The Oxford 3000 (American English)

Flashcards covering the definition of the Oxford 3000 list, its CEFR levels, and specific disambiguated vocabulary terms noted in the transcript.

The Oxford 3000

The list of the 3000 most important words to learn in English, ranging from the A1 to B2 level.

A1 Level

The beginning level of the Oxford 3000 list, which includes words such as 'a, an' (indefinite article), 'about' (prep., adv.), and 'above' (prep., adv.).

A2 Level

The second level of the Oxford 3000 list, featuring words like 'ability' (n.), 'able' (adj.), 'accept' (v.), and 'accident' (n.).

B1 Level

The intermediate level of the Oxford 3000 list, comprising words like 'absolutely' (adv.), 'academic' (adj.), and 'access' (n., v.).

B2 Level

The upper-intermediate level of the Oxford 3000 list, containing words such as 'abandon' (v.), 'abroad' (adv.), and 'absolute' (adj.).

a, an

An A1 level indefinite article.

bank (money) n.

An A1 level noun referring to money, distinguishing it from other meanings.

can 1 modal v.

The A1 level modal verb form of 'can'.

can 2 n.

The A2 level noun form of 'can'.

close 1 v.

The A1 level verb form of 'close'.

close 2 adj.

The A2 level adjective form of 'close'.

close 2 adv.

The B1 level adverb form of 'close'.

kind (type) n.

The A1 level noun form of 'kind' meaning a type.

kind (caring) adj.

The B1 level adjective form of 'kind' meaning caring.

last 1 (final)

The A1 level determiner, or the A2 level adverb and noun, meaning final.

last 1 (taking time) v.

The A2 level verb form referring to duration.

lie 1 v.

The A1 level verb form of 'lie' (e.g., to recline).

lie 2 (tell a lie) v., n.

The B1 level verb and noun form referring to untruths.

light (from the sun/a lamp)

The A1 level noun and adjective, or the A2 level verb, referring to illumination.

light (not heavy) adj.

The A2 level adjective referring to weight.

like (similar) prep.

The A1 level preposition form of 'like' used for similarity.

like (find sb/sth pleasant) v.

The A1 level verb, or the A2 and B1 level noun, used to express preference.

long 1 adj., adv.

The A1 level adjective and adverb form of 'long'.

match (contest/correspond) n., v.

The A1 level noun and verb referring to contests or correspondences.

minute 1 n.

The A1 level noun referring to a unit of time.

race (competition) n., v.

The A2 level noun and verb referring to a contest of speed.

race (of people) n.

The B1 level noun referring to human categories.

rest (remaining part) n.

The A2 level noun referring to what is left over.

rest (sleep/relax) n., v.

The A2 level noun and verb referring to relaxation.

ring 1 n.

The A2 level noun form of 'ring'.

ring 2 v.

The A2 level verb, or the B1 level noun, form of 'ring'.

second 1 (next after the first)

The A1 level det./number, or the A2 level adverb, used for ordering.

second 1 (unit of time) n.

The A1 level noun referring to a measure of time.

tear 1 v., n.

The B2 level verb and noun meaning to pull apart.

tear 2 n.

The B2 level noun referring to a drop from the eye.

wind 1 n.

The A1 level noun referring to moving air.

wind 2 v.

The B2 level verb form of 'wind'.