The Oxford 3000™ by CEFR Level

Practice vocabulary flashcards covering the definitions, CEFR level classifications, and distinguished homonyms from Oxford University Press's Oxford 3000™ list.

The Oxford 3000™

The list of the 3000 most important words to learn in English, spanning from A1 to B2 level, developed by Oxford University Press.

CEFR Levels in The Oxford 3000™

The proficiency levels used to categorize vocabulary in the list: A1, A2, B1, and B2.

bank (money) vs. bank (river)

'bank (money)' is categorized as an A1 noun, whereas 'bank (river)' is categorized as a B1 noun.

can1 vs. can 2

'can1' is categorized as an A1 modal verb, whereas 'can 2' is categorized as an A2 noun.

bear (animal) vs. bear (deal with)

'bear (animal)' is classified as an A2 noun, whereas 'bear (deal with)' is classified as a B2 verb.

kind (type) vs. kind (caring)

'kind (type)' is categorized as an A1 noun, whereas 'kind (caring)' is categorized as a B1 adjective.

like (similar) vs. like (find sb/sth pleasant)

'like (similar)' is classified as an A1 preposition, whereas 'like (find sb/sth pleasant)' is listed as an A1 verb and a B1 noun.

lie1 vs. lie2 (tell a lie)

'lie1' is classified as an A1 verb, whereas 'lie2 (tell a lie)' is classified as a B1 verb and noun.

light (from the sun/a lamp) vs. light (not heavy)

'light (from the sun/a lamp)' is listed under A1 (noun, adjective) and A2 (verb), whereas 'light (not heavy)' is listed under A2 as an adjective.

mine (belongs to me) vs. mine (hole in the ground)

'mine (belongs to me)' is categorized as an A2 pronoun, whereas 'mine (hole in the ground)' is categorized as a B1 noun.

race (competition) vs. race (people)

'race (competition)' is an A2 noun and verb, whereas 'race (people)' is a B1 noun.

rest (remaining part) vs. rest (sleep/relax)

Both entries appear at the A2 level: 'rest (remaining part)' functions as a noun, while 'rest (sleep/relax)' functions as both a noun and a verb.

rock (stone) vs. rock (music)

Both entries are classified as nouns at the A2 level.

set (put) vs. set (group)

Both entries appear at the B1 level: 'set (put)' is classified as a verb, whereas 'set (group)' is classified as a noun.

stick (push into/attach) vs. stick (piece of wood)

Both entries appear at the B1 level: 'stick (push into/attach)' is classified as a verb, whereas 'stick (piece of wood)' is classified as a noun.

second1 (next after the first) vs. second1 (unit of time)

'second1 (next after the first)' is classified as an A1 determiner/number and an A2 adverb, whereas 'second1 (unit of time)' is an A1 noun.

tear 1 vs. tear 2

Both entries appear at the B2 level: 'tear 1' is classified as a verb and a noun, whereas 'tear 2' is classified solely as a noun.

wind1 vs. wind 2

'wind1' is categorized as an A2 noun, whereas 'wind 2' is categorized as a B2 verb.

close1 vs. close 2

'close1' is categorized as an A1 verb and a B2 noun, whereas 'close 2' is categorized as an A2 adjective and a B1 adverb.

used 1 vs. used 2

Both distinct numbered entries are categorized as adjectives at the B1 level.