CEFR word level
What CEFR level is “attacks”?
Estimated level
B2
upper-intermediate
“attacks” is roughly the #3620 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated B2 level.
Meaning
noun. An attempt to detract from the worth or credibility of, a person, position, idea, object, or thing, by physical, verbal, emotional, or other assault.
Example: They claimed the censorship of the article was an attack on free speech.
Similar words: hit, spike.
How the level is decided
The level is an estimate based on word frequency: the more common a word is in everyday English, the lower its CEFR level. “attacks” sits in the B2 band. It is a quick guide for choosing what to study, not an official CEFR rating. Check any other word or a whole list with the word level checker.
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