Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/smɔːl boʊl/

a round, shallow container of small size used for serving food or liquids

"She served the soup in a small bowl."

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noun
smɔːl ˈɛfərt

Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.

"Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation."

adjective
/ˈsmɑːrmi/

Excessively flattering or ingratiating, often insincerely.

"The salesman gave a smarmy pitch that felt fake."

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Smart

adjective, noun, verb
/smɑːrt/

Clever and intelligent; also stylish in appearance; or to feel pain.

"She is a smart student who always excels in class."

adverb
/ˈsmɑːt.li/

in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly

"He was smartly dressed for the business meeting."

noun
/ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance

"Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone."

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smash

verb
/smæʃ/

to break something into pieces violently

"She smashed the glass in frustration."

noun
/ˈsmætərɪŋ/

A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.

"He has a smattering of Spanish."

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smear

verb
/smɪr/

to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words

"The child smeared paint across the wall."

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smell

verb
/smɛl/

to perceive the odor of something through the nose

"I can smell fresh flowers in the garden."

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smelt

verb
/smɛlt/

to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting

"The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory."

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smile

verb
/smaɪl/

to express happiness or friendliness by turning the corners of the mouth upwards

"She smiled when she saw the gift."

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smirk

verb
/smɜrk/

to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way

"He smirked when he won the argument."

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smoke

noun
/smoʊk/

a visible suspension of fine particles of matter in the air, typically produced by combustion

"He inhaled the smoke from the fire."

noun
/ˈsmoʊkər/

A person who smokes tobacco or other substances

"He is a heavy smoker and tries to quit every year."

noun/adjective
/ˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ/

The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances; wearing a tuxedo (adjective, formal context).

"Smoking is prohibited inside the building."

verb
/ˈsmoʊldər/

to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion

"The fire smoldered for hours before it went out."

adjective
/smuːð/

having an even surface without roughness; happening without difficulty

"The table has a smooth surface."

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Smoothly

adverb
/ˈsmuːð.li/

without problems or difficulties; in an even and regular way

"The car runs smoothly on the new highway."

verb
/ˈsmʌðər/

to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection

"She smothered the fire with a blanket."

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smudge

noun/verb
/smʌdʒ/

a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching

"She accidentally smudged her lipstick on the napkin."

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smug

adjective
/smʌɡ/

having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements

"He wore a smug smile after winning the debate."

verb
/ˈsmʌɡəl/

to move goods illegally into or out of a country

"The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border."

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Snail

noun
/sneɪl/

a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly

"The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf."

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Snake

noun
/sneɪk/

a long, legless reptile that moves by slithering

"A snake slithered across the garden path."

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Snake gourd

noun
/sneɪk ɡɔːrd/

a long, curved vegetable that resembles a snake, commonly used in South Asian cuisine

"The snake gourd grows in a twisted, serpentine shape in the garden."

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snap

verb
/snæp/

to break or cause to break with a sudden sharp cracking sound

"She snapped the pencil in half."

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snare

noun/verb
/snɛər/

a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap

"The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits."

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snarl

verb/noun
/snɑːrl/

to growl aggressively with bared teeth; a tangle or mess

"The dog snarled at the stranger near the gate."

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sneak

verb
/sniːk/

to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed

"He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone."

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sneer

verb
/snɪər/

to smile or speak in a mocking or contemptuous way

"She sneered at his attempt to sing."

verb, noun
/sniːz/

to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing

"I had to sneeze during the meeting."

verb
/ˈsnɪkər/

to laugh quietly in a disrespectful or mocking way

"The students snickered when the teacher made a mistake."

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snide

adjective
/snaɪd/

mocking or insulting in an indirect way

"He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress."

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snip

verb
/snɪp/

to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool

"She snipped the loose thread from her dress."

verb
/ˈsnɪvəl/

to cry or complain in a weak or annoying way

"He began to snivel when he didn’t get his way."

adjective
/ˈsnɒbɪʃ/

having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others

"She seemed snobbish because she avoided talking to the waiters."

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Snow

noun
/snoʊ/

frozen water vapor that falls from the sky as white flakes

"Children love to play in the snow."

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Snowfall

noun
/ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls

"The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday."

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snub

verb
/snʌb/

to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely

"He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed."

verb
/ˈsnʌfəl/

to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold

"The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time."

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so

adverb
/soʊ/

to such a degree or extent

"She was so happy with the gift."

adjective
/ˈsoʊ kɔːld/

referred to as or known by a particular name or title, often misleadingly

"The so-called expert couldn't answer the question."

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soak

verb
/soʊk/

to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid

"She soaked the clothes in water before washing them."

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Soap

noun
/soʊp/

a substance used for washing and cleaning, typically made from fats and alkalis

"She washed her hands with soap and water."

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Soap case

noun
/soʊp keɪs/

a container used to store soap

"She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom."

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Soapy

adjective
/ˈsoʊpi/

covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy

"The dishes were still soapy after washing."

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soar

verb
/sɔːr/

to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically

"The eagle soared high above the mountains."

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sob

verb
/sɑːb/

to cry noisily while taking short breaths

"She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news."

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Sober

adjective
/ˈsoʊbər/

not affected by alcohol; serious, sensible, and solemn

"He gave a sober speech about the challenges ahead."