Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective
/səˈprɛsəbl̩/

capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented

"The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication."

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verb
/səˈprɛs/

to forcibly put an end to something; to restrain or hold back an action, feeling, or development

"The government tried to suppress the protest."

adjective
/ˌsʌpəzɪˈtɪʃəs/

Based on assumption rather than fact; not genuine or authentic.

"The story turned out to be supposititious, with no evidence to support it."

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noun
/ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.

"His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly."

adverb
/səˈpəʊzɪdli/

used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be

"He is supposedly the best player on the team."

adjective
/səˈpəʊzd/

generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true

"This is the supposed solution to the problem."

verb
/səˈpəʊz/

to assume or believe something is true without proof

"I suppose she will be here soon."

adjective
/səˈpɔːtɪv/

providing encouragement or emotional help to someone

"She was very supportive during my difficult times."

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verb
səˈpɔːrtɪŋ

Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.

"Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour."

noun
/səˈpɔːtər/

a person who supports someone or something

"She is a strong supporter of the local animal shelter."

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verb
/səˈpɔːrt/

to give assistance or help to someone or something

"They always support each other during difficult times."

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noun
/səˈplaɪ/

the amount of something that is available to be used or consumed

"The store has a limited supply of electronics."

noun
/səˈplaɪə(r)/

a person or company that provides goods or services

"The supplier delivered the products on time."

verb
/ˈsʌplɪˌkeɪt/

To ask for something earnestly or humbly, often in a religious context.

"The villagers supplicated the gods for rain during the drought."

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noun
/ˈsʌplɪkənt/

A person who humbly or earnestly asks for something, usually from a person of authority.

"The temple was filled with supplicants seeking blessings."

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adjective
/ˈsʌpliənt/

Humbly or earnestly asking for something, especially from a person in authority.

"The suppliant man begged for mercy at the king's feet."

adjective
/ˌsʌplɪˈmɛntəri/

Additional, completing, or enhancing something else.

"The teacher gave supplementary materials to help the students prepare for exams."

noun/verb
/ˈsʌplɪmənt/

Something added to complete or enhance; to add extra to make up for a deficiency.

"She takes vitamin supplements to improve her health."

adjective
/ˈsʌpl/

Easily bending or moving without breaking; flexible and adaptable.

"The gymnast’s body was remarkably supple."

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verb
/səˈplænt/

To take the place of something or someone, often by force or strategy.

"Digital platforms have supplanted traditional newspapers."

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Supper

noun
/ˈsʌp.ər/

an evening meal, typically a light or informal one

"We usually have supper around seven o'clock."

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adjective
/ˈsuːpaɪn/

Lying on the back, face upward; failing to act due to laziness or weakness.

"He lay supine on the grass, staring at the stars."

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suite

noun
/swiːt/

a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose

"They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel."

noun
/ˈsʌn.deɪ/

The day of the week between Saturday and Monday; often considered a day of rest or worship.

"We usually relax at home on Sunday."

noun
/ˈsʌn.flaʊər/

a large yellow flower that turns to face the sun

"The sunflower field looked amazing in the bright sunlight."

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Sun

noun
/sʌn/

the star that provides light and heat to the Earth

"The sun rises in the east and sets in the west."

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sumptuous

adjective
/ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.

"The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet."

adjective
/ˈsʌmp.tʃuˌɛr.i/

Relating to laws or regulations intended to limit personal spending on luxury goods.

"In medieval Europe, sumptuary laws restricted the wearing of expensive fabrics to the nobility."

verb
/ˈsʌmən/

To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.

"The king summoned his advisors to the court."

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noun
/ˈsʌm.ɪt əv ðə ˈfjuː.tʃər/

A high-level conference focused on addressing future challenges and opportunities.

"The Summit of the Future addressed global challenges."

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summit

noun
/ˈsʌmɪt/

The highest point of a hill or mountain; a meeting between heads of state or leaders.

"The leaders met at the summit to discuss global issues."

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noun
/ˈsʌmər/

the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn

"We love going to the beach during summer."

noun
/sʌˈmeɪʃən/

The process of adding things together; a summary of points.

"The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case."

noun
/ˈsʌməri/

A brief statement of the main points of something.

"She wrote a summary of the book for her class."

verb
/ˈsʌməraɪz/

To give a brief statement of the main points of something

"She summarized the report in just a few minutes."

sum

noun
/sʌm/

the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers or items

"The sum of 8 and 12 is 20."

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sultry

adjective
/ˈsʌltri/

Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.

"The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work."

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sully

verb
/ˈsʌli/

to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something

"The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation."

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sullen

adjective
/ˈsʌlən/

bad-tempered and gloomy; silently resentful

"She gave him a sullen look and walked away."

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Sulky

adjective
/ˈsʌl.ki/

bad-tempered and sullen; moody

"The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy."

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sulk

verb
/sʌlk/

to be silently resentful or moody

"He went to his room to sulk after the argument."

noun
/ˈsuːtər/

a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, often with the intent to marry

"She had many suitors vying for her attention."

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suffrage

noun
/ˈsʌfrɪdʒ/

the right to vote in political elections

"The movement fought for women’s suffrage in the early 20th century."

noun
/ˈʃʊɡ.ər ˈkæn.di/

crystallized sugar formed into small pieces; rock candy made from sugar syrup

"The children enjoyed eating colorful sugar candy at the festival."

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Sugar

noun
/ˈʃʊɡər/

a sweet substance made from plants or produced synthetically

"She added two spoons of sugar to her tea."

verb
/səˈfjuːz/

to gradually spread through or over something

"A warm glow suffused her face as she smiled."

noun
/ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/

a person advocating the extension of suffrage, especially to women

"The suffragists organized rallies to demand voting rights for women."

adverb
/səˈfɪʃəntli/

to an adequate degree or extent

"She studied sufficiently to pass the exam."

adjective
/səˈpraɪzd/

feeling or showing astonishment or shock

"She was surprised by the news."

adjective
/səˈfɪʃənt/

enough; adequate for a purpose

"She had sufficient money to buy the dress."