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.
Ready to level up your everyday English without the yawns? Scroll to the bottom of the article for the free printable common english verbs vocabulary list PDF and the free downloadable printable common english verbs flashcards.
Verbs alone won’t make you fluent, though. You need chunks you can actually speak. Our free English lessons teach you practical phrases with audio and speaking practice — start at the intro page or jump straight into Lesson 1: First Greetings.
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| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| map | /mæp/ | to plan or show in detail | We map the route before hiking. | |
| maps | /mæps/ | to show positions or relationships | The software maps traffic in real time. | |
| march | /mɑrtʃ/ | to walk in a steady group | The band will march downtown today. | |
| mark | /mɑrk/ | to make a visible sign on something | Please mark the correct answer with a pencil. | |
| market | /ˈmɑrkɪt/ | to promote and sell | They market the product to students. | |
| Marry | /ˈmɛri/ | To become the legally accepted husband or wife of someone | They plan to marry next year. | |
| master | /ˈmæstər/ | to learn something very well | He mastered the software in a week. | |
| match | /mætʃ/ | to be the same as | These shoes match your jacket well. | |
| matter | /ˈmætər/ | to be important | Your opinion matters to us. | |
| matters | /ˈmætərz/ | is important | What matters most is that everyone stays safe. | |
| mature | /məˈtʃʊr/ | to become fully developed | These grapes mature in late summer. | |
| May | /meɪ/ | Used to express possibility | It may rain tomorrow. | |
| Mean | /miːn/ | To express or represent something | What does this word mean? | |
| means | /minz/ | has a meaning; shows an idea. | Red means stop. | |
| meant | /mɛnt/ | intended or wanted to say | I meant to call you yesterday. | |
| Measure | /ˈmɛʒər/ | To discover the exact size or amount of something | Please measure the length of the room. | |
| measured | /ˈmɛʒɚd/ | found the size, amount, or degree of something | The nurse measured my blood pressure. | |
| Meet | /miːt/ | To see and talk to someone | Let's meet at the cafe at 3 PM. | |
| meeting | /ˈmiːtɪŋ/ | coming together with someone | We are meeting clients this afternoon. | |
| meets | /miːts/ | comes together with someone or satisfies a standard | This product meets all safety rules. | |
| Melt | /mɛlt/ | Turn to liquid | Ice will melt. | |
| Mention | /ˈmɛnʃən/ | To speak about something quickly, giving little detail or using few words | Did he mention when he would arrive? | |
| mentioned | /ˈmɛnʃənd/ | spoke about something briefly | He mentioned your idea during the meeting. | |
| Might | /maɪt/ | Used to express the possibility that something will happen or be done | I might go to the cinema tonight. | |
| mind | /maɪnd/ | to care about or object to something | Do you mind if I open the window? |
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