This list includes 70 Simple words that start with T, from “table” to “two”. These entries are short, high-frequency everyday words useful for teaching, reading practice, and beginner vocabulary lists.
Simple words that start with T are everyday, high-frequency words beginning with the letter T. Historically, T often begins short verbs and common nouns, like “talk” and “time”, which feature heavily in daily speech.
Below you’ll find the table with Word, Part of speech, Definition and Etymology.
Word: The actual entry as spelled; you can scan it to find or select words for teaching and practice.
Part of speech: Shows whether the word is a noun, verb, adjective or adverb, helping you use it correctly in sentences.
Definition: A concise 10–20 word meaning that explains everyday use so you can teach or simplify quickly.
Etymology: One-line origin note showing the word’s language roots and brief history to add cultural learning context.
Simple words that start with T
| Word | Part of speech | Syllables | Frequency (per million) |
|---|---|---|---|
| the | pronoun | 1 | 62,500 |
| to | preposition | 1 | 28,000 |
| that | pronoun | 1 | 6,500 |
| this | pronoun | 1 | 4,200 |
| there | adverb | 1 | 3,800 |
| they | pronoun | 1 | 3,900 |
| their | pronoun | 1 | 2,800 |
| them | pronoun | 1 | 2,100 |
| then | adverb | 1 | 1,700 |
| than | conjunction | 1 | 1,200 |
| too | adverb | 1 | 1,100 |
| two | noun | 1 | 1,000 |
| take | verb | 1 | 2,300 |
| tell | verb | 1 | 1,100 |
| think | verb | 1 | 1,900 |
| time | noun | 1 | 3,500 |
| today | noun | 2 | 700 |
| tomorrow | noun | 3 | 250 |
| try | verb | 1 | 800 |
| turn | verb | 1 | 900 |
| town | noun | 1 | 600 |
| teacher | noun | 2 | 700 |
| table | noun | 2 | 350 |
| tall | adjective | 1 | 200 |
| top | noun | 1 | 900 |
| tiny | adjective | 2 | 150 |
| true | adjective | 1 | 600 |
| toy | noun | 1 | 120 |
| tree | noun | 1 | 400 |
| trip | noun | 1 | 200 |
| train | noun | 1 | 950 |
| truck | noun | 1 | 300 |
| ten | noun | 1 | 500 |
| three | noun | 1 | 700 |
| thirteen | noun | 2 | 80 |
| twenty | noun | 2 | 400 |
| talk | verb | 1 | 1,200 |
| teach | verb | 1 | 400 |
| touch | verb | 1 | 300 |
| throw | verb | 1 | 250 |
| through | preposition | 1 | 1,300 |
| till | preposition | 1 | 150 |
| these | pronoun | 1 | 1,300 |
| those | pronoun | 1 | 1,100 |
| thanks | interjection | 1 | 600 |
| thank | verb | 1 | 1,000 |
| thought | noun | 1 | 900 |
| thin | adjective | 1 | 250 |
| thick | adjective | 1 | 200 |
| tight | adjective | 1 | 250 |
| taste | verb | 1 | 200 |
| travel | verb | 2 | 250 |
| together | adverb | 3 | 500 |
| test | noun | 1 | 300 |
| tire | verb | 1 | 200 |
| ticket | noun | 2 | 220 |
| trade | verb | 1 | 300 |
| train | verb | 1 | 950 |
| tale | noun | 1 | 180 |
| tank | noun | 1 | 120 |
| teeth | noun | 1 | 350 |
| tent | noun | 1 | 140 |
| team | noun | 1 | 600 |
| tidy | adjective | 2 | 160 |
| tip | noun | 1 | 600 |
| toss | verb | 1 | 110 |
| twin | noun | 1 | 120 |
| turnip | noun | 2 | 90 |
| tube | noun | 1 | 200 |
| tasty | adjective | 2 | 120 |
Descriptions
the
Definite article used before nouns to refer to a specific person, place, or thing. From Old English.
to
Used before verbs for infinitives or as a preposition indicating direction or purpose. From Old English.
that
Demonstrative used to identify a specific person or thing farther away or previously mentioned. From Old English.
this
Demonstrative used for a person or thing close or just mentioned. From Old English.
there
Indicates a place or points to existence of something. From Old English.
they
Plural pronoun used for people or things previously mentioned. From Old English.
their
Possessive form showing something belongs to them. From Old English.
them
Object form of they, referring to people or things previously mentioned. From Old English.
then
Indicates time, what happens next, or a consequence. From Old English.
than
Used in comparisons to show difference in degree or amount. From Old English.
too
Indicates excess or also; adds information or compares. From Old English.
two
The number after one and before three; a pair. From Old English.
take
To get, hold, or receive something into one’s hand or care. From Old English.
tell
To speak information, give an account, or instruct someone. From Old English.
think
To form ideas or have opinions in the mind. From Old English/Germanic.
time
A measurement or moment when events happen; duration of events. From Old English.
today
The present day; the current date or time period. From Old English.
tomorrow
The day after today; the near future. From Old English.
try
To attempt to do or test something; make an effort. From Old English/French.
turn
To move around an axis or change direction or position. From Old English.
town
A populated area larger than a village but smaller than a city. From Old English.
teacher
A person who instructs students in a school or class. From Old English/Old French.
table
A flat-topped piece of furniture for working, eating, or holding items. From Old English/Latin.
tall
Having greater than average height from base to top. From Old English.
top
The highest point or uppermost part of something. From Old English.
tiny
Very small in size or amount; diminutive. From French/Old English.
true
Accurate, real, or in accordance with fact or reality. From Old English.
toy
An object for children to play with for fun or learning. From Old English/Old French.
tree
A tall plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves. From Old English.
trip
A short journey from one place to another and back. From Old English.
train
A connected series of vehicles that run on rails for transport. From Old French/Latin.
truck
A large motor vehicle used to carry goods or materials. From Middle English/Spanish.
ten
The number equal to two times five; base of many counting systems. From Old English.
three
The number after two and before four; a small group of items. From Old English.
thirteen
The number after twelve; ten plus three. From Old English.
twenty
The number equal to two times ten; a group of twenty units. From Old English.
talk
To speak in order to give information or discuss something. From Old English.
teach
To give knowledge or instruction; help someone learn. From Old English.
touch
To make physical contact with something using fingers or body. From Old English.
throw
To send something through the air with force using the arm. From Old English.
through
Moving in one side and out the other; by means of. From Old English.
till
Up to the time of; until. From Old English.
these
Plural demonstrative used for items close to the speaker. From Old English.
those
Plural demonstrative used for items farther from the speaker. From Old English.
thanks
A polite expression of gratitude or appreciation. From Old English/Old Norse.
thank
To express gratitude to someone for something they did. From Old English.
thought
An idea or opinion produced by thinking or remembering. From Old English.
thin
Having little thickness or small distance between opposite sides. From Old English.
thick
Having great distance between opposite sides; not thin. From Old English.
tight
Fitted closely with little or no space; secure and firm. From Old English.
taste
To perceive flavor using the tongue; try a small amount. From Old English/Old French.
travel
To go from one place to another, often over distance. From Old French/Latin.
together
In or into one group, place, or action with others. From Old English.
test
A short examination or trial to measure ability or quality. From Latin/French.
tire
To grow weary or lose strength; also a rubber wheel covering. From Old French.
ticket
A small paper or token giving permission or proof of purchase. From French/Italian.
trade
To buy, sell, or exchange goods or services between people. From Old English.
train
To teach or develop skills through practice and instruction. From Old French/Latin.
tale
A story about events, real or imagined, told for enjoyment. From Old English.
tank
A large container for holding liquid or gas, or an armored vehicle. From Hindi/Spanish.
teeth
Plural of tooth; hard structures in the mouth used for chewing. From Old English.
tent
A portable shelter made of fabric supported by poles and ropes. From Latin/French.
team
A group of people working together for a common purpose or sport. From Old English.
tidy
Neat and well arranged; organized in appearance or habits. From Old English/Old Norse.
tip
A small pointed end or a helpful piece of advice. From Old English.
toss
To throw something lightly or casually a short distance. From Old English.
twin
One of two children born at the same birth; one of a pair. From Old English.
turnip
A round, edible root vegetable with white flesh and a green top. From Old English/Norse
tube
A hollow cylindrical object used to hold or carry liquids or objects. From Latin/French
tasty
Having a pleasant flavor; good to eat. From Old English/French