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To get the most out of the Macmillan 7500 Words List PDF, consider the following tips:

Macmillan categorizes the 7,500 words into three distinct tiers based on frequency:

These are the most common words in English, accounting for roughly 80% of all text. Next 2,500

Don't just memorize definitions. Look at how the words are used in sentences. Use the Macmillan Dictionary online to see "collocations"—words that naturally go together (e.g., we say "make a decision," not "do a decision"). 3. Use Spaced Repetition (SRS)

If you're interested in supplementing your learning with additional resources, consider the following:

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