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Words with the Most Meanings in the English Language

This list features the words with the most meanings in the English language.

RANK

WORD

NUMBER OF DEFINITIONS

1

run

645

2

set

430

3

go

368

4

take

343

5

stand

334

6

get

289

7

turn

288

8

put

268

9

fall

264

10

strike

250


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References

Business Insider, 2019. Words with the most definitions. [online] Available at: https://www.businessinsider.com/words-with-the-most-definitions-2019-1#set-430-definitions-2 [Accessed 1 December 2025].
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