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

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  • side dishnounB1A small extra dish served next to the main one.
  • side effectphraseB2The extra unwanted thing a medicine does besides helping.
  • side hustlenounB2Paid work done outside your main job.
  • side ordernounB1A small extra dish ordered alongside the main one.
  • side-effectnounB2An unwanted result of taking a medicine.
  • side-saddleadverbC1Riding with both legs on the same side.
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side-stepverbC2
To step aside to avoid, or to dodge an awkward question.
  • sideboardnounB2+A long low cupboard for dishes in a dining room.
  • sideburns/ˈsaɪd.bɜː(ɹ)nz/nounB2Strips of hair grown down in front of the ears.
  • sidelong/ˈsaɪd.lɑŋ/adjectiveC1Directed to one side rather than straight ahead.
  • sideshow/ˈsaɪdˌʃoʊ/nounB2+A small separate attraction beside the main show.
  • sideways/ˈsaɪdweɪz/nounC12 meaningsA change of job at the same level.
  • siding/ˈsaɪdɪŋ/nounC1A short side track where wagons are left.
  • sidle/ˈsaɪdl/verbC1To move sideways in a shy or furtive way.
  • siege/siːd͡ʒ/nounB2+The surrounding of a place to force surrender.
  • sierra leonenounC1West African country whose name means lion mountains.
  • sieve/sɪv/nounB1+2 meaningsA fine net used to remove lumps from flour or a sauce.
  • sift/sɪft/verbB2+To shake dry powder through a mesh to remove lumps.
  • sigh/saɪ/verbB23 meaningsTo let out a long deep breath showing tiredness, relief or disappointment.
  • sight/saɪt/nounA22 meaningsThe ability to see.
  • sightseeingnounB1+Visiting the famous places of a city as a visitor.
  • sigil/ˈsɪd͡ʒɪl/nounC2A device or emblem standing for a house or a person.
  • sign/saɪn/nounA26 meaningsA board or notice put up to give information or a warning.
  • sign languagenounB1A language made of hand shapes and movement.
  • sign offphraseB2To give final approval to a piece of work.
  • sign upphraseB1To enrol or agree to take part in something.
  • sign-in booknounB1The book visitors write their names in on arrival.
  • signage/ˈsaɪnɪd͡ʒ/nounC1The signs put up to guide people about.
  • signal/ˈsɪɡnəl/nounB14 meaningsThe waves that carry a phone call, sound or pictures, and how strong they are.
  • signal boxnounC1The cabin from which signals and points are worked.
  • signallingnounB2+The system that keeps trains safely apart.
  • signature/ˈsɪɡ.nə.t͡ʃə/nounB24 meaningsYour name written by yourself, used to show that you agree to something.
  • signature dishnounB2The one dish a place is known for.
  • signet/ˈsɪɡ.nɪt/nounC2A ring bearing a seal used to stamp letters.
  • signet ringnounC1A ring bearing a seal for stamping wax.
  • significance/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/nounB23 meaningsThe importance or weight of something.
  • significantly/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/adverbB2+To an extent that really matters.
  • signify/ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/verbB2+To be a sign of, or to mean.
  • signpost/ˈsaɪnˌpoʊst/nounB2+3 meaningsA post with signs showing directions and distances.
  • signpostedadjectiveB2Marked with signs showing the way.
  • silage/ˈsaɪlɪd͡ʒ/nounC1Green crop stored wet and left to ferment as winter feed.
  • silence/ˈsaɪlən(t)s/nounB14 meaningsComplete absence of sound.
  • silent/ˈsaɪ̯lənt/adjectiveB14 meaningsMaking no sound.
  • silhouette/ˌsɪlʊˈɛt/nounB2+4 meaningsA dark shape seen against a lighter background.
  • silicon/ˈsɪlɪkən/nounB2+The element that sand and computer chips are made from.
  • silicone/ˈsɪlɪkəʊn/nounB2+A soft rubbery material that stays flexible when hot.
  • silk/sɪlk/nounB22 meaningsA fine smooth cloth made from the thread of silkworms.
  • silky/ˈsɪlki/adjectiveB22 meaningsSmooth and slippery like fine woven thread.
  • sill/sɪl/nounB1+2 meaningsThe ledge at the bottom of a window.
  • silliness/ˈsɪlinɪs/nounB1+Behaviour that shows no sense, usually harmlessly.
  • silly/ˈsɪl.i/adjectiveA23 meaningsFoolish in a light or childish way.
  • silo/ˈsaɪləʊ/nounB2+3 meaningsA tall tower or deep pit for storing grain or animal feed.
  • silt/sɪlt/nounB2+2 meaningsVery fine soil carried and dropped by water.
  • silver/ˈsɪl.və/nounA25 meaningsA soft shiny grey-white metal, used for jewellery, coins and cutlery.
  • silversmith/ˈsɪlvəsmɪθ/nounB2+A craftsman who works in the white precious metal.
  • silvery/ˈsɪlvəɹi/adjectiveB2+Shining with a pale grey light.
  • similar/ˈsɪm.ɪ.lə/adjectiveA2+2 meaningsAlike in many ways but not exactly the same.
  • similarity/ˌsɪm.ɪˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/nounB1+A way in which two things are alike.
  • simile/ˈsɪməli/nounB2+A comparison using like or as.
  • simmer/ˈsɪmə/verbB1+2 meaningsTo cook gently in liquid kept just below boiling.