CEFR word level
What CEFR level is “chairs”?
Estimated level
C1
advanced
“chairs” is roughly the #4350 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated C1 level.
Meaning
noun. An item of furniture used to sit on or in, comprising a seat, legs, back, and sometimes arm rests, for use by one person. Compare stool, couch, sofa, settee, loveseat and bench.
Example: All I need to weather a snowstorm is hot coffee, a warm fire, a good book and a comfortable chair.
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. “chairs” sits in the C1 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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