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What CEFR level is “prayer”?
Estimated level
C1
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“prayer” is roughly the #4160 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated C1 level.
Meaning
noun. A practice of communicating with one's God.
Example: Through prayer I ask for God's blessings.
Similar words: bead, orison, precation.
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. “prayer” 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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