Presented here is a compilation of the 50 most commonly employed nouns in written English. For novice English learners aiming to enrich their vocabulary, familiarizing themselves with these nouns is an excellent starting point. Nouns offer a tangible means of discussing individuals, locations, and objects in your surroundings.
Nevertheless, many beginners fall into the trap of initially memorizing extensive lists of nouns. It’s effortless to become engrossed in learning the names of all the animals found in a zoo, every tool within your toolbox, or the various types of clothing adorning your closet.
While you might eventually acquire knowledge of all these nouns, focusing on a more concise and purposeful list is a more efficient use of your time. You can always look up more specific nouns when the need arises. After all, how frequently do you find yourself needing to converse about platform shoes or ferrets?
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50 most common nouns in English
area
book
business
case
child
company
country
day
eye
fact
family
government
group
hand
home
job
life
lot
man
money
month
mother
Mr
night
number
part
people
place
point
problem
program
question
right
room
school
state
story
student
study
system
thing
time
water
way
week
woman
word
work
world
year
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