti/measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.in 199 videos
24. universitynounGB/junɪvɜːsəti/US/junɪvɜrsəti/a large and diverse institution of higher learning created to educate for life and for a profession and to grant degreesin 203 videos
25. limitedadjectiveGB/lɪmɪtɪd/US/lɪmɪtɪd/small in range or scopein 193 videos
26. fightingverbGB/faɪtɪŋ/US/faɪtɪŋ/exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate forin 182 videos
27. cuttingverbGB/kʌtɪŋ/US/kʌtɪŋ/separate with or as if with an instrumentin 174 videos
28. beautynounGB/bjuːti/US/bjuti/the qualities that give pleasure to the sensesin 162 videos
29. latestnounGB/leɪtɪst/US/leɪtɪst/up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-datein 165 videos
30. mattersverbGB/mætəz/US/mætərz/have weight; have import, carry weightin 158 videos
31. strategynounGB/strætɪdʒɪ/US/strætədʒi/an elaborate and systematic plan of actionin 158 videos
32. battlenounGB/bætl/US/bætl/an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals); --Thomas Painein 151 videos
33. britishadjectiveGB/brɪtɪʃ/US/brɪtɪʃ/of or relating to or characteristic of Great Britain or its people or culturein 152 videos
34. varietynounGB/vəraɪɪti/US/-ɾi/a number of different kinds of thingsin 145 videos
35. daughterGB/doːtə/US/dɑtər/3 momentsin 145 videos
36. letternounGB/lɛtə/US/lɛtər/a written message addressed to a person or organizationin 131 videos
37. saturdayGB/sætədeɪ/US/sætərdeɪ/3 momentsin 133 videos
38. outeradjectiveGB/aʊtə/US/aʊtər/being on the outside or further from a centerin 130 videos
39. capacitynounGB/kəpasɪtɪj/US/kəpæsɪti/the amount that can be containedin 123 videos
40. statusnounGB/steɪtəs/US/steɪtəs/the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a societyin 120 videos
41. itemsnounGB/aɪtəmz/US/aɪtəmz/a whole individual unit; especially when included in a list or collectionin 117 videos
42. computersnounGB/kəmpjuːtəz/US/kəmpjutərz/a machine for performing calculations automaticallyin 109 videos
43. separatedverbGB/sɛpəreɪtɪd/US/sɛpəreɪtɪd/force, take, or pull apartin 107 videos
44. densitynounGB/dɛnsəti/US/dɛnsəti/the amount per unit sizein 106 videos
45. butternounGB/bʌtə/US/bʌtər/an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table usein 105 videos
46. identitynounGB/aɪdɛntɪti/US/aɪdɛntəti/the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entityin 102 videos
47. sensitiveadjectiveGB/sɛnsɪtɪv/US/sɛnsɪtɪv/responsive to physical stimuliin 100 videos
48. batterynounGB/bætəri/US/bætəri/a device that produces electricity; may have several primary or secondary cells arranged in parallel or seriesin 97 videos
49. committedverbGB/kəmɪtɪd/US/kəmɪtɪd/bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitudein 94 videos
50. lighteradjectiveGB/laɪtə/US/laɪtər/of comparatively little physical weight or densityin 96 videos
51. setupnounGB/sɛtʌp/US/sɛtʌp/equipment designed to serve a specific functionin 94 videos
52. watersnounGB/wɔːtəz/US/wɔtərz/the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean)in 88 videos
53. lettersnounGB/lɛtəz/US/lɛtərz/a written message addressed to a person or organizationin 86 videos
54. automaticallyadverbGB/ɔːtəʊmætɪkəli/US/ɔːtəmætɪkəli/in a mechanical manner; by a mechanismin 88 videos
55. competitiveadjectiveGB/kəmpɛtɪtɪv/US/kəmpɛtətɪv/involving competition or competitivenessin 88 videos
56. datingverbGB/deɪtɪŋ/US/deɪtɪŋ/date regularly; have a steady relationship within 81 videos
57. peterGB/piːtə/US/pitər/3 momentsin 81 videos
58. curiositynounGB/-ɪti/US/-ɪti/a state in which you want to learn more about somethingin 78 videos
59. itemnounGB/aɪtəm/US/aɪtəm/a whole individual unit; especially when included in a list or collectionin 75 videos
60. settleverbGB/sɛtəl/US/sɛtəl/come to rest in a steady or comfortable position, often slowlyin 75 videos
61. subtleadjectiveGB/sʌtl/US/sʌtəl/difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyzein 74 videos
62. conservativeadjectiveGB/kənsɜːvətɪv/US/kənsɜrvətɪv/having social or political views favoring conservatismin 71 videos
63. magneticadjectiveGB/maɡnɛtɪk/US/mæɡnɛtɪk/of or relating to or caused by magnetismin 69 videos
64. executivenounGB/ɛɡzɛkjʊtɪv/US/ɪɡzɛkjətɪv/a person responsible for the administration of a businessin 70 videos
65. marketingnounGB/mɑːkɪtɪŋ/US/mɑrkɪtɪŋ/the commercial processes involved in promoting and selling and distributing a product or servicein 70 videos
66. prioritynounGB/praɪɒrɪti/US/praɪorəti/status established in order of importance or urgencyin 69 videos
67. inevitableadjectiveGB/ɪnɛvɪtəbəl/US/ɪnɛvɪtəbəl/incapable of being avoided or preventedin 69 videos
68. outtaGB/aʊtə/US/aːɾə/3 momentsin 62 videos
69. latinnounGB/lætɪn/US/lætɪn/any dialect of the language of ancient Romein 62 videos
70. lightingnounGB/laɪtɪŋ/US/laɪtɪŋ/having abundant light or illuminationin 62 videos
71. mathematicsGB/mæθəmætɪks/US/mæθəmætɪks/3 momentsin 61 videos
72. writernounGB/raɪtər/US/raɪtər/writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)in 61 videos
73. britainGB/brɪtən/US/brɪtən/3 momentsin 61 videos
74. democraticadjectiveGB/dɛməkratɪk/US/dɛməkrætɪk/characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equalityin 59 videos
75. categoriesnounGB/kætɪɡəriz/US/kætəɡɔriz/a collection of things sharing a common attributein 58 videos
76. predatornounGB/prɛdətə/US/prɛdətər/any animal that lives by preying on other animalsin 57 videos
77. anatomynounGB/ənatəmɪj/US/ənætəmi/the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animalsin 55 videos
78. fattyadjectiveGB/fæti/US/fæti/containing or composed of fatin 53 videos
79. frustratedGB/frʌstreɪtɪd/US/frʌstreɪtɪd/3 momentsin 53 videos
80. educatedverbGB/ɛdjuːkeɪtɪd/US/ɛdʒəkeɪtɪd/give an education toin 51 videos
81. capabilitynounGB/keɪpəbɪləti/US/keɪpəbɪləti/the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legallyin 51 videos
82. strategiesnounGB/strætɪdʒiz/US/strætədʒiz/an elaborate and systematic plan of actionin 50 videos
83. brutaladjectiveGB/bruːtəl/US/brutəl/harshin 48 videos
84. citizenGB/sɪtɪzən/US/sɪtɪsən/3 momentsin 51 videos
85. committeenounGB/kəmɪti/US/kəmɪti/a special group delegated to consider some matterin 49 videos
86. fighternounGB/faɪtər/US/faɪtər/a high-speed military or naval airplane designed to destroy enemy aircraft in the airin 47 videos
87. theoreticaladjectiveGB/θɪərɛtɪkəl/US/θiərɛtɪkəl/concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerationsin 48 videos
88. bitteradjectiveGB/bɪtə/US/bɪtər/causing a sharp and acrid taste experiencein 45 videos
89. celebritynounGB/sɪlɛbrɪti/US/səlɛbrɪɾi/a widely known personin 45 videos
90. flexibilitynounGB/flɛksɪbɪlɪti/US/flɛksɪbɪlɪti/the quality of being adaptable or variablein 44 videos
91. underwateradjectiveGB/ʌndərwɔːtə/US/ʌndərwɔtər/beneath the surface of the waterin 42 videos
92. waitedverbGB/weɪtɪd/US/weɪtɪd/stay in one place and anticipate or expect somethingin 43 videos
93. automaticadjectiveGB/ɔːtəmætɪk/US/ɔːtəmætɪk/without volition or conscious controlin 43 videos
94. orbitaladjectiveGB/ɔːbɪtl/US/ɔrbətl/of or relating to an orbitin 42 videos
95. geneticsGB/dʒənɛtɪks/US/dʒənɛtɪks/3 momentsin 41 videos
96. scatteredverbGB/skætəd/US/skætərd/strew or distribute over an areain 41 videos
97. brighteradjectiveGB/braɪtə/US/braɪtər/emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amountsin 37 videos
98. universitiesnounGB/juːnɪvɜːsətiz/US/junɪvɜrsətiz/a large and diverse institution of higher learning created to educate for life and for a profession and to grant degreesin 40 videos
99. innovativeadjectiveGB/ɪnnɒvətɪv/US/ɪnoʊveɪtɪv/being or producing something like nothing done or experienced or created beforein 38 videos
100. elevatornounGB/ɛləveɪtə/US/ɛləveɪtər/lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a buildingin 36 videos
101. fittingverbGB/fɪtɪŋ/US/fɪtɪŋ/be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristicsin 38 videos
102. kineticadjectiveGB/kaɪnɛtɪk/US/kaɪnɛtɪk/relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces associated therewithin 38 videos
103. vitaminGB/vɪtəmɪn/US/vaɪtəmɪn/3 momentsin 38 videos
104. editornounGB/ɛdɪtə/US/ɛdɪtər/a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)in 39 videos
105. minoritynounGB/maɪnɒrɪti/US/maɪnorəti/a group of people who differ racially or politically from a larger group of which it is a partin 36 videos
106. utterlyGB/ʌtəli/US/ʌtərli/3 momentsin 35 videos
107. automatedadjectiveGB/ɔːtəmeɪtɪd/US/ɔtoʊmeɪtɪd/operated by automationin 34 videos
108. inevitablyadverbGB/ɪnɛvətəbli/US/ɪnɛvətəbli/in such a manner as could not be otherwisein 35 videos
109. skeletonnounGB/skɛlɪtən/US/skɛlətən/the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animalin 36 videos
110. celebratedverbGB/sɛlɪbreɪtɪd/US/sɛləbreɪtɪd/assign great social importance toin 34 videos
111. equatornounGB/ɪkweɪtə/US/ikweɪtər/an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south polesin 34 videos
112. aestheticnounGB/iːsθɛtɪk/US/-tɛtɪk/(philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautifulin 33 videos
113. butterflynounGB/bʌtəflaɪ/US/bʌɾərflaɪ/diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wingsin 33 videos
114. diabetesGB/daɪəbiːtiːz/US/daɪəbitiz/3 momentsin 33 videos
115. narratorGB/nəreɪtə/US/nəreɪtər/3 momentsin 33 videos
116. staticadjectiveGB/stætɪk/US/stætɪk/showing little if any changein 33 videos
117. submittingverbGB/səbmɪtɪŋ/US/səbmɪtɪŋ/hand over formallyin 33 videos
118. communicatingverbGB/kəmjuːnɪkeɪtɪŋ/US/kəmjunəkeɪtɪŋ/transmit informationin 32 videos
119. writersnounGB/raɪtəz/US/raɪtərz/writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)in 32 videos
120. daughtersGB/dɔːtəz/US/dɔtərz/3 momentsin 30 videos

British drops R before a consonant or at the end; American says it. Also called non-rhotic British English.

1. firstnounGB/fɜːst/US/fərst/preceding all others in time or space or degreein 1,964 videos
2. yearsnounGB/jɪəz/US/jɪrz/a period of time containing 365 (or 366) daysin 1,593 videos
3. worldnounGB/wɜːld/US/wɜrld/the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live onin 1,536 videos
4. neveradverbGB/nɛvə/US/nɛvər/not ever; at no time in the past or futurein 1,381 videos
5. worknounGB/wɜːk/US/wɜrk/activity directed toward making or doing somethingin 1,424 videos
6. everadverbGB/ɛvə/US/ɛvər/at any timein 1,375 videos
7. partnounGB/pɑːt/US/pɑrt/one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a wholein 1,411 videos
8. startverbGB/stɑːt/US/stɑrt/take the first step or steps in carrying out an actionin 1,366 videos
9. sureadjectiveGB/ʃoː/US/ʃɔr/having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assuredin 1,255 videos
10. yearnounGB/jɪjə/US/jɪr/a period of time containing 365 (or 366) daysin 1,161 videos
11. togetheradjectiveGB/təɡɛðə/US/təɡɛðər/in each other's companyin 1,110 videos
12. coursenounGB/kɔːs/US/kɔrs/education imparted in a series of lessons or meetingsin 1,086 videos
13. hardadjectiveGB/hɑːd/US/hɑrd/not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endurein 1,005 videos
14. importantadjectiveGB/ɪmpɔːtənt/US/ɪmpɔrtənt/of great significance or valuein 1,026 videos
15. faradverbGB/fɑː/US/fɑr/at or to a certain point or degreein 996 videos
16. percentGB/pəsɛnt/US/pərsɛnt/3 momentsin 966 videos
17. numbernounGB/nʌmə/US/nʌmər/the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individualsin 893 videos
18. rememberverbGB/rɪmɛmbə/US/rəmɛmbər/recall knowledge from memory; have a recollectionin 846 videos
19. workingverbGB/wɜːkɪŋ/US/wɜrkɪŋ/perform as expected when appliedin 858 videos
20. turnnounGB/tɜːn/US/tɜrn/(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed successionin 788 videos
21. personnounGB/pɜːsən/US/pɜrsən/a human beingin 824 videos
22. entirenounGB/əntaɪə/US/əntaɪər/constituting the full quantity or extent; completein 789 videos
23. sortnounGB/sɔːt/US/sort/a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or qualityin 765 videos
24. eitherdeterminerGB/aɪðə/US/aɪðər/Any one (of two).in 751 videos
25. worksnounGB/wɜːks/US/wɜrks/exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessityin 714 videos
26. ordernounGB/ɔːdə/US/ordər/a commercial document used to request someone to supply something in return for payment and providing specifications and quantitiesin 717 videos
27. learnverbGB/lɜːn/US/lɜrn/gain knowledge or skillsin 695 videos
28. earlyadjectiveGB/ɜːli/US/ərli/at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected timein 687 videos
29. futurenounGB/fjuːtʃəː/US/fjutʃər/the time yet to comein 661 videos
30. airnounGB/ɛə/US/ɛər/a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists ofin 662 videos
31. whateverGB/wɒtɛvə/US/wʌtɛvər/3 momentsin 663 videos
32. powernounGB/paʊə/US/paʊər/possession of controlling influencein 653 videos
33. largeadjectiveGB/lɑːdʒ/US/lɑrdʒ/above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extentin 653 videos
34. superadverbGB/suːpə/US/supər/to an extreme degreein 639 videos
35. perfectadjectiveGB/-fɛkt/US/pərfɛkt/being complete of its kind and without defect or blemishin 612 videos
36. longeradverbGB/lɒŋə/US/lɔŋər/for more timein 619 videos
37. answernounGB/ansə/US/ænsər/a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusationin 608 videos
38. everybodyGB/-bə-/US/-vrə-/3 momentsin 634 videos
39. hearverbGB/hɪə/US/hɪər/perceive (sound) via the auditory sensein 566 videos
40. formnounGB/fɔːm/US/fɔrm/a particular mode in which something is manifestedin 586 videos
41. clearGB/klɪə/US/klɪər/3 momentsin 568 videos
42. turnsGB/tɜːnz/US/tɜrnz/3 momentsin 570 videos
43. shortadjectiveGB/ʃɔːt/US/ʃɔrt/primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in durationin 566 videos
44. carenounGB/kɛə/US/kɛər/the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or somethingin 517 videos
45. startingverbGB/stɑːtɪŋ/US/stɑrtɪŋ/take the first step or steps in carrying out an actionin 558 videos
46. certainadjectiveGB/sɜːtn/US/sɜrtn/definite but not specified or identifiedin 555 videos
47. energynounGB/ɛnədʒi/US/ɛnərdʒi/in science, the ability to do work, such as making things move or heat upin 545 videos
48. othersGB/ʌðəz/US/ʌðərz/3 momentsin 548 videos
49. heardverbGB/hɜːd/US/hɜrd/get to know or become aware of, usually accidentallyin 529 videos
50. figureGB/fɪɡə/US/fɪɡjər/3 momentsin 534 videos
51. earthnounGB/ɜːθ/US/ɜrθ/the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live onin 545 videos
52. learnedverbGB/lɜːnd/US/lɜrnd/gain knowledge or skillsin 507 videos
53. supportnounGB/səpɔːt/US/səport/something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interestin 516 videos
54. morningnounGB/mɔːnɪŋ/US/mornɪŋ/the time period between dawn and noonin 505 videos
55. similaradjectiveGB/sɪmələ/US/sɪmlər/marked by correspondence or resemblancein 514 videos
56. higheradjectiveGB/haɪə/US/haɪr/greater than normal in degree or intensity or amountin 502 videos
57. howeveradverbGB/haʊɛvə/US/haʊɛvər/by contrast; on the other handin 504 videos
58. thirdadjectiveGB/θɜːd/US/θərd/coming next after the second and just before the fourth in positionin 499 videos
59. biggeradjectiveGB/bɪɡəː/US/bɪɡər/large or big relative to something elsein 496 videos
60. wordnounGB/wɜːd/US/wɜrd/a unit of language that native speakers can identifyin 479 videos
61. informationnounGB/ɪnfəmeɪʃn/US/ɪnfərmeɪʃn/a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawnin 485 videos
62. hournounGB/aʊə/US/aʊər/a period of time equal to 1/24th of a dayin 479 videos
63. workedverbGB/wɜːkt/US/wɜrkt/exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessityin 481 videos
64. turnedverbGB/tɜːnd/US/tɜrnd/pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; becomein 467 videos
65. wordsnounGB/wɜːdz/US/wɜrdz/a unit of language that native speakers can identifyin 466 videos
66. normalnounGB/nɔːməl/US/norməl/conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormalin 473 videos
67. perGB/pɜː/US/pɜr/3 momentsin 475 videos
68. pressurenounGB/prɛʃə/US/prɛʃər/the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)in 471 videos
69. forwardadverbGB/fɔːwəd/US/foʊwərd/towards the front, or in the direction you are facingin 470 videos
70. towardsGB/təwɔːdz/US/tʊwɔrdz/3 momentsin 464 videos
71. heartnounGB/hɑːt/US/hɑrt/the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the bodyin 401 videos
72. worthadjectiveGB/wɜːθ/US/wɜrθ/worthy of being treated in a particular way; (often used ironically)in 442 videos
73. firenounGB/faɪə/US/faɪər/the event of something burning (often destructive)in 421 videos
74. shareverbGB/ʃɛə/US/ʃɛər/communicatein 437 videos
75. nearlyadverbGB/nɪəli/US/nɪrli/(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all butin 444 videos
76. forcenounGB/foːs/US/fors/a powerful effect or influencein 430 videos
77. lowerGB/laʊə/US/laʊər/in 427 videos
78. carnounGB/kɑː/US/kɑr/a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion enginein 418 videos
79. nearadjectiveGB/nɪjə/US/nɪr/not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstancesin 418 videos
80. northnounGB/noːθ/US/norθ/the direction corresponding to the northward cardinal compass pointin 414 videos
81. termsnounGB/tɜːmz/US/tɜrmz/(usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreementin 398 videos
82. picturenounGB/pɪktʃə/US/pɪktʃər/a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surfacein 393 videos
83. certainlyGB/sɜːtnli/US/sɜrtnli/3 momentsin 396 videos
84. smalleradjectiveGB/smɔːlə/US/smɔlər/small or little relative to something elsein 393 videos
85. somewhereadverbGB/sʌmwɛə/US/sʌmwɛr/in, at or to a place that you do not know or do not namein 381 videos
86. recordverbGB/rə-/US/rɪkɔrd/write down, film or store something so that it can be seen or heard laterin 379 videos
87. particularnounGB/pətɪkjʊlə/US/pɑrtɪkjələr/separate and distinct from others of the same group or categoryin 378 videos
88. accordingadjectiveGB/əkɔːdɪŋ/US/əkɔrdɪŋ/(followed by `to') as reported or stated byin 371 videos
89. anymoreGB/ɛnimɔː/US/ɛnimɔr/3 momentsin 362 videos
90. forgetverbGB/fəɡɛt/US/fərɡɛt/dismiss from the mind; stop rememberingin 346 videos
91. worstadjectiveGB/wɜːst/US/wɜrst/(superlative of `bad') most wanting in quality or value or conditionin 357 videos
92. naturenounGB/neɪtʃə/US/neɪtʃər/the natural physical world including plants and animals and landscapes etc.in 367 videos
93. yorkGB/jɔːk/US/jɔrk/3 momentsin 368 videos
94. earlieradverbGB/ɜːlɪə/US/ɜrliər/at a time before now, or before the time you are talking aboutin 364 videos
95. termnounGB/tɜːm/US/tɜrm/a word or expression used for some particular thingin 363 videos
96. learningverbGB/lɜːnɪŋ/US/lɜrnɪŋ/gain knowledge or skillsin 356 videos
97. darkadjectiveGB/dɑːk/US/dɑrk/devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or blackin 340 videos
98. clearlyadverbGB/klɪəli/US/klɪərli/without doubt or questionin 348 videos
99. warnounGB/wɔː/US/wɔr/the waging of armed conflict against an enemyin 344 videos
100. personalnounGB/pɜːsənəl/US/pɜrsənəl/particular to a given individualin 347 videos
101. easieradjectiveGB/iːziə/US/iziər/posing no difficulty; requiring little effortin 345 videos
102. girlnounGB/ɡɛəl/US/ɡɜrl/a youthful female personin 280 videos
103. largeradjectiveGB/lɑːdʒə/US/lɑrdʒər/large or big relative to something elsein 342 videos
104. powerfuladjectiveGB/paʊəfl/US/paʊərfl/having great power or force or potency or effectin 343 videos
105. servicenounGB/sɜːvɪs/US/sɜrvɪs/work done by one person or group that benefits anotherin 340 videos
106. apartadverbGB/əpɑːt/US/əpɑrt/into parts or piecesin 328 videos
107. worsenounGB/wɜːs/US/wɜrs/(comparative of `bad') inferior to another in quality or condition or desirabilityin 331 videos
108. perhapsGB/pəhæps/US/pərhæps/3 momentsin 332 videos
109. understandingnounGB/ʌndəstandɪŋ/US/ʌndərstændɪŋ/the cognitive condition of someone who understandsin 332 videos
110. doornounGB/doː/US/dor/anything providing a means of access (or escape)in 318 videos
111. opportunityGB/-tʃuː-/US/ɑpərtjunəti/3 momentsin 328 videos
112. warmadjectiveGB/wɔːm/US/wɔrm/having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heatin 317 videos
113. hairnounGB/hɛə/US/hɛər/a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat lossin 303 videos
114. perfectlyadverbGB/pɜːfɪktli/US/pɜrfɪktli/completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiersin 317 videos
115. versionnounGB/vɜːʃn/US/vɜrʒən/something a little different from others of the same typein 316 videos
116. storenounGB/stɔː/US/stɔr/a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or servicesin 315 videos
117. ourselvesGB/aʊəsɛlvz/US/aʊərsɛlvz/3 momentsin 314 videos
118. largestadjectiveGB/lɑːdʒɪst/US/lɑrdʒɪst/above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extentin 314 videos
119. coververbGB/kʌvə/US/kʌvər/put something over or onto something else, to hide or protect itin 311 videos
120. temperaturenounGB/tɛmpərətʃə/US/tɛmprətʃər/the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)in 309 videos