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The 100 Most Common English Verbs (PDF)

Are you looking to improve your English vocabulary and grammar skills? Start by mastering the most common English verbs! From essential verbs like be, have, and do to versatile ones like think, find, and take, this list will help you build a strong foundation in English.

Why Learn the Most Common Verbs?

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, there are over 250,000 words in the English language. But don’t worry—you don’t need to learn them all! Focusing on frequently used verbs is the best way to improve your speaking, writing, and comprehension skills. These verbs are used daily in conversations, making them crucial for communication.

Tips for Learning These Verbs:

  • Practice each word regularly to improve retention.
  • Use a dictionary or online resources to learn the meaning of unfamiliar words.
  • Create sentences using the verbs to build your confidence in speaking and writing.
  • Try flashcards or language apps to make learning interactive and fun.

100 Common English Verbs List

Main verbs have three basic forms: the base form, the past form and the -ed form (sometimes called the ‘-ed participle’). This list also show you the most common verbs in their basic and 3rd person singular forms.

list shows 100 most common English verbs
100 Most Common English Verb 1
List show commonly used English verbs
Most common used English Verbs List 2

 

Common English Verbs List

VerbVerb
1. be26. need
2. have27. feel
3. do28. become
4. say29. leave
5. go30. put
6. get31. mean
7. make32. keep
8. know33. let
9. think34. begin
10. take35. seem
11. see36. help
12. come37. talk
13. want38. turn
14. look39. start
15. use40. show
16. find41. hear
17. give42. play
18. tell43. run
19. work44. move
20. call45. like
21. try46. live
22. ask47. believe
23. need48. hold
24. feel49. bring
25. become50. write

Here is the second part of the list with the remaining 50 commonly used English verbs:

VerbVerb
51. sit76. explain
52. stand77. reach
53. lose78. add
54. pay79. create
55. meet80. decide
56. include81. consider
57. continue82. improve
58. change83. establish
59. believe84. depend
60. happen85. win
61. wait86. discover
62. follow87. develop
63. stop88. maintain
64. learn89. support
65. understand90. avoid
66. allow91. manage
67. suggest92. improve
68. appear93. involve
69. produce94. increase
70. offer95. recommend
71. cover96. share
72. decide97. experience
73. help98. focus
74. consider99. plan
75. serve100. respond

Commonly Used English Verbs PDF

Download Most commonly used English Verbs, Nouns, Adjectives, Prepositions List down below.

Common English Verbs PDF (download)

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