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sadly
/ˈsædli/
adverb
B1+
2 meanings
In a way that shows sorrow.
sarcastically
/sɑː(ɹ)ˈkæstɪkli/
adverb
C1
In a mocking way that means the opposite of the words.
scarcely
/ˈskɛəsli/
adverb
B2
Only just, or almost not.
scientifically
/ˌsaɪ.ənˈtɪfɪkli/
adverb
B2+
By the methods of careful testing and measurement.
secondly
/ˈsɛk.(ə)ndli/
adverb
B1+
In the second place.
secretly
/ˈsiː.kɹɪt.li/
adverb
B1
2 meanings
Without letting anyone know.
seemingly
/ˈsiːmɪŋli/
adverb
C1
On the surface, judging only by appearances.
seldom
/ˈsɛldəm/
adverb
C1
Not often at all.
sensibly
/ˈsɛnsəbli/
adverb
B1+
In a way that shows good practical judgement.
severely
adverb
B2
To a very serious degree, or harshly.
shortly
/ˈʃɔɹtli/
adverb
B2
3 meanings
In a short time from now; soon.
side-saddle
adverb
C1
Riding with both legs on the same side.
sideways
/ˈsaɪdweɪz/
noun
C1
2 meanings
A change of job at the same level.
significantly
/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/
adverb
B2+
To an extent that really matters.
simultaneously
/ˌsɪmlˈteɪnɪəsli/
adverb
C1
At exactly the same moment.
single-handedly
adverb
B2
Entirely by one person, without help.
singularly
/ˈsɪŋɡjəlɚli/
adverb
C1
To a remarkable and unusual degree.
slantwise
adverb
C2
At a slope rather than straight.
slightly
/ˈslaɪtli/
adverb
B1
2 meanings
To a small degree; a little.
smoothly
/ˈsmuːðli/
adverb
B2
Evenly and without any trouble.
solely
/ˈsəʊl.li/
adverb
C1
For one reason or person alone and no other.
solemnly
/ˈsɒləmli/
adverb
B2
In a grave and serious way.
someday
adverb
A2
At some unfixed time in the future.
somehow
/ˈsʌmhaʊ/
adverb
A2
In a way nobody can quite explain.
sometime
/ˈsʌmˌtaɪm/
adverb
B1
2 meanings
At an unstated point in time.
sometimes
/ˈsʌm.taɪmz/
adverb
A1
On some occasions but not on all of them.
somewhat
/ˈsʌmwɒt/
adverb
B2
To a moderate extent.
soon
/suːn/
adverb
A1
3 meanings
In a short time from now.
southward
/ˈsaʊθwəd/
adverb
B2+
Towards the warmer half of the world.
sparingly
adverb
B2+
Using only a little at a time.
specifically
/spɪˈsɪf.ɪ.kli/
adverb
B1
Exactly and particularly, rather than in general.
startlingly
adverb
C1
To a degree that gives you a shock.
statistically
/stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kə.li/
adverb
B2+
According to what the collected numbers show.
steadily
/ˈstɛdɪli/
adverb
B2+
At an even and continuing rate.
still
/ˈstɪl/
adverb
A2
4 meanings
Continuing up to now, and not finished.
straight
/stɹeɪt/
adjective
A2
5 meanings
Going in one line, with no bend or curve.
straightaway
/ˈstɹeɪtəˌweɪ/
adverb
B2+
At once, without any delay.
strangely
/ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒli/
adverb
B1+
In an odd or unexpected way.
strictly
/ˈstɹɪktli/
adverb
B2
2 meanings
In a way that allows no exceptions.
strongly
/ˈstɹɔŋli/
adverb
B1
With great force or firmness of feeling.
subsequently
/ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt.li/
adverb
B2+
After the thing already mentioned; afterwards.
substantially
adverb
C1
To a large extent.
subtly
/ˈsʌt.li/
adverb
C1
In a way so slight it is easy to miss.
successfully
/səkˈsɛs.fə.li/
adverb
B1+
In a way that achieved what was wanted.
suddenly
/ˈsʌd.ən.li/
adverb
A2
All at once, with no warning.
sufficiently
/səˈfɪʃəntli/
adverb
B2+
Enough for the purpose.
summarily
/səˈmɛɹɪli/
adverb
C2
Done at once and without the usual formalities.
super
/ˈsuːpə/
adjective
A2
2 meanings
Extremely good, said informally.
surely
/ˈʃɔːli/
adverb
B1
2 meanings
Used to show you expect agreement.
surprisingly
/səˈpɹaɪzɪŋli/
adverb
B1+
In a way that causes surprise.
sustainably
/səˈsteɪ.nə.bli/
adverb
C1
In a way that can be kept up without using things up.