The document lists the top 50 nouns, verbs, and adjectives based on frequency of use in English. Some common words that appear on all three lists include things like time, people, work, make, good, new, and different. The full lists provide an overview of some of the most basic and essential words used in the English language.
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Top Words to Be Able to Have a Daily Conversation in English
The document lists the top 50 nouns, verbs, and adjectives based on frequency of use in English. Some common words that appear on all three lists include things like time, people, work, make, good, new, and different. The full lists provide an overview of some of the most basic and essential words used in the English language.
The document lists the top 50 nouns, verbs, and adjectives based on frequency of use in English. Some common words that appear on all three lists include things like time, people, work, make, good, new, and different. The full lists provide an overview of some of the most basic and essential words used in the English language.
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