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What CEFR level is “doctor”?

Estimated level

B2

upper-intermediate

doctor” is roughly the #2019 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated B2 level.

Meaning

noun. A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in…

Example: If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor.

Similar words: GP, doc, family doctor.

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. “doctor” 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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