CEFR word level
What CEFR level is “cord”?
Estimated level
C1
advanced
“cord” is roughly the #5562 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated C1 level.
Meaning
noun. A long, thin, flexible length of twisted yarns (strands) of fiber (rope, for example); (uncountable) such a length of twisted strands considered as a commodity.
Example: He looped some cord around his fingers.
Similar words: cable, twine, cable.
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. “cord” 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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