Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ʃɔːrts/

a short garment worn on the lower half of the body that covers each leg separately, usually above the knees.

"He wore a pair of blue shorts to the beach."

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shot

noun, verb
/ʃɒt/

a single attempt to hit something, usually with a weapon or a ball

"He took a shot at the goal."

modal verb
/ʃʊd/

used to indicate obligation or duty

"You should study for your exams."

noun
/ˈʃoʊldər/

the upper joint of the human arm and the part of the body to which it is attached

"He hurt his shoulder while lifting weights."

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shout

verb
/ʃaʊt/

to say something very loudly

"He shouted at the top of his lungs to get their attention."

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shove

verb
/ʃʌv/

to push someone or something roughly

"He shoved the box into the corner."

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Shovel

noun
/ˈʃʌv.əl/

a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials

"He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway."

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show

verb
/ʃoʊ/

To display or allow someone to see something.

"He will show us the way to the station."

noun
/ˈʃaʊər/

a brief fall of rain or snow or a device for taking a bath or washing oneself

"After the workout, I took a quick shower to refresh myself."

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shred

/ʃrɛd/

to tear or cut something into small pieces

"She shredded the old documents before throwing them away."

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shrew

noun
/ʃruː/

a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper

"The play describes a strong-willed woman as a shrew."

adjective
/ʃruːd/

having sharp judgment and practical intelligence

"She made a shrewd investment in real estate."

verb
/ʃriːk/

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

"She shrieked when she saw the spider."

adjective
/ʃrɪl/

High-pitched and piercing in sound.

"The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room."

noun
/ʃrɪmp/

a small marine crustacean that is often used as food.

"We ordered grilled shrimp for dinner."

noun
/ʃraɪn/

A place regarded as holy, often associated with a saint or deity.

"Thousands of pilgrims visit the shrine each year."

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verb
/ʃrɪŋk/

to become smaller in size, amount, or value.

"The sweater may shrink after washing."

noun
/ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/

The process of becoming smaller in size, amount, or value.

"The company reported a shrinkage in profits this quarter."

verb
/ˈʃrɪvəl/

To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.

"The flowers shriveled under the hot sun."

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shroud

verb
/ʃraʊd/

to cover or hide; to wrap in cloth

"The mountain peak was shrouded in mist."

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shrug

verb
/ʃrʌɡ/

To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.

"He shrugged when asked about the missing file."

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shuck

verb
/ʃʌk/

To remove the outer covering, such as the husk of corn or shell of shellfish.

"She learned how to shuck oysters quickly."

verb
/ˈʃʌdər/

to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion

"She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest."

verb
/ˈʃʌfəl/

to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange

"He shuffled the cards before dealing them."

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Shun

verb
/ʃʌn/

to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something

"He was shunned by his colleagues after the scandal."

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shunt

verb
/ʃʌnt/

to move or turn aside; to push or divert from one track to another

"The train was shunted onto a different track."

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shut

verb
/ʃʌt/

to close something, especially a door or window

"Please shut the door before you leave."

noun
/ˈʃʌtəl/

a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.

"The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes."

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Shy

adjective
/ʃaɪ/

Being reserved or nervous around other people.

"The child was too shy to speak in class."

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shyster

noun
/ˈʃaɪstər/

a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods

"The businessman was exposed as a shyster who cheated clients."

noun
/ˈsɪbɪləns/

A hissing or hushing sound, especially in speech with 's' or 'sh'.

"The poet used sibilance to create a soft, hissing effect in the verse."

adjective
/ˈsɪbɪlənt/

Making or characterized by a hissing sound.

"The word 'snake' starts with a sibilant sound."

verb
/ˈsɪbəleɪt/

To pronounce with a hissing sound.

"The actor sibilated his lines for dramatic effect."

noun
/ˈsɪblɪŋ/

A brother or sister.

"She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister."

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noun
ˈsɪblɪŋz

Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.

"Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree."

adjective
/ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/

Prophetic, mysterious, or cryptic in meaning.

"The old woman gave a sibylline warning about the future."

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Sick

adjective
/sɪk/

feeling unwell or suffering from illness

"She stayed home because she was feeling sick."

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Sickle

noun
/ˈsɪk.əl/

a tool with a curved metal blade and short handle used for cutting grain crops

"The farmer harvested wheat using a traditional sickle."

adjective
/ˈsɪk.li/

weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale

"The sickly child needed extra care and attention."

noun
/ˈsɪk.nəs/

the state of being ill; a disease or illness

"She took time off work due to sickness."

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side

noun
/saɪd/

a position to the left or right of something

"The store is on the side of the road."

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noun
/ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.

"The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding."

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noun
/ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.

"Sideline discussions often lead to agreements."

adjective, adverb
/ˈsaɪdlɔːŋ/

Directed to the side; indirect, furtive, or not straightforward.

"She gave him a sidelong glance across the room."

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slash

verb
/slæʃ/

to cut or strike with a sharp object

"The cat slashed at the intruder with its claws."

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slap

verb, noun
/slæp/

To hit someone or something with the palm of the hand.

"He slapped the table in anger."

adjective
/ˈslæp.dæʃ/

done too quickly and carelessly; hasty and careless

"The report was written in a slapdash manner, full of errors."

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slant

noun, verb
/slænt/

A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.

"The article had a political slant."

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slate

noun/verb
/sleɪt/

a fine-grained rock used for roofing or writing; to schedule or designate for a task

"The meeting is slated for next Monday."

noun
/ˈslæt.ən/

a woman who is untidy or slovenly in appearance or habits

"The house looked as if a slattern lived there."