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

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  • rule/ɹuːl/nounA14 meaningsA statement of what is allowed and what is not.
  • rulebook/ˌɹulˌbʊk/nounB2The booklet setting out how a game is played.
  • rumble/ˈɹʌmb(ə)l/verbB25 meaningsTo make a deep, low, rolling sound.
  • rump/ˈɹʌmp/nounB22 meaningsThe hind part of an animal.
  • run/ɹʌn/verbA14 meaningsTo move on foot faster than walking, with both feet off the ground between steps.
  • rundown/ˈɹʌndaʊn/
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nounB2
A quick point-by-point briefing on the main facts.
  • rung/ˈɹʌŋ/nounB22 meaningsOne of the crossbars of a ladder.
  • runner-up/ˌɹʌn.əˈɹʌp/nounB2The competitor who finished second.
  • running/ˈɹʌnɪŋ/nounA22 meaningsThe activity of moving quickly on foot as exercise or sport.
  • running stitchnounB2A simple stitch that weaves in and out of the cloth.
  • runway/ˈɹʌnweɪ/nounB1+2 meaningsThe strip at an airport where planes take off and land.
  • rush/ɹʌʃ/verbB26 meaningsTo move or act with great speed because there is not enough time.
  • rwandanounB2The land of a thousand hills, home of mountain gorillas.
  • rye/ɹaɪ/nounB2A dark strong grain used in northern breads.
  • 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.
  • safe deposit boxnounB2A locked box in a bank vault for valuables.
  • safe housenounB2A secret place where somebody can hide.
  • safety/ˈseɪfti/nounB13 meaningsThe state of being protected from harm or danger.
  • safety demonstrationnounB2The briefing on what to do in an emergency.
  • safety gogglesnounB2Sealed eye protection worn in a laboratory.
  • safety guardnounB2A barrier that keeps hands out of moving parts.
  • safety netnounB2The mesh stretched below to catch a falling performer.
  • saga/ˈsɑːɡə/nounB2+3 meaningsA long story covering many years or generations.
  • sale railnounB2The rack holding reduced clothing.
  • saleswomannounB2A woman whose job is persuading people to buy.
  • saliva/səˈlaɪvə/nounB2The watery liquid produced in the mouth.
  • salmon/ˈsæmən/nounB12 meaningsA large pink-fleshed fish that breeds in rivers and lives at sea.
  • salon/ˈsælɒn/nounB22 meaningsA shop where hair or beauty treatments are given.
  • salsa/ˈsɑl.sə/nounB2A lively Latin dance and its music.
  • salt/sɒlt/nounA15 meaningsThe white grains used to season and preserve food.
  • saltinessnounB2The quality that comes from the seasoning mineral.
  • sample sizenounB2How many people a study actually asked.
  • sanctuary/ˈsæŋktjʊəɹi/nounB23 meaningsA protected place where hunted animals are safe.
  • 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.
  • sanity/ˈsæn.əˌti/nounB2Soundness of mind and reasonable judgement.
  • sarcasm/ˈsɑːɹˌkæzəm/nounB2Saying the opposite of what you mean, sharpened to sting.
  • satellite/ˈsætəlaɪ̯t/nounB22 meaningsA machine circling the planet, relaying signals and photos.
  • satin/ˈsæt.ɪn/nounB2A smooth glossy cloth with a shine on one side.
  • satisfaction/sætɪsˈfækʃən/nounB2Contentment at having achieved or received what you wanted.
  • save/seɪv/verbA28 meaningsTo bring someone or something out of danger or harm.
  • say/seɪ/verbA14 meaningsTo speak words out loud.
  • scab/skæb/nounB22 meaningsThe hard crust that forms over a healing wound.
  • scald/skɔld/nounB2+2 meaningsA burn caused by hot liquid or steam.
  • scale/skeɪl/nounB24 meaningsThe size of something measured against other things — how big it is, how far it reaches.
  • scale modelnounB2A small copy built to show what the real thing will look like.
  • scalp/skælp/nounB2The skin covering the top of the head.
  • scalp massagenounB2Rubbing the skin of the head to relax it.
  • scan/skæn/verbB14 meaningsTo look over something quickly to find the part you want.
  • scandal/ˈskændəl/nounB23 meaningsA shocking act or event that becomes public and damages reputations.
  • scanner beltnounB2The moving strip that carries bags through an x-ray.
  • scenario/sɪˈnɑːɹi.əʊ/nounB2One way things could turn out.
  • scent/sɛnt/nounB2A distinctive smell, often a faint one.
  • scheme/skiːm/nounB24 meaningsAn official or organized plan, especially one run by a government or company.
  • scholar/ˈskɒlə/nounB22 meaningsA person devoted to deep learning.
  • scholarship/ˈskɒləʃɪp/nounB22 meaningsMoney awarded to a student to fund study.
  • school/skuːl/nounA13 meaningsA place where children go to learn.