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What CEFR level is “skin”?
Estimated level
B1
intermediate
“skin” is roughly the #1501 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated B1 level.
Meaning
noun. The outer protective layer of the body of any animal, including of a human.
Example: He is so disgusting he makes my skin crawl.
Similar words: film, dermis, integument.
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. “skin” sits in the B1 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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