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

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  • sunblocknounB1+A cream that stops the sun reaching the skin.
  • sundae/ˈsʌn.deɪ/nounB1+Ice cream served in a glass with sauce and toppings.
  • superstar/ˈsuː.pəˌstɑː/nounB1+A performer who is famous all over the world.
  • surfer/ˈsɜː(ɹ)fə(ɹ)/nounB1+Somebody who rides breaking waves.
  • surfing/ˈsɝfɪŋ/nounB1+Riding breaking waves standing on a board.
  • surprisingly/səˈpɹaɪzɪŋli/
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In a way that causes surprise.
  • survey/ˈsɜːveɪ/nounB1+4 meaningsA set of questions asked of many people to find out what they think or do.
  • swarm/swɔɹm/nounB1+2 meaningsA thick moving cloud of insects.
  • swelling/ˈswɛl.ɪŋ/nounB1+2 meaningsA body part grown puffy and bigger after injury.
  • swipe/swaɪp/verbB1+6 meaningsTo move a finger or thumb across a touchscreen.
  • swollen/ˈswəʊ.lən/adjectiveB1+Enlarged beyond the normal size, usually by injury or fluid.
  • swordfish/ˈsɔː(ɹ)dfɪʃ/nounB1+A large sea fish with a long flat bill.
  • symmetrical/sɪˈmɛtɹɪkəl/adjectiveB1+The same on both sides of a dividing line.
  • symptom/ˈsɪm(p)təm/nounB1+2 meaningsA sign that shows what illness somebody has.
  • synagogue/ˈsɪnəɡɒɡ/nounB1+A building where Jewish people gather to worship and study.
  • sync/sɪŋk/verbB1+3 meaningsTo make the same data appear on two or more devices.
  • syrianounB1+A country in the Middle East.
  • syringe/sɪˈɹɪn(d)ʒ/nounB1+A tube and needle used to give injections.
  • tablespoon/ˈteɪbəlˌspuːn/nounB1+The large spoon used for serving food.
  • tactics/ˈtæktɪks/nounB1+The short-term moves planned to win a particular contest.
  • tadpole/ˈtædpoʊl/nounB1+The young of a frog, with a tail and no legs.
  • taiwannounB1+An island off the coast of East Asia.
  • takeaway/ˈteɪkəweɪ/nounB1+Restaurant food you carry home in boxes instead of eating there.
  • talkative/ˈtɔː.kə.tɪv/adjectiveB1+Fond of talking a great deal.
  • tangerine/ˈtæn.d͡ʒəˌɹiːn/nounB1+A small loose-skinned orange citrus fruit.
  • tango/ˈtæ̞ŋɡəʊ̯/nounB1+A dramatic partner dance of sharp turns and pauses.
  • tanzanianounB1+A country in East Africa.
  • tarantula/təˈɹæn.t͡ʃʊ.lə/nounB1+A very large hairy spider.
  • tart/tɑɹt/nounB1+2 meaningsAn open pastry case with a filling.
  • tasteless/ˈteɪstləs/adjectiveB1+2 meaningsHaving no flavour at all.
  • teammate/ˈtiːmˌmeɪt/nounB1+Somebody who plays on the same side as you.
  • teamworknounB1+Working together so the group does better than the parts.
  • technical/ˈtɛk.nɪk.əl/adjectiveB1+2 meaningsTo do with machines, science or the details of a craft.
  • technician/tɛkˈnɪʃən/nounB1+A skilled worker who looks after equipment.
  • technique/tɛkˈniːk/nounB1+A particular skilled way of doing something.
  • techno/ˈtɛknoʊ/nounB1+Fast electronic dance music built from machines.
  • telegram/ˈtɛləˌɡɹæm/nounB1+A short message once sent by wire and delivered on paper.
  • teller/ˈtɛlə/nounB1+2 meaningsThe bank clerk who serves customers at a counter.
  • template/ˈtɛm.plɪt/nounB1+2 meaningsA ready-made pattern to be filled in with your own content.
  • tempting/ˈtɛmp.tɪŋ/adjectiveB1+Making you want something against your better judgement.
  • tentacle/ˈtɛntəkəl/nounB1+A long flexible arm used to grip or to sting.
  • termite/ˈtɜː(ɹ).maɪt/nounB1+A pale insect that eats wood and builds tall mounds.
  • texture/ˈtɛkst͡ʃə(ɹ)/nounB1+2 meaningsThe way something feels in the mouth or under the hand.
  • thaw/θɔː/verbB1+5 meaningsTo become soft and unfrozen, or to let frozen food do so.
  • thermos/ˈθɜː.mɒs/nounB1+A container with double walls and a vacuum between them, used to keep drinks or food hot or cold.
  • thistle/θɪsl̩/nounB1+A prickly plant with a purple tuft.
  • thriller/ˈθɹɪ.lə/nounB1+A story built on suspense and danger.
  • thumbnail/ˈθʌm.neɪl/nounB1+2 meaningsA small preview image.
  • thump/θʌmp/nounB1+4 meaningsA heavy dull blow, or the low sound it makes.
  • thunderstorm/ˈθʌn.dɚˌstɔɹm/nounB1+A storm with both flashes and crashes.
  • tights/taɪts/nounB1+A thin stretchy garment covering feet, legs and hips.
  • tile/taɪl/nounB1+2 meaningsA thin flat piece used to cover a roof, floor or wall.
  • tilt/tɪlt/verbB24 meaningsTo move something so that one side is higher than the other.
  • toadstool/ˈtəʊdˌstuːl/nounB1+A mushroom, especially a poisonous one.
  • toddle/ˈtɒdəl/verbB1+To walk unsteadily, as a small child does.
  • toffee/ˈtɒfi/nounB1+A hard chewy sweet made from boiled butter and sugar.
  • tofu/ˈtoʊfu/nounB1+A soft block pressed from soy milk.
  • toggle/ˈtɒɡ.əl/verbB1+2 meaningsTo switch something between two states.
  • toiletriesnounB1+The small soaps and shampoos provided for guests.
  • token/ˈtəʊkən/nounB1+3 meaningsA small piece standing for a player in a game.