For complete beginners — learn the most common words for the natural world around you, from the sun and sky to animals and water.
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sun
the large bright star in the sky that gives us light and heat during the day.
water
a clear liquid that falls as rain and fills rivers, lakes, and oceans.
tree
a tall plant with a thick wooden trunk, branches, and leaves.
animal
a living creature that can move and breathe, such as a dog, bird, or fish.
sky
the space above the earth where you can see clouds, the sun, and stars.
flower
the colourful part of a plant that blooms and often smells nice.
rain
water that falls from clouds in small drops.
mountain
a very large, high area of land with steep sides.
sea
a large area of salt water that covers much of the earth.
river
a long natural flow of water that moves across the land toward the sea.
grass
a green plant with thin flat leaves that covers fields and lawns.
leaf
a flat, thin green part that grows on a branch or stem of a plant.
bird
an animal with wings, feathers, and a beak that usually can fly.
fish
an animal that lives and breathes in water and has fins and scales.
rock
a hard, solid piece of stone found on the ground or in the earth.
lake
a large area of still water surrounded by land.
forest
a large area of land covered with many trees growing close together.
cloud
a white or grey mass of tiny water drops floating high in the sky.
wind
air that moves from one place to another, sometimes strongly.
snow
soft white frozen water that falls from the sky in cold weather.
hot
having a very high temperature; the opposite of cold.
cold
having a very low temperature; the opposite of hot.
grow
to become bigger over time, as plants and living things do.
green
relating to the colour of grass and healthy plant leaves.
garden
a piece of land next to a house where plants, flowers, or vegetables are grown.
earth
the soil and ground on which plants grow and people walk.
bug
a small insect or creature that lives on plants, in the soil, or in the air.
cat
a small furry animal kept as a pet that catches mice.
dog
a common animal kept as a pet that barks and is loyal to people.
wet
covered in water or another liquid; not dry.
dry
having no water or moisture; the opposite of wet.
big
large in size; greater than average.
small
little in size; less than average.
shine
to produce or reflect bright light.
plant
a living thing that grows in soil and uses sunlight to make food.