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Common adjectives in English

Useful words for describing an object, a person, an impression or a situation.

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How English adjectives work

An adjective usually comes before a noun: an interesting book, a useful idea. After be and similar linking verbs, it describes the subject: The book is interesting. I am ready.

English adjectives do not change for gender or number: a popular song, popular songs. Focus on natural combinations and position in the sentence rather than word endings.

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  • beautiful — very attractive or pleasing

    beautiful

    IPA: /ˈbjuːtɪfʊl/

    very attractive or pleasing

  • important — having great value, influence or effect

    important

    IPA: /ɪmˈpɔːtənt/

    having great value, influence or effect

  • interesting — holding your attention or curiosity

    interesting

    IPA: /ˈɪntrɪstɪŋ/

    holding your attention or curiosity

  • different — not the same as someone or something else

    different

    IPA: /ˈdɪfərənt/

    not the same as someone or something else

  • possible — able to happen, exist or be done

    possible

    IPA: /ˈpɒsɪbəl/

    able to happen, exist or be done

  • useful — helpful for doing or achieving something

    useful

    IPA: /ˈjuːsfʊl/

    helpful for doing or achieving something

  • ready — prepared for an activity or situation

    ready

    IPA: /ˈrɛdɪ/

    prepared for an activity or situation

  • busy — having a lot to do

    busy

    IPA: /ˈbɪzɪ/

    having a lot to do

  • famous — known by many people

    famous

    IPA: /ˈfeɪməs/

    known by many people

  • popular — liked, enjoyed or used by many people

    popular

    IPA: /ˈpɒpjʊlə/

    liked, enjoyed or used by many people

  • comfortable — pleasant and physically relaxing

    comfortable

    IPA: /ˈkʌmftəbəl/

    pleasant and physically relaxing

  • healthy — in good health or good for your health

    healthy

    IPA: /ˈhɛlθɪ/

    in good health or good for your health

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How to remember these words

  1. Learn every word in two patterns: a useful app and The app is useful.
  2. Add a noun from your own life: an important meeting, a busy day.
  3. Compare related words in context: famous describes being widely known, while popular describes being widely liked.

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Useful phrases

This is an important question.

Important comes before the noun it describes.

Are you ready to go?

Ready follows the linking verb be.

We found a comfortable room.

Comfortable describes the room.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Where does an adjective go in an English sentence?

It usually comes before a noun or after a linking verb: a beautiful place; The place is beautiful.

Does an adjective change in the plural?

No. An English adjective keeps the same form: a different idea and different ideas.

What is the difference between famous and popular?

Famous means known by many people. Popular means liked by many people or widely used, so something can be famous without being popular.

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