Verbs are the heartbeat of any conversation — you need them to share a story, ask a question, or just order your favorite coffee. This list rounds up around 1,000 common English verbs that you’ll actually hear and use every day. No dusty textbook filler, just action words that keep your sentences moving. Put these common verbs to work while reading Hansel and Gretel at A2 level.
Inside the interactive table, you’ll get US IPA for clear pronunciation, a plain-English meaning, and a real-world example sentence. There’s also a play button next to every word, so you can listen as you learn — your ears need practice too.
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| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| implement | /ˈɪm.plə.ment/ | to put a plan into action | The school will implement the new policy next month. | |
| implemented | /ˈɪmpləˌmɛntɪd/ | put into action or use | The school implemented new safety rules. | |
| Import | /ˈɪmpɔrt/ | To buy or bring in products from another country | They import cars from Japan. | |
| Impress | /ɪmˈprɛs/ | To cause someone to admire or respect you | He tried to impress her with his knowledge. | |
| Improve | /ɪmˈpruv/ | To get better or to make something better | My English is improving. | |
| improving | /ɪmˈpruːvɪŋ/ | becoming better or making something better | Her English is improving every month. | |
| Include | /ɪnˈklud/ | To contain something as a part of something else or to make something part of something else | The price includes breakfast. | |
| included | /ɪnˈkluːdɪd/ | made part of something larger | The price included breakfast and parking. | |
| includes | /ɪnˈkludz/ | has something as part of it | The price includes breakfast and coffee. | |
| Increase | /ɪnˈkris/ | To make something become larger in amount or size | The population is increasing. | |
| increases | /ɪnˈkrisɪz/ | becomes greater in size or amount | The price increases every year. | |
| Indicate | /ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt/ | To show, point, or make clear in another way | The map indicates the location of the hotel. | |
| indicated | /ˈɪndəˌkeɪtɪd/ | showed or pointed out something | The map indicated the shortest route to the beach. | |
| indicates | /ˈɪndəˌkeɪts/ | shows or points to something | The map indicates the nearest train station. | |
| Inform | /ɪnˈfɔrm/ | To tell someone about particular facts | Please inform us if you change your address. | |
| Injure | /ˈɪnʤər/ | To hurt or cause physical harm to a person or animal | He injured his knee playing football. | |
| input | /ˈɪnpʊt/ | to enter data into a system | Please input your password carefully. | |
| insert | /ɪnˈsɝt/ | to put something into something else | Please insert your card into the machine. | |
| Insist | /ɪnˈsɪst/ | To say firmly or demand forcefully | She insisted on paying for the meal. | |
| Install | /ɪnˈstɔl/ | To put furniture, a machine, or a piece of software into position and make it ready to use | They installed a new security system. | |
| Instruct | /ɪnˈstrʌkt/ | To teach or direct | The teacher will instruct the class. | |
| Intend | /ɪnˈtɛnd/ | To have as a plan or purpose | I intend to finish this by tomorrow. | |
| Introduce | /ˌɪn.trəˈdjus/ | To tell someone another person's name the first time that they meet | Let me introduce you to my brother. | |
| introduced | /ˌɪntrəˈdust/ | presented someone or something for the first time | The teacher introduced the new student to the class. | |
| Invent | /ɪnˈvɛnt/ | To design and/or create something that has never been made before | Who invented the telephone? |
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