IELTS Writing Task 1 Vocabulary

Vocabulary and key phrases for describing trends, comparisons, and data in IELTS Writing Task 1.

figure

A number or value representing data in a chart or diagram.

percentage

A rate or amount expressed as a portion of every $100$ units.

proportion

A part or share of a whole, often compared to other parts.

amount

A quantity of something, typically used for uncountable nouns.

number

A quantity or total of items, typically used for countable nouns.

data

Facts, figures, and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.

statistic

A single piece of data from a large study or collection of numerical information.

rate

A measure or quantity measured against another quantity.

illustrate

To explain or make something clear using visual aids like charts or graphs.

present

To show or display information for an audience to see.

compare

To examine and note the similarities or differences between two or more values.

depict

To represent or show data through a drawing, chart, or graph.

display

To show or exhibit data clearly in a visual format.

provide information about

To give facts or details concerning a specific topic or dataset.

increase

To become greater in size, amount, or degree.

rise

An upward movement or an increase in level or amount.

grow

To increase in size or amount over a period of time.

climb

To go up or increase, often used for steady or significant growth.

go up

A phrasal verb meaning to increase in amount, level, or price.

decrease

To make or become smaller or fewer in size or amount.

decline

To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease over time.

fall

A decrease in number, amount, or intensity.

drop

To fall or move to a lower level or amount suddenly.

go down

A phrasal verb meaning to decrease in level or amount.

dramatically

In a way that is sudden, very large, and often surprising.

significantly

In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention.

considerably

To a notably large or extreme degree.

sharply

In a sudden and large way, often referring to steep trends.

substantially

To a great or significant degree.

slightly

To a very small degree or amount.

gradually

In a slow, step-by-step manner over a period of time.

steadily

In a regular, even, and continuous manner without much fluctuation.

marginally

To only a very small or limited extent.

highest

The top or maximum point in a range of data.

lowest

The bottom or minimum point in a range of data.

peak at

To reach the highest point at a specific time or value.

reach a peak of

To attain a maximum level of a specific recorded amount.

hit a low of

To reach the lowest point or minimum level in a dataset.

higher than

A comparative term used when one value exceeds another.

lower than

A comparative term used when one value is less than another.

exceed

To be greater in number or size than a certain amount.

surpass

To go past or be greater than a specific value or another item.

compared with

A phrase used to consider the differences between two things.

in comparison with

A phrase used to show the relationship or variation between data points.

whereas

A conjunction used to highlight a contrast between two facts or figures.

while

A conjunction used to show contrast or to describe things happening at the same time.

remain stable

To stay at a consistent level without significant changes.

remain unchanged

To stay precisely the same without any alteration or movement.

stay constant

To remain at a fixed level or pace over a period of time.

level off

To stop increasing or decreasing and maintain a flat, steady level.

the figure for

A phrase used to introduce the specific data point for a category.

the percentage of

A phrase used to denote the specific portion out of $100$ for a category.

the proportion of

A phrase referring to the relative share or part of a whole.

respectively

In the specific order that items were previously mentioned.

by contrast

A transition used to introduce a clearly different or opposite piece of information.

meanwhile

A transition used to describe what is happening at the same time as another event.

in comparison

An expression used to evaluate the differences between two or more sets of data.

overall

Taking everything into account; used to describe general trends.

it is clear that

An introductory phrase to highlight an obvious trend or observation.

it can be seen that

A phrase used to introduce a factual observation based on looking at the data.

accounted for

Made up, comprised, or was responsible for a specific amount or percentage.

stood at

Remained or was present at a specific value or level at a certain point in time.

reached

Arrived at or attained a specific level, amount, or point.