The Oxford 3000

used before countable or singular nouns referring to people or things that have not already been mentioned

To leave someone or something and never return to them.

the fact that somebody/something is able to do something

having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something

on the subject of somebody/something; in connection with somebody/something

at or to a higher place or position than something/somebody

In or to a country that is not one's own.

total and complete

used to emphasize that something is completely true

connected with education, especially studying in schools and universities

to take willingly something that is offered; to say ‘yes’ to an offer, invitation, etc.

agreed or approved of by most people in a society

the opportunity or right to use something or to see somebody/something

an unpleasant event, especially in a vehicle, that happens unexpectedly and causes injury or damage

a place to live, work or stay in

to travel or go somewhere with somebody/something

In agreement with or based on something.

an arrangement that somebody has with a bank, etc. to keep money there, take some out, etc.

Correct and free from error; precise.

to say that somebody has done something wrong or is guilty of something

to succeed in reaching a particular goal, status or standard, especially by making an effort for a long time

a thing that somebody has done successfully, especially using their own effort and skill

To accept or admit the existence or truth of something.

to gain something by your own efforts, ability or behaviour

from one side to the other side of something

to do something for a particular purpose or in order to deal with a situation

the process of doing something in order to make something happen or to deal with a situation

always busy doing things, especially physical activities

a thing that you do for interest or pleasure

a person who performs on the stage, on television or in films, especially as a profession

a woman who performs on the stage, on television or in films, especially as a profession

used to emphasize something that is real or exists in fact

used in speaking to emphasize a fact or a comment, or that something is really true

a notice, picture or film telling people about a product, job or service

to change your behaviour in order to deal more successfully with a new situation

to put something together with something else so as to increase the size, number, amount, etc.

a thing that is added to something else

more than was first mentioned or is usual

details of where somebody lives or works and where letters, etc. can be sent

the activities that are done in order to plan, organize and run a business, school or other institution

to respect somebody for what they have done or to respect their qualities

to agree, often unwillingly, that something is true

to take somebody else’s child into your family and become its legal parent(s)

a fully grown person who is legally responsible for their actions

progress or a development in a particular activity or area of understanding

having the most modern and recently developed ideas, methods, etc.

a thing that helps you to be better or more successful than other people

an unusual, exciting or dangerous experience, journey or series of events

to tell the public about a product or a service in order to encourage people to buy or to use it

a notice, picture or film telling people about a product, job or service

the activity and industry of advertising things to people on television, in newspapers, on the internet, etc.

an opinion or a suggestion about what somebody should do in a particular situation

to tell somebody what you think they should do in a particular situation

events that are of public interest or political importance

to produce a change in somebody/something

to have enough money to be able to buy or do something

feeling fear; frightened because you think that you might be hurt or suffer

later than something; following something in time

the period of time from 12 o'clock in the middle of the day until about 6 o’clock in the evening

At a time later than a specified event.