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

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  • spanish/ˈspæn.ɪʃ/adjectiveA22 meaningsBelonging to Spain or its people.
  • spank/ˈspæŋk/verbB22 meaningsTo smack somebody on the bottom as punishment.
  • spanner/ˈspænə/nounB1+A tool that grips a nut and turns it.
  • spar/spɑː/nounC2A stout pole used to carry a sail.
  • spare/spɛə(ɹ)/verbB16 meaningsTo choose not to harm, punish or kill someone you have power over.
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A replacement component kept ready.
  • spare wheelnounB1The extra wheel carried in case one fails.
  • spark plugnounB2The part that fires the mixture inside a petrol engine.
  • sparkle/ˈspɑː.kəl/verbB12 meaningsTo shine with quick bright points of light.
  • sparklernounB2A hand-held stick that burns with bright sparks.
  • sparkling waternounB1Water with bubbles of gas in it.
  • sparring/ˈspɑːɹɪŋ/nounC1Practice boxing, or friendly argument.
  • sparrow/ˈspæɹəʊ/nounB2A small brown and grey bird common in towns.
  • spasm/ˈspæz.m̩/nounB2+A sudden involuntary tightening of a muscle.
  • spat/spæt/nounC12 meaningsA short petty quarrel.
  • spate/speɪt/nounC1A sudden rush of many things at once.
  • spatter/ˈspætɚ/verbC12 meaningsTo scatter drops of liquid over a surface.
  • spatula/ˈspætjʊlə/nounB1+A flat blade on a handle for lifting and turning food.
  • speaker/ˈspikɚ/nounA2+4 meaningsA device that turns an electrical signal into sound.
  • special/ˈspɛʃ.əl/adjectiveA14 meaningsNot ordinary, and valued or important because of it.
  • special collectionnounB2Material kept apart because of its value or fragility.
  • special deliverynounB2Post guaranteed to arrive by a stated time.
  • special needsnounB2Extra help required by a learner with a difficulty.
  • special offernounB1A temporary reduction in price to attract customers.
  • specialist/ˈspɛʃəlɪst/nounB22 meaningsA doctor expert in one area of medicine.
  • specials boardnounB2The list of dishes offered only today.
  • specialty/ˈspɛʃ.əl.ti/nounB2The thing somebody or somewhere is especially known for.
  • species/ˈspiːʃiːz/nounB1One particular kind of living thing.
  • specific/spɪˈsɪf.ɪk/adjectiveA2+3 meaningsExactly this one, clearly defined.
  • specificationnounC1A precise statement of what is required.
  • specification sheetnounB2The document stating exactly what is required.
  • specimen/ˈspɛsɪmɪn/nounC12 meaningsOne example collected for careful study.
  • speck/spɛk/nounB2A tiny spot or particle.
  • specs/spɛks/nounB2Glasses worn to correct the sight.
  • spectacle/ˈspɛktəkl̩/nounB22 meaningsAn impressive or dramatic public display.
  • spectator/spɛkˈteɪtə/nounB2+A person watching a game or event.
  • spectrenounC12 meaningsA ghost, especially a frightening one.
  • spectrum/ˈspɛktɹəm/nounC12 meaningsThe band of colours light spreads into.
  • speculation/ˌspɛk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/nounB2+2 meaningsThinking about what might be, without evidence.
  • speculator/ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtə/nounC1Somebody who buys and sells hoping prices will move.
  • speech/spiːt͡ʃ/nounA23 meaningsA formal talk given to an audience.
  • speed/spiːd/nounA22 meaningsHow fast something moves.
  • speed cameranounB1The device that photographs vehicles going too fast.
  • speed skatingnounB1Racing on ice over a measured distance.
  • speeding/ˈspiːdɪŋ/nounB1Driving faster than the law allows.
  • speedometer/spɪˈdɒm.ɪ.tə/nounB1+The dial showing how fast you are going.
  • spell/spɛl/verbA24 meaningsTo name or write the letters of a word in the right order.
  • spellchecknounB1+The tool that flags words spelled wrongly.
  • spelling/ˈspɛl.ɪŋ/nounA2+2 meaningsThe act or skill of writing the letters of words in the correct order.
  • spfnounB2The number saying how much sun protection a cream gives.
  • sphere/sfɪə/nounC12 meaningsA perfectly round solid shape.
  • sphinx/ˈsfɪŋks/nounB2+A stone figure with a lion's body and a human head.
  • spice/spaɪs/nounB2A strong-tasting powder from a plant.
  • spice blendnounB2Several ground seasonings mixed to one recipe.
  • spicinessnounB2The burning quality that hot seasoning gives.
  • spider/ˈspaɪ̯də/nounA2A small eight-legged animal that spins webs.
  • 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.
  • spin/spɪn/verbB14 meaningsTo turn round and round quickly on one spot.
  • spin doctornounC1An adviser whose job is to present news favourably.