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English words starting with T — with CEFR levels

492 words from A1 to C2. Click a word to learn it in its unit.

• A1T-shirtn · a shirt with short sleeves
• A1tablen · furniture with a flat top
• A2table tennisn · an indoor game with a small ball
• B2tableclothn · a cloth that covers a table
• A2tablespoonn · a large spoon used in cooking
• B1tabletn · a flat touchscreen computer
• B2tabloidn/adj · a small newspaper with short stories
• C2tacitadj · understood without being said
• C2tacitlyadv · without saying it openly
• C2taciturnadj · saying very little; not talkative
• C2taciturnityn · the habit of saying very little
• B2tackv · to change a boat’s direction against the wind
• B2tacklev · to deal with a difficult problem
• C1tactn · skill in dealing with people without upsetting them
• C1tactfuladj · careful not to upset or offend others
• C1tactfullyadv · in a careful way that avoids upsetting people
• C2tacticn · a planned method to reach a goal
• C2tacticaladj · relating to planned moves to reach a goal
• C2tacticallyadv · in a carefully planned way
• B2tactileadj · related to the sense of touch
• B2tagn · a small label on an item
• B2tailn · the part at the back of an animal
• C1tailorn/v · a person who makes clothes to fit
• A1takev · to pick up or carry
• B1taken · a personal opinion or view of something
• B1takeawayn · food bought in a restaurant to eat at home
• B1takeoffn · the moment when a plane leaves the ground
• B1talen · a story
• A2talentn · a natural ability to do something well
• B1talentedadj · having natural skill
• A1talkv · to speak with someone
• B1talkn · a speech given to a group
• B1talkativeadj · liking to talk a lot
• A1talladj · high; having a great height
• B2tameadj · not wild; used to being with people
• B2tann · brown skin from the sun
• C1tanglen/v · a messy twisted mass of threads or wires
• C1tangledadj · twisted together in a messy way
• B1tankn · a large container for liquid or animals
• B2tannedadj · having brown skin from the sun
• C2tantalizev · to tempt someone with something out of reach
• C2tantalizinglyadv · in a tempting way, yet out of reach
• C1tantamountadj · having the same effect as something bad
• C1tantrumn · a sudden angry outburst, especially by a child
• A2tapn · a handle that lets water out
• B2tapv · to touch lightly with a finger
• A2tapen · a thin sticky strip; also a recording strip
• B1tapev · to stick with tape
• A2targetn · a goal you want to reach
• A2taskn · a piece of work to do
• B1tasten/v · the flavour of food or drink
• C2taste-makern · a person who sets fashion or style trends
• C1tastebudn · a small part of the tongue that tastes
• B1tastelessadj · having no flavour
• B1tastyadj · having a good flavour
• B2tattern · a torn piece of cloth
• B2tattoon · a picture drawn permanently on the skin
• B2tauntn · an unkind remark to upset someone
• C1tautadj · stretched tight; not loose
• C1tautlyadv · in a tight, stretched way
• B1taxn · money paid to the government
• A1taxin · a car with a driver you pay
• A1tean · a hot drink made from leaves
• A1teachv · to help people learn
• A1teachern · a person who helps students learn
• B1teachingn · the work of a teacher
• A1teamn · a group that plays or works together
• B1teammaten · a person on the same team
• B1teamworkn · the ability to work well as a group
• A2tearn · a drop of water from the eye
• B1tearv · to pull apart
• B1teasen · an act of making fun of someone
• B2teasev · to make jokes about someone in a friendly way
• B2teaspoonn · a small spoon, or the amount it holds
• B2technicaladj · relating to machines or practical skills
• B2technicallyadv · according to the exact rules or facts
• B1techniquen · a special way of doing something
• B1technologicaladj · related to technology
• A1technologyn · science used to make useful things
• C1tediousadj · boring and lasting too long
• C1tediouslyadv · in a long, boring way
• C1tediumn · the state of being boring and slow
• C2teemv · to be full of moving living things
• B1teenn · a teenager
• A2teenageadj · aged between thirteen and nineteen
• A2teenagern · a person between thirteen and nineteen
• B1telecommunicationsn · the sending of messages over distance
• B1telegramn · a short message sent by wire
• A1telephonen · a device for speaking to far people
• A2telephonev · to call someone on the phone
• B2telescopen · a tube that makes distant objects look bigger
• C2telescopicadj · able to see far or extend in length
• C2telescopicallyadv · in a way using or like a telescope
• A1televisionn · a machine with moving pictures; TV
• A1tellv · to give information to someone
• B1tellern · a person who works at a bank counter
• C1telltaleadj · revealing something that is meant to be hidden
• B1tempern · a tendency to become angry
• C2temperv · to make something less severe
• C1temperamentn · a person’s natural character and way of reacting
• C1temperamentaladj · having moods that change quickly and unpredictably
• C1temperamentallyadv · in a way that changes mood unexpectedly
• B2temperateadj · not too hot or too cold
• A2temperaturen · how hot or cold something is
• A1templen · a building for prayer
• B2temporarilyadv · for a short time only
• B1temporaryadj · lasting only a short time
• B1temptv · to make someone want to do something
• B2temptationn · a strong wish to do something you shouldn’t
• A1tennum · the number 10
• C2tenaciousadj · determined and refusing to give up
• C2tenaciouslyadv · in a firm, determined way
• C2tenacityn · determination that does not give up
• B1tendv · to usually do something
• B1tendencyn · a habit of acting in a certain way
• B2tenderadj · soft and easy to cut or chew
• B2tenderlyadv · in a gentle and loving way
• B2tendernessn · gentle loving care
• A1tennisn · a game with rackets and a ball
• B1tensen/adj · a form of a verb showing time
• B1tensionn · a nervous feeling between people
• B1tentn · a shelter made of cloth for camping
• B1termn · one of the periods into which the school
• B1terminaln · a building at an airport
• B2terracen · an outdoor area next to a house
• C1terrainn · an area of land and its natural features
• A1terribleadj · very bad
• B1terriblyadv · very; extremely
• B1terrificadj · excellent
• B1terrifiedadj · very afraid
• A2terrifyv · to make someone feel very afraid
• B2terrifyingadj · very frightening
• B2territoryn · an area of land belonging to a country
• B1terrorn · extreme fear
• B1terrorismn · violence used for political aims
• A2terroristadj · connected with using violence for political aims
• B1terroristn · a person who uses violence for political aims
• A1testn · an exam to check knowledge
• B2testv · to check what someone knows or can do
• C1testamentn · clear proof of something
• B2testifyv · to give evidence as a witness
• C2testimonialn · a statement praising a person or product
• B2testimonyn · a formal statement made in court
• C2tetchyadj · easily annoyed and bad-tempered
• A2textn/v · a written message
• A2text messagen · a short written message sent by phone
• A2textbookn · a book used for studying a subject
• A1thanprep/conj · used to compare two things
• A1thankv · to say you are grateful
• B1thankfuladj · feeling grateful
• A1thanksn · word used to show you are grateful
• A1thatpron/det/conj · used to join a clause to a sentence
• B2thatadv · to such a degree; so
• A1thedet · used before a noun already known
• A1theatern · a place where you see plays
• B1theftn · the crime of stealing
• A1theirdet · belonging to them
• A2theirspron · belonging to them
• A1thempron · the word for they as object
• B2themen · the main subject or idea of a work
• A2themselvespron · used when they do something by their own
• A1thenadv · after that
• B2theoristn · a person who develops ideas to explain things
• B1theoryn · an idea that explains how something works
• B2therapistn · a person trained to help with problems
• B2therapyn · treatment to help someone feel better
• A1thereadv · in that place
• B2thereafteradv · after that time
• C1therebyadv · by that means; as a result
• A2thereforeadv · so; for that reason
• B2thermometern · a tool for measuring temperature
• A1thesepron/det · the things that are near
• B2thesisn · a long piece of writing for a degree
• A1theypron · more than one person or thing
• A1thickadj · having a large distance from side to side
• C2thicketn · a thick group of bushes or small trees
• B2thicklyadv · in a dense or heavy way
• B2thicknessn · the distance between two sides of something
• A2thiefn · a person who steals
• B2thighn · the upper part of the leg
• A1thinadj · not thick
• A1thingn · an object that is not named
• A1thinkv · to have an idea or opinion
• B2thinkern · a person who thinks a lot about ideas
• A2thirdadj · number three in order
• B2third personn · a person spoken about in grammar
• B2thirdlyadv · used to introduce a third point
• B1thirstv · to feel a strong need to drink
• B2thirstn · the feeling of needing a drink
• A2thirstyadj · wanting to drink
• A1thirteennum · the number 13
• A1thirtynum · the number 30
• A1thispron/det · the thing that is near
• B1thoroughadj · complete and careful
• B2thoroughlyadv · completely and with great care
• A1thosepron/det · the things over there
• A2thoughconj · even if; although
• B2thoughadv · used to add a surprising or opposite idea
• A2thoughtn · an idea
• B2thoughtfuladj · showing care for other people
• B2thoughtlessadj · not thinking of others
• A2thousandnum · the number 1000
• B2threadn · a thin string used for sewing
• B1threatn · a possible danger
• B2threatenv · to say you will cause harm or trouble
• B1threateningadj · showing danger might come
• A1threenum · the number 3
• B2thrilln · a sudden feeling of excitement
• B2thrilledadj · extremely happy and excited
• B1thrillern · an exciting story or film
• B2thrillingadj · very exciting
• B2throatn · the back part of the mouth and neck
• A1throughprep · from one side to the other
• B1throughadv · from one side to the other
• B1throughoutprep · during the whole of a period
• A1thrown · the act of sending something through the air
• A2throwv · to send something through the air
• B1thumbn · the short thick finger on your hand
• B1thumpv · to hit or beat with a dull sound
• B1thundern · the loud noise during a storm
• B1thunderousadj · extremely loud, like thunder
• A2thunderstormn · a storm with thunder and lightning
• A1Thursdayn · the day before Friday
• B1thusadv · as a result; for this reason
• B1tickn/v · to mark a box with a sign
• A1ticketn · a paper that lets you travel or enter
• B2ticklev · to touch lightly to make someone laugh
• B1tiden · the rise and fall of the sea
• A2tidyv/adj · to make a place neat and clean
• A2tien · a long cloth worn at the neck
• B1tiev · to fasten with string or a knot
• A1tigern · a large wild cat with stripes
• A1tightadj · fitting very closely
• B2tightadv · firmly, closely
• B1tightenv · to make something more firm or tight
• B1tightlyadv · in a firm way; with a strong grip
• B2tightropen · a thin rope high up for balancing acts
• A2tightsn · thin, tight clothing for the legs
• B1tilen · a flat square piece for floors or walls
• A2tillprep · until
• B1tillconj · until
• C1tilln · a machine or drawer for money in a shop
• A1timen · a point on the clock
• B2timev · to measure how long something takes
• B2timelessadj · not affected by time or fashion
• B2timelinessn · the quality of happening at the right time
• B1timelyadj · happening at a good moment
• B2timesprep · multiplied by (used in sums)
• A2timetablen · a list of times for buses or trains
• C1timidadj · shy and easily frightened
• C2timidityn · shyness or lack of courage
• B2timingn · choosing the right moment to do something
• B1tinn · a metal container
• C1tinkern/v · to make small repairs or changes for fun
• B1tinyadj · extremely small
• A2tipn · extra money for good service
• B2tipv · to give extra money for good service
• B2tiptoev · to walk quietly on the front of your feet
• B1tirev · to make someone feel tired
• A1tiredadj · needing to rest or sleep
• B2tirednessn · the feeling of needing rest
• B2tiresomeadj · making you feel tired or bored
• B1tiringadj · making you feel you need rest
• B1tissuen · a soft paper for wiping your nose
• A2titlen · the name of a book or film
• A1toprep/part · used before a verb; shows direction or purpose
• A2toastn · bread cooked until brown and crisp
• B1tobaccon · dried leaves used for smoking
• A1todayn/adv · this day
• A2toen · one of the five small parts of foot
• B2toenailn · the hard cover on the end of a toe
• A1togetheradv · with each other
• B2toilv · to work very hard
• A1toiletn · a seat or room for the bathroom
• B2tolerantadj · accepting different views and behaviour
• B2toleratev · to accept something unpleasant
• B2tolln · a fee for using a road
• A1tomaton · a soft red vegetable
• B2tombn · a grave, often a large stone structure
• A1tomorrown/adv · the day after today
• B2tonn · a unit of weight, about one thousand kilograms
• A2tonen · the way your voice sounds
• C1tonev · to make muscles firmer and stronger
• B1tonguen · the soft part in your mouth
• A1tonightadv · this evening
• A2tonightn · this evening
• A1tooadv · more than is good
• A1tooln · something you use to do work
• A1toothn · a hard white part in the mouth
• A2toothachen · a pain in your tooth
• A2toothbrushn · a small brush for cleaning teeth
• B1toothpasten · a paste for cleaning your teeth
• A1topn · the highest part
• B1topadj · highest in position or quality
• A1topicn · a subject to talk or write about
• C2topographicaladj · showing the shape of the land
• C2topographicallyadv · in a way relating to land shape
• C2topographyn · the shape and height of land
• C2topplev · to fall over or make something fall
• B2torchn · a small electric light you carry
• C1tormentn/v · great pain or suffering, or its cause
• B1tornadon · a strong spinning wind
• C2torrentialadj · falling very heavily and fast
• B2tortoiseshelln · a mottled brown and yellow material or pattern
• B2torturev · to cause severe pain to someone on purpose
• C1torturousadj · very painful, long and difficult
• B1tossv · to throw lightly
• B1totaln/adj · the whole amount of something
• B1totallyadv · completely
• C2totemicadj · relating to a sacred symbol of a group
• C2totterv · to walk with weak, unsteady steps
• A1touchn · to put your hand on something
• B1touchv · to put your hand on something
• B2toughadj · difficult or demanding
• C1toughnessn · strength and ability to deal with hardship
• A2tourn · a trip to see interesting places
• B1tourv · to travel around a place for pleasure
• A2tour guiden · a person who shows visitors around a place
• B1tourismn · business of travel and holidays
• A2touristn · a person visiting a place on holiday
• B1tournamentn · a sports competition with many games
• A2towardprep · in the direction of
• A1toweln · a cloth for drying the body
• A1towern · a tall, narrow building
• A1townn · a place smaller than a city
• B2toxicadj · poisonous or harmful
• A1toyn · an object for children to play with
• B1tracen · a small sign that something existed
• B2tracev · to find the source or origin of something
• A2trackn · a path for races
• B2trackv · to follow the progress or movement of something
• B1tracksuitn · a loose sports suit for exercise
• C1tractn · a long connected series of organs in the body
• A2traden · buying and selling goods
• B2tradev · to buy and sell goods
• B2tradern · a person who buys and sells goods
• A2traditionn · a custom passed down over time
• A2traditionaladj · done in the old way
• B1traditionallyadv · in the way done for a long time
• A2trafficn · cars and other vehicles on the road
• B1traffic jamn · a line of cars that cannot move
• A2traffic lightn · lights that tell cars when to stop
• B1tragedyn · a very sad event or story
• B1tragicadj · very sad
• B1trailn · a path in the countryside
• B2trailv · to follow slowly behind
• B2trailern · a short advertisement for a film
• A1trainn · a long vehicle on rails
• A2trainv · to practise a sport to get better
• B2traineen · a person learning a job
• B2trainern · a person who teaches sport skills
• A2trainingn · learning the skills for a job or sport
• B2traitn · a quality in someone’s character
• B2traitorn · a person who betrays their country or friends
• A2tramn · an electric vehicle on rails in streets
• B2trampn · a person with no home who walks from place to place
• B2tramplen · to step on and damage
• C1trampolinen · a frame with a springy surface for jumping
• C1tranquiladj · calm, peaceful and quiet
• C1tranquilityn · a state of peace and quiet
• C2tranquilizev · to calm a person or animal with medicine
• C1transatlanticadj · crossing the Atlantic Ocean
• B2transcriptn · a written copy of what was said or recorded
• B1transferv · to change from one place or vehicle to
• B2transfern · moving money from one account to another
• C1transfixv · to hold someone’s attention completely
• B1transformv · to change completely
• B1transformationn · a complete change
• B2transfusionn · putting blood into a person’s body
• B2transientadj · lasting only a short time
• B2transistorn · a small part that controls electric current
• C1transitn · the process of moving goods or people
• B2transitionn · the change from one state to another
• B1transitionaladj · relating to change from one state to another
• B2transitiveadj · a verb type that needs a direct object
• B1translatev · to change words into another language
• B2translationn · a text changed from one language into another
• B2translatorn · a person who changes writing into another language
• B2transmissionn · the sending of signals or information
• B2transmitv · to send signals or messages
• C2transmittern · a device that sends out signals
• B2transparentadj · clear enough to see through
• B1transportn · a system of buses and trains
• B2transportv · to carry people or goods to another place
• B1transportationn · ways of moving people from place to place
• A2trapn · a device for catching animals
• B1trashn · rubbish
• C1trauman · a serious injury or deep emotional shock
• C1traumaticadj · very upsetting and shocking
• A1travelv · to go from place to place
• A2traveln · the act of going to other places
• B1travel agentn · a person who arranges trips for customers
• A2travelern · a person who goes on a journey
• B2traversen · a path or route going across something
• B2trayn · a flat object for carrying food and drinks
• C2treacherousadj · dangerous and not to be trusted
• C2treacherouslyadv · in a dangerous, hidden way
• C2treacheryn · a disloyal act that betrays trust
• B2treadv · to put your foot down while walking
• C1treadn · to step or walk
• A2treasuren · gold, jewels or other valuable things
• B1treatn · something special that gives pleasure
• B2treatv · to give medical care to someone
• B1treatmentn · medical care for a person who is ill
• B2treatyn · a formal agreement between countries
• A1treen · a tall plant with a trunk
• B2trekn · a long, hard walk or journey
• B1tremblev · to shake slightly because of fear or cold
• B1tremendousadj · very great
• B2tremendouslyadv · extremely; to a very great degree
• B2tremorn · a slight shaking of the ground
• B1trendn · a general direction of change or fashion
• B2trialn · a court process to decide guilt
• B2trianglen · a shape with three straight sides
• B2triben · a group of people sharing a culture
• A2trickn · a clever act that surprises people
• B2trickv · to deceive someone in a clever way
• B2trickyadj · difficult and needing care
• C2triflen/v · something of little value or importance
• B1triggern · something that starts a reaction
• B1trimn · decoration along the edge of clothes
• B2trion · a group of three people
• A1tripn · a journey to a place
• B2tripv · to catch your foot and fall
• B1triumphn · a great victory
• B2trivialadj · not important
• B2trolleyn · a small cart used to carry things
• B2troopn · a group of soldiers or scouts
• B2trophyn · a cup given as a prize
• B2tropicadj · relating to the hot regions near the equator
• B1tropicaladj · from the hot, wet parts of the world
• A2troublen · difficulty or problems
• B1troublev · to bother someone or cause them difficulty
• B2troublesomeadj · causing problems or difficulty
• A1trousersn · clothing for the legs
• A1truckn · a large vehicle for carrying things
• A1trueadj · right; not false
• C2truismn · a statement that is obviously true
• A2trulyadv · really
• B1trumpetn · a brass instrument you blow into
• B2trunkn · the thick main stem of a tree
• A2trustv · to believe someone is honest and good
• B2trustn · belief that someone is honest and reliable
• B1trustworthyadj · able to be trusted
• B2trustyadj · reliable and often used
• A2truthn · what is real and not a lie
• B2truthfuladj · honest; telling the truth
• B2truthfulnessn · the quality of always telling the truth
• A1tryn · an attempt to do something
• A2tryv · to taste or do something to see
• C1tryingadj · difficult and tiring to deal with
• B2tubn · a large open container for bathing
• A1tuben · the underground train in London
• B2tuberculosisn · a serious infectious disease of the lungs
• A1Tuesdayn · the day after Monday
• B2tugn · a quick hard pull
• B2tuitionn · money paid for teaching at a school
• B2tulipn · a spring flower shaped like a cup
• B1tumblev · to fall suddenly and awkwardly
• B2tumorn · an abnormal lump of cells in the body
• B1tunan · a large sea fish used as food
• A2tunen · a pleasant series of musical notes
• C1tunev · to adjust a musical instrument to the right sound
• B2tunneln · a passage that goes under the ground
• B1turbulencen · sudden strong movements of air
• B2turbulentadj · rough and not smooth or calm
• A1turkeyn · a big bird eaten as meat
• C1turmoiln · a state of great confusion or disorder
• A1turnn/v · to change direction
• C1turn tov · to ask someone for help
• B1turningn · a place where a road goes off to
• C2turretn · a small tower on a building
• B1turtlen · an animal with a hard shell
• B2tutorn · a teacher who works with one student
• A1TVn · a machine that shows programmes
• A1twelvenum · the number 12
• A1twentynum · the number 20
• A2twiceadv · two times
• B1twinn · one of two children born together
• B2twinklen · a small, quick shining light
• B1twistn/v · to turn
• B2twistedadj · bent or turned out of its normal shape
• C1twitchn/v · a small sudden movement of a muscle
• A1twonum · the number 2
• C1tycoonn · a rich and powerful business person
• A1typen · a kind or sort
• B1typev · to write using a keyboard
• B2typhoidn · a dangerous disease from bad water or food
• B1typicaladj · showing the usual qualities of a group
• B1typicallyadv · usually; in the normal way
• B2tyrannyn · cruel and unfair rule by one person
• B2tyrantn · a cruel ruler with total power