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

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  • sunny/ˈsʌni/adjectiveA12 meaningsBright with unbroken sunshine.
  • sunny spellnounB2A period when the cloud breaks and the sun shows.
  • sunrise/ˈsʌnɹaɪz/nounB12 meaningsThe time when the sun first appears above the horizon.
  • sunscreen/ˈsʌn.skriːn/nounA2+A cream that protects skin from the sun.
  • sunset/ˈsʌnˌsɛt/nounB12 meaningsThe time when the sun goes below the horizon.
  • sunshine/ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
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nounA1
The light and warmth that comes directly from the sun.
  • suntan/ˈsʌnˌtæn/nounB2A browning of the skin caused by exposure to the sun.
  • super/ˈsuːpə/adjectiveA22 meaningsExtremely good, said informally.
  • superficial/ˌsuːpəˈfɪʃəl/adjectiveC12 meaningsTouching only the surface.
  • superfluous/suːˈpɜːflu.əs/adjectiveC1More than is needed and therefore unnecessary.
  • superhumanadjectiveB2Beyond what an ordinary person could do.
  • superintendent/ˌsjuːpəɹɪnˈtɛndənt/nounB2An officer in charge of a department or building.
  • superior/suːˈpɪə.ɹi.ə/adjectiveB25 meaningsBetter in quality than something else.
  • superiority/sʊˌpɪə(ɹ).iˈɒ.ɹɪ.ti/nounB2+2 meaningsBeing better or higher than others.
  • superlative/suːˈpɜːlətɪv/nounB2+The form of an adjective meaning the most of all.
  • supermarket/ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/nounA1A large self-service shop selling food and household goods.
  • supermodelnounB2+A fashion model who has become a celebrity.
  • supernatural/ˌs(j)uː.pəˈnæ.tʃə.ɹəl/adjectiveB22 meaningsBeyond what the laws of nature allow.
  • supernova/ˌsuː.pə(ɹ)ˈnəʊ.və/nounC1The colossal explosion of a dying star.
  • superpowernounB2+A state powerful enough to shape world events.
  • supersede/ˌsuːpəˈsiːd/verbC1To take the place of something now out of date.
  • superstar/ˈsuː.pəˌstɑː/nounB1+A performer who is famous all over the world.
  • superstition/ˌs(j)uː.pə(ɹ)ˈstɪ.ʃən/nounB2+A belief that some act brings luck or misfortune.
  • superstitious/ˌs(j)uː.pəˈstɪ.ʃəs/adjectiveB2Believing that luck follows signs and charms.
  • supervise/ˈsuː.pə.vaɪz/verbC1To watch over people's work and keep it on track.
  • supervision/ˌs(j)uːpəˈvɪʒən/nounC1Watching over work to see it is done properly.
  • supervisor/ˈsuːpəˌvaɪzə(ɹ)/nounC12 meaningsThe person who directs and checks your day-to-day work.
  • supine/ˈs(j)uːpaɪn/adjectiveC2Lying on your back, or failing to resist.
  • supper/ˈsʌpə/nounA2A light evening meal, often late.
  • supplant/səˈplɑːnt/verbC1To take over somebody's place, often by force.
  • supple/ˈsʌpəl/adjectiveC1Bending easily without cracking.
  • supplement/ˈsʌp.lɪ.mənt/nounC12 meaningsSomething taken or added to make up for a shortage.
  • supplemental/ˌsʌplɪˈmɛntəl/adjectiveB2+Added on top of what is already there.
  • supplicant/ˈsʌplɪkənt/nounC2Somebody who begs humbly for something.
  • supplier/səˈplaɪə/nounB2The business that provides what you need to trade.
  • supplies/səˈplaɪz/nounB12 meaningsThe food, water and equipment needed to keep going.
  • supplies cupboardnounB1The store where pens and paper are kept.
  • supply/səˈplaɪ/verbB12 meaningsTo make something available to those who need it.
  • supply chainnounB2Every step from raw material to the customer's hands.
  • supply linenounB2The route along which food and ammunition reach the front.
  • support/səˈpɔːt/verbA24 meaningsTo help somebody and be on their side.
  • support networknounB2The people a person can lean on.
  • support workernounB2Somebody paid to help another with daily life.
  • supportive/səˈpɔɹtɪv/adjectiveB23 meaningsGiving help, sympathy and encouragement to someone.
  • suppose/səˈpəʊz/verbA23 meaningsTo think something is probably true without having proof.
  • suppress/səˈpɹɛs/verbC12 meaningsTo crush a rising or a movement by force.
  • suppression/səˈpɹɛʃən/nounB2+The holding down of something by force.
  • supremacistnounB2+Somebody who believes their own group should rule.
  • supremacy/suˈpɹɛməsi/nounB2+The state of being above all others in power.
  • surcharge/ˈsɜːt͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/nounB2+An extra amount added to the standard price.
  • surcoat/ˈsɜːˌkəʊt/nounC2A loose robe worn over armour.
  • sure/ʃɔː/adjectiveA13 meaningsHaving no doubt about something.
  • surely/ˈʃɔːli/adverbB12 meaningsUsed to show you expect agreement.
  • surf/sɜːf/nounB12 meaningsThe line of white water where waves break.
  • surface/ˈsɜː.fɪs/nounB12 meaningsThe outside or top layer of something.
  • surface mailnounC1Post sent by land and sea rather than air.
  • surfeit/ˈsɜː.fɪt/nounC2Far more of something than is good for you.
  • surfer/ˈsɜː(ɹ)fə(ɹ)/nounB1+Somebody who rides breaking waves.
  • surfing/ˈsɝfɪŋ/nounB1+Riding breaking waves standing on a board.
  • surge/sɝd͡ʒ/verbC12 meaningsTo rush forward or upward in a sudden powerful wave.