CEFR word level
What CEFR level is “generation”?
Estimated level
B2
upper-intermediate
“generation” is roughly the #2015 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated B2 level.
Meaning
noun. A single step or stage in the succession of natural descent; a rank or degree in genealogy, the members of a family from the same parents, considered as a single unit.
Example: This is the book of the generations of Adam - Genesis 5:1.
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. “generation” 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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