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19,295 words · meanings, pronunciation and origins · ranked by use

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  • speechless/ˈspiːt͡ʃ.lɪs/adjectiveB2So struck by something that you cannot say anything.
  • spfnounB2The number saying how much sun protection a cream gives.
  • sphere/sfɪə/nounC12 meaningsA perfectly round solid shape.
  • spice/spaɪs/nounB2A strong-tasting powder from a plant.
  • spice blendnounB2Several ground seasonings mixed to one recipe.
  • spicinessnounB2The burning quality that hot seasoning gives.
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  • spike/spaɪk/nounB12 meaningsA long sharp piece of metal or wood.
  • spill/spɪl/verbB14 meaningsTo let liquid or loose material fall out of its container by accident.
  • spill the beans/ˌspɪl ðə ˈbiːnz/phraseB2To let out a secret by accident or on purpose.
  • spin/spɪn/verbB14 meaningsTo turn round and round quickly on one spot.
  • spin-off/ˈspɪn.ɔf/nounB2A new work built from a character in an older one.
  • spinal/spaɪ.nəl/adjectiveB2Having to do with the backbone.
  • spine/spaɪn/nounB13 meaningsThe line of bones down the middle of the back.
  • spiral/ˈspaɪɹəl/nounB1+5 meaningsA curve that winds round and round a centre point.
  • spirit/ˈspɪɹɪt/nounB15 meaningsA being without a body, or the immaterial part of a person.
  • spirit levelnounB2A tool with a bubble that shows whether a line is true.
  • spiritual/ˈspɪɹɪtʃʊəl/adjectiveB22 meaningsTo do with the soul rather than the body.
  • spirituality/ˌspɪɹ.ə.t͡ʃuˈæl.ə.tɪ/nounB2Concern with the soul rather than material things.
  • spit/spɪt/verbB16 meaningsTo force saliva or another liquid out of your mouth.
  • spite/spaɪt/nounB22 meaningsA mean wish to hurt, annoy or upset someone.
  • splash of milkphraseB2A small quantity of dairy liquid added to tea.
  • splatter/ˈsplætɚ/verbB2To scatter liquid noisily and messily over something.
  • splendid/ˈsplɛndɪd/adjectiveB2Magnificently excellent.
  • splinter/ˈsplɪn.tə/nounB23 meaningsA thin sharp piece broken off wood, glass or bone, especially one stuck in the skin.
  • split/splɪt/verbA24 meaningsTo break or divide along a line.
  • split endsnounB2Hair that has frayed apart at the tips.
  • split secondnounB2An extremely short moment.
  • spoil/spɔɪl/verbB15 meaningsTo ruin something, or damage the quality of it.
  • spoke/spəʊk/nounB2One of the thin rods from hub to rim of a wheel.
  • spokesmannounB2A man who speaks on behalf of a group.
  • sponsor/ˈspɒn.səː/verbB22 meaningsTo pay to support an event or person.
  • spontaneous/spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs/adjectiveB22 meaningsDone suddenly and without planning, out of the feeling of the moment.
  • spook/spuːk/verbB22 meaningsTo frighten somebody suddenly.
  • sporting/ˈspɔɹtɪŋ/adjectiveB2To do with games and contests, or fair in spirit.
  • sportsmanshipnounB2Playing fairly and losing gracefully.
  • spot/spɒt/verbB15 meaningsTo see or notice something, especially something you were looking for or something hard to see.
  • spot cleanphraseB2To clean only the marked part of something.
  • spotless/spɑtlɪs/adjectiveB1+2 meaningsPerfectly clean, with no mark anywhere.
  • spotlight/ˈspɒtˌlaɪt/nounB1+3 meaningsA lamp that throws a strong narrow beam onto one person or thing.
  • spray/spɹeɪ/verbB22 meaningsTo send liquid out in a fine mist.
  • spread/spɹɛd/verbB14 meaningsTo push something soft thinly across a surface.
  • spring cleannounB2A thorough clean of the whole house, once a year.
  • spring upphraseB2To appear suddenly and in numbers.
  • sprinkle/ˈspɹɪŋkəl/verbB14 meaningsTo scatter small drops or pieces of something over a surface.
  • sprinkler/ˈspɹiŋklɚ/nounB12 meaningsThe device that sprays water in circles over the garden.
  • sprint/spɹɪnt/verbB23 meaningsTo run at your fastest for a short distance.
  • sprite/spɹaɪt/nounB22 meaningsA small light spirit of air or water.
  • spur/spɜː/nounB22 meaningsSomething that drives you into action.
  • squabble/ˈskwɒbəl/verbB2+2 meaningsTo quarrel noisily about something petty.
  • squadron/ˈskwɒd.ɹən/nounB2A unit of aircraft, ships or cavalry.
  • squash/skwɒʃ/nounB26 meaningsA hard-skinned vegetable of the pumpkin family, with firm flesh inside.
  • squawk/skwɔːk/verbB22 meaningsTo make a loud harsh cry.
  • squeal/skwiːl/verbB22 meaningsTo make a long high cry.
  • squeeze/skwiːz/verbB15 meaningsTo press something firmly, especially from both sides.
  • squint/skwɪnt/verbB22 meaningsTo partly close the eyes in order to see better.
  • squint atphraseB2To look at something with partly closed eyes.
  • squish/skwɪʃ/verbB2+2 meaningsTo squeeze something soft with a wet sound.
  • stab/stæb/verbB25 meaningsTo push a knife or other pointed thing into someone or something.
  • stable/ˈsteɪ.bəl/nounB13 meaningsA building where horses are kept.
  • stable conditionnounB2A state where a patient is no longer getting worse.