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

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  • space/speɪs/nounA12 meaningsThe emptiness beyond the sky where the stars are.
  • space racenounB2The competition to be first into space.
  • space-timenounC1The four dimensions of space and time taken together.
  • spacecraft/ˈspeɪsˌkɹæft/nounB1+A vehicle built to travel outside the atmosphere.
  • spaceshipnounA2+A crewed vessel that carries people beyond the sky, the word used above all in science fiction.
  • spacious/ˈspeɪʃ.əs/adjective
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Having lots of room inside.
  • spaghetti/spəˈɡɛti/nounA2+Long thin strings of pasta.
  • spainnounA1A country in south-western Europe.
  • spam/spæm/nounC12 meaningsUnwanted junk messages sent in bulk.
  • span/spæn/nounC12 meaningsThe stretch of time something covers.
  • spangle/ˈspæŋɡəl/nounC2A glittering ornament on a costume.
  • 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.
  • spare partnounB1A replacement component kept ready.
  • spare tirephraseB1The extra wheel in the back for when one goes flat.
  • spare wheelnounB1The extra wheel carried in case one fails.
  • sparinglyadverbB2+Using only a little at a time.
  • 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/ˈspɑɹkl̩ɪŋ/adjectiveB22 meaningsSo clean that it catches the light.
  • 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.
  • sparse/spɑːs/adjectiveB2+Thinly spread, with big empty gaps.
  • 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.
  • spatial/ˈspeɪ.ʃəl/adjectiveC2Relating to space and the position of things within it.
  • 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.
  • spawn/spɔːn/verbB2+2 meaningsTo lay eggs in water in great numbers.
  • spay/speɪ/verbC1To operate on a female animal so she cannot breed.
  • speak/spiːk/verbA14 meaningsTo use your voice to say words.
  • speak of the devilphraseC1Said when the person you were just discussing walks in.
  • speak outphraseC1To publicly say what you think despite the risk.
  • speak up/ˌspiːk ˈʌp/phraseB2To talk louder; also, to bravely say what you think.
  • speak volumesphraseC1To say a great deal without any words at all.
  • speaker/ˈspikɚ/nounA2+4 meaningsA device that turns an electrical signal into sound.
  • speaking of whichphraseC1Said to move on to a related subject.
  • 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.
  • specialize/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/verbB2+To concentrate on one particular field.
  • 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.
  • specifically/spɪˈsɪf.ɪ.kli/adverbB1Exactly and particularly, rather than in general.
  • specificationnounC1A precise statement of what is required.
  • specification sheetnounB2The document stating exactly what is required.
  • specify/ˈspɛs.ɪ.faɪ/verbB2+To state exactly which one and how.
  • specimen/ˈspɛsɪmɪn/nounC12 meaningsOne example collected for careful study.
  • specious/ˈspiːʃəs/adjectiveC2Looking convincing while being quite wrong.