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s |
The nineteenth (19th) letter of the alphabet. |
"s" comes after "r" and before "t" |
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sabbatical |
A sabbatical is a paid break or rest from work for up to a year so that the employee can do other things not related to his/her job. |
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sabbaticals |
The plural form of sabbatical; more than one (kind of) sabbatical. |
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sabotage |
If a building |
Her rival sabotaged the concert. |
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sabotaged |
The past tense and past participle of sabotage. |
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sabotages |
The third-person singular form of sabotage. |
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sabotaging |
The present participle of sabotage. |
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saboteur |
A saboteur is someone who person destructs property in order to hinder the efforts of others intentionally. |
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saboteurs |
The plural form of saboteur; more than one (kind of) saboteur. |
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Sabrina |
Sabrina is a female given name. |
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sac |
A sac is a bag or pouch inside a plant or animal that contains a fluid. |
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saccharide |
Saccharides are the unit structure of carbohydrates. It has a general formula of CₙH₂ₙOₙ. It exists either as a simple sugars or polymers such as starch and cellulose. |
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saccharides |
The plural form of saccharide; more than one (kind of) saccharide. |
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saccharine |
Something that is saccharine is too sweet |
Strawberry shortcake is a saccharine character.; "Brahms' Lullaby" is a saccharine piece of music. |
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sachet |
A sachet is a small scented cloth bag filled with fragrant material such as herbs. |
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sachets |
The plural form of sachet; more than one (kind of) sachet. |
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sack |
A sack is a bag used to hold things. |
She opened the brown paper sack and put the shopping in it. |
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sacked |
The past tense and past participle of sack. |
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sacking |
The present participle of sack. |
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sackings |
The plural form of sacking; more than one (kind of) sacking. |
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sacks |
The plural form of sack; more than one (kind of) sack. |
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Sacramento |
Sacramento is the capital of California. |
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sacred |
If something is sacred |
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sacredly |
If something is done sacredly |
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sacredness |
The sacredness of something is how sacred it is. |
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sacrednesses |
The plural form of sacredness; more than one (kind of) sacredness. |
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sacrifice |
A sacrifice is something that a person gives up in order to help him or somebody else. A person who makes a sacrifice for a friend will do something that he might not want to do in order to help his friend. |
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sacrificed |
The past tense and past participle of sacrifice. |
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sacrifices |
The plural form of sacrifice; more than one (kind of) sacrifice. |
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sacrificial |
If something is sacrificial |
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sacrificing |
The present participle of sacrifice. |
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sacrosanct |
If something is sacrosanct |
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sacs |
The plural form of sac; more than one (kind of) sac. |
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sad |
When someone feels sad |
The sad girl cried. |
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sadden |
If something saddens you |
I was saddened by the news of his illness.; It saddened her to see him crying. |
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saddened |
The past tense and past participle of sadden. |
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saddening |
The present participle of sadden. |
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saddens |
The third-person singular form of sadden. |
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sadder |
The comparative form of sad; more sad. |
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saddest |
The superlative form of sad; most sad. |
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saddle |
A saddle is the seat you put on a horse to ride it. |
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saddles |
The plural form of saddle; more than one (kind of) saddle. |
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sadism |
Enjoying causing pain to people or animals. |
The noble was well known throughout the region for his sadism. He would often torture prisoners in the cruelest of punishments just for the joy of it. |
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sadist |
A sadist is someone who enjoys causing pain or cruelty to others. |
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sadists |
The plural form of sadist; more than one (kind of) sadist. |
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sadly |
If something is done sadly |
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sadness |
The emotion of being sad. |
I felt great sadness when my mother died. |
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safari |
A safari is a trip taken to see or hunt animals. It is often in a remote location such as parts of Africa. |
We went on a three-month safari on the Serengeti Plain in Africa. |
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safaris |
The plural form of safari; more than one (kind of) safari. |
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safe |
If something is safe |
I feel safe when I am at home. |
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safe haven |
A safe haven is a place of safety or refuge. |
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safe havens |
The plural form of safe haven; more than one (kind of) safe haven. |
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safe-conduct |
A safe-conduct is a document that allows a person to pass for a forbidden place |
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safe-conducts |
The plural form of safe-conduct; more than one (kind of) safe-conduct. |
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safeguard |
A safeguard is measure taken to guard or protect someone from something bad. |
Getting a flu shot is a good safeguard against illness. |
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safeguarded |
The past tense and past participle of safeguard. |
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safeguarding |
The present participle of safeguard. |
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safeguards |
The plural form of safeguard; more than one (kind of) safeguard. |
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safekeep |
If you safekeep something |
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safekeeping |
The present participle of safekeep. |
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safekeeps |
The third-person singular form of safekeep. |
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safekept |
The past tense and past participle of safekeep. |
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safely |
If something is done safely |
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safeness |
Safeness is the feeling of being safe. |
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safer |
The comparative form of safe; more safe. |
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safes |
The plural form of safe; more than one (kind of) safe. |
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safest |
The superlative form of safe; most safe. |
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safeties |
The plural form of safety; more than one (kind of) safety. |
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safety |
When something is safe or secure |
It is important to learn traffic safety so you do not get hurt while crossing the street |
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sag |
When something sags |
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Sagar |
Sagar is a male given name. |
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sagged |
The past tense and past participle of sag. |
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saggier |
The comparative form of saggy; more saggy. |
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saggiest |
The superlative form of saggy; most saggy. |
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sagging |
The present participle of sag. |
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saggy |
If something is saggy |
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Sagittarius |
Sagittarius is a constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a centaur who is an archer. |
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sags |
The third-person singular form of sag. |
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said |
The past tense and past participle of say. |
I meant every word that I said.; The King is said to be a god.; The boy said, "This is my dog." |
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sail |
A sail is a large piece of fabric (cloth) to catch wind |
They folded the sail. |
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sailboat |
A sailboat is a boat that uses sails to move. |
The sailboat is at the dock. |
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sailboats |
The plural form of sailboat; more than one (kind of) sailboat. |
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sailed |
The past tense and past participle of sail. |
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sailing |
The present participle of sail. |
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sailor |
A sailor is a person who works on a ship. |
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sailors |
The plural form of sailor; more than one (kind of) sailor. |
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sails |
The plural form of sail; more than one (kind of) sail. |
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saint |
A saint is a religious person who has done such good things |
Mother Theresa did such good work with poor people in India, the Catholic Church has named her a saint. |
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Saint Petersburg |
Saint Petersburg is a city in Russia. |
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saints |
The plural form of saint; more than one (kind of) saint. |
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sake |
If something is for x's sake or for the sake of x |
You are the reason I did it. I did it for your sake.; I must pretend to be happy when I am not, for everyone's sake.; The parents are staying together for the children's sake. |
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sakes |
The plural form of sake; more than one (kind of) sake. |
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salacious |
If something is salacious |
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salad |
A salad is a food that is made of uncooked vegetables. It is often served with a dressing or vinegar. |
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salads |
The plural form of salad; more than one (kind of) salad. |
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Salailen |
Salailen is an ancient Meitei God of sky and heaven. He is the king of all gods. |
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salamander |
A salamander is an amphibian that lives near the water. |
Salamanders usually live in swamps and wetlands. |
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salamanders |
The plural form of salamander; more than one (kind of) salamander. |
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salami |
Salami is a large cured meat sausage of Italian origin. |
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salamis |
The plural form of salami; more than one (kind of) salami. |
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salaries |
The plural form of salary; more than one (kind of) salary. |
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salary |
Your salary is the money you are paid every month for doing your job. |
Your salary will be paid into your bank on the first day of each month.; The company president earned $814,200 in salary, bonus, and benefits.; The average monthly Japanese salary increased 4.3 percent last year.; She gets a base salary of $34,000, plus commissions, which range from $3,000 to $7,000 a year. |
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sale |
A sale is the act of selling something. |
Proceeds from the sale of the art went to the local school.; The sale of guns in Canada is tightly controlled.; Travel agents don't make money until they make a sale.; The president said the company is not for sale. |
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sales |
The plural form of sale; more than one (kind of) sale. |
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salesman |
A salesman is a man that sells things in a shop or on the go. |
The salesman knocked on my door and asked if I wanted to buy his soap products. |
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salesmanship |
Salesmanship is the ability or skill to sell goods or services effectively. |
Her excellent salesmanship helped increase the company's revenue. |
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salesmen |
The plural form of salesman; more than one (kind of) salesman. |
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salespeople |
The plural form of salesperson; more than one (kind of) salesperson. |
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salesperson |
A salesperson is someone that sells things in a shop or on the go. |
The salesperson knocked on my door and asked if I wanted to buy the soap products. |
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saleswoman |
A saleswoman is a woman that sells things in a shop or on the go. |
The saleswoman knocked on my door and asked if I wanted to buy his soap products. |
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saleswomen |
The plural form of saleswoman; more than one (kind of) saleswoman. |
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salience |
Salience is the quality of being important. |
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saliences |
The plural form of salience; more than one (kind of) salience. |
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salient |
If something is salient |
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saline |
If something is saline it is salty |
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salinisation |
Salinisation is the process of adding salt from something. |
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salinisations |
The plural form of salinisation; more than one (kind of) salinisation. |
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salinise |
If you salinise something |
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salinised |
The past tense and past participle of salinise. |
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salinises |
The third-person singular form of salinise. |
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salinising |
The present participle of salinise. |
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salinities |
The plural form of salinity; more than one (kind of) salinity. |
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salinity |
The salinity of something is the concentration of salt in it. |
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salinization |
Salinization is the process of adding salt from something. |
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salinizations |
The plural form of salinization; more than one (kind of) salinization. |
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salinize |
If you salinize something |
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salinized |
The past tense and past participle of salinize. |
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salinizes |
The third-person singular form of salinize. |
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salinizing |
The present participle of salinize. |
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saliva |
Saliva is the liquid produced in your mouth. |
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sallow |
If a person's skin is sallow |
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sallower |
The comparative form of sallow; more sallow. |
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sallowest |
The superlative form of sallow; most sallow. |
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Sally |
Sally is a female given name. |
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salmon |
A fish |
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salmonid |
A group of fish similar to a salmon or a trout. |
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salmonids |
The plural form of salmonid; more than one (kind of) salmonid. |
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salmons |
The plural form of salmon; more than one (kind of) salmon. |
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salon |
A salon is a place where people go to have their hair styled |
She went to the salon to get a haircut. |
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salons |
The plural form of salon; more than one (kind of) salon. |
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saloon |
A saloon was a place in the American Old West where you could drink and play cards. |
Alcoholic drinks were offered in saloons as well as card games and roulette.; Miss Kitty ran a saloon in the long-running American television series "Gunsmoke". |
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saloons |
The plural form of saloon; more than one (kind of) saloon. |
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salsa |
Salsa is a spicy tomato-based sauce that contains onions and hot peppers. |
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salsas |
The plural form of salsa; more than one (kind of) salsa. |
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salt |
Salt is a strong-tasting white powder used to improve the flavor of food or to preserve it. Salt is made from sodium and chlorine (chemical formula: NaCl). |
I added salt to my food. |
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salt water |
Water with salt in it. |
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salted |
The past tense and past participle of salt. |
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saltier |
The comparative form of salty; more salty. |
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saltiest |
The superlative form of salty; most salty. |
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saltine |
A saltine is a kind of cracker. |
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saltines |
The plural form of saltine; more than one (kind of) saltine. |
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saltiness |
The saltiness of a food |
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salting |
The present participle of salt. |
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saltings |
The plural form of salting; more than one (kind of) salting. |
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salts |
The plural form of salt; more than one (kind of) salt. |
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saltwater |
Alternative spelling of salt water. |
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salty |
If something is salty |
The chips are salty. |
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salubrious |
If something is salubrious |
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salutation |
A salutation is the opening of a letter. |
The salutation, "Dear. Mr. Renolds" misspelled his name. |
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salutations |
The plural form of salutation; more than one (kind of) salutation. |
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salute |
A salute is a greeting gesture in the army and navy by hold up a right hand to the forehead. |
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saluted |
The past tense and past participle of salute. |
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salutes |
The plural form of salute; more than one (kind of) salute. |
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saluting |
The present participle of salute. |
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salvage |
If something is being salvaged |
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salvaged |
The past tense and past participle of salvage. |
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salvages |
The third-person singular form of salvage. |
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salvaging |
The present participle of salvage. |
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salvation |
Salvation is the state of being saved from hell or a punishment of sin. |
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salvations |
The plural form of salvation; more than one (kind of) salvation. |
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salvo |
A salvo is a concentrated fire of artillery in a battle. |
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salvoes |
The plural form of salvo; more than one (kind of) salvo. |
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salvos |
The plural form of salvo; more than one (kind of) salvo. |
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Sam |
Sam is a male given name. It is usually short for Samuel. |
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Samantha |
Samantha is a female given name. |
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samarium |
Samarium is a metallic element with an atomic number of 62 and symbol Sm. |
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sambal |
Sambal is a hot relish made with vegetables or fruit and spices. |
matah is a typical Balinese-style of sambal. |
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sambals |
The plural form of sambal; more than one (kind of) sambal. |
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Sambhu |
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same |
Two things are the same if the two things have one size |
Sometimes we wear the same shirt. |
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sample |
A sample is a small amount of something to try or test it. |
The nurse took a small blood sample.; The data come from a study of a random sample of adult (aged 15 and over) deaths. |
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sampled |
The past tense and past participle of sample. |
I sampled one of every type of wine. |
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samples |
The plural form of sample; more than one (kind of) sample. |
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sampling |
The present participle of sample. |
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Samson |
Samson is a male given name. |
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Samuel |
Samuel is a male given name. |
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samurai |
a samurai is a Japanese warrior |
The samurai has a sword in his hand. |
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samurais |
The plural form of samurai; more than one (kind of) samurai. |
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San Diego |
San Diego is a city in California in the United States of America and it is known for its comic-con. |
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San Francisco |
San Francisco is a city in California in the United States of America. |
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Sanaa |
Sanaa is the capital city of Yemen. |
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Sanaag |
Sanaag is a province in the Waqooyibari state of Somalia. |
Sanaag borders teh Gulf of Aden. |
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Sanamahi |
Sanamahi is an ancient Meitei caretaker and protector God of human households. |
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sanctified |
The past tense and past participle of sanctify. |
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sanctifies |
The third-person singular form of sanctify. |
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sanctify |
If you sanctify something |
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sanctifying |
The present participle of sanctify. |
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sanction |
A sanction is an approval by an authority that makes something valid. |
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sanctioned |
The past tense and past participle of sanction. |
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sanctioning |
The present participle of sanction. |
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sanctions |
The plural form of sanction; more than one (kind of) sanction. |
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sanctuaries |
The plural form of sanctuary; more than one (kind of) sanctuary. |
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sanctuary |
A sanctuary is a place of safety |
My car is a sanctuary, where none can disturb me except for people who cut me off. |
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sand |
Grains of rock that make beaches and deserts. |
In the summer, Jane goes to the beach, lies on the sand and listens to the waves. |
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sandal |
A sandal is a type of shoe that is usually worn in the summer. It is made of straps that are used to hold the sole to the foot. |
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sandals |
The plural form of sandal; more than one (kind of) sandal. |
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sandbag |
A sandbag is a bag that is filled with sand |
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sandbagged |
The past tense and past participle of sandbag. |
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sandbagging |
The present participle of sandbag. |
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sandbags |
The plural form of sandbag; more than one (kind of) sandbag. |
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sandbox |
A sandbox is a small box filled with sand for children to play in. |
Go play in the sandbox, Billy. |
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sandboxes |
The plural form of sandbox; more than one (kind of) sandbox. |
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sanded |
The past tense and past participle of sand. |
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sander |
A sander is someone or something that sands wood or other material. |
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sanders |
The plural form of sander; more than one (kind of) sander. |
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sandier |
The comparative form of sandy; more sandy. |
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sandiest |
The superlative form of sandy; most sandy. |
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sanding |
The present participle of sand. |
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sandpaper |
Sandpaper is a type of paper that is coated with sand |
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sandpapered |
The past tense and past participle of sandpaper. |
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sandpapering |
The present participle of sandpaper. |
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sandpapers |
The plural form of sandpaper; more than one (kind of) sandpaper. |
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sands |
The plural form of sand; more than one (kind of) sand. |
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sandstone |
Sandstone is a kind of rock that is made when sand is compacted together and glued into place with clay. |
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sandstones |
The plural form of sandstone; more than one (kind of) sandstone. |
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sandthorn |
Sandthorn is a plant that has dense branches |
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sandthorns |
The plural form of sandthorn; more than one (kind of) sandthorn. |
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sandwich |
A sandwich is meat or other food between two pieces of bread. |
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sandwiched |
The past tense and past participle of sandwich. |
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sandwiches |
The plural form of sandwich; more than one (kind of) sandwich. |
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sandwiching |
The present participle of sandwich. |
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sandy |
A sandy place is covered with sand. |
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sane |
If you are sane |
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sanely |
If something is done sanely |
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saneness |
Saneness is the quality of being sane. |
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sanenesses |
The plural form of saneness; more than one (kind of) saneness. |
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saner |
The comparative form of sane; more sane. |
I'm not crazy; I've never been saner. |
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sanest |
The superlative form of sane; most sane. |
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sang |
The past tense of sing. |
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sang along |
The past participle of sing along. |
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sanguine |
If a person is sanguine |
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sanguines |
The plural form of sanguine; more than one (kind of) sanguine. |
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sanitary |
If something is sanitary |
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sanities |
The plural form of sanity; more than one (kind of) sanity. |
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sanitise |
If you sanitise a place |
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sanitised |
The past tense and past participle of sanitise. |
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sanitiser |
A sanitiser is something that is used to clean and disinfect a place. |
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sanitisers |
The plural form of sanitiser; more than one (kind of) sanitiser. |
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sanitises |
The third-person singular form of sanitise. |
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sanitising |
The present participle of sanitise. |
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sanitize |
If you sanitize a place |
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sanitized |
The past tense and past participle of sanitize. |
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sanitizer |
A sanitizer is something that is used to clean and disinfect a place. |
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sanitizers |
The plural form of sanitizer; more than one (kind of) sanitizer. |
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sanitizes |
The third-person singular form of sanitize. |
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sanitizing |
The present participle of sanitize. |
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sanity |
Sanity means when a person is of normal and healthy mind. |
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Sanjay |
Sanjay is a male given name. |
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sank |
The past tense of sink. |
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sans |
If you say that X is sans Y |
It's often difficult for movie stars to have lunch sans photographers. |
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Sanskrit |
Sanskrit is a classical Indo-European language of South Asia. It is the holy language of Hinduism |
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Santa |
Santa is short for Santa Claus |
The children were excited at Christmas because they hoped Santa would leave them presents. |
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Santa Fe |
Santa Fe is a city in New Mexico |
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Santas |
The plural form of Santa; more than one (kind of) Santa. |
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Santiago |
Santiago is the capital city of Chile. |
The restaurants in Santiago have delicious food. |
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santorum |
When people have anal sex they often use lubricant so it will not be painful. When this lubricant mixes with their feces |
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São Paulo |
São Paulo is the name of a state in southeastern Brazil. |
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sap |
Sap is the liquid inside a plant that carries sugars and minerals. |
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sapphire |
A sapphire is a transparent blue stone used in jewellery. |
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sapphires |
The plural form of sapphire; more than one (kind of) sapphire. |
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Sapporo |
Sapporo is a city in northern Japan. |
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Sara |
Sara is a female given name. |
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Sarah |
Sarah is a female given name. |
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Sarajevo |
Sarajevo is the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina. |
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Sarasvati |
Sarasvati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge and the arts. |
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sarcasm |
Humor that is not serious but is meant to mimic. Saying something you don't mean |
"No, I don't want any food, I'm just standing here holding an empty plate to make my fingers stronger," he said with sarcasm. |
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sarcasms |
The plural form of sarcasm; more than one (kind of) sarcasm. |
Your sarcasms don't impress me. |
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sarcastic |
When someone is sarcastic |
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sardine |
A sardine is a small oily fish related to herring. |
They opened a tin of sardines.; The refugees were packed like sardines. |
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sardines |
The plural form of sardine; more than one (kind of) sardine. |
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sardonic |
A sardonic person is someone who is humorous in an unkind way. |
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saree |
Saree is another way of spelling sari. |
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sarees |
The plural form of saree; more than one (kind of) saree. |
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sari |
A sari is a long piece of cloth that is traditional for woman in India |
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saris |
The plural form of sari; more than one (kind of) sari. |
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Saros cycle |
A period of 18 years |
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Saros cycles |
The plural form of Saros cycle; more than one (kind of) Saros cycle. |
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sarrusophone |
A sarrusophone is a musical instrument that is made of metal. |
The soprano sarrusophone is really rare. |
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sarrusophones |
The plural form of sarrusophone; more than one (kind of) sarrusophone. |
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sash |
A sash is a piece of cloth that you wear on one shoulder and across your body. |
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sashay |
If a person sashays |
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sashayed |
The past tense and past participle of sashay. |
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sashaying |
The present participle of sashay. |
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sashays |
The third-person singular form of sashay. |
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sashes |
The plural form of sash; more than one (kind of) sash. |
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sassier |
The comparative form of sassy; more sassy. |
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sassiest |
The superlative form of sassy; most sassy. |
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sassy |
If a person is sassy |
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sat |
The past tense and past participle of sit. |
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Satan |
The enemy of God and all people. Satan is a fallen angel and the leader of all demons (or devils). |
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satanic |
If something is satanic |
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Satanism |
Satanism is any religion (real or not real) that worships or follows Satan. |
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Satanist |
A person that believe Satanism. |
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satay |
Satay is a dish with small pieces of meat grilled on a skewer. It is served with a spiced sauce that typically contains peanuts. |
I ate pork satay in Bali |
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satays |
The plural form of satay; more than one (kind of) satay. |
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satellite |
A satellite is an object in orbit around another celestial object |
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satellites |
The plural form of satellite; more than one (kind of) satellite. |
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satire |
Satire is a way of writing or speaking. It uses humor to say bad things about a person as a way to change people's thinking. Examples of satire are irony and sarcasm. |
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satires |
The plural form of satire; more than one (kind of) satire. |
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satirise |
If you satirise someone |
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satirised |
The past tense and past participle of satirise. |
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satirises |
The third-person singular form of satirise. |
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satirising |
The present participle of satirise. |
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satirist |
A satirist is a person who writes satire. |
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satirists |
The plural form of satirist; more than one (kind of) satirist. |
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satirize |
If you satirize someone |
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satirized |
The past tense and past participle of satirize. |
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satirizes |
The third-person singular form of satirize. |
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satirizing |
The present participle of satirize. |
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satisfaction |
Satisfaction is a feeling when a need or want has been fulfilled or achieved. |
He enjoyed the dish with great satisfaction and wants to order it again the next time he comes to this restaurant. |
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satisfactions |
The plural form of satisfaction; more than one (kind of) satisfaction. |
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satisfactory |
If something is satisfactory |
We can't get the right materials, so the product quality is less than satisfactory.; I shook my head slowly because I didn't have a satisfactory answer for him.; Your performance ratings are satisfactory. |
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satisfied |
If you are satisfied |
A satisfied customer will usually come back to your shop in the future.; I feel satisfied with the progress my students are making. |
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satisfies |
The third-person singular form of satisfy. |
Nothing satisfies her so much as doing a good job. |
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satisfy |
If you satisfy something |
Will the results of the investigation satisfy you?; I am not satisfied with the level of service of this restaurant. Can I please speak to your manager? |
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satisfying |
If something is satisfying |
I like working on cars. It's deeply satisfying when you find a problem and fix it.; I'm afraid that your answer isn't satisfying at all. |
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saturate |
If you saturate A with B |
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saturated |
The past tense and past participle of saturate. |
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saturates |
The third-person singular form of saturate. |
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saturating |
The present participle of saturate. |
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saturation |
The act of saturating or the process of being saturated. |
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saturations |
The plural form of saturation; more than one (kind of) saturation. |
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Saturday |
The seventh and last day of the week |
Tomorrow is Saturday. |
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Saturdays |
The plural form of Saturday; more than one (kind of) Saturday. |
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Saturn |
The second largest planet in Earth's solar system; it is known for its big rings. |
Saturn is the sixth planet from the sun. |
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saturnine |
A saturnine person is someone who is cold and gloomy |
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sauce |
A sauce is a thick liquid that you put on food to give it a special taste. |
I put the chicken in a special sauce for two hours before I cook it. |
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saucepan |
A saucepan is a deep cooking pan that has a long handle and a lid. |
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saucepans |
The plural form of saucepan; more than one (kind of) saucepan. |
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saucer |
A saucer is a small plate that goes under a cup. |
His tea arrived in a small white cup with two packets of sugar on the saucer. |
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saucers |
The plural form of saucer; more than one (kind of) saucer. |
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sauces |
The plural form of sauce; more than one (kind of) sauce. |
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Saudi Arabia |
Saudi Arabia is a country in Asia |
Our king, Salman bin Abdulaziz, has ruled Saudi Arabia. |
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Saul |
Saul is a male given name. |
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saunter |
If you saunter |
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sauntered |
The past tense and past participle of saunter. |
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sauntering |
The present participle of saunter. |
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saunters |
The third-person singular form of saunter. |
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sausage |
A sausage is a piece of food that is made of chicken |
Sausages are mass-produced in factories. |
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sausages |
The plural form of sausage; more than one (kind of) sausage. |
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savage |
Savage actions are very violent and cruel. |
The soldiers' savage attack caused fear among the people. |
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savaged |
The past tense and past participle of savage. |
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savages |
The plural form of savage; more than one (kind of) savage. |
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savaging |
The present participle of savage. |
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save |
If you save something |
Please save that book for me. |
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saved |
The past tense and past participle of save. |
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saves |
The third-person singular form of save. |
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saving |
All the money that you have is your savings. |
She had lost all her savings when the company went out of business. |
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savings |
Your savings are the result of money you have saved. |
We keep most of our savings in the bank.; Waiting for a sale before you buy can result in big savings. |
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savorier |
The comparative form of savory; more savory. |
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savoriest |
The superlative form of savory; most savory. |
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savory |
Savory means "not sweet". Food that is savory does not taste sweet. The savory course of a meal may have meat or fish and vegetables. This may be followed by a sweet course (called "pudding" or "dessert"). |
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savourier |
The comparative form of savoury; more savoury. |
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savouriest |
The superlative form of savoury; most savoury. |
|
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savoury |
Savoury means "not sweet". Food that is savoury does not taste sweet. The savoury course of a meal may have meat or fish and vegetables. This may be followed by a sweet course (called "pudding" or "dessert"). |
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saw |
A saw is a tool with sharp teeth used to cut something hard like wood. |
The man used a saw to cut the wood into pieces. |
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sawdust |
Sawdust is the dust which is left over from a piece of wood after it has been cut. |
The sawdust was all over me. |
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sawed |
The past tense and past participle of saw. |
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sawgrass |
Sawgrass is a type of grass in the Cladium species |
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sawgrasses |
The plural form of sawgrass; more than one (kind of) sawgrass. |
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sawing |
The present participle of saw. |
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sawn |
The past participle of saw. |
|
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saws |
The plural form of saw; more than one (kind of) saw. |
|
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sax |
Another way of spelling saxophone. |
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saxes |
Another way of spelling saxophones. |
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saxophone |
The saxophone is a musical instrument made of metal which has a single reed mouthpiece. |
The saxophone was invented by Adolphe Sax in 1846. |
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saxophones |
The plural form of saxophone; more than one (kind of) saxophone. |
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saxophonist |
A saxophonist is a person who plays the saxophone. |
John Coltrane is a famous jazz saxophonist. |
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saxophonists |
The plural form of saxophonist; more than one (kind of) saxophonist. |
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say |
When you say something |
He says he is hungry.; "Do you know this song?" Mr. Akello said. |
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sayable |
If some is sayable |
"Sflotckinauphlmaxpt" is an uneasily sayable word. |
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saying |
The present participle of say. |
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sayings |
The plural form of saying; more than one (kind of) saying. |
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says |
The third-person singular form of say. |
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385 |
scab |
A scab is made from dried blood and plasma |
The boy kept picking at his scab until the wound began to bleed. |
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scabs |
The plural form of scab; more than one (kind of) scab. |
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scalar |
A scalar is a real number or the magnitude of a vector. |
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scalars |
The plural form of scalar; more than one (kind of) scalar. |
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scale |
The scale of something is its size or level. |
It's hard to understand the scale of the change. |
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scaled |
The past tense and past participle of scale. |
|
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scales |
The plural form of scale; more than one (kind of) scale. |
|
392 |
scaling |
The present participle of scale. |
|
393 |
scallop |
Scallop is a kind of seafood. |
|
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scalloped |
The past tense and past participle of scallop. |
|
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scalloping |
The present participle of scallop. |
|
396 |
scallops |
The plural form of scallop; more than one (kind of) scallop. |
|
397 |
scalp |
The scalp is part of the head where the hair grows from. |
|
398 |
scalped |
The past tense and past participle of scalp. |
|
399 |
scalpel |
A scalpel is a small knife used in surgery |
|
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scalpels |
The plural form of scalpel; more than one (kind of) scalpel. |
|
401 |
scalping |
The present participle of scalp. |
|
402 |
scalps |
The plural form of scalp; more than one (kind of) scalp. |
|
403 |
scam |
A scam is a dishonest or fraudulent deal. |
|
404 |
scammed |
The past tense and past participle of scam. |
|
405 |
scamming |
The present participle of scam. |
|
406 |
scamp |
A scamp is someone who likes mischief and playful tricks. |
My six year old son is a scamp. He farts in front of company then runs away laughing. |
407 |
scamps |
The plural form of scamp; more than one (kind of) scamp. |
|
408 |
scams |
The plural form of scam; more than one (kind of) scam. |
|
409 |
scan |
An act of looking through something quickly. |
I scanned through the page to find the information I was looking for. |
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scandal |
A scandal is an event that involves people doing bad things that cause shame. People tend to talk and think badly about people who are involved in scandals. |
The affair that the politician had was a scandal and made the citizens unhappy about the government.; The corruption practices of the local government was a scandal and caused many people to protest on the streets against the government. |
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scandalise |
If you scandalise someone |
|
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scandalised |
The past tense and past participle of scandalise. |
|
413 |
scandalises |
The third-person singular form of scandalise. |
|
414 |
scandalising |
The present participle of scandalise. |
|
415 |
scandalize |
If you scandalize someone |
|
416 |
scandalized |
The past tense and past participle of scandalize. |
|
417 |
scandalizes |
The third-person singular form of scandalize. |
|
418 |
scandalizing |
The present participle of scandalize. |
|
419 |
scandalous |
If something is scandalous |
|
420 |
scandals |
The plural form of scandal; more than one (kind of) scandal. |
|
421 |
Scandinavia |
A region of Europe in the north. The countries called Norway |
The Vikings sailed from Scandinavia to attack the rest of Europe. |
422 |
Scandinavian |
If something is Scandinavian |
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Scandinavians |
The plural form of Scandinavian; more than one (kind of) Scandinavian. |
|
424 |
scandium |
a metallic chemical element with atomic number 21 and the symbol Sc. It is obtained from some uranium ores. |
|
425 |
scanned |
The past tense and past participle of scan. |
|
426 |
scanner |
A scanner is a person or device that scans things. |
|
427 |
scanners |
The plural form of scanner; more than one (kind of) scanner. |
|
428 |
scanning |
The present participle of scan. |
|
429 |
scans |
The third-person singular form of scan. |
|
430 |
scant |
If something is scant |
After he lied about his age, the bartender had scant reason to believe that he was twenty-one years old. |
431 |
scanter |
The comparative form of scant; more scant. |
|
432 |
scantest |
The superlative form of scant; most scant. |
|
433 |
scantier |
The comparative form of scanty; more scanty. |
|
434 |
scantiest |
The superlative form of scanty; most scanty. |
|
435 |
scantiness |
Scantiness is the quality of being scanty. |
|
436 |
scants |
The plural form of scant; more than one (kind of) scant. |
|
437 |
scanty |
If something is scanty |
|
438 |
scapegoat |
A scapegoat is a goat that was released into the wilderness while another was killed in a ritual. |
|
439 |
scapegoated |
The past tense and past participle of scapegoat. |
|
440 |
scapegoater |
A scapegoater is someone who blames an innocent person instead of the wrongdoer. |
|
441 |
scapegoaters |
The plural form of scapegoater; more than one (kind of) scapegoater. |
|
442 |
scapegoating |
The present participle of scapegoat. |
|
443 |
scapegoats |
The plural form of scapegoat; more than one (kind of) scapegoat. |
|
444 |
scar |
A scar is the mark left behind when a wound has healed. |
He still has a scar on his hand where he cut himself with scissors as a boy. |
445 |
scarab |
A sort of dung beetle that was worshipped by the Ancient Egyptians. |
|
446 |
scarabs |
The plural form of scarab; more than one (kind of) scarab. |
|
447 |
scarce |
If something is scarce |
Scientists predict that there will be a scarce supply of oil in the next fifty years. |
448 |
scarcely |
If you can scarcely hear what a person is saying |
|
449 |
scarcer |
The comparative form of scarce; more scarce. |
|
450 |
scarcest |
The superlative form of scarce; most scarce. |
|
451 |
scarcities |
The plural form of scarcity; more than one (kind of) scarcity. |
|
452 |
scarcity |
The fact of being scarce |
|
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scare |
If something scares you |
They climbed out of the water alive--cold, wet, tired, and scared to death, but alive.; Granny used to scare the hell out of us kids with her ghost stories.; I read once that you can scare away a bear if you wave your arms and look big.; Dark scares me. Noise scares me. And guns scare me. |
454 |
scarecrow |
A scarecrow is a figure made of straw and dressed in old clothes that scares away crows from eating the crops on a farm. |
The farmer placed a scarecrow on his field to stop the birds from eating his crop of corn. |
455 |
scarecrows |
The plural form of scarecrow; more than one (kind of) scarecrow. |
|
456 |
scared |
If someone or something is scared |
I'm scared of monsters. |
457 |
scares |
The third-person singular form of scare. |
|
458 |
scarf |
A scarf is a long item of clothing to wrap around the neck. |
Wear a scarf, it is cold outside. |
459 |
scarfs |
The plural form of scarf; more than one (kind of) scarf. |
|
460 |
scarier |
The comparative form of scary; more scary. |
|
461 |
scariest |
The superlative form of scary; most scary. |
|
462 |
scaring |
The present participle of scare. |
|
463 |
scarlet |
A bright red color with an orange hue. |
|
464 |
scarlets |
The plural form of scarlet; more than one (kind of) scarlet. |
|
465 |
scarred |
The past tense and past participle of scar. |
|
466 |
scarring |
The present participle of scar. |
|
467 |
scarrings |
The plural form of scarring; more than one (kind of) scarring. |
|
468 |
scars |
The plural form of scar; more than one (kind of) scar. |
|
469 |
scarves |
The plural form of scarf; more than one (kind of) scarf. |
|
470 |
scary |
Scary things are things that scare you. |
Lots of people think spiders and ghosts are very scary. |
471 |
scat |
Scat is the improvised melodic solo using nonsense syllables. |
|
472 |
scats |
The plural form of scat; more than one (kind of) scat. |
|
473 |
scatted |
The past tense and past participle of scat. |
|
474 |
scatter |
To scatter means to go in different directions; separate. |
I must scatter around the park to find my doll! |
475 |
scatterbrained |
A scatterbrained person is someone who is forgetful and gets distracted easily. |
|
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scattered |
A group of items that are distributed randomly. |
Her toys were scattered all over the floor. |
477 |
scattered disc |
The scattered disc is a distant part of the solar system that is populated by small icy minor planets. |
|
478 |
scattered disk |
The scattered disk is a distant part of the solar system that is populated by small icy minor planets. |
|
479 |
scattering |
The present participle of scatter. |
|
480 |
scatters |
The third-person singular form of scatter. |
|
481 |
scatting |
The present participle of scat. |
|
482 |
scavenge |
If you scavenge something |
|
483 |
scavenged |
The past tense and past participle of scavenge. |
|
484 |
scavenger |
A scavenger is an animal that feeds on dead animals. |
Vultures are well-known scavengers. |
485 |
scavengers |
The plural form of scavenger; more than one (kind of) scavenger. |
|
486 |
scavenges |
The third-person singular form of scavenge. |
|
487 |
scavenging |
The present participle of scavenge. |
|
488 |
scenario |
A scenario is a possible or imagined future |
The worst scenario for Nicky, I imagined, would be if Enya suddenly fell in love with another producer.; If the first part can be completed, then two possible scenarios present themselves. |
489 |
scenarios |
The plural form of scenario; more than one (kind of) scenario. |
|
490 |
scene |
A scene is a place where something happened. |
Police found a gun near the crime scene.; Reporters arrived at the scene of the shooting shortly after 2:00. |
491 |
sceneries |
The plural form of scenery; more than one (kind of) scenery. |
|
492 |
scenery |
Scenery is what you see when you look at the outdoor environment around you. It is a word used to describe places. |
The scenery on the island is beautiful. |
493 |
scenes |
The plural form of scene; more than one (kind of) scene. |
|
494 |
scent |
A scent is a smell. |
The scent of fresh bread filled the house.; The dogs followed the scent to a hole in the ground. |
495 |
scented |
The past tense and past participle of scent. |
|
496 |
scenting |
The present participle of scent. |
|
497 |
scentless |
If something is scentless |
|
498 |
scents |
The plural form of scent; more than one (kind of) scent. |
|
499 |
sceptic |
Sceptic is another way of spelling skeptic. |
|
500 |
sceptical |
If a person is sceptical |
|
501 |
sceptics |
The plural form of sceptic; more than one (kind of) sceptic. |
|
502 |
schadenfreude |
Schadenfreude is the good feeling you get from knowing about someone else’s pain or problems. |
|
503 |
schedule |
A schedule is a plan of things that are happening and the times when they happen. |
He visits each village in his or her area on a weekly schedule.; The train is right on schedule.; The meeting was running 10 minutes ahead of schedule.; His doctors told him to cut down on his work schedule. |
504 |
scheduled |
The past tense and past participle of schedule. |
|
505 |
schedules |
The plural form of schedule; more than one (kind of) schedule. |
|
506 |
scheduling |
The present participle of schedule. |
|
507 |
scheme |
A scheme is a plan |
The new training scheme will be targeted at recent graduates.; Employees still participate in the company's pension scheme during the duration of their break.; The management had various schemes to control the workers.; The color scheme for the bedroom is blue and white. |
508 |
schemed |
The past tense and past participle of scheme. |
|
509 |
schemes |
The plural form of scheme; more than one (kind of) scheme. |
|
510 |
scheming |
The present participle of scheme. |
|
511 |
schizophrenia |
Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that makes people see |
|
512 |
scholar |
A scholar is a student who studies at school or college. |
|
513 |
scholars |
The plural form of scholar; more than one (kind of) scholar. |
|
514 |
scholarship |
A scholarship is a special grant usually provided to a student to continue his/her studies overseas. |
He came in top in his country, therefore he had a scholarship to come here and study. |
515 |
scholarships |
The plural form of scholarship; more than one (kind of) scholarship. |
|
516 |
school |
A school is a place where you go to learn. |
What grade are you in at school? |
517 |
schoolboy |
A schoolboy is a boy attending school. |
|
518 |
schoolboys |
The plural form of schoolboy; more than one (kind of) schoolboy. |
|
519 |
schooled |
The past tense and past participle of school. |
|
520 |
schoolgirl |
A schoolgirl is a girl attending school. |
|
521 |
schoolgirls |
The plural form of schoolgirl; more than one (kind of) schoolgirl. |
|
522 |
schooling |
The present participle of school. |
|
523 |
schoolmate |
A schoolmate is a person who studies in the same school as you. |
|
524 |
schoolmates |
The plural form of schoolmate; more than one (kind of) schoolmate. |
|
525 |
schools |
The plural form of school; more than one (kind of) school. |
|
526 |
science |
The study of finding how things work. Some kinds of science are mathematics |
Biology is a kind of science. |
527 |
science fiction |
Science fiction is are stories in which advanced technology or science is a key element. |
Some people consider motion pictures such as the Star Wars movies more as fantasies than science fiction. |
528 |
sciences |
The plural form of science; more than one (kind of) science. |
|
529 |
scientific |
Of |
|
530 |
scientifically |
If you act scientifically |
The results were analyzed scientifically to ensure accuracy. |
531 |
scientist |
A scientist is a person who studies science. |
The scientist looked at the Petri dish under a microscope. |
532 |
scientists |
The plural form of scientist; more than one (kind of) scientist. |
|
533 |
Scientology |
Scientology is a religion and a set of beliefs based on the writings and teachings of L. Ron Hubbard. |
|
534 |
scintillate |
If something scintillates |
|
535 |
scintillated |
The past tense and past participle of scintillate. |
|
536 |
scintillates |
The third-person singular form of scintillate. |
|
537 |
scintillating |
The present participle of scintillate. |
|
538 |
scion |
A scion is a descendant of a distinguished family. |
|
539 |
scions |
The plural form of scion; more than one (kind of) scion. |
|
540 |
scissor |
The singular form of scissors. |
|
541 |
scissored |
The past tense and past participle of scissor. |
|
542 |
scissoring |
The present participle of scissor. |
|
543 |
scissors |
A pair of scissors is a tool for cutting |
|
544 |
scoff |
If you scoff at someone or at something |
|
545 |
scoffed |
The past tense and past participle of scoff. |
|
546 |
scoffing |
The present participle of scoff. |
|
547 |
scoffs |
The third-person singular form of scoff. |
|
548 |
scold |
When you scold someone |
|
549 |
scolded |
The past tense and past participle of scold. |
|
550 |
scolding |
A scolding is a series of critical comments |
|
551 |
scoldings |
The plural form of scolding; more than one (kind of) scolding. |
|
552 |
scolds |
The third-person singular form of scold. |
|
553 |
scone |
A scone is a type of bun. |
I ate a scone for breakfast. |
554 |
scones |
The plural form of scone; more than one (kind of) scone. |
|
555 |
scoop |
A scoop is a deep |
|
556 |
scooped |
The past tense and past participle of scoop. |
|
557 |
scooping |
The present participle of scoop. |
|
558 |
scoops |
The plural form of scoop; more than one (kind of) scoop. |
|
559 |
scoot |
If a person scoots |
|
560 |
scooted |
The past tense and past participle of scoot. |
|
561 |
scooter |
A scooter is a child's vehicle that has two wheels and a footboard mostly pushed by the foot. Some scooters are electrical |
|
562 |
scootered |
The past tense and past participle of scooter. |
|
563 |
scootering |
The present participle of scooter. |
|
564 |
scooters |
The plural form of scooter; more than one (kind of) scooter. |
|
565 |
scooting |
The present participle of scoot. |
|
566 |
scoots |
The third-person singular form of scoot. |
|
567 |
scope |
The scope of a book |
The small budget has limited the scope of the research.; There are plans to expand the scope of the department's activities.; This kind of art allows the greatest scope for individual expression.; It is not within the scope of this book to talk about them all. |
568 |
scope creep |
Scope creep refers to the uncontrolled growth in the scope or amount of things that are needed for a project. |
|
569 |
scoped |
The past tense and past participle of scope. |
|
570 |
scopes |
The plural form of scope; more than one (kind of) scope. |
|
571 |
scoping |
The present participle of scope. |
|
572 |
scorch |
A scorch mark is the surface burn of something. |
|
573 |
scorched |
If something is scorched |
|
574 |
scorches |
The plural form of scorch; more than one (kind of) scorch. |
|
575 |
scorching |
If something is scorching |
|
576 |
score |
The numbers used to tell who is winning in a sport or game. |
The final score for the ball game was 30 to 17. |
577 |
scoreboard |
A scoreboard is a large board that shows the score of a game. |
|
578 |
scoreboards |
The plural form of scoreboard; more than one (kind of) scoreboard. |
|
579 |
scored |
The past tense and past participle of score. |
|
580 |
scorer |
A scorer is a person who scores. |
|
581 |
scorers |
The plural form of scorer; more than one (kind of) scorer. |
|
582 |
scores |
The plural form of score; more than one (kind of) score. |
|
583 |
scoring |
The present participle of score. |
|
584 |
scorn |
Scorn is a strong feeling |
The teacher was often the object of the students' scorn.; The idea drew scorn from the community. |
585 |
scorned |
The past tense and past participle of scorn. |
|
586 |
scorning |
The present participle of scorn. |
|
587 |
scorns |
The third-person singular form of scorn. |
|
588 |
Scorpio |
Scorpio is a constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a scorpion. |
|
589 |
scorpion |
A scorpion is a small animal with eight legs |
|
590 |
scorpions |
The plural form of scorpion; more than one (kind of) scorpion. |
|
591 |
scotch |
Scotch is an alcoholic beverage. |
|
592 |
Scotland |
Scotland is a country in the United Kingdom |
|
593 |
Scots |
Scots refers to a language that is closely related to English and is spoken in some parts of Scotland. |
|
594 |
Scott |
Scott is a male given name. |
|
595 |
Scottish |
Scottish things relate to Scotland or the people of Scotland. |
|
596 |
scour |
If you scour something |
He scoured the burnt food from the pan. |
597 |
scoured |
The past tense and past participle of scour. |
|
598 |
scourge |
A scourge is a person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering. |
Graffiti is the scourge of building owners everywhere. |
599 |
scourged |
The past tense and past participle of scourge. |
|
600 |
scourges |
The plural form of scourge; more than one (kind of) scourge. |
|
601 |
scourging |
The present participle of scourge. |
|
602 |
scouring |
The present participle of scour. |
|
603 |
scours |
The plural form of scour; more than one (kind of) scour. |
|
604 |
scout |
A scout is someone who looks or searches for things. |
Send out a scout to find the enemy. |
605 |
scouted |
The past tense and past participle of scout. |
|
606 |
scouting |
Scouting is the activities of the Scout Movement. |
|
607 |
scouts |
The third-person singular form of scout. |
|
608 |
scowl |
A scowl is the wrinkling of one's eyebrows or face to express displeasure or discontent. |
|
609 |
scowled |
The past tense and past participle of scowl. |
|
610 |
scowling |
The present participle of scowl. |
|
611 |
scowls |
The plural form of scowl; more than one (kind of) scowl. |
|
612 |
scram |
If you ask someone to scram |
|
613 |
scramble |
If you scramble |
They scrambled like spiders up the rocks. |
614 |
scrambled |
Food that has been scrambled has been mixed and cooked. |
He made scrambled eggs for breakfast. |
615 |
scrambles |
The third-person singular form of scramble. |
|
616 |
scrambling |
The present participle of scramble. |
|
617 |
scrammed |
The past tense and past participle of scram. |
|
618 |
scramming |
The present participle of scram. |
|
619 |
scrams |
The third-person singular form of scram. |
|
620 |
scrap |
A scrap of paper or fabric is a small piece that is left unused after something is made. |
After Timmy cut up a magazine for his art project, there were scraps of paper everywhere. |
621 |
scrapbook |
A scrapbook is a where personal memorabilia and photos are collected. |
|
622 |
scrapbooked |
The past tense and past participle of scrapbook. |
|
623 |
scrapbooking |
The present participle of scrapbook. |
|
624 |
scrapbooks |
The plural form of scrapbook; more than one (kind of) scrapbook. |
|
625 |
scrape |
To scrape is to drag something with force across a surface. |
She was worried the heavy table would scrape the polished floor as it was being moved.; He needed to scrape the mud off his boots before entering the house. |
626 |
scraped |
The past tense and past participle of scrape. |
|
627 |
scraper |
A scraper is an instrument that is used to with scrape anything. |
|
628 |
scrapers |
The plural form of scraper; more than one (kind of) scraper. |
|
629 |
scrapes |
The third-person singular form of scrape. |
|
630 |
scraping |
The present participle of scrape. |
|
631 |
scrapped |
The past tense and past participle of scrap. |
|
632 |
scrapping |
The present participle of scrap. |
|
633 |
scraps |
The plural form of scrap; more than one (kind of) scrap. |
|
634 |
scratch |
A scratch is a mark made by a sharp object against another object. |
I found a scratch on my car, so I had to get paint to cover it. |
635 |
scratched |
The past tense and past participle of scratch. |
|
636 |
scratches |
The plural form of scratch; more than one (kind of) scratch. |
|
637 |
scratching |
The present participle of scratch. |
|
638 |
scrawnier |
The comparative form of scrawny; more scrawny. |
|
639 |
scrawniest |
The superlative form of scrawny; most scrawny. |
|
640 |
scrawny |
A scrawny person is thin and weak. |
|
641 |
scream |
If you scream |
I can hear you. You don't need to scream. |
642 |
screamed |
The past tense and past participle of scream. |
|
643 |
screaming |
The present participle of scream. |
|
644 |
screams |
The third-person singular form of scream. |
|
645 |
screech |
A screech is a high-pitched sound. |
|
646 |
screeched |
The past tense and past participle of screech. |
|
647 |
screeches |
The plural form of screech; more than one (kind of) screech. |
|
648 |
screeching |
The present participle of screech. |
|
649 |
screen |
A screen is a flat surface for showing pictures |
The information appears on the computer screen almost right away.; I couldn't see the movie because the person in front of me was blocking the screen. |
650 |
screened |
The past tense and past participle of screen. |
|
651 |
screening |
:
This short section needs someone to add to it. |
|
652 |
screenings |
The plural form of screening; more than one (kind of) screening. |
|
653 |
screens |
The plural form of screen; more than one (kind of) screen. |
|
654 |
screw |
A screw is a small metal thing for holding pieces of wood together. You turn it to move it in or out of the wood. |
I need some screws to hold the shelf to the wall. |
655 |
screw driver |
A screw driver is a tool used for twisting screws to make them go into or come out of something. |
I need a screw driver to take out these screws.; Oh shoot! This is the wrong type of screw driver for these screws. |
656 |
screw drivers |
The plural form of screw driver; more than one (kind of) screw driver. |
|
657 |
screwball |
A screwball is a type of throw where the ball curves to one side. |
Screwballs are often described as being the opposite of curveballs. |
658 |
screwballs |
The plural form of screwball; more than one (kind of) screwball. |
|
659 |
screwdriver |
A screwdriver is a tool used for twisting screws to make them go into or come out of something. |
I need a screwdriver to take out these screws.; Oh shoot! This is the wrong type of screwdriver for these screws. |
660 |
screwdrivers |
The plural form of screwdriver; more than one (kind of) screwdriver. |
|
661 |
screwed |
If you are screwed |
The teacher caught me when I tried to sneak out of the door. I am screwed. |
662 |
screwing |
The present participle of screw. |
|
663 |
screws |
The plural form of screw; more than one (kind of) screw. |
|
664 |
scribble |
If you scribble something |
I scribbled the licence plate number on a piece of paper before the car drove away. |
665 |
scribbled |
The past tense and past participle of scribble. |
|
666 |
scribbler |
A scribbler is a person who scribbles. |
|
667 |
scribblers |
The plural form of scribbler; more than one (kind of) scribbler. |
|
668 |
scribbles |
The third-person singular form of scribble. |
|
669 |
scribbling |
The present participle of scribble. |
|
670 |
scribe |
A scribe is someone who writes. |
|
671 |
scribed |
The past tense and past participle of scribe. |
|
672 |
scribes |
The plural form of scribe; more than one (kind of) scribe. |
|
673 |
scribing |
The present participle of scribe. |
|
674 |
script |
Written characters (letters). |
Russian language uses Greek script fonts. |
675 |
scripts |
The plural form of script; more than one (kind of) script. |
Joan read and turned down several movie scripts before finally deciding on her next role. |
676 |
scroll |
A scroll is a writing that is formed into a roll of paper or parchment. |
|
677 |
scrolled |
The past tense and past participle of scroll. |
|
678 |
scrolling |
The present participle of scroll. |
|
679 |
scrolls |
The plural form of scroll; more than one (kind of) scroll. |
|
680 |
scrooge |
A scrooge is a person who is unwilling to spend money. |
|
681 |
scrooges |
The plural form of scrooge; more than one (kind of) scrooge. |
|
682 |
scrounge |
If you scrounge for something |
|
683 |
scrounged |
The past tense and past participle of scrounge. |
|
684 |
scrounges |
The third-person singular form of scrounge. |
|
685 |
scrounging |
The present participle of scrounge. |
|
686 |
scrub |
When you scrub something |
No matter how hard I scrub, I can never make this shirt shine again. |
687 |
scrubbed |
The past tense and past participle of scrub. |
|
688 |
scrubbing |
The present participle of scrub. |
|
689 |
scrubs |
Clothing worn by surgeons or nurses. |
|
690 |
scruff |
Scruff is the back of a person's neck. |
|
691 |
scruffed |
The past tense and past participle of scruff. |
|
692 |
scruffing |
The present participle of scruff. |
|
693 |
scruffs |
The plural form of scruff; more than one (kind of) scruff. |
|
694 |
scrum |
A scrum is a group of players huddling together in order to gain possession of the ball in a game of rugby. |
|
695 |
scrumptious |
If something is scrumptious |
|
696 |
scrums |
The plural form of scrum; more than one (kind of) scrum. |
|
697 |
scrunch |
If you scrunch something |
|
698 |
scrunched |
The past tense and past participle of scrunch. |
|
699 |
scrunches |
The third-person singular form of scrunch. |
|
700 |
scrunchie |
A scrunchie is an elastic piece of fabric you can use to make a ponytail |
|
701 |
scrunchier |
The comparative form of scrunchy; more scrunchy. |
|
702 |
scrunchies |
The plural form of scrunchy; more than one (kind of) scrunchy. |
|
703 |
scrunchiest |
The superlative form of scrunchy; most scrunchy. |
|
704 |
scrunching |
The present participle of scrunch. |
|
705 |
scrunchy |
A scrunchy is an elastic piece of fabric you can use to make a ponytail |
|
706 |
scrupulous |
If something is scrupulous |
He is scrupulous in his finances. |
707 |
scrupulously |
If something is done scrupulously |
|
708 |
scrutable |
If something is scrutable |
|
709 |
scrutinies |
The plural form of scrutiny; more than one (kind of) scrutiny. |
|
710 |
scrutinise |
If you scrutinise something |
The group scrutinises the government's actions. |
711 |
scrutinised |
The past tense and past participle of scrutinise. |
|
712 |
scrutinises |
The third-person singular form of scrutinise. |
|
713 |
scrutinising |
The present participle of scrutinise. |
|
714 |
scrutinize |
If you scrutinize something |
The group scrutinizes the government's actions. |
715 |
scrutinized |
The past tense and past participle of scrutinize. |
|
716 |
scrutinizes |
The third-person singular form of scrutinize. |
|
717 |
scrutinizing |
The present participle of scrutinize. |
|
718 |
scrutiny |
Scrutiny is the thorough study or observation of something. |
|
719 |
scuff |
If you scuff the floor |
|
720 |
scuffed |
The past tense and past participle of scuff. |
|
721 |
scuffing |
The present participle of scuff. |
|
722 |
scuffs |
The third-person singular form of scuff. |
|
723 |
sculleries |
The plural form of scullery; more than one (kind of) scullery. |
|
724 |
scullery |
A scullery is a small room near the kitchen for washing dishes. |
|
725 |
sculpt |
If you sculpt something |
They sculpted a statue out of clay. |
726 |
sculpted |
The past tense and past participle of sculpt. |
|
727 |
sculpting |
The present participle of sculpt. |
|
728 |
sculptor |
A sculptor is a person who creates a sculpture. |
|
729 |
sculptors |
The plural form of sculptor; more than one (kind of) sculptor. |
|
730 |
sculpts |
The third-person singular form of sculpt. |
|
731 |
sculpture |
A sculpture is a three-dimensional work of art that is created by shaping malleable objects and then chipping away pieces from it. |
|
732 |
sculptured |
The past tense and past participle of sculpture. |
|
733 |
sculptures |
The plural form of sculpture; more than one (kind of) sculpture. |
|
734 |
sculpturing |
The present participle of sculpture. |
|
735 |
scumbag |
a scumbag is a person who is not nice |
|
736 |
scumbags |
The plural form of scumbag; more than one (kind of) scumbag. |
|
737 |
scupper |
A scupper is a drainage hole on the deck of a ship. |
|
738 |
scuppered |
The past tense and past participle of scupper. |
|
739 |
scuppering |
The present participle of scupper. |
|
740 |
scuppernong |
A scuppernong is a green grape grown in the Southern parts of the United States. |
|
741 |
scuppernongs |
The plural form of scuppernong; more than one (kind of) scuppernong. |
|
742 |
scuppers |
The plural form of scupper; more than one (kind of) scupper. |
|
743 |
scuttle |
A scuttle is a container that looks like an open bucket. It is used carry coal. |
|
744 |
scuttled |
The past tense and past participle of scuttle. |
|
745 |
scuttles |
The plural form of scuttle; more than one (kind of) scuttle. |
|
746 |
scuttling |
The present participle of scuttle. |
|
747 |
sea |
A place with a large amount of salt water. |
|
748 |
seabird |
A bird that is usually found at sea. |
The pelican is a seabird. |
749 |
seabirds |
The plural form of seabird; more than one (kind of) seabird. |
|
750 |
seaborgium |
Seaborgium is a synthetic radioactive element with an atomic number of 106 and symbol Sg. |
|
751 |
seafood |
Seafood is any fish |
The restaurant typically has fresh seafood coming in each day. |
752 |
seafoods |
The plural form of seafood; more than one (kind of) seafood. |
|
753 |
seagull |
A seagull is a grey and white bird. |
The seagull landed on the beach. |
754 |
seagulls |
The plural form of seagull; more than one (kind of) seagull. |
|
755 |
seahorse |
A seahorse is a small fish that lives in the ocean. |
Have you seen the seahorse behind the stone? |
756 |
seahorses |
The plural form of seahorse; more than one (kind of) seahorse. |
|
757 |
seal |
A mammal that lives in watch. |
We saw seals at the theme park performing tricks. |
758 |
sealant |
A sealant is a material that is used to seal a surface so as to prevent the flow of a fluid. |
|
759 |
sealants |
The plural form of sealant; more than one (kind of) sealant. |
|
760 |
sealed |
The past tense and past participle of seal. |
|
761 |
sealing |
The present participle of seal. |
|
762 |
seals |
The plural form of seal; more than one (kind of) seal. |
|
763 |
seam |
A seam is the stitching that joins two or more pieces of fabric. |
|
764 |
seaman |
A seaman is someone who works at sea |
The seaman sailed from coast to coast. |
765 |
seamed |
The past tense and past participle of seam. |
|
766 |
seamen |
The plural form of seaman; more than one (kind of) seaman. |
|
767 |
seaming |
The present participle of seam. |
|
768 |
seamless |
If something is seamless |
|
769 |
seamlessly |
If something is done seamlessly |
|
770 |
seams |
The plural form of seam; more than one (kind of) seam. |
|
771 |
Sean |
Sean is a male given name. |
|
772 |
seaquake |
A seaquake is an earthquake whose epicenter is under the surface of the sea. |
The devastating seaquake caused the tsunami that hit Sri Lanka a few years back. |
773 |
seaquakes |
The plural form of seaquake; more than one (kind of) seaquake. |
|
774 |
search |
When someone searches for something |
I searched the whole room but I don't know where the book is. |
775 |
searched |
The past tense and past participle of search. |
|
776 |
searches |
The third-person singular form of search. |
|
777 |
searching |
The present participle of search. |
Searching for her bag desperately, she lost track of things. |
778 |
seas |
The plural form of sea; more than one (kind of) sea. |
|
779 |
seashell |
Seashells are the empty shell of a marine mollusk. |
|
780 |
seashells |
The plural form of seashell; more than one (kind of) seashell. |
|
781 |
seashore |
Seashore is a sandy or rocky area that separates land and a water body. |
|
782 |
seashores |
The plural form of seashore; more than one (kind of) seashore. |
|
783 |
seaside |
The seaside is the area by the sea |
They spent their vacation at the seaside. |
784 |
seasides |
The plural form of seaside; more than one (kind of) seaside. |
|
785 |
season |
A season is a particular time of year with a particular kind of weather |
|
786 |
seasonal |
If something is seasonal |
Hwajeon is a seasonal food that is eaten during certain festivals. |
787 |
seasonal depression |
Seasonal depression is a kind of depression (intense sadness or emotional numbness) that affects people during the cold seasons of autumn and winter. |
|
788 |
seasoned |
The past tense and past participle of season. |
|
789 |
seasoning |
The present participle of season. |
|
790 |
seasonings |
The plural form of seasoning; more than one (kind of) seasoning. |
|
791 |
seasons |
The plural form of season; more than one (kind of) season. |
My favorite seasons are spring and summer. |
792 |
seat |
A seat is something to sit on. |
Pull up a seat and sit down. |
793 |
seated |
The past tense and past participle of seat. |
I found him seated at a table, calculating and smoking his pipe. |
794 |
seating |
The present participle of seat. |
|
795 |
seats |
The plural form of seat; more than one (kind of) seat. |
|
796 |
seaward |
moving in the direction of or facing the sea |
The ship is moving seaward. |
797 |
seawards |
moving or facing the sea |
|
798 |
Sebastian |
Sebastian is a male given name. |
|
799 |
sec |
A sec is a very short period of time. |
I'll be ready in a sec. |
800 |
secede |
If you secede |
|
801 |
seceded |
The past tense and past participle of secede. |
|
802 |
secedes |
The third-person singular form of secede. |
|
803 |
seceding |
The present participle of secede. |
|
804 |
seclude |
If you seclude yourself |
|
805 |
secluded |
A thing that is secluded is hidden or far away or separated from other things like it. |
Most houses in town were close together, but hers was secluded in a grove of trees. |
806 |
secludes |
The third-person singular form of seclude. |
|
807 |
secluding |
The present participle of seclude. |
|
808 |
second |
The second thing is the one that is number two (2) in order. |
I only have one older brothers and one younger brother. I'm the second child. |
809 |
second hand |
The second hand is the clock hand that shows the number of seconds passed. |
|
810 |
second hands |
The plural form of second hand; more than one (kind of) second hand. |
All the clocks had their second hands moving at the same speed. |
811 |
second person |
Something that is written in the second person is written addressing the person reading it. |
You enter the house with your wallet in your pocket. |
812 |
secondary |
second |
After finishing elementary school, he went to secondary school. |
813 |
seconded |
The past tense and past participle of second. |
|
814 |
secondhand |
A secondhand item is one that was owned by somebody before. |
That car retailer sells secondhand cars. |
815 |
seconding |
The present participle of second. |
|
816 |
secondly |
If you are somewhere secondly |
He arrived at the office secondly, after the manager. |
817 |
seconds |
The plural form of second; more than one (kind of) second. |
The clock shows the seconds. |
818 |
secrecy |
Secrecy is the state or quality of something being secret. |
|
819 |
secret |
Hidden or unknown information. |
Can you keep a secret? |
820 |
secretariat |
Secretariat is the department of a government secretary. |
|
821 |
secretariats |
The plural form of secretariat; more than one (kind of) secretariat. |
|
822 |
secretaries |
The plural form of secretary; more than one (kind of) secretary. |
|
823 |
secretary |
A secretary is a person who works in an office |
I will ask my secretary to write to them. |
824 |
secrete |
If something secretes a substance |
Insulin is secreted by the pancreas in response to increasing levels of glucose in the blood. |
825 |
secreted |
The past tense and past participle of secrete. |
|
826 |
secretes |
The third-person singular form of secrete. |
|
827 |
secreting |
The present participle of secrete. |
|
828 |
secretion |
Secretion is any substance that is secreted by an organism |
|
829 |
secretions |
The plural form of secretion; more than one (kind of) secretion. |
|
830 |
secretive |
If a person is secretive |
Stop being so secretive! Let me know what my birthday present is. |
831 |
secretly |
If something is done secretly |
|
832 |
secrets |
The plural form of secret; more than one (kind of) secret. |
|
833 |
secs |
The plural form of sec; more than one (kind of) sec. |
|
834 |
section |
A section of a thing or place is a part of it. |
The police closed one section of the road because of the accident. |
835 |
sectioned |
The past tense and past participle of section. |
|
836 |
sectioning |
The present participle of section. |
|
837 |
sections |
The plural form of section; more than one (kind of) section. |
|
838 |
sector |
A sector is a part or division of an area |
Service sector jobs, such as restaurant jobs, are often low paying.; The government is placing a large number of private businesses in the public sector.; I am going to go patrol the south sector. |
839 |
sectors |
The plural form of sector; more than one (kind of) sector. |
|
840 |
secular |
If something is secular |
The national anthem of the United States is secular. |
841 |
secularise |
If you secularise something |
|
842 |
secularised |
The past tense and past participle of secularise. |
|
843 |
secularises |
The third-person singular form of secularise. |
|
844 |
secularising |
The present participle of secularise. |
|
845 |
secularize |
If you secularize something |
|
846 |
secularized |
The past tense and past participle of secularize. |
|
847 |
secularizes |
The third-person singular form of secularize. |
|
848 |
secularizing |
The present participle of secularize. |
|
849 |
secure |
When something is secure |
Mike's bicycle is very secure on the bike rack. |
850 |
secured |
The past tense and past participle of secure. |
|
851 |
securely |
In a secure manner. |
Mike placed his bicycle securely on the rack, ensuring that it would not fall. |
852 |
securer |
The comparative form of secure; more secure. |
|
853 |
secures |
The third-person singular form of secure. |
|
854 |
securest |
The superlative form of secure; most secure. |
|
855 |
securing |
The present participle of secure. |
|
856 |
securities |
Securities are financial documents |
|
857 |
security |
Security is safety. |
Traditionally, Japanese workers have had good job security. In fact, they usually had a job for life.; Since the attack, many Americans have lost their feeling of security. |
858 |
sedate |
A sedate person is calm and dignified. |
|
859 |
sedated |
The past tense and past participle of sedate. |
|
860 |
sedates |
The third-person singular form of sedate. |
|
861 |
sedating |
The present participle of sedate. |
|
862 |
sedative |
A sedative is a drug that promotes or induces sleep. |
|
863 |
sedatives |
The plural form of sedative; more than one (kind of) sedative. |
|
864 |
sedentary |
Being sedentary means not moving very often |
|
865 |
sedge |
A sedge is a grass-like plant such as papyrus. |
|
866 |
sedges |
The plural form of sedge; more than one (kind of) sedge. |
|
867 |
sediment |
Sediment is something that settles at the bottom of a liquid. |
The Nile delta is composed of sediment that was washed down and deposited at the mouth of the river. |
868 |
sedimented |
The past tense and past participle of sediment. |
|
869 |
sedimenting |
The present participle of sediment. |
|
870 |
sediments |
The plural form of sediment; more than one (kind of) sediment. |
|
871 |
Sedna |
(Inuit mythology) Sedna is the Inuit goddess of the sea. |
|
872 |
seduce |
To seduce is to trick someone to do something wrong. |
|
873 |
seduced |
The present participle of seduce. |
|
874 |
seduces |
The third-person singular form of seduce. |
|
875 |
seducing |
The past tense and past participle of seduce. |
|
876 |
seduction |
Seduction is process of seducing. |
The villain in the play used seduction to ruin the helpless young maid. |
877 |
seductions |
The plural form of seduction; more than one (kind of) seduction. |
|
878 |
seductive |
A seductive person is someone who is attractive and tempting. |
|
879 |
seductress |
A seductress is a woman who is skilled in the practice of seduction. |
|
880 |
seductresses |
The plural form of seductress; more than one (kind of) seductress. |
|
881 |
see |
You see something when you look at it with your eyes. |
She turned her head up and saw clouds in the sky.; I can't see the words in this book because the writing is too small and I don't have my glasses. |
882 |
seed |
A seed is a small round thing that can grow to be a plant |
She put the seeds into the ground in the garden so that food and flowers would grow. |
883 |
seeded |
The past tense and past participle of seed. |
I seeded the garden yesterday. |
884 |
seeding |
The present participle of seed. |
I am seeding the garden, so I can't play. |
885 |
seedings |
The plural form of seeding; more than one (kind of) seeding. |
I know somebody that decides the seedings in tournaments. |
886 |
seedling |
A seedling is a young plant grown from seed. |
|
887 |
seedlings |
The plural form of seedling; more than one (kind of) seedling. |
|
888 |
seeds |
The plural form of seed; more than one (kind of) seed. |
|
889 |
seeing |
The present participle of see. |
|
890 |
seek |
If you seek something |
If you are not sure if this is right for your child, then seek advice from your doctor, a child psychologist or health visitor, or from other parents. |
891 |
seeker |
A seeker is someone who seeks. |
|
892 |
seekers |
The plural form of seeker; more than one (kind of) seeker. |
|
893 |
seeking |
The present participle of seek. |
|
894 |
seeks |
The third-person singular form of seek. |
|
895 |
seem |
The way something seems to be is the way you think it is when you look at it |
It seems unlikely that they will remember your name after meeting you once.; As odd as it may seem, the girl's best friend is an eighty year old man.; It was a terrible night, but somehow it doesn't seem so bad this morning.; It is still raining on him, but he doesn't seem to notice.; The bad smells did not seem to bother them.; The young man seemed to have forgotten all his promises.; They really seemed to be enjoying what they were doing.; The changes seem to suggest that the police have new information.; It seems to me that we ought to try again.; It seemed like forever, but I think it got there in about 12 to 15 minutes.; It seemed like a crazy idea; it had never been done before.; You seem like a very nice guy.; The very air he was breathing seemed as if it were on fire. |
896 |
seemed |
The past tense and past participle of seem. |
|
897 |
seeming |
The present participle of seem. |
|
898 |
seems |
The third-person singular form of seem. |
|
899 |
seen |
The past participle of see. |
|
900 |
seep |
If a liquid or gas seeps out of where it was held |
She noticed blood seeping out of the bandage on his finger.; The chill of the air started to seep in under the thickness of his coat.; The truth only began to seep out weeks later, after the police had stopped looking. |
901 |
seeped |
The past tense and past participle of seep. |
|
902 |
seeping |
The present participle of seep. |
|
903 |
seeps |
The third-person singular form of seep. |
|
904 |
seer |
A seer is a person who says that he can see or predict the future. |
|
905 |
seers |
The plural form of seer; more than one (kind of) seer. |
|
906 |
sees |
The third-person singular form of see. |
|
907 |
segment |
a part of something |
How long is that segment of rope?; Separate the orange into 'segments then add the segments to the fruit salad.; The snowflake segment of The Nutcracker is my favorite part of the ballet.; The Cowboy-in-Brooklyn segment of the television show was written by Mel Brooks. |
908 |
segmented |
The past tense and past participle of segment. |
|
909 |
segmenting |
The present participle of segment. |
|
910 |
segments |
The plural form of segment; more than one (kind of) segment. |
|
911 |
segregate |
If you segregate something |
|
912 |
segregated |
The past tense and past participle of segregate. |
|
913 |
segregates |
The third-person singular form of segregate. |
|
914 |
segregating |
The present participle of segregate. |
|
915 |
segregation |
Segregation is the process separating and keeping two or more groups apart |
|
916 |
segregations |
The plural form of segregation; more than one (kind of) segregation. |
|
917 |
segue |
If you seque from one issue into another |
She segued quickly from the conversation about school to the topic of marriage. |
918 |
segued |
The past tense and past participle of segue. |
|
919 |
segueing |
The present participle of segue. |
|
920 |
segues |
The plural form of segue; more than one (kind of) segue. |
|
921 |
seismic |
If something is seismic |
|
922 |
seize |
If you seize something |
The police seized the assets of the corrupt politician who took away taxpayers' money for his own use. |
923 |
seized |
The past tense and past participle of seize. |
|
924 |
seizer |
A seizer is someone who seizes. |
|
925 |
seizers |
The plural form of seizer; more than one (kind of) seizer. |
|
926 |
seizes |
The third-person singular form of seize. |
|
927 |
seizing |
The present participle of seize. |
|
928 |
seizure |
If someone seizes (takes) something from someone by force |
The police captain said that the seizure of the drugs was going to help catch the criminals |
929 |
seizures |
The plural form of seizure; more than one (kind of) seizure. |
|
930 |
seldom |
If you seldom do something |
"How often did you meet?" "Well, we saw her quite often, but we seldom saw her husband. In fact, I'm not even sure what he looks like." |
931 |
select |
If you select something |
Students follow a general course in their first year, and in the final year they select one of three specialist areas of study.; It wouldn't be too difficult to make the computer select for vague general features like, say, tall-thinness or short-fatness. |
932 |
selected |
The past tense and past participle of select. |
|
933 |
selecting |
The present participle of select. |
|
934 |
selection |
A person makes a selection when a person chooses a smaller number of things from a larger group of things. |
|
935 |
selections |
The plural form of selection; more than one (kind of) selection. |
|
936 |
selective |
If something or someone is selective |
|
937 |
selectively |
If you do something selectively |
|
938 |
selects |
The third-person singular form of select. |
|
939 |
selenium |
Selenium is a nonmetallic (meaning not made of metal) element with an atomic number of 34 and symbol Se. |
|
940 |
selenolatry |
The love of the Moon |
|
941 |
self |
Your self is the type of person you are |
He looked so happy compared to his usual down self that Walter wondered if something was wrong. |
942 |
self- |
by or related to the individual person or animal |
I didn't like working for somebody, so now I'm self-employed.; If she played more sports, it would improve her self-esteem. |
943 |
self-confident |
Being self-confident is being confident about one's self. |
Sally is self-confident, and she thinks that she can do anything. |
944 |
self-destruct |
If something self-destructs |
The weapon was made to self-destruct if stolen. |
945 |
self-destructed |
The past tense and past participle of self-destruct. |
|
946 |
self-destructing |
The present participle of self-destruct. |
|
947 |
self-destructs |
The third-person singular form of self-destruct. |
|
948 |
self-esteem |
Self-esteem is how you confident you are about yourself. |
|
949 |
self-esteems |
The plural form of self-esteem; more than one (kind of) self-esteem. |
|
950 |
self-evident |
If something is self-evident |
He said he wasn't rich, but his wealth became self-evident when he offered to let me ride in his private airplane.; It is self-evident that you cannot work 20 hours a day and still have time to get enough sleep. |
951 |
selfie |
A selfie is a picture of yourself. |
|
952 |
selfies |
The plural form of selfie; more than one (kind of) selfie. |
|
953 |
selfish |
When someone is selfish |
John is very selfish and only thinks about himself. |
954 |
selfishness |
The selfishness of someone is how selfish they are. |
|
955 |
selfless |
A selfless person is someone who does something with the needs of others instead of their own in their mind. |
|
956 |
selflessness |
The selflessness of someone is how selfless they are. |
|
957 |
self-pride |
Self-pride is the how proud you are about yourself. |
|
958 |
self-reference |
An act or process of referring to itself or oneself. |
|
959 |
self-references |
The plural form of self-reference; more than one (kind of) self-reference. |
|
960 |
self-reliant |
If a person is self-reliant |
|
961 |
sell |
When you sell something to someone |
I sell good shoes for a small amount money. |
962 |
seller |
A seller is a person or thing that sells stuff. |
That man is a seller of unusual items.; The grocery store is a seller of food. |
963 |
sellers |
The plural form of seller; more than one (kind of) seller. |
|
964 |
selling |
The present participle of sell. |
|
965 |
sells |
The third-person singular form of sell. |
|
966 |
selves |
The plural form of self; more than one (kind of) self. |
|
967 |
Semaj |
Semaj is a male given name. |
|
968 |
semantic |
If something is semantic it is based on semantics. It is about meaning in language. |
Were his errors semantic, like calling a horse a deer or a saddle? Or were they based on the sound of the word?; Your whole argument is semantic, based one what you think the word "life" means. |
969 |
semantics |
Semantics is the study of how languages (ways people talk) show meaning. |
We were studying the difference of semantics for both words and sentence between cultures.; After his injury, he could not remember what words belonged together because of a problem with semantics. |
970 |
semaphore |
Semaphore is a system of sending messages using lights |
Railways use semaphore to send messages to trains. |
971 |
semaphored |
The past tense and past participle of semaphore. |
|
972 |
semaphores |
The plural form of semaphore; more than one (kind of) semaphore. |
|
973 |
semaphoring |
The present participle of semaphore. |
|
974 |
semen |
Semen is a fluid made in the reproductive organs of a male animal that contains the reproductive cells. |
|
975 |
semester |
A semester is half of a school year. |
This semester I will be taking four subjects.; I will be graduating at the end of the semester. |
976 |
semesters |
The plural form of semester; more than one (kind of) semester. |
|
977 |
semi |
A semi is a kind of trailer that has no front wheels. Also |
|
978 |
semi- |
The prefix semi- is used before a noun to show that it is a half. |
This house is a semi-detached type of house.; My father owns a semi-automatic rifle. |
979 |
semiannual |
Happening two times each year. |
The club meets every month for a business meeting and has semiannual parties, usually in June and December. |
980 |
semi-automatic |
Something that is semi-automatic is something is done with only a small amount of work by the person. This is usually a part of a machine does that does a process after the user starts it. |
|
981 |
semicolon |
A semicolon is the sign ; used to mark a pause longer than the comma ( |
A space is needed after the semicolon.; Do not use a semicolon between a clause and a phrase, or a main clause and a subordinate clause. |
982 |
semicolons |
The plural form of semicolon; more than one (kind of) semicolon. |
|
983 |
semi-detached house |
A semi-detached house is a house that has a common wall with another house. |
I don't especially like my semi-detached house because I can hear what my neighbors do. It's not very intimate. |
984 |
semi-detached houses |
The plural form of semi-detached house; more than one (kind of) semi-detached house. |
|
985 |
seminal |
Of or relating to seed or semen. |
|
986 |
seminar |
A seminar is a small class in a college or university where the teacher and students discuss an issue. |
The math seminar begins in an hour. |
987 |
seminars |
The plural form of seminar; more than one (kind of) seminar. |
|
988 |
semis |
The plural form of semi; more than one (kind of) semi. |
|
989 |
semisolid |
A semisolid has properties of a solid and a liquid. |
|
990 |
semisolids |
The plural form of semisolid; more than one (kind of) semisolid. |
|
991 |
Semitic |
Semitic is a group of North Erythraic languages that is spoken in the Middle East. |
She is learning Semitic. |
992 |
semitone |
A semitone is the smallest amount of space between two notes. |
|
993 |
semitones |
The plural form of semitone; more than one (kind of) semitone. |
|
994 |
senate |
A senate is the smaller upper assembly of a country. |
|
995 |
senates |
The plural form of senate; more than one (kind of) senate. |
|
996 |
senator |
A senator is a member in the senate. |
|
997 |
senators |
The plural form of senator; more than one (kind of) senator. |
|
998 |
send |
To send something is to make the thing go somewhere without the person. A person sends a letter by putting it in a mailbox. A person can send another person somewhere by telling the person to go there. |
She needed to send a letter to her mother to say she had arrived safely.; Could you send Roger into see me please? |
999 |
sender |
A sender is someone who sends. |
|
1000 |
senders |
The plural form of sender; more than one (kind of) sender. |
|
1001 |
sending |
The present participle of send. |
|
1002 |
sends |
The third-person singular form of send. |
|
1003 |
senior |
A senior person has a higher social position. |
She's a senior vice-president with the company.; Mr. Bush spoke after three days of briefings with senior advisers and military commanders.; Joining us is NPR's senior Washington editor Ron Elving.; Junior officers look around at the senior leadership and say,' Are these people I admire. |
1004 |
seniorities |
The plural form of seniority; more than one (kind of) seniority. |
|
1005 |
seniority |
The seniority of a person is a measurement of how long they have been in an organization as compared to other members. |
|
1006 |
seniors |
The plural form of senior; more than one (kind of) senior. |
|
1007 |
sensation |
A sensation is a feeling one experiences. |
I have a tingling sensation in my arm. |
1008 |
sensations |
The plural form of sensation; more than one (kind of) sensation. |
|
1009 |
sense |
Sense is any basic ability or understanding. |
She has a great sense of fashion.; She uses good sense when choosing her friends.; Why did you do that?! Where's your common sense?! |
1010 |
sensed |
The past tense and past participle of sense. |
|
1011 |
senseless |
If a person is senseless |
|
1012 |
senses |
The plural form of sense; more than one (kind of) sense. |
|
1013 |
sensibilities |
The plural form of sensibility; more than one (kind of) sensibility. |
|
1014 |
sensibility |
The sensibility of a person is their ability to sense or feel. |
|
1015 |
sensible |
A sensible person thinks clearly and makes good decisions. |
She wasn't talking wildy or anything; she seemed like a nice sensible lady. |
1016 |
sensibly |
If something is done sensibly |
|
1017 |
sensing |
The present participle of sense. |
|
1018 |
sensitise |
If you sensitise a person |
|
1019 |
sensitised |
The past tense and past participle of sensitise. |
|
1020 |
sensitises |
The third-person singular form of sensitise. |
|
1021 |
sensitising |
The present participle of sensitise. |
|
1022 |
sensitive |
If you are sensitive |
|
1023 |
sensitively |
If something is done sensitively |
|
1024 |
sensitivities |
The plural form of sensitivity; more than one (kind of) sensitivity. |
|
1025 |
sensitivity |
The sensitivity of something is how sensitive it is. |
|
1026 |
sensitize |
If you sensitize a person |
|
1027 |
sensitized |
The past tense and past participle of sensitize. |
|
1028 |
sensitizes |
The third-person singular form of sensitize. |
|
1029 |
sensitizing |
The present participle of sensitize. |
|
1030 |
sensor |
A sensor is a device that measures a physical quantity and responds to it accordingly. |
|
1031 |
sensors |
The plural form of sensor; more than one (kind of) sensor. |
|
1032 |
sensory |
If something is sensory |
|
1033 |
sensual |
When a feeling is sensual |
That massage was a very sensual experience.; That massage one more sensual than the one I had yesterday.; That was the most sensual massage I've ever had. |
1034 |
sent |
The past tense and past participle of send. |
|
1035 |
sentence |
In grammar |
The first sentence in the Jewish holy book is, "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth." |
1036 |
sentenced |
The past tense and past participle of sentence. |
|
1037 |
sentences |
The plural form of sentence; more than one (kind of) sentence. |
|
1038 |
sentencing |
The present participle of sentence. |
|
1039 |
sentience |
If somebody or something has sentience |
|
1040 |
sentiency |
If somebody or something has sentiency |
|
1041 |
sentient |
If something or someone is sentient |
|
1042 |
sentients |
The plural form of sentient; more than one (kind of) sentient. |
|
1043 |
sentiment |
Sentiments are thoughts or beliefs that are based on emotion more than on reason. |
Her sentiments about that gangster are sorely misplaced.; Her sentiments about her old home are touching.; Yes, those are my sentiments exactly! |
1044 |
sentimental |
If something is sentimental |
I'm in a sentimental mood.; I keep old love letters for sentimental reasons.; My favorite song is "Sentimental Journey". |
1045 |
sentimentalist |
If you are a sentimentalist |
|
1046 |
sentimentalists |
The plural form of sentimentalist; more than one (kind of) sentimentalist. |
|
1047 |
sentimentalities |
The plural form of sentimentality; more than one (kind of) sentimentality. |
|
1048 |
sentimentality |
Sentimentality is the state or quality of being sentimental. |
|
1049 |
sentiments |
The plural form of sentiment; more than one (kind of) sentiment. |
|
1050 |
sentries |
The plural form of sentry; more than one (kind of) sentry. |
|
1051 |
sentry |
A sentry is a guard |
|
1052 |
Seoul |
Seoul is the capital of South Korea. |
|
1053 |
separable |
Something that is separable is able to be separated; it can be divided and split into smaller pieces. |
|
1054 |
separatable |
Something that is separatable is able to be separated; it can be divided and split into smaller pieces. |
|
1055 |
separate |
Being separate means that a piece of an object is not connected to or attached to the rest of the object. |
This chair was broken into five separate pieces. |
1056 |
separated |
The past tense and past participle of separate. |
|
1057 |
separately |
If you do something separately |
We've been living separately for three years. |
1058 |
separates |
The third-person singular form of separate. |
|
1059 |
separating |
The present participle of separate. |
|
1060 |
separation |
Separation is the time when two things are apart and separated. |
|
1061 |
separations |
The plural form of separation; more than one (kind of) separation. |
|
1062 |
sepia |
Sepia is a dark brown pigment made from the secretions of the cuttlefish. |
|
1063 |
sepias |
The plural form of sepia; more than one (kind of) sepia. |
|
1064 |
sept |
September (the month). |
|
1065 |
September |
September is the ninth month of the year. |
There are 30 days in September. |
1066 |
Septembers |
The plural form of September; more than one (kind of) September. |
|
1067 |
septendecillion |
The number 10⁵⁴. |
|
1068 |
septendecillions |
The plural form of septendecillion; more than one (kind of) septendecillion. |
|
1069 |
septentrional |
|
|
1070 |
septic |
If a wound becomes septic |
|
1071 |
septillion |
ordinal septillionth) The number 1 |
|
1072 |
septillions |
The plural form of septillion; more than one (kind of) septillion. |
|
1073 |
sequel |
A sequel is a story |
Which book do you like better, the first one or its sequel? |
1074 |
sequels |
The plural form of sequel; more than one (kind of) sequel. |
|
1075 |
sequence |
A sequence is a set of things in a specific order. |
The sequence of feelings is: anger followed by sadness and finally calm.; We read through several lines in sequence, but I kept missing my turn.; Unless the data is sent in the correct sequence, it will not be usable.; I read the books out of sequence, so I got confused. |
1076 |
sequenced |
The past tense and past participle of sequence. |
|
1077 |
sequences |
The plural form of sequence; more than one (kind of) sequence. |
|
1078 |
sequencing |
The present participle of sequence. |
|
1079 |
sequential |
Something that is sequential follows in consecutive order. |
1, 2, and 3 is in sequential order. |
1080 |
sequin |
A sequin is a sparkling spangle sewn onto clothing. |
The sequins on her costume were falling off. |
1081 |
sequins |
The plural form of sequin; more than one (kind of) sequin. |
|
1082 |
sequitur |
A sequitur is a logical conclusion or consequence of facts. |
|
1083 |
sequiturs |
The plural form of sequitur; more than one (kind of) sequitur. |
|
1084 |
sequuntur |
The plural form of sequitur; more than one (kind of) sequitur. |
|
1085 |
sera |
The plural form of serum; more than one (kind of) serum. |
|
1086 |
serenade |
A serenade is a song that is sung directly to one's love interest. |
|
1087 |
serenaded |
The past tense and past participle of serenade. |
|
1088 |
serenades |
The plural form of serenade; more than one (kind of) serenade. |
|
1089 |
serenading |
The present participle of serenade. |
|
1090 |
sergeant |
A sergeant is a noncomissioned officer in the army |
She was wearing a huge army overcoat which had sergeant stripes at the shoulder. |
1091 |
sergeants |
The plural form of sergeant; more than one (kind of) sergeant. |
|
1092 |
serial |
A serial is a story or play appearing in pieces on a radio or magazine. |
The Asterix comics appeared in magazines as a serial for many years. |
1093 |
serial killer |
A serial killer is a person who commits multiple murders. |
The serial killer Jack the Ripper, was noted for killing more than 4 people. |
1094 |
serial killers |
The plural form of serial killer; more than one (kind of) serial killer. |
|
1095 |
serialisation |
Serialisation is the process of serialising something. |
|
1096 |
serialisations |
The plural form of serialisation; more than one (kind of) serialisation. |
|
1097 |
serialise |
If you serialise a story or film |
|
1098 |
serialised |
The past tense and past participle of serialise. |
|
1099 |
serialises |
The third-person singular form of serialise. |
|
1100 |
serialising |
The present participle of serialise. |
|
1101 |
serialization |
Serialization is the process of serializing something. |
|
1102 |
serializations |
The plural form of serialization; more than one (kind of) serialization. |
|
1103 |
serialize |
If you serialize a story or film |
|
1104 |
serialized |
The past tense and past participle of serialize. |
|
1105 |
serializes |
The third-person singular form of serialize. |
|
1106 |
serializing |
The present participle of serialize. |
|
1107 |
serials |
The plural form of serial; more than one (kind of) serial. |
|
1108 |
series |
A series of events |
Three weeks ago troops and helicopters launched a series of attacks on Kurds in the region.; There has been a series of changes at the newspaper that began with the new editor.; The school will be hosting a series of lectures relating to poverty. |
1109 |
serious |
A problem or situation is serious if it is not funny or comical |
This is a serious problem. We must do something. |
1110 |
seriously |
You use seriously to show that you are not joking. |
Seriously, I talked to the president this morning. |
1111 |
seriousness |
The quality of being serious. |
His seriousness in his work is rather impressive. |
1112 |
sermon |
A sermon is a speech that has to do with religion. |
Reverend Mather preached a one-hour sermon on the Book of John in church today |
1113 |
sermonise |
If you sermonise a person |
|
1114 |
sermonised |
The past tense and past participle of sermonise. |
|
1115 |
sermonises |
The third-person singular form of sermonise. |
|
1116 |
sermonising |
The present participle of sermonise. |
|
1117 |
sermonize |
If you sermonize a person |
|
1118 |
sermonized |
The past tense and past participle of sermonize. |
|
1119 |
sermonizes |
The third-person singular form of sermonize. |
|
1120 |
sermonizing |
The present participle of sermonize. |
|
1121 |
sermons |
The plural form of sermon; more than one (kind of) sermon. |
|
1122 |
serpent |
A serpent is a snake |
|
1123 |
serpentine |
If something is serpentine it is related to snakes or looks like a snake. |
|
1124 |
serpents |
The plural form of serpent; more than one (kind of) serpent. |
|
1125 |
serrated |
A serrated knife is one with a jagged edge. |
We cut bread with a serrated bread knife. |
1126 |
serum |
Serum is any clear liquid from an animal or plant |
|
1127 |
serums |
The plural form of serum; more than one (kind of) serum. |
|
1128 |
servant |
A servant is someone who works for a person or for a family |
This rich family has three servants working for them in their big house. |
1129 |
servants |
The plural form of servant; more than one (kind of) servant. |
|
1130 |
serve |
When you serve food or drink |
Shall I serve your drinks first?; Lunch is served from 11:00 until 3:00. |
1131 |
served |
The past tense and past participle of serve. |
|
1132 |
server |
A server is a type of computer that people can access through the Internet to visit a website. |
I recently bought a server to host my online shop. |
1133 |
servers |
The plural form of server; more than one (kind of) server. |
|
1134 |
serves |
The third-person singular form of serve. |
Mom serves lunch every day promptly at 12:30. |
1135 |
service |
An action or work by one person that can be consumed by another person. |
Hair care is a service industry. |
1136 |
serviced |
The past tense and past participle of service. |
|
1137 |
serviceman |
A serviceman is a person that serves in the army. |
|
1138 |
servicemen |
The plural form of serviceman; more than one (kind of) serviceman. |
|
1139 |
services |
The plural form of service; more than one (kind of) service. |
|
1140 |
servicewoman |
A servicewoman is a person that serves in the army. |
|
1141 |
servicewomen |
The plural form of servicewoman; more than one (kind of) servicewoman. |
|
1142 |
servicing |
The present participle of service. |
|
1143 |
servicings |
The plural form of servicing; more than one (kind of) servicing. |
|
1144 |
serviette |
A serviette is a table napkin that is usually made of paper. |
|
1145 |
serviettes |
The plural form of serviette; more than one (kind of) serviette. |
|
1146 |
serving |
The present participle of serve. |
|
1147 |
servings |
The plural form of serving; more than one (kind of) serving. |
|
1148 |
sesquipedalian |
If a word is sesquipedalian |
|
1149 |
sessile |
If an animal is sessile it is attached to something (such as a rock or the ground). It cannot leave what it is attached too. |
A coral is sessile, it cannot leave its reef.; Barnacles are also sessile, they are attached to things like ships. |
1150 |
session |
A session is the period of time of an activity. |
There will be a presentation by Michael Hirschorn, followed by a question-and-answer session.; She remembers participating in the 1967 recording session for "All You Need Is Love".; Contact us to schedule a training session or for more information.; Signs of depression substantially declined after four months of weekly therapy sessions.; We attended a conference session about marketing and we decided to start our own marketing program.; During the second session, participants were reminded of the purpose of the study.; One basic educational methods class was offered during a five-week summer session.; The testing sessions lasted approximately 30 minutes each.; On-road training with the devices was conducted in eight two-hour sessions.; The U.N. Security Council was holding an emergency session that has just closed.; The speaker arrived late for the opening session.; He was among the fastest drivers in both practice sessions.; The afternoon session was as surprising as the morning one.; We can remove lines around the eyes with three to four laser treatments (around $400 per session).; Gradually increase the intensity and duration of your exercise sessions. |
1151 |
sessions |
The plural form of session; more than one (kind of) session. |
|
1152 |
set |
If you set something somewhere |
She sets the lamp on the floor.; I was setting glasses on the table when I heard a noise. |
1153 |
set up |
If you set something up |
After the problems, her mother set up a meeting at school.; To find out if this will work, we set up our own contest, complete with cash prizes. |
1154 |
setback |
A setback is an obstacle or delay in the progression of something. |
|
1155 |
setbacks |
The plural form of setback; more than one (kind of) setback. |
|
1156 |
Seth |
Seth is a male given name. |
|
1157 |
sets |
The third-person singular form of set. |
|
1158 |
setting |
A setting is an option on a machine that can be changed and kept for a long time. |
|
1159 |
settings |
The plural form of setting; more than one (kind of) setting. |
|
1160 |
settle |
If you settle a fight |
They settled the dispute. Both men were happy with the results. |
1161 |
settle down |
If a person settles down |
|
1162 |
settled |
The past tense and past participle of settle. |
|
1163 |
settlement |
A settlement is a small |
|
1164 |
settlements |
The plural form of settlement; more than one (kind of) settlement. |
|
1165 |
settler |
A settler is someone who settles in a new location. |
The new settler was surprised to see the problems of the area. |
1166 |
settlers |
The plural form of settler; more than one (kind of) settler. |
|
1167 |
settles |
The third-person singular form of settle. |
|
1168 |
settling |
The present participle of settle. |
|
1169 |
setup |
A setup is an equipment that is designed for a specific use. |
|
1170 |
setups |
The plural form of setup; more than one (kind of) setup. |
|
1171 |
seven |
ordinal seventh) The number 7. |
There are seven days in one week. |
1172 |
seven deadly sins |
The seven deadly sins are cardinal sins mentioned by Thomas Aquinas in the 13th century. |
The seven deadly sins are pride, envy, gluttony, greed, lust, sloth, and anger. |
1173 |
sevens |
The plural form of seven; more than one (kind of) seven. |
|
1174 |
seventeen |
ordinal seventeenth) Seventeen is the number that is after sixteen and before eighteen. It can also be written as 17. |
Seventeen birds sit on the roof. |
1175 |
seventeens |
The plural form of seventeen; more than one (kind of) seventeen. |
|
1176 |
seventeenth |
The seventeenth thing is the one that is number seventeen (17) in order. |
|
1177 |
seventh |
The seventh thing is the one that is number seven (7) in order. |
There are six people in front of me in the queue. I'm the seventh. |
1178 |
sevenths |
The plural form of seventh; more than one (kind of) seventh. |
|
1179 |
seventies |
The plural form of seventy; more than one (kind of) seventy. |
|
1180 |
seventieth |
The seventieth thing is the one that is number seventy (70) in order. |
|
1181 |
seventy |
ordinal seventieth) Seventy is the number that is after 69 and before 71. |
To drive seventy miles per hour is too fast in the city. |
1182 |
sever |
If you sever something |
The man's arm was accidentally severed by a saw while he was working at the building.; More than five decades after the U.S. and Cuba severed ties, the relationship may be on the mend. |
1183 |
several |
Several things is a small number of things. More than two |
It rained for several days last week.; We changed several of them, but left others untouched. |
1184 |
severance |
Severance is the act or result of cutting something off or separating parts. |
The sudden severance of the power cable caused the blackout. |
1185 |
severances |
The plural form of severance; more than one (kind of) severance. |
|
1186 |
severe |
Something that is severe is very bad. |
He has a severe wound from dropping a big knife on his foot. |
1187 |
severed |
The past tense and past participle of sever. |
|
1188 |
severely |
If something is done severely |
|
1189 |
severeness |
The severeness of something is how severe it is. |
|
1190 |
severer |
The comparative form of severe; more severe. |
|
1191 |
severest |
The superlative form of severe; most severe. |
|
1192 |
severing |
The present participle of sever. |
|
1193 |
severities |
The plural form of severity; more than one (kind of) severity. |
|
1194 |
severity |
The severity of something is the condition of how severe the situation is. |
|
1195 |
severs |
The third-person singular form of sever. |
|
1196 |
sew |
An act of using thread to make clothes or to mend clothes. |
I have a hobby of sewing. This is why I have a collection of colorful clothes. |
1197 |
sewage |
Sewage is the waste |
A complex system of pipes was built to take away the sewage. |
1198 |
sewed |
The past tense and past participle of sew. |
|
1199 |
sewer |
A sewer is a pipe |
They were not able to use the toilet after the sewer was blocked. |
1200 |
sewerage |
Sewerage is a system of pipes to take away sewage and other wastes from buildings. |
The toilet needed to be joined to the sewerage before it could be used. |
1201 |
sewered |
The past tense and past participle of sewer. |
|
1202 |
sewering |
The present participle of sewer. |
|
1203 |
sewers |
The plural form of sewer; more than one (kind of) sewer. |
|
1204 |
sewing |
The present participle of sew. |
|
1205 |
sews |
The third-person singular form of sew. |
|
1206 |
sex |
Sex is an act done by a male and a female (in this case there is sometimes an intent to make babies) or with just two men or women. |
Most men in our survey say they definitely would not have sex with a new partner without using a condom. |
1207 |
sex drive |
A person's sex drive is their tendency to engage in sexual activity. |
|
1208 |
sex organ |
A sex organ is an organ used in sexual reproduction. |
|
1209 |
sex partner |
Someone's sex partner is someone that person has sexual intercourse with. |
|
1210 |
sex partners |
The plural form of sex partner; more than one (kind of) sex partner. |
|
1211 |
sex slave |
a sex slave is someone who is under slavery of sex |
|
1212 |
sex toy |
A sex toy is a device that is intended to be used during sex. It is used to increase sexual pleasure. |
|
1213 |
sex toys |
The plural form of sex toy; more than one (kind of) sex toy. |
|
1214 |
sexdecillion |
ordinal sexdecillionth) The number 1 |
|
1215 |
sexdecillions |
The plural form of sexdecillion; more than one (kind of) sexdecillion. |
|
1216 |
sexes |
The plural form of sex; more than one (kind of) sex. |
|
1217 |
sexier |
The comparative form of sexy; more sexy. |
|
1218 |
sexiest |
The superlative form of sexy; most sexy. |
|
1219 |
sexiness |
The sexiness of someone is how sexy they are. |
|
1220 |
sexism |
Sexism is the belief the men and women should be treated differently |
|
1221 |
sexisms |
The plural form of sexism; more than one (kind of) sexism. |
|
1222 |
sexist |
Sexist language |
|
1223 |
sexists |
The plural form of sexist; more than one (kind of) sexist. |
|
1224 |
sexlessness |
Sexlessness is the state or quality of being without sexual activity. |
Sexlessness can result in genital atrophy. |
1225 |
sext |
A sext is a text message that is intended to be sexual. |
|
1226 |
sexted |
The past tense and past participle of sext. |
|
1227 |
sextillion |
ordinal sextillionth) The number 1 |
|
1228 |
sextillions |
The plural form of sextillion; more than one (kind of) sextillion. |
|
1229 |
sexting |
The present participle of sext. |
|
1230 |
sexts |
The plural form of sext; more than one (kind of) sext. |
|
1231 |
sexual |
If something is sexual it has to do with sex. |
Your sexual comments are not welcome.; He will be charged in court for sexual misconduct. |
1232 |
sexual intercourse |
Sexual intercourse is an act done usually by a male and a female and usually to make babies. |
Most men in our survey say they definitely would not have sexual intercourse with a new partner without using a condom. |
1233 |
sexual partner |
Someone's sexual partner is someone that person has sexual intercourse with. |
|
1234 |
sexual partners |
The plural form of sexual partner; more than one (kind of) sexual partner. |
|
1235 |
sexualities |
The plural form of sexuality; more than one (kind of) sexuality. |
|
1236 |
sexuality |
Sexuality refers to the ability to have sexual feelings and experiences. |
|
1237 |
sexually |
If something is done sexually |
She kissed him sexually. |
1238 |
sexy |
Someone or something that is sexually attractive. |
That woman is sexy.; Woah, that shirt looks sexy on you. |
1239 |
shabbier |
The comparative form of shabby; more shabby. |
|
1240 |
shabbiest |
The superlative form of shabby; most shabby. |
|
1241 |
shabby |
If a person's clothing is shabby |
|
1242 |
shack |
A shack is a small shelter; a hut or cabin. |
He used to live in a shack. |
1243 |
shackle |
A shackle is a restraint |
Laws are meant as shackles to prevent governments doing whatever they wish. |
1244 |
shackled |
The past tense and past participle of shackle. |
|
1245 |
shackles |
The plural form of shackle; more than one (kind of) shackle. |
|
1246 |
shackling |
The present participle of shackle. |
|
1247 |
shacks |
The plural form of shack; more than one (kind of) shack. |
|
1248 |
shade |
A shade is a shadow of a tree or another big thing that blocks some of the light and heat of the Sun. |
She rested in the shade of the tree because she felt hot. |
1249 |
shaded |
If something is shaded |
The bench is shaded. |
1250 |
shades |
The plural form of shade; more than one (kind of) shade. |
|
1251 |
shadier |
The comparative form of shady; more shady. |
|
1252 |
shadiest |
The superlative form of shady; most shady. |
|
1253 |
shadiness |
The shadiness of someone is how shady they are. |
|
1254 |
shading |
The present participle of shade. |
|
1255 |
shadow |
A shadow is the dark area that is made when something blocks light |
I saw your shadow against the wall.; The shadows got long as the sun set. |
1256 |
shadowed |
The past tense and past participle of shadow. |
|
1257 |
shadowing |
The present participle of shadow. |
|
1258 |
shadows |
The plural form of shadow; more than one (kind of) shadow. |
|
1259 |
shady |
If something is shady |
It was shady under the tree. |
1260 |
shaft |
A shaft is a long rod or pole. |
|
1261 |
shafts |
The plural form of shaft; more than one (kind of) shaft. |
|
1262 |
shag |
A shag is a rude word for sex |
I had a shag with a person I met up at the disco. |
1263 |
shagged |
The past tense and past participle of shag. |
|
1264 |
shagging |
The present participle of shag. |
|
1265 |
shags |
The plural form of shag; more than one (kind of) shag. |
|
1266 |
shaheen falcon |
The shaheen falcon (Falco peregrinus peregrinator) is a bird of prey found in South Asia. |
The shaheen falcon is also one the fastest birds in the world. |
1267 |
shaheen falcons |
The plural form of shaheen falcon; more than one (kind of) shaheen falcon. |
|
1268 |
shake |
To shake is to move from side to side many times quickly. |
She shook the bottle to mix the drink. |
1269 |
shaken |
The past participle of shake. |
|
1270 |
shaker |
Salt and pepper shakers are containers of salt or pepper with small holes in the top for shaking the contents onto your food. |
|
1271 |
shakers |
The plural form of shaker; more than one (kind of) shaker. |
|
1272 |
shakes |
The third-person singular form of shake. |
|
1273 |
Shakespeare |
William Shakespeare was an English writer and poet. He lived from 1564–1616. He is one of the most famous writers in history. |
The teacher said: "I think next we will read something by Shakespeare. Maybe Romeo and Juliet or Hamlet. |
1274 |
Shakespearean |
A Shakespearean actor |
|
1275 |
shakier |
The comparative form of shaky; more shaky. |
|
1276 |
shakiest |
The superlative form of shaky; most shaky. |
|
1277 |
shaking |
The present participle of shake. |
|
1278 |
shako |
A shako is a stiff |
|
1279 |
shakoes |
The plural form of shako; more than one (kind of) shako. |
|
1280 |
shakos |
The plural form of shako; more than one (kind of) shako. |
|
1281 |
shaky |
If something is shaky |
|
1282 |
shale |
Shale is the soft finely stratified sedimentary rock that formed from consolidated mud or clay and can be split easily into fragile plates. |
|
1283 |
shales |
The plural form of shale; more than one (kind of) shale. |
|
1284 |
shall |
Shall is usually used to make a suggestion about your own actions. |
Shall I get that for you?; Shall we go? |
1285 |
shallow |
If water |
The girl swam at the shallow end of the pool. |
1286 |
shallower |
The comparative form of shallow; more shallow. |
|
1287 |
shallowest |
The superlative form of shallow; most shallow. |
|
1288 |
shallowness |
Shallowness is the quality of being shallow. |
|
1289 |
shallownesses |
The plural form of shallowness; more than one (kind of) shallowness. |
|
1290 |
sham |
If an event is a sham |
|
1291 |
shaman |
A shaman is a holy person from shamanism. A shaman's job is to enter the spirit world and talk to spirits. Shaman usually do other things |
|
1292 |
shamanism |
A kind of religion based on animism (the belief that everything has a spirit) |
Different kinds of shamanism are found all over the world.; Shamanism is usually practiced by people that others call primitive.; Siberian and Native American shamanism are not the same, but are a lot alike. |
1293 |
shamans |
The plural form of shaman; more than one (kind of) shaman. |
|
1294 |
shamble |
If a person shambles |
|
1295 |
shambled |
The past tense and past participle of shamble. |
|
1296 |
shambles |
The third-person singular form of shamble. |
|
1297 |
shambling |
The present participle of shamble. |
|
1298 |
shame |
Someone feels shame when they know they did something wrong. |
The boy felt shame and gave back the candy he had taken. |
1299 |
shamed |
The past tense and past participle of shame. |
|
1300 |
shameful |
If something is shameful |
|
1301 |
shameless |
A shameless person is someone who does things without shame. |
|
1302 |
shamelessly |
If something is done shamelessly |
|
1303 |
shames |
The plural form of shame; more than one (kind of) shame. |
|
1304 |
shaming |
The present participle of shame. |
|
1305 |
shammed |
The past tense and past participle of sham. |
|
1306 |
shamming |
The present participle of sham. |
|
1307 |
shampoo |
Shampoo is liquid soap used for washing hair. |
My favorite shampoo was on sale for half price at the store, so I bought a few bottles. |
1308 |
shampooed |
The past tense and past participle of shampoo. |
|
1309 |
shampooing |
The present participle of shampoo. |
|
1310 |
shampoos |
The plural form of shampoo; more than one (kind of) shampoo. |
|
1311 |
shams |
The plural form of sham; more than one (kind of) sham. |
|
1312 |
shan't |
|
|
1313 |
Shane |
Shane is a male given name. |
|
1314 |
Shanghai |
Shanghai is China's largest city. |
|
1315 |
shank |
The shank is the part of the leg that is between the knee and the ankle. |
|
1316 |
shanked |
The past tense and past participle of shank. |
|
1317 |
shanking |
The present participle of shank. |
|
1318 |
shanks |
The plural form of shank; more than one (kind of) shank. |
|
1319 |
Shannon |
Shannon is a female given name. |
|
1320 |
shan't |
The negative form of shall; shall not. |
|
1321 |
shape |
The shape of a thing is its external form. |
The cake was made into the shape of a car. |
1322 |
shape up or ship out |
If you are asked to shape up or ship out |
|
1323 |
shaped |
The past tense and past participle of shape. |
|
1324 |
shapeless |
If something is shapeless |
|
1325 |
shapes |
The plural form of shape; more than one (kind of) shape. |
|
1326 |
Shapi Leima |
Shapi Leima is an ancient Meitei goddess of rodents |
|
1327 |
shaping |
The present participle of shape. |
|
1328 |
shard |
A shard is a small |
|
1329 |
shards |
The plural form of shard; more than one (kind of) shard. |
|
1330 |
share |
When you share something |
We can both sit down if you share the chair. |
1331 |
shared |
The past tense and past participle of share. |
|
1332 |
shareholder |
Shareholder is the person who shares stocks of a company. |
|
1333 |
shareholders |
The plural form of shareholder; more than one (kind of) shareholder. |
|
1334 |
shares |
The third-person singular form of share. |
|
1335 |
shari'a |
Sharia is a traditional Islamic law. |
|
1336 |
sharing |
The present participle of share. |
|
1337 |
shark |
A shark is a type of fish. Some are dangerous to humans |
The great white shark is one of the largest sharks in the ocean.; My brother's leg was bitten off by a shark. |
1338 |
sharks |
The plural form of shark; more than one (kind of) shark. |
|
1339 |
Sharon |
Sharon is a female given name. |
|
1340 |
sharp |
Having a cutting edge; not dull. |
He has a sharp knife. |
1341 |
sharpen |
If you sharpen something |
|
1342 |
sharpened |
A sharpened knife has a sharp point or edge. |
|
1343 |
sharpener |
A sharpener is a device for making things sharp. |
There was a pencil sharpener at the front of the classroom. |
1344 |
sharpeners |
The plural form of sharpener; more than one (kind of) sharpener. |
|
1345 |
sharpening |
The present participle of sharpen. |
|
1346 |
sharpens |
The third-person singular form of sharpen. |
|
1347 |
sharper |
The comparative form of sharp; more sharp. |
|
1348 |
sharpest |
The superlative form of sharp; most sharp. |
|
1349 |
sharply |
If the price of something increases sharply |
|
1350 |
sharpness |
The sharpness of something is its cutting ability. |
|
1351 |
sharps |
The plural form of sharp; more than one (kind of) sharp. |
|
1352 |
sharpshooter |
A sharpshooter is a person trained to shoot precisely with a gun. |
|
1353 |
sharpshooters |
The plural form of sharpshooter; more than one (kind of) sharpshooter. |
|
1354 |
shart |
If a person sharts |
|
1355 |
sharted |
The past tense and past participle of shart. |
|
1356 |
sharting |
The present participle of shart. |
|
1357 |
sharts |
The third-person singular form of shart. |
|
1358 |
shat |
The past tense and past participle of shit. |
|
1359 |
shatter |
If something shatters |
The wine glass shattered when I dropped it. |
1360 |
shattered |
The past tense and past participle of shatter. |
|
1361 |
shattering |
The present participle of shatter. |
|
1362 |
shatters |
The third-person singular form of shatter. |
|
1363 |
shave |
When you shave hair |
After getting up in the morning, Trevor shaved off a day's growth of beard. |
1364 |
shaved |
The past tense and past participle of shave. |
|
1365 |
shaves |
The third-person singular form of shave. |
|
1366 |
shaving |
The present participle of shave. |
|
1367 |
shavings |
The plural form of shaving; more than one (kind of) shaving. |
|
1368 |
she |
A female person or animal without identifying or describing her. The person is normally identified or described earlier in the text or sentence. |
The woman with the glasses played the trumpet. She didn't play very well.; Agatha Christie was an English writer, but she is now dead. |
1369 |
shear |
To cut or trim something |
She decided to shear her long hair to donate it to a charity that makes wigs for cancer patients. |
1370 |
sheared |
The past tense and past participle of shear. |
The sheep looked different after it was sheared, with its thick wool now trimmed close to its body for the summer. |
1371 |
shearing |
Tending to cut or tear. |
|
1372 |
shearings |
The plural form of shearing; more than one (kind of) shearing. |
|
1373 |
shears |
The plural form of shear; more than one (kind of) shear. |
|
1374 |
shed |
A shed is a small building made out of wood that is often used to hold tools. |
Let me go put my tools in the shed. |
1375 |
shedding |
The present participle of shed. |
|
1376 |
sheds |
The plural form of shed; more than one (kind of) shed. |
|
1377 |
sheen |
Sheen is the a slight shine on a surface. |
|
1378 |
sheened |
The past tense and past participle of sheen. |
|
1379 |
sheening |
The present participle of sheen. |
|
1380 |
sheens |
The plural form of sheen; more than one (kind of) sheen. |
|
1381 |
sheep |
A sheep is an animal that people keep on farms and eat for food. |
My grandfather has a sheep farm and we get all our wool there. |
1382 |
sheepdog |
A sheepdog is a large kind of dog that moves flocks of sheep |
|
1383 |
sheepdogs |
The plural form of sheepdog; more than one (kind of) sheepdog. |
|
1384 |
sheer |
To sheer is to turn sharply or change direction quickly. |
The lion hoped that one of the deer would sheer off from the herd so he could catch it. |
1385 |
sheered |
The past tense and past participle of sheer. |
|
1386 |
sheering |
The present participle of sheer. |
|
1387 |
sheers |
The third-person singular form of sheer. |
|
1388 |
sheet |
A sheet is a flat cloth that you cover a bed with. |
Use the sheets next to the bed.; He wanted to sleep between clean white sheets in his own bed. |
1389 |
sheets |
The plural form of sheet; more than one (kind of) sheet. |
The teacher said that we have to hand in our sheets so they can be graded. |
1390 |
shelf |
A shelf is a flat thing that people can put books or other things on when they are not using them. |
|
1391 |
shell |
A hard object that can be found on beaches. |
I have a collection of colorful shells at home which I have collected when I visit the beach. |
1392 |
she'll be right |
OK |
|
1393 |
shell game |
A shell game is a game where one player tries to guess which of three small cups (or shells) a small object is hidden under after the other player quickly rearranges their positions. |
|
1394 |
shellac |
Shellac is a processed substance from the Coccus lacca and is used in polishes |
|
1395 |
shellacked |
The past tense and past participle of shellac. |
|
1396 |
shellacking |
The present participle of shellac. |
|
1397 |
shellacs |
The plural form of shellac; more than one (kind of) shellac. |
|
1398 |
shelled |
The past tense and past participle of shell. |
|
1399 |
shellfish |
Shellfish are an edible aquatic mollusc or crustacean that have a shell |
|
1400 |
shellfishes |
The plural form of shellfish; more than one (kind of) shellfish. |
|
1401 |
shelling |
The present participle of shell. |
|
1402 |
shells |
The plural form of shell; more than one (kind of) shell. |
|
1403 |
shelter |
A shelter is a place which can protect someone from the rain and sun. |
There is no shelter nearby. I wonder how we can get out of this heavy rain. |
1404 |
sheltered |
The past tense and past participle of shelter. |
|
1405 |
sheltering |
The present participle of shelter. |
|
1406 |
shelters |
The plural form of shelter; more than one (kind of) shelter. |
|
1407 |
shelves |
The plural form of shelf; more than one (kind of) shelf. |
|
1408 |
shepherd |
A shepherd manages a herd of sheep. |
|
1409 |
shepherdess |
A shepherdess is a female shepherd |
|
1410 |
shepherdesses |
The plural form of shepherdess; more than one (kind of) shepherdess. |
|
1411 |
shepherds |
The plural form of shepherd; more than one (kind of) shepherd. |
|
1412 |
sheriff |
A sheriff is a law enforcement officer who serves as the chief law enforcement official for his county. |
|
1413 |
sheriffs |
The plural form of sheriff; more than one (kind of) sheriff. |
|
1414 |
sherpa |
A sherpa is a mountain guide. Their job is to help people navigate through and up mountains. |
|
1415 |
sherpas |
The plural form of sherpa; more than one (kind of) sherpa. |
|
1416 |
shes |
The plural form of she; more than one (kind of) she. |
|
1417 |
Shetland ponies |
The plural form of Shetland pony; more than one (kind of) Shetland pony. |
|
1418 |
Shetland pony |
A Shetland pony is a very small pony originally bred on the Shetland Islands of Scotland that is a favorite with children |
|
1419 |
shield |
A piece of metal that is used for defense. |
A soldier carried a sword and a shield to fight in the past. |
1420 |
shielded |
The past tense and past participle of shield. |
|
1421 |
shielding |
The present participle of shield. |
|
1422 |
shields |
The plural form of shield; more than one (kind of) shield. |
|
1423 |
shift |
If something shifts |
The talk about crime has to be shifted from causes to solutions.; The desert sands are constantly shifting.; Let's shift our seats so we can see the stage better. |
1424 |
shifted |
The past tense and past participle of shift. |
|
1425 |
shifting |
The present participle of shift. |
|
1426 |
shifts |
The third-person singular form of shift. |
|
1427 |
Shih Tzu |
Shih Tzu is a dog of a breed with long silky hair and short legs. |
I heard Shelly had bought a Shih Tzu. |
1428 |
Shih Tzus |
The plural form of Shih Tzu; more than one (kind of) Shih Tzu. |
|
1429 |
Shi'ism |
Shi'ism refers to the branch of Islam that follows Ali |
Shi'ism is often practiced in Middle East. |
1430 |
shikra |
A shikra is a species of hawk |
|
1431 |
shikras |
The plural form of shikra; more than one (kind of) shikra. |
|
1432 |
shilling |
A shilling is a former British coin. |
Twelve pennies is one shilling. |
1433 |
shillings |
The plural form of shilling; more than one (kind of) shilling. |
|
1434 |
Shimla |
Shimla is a city of India |
|
1435 |
shin |
The shin is the front part of the leg below the knee. |
|
1436 |
shine |
If something shines |
I love the way the stars shine.; The polished metal shines brightly in the sunlight. |
1437 |
shined |
The past tense and past participle of shine. |
|
1438 |
shines |
The third-person singular form of shine. |
|
1439 |
shingle |
A shingle is a small and thin piece of building material that has one end thicker than the other. It is used for laying in overlapping rows as a covering for the roof or sides of a building. |
|
1440 |
shingled |
The past tense and past participle of shingle. |
|
1441 |
shingles |
The plural form of shingle; more than one (kind of) shingle. |
|
1442 |
shingling |
The present participle of shingle. |
|
1443 |
shinier |
The comparative form of shiny; more shiny. |
|
1444 |
shiniest |
The superlative form of shiny; most shiny. |
|
1445 |
shininess |
The shininess of something is how shiny it is. |
|
1446 |
shining |
The present participle of shine. |
|
1447 |
shinkansen |
shinkansen is a fast train service in Japan. |
|
1448 |
shinkansens |
The plural form of shinkansen; more than one (kind of) shinkansen. |
|
1449 |
shins |
The plural form of shin; more than one (kind of) shin. |
|
1450 |
Shinto |
The first religion of Japan. Shinto teaches that there are more gods and spirits than can be counted (call "eight-million gods"). These gods and spirits are called kami and are led by three gods: The sun goddess |
|
1451 |
Shintoism |
Another word for Shinto |
|
1452 |
shiny |
If something is shiny it reflects light |
The polished silver was very shiny. |
1453 |
ship |
A ship is a large boat. |
We sailed by ship from England to Italy. |
1454 |
ship of Theseus |
The ship of Theseus is a thought experiment that asks the following question: A ship goes on a long voyage. Over the course of this voyage |
|
1455 |
shipment |
A shipment is a load of goods that is transported in any way possible. |
We're expecting another shipment of oranges tomorrow. |
1456 |
shipments |
The plural form of shipment; more than one (kind of) shipment. |
|
1457 |
shipped |
The past tense and past participle of ship. |
|
1458 |
shipping |
The present participle of ship. |
|
1459 |
ships |
The plural form of ship; more than one (kind of) ship. |
|
1460 |
shipwreck |
A shipwreck is the remains of a ship that has sunk or run aground. It can no longer be used. |
The "Titanic" shipwreck is very deep in the ocean.; I know a man who likes to explore shipwrecks. |
1461 |
shipwrecked |
The past tense and past participle of shipwreck. |
|
1462 |
shipwrecking |
The present participle of shipwreck. |
|
1463 |
shipwrecks |
The plural form of shipwreck; more than one (kind of) shipwreck. |
|
1464 |
Shiraz |
Shiraz is a city in Iran. |
|
1465 |
shirk |
If a person shirks |
|
1466 |
shirked |
The past tense and past participle of shirk. |
|
1467 |
shirking |
The present participle of shirk. |
|
1468 |
shirks |
The third-person singular form of shirk. |
|
1469 |
shirt |
A shirt is a piece of clothing you wear on the upper part of your body. Shirts are not very thick. |
I need a new shirt to go with my new pants. |
1470 |
shirtless |
A shirtless person is someone who is not wearing a shirt. |
|
1471 |
shirts |
The plural form of shirt; more than one (kind of) shirt. |
I lost some weight and now my shirts are a little big. |
1472 |
shit |
When something is shit |
|
1473 |
shitbox |
A shitbox is a machine |
The car is a shitbox that has a broken engine. |
1474 |
shitboxes |
The plural form of shitbox; more than one (kind of) shitbox. |
|
1475 |
shithouse |
An outhouse |
|
1476 |
shits |
The plural form of shit; more than one (kind of) shit. |
|
1477 |
shitted |
The past tense and past participle of shit. |
|
1478 |
shitter |
The comparative form of shit; more shit. |
|
1479 |
shittest |
The superlative form of shit; most shit. |
|
1480 |
shittier |
The comparative form of shitty; more shitty. |
|
1481 |
shittiest |
The superlative form of shitty; most shitty. |
|
1482 |
shittily |
In a shitty way. |
|
1483 |
shitting |
The present participle of shit. |
|
1484 |
shitty |
Very bad; unpleasant; miserable. |
Kicking the dog was a really shitty thing to do.; Man, I was shitty drunk last night.; This is an awful movie; it's got shitty actors in it. |
1485 |
shiv |
A shiv is a makeshift knife. |
|
1486 |
Shiva |
(Hinduism) Shiva is the god of destruction and transformation and one of the Trinity in Hinduism. |
|
1487 |
shiver |
If a person shivers |
|
1488 |
shivered |
The past tense and past participle of shiver. |
|
1489 |
shivering |
The present participle of shiver. |
|
1490 |
shivers |
The third-person singular form of shiver. |
|
1491 |
shivs |
The plural form of shiv; more than one (kind of) shiv. |
|
1492 |
shivved |
The past tense and past participle of shiv. |
|
1493 |
shivving |
The present participle of shiv. |
|
1494 |
shock |
A shock is the way it feels when a heavy thing suddenly hits another thing. |
|
1495 |
shocked |
If you are feeling shocked |
I'm shocked that you would do such a terrible thing! |
1496 |
shocking |
If something is shocking |
Did you hear the shocking news that Dan was fired for stealing? |
1497 |
shockingly |
In a very surprising way or to a very surprising level |
That guy is shockingly thin.; Shockingly, we were not invited to the party. |
1498 |
shockproof |
If something is shockproof |
|
1499 |
shocks |
The plural form of shock; more than one (kind of) shock. |
|
1500 |
shod |
The past tense and past participle of shoe. |
|
1501 |
shodden |
The past participle of shoe. |
|
1502 |
shoddier |
The comparative form of shoddy; more shoddy. |
|
1503 |
shoddies |
The plural form of shoddy; more than one (kind of) shoddy. |
|
1504 |
shoddiest |
The superlative form of shoddy; most shoddy. |
|
1505 |
shoddy |
If something is shoddy |
|
1506 |
shoe |
Two shoes are two things that someone wears on their feet. Shoes have a hard |
|
1507 |
shoed |
The past tense and past participle of shoe. |
|
1508 |
shoehorn |
A shoehorn is a smooth tool that helps a person put their foot into a shoe. |
|
1509 |
shoehorned |
The past tense and past participle of shoehorn. |
|
1510 |
shoehorning |
The present participle of shoehorn. |
|
1511 |
shoehorns |
The plural form of shoehorn; more than one (kind of) shoehorn. |
|
1512 |
shoeing |
The present participle of shoe. |
|
1513 |
shoelace |
A shoelace is a piece of rope or string used to tie shoes together. |
|
1514 |
shoelaces |
The plural form of shoelace; more than one (kind of) shoelace. |
|
1515 |
shoes |
The plural form of shoe; more than one (kind of) shoe. |
|
1516 |
shone |
The past tense and past participle of shine. |
|
1517 |
shoo |
If you shoo someone |
|
1518 |
shooed |
The past tense and past participle of shoo. |
|
1519 |
shooing |
The present participle of shoo. |
|
1520 |
shook |
The past tense of shake. |
|
1521 |
shoos |
The third-person singular form of shoo. |
|
1522 |
shoot |
When you shoot |
The man, in a desperate bid for freedom, grabbed his gun and started shooting anyone he could. |
1523 |
shoot down |
|
|
1524 |
shooter |
A shooter is a person is someone who shoots something. |
|
1525 |
shooters |
The plural form of shooter; more than one (kind of) shooter. |
|
1526 |
shooting |
The present participle of shoot. |
|
1527 |
shooting star |
A shooting star is the light of a meteorite that you can see when it enters Earth's atmosphere and burns |
|
1528 |
shooting stars |
The plural form of shooting star; more than one (kind of) shooting star. |
|
1529 |
shootings |
The plural form of shooting; more than one (kind of) shooting. |
|
1530 |
shoots |
The third-person singular form of shoot. |
|
1531 |
shop |
A place which sells things. |
He bought a hat from the shop. |
1532 |
shop talk |
Shop talk is a discussion about a person's work that only other people working in the same field can understand. |
|
1533 |
shopkeeper |
A shopkeeper is a trader who sells goods in a shop. |
|
1534 |
shopkeepers |
The plural form of shopkeeper; more than one (kind of) shopkeeper. |
|
1535 |
shoplift |
If a person shoplifts |
|
1536 |
shoplifted |
The past tense and past participle of shoplift. |
|
1537 |
shoplifting |
The present participle of shoplift. |
|
1538 |
shoplifts |
The third-person singular form of shoplift. |
|
1539 |
shopped |
The past tense and past participle of shop. |
|
1540 |
shopper |
A shopper is someone who is shopping or who shops. |
Attention all shoppers, the store will be closing in 10 minutes. |
1541 |
shoppers |
The plural form of shopper; more than one (kind of) shopper. |
|
1542 |
shopping |
The present participle of shop. |
|
1543 |
shops |
The plural form of shop; more than one (kind of) shop. |
|
1544 |
shore |
The shore is the land found close to the waters' edge. |
|
1545 |
shored |
The past tense and past participle of shore. |
|
1546 |
shoreland |
The land at the shore of a lake |
|
1547 |
shorelands |
The plural form of shoreland; more than one (kind of) shoreland. |
|
1548 |
shoreline |
The shoreline is a line that divides land and a body of water. |
|
1549 |
shorelines |
The plural form of shoreline; more than one (kind of) shoreline. |
|
1550 |
shores |
The plural form of shore; more than one (kind of) shore. |
|
1551 |
shoreward |
moving in the direction of or facing the shore |
John saw a ship heading shoreward, towards Liverpool. |
1552 |
shorewards |
moving or facing the shore |
|
1553 |
shoring |
The present participle of shore. |
|
1554 |
shorn |
The past tense of shear. |
|
1555 |
short |
If something is short then there is a small distance from the bottom to the top. The opposite is tall. |
I can't reach the table because I'm too short.; The more I use the pencil, the shorter it becomes. |
1556 |
short cut |
A short cut is an easier and/or faster way. |
We took the short cut on the way home so we could get there faster. |
1557 |
short cuts |
The plural form of short cut; more than one (kind of) short cut. |
|
1558 |
shortage |
A shortage is when there is too little of something. |
There has been a shortage of food because of the drought.; The company had a shortage of qualified candidates for the job. |
1559 |
shortages |
The plural form of shortage; more than one (kind of) shortage. |
|
1560 |
shortcake |
Shortcake is a sweet cake or biscuit. |
|
1561 |
shortcakes |
The plural form of shortcake; more than one (kind of) shortcake. |
|
1562 |
shortcut |
A shortcut is an easier and/or faster way. |
We took the shortcut on the way home so we could get there faster. |
1563 |
short-cut |
A short-cut is an easier and/or faster way. |
We took the short-cut on the way home so we could get there faster. |
1564 |
shortcuts |
The plural form of shortcut; more than one (kind of) shortcut. |
|
1565 |
short-cuts |
The plural form of short-cut; more than one (kind of) short-cut. |
|
1566 |
shorten |
If you shorten something |
This document is too long. You must shorten it by 200 words. |
1567 |
shortened |
The past tense and past participle of shorten. |
|
1568 |
shortening |
Shortening is fat that is used to make pastry. |
|
1569 |
shortenings |
The plural form of shortening; more than one (kind of) shortening. |
|
1570 |
shortens |
The third-person singular form of shorten. |
|
1571 |
shorter |
The comparative form of short; more short. |
The student is shorter than the teacher. |
1572 |
shortest |
The superlative form of short; most short. |
|
1573 |
shorthand |
Shorthand is a shortened or simplified way of referring to something. |
|
1574 |
shortly |
If something is going to happen shortly |
Relax, the concert will begin shortly. |
1575 |
shorts |
; (uncountable) Shorts are an item of clothing. They are short trousers that reach someone's knees. |
It was very hot, so I put on shorts. |
1576 |
shortstop |
A shortstop is the infield defensive player that stands between the second and the third base. |
|
1577 |
shortstops |
The plural form of shortstop; more than one (kind of) shortstop. |
|
1578 |
shot |
The act of a gun firing. |
|
1579 |
shotgun |
A shotgun is a type of gun. |
|
1580 |
shotguns |
The plural form of shotgun; more than one (kind of) shotgun. |
|
1581 |
shots |
The plural form of shot; more than one (kind of) shot. |
|
1582 |
should |
You use should to say that it is a good idea to do something. |
If you have a test, you should be studying.; Who should we call to fix this? |
1583 |
shoulda |
Short for should have. |
I shoulda gone home, since it's late now. |
1584 |
shoulder |
The part of the body where an arm attaches or joins. |
|
1585 |
shouldered |
The past tense and past participle of shoulder. |
|
1586 |
shouldering |
The present participle of shoulder. |
|
1587 |
shoulders |
The plural form of shoulder; more than one (kind of) shoulder. |
|
1588 |
shouldn't |
The negative form of should; should not. |
I shouldn't leave my pencil lying on the floor. |
1589 |
shout |
If you shout |
Don't shout! I can hear you fine.; This is a big classroom, so please shout your name and answer. |
1590 |
shouted |
The past tense and past participle of shout. |
|
1591 |
shouting |
The present participle of shout. |
|
1592 |
shouts |
The third-person singular form of shout. |
|
1593 |
shove |
When you shove something |
|
1594 |
shoved |
The past tense and past participle of shove. |
|
1595 |
shovel |
A shovel is an object made for scooping or digging |
|
1596 |
shoveled |
The past tense and past participle of shovel. |
|
1597 |
shoveling |
The present participle of shovel. |
|
1598 |
shovels |
The plural form of shovel; more than one (kind of) shovel. |
|
1599 |
shoves |
The third-person singular form of shove. |
|
1600 |
shoving |
The present participle of shove. |
|
1601 |
show |
When you show something |
The clock shows the time of day.; Can you show me your ID?; The museum has shown the art of America. |
1602 |
show off |
If someone shows something off |
Grocery stores show off their produce by placing the most attractive specimens in front. |
1603 |
show offs |
The plural form of show off; more than one (kind of) show off. |
|
1604 |
showcase |
A case for displaying merchandise or valuable items. |
He put the jewelry in the showcase. |
1605 |
showcased |
The past tense and past participle of showcase. |
|
1606 |
showcases |
The plural form of showcase; more than one (kind of) showcase. |
|
1607 |
showcasing |
The present participle of showcase. |
|
1608 |
showed |
The past tense of show. |
|
1609 |
shower |
A shower is a place with water spraying down to clean something. |
I got up, went to the toilet, and jumped in the shower.; I usually have a shower before going to work. |
1610 |
showered |
The past tense and past participle of shower. |
|
1611 |
showering |
The present participle of shower. |
|
1612 |
showers |
The plural form of shower; more than one (kind of) shower. |
|
1613 |
showier |
The comparative form of showy; more showy. |
|
1614 |
showiest |
The superlative form of showy; most showy. |
|
1615 |
showing |
The present participle of show. |
|
1616 |
showings |
The plural form of showing; more than one (kind of) showing. |
The house has had several showings already this month. |
1617 |
showman |
A showman is a person who organizes a show or theatrical event. |
P. T. Barnum was an American showman. |
1618 |
showmen |
The plural form of showman; more than one (kind of) showman. |
|
1619 |
shown |
The past participle of show. |
|
1620 |
showoff |
A person trying to show prowess or ability. |
They were a showoff. |
1621 |
show-off |
A show-off is a person who does things to get other people to notice them. |
|
1622 |
showoffs |
The plural form of showoff; more than one (kind of) showoff. |
|
1623 |
show-offs |
The plural form of show-off; more than one (kind of) show-off. |
|
1624 |
shows |
The plural form of show; more than one (kind of) show. |
|
1625 |
showy |
If something is showy |
|
1626 |
shrank |
The past tense of shrink. |
|
1627 |
shrapnel |
Shrapnel is the debris or fragments thrown out by an explosive. |
|
1628 |
shred |
A shred is a long and narrow piece of something. |
|
1629 |
shredded |
The past tense and past participle of shred. |
|
1630 |
shredder |
A shredder is a machine that tears up objects into smaller pieces. |
|
1631 |
shredders |
The plural form of shredder; more than one (kind of) shredder. |
|
1632 |
shredding |
The present participle of shred. |
|
1633 |
shreds |
The plural form of shred; more than one (kind of) shred. |
|
1634 |
shriek |
A shriek is a very loud |
She let out a shriek when the car splashed water over her legs. |
1635 |
shrieked |
The past tense and past participle of shriek. |
|
1636 |
shrieking |
The present participle of shriek. |
|
1637 |
shrieks |
The plural form of shriek; more than one (kind of) shriek. |
|
1638 |
shrieve |
A shrieve is an obsolete word for sheriff. |
|
1639 |
shrieves |
The plural form of shrieve; more than one (kind of) shrieve. |
|
1640 |
shrine |
A shrine is a holy or sacred place dedicated to a certain deity or a person who is respected. |
|
1641 |
shrines |
The plural form of shrine; more than one (kind of) shrine. |
|
1642 |
shrink |
A shrink is another word for a psychologist. |
He was sent to a shrink because he started to act dangerously |
1643 |
shrinking |
The present participle of shrink. |
|
1644 |
shrinks |
The plural form of shrink; more than one (kind of) shrink. |
|
1645 |
shrivel |
If something shrivels |
The plant shrivelled from lack of water.; His fingers were shriveled from being in the bath for too long.; The hot sun shrivelled the leaves. |
1646 |
shriveled |
The past tense and past participle of shrivel. |
|
1647 |
shriveling |
The present participle of shrivel. |
|
1648 |
shrivelled |
The past tense and past participle of shrivel. |
|
1649 |
shrivelling |
The present participle of shrivel. |
|
1650 |
shrivels |
The third-person singular form of shrivel. |
|
1651 |
shrub |
A shrub is a plant. It is smaller than a tree |
I think the ball rolled under that shrub. |
1652 |
shrubberies |
The plural form of shrubbery; more than one (kind of) shrubbery. |
|
1653 |
shrubbery |
Shrubbery is an area in a garden that is planted with shrubs. |
|
1654 |
shrubs |
The plural form of shrub; more than one (kind of) shrub. |
I'm going to plant shrubs in the yard. |
1655 |
shrug |
If you shrug your shoulders |
Where's Dad?" "How should I know?" replied my brother, shrugging. |
1656 |
shrugged |
The past tense and past participle of shrug. |
|
1657 |
shrugging |
The present participle of shrug. |
|
1658 |
shrugs |
The third-person singular form of shrug. |
|
1659 |
shrunk |
The past tense of shrink. |
|
1660 |
shrunken |
Something that is shrunken has been made smaller than it used to be. |
|
1661 |
shudder |
A shudder is a shivering tremor caused by fear or horror. |
|
1662 |
shuddered |
The past tense and past participle of shudder. |
|
1663 |
shuddering |
The present participle of shudder. |
|
1664 |
shudders |
The plural form of shudder; more than one (kind of) shudder. |
|
1665 |
shuffle |
If you shuffle |
He shuffled out of the room.; I shuffled my feet in embarrassment. |
1666 |
shuffled |
The past tense and past participle of shuffle. |
|
1667 |
shuffler |
Someone or something which shuffles. |
The card shuffler shuffled the deck of cards. |
1668 |
shufflers |
The plural form of shuffler; more than one (kind of) shuffler. |
|
1669 |
shuffles |
The third-person singular form of shuffle. |
|
1670 |
shuffling |
The present participle of shuffle. |
|
1671 |
shunt |
If you shunt a person |
|
1672 |
shunted |
The past tense and past participle of shunt. |
|
1673 |
shunting |
The present participle of shunt. |
|
1674 |
shunts |
The third-person singular form of shunt. |
|
1675 |
shut |
When someone moves a door so that people can't go through it |
The wind was too cold, so I shut the window. |
1676 |
shutdown |
A shutdown is the action of completely stopping something |
|
1677 |
shutdowns |
The plural form of shutdown; more than one (kind of) shutdown. |
|
1678 |
shuts |
The third-person singular form of shut. |
|
1679 |
shutter |
Shutters are protective panels placed over windows to block out the light. |
|
1680 |
shutters |
The plural form of shutter; more than one (kind of) shutter. |
|
1681 |
shutting |
The present participle of shut. |
|
1682 |
shuttle |
A shuttle is a transport service that goes back and forth between two or more places. |
The shuttle bus runs to the airport on a half-hourly basis form the central station. |
1683 |
shuttlecock |
A shuttlecock is an object that is made with a cork and feathers. It is used in badminton and it is also called a birdie. |
She hit the shuttlecock high into the air. |
1684 |
shuttlecocks |
The plural form of shuttlecock; more than one (kind of) shuttlecock. |
|
1685 |
shuttled |
The past tense and past participle of shuttle. |
|
1686 |
shuttles |
The plural form of shuttle; more than one (kind of) shuttle. |
|
1687 |
shuttling |
The present participle of shuttle. |
|
1688 |
shy |
When you are shy |
He is usually shy around people. |
1689 |
shyer |
The comparative form of shy; more shy. |
|
1690 |
shyest |
The superlative form of shy; most shy. |
|
1691 |
shylock |
A shylock is a loan shark. |
|
1692 |
shylocked |
The past tense and past participle of shylock. |
|
1693 |
shylocking |
The present participle of shylock. |
|
1694 |
shylocks |
The plural form of shylock; more than one (kind of) shylock. |
|
1695 |
shyness |
The shyness of someone is how shy they are. |
|
1696 |
sibcest |
Sibcest is a romantic relationship between siblings. |
|
1697 |
sibling |
A sibling is a brother or a sister. |
I think I know your sibling. |
1698 |
sibling-in-law |
A person's sibling-in-law is their spouse's sibling. |
|
1699 |
siblings |
The plural form of sibling; more than one (kind of) sibling. |
|
1700 |
siblings-in-law |
The plural form of sibling-in-law; more than one (kind of) sibling-in-law. |
|
1701 |
Sicilian |
Sicilian is a Romance language. |
|
1702 |
Sicilians |
The plural form of Sicilian; more than one (kind of) Sicilian. |
|
1703 |
Sicily |
Sicily is the biggest island in the Mediterranean Sea and one of the 20 regions of Italy. |
|
1704 |
sick |
If a person |
I'm sorry, I'm too sick to go to work today.; If you're sick, you should go and see a doctor. |
1705 |
sicken |
If something sickens you |
The infection will sicken him until amputation is needed. |
1706 |
sickened |
The past tense and past participle of sicken. |
He soon sickened from it. |
1707 |
sickening |
If something is sickening is makes you feel sick. Usually this mean it makes your stomach sick so that you might vomit. |
|
1708 |
sickens |
The third-person singular form of sicken. |
|
1709 |
sicker |
The comparative form of sick; more sick. |
I'm sicker today than I was yesterday. |
1710 |
sickest |
The superlative form of sick; most sick. |
|
1711 |
sickle |
A sickle is a tool used for cutting crops. |
|
1712 |
sickle-cell anaemia |
A disease where the red blood cells change to a sickle shape when there is a shortage of oxygen. |
|
1713 |
sickles |
The plural form of sickle; more than one (kind of) sickle. |
|
1714 |
sickly |
A sickly person is someone who is sick |
He was a sickly child. |
1715 |
sickness |
Sickness is being sick. |
|
1716 |
sicknesses |
The plural form of sickness; more than one (kind of) sickness. |
|
1717 |
sicko |
A sicko is a person who is mentally ill (crazy). |
|
1718 |
sick-o |
A sick-o is a person who is mentally ill; crazy. |
Michael Moore directed a movie "Sicko" about the health system of the United States. |
1719 |
sickoes |
The plural form of sicko; more than one (kind of) sicko. |
|
1720 |
sickos |
The plural form of sicko; more than one (kind of) sicko. |
|
1721 |
sick-os |
The plural form of sick-o; more than one (kind of) sick-o. |
Those people sure are a bunch of sick-os. |
1722 |
side |
A side is a straight edge of an object. |
A square has four sides. |
1723 |
sideboob |
The sideboob of a woman is the view of her breast that is seen from the side. |
|
1724 |
sideboobs |
The plural form of sideboob; more than one (kind of) sideboob. |
|
1725 |
sided |
The past tense and past participle of side. |
|
1726 |
sidekick |
A sidekick is someone who regularly travels with |
|
1727 |
sidekicks |
The plural form of sidekick; more than one (kind of) sidekick. |
|
1728 |
sideline |
A sideline is a line at the side of something. |
|
1729 |
sidelined |
The past tense and past participle of sideline. |
|
1730 |
sidelines |
The plural form of sideline; more than one (kind of) sideline. |
|
1731 |
sidelining |
The present participle of sideline. |
|
1732 |
sides |
The plural form of side; more than one (kind of) side. |
|
1733 |
sidewalk |
A sidewalk is a long piece of ground beside a road for walking on. |
It is safer to walk on the sidewalk than on the road. |
1734 |
sidewalks |
The plural form of sidewalk; more than one (kind of) sidewalk. |
|
1735 |
sideward |
moving to or facing the side |
|
1736 |
sidewards |
moving or facing towards a side. |
|
1737 |
sideways |
to |
|
1738 |
siding |
A material that covers the sides of buildings. |
|
1739 |
sidings |
The plural form of siding; more than one (kind of) siding. |
|
1740 |
siege |
A siege is a prolonged military assault on a place with the intent of conquering it. |
|
1741 |
sieges |
The plural form of siege; more than one (kind of) siege. |
|
1742 |
siesta |
A siesta is a rest or sleep in the middle of the day. The word comes directly from Spanish. |
Spanish people sometimes take a siesta in the afternoon when it is too hot to work. |
1743 |
siestas |
The plural form of siesta; more than one (kind of) siesta. |
|
1744 |
sieve |
A sieve is a device with a mesh bottom to separate larger particles from smaller ones |
|
1745 |
sieved |
The past tense and past participle of sieve. |
|
1746 |
sieves |
The plural form of sieve; more than one (kind of) sieve. |
|
1747 |
sieving |
The present participle of sieve. |
|
1748 |
sift |
If you sift something |
Sift the flour to remove the clumps. |
1749 |
sifted |
The past tense and past participle of sift. |
|
1750 |
sifting |
The present participle of sift. |
|
1751 |
sifts |
The third-person singular form of sift. |
|
1752 |
sigh |
When someone sighs |
She wasn't happy about what happened, but she sighed and accepted it. |
1753 |
sighed |
The past tense and past participle of sigh. |
He turned off the engine, sighed deeply, and slowly followed her inside. |
1754 |
sighing |
The present participle of sigh. |
|
1755 |
sighs |
The third-person singular form of sigh. |
|
1756 |
sight |
Having sight is if you can see things. |
|
1757 |
sighted |
The past tense and past participle of sight. |
|
1758 |
sighting |
A sighting is when someone looks at something |
|
1759 |
sightings |
The plural form of sighting; more than one (kind of) sighting. |
|
1760 |
sightlier |
The comparative form of sightly; more sightly. |
|
1761 |
sightliest |
The superlative form of sightly; most sightly. |
|
1762 |
sightly |
If something is sightly |
|
1763 |
sights |
The plural form of sight; more than one (kind of) sight. |
|
1764 |
sightsaw |
The present participle of sightsee. |
|
1765 |
sightsee |
When a person sightsees |
|
1766 |
sightseeing |
The past tense of sightsee. |
|
1767 |
sightseen |
The past participle of sightsee. |
|
1768 |
sightseer |
A sightseer is a person who goes sightseeing. |
|
1769 |
sightseers |
The plural form of sightseer; more than one (kind of) sightseer. |
|
1770 |
sightsees |
The third-person singular form of sightsee. |
|
1771 |
sigma |
Eighteen letter of Greek. |
|
1772 |
sigmas |
The plural form of sigma; more than one (kind of) sigma. |
|
1773 |
sign |
A flat thing with a few words or pictures on it to tell people something. |
I saw a stop sign, so I stopped the car. |
1774 |
sign up |
If you sign up for something |
We signed up Bob for kitchen cleanup duty. |
1775 |
signal |
A picture |
When I make this signal with my hand, everybody walk to the front of the room. |
1776 |
signaled |
The past tense and past participle of signal. |
|
1777 |
signaling |
The present participle of signal. |
|
1778 |
signalled |
The past tense and past participle of signal. |
|
1779 |
signalling |
The present participle of signal. |
|
1780 |
signalman |
A signalman is a person who works on the railway and changes the railway signals. |
The signalman changed the light from red to green to let the train continue. |
1781 |
signalmen |
The plural form of signalman; more than one (kind of) signalman. |
|
1782 |
signals |
The plural form of signal; more than one (kind of) signal. |
|
1783 |
signature |
When a person writes their own name with a pen |
The cheque has to have my signature on it, or the bank won't give you money for it. |
1784 |
signatures |
The plural form of signature; more than one (kind of) signature. |
|
1785 |
signed |
The past tense and past participle of sign. |
|
1786 |
signet |
A signet is a small seal that was used to impress a picture into the sealing wax of a document as a proof of its origin. |
|
1787 |
signets |
The plural form of signet; more than one (kind of) signet. |
|
1788 |
significance |
The significance of something is how important or large its effect or influence is. |
The significance of the discovery was not well understood at the time. |
1789 |
significant |
If something is significant |
There was a significant drop in the price of gas today, causing drivers to line up at the pumps to fill up. |
1790 |
significantly |
in an important or large enough way |
The price of gas dropped significantly today, causing drivers to line up at the pumps to fill up.; His face looked significantly different.; He was, significantly, at the shop just before the accident. |
1791 |
signified |
The past tense and past participle of signify. |
|
1792 |
signifies |
The third-person singular form of signify. |
|
1793 |
signify |
If you give a souvenir to someone to signify something |
|
1794 |
signifying |
The present participle of signify. |
|
1795 |
signing |
A signing is the closing of a contract |
|
1796 |
signings |
The plural form of signing; more than one (kind of) signing. |
|
1797 |
signpost |
A signpost is a post that holds a sign that gives information on directions. |
|
1798 |
signposts |
The plural form of signpost; more than one (kind of) signpost. |
|
1799 |
signs |
The plural form of sign; more than one (kind of) sign. |
|
1800 |
sika |
A sika is a kind of deer that can be found in the forests of Eastern Asia. |
|
1801 |
sikas |
The plural form of sika; more than one (kind of) sika. |
|
1802 |
Sikh |
A Sikh is a follower of the religion of Sikhism. |
|
1803 |
Sikhism |
A religion from India. Sikhism is based on mixing ideas from Islam and Hinduism |
|
1804 |
Sikhs |
The plural form of Sikh; more than one (kind of) Sikh. |
|
1805 |
Sikkim |
Sikkim is a state in eastern India which has Gangtok as its capital. |
|
1806 |
silage |
Silage is fermented green chopped plants that is kept wet in silos. |
|
1807 |
silaged |
The past tense and past participle of silage. |
|
1808 |
silages |
The third-person singular form of silage. |
|
1809 |
silaging |
The present participle of silage. |
|
1810 |
Silas |
Silas is a male given name. |
Silas is working on a report. |
1811 |
silence |
Silence is when no noise is heard. |
The silence was strange, not even a bird could be heard. |
1812 |
silenced |
The past tense and past participle of silence. |
|
1813 |
silences |
The plural form of silence; more than one (kind of) silence. |
|
1814 |
silencing |
The present participle of silence. |
|
1815 |
silent |
If something is silent |
The candidates were silent during the exam. |
1816 |
silently |
If something is done silently |
|
1817 |
silhouette |
A silhouette is the dark shape and outline of someone or something that is visible against a brighter background. |
I could see a silhouette of a figure looking out from the window, but I couldn't tell if it was a man or a woman. |
1818 |
silhouettes |
The plural form of silhouette; more than one (kind of) silhouette. |
|
1819 |
silicon |
Silicon is a non-metal chemical element with the atomic number 14 and the symbol "Si". |
Sand is made of mostly silicon compounds.; Computers use chips made from silicon. |
1820 |
silk |
A strong soft material that cloth is made of. A certain type of silk worms make it. |
This shirt is made of silk. |
1821 |
silkier |
The comparative form of silky; more silky. |
|
1822 |
silkiest |
The superlative form of silky; most silky. |
|
1823 |
silkiness |
The silkiness of something is how silky it is. |
|
1824 |
silks |
The plural form of silk; more than one (kind of) silk. |
|
1825 |
silky |
If something is silky |
|
1826 |
sillier |
The comparative form of silly; more silly. |
|
1827 |
silliest |
The superlative form of silly; most silly. |
|
1828 |
silliness |
Silliness is an action that is perceived to be silly. |
|
1829 |
sillinesses |
The plural form of silliness; more than one (kind of) silliness. |
|
1830 |
silly |
If something is silly |
Sometimes I called her "Mommy Ruby", even if it sounded silly.; People get excited about the silliest things.; "Do you remember?" "What a silly question! Of course I remember." |
1831 |
silo |
A silo is a vertical building that is used for the production of silage. |
|
1832 |
siloed |
The past tense and past participle of silo. |
|
1833 |
siloing |
The present participle of silo. |
|
1834 |
silos |
The plural form of silo; more than one (kind of) silo. |
|
1835 |
silver |
A metal with a near white colour and high value and the symbol Ag. |
He paid with a silver dollar. |
1836 |
silver fox |
A silver fox is an attractive person with greying hair. |
|
1837 |
silverier |
The comparative form of silvery; more silvery. |
|
1838 |
silveriest |
The superlative form of silvery; most silvery. |
|
1839 |
silvers |
The plural form of silver; more than one (kind of) silver. |
|
1840 |
silversmith |
A silversmith is a person who makes |
|
1841 |
silversmiths |
The plural form of silversmith; more than one (kind of) silversmith. |
|
1842 |
silvery |
If something is silvery |
|
1843 |
simian |
If someone is simian |
|
1844 |
similar |
If two things are similar |
Canadian English is similar to American English, but there are some small differences in pronunciation, and spelling.; My sister and I have very similar ideas. |
1845 |
similarities |
The plural form of similarity; more than one (kind of) similarity. |
|
1846 |
similarity |
When there is a similarity between things |
There is a strong similarity between what happened here and what happened at the other schools.; When you look at two groups of people, there is often more similarity than difference between them.; The Indonesians have a style of music that bears a striking similarity to certain Indian music. |
1847 |
similarly |
You use |
Canadians sell more TV programs abroad than almost any other country. Similarly, Canadian songwriters sell more of their music abroad than they do in Canada. |
1848 |
simile |
A simile is a figure of speech (a way of saying things) that connects two very different things (usually formed with the words like or as). |
Here is an example simile: you eat like a pig. |
1849 |
similes |
The plural form of simile; more than one (kind of) simile. |
|
1850 |
similia |
The plural form of simile; more than one (kind of) simile. |
|
1851 |
simmer |
If you simmer something |
The soup simmered on the stove.; Simmer the soup for five minutes, then serve. |
1852 |
simmered |
The past tense and past participle of simmer. |
|
1853 |
simmering |
The present participle of simmer. |
|
1854 |
simmers |
The third-person singular form of simmer. |
|
1855 |
Simon |
Simon is a male given name. |
|
1856 |
simp |
A simp is a simple person lacking common sense. It can also mean a fool or simpleton. |
|
1857 |
simped |
The past tense and past participle of simp. |
|
1858 |
simping |
The present participle of simp. |
|
1859 |
simple |
A simple task is easy to do and easy to understand. |
Baking this cake is very simple as it only has 3 steps.; It's a simple book for learners to read and understand. |
1860 |
Simple English |
Simple English is a form of English that uses common words that most people know and does not use complex sentences. |
|
1861 |
simpled |
The past tense and past participle of simple. |
|
1862 |
simpler |
The comparative form of simple; more simple. |
|
1863 |
simples |
The plural form of simple; more than one (kind of) simple. |
|
1864 |
simplest |
The superlative form of simple; most simple. |
|
1865 |
simpleton |
A simpleton is a stupid person |
|
1866 |
simpletons |
The plural form of simpleton; more than one (kind of) simpleton. |
|
1867 |
simplicities |
The plural form of simplicity; more than one (kind of) simplicity. |
|
1868 |
simplicity |
Simplicity is the state of being simple and not complicated. |
The design was wonderful in its simplicity and ease of use. |
1869 |
simplification |
Simplification is the act of making something easier or less complex. |
|
1870 |
simplifications |
The plural form of simplification; more than one (kind of) simplification. |
|
1871 |
simplified |
The past tense and past participle of simplify. |
|
1872 |
Simplified Chinese |
Simplified Chinese is Chinese written with simplified letters. It is used in the People's Republic of China |
|
1873 |
simplifies |
The third-person singular form of simplify. |
|
1874 |
simplify |
If you simplify something |
|
1875 |
simplifying |
The present participle of simplify. |
|
1876 |
simpling |
The present participle of simple. |
|
1877 |
simplistic |
If something is done in a simplistic way |
|
1878 |
simply |
You use simply to emphasize that something is true and thinking about it in different ways won't change that. |
We aren't buying a new car because we simply can't afford it.; Aliens simply do no exist.; This is simply a larger version of the old one. |
1879 |
simps |
The plural form of simp; more than one (kind of) simp. |
|
1880 |
simulate |
If you simulate something |
We will use a smoke machine to simulate fog in the play. |
1881 |
simulated |
The past tense and past participle of simulate. |
|
1882 |
simulates |
The third-person singular form of simulate. |
|
1883 |
simulating |
The present participle of simulate. |
|
1884 |
simulation |
A simulation of an event is when people make something that looks like the event happening |
Before we watched them land on the moon, we watched a simulation so we would know what it would look like.; Doctors sometimes learn surgery in a simulation of a real operation.; To make movies you have to set up a lot of simulations. |
1885 |
simulations |
The plural form of simulation; more than one (kind of) simulation. |
|
1886 |
simulator |
A simulator is a machine that makes something that looks or seems like the original |
Pilots have been using flight simulators to safely learn how to fly. |
1887 |
simulators |
The plural form of simulator; more than one (kind of) simulator. |
|
1888 |
simulcast |
A simulcast program or event that is broadcast across more than one channel at the same time. |
|
1889 |
simulcasted |
The past tense and past participle of simulcast. |
|
1890 |
simulcasting |
The present participle of simulcast. |
|
1891 |
simulcasts |
The plural form of simulcast; more than one (kind of) simulcast. |
|
1892 |
simultaneous |
If events are simultaneous |
Al Qaeda often plans simultaneous attacks in different places. |
1893 |
simultaneously |
When something happens simultaneously |
We both ate the candy simultaneously. |
1894 |
sin |
A sin is a bad action that breaks laws or rules |
32 percent of Catholics said they confess their sins to a priest less than once a year.; I thought of all the seven deadly sins, pride was the worst for Christians.; Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.; When you fight against me, brother, you commit the ultimate sin.; It is a crime against man and a sin against God!; This war has shown me that there is sin in human beings.; Many people only think homosexual sex is a sin, but the attraction to people of the same gender is too. |
1895 |
since |
From a particular time in the past until now or until a later time in the past. |
I haven't been there since 1969.; Since you told me about it, I've been thinking a lot. |
1896 |
sincere |
If someone is sincere |
I gave my brother a sincere apology after I broke one of his tools. |
1897 |
sincerely |
If something is done sincerely |
|
1898 |
sincerer |
The comparative form of sincere; more sincere. |
|
1899 |
sincerest |
The superlative form of sincere; most sincere. |
|
1900 |
sincerities |
The plural form of sincerity; more than one (kind of) sincerity. |
|
1901 |
sincerity |
Sincerity is the state or quality of being sincere. |
|
1902 |
sine |
The sine is the ratio of the side opposite an angle to the length of the hypotenuse. |
|
1903 |
sinecure |
A sinecure is a position that requires little to no work but still gives a good payout. |
|
1904 |
sinecures |
The plural form of sinecure; more than one (kind of) sinecure. |
|
1905 |
sines |
The plural form of sine; more than one (kind of) sine. |
|
1906 |
sinew |
A sinew is a cord or tendon of the body. |
|
1907 |
sinews |
The plural form of sinew; more than one (kind of) sinew. |
|
1908 |
sinful |
A sinful person |
The pastor said that talking about others behind their back is sinful. |
1909 |
sing |
If you sing you use your voice to make music. |
I'm going to sing a song to you. |
1910 |
sing along |
When you sing along |
If you know the lyrics to the song, sing along! |
1911 |
Singapore |
Singapore is a small country in Southeast Asia. |
Singapore is a small country although it is well known in many countries. |
1912 |
Singaporean |
A Singaporean is a person from Singapore. |
He is a Singaporean living overseas. |
1913 |
Singaporeans |
The plural form of Singaporean; more than one (kind of) Singaporean. |
|
1914 |
singer |
A singer is someone who sings. |
She is a very good singer. |
1915 |
singers |
The plural form of singer; more than one (kind of) singer. |
The two singers sang in harmony. |
1916 |
singing |
The present participle of sing. |
|
1917 |
singing along |
The past tense of sing along. |
|
1918 |
single |
A single thing is the only one. |
In large baking dish, arrange chicken pieces in single layer. |
1919 |
single bed |
A single bed is a standard sized bed designed for one person to sleep in. |
|
1920 |
single beds |
The plural form of single bed; more than one (kind of) single bed. |
|
1921 |
single entendre |
A single entendre is a phrase that has a single meaning that lacks subtlety and cleverness. |
|
1922 |
singled |
The past tense and past participle of single. |
|
1923 |
singles |
Singles is a game where each side has only one player |
|
1924 |
singling |
The present participle of single. |
|
1925 |
sings |
The third-person singular form of sing. |
|
1926 |
sings along |
The third-person singular form of sing along. |
|
1927 |
singular |
If a noun is singular in English grammar |
If I say, "one cat", that's singular, but if I say, "a lot of cats", that's plural. |
1928 |
sinister |
A sinister person is someone who is threatening or evil. |
|
1929 |
sink |
If something sinks |
During the storm, two ships sank.; When he heard the news of the accident, his heart sank.; Stock prices sank 10% on the news of the loss.; She sank her teeth into the meat. |
1930 |
sink hole |
A sink hole is a hole in the ground that is made when water erodes dirt or rock. |
|
1931 |
sinkhole |
A sinkhole is a hole in the ground that is made when water erodes dirt or rock. |
|
1932 |
sinkholes |
The plural form of sinkhole; more than one (kind of) sinkhole. |
|
1933 |
sinking |
The present participle of sink. |
|
1934 |
sinks |
The third-person singular form of sink. |
|
1935 |
sinned |
The past tense and past participle of sin. |
|
1936 |
sinner |
A sinner is a person who sins or has sinned. |
|
1937 |
sinners |
The plural form of sinner; more than one (kind of) sinner. |
|
1938 |
sinning |
The present participle of sin. |
|
1939 |
sins |
The plural form of sin; more than one (kind of) sin. |
|
1940 |
sip |
A sip is a small mouthful of drink. |
|
1941 |
siphon |
A siphon is a bent pipe or tube with one end lower than the other |
|
1942 |
siphoned |
The past tense and past participle of siphon. |
|
1943 |
siphoning |
The present participle of siphon. |
|
1944 |
siphons |
The plural form of siphon; more than one (kind of) siphon. |
|
1945 |
sipped |
The past tense and past participle of sip. |
|
1946 |
sipping |
The present participle of sip. |
|
1947 |
sips |
The plural form of sip; more than one (kind of) sip. |
|
1948 |
sir |
You use sir to speak or write to a man formally to be polite. |
Excuse me, sir, could you tell me where the nearest bookstore is? |
1949 |
sirs |
The plural form of sir; more than one (kind of) sir. |
|
1950 |
sister |
Your sister is the daughter of your mother and father |
My parents have three children: me, my brother, and my sister. |
1951 |
sisterhood |
Sisterhood is the relationship between sisters. |
|
1952 |
sisterhoods |
The plural form of sisterhood; more than one (kind of) sisterhood. |
|
1953 |
sister-in-law |
A person's sister-in-law is their spouse's sister. |
|
1954 |
sister-in-laws |
The plural form of sister-in-law; more than one (kind of) sister-in-law. |
|
1955 |
sisterly |
The term sisterly is used to describe things as being of or related to sisters. |
|
1956 |
sisters |
The plural form of sister; more than one (kind of) sister. |
|
1957 |
sisters-in-law |
The plural form of sister-in-law; more than one (kind of) sister-in-law. |
|
1958 |
sit |
When you sit |
I sit on a chair at the table.; He sat on the ground.; We sat her at the head of the table. |
1959 |
sit down |
sit down is another way to say sit. |
After walking all day, I needed to sit down and rest. |
1960 |
sitcom |
A sitcom is a TV program with a group of characters in funny situations. |
|
1961 |
sitcoms |
The plural form of sitcom; more than one (kind of) sitcom. |
|
1962 |
site |
A site is a location or a place. |
He was working on a building site in Alton when a concrete mixer rolled back and hit him. |
1963 |
sited |
The past tense and past participle of site. |
|
1964 |
sites |
The plural form of site; more than one (kind of) site. |
|
1965 |
siting |
The present participle of site. |
|
1966 |
sits |
The third-person singular form of sit. |
|
1967 |
sitting |
The present participle of sit. |
|
1968 |
situate |
If something is situated somewhere |
The school is situated in a mostly-white area. |
1969 |
situated |
The past tense and past participle of situate. |
|
1970 |
situates |
The third-person singular form of situate. |
|
1971 |
situating |
The present participle of situate. |
|
1972 |
situation |
A situation is the conditions at a time and place. |
If you can stay calm, it will help you to handle difficult situations.; Can you describe the situation in Iraq during the war?; Under the new government, the political situation is changing rapidly. |
1973 |
situational |
If something is situational |
|
1974 |
situations |
The plural form of situation; more than one (kind of) situation. |
|
1975 |
six |
ordinal sixth) Six is the number that is after five and before seven. In numerals |
Most people sleep from six to nine hours a night. |
1976 |
sixes |
The plural form of six; more than one (kind of) six. |
I rolled sixes and got to move ahead 12 spaces on the board. |
1977 |
sixpence |
A sixpence was a coin with the value of six pennies. |
She gave the boy sixpence to buy sweets. |
1978 |
sixpences |
The plural form of sixpence; more than one (kind of) sixpence. |
|
1979 |
sixteen |
ordinal sixteenth) Sixteen is the number that is after fifteen and before seventeen. It can also be written as 16. |
Sixteen persons fit in this small bus. |
1980 |
sixteens |
The plural form of sixteen; more than one (kind of) sixteen. |
|
1981 |
sixteenth |
The sixteenth thing is the one that is number sixteen (16) in order. |
|
1982 |
sixth |
The sixth thing is the one that is number six (6) in order. |
He ran in the marathon and came in sixth. |
1983 |
sixths |
The plural form of sixth; more than one (kind of) sixth. |
|
1984 |
sixties |
The plural form of sixty; more than one (kind of) sixty. |
|
1985 |
sixtieth |
The sixtieth thing is the one that is number sixty (60) in order. |
|
1986 |
sixty |
ordinal sixtieth) Sixty is the number that is after 59 and before 61. |
There are sixty seconds in a minute and sixty minutes in an hour. |
1987 |
sizable |
If something is sizable |
|
1988 |
size |
How big or small a thing is. |
These shirts come in four sizes: small, medium, large, and extra large. |
1989 |
sizeable |
If something is sizeable |
|
1990 |
sized |
The past tense and past participle of size. |
|
1991 |
sizes |
The plural form of size; more than one (kind of) size. |
What sizes do these shoes come in?; I have different sizes of boxes for different things. |
1992 |
sizing |
The present participle of size. |
|
1993 |
skate |
An ice skate is a steel blade |
|
1994 |
skateboard |
A skateboard is a thin piece of wood with four wheels that you can ride by standing on it and pushing against the ground with your foot. |
My sister won't let me ride on her skateboard, so I have to take my bicycle to school instead. |
1995 |
skateboarded |
The past tense and past participle of skateboard. |
|
1996 |
skateboarding |
The present participle of skateboard. |
|
1997 |
skateboards |
The plural form of skateboard; more than one (kind of) skateboard. |
|
1998 |
skated |
The past tense and past participle of skate. |
|
1999 |
skater |
A skater is a person who skates. |
He likes winter sports and he's a good ice skater. |
2000 |
skaters |
The plural form of skater; more than one (kind of) skater. |
|
2001 |
skates |
The plural form of skate; more than one (kind of) skate. |
|
2002 |
skating |
The present participle of skate. |
|
2003 |
skeezier |
The comparative form of skeezy; more skeezy. |
|
2004 |
skeeziest |
The superlative form of skeezy; most skeezy. |
|
2005 |
skeezy |
A skeezy person is someone who is despicable and tasteless. |
|
2006 |
skeleton |
A skeleton is the bones that support the body of an animal or person. |
|
2007 |
skeletons |
The plural form of skeleton; more than one (kind of) skeleton. |
|
2008 |
skeptic |
A skeptic is a person who doesn't believe things before seeing very good reasons to believe them. |
I'm a skeptic, so I don't believe things just because they're in the newspaper. |
2009 |
skeptical |
If someone is skeptical |
Many people were skeptical of his claim to have seen a UFO. |
2010 |
skeptically |
If someone looks at or thinks about something skeptically |
She listened skeptically to his explanation because it sounded unlikely.; He looked skeptically at the repair job, unsure it would last. |
2011 |
skepticism |
Skepticism is the state of being skeptic; it means being doubtful about something. |
|
2012 |
skeptics |
The plural form of skeptic; more than one (kind of) skeptic. |
|
2013 |
sketch |
A sketch is a simple drawing. |
The artist made a quick sketch before he started painting the real picture.; Here is a sketch of an aeroplane. |
2014 |
sketched |
The past tense and past participle of sketch. |
|
2015 |
sketches |
The plural form of sketch; more than one (kind of) sketch. |
|
2016 |
sketchier |
The comparative form of sketchy; more sketchy. |
|
2017 |
sketchiest |
The superlative form of sketchy; most sketchy. |
|
2018 |
sketching |
The present participle of sketch. |
|
2019 |
sketchy |
If something is sketchy |
|
2020 |
skewer |
A skewer is a long piece of wood or metal used to hold pieces of food |
He used a skewer to put pieces of meat together for his kebab. |
2021 |
skewered |
The past tense and past participle of skewer. |
|
2022 |
skewering |
The present participle of skewer. |
|
2023 |
skewers |
The plural form of skewer; more than one (kind of) skewer. |
|
2024 |
ski |
A ski is a long piece of wood |
|
2025 |
ski mask |
A ski mask is a type of headgear that is designed to expose only part of the face. |
|
2026 |
ski masks |
The plural form of ski mask; more than one (kind of) ski mask. |
|
2027 |
skid |
If a vehicle skids |
The truck skidded out of control on the ice.; The car skidded on a patch of ice. |
2028 |
skidded |
The past tense and past participle of skid. |
|
2029 |
skidding |
The present participle of skid. |
|
2030 |
skidmark |
a mark made by a tire |
|
2031 |
skids |
The third-person singular form of skid. |
|
2032 |
skied |
The past tense and past participle of ski. |
|
2033 |
skier |
A skier is a person who skis. |
Steve moved to Aspen because he was a good skier and liked to ski every weekend. |
2034 |
skiers |
The plural form of skier; more than one (kind of) skier. |
|
2035 |
skies |
The plural form of sky; more than one (kind of) sky. |
|
2036 |
skiing |
Skiing is a sport where people race each other on skis through snow |
|
2037 |
skilful |
A skilful person is someone who is skilled in doing something. |
|
2038 |
skilfully |
If something is done skilfully |
|
2039 |
skill |
Being able to do something well. Unlike abilities |
I go to a class every weekend to help me improve on my writing skills. |
2040 |
skilled |
When someone is skilled |
You seem to be very skilled in sewing! Who taught you so well? |
2041 |
skillful |
A skillful person is someone who is skilled in doing something. |
|
2042 |
skillfully |
If something is done skillfully |
|
2043 |
skills |
The plural form of skill; more than one (kind of) skill. |
|
2044 |
skim |
If you skim something |
Seabirds usually skim the surface of the sea for food.; |
2045 |
skimmed |
The past tense and past participle of skim. |
|
2046 |
skimmer |
A skimmer is something you use to skim. |
|
2047 |
skimmers |
The plural form of skimmer; more than one (kind of) skimmer. |
|
2048 |
skimming |
Skimmings are the substances that are skimmed from a surface. |
|
2049 |
skimmings |
The plural form of skimming; more than one (kind of) skimming. |
|
2050 |
skimp |
If you skimp on something |
|
2051 |
skimped |
The past tense and past participle of skimp. |
|
2052 |
skimpier |
The comparative form of skimpy; more skimpy. |
|
2053 |
skimpiest |
The superlative form of skimpy; most skimpy. |
|
2054 |
skimping |
The present participle of skimp. |
|
2055 |
skimps |
The third-person singular form of skimp. |
|
2056 |
skimpy |
If something is skimpy |
|
2057 |
skims |
The third-person singular form of skim. |
|
2058 |
skin |
The outer layer of an animal or human. |
Her skin is soft. |
2059 |
skinhead |
A skinhead is someone who has shaved his or her head. |
|
2060 |
skinheads |
The plural form of skinhead; more than one (kind of) skinhead. |
|
2061 |
skinned |
The past tense and past participle of skin. |
|
2062 |
skinnier |
The comparative form of skinny; more skinny. |
|
2063 |
skinnies |
The plural form of skinny; more than one (kind of) skinny. |
|
2064 |
skinniest |
The superlative form of skinny; most skinny. |
|
2065 |
skinning |
The present participle of skin. |
|
2066 |
skinny |
A skinny person or animal has few flesh or muscle around the skeleton |
You should eat more and do some sports, you're too skinny!; This poor village is full of skinny cats and dogs searching for food. |
2067 |
skins |
The plural form of skin; more than one (kind of) skin. |
|
2068 |
skinship |
Skinship is the act of two or more people spending time together while naked in order to strengthen a social bond. |
|
2069 |
skip |
An act of overlooking something on purpose. |
This question has an error. Just skip it. |
2070 |
skip tracer |
A skip tracer is a private investigator or private detective who specializes in finding people who have attempted to disappear. |
|
2071 |
skip tracers |
The plural form of skip tracer; more than one (kind of) skip tracer. |
|
2072 |
skip tracing |
Skip tracing is the work of a skip tracer |
|
2073 |
skipped |
The past tense and past participle of skip. |
|
2074 |
skipping |
The present participle of skip. |
|
2075 |
skips |
The third-person singular form of skip. |
|
2076 |
skiptrace |
If you skiptrace |
|
2077 |
skiptraced |
The past tense and past participle of skiptrace. |
|
2078 |
skiptracer |
A skiptracer is a private investigator or private detective who specializes in finding people who have attempted to disappear. |
|
2079 |
skiptracers |
The plural form of skiptracer; more than one (kind of) skiptracer. |
|
2080 |
skiptraces |
The third-person singular form of skiptrace. |
|
2081 |
skiptracing |
Skiptracing is the work of a skip tracer |
|
2082 |
skirmish |
A skirmish is a small fight. |
|
2083 |
skirmished |
The past tense and past participle of skirmish. |
|
2084 |
skirmishes |
The plural form of skirmish; more than one (kind of) skirmish. |
|
2085 |
skirmishing |
The present participle of skirmish. |
|
2086 |
skirt |
A skirt is a loose cloth that a woman uses to cover her legs; the lower part of a dress. |
She has a blue skirt and a red shirt on. |
2087 |
skirted |
The past tense and past participle of skirt. |
|
2088 |
skirting |
The present participle of skirt. |
|
2089 |
skirts |
The plural form of skirt; more than one (kind of) skirt. |
|
2090 |
skis |
The plural form of ski; more than one (kind of) ski. |
|
2091 |
skit |
A skit is a short comic performance. |
|
2092 |
skits |
The plural form of skit; more than one (kind of) skit. |
|
2093 |
skittish |
A skittish person is someone who is scared or startled easily. . |
|
2094 |
Skopje |
Skopje is the capital city of Macedonia. |
|
2095 |
skulk |
A skulk is a group of foxes. |
|
2096 |
skulked |
The past tense and past participle of skulk. |
|
2097 |
skulking |
The present participle of skulk. |
|
2098 |
skulks |
The plural form of skulk; more than one (kind of) skulk. |
|
2099 |
skull |
Your skull is the bones that make up the head and face. |
|
2100 |
skulls |
The plural form of skull; more than one (kind of) skull. |
|
2101 |
skunk |
A skunk is an animal that releases a strong odor when frightened. |
|
2102 |
skunks |
The plural form of skunk; more than one (kind of) skunk. |
|
2103 |
sky |
The sky is what you see when you look up when you're not inside. It's blue with clouds in it. At night it's black with stars in it. |
The night sky was full of stars. |
2104 |
skyline |
A skyline is the silhouette of a building or city as seen on the horizon. |
|
2105 |
skylines |
The plural form of skyline; more than one (kind of) skyline. |
|
2106 |
skyscraper |
A skyscraper is a very tall building. |
Jumping from the top of a skyscraper is not safe. |
2107 |
skyscrapers |
The plural form of skyscraper; more than one (kind of) skyscraper. |
|
2108 |
skyward |
Moving in the direction of or facing the sky. |
|
2109 |
skywards |
Moving or facing the sky. |
|
2110 |
slab |
A slab is a large and flat piece of a solid material. |
|
2111 |
slabbed |
The past tense and past participle of slab. |
|
2112 |
slabbing |
The present participle of slab. |
|
2113 |
slabs |
The plural form of slab; more than one (kind of) slab. |
|
2114 |
slack |
If something is slack |
Bring the boats closer together so that the rope between them becomes slack. |
2115 |
slacked |
The past tense and past participle of slack. |
|
2116 |
slacken |
If something slackens |
|
2117 |
slackened |
The past tense and past participle of slacken. |
|
2118 |
slackening |
The present participle of slacken. |
|
2119 |
slackens |
The third-person singular form of slacken. |
|
2120 |
slacker |
A slacker is someone who likes to do as little work as possible. |
Stop being a slacker! We have a lot of work to do. |
2121 |
slackers |
The plural form of slacker; more than one (kind of) slacker. |
|
2122 |
slackest |
The superlative form of slack; most slack. |
|
2123 |
slacking |
The present participle of slack. |
|
2124 |
slacks |
The third-person singular form of slack. |
|
2125 |
slain |
The past participle of slay. |
|
2126 |
slake |
If you slake you thirst |
|
2127 |
slaked |
The past tense and past participle of slake. |
|
2128 |
slakes |
The third-person singular form of slake. |
|
2129 |
slaking |
The present participle of slake. |
|
2130 |
slam |
If you slam a door or window |
|
2131 |
slammed |
The past tense and past participle of slam. |
|
2132 |
slamming |
The present participle of slam. |
|
2133 |
slams |
The third-person singular form of slam. |
|
2134 |
slander |
A slander is the crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation. |
|
2135 |
slandered |
The past tense and past participle of slander. |
|
2136 |
slandering |
The present participle of slander. |
|
2137 |
slanders |
The plural form of slander; more than one (kind of) slander. |
|
2138 |
slang |
Slang is an informal way of speaking that is used mostly within certain social groups. |
I have trouble understanding my kids' slang. |
2139 |
slangs |
The plural form of slang; more than one (kind of) slang. |
|
2140 |
slant |
A long thing is slanting when one end is higher up than the other end and also further along. To be on an angle or sloping. |
The piece of wood is slanting from the ground up to the door so that a cart with wheels can roll up it. |
2141 |
slanted |
The past tense and past participle of slant. |
|
2142 |
slanting |
The present participle of slant. |
|
2143 |
slants |
The third-person singular form of slant. |
|
2144 |
slap |
When you slap someone |
Jane's boyfriend cheated her and she slapped him when she heard about it.; Josh got mad at Tommy and slapped him really hard. |
2145 |
slap shot |
A slap shot is a kind of hockey shot where the player "slaps" the puck with his stick |
The hockey player used a slap shot to hit the puck hard enough to make the goal. |
2146 |
slap shots |
The plural form of slap shot; more than one (kind of) slap shot. |
|
2147 |
slapped |
The past tense and past participle of slap. |
|
2148 |
slapping |
The present participle of slap. |
|
2149 |
slaps |
The third-person singular form of slap. |
|
2150 |
slapshot |
A slapshot is a kind of hockey shot where the player "slaps" the puck with his stick |
The hockey player used a slapshot to hit the puck hard enough to make the goal. |
2151 |
slapshots |
The plural form of slapshot; more than one (kind of) slapshot. |
|
2152 |
slash |
A slash is a very quick cut of an object |
|
2153 |
slashed |
The past tense and past participle of slash. |
|
2154 |
slashes |
The plural form of slash; more than one (kind of) slash. |
|
2155 |
slashing |
The present participle of slash. |
|
2156 |
slate |
A slate is a type of hard rock that splits easily into thin layers. |
|
2157 |
slates |
The plural form of slate; more than one (kind of) slate. |
|
2158 |
slather |
If you slather something |
John likes to slather his bread with butter.; I slathered myself with sunscreen before I went to the beach. |
2159 |
slathered |
The past tense and past participle of slather. |
|
2160 |
slathering |
The present participle of slather. |
|
2161 |
slathers |
The third-person singular form of slather. |
|
2162 |
slaughter |
The killing of animals is slaughter. |
We kill cows in a slaughter-house. |
2163 |
slaughtered |
The past tense and past participle of slaughter. |
|
2164 |
slaughtering |
The present participle of slaughter. |
|
2165 |
slaughters |
The third-person singular form of slaughter. |
|
2166 |
slave |
A slave is a person who is owned by a master and who works for that master |
|
2167 |
slave camp |
a place where slaves were forced to do labor work |
|
2168 |
slaved |
The past tense and past participle of slave. |
|
2169 |
slaveries |
The plural form of slavery; more than one (kind of) slavery. |
|
2170 |
slavery |
Slavery is the act of using or owning human beings as an object or as slaves |
|
2171 |
slaves |
The plural form of slave; more than one (kind of) slave. |
|
2172 |
slaving |
The present participle of slave. |
|
2173 |
slay |
If you slay someone |
Our foes must all be slain. |
2174 |
slayed |
The past tense and past participle of slay. |
|
2175 |
slaying |
The present participle of slay. |
|
2176 |
slays |
The third-person singular form of slay. |
|
2177 |
sleaze |
Sleaze is the immoral or corrupt behavior or activities. |
|
2178 |
sleazed |
The past tense and past participle of sleaze. |
|
2179 |
sleazes |
The plural form of sleaze; more than one (kind of) sleaze. |
|
2180 |
sleazier |
The comparative form of sleazy; more sleazy. |
|
2181 |
sleaziest |
The superlative form of sleazy; most sleazy. |
|
2182 |
sleazing |
The present participle of sleaze. |
|
2183 |
sleazy |
Something |
That man insulted me. He is so sleazy. |
2184 |
sled |
A sled is a small |
The child zoomed down the hill on his sled. |
2185 |
sledded |
The past tense and past participle of sled. |
|
2186 |
sledding |
The present participle of sled. |
|
2187 |
sledgehammer |
A sledgehammer is a large hammer that has a large metal block attached to the handle. |
These sledgehammers will be used for construction work. |
2188 |
sledgehammered |
The past tense and past participle of sledgehammer. |
|
2189 |
sledgehammering |
The present participle of sledgehammer. |
|
2190 |
sledgehammers |
The plural form of sledgehammer; more than one (kind of) sledgehammer. |
|
2191 |
sleds |
The plural form of sled; more than one (kind of) sled. |
|
2192 |
sleep |
If you sleep |
I need to sleep now because I'm tired. |
2193 |
sleeper |
A sleeper is a person who sleeps. |
|
2194 |
sleepers |
The plural form of sleeper; more than one (kind of) sleeper. |
|
2195 |
sleepier |
The comparative form of sleepy; more sleepy. |
|
2196 |
sleepiest |
The superlative form of sleepy; most sleepy. |
|
2197 |
sleepiness |
The sleepiness of someone is how sleepy they are. |
|
2198 |
sleeping |
The present participle of sleep. |
|
2199 |
sleeps |
The third-person singular form of sleep. |
|
2200 |
sleepy |
If someone is sleepy |
My son woke me up at four in the morning, and I had to work until eight at night! Now I'm very sleepy. |
2201 |
sleet |
Sleet is the mixture of rain and snow (hail at times). |
|
2202 |
sleeted |
The past tense and past participle of sleet. |
|
2203 |
sleeting |
The present participle of sleet. |
|
2204 |
sleets |
The plural form of sleet; more than one (kind of) sleet. |
|
2205 |
sleeve |
A sleeve is the part of a shirt that covers the arm. |
The sleeve on my shirt is too long for my size. |
2206 |
sleeveless |
A piece of clothing without any sleeves. |
His new shirt was sleeveless. |
2207 |
sleeves |
The plural form of sleeve; more than one (kind of) sleeve. |
|
2208 |
sleigh |
A sleigh is a vehicle that is used to transport people or goods. It is usually pulled by an animal over snow. (contrast "sled" |
Santa travels in a sleigh. |
2209 |
sleighed |
The past tense and past participle of sleigh. |
|
2210 |
sleighing |
The present participle of sleigh. |
|
2211 |
sleighs |
The plural form of sleigh; more than one (kind of) sleigh. |
|
2212 |
sleight |
Sleight is the cunning act of deceiving others. |
|
2213 |
slender |
When something is slender |
That model is rather slender in shape, which explains why she received many invitations for her photograph to be taken. |
2214 |
slenderer |
The comparative form of slender; more slender. |
|
2215 |
slenderest |
The superlative form of slender; most slender. |
|
2216 |
slept |
The past tense and past participle of sleep. |
|
2217 |
sleuth |
A sleuth is a detective. |
|
2218 |
sleuthed |
The past tense and past participle of sleuth. |
|
2219 |
sleuthing |
The present participle of sleuth. |
|
2220 |
sleuths |
The plural form of sleuth; more than one (kind of) sleuth. |
|
2221 |
slew |
The past tense of slay. |
|
2222 |
slice |
A slice is a piece of something that has been sliced. |
I like to have my sandwich with a couple slices of ham it in. |
2223 |
sliced |
The past tense and past participle of slice. |
|
2224 |
slices |
The plural form of slice; more than one (kind of) slice. |
|
2225 |
slicing |
The present participle of slice. |
|
2226 |
slid |
The past tense and past participle of slide. |
|
2227 |
slide |
If something slides |
She put on the brakes and slid sideways fifteen yards before she was stopped by a pine tree.; Carefully slide the egg from the fry pan onto the warm plate.; She slid the paper beneath the door.; He jumped into the elevator just as its door was sliding shut.; He sat down and slid the shoes on quickly.; Jordana took a deep breath and slid into a seat near the back of the room.; Slipping and sliding on the snowy sidewalks, I slowly walked up toward the house.; She felt his fingers sliding under her hair, along the base of her neck.; Lean forward to see if the new glasses slide off your nose.; He slid his hand slowly into his pocket.; Emma slid out of bed, jumping when her feet touched the icy floor.; They watched their shadows slide along the wall beside them. |
2228 |
slides |
The third-person singular form of slide. |
|
2229 |
sliding |
The present participle of slide. |
|
2230 |
slight |
A slight increase |
This year's 5.6% level is a slight increase from last year's 5.4%.; Don't worry about me. It's just a slight pain; I don't have the slightest idea what she meant. |
2231 |
slighted |
The past tense and past participle of slight. |
|
2232 |
slighter |
The comparative form of slight; more slight. |
|
2233 |
slightest |
The superlative form of slight; most slight. |
|
2234 |
slighting |
The present participle of slight. |
|
2235 |
slightly |
A little; to a very small degree. |
The two pictures look very similar, but they are slightly different.; Sales for June were slightly higher than last year at £5.2m against £5.08m. |
2236 |
slights |
The third-person singular form of slight. |
|
2237 |
slim |
When someone is slim |
She is so slim that she looks like a wooden stick. |
2238 |
slime |
Slime is a moist soft |
|
2239 |
slimier |
The comparative form of slimy; more slimy. |
|
2240 |
slimiest |
The superlative form of slimy; most slimy. |
|
2241 |
slimmer |
The comparative form of slim; more slim. |
|
2242 |
slimmest |
The superlative form of slim; most slim. |
|
2243 |
slimy |
If something is slimy |
|
2244 |
sling |
A sling is a device used to support a hurt part of the body. |
|
2245 |
slinging |
The present participle of sling. |
|
2246 |
slings |
The plural form of sling; more than one (kind of) sling. |
|
2247 |
slip |
When something slides |
The hat slipped down until it covered her eyes. |
2248 |
slipped |
The past tense and past participle of slip. |
|
2249 |
slipper |
A slipper is a type of shoe that can be slipped on and off easily. |
Jane loved to come home and put on her warm slippers. |
2250 |
slipperier |
The comparative form of slippery; more slippery. |
|
2251 |
slipperiest |
The superlative form of slippery; most slippery. |
|
2252 |
slipperiness |
Slipperiness is the quality of being slippery. |
|
2253 |
slipperinesses |
The plural form of slipperiness; more than one (kind of) slipperiness. |
|
2254 |
slippers |
The plural form of slipper; more than one (kind of) slipper. |
|
2255 |
slippery |
Tending or liable to cause slipping or sliding. |
A slippery road can be dangerous. |
2256 |
slipping |
The present participle of slip. |
|
2257 |
slips |
The plural form of slip; more than one (kind of) slip. |
|
2258 |
slit |
A slit is a narrow cut or opening. |
|
2259 |
slits |
The plural form of slit; more than one (kind of) slit. |
|
2260 |
slitting |
The present participle of slit. |
|
2261 |
slobber |
A slobber is a liquid |
|
2262 |
slobbered |
The past tense and past participle of slobber. |
|
2263 |
slobbering |
The present participle of slobber. |
|
2264 |
slobbers |
The plural form of slobber; more than one (kind of) slobber. |
|
2265 |
slog |
A slog is a long and tiring walk |
|
2266 |
slogan |
A slogan is like a motto |
The presidential candidate came up with a very catchy slogan that people can remember clearly. |
2267 |
slogans |
The plural form of slogan; more than one (kind of) slogan. |
|
2268 |
slogged |
The past tense and past participle of slog. |
|
2269 |
slogging |
The present participle of slog. |
|
2270 |
slogs |
The plural form of slog; more than one (kind of) slog. |
|
2271 |
slop |
Slop is a liquid or semi-solid. |
|
2272 |
slope |
A slope is one side of a hill. |
We will have to climb up this slope to get to the top of the hill. |
2273 |
sloped |
The past tense and past participle of slope. |
|
2274 |
slopes |
The plural form of slope; more than one (kind of) slope. |
|
2275 |
sloping |
The present participle of slope. |
|
2276 |
slopped |
The past tense and past participle of slop. |
|
2277 |
sloppier |
The comparative form of sloppy; more sloppy. |
|
2278 |
sloppiest |
The superlative form of sloppy; most sloppy. |
|
2279 |
sloppiness |
Sloppiness is the quality of being sloppy. |
|
2280 |
sloppinesses |
The plural form of sloppiness; more than one (kind of) sloppiness. |
|
2281 |
slopping |
The present participle of slop. |
|
2282 |
sloppy |
If something is sloppy |
The dog tracked sloppy mud through the kitchen! |
2283 |
slops |
The plural form of slop; more than one (kind of) slop. |
|
2284 |
slosh |
If a liquid sloshes |
The water in his bottle sloshed back and forth as he ran. |
2285 |
sloshed |
The past tense and past participle of slosh. |
|
2286 |
sloshes |
The third-person singular form of slosh. |
|
2287 |
sloshing |
The present participle of slosh. |
|
2288 |
slot |
A small space usually used to insert coins through. |
My coin was stuck in this small slot. |
2289 |
sloth |
Sloth is the quality of being lazy or unwilling to do work. |
Sloth is one of the seven deadly sins. |
2290 |
sloth bear |
A sloth bear is a bear from India. |
There are not many sloth bears left on our world. |
2291 |
sloth bears |
The plural form of sloth bear; more than one (kind of) sloth bear. |
|
2292 |
slothful |
Someone who is slothful is lazy or does not want to work. |
Judging from his work, he's truly slothful. |
2293 |
sloths |
The plural form of sloth; more than one (kind of) sloth. |
|
2294 |
slots |
The plural form of slot; more than one (kind of) slot. |
|
2295 |
slotted |
The past tense and past participle of slot. |
|
2296 |
slotting |
The present participle of slot. |
|
2297 |
slough |
A slough is the skin shed by a snake. |
|
2298 |
sloughed |
The past tense and past participle of slough. |
|
2299 |
sloughing |
The present participle of slough. |
|
2300 |
sloughs |
The plural form of slough; more than one (kind of) slough. |
|
2301 |
Slovak |
Slovak is the language in Slovakia. |
|
2302 |
Slovakia |
Slovakia is a country in central Europe. It's capital is Bratislava. It was part of Czechoslovakia until 1993. |
|
2303 |
Slovaks |
The plural form of Slovak; more than one (kind of) Slovak. |
|
2304 |
Slovenia |
Slovenia is a country in central Europe. |
|
2305 |
slow |
Something is slow if it takes a long time to move. It is not fast. |
A snail is a very slow animal. It moves slowly. |
2306 |
slowed |
The past tense and past participle of slow. |
|
2307 |
slower |
The comparative form of slow; more slow. |
|
2308 |
slowest |
The superlative form of slow; most slow. |
|
2309 |
slowing |
The present participle of slow. |
|
2310 |
slowly |
When something moves slowly or does something slowly |
She was very tired, and walked slowly up the stairs to bed.; He moved slowly, hoping that the bird wouldn't notice him. |
2311 |
slowpoke |
A slowpoke is someone who moves slowly or takes a long time to do something. |
|
2312 |
slowpokes |
The plural form of slowpoke; more than one (kind of) slowpoke. |
|
2313 |
slows |
The third-person singular form of slow. |
|
2314 |
slug |
A slug is a small slow-moving creature that has a long soft body and no legs |
|
2315 |
sluggish |
A sluggish person is someone who is lazy. |
|
2316 |
sluggisher |
The comparative form of sluggish; more sluggish. |
|
2317 |
sluggishest |
The superlative form of sluggish; most sluggish. |
|
2318 |
slugs |
The plural form of slug; more than one (kind of) slug. |
|
2319 |
slum |
A slum is a neighbourhood where many poorer people live. |
The slums of Rio de Janeiro don't have proper sewage treatment. |
2320 |
slump |
If a person slumps |
|
2321 |
slumped |
The past tense and past participle of slump. |
|
2322 |
slumping |
The present participle of slump. |
|
2323 |
slumps |
The third-person singular form of slump. |
|
2324 |
slums |
The plural form of slum; more than one (kind of) slum. |
|
2325 |
slung |
The past tense and past participle of sling. |
|
2326 |
slur |
A slur is an offensive and bigoted word used to describe a specific group of people as a way of insulting them. |
Retard is a slur used to describe mentally disabled people. |
2327 |
slurp |
When you slurp |
People got distracted when I slurped my chocolate milk. |
2328 |
slurped |
The past tense and past participle of slurp. |
|
2329 |
slurping |
The present participle of slurp. |
|
2330 |
slurps |
The third-person singular form of slurp. |
|
2331 |
slurred |
The past tense and past participle of slur. |
|
2332 |
slurries |
The plural form of slurry; more than one (kind of) slurry. |
|
2333 |
slurring |
The present participle of slur. |
|
2334 |
slurry |
Slurry is a liquid mixture of insoluble substances in water. Substances could be clay |
The cement slurry came down a chute into the setting. |
2335 |
slurs |
The plural form of slur; more than one (kind of) slur. |
|
2336 |
slush |
Slush is half-melted snow or ice that is on the ground. |
|
2337 |
slushed |
The past tense and past participle of slush. |
|
2338 |
slushes |
The third-person singular form of slush. |
|
2339 |
slushie |
Slushy is the flavored frozen drink. |
|
2340 |
slushier |
The comparative form of slushy; more slushy. |
|
2341 |
slushies |
The plural form of slushie; more than one (kind of) slushie. |
|
2342 |
slushiest |
The superlative form of slushy; most slushy. |
|
2343 |
slushing |
The present participle of slush. |
|
2344 |
slushy |
If something is slushy |
|
2345 |
slut |
A woman who loves sex. |
|
2346 |
sluts |
The plural form of slut; more than one (kind of) slut. |
|
2347 |
sluttier |
The comparative form of slutty; more slutty. |
|
2348 |
sluttiest |
The superlative form of slutty; most slutty. |
|
2349 |
slutty |
A slutty person is someone who resembles or acts like a slut. |
|
2350 |
sly |
A sly person is someone who is cunning and deceives others. |
|
2351 |
sly as a fox |
If a person is as sly as a fox |
|
2352 |
slyer |
The comparative form of sly; more sly. |
|
2353 |
slyest |
The superlative form of sly; most sly. |
|
2354 |
smack |
An act of slapping someone hard. |
I smacked him for talking back to me. |
2355 |
smacked |
The past tense and past participle of smack. |
|
2356 |
smacking |
The present participle of smack. |
|
2357 |
smacks |
The third-person singular form of smack. |
|
2358 |
small |
A small person or thing is not big. It doesn't have much size. |
A mouse is a small animal. A baby mouse is very small. |
2359 |
small hours |
Postmidnight. |
|
2360 |
smaller |
The comparative form of small; more small. |
|
2361 |
smallest |
The superlative form of small; most small. |
|
2362 |
smart |
Someone who is smart shows intelligence. |
My friend is really smart; he has an IQ of 152.; You know algebra? Wow, you're smart!; You took the shortcut? That was smart! |
2363 |
smart material |
Materials that react to changes in their environment. Things like temperature |
|
2364 |
smarten |
If you ask someone to smarten up |
|
2365 |
smartened |
The past tense and past participle of smarten. |
|
2366 |
smartening |
The present participle of smarten. |
|
2367 |
smartens |
The third-person singular form of smarten. |
|
2368 |
smarter |
The comparative form of smart; more smart. |
|
2369 |
smartest |
The superlative form of smart; most smart. |
|
2370 |
smartness |
The smartness of a person is how smart they are. |
|
2371 |
smartphone |
A smartphone is a mobile personal computer with a mobile operating system with features useful for mobile or handheld use. |
|
2372 |
smartphones |
The plural form of smartphone; more than one (kind of) smartphone. |
|
2373 |
smash |
If you smash something |
He used a hammer to smash the glass of the window. |
2374 |
smashed |
The past tense and past participle of smash. |
|
2375 |
smashes |
The third-person singular form of smash. |
|
2376 |
smashing |
The present participle of smash. |
|
2377 |
smear |
If you smear a substance on a surface |
|
2378 |
smeared |
The past tense and past participle of smear. |
|
2379 |
smearing |
The present participle of smear. |
|
2380 |
smears |
The third-person singular form of smear. |
|
2381 |
smell |
If you smell something |
She put her nose near the flowers and breathed in to smell them.; She smelled the waste and felt sick. |
2382 |
smelled |
The past tense and past participle of smell. |
|
2383 |
smellier |
The comparative form of smelly; more smelly. |
|
2384 |
smelliest |
The superlative form of smelly; most smelly. |
|
2385 |
smelliness |
The smelliness of something is how smelly it is. |
|
2386 |
smelling |
The present participle of smell. |
|
2387 |
smells |
The third-person singular form of smell. |
|
2388 |
smelly |
If something is smelly |
|
2389 |
smelt |
The past tense and past participle of smell. |
|
2390 |
smelted |
The past tense and past participle of smelt. |
|
2391 |
smelting |
The present participle of smelt. |
|
2392 |
smelts |
The plural form of smelt; more than one (kind of) smelt. |
|
2393 |
smile |
To put one's mouth in a form which shows that one is happy; to have the sides of one's mouth higher than the middle. |
She smiled at me. I think she likes me! |
2394 |
smiled |
The past tense and past participle of smile. |
|
2395 |
smiles |
The third-person singular form of smile. |
|
2396 |
smiling |
The present participle of smile. |
|
2397 |
smirk |
If you smirk |
|
2398 |
smirked |
The past tense and past participle of smirk. |
|
2399 |
smirking |
The present participle of smirk. |
|
2400 |
smirks |
The plural form of smirk; more than one (kind of) smirk. |
|
2401 |
smite |
To hit |
|
2402 |
Smith |
Smith is a male given name. |
|
2403 |
smiths |
The plural form of smith; more than one (kind of) smith. |
|
2404 |
smog |
Smog is formed when water vapour is mixed with smoke. |
|
2405 |
smogs |
The plural form of smog; more than one (kind of) smog. |
|
2406 |
smoke |
Smoke is the gray or black substance that goes up into the air when something burns. |
The smoke from that factory is making me sick. |
2407 |
smoke detector |
A smoke detector is a usually a small device that locates where smoke is coming from. |
|
2408 |
smoke detectors |
The plural form of smoke detector; more than one (kind of) smoke detector. |
|
2409 |
smoked |
A smoked food is preserved or cured by exposing it in smoke. |
smoked salmon |
2410 |
smokefree |
If a place is smokefree |
|
2411 |
smoke-free |
If a place is smoke-free |
|
2412 |
smokeless |
If something is smokeless |
|
2413 |
smoker |
A smoker is a person who smokes tobacco regularly. |
|
2414 |
smokers |
The plural form of smoker; more than one (kind of) smoker. |
|
2415 |
smokes |
The plural form of smoke; more than one (kind of) smoke. |
|
2416 |
smokey |
If a place is smokey |
A smokey cabin. |
2417 |
smokier |
The comparative form of smoky; more smoky. |
|
2418 |
smokiest |
The superlative form of smokey; most smokey. |
|
2419 |
smokiness |
The smokiness of something is how smoky it is. |
|
2420 |
smoking |
The present participle of smoke. |
|
2421 |
smoky |
If a place is smoky |
A smoky cabin. |
2422 |
smolder |
If something smolders |
The fire is almost out; it's just smoldering. |
2423 |
smoldered |
The past tense and past participle of smolder. |
|
2424 |
smoldering |
The present participle of smolder. |
|
2425 |
smolders |
The third-person singular form of smolder. |
|
2426 |
smolt |
A young salmon fish |
|
2427 |
smolts |
The plural form of smolt; more than one (kind of) smolt. |
|
2428 |
smooth |
Smooth feels pleasant and flat when you touch it; not rough. |
He felt the smooth skin on her cheek. |
2429 |
smoothen |
If you smoothen something |
|
2430 |
smoothened |
The past tense and past participle of smoothen. |
|
2431 |
smoothening |
The present participle of smoothen. |
|
2432 |
smoothens |
The third-person singular form of smoothen. |
|
2433 |
smoother |
The comparative form of smooth; more smooth. |
|
2434 |
smoothest |
The superlative form of smooth; most smooth. |
|
2435 |
smoothie |
A smoothie is a smooth |
|
2436 |
smoothies |
The plural form of smoothie; more than one (kind of) smoothie. |
|
2437 |
smoothly |
If something is done smoothly |
|
2438 |
smoothness |
The smoothness of something is defined as how smooth it is. |
|
2439 |
smoothnesses |
The plural form of smoothness; more than one (kind of) smoothness. |
|
2440 |
smooth-sailing |
If an event is smooth-sailing |
|
2441 |
smorgasbord |
A smorgasbord is a Swedish-style buffet that comprises a variety of cold sandwiches and other dishes. |
|
2442 |
smorgasbords |
The plural form of smorgasbord; more than one (kind of) smorgasbord. |
|
2443 |
smother |
If you smother a fire |
|
2444 |
smothered |
The past tense and past participle of smother. |
|
2445 |
smothering |
The present participle of smother. |
|
2446 |
smothers |
The third-person singular form of smother. |
|
2447 |
smoulder |
Smoulder is another way of spelling smolder. |
|
2448 |
smouldered |
The past tense and past participle of smoulder. |
|
2449 |
smouldering |
The present participle of smoulder. |
|
2450 |
smoulders |
The third-person singular form of smoulder. |
|
2451 |
smudge |
A smudge is a dirty mark. |
He rubbed the smudge off the glass.; There was a smudge on the boy's homework. |
2452 |
smudged |
The past tense and past participle of smudge. |
|
2453 |
smudgeproof |
If something is smudgeproof |
|
2454 |
smudges |
The plural form of smudge; more than one (kind of) smudge. |
|
2455 |
smudging |
The present participle of smudge. |
|
2456 |
smug |
If you feel smug |
|
2457 |
smugger |
The comparative form of smug; more smug. |
|
2458 |
smuggest |
The superlative form of smug; most smug. |
|
2459 |
smuggle |
If you smuggle something |
He has been smuggling cigarettes from the United Kingdom to France. |
2460 |
smuggled |
The past tense and past participle of smuggle. |
|
2461 |
smuggler |
A smuggler is a person who transport goods without paying taxes or duties. |
|
2462 |
smugglers |
The plural form of smuggler; more than one (kind of) smuggler. |
|
2463 |
smuggles |
The third-person singular form of smuggle. |
|
2464 |
smuggling |
Smuggling is an act of being smuggled. |
The smuggling of immigrants has increased alarmingly. |
2465 |
smugglings |
The plural form of smuggling; more than one (kind of) smuggling. |
|
2466 |
snack |
A snack is a small amount of food or a small meal. |
The snacks I ate were potato chips and candy. |
2467 |
snacked |
The past tense and past participle of snack. |
|
2468 |
snacking |
The present participle of snack. |
|
2469 |
snacks |
The plural form of snack; more than one (kind of) snack. |
|
2470 |
snaffle |
A broad-mouthed |
|
2471 |
snail |
A snail is a mollusc that moves very slowly. It has a shell on its back. |
|
2472 |
snails |
The plural form of snail; more than one (kind of) snail. |
|
2473 |
snake |
A snake is a long |
Some snakes will attack people, but most will try to hide or run away. |
2474 |
snaked |
The past tense and past participle of snake. |
|
2475 |
snakeless |
If something is snakeless |
The dug up ruins are found to be snakeless after many explorations. |
2476 |
snakelet |
A snakelet is a baby snake. |
|
2477 |
snakelets |
The plural form of snakelet; more than one (kind of) snakelet. |
|
2478 |
snakelike |
If something is snakelike |
|
2479 |
snakes |
The plural form of snake; more than one (kind of) snake. |
|
2480 |
snaking |
The present participle of snake. |
|
2481 |
snap |
An act of breaking something. |
He snapped the ruler into two by accident. |
2482 |
snapped |
The past tense and past participle of snap. |
|
2483 |
snappier |
The comparative form of snappy; more snappy. |
|
2484 |
snappiest |
The superlative form of snappy; most snappy. |
|
2485 |
snapping |
The present participle of snap. |
|
2486 |
snappy |
If a person is snappy |
|
2487 |
snaps |
The third-person singular form of snap. |
|
2488 |
snare |
A snare is a trap that is used to catch small animals. |
The snare caught a squirrel. |
2489 |
snared |
The past tense and past participle of snare. |
|
2490 |
snares |
The plural form of snare; more than one (kind of) snare. |
|
2491 |
snaring |
The present participle of snare. |
|
2492 |
snarkier |
The comparative form of snarky; more snarky. |
|
2493 |
snarkiest |
The superlative form of snarky; most snarky. |
|
2494 |
snarky |
If you are snarky |
I was asking you a serious question. There's no reason to be snarky with me.; I don't know what's wrong with Joan. I told her it was raining outside and she said, "Thanks for the news flash" in a really snarky way. |
2495 |
snarl |
A snarl is the act of snarling. |
|
2496 |
snarled |
The past tense and past participle of snarl. |
|
2497 |
snarling |
The present participle of snarl. |
|
2498 |
snarls |
The plural form of snarl; more than one (kind of) snarl. |
|
2499 |
snatch |
If you snatch something from a person |
|
2500 |
snatched |
The past tense and past participle of snatch. |
|
2501 |
snatches |
The third-person singular form of snatch. |
|
2502 |
snatching |
The present participle of snatch. |
|
2503 |
snazzier |
The comparative form of snazzy; more snazzy. |
|
2504 |
snazziest |
The superlative form of snazzy; most snazzy. |
|
2505 |
snazzy |
A snazzy person is someone who is stylish and attractive. |
|
2506 |
sneak |
If you sneak |
The burglar sneaked into the room while we were sleeping and stole a bag of jewelries. |
2507 |
sneaked |
The past tense and past participle of sneak. |
|
2508 |
sneakier |
The comparative form of sneaky; more sneaky. |
|
2509 |
sneakiest |
The superlative form of sneaky; most sneaky. |
|
2510 |
sneakily |
If something is done sneakily |
|
2511 |
sneakiness |
The sneakiness of something is how sneaky it is. |
|
2512 |
sneaking |
The present participle of sneak. |
|
2513 |
sneaks |
The third-person singular form of sneak. |
|
2514 |
sneaky |
If a person is sneaky |
|
2515 |
sneed |
If you sneed |
|
2516 |
sneeded |
The past tense and past participle of sneed. |
|
2517 |
sneeding |
The present participle of sneed. |
|
2518 |
sneeds |
The third-person singular form of sneed. |
|
2519 |
sneer |
If a person sneers at you |
|
2520 |
sneered |
The past tense and past participle of sneer. |
|
2521 |
sneering |
The present participle of sneer. |
|
2522 |
sneers |
The third-person singular form of sneer. |
|
2523 |
sneeze |
If you sneeze |
He sneezed until his nose was red.; You'll give everyone your cold coughing and sneezing like that. |
2524 |
sneezed |
The past tense and past participle of sneeze. |
|
2525 |
sneezes |
The plural form of sneeze; more than one (kind of) sneeze. |
|
2526 |
sneezing |
The present participle of sneeze. |
|
2527 |
snicker |
A snicker is a laugh that is partially suppressed. |
|
2528 |
snickered |
The past tense and past participle of snicker. |
|
2529 |
snickering |
The present participle of snicker. |
|
2530 |
snickers |
The plural form of snicker; more than one (kind of) snicker. |
|
2531 |
snide |
If you make a snide comment |
|
2532 |
snider |
The comparative form of snide; more snide. |
|
2533 |
snidest |
The superlative form of snide; most snide. |
|
2534 |
sniff |
An act of breathing to find out what the smell is. |
The dog sniffed the floor to find for any bones. |
2535 |
sniffed |
The past tense and past participle of sniff. |
|
2536 |
sniffing |
The present participle of sniff. |
|
2537 |
sniffs |
The third-person singular form of sniff. |
|
2538 |
snigger |
A snigger is a laugh that is partially suppressed. |
|
2539 |
sniggered |
The past tense and past participle of snigger. |
|
2540 |
sniggering |
The present participle of snigger. |
|
2541 |
sniggers |
The plural form of snigger; more than one (kind of) snigger. |
|
2542 |
snip |
If you snip something |
|
2543 |
snipe |
A snipe is a bird with a long |
|
2544 |
sniped |
The past tense and past participle of snipe. |
|
2545 |
sniper |
A sniper is a person using long-range weapons for precise attacks from a hidden position. |
|
2546 |
snipers |
The plural form of sniper; more than one (kind of) sniper. |
|
2547 |
snipes |
The plural form of snipe; more than one (kind of) snipe. |
|
2548 |
sniping |
The present participle of snipe. |
|
2549 |
snipped |
The past tense and past participle of snip. |
|
2550 |
snippet |
A snippet is a small part of something. |
From the snippet I heard of their rehearsal, they sound pretty good. |
2551 |
snippets |
The plural form of snippet; more than one (kind of) snippet. |
|
2552 |
snipping |
The present participle of snip. |
|
2553 |
snips |
The third-person singular form of snip. |
|
2554 |
snitch |
A snitch is a thief. |
|
2555 |
snitched |
The past tense and past participle of snitch. |
|
2556 |
snitches |
The plural form of snitch; more than one (kind of) snitch. |
|
2557 |
snitching |
The present participle of snitch. |
|
2558 |
snobbish |
A snobbish persons is someone who is arrogant or proud. |
|
2559 |
snoop |
If a person snoops |
|
2560 |
snooped |
The past tense and past participle of snoop. |
|
2561 |
snooping |
The present participle of snoop. |
|
2562 |
snoops |
The third-person singular form of snoop. |
|
2563 |
snoot |
A snoot is someone who looks down upon lower social classes. |
|
2564 |
snootier |
The comparative form of snooty; more snooty. |
|
2565 |
snootiest |
The superlative form of snooty; most snooty. |
|
2566 |
snoots |
The plural form of snoot; more than one (kind of) snoot. |
|
2567 |
snooty |
A snooty person is someone who shows disapproval or contempt towards others. |
Tom is such a snooty person. |
2568 |
snooze |
If you snooze |
The boss caught him snoozing at his desk. |
2569 |
snoozed |
The past tense and past participle of snooze. |
|
2570 |
snoozes |
The third-person singular form of snooze. |
|
2571 |
snoozing |
The present participle of snooze. |
|
2572 |
snore |
If a person or animal snores |
|
2573 |
snored |
The past tense and past participle of snore. |
|
2574 |
snores |
The third-person singular form of snore. |
|
2575 |
snoring |
The present participle of snore. |
|
2576 |
snort |
A snort is the sound made by inhaling or exhaling roughly through the nose. |
|
2577 |
snorted |
The past tense and past participle of snort. |
|
2578 |
snorting |
The present participle of snort. |
|
2579 |
snorts |
The plural form of snort; more than one (kind of) snort. |
|
2580 |
snout |
The snout is the front part of the head of a mammal. |
Dogs have big snouts, but we have almost none. |
2581 |
snouts |
The plural form of snout; more than one (kind of) snout. |
|
2582 |
snow |
Snow is precipitation (falling water) that is white and frozen. |
I like to ski on the snow. |
2583 |
snow leopard |
The snow leopard is a large wildcat that lives in central Asia. |
|
2584 |
snow leopards |
The plural form of snow leopard; more than one (kind of) snow leopard. |
|
2585 |
snow level |
The snow level is like the freezing level. The snow level is a measure of how high up on a mountain snow or ice is able to be. Lower than the snow level |
In the summer, the snow level is near the top of this mountain. |
2586 |
snow levels |
The plural form of snow level; more than one (kind of) snow level. |
|
2587 |
snowball |
A snowball is a ball made of snow. |
|
2588 |
snowballed |
The past tense and past participle of snowball. |
|
2589 |
snowballing |
The present participle of snowball. |
|
2590 |
snowballs |
The plural form of snowball; more than one (kind of) snowball. |
|
2591 |
snowbank |
A snowbank is a pile of snow formed by the wind. |
|
2592 |
snowbanks |
The plural form of snowbank; more than one (kind of) snowbank. |
|
2593 |
snowdrift |
A snowdrift is a pile of snow formed by the wind. |
|
2594 |
snowdrifts |
The plural form of snowdrift; more than one (kind of) snowdrift. |
|
2595 |
snowed |
The past tense and past participle of snow. |
|
2596 |
snowflake |
A snowflake is a crystal of snow. |
Look at all of the snowflakes falling on the driveway! |
2597 |
snow-flake |
A snow-flake is a crystal of snow. |
Look at all of the snow-flakes falling on the driveway! |
2598 |
snowflakes |
The plural form of snowflake; more than one (kind of) snowflake. |
|
2599 |
snow-flakes |
The plural form of snow-flake; more than one (kind of) snow-flake. |
|
2600 |
snowier |
The comparative form of snowy; more snowy. |
|
2601 |
snowiest |
The superlative form of snowy; most snowy. |
|
2602 |
snowing |
The present participle of snow. |
|
2603 |
snowman |
A snowman is a figure that looks like a human. It is made with large snowballs stacked on each other. |
|
2604 |
snowmen |
The plural form of snowman; more than one (kind of) snowman. |
|
2605 |
snowmobile |
A snowmobile is a vehicle with skis at the front and a caterpillar track at the rear |
|
2606 |
snowmobiled |
The past tense and past participle of snowmobile. |
|
2607 |
snowmobiles |
The plural form of snowmobile; more than one (kind of) snowmobile. |
|
2608 |
snowmobiling |
The present participle of snowmobile. |
|
2609 |
snows |
The plural form of snow; more than one (kind of) snow. |
|
2610 |
snowstorm |
A snowstorm is a time when there is a lot of wind and snow in the air. |
There was a big snowstorm that winter. |
2611 |
snowstorms |
The plural form of snowstorm; more than one (kind of) snowstorm. |
|
2612 |
snowy |
A snowy plot of land is covered with snow. |
|
2613 |
snuck |
The past tense and past participle of sneak. |
|
2614 |
snuff |
If you snuff a candle |
|
2615 |
snuffed |
The past tense and past participle of snuff. |
|
2616 |
snuffing |
The present participle of snuff. |
|
2617 |
snuffs |
The third-person singular form of snuff. |
|
2618 |
snuggle |
A snuggle is an affectionate hug. |
|
2619 |
snuggled |
The past tense and past participle of snuggle. |
|
2620 |
snuggles |
The plural form of snuggle; more than one (kind of) snuggle. |
|
2621 |
snuggling |
The present participle of snuggle. |
|
2622 |
so |
Very; extremely. |
The box was so wide that the person was not able to take it through the door. |
2623 |
so as |
For the purpose (of doing something); in order (to do something). |
We went to bed early so as to rise at 4:00 AM.; They took the bus so as not to waste money.; We moved it so as to make it easier to reach. |
2624 |
so be it |
You use so be it to show that you accept something will happen |
If they decide to leave, so be it. We’ll manage without them. |
2625 |
soak |
An act of putting a piece of cloth or something made of thread or silk into a basin of water. |
I soaked my dirty clothes into the soap water. |
2626 |
soaked |
The past tense and past participle of soak. |
|
2627 |
soaking |
The present participle of soak. |
|
2628 |
soaks |
The third-person singular form of soak. |
|
2629 |
soap |
Soap is a solid or liquid that you use to wash things. |
The soap slipped out of her hand in the shower.; We washed the dog with soap and water.; The soap bubbles filled the sink. |
2630 |
soap opera |
A soap opera is a type of television show with a lot of drama. |
Many soap operas are on television in the afternoon. They are very exciting to watch. |
2631 |
soap operas |
The plural form of soap opera; more than one (kind of) soap opera. |
|
2632 |
soaped |
The past tense and past participle of soap. |
|
2633 |
soapier |
The comparative form of soapy; more soapy. |
|
2634 |
soapiest |
The superlative form of soapy; most soapy. |
|
2635 |
soapiness |
Soapiness is the quality of being soapy. |
|
2636 |
soapinesses |
The plural form of soapiness; more than one (kind of) soapiness. |
|
2637 |
soaping |
The present participle of soap. |
|
2638 |
soaps |
The plural form of soap; more than one (kind of) soap. |
|
2639 |
soapy |
If something is soapy |
You need hot, soapy water when washing greasy dishes.; My hands are soapy; let me rinse them off. |
2640 |
soar |
To fly high with little or no effort. |
|
2641 |
soared |
The past tense and past participle of soar. |
|
2642 |
soaring |
The present participle of soar. |
|
2643 |
soars |
The third-person singular form of soar. |
|
2644 |
sob |
If you sob |
She went to bed sobbing. |
2645 |
sobbed |
The past tense and past participle of sob. |
|
2646 |
sobbing |
The present participle of sob. |
|
2647 |
sober |
A person is called sober if they are not under the influence of alcohol |
|
2648 |
soberer |
The comparative form of sober; more sober. |
|
2649 |
soberest |
The superlative form of sober; most sober. |
|
2650 |
sobriquet |
A sobriquet is descriptive nickname for a person or thing. |
|
2651 |
sobriquets |
The plural form of sobriquet; more than one (kind of) sobriquet. |
|
2652 |
sobs |
The third-person singular form of sob. |
|
2653 |
so-called |
When someone uses the word "so-called" to talk about something |
When are we going to leave this so-called party? (The person saying this thinks it should not be called a party. Probably they think the party is not fun.) |
2654 |
soccer |
A sport where the players try to kick a ball into a net. |
Let's play soccer. |
2655 |
sociabilities |
The plural form of sociability; more than one (kind of) sociability. |
|
2656 |
sociability |
Sociability is the quality of being sociable. |
|
2657 |
sociable |
A sociable person is friendly and likes to be with other people. |
|
2658 |
social |
A social is a festive gathering to let people introduce oneself to others. |
|
2659 |
social distancing |
Social distancing is the reduced contact between infected and uninfected people in the society |
|
2660 |
social media |
Social media is an interactive form of media that allow users to interact with each other |
|
2661 |
social worker |
A person who do social services for the people. |
|
2662 |
social workers |
The plural form of social worker; more than one (kind of) social worker. |
|
2663 |
socialisation |
Socialisation is the process of learning how to behave in one's own society. |
|
2664 |
socialisations |
The plural form of socialisation; more than one (kind of) socialisation. |
|
2665 |
socialise |
If you socialise with people |
|
2666 |
socialised |
The past tense and past participle of socialise. |
|
2667 |
socialises |
The third-person singular form of socialise. |
|
2668 |
socialising |
The present participle of socialise. |
|
2669 |
socialism |
Socialism is any ideology that wants everyone to publicly own all things that are used to make other things |
Karl Marx said socialism was the first step in moving from capitalism to communism. |
2670 |
socialisms |
The plural form of socialism; more than one (kind of) socialism. |
|
2671 |
socialist |
A socialist is someone who practices socialism |
Russia used to be a socialist country during the period when the country was called the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. |
2672 |
socialists |
The plural form of socialist; more than one (kind of) socialist. |
|
2673 |
socialite |
A socialite is a woman who is active in social activities and entertainment |
|
2674 |
socialites |
The plural form of socialite; more than one (kind of) socialite. |
|
2675 |
socialities |
The plural form of sociality; more than one (kind of) sociality. |
|
2676 |
sociality |
Sociality is the tendency or ability to form relationships and live with others in a group. |
The sociality of humans has helped them build large, complex societies. |
2677 |
socialization |
Socialization is the process of learning how to behave in one's own society. |
|
2678 |
socializations |
The plural form of socialization; more than one (kind of) socialization. |
|
2679 |
socialize |
If you socialize with people |
|
2680 |
socialized |
The past tense and past participle of socialize. |
|
2681 |
socializes |
The third-person singular form of socialize. |
|
2682 |
socializing |
The present participle of socialize. |
|
2683 |
socially |
If you do something socially |
|
2684 |
socials |
The plural form of social; more than one (kind of) social. |
|
2685 |
societies |
The plural form of society; more than one (kind of) society. |
|
2686 |
society |
A society is a large number of people and the way they live |
|
2687 |
socioeconomic |
About or relating to the society and economy. |
|
2688 |
sociological imagination |
Sociological imagination is the ability to see the relationship between individual experiences and the larger society. |
|
2689 |
sociologies |
The plural form of sociology; more than one (kind of) sociology. |
|
2690 |
sociologist |
A sociologist is a person who studies sociology. |
|
2691 |
sociologists |
The plural form of sociologist; more than one (kind of) sociologist. |
|
2692 |
sociology |
Sociology is the study of society |
|
2693 |
sociopath |
A sociopath is a person who suffers from an antisocial personality disorder. |
|
2694 |
sociopaths |
The plural form of sociopath; more than one (kind of) sociopath. |
|
2695 |
sock |
Something made of cloth that covers a foot and is able to go inside a shoe. |
These socks don't fit my feet. |
2696 |
sock monkey |
A sock monkey is a stuffed animal made from socks to look like a monkey. |
|
2697 |
sock monkeys |
The plural form of sock monkey; more than one (kind of) sock monkey. |
|
2698 |
socked |
The past tense and past participle of sock. |
|
2699 |
socket |
A socket is a space that something fits into exactly. For example |
|
2700 |
sockets |
The plural form of socket; more than one (kind of) socket. |
|
2701 |
socking |
The present participle of sock. |
|
2702 |
sockmaster |
A sockmaster is someone who operates sockpuppets (in its cloth animation sense or online identity sense) |
The sockmaster ABC3452 operated three secret sockpuppet accounts on that website. |
2703 |
sockmasters |
The plural form of sockmaster; more than one (kind of) sockmaster. |
|
2704 |
sockpuppet |
A sockpuppet is a puppet made of a sock worn by a sockpuppeteer or sockmaster for marionette-style education or entertainment. |
His sockpuppet was made in the form of a hamster. |
2705 |
sockpuppets |
The plural form of sockpuppet; more than one (kind of) sockpuppet. |
|
2706 |
socks |
The plural form of sock; more than one (kind of) sock. |
|
2707 |
sod |
Sod is a layer of earth with grass growing in it. |
By the time I came along there was little of such unturned prairie sod In Falrweather Township.; We encourage residents to conserve water by planting ground covers instead of laying sod. |
2708 |
soda |
Soda is the chemical compound sodium bicarbonate (also known as baking soda) |
|
2709 |
sodas |
The plural form of soda; more than one (kind of) soda. |
|
2710 |
sodded |
The past tense and past participle of sod. |
|
2711 |
sodding |
The present participle of sod. |
|
2712 |
sodium |
A metal and element with the atomic number 11 and the symbol Na. Also used as a nutrient |
It is pretty hard to find an item of food that doesn't contain sodium in it.; Scientists sometimes use sodium in experiments to see what it reacts with.; Many of the top food brands use a kind of sodium to preserve the food that they make for people to eat.. |
2713 |
sodomise |
If you sodomise someone |
|
2714 |
sodomised |
The past tense and past participle of sodomise. |
|
2715 |
sodomises |
The third-person singular form of sodomise. |
|
2716 |
sodomising |
The present participle of sodomise. |
|
2717 |
sodomize |
If you sodomize someone |
|
2718 |
sodomized |
The past tense and past participle of sodomize. |
|
2719 |
sodomizes |
The third-person singular form of sodomize. |
|
2720 |
sodomizing |
The present participle of sodomize. |
|
2721 |
sodomy |
Sodomy refers to any of several types of sexual acts that people in the past sometimes considered to be unnatural. Anal sex or sexual interaction with animals are considered to be a sodomy. |
|
2722 |
sods |
The plural form of sod; more than one (kind of) sod. |
|
2723 |
Sod's law |
Sod's law is that if something can go wrong |
I had my hair done and as soon as I left the shop it started to rain, Sod's law.; We need to leave early because Sod's law says we will hit traffic. |
2724 |
sofa |
A sofa is a type of chair with soft seats and arm rests |
Your sofa is comfortable. |
2725 |
sofas |
The plural form of sofa; more than one (kind of) sofa. |
|
2726 |
Sofia |
Sofia is the capital city of Bulgaria. |
|
2727 |
soft |
A soft thing is nice to touch. |
cotton is a soft cloth. |
2728 |
soft copies |
The plural form of soft copy; more than one (kind of) soft copy. |
|
2729 |
soft copy |
A soft copy is a electronic copy of a document |
|
2730 |
soft drink |
A soft drink is a beverage that is carbonated |
|
2731 |
soft drinks |
The plural form of soft drink; more than one (kind of) soft drink. |
|
2732 |
soften |
If you soften something |
You will have to use this to beat the flour to soften it before we can use it to make our cake. |
2733 |
softened |
The past tense and past participle of soften. |
|
2734 |
softener |
A softener is a chemical substance added to something in order to soften it. |
|
2735 |
softeners |
The plural form of softener; more than one (kind of) softener. |
|
2736 |
softening |
The present participle of soften. |
|
2737 |
softens |
The third-person singular form of soften. |
|
2738 |
softer |
The comparative form of soft; more soft. |
|
2739 |
softest |
The superlative form of soft; most soft. |
|
2740 |
softly |
If something is done softly |
|
2741 |
softness |
The softness of something is how soft it is. |
|
2742 |
software |
Software is a computer program. |
This wiki runs the MediaWiki software available from MediaWiki.org. |
2743 |
sog |
A sog is a soft piece of ground. |
|
2744 |
sogged |
The past tense and past participle of sog. |
|
2745 |
soggier |
The comparative form of soggy; more soggy. |
|
2746 |
soggiest |
The superlative form of soggy; most soggy. |
|
2747 |
sogginess |
The sogginess of something is how soggy it is. |
|
2748 |
sogging |
The present participle of sog. |
|
2749 |
soggy |
If something is soggy |
|
2750 |
sogs |
The plural form of sog; more than one (kind of) sog. |
|
2751 |
soil |
A mix of sand and other natural material on the surface of the earth that is used to grow plants. |
|
2752 |
soiled |
The past tense and past participle of soil. |
|
2753 |
soiling |
The present participle of soil. |
|
2754 |
soils |
The plural form of soil; more than one (kind of) soil. |
|
2755 |
soiree |
A soiree is a formal evening party. |
|
2756 |
soirees |
The plural form of soiree; more than one (kind of) soiree. |
|
2757 |
solar |
If something is solar |
|
2758 |
solar system |
A solar system is made of planets moving around a star (a sun). |
It is a long way to the next solar system. |
2759 |
solar systems |
The plural form of solar system; more than one (kind of) solar system. |
|
2760 |
solars |
The plural form of solar; more than one (kind of) solar. |
|
2761 |
sold |
The past tense and past participle of sell. |
|
2762 |
solder |
Solder is any type of alloy that melts easily |
|
2763 |
soldered |
The past tense and past participle of solder. |
|
2764 |
soldering |
The present participle of solder. |
|
2765 |
solders |
The plural form of solder; more than one (kind of) solder. |
|
2766 |
soldier |
A soldier is someone who is part of an army. |
The soldier was shot in the war. |
2767 |
soldierlike |
If something or someone is soldierlike |
|
2768 |
soldiers |
The plural form of soldier; more than one (kind of) soldier. |
The soldiers died in the war. |
2769 |
sole |
only |
|
2770 |
solely |
You use solely to say that somebody or something is the only one like that or that did it. |
It is not good for a country to rely solely on one energy source.; You are solely responsible for this problem. |
2771 |
solemn |
When an event is solemn |
|
2772 |
soles |
The plural form of sole; more than one (kind of) sole. |
|
2773 |
soli |
The plural form of solo; more than one (kind of) solo. |
|
2774 |
solicit |
If you solicit money |
|
2775 |
solicited |
The past tense and past participle of solicit. |
|
2776 |
soliciting |
The present participle of solicit. |
|
2777 |
solicitor |
In many areas |
I have instructed my solicitor to sell the house to any interested party.; If in doubt, consult an accountant or solicitor about the various taxes involved.; The rules are relevant to solicitors practising in partnership in England and Wales.; On 4 August, solicitors acting on behalf of the relatives wrote to the judge.; The court had no clear evidence that the copy was sent to the defendants' solicitors.; Such a rule would prevent solicitors from handling the client's case from start to finish.; On the solicitor's advice, we have decided to proceed.; Are you represented by a solicitor? |
2778 |
solicitors |
The plural form of solicitor; more than one (kind of) solicitor. |
|
2779 |
solicits |
The third-person singular form of solicit. |
|
2780 |
solid |
If something is solid |
When he went out in the morning, the water had frozen solid.; After it has cooled, the solid gold is moved to a safer place. |
2781 |
solidified |
The past tense and past participle of solidify. |
|
2782 |
solidifies |
The third-person singular form of solidify. |
|
2783 |
solidify |
If something solidifies |
|
2784 |
solidifying |
The present participle of solidify. |
|
2785 |
solidly |
If something is built solidly |
|
2786 |
solids |
The plural form of solid; more than one (kind of) solid. |
|
2787 |
soliloquies |
The plural form of soliloquy; more than one (kind of) soliloquy. |
|
2788 |
soliloquy |
In a drama |
|
2789 |
solitaries |
The plural form of solitary; more than one (kind of) solitary. |
|
2790 |
solitary |
A solitary is a person who lives alone. |
|
2791 |
solitude |
Solitude is the state of being alone. |
|
2792 |
solitudes |
The plural form of solitude; more than one (kind of) solitude. |
|
2793 |
solo |
A solo is a piece of music for one performer. |
|
2794 |
soloed |
The past tense and past participle of solo. |
|
2795 |
soloes |
The third-person singular form of solo. |
|
2796 |
soloing |
The present participle of solo. |
|
2797 |
soloist |
A soloist is a person who performs a solo. |
|
2798 |
soloists |
The plural form of soloist; more than one (kind of) soloist. |
|
2799 |
Solomon |
Solomon is a male given name. |
|
2800 |
solos |
The plural form of solo; more than one (kind of) solo. |
|
2801 |
solstice |
A solstice is an event that occurs when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon. |
|
2802 |
solstices |
The plural form of solstice; more than one (kind of) solstice. |
|
2803 |
solubilities |
The plural form of solubility; more than one (kind of) solubility. |
|
2804 |
solubility |
The solubility of something is how soluble it is. |
|
2805 |
soluble |
If something is soluble |
Sugar is soluble in water. |
2806 |
solute |
In chemistry |
Sugar is a solute when it is added to a cup of hot coffee. |
2807 |
solutes |
The plural form of solute; more than one (kind of) solute. |
|
2808 |
solution |
A solution is an answer to a problem. |
The solution to the math problem 4+3 is 7. |
2809 |
solutions |
The plural form of solution; more than one (kind of) solution. |
|
2810 |
solvable |
If something is solvable |
|
2811 |
solvation |
Solvation is a chemical process when molecules in a solute react with those in the solvent. |
Water is often used as a solvent during solvation. |
2812 |
solve |
If you solve a problem |
"My kids always make a mess of my computer." "Well, you can easily solve the problem by not allowing them to use it." |
2813 |
solved |
The past tense and past participle of solve. |
|
2814 |
solvent |
A solvent is a liquid that dissolves a solute to form a solution. |
|
2815 |
solvents |
The plural form of solvent; more than one (kind of) solvent. |
|
2816 |
solves |
The third-person singular form of solve. |
|
2817 |
solving |
The present participle of solve. |
|
2818 |
Somali |
A person from Somalia. |
|
2819 |
Somalia |
Somalia is a country in the Horn of Africa that shares borders with Djibouti and Kenya. |
|
2820 |
Somalis |
The plural form of Somali; more than one (kind of) Somali. |
|
2821 |
somber |
If something is somber |
|
2822 |
sombre |
If something is sombre |
|
2823 |
some |
Used to mean an amount or number of something when the amount or number is not exact or specific. |
Would you like some grapes?; Every government is ill-disposed to the press, all or some of the time.; He had edited the paper for some years. |
2824 |
some people |
The plural form of someone; more than one (kind of) someone. |
|
2825 |
somebodies |
The plural form of somebody; more than one (kind of) somebody. |
|
2826 |
somebody |
Somebody is a person |
I think I saw somebody outside.; Somebody keeps leaving the lights on. |
2827 |
someday |
If something will happen someday |
I hope that someday you can understand how you've hurt me. |
2828 |
somehow |
You use somehow to show that you do not know how something works. |
I somehow managed not to get wet, even with the rain.; It seemed important, somehow, that I say something. |
2829 |
someone |
some person |
I heard someone at the door.; You should ask someone who knows more about it.; I'm hoping to meet someone special at the dance.; |
2830 |
something |
an unspecified object. |
I'm going to wear something today. |
2831 |
somethinged |
The past tense and past participle of something. |
|
2832 |
somethinging |
The present participle of something. |
|
2833 |
somethings |
The plural form of something; more than one (kind of) something. |
|
2834 |
sometime |
You use sometime for a time in the future or the past that is unknown or undecided. |
We should get together sometime soon.; He must have left sometime after the party started. |
2835 |
sometimes |
Things that happen sometimes only happen at certain times |
The bus sometimes arrives late, especially if it is raining.; Sometimes the shop has low prices on a Tuesday.; I go swimming sometimes, if I have nothing else to do. |
2836 |
somewhat |
a little |
What happens in the classroom can be somewhat different from the lesson plan.; She was somewhat surprised to find her name in the morning paper.; His guitar playing has changed somewhat since the band's first CD.; That's somewhat of a problem. |
2837 |
somewhere |
(in |
I know somewhere we can go. |
2838 |
sommelier |
A sommelier is a staff at a restaurant who takes care of the wine cellar and advises the guests on a choice of wines. |
|
2839 |
sommeliers |
The plural form of sommelier; more than one (kind of) sommelier. |
|
2840 |
son |
A son is a male child of someone. |
I am his son. |
2841 |
son of a bitch |
A son of a bitch is a bad man. |
My boss is a real son of a bitch. |
2842 |
song |
A song is some music with words in verse. |
That song sounds beautiful. |
2843 |
songs |
The plural form of song; more than one (kind of) song. |
|
2844 |
songwriter |
A songwriter is someone who writes songs. |
|
2845 |
songwriters |
The plural form of songwriter; more than one (kind of) songwriter. |
|
2846 |
sonic |
If something is sonic |
|
2847 |
son-in-law |
A son-in-law is the husband of one's daughter or child. |
He made his son-in-law a partner in his business. |
2848 |
son-in-laws |
The plural form of son-in-law; more than one (kind of) son-in-law. |
|
2849 |
sonnet |
A sonnet is a poem of fourteen lines using any of a number of formal rhyme schemes |
|
2850 |
sonneted |
The past tense and past participle of sonnet. |
|
2851 |
sonneting |
The present participle of sonnet. |
|
2852 |
sonnets |
The plural form of sonnet; more than one (kind of) sonnet. |
|
2853 |
sonogram |
A sonogram is a medical image produced by ultrasound echo. |
|
2854 |
sonograms |
The plural form of sonogram; more than one (kind of) sonogram. |
|
2855 |
sons |
The plural form of son; more than one (kind of) son. |
|
2856 |
sons of bitches |
The plural form of son of a bitch; more than one (kind of) son of a bitch. |
|
2857 |
sons-in-law |
The plural form of son-in-law; more than one (kind of) son-in-law. |
|
2858 |
Sool |
Sool is a province in SSC-Khatumo and northern Somalia. |
Sool is settled by the reer darawiish community in SSC-Khatumo. |
2859 |
soon |
Something that happens soon happens shortly after another time |
Why did he call me so soon? Did something bad happen?; John is coming home soon.; How soon will it be ready? |
2860 |
sooner |
The comparative form of soon; more soon. |
|
2861 |
soonest |
The superlative form of soon; most soon. |
|
2862 |
soot |
Soot is a fine black substance that is produced by the incomplete combustion (burning) of coal or oil. |
|
2863 |
sooted |
The past tense and past participle of soot. |
|
2864 |
soothe |
If you soothe a person |
|
2865 |
soothed |
The past tense and past participle of soothe. |
|
2866 |
soothes |
The third-person singular form of soothe. |
|
2867 |
soothing |
If something is soothing |
soothing music |
2868 |
sooting |
The present participle of soot. |
|
2869 |
soots |
The third-person singular form of soot. |
|
2870 |
sop |
A sop is something that has been soaked in a liquid. |
|
2871 |
Sophia |
Sophia is a female given name. |
|
2872 |
Sophie |
Sophie is a female given name. |
|
2873 |
sophisticated |
When something is sophisticated |
This key is very sophisticated, is it a key to a secret passage? |
2874 |
sophistication |
The quality of being sophisticated. |
|
2875 |
sophistications |
The plural form of sophistication; more than one (kind of) sophistication. |
|
2876 |
sophomore |
A student in his or her second year in a college or university |
George is currently a sophomore at Yale University. |
2877 |
sophomores |
The plural form of sophomore; more than one (kind of) sophomore. |
|
2878 |
soporific |
A soporific helps you go to sleep. |
|
2879 |
soporifics |
The plural form of soporific; more than one (kind of) soporific. |
|
2880 |
sopped |
The past tense and past participle of sop. |
|
2881 |
sopping |
The present participle of sop. |
|
2882 |
soprano |
A soprano is the highest pitched voice range of a woman or a young boy. |
The soprano range is from middle C to the A which is 13 notes above. |
2883 |
sopranos |
The plural form of soprano; more than one (kind of) soprano. |
|
2884 |
sops |
The plural form of sop; more than one (kind of) sop. |
|
2885 |
sorcerer |
In fiction or mythology |
|
2886 |
sorcerers |
The plural form of sorcerer; more than one (kind of) sorcerer. |
|
2887 |
sorceress |
A sorceress is a female sorcerer. |
|
2888 |
sorceresses |
The plural form of sorceress; more than one (kind of) sorceress. |
|
2889 |
sorceries |
The plural form of sorcery; more than one (kind of) sorcery. |
|
2890 |
sorcery |
Sorcery is the use of magical power; the use of witchcraft or magic arts. |
|
2891 |
sore |
A feeling of the muscles being very tired. |
My arm is sore after all the exercises. |
2892 |
soreness |
The soreness of a muscle is how sore it is. |
|
2893 |
sores |
The plural form of sore; more than one (kind of) sore. |
|
2894 |
sorrier |
The comparative form of sorry; more sorry. |
|
2895 |
sorriest |
The superlative form of sorry; most sorry. |
This is the sorriest I've ever been.; That's the sorriest-looking dog I've ever seen. |
2896 |
sorrow |
Sorrow is sadness or unhappiness. |
The mother felt extreme sorrow when her son was killed in the war. |
2897 |
sorry |
You say "I'm sorry" when you have done something wrong and you feel bad. |
I'm sorry that I lost your jacket last night. |
2898 |
sort |
To sort is to divide one group of things into smaller groups of things |
He sorted the apples, putting red apples in one basket and green apples in the other basket. |
2899 |
sort of |
Just a little bit. |
I'm sort of tired, but I can keep working. |
2900 |
sorta |
Just a little bit. |
I'm sorta tired, but I can keep working. |
2901 |
sortable |
If something is sortable |
|
2902 |
sorted |
The past tense and past participle of sort. |
|
2903 |
sortie |
A sortie is an attack made by troops from a defensive position. |
|
2904 |
sortied |
The past tense and past participle of sortie. |
|
2905 |
sortieing |
The present participle of sortie. |
|
2906 |
sorties |
The plural form of sortie; more than one (kind of) sortie. |
|
2907 |
sorting |
The present participle of sort. |
|
2908 |
sorts |
The third-person singular form of sort. |
|
2909 |
SOS |
An SOS is a distress signal sent with Morse code; it tells anyone who is listening to send help. |
|
2910 |
sot |
A sot is a drunkard. |
|
2911 |
sots |
The plural form of sot; more than one (kind of) sot. |
|
2912 |
sotted |
The past tense and past participle of sot. |
|
2913 |
sotting |
The present participle of sot. |
|
2914 |
sough |
A sough is a murmuring sound or whistling sound made by the wind in the trees or the sea. |
|
2915 |
soughed |
The past tense and past participle of sough. |
|
2916 |
soughing |
The present participle of sough. |
|
2917 |
soughs |
The plural form of sough; more than one (kind of) sough. |
|
2918 |
sought |
The past tense and past participle of seek. |
When she ran into problems, Pam sought advice from an expert. |
2919 |
soul |
A part of you that cannot be seen or touched. Souls are prominent in some religions and myths. |
He went to church hoping to save his soul.; Ghosts are said to be souls of people who have died. |
2920 |
souls |
The plural form of soul; more than one (kind of) soul. |
|
2921 |
sound |
A sound person is healthy. |
|
2922 |
sounded |
The past tense and past participle of sound. |
|
2923 |
sounder |
The comparative form of sound; more sound. |
|
2924 |
soundest |
The superlative form of sound; most sound. |
|
2925 |
sounding |
The present participle of sound. |
|
2926 |
soundly |
If you do something soundly |
|
2927 |
soundproof |
If something is soundproof |
|
2928 |
sounds |
The plural form of sound; more than one (kind of) sound. |
|
2929 |
soundtrack |
A soundtrack is the sound (especially the music) from a movie. |
The movie's soundtrack was composed by John Williams. |
2930 |
soundtracks |
The plural form of soundtrack; more than one (kind of) soundtrack. |
|
2931 |
soup |
Soup is a food usually made by boiling meat and vegetables in water to give the water flavour. |
Would you like soup or a salad before your meal?; You can try our wide variety of soups. |
2932 |
soups |
The plural form of soup; more than one (kind of) soup. |
|
2933 |
sour |
A sour taste is like the taste of an acid. |
The old milk is bad: it tastes sour. |
2934 |
source |
If you source something |
|
2935 |
sourced |
The past tense and past participle of source. |
|
2936 |
sources |
The third-person singular form of source. |
|
2937 |
sourcing |
The present participle of source. |
|
2938 |
sourer |
The comparative form of sour; more sour. |
|
2939 |
sourest |
The superlative form of sour; most sour. |
|
2940 |
sourness |
The sourness of a food |
|
2941 |
souse |
Souse is something that has been kept or steeped in brine. |
|
2942 |
soused |
A soused person is someone who is drunk. |
|
2943 |
souses |
The plural form of souse; more than one (kind of) souse. |
|
2944 |
sousing |
The present participle of souse. |
|
2945 |
soutane |
A soutane is a long gown with sleeves and buttons at the front |
|
2946 |
soutanes |
The plural form of soutane; more than one (kind of) soutane. |
|
2947 |
south |
The direction opposite to north. For a person looking at the setting sun |
The wind usually comes from the south. |
2948 |
South Africa |
South Africa is a country in the most southern region of the African continent. Its official name is Republic of South Africa. |
|
2949 |
South African |
A South African is a person who comes from South Africa. |
My friend is a South African. |
2950 |
South Africans |
The plural form of South African; more than one (kind of) South African. |
|
2951 |
South America |
South America is the continent that is east of the Pacific Ocean |
Brazil and Argentina are in South America. |
2952 |
South Australia |
South Australia is a state of Australia. |
Adelaide is the capital of South Australia. |
2953 |
South Carolina |
South Carolina is a state in the United States of America (USA). |
Columbia is the capital of South Carolina. |
2954 |
South Dakota |
South Dakota is a state in the United States of America (USA). |
Pierre is the capital of South Dakota. |
2955 |
South Korea |
South Korea is a country in east Asia. |
|
2956 |
South Pacific |
South Pacific is the southern part of the Pacific Ocean |
|
2957 |
South Sudan |
South Sudan is a country in Africa. |
|
2958 |
southbound |
If you are travelling southbound |
|
2959 |
southeast |
Southeast is a direction between south and east. |
|
2960 |
southern |
A southern place |
The money helps everyone from a grocer in southern Lebanon to a farmer in Tajikistan.; My grandmother moved to southern California to live with my aunt.; Her soft, southern accent reminded him of warm summer nights.; Recently, elephants have done well in southern Africa.; She remembered a summer afternoon swimming off the family compound at the southern tip of Taiwan.; Each year, millions of Mexicans cross that southern border from Mexico into the United States.; Dire Dawa is located on the southern edge of the Rift Valley at the foot of the Harrar Mountains.; Jupiter lies fairly low in the southern sky after dusk.; Antarctica is Earth's southernmost continent. |
2961 |
Southern Hemisphere |
The Southern Hemisphere is the part of a hemisphere that is south of its equator. |
|
2962 |
Southern Hemispheres |
The plural form of Southern Hemisphere; more than one (kind of) Southern Hemisphere. |
|
2963 |
Southern Ocean |
The Southern Ocean is a large body of water. It surrounds Antarctica. |
|
2964 |
Southern Rhodesia |
Southern Rhodesia was a country in Africa. |
|
2965 |
southerner |
A southerner is a person or thing that is from the south of a place. |
|
2966 |
southerners |
The plural form of southerner; more than one (kind of) southerner. |
|
2967 |
southward |
Moving or facing south; towards the south. |
|
2968 |
southwards |
moving or facing south. |
|
2969 |
southwest |
The direction in between south and west; southwest can be shortened to SW. |
|
2970 |
souvenir |
A souvenir is something that you buy or take from a place you visit |
There are many souvenir shops by the Eiffel Tower.; I took some rocks from a volcano as a souvenir from my trip to Hawaii. |
2971 |
souvenirs |
The plural form of souvenir; more than one (kind of) souvenir. |
|
2972 |
sovereign |
A country that is sovereign is able to control itself without the influence of other countries. |
Taiwan is recognized as a sovereign state by few countries. |
2973 |
sovereigns |
The plural form of sovereign; more than one (kind of) sovereign. |
|
2974 |
sovereignties |
The plural form of sovereignty; more than one (kind of) sovereignty. |
|
2975 |
sovereignty |
A country's sovereignty is its ability to create its own laws and control its own area without being influenced by other countries. |
Hong Kong's sovereignty was transferred to China in 1997.; The decision was a blatant attack on national sovereignty. |
2976 |
Soviet |
A Soviet is an elected council in a communist country. |
|
2977 |
Soviet Union |
The Soviet Union was a confederation of 15 countries called republics in Europe and Asia |
|
2978 |
Soviets |
The plural form of Soviet; more than one (kind of) Soviet. |
|
2979 |
sow |
A sow is an adult female pig. |
|
2980 |
sowed |
The past tense and past participle of sow. |
|
2981 |
sowing |
The present participle of sow. |
|
2982 |
sows |
The plural form of sow; more than one (kind of) sow. |
|
2983 |
soy |
Soy is a type of bean used for a wide variety of different foods. It is used for things like tofu |
|
2984 |
spa |
A spa is a mineral or hot spring. |
|
2985 |
space |
Space is area or room with nothing in it or that can be used. |
Make a space between the tables so people can walk there.; We moved to the country to enjoy the open spaces. |
2986 |
space ship |
A space ship is a vehicle that flies through space. |
|
2987 |
space ships |
The plural form of space ship; more than one (kind of) space ship. |
|
2988 |
Space Shuttle |
A Space Shuttle is a space transportation system used by NASA. |
|
2989 |
Space Shuttles |
The plural form of Space Shuttle; more than one (kind of) Space Shuttle. |
|
2990 |
space station |
A space station is an artificial satellite in space for astronauts to work. |
She worked at the space station. |
2991 |
space stations |
The plural form of space station; more than one (kind of) space station. |
|
2992 |
space suit |
A space suit is a protective clothing that is worn by astronauts when they are in space. |
|
2993 |
space suits |
The plural form of space suit; more than one (kind of) space suit. |
|
2994 |
spacecraft |
A spacecraft is a machine that is sent into outer space |
|
2995 |
spacecrafts |
The plural form of spacecraft; more than one (kind of) spacecraft. |
|
2996 |
spaced |
The past tense and past participle of space. |
|
2997 |
spaces |
The plural form of space; more than one (kind of) space. |
|
2998 |
spaceship |
A spaceship is a vehicle that flies through space. |
|
2999 |
spaceships |
The plural form of spaceship; more than one (kind of) spaceship. |
|
3000 |
spacesuit |
A spacesuit is a protective clothing that is worn by astronauts when they are in space. |
|
3001 |
spacesuits |
The plural form of spacesuit; more than one (kind of) spacesuit. |
|
3002 |
spacing |
The present participle of space. |
|
3003 |
spacings |
The plural form of spacing; more than one (kind of) spacing. |
|
3004 |
spacious |
If a place is spacious |
The apartment has a spacious bedroom. |
3005 |
spaciousness |
The spaciousness of something is how spacious it is. |
|
3006 |
spade |
A small tool used to dig. |
I took my spade to the garden. |
3007 |
spaded |
The past tense and past participle of spade. |
|
3008 |
spadeful |
A spadeful of something is the amount of it you can fit on a spade. |
She lifted a spadeful of dirt and tossed it onto the wheelbarrow. |
3009 |
spadefuls |
The plural form of spadeful; more than one (kind of) spadeful. |
|
3010 |
spades |
The plural form of spade; more than one (kind of) spade. |
|
3011 |
spading |
The present participle of spade. |
|
3012 |
spaghetti |
Spaghetti is a type of pasta made using long thin noodles. |
Spaghetti and meatballs was her favourite meal. |
3013 |
spaghettis |
The plural form of spaghetti; more than one (kind of) spaghetti. |
|
3014 |
Spain |
Spain is a country in Europe near Portugal |
|
3015 |
spall |
A spall is a fragment or chip of a stone. |
|
3016 |
spalled |
The past tense and past participle of spall. |
|
3017 |
spalling |
The present participle of spall. |
|
3018 |
spalls |
The plural form of spall; more than one (kind of) spall. |
|
3019 |
spam |
Spam refers to random messages on the Internet. If you receive many messages that advertise things or were sent without you asking for them |
There are many online computer programs that send spam to users. |
3020 |
spammed |
The past tense and past participle of spam. |
|
3021 |
spamming |
The present participle of spam. |
|
3022 |
spams |
The plural form of spam; more than one (kind of) spam. |
|
3023 |
span |
Span is the full width of an open hand |
|
3024 |
spangle |
A spangle is a sparkling material that is sewn on to clothings as a decoration. |
|
3025 |
spangled |
The past tense and past participle of spangle. |
|
3026 |
spangles |
The plural form of spangle; more than one (kind of) spangle. |
|
3027 |
spangling |
The present participle of spangle. |
|
3028 |
Spanglish |
The mixing of the Spanish and English languages. |
|
3029 |
Spanish |
Spanish is the language that is mainly spoken in Spain |
|
3030 |
spank |
If you spank someone |
|
3031 |
spanked |
The past tense and past participle of spank. |
|
3032 |
spanking |
The present participle of spank. |
|
3033 |
spanks |
The third-person singular form of spank. |
|
3034 |
spanned |
The past tense and past participle of span. |
|
3035 |
spanner |
A spanner is a tool that is used to adjust nuts and bolts. |
|
3036 |
spanners |
The plural form of spanner; more than one (kind of) spanner. |
|
3037 |
spanning |
The present participle of span. |
|
3038 |
spans |
The plural form of span; more than one (kind of) span. |
|
3039 |
spare |
If you spare (somebody) something |
Excuse, me! Can you spare a few minutes to look at this?; Can you spare me twenty dollars till the weekend?; Sorry, man – I can't spare anything. I need it all for gas.; I'm afraid we're too busy to spare anyone to help you right now. |
3040 |
spared |
The past tense and past participle of spare. |
|
3041 |
spares |
The third-person singular form of spare. |
|
3042 |
sparing |
The present participle of spare. |
|
3043 |
sparingly |
If you use something sparingly |
|
3044 |
spark |
A spark is something that is created by rubbing two objects quickly. Used for starting fires with fuels. |
This lighter does not work anymore. It does not produce any sparks. |
3045 |
sparked |
The past tense and past participle of spark. |
|
3046 |
sparking |
The present participle of spark. |
|
3047 |
sparkle |
A sparkle is a small spark. |
|
3048 |
sparkled |
The past tense and past participle of sparkle. |
|
3049 |
sparkles |
The plural form of sparkle; more than one (kind of) sparkle. |
|
3050 |
sparklier |
The comparative form of sparkly; more sparkly. |
|
3051 |
sparkliest |
The superlative form of sparkly; most sparkly. |
|
3052 |
sparkling |
The present participle of sparkle. |
|
3053 |
sparkly |
If something is sparkly |
|
3054 |
sparks |
The plural form of spark; more than one (kind of) spark. |
|
3055 |
sparrow |
A sparrow is a small bird. |
The sparrows sing softly. |
3056 |
sparrows |
The plural form of sparrow; more than one (kind of) sparrow. |
|
3057 |
spas |
The plural form of spa; more than one (kind of) spa. |
|
3058 |
spasm |
A spasm is a sudden and jerky movement. |
People who are having seizures sometimes spasm. |
3059 |
spasmed |
The past tense and past participle of spasm. |
|
3060 |
spasming |
The present participle of spasm. |
|
3061 |
spasmodic |
Characterized by |
a spasmodic cough |
3062 |
spasms |
The plural form of spasm; more than one (kind of) spasm. |
|
3063 |
spastic |
Of |
|
3064 |
spastics |
The plural form of spastic; more than one (kind of) spastic. |
|
3065 |
spat |
The past tense and past participle of spit. |
|
3066 |
spatchcock |
If you spatchcock poultry |
|
3067 |
spatchcocked |
The past tense and past participle of spatchcock. |
|
3068 |
spatchcocking |
The present participle of spatchcock. |
|
3069 |
spatchcocks |
The third-person singular form of spatchcock. |
|
3070 |
spate |
A spate is a sudden flood. |
|
3071 |
spates |
The plural form of spate; more than one (kind of) spate. |
|
3072 |
spatter |
If you spatter something |
|
3073 |
spattered |
The past tense and past participle of spatter. |
|
3074 |
spattering |
The present participle of spatter. |
|
3075 |
spatters |
The third-person singular form of spatter. |
|
3076 |
spatula |
A spatula is a kitchen utensil that has a flat surface attached to a long handle. It is used for mixing or spreading food. |
|
3077 |
spatulas |
The plural form of spatula; more than one (kind of) spatula. |
|
3078 |
spawn |
To create |
|
3079 |
spawned |
The past tense and past participle of spawn. |
|
3080 |
spawning |
The present participle of spawn. |
|
3081 |
spawns |
The third-person singular form of spawn. |
|
3082 |
spay |
To remove or destroy the ovaries (of an animal) so that it cannot become pregnant. |
|
3083 |
spaz |
Someone that is physically or mentally disabled. |
|
3084 |
spazzes |
The plural form of spaz; more than one (kind of) spaz. |
|
3085 |
speak |
to talk |
He speaks with him daily. |
3086 |
speaker |
A speaker is a person that speaks. |
Bob is a native English speaker. |
3087 |
speakers |
The plural form of speaker; more than one (kind of) speaker. |
|
3088 |
speaking |
The present participle of speak. |
|
3089 |
speaks |
The third-person singular form of speak. |
I find it difficult to understand him because he speaks with such a heavy accent. |
3090 |
spear |
A spear is a long stick that is sharp at one or both ends and is used as a weapon. |
Everyone in the Spartan Army carried a spear into battle |
3091 |
speared |
The past tense and past participle of spear. |
|
3092 |
spearing |
The present participle of spear. |
|
3093 |
spears |
The plural form of spear; more than one (kind of) spear. |
|
3094 |
special |
If something is special |
She is the most special person in my life. |
3095 |
special administrative region |
A special administrative region (SAR) is a very autonomous division of China. |
Hong Kong and Macau are special administrative regions. |
3096 |
specialisation |
A specialisation is a specific thing that a person focuses on and becomes skilled at or knowledgeable about. |
|
3097 |
specialisations |
The plural form of specialisation; more than one (kind of) specialisation. |
|
3098 |
specialise |
If you specialise in something |
|
3099 |
specialised |
The past tense and past participle of specialise. |
|
3100 |
specialises |
The third-person singular form of specialise. |
|
3101 |
specialising |
The present participle of specialise. |
|
3102 |
specialist |
A specialist is a person who is highly skilled in one type of activity or study. |
His army training had made him a bomb disposal specialist. |
3103 |
specialists |
The plural form of specialist; more than one (kind of) specialist. |
|
3104 |
specialities |
The plural form of speciality; more than one (kind of) speciality. |
|
3105 |
speciality |
A speciality is something that a person is an expert in. |
They cook well overall, but their true speciality is pasta. |
3106 |
specialization |
A specialization is a specific thing that a person focuses on and becomes skilled at or knowledgeable about. |
|
3107 |
specializations |
The plural form of specialization; more than one (kind of) specialization. |
|
3108 |
specialize |
If you specialize in something |
|
3109 |
specialized |
The past tense and past participle of specialize. |
|
3110 |
specializes |
The third-person singular form of specialize. |
|
3111 |
specializing |
The present participle of specialize. |
|
3112 |
specially |
For a special purpose |
|
3113 |
specialties |
The plural form of specialty; more than one (kind of) specialty. |
|
3114 |
specialty |
A specialty is something that a person is an expert in. |
They cook well overall, but their true specialty is pasta. |
3115 |
species |
A species is the most specific level in the scientific tree. |
Humans belong to the species Homo sapiens. |
3116 |
specific |
If you talk about a specific idea |
The interviewer uses a checklist to make sure that specific areas are covered. |
3117 |
specifically |
You use specifically to focus attention on the particular or special reason that something is done. |
The software is designed specifically to address the needs of blind users. |
3118 |
specification |
Specification is a detailed description of the design and materials used to make something. |
|
3119 |
specifications |
The plural form of specification; more than one (kind of) specification. |
|
3120 |
specified |
The past tense and past participle of specify. |
All of the directions to the party were specified in detail. |
3121 |
specifier |
A specifier is a part of a phrase that is non-recursive and not found as a sister of the head of the phrase. |
|
3122 |
specifiers |
The plural form of specifier; more than one (kind of) specifier. |
|
3123 |
specifies |
The third-person singular form of specify. |
|
3124 |
specify |
If you specify something |
The referee will restart play with a drop ball as specified in the law 2.; We're supposed to meet here on Tuesday, but we forgot to specify a time. |
3125 |
specifying |
The present participle of specify. |
|
3126 |
specimen |
A specimen is a sample of an animal |
|
3127 |
specimens |
The plural form of specimen; more than one (kind of) specimen. |
|
3128 |
specious |
If something is specious |
|
3129 |
speckled |
If something is speckled |
The bird's eggs were speckled. |
3130 |
spectacle |
A spectacle is something that you see that is unusual or notable. |
I will never forget the spectacle of watching trying to carry all his bags home from the station. |
3131 |
spectacles |
The plural form of spectacle; more than one (kind of) spectacle. |
|
3132 |
spectacular |
When something is spectacular |
The bridge is spectacular! I have never seen something like it before! |
3133 |
spectate |
If you spectate an event |
|
3134 |
spectated |
The past tense and past participle of spectate. |
|
3135 |
spectates |
The third-person singular form of spectate. |
|
3136 |
spectating |
The present participle of spectate. |
|
3137 |
spectator |
A spectator a person who looks on or watches. |
|
3138 |
spectators |
The plural form of spectator; more than one (kind of) spectator. |
|
3139 |
spectra |
The plural form of spectrum; more than one (kind of) spectrum. |
|
3140 |
spectrum |
A range. |
|
3141 |
spectrums |
The plural form of spectrum; more than one (kind of) spectrum. |
|
3142 |
speculate |
When you speculate |
I speculated that Tom and Jerry's marriage would not last a year.; It was speculated that the artist had been murdered. |
3143 |
speculated |
The past tense and past participle of speculate. |
|
3144 |
speculates |
The third-person singular form of speculate. |
|
3145 |
speculating |
The present participle of speculate. |
|
3146 |
speculation |
Speculation is the ideas you have about the truth when you don't have all the important information. |
There has been a lot of talk and speculation about what will happen in the final game.; Any answer to that question would be pure speculation. |
3147 |
speculations |
The plural form of speculation; more than one (kind of) speculation. |
|
3148 |
sped |
The past tense and past participle of speed. |
The car sped down the road. |
3149 |
speech |
When we have speech |
Speech is a special human ability. |
3150 |
speech is silver, silence is golden |
Sometimes not saying anything is better than saying too much. |
|
3151 |
speeches |
The plural form of speech; more than one (kind of) speech. |
|
3152 |
speechless |
If a person is speechless |
|
3153 |
speechwriter |
A speechwriter is someone who writes speeches for others. |
Who is the president's speechwriter? |
3154 |
speechwriters |
The plural form of speechwriter; more than one (kind of) speechwriter. |
|
3155 |
speed |
When you speed |
The child speeds through his studies so he can go out and play.; The plane sped through the air. |
3156 |
speedier |
The comparative form of speedy; more speedy. |
|
3157 |
speediest |
The superlative form of speedy; most speedy. |
|
3158 |
speedilier |
The comparative form of speedily; more speedily. |
|
3159 |
speediliest |
The superlative form of speedily; most speedily. |
|
3160 |
speedily |
If something is done speedily |
|
3161 |
speeding |
The present participle of speed. |
|
3162 |
speedometer |
A speedometer is a device that measures |
I check my speed on the speedometer. |
3163 |
speedometers |
The plural form of speedometer; more than one (kind of) speedometer. |
|
3164 |
speeds |
The third-person singular form of speed. |
|
3165 |
speedy |
A speedy delivery |
The company promised a speedy delivery of the package. |
3166 |
spell |
To make up a word. |
C, A and T spell cat. |
3167 |
spellbound |
If someone is spellbound they are fascinated by something. |
|
3168 |
spelled |
The past tense and past participle of spell. |
|
3169 |
spelling |
The way letters are used to write a word; the way a word is spelled. |
This page has too many spelling mistakes.; What's the spelling of her last name? |
3170 |
spellings |
The plural form of spelling; more than one (kind of) spelling. |
|
3171 |
spells |
The third-person singular form of spell. |
|
3172 |
spelt |
The past tense and past participle of spell. |
|
3173 |
spelts |
The plural form of spelt; more than one (kind of) spelt. |
|
3174 |
spelunk |
If you go spelunking |
|
3175 |
spelunked |
The past tense and past participle of spelunk. |
|
3176 |
spelunker |
A spelunker is someone who explore caves. |
|
3177 |
spelunkers |
The plural form of spelunker; more than one (kind of) spelunker. |
|
3178 |
spelunking |
The present participle of spelunk. |
|
3179 |
spelunks |
The third-person singular form of spelunk. |
|
3180 |
spend |
When you spend money |
I spend too much at the book store each month.; I spent a lot at that store last month. |
3181 |
spending |
The present participle of spend. |
|
3182 |
spends |
The third-person singular form of spend. |
|
3183 |
spent |
The past tense and past participle of spend. |
I spent all my money buying that house. |
3184 |
sperm |
A sperm is a single reproductive cell of a male animal. |
The sperm swam towards the egg. |
3185 |
sperm cell |
A sperm cell is a spermatozoon. |
|
3186 |
sperm cells |
The plural form of sperm cell; more than one (kind of) sperm cell. |
|
3187 |
sperm whale |
A breed of whale |
The sperm whale lifted it's head from the water to breathe. |
3188 |
sperm whales |
The plural form of sperm whale; more than one (kind of) sperm whale. |
|
3189 |
spermatozoa |
The plural form of spermatozoon; more than one (kind of) spermatozoon. |
|
3190 |
spermatozoon |
A spermatozoon is a reproductive cell in a male animal that is found in sperm and fertilizes the ovum to make the zygote. |
|
3191 |
sperms |
The plural form of sperm; more than one (kind of) sperm. |
|
3192 |
spew |
If you spew something |
Please stop spewing saliva. |
3193 |
spewed |
The past tense and past participle of spew. |
|
3194 |
spewing |
The present participle of spew. |
|
3195 |
spewn |
The past participle of spew. |
|
3196 |
spews |
The third-person singular form of spew. |
|
3197 |
sphere |
A sphere is a shape that is round in all directions |
The Earth is almost exactly a sphere.; A drop of water can be a sphere while it's falling. |
3198 |
spheres |
The plural form of sphere; more than one (kind of) sphere. |
|
3199 |
spherical |
Something that is spherical is shaped like a sphere. |
A basketball is spherical. |
3200 |
sphygmomanometer |
A sphygmomanometer is a device used to measure blood pressure. |
|
3201 |
sphygmomanometers |
The plural form of sphygmomanometer; more than one (kind of) sphygmomanometer. |
|
3202 |
spic |
Spic is an insulting word for a Latino or Hispanic person. |
|
3203 |
spice |
Spice is something you put on food to make it taste better. |
|
3204 |
spices |
The plural form of spice; more than one (kind of) spice. |
|
3205 |
spicier |
The comparative form of spicy; more spicy. |
|
3206 |
spiciest |
The superlative form of spicy; most spicy. |
|
3207 |
spiciness |
The spiciness of a food |
|
3208 |
spics |
The plural form of spic; more than one (kind of) spic. |
|
3209 |
spicy |
A spicy food feels hot in your mouth because of chilies or similar spices. |
This curry is too spicy for me. I can't eat it.; He prepared a spicy casserole. |
3210 |
spider |
A spider is an arthropod with eight legs that makes webs to catch its food. |
That spider was about to bite me, so I killed it.; I hate spiders as they look really scary. Everytime I see them, I get scared, anywhere I am. |
3211 |
spider monkey |
A spider monkey is a kind of monkey. |
The spider monkey climbed a tree. |
3212 |
spider monkeys |
The plural form of spider monkey; more than one (kind of) spider monkey. |
|
3213 |
spiderling |
A spiderling is a baby spider |
|
3214 |
spiderlings |
The plural form of spiderling; more than one (kind of) spiderling. |
|
3215 |
spiders |
The plural form of spider; more than one (kind of) spider. |
|
3216 |
spied |
The past tense and past participle of spy. |
|
3217 |
spies |
The plural form of spy; more than one (kind of) spy. |
|
3218 |
spike |
A spike is a very large nail. |
|
3219 |
spiked |
The past tense and past participle of spike. |
|
3220 |
spikes |
The plural form of spike; more than one (kind of) spike. |
|
3221 |
spikier |
The comparative form of spiky; more spiky. |
|
3222 |
spikiest |
The superlative form of spiky; most spiky. |
|
3223 |
spikiness |
Spikiness is the quality of being spiky. |
|
3224 |
spikinesses |
The plural form of spikiness; more than one (kind of) spikiness. |
|
3225 |
spiking |
The present participle of spike. |
|
3226 |
spiky |
If something is spiky |
|
3227 |
spill |
An act of accidentally hitting a cup of water and the water makes a mess on something. |
(transitive) I accidentally spilled coffee on my shirt. |
3228 |
spillage |
Spillage is something that has been accidentally spilled. |
We need to find a way to catch the spillage to reduce waste. |
3229 |
spilled |
The past tense and past participle of spill. |
|
3230 |
spilling |
The present participle of spill. |
|
3231 |
spillproof |
If something is spillproof |
|
3232 |
spills |
The third-person singular form of spill. |
|
3233 |
spilt |
The past tense and past participle of spill. |
|
3234 |
spin |
If you spin something |
|
3235 |
spinach |
Spinach is a green vegetable with soft leaves that people often eat raw in salads or cooked in many dishes. |
|
3236 |
spinaches |
The plural form of spinach; more than one (kind of) spinach. |
|
3237 |
spindle |
A spindle is a rod used for spinning and then winding natural fibres (especially wool) |
|
3238 |
spindles |
The plural form of spindle; more than one (kind of) spindle. |
|
3239 |
spine |
Your spine is the set of bones down the middle of your back. |
|
3240 |
spines |
The plural form of spine; more than one (kind of) spine. |
|
3241 |
spinning |
The present participle of spin. |
|
3242 |
spinoff |
A spinoff is something that has separated from its main component. |
|
3243 |
spinoffs |
The plural form of spinoff; more than one (kind of) spinoff. |
|
3244 |
spins |
The third-person singular form of spin. |
|
3245 |
spiral |
A spiral is a shape that has a curve that curves closer and closer to a point until it stops. |
|
3246 |
spiral staircase |
A spiral staircase is a staircase that loops over itself in a repeating spiral pattern. |
|
3247 |
spiraled |
The past tense and past participle of spiral. |
|
3248 |
spiraling |
The present participle of spiral. |
|
3249 |
spiralled |
The past tense and past participle of spiral. |
|
3250 |
spiralling |
The present participle of spiral. |
|
3251 |
spirals |
The plural form of spiral; more than one (kind of) spiral. |
|
3252 |
spirit |
A spirit is a being that has no physical body |
The people on the island believed in many gods and spirits that affected life. |
3253 |
spirited |
The past tense and past participle of spirit. |
|
3254 |
spiriting |
The present participle of spirit. |
|
3255 |
spiritless |
If something or someone is spiritless |
|
3256 |
spiritlessly |
If something is done spiritlessly |
|
3257 |
spiritlessness |
Spiritlessness is the quality of being spiritless or without spirit. |
|
3258 |
spirits |
The plural form of spirit; more than one (kind of) spirit. |
|
3259 |
spiritual |
If something or someone is spiritual |
|
3260 |
spirituality |
Spirituality is the state of being spiritual. |
|
3261 |
spirituals |
The plural form of spiritual; more than one (kind of) spiritual. |
|
3262 |
spit |
A spit is a rod on which meat is grilled. |
|
3263 |
spitball |
A spitball is a pitch of a baseball that has been partly covered with saliva. |
|
3264 |
spitballed |
The past tense and past participle of spitball. |
|
3265 |
spitballing |
The present participle of spitball. |
|
3266 |
spitballs |
The plural form of spitball; more than one (kind of) spitball. |
|
3267 |
spite |
Ill will or hatred toward another |
They were so filled with spite for their coach that they lost most of their matches. |
3268 |
spited |
The past tense and past participle of spite. |
|
3269 |
spites |
The plural form of spite; more than one (kind of) spite. |
|
3270 |
spiting |
The present participle of spite. |
|
3271 |
spits |
The plural form of spit; more than one (kind of) spit. |
|
3272 |
spitted |
The past tense and past participle of spit. |
|
3273 |
spitting |
The present participle of spit. |
|
3274 |
spitting image |
If person A is a spitting image of person B |
You're the spitting image of my brother. |
3275 |
splash |
If someone splashes something (usually water) on somebody |
He playfully splashed water on the old man downstairs. |
3276 |
splashed |
The past tense and past participle of splash. |
|
3277 |
splashes |
The third-person singular form of splash. |
|
3278 |
splashier |
The comparative form of splashy; more splashy. |
|
3279 |
splashiest |
The superlative form of splashy; most splashy. |
|
3280 |
splashing |
The present participle of splash. |
|
3281 |
splashy |
If something is splashy |
|
3282 |
splay |
If you splay your legs |
|
3283 |
splayed |
The past tense and past participle of splay. |
|
3284 |
splaying |
The present participle of splay. |
|
3285 |
splays |
The third-person singular form of splay. |
|
3286 |
splendid |
If something is splendid |
|
3287 |
splice |
A splice is the connection between ropes or wires at their ends. |
|
3288 |
spliced |
The past tense and past participle of splice. |
|
3289 |
splices |
The plural form of splice; more than one (kind of) splice. |
|
3290 |
splicing |
The present participle of splice. |
|
3291 |
splinter |
A splinter is a long |
|
3292 |
splinters |
The plural form of splinter; more than one (kind of) splinter. |
|
3293 |
split |
If a group of people splits or is split |
Female voters overall are evenly split between Obama (48%) and McCain (47%).; A year after splitting with his wife, he's back in New Zealand. |
3294 |
splits |
The third-person singular form of split. |
|
3295 |
splitting |
The present participle of split. |
|
3296 |
sploosh |
A sploosh is a heavy splashing sound. |
|
3297 |
splooshed |
The past tense and past participle of sploosh. |
|
3298 |
splooshes |
The plural form of sploosh; more than one (kind of) sploosh. |
|
3299 |
splooshing |
The present participle of sploosh. |
|
3300 |
splurge |
An act of spending money freely or extravagantly. |
|
3301 |
splurged |
The past tense and past participle of splurge. |
|
3302 |
splurges |
The plural form of splurge; more than one (kind of) splurge. |
|
3303 |
splurging |
The present participle of splurge. |
|
3304 |
spoil |
If something spoils it becomes no good. This is often due to rotting. |
If found my lunch was spoiled. |
3305 |
spoiled |
:
This short section needs someone to add to it. |
|
3306 |
spoiler |
A spoiler is a person or thing that spoils something. |
|
3307 |
spoilers |
The plural form of spoiler; more than one (kind of) spoiler. |
|
3308 |
spoiling |
The present participle of spoil. |
|
3309 |
spoils |
The spoils of something (such as a war) are what winners take from losers. |
|
3310 |
spoilt |
The past tense and past participle of spoil. |
|
3311 |
spoke |
One of many rods that are between the center and outer surface of a wheel. |
|
3312 |
spoken |
The past participle of speak. |
I have spoken to her about the car. |
3313 |
spokes |
The plural form of spoke; more than one (kind of) spoke. |
|
3314 |
spokesman |
A spokesman is someone that speaks for a group of people. |
Please speak to our spokesman if you have any questions. |
3315 |
spokesmen |
The plural form of spokesman; more than one (kind of) spokesman. |
|
3316 |
spokespeople |
The plural form of spokesperson; more than one (kind of) spokesperson. |
|
3317 |
spokesperson |
A spokesperson is a person who says what a group of people think or want. |
|
3318 |
spokespersons |
The plural form of spokesperson; more than one (kind of) spokesperson. |
|
3319 |
spokeswoman |
A spokeswoman is someone that speaks for a group of people. |
Please speak to our spokeswoman if you have any questions. |
3320 |
spokeswomen |
The plural form of spokeswoman; more than one (kind of) spokeswoman. |
|
3321 |
sponge |
A sponge is a soft thing with many holes that can keep much water in it. (One that grows in water |
Use the sponge to clean up the water. |
3322 |
sponged |
The past tense and past participle of sponge. |
|
3323 |
sponges |
The plural form of sponge; more than one (kind of) sponge. |
|
3324 |
sponging |
The present participle of sponge. |
|
3325 |
sponsor |
If you sponsor an event or you sponsor somebody to do an event |
The contest in public school art classes is sponsored by the manufacturers of Ivory soap.; The institute has sponsored several conferences, meetings and publications, including this book.; The event, sponsored by Northside Lexus, begins at 7:00. |
3326 |
sponsored |
The past tense and past participle of sponsor. |
|
3327 |
sponsoring |
The present participle of sponsor. |
|
3328 |
sponsors |
The third-person singular form of sponsor. |
|
3329 |
sponsorship |
Sponsorship is the state or practice of being a sponsor. |
I find that for me, my sponsorship of a child provides a great sense of satisfaction. |
3330 |
sponsorships |
The plural form of sponsorship; more than one (kind of) sponsorship. |
|
3331 |
spontaneous |
If something is spontaneous |
He made a spontaneous offer to help the old lady cross the street. |
3332 |
spontaneously |
If something happens spontaneously |
|
3333 |
spoof |
A spoof is an act of tricking or pranking someone. |
|
3334 |
spoofed |
The past tense and past participle of spoof. |
|
3335 |
spoofing |
The present participle of spoof. |
|
3336 |
spoofs |
The plural form of spoof; more than one (kind of) spoof. |
|
3337 |
spook |
A spook is a ghost or phantom. |
The building was haunted by a couple of spooks. |
3338 |
spooked |
The past tense and past participle of spook. |
|
3339 |
spookier |
The comparative form of spooky; more spooky. |
|
3340 |
spookiest |
The superlative form of spooky; most spooky. |
|
3341 |
spooking |
The present participle of spook. |
|
3342 |
spooks |
The plural form of spook; more than one (kind of) spook. |
|
3343 |
spooky |
If something is spooky it means it is scary and mysterious. |
For Halloween, people usually dress up in spooky costumes. |
3344 |
spoon |
A spoon is a little |
Put a knife, a fork and a spoon near the plate on the table. |
3345 |
spoonbill |
A spoonbill is a type of water bird with a spoon-shaped beak. |
|
3346 |
spoonbills |
The plural form of spoonbill; more than one (kind of) spoonbill. |
|
3347 |
spooned |
The past tense and past participle of spoon. |
|
3348 |
spooning |
The present participle of spoon. |
|
3349 |
spoons |
The plural form of spoon; more than one (kind of) spoon. |
|
3350 |
spoor |
Spoor is the track or scent of an animal. |
|
3351 |
spoored |
The past tense and past participle of spoor. |
|
3352 |
spooring |
The present participle of spoor. |
|
3353 |
spoors |
The third-person singular form of spoor. |
|
3354 |
sporadic |
If something is sporadic |
|
3355 |
spore |
A spore is a reproductive particle that is released by a fungus or plant. |
|
3356 |
spores |
The plural form of spore; more than one (kind of) spore. |
|
3357 |
sporophyte |
A sporophyte is a plant that produces spores by meiosis in order to produce a zygote. |
|
3358 |
sporophytes |
The plural form of sporophyte; more than one (kind of) sporophyte. |
|
3359 |
sport |
Sport is physical exercise which involves players playing in a team. |
What sport shall we play?; In sports news, England lost to Spain 3 to 2. |
3360 |
sported |
The past tense and past participle of sport. |
|
3361 |
sportier |
The comparative form of sporty; more sporty. |
|
3362 |
sportiest |
The superlative form of sporty; most sporty. |
|
3363 |
sporting |
The present participle of sport. |
|
3364 |
sports |
The plural form of sport; more than one (kind of) sport. |
He is making sports to keep fit. |
3365 |
sportsman |
A sportsman is a male athlete. |
|
3366 |
sportsmen |
The plural form of sportsman; more than one (kind of) sportsman. |
|
3367 |
sportspeople |
The plural form of sportsperson; more than one (kind of) sportsperson. |
|
3368 |
sportsperson |
A sportsperson is a man or a woman who practices one or more sports. |
Golfers, footballers, swimmers are sportspersons. |
3369 |
sportspersons |
The plural form of sportsperson; more than one (kind of) sportsperson. |
|
3370 |
sportswoman |
A sportswoman is a female athlete. |
|
3371 |
sportswomen |
The plural form of sportswoman; more than one (kind of) sportswoman. |
|
3372 |
sporty |
A sporty person is someone who is fond of sports. |
|
3373 |
spot |
A spot is a small area that's different from that area around it. |
I have a bald spot on my head.; I rubbed a sore spot on my shoulder.; The paper had a spot of dried blood.; The room was in darkness except for one bright spot.; Choose fruit with no soft brown spots.; She looked at the dark spots one her otherwise clean white pants. |
3374 |
spot-billed pelican |
The spot-billed pelican (Pelecanus philippensis) is a bird of the pelican family. |
|
3375 |
spot-billed pelicans |
The plural form of spot-billed pelican; more than one (kind of) spot-billed pelican. |
|
3376 |
spotless |
If something is spotless |
You did a good job cleaning the house! It is spotless! |
3377 |
spotlessness |
The spotlessness of something is how spotless it is. |
|
3378 |
spotlight |
A spotlight is a bright lamp which shines a directional |
|
3379 |
spotlighted |
The past tense and past participle of spotlight. |
|
3380 |
spotlighting |
The present participle of spotlight. |
|
3381 |
spotlights |
The plural form of spotlight; more than one (kind of) spotlight. |
|
3382 |
spots |
The plural form of spot; more than one (kind of) spot. |
|
3383 |
spotted |
The past tense and past participle of spot. |
|
3384 |
spotted hyena |
The spotted hyena is the largest of the hyena species |
|
3385 |
spotted hyenas |
The plural form of spotted hyena; more than one (kind of) spotted hyena. |
|
3386 |
spotter |
A spotter is someone who observes something. |
|
3387 |
spotting |
The present participle of spot. |
|
3388 |
spousal |
Something that is spousal is related to a spouse (a husband or a wife). |
|
3389 |
spouse |
A spouse is a husband or a wife. |
John is my spouse. I married John, in 1999.; Susan is the wife of Paul. She is Paul's spouse. |
3390 |
spouseless |
If someone is spouseless |
|
3391 |
spouses |
The plural form of spouse; more than one (kind of) spouse. |
|
3392 |
sprain |
A sprain is the act or result of spraining. |
|
3393 |
sprained |
The past tense and past participle of sprain. |
|
3394 |
spraining |
The present participle of sprain. |
|
3395 |
sprains |
The plural form of sprain; more than one (kind of) sprain. |
|
3396 |
sprang |
The past tense of spring. |
|
3397 |
spray |
A spray is a fine and gentle mist of liquid. |
I need to get a spray to freshen up the house. |
3398 |
sprayed |
The past tense and past participle of spray. |
|
3399 |
spraying |
The present participle of spray. |
|
3400 |
sprays |
The plural form of spray; more than one (kind of) spray. |
|
3401 |
spread |
If you spread something |
I spread butter on my bread.; They are spreading their religion to new countries. |
3402 |
spreading |
The present participle of spread. |
|
3403 |
spreads |
The third-person singular form of spread. |
|
3404 |
sprier |
The comparative form of spry; more spry. |
|
3405 |
spriest |
The superlative form of spry; most spry. |
|
3406 |
sprig |
A sprig is the young growth of a plant |
Sprigs of clover were pushing through the soil. |
3407 |
sprigs |
The plural form of sprig; more than one (kind of) sprig. |
|
3408 |
spring |
A spring is a twisted metal thing that can stretch and push. |
|
3409 |
springing |
The present participle of spring. |
|
3410 |
springing cow |
A cow that is ready to give birth. |
|
3411 |
springing cows |
The plural form of springing cow; more than one (kind of) springing cow. |
|
3412 |
springs |
The plural form of spring; more than one (kind of) spring. |
|
3413 |
sprinkle |
If you sprinkle something |
The confectioner sprinkled icing sugar over the cakes. |
3414 |
sprinkled |
The past tense and past participle of sprinkle. |
|
3415 |
sprinkler |
A sprinkler is an irrigation device that sprays water into the air while spinning. |
|
3416 |
sprinklers |
The plural form of sprinkler; more than one (kind of) sprinkler. |
|
3417 |
sprinkles |
The third-person singular form of sprinkle. |
|
3418 |
sprinkling |
The present participle of sprinkle. |
|
3419 |
sprint |
A sprint is a short race at a very fast speed. |
|
3420 |
sprinted |
The past tense of sprint. |
|
3421 |
sprinter |
A sprinter is someone who sprints. |
|
3422 |
sprinters |
The plural form of sprinter; more than one (kind of) sprinter. |
|
3423 |
sprinting |
The present participle of sprint. |
|
3424 |
sprints |
The plural form of sprint; more than one (kind of) sprint. |
|
3425 |
sprocket |
The tooth on a wheel; it goes with a chain or other band with holes. |
|
3426 |
sprockets |
The plural form of sprocket; more than one (kind of) sprocket. |
|
3427 |
sprout |
A sprout is a new growth on a plant. |
The sprouts of the soybean are edible. |
3428 |
sprouted |
The past tense and past participle of sprout. |
|
3429 |
sprouting |
The present participle of sprout. |
|
3430 |
sprouts |
The plural form of sprout; more than one (kind of) sprout. |
|
3431 |
spruce |
A spruce is a kind of evergreen tree |
That spruce is very tall. |
3432 |
spruces |
The plural form of spruce; more than one (kind of) spruce. |
|
3433 |
sprung |
The past participle of spring. |
|
3434 |
spry |
A spry person is someone who is very active. |
|
3435 |
spun |
The past tense and past participle of spin. |
|
3436 |
spunk |
Spunk is a person's courage or determination. |
|
3437 |
spunkier |
The comparative form of spunky; more spunky. |
|
3438 |
spunkiest |
The superlative form of spunky; most spunky. |
|
3439 |
spunky |
Someone who is spunky has spunk or zest |
My friend Tom is very spunky. |
3440 |
spur |
If you spur someone or something |
The teacher's words spurred him to study harder. |
3441 |
spurious |
If something is spurious |
His argument was spurious and had no validity. |
3442 |
spurred |
The past tense and past participle of spur. |
|
3443 |
spurring |
The present participle of spur. |
|
3444 |
spurs |
The third-person singular form of spur. |
|
3445 |
spy |
A spy is a person whose job is to get secret information. |
James Bond is a famous spy from the books by Ian Fleming. |
3446 |
spying |
The present participle of spy. |
|
3447 |
spymaster |
A spymaster is the leader of a group of spies. |
|
3448 |
spymasters |
The plural form of spymaster; more than one (kind of) spymaster. |
|
3449 |
squab |
A squab is a small pigeon. |
|
3450 |
squabble |
A squabble is a small fight or argument. |
|
3451 |
squabbled |
The past tense and past participle of squabble. |
|
3452 |
squabbles |
The plural form of squabble; more than one (kind of) squabble. |
|
3453 |
squabbling |
The present participle of squabble. |
|
3454 |
squabs |
The plural form of squab; more than one (kind of) squab. |
|
3455 |
squad |
A squad is a group of people. |
The England cricket squad won their last match. |
3456 |
squadron |
A squadron is a unit in an air force unit that is made up of at least two aircrafts. |
|
3457 |
squadrons |
The plural form of squadron; more than one (kind of) squadron. |
|
3458 |
squads |
The plural form of squad; more than one (kind of) squad. |
|
3459 |
squalid |
If something is squalid |
New York City's subway is squalid. |
3460 |
squalider |
The comparative form of squalid; more squalid. |
|
3461 |
squalidest |
The superlative form of squalid; most squalid. |
|
3462 |
squalor |
Squalor is a lot of dirt or deterioration because of poverty or lack of care |
|
3463 |
squalors |
The plural form of squalor; more than one (kind of) squalor. |
|
3464 |
squander |
If you squander something |
|
3465 |
squandered |
The past tense and past participle of squander. |
|
3466 |
squandering |
The present participle of squander. |
|
3467 |
squanders |
The third-person singular form of squander. |
|
3468 |
square |
A square (■) is a form with 4 equal sides and 4 equal angles. |
|
3469 |
square away |
If you square away something |
|
3470 |
square root |
The square root of a number n is a number that |
The square root of 9 is 3. |
3471 |
square roots |
The plural form of square root; more than one (kind of) square root. |
|
3472 |
squared |
The past tense and past participle of square. |
|
3473 |
squarer |
The comparative form of square; more square. |
|
3474 |
squares |
The plural form of square; more than one (kind of) square. |
|
3475 |
squarest |
The superlative form of square; most square. |
|
3476 |
squaring |
The present participle of square. |
|
3477 |
squash |
To squash is to press something into a smaller space |
He sat on the balloon and squashed it. |
3478 |
squashed |
The past tense and past participle of squash. |
|
3479 |
squashes |
The third-person singular form of squash. |
|
3480 |
squashier |
The comparative form of squashy; more squashy. |
|
3481 |
squashiest |
The superlative form of squashy; most squashy. |
|
3482 |
squashing |
The present participle of squash. |
|
3483 |
squashy |
If something is squashy |
|
3484 |
squat |
If a person or animal squats |
She squatted down beside the dog to give it a snack.; Most toilets here require you to squat when you use them. |
3485 |
squats |
The plural form of squat; more than one (kind of) squat. |
|
3486 |
squatted |
The past tense and past participle of squat. |
|
3487 |
squatting |
The present participle of squat. |
|
3488 |
squeak |
A squeak is a high-pitched sound that objects produce |
The squeak of this old door is so annoying! |
3489 |
squeaked |
The past tense and past participle of squeak. |
|
3490 |
squeakier |
The comparative form of squeaky; more squeaky. |
|
3491 |
squeakiest |
The superlative form of squeaky; most squeaky. |
|
3492 |
squeaking |
The present participle of squeak. |
|
3493 |
squeaks |
The plural form of squeak; more than one (kind of) squeak. |
|
3494 |
squeaky |
A squeaky sound is a sound that has a very high pitch. |
When sped up, people speaking get a funny squeaky voice. |
3495 |
squeal |
A squeal is a loud sound. |
The brakes of my car squeal loudly. They are broken down and noisy; My child squeal loudly. |
3496 |
squealed |
The past tense and past participle of squeal. |
|
3497 |
squealing |
The present participle of squeal. |
|
3498 |
squeals |
The plural form of squeal; more than one (kind of) squeal. |
|
3499 |
squeamish |
A squeamish person is someone who is easily shocked or frightened. |
|
3500 |
squeeze |
When you squeeze something |
I squeezed orange juice from the orange with my bare hands! |
3501 |
squeezed |
The past tense and past participle of squeeze. |
|
3502 |
squeezes |
The third-person singular form of squeeze. |
|
3503 |
squeezing |
The present participle of squeeze. |
|
3504 |
squelch |
A squelch is a soft sucking noise as when you are walking on muddy ground. |
|
3505 |
squelched |
The past tense and past participle of squelch. |
|
3506 |
squelches |
The plural form of squelch; more than one (kind of) squelch. |
|
3507 |
squelching |
The present participle of squelch. |
|
3508 |
squid |
A squid is a cephalopod (a type of sea creature) with a large head and ten legs. |
The squid is not able to grow a leg after it is severed. |
3509 |
squids |
The plural form of squid; more than one (kind of) squid. |
|
3510 |
squire |
A squire is a shield-bearer or armor-bearer of a knight. |
|
3511 |
squired |
The past tense and past participle of squire. |
|
3512 |
squires |
The plural form of squire; more than one (kind of) squire. |
|
3513 |
squiring |
The present participle of squire. |
|
3514 |
squirrel |
A squirrel is a small animal that lives in trees and has a bushy tail. They are related to rats and often eat nuts. |
A squirrel is on the roof of my home. |
3515 |
squirrels |
The plural form of squirrel; more than one (kind of) squirrel. |
I feed nuts to the squirrels that live in my yard. |
3516 |
squish |
A squish is the sound of something moist being squeezed or crushed. |
|
3517 |
squished |
The past tense and past participle of squish. |
|
3518 |
squishes |
The plural form of squish; more than one (kind of) squish. |
|
3519 |
squishing |
The present participle of squish. |
|
3520 |
Sri Lanka |
Sri Lanka is an island south of India. |
|
3521 |
Sri Lankan |
Someone that is a person who is from Sri Lanka or has a culture from Sri Lanka. |
William Gopallawa was a famous Sri Lankan president |
3522 |
Sri Lankans |
The plural form of Sri Lankan; more than one (kind of) Sri Lankan. |
|
3523 |
Srinagar |
The traditional capital of Jammu and Kashmir. |
|
3524 |
St |
St is a short form of Saint. |
|
3525 |
stab |
A stab is an act of thrusting or poking with an object to cause harm to someone. |
He made a stab at me; he tried to kill me. |
3526 |
stabbed |
The past tense and past participle of stab. |
|
3527 |
stabbing |
The present participle of stab. |
|
3528 |
stabilisation |
Stabilisation is the process of making something stable. |
|
3529 |
stabilisations |
The plural form of stabilisation; more than one (kind of) stabilisation. |
|
3530 |
stabilise |
If you stabilise something |
Jody stabilised the table by putting a book under the short leg. |
3531 |
stabilised |
The past tense and past participle of stabilise. |
|
3532 |
stabiliser |
A stabiliser is a person or thing that keeps or makes something stable. |
The vertical stabiliser of an aircraft prevents it from rolling. |
3533 |
stabilisers |
The plural form of stabiliser; more than one (kind of) stabiliser. |
|
3534 |
stabilises |
The third-person singular form of stabilise. |
|
3535 |
stabilising |
The present participle of stabilise. |
|
3536 |
stabilities |
The plural form of stability; more than one (kind of) stability. |
|
3537 |
stability |
Stability is the property of being firm and constant. |
Investors, especially foreign ones, want political stability to go with economic growth.; He may need handrails on either side for stability and safety.; People began to wonder and talk about the stability of the fairy-tale marriage. |
3538 |
stabilization |
Stabilization is the process of making something stable. |
|
3539 |
stabilizations |
The plural form of stabilization; more than one (kind of) stabilization. |
|
3540 |
stabilize |
If you stabilize something |
Jody stabilized the table by putting a book under the short leg. |
3541 |
stabilized |
The past tense and past participle of stabilize. |
|
3542 |
stabilizer |
A stabilizer is a person or thing that keeps or makes something stable. |
The vertical stabilizer of an aircraft prevents it from rolling. |
3543 |
stabilizers |
The plural form of stabilizer; more than one (kind of) stabilizer. |
|
3544 |
stabilizes |
The third-person singular form of stabilize. |
|
3545 |
stabilizing |
The present participle of stabilize. |
|
3546 |
stable |
If something is stable |
That number has remained relatively stable over the years.; Ghana is often cited as one of the most stable democracies in West Africa.; Five of the six victims remained hospitalized Tuesday in stable condition.; Children need a stable environment at home.; Our bodies maintain a stable body temperature.; These young adults have relatively close and stable relationships with their parents.; The Middle East is less stable today than at any time in the past quarter century.; Each couple must on average have slightly more than two children if a population is to remain stable.; Iron-57 and iron-58 are fairly stable, but iron-59 decays to cobalt-59 in a month. |
3547 |
stabler |
The comparative form of stable; more stable. |
|
3548 |
stables |
The plural form of stable; more than one (kind of) stable. |
|
3549 |
stablest |
The superlative form of stable; most stable. |
|
3550 |
stabs |
The plural form of stab; more than one (kind of) stab. |
|
3551 |
stack |
A pile of something similar. |
There is a stack of books outside. Are those yours? |
3552 |
stackability |
The stackability of something is how stackable it is. |
|
3553 |
stackable |
If something is stackable |
|
3554 |
stacked |
The past tense and past participle of stack. |
|
3555 |
stacking |
The present participle of stack. |
|
3556 |
stacks |
The plural form of stack; more than one (kind of) stack. |
|
3557 |
stadia |
The plural form of stadium; more than one (kind of) stadium. |
|
3558 |
stadium |
A stadium is a venue where sporting events |
|
3559 |
stadiums |
The plural form of stadium; more than one (kind of) stadium. |
|
3560 |
staff |
The employees of a company. |
|
3561 |
staffed |
If a place is staffed |
|
3562 |
staffing |
The present participle of staff. |
|
3563 |
staffings |
The plural form of staffing; more than one (kind of) staffing. |
|
3564 |
staffs |
The plural form of staff; more than one (kind of) staff. |
|
3565 |
stag |
A stag is a male deer. |
We saw the handsome stag walking in the woods. |
3566 |
stage |
a high floor where some people perform while other people watch |
The actors performed on the stage while the audience watched. |
3567 |
stage hand |
A stage hand is someone who works backstage in a theatre shifting scenery. |
The stage hands worked smoothly and swiftly during the intermission. |
3568 |
stage hands |
The plural form of stage hand; more than one (kind of) stage hand. |
|
3569 |
stagecraft |
Stagecraft is the skill of acting or theatre. |
|
3570 |
staged |
If something is staged |
The prank seems to be staged, his reaction to it is too dramatic. |
3571 |
stages |
The plural form of stage; more than one (kind of) stage. |
|
3572 |
stagged |
The past tense and past participle of stag. |
|
3573 |
stagger |
A stagger is an unsteady movement of the body in walking or standing as if one were about to fall. |
|
3574 |
staggered |
The past tense and past participle of stagger. |
|
3575 |
staggering |
The present participle of stagger. |
|
3576 |
staggers |
The plural form of stagger; more than one (kind of) stagger. |
|
3577 |
stagging |
The present participle of stag. |
|
3578 |
staging |
The present participle of stage. |
|
3579 |
stagnant |
If something is stagnant |
|
3580 |
stags |
The plural form of stag; more than one (kind of) stag. |
|
3581 |
staid |
A staid person is someone who is serious and not impulsive. |
|
3582 |
staider |
The comparative form of staid; more staid. |
|
3583 |
staidest |
The superlative form of staid; most staid. |
|
3584 |
stain |
A stain is an ugly mark on a surface. |
There is an ugly stain on my shirt. |
3585 |
stained |
If something is stained |
|
3586 |
staining |
The present participle of stain. |
|
3587 |
stainless |
Stainless steel is a kind of steel that does not rust. |
|
3588 |
stainless steel |
Stainless steel is a kind of metal that does not rust. |
The knife is made of stainless steel. |
3589 |
stainproof |
If something is stainproof |
|
3590 |
stains |
The plural form of stain; more than one (kind of) stain. |
|
3591 |
stair |
A stair is one flight of steps. |
|
3592 |
staircase |
A staircase is a set of steps between two different levels. |
She climbed the staircase to reach the upper floor of the house. |
3593 |
staircases |
The plural form of staircase; more than one (kind of) staircase. |
|
3594 |
stairs |
The plural form of stair; more than one (kind of) stair. |
|
3595 |
stairway |
A stairway is a set of steps that allow one to walk up or down. |
|
3596 |
stairways |
The plural form of stairway; more than one (kind of) stairway. |
|
3597 |
stairwell |
A stairwell is a shaft in a building that encloses a stairway or staircase. |
|
3598 |
stairwells |
The plural form of stairwell; more than one (kind of) stairwell. |
|
3599 |
stake |
A stick or rod with a sharp point. A stake is usually hammered into the ground. Often |
We used four stakes to hold down our tent.; It is said a stake though the heart will kill a vampire.; The heretic was burned at the stake. (He was tied to very large stake (a pole) to be burned to death.) |
3600 |
stake a claim |
If you stake a claim you use stakes to mark land that belongs to you. |
|
3601 |
stake out |
If you stake out the limits or edges of something |
stake out land; stake out a new road. |
3602 |
stake your territory |
If you stake (out) your territory you use stakes to mark land that belongs to you. |
|
3603 |
staked |
The past tense and past participle of stake. |
|
3604 |
staked out |
The past tense and past participle of stake out. |
|
3605 |
stakeholder |
Someone who holds a stake for others. The holder has no interest in the stake. |
|
3606 |
stakeholders |
The plural form of stakeholder; more than one (kind of) stakeholder. |
|
3607 |
stakeout |
A stakeout is when people (usually police) sit and secretly watch a person or place. |
The police had a stakeout in a place where they expected the crime to occur. |
3608 |
stakeouts |
The plural form of stakeout; more than one (kind of) stakeout. |
|
3609 |
stakes |
The plural form of stake; more than one (kind of) stake. |
|
3610 |
stakes out |
The third-person singular form of stake out. |
|
3611 |
staking |
The present participle of stake. |
|
3612 |
staking out |
The present participle of stake out. |
|
3613 |
stale |
If something is stale |
|
3614 |
staled |
The past tense and past participle of stale. |
|
3615 |
stalemate |
A stalemate is a special position in chess |
Since I had a large advantage, his only hope was to force a stalemate. |
3616 |
stalemates |
The plural form of stalemate; more than one (kind of) stalemate. |
|
3617 |
staler |
The comparative form of stale; more stale. |
|
3618 |
stales |
The third-person singular form of stale. |
|
3619 |
stalest |
The superlative form of stale; most stale. |
|
3620 |
staling |
The present participle of stale. |
|
3621 |
stalk |
The stalk of a plant is the stem or main axis of a plant |
|
3622 |
stalked |
The past tense and past participle of stalk. |
|
3623 |
stalker |
A stalker is a person that regularly follows another person in a way that is not welcome. |
She went to the police after she got a letter from the stalker. |
3624 |
stalkers |
The plural form of stalker; more than one (kind of) stalker. |
|
3625 |
stalking |
The present participle of stalk. |
|
3626 |
stalks |
The plural form of stalk; more than one (kind of) stalk. |
|
3627 |
stall |
A stall is a small room or area |
I stepped into a shower stall and turned on the cold water.; The market stalls in the main towns were filled with fresh fruits and vegetables.; A very small horse stretches his head over his stall door to see us. |
3628 |
stalled |
The past tense and past participle of stall. |
|
3629 |
stalling |
The present participle of stall. |
|
3630 |
stallion |
A stallion is a male horse that is not castrated . |
We are mating our stallion with our mare. |
3631 |
stallions |
The plural form of stallion; more than one (kind of) stallion. |
|
3632 |
stalls |
The plural form of stall; more than one (kind of) stall. |
|
3633 |
stamen |
In flowering plants |
|
3634 |
stamens |
The plural form of stamen; more than one (kind of) stamen. |
|
3635 |
stamina |
Stamina is the ability to keep going even if you are incredibly tired. It is endurance in the face of difficulty |
Cross country runners are known for their incredible stamina when they run 26 mile races called marathons.; In mixed martial arts fights, sometimes the better fighter is the one with more stamina that is able to last longer in the final rounds. |
3636 |
stammer |
If a person stammers when they speak |
|
3637 |
stammered |
The past tense and past participle of stammer. |
|
3638 |
stammering |
The present participle of stammer. |
|
3639 |
stammers |
The third-person singular form of stammer. |
|
3640 |
stamp |
A little coloured square of paper that someone sticks to a letter when they want to send the letter. |
The stamp goes in the upper right part of the outside of the letter. |
3641 |
stamped |
The past tense and past participle of stamp. |
|
3642 |
stampede |
A stampede is when a group of people or animals runs away in a panic. |
Buffalo stampedes were very dangerous and deadly situations.; The fire caused a stampede from the store. |
3643 |
stampeded |
The past tense and past participle of stampede. |
|
3644 |
stampedes |
The plural form of stampede; more than one (kind of) stampede. |
|
3645 |
stampeding |
The present participle of stampede. |
|
3646 |
stamping |
The present participle of stamp. |
|
3647 |
stamps |
The plural form of stamp; more than one (kind of) stamp. |
|
3648 |
stance |
A stance is the posture of how someone stands. |
The fencer’s stance showed he was ready to begin. |
3649 |
stances |
The plural form of stance; more than one (kind of) stance. |
|
3650 |
stanchion |
A stanchion is a vertical pole that provides support for other objects. |
|
3651 |
stanchions |
The plural form of stanchion; more than one (kind of) stanchion. |
|
3652 |
stand |
When you stand |
I stand in the bus when there are no seats.; He stood in line at the store for a long time. |
3653 |
standard |
If something is standard |
The store sells standard American food. |
3654 |
Standard Mandarin |
Standard Mandarin |
|
3655 |
standardisation |
Standardisation is the process of complying with a standard. |
|
3656 |
standardisations |
The plural form of standardisation; more than one (kind of) standardisation. |
|
3657 |
standardise |
If you standardise something |
|
3658 |
standardised |
The past tense and past participle of standardise. |
|
3659 |
standardises |
The third-person singular form of standardise. |
|
3660 |
standardising |
The present participle of standardise. |
|
3661 |
standardization |
Standardization is the process of complying with a standard. |
|
3662 |
standardizations |
The plural form of standardization; more than one (kind of) standardization. |
|
3663 |
standardize |
If you standardize something |
|
3664 |
standardized |
The past tense and past participle of standardize. |
|
3665 |
standardizes |
The third-person singular form of standardize. |
|
3666 |
standardizing |
The present participle of standardize. |
|
3667 |
standards |
The plural form of standard; more than one (kind of) standard. |
|
3668 |
standing |
The present participle of stand. |
|
3669 |
standings |
The plural form of standing; more than one (kind of) standing. |
|
3670 |
standoff |
A standoff is a competition between two sides in which neither side is making progress. |
A standoff between the protesters and the police began. |
3671 |
standoffs |
The plural form of standoff; more than one (kind of) standoff. |
|
3672 |
standpoint |
A person's standpoint is their view (opinion) on something. |
|
3673 |
standpoints |
The plural form of standpoint; more than one (kind of) standpoint. |
|
3674 |
stands |
The third-person singular form of stand. |
|
3675 |
stang |
The past tense of sting. |
|
3676 |
stank |
The past tense of stink. |
|
3677 |
stanky |
A stanky person is someone who is smelly. |
|
3678 |
Stanley |
Stanley is a male given name. |
|
3679 |
staple |
A staple is a very basic and important supply of something. |
Rice is an important staple in many Asian countries. |
3680 |
stapled |
The past tense and past participle of staple. |
|
3681 |
stapler |
A stapler is a tool used to fasten stacks of paper together. |
|
3682 |
staplers |
The plural form of stapler; more than one (kind of) stapler. |
|
3683 |
staples |
The plural form of staple; more than one (kind of) staple. |
|
3684 |
stapling |
The present participle of staple. |
|
3685 |
star |
A star is a bright thing in the sky at night. The sun is also one of stars. |
Stars seem little, but they are big and far away. |
3686 |
starch |
Starch is a carbohydrate found in seeds |
Potatoes and rice are a good source of starch. |
3687 |
starched |
The past tense and past participle of starch. |
|
3688 |
starches |
The plural form of starch; more than one (kind of) starch. |
|
3689 |
starchier |
The comparative form of starchy; more starchy. |
|
3690 |
starchiest |
The superlative form of starchy; most starchy. |
|
3691 |
starching |
The present participle of starch. |
|
3692 |
starchy |
If something is starchy |
Potatoes are starchy food. |
3693 |
stardom |
Stardom is the status of a performer acknowledged to be famous. |
|
3694 |
stare |
When someone is looking at you for a very long time |
Why are so many people staring at me? |
3695 |
stared |
The past tense and past participle of stare. |
|
3696 |
stares |
The third-person singular form of stare. |
|
3697 |
starfish |
A starfish is a symmetric marine animal that has five arms. |
|
3698 |
starfishes |
The plural form of starfish; more than one (kind of) starfish. |
|
3699 |
staring |
The present participle of stare. |
|
3700 |
stark |
Is something is stark |
All the leaves were gone now, leaving the tree stark and bare.; The house was bare and empty with stark, white walls. |
3701 |
starker |
The comparative form of stark; more stark. |
|
3702 |
starkest |
The superlative form of stark; most stark. |
|
3703 |
starkness |
Starkness is the quality of being stark. |
|
3704 |
starknesses |
The plural form of starkness; more than one (kind of) starkness. |
|
3705 |
starlight |
Starlight is the light from a star other than the Sun. |
The snow reflected the moonlight and starlight. |
3706 |
starlights |
The plural form of starlight; more than one (kind of) starlight. |
|
3707 |
starquake |
A starquake is an earthquake that happens on the surface of a star |
|
3708 |
starquakes |
The plural form of starquake; more than one (kind of) starquake. |
|
3709 |
starred |
The past tense and past participle of star. |
|
3710 |
starring |
The present participle of star. |
|
3711 |
stars |
The plural form of star; more than one (kind of) star. |
|
3712 |
start |
The beginning of something in place or time. |
We went back to the start. |
3713 |
started |
The past tense and past participle of start. |
|
3714 |
starting |
The present participle of start. |
|
3715 |
startle |
If you are startled |
She thought she was alone, but was startled to hear someone behind her.. |
3716 |
startled |
The past tense and past participle of startle. |
|
3717 |
startles |
The plural form of startle; more than one (kind of) startle. |
|
3718 |
startling |
The present participle of startle. |
|
3719 |
starts |
The plural form of start; more than one (kind of) start. |
|
3720 |
startup |
A startup is a new business. |
The startup had trouble making money at first. |
3721 |
startups |
The plural form of startup; more than one (kind of) startup. |
|
3722 |
starve |
When you starve |
Many people starved in this earthquake as there was not enough food available.; She wanted to be thin and she ended up starving herself to death. |
3723 |
starved |
The past tense and past participle of starve. |
|
3724 |
starves |
The third-person singular form of starve. |
|
3725 |
starving |
The present participle of starve. |
|
3726 |
state |
A state is a condition or a situation. |
I am worried about her. She is in a constant state of depression. |
3727 |
stated |
The past tense and past participle of state. |
|
3728 |
statement |
A statement is a claim someone makes that is true or false. |
I don't agree with that statement. |
3729 |
statements |
The plural form of statement; more than one (kind of) statement. |
|
3730 |
states |
The plural form of state; more than one (kind of) state. |
|
3731 |
static |
If something is static |
|
3732 |
stating |
The present participle of state. |
|
3733 |
station |
A station is a place where many trains or buses stop and people buy tickets and get on. |
|
3734 |
stationary |
When an object is stationary |
When a car stops, it is stationary.; Artificial satellites can stay in a stationary orbit. This means they stay in the same position above Earth, and orbit at the same speed as the Earth rotates. |
3735 |
stationed |
The past tense and past participle of station. |
The train was stationed in the middle of a forest. |
3736 |
stationer |
A stationer is a person or shop that is in the business of selling writing materials |
I went down to the stationer to pick up some ink for my pen. |
3737 |
stationeries |
The plural form of stationery; more than one (kind of) stationery. |
|
3738 |
stationers |
The plural form of stationer; more than one (kind of) stationer. |
|
3739 |
stationery |
Stationery is writing materials |
When school finished, he threw all of his stationery away, as he no longer needs the pencils and exercise books. |
3740 |
stationing |
The present participle of station. |
Stationing the train there was dangerous. |
3741 |
stationmaster |
A stationmaster is the person in charge of a railroad station. |
|
3742 |
stationmasters |
The plural form of stationmaster; more than one (kind of) stationmaster. |
|
3743 |
stations |
The plural form of station; more than one (kind of) station. |
|
3744 |
statistic |
Statistics are numbers about information. |
New crime statistics that show the number of crimes is decreasing.; That statistic about the number of unemployment this month must be wrong. |
3745 |
statistical |
If something is statistical |
|
3746 |
statistically |
If something is statistically significant |
The study was statistically significant, showing a clear effect. |
3747 |
statistically significant |
If something is statistically significant |
The study found a statistically significant difference between the groups, though the effect size was small. |
3748 |
statistician |
A statistician is someone whose job is related to statistics. |
He became a statistician at age 30. |
3749 |
statisticians |
The plural form of statistician; more than one (kind of) statistician. |
|
3750 |
statistics |
Statistics are numbers about information. |
New crime statistics show that the number of crimes is decreasing.; The government published new unemployment statistics for the month of June. |
3751 |
stats |
Stats are numbers about information. |
New crime stats that show the number of crimes is decreasing.; The government published new unemployment stats for the month of June. |
3752 |
statue |
A statue is a model of somebody or something. |
|
3753 |
statues |
The plural form of statue; more than one (kind of) statue. |
|
3754 |
statuette |
A statuette is a small statue. |
Put that statuette on the bookcase. |
3755 |
statuettes |
The plural form of statuette; more than one (kind of) statuette. |
|
3756 |
status |
Your status is your level |
Mike Hooper has retained his status as Liverpool's current No 1 goalkeeper.; With the change in employment status came changes in responsibilities and pay.; In many countries, the ability to speak English is a sign or high social status. |
3757 |
status quo |
If something remains status quo |
|
3758 |
status quos |
The plural form of status quo; more than one (kind of) status quo. |
|
3759 |
statuses |
The plural form of status; more than one (kind of) status. |
|
3760 |
statute |
A statute is a law. |
The Statute of Kilkenny forbid English from marrying Irish or using Irish language. |
3761 |
statutes |
The plural form of statute; more than one (kind of) statute. |
|
3762 |
statutory |
Statutory rules are government rules imposed by statute. |
The minimum statutory legal age for sexual activity in France is 15 years old. |
3763 |
statutory rape |
A statutory rape means an illegal sexual act against a minor |
In France it is statutory rape for an adult to have sex with a person younger than 15 years old.; Statutory rape laws protect adults of low intelligence as well as children. |
3764 |
statutory rapes |
The plural form of statutory rape; more than one (kind of) statutory rape. |
|
3765 |
staves |
The plural form of staff; more than one (kind of) staff. |
|
3766 |
stay |
When you stay somewhere |
Whenever I am tired I stay in bed.; He stayed at our house for two weeks. |
3767 |
staycation |
A staycation is a vacation a person spends within their own country or home. |
|
3768 |
staycations |
The plural form of staycation; more than one (kind of) staycation. |
|
3769 |
stayed |
The past tense and past participle of stay. |
I stayed at my friends house last night. |
3770 |
staying |
The present participle of stay. |
|
3771 |
stays |
The third-person singular form of stay. |
|
3772 |
stead |
A stead is a place or spot. |
|
3773 |
steadfast |
Something or someone that is steadfast is very determined. |
Your steadfast loyalty won't help you. |
3774 |
steadied |
The past tense and past participle of steady. |
|
3775 |
steadier |
The comparative form of steady; more steady. |
|
3776 |
steadies |
The third-person singular form of steady. |
|
3777 |
steadiest |
The superlative form of steady; most steady. |
|
3778 |
steadily |
If something is done steadily |
|
3779 |
steadiness |
The steadiness of something is how steady it is. |
|
3780 |
steads |
The plural form of stead; more than one (kind of) stead. |
|
3781 |
steady |
Smooth |
|
3782 |
steadying |
The present participle of steady. |
|
3783 |
steak |
A steak is thick slice of meat cut for roasting |
This strip of steak is perfectly cooked! |
3784 |
steaks |
The plural form of steak; more than one (kind of) steak. |
|
3785 |
steal |
If you steal |
The thief stole the diamond ring. |
3786 |
stealing |
The present participle of steal. |
|
3787 |
steals |
The third-person singular form of steal. |
|
3788 |
stealth |
Characteristic of acting in secret and being hard to detect |
He used stealth to creep up on the cat. |
3789 |
stealthier |
The comparative form of stealthy; more stealthy. |
|
3790 |
stealthiest |
The superlative form of stealthy; most stealthy. |
|
3791 |
stealths |
The plural form of stealth; more than one (kind of) stealth. |
|
3792 |
stealthy |
If a person is stealthy |
|
3793 |
steam |
A substance like air |
The food is hot -- I see steam coming from the pot. |
3794 |
steamed |
The past tense and past participle of steam. |
|
3795 |
steamer |
A steamer cooking appliance that cooks by steaming. |
|
3796 |
steamers |
The plural form of steamer; more than one (kind of) steamer. |
|
3797 |
steaming |
The present participle of steam. |
|
3798 |
steamroll |
If you steamroll something |
|
3799 |
steamrolled |
The past tense and past participle of steamroll. |
|
3800 |
steamroller |
A steamroller is a steam-powered heavy road-making machine. |
A steamroller was used to make the road smooth and hard. |
3801 |
steamrollers |
The plural form of steamroller; more than one (kind of) steamroller. |
|
3802 |
steamrolling |
The present participle of steamroll. |
|
3803 |
steamrolls |
The third-person singular form of steamroll. |
|
3804 |
steams |
The plural form of steam; more than one (kind of) steam. |
|
3805 |
steel |
A very strong metal made of iron and other substances mixed together. |
All my pots for cooking are made of steel. |
3806 |
steep |
If a hill or slope is steep |
Be very careful; the hill is very steep and it's easy to fall and hurt yourself. |
3807 |
steeped |
The past tense and past participle of steep. |
|
3808 |
steeper |
The comparative form of steep; more steep. |
|
3809 |
steepest |
The superlative form of steep; most steep. |
|
3810 |
steeping |
The present participle of steep. |
|
3811 |
steepness |
The steepness of something is how steep it is. |
|
3812 |
steeps |
The third-person singular form of steep. |
|
3813 |
steer |
To steer is use a rudder |
The driver gripped the wheel tightly to steer the car around a corner. |
3814 |
steered |
The past tense and past participle of steer. |
|
3815 |
steering |
The present participle of steer. |
|
3816 |
steers |
The third-person singular form of steer. |
|
3817 |
steganography |
steganography is the practice of hiding messages or information inside of other nonsecret text or data. |
|
3818 |
Stella |
Stella is a female given name. |
|
3819 |
stellation |
Stellation is the act of extending a polyhedron by making extra points. |
|
3820 |
stellations |
The plural form of stellation; more than one (kind of) stellation. |
|
3821 |
stem |
A stem is a long |
Put the stems of the flowers in this cup of water. |
3822 |
stemmed |
The past tense and past participle of stem. |
|
3823 |
stemming |
The present participle of stem. |
|
3824 |
stems |
The plural form of stem; more than one (kind of) stem. |
|
3825 |
stench |
A stench is a strong foul smell. |
|
3826 |
stenches |
The plural form of stench; more than one (kind of) stench. |
|
3827 |
stencil |
A stencil is a utensil that contains a perforated sheet through which ink can be forced to create a printed pattern onto a surface. |
They will use stencils to put the design onto the wall. |
3828 |
stenciled |
The past tense and past participle of stencil. |
|
3829 |
stenciling |
The present participle of stencil. |
|
3830 |
stencilled |
The past tense and past participle of stencil. |
|
3831 |
stencilling |
The present participle of stencil. |
|
3832 |
stencils |
The plural form of stencil; more than one (kind of) stencil. |
|
3833 |
step |
When you step |
When you walk, you step many times.; If you step on the ant, it will be dead. |
3834 |
stepbrother |
Someone's stepbrother is the son of their stepmother or stepfather. |
When my mother and I went to live in her new partner's house, I was not an only child anymore: suddenly I had a stepbrother and a stepsister. |
3835 |
stepbrothers |
The plural form of stepbrother; more than one (kind of) stepbrother. |
|
3836 |
stepchild |
A stepchild is the child of a person's husband or wife. A stepchild is a child from an earlier marriage. |
When I married my wife I got two stepchildren. |
3837 |
stepchildren |
The plural form of stepchild; more than one (kind of) stepchild. |
|
3838 |
stepdaughter |
A stepdaughter is the daughter of a person's husband or wife. A stepdaughter is a female child from an earlier marriage. |
When I married my wife I got two stepdaughters. |
3839 |
stepdaughters |
The plural form of stepdaughter; more than one (kind of) stepdaughter. |
|
3840 |
stepfather |
A person's stepfather is a woman who is married to their biological mother but is not their biological father. |
|
3841 |
stepfathers |
The plural form of step father; more than one (kind of) step father. |
|
3842 |
Stephanie |
Stephanie is a female given name. |
|
3843 |
Stephen |
Stephen is a male given name. |
|
3844 |
stepmother |
A person's stepmother is a woman who is married to their biological father but is not their biological mother. |
|
3845 |
stepmothers |
The plural form of stepmother; more than one (kind of) stepmother. |
|
3846 |
stepped |
The past tense and past participle of step. |
|
3847 |
stepping |
The present participle of step. |
|
3848 |
steps |
The third-person singular form of step. |
|
3849 |
stepsister |
Someone's stepsister is the daughter of their stepmother or stepfather. |
When my father married again, I got two stepsisters. |
3850 |
stepsisters |
The plural form of stepsister; more than one (kind of) stepsister. |
|
3851 |
stepson |
A stepson is the son of a person's husband or wife. A stepson is a male child from an earlier marriage. |
When I married my wife I got two stepsons. |
3852 |
stepsons |
The plural form of stepson; more than one (kind of) stepson. |
|
3853 |
stereo |
A stereo is a system that directs sound through multiple speakers so that it seems to surround the listener and to come from more than one source. |
|
3854 |
stereophonic |
Using two headphones with almost the same sound so the sound seems to be coming from a direction. |
This stereophonic machine is very good! It seems as if the music is coming from this room! |
3855 |
stereos |
The plural form of stereo; more than one (kind of) stereo. |
|
3856 |
stereotype |
To think of something or someone in one particular way |
To say that all Chinese eat rice is a stereotype, because not all of them do. |
3857 |
stereotypes |
The plural form of stereotype; more than one (kind of) stereotype. |
|
3858 |
sterile |
A sterile person or animal cannot make babies |
Because Mr. and Mrs. Jones are sterile, they adopted a child. |
3859 |
sterilisation |
Sterilisation is the process of killing living microorganisms or making something free from bacteria. |
|
3860 |
sterilisations |
The plural form of sterilisation; more than one (kind of) sterilisation. |
|
3861 |
sterilise |
If a living thing is sterilised |
|
3862 |
sterilised |
The past tense and past participle of sterilise. |
|
3863 |
steriliser |
A steriliser is a device that sterilises things. |
|
3864 |
sterilisers |
The plural form of steriliser; more than one (kind of) steriliser. |
|
3865 |
sterilises |
The third-person singular form of sterilise. |
|
3866 |
sterilising |
The present participle of sterilise. |
|
3867 |
sterilization |
Sterilization is the process of killing living microorganisms or making something free from bacteria. |
|
3868 |
sterilizations |
The plural form of sterilization; more than one (kind of) sterilization. |
|
3869 |
sterilize |
If a living thing is sterilized |
|
3870 |
sterilized |
The past tense and past participle of sterilize. |
|
3871 |
sterilizer |
A sterilizer is a device that sterilizes things. |
|
3872 |
sterilizers |
The plural form of sterilizer; more than one (kind of) sterilizer. |
|
3873 |
sterilizes |
The third-person singular form of sterilize. |
|
3874 |
sterilizing |
The present participle of sterilize. |
|
3875 |
stern |
A stern person is someone who is serious |
|
3876 |
sterner |
The comparative form of stern; more stern. |
|
3877 |
sternest |
The superlative form of stern; most stern. |
|
3878 |
sterns |
The plural form of stern; more than one (kind of) stern. |
|
3879 |
stethoscope |
A stethoscope is a tool that doctors and nurses use to listen to sounds inside the body. |
The doctor checked the patient's abdomen with a stethoscope. |
3880 |
stethoscopes |
The plural form of stethoscope; more than one (kind of) stethoscope. |
|
3881 |
Steve |
Steve is a male given name. |
|
3882 |
Steven |
Steven is a male given name. |
|
3883 |
stew |
Stew is a dish that is made with meat and/or vegetables cooked in liquid. |
|
3884 |
steward |
A steward is someone whose regular job is to take care of something for someone else. |
King Ragnar was busy with the war, so his steward was kept busy mending all the ills of the nation at home. |
3885 |
stewardess |
A stewardess is a woman whose job is to take care of something for someone else |
|
3886 |
stewardesses |
The plural form of stewardess; more than one (kind of) stewardess. |
|
3887 |
stewards |
The plural form of steward; more than one (kind of) steward. |
|
3888 |
stewardship |
Stewardship is the careful management of something |
The company takes its environmental stewardship seriously. |
3889 |
stewardships |
The plural form of stewardship; more than one (kind of) stewardship. |
|
3890 |
stewed |
The past tense and past participle of stew. |
|
3891 |
stewing |
The present participle of stew. |
|
3892 |
stews |
The plural form of stew; more than one (kind of) stew. |
|
3893 |
STFU |
STFU is an acronym for Shut the fuck up. It is used to tell somebody to stop writing about something on the Internet. |
|
3894 |
stick |
A piece of wood. |
Gerard picked up a stick. |
3895 |
sticker |
A sticker is something or someone that stickS. |
|
3896 |
stickers |
The plural form of sticker; more than one (kind of) sticker. |
|
3897 |
stickier |
The comparative form of sticky; more sticky. |
|
3898 |
stickiest |
The superlative form of sticky; most sticky. |
|
3899 |
stickiness |
The stickiness of something is how sticky it is. |
|
3900 |
sticking |
The present participle of stick. |
|
3901 |
stickle |
If a person stickles |
|
3902 |
stickled |
The past tense and past participle of stickle. |
|
3903 |
stickler |
A stickler is a person who insists to advocate something |
|
3904 |
sticklers |
The plural form of stickler; more than one (kind of) stickler. |
|
3905 |
stickles |
The third-person singular form of stickle. |
|
3906 |
stickling |
The present participle of stickle. |
|
3907 |
sticks |
The plural form of stick; more than one (kind of) stick. |
|
3908 |
sticky |
Able to join to things; hard to wash off. When you touch a sticky thing |
|
3909 |
stiff |
If something is stiff |
My arm was very stiff this morning after bowling yesterday.; The bar is too stiff; I cannot bend it. |
3910 |
stiffed |
The past tense and past participle of stiff. |
|
3911 |
stiffen |
If you stiffen |
The mouse stiffened when the shadow went by. |
3912 |
stiffened |
The past tense and past participle of stiffen. |
|
3913 |
stiffening |
The present participle of stiffen. |
|
3914 |
stiffens |
The third-person singular form of stiffen. |
|
3915 |
stiffer |
The comparative form of stiff; more stiff. |
|
3916 |
stiffest |
The superlative form of stiff; most stiff. |
|
3917 |
stiffing |
The present participle of stiff. |
|
3918 |
stiffness |
The stiffness of something is defined as how stiff it is. |
|
3919 |
stiffs |
The plural form of stiff; more than one (kind of) stiff. |
|
3920 |
stifle |
If you stifle a good thing |
The traditions at the company stifle the change we need. |
3921 |
stifled |
The past tense and past participle of stifle. |
|
3922 |
stifles |
The third-person singular form of stifle. |
|
3923 |
stifling |
The present participle of stifle. |
|
3924 |
stigma |
The stigma of a plant is the sticky part of a flower that receives pollen during pollination. |
|
3925 |
stigmas |
The plural form of stigma; more than one (kind of) stigma. |
|
3926 |
still |
Now like in the past. |
No one has fixed the oven -- It is still broken. |
3927 |
still waters run deep |
Still waters run deep means a person with a calm appearance might have a passion for something. |
|
3928 |
stillborn |
If something is stillborn |
|
3929 |
stillborns |
The plural form of stillborn; more than one (kind of) stillborn. |
|
3930 |
stiller |
The comparative form of still; more still. |
|
3931 |
stillest |
The superlative form of still; most still. |
|
3932 |
stilt |
A stilt is a long tall usually wooden pole that people walk on usually in parades. |
|
3933 |
stilts |
The plural form of stilt; more than one (kind of) stilt. |
|
3934 |
stimulant |
A stimulant is something that increases the activity in the body |
|
3935 |
stimulants |
The plural form of stimulant; more than one (kind of) stimulant. |
|
3936 |
stimulate |
If you stimulate someone or something |
|
3937 |
stimulated |
The past tense and past participle of stimulate. |
|
3938 |
stimulates |
The third-person singular form of stimulate. |
|
3939 |
stimulating |
The present participle of stimulate. |
|
3940 |
stimulation |
Stimulation is an action that encourages something to develop or become more active. |
|
3941 |
stimulations |
The plural form of stimulation; more than one (kind of) stimulation. |
|
3942 |
stimuli |
The plural form of stimulus; more than one (kind of) stimulus. |
|
3943 |
stimulus |
A stimulus is an event that causes a system to change its output or behavior. |
The primary goal of the $31 billion economic stimulus package was to increase job growth. |
3944 |
sting |
A sting is a pointed item at the rear of an insect |
That wasp has a sting! |
3945 |
stinger |
A stinger is a pointed item at the rear of an insect |
That wasp has a stinger! |
3946 |
stingers |
The plural form of stinger; more than one (kind of) stinger. |
|
3947 |
stingier |
The comparative form of stingy; more stingy. |
|
3948 |
stingiest |
The superlative form of stingy; most stingy. |
|
3949 |
stinging |
The present participle of sting. |
|
3950 |
stings |
The plural form of sting; more than one (kind of) sting. |
|
3951 |
stingy |
If a person is stingy |
He's really stingy and never buys anyone a drink when we go out. |
3952 |
stink |
If something stinks |
|
3953 |
stinkier |
The comparative form of stinky; more stinky. |
|
3954 |
stinkiest |
The superlative form of stinky; most stinky. |
|
3955 |
stinking |
The present participle of stink. |
|
3956 |
stinks |
The third-person singular form of stink. |
|
3957 |
stinky |
If something is stinky |
|
3958 |
stint |
If you stint something |
|
3959 |
stinted |
The past tense and past participle of stint. |
|
3960 |
stinting |
The present participle of stint. |
|
3961 |
stints |
The third-person singular form of stint. |
|
3962 |
stipend |
A stipend is a fixed and regular amount of money that is given to someone at regular intervals. |
|
3963 |
stipends |
The plural form of stipend; more than one (kind of) stipend. |
|
3964 |
stipulate |
If you stipulate something |
|
3965 |
stipulated |
The past tense and past participle of stipulate. |
|
3966 |
stipulates |
The third-person singular form of stipulate. |
|
3967 |
stipulating |
The present participle of stipulate. |
|
3968 |
stipulation |
A stipulation is a condition or requirement that is specified in an agreement or contract. |
One of the stipulations in the contract was that the work must be finished by June. |
3969 |
stipulations |
The plural form of stipulation; more than one (kind of) stipulation. |
|
3970 |
stir |
If you stir something |
He needed to stir the water into the flour; She stirred the paint to mix the color.; He was quietly stirring sugar into his coffee with a spoon. |
3971 |
stirred |
The past tense and past participle of stir. |
|
3972 |
stirring |
Exciting or inspiring. |
He gave such a stirring speech that many people were moved to tears. |
3973 |
stirs |
The third-person singular form of stir. |
|
3974 |
stitch |
A stitch is a little circle of thread |
A stitch in time saves nine. (Fix a little hole in cloth with one stitch now, or the hole will be big and will need many stitches.) |
3975 |
stitched |
The past tense and past participle of stitch. |
|
3976 |
stitches |
The plural form of stitch; more than one (kind of) stitch. |
|
3977 |
stitching |
The present participle of stitch. |
|
3978 |
stock |
Your stock is the collection of things that you have available |
It depend on where the store got its stock from.; Storms cause a great deal of damage to the nation's housing stock.; Going out of business! All stock must be sold.; They kept a stock of food in the basement.; Publishing such experiments adds to our stock of knowledge.; Police found a stock of weapons in the house.; I asked the stock boy where to find the juice.; Overfishing has wiped out much of the world's fish stocks. |
3979 |
stock market |
A stock market is a place where people trade stocks. |
|
3980 |
stock markets |
The plural form of stock market; more than one (kind of) stock market. |
|
3981 |
stock ticker symbol |
A ticker symbol is a small abbreviation a company uses for stock indexes. They make the name of the company easier to remember. |
"GOOG" is the stock ticker symbol for Google. |
3982 |
stock ticker symbols |
The plural form of stock ticker symbol; more than one (kind of) stock ticker symbol. |
|
3983 |
stocked |
The past tense and past participle of stock. |
|
3984 |
Stockholm |
Stockholm is the capital of Sweden. |
|
3985 |
stockier |
The comparative form of stocky; more stocky. |
|
3986 |
stockiest |
The superlative form of stocky; most stocky. |
|
3987 |
stocking |
A piece of clothing made of thin cloth to cover the legs. |
One of my stockings has a hole in it. |
3988 |
stockings |
The plural form of stocking; more than one (kind of) stocking. |
|
3989 |
stockpile |
If you stockpile something |
We have cans of food and bottles of water stockpiled in the basement in case of an emergency. |
3990 |
stockpiled |
The past tense and past participle of stockpile. |
|
3991 |
stockpiles |
The third-person singular form of stockpile. |
|
3992 |
stockpiling |
The present participle of stockpile. |
|
3993 |
stocks |
The plural form of stock; more than one (kind of) stock. |
|
3994 |
stocky |
If a person or an animal is stocky |
|
3995 |
stoke |
If you stoke a fire |
The cabin was getting cold, so she got up to stoke the fire.; The news about her brother only stoked her anger. |
3996 |
stoked |
The past tense and past participle of stoke. |
|
3997 |
stokes |
The third-person singular form of stoke. |
|
3998 |
stoking |
The present participle of stoke. |
|
3999 |
stole |
The past tense of steal. |
The burglar stole the painting. |
4000 |
stolen |
The past participle of steal. |
I've never stolen anything in my life. |
4001 |
stoles |
The plural form of stole; more than one (kind of) stole. |
|
4002 |
stolid |
A stolid person is someone who shows little to no emotion. |
|
4003 |
stolider |
The comparative form of stolid; more stolid. |
|
4004 |
stolidest |
The superlative form of stolid; most stolid. |
|
4005 |
stoma |
A stoma is the tiny pores in the epidermis of a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor pass. |
|
4006 |
stomach |
The place in the body where food is digested. |
|
4007 |
stomachache |
If you have a stomachache |
You should go lie down and rest if you have a stomachache. |
4008 |
stomachaches |
The plural form of stomachache; more than one (kind of) stomachache. |
|
4009 |
stomached |
The past tense and past participle of stomach. |
|
4010 |
stomaching |
The present participle of stomach. |
|
4011 |
stomachs |
The plural form of stomach; more than one (kind of) stomach. |
|
4012 |
stomas |
The plural form of stoma; more than one (kind of) stoma. |
|
4013 |
stomata |
The plural form of stoma; more than one (kind of) stoma. |
|
4014 |
stomp |
If you stomp on something |
The man stomped on his cigarette. |
4015 |
stomped |
The past tense and past participle of stomp. |
|
4016 |
stomping |
The present participle of stomp. |
|
4017 |
stomps |
The third-person singular form of stomp. |
|
4018 |
stone |
A stone is a hard |
I do not have a hammer but I will use a stone to hammer the nail. |
4019 |
stone fruit |
A stone fruit is any fruit that has a soft fleshy exterior and a hard pit containing the seed. |
|
4020 |
stone fruits |
The plural form of stone fruit; more than one (kind of) stone fruit. |
|
4021 |
stonecraft |
Stonecraft is the skill of working with stone. |
|
4022 |
stoned |
The past tense and past participle of stone. |
|
4023 |
stones |
The plural form of stone; more than one (kind of) stone. |
|
4024 |
stoning |
The present participle of stone. |
|
4025 |
stood |
The past tense and past participle of stand. |
|
4026 |
stooge |
A stooge is someone who lets them be used for another person's benefit knowingly. |
|
4027 |
stooges |
The plural form of stooge; more than one (kind of) stooge. |
|
4028 |
stool |
A stool is a seat for one person that does not have a back or an armrest. |
The three men sat on the stools smoking cigarettes. |
4029 |
stooled |
The past tense and past participle of stool. |
|
4030 |
stooling |
The present participle of stool. |
|
4031 |
stools |
The plural form of stool; more than one (kind of) stool. |
|
4032 |
stoop |
A stoop is a body posture where the head and shoulders of a person is bent forward. |
|
4033 |
stooped |
The past tense and past participle of stoop. |
|
4034 |
stooping |
The present participle of stoop. |
|
4035 |
stoops |
The plural form of stoop; more than one (kind of) stoop. |
|
4036 |
stop |
If you stop |
He stopped after running 2 miles. |
4037 |
stoppage |
A stoppage is a pause or stop of an activity. |
A work stoppage was issued after the death of a construction worker. |
4038 |
stoppages |
The plural form of stoppage; more than one (kind of) stoppage. |
|
4039 |
stopped |
The past tense and past participle of stop. |
|
4040 |
stopper |
A stopper is someone or something that stops things. |
|
4041 |
stoppers |
The plural form of stopper; more than one (kind of) stopper. |
|
4042 |
stopping |
The present participle of stop. |
|
4043 |
stops |
The third-person singular form of stop. |
|
4044 |
storage |
Storage is the space for storing goods. |
There is a lot of storage space in those cabinets. |
4045 |
storages |
The plural form of storage; more than one (kind of) storage. |
|
4046 |
store |
A store is a building with many things in it |
He went to the store to get some milk. |
4047 |
stored |
The past tense and past participle of store. |
|
4048 |
storeroom |
A storeroom is a room that is used for storage. |
|
4049 |
storerooms |
The plural form of storeroom; more than one (kind of) storeroom. |
|
4050 |
stores |
The plural form of store; more than one (kind of) store. |
|
4051 |
storey |
A storey is a floor or level in a building. |
That building has twelve storeys. |
4052 |
storeys |
The plural form of storey; more than one (kind of) storey. |
|
4053 |
stories |
The plural form of story; more than one (kind of) story. |
|
4054 |
storing |
The present participle of store. |
|
4055 |
stork |
A stork is a large wading bird with long legs and a long beak of the family Ciconiidae. |
|
4056 |
storks |
The plural form of stork; more than one (kind of) stork. |
|
4057 |
storm |
A storm is bad weather with high winds that disturbs the atmosphere. |
Small boats should stay off the water tonight because we are expecting a storm. |
4058 |
stormed |
The past tense and past participle of storm. |
|
4059 |
stormier |
The comparative form of stormy; more stormy. |
|
4060 |
stormiest |
The superlative form of stormy; most stormy. |
|
4061 |
storminess |
Storminess is the state or quality of being stormy. |
|
4062 |
storminesses |
The plural form of storminess; more than one (kind of) storminess. |
|
4063 |
storming |
The present participle of storm. |
|
4064 |
stormless |
If it is stormless outside |
|
4065 |
stormlessness |
Stormlessness is the lack of storms; it is calm. |
|
4066 |
stormlike |
If something is stormlike |
|
4067 |
storms |
The plural form of storm; more than one (kind of) storm. |
|
4068 |
stormy |
If it is stormy out |
The weatherman predicted that it would be stormy outside today. |
4069 |
story |
A story is a piece of text that tells someone who reads it about a real or fictional (made up) event. |
This story is about a little girl who is eaten by a wolf.; The film is based on a true story. |
4070 |
storyline |
A storyline is basically what a story is about. It can be found in books |
It was hard to follow the storyline in the book because so many characters were described. |
4071 |
storylines |
The plural form of storyline; more than one (kind of) storyline. |
|
4072 |
stout |
If something is stout |
|
4073 |
stouter |
The comparative form of stout; more stout. |
|
4074 |
stoutest |
The superlative form of stout; most stout. |
They say the bigger you are the better you are at drinking, but the stoutest guy I know gets drunk after one beer. |
4075 |
stouts |
The plural form of stout; more than one (kind of) stout. |
|
4076 |
stove |
A stove is a machine that is used to heat a room. |
|
4077 |
stoves |
The plural form of stove; more than one (kind of) stove. |
|
4078 |
stow |
If you stow something |
Please be reminded to stow your tray tables prior to landing. |
4079 |
stowage |
Stowage is the act of stowing something. |
|
4080 |
stowages |
The plural form of stowage; more than one (kind of) stowage. |
|
4081 |
stowed |
The past tense and past participle of stow. |
|
4082 |
stowing |
The present participle of stow. |
|
4083 |
stows |
The third-person singular form of stow. |
|
4084 |
straddle |
If you straddle |
|
4085 |
straddled |
The past tense and past participle of straddle. |
|
4086 |
straddles |
The third-person singular form of straddle. |
|
4087 |
straddling |
The present participle of straddle. |
|
4088 |
straggle |
If you straggle |
He straggled away from the crowd and went off on his own. |
4089 |
straggled |
The past tense and past participle of straggle. |
|
4090 |
straggler |
A straggler is a person or an animal that is behind the others in a moving group and not keeping up. |
They stopped for a few minutes to allow the stragglers to catch up. |
4091 |
stragglers |
The plural form of straggler; more than one (kind of) straggler. |
|
4092 |
straggles |
The third-person singular form of straggle. |
|
4093 |
straggling |
The present participle of straggle. |
|
4094 |
straight |
If something goes straight |
No not that road. Just keep driving straight. |
4095 |
straighten |
If you straighten a place up |
Can you straighten up in here, and make your bed? |
4096 |
straightened |
The past tense and past participle of straighten. |
|
4097 |
straightening |
The present participle of straighten. |
|
4098 |
straightens |
The third-person singular form of straighten. |
|
4099 |
straighter |
The comparative form of straight; more straight. |
|
4100 |
straightest |
The superlative form of straight; most straight. |
|
4101 |
straightforward |
If something is straightforward |
The instructions for how to put this desk together are straightforward.; What we need to do now is straightforward.; Making tea is pretty straightforward. |
4102 |
straights |
The plural form of straight; more than one (kind of) straight. |
|
4103 |
strain |
A tune |
Alone she cuts and binds the grain,
And sings a melancholy strain. – William Wordsworth |
4104 |
strained |
The past tense and past participle of strain. |
|
4105 |
straining |
The present participle of strain. |
|
4106 |
strains |
The plural form of strain; more than one (kind of) strain. |
|
4107 |
strand |
A strand is the shore of the sea or ocean. |
|
4108 |
stranded |
The past tense and past participle of strand. |
|
4109 |
stranding |
The present participle of strand. |
|
4110 |
strands |
The plural form of strand; more than one (kind of) strand. |
|
4111 |
strange |
Unusual or odd. |
My brother is so strange that he can turn his eyelids inside out. |
4112 |
strangely |
If something is done strangely |
|
4113 |
strangeness |
The state or quality of being strange |
The 'strangeness of his manner created amusement for his neighbors. |
4114 |
strangenesses |
The plural form of strangeness; more than one (kind of) strangeness. |
|
4115 |
stranger |
A stranger is a person you don't know. |
Children should never talk to strangers. |
4116 |
strangers |
The plural form of stranger; more than one (kind of) stranger. |
|
4117 |
strangest |
The superlative form of strange; most strange. |
|
4118 |
strangle |
If you strangle someone |
He strangled his wife and dissolved the body in acid. |
4119 |
strangled |
The past tense and past participle of strangle. |
|
4120 |
stranglehold |
A stranglehold is a control so that it will cut off. |
He enjoyed a stranglehold on the rest of the workers. |
4121 |
strangleholds |
The plural form of stranglehold; more than one (kind of) stranglehold. |
|
4122 |
strangler |
A strangler is a person who strangles |
|
4123 |
stranglers |
The plural form of strangler; more than one (kind of) strangler. |
|
4124 |
strangles |
The third-person singular form of strangle. |
|
4125 |
strangling |
The present participle of strangle. |
|
4126 |
strap |
A strap is a long and narrow strip of either leather or cloth usually used to tie things together. |
Since we had no strings, we had to use the red strap to tie our tent. |
4127 |
strapon |
A strapon is a sex toy shaped like a penis that a woman can wear around her vagina. |
|
4128 |
strap-on |
A strap-on is a sex toy shaped like a penis that a woman can wear around her vagina. |
|
4129 |
strapons |
The plural form of strapon; more than one (kind of) strapon. |
|
4130 |
strap-ons |
The plural form of strap-on; more than one (kind of) strap-on. |
|
4131 |
strapped |
The past tense and past participle of strap. |
|
4132 |
strapping |
The present participle of strap. |
|
4133 |
strappings |
The plural form of strapping; more than one (kind of) strapping. |
|
4134 |
straps |
The plural form of strap; more than one (kind of) strap. |
|
4135 |
strata |
The plural form of stratum; more than one (kind of) stratum. |
|
4136 |
stratagem |
A stratagem is a plan used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end. |
|
4137 |
stratagems |
The plural form of stratagem; more than one (kind of) stratagem. |
|
4138 |
strategic |
If something is strategic |
|
4139 |
strategical |
Strategic |
|
4140 |
strategically |
In a strategic manner. |
|
4141 |
strategies |
The plural form of strategy; more than one (kind of) strategy. |
|
4142 |
strategy |
A strategy is a planned way to do something. |
The new government is likely to change the economic strategy because the old strategy clearly isn't working. |
4143 |
stratified |
The past tense and past participle of stratify. |
|
4144 |
stratifies |
The third-person singular form of stratify. |
|
4145 |
stratify |
If you stratify something |
|
4146 |
stratifying |
The present participle of stratify. |
|
4147 |
stratum |
A stratum is a series of layers of rock arranged one on top of another. |
|
4148 |
stratums |
The plural form of stratum; more than one (kind of) stratum. |
|
4149 |
straw |
Straw is dried grasses |
|
4150 |
strawberries |
The plural form of strawberry; more than one (kind of) strawberry. |
|
4151 |
strawberry |
A strawberry is a red |
|
4152 |
strawberry blond |
If hair is strawberry blond it is light red |
|
4153 |
strawberry blonde |
If hair is strawberry blonde it is light red |
|
4154 |
straws |
The plural form of straw; more than one (kind of) straw. |
|
4155 |
stray |
A stray is a domestic animal that has no proper place to live at. |
|
4156 |
strayed |
The past tense and past participle of stray. |
The dog strayed from his home. |
4157 |
straying |
The present participle of stray. |
|
4158 |
strays |
The plural form of stray; more than one (kind of) stray. |
|
4159 |
streak |
A line left from smearing something or from motion. |
When I cleaned the window I left streaks behind. |
4160 |
streaked |
The past tense and past participle of streak. |
|
4161 |
streaking |
The present participle of streak. |
|
4162 |
streaks |
The plural form of streak; more than one (kind of) streak. |
|
4163 |
stream |
A stream is a very small river or creek. |
|
4164 |
streamed |
The past tense and past participle of stream. |
|
4165 |
streaming |
The present participle of stream. |
|
4166 |
streamline |
When you streamline something |
Streamlining helps animals swim though water and fly through air.; Cars that are streamlined use less energy and can go faster. |
4167 |
streamlined |
The past tense and past participle of streamline. |
|
4168 |
streamlines |
The third-person singular form of streamline. |
|
4169 |
streamlining |
The present participle of streamline. |
|
4170 |
streams |
The plural form of stream; more than one (kind of) stream. |
|
4171 |
street |
A road in a city with buildings on the sides and places where people can walk. |
I saw a woman with a dog walking down the street. |
4172 |
streets |
The plural form of street; more than one (kind of) street. |
|
4173 |
strength |
If you have strength |
I don't have the strength to lift something that heavy. |
4174 |
strengthen |
If something is strengthened |
They are keen to strengthen ties with the UN. |
4175 |
strengthened |
The past tense and past participle of strengthen. |
|
4176 |
strengthening |
The present participle of strengthen. |
|
4177 |
strengthens |
The third-person singular form of strengthen. |
|
4178 |
strengths |
The plural form of strength; more than one (kind of) strength. |
|
4179 |
strenuous |
If an activity is strenuous |
|
4180 |
stress |
Stress is emotional pressure that makes you worry because things are not going well. |
Death is a time of great stress for family and friends.; Plants under stress from lack of water or disease are the most likely to attract problem insects. |
4181 |
stressed |
If someone is stressed |
I've got these three tests tomorrow and I'm feeling so stressed that I can't sleep. |
4182 |
stresses |
The plural form of stress; more than one (kind of) stress. |
|
4183 |
stressful |
If something is stressful |
Examinations can be stressful for the students. |
4184 |
stressing |
The present participle of stress. |
|
4185 |
stretch |
To pull; to move one end of something as far as possible from the other end. |
He was big and the shirt was little, but he was able to stretch it and use it. |
4186 |
stretched |
The past tense and past participle of stretch. |
|
4187 |
stretches |
The third-person singular form of stretch. |
|
4188 |
stretchier |
The comparative form of stretchy; more stretchy. |
|
4189 |
stretchiest |
The superlative form of stretchy; most stretchy. |
|
4190 |
stretchiness |
The stretchiness of something is how stretchy it is. |
|
4191 |
stretching |
The present participle of stretch. |
|
4192 |
stretchy |
If something is stretchy |
|
4193 |
stricken |
The past participle of strike. |
|
4194 |
strict |
Making firm rules. |
The father was very strict about the children coming to dinner on time. |
4195 |
stricter |
The comparative form of strict; more strict. |
|
4196 |
strictest |
The superlative form of strict; most strict. |
|
4197 |
strictly |
If something is done strictly |
|
4198 |
strictness |
The strictness of a person is how strict they are. |
|
4199 |
stride |
A stride is a long step. |
|
4200 |
strides |
The plural form of stride; more than one (kind of) stride. |
|
4201 |
strife |
A strife is an angry or bitter conflict. |
|
4202 |
strifes |
The plural form of strife; more than one (kind of) strife. |
|
4203 |
strike |
When you hit something |
If you strike a person, it will hurt.; He struck the boy with his hand. |
4204 |
striker |
A striker is a person who is on strike. |
|
4205 |
strikers |
The plural form of striker; more than one (kind of) striker. |
|
4206 |
strikes |
The third-person singular form of strike. |
|
4207 |
striking |
:
This short section needs someone to add to it. |
|
4208 |
string |
A string is a long |
|
4209 |
stringed |
If something is stringed |
Violins, cellos, and guitars are stringed instruments. |
4210 |
stringent |
If the requirements of something is stringent |
They have stringent quality requirements outlining what is acceptable. |
4211 |
stringier |
The comparative form of stringy; more stringy. |
|
4212 |
stringiest |
The superlative form of stringy; most stringy. |
|
4213 |
stringing |
The present participle of string. |
|
4214 |
strings |
The plural form of string; more than one (kind of) string. |
|
4215 |
stringy |
If something is stringy |
|
4216 |
strip |
A strip is a narrow |
A few strips of paper are used for making a chain. |
4217 |
stripe |
A long |
A zebra has black and white stripes. |
4218 |
striped |
The past tense and past participle of stripe. |
|
4219 |
stripes |
The plural form of stripe; more than one (kind of) stripe. |
|
4220 |
stripier |
The comparative form of stripy; more stripy. |
|
4221 |
stripiest |
The superlative form of stripy; most stripy. |
|
4222 |
striping |
The present participle of stripe. |
|
4223 |
stripped |
The past tense and past participle of strip. |
|
4224 |
stripper |
A stripper is someone who removes their clothing in a sexual manner |
|
4225 |
strippers |
The plural form of stripper; more than one (kind of) stripper. |
|
4226 |
stripping |
The present participle of strip. |
|
4227 |
strips |
The plural form of strip; more than one (kind of) strip. |
|
4228 |
striptease |
A striptease is the act of slowly taking off one's clothes to sexually arouse the viewer. |
|
4229 |
stripteases |
The plural form of striptease; more than one (kind of) striptease. |
|
4230 |
stripy |
If something is stripy |
|
4231 |
strive |
If you strive |
India had strived for independence. |
4232 |
strived |
The past tense and past participle of strive. |
|
4233 |
striven |
The past participle of strive. |
|
4234 |
strives |
The third-person singular form of strive. |
|
4235 |
striving |
The present participle of strive. |
|
4236 |
stroke |
A stroke is when blood stops coming into your brain. |
I had a stroke after running so hard. |
4237 |
stroked |
The past tense and past participle of stroke. |
|
4238 |
strokes |
The plural form of stroke; more than one (kind of) stroke. |
|
4239 |
stroking |
The present participle of stroke. |
|
4240 |
stroll |
When you stroll |
I strolled with my wife around the park, enjoying the beauty of nature. |
4241 |
strolled |
The past tense and past participle of stroll. |
|
4242 |
strolling |
The present participle of stroll. |
|
4243 |
strolls |
The third-person singular form of stroll. |
|
4244 |
strong |
Having big muscles; physically powerful. |
Arnold is very strong. |
4245 |
stronger |
The comparative form of strong; more strong. |
I've gotten much stronger since I started lifting weights a few months ago. |
4246 |
strongest |
The superlative form of strong; most strong. |
The tongue is commonly considered to be the strongest muscle in the human body.; My cousin Joe is competing to be the "World's Strongest Man". |
4247 |
stronghold |
A stronghold is a fortress. |
|
4248 |
strongholds |
The plural form of stronghold; more than one (kind of) stronghold. |
|
4249 |
strongly |
In a strong or powerful way. |
John strongly opposes that law. He refuses to change his opinion. |
4250 |
strontium |
Strontium a metallic chemical element with the atomic number of 38 and the symbol Sr. |
|
4251 |
strove |
The past tense of strive. |
|
4252 |
struck |
The past tense and past participle of strike. |
|
4253 |
structural |
Structural changes |
Repainting the house is easy, but the structural damage will be harder to fix.; The whole system has undergone significant structural changes in the last 20 years. |
4254 |
structure |
The structure of something is the way that it is put together. |
The structure of her writing makes it very easy to understand.; The social structure of a class is often very complex. |
4255 |
structured |
Something that is structured is organized and has structure. |
|
4256 |
structures |
The plural form of structure; more than one (kind of) structure. |
|
4257 |
structuring |
The present participle of structure. |
|
4258 |
struggle |
If you struggle to do something difficult |
They struggled to survive in New York City on $25,000 a year.; She struggled to her feet after being hit by the bicycle.; The company is struggling to maintain the same level of profits.; She wrote about struggling to balance motherhood, work and love.; The fishermen struggled against the powerful winds and high waves that had come in with a late-night storm. |
4259 |
struggled |
The past tense and past participle of struggle. |
|
4260 |
struggles |
The third-person singular form of struggle. |
|
4261 |
struggling |
The present participle of struggle. |
|
4262 |
strung |
The past tense and past participle of string. |
|
4263 |
strut |
If a fowl struts |
|
4264 |
struts |
The third-person singular form of strut. |
|
4265 |
strutted |
The past tense and past participle of strut. |
|
4266 |
strutting |
The present participle of strut. |
|
4267 |
stub |
A stub is a short piece of something left when the rest has been used. |
He chewed on the stub of his pencil. |
4268 |
stubbed |
The past tense and past participle of stub. |
|
4269 |
stubbing |
The present participle of stub. |
|
4270 |
stubborn |
Refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate. |
|
4271 |
stubborn as a mule |
If someone is as stubborn as a mule |
|
4272 |
stubborner |
The comparative form of stubborn; more stubborn. |
|
4273 |
stubbornest |
The superlative form of stubborn; most stubborn. |
|
4274 |
stubbornness |
The stubbornness of a person is how stubborn they are. |
|
4275 |
stubby |
If something is stubby |
|
4276 |
stubs |
The plural form of stub; more than one (kind of) stub. |
|
4277 |
stuck |
The past tense and past participle of stick. |
|
4278 |
stud |
A stud type of game in the card game poker. |
|
4279 |
studded |
The past tense and past participle of stud. |
|
4280 |
studding |
The present participle of stud. |
|
4281 |
student |
A student is person who studies a subject |
I am a student at the school.; She is a straight-A student from a good family.; He teaches learning-disabled (LD) students from kindergarten through twelfth grade.; Many first-year law students don't make it to second year.; It became the most popular course on campus, enrolling 1400 students.; Teachers try to help each student, whether they are a gifted student or a student having trouble.; Thousands of academically strong students are rejected by universities every year.; The program is open to all undergraduates and graduate students at the university.; The school can deal with students with a variety of disabilities.; The faculty, staff and students need to work together.; They worries about the lack of achievement demonstrated by the students.; Learning takes place between students through interaction with one another. |
4282 |
students |
The plural form of student; more than one (kind of) student. |
|
4283 |
studied |
The past tense and past participle of study. |
|
4284 |
studies |
The plural form of study; more than one (kind of) study. |
|
4285 |
studio |
A studio is a place where an artist makes art |
|
4286 |
studios |
The plural form of studio; more than one (kind of) studio. |
|
4287 |
studious |
If a person is studious |
|
4288 |
studs |
The plural form of stud; more than one (kind of) stud. |
|
4289 |
study |
A study is a formal effort to learn about something |
A recent study of New Mexico, completed using national survey data, indicates that many older New Mexicans are returning to school. |
4290 |
study circle |
A study circle is a small group of people who meet multiple times to discuss an issue. |
|
4291 |
study circles |
The plural form of study circle; more than one (kind of) study circle. |
|
4292 |
studying |
The present participle of study. |
|
4293 |
stuff |
Stuff is what makes up something; the things that it is made from. |
What is all that stuff on your bedroom floor? |
4294 |
stuffed |
The past tense and past participle of stuff. |
|
4295 |
stuffed animal |
A stuffed animal is a furry toy that is filled with a soft material. |
The first stuffed animals to be made at the end of the nineteenth century looked like bears.; Nearly all children have at least one stuffed animal to play with. |
4296 |
stuffed animals |
The plural form of stuffed animal; more than one (kind of) stuffed animal. |
|
4297 |
stuffing |
Stuffing is a mixture of food items that is used to stuff another. |
stuffing for a Christmas turkey |
4298 |
stuffings |
The plural form of stuffing; more than one (kind of) stuffing. |
|
4299 |
stuffs |
The third-person singular form of stuff. |
|
4300 |
stultified |
The past tense and past participle of stultify. |
|
4301 |
stultifies |
The third-person singular form of stultify. |
|
4302 |
stultify |
To make ineffectual |
|
4303 |
stultifying |
The present participle of stultify. |
|
4304 |
stumble |
A stumble is a fall or trip. |
|
4305 |
stumbled |
The past tense and past participle of stumble. |
|
4306 |
stumbles |
The plural form of stumble; more than one (kind of) stumble. |
|
4307 |
stumbling |
The present participle of stumble. |
|
4308 |
stumbling block |
An obstacle of some sort |
Idioms are a common stumbling block for learners of a language. |
4309 |
stumbling blocks |
The plural form of stumbling block; more than one (kind of) stumbling block. |
|
4310 |
stun |
When you stun something |
The new fact stunned him. |
4311 |
stung |
The past tense and past participle of sting. |
|
4312 |
stunk |
The past participle of stink. |
|
4313 |
stunned |
The past tense and past participle of stun. |
|
4314 |
stunning |
The present participle of stun. |
|
4315 |
stuns |
The third-person singular form of stun. |
|
4316 |
stunt |
A stunt is something dangerous you might do to get attention. |
Jumping over a river on a motorcycle is a dangerous stunt.; The actor did all his own stunts for the movie.; That last stunt almost got you killed! |
4317 |
stunted |
The past tense and past participle of stunt. |
|
4318 |
stunting |
The present participle of stunt. |
|
4319 |
stunts |
The plural form of stunt; more than one (kind of) stunt. |
|
4320 |
stupefied |
The past tense and past participle of stupefy. |
|
4321 |
stupefies |
The third-person singular form of stupefy. |
|
4322 |
stupefy |
If someone is stupefied |
He was stupefied by the ruling that he could not take part in the competition because he missed the qualifying age by three days. |
4323 |
stupefying |
The present participle of stupefy. |
|
4324 |
stupid |
If something or someone is stupid |
I'm so angry. That was a stupid mistake.; Don't be stupid. Of course it's true. |
4325 |
stupider |
The comparative form of stupid; more stupid. |
|
4326 |
stupidest |
The superlative form of stupid; most stupid. |
|
4327 |
stupidities |
The plural form of stupidity; more than one (kind of) stupidity. |
|
4328 |
stupidity |
The stupidity of a person is how stupid they are. |
|
4329 |
stupidly |
Something done in a stupid (dumb |
|
4330 |
sturdier |
The comparative form of sturdy; more sturdy. |
I like the blue shelf better because it's sturdier.; Can you put this jersey fabric on a sturdier pole? |
4331 |
sturdiest |
The superlative form of sturdy; most sturdy. |
|
4332 |
sturdiness |
Sturdiness is the state or quality of being sturdy. |
|
4333 |
sturdy |
If something is sturdy |
It was a sturdy building, able to withstand strong winds and cold weather.; The dog was sturdy and could work all day without getting tired. |
4334 |
sturgeon |
A sturgeon is the common name for the species of fish belonging to the family Acipenseridae. Some species are prized for their roe and are usually found in central Eurasia. |
|
4335 |
sturgeons |
The plural form of sturgeon; more than one (kind of) sturgeon. |
|
4336 |
stutter |
If a person stutters when the talk |
He stuttered a few words of thanks. |
4337 |
stuttered |
The past tense and past participle of stutter. |
|
4338 |
stuttering |
The present participle of stutter. |
|
4339 |
stutters |
The third-person singular form of stutter. |
|
4340 |
style |
A style is a specific look |
I don't understand why the styles in fashion magazines are always changing.; We have a new manager, but her style is much more friendly than the old guy. |
4341 |
styled |
The past tense and past participle of style. |
|
4342 |
styles |
The plural form of style; more than one (kind of) style. |
|
4343 |
styling |
The present participle of style. |
|
4344 |
stylise |
If you stylise something |
|
4345 |
stylised |
The past tense and past participle of stylise. |
|
4346 |
stylises |
The third-person singular form of stylise. |
|
4347 |
stylish |
If a person is stylish |
|
4348 |
stylising |
The present participle of stylise. |
|
4349 |
stylist |
A stylist is someone who styles or designs something |
|
4350 |
stylists |
The plural form of stylist; more than one (kind of) stylist. |
|
4351 |
stylize |
If you stylize something |
|
4352 |
stylized |
The past tense and past participle of stylize. |
|
4353 |
stylizes |
The third-person singular form of stylize. |
|
4354 |
stylizing |
The present participle of stylize. |
|
4355 |
suave |
A suave person is someone who is charming |
|
4356 |
suaver |
The comparative form of suave; more suave. |
|
4357 |
suavest |
The superlative form of suave; most suave. |
|
4358 |
sub |
Short for submarine. |
|
4359 |
sub- |
This means below or less than. |
Subsonic flight is slower than the speed of sound.; A subground part of a house is called a basement.; Something that is substandard has poor quality. |
4360 |
sub rosa |
done in secret |
He made a sub rosa attempt to steal the cake. |
4361 |
subbed |
The past tense and past participle of sub. |
|
4362 |
subbing |
The present participle of sub. |
|
4363 |
subclass |
A subclass is a group of things which are all also in a larger group. |
Volcanoes are a subclass of mountains.; Squares are a subclass of rectangles. |
4364 |
subclasses |
The plural form of subclass; more than one (kind of) subclass. |
|
4365 |
subcommittee |
A subcommittee is a division of a committee. |
|
4366 |
subcommittees |
The plural form of subcommittee; more than one (kind of) subcommittee. |
|
4367 |
subdivision |
a division into smaller pieces of something that has already been divided; to separate something |
Subdivide the sentence into pieces and understand it a bit at a time. |
4368 |
subdivisions |
The plural form of subdivision; more than one (kind of) subdivision. |
|
4369 |
subdominant |
The subdominant is the note above the mediant |
|
4370 |
subdominants |
The plural form of subdominant; more than one (kind of) subdominant. |
|
4371 |
subdue |
If you subdue a situation |
|
4372 |
subdued |
The past tense and past participle of subdue. |
|
4373 |
subdues |
The third-person singular form of subdue. |
|
4374 |
subduing |
The present participle of subdue. |
|
4375 |
subject |
A subject is a branch of knowledge in school |
The subject of the class is English literature. |
4376 |
subjected |
The past tense and past participle of subject. |
|
4377 |
subjecting |
The present participle of subject. |
|
4378 |
subjective |
Related to subjects |
|
4379 |
subjects |
The plural form of subject; more than one (kind of) subject. |
|
4380 |
subjugate |
To place under the control of someone or something. |
|
4381 |
subjugated |
The past tense and past participle of subjugate. |
|
4382 |
subjugates |
The third-person singular form of subjugate. |
|
4383 |
subjugating |
The present participle of subjugate. |
|
4384 |
subjugation |
An act of subjugating someone or something. |
|
4385 |
subjugations |
The plural form of subjugation; more than one (kind of) subjugation. |
|
4386 |
subjugator |
One who subjugates. |
|
4387 |
subjugators |
The plural form of subjugator; more than one (kind of) subjugator. |
|
4388 |
sublet |
If you sublet |
|
4389 |
sublets |
The third-person singular form of sublet. |
|
4390 |
subletting |
The present participle of sublet. |
|
4391 |
sublimate |
If a solid sublimates |
|
4392 |
sublimated |
The past tense and past participle of sublimate. |
|
4393 |
sublimates |
The third-person singular form of sublimate. |
|
4394 |
sublimating |
The present participle of sublimate. |
|
4395 |
sublimation |
Sublimation is the process of a solid turning into a gas without passing through the liquid state. |
|
4396 |
sublimations |
The plural form of sublimation; more than one (kind of) sublimation. |
|
4397 |
sublime |
If a solid sublimes |
|
4398 |
sublimed |
The past tense and past participle of sublime. |
|
4399 |
sublimes |
The third-person singular form of sublime. |
|
4400 |
subliming |
The present participle of sublime. |
|
4401 |
submarine |
A submarine is a boat that can go underwater. |
|
4402 |
submarine sandwich |
A submarine sandwich is a long sandwich |
|
4403 |
submarine sandwiches |
The plural form of submarine sandwich; more than one (kind of) submarine sandwich. |
|
4404 |
submarines |
The plural form of submarine; more than one (kind of) submarine. |
|
4405 |
submediant |
The submediant is the sixth note in a scale. |
|
4406 |
submediants |
The plural form of submediant; more than one (kind of) submediant. |
|
4407 |
submerge |
Someone submerges something when they make the thing sink; they make it go down into water so that the water is covering it. |
He submerged his arm in the lake to try to clean the mud off it. |
4408 |
submerged |
The past tense and past participle of submerge. |
The submarine submerged quickly. |
4409 |
submerges |
The third-person singular form of submerge. |
|
4410 |
submerging |
The present participle of submerge. |
|
4411 |
submission |
A submission is something that you give to somebody to be checked or accepted. |
|
4412 |
submissions |
The plural form of submission; more than one (kind of) submission. |
|
4413 |
submit |
If you submit something |
They submitted their final report together with recommendations to the president.; Students will submit their application with examples of work already done by March 31. |
4414 |
submits |
The third-person singular form of submit. |
|
4415 |
submitted |
The past tense and past participle of submit. |
|
4416 |
submitting |
The present participle of submit. |
|
4417 |
subordinate |
If something is subordinate |
Keeping our natural world healthy remains subordinate to the health of the economy.; In society a dominant group often ignores the wishes of subordinate groups. |
4418 |
subordinate clause |
A subordinate clause is a clause inside another clause. |
In the following sentences, the subordinate clause is underlined. |
4419 |
subordinate clauses |
The plural form of subordinate clause; more than one (kind of) subordinate clause. |
|
4420 |
subordinated |
The past tense and past participle of subordinate. |
|
4421 |
subordinates |
The plural form of subordinate; more than one (kind of) subordinate. |
|
4422 |
subordinating |
The present participle of subordinate. |
|
4423 |
subphyla |
The plural form of subphylum; more than one (kind of) subphylum. |
|
4424 |
subphylum |
A subphylum is a taxonomic category below phylum and above class. |
|
4425 |
subphylums |
The plural form of subphylum; more than one (kind of) subphylum. |
|
4426 |
subpoena |
A subpoena is a writ that requires someone to appear in court to give testimony. |
|
4427 |
subpoenaed |
The past tense and past participle of subpoena. |
|
4428 |
subpoenaing |
The present participle of subpoena. |
|
4429 |
subpoenas |
The plural form of subpoena; more than one (kind of) subpoena. |
|
4430 |
subregion |
A subregion is an area within a region. |
Micronesia is a subregion of Oceania. |
4431 |
subregions |
The plural form of subregion; more than one (kind of) subregion. |
|
4432 |
subs |
The plural form of sub; more than one (kind of) sub. |
|
4433 |
subscribe |
To sign up to have copies of a publication |
Would you like to subscribe or subscribe a friend to our new magazine, Lexicography Illustrated? |
4434 |
subscribed |
The past tense and past participle of subscribe. |
|
4435 |
subscriber |
A subscriber is someone who subscribes to a person or thing. |
I'm one of the subscribers of the National Geographic magazine. |
4436 |
subscribers |
The plural form of subscriber; more than one (kind of) subscriber. |
|
4437 |
subscribes |
The third-person singular form of subscribe. |
|
4438 |
subscribing |
The present participle of subscribe. |
|
4439 |
subscription |
Having access to a resource for a period of time. |
I have a monthly subscription to The Daily Telegraph newspaper.; My library subscription is about to expire. |
4440 |
subscriptions |
The plural form of subscription; more than one (kind of) subscription. |
|
4441 |
subsequent |
happening after sth else. |
When he came the first time, he was very quiet, but on subsequent visits, he was much more talkative.; The child began to walk early but subsequent development, such as speech, was unusually late. |
4442 |
subsequently |
If something happens subsequently |
He studied law and subsequently became a judge. |
4443 |
subset |
A subset is a collection of things that is a part of another larger collection of things. |
The set of all even numbers is a subset of the set of all numbers.; The set of all men is a subset of the set of all people. |
4444 |
subsets |
The plural form of subset; more than one (kind of) subset. |
|
4445 |
subside |
If something subsides |
|
4446 |
subsided |
The past tense and past participle of subside. |
|
4447 |
subsides |
The third-person singular form of subside. |
|
4448 |
subsidiaries |
The plural form of subsidiary; more than one (kind of) subsidiary. |
|
4449 |
subsidiary |
A subsidiary is a company that is owned by a larger company. {[ant|parent}} |
This company owns three subsidiaries that make different kinds of machines. |
4450 |
subsidies |
The plural form of subsidy; more than one (kind of) subsidy. |
|
4451 |
subsiding |
The present participle of subside. |
|
4452 |
subsidise |
If something is subsidised |
|
4453 |
subsidised |
The past tense and past participle of subsidise. |
|
4454 |
subsidises |
The third-person singular form of subsidise. |
|
4455 |
subsidising |
The present participle of subsidise. |
|
4456 |
subsidize |
If something is subsidized |
|
4457 |
subsidized |
The past tense and past participle of subsidize. |
|
4458 |
subsidizes |
The third-person singular form of subsidize. |
|
4459 |
subsidizing |
The present participle of subsidize. |
|
4460 |
subsidy |
A subsidy is a type of financial support |
The government provides a subsidy for students that are in families not doing well financially. |
4461 |
subsist |
If a person subsists |
|
4462 |
subsisted |
The past tense and past participle of subsist. |
|
4463 |
subsisting |
The present participle of subsist. |
|
4464 |
subsists |
The third-person singular form of subsist. |
|
4465 |
substance |
What a thing is made of; the essential or most important part of anything. Everything is made of substances. |
Milk has water, sugar, fat and other substances in it. |
4466 |
substances |
The plural form of substance; more than one (kind of) substance. |
|
4467 |
substandard |
Something that is substandard is below standards; it is not good enough. |
|
4468 |
substantial |
If something is substantial |
The children spent a substantial portion of the day in free play or unstructured time.; The company needs to make substantial reductions in spending.; After the accident, he lost a substantial amount of blood.; Changing the light bulbs might translate into very substantial energy savings.; Soft background music results in substantial improvement in reading comprehension.; We found no substantial evidence supporting these beliefs.; China has a substantial impact on the global economy.; That will help, but I'm not sure it will make a substantial difference.; They would likely benefit from a substantial decline in home prices.; Such a program will require substantial resources to develop and maintain. |
4469 |
substantiate |
If you substantiate |
|
4470 |
substantiated |
The past tense and past participle of substantiate. |
|
4471 |
substantiates |
The third-person singular form of substantiate. |
|
4472 |
substantiating |
The present participle of substantiate. |
|
4473 |
substation |
A substation is a site where electricity supplied by long-distance power lines are regulated for local low-voltage distribution. |
|
4474 |
substations |
The plural form of substation; more than one (kind of) substation. |
|
4475 |
substitutable |
If something is substitutable |
|
4476 |
substitute |
A substitute is a person on standby for a sport team or school teacher. |
Although he was only a substitute for the team, but he played very well during yesterday's match. |
4477 |
substituted |
The past tense and past participle of substitute. |
|
4478 |
substitutes |
The plural form of substitute; more than one (kind of) substitute. |
|
4479 |
substituting |
The present participle of substitute. |
|
4480 |
substitution |
A substitution is the act of replacing one person or thing with another. |
The accidental substitution of one medicine for another can be deadly.; They had no extra players, so were unable to make any substitutions. |
4481 |
substitutions |
The plural form of substitution; more than one (kind of) substitution. |
|
4482 |
subsume |
If A subsumes B |
|
4483 |
subsumed |
The past tense and past participle of subsume. |
|
4484 |
subsumes |
The third-person singular form of subsume. |
|
4485 |
subsuming |
The present participle of subsume. |
|
4486 |
subterfuge |
A subterfuge is a deceit used in order to achieve a person's goal. |
|
4487 |
subterfuges |
The plural form of subterfuge; more than one (kind of) subterfuge. |
|
4488 |
subtextual |
Something that is subtextual has to do with subtext. It describes something in a book (or other piece of media) which isn't literally written down |
|
4489 |
subtitle |
If you subtitle something |
|
4490 |
subtitled |
If something is subtitled |
|
4491 |
subtitles |
Subtitles are the words of a video written out and put into the video for people to read. |
|
4492 |
subtitling |
Subtitling is the act of adding subtitles to something. |
|
4493 |
subtle |
Subtle means small |
The smile on the Mona Lisa is a subtle smile. |
4494 |
subtleties |
The plural form of subtlety; more than one (kind of) subtlety. |
|
4495 |
subtlety |
Subtlety is the quality of being subtle. |
|
4496 |
subtract |
If something is subtracted |
You must subtract your expenses from your income. |
4497 |
subtracted |
The past tense and past participle of subtract. |
|
4498 |
subtracting |
The present participle of subtract. |
|
4499 |
subtraction |
Subtraction is the act or operation when you subtract something. |
My son is learning subtraction in grade 1 math class.; e.g., 27 – 14 = 13 |
4500 |
subtractions |
The plural form of subtraction; more than one (kind of) subtraction. |
|
4501 |
subtracts |
The third-person singular form of subtract. |
|
4502 |
subtropical |
A subtropical area is located close to tropical parts of the world. |
Everglades National Park is the largest subtropical wilderness in the U.S. |
4503 |
suburb |
A suburb is the area around a city where people live. |
Carlton is an inner suburb, close to the city of Melbourne. |
4504 |
suburban |
To be suburban |
He led a quiet, suburban life. |
4505 |
suburbs |
The plural form of suburb; more than one (kind of) suburb. |
|
4506 |
subvert |
If you subvert power or authority |
|
4507 |
subverted |
The past tense and past participle of subvert. |
|
4508 |
subverting |
The present participle of subvert. |
|
4509 |
subverts |
The third-person singular form of subvert. |
|
4510 |
subway |
A subway is a railroad that is underground. |
I took the subway to work today. |
4511 |
subways |
The plural form of subway; more than one (kind of) subway. Subways in different places. |
|
4512 |
succeed |
If something succeeds |
He succeeded in getting everyone to like him. |
4513 |
succeeded |
The past tense and past participle of succeed. |
|
4514 |
succeeding |
The present participle of succeed. |
|
4515 |
succeeds |
The third-person singular form of succeed. |
|
4516 |
success |
Success is doing what you plan or want to do. |
Getting 100% on the test gave him a feeling of success. |
4517 |
successes |
The plural form of success; more than one (kind of) success. |
|
4518 |
successful |
If you are successful |
The successful business man knows how to get money for his work. |
4519 |
successfully |
In a successful way; with success; without failing. |
He successfully climbed the mountain.; They successfully completed their project together.; You have successfully won the championship game. |
4520 |
successfulness |
Successfulness is the state or condition of being successful. |
|
4521 |
succession |
An act of following in sequence. |
|
4522 |
successions |
The plural form of succession; more than one (kind of) succession. |
|
4523 |
successive |
Successive things follow in order |
Successive governments have refused to make the changes.; Edward Kawak won in four successive years (1982–1985).; Cancers were developing at younger and younger ages with each successive generation in each family. |
4524 |
successor |
A successor is a person that comes after someone and takes their place. |
The king's successor is his son. |
4525 |
successors |
The plural form of successor; more than one (kind of) successor. |
|
4526 |
succulent |
If something is succulent |
|
4527 |
succumb |
If you succumb to something |
|
4528 |
succumbed |
The past tense and past participle of succumb. |
|
4529 |
succumbing |
The present participle of succumb. |
|
4530 |
succumbs |
The third-person singular form of succumb. |
|
4531 |
such |
Such a person or thing is that same kind that was mentioned before. |
There are times when the father is unknown. One such case happened recently. (= "when the father is unknown"); A good teacher can usually be recognized as such. (= "as a good teacher") |
4532 |
such as |
like; for example |
They had a lot of different fruit such as melons, cherries, mangos, apples, and star fruit.; His ill-health is such as would prevent him from doing his job. |
4533 |
suck |
When you suck something |
Babies usually suck their mother's breasts for milk. |
4534 |
sucked |
The past tense and past participle of suck. |
|
4535 |
sucker |
A sucker is something that sucks |
Mosquitos are blood-suckers. |
4536 |
suckers |
The plural form of sucker; more than one (kind of) sucker. |
|
4537 |
sucking |
The present participle of suck. |
|
4538 |
suckle |
If a mother suckles |
|
4539 |
suckled |
The past tense and past participle of suckle. |
|
4540 |
suckles |
The third-person singular form of suckle. |
|
4541 |
suckling |
A suckling is a baby or young mammal that is still being fed through the breast. |
|
4542 |
sucklings |
The plural form of suckling; more than one (kind of) suckling. |
|
4543 |
sucks |
The third-person singular form of suck. |
|
4544 |
sucrose |
Sucrose is a disaccharide that is made up of two simple sugars |
|
4545 |
sucroses |
The plural form of sucrose; more than one (kind of) sucrose. |
|
4546 |
suction |
Suction is a force which pushes matter from one space into another due to the pressure difference in pressure between the two spaces |
|
4547 |
suctioned |
The past tense and past participle of suction. |
|
4548 |
suctioning |
The present participle of suction. |
|
4549 |
suctions |
The plural form of suction; more than one (kind of) suction. |
|
4550 |
Sudan |
Sudan is a country in northern Africa. |
Khartoum is the capital of Sudan. |
4551 |
Sudanese |
Sudanese is the language that people from Sudan speak. |
|
4552 |
sudden |
Very quick; taking no time or almost no time |
Not expecting the sudden change in the weather, he got rained on.; The car crash was very sudden. |
4553 |
suddenly |
If something happens suddenly |
My son had been sitting in the chair beside me. Then, suddenly, I realised he was gone. |
4554 |
sue |
If you sue someone |
They successfully sued the company they had worked for, winning a combined award of $275,000.; He once threatened to sue a reporter who wrote a negative story about him.; The customers hired a lawyer and sued the store.; Georgia's laws limit how much businesses must pay in damages if they're sued.; He later sued the government, claiming he was illegally held at the airport.; The cases involve US companies being sued in US courts for things they did in other countries.; They are suing over the broken contract. |
4555 |
sued |
The past tense and past participle of sue. |
|
4556 |
suer |
A suer is a person who sues. |
|
4557 |
suers |
The plural form of suer; more than one (kind of) suer. |
|
4558 |
sues |
The third-person singular form of sue. |
|
4559 |
suet |
Suet is the fatty tissue that surrounds and protects the kidneys of sheep and cattle. |
|
4560 |
suets |
The plural form of suet; more than one (kind of) suet. |
|
4561 |
suffer |
When you suffer |
The wound caused him to suffer greatly.; Hunger can make you suffer a lot. |
4562 |
suffered |
The past tense and past participle of suffer. |
|
4563 |
sufferer |
A person who suffers; one who is afflicted. |
|
4564 |
sufferers |
The plural form of sufferer; more than one (kind of) sufferer. |
|
4565 |
suffering |
The present participle of suffer. |
He was suffering from the pain of a broken toe. |
4566 |
sufferings |
The plural form of suffering; more than one (kind of) suffering. |
|
4567 |
suffers |
The third-person singular form of suffer. |
|
4568 |
suffice |
If something is suffice |
|
4569 |
sufficed |
The past tense and past participle of suffice. |
|
4570 |
suffices |
The third-person singular form of suffice. |
|
4571 |
sufficient |
If something is sufficient |
We now have a sufficient number of people to do the job.; The food supplies should be sufficient to last the winter.; The factory was shut down because if didn't meet the necessary and sufficient conditions for safety. |
4572 |
sufficiently |
If something is done sufficiently it is done to a sufficient manner or extent. |
|
4573 |
sufficing |
The present participle of suffice. |
|
4574 |
suffix |
A suffix is an affix that is added to the end of a word. In English this can change the meaning. Also |
|
4575 |
suffixes |
The plural form of suffix; more than one (kind of) suffix. |
|
4576 |
suffocate |
To suffocate is the action of dying from lack of air. |
The fish suffocated for lack of oxygen. |
4577 |
suffocated |
The past tense and past participle of suffocate. |
|
4578 |
suffocates |
The third-person singular form of suffocate. |
|
4579 |
suffocating |
The present participle of suffocate. |
|
4580 |
suffrage |
A suffrage is when you can vote in an election. |
|
4581 |
suffrages |
The plural form of suffrage; more than one (kind of) suffrage. |
|
4582 |
suffuse |
If a colour |
The tower was suffused with a warm orange light coming from the post. |
4583 |
suffused |
The past tense and past participle of suffuse. |
|
4584 |
suffuses |
The third-person singular form of suffuse. |
|
4585 |
suffusing |
The present participle of suffuse. |
|
4586 |
sugar |
Sugar is a small white powder. It looks like salt |
This cookie recipe says you should use two cups of sugar, but I think that will be too sweet. One cup is enough. |
4587 |
sugar daddies |
The plural form of sugar daddy; more than one (kind of) sugar daddy. |
|
4588 |
sugar daddy |
A sugar daddy is a man who uses money to help younger people |
|
4589 |
sugarcoat |
If you sugarcoat something |
|
4590 |
sugarcoated |
The past tense and past participle of sugarcoat. |
|
4591 |
sugarcoating |
The present participle of sugarcoat. |
|
4592 |
sugarcoats |
The third-person singular form of sugarcoat. |
|
4593 |
sugared |
The past tense and past participle of sugar. |
|
4594 |
sugarier |
The comparative form of sugary; more sugary. |
|
4595 |
sugariest |
The superlative form of sugary; most sugary. |
|
4596 |
sugaring |
The present participle of sugar. |
|
4597 |
sugars |
The plural form of sugar; more than one (kind of) sugar. |
|
4598 |
sugary |
If something is sugary |
|
4599 |
suggest |
If a person says an option |
I suggest that we go to the mall. |
4600 |
suggested |
The past tense and past participle of suggest. |
|
4601 |
suggesting |
The present participle of suggest. |
|
4602 |
suggestion |
An idea for something to do |
I have a suggestion for you: have more fruit and you will be healthier. |
4603 |
suggestions |
The plural form of suggestion; more than one (kind of) suggestion. |
|
4604 |
suggestive |
If something is suggestive |
The painting is abstract, but the colors are suggestive of fruit or the Mediterranean. |
4605 |
suggests |
The third-person singular form of suggest. |
|
4606 |
suicidal |
If a person has suicidal thoughts |
After losing his loved ones in the accident, he became suicidal. |
4607 |
suicide |
Suicide is the act of a person killing themselves on purpose. |
Sadly, Joe committed suicide last Thursday.; The police are investigating three suicides at the school.; The suicide bomber killed himself and three other people in a crowded market. |
4608 |
suicides |
The plural form of suicide; more than one (kind of) suicide. |
|
4609 |
suing |
The present participle of sue. |
|
4610 |
suit |
A suit is a set of clothes that includes a coat or and pants or dress. |
Everyone wears a suit where I work. |
4611 |
suitability |
The suitability of something is defined as how suitable it is for a specific purpose. |
|
4612 |
suitable |
Something suitable is right for a particular purpose. |
He had to find a suitable pair of shoes for running.; Her parents did not think he was a suitable boyfriend. |
4613 |
suitcase |
A suitcase is a large piece of luggage |
|
4614 |
suitcases |
The plural form of suitcase; more than one (kind of) suitcase. |
|
4615 |
suite |
A series of objects; a number of things that are used or grouped together; a set. |
|
4616 |
suited |
The past tense and past participle of suit. |
|
4617 |
suites |
The plural form of suite; more than one (kind of) suite. |
|
4618 |
suiting |
The present participle of suit. |
|
4619 |
suits |
The plural form of suit; more than one (kind of) suit. |
|
4620 |
sulfur |
A chemical element (symbol S) with an atomic number of 16. |
|
4621 |
sulfurs |
The plural form of sulfur; more than one (kind of) sulfur. |
|
4622 |
sulk |
If a person sulks |
|
4623 |
sulked |
The past tense and past participle of sulk. |
|
4624 |
sulkier |
The comparative form of sulky; more sulky. |
|
4625 |
sulkies |
The plural form of sulky; more than one (kind of) sulky. |
|
4626 |
sulkiest |
The superlative form of sulky; most sulky. |
|
4627 |
sulking |
The present participle of sulk. |
|
4628 |
sulks |
The third-person singular form of sulk. |
|
4629 |
sulky |
A sulky person is silent or bad-tempered after being upset. |
|
4630 |
sullen |
A sullen person is someone who does not want to smile or be nice to others. |
|
4631 |
sullener |
The comparative form of sullen; more sullen. |
|
4632 |
sullenest |
The superlative form of sullen; most sullen. |
|
4633 |
sullied |
If something is sullied |
|
4634 |
sullies |
The third-person singular form of sully. |
|
4635 |
sully |
If you sully something |
|
4636 |
sullying |
The present participle of sully. |
|
4637 |
sulphur |
Sulphur is another way of spelling sulfur. |
|
4638 |
sum |
A sum is an amount of money |
The company had been spending large sums on publicity and advertising.; It allows the corporation to pay its workers a lump sum of up to £37,000 on leaving. |
4639 |
summa cum laude |
The highest of three degrees of praise you can receive when graduating. In Latin |
|
4640 |
summaries |
The plural form of summary; more than one (kind of) summary. |
I just hate writing book summaries for my English class. |
4641 |
summarisation |
Summarisation is the act or process of summarising something. |
|
4642 |
summarisations |
The plural form of summarisation; more than one (kind of) summarisation. |
|
4643 |
summarise |
If you summarise something |
After the meeting, Jim summarised the major decisions made. |
4644 |
summarised |
The past tense and past participle of summarise. |
|
4645 |
summarises |
The third-person singular form of summarise. |
|
4646 |
summarising |
The present participle of summarise. |
|
4647 |
summarization |
Summarization is the act or process of summarizing something. |
|
4648 |
summarizations |
The plural form of summarization; more than one (kind of) summarization. |
|
4649 |
summarize |
If you summarize something |
After the meeting, Jim summarized the major decisions made. |
4650 |
summarized |
The past tense and past participle of summarize. |
|
4651 |
summarizes |
The third-person singular form of summarize. |
|
4652 |
summarizing |
The present participle of summarize. |
|
4653 |
summary |
A summary is a short explanation of a longer idea |
In this short time, I can provide only a summary of the work we have done.; So, in summary, our research shows that exercise is most efficient in the late afternoon.; Two things are clear from this very brief summary of the content of the Convention. |
4654 |
summat |
something |
|
4655 |
summed |
The past tense and past participle of sum. |
|
4656 |
summer |
The part of the year when the weather is hot. |
There is no school in the summer. |
4657 |
summerier |
The comparative form of summery; more summery. |
|
4658 |
summeriest |
The superlative form of summery; most summery. |
|
4659 |
summers |
The plural form of summer; more than one (kind of) summer. |
|
4660 |
summertime |
The summertime is the time or season of summer. |
|
4661 |
summertimes |
The plural form of summertime; more than one (kind of) summertime. |
|
4662 |
summery |
If something is summery |
She wore a light summery dress. |
4663 |
summing |
The present participle of sum. |
|
4664 |
summit |
The summit of a mountain is located at the highest point of it. |
They aim of the mountaineers is to reach the summit of Mont Blanc |
4665 |
summits |
The plural form of summit; more than one (kind of) summit. |
|
4666 |
summon |
If you summon someone |
|
4667 |
summoned |
The past tense and past participle of summon. |
|
4668 |
summoning |
The present participle of summon. |
|
4669 |
summons |
The third-person singular form of summon. |
|
4670 |
sumptuous |
If something is sumptuous |
|
4671 |
sums |
The plural form of sum; more than one (kind of) sum. |
|
4672 |
sun |
The sun is the star that can be seen during the day from the Earth. In the sky |
The sun is very hot. |
4673 |
sunbathe |
If you sunbathe |
|
4674 |
sunbathed |
The past tense and past participle of sunbathe. |
|
4675 |
sunbathes |
The third-person singular form of sunbathe. |
|
4676 |
sunbathing |
The present participle of sunbathe. |
|
4677 |
sunbeam |
A sunbeam is a small and powerful beam of light from the Sun. |
The sunbeam ahead lit up the path. |
4678 |
sunbeams |
The plural form of sunbeam; more than one (kind of) sunbeam. |
|
4679 |
sunburn |
Sunburn is a burn on the skin caused by excess and long exposure to the sun's rays. |
|
4680 |
sunburns |
The plural form of sunburn; more than one (kind of) sunburn. |
|
4681 |
sundae |
A sundae is a type of ice cream dessert. |
I had a sundae after lunch today. |
4682 |
sundaes |
The plural form of sundae; more than one (kind of) sundae. |
|
4683 |
Sundanese |
Sundanese is an indigenous language of the Indonesian island of Java (in western and northwestern regions). |
Sundanese is the co-official language of Indonesia in West Java province. |
4684 |
Sunday |
The first day of the week. The last day of the weekend |
I will go out this Sunday. |
4685 |
Sunday school |
A Sunday school is a school |
|
4686 |
Sunday schools |
The plural form of Sunday school; more than one (kind of) Sunday school. |
|
4687 |
Sundays |
The plural form of Sunday; more than one (kind of) Sunday. |
|
4688 |
sundown |
It is the part of the day when the sun disappears on the western horizon. |
|
4689 |
sundowns |
The plural form of sundown; more than one (kind of) sundown. |
|
4690 |
sunflower |
A sunflower is a large yellow flower that sprouts every year. |
|
4691 |
sunflowers |
The plural form of sunflower; more than one (kind of) sunflower. |
|
4692 |
sung |
The past participle of sing. |
|
4693 |
sung along |
The present participle of sing along. |
|
4694 |
sunglasses |
Sunglasses are objects that people put on their eyes to protect their eyes from the sunlight |
You should wear sunglasses if it is a sunny day. |
4695 |
sunk |
The past participle of sink. |
|
4696 |
sunken |
Something that is sunken is at a low level than its surroundings. |
|
4697 |
sunlight |
Sunlight is light from the sun. |
The sunlight is bright today. |
4698 |
Sunni |
A Sunni is a member of the Sunnism branch of Islam and their beliefs are based on the Qur'an and the Kutub al-Sittah. |
Sunnis makes up 75% of the total number of Muslims in the world.. |
4699 |
sunnier |
The comparative form of sunny; more sunny. |
|
4700 |
sunniest |
The superlative form of sunny; most sunny. |
|
4701 |
Sunnified |
The past tense and past participle of Sunnify. |
|
4702 |
Sunnifies |
The third-person singular form of Sunnify. |
|
4703 |
Sunnify |
If you Sunnify an area |
They are trying to Sunnify Iraq to make it more religiously similar. |
4704 |
Sunnifying |
The present participle of Sunnify. |
|
4705 |
Sunniphobia |
Sunniphobia refers to the fear of or hating someone who is a Sunni Muslim. |
|
4706 |
Sunnis |
The plural form of Sunni; more than one (kind of) Sunni. |
|
4707 |
Sunnism |
Sunnism refers to the Sunni Islam |
Sunnism is often practiced in Middle East. |
4708 |
sunny |
If a day is sunny |
I'll go for a walk later if it is sunny; if not, I'll stay in my flat. |
4709 |
sunrise |
It is the part of the day when the sun appears on the eastern horizon. |
The sunrise is very bright. |
4710 |
sunrises |
The plural form of sunrise; more than one (kind of) sunrise. |
|
4711 |
suns |
The plural form of sun; more than one (kind of) sun. |
|
4712 |
sunset |
It is the part of the day when the sun disappears on the western horizon. |
|
4713 |
sunsets |
The plural form of sunset; more than one (kind of) sunset. |
|
4714 |
sunsetted |
The past tense and past participle of sunset. |
|
4715 |
sunsetting |
The present participle of sunset. |
|
4716 |
sunshade |
Sunshade is something that is used to either keep the sun off or help keep the sun off like an awning or a parasol. |
|
4717 |
sunshades |
The plural form of sunshade; more than one (kind of) sunshade. |
|
4718 |
sunshine |
Sunshine is the light |
We got ourselves warm in the sunshine. |
4719 |
Sunshine Coast |
Sunshine Coast is a city in Queensland |
|
4720 |
suntan |
A suntan is darker skin caused by spending time in the sun |
|
4721 |
suntanned |
The past tense and past participle of suntan. |
|
4722 |
suntanning |
The present participle of suntan. |
|
4723 |
suntans |
The plural form of suntan; more than one (kind of) suntan. |
|
4724 |
sunward |
Sunward means moving in the direction of or facing the sun. |
|
4725 |
sunwards |
moving or facing the sun. |
|
4726 |
super |
If something is super it is better than average |
|
4727 |
super- |
This means above |
Supersonic flight is fast than the speed of sound.; He actually seems to think he is superhuman!; The superscript is higher than other letter, the subscript is lower. |
4728 |
superannuate |
If a person superannuates |
|
4729 |
superannuated |
The past tense and past participle of superannuate. |
|
4730 |
superannuates |
The third-person singular form of superannuate. |
|
4731 |
superannuating |
The present participle of superannuate. |
|
4732 |
superb |
To be superb |
The food at the restaurant was superb. |
4733 |
supercalifragilisticexpialidocious |
Something that is very great or wonderful. |
|
4734 |
supercede |
Misspelling of supersede. |
|
4735 |
superceded |
The past tense and past participle of supercede. |
|
4736 |
supercedes |
The third-person singular form of supercede. |
|
4737 |
superceding |
The present participle of supercede. |
|
4738 |
supercilious |
A supercilious person is someone who is arrogant and full of pride. |
|
4739 |
supercontinent |
A supercontinent is a very large continent that was broken up into smaller ones in Earth's past. |
The supercontinent of Pangaea was made up of all of today's continents. |
4740 |
supercontinents |
The plural form of supercontinent; more than one (kind of) supercontinent. |
|
4741 |
superficial |
If something is superficial |
|
4742 |
superficially |
If something is explained superficially |
|
4743 |
superfluous |
If something is superfluous |
Since you are walking along a sheltered walkway, having an umbrella with you would be superfluous. |
4744 |
superhero |
A superhero is good person who has special powers and does heroic things. |
There have been many movies about superheroes in recent years. |
4745 |
superheroes |
The plural form of superhero; more than one (kind of) superhero. |
|
4746 |
superimpose |
If you superimpose object A over object B |
He superimposed the company logo over the image. |
4747 |
superimposed |
The past tense and past participle of superimpose. |
|
4748 |
superimposes |
The third-person singular form of superimpose. |
|
4749 |
superimposing |
The present participle of superimpose. |
|
4750 |
superintendent |
A superintendent is someone who is authorized to supervise or direct something. |
|
4751 |
superintendents |
The plural form of superintendent; more than one (kind of) superintendent. |
|
4752 |
superior |
If x is superior to y |
|
4753 |
superiority |
If you have superiority over someone |
|
4754 |
superiors |
The plural form of superior; more than one (kind of) superior. |
|
4755 |
superlative |
The superlative is the highest level of something. |
|
4756 |
superlatives |
The plural form of superlative; more than one (kind of) superlative. |
|
4757 |
supermarket |
A supermarket is a big store that sells groceries |
I bought bread and milk from the supermarket. |
4758 |
supermarkets |
The plural form of supermarket; more than one (kind of) supermarket. |
|
4759 |
supernatural |
If something is supernatural |
I love stories about ghost, goblins, and supernatural creatures.; Supernatural creatures scare me. |
4760 |
supernumeraries |
The plural form of supernumerary; more than one (kind of) supernumerary. |
|
4761 |
supernumerary |
A supernumerary is a person who works in a group or public office without forming part of the regular staff. |
|
4762 |
superposition |
Superposition means one on top of the other |
The superposition of rock strata means they are found one on top of the other. |
4763 |
superpower |
A superpower is a very strong country. |
The United States and the Soviet Union were the superpowers of the last century. |
4764 |
superpowers |
The plural form of superpower; more than one (kind of) superpower. |
|
4765 |
supers |
The plural form of super; more than one (kind of) super. |
|
4766 |
supersede |
When you supersede the first thing or a person with another |
|
4767 |
superseded |
The past tense and past participle of supersede. |
|
4768 |
supersedes |
The third-person singular form of supersede. |
|
4769 |
superseding |
The present participle of supersede. |
|
4770 |
supersonic |
If something is supersonic |
|
4771 |
superstar |
A superstar is an extremely successful |
Venus and Serena Williams are sports superstars.; Madonna is a pop music superstar. |
4772 |
superstars |
The plural form of superstar; more than one (kind of) superstar. |
|
4773 |
superstition |
Superstition is a person's belief(s) in something which is not based on human reason or scientific knowledge |
|
4774 |
superstitions |
The plural form of superstition; more than one (kind of) superstition. |
|
4775 |
superstitious |
A superstitious person has or shows a belief in superstitions. |
|
4776 |
supertonic |
The supertonic is the note that is above the tonic. |
|
4777 |
supertonics |
The plural form of supertonic; more than one (kind of) supertonic. |
|
4778 |
supervise |
To direct or manage; to be in charge |
The principal said that our class will need a teacher to supervise us if we go on the field trip. |
4779 |
supervised |
The past tense and past participle of supervise. |
|
4780 |
supervises |
The third-person singular form of supervise. |
|
4781 |
supervising |
The present participle of supervise. |
|
4782 |
supervision |
Supervision is the act of supervising |
|
4783 |
supervisor |
A supervisor is a person who monitors someone to make the work sure they comply with the requirements needed. |
|
4784 |
supervisors |
The plural form of supervisor; more than one (kind of) supervisor. |
|
4785 |
supper |
A meal taken at night |
It is not good to have suppers too often. It is very unhealthy. |
4786 |
suppers |
The plural form of supper; more than one (kind of) supper. |
|
4787 |
supplant |
If a person supplants another |
Timothy will supplant Mike as the head prefect. |
4788 |
supplanted |
The past tense and past participle of supplant. |
|
4789 |
supplanting |
The present participle of supplant. |
|
4790 |
supplants |
The third-person singular form of supplant. |
|
4791 |
supple |
If something is supple |
|
4792 |
suppled |
The past tense and past participle of supple. |
|
4793 |
supplement |
A supplement is extra text that is added to the end of a book. |
At the back of the book was a supplement with maps showing where the story took place. |
4794 |
supplemental |
Something that is supplemental supplements something else. |
|
4795 |
supplementary |
If something is supplementary |
Many immigrants are employed but also feel the need to seek supplementary income.; These software solutions are more supplementary than basic. |
4796 |
supplementary angles |
Supplementary angles are a pair of angles that sum to 360 degrees. |
|
4797 |
supplemented |
The past tense and past participle of supplement. |
|
4798 |
supplementing |
The present participle of supplement. |
|
4799 |
supplements |
The plural form of supplement; more than one (kind of) supplement. |
|
4800 |
suppler |
The comparative form of supple; more supple. |
|
4801 |
supples |
The third-person singular form of supple. |
|
4802 |
supplest |
The superlative form of supple; most supple. |
|
4803 |
supplicate |
To humble oneself before (another) in making a request; to beg or beseech. |
|
4804 |
supplied |
The past tense and past participle of supply. |
|
4805 |
supplier |
A supplier is someone who supplies something. Most often |
The car factory needs a new supplier for car parts. |
4806 |
suppliers |
The plural form of supplier; more than one (kind of) supplier. |
We use many suppliers for our items. |
4807 |
supplies |
The plural form of supply; more than one (kind of) supply. |
|
4808 |
suppling |
The present participle of supple. |
|
4809 |
supply |
A supply is an amount of something that you can use when you need it. |
We will need a supply of water.; During the war, the Americans destroyed their food supply.; Sadly these books are in very short supply in Britain.; The price of oil changes quickly to match supply and demand. |
4810 |
supplying |
The present participle of supply. |
|
4811 |
support |
To keep something up; to be a base for something. |
The four legs are supporting the table. |
4812 |
supported |
The past tense and past participle of support. |
|
4813 |
supporter |
A supporter is someone that supports a cause or a movement |
|
4814 |
supporters |
The plural form of supporter; more than one (kind of) supporter. |
|
4815 |
supporting |
The present participle of support. |
|
4816 |
supportive |
A supportive person is one who supports and encourages you. |
|
4817 |
supports |
The third-person singular form of support. |
|
4818 |
suppose |
When you suppose something |
What do you suppose that he will do?; I suppose he'll come back. He always does.; I know I can't do it, but I suppose it's possible.; "You've been here about an hour, I suppose." "That's right."; Do you suppose that was his plan from the beginning? |
4819 |
supposed |
If something is supposed |
|
4820 |
supposed to |
If something is supposed to be true or supposed to happen |
Please, don't talk when you're not supposed to.; Everyone looked at Cee Cee, making it clear that she was supposed to talk first. |
4821 |
supposedly |
A matter of supposition; in the beliefs or according to the claims of some people. |
|
4822 |
supposes |
The third-person singular form of suppose. |
|
4823 |
supposing |
You use supposing to talk about an imaginary situation. |
Supposing one group practices for one hour and another group practices for two hours, the second group will probably be better.; What would you do, supposing that it really is a ghost? |
4824 |
supposition |
The act or an instance of supposing. |
|
4825 |
suppositions |
The plural form of supposition; more than one (kind of) supposition. |
|
4826 |
suppress |
If something is suppressed |
The police suppressed the protesters outside.; The opposition in the government were suppressed.; Warm honey and water are said to suppress coughing.; I struggled to suppress my smile. |
4827 |
suppressed |
The past tense and past participle of suppress. |
|
4828 |
suppresses |
The third-person singular form of suppress. |
|
4829 |
suppressing |
The present participle of suppress. |
|
4830 |
suppression |
Suppression is an act of suppressing someone or something. |
|
4831 |
suppressions |
The plural form of suppression; more than one (kind of) suppression. |
|
4832 |
suppressor |
A suppressor is a device or person who suppresses something. |
|
4833 |
suppressors |
The plural form of suppressor; more than one (kind of) suppressor. |
|
4834 |
supreme |
If something is supreme |
The Constitution is the supreme law in the country. Everyone, even the President, has to obey the Constitution. |
4835 |
Supreme Soviet |
The Supreme Soviet is the chief legislative body of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. |
|
4836 |
sure |
When you are sure about something |
The student was sure that his answer was correct. |
4837 |
sure as eggs is eggs |
Something that is most certainly going to happen. |
At this time of year, sure as eggs is eggs, the TV starts filling with Christmas ads for toys. |
4838 |
surely |
You use surely to suggest that you strongly hope or believe that what you say is correct. |
Surely, she won't be late this time. |
4839 |
surer |
The comparative form of sure; more sure. |
|
4840 |
surest |
The superlative form of sure; most sure. |
|
4841 |
surf |
A surf is the mass of waves that break on an ocean shoreline. |
|
4842 |
surface |
The surface of an object is the outside of the thing. |
The surface of the earth is very large. |
4843 |
surfaced |
The past tense and past participle of surface. |
|
4844 |
surfaces |
The plural form of surface; more than one (kind of) surface. |
|
4845 |
surfacing |
The present participle of surface. |
|
4846 |
surfboard |
A surfboard is a long and narrow board that is used for surfing. |
|
4847 |
surfboards |
The plural form of surfboard; more than one (kind of) surfboard. |
|
4848 |
surfed |
The past tense and past participle of surf. |
|
4849 |
surfing |
Surfing is a sport of riding water on a surfboard. |
|
4850 |
surfs |
The plural form of surf; more than one (kind of) surf. |
|
4851 |
surge |
A surge is a sudden increase of something. |
A power surge. |
4852 |
surged |
The past tense and past participle of surge. |
|
4853 |
surgeon |
A person that does surgery. |
|
4854 |
surgeons |
The plural form of surgeon; more than one (kind of) surgeon. |
The surgeons are getting ready for the surgery. |
4855 |
surgeries |
The plural form of surgery; more than one (kind of) surgery. |
|
4856 |
surgery |
Surgery is a way of removing |
After the doctor performed surgery, John was able to walk again. |
4857 |
surges |
The plural form of surge; more than one (kind of) surge. |
|
4858 |
surgical |
If something is surgical |
|
4859 |
surgically |
If something is done surgically |
His cancer was treated surgically instead of with drugs or radiation. |
4860 |
surging |
The present participle of surge. |
|
4861 |
surmise |
Surmise is the thought or imagination that is based on little or no evidence. |
|
4862 |
surmised |
The past tense and past participle of surmise. |
|
4863 |
surmises |
The plural form of surmise; more than one (kind of) surmise. |
|
4864 |
surmising |
The present participle of surmise. |
|
4865 |
surmount |
If you surmount a difficulty |
|
4866 |
surmountable |
An obstacle that is surmountable is able to be overcome; it can be moved past or gotten over. |
|
4867 |
surmounted |
The past tense and past participle of surmount. |
|
4868 |
surmounting |
The present participle of surmount. |
|
4869 |
surmounts |
The third-person singular form of surmount. |
|
4870 |
surname |
A surname is a family name |
John Smith's surname is "Smith". |
4871 |
surnames |
The plural form of surname; more than one (kind of) surname. |
|
4872 |
surpass |
If A surpasses B |
The profit of the company surpassed their expectations. |
4873 |
surpassed |
The past tense and past participle of surpass. |
|
4874 |
surpasses |
The third-person singular form of surpass. |
|
4875 |
surpassing |
The present participle of surpass. |
|
4876 |
surplus |
A surplus is when there is more of a good than is strictly needed. |
|
4877 |
surpluses |
The plural form of surplus; more than one (kind of) surplus. |
|
4878 |
surplusses |
The plural form of surplus; more than one (kind of) surplus. |
|
4879 |
surprise |
To do something that another person didn't think you were going to do. |
You surprised me by coming here. I thought you were going to Jimmy's house. |
4880 |
surprised |
:
This short section needs someone to add to it. |
|
4881 |
surpriser |
A surpriser is someone or something that surprises. |
You always amaze me. What a surpriser you are! |
4882 |
surprisers |
The plural form of surpriser; more than one (kind of) surpriser. |
|
4883 |
surprises |
The plural form of surprise; more than one (kind of) surprise. |
|
4884 |
surprising |
The present participle of surprise. |
|
4885 |
surprisingly |
In a very surprising way or to a very surprising level. |
That guy is surprisingly strong.; Surprisingly, we were invited to the dance. |
4886 |
surreal |
If something is surreal |
The experience was surreal. |
4887 |
surrender |
When an army stops fighting and lets the other side win |
|
4888 |
surrendered |
The past tense and past participle of surrender. |
|
4889 |
surrendering |
The present participle of surrender. |
|
4890 |
surrenders |
The third-person singular form of surrender. |
|
4891 |
surreptitious |
If you do something in a surreptitious way |
|
4892 |
surreptitiously |
If you do something surreptitiously |
As they were speaking, he surreptitiously took the diamond. |
4893 |
surround |
When you surround something |
The police surrounded the burglars to prevent them from escaping.; The house was surrounded by flower beds. |
4894 |
surround sound |
Surround sound is a system of sound surrounding the listener to make an effect that feels real |
|
4895 |
surrounded |
The past tense and past participle of surround. |
|
4896 |
surrounding |
The present participle of surround. |
|
4897 |
surroundings |
Your surroundings are the area you are in |
Let's have a look at our surroundings before we move on. |
4898 |
surrounds |
The third-person singular form of surround. |
|
4899 |
surveillance |
Surveillance is the close observation or monitoring of a person or group. |
|
4900 |
surveillances |
The plural form of surveillance; more than one (kind of) surveillance. |
|
4901 |
survey |
A survey is a broad look at a topic or place. |
Before looking for a job, he did a survey of the companies in the area. |
4902 |
surveyed |
The past tense and past participle of survey. |
|
4903 |
surveying |
The present participle of survey. |
|
4904 |
surveyor |
A surveyor is a person who checks the condition of land and buildings professionally. |
|
4905 |
surveyors |
The plural form of surveyor; more than one (kind of) surveyor. |
|
4906 |
surveys |
The plural form of survey; more than one (kind of) survey. |
|
4907 |
survivable |
If something is survivable |
This harsh weather might be tough, but is definitely survivable. |
4908 |
survival |
Survival is the state of continuing to live. |
Survival is a success for any species. |
4909 |
survivals |
The plural form of survival; more than one (kind of) survival. |
|
4910 |
survive |
If you survive something |
They survived the war but died two years later.; Some of the factory's equipment from 1827 still survives.; I went to a lecture on surviving in dangerous situations.; These last few months have been hard, but we'll survive. |
4911 |
survived |
The past tense and past participle of survive. |
|
4912 |
survives |
The third-person singular form of survive. |
|
4913 |
surviving |
The present participle of survive. |
|
4914 |
survivor |
A survivor is a person who is alive after a tragedy or major accident. |
She was the sole survivor of the air crash. |
4915 |
survivors |
The plural form of survivor; more than one (kind of) survivor. |
|
4916 |
Susan |
Susan is a female given name. |
|
4917 |
Susanna |
Susanna is a female given name. |
|
4918 |
Susannah |
Susannah is a female given name. |
|
4919 |
Susanne |
Susanne is a female given name. |
|
4920 |
susceptible |
If A is susceptible towards B |
|
4921 |
Susie |
Susie is a female given name. |
|
4922 |
suspect |
If you suspect something |
I suspect you've already erased the file, have you? |
4923 |
suspected |
The past tense and past participle of suspect. |
|
4924 |
suspecting |
The present participle of suspect. |
|
4925 |
suspects |
The third-person singular form of suspect. |
|
4926 |
suspend |
If you suspend something |
The army suspended all operations in the north until the weather has changed.; The conversation was temporarily suspended while everyone watched the TV. |
4927 |
suspended |
The past tense and past participle of suspend. |
|
4928 |
suspending |
The present participle of suspend. |
|
4929 |
suspends |
The third-person singular form of suspend. |
|
4930 |
suspense |
Suspense is the excited or worried feeling of wondering how something will end |
Don't keep us in suspense, my dear! What happened?; It's a wonderful story of suspense and mystery. |
4931 |
suspenseful |
If something is suspenseful |
The movie was so suspenseful that I jumped when the phone rang. |
4932 |
suspension |
Suspension is the act of hanging something or being hanged. |
Suspension from a hook. |
4933 |
suspensions |
The plural form of suspension; more than one (kind of) suspension. |
|
4934 |
suspicion |
A suspicion is a feeling that something |
She had a growing suspicion that he had forgotten to lock his door.; He was arrested on suspicion of murder. |
4935 |
suspicions |
The plural form of suspicion; more than one (kind of) suspicion. |
The police had suspicions that she might be involved in the murder. |
4936 |
suspicious |
If someone or something is suspicious |
The man who is inspecting that window seems suspicious. |
4937 |
suspiciously |
If someone does something suspiciously |
He glanced around suspiciously before entering the room. |
4938 |
sustain |
If something is sustained |
I tried to sustain the energy level of the party by playing some rock music. |
4939 |
sustainability |
The sustainability of something is how sustainable it is. |
|
4940 |
sustainable |
If something is sustainable |
The oil-based lifestyle of today is not sustainable.; The government is trying to balance sustainable development with economic growth. |
4941 |
sustained |
The past tense and past participle of sustain. |
|
4942 |
sustaining |
The present participle of sustain. |
|
4943 |
sustains |
The third-person singular form of sustain. |
|
4944 |
suture |
A suture is a seam formed by sewing two edges together |
|
4945 |
sutured |
The past tense and past participle of suture. |
|
4946 |
sutures |
The plural form of suture; more than one (kind of) suture. |
|
4947 |
suturing |
The present participle of suture. |
|
4948 |
Suzanne |
Suzanne is a female given name. |
|
4949 |
suzerain |
A dominant nation or state which has at least some control over the subordinate state. |
|
4950 |
suzerains |
The plural form of suzerain; more than one (kind of) suzerain. |
|
4951 |
swaddle |
If you swaddle a baby |
|
4952 |
swaddled |
The past tense and past participle of swaddle. |
|
4953 |
swaddles |
The third-person singular form of swaddle. |
|
4954 |
swaddling |
The present participle of swaddle. |
|
4955 |
swagger |
If a person swaggers |
|
4956 |
swaggered |
The past tense and past participle of swagger. |
|
4957 |
swaggering |
The present participle of swagger. |
|
4958 |
swaggers |
The third-person singular form of swagger. |
|
4959 |
swallow |
If you swallow something you make it go through your mouth into your body (down your esophagus to your stomach). We swallow food and drinks. |
Young children put small toys in their mouths and sometimes swallow them. |
4960 |
swallowed |
The past tense and past participle of swallow. |
The boy did not always bite his food before he swallowed. |
4961 |
swallowing |
The present participle of swallow. |
|
4962 |
swallows |
The plural form of swallow; more than one (kind of) swallow. |
|
4963 |
swam |
The past tense of swim. |
|
4964 |
swamp |
A swamp is an area where most of the land is underwater. Land in a swamp is not usually more than a meter (or a few feet) under water. |
We were wading through the swamp.; The swamp is home to many animals, including alligators, frogs, and birds.; U.S. state of Louisiana is famous for its swamps. |
4965 |
swamped |
The past tense and past participle of swamp. |
|
4966 |
swampier |
The comparative form of swampy; more swampy. |
|
4967 |
swampiest |
The superlative form of swampy; most swampy. |
|
4968 |
swamping |
The present participle of swamp. |
|
4969 |
swampland |
A swampland is a watery area |
|
4970 |
swamplands |
The plural form of swampland; more than one (kind of) swampland. |
|
4971 |
swamps |
The plural form of swamp; more than one (kind of) swamp. |
|
4972 |
swampy |
If a place is swampy |
The hike led through some swampy sections, unfortunately. |
4973 |
swan |
A swan is a waterbird with a long neck. They are usually white |
The swan used its long neck to find food on the bottom of the lake |
4974 |
swang |
The past tense of swing. |
|
4975 |
swans |
The plural form of swan; more than one (kind of) swan. |
|
4976 |
swap |
If you swap one thing for another |
I like your pencil and you like my pen. Let's swap, shall we? |
4977 |
swapped |
The past tense and past participle of swap. |
|
4978 |
swapping |
The present participle of swap. |
|
4979 |
swaps |
The third-person singular form of swap. |
|
4980 |
swarm |
A swarm is a group of many insects |
He walked on a wasp nest and was attacked by the swarm. |
4981 |
swarmed |
The past tense and past participle of swarm. |
|
4982 |
swarming |
The present participle of swarm. |
|
4983 |
swarms |
The plural form of swarm; more than one (kind of) swarm. |
|
4984 |
swarthier |
The comparative form of swarthy; more swarthy. |
|
4985 |
swarthiest |
The superlative form of swarthy; most swarthy. |
|
4986 |
swarthiness |
Swarthiness is the property of having darker skin. |
|
4987 |
swarthy |
A swarthy person is someone who has a dark skin. |
|
4988 |
sway |
If you sway |
|
4989 |
swayed |
The past tense and past participle of sway. |
|
4990 |
swaying |
The present participle of sway. |
|
4991 |
sways |
The third-person singular form of sway. |
|
4992 |
swear |
When you swear |
|
4993 |
swear word |
A swear word is a word that is not nice to say and is impolite and/or offensive. |
|
4994 |
swear words |
The plural form of swear word; more than one (kind of) swear word. |
|
4995 |
swearing |
The present participle of swear. |
|
4996 |
swears |
The plural form of swear; more than one (kind of) swear. |
|
4997 |
sweat |
A salty water that is produced naturally by the body. |
It is so hot that my whole body is covered with sweat! |
4998 |
sweatband |
A sweatband is a piece of fabric worn around the wrist or head during sports to absorb perspiration. |
|
4999 |
sweatbands |
The plural form of sweatband; more than one (kind of) sweatband. |
|
5000 |
sweated |
The past tense and past participle of sweat. |
|
5001 |
sweater |
A sweater is a warm piece of clothing people mostly wear during winter. |
|
5002 |
sweaters |
The plural form of sweater; more than one (kind of) sweater. |
|
5003 |
sweatier |
The comparative form of sweaty; more sweaty. |
|
5004 |
sweatiest |
The superlative form of sweaty; most sweaty. |
|
5005 |
sweating |
The present participle of sweat. |
|
5006 |
sweats |
The third-person singular form of sweat. |
|
5007 |
sweatshirt |
A sweatshirt is a loose shirt that is usually made of cotton. It is worn when exercising or as a casual apparel. |
|
5008 |
sweatshirts |
The plural form of sweatshirt; more than one (kind of) sweatshirt. |
|
5009 |
sweatshop |
A sweatshop is a factory where pay is low and conditions are poor and sometimes |
|
5010 |
sweatshops |
The plural form of sweatshop; more than one (kind of) sweatshop. |
|
5011 |
sweaty |
If a person is sweaty |
|
5012 |
swede |
A swede is a yellow root vegetable |
He really enjoyed a dinner of fish with boiled swedes and peas. |
5013 |
Sweden |
Sweden is a country in the north of Europe. |
|
5014 |
Swedes |
The plural form of Swede; more than one (kind of) Swede. |
|
5015 |
Swedish |
Swedish is the language of Sweden and Åland. |
|
5016 |
sweep |
When you sweep the floor |
The road cleaner swept the roads clean. |
5017 |
sweeping |
The present participle of sweep. |
|
5018 |
sweeps |
The third-person singular form of sweep. |
|
5019 |
sweet |
If something is sweet |
This cake is very sweet. I think you put much sugar in it. |
5020 |
Sweet William |
Sweet William is a flowering plant that grows in the mountains of southern Europe. Its formal name is dianthus barbatus. |
|
5021 |
Sweet Williams |
The plural form of Sweet William; more than one (kind of) Sweet William. |
|
5022 |
sweetbread |
Sweetbread is the pancreas or thymus of an animal that is used as food. |
|
5023 |
sweetbreads |
The plural form of sweetbread; more than one (kind of) sweetbread. |
|
5024 |
sweeten |
If you sweeten something |
They offer me hot milk sweetened with sugar.; Honey not only sweetens this bread but also makes it moist. |
5025 |
sweetened |
The past tense and past participle of sweeten. |
|
5026 |
sweetener |
A sweetener is something that is added to food to make it sweeter. |
Aspartame is a type of sweetener. |
5027 |
sweeteners |
The plural form of sweetener; more than one (kind of) sweetener. |
|
5028 |
sweetening |
The present participle of sweeten. |
|
5029 |
sweetens |
The third-person singular form of sweeten. |
|
5030 |
sweeter |
The comparative form of sweet; more sweet. |
|
5031 |
sweetest |
The superlative form of sweet; most sweet. |
|
5032 |
sweetheart |
A sweetheart is someone you love in a romantic way. |
My sweetheart gave me a box of candy on Valentine's Day. |
5033 |
sweethearts |
The plural form of sweetheart; more than one (kind of) sweetheart. |
|
5034 |
sweetie |
Sweetie is something you call someone who you love |
|
5035 |
sweeties |
The plural form of sweetie; more than one (kind of) sweetie. |
|
5036 |
sweetness |
The sweetness of a food |
|
5037 |
sweets |
The plural form of sweet; more than one (kind of) sweet. |
|
5038 |
swell |
When something swells |
|
5039 |
swellable |
When something is swellable |
|
5040 |
swelled |
The past tense and past participle of swell. |
|
5041 |
swelling |
The present participle of swell. |
|
5042 |
swells |
The third-person singular form of swell. |
|
5043 |
swept |
The past tense and past participle of sweep. |
|
5044 |
swerve |
move and change direction suddenly |
|
5045 |
swerved |
The past tense and past participle of swerve. |
|
5046 |
swerves |
The third-person singular form of swerve. |
|
5047 |
swerving |
The present participle of swerve. |
|
5048 |
swift |
If something is swift |
A swift hit on the head should keep him unconscious for an hour. |
5049 |
swifter |
The comparative form of swift; more swift. |
|
5050 |
swiftest |
The superlative form of swift; most swift. |
|
5051 |
swiftlier |
The comparative form of swiftly; more swiftly. |
|
5052 |
swiftliest |
The superlative form of swiftly; most swiftly. |
|
5053 |
swiftly |
If you do something swiftly |
|
5054 |
swiftness |
The quality of being swift; fast; quick. |
|
5055 |
swill |
A swill is a mixture of solid and liquid food scraps fed to pigs etc. |
|
5056 |
swilled |
The past tense and past participle of swill. |
|
5057 |
swilling |
The present participle of swill. |
|
5058 |
swills |
The plural form of swill; more than one (kind of) swill. |
|
5059 |
swim |
If you swim |
Let's go swimming at the beach.; I don't like boats because I can't swim. |
5060 |
swimmable |
If a lake |
This is a swimmable river, lake. |
5061 |
swimmer |
A swimmer is someone who swims or has the ability to swim. |
Michael Phelps is a professional swimmer. |
5062 |
swimmers |
The plural form of swimmer; more than one (kind of) swimmer. |
|
5063 |
swimming |
Swimming is the act of propelling oneself through water using the limbs. |
|
5064 |
swims |
The third-person singular form of swim. |
|
5065 |
swimsuit |
A swimsuit is a piece of clothing that fits close to your body that you wear when you swim. |
Put on your swimsuit and let's go for a swim. |
5066 |
swimsuits |
The plural form of swimsuit; more than one (kind of) swimsuit. |
|
5067 |
swindle |
If you swindle someone out of money |
|
5068 |
swindled |
The past tense and past participle of swindle. |
|
5069 |
swindler |
A swindler is a person who tricks or cheats other people for their money. |
|
5070 |
swindlers |
The plural form of swindler; more than one (kind of) swindler. |
|
5071 |
swindles |
The third-person singular form of swindle. |
|
5072 |
swindling |
The present participle of swindle. |
|
5073 |
swine |
A swine is a technical or archaic word for a pig |
|
5074 |
swines |
The plural form of swine; more than one (kind of) swine. |
|
5075 |
swing |
A swing is a hanging seat found in a playground that children can sit on and swing on. |
The child was swinging on the swing at the playground. |
5076 |
swinging |
The present participle of swing. |
|
5077 |
swings |
The plural form of swing; more than one (kind of) swing. |
|
5078 |
swipe |
If you swipe |
|
5079 |
swiped |
The past tense and past participle of swipe. |
|
5080 |
swipes |
The third-person singular form of swipe. |
|
5081 |
swiping |
The present participle of swipe. |
|
5082 |
swirl |
If something is swirling |
|
5083 |
swirled |
The past tense and past participle of swirl. |
|
5084 |
swirlie |
If you give someone a swirlie |
The bully gave me a swirlie. |
5085 |
swirlies |
The plural form of swirlie; more than one (kind of) swirlie. |
|
5086 |
swirling |
The present participle of swirl. |
|
5087 |
swirls |
The third-person singular form of swirl. |
|
5088 |
swirly |
If you give someone a swirlie |
The bully gave me a swirlie. |
5089 |
Swiss |
A Swiss is a person or thing that comes from Switzerland. |
|
5090 |
switch |
If you switch something |
He switched his book with mine.; We switched to a cheaper brand of coffee.; When they didn't seem to understand, he switched to French.; Jump ten times, switch legs and repeat.; I just switched jobs, and at my new job I don't have insurance.; When his team was losing, he switched sides. |
5091 |
switched |
The past tense and past participle of switch. |
|
5092 |
switches |
The third-person singular form of switch. |
|
5093 |
switching |
The present participle of switch. |
|
5094 |
Switzerland |
Switzerland is a country in central Europe. |
|
5095 |
swivel |
A swivel is a piece |
|
5096 |
swiveled |
The past tense and past participle of swivel. |
|
5097 |
swiveling |
The present participle of swivel. |
|
5098 |
swivelled |
The past tense and past participle of swivel. |
|
5099 |
swivelling |
The present participle of swivel. |
|
5100 |
swivels |
The plural form of swivel; more than one (kind of) swivel. |
|
5101 |
swizzle |
A swizzle is any type of mixed alcoholic drink. |
|
5102 |
swizzled |
The past tense and past participle of swizzle. |
|
5103 |
swizzles |
The plural form of swizzle; more than one (kind of) swizzle. |
|
5104 |
swizzling |
The present participle of swizzle. |
|
5105 |
swole |
A swole person is someone who has well-developed muscles. |
|
5106 |
swoler |
The comparative form of swole; more swole. |
|
5107 |
swolest |
The superlative form of swole; most swole. |
|
5108 |
swollen |
The past participle of swell. |
|
5109 |
swoon |
A swoon is an instance of fainting. |
|
5110 |
swooned |
The past tense and past participle of swoon. |
|
5111 |
swooning |
The present participle of swoon. |
|
5112 |
swoons |
The plural form of swoon; more than one (kind of) swoon. |
|
5113 |
sword |
A sword is a weapon made of metal which is long |
Before there were guns, people used to use swords to fight and kill each other. |
5114 |
swordcraft |
Swordcraft is the skill of working with a sword. |
|
5115 |
swordfish |
A swordfish is a type of fish with a long sharp nose. |
The fishermen hauled the 130 pound swordfish over the side of the boat. |
5116 |
swordfishes |
The plural form of swordfish; more than one (kind of) swordfish. |
|
5117 |
swords |
The plural form of sword; more than one (kind of) sword. |
My dad collects swords from Spain. |
5118 |
swordsmith |
A swordsmith is a person who makes swords. |
|
5119 |
swordsmiths |
The plural form of swordsmith; more than one (kind of) swordsmith. |
|
5120 |
swore |
The past tense of swear. |
|
5121 |
sworn |
The past participle of swear. |
|
5122 |
swum |
The past participle of swim. |
|
5123 |
swung |
The past participle of swing. |
|
5124 |
sycophant |
A sycophant is a person who uses obsequious compliments to gain an advantage from another. |
|
5125 |
sycophants |
The plural form of sycophant; more than one (kind of) sycophant. |
|
5126 |
Sydney |
Sydney is the largest city in Australia and the capital of New South Wales |
|
5127 |
Sylhet |
Sylhet is a division in Bangladesh. |
|
5128 |
syllabi |
The plural form of syllabus; more than one (kind of) syllabus. |
|
5129 |
syllable |
A syllable is a word or part of a word that has one vowel sound in it. The vowel might have consonants around it or be by itself. |
The word "potato" has three syllables, "po," "ta," and "to." |
5130 |
syllables |
The plural form of syllable; more than one (kind of) syllable. |
|
5131 |
syllabus |
A syllabus is a summary or outline of a course. |
|
5132 |
syllabuses |
The plural form of syllabus; more than one (kind of) syllabus. |
|
5133 |
symbioses |
The plural form of symbiosis; more than one (kind of) symbiosis. |
|
5134 |
symbiosis |
A symbiosis is a relationship between two organism where they both benefit. |
|
5135 |
symbol |
A symbol is a letter or simple picture with a particular meaning. |
Most language now use the same set of symbols to represent numbers.; These symbols represent the phone's various functions. |
5136 |
symbolic |
If something is symbolic |
In many religions, the number 3 has a symbolic value.; The apology was purely symbolic and did nothing to change the situation.; It was dirty and dark in a way that was very symbolic of New York. |
5137 |
symbolise |
If an item symbolises a meaning |
The ceremonial dagger symbolises justice. |
5138 |
symbolised |
The past tense and past participle of symbolise. |
|
5139 |
symbolises |
The third-person singular form of symbolise. |
|
5140 |
symbolising |
The present participle of symbolise. |
|
5141 |
symbolize |
If an item symbolizes a meaning |
The ceremonial dagger symbolizes justice. |
5142 |
symbolized |
The past tense and past participle of symbolize. |
|
5143 |
symbolizes |
The third-person singular form of symbolize. |
|
5144 |
symbolizing |
The present participle of symbolize. |
|
5145 |
symbololatry |
The love of symbols |
|
5146 |
symbols |
The plural form of symbol; more than one (kind of) symbol. |
|
5147 |
symmetrical |
Symmetrical means having the property of symmetry. |
The building was symmetrical. |
5148 |
symmetries |
The plural form of symmetry; more than one (kind of) symmetry. |
|
5149 |
symmetry |
A balance or harmony of parts. |
|
5150 |
sympathetic |
If you are sympathetic |
|
5151 |
sympathies |
The plural form of sympathy; more than one (kind of) sympathy. |
|
5152 |
sympathise |
If you sympathise a person |
|
5153 |
sympathised |
The past tense and past participle of sympathise. |
|
5154 |
sympathises |
The third-person singular form of sympathise. |
|
5155 |
sympathising |
The present participle of sympathise. |
|
5156 |
sympathize |
If you sympathize a person |
|
5157 |
sympathized |
The past tense and past participle of sympathize. |
|
5158 |
sympathizes |
The third-person singular form of sympathize. |
|
5159 |
sympathizing |
The present participle of sympathize. |
|
5160 |
sympathy |
A feeling of pity or sorrow for another person. |
|
5161 |
symphonies |
The plural form of symphony; more than one (kind of) symphony. |
|
5162 |
symphony |
A symphony is music that is written for an orchestra. |
Beethoven's most famous symphony was Symphony No. 5. |
5163 |
symphyses |
The plural form of symphysis; more than one (kind of) symphysis. |
|
5164 |
symphysis |
A symphysis is a place in the body where two bones are joined together by fibrocartilage. |
|
5165 |
symptom |
A symptom is a sign or indication of something |
He began to show symptoms of chicken pox a few days ago. |
5166 |
symptoms |
The plural form of symptom; more than one (kind of) symptom. |
|
5167 |
synagogue |
A place of worship for Jews. |
|
5168 |
synagogues |
The plural form of synagogue; more than one (kind of) synagogue. |
|
5169 |
sync |
If A syncs with B |
|
5170 |
synced |
The past tense and past participle of sync. |
|
5171 |
synched |
The past tense and past participle of sync. |
|
5172 |
synching |
The present participle of sync. |
|
5173 |
synchronisation |
Synchronisation is the state of being synchronised |
|
5174 |
synchronisations |
The plural form of synchronisation; more than one (kind of) synchronisation. |
|
5175 |
synchronise |
If you synchronise two or more clocks |
They synchronised their watches and agreed to meet at four o'clock. |
5176 |
synchronised |
The past tense and past participle of synchronise. |
|
5177 |
synchronises |
The third-person singular form of synchronise. |
|
5178 |
synchronising |
The present participle of synchronise. |
|
5179 |
synchronization |
Synchronization is the state of being synchronized |
|
5180 |
synchronizations |
The plural form of synchronization; more than one (kind of) synchronization. |
|
5181 |
synchronize |
If you synchronize two or more clocks |
They synchronized their watches and agreed to meet at four o'clock. |
5182 |
synchronized |
The past tense and past participle of synchronize. |
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5183 |
synchronizes |
The third-person singular form of synchronize. |
|
5184 |
synchronizing |
The present participle of synchronize. |
|
5185 |
synchronous |
If two things are synchronous |
|
5186 |
syncing |
The present participle of sync. |
|
5187 |
syncretism |
Syncretism is the practise of combining multiple cultural |
|
5188 |
syncretist |
A syncretist is someone who adopts multiple religious or spiritual beliefs. |
Those syncretists read from two sets of religious texts. |
5189 |
syncretists |
The plural form of syncretist; more than one (kind of) syncretist. |
|
5190 |
syncs |
The third-person singular form of sync. |
|
5191 |
syndicate |
A syndicate is a group of people or companies that work together for a specific business or interest. |
|
5192 |
syndicated |
The past tense and past participle of syndicate. |
|
5193 |
syndicates |
The plural form of syndicate; more than one (kind of) syndicate. |
|
5194 |
syndicating |
The present participle of syndicate. |
|
5195 |
syndrome |
A syndrome is multiple symptoms combined together characterizing a disease or mental problem. |
|
5196 |
syndromes |
The plural form of syndrome; more than one (kind of) syndrome. |
|
5197 |
synod |
A synod is a council or meeting to consult on church matters. |
|
5198 |
synods |
The plural form of synod; more than one (kind of) synod. |
|
5199 |
synonym |
A synonym is a word with the same meaning as another word. |
The word big is a synonym of the word large. |
5200 |
synonymous |
If two words are synonymous they are synonyms to each other. |
|
5201 |
synonyms |
The plural form of synonym; more than one (kind of) synonym. |
|
5202 |
synopses |
The plural form of synopsis; more than one (kind of) synopsis. |
|
5203 |
synopsis |
A synopsis is a brief summary of the major points of a written work. |
|
5204 |
syntactic |
If something is syntactic |
|
5205 |
syntactically |
When doing something syntactically |
The text is syntactically correct, but it does not make any sense. |
5206 |
syntax |
A part of the grammar of a language. Syntax is the rules for putting words together to make a sentence. |
English syntax is never easier than English spelling.; The linguist studied the syntax of many languages.; The child had a problem with syntax after his head was hurt.; The syntax of many computer languages is based on English syntax. |
5207 |
syntaxes |
The plural form of syntax; more than one (kind of) syntax. |
|
5208 |
syntheses |
The plural form of synthesis; more than one (kind of) synthesis. |
|
5209 |
synthesis |
A synthesis is the combination of simpler components to form something more complex. |
Our chemistry teacher explained us the ammonia synthesis today. |
5210 |
synthesise |
If you synthesise something |
|
5211 |
synthesised |
The past tense and past participle of synthesise. |
|
5212 |
synthesises |
The third-person singular form of synthesise. |
|
5213 |
synthesising |
The present participle of synthesise. |
|
5214 |
synthesize |
If you synthesize something |
|
5215 |
synthesized |
The past tense and past participle of synthesize. |
|
5216 |
synthesizes |
The third-person singular form of synthesize. |
|
5217 |
synthesizing |
The present participle of synthesize. |
|
5218 |
synthetic |
When something is synthetic |
|
5219 |
syphon |
A syphon is a bent pipe or tube with one end lower than the other |
|
5220 |
syphoned |
The past tense and past participle of syphon. |
|
5221 |
syphoning |
The present participle of syphon. |
|
5222 |
syphons |
The plural form of syphon; more than one (kind of) syphon. |
|
5223 |
Syria |
Syria is a country in Asia |
|
5224 |
syrup |
Syrup is a thick |
I poured syrup on my waffles and pancakes. |
5225 |
syrupier |
The comparative form of syrupy; more syrupy. |
|
5226 |
syrupiest |
The superlative form of syrupy; most syrupy. |
|
5227 |
syrups |
The plural form of syrup; more than one (kind of) syrup. |
|
5228 |
syrupy |
If something is syrupy |
|
5229 |
system |
A system is a group of things that work together; a way of doing something. |
This coloured paper is part of my system for keeping lists of people. |
5230 |
systematic |
If something is done in a systematic way |
|
5231 |
systematically |
If something is done systematically |
|
5232 |
systematise |
If you systematise things |
|
5233 |
systematised |
The past tense and past participle of systematise. |
|
5234 |
systematises |
The third-person singular form of systematise. |
|
5235 |
systematising |
The present participle of systematise. |
|
5236 |
systematize |
If you systematize things |
|
5237 |
systematized |
The past tense and past participle of systematize. |
|
5238 |
systematizes |
The third-person singular form of systematize. |
|
5239 |
systematizing |
The present participle of systematize. |
|
5240 |
systemise |
If you systemise things |
|
5241 |
systemised |
The past tense and past participle of systemise. |
|
5242 |
systemises |
The third-person singular form of systemise. |
|
5243 |
systemising |
The present participle of systemise. |
|
5244 |
systemize |
If you systemize things |
|
5245 |
systemized |
The past tense and past participle of systemize. |
|
5246 |
systemizes |
The third-person singular form of systemize. |
|
5247 |
systemizing |
The present participle of systemize. |
|
5248 |
systems |
The plural form of system; more than one (kind of) system. |
|
5249 |
syzygies |
The plural form of syzygy; more than one (kind of) syzygy. |
|
5250 |
syzygy |
Syzygy is the alignment of three celestial objects |
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