CEFR word level
What CEFR level is “pension”?
Estimated level
C1
advanced
“pension” is roughly the #4885 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated C1 level.
Meaning
noun. An annuity paid regularly as benefit due to a retired employee, serviceman etc. in consideration of past services, originally and chiefly by a government but also by various priva…
Example: Many old people depend on their pension to pay the bills.
Similar words: bed and breakfast, hostel, hotel.
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. “pension” 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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