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

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  • reveal/ɹɪˈviːl/verbB24 meaningsTo make known something that was secret or unknown.
  • reverse/ɹɪˈvɜːs/verbB25 meaningsTo drive a vehicle backwards.
  • revise/ɹɪˈvaɪz/verbB1+3 meaningsIn British English, to study material again before an exam.
  • revisit/ɹiːˈvɪzɪt/verbB2+2 meaningsTo go back to a place.
  • revolt/ɹɪˈvoʊlt/nounB22 meaningsAn armed rising against those in power.
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/ɹɪˈvɒlv/
verbB22 meanings
To move in a circle around a central point.
  • rewind/ɹiːˈwaɪnd/verbB1+2 meaningsTo wind a tape or recording back towards the start.
  • rhyme/ɹaɪm/nounB22 meaningsThe matching end-sound of words.
  • rifle/ˈɹaɪfəl/nounB22 meaningsA long-barrelled gun fired from the shoulder.
  • ring/ɹɪŋ/nounA16 meaningsA circle of metal worn on a finger.
  • rip/ɹɪp/verbB14 meaningsTo tear something quickly and roughly.
  • ripen/ˈɹaɪpən/verbB2To become ready to eat.
  • ripple/ˈɹɪp(ə)l/nounB24 meaningsA small wave or ring spreading across the surface of water.
  • rise/ɹaɪz/verbB15 meaningsTo move upward.
  • roam/ɹəʊm/verbB2To travel about freely over a wide area.
  • roar/ˈɹɔː/verbB26 meaningsTo make a long, deep, very loud sound, as a lion does.
  • roast/ɹoʊst/verbB22 meaningsTo cook in the dry heat of an oven until brown.
  • rocket/ˈɹɒk.ɪt/nounB14 meaningsA machine that burns fuel to push itself into space.
  • roll outphraseB22 meaningsTo flatten dough with a rolling pin.
  • rook/ɹʊk/nounC13 meaningsA large black bird of the crow family that nests in colonies in treetops.
  • roost/ɹuːst/verbB2+2 meaningsTo settle somewhere for the night, as birds do.
  • root/ɹuːt/nounB25 meaningsThe part of a plant that grows underground, holding it in place and taking in water.
  • rope/ɹəʊp/nounA23 meaningsThick strong cord made by twisting fibres together.
  • rot/ɹɒt/nounB22 meaningsThe soft decay that destroys damp wood.
  • round/ˈɹaʊ̯nd/adjectiveA27 meaningsShaped like a circle or a ball.
  • rouse/ɹaʊz/verbB22 meaningsTo wake somebody.
  • route/ɹuːt/nounA2+4 meaningsThe way taken to get from one place to another.
  • row/ɹəʊ/nounB14 meaningsA number of people or things arranged in a straight line side by side.
  • rub/ɹʌb/verbB14 meaningsTo move your hand or an object back and forth over a surface while pressing on it.
  • ruffle/ˈɹʌfəl/nounB22 meaningsA wavy band of gathered cloth along an edge.
  • rule/ɹuːl/nounA14 meaningsA statement of what is allowed and what is not.
  • rumble/ˈɹʌmb(ə)l/verbB25 meaningsTo make a deep, low, rolling sound.
  • run/ɹʌn/verbA14 meaningsTo move on foot faster than walking, with both feet off the ground between steps.
  • rush/ɹʌʃ/verbB26 meaningsTo move or act with great speed because there is not enough time.
  • sabotage/ˈsæ.bəˌtɑːʒ/nounB22 meaningsDamaging something deliberately and secretly.
  • sack/sæk/nounB15 meaningsA large bag made of strong cloth or thick paper.
  • sacrifice/ˈsæk.ɹɪ.faɪs/nounB24 meaningsSomething valuable that you give up for the sake of something more important.
  • saddle/ˈsædl̩/nounB15 meaningsA leather seat strapped to a horse's back for a rider.
  • salt/sɒlt/nounA15 meaningsThe white grains used to season and preserve food.
  • sand/sænd/nounB13 meaningsThe loose grains of worn rock that cover beaches, deserts and riverbeds.
  • sandwich/ˈsæn(d).wɪd͡ʒ/nounA12 meaningsTwo slices of bread with a filling between them.
  • satisfy/ˈsætɪsfaɪ/verbB23 meaningsTo give someone enough of what they wanted or needed.
  • save/seɪv/verbA28 meaningsTo bring someone or something out of danger or harm.
  • say/seɪ/verbA14 meaningsTo speak words out loud.
  • scald/skɔld/nounB2+2 meaningsA burn caused by hot liquid or steam.
  • scan/skæn/verbB14 meaningsTo look over something quickly to find the part you want.
  • scatter/ˈskætə/verbB1+3 meaningsTo throw or drop things so that they spread over a wide area.
  • scheme/skiːm/nounB24 meaningsAn official or organized plan, especially one run by a government or company.
  • scoop/skuːp/nounB15 meaningsA deep spoon-shaped tool for lifting loose or soft material.
  • scoot/skuːt/verbB2To move quickly and lightly, or to shift along.
  • scorchingadjectiveB2+3 meaningsExtremely hot, hot enough to burn.
  • score/skɔː/nounA25 meaningsThe number of points each side or each person has.
  • scour/ˈskaʊə/verbB2+2 meaningsTo search a place thoroughly.
  • scrabble/ˈskɹæbəl/verbB23 meaningsTo scratch or grope about hurriedly with the hands or claws.
  • scramble/ˈskɹæmbl̩/verbB24 meaningsTo cook eggs by stirring them in a pan until they set.
  • scrap/ˈskɹæp/nounB24 meaningsA small piece left over from something larger.
  • scrape/skɹeɪp/verbB16 meaningsTo pull a hard edge across a surface to take off what is stuck to it.
  • scream/skɹiːm/verbB15 meaningsTo cry out loudly and high in fear, pain or excitement.
  • screech/skɹiːt͡ʃ/verbB23 meaningsTo make a high, harsh, unpleasant sound.
  • screen/ˈskɹiːn/nounA25 meaningsThe flat surface of a phone, computer or television on which pictures and text appear.