shoot

To fire a projectile from a weapon or to cause a projectile to be driven forward.


shooter

A person or thing that shoots, or a single shot.


shop

A building or room where goods are sold; to visit shops to purchase items.

shopping shopper shopkeeper workshop shoplifter


shoplift

To steal merchandise from a shop and leave with it concealed on one’s person.

to take goods from a shop and carry them off

shoplifting shoplifter shoplifted shoplifts


shopping

The activity of purchasing goods and merchandise from stores.


shops

Plural of shop; retail establishments where goods are sold.

shop shopping shopkeeper shoppers workshop


shore

The land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, or other large body of water.


short

Having little length or duration; not long.


shortage

A shortage is a state of having too little of something needed.


shortcut

A more direct route than the one ordinarily taken, or a quicker method of achieving something.

short cut shorten cutting shortcake circuit


shot

A fired projectile from a gun or the act of firing a weapon.


shotgun

A smoothbore firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder.


should

Expressing obligation, duty, or conditional possibility; ought to.


shoulder

The joint connecting the arm or foreleg to the trunk of the body.

shoulder

shouldered shouldering shoulders unshoulder


shout

To utter a loud cry, typically as an expression of a strong emotion or to summon attention.


shovel

A tool with a broad scoop or blade and a handle, used for digging, lifting, and moving loose material.


show

To display, reveal, or make something visible.


showcase

A setting or situation in which something's best qualities are displayed.

showcase

A display case for goods; a situation that displays best qualities.

show case showing casing showman casement


showdown

A final confrontation or decisive contest in which the outcome is settled.


shower

A brief fall of rain or snow, or a device that sprays water for washing.


showing

The act of displaying or exhibiting something; a presentation or appearance.


shown

Past participle of show; made visible or demonstrated.


shows

Plural of show; public performances or exhibitions, or third-person singular verb meaning to display or demonstrate.


showtime

The scheduled time for a theatrical or cinematic performance to begin.


shrapnel

Fragments, especially metal pieces, thrown off by an explosion.

shrapnel

Shrapnel

the surname of Henry Shrapnel, the artillery inventor

fragment
debris
splinter
shrapnel wound
shrapnel shell


shred

A small strip or fragment torn or cut from something.

shred

a small strip or fragment torn or cut from something

shredder shredded shredding screed scroll


shredder

A machine or device for shredding something.


shriek

Utter a high-pitched piercing sound or cry.


shrimp

A small, elongated, swimming crustacean with a shell.

shrimp

A small, elongated, swimming crustacean.


shrink

An informal term for a psychiatrist or psychotherapist.


shuffle

Shuffle means to move, rearrange, or drag with short irregular motions.

shuffle

shuffled shuffling shuffler shove scuffle


shun

Shun means to deliberately avoid or keep away from someone or something.


shush

To urge someone to be quiet by saying "shush" or making a similar sound.


shut

To close (something) by bringing its parts together.


shutter

A movable cover or screen for a window, or a device that opens and closes to expose a camera's film or sensor.


shy

Nervous or timid in the company of other people.


sibling

Each of two or more children having one or both parents in common; a brother or sister.


sick

Suffering from an illness or disease; feeling unwell.


side

A surface of an object or the left or right part of something.

sideways alongside sideline beside outside


sigh

To emit a long, deep, audible breath expressing sadness, relief, tiredness, or similar feelings.


sighting

A sighting is an instance of seeing or spotting someone or something.

sight sighted eyesight foresight insight


sigma

The eighteenth letter of the Greek alphabet (Σ, σ, ς).


sign

A mark, symbol, or gesture used to convey information or meaning.


signal

A sign or gesture used to convey information or instruction.


signature

A person's name written in their own distinctive way, or a distinguishing characteristic.


signed

Wrote one's name on a document; made or marked with a sign or gesture.


significance

The quality of being worthy of attention; importance.

signify significant assign design signal signature


significant

Important in effect or meaning; sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention.

significance signify insignificant significantly


signor

A conventional Italian title of respect equivalent to "Mr." or "sir."


signs

Marks, symbols, or indications that convey information or meaning.


silence

silence

silence

silentium

a being silent (from silens, present participle of silere 'to be silent')


silicon

The chemical element of atomic number 14, a non-metal with semiconducting properties.

silicon

The chemical element of atomic number 14.


silly

Based on or revealing a lack of good sense or judgment; foolish.


silva

A forest or the trees of a particular area, especially in forestry usage.

silva

a forest or the trees of a particular area


silver

A precious metallic element of lustrous white color, used in jewelry and as a monetary standard.

silversmith silvery silvering silverware


similar

Resembling or comparable to something else.


similarity

The quality or state of being similar; likeness.

similar similarly dissimilarity simile similitude


simple

Easy to understand or do; uncomplicated or unadorned.


simplicity

Simplicity means the quality of being simple, plain, or uncomplicated.

simple simplify simplistic simpleness simplex


simplify

To make something easier to understand or do; to make less complex.

simple simplicity complex duplicity replica


simulation

The imitation of the operation of a real-world process or system over time.

simulate similar simultaneous assemble facsimile


simultaneously

simultaneous simultaneity simple single similar


sin

An immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law.


since

From a time in the past until now; also meaning because or as.


sincere

clean, pure, sound, genuine, unadulterated


sincerity

The quality of being genuine, honest, and free from pretense.

sincere sincerely sincerer sincere-minded insincere


sinclair

A Scottish surname, originally a place name.

Saint
Clare
Normandy
surname
family name


sinful

Characterized by sin or moral wrongdoing.


sing

To produce musical sounds with the voice.

sing

to produce musical sounds with the voice


singapore

a city-state and island nation in Southeast Asia.


singer

A person who sings, especially professionally.


single

Only one; not accompanied by others; unmarried.


singles

Individual items or people, or a romantic relationship status involving one person.

single singleton singlet singularity singly


singular

Remarkably exceptional or unique; in grammar, denoting one person or thing.

single singularity singularly singularize singularism


sinister

Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen; threatening evil.

left, on the left side (considered unlucky)


sink

To go down below the surface of something, especially water, gradually.


sip

To drink (something) by taking small mouthfuls.


sire

The male parent of an animal; a respectful term of address for a king or lord.


siren

A mythological creature, often depicted as a half-bird, half-woman, who lured sailors to their destruction with enchanting song.

Σειρήν (Seirēn)


sissy

A timid, cowardly, or effeminate boy or man.


sister

A female person who shares the same parents as another person, or a female member of a religious community.

sisterly sisterhood stepsister half-sister sisters


sit

To be in a position with weight resting on one's buttocks


site

A location or piece of land where something is situated or was situated.

situate situation position location situs


sitemap

A structured list or diagram showing the organization and hierarchy of pages within a website.


sites

Locations or areas of land, especially those designated for a particular purpose or activity.

sites

locations or areas designated for a purpose


sitter

A sitter is a person or thing that sits, especially a model posing for a portrait or a babysitter.


situate

To place or locate something in a particular position or context.


situation

A set of circumstances or conditions at a particular time; a state of affairs.

situate situated situational site position


six

The number equivalent to the sum of three and three; 6.


sixteen

The cardinal number equivalent to the sum of six and ten; one more than fifteen.


sixth

Pertaining to the ordinal number following fifth.


sixty

The cardinal number equivalent to the product of six and ten; one more than fifty-nine.


size

The physical dimensions, quantity, or extent of something.

sized sizing resize oversized undersized


skate

A boot with a blade or set of wheels attached, used for gliding over ice or a hard surface.

skating
skateboard
skater
skated
ice skate
roller skate


skateboard

A narrow board mounted on wheels and used for riding and tricks.

skateboard

a board mounted on wheels for riding and tricks

skate skater skating skateboarder skateboarding


skeleton

The internal or external framework of bones supporting a body.

skeletón (σκελετόν)

A dried-up body, a mummy. From skellein (to dry up, parch).


skeptic

A person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions.

skeptikós (σκεπτικός)

Inquiring, reflective. From skeptesthai (to look carefully, examine). Named for the Skeptikoi philosophical school.


skeptical

skeptical

sceptical

Modern French/Latin-derived English form

skeptic skepticism skeptically skepticize skepticality


sketch

A rough drawing or painting, or a brief humorous performance.

sketchy sketched sketching drawing portrait


ski

One of a pair of long runners worn on the feet for gliding over snow.


skid

to slide or slip suddenly, especially out of control.

skid

skíð

a piece of wood, splinter, or wooden runner


skill

The ability to do something well; expertise.


skills

The ability to do something well, typically acquired through training or experience.


skin

The outer covering of a human or animal body.


skinny

Describing a person or animal as unattractively thin.


skip

To move with light bounding steps or to omit something.


skirt

A woman's outer garment fastened around the waist and hanging down around the legs.


skull

A bony framework enclosing the brain of a vertebrate; the cranium.


sky

The expanse of space above the earth's surface, appearing as a vault or dome.


slab

A slab is a thick, flat piece of material, such as stone, wood, or concrete.

slabby slabbed slabstone slab-sided slabness


slack

Not taut or held tightly in position; loose.


slade

An archaic or dialectal word for a valley, hollow, or grassy strip of land.


slam

To shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly, or to put down or hit with great force.


slap

To hit quickly with an open hand or a flat object.


slate

A fine-grained rock that splits into thin layers and has been used for roofing and writing tablets.


slaughter

The killing of animals for food, or the violent killing of people.


slavery

The condition or system of being held as a slave.

slavery

the condition or system of being held as a slave

slave

to enslave; the base word behind slavery

-ery

noun-forming suffix meaning a condition, practice, or collective

slave enslave slaveholder slavish enslavement


slay

To slay is to kill violently or, by extension, to defeat or impress strongly.


sled

A sled is a low vehicle or conveyance that glides over snow or ice.


sleep

A natural state of rest with reduced consciousness and bodily activity.


sleeper

A sleeper is a person or thing that sleeps, or something dormant or unnoticed.

sleeper

one who sleeps; something dormant or unnoticed


sleepless

sleep sleepy sleeping sleeplessly sleeplessness


sleepover

An overnight stay as a guest in someone else's house, especially by children.


sleet

Precipitation consisting of ice pellets or a mixture of rain and snow falling simultaneously.

sleet

frozen or partly frozen precipitation; mix of rain and snow

sleety
slush
hail
sleet storm
freezing rain


sleeve

The part of a garment that covers the arm.


sleigh

A vehicle mounted on runners for travel over snow or ice.


slice

A thin, broad piece of food or other material cut from a larger portion.


slide

To move smoothly over a surface while maintaining continuous contact.


slight

Small in degree or amount; inconsiderable.


slightly

In a small degree; to a minor extent or in a small amount.


slim

(Of a person or their build) gracefully thin; slender.

slimmer slimness slimmed slimming slender


slime

Slime is a viscous, slippery substance such as mud, mucus, or ooze.


slimy

Covered with, resembling, or full of slime.

slimy

covered with, resembling, or full of slime


slip

To slide unintentionally, typically losing one's balance.


slipper

A light, soft shoe that is easy to put on and take off, typically worn indoors.


slippery

Difficult to hold or stand on because of being smooth, wet, or greasy.


slope

A surface of which one end or side is at a higher level than another; a rising or falling surface.


sloppy

(of clothes or appearance) casual and untidy; (of work or a method) careless and unsystematic.


slot

A long, narrow aperture or incision into which something is fitted or inserted.


slovak

A native or inhabitant of Slovakia, or a person of Slovak descent.


slow

Moving, proceeding, or happening at a low speed or taking considerable time.


slowly

In a slow manner; at a low speed or rate.

slow slowness slowdown slowpoke sluggish


slug

A terrestrial gastropod mollusc that has no shell or only a rudimentary internal shell.


slum

A dilapidated neighborhood in which many people live in poverty.

slum

slang

‘room,’ especially ‘backroom,’ the source sense behind slum


slumber

A light or drowsy sleep, or the act of sleeping lightly.


slut

A sexually promiscuous woman (derogatory).


sly

Having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature.


smack

To strike (someone or something) with the flat of the hand or a flat object.

smack

To strike with the flat of the hand or a flat object.


smaller

Comparative form of small; of lesser size, extent, or amount than something else.

small smallest smaller smallness smallish


smart

Intelligent or clever; well-dressed; to feel sharp pain or hurt.

smart

intelligent, well-dressed, or causing sharp pain

smartly smartness smarten smarting smart-aleck


smash

To break (something) into pieces suddenly and violently.

smash

To break into pieces suddenly and violently

smash

imitative sound or blend of existing words


smear

To spread or rub a substance over a surface, especially in a messy or uneven way.


smell

To perceive or detect an odor or scent with the nose.


smelly

smell odor malodorous fragrant stink reek


smile

To form one's features into a pleased or amused expression.


smiley

A symbol or face representing a smile, especially an emoticon or emoji.


smith

A worker who shapes metal by heating and hammering, such as a blacksmith or goldsmith.


smoke

A visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance.


smoker

A smoker is a person who smokes tobacco or another substance.


smoking

The action of inhaling and exhaling smoke from a cigarette, pipe, or other burning substance.


smooth

Having an even and regular surface or consistency; free from projections or indentations.

smooth

Having an even and regular surface or consistency.

smoothly smoothness smoother smoothest unsmooth


smoothie

A thick drink made by blending raw fruit or vegetables, typically with juice, milk, or yogurt.

smoothie

smooth + -ie

informal noun from adjective smooth via diminutive suffix -ie

smooth

even-surfaced; also a glib or flattering person (informal, early 1900s)

smoþe / smeþe

smōth

smooth, free from roughness; etymology uncertain

smooth smoothen smoothly smoothness smoother


smug

Smug means self-satisfied, complacent, or offensively pleased with oneself.


smuggle

Move (goods) illegally into or out of a country.


smuggler

A smuggler is a person who secretly carries goods across borders to evade customs or the law.

smuggler

a person who secretly carries goods to evade customs or the law

smuggle

to carry or trade goods secretly and illegally


snack

A small amount of food eaten between meals.


snail

A slow-moving gastropod mollusk, usually with a coiled shell.


snake

A limbless reptile with a long, scaly body and no eyelids.


snappy

Snappy means brisk, lively, or stylishly neat, and can also suggest sharpness or quickness.

snappy

-y

adjectival suffix meaning 'having the quality of'


snapshot

An informal photograph taken quickly, or a brief sample of data or a situation at a specific moment.


snarl

(of an animal) make an aggressive growl with bared teeth.


snatch

To quickly seize something in a rude or eager way.


sneak

To move or go in a furtive or stealthy manner.


sneaker

A sneaker is a casual shoe with a soft, quiet sole.

sneaker

a rubber-soled shoe that makes little noise


sneaky

Engaging in stealthy or deceptive behavior.


sneeze

To expel air sharply and involuntarily through the nose and mouth, usually because of irritation.

to sneeze; to breathe or snort forcefully

sneeze

to expel air sharply and involuntarily through the nose and mouth

sneezing
sneezed
sneezer
sneezy
sneezing fit


snicker

To laugh quietly or slyly, often in a way that shows concealed amusement or disdain.

snigger snickered snickering snickeringly


sniff

To draw air audibly up the nose, typically to detect a smell or to prevent a runny nose.


sniffle

To sniff repeatedly or slightly, typically because of a cold or crying.

sniffle

sniff + -le

to draw in air audibly + diminutive suffix


snitch

To act as an informer, typically by telling on someone to an authority figure.


snoop

To pry or spy secretly into someone else's affairs.

snooper snooping snoopy snoopily snoopiness


snore

To make a snorting or grunting sound while asleep.


snort

To make a sudden explosive sound through the nose, typically expressing indignation, derision, or physical exertion.


snot

snotty snotter snotnose snotball snottiness


snow

Frozen precipitation that falls from clouds in the form of white or translucent ice crystals.


snowboard

A board used for riding down snow-covered slopes while standing with both feet secured.


snowman

A snowman is a figure built from packed snow, usually shaped like a person.

snowman

a figure made of snow shaped like a person


snowy

Covered with, marked by, or full of snow.

snowy

covered with, marked by, or full of snow

snow snowfall snowman snowiness snowbound


snuff

Powdered tobacco inhaled through the nose, or the residue of a burned candle wick.

snuff

powdered tobacco inhaled through the nose; the residue of a burned wick

Middle English snuffe/snoffe

the burned part of a candle wick; later the verb sense 'to snuff'

snuffed snuffing snuffer snuffbox snuffle


soak

To make thoroughly wet by immersing in liquid.


soap

A substance used with water for washing and cleaning.


sober

Not affected by alcohol; serious and sensible.

sobriety soberly unsober sobering oversóber


soccer

A team sport played with a spherical ball by two teams of eleven players.

soccer ball
footballer
soccer field
soccer goal


social

Relating to society or interactions between people.

social

relating to society and human interaction

society associate sociable sociology unsocial


socialism

An economic and political system that favors collective or state ownership and control of production.

socialism

an economic and political system based on collective or state ownership and control of production

-ism

noun-forming suffix denoting doctrine or practice

social socialist socialistic socialize socialization


society

A group of people living together in an organized community; or the aggregate of people.


sociology

The systematic study of human society, its development, structure, and functioning.

social society associate logic socioeconomic


socket

A hollow or concave part or opening into which something fits.


sod

The surface layer of ground with grass growing on it; turf.


soda

Any of various compounds containing sodium, especially sodium carbonate or bicarbonate.


sodium

A soft, silvery-white, highly reactive alkali metal element.

sodium

soda
potash
sodium carbonate
bicarbonate


sofa

A long upholstered seat with a back and arms for two or more people.


soft

Having a smooth, yielding texture or surface; not hard or firm.


softball

A game similar to baseball but played with a larger, softer ball and a smaller field.


software

Computer programs and operating systems that run on electronic devices.


soho

An interjection used as a hunting cry or call to attract attention.

soho

so-ho

a cry used to urge a hunt or draw notice


soil

The upper layer of earth in which plants grow.


sol

The sun, especially when personified as a god.


solar

Of, relating to, or determined by the sun.

sun solstice parasol solarium insolation


sold

Past tense and past participle of sell; exchanged goods or services for money.


soldier

A person who serves in an army as a member of the armed forces.

soldiery soldiering solidus solid soldado


solemnly

Solemnly means in a serious, formal, or ceremonious manner.

solemnly

solemn solemnity solemnize solemnization solemnness


solicitor

A solicitor is a lawyer who advises clients and, in some jurisdictions, handles legal transactions and case preparation.

solicit solicitation solicitous solicitude solicitously


solid

Firm, stable, and not liquid or gaseous; strong and reliable.

solidarity solidify solidness consolidate


solidarity

Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among people with shared interests.


soliloquy

A speech in which a character expresses thoughts aloud while alone.


solitude

Solitude is the state of being alone or separated from others.

solitary soliloquy desolate desolation isolation


solo

Done by one person alone; unaccompanied.


solution

A liquid mixture in which a solute is dissolved; also, a method or process of solving.


solutions

Answers to problems or liquid mixtures where a substance is dissolved.


solve

To find an answer to, explanation for, or means of effectively dealing with (a problem or mystery).


soma

The body of a person, animal, or plant, distinct from the soul, mind, or germ cells.

psychosomatic chromosome ribosome somatics somatic genome


some

An unspecified amount or number of something; a certain but not specified.


somehow

somehow

how

hū

*hwō

*kwo-

stem of relative and interrogative pronouns


someone

An unspecified or unknown person; some person.


something

An unspecified or unknown thing; a matter of importance or consequence.


sometimes

At intervals; on some occasions but not always.


somewhat

something anywhere somebody somehow sometime


somewhere

In or to an unspecified or unknown place.


son

A male child in relation to his parents.


song

A short piece of music with words that are typically sung.


songs

Plural of song; compositions of words and music intended to be sung.

song singer singing songbird songwriting


sonic

sound resonate supersonic ultrasonic sonata


sonny

Used as an informal term of address for a boy or young man.


sony

A Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation known for electronics, entertainment, and gaming products.


soon

In the near future or after a short time.


soothe

To soothe is to calm, comfort, or reduce pain or distress.

soothe

sōþian

to confirm true; later, to appease or calm

sooth soothing soothed soothingly soothsayer


sophisticate

To make something more complex, refined, or intricate.

wise, skillful (often implying deceptive)

sophisticate

sophisticate

sophista

sophistēs (σοφιστής)

master of one's craft, wise man (often with negative connotations)

sophist philosophy sophisticated sophism unsophisticated


sora

A small North American rail, Porzana carolina.

sora

uncertain Indigenous source

term attested in Virginia; source language uncertain


sorcerer

A sorcerer is a man who is believed to practice magic through spells or supernatural powers.

sorcery sorceress sorcerous sorcerousness enchant


sordid

Morally dirty, squalid, or contemptible.

sordid

sordide

An earlier English form borrowed from Latin or French.

sordes sordidly sordidness sordidity sordidnesses


sore

Painful or aching, especially as a result of injury or overuse.


sorority

A women's social organization, especially a college fraternity for women.

sorority

a women's social organization or sisterhood

soror sororal sororicide sororities sororate


sorrow

A feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune suffered by oneself or others.


sorry

Feeling or expressing regret, sympathy, or apology.


sort

A type or kind of something; to arrange or organize by category.


sorted

Past tense of sort; arranged or classified into groups or categories.


soul

The spiritual or immaterial essence of a person, often believed to survive after death.


sound

Vibrations transmitted through air or another medium that are perceived by the ear.


sounds

Vibrations traveling through air, water, or other media that can be heard by the ear.


soundtrack

The recorded music accompanying and synchronized to the images of a motion picture, drama, or game.


soup

A liquid dish, typically made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables with various added ingredients.


sour

Having an acidic taste like that of lemon or vinegar.


source

The origin or place from which something comes or is obtained.


sources

Origins or points from which something comes; documents or references providing information.


south

The cardinal direction opposite to north, typically toward the equator.


southeast

The direction halfway between south and east.

direction opposite north; direction of sunrise

southeast

south east southwest northeast easterly southerly


southern

Of, relating to, or located in the south.


southwest

The direction or region midway between south and west.


souvenir

A thing kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.


sovereign

Having supreme authority or rank, or a ruler who possesses that authority.

sovereignty suzerain soprano superior supreme


sow

To sow is to scatter seeds on or into soil for growth.


soy

A protein-rich food product derived from soybeans.


spa

A health resort with mineral springs, or a heated pool for relaxation.

town in Belgium known for mineral springs


space

The vast expanse in which all things exist and move; or an area or interval.


spade

A spade is a digging tool with a flat blade and a handle.


spaghetti

Pasta in the form of long, thin strings.


spain

A country located on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe.


spam

Unsolicited or irrelevant messages sent in bulk, especially over email or the internet.

brand name for canned meat product; popularized by Monty Python sketch

spam

spam

unsolicited email; coined from Monty Python sketch

Spam

brand name for spiced canned meat product


span

The full extent of something from end to end; a period of time.


spanish

Relating to Spain, its people, language, or culture.


spank

To hit someone, especially a child, on the buttocks with an open hand as a punishment.


spar

To engage in a practice fight, especially as a warm-up.


spare

Additional to what is required for ordinary use; kept in reserve.

sparing unsparing sparely sparer preparedness reserve


spark

A small fiery particle thrown off from a fire, firework, or electrical apparatus.


sparkle

To sparkle is to shine with small flashes of light or lively brilliance.

sparkle

spark sparkly sparkling sparkler sparkled


sparky

Lively, spirited, or bright with sparks.


sparrow

A small passerine bird commonly found in towns, fields, and hedges.

sparrowhawk sparrowgrass sparrowlike sparrowy


spartan

Severely simple, disciplined, or austere.

Sparta Spartan spartanism spartanly spartiate


speak

To say words aloud or engage in conversation with another person.


speaker

A person who speaks or delivers speeches, or a device that produces sound.

speaker

one who speaks or sound-producing device


speakers

Persons who speak or devices that produce sound from electrical signals.


spear

A weapon with a long shaft and a pointed tip, used for thrusting or throwing.


special

Distinguished by some particular quality; not ordinary.

specialty specialist specialize especially species


specialist

A person who concentrates primarily on a particular subject or activity; an expert.


specialize

To concentrate on and develop a particular skill or product.


specially

For a particular purpose or person; specifically.

special especial specific specialist specialty


specials

Items or offers that are distinctive or exceptional, often at reduced prices.


specialty

An area of particular expertise or knowledge; a special pursuit or interest.

special specialist specialize species especial


specie

Coin money, as distinguished from paper money.

species special specific speculate aspect


species

A group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring; a particular kind or type.


specific

Clearly defined, precise, or relating to a particular thing rather than general.

specify specific species specimen specification


specifically

In a way that is exact, precise, or relating to a particular thing.


specification

A detailed description of the design and materials used to make something.


specifications

Detailed descriptions of requirements, dimensions, or qualities of something.

specify specific specification specialty


specified

Clearly identified or stated; explicitly mentioned or defined.


specify

specific specification species special spectacle


specimen

An individual animal, plant, or mineral used as an example of its species or type for scientific study or display.

species inspect spectacle specter special


speck

A very small spot, mark, or particle of a substance.


specs

Spectacles or eyeglasses worn to correct vision.

spectacles spectator spectacle inspect respectable


spectacle

A spectacle is a striking or impressive sight or display.

spectacle

spectator spectate spectacular inspect respect prospect


spectacular

Of the nature of a spectacle; striking, dramatic, or eye-catching.


spectator

A person who watches an event or performance.

spectator

a person who watches an event or performance

spectate spectacle inspect respect expect


spectrum

A band of colors, as seen in a rainbow, produced by separation of the components of light by their different degrees of refraction.

spectrum

spectator inspect speculate spectacle aspect


speculate

To form a theory or conjecture on incomplete evidence.

speculate

to form a theory or conjecture on incomplete evidence

speculation speculative speculator speculatively


speculation

The formation of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence, or the act of investing in risky financial transactions.

speculate spectator inspection aspect species


speech

The expression of thoughts in spoken words, or a formal address delivered to an audience.


speechless

Unable or unwilling to speak, especially from surprise or shock.

speech speak speechlessly speechlessness unspeakable


speed

The rate at which something moves or operates; velocity.


speedy

Speedy means moving or happening quickly.

speed speedily speediness expedite velocity


spell

To name or write the letters of a word in correct order.


spence

A buttery or pantry, especially in older British dialect use.

dispense dispensation dispensary expense spend


spend

To use money to pay for something, or to pass or use time.


spent

Used up or consumed; having used all energy or resources.


sphere

A round solid figure with every point on its surface equidistant from its center.

sphaîra (σφαῖρα)

sphere

A perfectly round three-dimensional shape.


spice

An aromatic or pungent vegetable substance used to flavor food.

special specific species spicy speculate aspect


spicy

Flavored with or containing strong spices; pungent.


spider

An eight-legged carnivorous arachnid that typically spins webs of silk.


spike

A thin, sharp, pointed piece of metal or wood.


spill

To cause or allow liquid to flow over the edge of its container, especially unintentionally.


spin

To turn or cause to turn rapidly around an axis.


spinach

Spinach is a leafy green vegetable eaten cooked or raw.

spinaches spinachy spinach-like spinachless espinaca


spine

The series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis, forming the main support of the body.


spiral

A spiral is a curve or form that winds around a center while moving outward or inward.

spiral

spire respire inspire spiralize spiraliform


spirit

The nonphysical part of a person regarded as the seat of emotions, character, and soul.

spiritual spirited spirituality spiritless


spiritual

Relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things.


spleen

A small organ in the upper left abdomen that filters blood and supports the immune system.


splinter

A small, thin, sharp fragment broken off from a larger piece.

splinter

a small, thin, sharp fragment broken off from a larger piece

splintered splintering splintery splinters


split

To break or cause to break lengthwise along a line or grain.


spoil

To diminish or destroy the value or quality of; to damage.

spoil

to diminish or destroy the value or quality of


spokesman

A person who is chosen or appointed to speak on behalf of a group or organization.


sponge

A sessile aquatic invertebrate animal that has a porous body; also, a piece of porous material used for cleaning or absorbing liquid.

σπογγιά (spongiá)


sponsor

A person or organization that provides financial support or backing for an event, activity, or person.

sponsorship sponsored sponsoring sponsors


sponsored

Provided financial or other support for an event, activity, or person.


sponsorship

The act of providing financial or other support to an event, activity, person, or organization.

sponsor spouse respond despondent espouse


spontaneous

Performed or occurring as a result of a sudden inner impulse or inclination and without premeditation or external stimulus.


spook

A ghost or specter, especially one that frightens people.

spooky spooked spookish spookery spookiness


spooky

Frightening or eerie in a way that suggests ghosts or evil spirits.


spoon

An eating utensil with a shallow oval or round bowl at the end of a handle.


sport

A competitive game or activity involving physical exertion; to wear or display something.


sports

Physical activities or games played for exercise, competition, or entertainment; plural of sport.


spot

A small mark, stain, or discolored area on a surface.


spotlight

A strong, focused light directed on a specific person or area, often on a stage.

spot light sunspot headlight floodlight spotlighting


spray

To scatter (liquid) in a mass of fine drops or particles.

sprinkle spread sprayer overspray sprayable


spread

widespread outspread sprayer sprinkle expand


spring

The season between winter and summer, or to jump or leap suddenly.


springer

A dog of a breed typically used for flushing game birds; the lowest stone of an arch or vault, from which the arch or vault springs.

spring springboard springtime offspring sprung


springs

Places where water naturally flows from the ground, or elastic devices that return to original shape.


sprint

To run at full speed over a short distance.


sputter

To emit or utter in short, broken bursts, often with a hissing or spitting sound.

sputter

to speak or move in short, broken bursts

sputren / sputrien

frequentative forms meaning to spout or spit out


spy

A person who secretly collects and reports information on the activities, movements, and plans of an enemy or competitor.


sql

Structured Query Language, a standardized programming language for managing relational databases.


squad

A small group of people having a particular task or working together.


squadron

A principal subdivision of a cavalry regiment or armored battalion, typically comprising two or more troops.


square

A plane figure with four equal sides and four right angles.


squash

To forcefully flatten or crush something.


squat

To crouch or sit with the knees bent and the body close to the ground.

squatter squatting squatty squatness squats


squeak

To make a short, high-pitched sound or cry; to barely succeed in doing something.


squeal

To make a long, high-pitched cry or sound.


squeeze

Firmly press (something soft or yielding), typically with one's fingers.


squid

A squid is a marine cephalopod with an elongated body, eight arms, and two longer tentacles.

squid

a marine cephalopod with eight arms and two longer tentacles


squirrel

A small rodent with a bushy tail, typically arboreal.


src

Abbreviation for source, typically used in code or markup to reference a resource location.


stab

To thrust a knife or other pointed weapon into (someone or something).


stability

The state of being stable, resistant to change or disruption.


stable

(Of an object or structure) not likely to give way or overturn; firmly fixed.


stack

A neatly arranged pile of objects, typically one on top of another.


stadium

An athletic or sports ground with tiers of seats for spectators.

stádion (στάδιον)

A measure of length (~600 feet), and the racecourse of that length at Olympia.


staff

A group of people employed to work together for an organization or institution.


stag

An adult male deer, especially one of the larger species.

stag

an adult male deer, especially one of the larger species


stage

A platform or level in a sequence of events.


stagger

To walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.

staggered staggering staggeringly staggerer


stain

To mark (something) with a colored spot or dirty mark that is not easily removed.


stainless

Not stained or tarnished; free from imperfections or blemishes.


stair

one of a set of steps for going from one level to another.


staircase

A staircase is a structure or enclosure containing stairs between levels of a building.

staircase

stair stairs stairway stairwell stair-step


stairwell

A shaft or enclosed space in a building that contains a staircase.

stairwell

a shaft or enclosed space containing a staircase

stair stairway staircase stairwell stairwells


stake

A strong post or timber pointed at one end for driving into the ground as a support or a marker.


stakeholder

A person, group, or organization that has an interest or concern in an organization.

pre-1100 (for components), 1700s (compound)


stakeout

A covert period of watching a person or place, especially by police.

stake
stake out
staked out
staking out
surveillance


stale

No longer fresh, new, or lively; flat or worn out.


stalk

To pursue or approach an animal or person stealthily, often for hunting or harassment.


stall

A stand, booth, or compartment for a specific purpose, often for selling or displaying goods, or to stop or cause to stop, often unintentionally.


stallion

stallion

stalion

estalon

Germanic origin

source of the French word; akin to stall

stallions stallionize stallionlike stallioner


stamen

A stamen is the pollen-producing male organ of a flower.


stammer

To speak with involuntary pauses or repetitions of sounds.


stamp

An implement or device for impressing a mark or design upon a surface.


stan

An obsessive or fanatical fan of a celebrity or public figure, or to be such a fan (verb).

name of the obsessive fan character in Eminem's 2000 song 'Stan'

stan

Stan

fictional obsessive fan in Eminem's track 'Stan'


stand

To be in an upright position on one's feet or a structure for supporting something.

standing understand outstanding standard


standard

A level of quality or requirement to be met.


standards

Plural of standard; required or agreed-upon levels of quality, or flags or emblems used as symbols.

standard standardize standing understand


standby

A standby is something or someone kept ready for immediate use or replacement.

standby

something kept ready for immediate use or replacement


standing

The position, rank, or reputation of a person or organization in society.


stanton

A common surname of English origin, referring to a 'stone town' or 'stone enclosure.'


star

A celestial body of plasma held together by gravity that emits light and heat.


stark

Severe or bare in appearance; unpleasantly or sharply clear.


stars

Massive luminous spheres of plasma held together by gravity, or symbols representing excellence.

stars

celestial bodies or symbols of excellence


starship

a spacecraft designed for interstellar travel.

starship

star
ship
spaceship
spacecraft
space vessel


started

Past tense of start; began or initiated an action or process.


starting

Beginning an action or process, or making a sudden movement.


startle

To startle is to cause someone to feel a sudden shock or surprise.

start started starting startling startler


startup

A newly established business or enterprise.

to move suddenly or quickly; in an upward direction


starvation

Starvation is severe suffering or death caused by lack of food.

starvation

severe suffering or death from lack of food

starve

to die or perish; later, to suffer from hunger

starve starved starving starveling starver


state

A condition or mode of being; a political entity with defined territory and sovereignty.


stated

Past tense of state; expressed or declared in words.

state statement stating states state-of-the-art


statement

A declaration or assertion of fact or opinion.


statements

Plural of statement; declarations or assertions of facts, opinions, or information.

statements

plural of statement; declarations or assertions


states

Political units or territories with defined borders and government.


static

Lacking movement, action, or change; stationary or unchanging.


station

A place or building where a particular activity or service is based.

stationary stationary stationed stationing


stations

Places where trains, buses, or other transport services stop and passengers embark or disembark.

a standing, position, or place where one stands

stations

station

a place where one stands or is positioned

station stationary status statute static


statistic

A numerical fact or datum, especially one derived from a sample or collection of data.


statistics

The science of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data.

statistic statistical statistician state status


stats

Plural of stat; informal term for statistics or numerical data.

stats

plural of stat; numerical data or information


statue

A carved or cast figure of a person or animal, especially one that is life-size or larger.

statute status establish stable stand institute


status

A person's or thing's position in relation to others or their state or condition.


statute

A written law passed by a legislative body, or a permanent rule enacted by an organization.

an ordinance, regulation, something set up

state station stable constitute institution


statutory

Required, permitted, or enacted by statute.

statute status constitute institution state


stave

A vertical wooden post or plank in a building or other structure.


stay

To remain in a place, or a period of time spent in a location.


steady

Firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving.


steal

Take (another person's property) without permission or legal right and without intending to return it.


stealth

steal stealthy stealthily stolen stealer


steam

The vapor into which water is converted when heated, forming a white mist of minute water droplets in the air.

*steu- (Proto-Germanic, related to 'stink' or 'dust')


steed

A horse, especially a spirited one for riding.


steel

A hard alloy of iron and carbon, or to mentally prepare oneself for something difficult.

steely
steelwork
steelworker
stainless steel
steeling


steep

Rising or falling sharply; almost perpendicular.


steer

To guide the movement of (a vehicle, ship, or aircraft).


stein

An earthenware beer mug, especially one with a lid.

stein

an earthenware beer mug, especially one with a lid

stone stony stoneware stonemason stonewall


stem

The main body or stalk of a plant or shrub, typically rising above ground but occasionally subterranean.

stem

The main body or stalk of a plant or shrub.


step

A single pace or movement of the foot in walking; or a rung on a ladder.


stephen

A male given name of Greek origin meaning 'crowned' or 'wreathed'.


stepmother

The mother of one's half-sibling or the wife of one's parent other than one's own mother.

stepmother

a parent's wife who is not one's biological mother

step-

bereaved; orphaned; related to loss of a parent

stepchild stepfather stepsister stepbrother stepfamily


steps

Plural of step; movements made by lifting and putting down one foot in front of the other.

step stepping stepped staircase footstep


stereo

Pertaining to sound reproduction involving two or more independent audio channels.

stereoscope stereotype stereophonic stereometry


stereotype

A widely held but oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.

stereós (στερεός) + týpos (τύπος)

Solid + impression, mold. Originally a printing term for a fixed cast.


sterile

Unable to produce offspring or growth; barren, or free of living microorganisms in a medical or laboratory sense.

sterile

unable to produce offspring or growth; barren, or free of living microorganisms in a medical or laboratory sense

sterility sterilize sterilization steriliser


sterling

(Of a person or their work, efforts, or qualities) excellent or admirable.

sterling

sterlinge

steorra

star (referring to a small star mark on coins)


stern

(of a person or their manner) Serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline.


steroid

A class of organic compounds with a four-ring carbon skeleton, many of which act as hormones or drugs.

steroid

a class of organic compounds with a four-ring carbon skeleton

steroidal
steroidogenesis
corticosteroid
anabolic steroid


steve

A male given name, often used as a proper noun for persons.


steward

A person who manages household affairs, property, or resources for another.

steward

one who manages or oversees affairs for another

stewards stewardess stewardship stewarding stewarded


stick

To pierce, prod, or adhere to a surface; also, a slender piece of wood.


sticky

Having the properties of glue; adhering to surfaces.


stiff

Not easily bent or changed in shape; rigid.


stile

A set of steps or a narrow opening that lets people cross a fence or wall while keeping livestock out.

stile, set of steps for crossing a fence

stile

a set of steps or narrow passage over a fence or wall

stile

stiġel

stile, set of steps for getting over a fence


still

Without movement or activity; motionless; or continuing without change up to the present.


stimulate

To encourage activity, growth, or increased action.

stimulate

to encourage activity, growth, or increased action

stimulus stimulation stimulant stimulative stimulating


sting

To prick or wound with a sharp-pointed part, often injecting venom; also, a sharp, burning pain.


stinky

stink stinker stinking stinkiest stinkily


stir

To move a spoon or other implement around in a liquid or other substance in order to mix it thoroughly.

stirrup start storm disturb astir stirring


stitch

A loop of thread or yarn resulting from a single pass of a needle in sewing, knitting, or crocheting.


stock

A supply of goods kept for sale or a share of ownership in a company.


stocking

A close-fitting garment, usually knitted, covering the foot and leg, often extending above the knee.


stomach

The internal organ in which the major part of the digestion of food occurs.

gastric stomata gastronomy stomatal ostomy mouth


stone

A hard, solid non-metallic mineral matter that forms rocks.


stool

A backless and armless single seat or a small, low support for the feet.


stoop

To bend the upper body forward or downward, or to lower oneself in rank or dignity.

stoop

To bend the upper body forward or downward.

stooped stooping stooper stoopless stoup


stop

To cease movement or action; to come to a halt.


storage

The action or method of storing something, or a place where things are kept.


store

A shop or place where goods are kept and sold.


stores

Plural of store; places where goods are sold or supplies kept.

store storage stockpile warehouse restore


stories

Plural of story; narratives or accounts of events, real or imaginary.


storm

A violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.


stormy

Stormy means marked by storm, rough weather, or emotional turbulence.

stormy

storm storming storminess storm-battered


story

A narrative account of events or an account that may or may not be true.

stories history historian storied storyteller


straight

Extending uniformly in one direction without bending or curving.

stretch strain strict constrain distress


straightaway

Straightaway means immediately or without delay.

straight straightway away straightforward


straighten

To make or become straight; to put in order.

straighten

straight

streght

streht

stretched out (past participle of streccan 'to stretch')

straight stretch strait string strict straightaway


strand

A single thin length of something, typically fiber, hair, or wire.


strange

Unusual or surprising in a way that is unsettling or hard to understand.


stranger

A person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar.


strangle

to kill or injure by squeezing or constricting the throat or windpipe.

strangulation strangler constrict choke throttle


strap

A flat strip or band of leather or other flexible material, used for fastening, securing, or carrying.


strategic

Relating to the planning and implementation of long-term goals and policies, especially in military or business contexts.

strategy strategist strategically strategize


strategies

Plans of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.

strategy strategic strategist strategize


strategy

A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term goal or objective.

strategic strategist strategize strategical


straw

Dried stalks of grain, used as fodder or bedding, or for making hats and baskets.


strawberry

straw berry blackberry raspberry gooseberry


stray

To wander from the right place or a set path; to deviate.


stream

A small river or a continuous flow of liquid, gas, or data.

stream streaming streamer streamline streamed


street

A public road or path in a city or town with buildings on either side.


strength

the quality or state of being physically strong or powerful.


strengthen

strong strength stronger forcefully invigorate


stress

Physical force or pressure exerted on something, or mental or emotional strain.


stressful

stress distressed strict stringent constrict


stretch

To extend one's limbs or body to their full extent.


stretcher

A stretcher is a frame or litter used to carry an injured or ill person.

stretcher

-er

one that performs an action or serves a function

stretch stretched stretching stretchable stretchiness


strict

Demanding that rules concerning behavior are obeyed and observed precisely.


stride

striding
stridden
strider
strided
stride length


strike

To hit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon or other implement.

striking striker strikes struck non-strike


string

A thin cord or thread of twisted fibers.


strip

To remove all coverings or belongings from something.


stripe

A long narrow band or strip, typically of a different color or texture from the surface beside it.


strive

To make a great effort or struggle earnestly toward a goal.


stroke

A sudden disabling attack or loss of consciousness caused by an interruption of blood flow to the brain.


strong

Having great physical power, ability to withstand force, or intensity.


structural

Of or relating to the structure of something.

structure construct destroy instruct obstruct superstructure


structure

The arrangement or organization of parts that make up a whole.

construct instruct destruct infrastructure


structures

Complex systems or frameworks of organized parts that form a whole.

structure structural construct infrastructure superstructure


struggle

To make strenuous or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction.


stubborn

Having or showing a determination not to change one's attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good reasons or persuasion.


stud

An ornamental knob or nail head; a male animal, especially a horse, kept for breeding.


student

A person who is learning or studying at a school, college, or university.


students

Persons engaged in learning at a school or university.


studies

Devotion of time and attention to acquiring knowledge or conducting research.


studio

A room or building where artists or musicians work or perform.


study

The act of learning about a subject or a room for work and reading.


stuff

Material or fabric, or a collection of items or possessions.


stumble

To hit one's foot against something and nearly fall; to make a mistake or falter.


stump

A stump is the short remaining base of a tree trunk or limb after it has been cut or broken off.

stump

the short remaining base of a cut or broken-off tree trunk or limb

Middle Low German stump / Middle Dutch stomp

stumpy
stumped
stumper
stumpage
stump speech


stunt

To hinder the normal growth or development of.


stupid

Having or showing a great lack of intelligence or common sense.


stupidity

The quality of being very silly or foolish.


stutter

To speak with involuntary repetitions or blocks.

stutter

to speak with involuntary repetitions or blocks


style

A distinctive manner of expression or execution characteristic of a person or group.


stylus

A sharp, pointed implement used for writing, engraving, or making marks.


sub

A prefix meaning under or below, or informally a substitute or submarine.

submarine subject submit subtract subdue


subcommittee

A committee formed from a subset of members of a larger committee.

subcommittee

committee

a group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group


subconscious

Operating below the level of conscious awareness.

conscious consciousness consciously unconscious subconsciously subconsciousness


subdivision

The act of dividing something into smaller parts, or one of the smaller parts created by such a division.

divide division subdivide divisible individual


subject

A topic of discussion or study; also means under the rule or authority of another.


subjective

Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.


subjects

Plural of subject; persons or things under consideration or control.

subjects

subject

one who is under the dominion of another

subject subjection subjective subjugate subjectivity


sublime

Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.

sublimity sublimate sublimation subliminal


submarine

A warship designed to operate completely submerged in the sea.

marine submersible aquatic subterranean maritime underwater


submission

The action or fact of accepting or yielding to a superior force or to the will or authority of another person.


submit

To present for consideration or judgment, or to yield to authority.

submission submissive submitter admit transmit


submitted

Past tense of submit; presented or referred to someone for judgment, decision, or consideration.


subpoena

A court order requiring a person to appear or produce evidence.


subscribe

To agree to receive or support something regularly, typically by paying a fee.

subscription subscriber subscript scribe script


subscriber

A person who pays money, usually annually, to receive a publication or service regularly.


subscription

A payment made to receive regular access to a service, publication, or product.

subscribe subscriber subscription subscript


subsequent

Following in time, order, or place; coming after something else.

sequence consequent obsequious prosecute


subsidiary

A company controlled by a holding company; also, providing support or additional help.

subside subsidize subvention assistance ancillary


substance

The real physical matter of which a person or thing consists and which has a tangible, solid presence.

substance

The real physical matter of which a person or thing consists.

substantial substantiate stand stable estate


substantial

Of considerable importance, size, or worth; strongly built or made.

substance substantiate substitute stand stable


substitute

A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.

substitute

a person or thing acting in place of another

substitution constitute institution statue stable


subtitle

A secondary or subordinate title of a literary work or document, or captions displayed on screen.


subtle

So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe.

subtlety subtilize textile texture subtlely


suburb

A residential district on the outskirts of a city or town.

suburb

suburban suburbia suburbanite suburbanize suburbanization


suburban

Relating to or characteristic of a suburb.

suburb urban urbane urbanization sub- interurban


succeed

to follow after, come next, go under, take the place of


success

The accomplishment of a desired aim or result.


successful

Accomplishing a desired aim or result; having achieved success.

success succeed succession successive successor


succession

The act or process of following in order, or of inheriting a title, office, or estate.

succession

following in order; inheritance of office or title

succeed successive successor successful successively


successor

A person or thing that comes after and takes the place of another.

succeed succession successful successive


such

Of that or this kind; of a particular degree or quality described.


suck

To draw something in or up by creating a partial vacuum.


suction

The act or process of drawing something in by a partial vacuum or sucking force.

suction

the act or process of drawing something in by a partial vacuum or sucking force


sudden

Happening or coming unexpectedly, without warning or gradual transition.

suddenly
suddenness
all-of-a-sudden
sudden death


suddenly

Quickly and unexpectedly; in an abrupt manner without prior warning.

that which comes unexpectedly, having come up suddenly

sudden suddenness abruptly unexpectedly instantaneous


sue

To institute legal proceedings against a person or institution, typically for redress.


suffer

To experience or be subjected to something bad or unpleasant.


suffice

sufficient sufficiency sufficing insufficient sufficiency


sufficient

suffice sufficiency insufficient faculty


suffocate

To die or be unable to breathe because air is cut off or blocked.

suffocation suffocating suffocative suffocator


sugar

A sweet crystalline substance obtained from various plants.


suggest

To propose or put forward an idea or plan for consideration.

suggestion suggestive suggestible suggestibility


suggested

Proposed or hinted at something indirectly without stating it explicitly.


suggestion

An idea or plan put forward for consideration.

suggest gestate congestion digestion ingest


suggestions

Proposals, ideas, or hints put forward for consideration or action.

suggest suggestible suggestive suggestibility


suicidal

Suicidal means relating to, tending toward, or involving suicide or self-destruction.

suicide suicidally suicidality suicidalness


suicide

The act of intentionally causing one's own death.

suicide

The act of intentionally ending one's own life


suit

A set of outer clothes made of the same fabric and designed to be worn together.


suitable

Appropriate for a particular purpose or occasion.


suitcase

A rectangular traveling bag, typically with a handle, used for carrying clothes and other personal belongings.


suite

A set of rooms or a set of musical compositions.

suite

a set of connected rooms or compositions


suites

Plural of suite; a set of connected rooms or related items forming a group.


sulk

To sulk is to be silently bad-tempered or resentful, especially by withdrawing into a gloomy mood.

sulk

to be morose or glum; indulge in sullenness


sultan

A king or sovereign, especially of a Muslim state.


summary

A brief statement or account of the main points of something.


summer

The warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn.


summit

The highest point of a hill or mountain; a peak, or a meeting between heads of government.


sumo

A Japanese form of wrestling in which a wrestler tries to force the opponent out of a ring or to the ground.


sun

The star at the center of the solar system, around which Earth and other planets orbit.

sun

the star at the center of the solar system


sunday

The first day of the week, traditionally a day of rest and religious observance in Christian cultures.


sundown

The time around sunset, when the sun goes down and daylight fades.


sunlight

sunbeam moonshine daylight lamplight starlight


sunny

Full of sunshine; bright with the sun's rays.


sunrise

The time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon.

sunrise

sun

the star at the center of our solar system


sunset

The daily disappearance of the sun below the horizon.


super

Of the highest degree; superior or excellent; also a superintendent.


superficial

Of or concerning the surface only; lacking depth.

surface superficies superficially superficiality superficialness


superhero

A fictional character with superhuman powers, often portrayed as a champion of good.


superintendent

A person who manages or oversees something, especially an organization or institution.

superintendent

superintendent

one who oversees (present participle of superintendere)

superintendere

intendere

to stretch toward, direct one's attention

superintend intend supervise intense tension tend


supermarket

A large self-service store selling food and household goods.

super (Latin) + market (Old Northern French)

above, beyond (super) + market, trading place (market)

classical (Latin), 1100s (Old Northern French)

supermarket

market hypermarket marketplace marketing


supernatural

Attributed to some force beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature.

natural supersize superior nation innate


superstar

An extremely famous and successful entertainer or athlete.

stellar asteroid supernova celebrity starlet


superstition

A belief or practice based on fear of the supernatural rather than reason.

excessive awe or irrational fear of the divine

superstition

irrational belief in supernatural influence

superstition

superstitio

excessive fear or scruple about the gods

superstitious superstitionally supernatural superior stand


superstitious

Believing in omens, magic, or irrational signs.

superstitious

believing in omens, magic, or irrational signs

superstitiosus

superstitio

excessive religious awe; belief in omens

superstition superstitiously superstitiousness superstitive


supervise

To oversee or direct a task, group, or organization.

supervision supervisor supervisory supervisee survey


supervision

The action of supervising someone or something.


supervisor

A person who supervises a person or an activity.

supervise supervision visible video provide


supper

A light evening meal, typically one eaten at home.


supplement

Something that completes or enhances something else when added to it.

supplementary suppletion supply complete


supplied

Provided with a necessary commodity or service; furnished goods or materials.


supplier

A person or organization that provides something needed or wanted.

supplier

supply

soupplier

supplere

to fill up (sub- 'under' + plere 'to fill')


suppliers

Persons or businesses that provide goods or services to others.


supplies

Essential materials or provisions provided or needed for a purpose.


supply

To provide or furnish something that is needed or required.


support

To provide assistance, backing, or help to someone or something.

supporter supported supporting supportive


supported

Provided with backing, assistance, or structural reinforcement.


supports

Provides assistance, backing, or physical foundation to maintain or uphold something or someone.

supports

support

supporter

supportare

to carry, bear, from sub- (under) + portare (to carry)


suppose

To assume that something is true or probably true without proof.

to place under, to substitute, to assume


suppress

To put an end to something, hold it back, or prevent it from being expressed.

suppression suppressive suppressor suppressed suppressing


supreme

superior supremacy superlative sovereign


sur

An archaic or dialectal form of 'sir', used as a respectful title.


sure

Certain or confident about something; having no doubt.


surf

To ride on the crest of a wave, especially on a surfboard.


surface

The outer or topmost part of something; the outermost boundary of an object.

superficial superficiality surfaces surfacing


surge

A sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the tide.


surgery

Medical specialty involving manual or operative procedures to treat injuries or diseases.


surname

An inherited name shared by all members of a family.

name nomenclature nominal renown anonymous


surplus

An amount of something left over when requirements have been met; an excess of production or supply over demand.


surprise

An unexpected or astonishing event, fact, or thing.

apprehension comprehend enterprise prison


surrender

To cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority.


surroundings

Surroundings are the area, environment, or conditions around a person or thing.

surroundings

the environment around someone or something

surround surrounding surrounded around round


surveillance

Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal.

supervise vigil monitor survey oversight


survey

A general view or examination; to look over an area or conduct a study of opinions.


survival

The state or fact of continuing to live or exist, especially in spite of difficult circumstances.


survive

To remain alive or in existence, especially after a difficult experience.


survivor

A person who remains alive after an event.


sushi

A Japanese dish of prepared vinegar rice, usually with some sugar and salt, accompanied by a variety of ingredients, such as seafood, vegetables, and occasionally tropical fruits.

sushi

A Japanese dish of prepared vinegar rice.


suspect

To have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of something without certain proof.

suspect

To have an idea or impression of something without certain proof.


suspend

To hang something from above; to stop or cause to cease for a period.

suspend

suspension suspenders suspense pendant pendulum


suspense

A state of anxious uncertainty or anticipation.

suspense

a state of anxious uncertainty or anticipation


suspenseful

Causing or characterized by a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen.

suspenseful

suspense

suspens

suspensus

past participle of suspendere ('to hang up, keep in uncertainty')

suspense suspend pending pendant suspension


suspension

The act of stopping or delaying something for a period, or a system of springs and shock absorbers.


suspicion

A feeling or thought that something is possible, likely, or true, often implying a doubt or lack of evidence.


suspicious

Arousing suspicion; causing one to believe that something is wrong or dishonest.


sustain

To support or hold up from below; to keep in existence.

sustenance tenant tenable detain maintain


sustainability

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.


sustainable

Capable of being maintained at a certain level or rate; able to be upheld.

sustain sustenance sustainer tenable detain


swab

A small absorbent pad or tool used for cleaning, sampling, or applying liquid.

swab

a small absorbent pad or tool used for cleaning, sampling, or applying liquid


swallow

To cause food, drink, or other substances to pass from the mouth to the stomach.


swamp

An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.

swamp

swamm

mushroom, sponge (suggesting wet, spongy ground)


swan

A large, long-necked waterbird with a graceful, typically white body, known for its majestic appearance.


swap

To exchange one thing for another; an act of exchanging.


swarm

A large moving group, especially of insects, or the act of moving in a crowded mass.

swarming swarmed swarmer swarmingly swarmy


swat

To hit something, especially an insect, with a sharp blow.


sway

To move or cause to move slowly from side to side.


swear

To make a solemn statement or promise, often under oath, or to use offensive language.


sweat

The fluid released through the pores of the skin, typically as a result of physical exertion, heat, or stress.


sweaty

Covered or stained with sweat; producing sweat.

sweat sweater sweating sweatband sweatshirt


swedish

Relating to Sweden or its language, people, or culture.

Sweden Swede Nordic Scandinavian Swedishness


sweeney

A police officer, especially a detective, in Cockney rhyming slang.

sweeney

a police officer, especially a detective, in Cockney rhyming slang

Sweeney Todd

source phrase for 'the Flying Squad' and later 'policeman'

Sweeney

Suibhne

a personal name meaning 'pleasant, well-disposed'


sweep

Clean an area by brushing away dirt or litter.


sweet

Having a taste like sugar; pleasant or delightful.


sweetheart

A person with whom one is in love; a lover.


sweetness

The quality or state of being sweet in taste, smell, or character.

sweet sweeten sweetly sweetener sweetening


swell

To become larger or rounder, especially from internal pressure.


swift

Happening or moving quickly or promptly.


swim

To propel oneself through water by means of one's limbs or fins.


swimmer

A swimmer is a person or animal that swims.


swine

A pig or hog, especially a domesticated one; also used disparagingly for a contemptible person.


swing

To move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended.


swipe

To move a hand or finger smoothly across a surface, especially a screen.

swipe

move a finger or hand across something quickly


swiss

Relating to or characteristic of Switzerland or its people.


switch

A device for making or breaking an electrical circuit or a change from one thing to another.

switch

a device to control circuits or a change

switched switching switcher switchback switchboard


swoop

To descend or move suddenly and swiftly, especially from the air.

swooped swooping swooper swoopingly swoopstake


sword

A weapon with a long metal blade and a hilt with a handguard, used for thrusting or striking.

swordsman swordsmanship broadsword swordfish


swordsman

sword man swordplay swordfight swordsmanship


sydney

A major city and capital of New South Wales, Australia.


symbol

A thing that represents or stands for something else.

sýmbolon (σύμβολον)

A token, sign, mark of identity. From syn- (together) + ballein (to throw).


symbolic

Serving as a symbol or representing something by convention or association.

symbolic

serving as a symbol or representing something by convention


symmetry

The quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other.

symmetría (συμμετρία)

Agreement in dimensions, due proportion. From syn- (together) + metron (measure).


sympathetic

sympathetic

sympathy

feeling of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune

sympathy sympathize compassion empathetic


sympathy

Feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune.

sympátheia (συμπάθεια)

Fellow feeling, community of feeling. From syn- (together) + pathos (feeling).


symphony

An elaborate musical composition for a full orchestra.


symposium

A conference or meeting to discuss a particular subject.


symptom

A physical or mental feature indicating a condition or disease.

sýmptōma (σύμπτωμα)

A happening, accident, misfortune, disease symptom. From syn- (together) + piptein (to fall).


syndicate

A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest.


syndication

The act of selling or distributing something, such as a newspaper column or a television series, to a number of different publishers or broadcasters.


syndrome

A group of symptoms that consistently occur together.

syndromḗ (συνδρομή)

A running together, concurrence of symptoms. From syn- (together) + dramein (to run).


synonym

A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another.

synṓnymon (συνώνυμον)

Having the same name. From syn- (together) + onyma (name).


syntax

The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.


synthesis

The combination of ideas to form a theory; the production of chemical compounds.

sýnthesis (σύνθεσις)

A putting together, composition. From syn- (together) + tithenai (to place).


synthetic

Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; not natural or genuine.

synthesis synthesize syntactic syntax photosynthesis


syringe

A tube or pump used to draw in or force out liquids, especially for injecting medicine.

syringe

a device for drawing in or forcing out liquids

syrinx syringes syringing syringed syringeal


syrup

A thick, sweet, viscous liquid, especially one made by boiling sugar with water.


system

An organized set of interconnected components working together as a unified whole.


systematic

Done or arranged according to a system or plan; methodical.

system method synthesis static consistent ecclesiastical


systems

Plural of system; sets of connected things or parts forming a complex organized whole.

systems

system

organized set of principles or procedures


table

A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs used for eating or working.


tables

Plural of table; pieces of furniture with a flat top and legs, or sets of data arranged in rows and columns.

tables

pieces of furniture or data arrangements

table

a piece of furniture for eating or working


tablet

A flat slab, typically of stone, clay, or wood, used for inscription or painting, or a small, flat piece of medicine or other substance.

tablet

tablette

small table, painter's palette, small plate

table tabulate tableau tabular tabernacle


tack

A small sharp nail with a broad head, used for fastening light material.

tacking
tacked
tacker
tackboard
tack hammer


tackle

To confront or deal with a problem or task.


tactic

An action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end.


tactical

Relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to achieve a specific end.


tael

A tael is an East Asian unit of weight or silver value, traditionally about 40 grams.

a traditional unit of weight, especially for precious metals


tag

A small label, sticker, or marker attached to an object for identification or organization.


tags

Plural of tag; labels, marks, or pieces of information attached to something for identification or categorization.


tail

The hindmost part of an animal, especially that forming a distinct, flexible appendage to the main body.


taint

A taint is a contaminating stain, defect, or moral blemish.

taint

contaminating stain; defect; moral blemish

tainted tainting untainted tincture tinct


taken

Captured, seized, or accepted; past participle of take.


takeoff

The act of becoming airborne or of departing.

takeoff

the act of becoming airborne or departing


takeover

The act of taking control of a business, organization, or other entity.

takeover

take
take over
overtake
undertake
takeaway


takes

Third person singular present tense of take; to grasp, capture, or accept something.


takin

A large, goat-like mammal (Budorcas taxicolor) native to the eastern Himalayas.


taking

The action of acquiring, capturing, or accepting something.


tale

A story or narrative, especially one that is imaginative or fictitious.


talent

talented untalented retalent multi-talented


talk

to communicate by speaking; to exchange words.


talker

A person who talks, especially one who talks a lot.


talking

Speaking or engaged in speech; discussion or conversation.


tall

Of great or more than average height, especially in proportion to width.


tam

A Scottish-style brimless cap, short for tam o' shanter.

the name of the cap style, from the Scots phrase


tame

(Of an animal) not dangerous or frightened of people; domesticated.


tamil

A Dravidian language spoken predominantly by the Tamil people of South India and Sri Lanka.

beauty, sweet, proper (self-designation)

Dravidian Telugu Kannada Malayalam language


tammy

A plain-woven woolen or worsted fabric, often used for linings or sieves.


tang

A strong, pungent taste, flavor, or smell.

tang

tang

tangi

point, prong (metaphorically for sharp sensation)


tank

A large container or storage chamber, especially for liquid or gas.


tao

Tao is the Chinese term for the 'Way,' especially in Daoist philosophy.

tao

the Chinese term for the Way, especially in Daoist philosophy


tap

A device for controlling the flow of liquid or gas from a pipe or container.


tape

A long, narrow strip of material, such as adhesive tape or magnetic tape for recording.


tar

A dark, thick, viscous liquid of hydrocarbons and free carbon, obtained from a wide variety of organic materials through destructive distillation.


target

A mark, object, or point that is aimed at or sought.


tariff

A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.

definition, inventory, notification of charges


tart

A baked dish consisting of a pastry base with a sweet or savory filling.


task

A piece of work to be done or undertaken.


tattoo

A form of body modification where a design is made by inserting ink, dyes, and pigments into the dermis layer of the skin.


tavern

An establishment where alcoholic drinks are sold and consumed, often with food and lodging.


tax

A compulsory financial charge imposed by a government.


taxes

Mandatory financial charges imposed by a government on individuals or businesses.


taxi

A motor vehicle licensed to transport passengers for a fare, typically metered.


taylor

A person whose occupation is making or altering clothes; a tailor.


tea

A beverage made by infusing dried leaves or other plant material in hot water.


teach

To impart knowledge to or instruct someone.


teacher

A person who instructs or educates students in a school or other institution.


teachers

Plural of teacher; people whose profession is to educate or instruct students.


teaching

The act or profession of educating students; instructing others in a subject.

*taikaz (Proto-Germanic for show, teach)


team

A group of people working together toward a common goal.


teammate

A teammate is a person who belongs to the same team as someone else.

teammate

team

a group or band working or acting together

Old English team

descendant, family, race; child-bearing; band

team mate teaming teammates teammatehood


teams

Plural of team; groups of people working together for a common purpose or competing as a unit.

a set of draft animals or group working together


teamwork

Coordinated work done by a group acting together.

teamwork

coordinated work done by a group acting together

team

a group, line of descent, or set of draft animals working together

*tau(h)maz

that which draws; a team, yoke, or related group


tear

A drop of clear salty liquid produced from the eyes.


tease

To make fun of or attempt to provoke a person or animal in a playful or malicious way.


tech

Technology, especially electronic and information technology.

technology technical technique technician


technical

Relating to or involving the practical application of science or technology.

technique technology technician technically


technician

A person skilled in the practical application of a particular technology or art.

technical technology technique pyrotechnics architect


techniques

Procedures or methods of accomplishing a task or skill.

technique technical technician technology


techno

A style of electronic dance music, typically instrumental, that is characterized by repetitive rhythmic patterns and a driving beat.

techno

technology

the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes

technology technical technique architect pyrotechnics technocrat


technologies

Applications of scientific and practical knowledge to develop and improve tools, devices, and systems.

technologies

applications of science to practical purposes

technical technique technician technological


technology

The application of scientific knowledge and methods for practical purposes.

technological technologist techno technique


ted

To spread or turn newly mown grass for drying.


teddy

teddy

teddy bear

toy bear named after President Theodore Roosevelt


tedious

Boring or tiresome because it is long, repetitive, or monotonous.

tedious

boring or tiresome because it is long, repetitive, or monotonous

tedium tediously tediousness tedious-looking


teen

A person aged between 13 and 19 years old; the period of adolescence.


teenage

Relating to the period of human development between the ages of 13 and 19.

ten (suffix for numbers 13-19); suffix indicating state

Old English (for 'teen'), Old French (for '-age')

adolescent youth thirteen nineteen childhood adulthood


teenager

A person aged between 13 and 19 years old.

suffix for numbers 13-19 + period of life


teens

The years of a person's life from thirteen to nineteen, or people in that age range.


teeny

Very small in size, often in a cute or informal way.


tel

A communication device or system for transmitting voice over distance, short for telephone.


telecommunication

Communication over a distance by cable, telegraph, telephone, or broadcasting.

telephone television communicate community


telegram

A message sent by telegraph and then delivered in written or printed form.

telegraph telepathy grammar program epigram


telegraph

A device for sending messages over a distance, especially by electrical signals.

telegraphy telegraphic telegrapher telegram


telephone

A device used for transmitting sound and voice over distance through electrical signals.


telephony

telephony

telephone

an apparatus for transmitting sound by electric current

telephone telepathy phonetics microphone


telescope

An optical instrument for viewing distant objects.

tēleskópos (τηλεσκόπος)

Far-seeing. From tēle- (far) + skopein (to look at, examine). Coined in 1611.

telescope

An instrument for viewing distant objects.


television

An electronic device or system for transmitting moving images and sound.

television

system for transmitting images at a distance


tell

To communicate information or facts to someone; to narrate or relate something.


teller

A person who tells, especially a bank clerk, vote counter, or narrator.

teller

A person who tells, especially a bank clerk or vote counter.


tellin

Any bivalve mollusc of the family Tellinidae, typically having a thin, oval shell.


telly

television telescope telegraph telepathy


temp

A person employed for a short period, especially in an office.

temporary tempo temporal contemporaneous


temper

A person's state of mind regarding their emotions, especially their tendency to become angry.

temperate temperature attemper distemper


temperature

The degree of heat or cold of a body or environment, typically measured in Celsius or Fahrenheit.

temperate
temperature, temperament
temperance
temper


template

A shaped piece of material used as a guide for cutting, shaping, or drilling.

template

A shaped piece of material used as a guide.


temple

A building devoted to the worship of a god or gods.


tempo

Tempo is the speed or pace at which something, especially music, moves or proceeds.

temporal temporary contemporary extempore temporize


temporal

Relating to worldly affairs as opposed to spiritual affairs; relating to time.


temporary

Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.

temporal tempo extempore contemporaneous


tempt

Entice or try to entice (someone) to do something, typically something unwise or wrong.

temptation attempt trial enterprise tentative


temptation

The desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise.

temptation

tempt tempter tempting attempt temporary


tenacious

Holding firmly; persistent or determined.


tenant

A person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord.


tend

To regularly or frequently behave in a particular way or have a certain characteristic; also, to care for or look after someone or something.

to stretch, extend; to direct attention to

tend

tend

atendre

attendere

to stretch toward, heed, give attention to


tendency

A leaning or propensity toward a particular action, state, or direction.


tender

Showing gentleness, kindness, and affection.

tender

showing gentleness, kindness, and affection


tennessee

A state in the southeastern United States bordered by eight other states.

village name or river name of Yuchi origin


tennis

A sport played with a ball and racquet on a rectangular court with a net dividing two sides.

tennis player
tennis court
tennis racquet


tense

tension extend contend tendril intensive


tent

A portable shelter made of cloth, supported by poles and ropes, used for camping or temporary accommodation.

tent

tente

tenta

stretched (feminine past participle of tendere 'to stretch')


tenth

Constituting number ten in a sequence; 10th.


tequila

An alcoholic spirit made from the blue agave plant, primarily in the area around Tequila, Mexico.

mezcal agave pulque sotol raicilla mexcal


term

A word or phrase used to describe something; a fixed period of time.


terminal

Of, forming, or situated at the end or extremity of something.

terminal

terminate terminus termination interminable


terminate

To bring something to an end or stop it.

terminal termination terminus term exterminate


termination

The action of ending something or the fact of being ended.


terms

Fixed periods of time or conditions agreed upon.


terra

A literary or technical word for earth or land.

terrestrial terrain territory terrarium terrane


terrace

A paved or tiled outdoor area adjoining a house, often raised, serving as an open-air sitting or entertaining area.

terrain terrestrial territory mediterranean subterranean


terrain

A stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features.

territory terrestrial terrarium subterranean mediterranean


terrific

Extremely good or excellent; formerly, causing terror.


territory

An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.

terrestrial terrain terrace interment subterranean


terrorism

The unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.


terrorist

A person who uses unlawful violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.

terror terrify terrible deterrent tremble terrorism


terry

A fabric, typically cotton, with a pile of loops on both sides, used for towels and bathrobes.


tesla

the SI unit of magnetic flux density, equal to one weber per square meter.

tesla

Tesla

surname from tesla 'adze'; source of the unit name


test

An examination or trial to assess knowledge, ability, quality, or other attributes.

a pot or crucible used for assaying metals


testament

A will, especially one disposing of personal property; or, evidence or proof of something.


testicle

One of the two male gonads that produce sperm.

testicle

one of the two male gonads that produce sperm

testis testicular testiculus testiculate


testify

To give evidence as a witness in a court of law.


testimonial

A formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications; a public tribute to someone and to their achievements.


testimony

A formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law.


testing

The process of examining or evaluating something to determine its quality, performance, or characteristics.

a vessel or container used for assaying metals


tests

Plural of test; examinations or trials to assess knowledge, ability, or quality.


tex

A unit of linear mass density of fibers equal to one gram per 1,000 meters.

textile texture text context pretext subtle


texas

A state in the south-central United States.


text

Written or printed words or symbols forming a coherent piece of written material.


texture

The feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or substance.


thai

Relating to Thailand, its people, or its language.


than

A conjunction used to introduce the second element in a comparison.


thank

To express gratitude or appreciation to someone.


thankful

Feeling or expressing gratitude and relief.

thank thanks thoughtful thankless fulness


thankfully

In a thankful way, or more loosely, fortunately.

thankfully

in a thankful way; sometimes, fortunately

thank thankful thankfulness thankless unthankful


thanks

An expression of gratitude or appreciation.

thank thankful thankless thankfully thanksgiving


thanksgiving

The act of expressing gratitude; a public celebration of divine favor, especially in harvest.


that

Demonstrative pronoun or determiner referring to a person or thing previously mentioned or distant.


thatcher

A thatcher is a person who covers roofs with thatch.

thatcher

thatch + -er

agent noun meaning one who does the work of thatching


the

Definite article used to refer to a specific person or thing.


theater

A building or place where plays, films, or other performances are presented to an audience.


theatre

A building or space for dramatic performances or plays.

theatrical theatrics amphitheatre theatregoer


theatrical

Relating to the theater or to dramatic performance, often in an exaggerated way.

theatre theater theatrically theatricality theatricalize


thee

An archaic or poetic form of 'you' used as the object of a verb or preposition.


their

Belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned.

their

possessive determiner for third person plural


theirs

Belonging to them; the possessive form of 'they'.


them

Objective form of the pronoun they; referring to two or more people or things.


theme

A subject or topic of discourse, discussion, or artistic work.


themselves

A reflexive pronoun used to refer to people or things previously mentioned as the subject of the clause.


then

At that time; in the past or future at a specific point.


theology

The study of the nature of God and religious belief.

theología (θεολογία)

An account of the gods. From theos (god) + -logia (study of, discourse about).


theorem

A proposition, or statement, that can be proven.

theory theorize theoretician theoretical theatre


theoretical

Concerned with or involving the theory of a subject or area of study rather than its practical application.

contemplation, speculation, a looking at, viewing

theory theorem theorize theorist theology


theoretically

in a way based on theory rather than practice.


theorist

A person who develops or proposes theories, especially in the arts or sciences.

theorist

a person who develops or proposes theories, especially in the arts or sciences

theory

a system of ideas or principles explaining something

-ist

agentive suffix forming nouns for people associated with a field or activity

theory theoretical theoretician theorize theorizer


theory

A system of ideas intended to explain something, based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained.


therapeutic

therapeutic

therapeuticus

therapeutikos

inclined to heal, helpful in treating disease

therapy therapist therapeutics therapeusis


therapist

A person who practices a particular type of therapy.


therapy

Treatment of disease or disorder by therapeutic techniques rather than by drugs or surgery.

therapist therapeutic therapeutics psychotherapy physiotherapy


there

their theirs thereby therefore thereupon


therefore

thereupon thereafter thereabout wherefore


thereof

Of or concerning that (referring to something previously mentioned).


thermometer

An instrument used to measure temperature.

thermal thermostat thermodynamics barometer hygrometer


thesaurus

A book containing a list of words and phrases, typically grouped according to similarity of meaning and often including antonyms.

treasure treasury enthesis epithet thesis


these

The plural form of this; those things or persons nearby or just mentioned.


thesis

A statement or theory put forward to be maintained or proved; a long essay.

thésis (θέσις)

A placing, a setting down, a proposition. From tithenai (to set, place).

thesis

A statement to be proved; a dissertation.


theta

The eighth letter of the Greek alphabet.


they

Used to refer to two or more people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.


thick

Having a large distance between two sides or surfaces.


thief

A person who steals another person's property, especially by stealth and without using force or violence.


thigh

The upper part of the leg between the hip and the knee.

thigh

the upper part of the leg between the hip and the knee


thin

Having a small distance between opposite sides or surfaces.


thine

An archaic second-person possessive pronoun or determiner meaning 'yours' or 'belonging to you'.


thing

an object, entity, or matter of concern.

things thingamajig anything nothing something


things

Objects or matters of concern; plural of thing.


thingy

An informal word for a person or thing whose name is forgotten, unknown, or unimportant.

thingy

an informal placeholder noun for an unnamed thing

-y

a colloquial noun-forming or diminutive suffix

thing thingamajig thingamabob thingummy doodad


think

To use one's mind to consider or reason about something.

thought thinker thinking methinks bethink


thinking

The process of using one's mind to consider, analyze, or form opinions.


third

The ordinal number matching the number 3 in a series.


thirst

A feeling of needing or wanting to drink.


thirteen

The number equivalent to the sum of six and seven; one more than twelve, or three more than ten.

thirteen

The number equivalent to the sum of six and seven.


thirty

The cardinal number equivalent to the product of three and ten; one less than thirty-one; 30.


this

Demonstrative pronoun or determiner referring to a person or thing nearby or just mentioned.


thomas

A given name of Greek origin, traditionally borne by males; also Saint Thomas the Apostle.


thong

A narrow strip of material, especially of leather or hide.


thorn

A sharp, rigid point on a plant, especially a woody stem modified for defense.

thorn

a sharp point on a plant or similar object


thorough

Complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial.

through furlough thoroughfare thoroughbred


thorpe

A hamlet or small village, now chiefly surviving in English place names, especially in areas of Scandinavian settlement.

thorpe

hamlet, small village (especially in place names)

dorp thorp Scunthorpe Cleethorpes Mablethorpe


those

Plural form of that; referring to people or things previously mentioned.


thou

An archaic second-person singular pronoun, equivalent to 'you' (subjective case).


though

Despite the fact that; however, used to introduce a contrasting statement.


thought

The process of using one's mind to consider or reason about something.


thoughts

Plural of thought; products of thinking or mental processes.


thousand

The number equivalent to the product of ten and one hundred; 1,000.


thousands

The plural form of thousand, representing the number one thousand or many instances of one thousand.


thrash

To beat or strike heavily and repeatedly, or to flail violently.

thrash

to beat or strike violently and repeatedly

thresh thresher thrashing thrashed thrashy


thread

A thin strand of cotton, wool, or other material used for sewing or weaving.


threat

A statement of an intention to inflict injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done.


threaten

To express an intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage.

pressure, oppression, crowd, danger, threat

threaten

to express an intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage

threat

þreat

threat threatening coercion dread menace


threesome

Threesome is a group of three people or things, especially in informal use.

threesome

-some

forming nouns denoting a group or collection


thrill

A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure.


thriller

A genre of fiction, film, or television that features suspense, excitement, and a fast-paced plot.

to pierce, to cause a sudden feeling of excitement

16th century (verb), 19th century (noun)


thrive

To grow vigorously or succeed; to prosper and flourish.


throat

The front part of the neck, or the passage inside the neck to the stomach and lungs.


throne

A ceremonial chair for a sovereign, bishop, or other dignitary.


throttle

To choke, restrain, or control the flow of something; also the device or opening used to regulate flow.


through

Moving in one side or surface and out of the other; via or by means of.


throughout

In or during every part of; from beginning to end.


throw

Propel (something) with great force, especially in a particular direction.


thrust

To push suddenly or violently in a specified direction.


thud

A dull, heavy sound, as of an object hitting a soft surface.


thug

A violent person, especially a criminal.


thumb

The short, thick first digit of the human hand, set apart from the other four.


thumbnail

The nail of the thumb, often used to refer to a small image.

thumb
fingernail
toenail
thumbnail sketch


thunder

A loud rumbling or crashing noise heard after a lightning flash due to the expansion of rapidly heated air.


thunderclap

A sudden, very loud peal or crash of thunder.

to strike together or make a sharp sound

thunderclap

a sudden, very loud peal or crash of thunder


thursday

The fifth day of the week, named after Thor the Norse god of thunder.