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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repeat | /rɪˈpiːt/ | To say or do something more than once | Could you repeat that please? | |
| Replace | /rɪˈpleɪs/ | To take the place of something or to put something or someone in the place of something or someone else | We need to replace the old computer. | |
| Reply | /rɪˈplaɪ/ | To answer | He didn't reply to my email. | |
| report | /rɪˈpɔrt/ | to give information about something | Workers report the problem quickly. | |
| reports | /rɪˈpɔrts/ | gives information about something | She reports the results every month. | |
| represent | /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/ | to act or speak for someone or something | These results represent the opinions of many students. | |
| represented | /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntɪd/ | acted or spoke for someone or something | She represented our class at the meeting. | |
| represents | /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnts/ | shows or stands for something | This color represents peace in many cultures. | |
| requested | /rɪˈkwɛstɪd/ | asked for something politely or officially | The teacher requested silence during the test. | |
| Require | /rɪˈkwaɪər/ | To need something or make something necessary | This job requires a lot of concentration. | |
| Rescue | /ˈrɛskju/ | To save | They rescued the cat from the tree. | |
| Reserve | /rɪˈzɜrv/ | To keep something for a particular purpose or time | I reserved a room. | |
| reserved | /rɪˈzɝvd/ | booked or kept for later use | She reserved a table for dinner. | |
| Respect | /rɪˈspɛkt/ | Admiration | I have great respect for her. | |
| Respond | /rɪˈspɒnd/ | To answer | He didn't respond to my question. | |
| result | /rɪˈzʌlt/ | to happen because of something | Stress can result in poor sleep. | |
| resume | /rɪˈzum/ | to start again after stopping | The meeting will resume after lunch. | |
| Retire | /rɪˈtaɪər/ | To leave your job | He retired at age 65. | |
| Return | /rɪˈtɜrn/ | To come or go back to a previous place | I will return tomorrow. | |
| returns | /rɪˈtɝnz/ | comes back | She returns home at six every day. | |
| Reveal | /rɪˈviːl/ | To make known | He revealed the secret. | |
| reverse | /rɪˈvɝs/ | change to the opposite direction or order | Please reverse the car slowly. | |
| review | /rɪˈvju/ | to examine again carefully | We review the notes before class. | |
| reviewed | /rɪˈvjud/ | looked at again carefully | I reviewed my notes before the final exam. | |
| ride | /raɪd/ | to sit on and control | Ride a bike. |
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