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What CEFR level is “manage”?
Estimated level
B2
upper-intermediate
“manage” is roughly the #2197 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated B2 level.
Meaning
verb. To succeed at an attempt.
Example: He managed to climb the tower.
Similar words: bewield.
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. “manage” 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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