Top 351 - 375 Nouns: English Vocabulary List

a country considered as a group of people that share the same history, language, etc., and are ruled by the same government

"The nation voted."

"The nation celebrated after the long holiday weekend."

the natural state of resting that involves being unconscious, particularly for several hours every night

"I need eight hours of sleep every night."

"She needs at least eight hours of sleep every night to feel rested and focused during her morning classes at the university."

a large building where sick or injured people receive medical treatment and care

"The hospital is near the station."

"He stayed in the hospital for two days."

a profession or a series of professions that one can do for a long period of one's life

"He has a long career."

"Choosing a career based only on salary potential often leads to dissatisfaction because enjoyment and meaning are just as important for long term happiness."

a bad feeling that we get when we are afraid or worried

"Fear of spiders is common."

"Her fear of speaking in public prevented her from accepting the award at the ceremony."

a person, organization, company, etc. that pays to get things from businesses or stores

"The customer was waiting at the counter."

"The customer requested a full refund after discovering that the electronic device had a serious manufacturing defect."

something that a person spends time doing, particularly to accomplish a certain purpose

"This activity is fun."

"The teacher planned an activity that helped everyone work together."

the flesh of animals and birds that we can eat as food

"The meat is cooked well."

"We ate meat with rice and vegetables for dinner."

an act or opinion that is wrong

"The mistake was small."

"She realized her mistake immediately after sending the email and quickly wrote an apology to correct the error."

a specific case or example of something

"This instance clearly proves the main argument."

"Each instance of misconduct was carefully documented by the research team."

a single person, particularly when considered as separate from a group, etc.

"Each individual is unique."

"The company values each individual's contribution to the team's overall success."

a group of words that forms a statement, question, exclamation, or instruction, usually containing a verb

"This is a sentence."

"A simple sentence contains a single subject and a predicate"

an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation

"Exercise provides great benefit for mental health"

"Regular exercise provides the benefit of improved cardiovascular health and stronger bones."

the act of firing a firearm or another weapon

"He fired a shot."

"The unexpected shot from the sniper forced the soldiers to take cover immediately."

anything that is built from several parts, such as a house, bridge, etc.

"Look at the structure."

"The ancient Roman aqueduct is a remarkable structure that has stood for centuries."

an influence or effect that something has on a person, situation, or thing

"Climate change has serious global impact today"

"The new policy had a positive impact on the economy."

the way according to which something normally happens or is done

"It's the same pattern."

"We observed a clear pattern in the customer purchasing habits over the last quarter."

a non-living thing that one can touch or see

"What is this object?"

"The strange object in the sky turned out to be a drone."

the outer part of an area or object that is furthest from the center

"Be careful near the edge of the cliff."

"He stood at the edge of the swimming pool hesitating because the water looked colder than he had expected despite the warm weather."

an attempt to do something, particularly something demanding

"His great effort helped team win."

"She made a strong effort to finish the work on time."

a measure of how hot or cold something or somewhere is

"The temperature dropped below freezing last night."

"The doctor checked the patient's temperature to see if they had a fever."

the right or opportunity to use something or benefit from it

"Students need internet access for online learning"

"The building has a ramp that provides wheelchair access for people with mobility problems who cannot use stairs."

the sum of money that needs to be payed for a thing or service

"What is the charge?"

"There is no charge for this consultation, but future services will incur a fee."

a series of organized activities that are intended to achieve a particular goal

"It was a campaign."

"The political campaign aimed to raise awareness about environmental protection issues."

anything that is in written form

"Read the text."

"The professor asked the students to read the text carefully before class and highlight any difficult vocabulary words."