What percentage of the world speaks English?

What is the most common language?

English is the largest language in the world, if you count both native and non-native speakers. If you count only native speakers, Mandarin Chinese is the largest. Mandarin Chinese is the largest language in the world when counting only first language (native) speakers.

Which English word is used most?

100 most common words

Word	Parts of speech	OEC rank
the	Article	1
be	Verb	2
to	Preposition	3
of	Preposition	4

Which is the most powerful word?

Read on to discover the most powerful word in the world....The Blind Spot

• You won't be respected when you say YES.
• YES compromises your integrity.
• YES implies you don't think for yourself.
• YES means you are not your own person.

What is the most popular word?

'The' tops the league tables of most frequently used words in English, accounting for 5% of every 100 words used. “'The' really is miles above everything else,” says Jonathan Culpeper, professor of linguistics at Lancaster University.

What's the most used word in 2020?

Covid

What are the 100 most common words?

The 100 most common words in English

1. the	21. at	61. some
2. of	22. be	62. her
3. and	23. this	63. would
4. a	24. have	64. make
5. to	25. from	65. like

What is the least used word?

Least Common English Words

• abate: reduce or lesson.
• abdicate: give up a position.
• aberration: something unusual, different from the norm.
• abhor: to really hate.
• abstain: to refrain from doing something.
• adversity: hardship, misfortune.
• aesthetic: pertaining to beauty.
• amicable: agreeable.

What is a unique word?

To explain this very simply, a unique word is one that's unusual or different in some way. It might have a complicated history or interesting connections to another language.

What is the strangest word?

Here are the fifteen most unusual words in the English language.

• Serendipity. This word appears in numerous lists of untranslatable words. ...
• Gobbledygook. ...
• Scrumptious. ...
• Agastopia. ...
• Halfpace. ...
• Impignorate. ...
• Jentacular. ...
• Nudiustertian.

What is the weirdest English word?

Here are the 12 weirdest words in English:

• Vex.
• Bequeath.
• Mixology.
• Flub.
• Kerfuffle.
• Bibble.
• Kakorrhaphiophobia.
• Berserk.

What is the hardest word to say in English?

The Most Difficult English Word To Pronounce

• Rural.
• Otorhinolaryngologist.
• Colonel.
• Penguin.
• Sixth.
• Isthmus.
• Anemone.
• Squirrel.

What is the most beautiful English word?

The Top 10 Most Beautiful English Words

• 8 Supine (adj.)
• 7 Solitude (n.)
• 6 Aurora (n.)
• 5 Idyllic (adj.)
• 4 Clinomania (n.)
• 3 Pluviophile (n.)
• 2 Euphoria (n.)
• 1 Sequoia (n.)

What is the most beautiful sounding word?

The 30 Most Beautiful Words in the English Language

• Vellichor. ...
• Petrichor. ...
• Serendipity. ...
• Diaphanous. ...
• Limerence. ...
• Silhouette. ...
• Akimbo. ...
• Mellifluous.

What is the most beautiful word in the world?

“Cellar Door” One of the most famous theories comes from Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien, who proposed in a 1955 speech that “cellar door” is the most beautiful word (or phrase) in the English language.

What is a fancy word for Cute?

What is another word for cute?

adorable	dear
dainty	darling
innocent	lovable
precious	charming
cuddly	delightful

Can you call a girl cute?

Cute: a girl who is attractive in an endearing way. ... If my so sends a pic of her face or something she always looks beautiful, but I don't like to over use that word too much so I substitute it for cute, because she is insanely cute.

Can you call a guy cute?

So yes, it is okay to call a guy cute. to me "handsome" always sounded like you're calling the guy some baywatch character ripoff. it's not an adjective i really like, lol. "cute" sounds much more of a genuine compliment, i think, and i never really associate it with something childish or girly.

What is the cutest word ever?

What's The Cutest Word In The World?

• snuggle.
• pipsqueak.
• mommy.
• jubilee.
• giggle.
• tinkle.
• tummy.
• pink.

How can I be cute?

Method 1 of 2: Act Positive

1. Smile. Do not look like a goof when you smile; just smile like you always do. Be cute and happy, but not over the top!
2. Laugh heartily. Laugh to feel good, laugh to cheer up others and laugh with others. ...
3. Have fun. Everyone likes a person who is fun, social, and outgoing!

What is the most meaningful word?

If you don't believe me, look it up. According to the big fat Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary, the word "run" has 179 meanings. That's way more than "take" (124 meanings), "break" (122), "turn" (122), "set" (119), "go" (98), "play" (94), and every other word.

How do you say you are cute?

Ways to Say You Are Beautiful

1. You look gorgeous!
2. You look as pretty as always!
3. You look drop dead gorgeous!
4. I think you are very attractive!
5. Wow, you are gorgeous!
6. I think you are stunning!
7. I think you are super cute!
8. You look absolutely fantastic!

Is it OK to tell a woman she is beautiful?

Telling a woman she's beautiful will usually be well-received, but it can be such a generic compliment that it occasionally comes across as a bit disingenuous. Complimenting a woman on her skin, hair or nails, especially if they are particularly clear, glossy and strong respectively, can be a good move, too. ...

What do you call an attractive girl?

other words for good-looking woman angel. babe. broad. chick. doll.

What are cute things to say to a girl?

120 Sweet Things to Say to a Girl

• I can't stop thinking about you.
• How are you today?
• Your smile is on my mind.
• I really enjoyed the time we spent together today.
• Being with you makes me incredibly happy.
• You make me feel like a million bucks.
• I have been so much happier since we started spending time together.
• Can I take you out on a date again soon?

How do u make a girl miss u?

How To Make Her Miss You

1. BE A LITTLE MYSTERIOUS. ...
2. DON'T TALK TOO MUCH ABOUT YOURSELF. ...
3. SLOW DOWN WITH THE TECHNOLOGY. ...
4. SPEND SOME TIME APART. ...
5. SHOW HER A FUN TIME. ...
6. DON'T TALK TOO LONG ON THE PHONE. ...
7. DON'T ACT DESPERATE. ...
8. DON'T TRY TO KEEP TRACK OF HER ALL THE TIME.