Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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song

noun
/sɔːŋ/

a short piece of music with words that are sung

"She sang a beautiful song at the concert."

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songs

noun
sɔːŋz

A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.

"Listen to songs to learn pronunciation."

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sonic

adjective
/ˈsɒnɪk/

Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.

"The jet created a loud boom when it broke the sonic barrier."

noun
/ˈsɒnɪt/

A poem of 14 lines using formal rhyme schemes, often about love.

"Shakespeare wrote many famous sonnets about love and beauty."

adjective
/səˈnɔːrəs/

Deep, full, and rich in sound.

"The actor's sonorous voice filled the entire theater."

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Soon

adverb
/suːn/

in a short time; shortly

"I will be home soon."

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Soup

noun
/suːp/

a liquid dish, typically made with meat, vegetables, or legumes, and often served hot

"She made a delicious tomato soup for dinner."

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span

noun
/spæn/

the full extent or length of something from one end to another

"The bridge has a span of over 500 meters."

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spam

noun
/spæm/

unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email

"My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete."

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Spade

noun
/speɪd/

a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit

"The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers."

adjective
/ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/

having a lot of space; roomy and comfortable

"The house has a spacious living room with high ceilings."

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noun
speɪst ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən

A learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals to improve long-term retention.

"Spaced repetition helps in long-term memory retention."

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noun
speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən

The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.

"Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe."

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space

noun
/speɪs/

a continuous area or expanse that is free, available, or unoccupied

"There was enough space for everyone in the room."

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sow

verb
/səʊ/

To plant seeds in the ground for growing crops or plants.

"Farmers sow seeds in spring for the harvest in autumn."

adjective
/ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/

relating to the Soviet Union or its government

"The Soviet era saw significant changes in Eastern Europe."

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noun
/ˈsɒvrənti/

Supreme power or authority; the authority of a state to govern itself.

"The country declared its sovereignty after years of colonial rule."

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noun/adjective
/ˈsɒvərɪn/

a supreme ruler such as a king; possessing supreme or ultimate power

"The sovereign made a new decree."

noun
/ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

an object kept as a reminder of a place, person, or event

"She bought a small souvenir from Paris."

noun
/ˌsaʊθˈwɛst/

the direction that is between south and west; a region in that direction

"They traveled to the southwest of the country for their vacation."

adjective
/ˈsʌðərn/

located in or facing the south; southern regions

"She moved to a southern city for work."

noun
/ˌsaʊθˈiːst/

the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction

"The city is located in the southeast of the country."

proper noun
/ˌsaʊθ əˈmɛrɪkə/

a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere

"Brazil is the largest country in South America."

noun/adjective
/saʊθ/

the direction towards the bottom of a map, opposite to north

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

noun
/sɔːrs/

a place, person, or thing from which something originates or is obtained

"The internet is a vast source of information."

noun
/ˈsaʊər wʊd ˈæp.əl/

a tropical fruit with hard shell and tangy flesh; elephant apple

"The sour wood apple has a unique taste that many people enjoy."

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Sour

adjective
/ˈsaʊər/

having an acidic taste; unpleasant or bad-tempered

"The milk has gone sour."

noun
/ˈsuːpsɒ̃/

a very small quantity of something; a trace

"She added just a soupcon of spice to the dish."

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adjective
/ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk/

tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; causing sleepiness

"The professor's lecture was so soporific that half the class fell asleep."

noun
/ˈsuːθˌseɪər/

a person who claims to predict the future

"The king consulted a soothsayer before going to war."

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sop

noun
/sɒp/

a concession or appeasement to pacify someone; also a piece of bread dipped in liquid

"The manager offered a bonus as a sop to the unhappy employees."

noun
/ˈsɒfɪzəm/

a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning

"The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters."

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sophist

noun
/ˈsɒfɪst/

a person who uses clever but misleading arguments

"He was dismissed as a sophist who twisted facts to win debates."

verb
/səˈfɪstɪkeɪt/

to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners

"Traveling abroad helped sophisticate his worldview."

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adjective
/səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/

having refined knowledge, experience, or complex design

"The city is known for its sophisticated culture and art."

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noun
/səˌfɪstɪˈkeɪʃən/

the quality of being refined, cultured, or complex

"Her sophistication impressed everyone at the party."

noun
/ˈsɒfɪstri/

the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive

"The politician's speech was full of sophistry."

noun
/ˈsɑːfmɔːr/

a student in their second year of study at a university or high school

"He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science."

adjective
/ˌsɒfəˈmɒrɪk/

showing immaturity and overconfidence, like a sophomore

"His sophomoric behavior embarrassed his friends."

noun
/ˈsɑːroʊ/

a feeling of deep sadness or grief

"She was filled with sorrow after the loss of her friend."

adjective
/ˈsaʊnd.pruːf/

impervious to sound; preventing sound from entering or leaving

"The recording studio has sound-proof walls."

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sound

noun, verb, adjective
/saʊnd/

a sensation perceived by the ear; to make or cause to make a noise; in good condition

"The bell sounded across the valley."

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Soul

noun
/soʊl/

the spiritual or immaterial part of a person, often thought of as eternal

"She believed her soul would live on after death."

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sort

verb
/sɔːrt/

to arrange or categorize something

"Please sort the files by date."

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sorry

adjective
/ˈsɔːri/

feeling regret or sympathy

"She felt sorry for what had happened."

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sordid

adjective
/ˈsɔːrdɪd/

involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant

"The newspaper exposed the politician's sordid past."

noun
/səˈprɑːnoʊ/

the highest female or boy’s singing voice

"She sang beautifully in the soprano range during the concert."

noun
/ˈsɔːrsəri/

the use of magical powers, especially through spells and enchantments

"The villagers believed the illness was caused by sorcery."

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verb
/suːð/

to calm, comfort, or relieve pain or distress

"The mother soothed her crying baby."

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sore

adjective
/sɔːr/

painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body

"After the long run, my legs were sore."