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The 100 most common English words could help you become a better puzzle solver. Knowing these words (and how frequently they occur) can help you solve Cryptograms, win at Boggle, and complete many other puzzles.
100 Most Common English Words
Here are the 100 most common English words (in order). Click on any word to jump to more details about it (plural, prefixes, contractions, etc.
| 1. the | 26. from | 51. which | 76. more |
| 2. of | 27. or | 52. do | 77. day |
| 3. to | 28. had | 53. their | 78. could |
| 4. and | 29. by | 54. time | 79. go |
| 5. a | 30. hot | 55. if | 80. come |
| 6. in | 31. but | 56. will | 81. did |
| 7. is | 32. some | 57. way | 82. my |
| 8. it | 33. what | 58. about | 83. sound |
| 9. you | 34. there | 59. many | 84. no |
| 10. that | 35. we | 60. then | 85. most |
| 11. he | 36. can | 61. them | 86. number |
| 12. was | 37. out | 62. would | 87. who |
| 13. for | 38. other | 63. write | 88. over |
| 14. on | 39. were | 64. like | 89. know |
| 15. are | 40. all | 65. so | 90. water |
| 16. with | 41. your | 66. these | 91. than |
| 17. as | 42. when | 67. her | 92. call |
| 18. I | 43. up | 68. long | 93. first |
| 19. his | 44. use | 69. make | 94. people |
| 20. they | 45. word | 70. thing | 95. may |
| 21. be | 46. how | 71. see | 96. down |
| 22. at | 47. said | 72. him | 97. side |
| 23. one | 48. an | 73. two | 98. been |
| 24. have | 49. each | 74. has | 99. now |
| 25. this | 50. she | 75. look | 100. find |
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1-Letter Words
There are only 2 common 1-letter words in the English language:
a (#5)
How is ‘a’ used?
The word ‘a’ can be used as a(n)
- indefinite article
- preposition
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘a’?
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘a’.
I (#18)
How is ‘I’ used?
The word ‘I’ can be used as a
- pronoun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘I’?
- Contractions:
- I’d
- I’ll
- I’ve
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, or phrases commonly used with ‘I’
2-Letter Words
21 of the 100 most common English words have only two letters:
an (#48)
How is ‘an’ used?
The word ‘an’ can be used as a(n)
- indefinite article
- preposition.
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘an’?
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘an’.
as (#17)
How is ‘as’ used?
The word ‘as’ can be used as a(n)
- adverb
- conjunction
- pronoun
- preposition.
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘as’?
Phrases:
- as … as
- as far as
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘as’.
at (#22)
How is ‘at’ used?
The word ‘at’ can be used as a
- preposition
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘at’?
Phrases:
- be at (someone)
- where it’s at
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘at’.
be (#21)
How is ‘be’ used?
The word ‘be’ can be used as a(n)
- verb (without an object)
- auxiliary verb
- verb (with an object, informally)
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘be’?
Phrases:
- be a credit to
- be oneself
- be off
- be on
- be the end of
- be the making of
- be bound to
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘be’.
by (#29)
How is ‘by’ used?
The word ‘by’ can be used as
- a preposition
- an adverb
- an adjective
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘by’?
Phrases:
- by and by
- by and large
- by the by
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘by’
do (#52)
How is ‘do’ used?
The word ‘do’ can be used as a(n)
- verb (with object)
- verb (without object)
- auxiliary verb
- noun (plural)
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘do’?
Plural: dos, do’s
Prefix(es) & Suffix(es):
- ado
- redo
- undo
- overdo
- hairdo
- does
- doing
- doer
Contraction(s):
- don’t
- don’ts
Phrase(s):
- do by
- do for
- do in
- do over
- do up
- do with
- do without
- do a number on (someone)
- do away with
- do one proud
- do or die
- dos and don’ts
- do time
- do to death
- have to do with
- make do
go (#79)
How is ‘go’ used?
The word ‘go’ can be used as a(n)
- verb (without object)
- verb (with object)
- noun (plural)
- interjection
- adjective
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘go’?
Plural: goes
Prefix(es) & Suffix(es):
- undergo
- ergo
- going
- goes
Phrase(s):
- go about
- go after
- go against
- go ahead
- go along
- go around
- go at
- go back on
- go by
- go down
- go for
- go in for
- go into
- go in with
- go off
- go on
- go out
- go over
- go through / go through with
- go under
- go up
- go with
- from the word go
There are no contractions commonly used with ‘go’
he (#11)
How is ‘he’ used?
The word ‘he’ can be used as a(n)
- pronoun
- noun (plural)
- adjective
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘he’?
Plural: hes
Contraction(s):
- he’d
- he’ll
- he’s
There are no prefixes, suffixes, or phrases commonly used with ‘he’
if (#55)
How is ‘if’ used?
The word ‘if’ can be used as a
- conjunction
- noun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘if’?
Plural: ifs
Phrase(s):
- if, ands, or buts
There are no prefixes, suffixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘if’
in (#6)
How is ‘in’ used?
The word ‘in’ can be used as a(n)
- preposition
- adverb
- adjective
- noun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘in’?
Phrase(s):
- be in for
- in for it
- in that
- in with
- ins and outs
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘in’
is (#7)
How is ‘is’ used?
The word ‘is’ can be used as a
- verb
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘is’?
Contraction(s):
- isn’t
Phrase(s):
- as is
There are no plurals, prefixes, or suffixes commonly used with ‘is’
it (#8)
How is ‘it’ used?
The word ‘it’ can be used as a
- pronoun
- noun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘it’?
Plural: its
Contraction(s):
- it’s
- it’ll
Phrase(s):
- get with it
- have it
- with it
There are no prefixes or suffixes commonly used with ‘it’
my (#82)
How is ‘my’ used?
The word ‘my’ can be used as a(n)
- pronoun
- interjection
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘my’?
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘my’
no (#84)
How is ‘no’ used?
The word ‘no’ can be used as a(n)
- adverb
- adjective
- noun
- verb (with object)
- verb (without object)
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘no’?
Plural: no, noes
Phrase(s):
- no can do
There are no prefixes, suffixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘no’
of (#2)
How is ‘of’ used?
The word ‘of’ can be used as a
- preposition
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘of’?
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘of’
on (#14)
How is ‘on’ used?
The word ‘on’ can be used as a(n)
- preposition
- adverb
- adjective
- noun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘on’?
Phrase(s):
- on and off
- on and on
- on the bow
- on to
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘on’
or (#27)
How is ‘or’ used?
The word ‘or’ can be used as a
- conjunction
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘or’?
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘or’
so (#65)
How is ‘so’ used?
The word ‘so’ can be used as a(n)
- adverb
- conjunction
- pronoun
- interjection
- adjective
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘so’?
Phrase(s):
- not so much
- only so many / just so many
- only so much / just so much
- so as
- so much / so much as
- so to speak
- so what?
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘so’
to (#3)
How is ‘to’ used?
The word ‘to’ can be used as a(n)
- preposition
- adverb
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘to’?
Phrase(s):
- to and fro
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘to’
up (#43)
How is ‘up’ used?
The word ‘up’ can be used as a(n)
- adverb
- preposition
- adjective
- noun
- verb (with object)
- verb (without object)
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘up’?
Plural: ups
Phrase(s):
- all up that
- on the up and up
- straight up
- up against / up against it
- up and around
- up and doing
- up and down
- up for
- up to
- up your ass
There are no prefixes, suffixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘up’
we (#35)
How is ‘we’ used?
The word ‘we’ can be used as a
- pronoun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘we’?
Contraction(s):
- we’re
- we’ve
- we’ll
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, or phrases commonly used with ‘we’
3-Letter Words
28 of the 100 most common English words have three letters:
all (#40)
How is ‘all’ used?
The word ‘all’ can be used as a(n)
- adjective
- pronoun
- noun
- adverb
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘all’?
Phrase(s):
- above all
- after all
- all at once
- all but
- all in
- all in all
- all over
- all that
- all the better
- all there
- at all
- for all that
- in all
- once and for all
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, or contractions, commonly used with ‘all’
and (#4)
How is ‘and’ used?
The word ‘and’ can be used as a(n)
- conjunction
- noun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘and’?
Plural: ands
Phrase(s):
- and so forth
- and so on
There are no prefixes, suffixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘and’
are (#15)
How is ‘are’ used?
The word ‘are’ can be used as a
- verb
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘are’?
Contraction(s):
- aren’t
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, or phrases commonly used with ‘are’
but (#31)
How is ‘but’ used?
The word ‘but’ can be used as a(n)
- conjunction
- preposition
- adverb
- noun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘but’?
Plural: buts
Prefix(es) & Suffix(es):
- rebut
Phrase(s):
- but for
- but what
There are no contractions commonly used with ‘but’
can (#)
How is ‘can’ used?
The word ‘can’ can be used as a(n)
- auxiliary verb
- verb (with object)
- noun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘can’?
Plural: cans
Contraction(s):
- can’t
There are no prefixes, suffixes, or phrases commonly used with ‘can’
day (#77)
How is ‘day’ used?
The word ‘day’ can be used as a
- noun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘day’?
Plural: days
Phrase(s):
- call it a day
- day and night
- day in, day out / day in and day out
There are no prefixes, suffixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘day’
did (#81)
How is ‘did’ used?
The word ‘did’ can be used as a
- verb
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘did’?
Prefix(es) & Suffix(es):
- redid
- undid
Contraction(s):
- didn’t
There are no plurals, suffixes, or phrases commonly used with ‘did’
for (#13)
How is ‘for’ used?
The word ‘for’ can be used as a
- preposition
- conjunction
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘for’?
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘for’
had (#28)
How is ‘had’ used?
The word ‘had’ can be used as a
- had
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘had’?
Contraction(s):
- hadn’t
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, or phrases commonly used with ‘had’
has (#74)
How is ‘has’ used?
The word ‘has’ can be used as a
- verb
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘has’?
Contraction(s):
- hasn’t
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, or phrases commonly used with ‘has’
her (#67)
How is ‘her’ used?
The word ‘her’ can be used as a
- pronoun
- noun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘her’?
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘her’
him (#72)
How is ‘him’ used?
The word ‘him’ can be used as a
- pronoun
- noun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘him’?
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘him’
his (#19)
How is ‘his’ used?
The word ‘his’ can be used as a
- pronoun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘his’?
Phrase(s):
- his and hers
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘his’
hot (#30)
How is ‘hot’ used?
The word ‘hot’ can be used as a(n)
- adjective
- adverb
- verb
- noun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘hot’?
Plural: hots
Suffix(es):
- hotter
- hottest
- hotly
Phrase(s):
- get hot
- hot and bothered / hot and heavy
- hot under the collar
- make it hot for
There are no prefixes or contractions commonly used with ‘hot’
how (#46)
How is ‘how’ used?
The word ‘how’ can be used as a(n)
- adverb
- conjunction
- noun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘how’?
Phrase(s):
- and how!
- here’s how
- how come?
- how so?
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘how’
may (#95)
How is ‘may’ used?
The word ‘may’ can be used as a(n)
- auxiliary verb
- noun
- verb (without object)
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘may’?
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘may’
now (#99)
How is ‘now’ used?
The word ‘now’ can be used as a(n)
- adverb
- conjunction
- noun
- adjective
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘now’?
Phrase(s):
- now and again / now and then
- now that
- now you’re talking
- now or never
- any day now
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘now’
one (#23)
How is ‘one’ used?
The word ‘one’ can be used as a(n)
- adjective
- noun
- pronoun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘one’?
Plural: ones
Phrase(s):
- at one
- one and all
- one by one
- one for the road
There are no prefixes, suffixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘one’
out (#37)
How is ‘out’ used?
The word ‘out’ can be used as a(n)
- adverb
- adjective
- preposition
- interjection
- noun
- verb (without object)
- verb (with object)
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘out’?
Plural: outs
Suffix(es):
- outed
- outing
Phrase(s):
- all out
- be on the outs / at outs with
- come out
- out and away
- out for
- out from under
- out of it
- out of sight
There are no prefixes or contractions commonly used with ‘out’
see (#71)
How is ‘see’ used?
The word ‘see’ can be used as a
- verb (with object)
- verb (without object)
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘see’?
Phrase(s):
- see about
- see off
- see out
- see through
- see to
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘see’
she (#50)
How is ‘she’ used?
The word ‘she’ can be used as a
- pronoun
- noun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘she’?
Plural: shes
There are no prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘she’
the (#1)
How is ‘the’ used?
The word ‘the’ can be used as a(n)
- definite article
- adverb
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘the’?
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘the’
two (#73)
How is ‘two’ used?
The word ‘two’ can be used as a(n)
- noun
- adjective
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘two’?
Phrase(s):
- in two
- put two and two together
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘two’
use (#44)
How is ‘use’ used?
The word ‘use’ can be used as a(n)
- verb (with object)
- verb (without object)
- noun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘use’?
Plural: uses
Prefix(es) & Suffix(es):
- misuse
- reuse
- usable
- user
- useful
- using
- useless
Phrase(s):
- use up
- have no use for
- make use of
- of no use
- put to use
There are no contractions commonly used with ‘use’
was (#12)
How is ‘was’ used?
The word ‘was’ can be used as a
- verb
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘was’?
Contraction(s):
- wasn’t
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, or phrases commonly used with ‘was’
way (#57)
How is ‘way’ used?
The word ‘way’ can be used as a
- noun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘way’?
Plural: ways
Phrase(s):
- by the way
- by way of
- give away
- give way to
- go all the way
- go out of one’s way
- have a way with
- in a way
- lead the way
- make way
- no way
- out of the way
- pave the way to / pave the way for
- see one’s way clear
There are no prefixes, suffixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘way’
who (#87)
How is ‘who’ used?
The word ‘who’ can be used as a
- pronoun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘who’?
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘who’
you (#9)
How is ‘you’ used?
The word ‘you’ can be used as a
- pronoun
- noun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘you’?
Contraction(s):
- you’re
- you’d
- you’ll
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, or phrases commonly used with ‘you’
4-Letter Words
34 of the 100 most common English words have four letters:
been (#98)
How is ‘been’ used?
The word ‘been’ can be used as a
- verb
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘been’?
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘been’
Call (#92)
How is ‘call’ used?
The word ‘call’ can be used as a
- verb (with object)
- verb (without object)
- noun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘call’?
Plural: calls
Prefix(es) & Suffix(es):
- forecall
- overcall
- recall
- caller
Phrase(s):
- call away
- call back
- call down
- call for
- call forth
- call in
- call off
- call on
- call upon
- call out
- call up
- call in sick
- call to order
- on call
- take a call
- within call
There are no contractions commonly used with ‘call’
come (#80)
How is ‘come’ used?
The word ‘come’ can be used as a
- verb (without object)
- verb (with object)
- noun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘come’?
Phrase(s):
- come about
- come across
- come again
- come along
- come around
- come at
- come back
- come between
- come by
- come down
- come forward
- come in
- come on
- come out
- come up with
- come and go
- come off
- come to pass
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘come’
down (#96)
How is ‘down’ used?
The word ‘down’ can be used as a(n)
- adverb
- preposition
- adjective
- noun
- verb (with object)
- verb (without object)
- interjection
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘down’?
Plural: down, downs
Phrase(s):
- down and out
- down cold / down pat
- down on
There are no prefixes, suffixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘down’
each (#49)
How is ‘each’ used?
The word ‘each’ can be used as a(n)
- adjective
- pronoun
- adverb
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘each’?
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘each’
find (#100)
How is ‘find’ used?
The word ‘find’ can be used as a
- verb (with object)
- verb (without object)
- noun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘find’?
Suffix(es):
- finder
- finding
Phrase(s):
- find out
- find fault
- find oneself
There are no plurals, prefixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘find’
from (#26)
How is ‘from’ used?
The word ‘from’ can be used as a
- preposition
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘from’?
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘from’
have (#24)
How is ‘have’ used?
The word ‘have’ can be used as a(n)
- verb (with object)
- verb (without object)
- auxiliary verb
- noun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘have’?
Plural: haves
Contraction(s):
- haven’t
Phrase(s):
- have at
- have done
- have had it
- have it coming
- have it in for / have it out for
- have on
- have to do with
- to have and to hold
There are no prefixes or suffixes commonly used with ‘have’
know (#89)
How is ‘know’ used?
The word ‘know’ can be used as a
- verb (with object)
- verb (without object)
- noun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘know’?
Phrase(s):
- in the know
- know the ropes
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘know’
like (#64)
How is ‘like’ used?
The word ‘like’ can be used as a(n)
- adjective
- preposition
- adverb
- conjunction
- noun
- interjection
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘like’?
Plural: likes
Prefix(es) & Suffix(es):
- dislike
- likeable
- likely
Phrase(s):
- be like
- like anything
- like to
- something like
- the like of / the likes of
There are no contractions commonly used with ‘like’
long (#68)
How is ‘long’ used?
The word ‘long’ can be used as a(n)
- adjective
- noun
- adverb
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘long’?
Prefix(es) & Suffix(es):
- longest
- longer
- prolong
Phrase(s):
- as long as
- before long
- the long and the short of / the long and short of
There are no plurals or contractions commonly used with ‘long’
look (#75)
How is ‘look’ used?
The word ‘look’ can be used as a
- verb (without object)
- verb (with object)
- noun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘look’?
Plural: looks
Suffix(es):
- looker
- looking
Phrase(s):
- look after
- look back
- look down on / look down upon
- look for
- look in
- look into
- look on / look upon
- look out
- look out for
- look over
- look to
- look up
- look sharp
- look forward to
There are no prefixes or contractions commonly used with ‘look’
make (#69)
How is ‘make’ used?
The word ‘make’ can be used as a
- verb (with object)
- verb (without object)
- noun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘make’?
Plural: makes
Prefix(es) & Suffix(es):
- remake
- unmake
- maker
- making
Phrase(s):
- make out
- make over
- make for
- make off with
- make up
- make up to
- make a play for
- make away with
- make believe
- make book
- make good
- make it
There are no contractions commonly used with ‘make’
many (#59)
How is ‘many’ used?
The word ‘many’ can be used as a(n)
- adjective
- noun
- pronoun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘many’?
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘many’
more (#76)
How is ‘more’ used?
The word ‘more’ can be used as a(n)
- adjective
- noun
- adverb
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘more’?
Phrase(s):
- more for more
- more or less
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘more’
most (#85)
How is ‘most’ used?
The word ‘most’ can be used as a(n)
- adjective
- noun
- adverb
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘most’?
Phrase(s):
- at most / at the most
- for the most part
- make the most of
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘most’
over (#88)
How is ‘over’ used?
The word ‘over’ can be used as a(n)
- preposition
- adverb
- adjective
- noun
- verb (with object)
- interjection
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘over’?
Phrase(s):
- all over
- over again
- over and above
- over and over
- over with
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘over’
said (#47)
How is ‘said’ used?
The word ‘said’ can be used as a(n)
- verb
- adjective
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘said’?
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘said’
side (#97)
How is ‘side’ used?
The word ‘side’ can be used as a(n)
- noun
- adjective
- verb
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘side’?
Plural: sides
Prefix(es) & Suffix(es):
- inside
- siding
Phrase(s):
- side with
- side against
- on the side
- side by side
- take sides
- the far side
There are no contractions commonly used with ‘side’
some (#32)
How is ‘some’ used?
The word ‘some’ can be used as a(n)
- adjective
- pronoun
- adverb
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘some’?
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘some’
than (#91)
How is ‘than’ used?
The word ‘than’ can be used as a
- conjunction
- preposition
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘than’?
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘than’
that (#10)
How is ‘that’ used?
The word ‘that’ can be used as a(n)
- pronoun
- adjective
- adverb
- conjunction
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘that’?
Contraction(s):
- that’s
- that’ll
Phrase(s):
- at that
- that is
- that’s that
- that way
- with that
There are no plurals, prefixes, or suffixes commonly used with ‘that’
them (#61)
How is ‘them’ used?
The word ‘them’ can be used as a(n)
- pronoun
- adjective
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘them’?
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘them’
then (#60)
How is ‘then’ used?
The word ‘then’ can be used as a(n)
- adverb
- adjective
- noun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘then’?
Phrase(s):
- but then
- then and there / there and then
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘then’
they (#20)
How is ‘they’ used?
The word ‘they’ can be used as a
- pronoun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘they’?
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘they’
this (#25)
How is ‘this’ used?
The word ‘this’ can be used as a(n)
- pronoun
- adjective
- adverb
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘this’?
Phrase(s):
- with this
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘this’
time (#54)
How is ‘time’ used?
The word ‘time’ can be used as a(n)
- noun
- adjective
- verb (with object)
- verb (without object)
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘time’?
Plural: times
Suffix(es):
- timer
- timing
- timeless
- timely
Phrase(s):
- against time
- ahead of time
- at one time
- at the same time
- at times
- behind the times
- for the time being
- from time to time
- in good time
- in no time
- in time
- kill time
- make time
- on time
- time after time
- time and time again / time and again
- time of one’s life
There are no prefixes or contractions commonly used with ‘time’
were (#39)
How is ‘were’ used?
The word ‘were’ can be used as a
- verb
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘were’?
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘were’
what (#33)
How is ‘what’ used?
The word ‘what’ can be used as a(n)
- pronoun
- noun
- adjective
- adverb
- interjection
- conjunction
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘what’?
Phrase(s):
- but what
- say what?
- so what?
- what for
- what have you
- what if
- what it takes
- what’s what
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘what’
when (#42)
How is ‘when’ used?
The word ‘when’ can be used as a(n)
- adverb
- conjunction
- pronoun
- noun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘when’?
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘when’
will (#56)
How is ‘will’ used?
The word ‘will’ can be used as a(n)
- auxiliary verb
- verb
- noun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘will’?
Plural: wills
There are no prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘will’
with (#16)
How is ‘with’ used?
The word ‘with’ can be used as a
- preposition
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘with’?
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘with’
word (#45)
How is ‘word’ used?
The word ‘word’ can be used as a(n)
- noun
- verb (with object)
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘word’?
Plural: words
Prefix(es) & Suffix(es):
- reword
- wordily
- wordless
- wordy
Phrase(s):
- at a word
- as good as one’s word
- eat one’s words
- have a word
- have no words for
- in a word
- in so many words
- keep one’s word
- man of his word / woman of her word
- put in a good word for
- take the words out of one’s mouth
- weigh one’s words
There are no contractions commonly used with ‘word’
your (#41)
How is ‘your’ used?
The word ‘your’ can be used as a
- pronoun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘your’?
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘your’
5-Letter Words
13 of the 100 most common English words have five letters:
about (#58)
How is ‘about’ used?
The word ‘about’ can be used as a(n)
- preposition
- adverb
- adjective
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘about’?
Phrase(s):
- about time
- out and about
- bring about
- do an about-face
- up and about
- lay about
- no two ways about it
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘about’
could (#78)
How is ‘could’ used?
The word ‘could’ can be used as an
- auxiliary verb
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘could’?
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘could’
first (#93)
How is ‘first’ used?
The word ‘first’ can be used as a(n)
- adjective
- adverb
- noun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘first’?
Plural: firsts
Phrase(s):
- first and last
- first off
- first thing
There are no prefixes, suffixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘first’
other (#38)
How is ‘other’ used?
The word ‘other’ can be used as a(n)
- adjective
- noun
- pronoun
- adverb
- verb (with object)
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘other’?
Plural: others
Phrase(s):
- every other
There are no prefixes, suffixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘other’
sound (#83)
How is ‘sound’ used?
The word ‘sound’ can be used as a
- noun
- verb (without object)
- verb (with object)
- adjective
- adverb
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘sound’?
Plural: sounds
Prefix(es) & Suffix(es):
- resound
- sounding
- soundless
- soundly
Phrase(s):
- sound off
There are no contractions commonly used with ‘sound’
their (#53)
How is ‘their’ used?
The word ‘their’ can be used as a
- pronoun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘their’?
Plural: theirs
There are no prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘their’
there (#34)
How is ‘there’ used?
The word ‘there’ can be used as a(n)
- adverb
- pronoun
- noun
- adjective
- interjection
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘there’?
Contraction(s):
- there’ll
- there’s
Phrase(s):
- been there, done that
There are no plurals, prefixes, or suffixes commonly used with ‘there’
these (#66)
How is ‘these’ used?
The word ‘these’ can be used as a(n)
- pronoun
- adjective
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘these’?
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘these’
thing (#70)
How is ‘thing’ used?
The word ‘thing’ can be used as a
- noun
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘thing’?
Plural: things
Phrase(s):
- do one’s own thing / find one’s own thing
- make a good thing of
- see things / hear things
There are no prefixes, suffixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘thing’
water (#90)
How is ‘water’ used?
The word ‘water’ can be used as a(n)
- noun
- verb (with object)
- verb (without object)
- adjective
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘water’?
Suffix(es):
- waterless
- watering
Phrase(s):
- above water
- break water
- dead in the water
- hold water
- in deep water
- in hot water
- make one’s mouth water
- make water
There are no plurals, prefixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘water’
which (#51)
How is ‘which’ used?
The word ‘which’ can be used as a(n)
- pronoun
- adjective
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘which’?
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘which’
would (#62)
How is ‘would’ used?
The word ‘would’ can be used as a(n)
- auxiliary verb
- verb (with object)
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘would’?
Contraction(s):
- wouldn’t
Phrase(s):
- would like
- would rather
There are no plurals, prefixes, or suffixes commonly used with ‘would’
write (#63)
How is ‘write’ used?
The word ‘write’ can be used as a
- verb (with object)
- verb (without object)
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘write’?
Phrase(s):
- write down
- write in
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, or contractions commonly used with ‘write’
6-Letter Words
2 of the 100 most common English words have six letters:
number (#86)
How is ‘number’ used?
The word ‘number’ can be used as a
- noun
- verb (with object)
- verb (without object)
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘number’?
Plural: numbers
Prefix(es) & Suffix(es):
- renumber
- numbering
Phrase(s):
- by the numbers
- do a number on
- get someone’s number / have someone’s number
- one’s number is up / one’s number was up / one’s number will be up
- without number
There are no contractions commonly used with ‘number’
people (#94)
How is ‘people’ used?
The word ‘people’ can be used as a
- noun
- verb
What are some of the common prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘people’?
Plural: peoples
There are no plurals, prefixes, suffixes, contractions, or phrases commonly used with ‘people’
Happy Puzzling,
Sources:
- The 100 most common words were sourced from Smart Words Top 500 English Words.
- All definitions are from dictionary.com.
