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CEFR word level
What CEFR level is “species”?
Estimated level
B1
intermediate
“species” is roughly the #1848 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated B1 level.
Meaning
noun. Type or kind. (Compare race.).
Example: The male species.
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. “species” 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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