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

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  • sexual/sɛk.ʃuː.əl/adjectiveB12 meaningsTo do with physical attraction between people.
  • sexy/ˈsɛksi/adjectiveB12 meaningsPhysically attractive in a way that stirs desire.
  • shadow/ˈʃædəʊ̯/nounB14 meaningsThe dark shape made when something blocks the light.
  • shallow endnounB1The part of the pool where you can stand.
  • shape/ˈʃeɪ̯p/nounA22 meaningsThe outline or form that something has.
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verbA24 meanings
To let somebody else have part of what is yours.
  • sharp/ʃɑːp/adjectiveB14 meaningsHaving an edge or point that cuts or pierces easily.
  • sharpen/ˈʃɑɹpən/verbB1To make something sharper.
  • shave/ˈʃeɪ̯v/verbB1To cut hair off close to the skin with a blade.
  • shaving foamnounB1The lather spread on skin before shaving.
  • shed/ʃɛd/nounB12 meaningsA simple wooden building used for storage.
  • sheet/ʃiːt/nounA24 meaningsA large rectangle of thin cloth used to cover a bed.
  • shelf/ʃɛlf/nounB1A flat horizontal board fixed to a wall for holding things.
  • shell/ʃɛl/nounB17 meaningsThe hard outer covering of an egg, a nut, a seed, or an animal such as a snail, crab or tortoise.
  • shelter/ˈʃɛltə/verbB13 meaningsTo get out of bad weather or danger.
  • sheriff/ˈʃɛɹɪf/nounB12 meaningsThe chief law officer of an American county.
  • shift/ˈʃɪft/nounB14 meaningsA block of working hours, ending when the next person takes over.
  • shinbonenounB1The long bone at the front of the lower leg.
  • shine/ʃaɪn/verbB15 meaningsTo give out light.
  • shiny/ˈʃaɪ.ni/adjectiveB12 meaningsReflecting light; bright and polished.
  • ship/ˈʃɪp/nounA22 meaningsA large vessel that crosses seas with cargo or passengers.
  • shiver/ˈʃɪvɚ/verbB1+2 meaningsTo shake all over from cold or fear.
  • shock/ʃɒk/nounC12 meaningsA dangerous drop in circulation after injury.
  • shoot/ʃuːt/verbB17 meaningsTo fire a gun, a bow or another weapon.
  • shooter/ˈʃuːtəː/nounB12 meaningsSomebody who fires a weapon.
  • short/ʃɔːt/adjectiveA15 meaningsMeasuring little from end to end.
  • short film/ˈʃɔːt ˈfɪlm/nounB1A complete film that runs only a few minutes.
  • shortcut/ˈʃɔːtkʌt/nounA2+3 meaningsA route that is quicker than the usual one.
  • shot/ʃɒt/nounB13 meaningsThe firing of a gun.
  • shoulder/ˈʃəʊldə/nounA25 meaningsThe joint where the arm joins the body, and the flat area above it.
  • shove/ʃʌv/verbB13 meaningsTo push someone or something roughly or suddenly.
  • shovel/ˈʃʌv.əl/nounA2+2 meaningsA tool with a broad curved blade for lifting loose material.
  • show/ʃəʊ/verbA16 meaningsTo let someone see something.
  • show off/ˌʃəʊ ˈɒf/phraseB1To display your skills or things just to be admired.
  • show upphraseB12 meaningsTo arrive, especially when it was uncertain.
  • shower/ˈʃaʊ.ə(ɹ)/nounA16 meaningsA device that sprays water over you for washing, or the small space it stands in.
  • shred/ʃɹɛd/verbB1+4 meaningsTo cut or tear something into long thin strips.
  • shrimp/ʃɹɪmp/nounB1A small edible sea creature.
  • shrink/ˈʃɹɪŋk/verbB12 meaningsTo become smaller.
  • shuffle/ˈʃʌfəl/verbB1+4 meaningsTo mix playing cards into a random order.
  • shush/ʃʊʃ/verbB1+2 meaningsTo tell somebody to be quiet, or to quieten them.
  • shuttle busnounB1The bus that carries passengers across an airfield.
  • shy/ʃaɪ/adjectiveB13 meaningsQuiet and uncomfortable around other people, especially strangers.
  • sickness/ˈsɪknɪs/nounB1The state of being unwell.
  • side by sidephraseB1Positioned next to one another.
  • side dishnounB1A small extra dish served next to the main one.
  • side ordernounB1A small extra dish ordered alongside the main one.
  • sideways/ˈsaɪdweɪz/nounC12 meaningsA change of job at the same level.
  • sight/saɪt/nounA22 meaningsThe ability to see.
  • sign/saɪn/nounA26 meaningsA board or notice put up to give information or a warning.
  • sign languagenounB1A language made of hand shapes and movement.
  • sign upphraseB1To enrol or agree to take part in something.
  • sign-in booknounB1The book visitors write their names in on arrival.
  • signal/ˈsɪɡnəl/nounB14 meaningsThe waves that carry a phone call, sound or pictures, and how strong they are.
  • silence/ˈsaɪlən(t)s/nounB14 meaningsComplete absence of sound.
  • silent/ˈsaɪ̯lənt/adjectiveB14 meaningsMaking no sound.
  • silly/ˈsɪl.i/adjectiveA23 meaningsFoolish in a light or childish way.
  • simple/ˈsɪm.pəl/adjectiveA23 meaningsEasy to understand or to do.
  • sin/ˈsɪn/nounB12 meaningsAn act that breaks a religious law.
  • single/ˈsɪŋɡl̩/adjectiveA25 meaningsOnly one; one and no more.