Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adverb
/ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋli/

In a way that seems to look for hidden meanings or truth.

"She looked at him searchingly, hoping for an honest answer."

noun
/ˈsiːskeɪp/

A view or painting of the sea.

"The artist painted a beautiful seascape at sunset."

noun/verb
/ˈsiːzən/

One of the four periods of the year characterized by specific weather conditions; also, to add flavor to food.

"Spring is my favorite season of the year."

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Seasonable

adjective
/ˈsiːzənəbl/

Appropriate to the time of year or season.

"We had seasonable weather for autumn."

adjective
/ˈsiːzənl/

Relating to or dependent on a particular season.

"Seasonal fruits are available in the market."

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noun
ˈsiːzənəl ˈvedʒtəbəlz

Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year

"Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter."

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seasoned

adjective/verb
/ˈsiːzənd/

Experienced in a particular activity; also, flavored with spices.

"She is a seasoned teacher with over 20 years of experience."

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seat

noun
/siːt/

a place to sit, especially a chair or other place for sitting

"I reserved a seat for you at the concert."

adjective
/sɪˈbeɪʃəs/

Relating to or secreting sebum, an oily substance from the skin.

"Acne is often caused by overactive sebaceous glands."

noun
/ˈsiːkənt/

A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.

"In geometry, a secant cuts the circle at two distinct points."

verb
/sɪˈsiːd/

To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.

"Several states threatened to secede from the union."

noun
/sɪˈsɛʃən/

The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.

"The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War."

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seclude

verb
/sɪˈkluːd/

To keep someone away from other people; to isolate.

"The monk chose to seclude himself in the mountains."

adjective
/sɪˈkluːdɪd/

Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.

"They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house."

noun
/sɪˈkluːʒən/

The state of being private, away from other people.

"She spent the weekend in complete seclusion in her cabin."

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second

noun
/ˈsekənd/

a unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute; also the position after first

"He finished the race in second place."

adjective
/ˌsekənd ˈreɪt/

Of mediocre or inferior quality.

"The movie was entertaining but clearly second-rate compared to the original."

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secondary

adjective
/ˈsekənderi/

Less important than something else; derived from or dependent on something primary.

"Safety is our primary concern, while speed is only secondary."

adverb
/ˈsekəndli/

Used to introduce the second point in a list of arguments or ideas.

"Firstly, we need funding; secondly, we need a strong team."

noun
/ˈsiːkrəsi/

The action of keeping something secret or the state of being kept secret.

"The negotiations were conducted in complete secrecy."

noun
/ˈsiːkrət/

something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others

"He told me a secret about his childhood."

noun
/ˈsɛkrəteri/

a person employed to handle correspondence and manage routine tasks for an individual or organization

"The secretary scheduled the meeting for tomorrow."

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verb
/sɪˈkriːt/

to produce and release a substance from a cell, gland, or organ

"The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels."

noun
/sɪˈkriː.ʃən/

a process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell or gland

"Insulin secretion is crucial for blood sugar regulation."

adverb
/ˈsiː.krət.li/

in a way that is hidden or not known by others

"She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend."

sect

noun
/sɛkt/

a subgroup of a larger religious or political group, often with differing beliefs

"The group split into different sects due to doctrinal differences."

adjective
/sɛkˈtɛəriən/

relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict

"The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades."

noun
/ˈsɛkʃən/

a distinct part or subdivision of something larger

"This section of the report needs further review."

noun
/ˈsɛktər/

a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry

"The technology sector is growing rapidly."

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adjective
ˈsek.tər spəˈsɪf.ɪk

Relating to or designed for a particular sector or industry.

"Sector-specific policies attract targeted investments."

adjective
/ˈsɛkjʊlər/

not connected with religious or spiritual matters

"The country adopted a secular constitution separating religion from state affairs."

verb/adjective
/sɪˈkjʊər/

to make safe or protect; to fix something firmly in place

"Please secure the door before you leave."

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security

noun
/sɪˈkjʊərɪti/

the state of being free from danger or threat

"We need to improve our security measures at the airport."

adjective, verb
/sɪˈdeɪt/

calm, quiet, and composed; or to administer a drug to make someone calm or sleep

"The nurse sedated the patient before the operation."

noun
/ˈsɛdətɪv/

A substance that calms the nerves or induces sleep.

"The doctor prescribed a sedative to help the patient sleep."

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sedentary

adjective
/ˈsɛdntɛri/

Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.

"A sedentary lifestyle can lead to health problems."

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Sediment

noun
/ˈsɛdəmənt/

Solid particles that settle at the bottom of a liquid.

"The river carries a lot of sediment downstream."

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Sedition

noun
/sɪˈdɪʃən/

Speech or actions encouraging rebellion against authority.

"He was arrested for sedition against the government."

adjective
/sɪˈdɪʃəs/

Encouraging rebellion against authority.

"The activist spread seditious pamphlets among the crowd."

verb
/sɪˈdjuːs/

to attract someone into doing something, especially something they might not normally do

"The advertisement was designed to seduce customers into buying luxury products."

noun
/sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong

"He fell victim to the seduction of easy money."

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adjective
/ˈsɛdʒʊləs/

showing great care, attention, and diligence in work or tasks

"She was admired for her sedulous efforts in completing the project on time."

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see

verb
/siː/

to perceive with the eyes; to visually detect

"I can see the mountains from here."

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seed

noun
/siːd/

the small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow

"I planted a seed in the garden."

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Seedy

adjective
/ˈsiːdi/

dirty, shabby, or in bad condition; also feeling slightly unwell

"He stayed in a seedy motel near the bus station."

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seek

verb
/siːk/

to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve

"He decided to seek advice from his mentor."

noun
/ˈsiːkər/

a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth

"The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions."

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seem

verb
/siːm/

to give the impression of being something or having a particular quality

"He seems tired after the long journey."

adverb
/ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

"He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him."

adjective
/ˈsiːmli/

proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance

"It was not seemly to argue loudly during the ceremony."