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Emoji	Word	Images	Past	Past Participle	Third Person Singular	Gerund	Meaning	Example Sentence	Example Expression	Example Expression Meaning	Synonyms	Antonyms	Collocations

#4404 😨 ••••••	scared /skɛrd/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	feeling afraid or worried ••••••	She was scared of the dark. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	frightened, afraid, terrified, nervous ••••••	brave, calm ••••••	scared of, scared to, scared to death ••••••
#4405 📖 ••••••	scenario /səˈnɛərioʊ/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a possible situation or sequence of events ••••••	The company prepared for the worst-case scenario. ••••••	worst-case scenario ••••••	the most serious or unfavorable situation possible ••••••	situation, case, plan, circumstance, event ••••••	certainty, reality ••••••	best-case scenario, worst-case scenario, future scenario, likely scenario ••••••
#4406 🎬 ••••••	scene /siːn/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a place or setting of an event or activity, or the part of a play or film ••••••	The final scene of the movie was very emotional. ••••••	a scene of crime ••••••	a location where a crime has occurred ••••••	setting, location, stage, situation ••••••	silence, calm ••••••	movie scene, crime scene, final scene, tragic scene ••••••
#4407 🏞️ ••••••	Scenery /ˈsiː.nər.i/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the natural features of a landscape; the painted background used on a theater stage ••••••	The mountain scenery was breathtakingly beautiful. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	landscape, view, vista, backdrop ••••••	- ••••••	beautiful scenery, mountain scenery, natural scenery, scenic view ••••••
#4408 🤔 ••••••	Sceptical /ˈskeptɪkəl/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something ••••••	Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	doubtful, dubious, suspicious, questioning ••••••	believing, trusting, credulous, convinced ••••••	sceptical attitude, remain sceptical, sceptical about ••••••
#4409 📅 ••••••	schedule /ˈskɛdʒʊl/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a plan for carrying out a process or task, showing the time and sequence of actions ••••••	I have a busy schedule for today. ••••••	follow a strict schedule ••••••	to stick to a planned timeline ••••••	agenda, timetable, plan, program ••••••	chaos, disorganization ••••••	tight schedule, busy schedule, daily schedule, work schedule ••••••
#4410 🗂️ ••••••	scheme /skiːm/ noun, verb ••••••	- ••••••	schemed ••••••	schemed ••••••	schemes ••••••	scheming ••••••	a plan or arrangement, especially one that is secret or dishonest ••••••	They devised a scheme to cheat investors. ••••••	grand scheme of things ••••••	the overall perspective or broader context ••••••	plan, plot, project, conspiracy, arrangement ••••••	honesty, openness ••••••	government scheme, savings scheme, secret scheme, scheme against ••••••
#4411 🎓 ••••••	Scholar /ˈskɒl.ər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic ••••••	The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	academic, intellectual, researcher, learned person ••••••	ignoramus, illiterate ••••••	renowned scholar, distinguished scholar, scholarship program, scholarly work ••••••
#4412 💸 ••••••	scholarship /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	an award or grant to support a student's education ••••••	She received a scholarship to study abroad. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	grant, fellowship, award, financial aid ••••••	loan, debt ••••••	merit-based scholarship, full scholarship, scholarship program ••••••
#4413 🏫 ••••••	school /skuːl/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	An institution for educating children; also a group of people sharing the same ideas or discipline. ••••••	The children walked to school together. ••••••	school of thought ••••••	A particular philosophy or way of thinking shared by a group. ••••••	academy, institute, college, university, class ••••••	home, workplace ••••••	primary school, high school, school building, school bus, school of thought ••••••
#4414 🔬 ••••••	science /ˈsaɪəns/ noun ••••••	••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world ••••••	Science has made incredible advancements in medicine. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	study, knowledge, research, discipline ••••••	ignorance, superstition ••••••	science experiments, science degree, natural science, applied science ••••••
#4415 🔍 ••••••	scientific /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/ adjective ••••••	••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	relating to or based on science ••••••	The scientific community is working to find a cure for cancer. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	empirical, systematic, methodical, analytical ••••••	unscientific, irrational ••••••	scientific research, scientific method, scientific discovery ••••••
#4416 👩‍🔬 ••••••	scientist /ˈsaɪəntɪst/ noun ••••••	••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a person who conducts scientific research or experiments ••••••	The scientist made a groundbreaking discovery in physics. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	researcher, innovator, experimenter, investigator ••••••	layperson, non-expert ••••••	eminent scientist, renowned scientist, lead scientist ••••••
#4417 ✂️ ••••••	scissor /ˈsɪzər/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	scissored ••••••	scissored ••••••	scissors ••••••	scissoring ••••••	to cut with or as if with scissors ••••••	The tailor scissored the fabric neatly. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	clip, shear, snip, trim ••••••	tear, rip ••••••	scissor kick, scissor action, scissor movement ••••••
#4418 🔭 ••••••	scope /skoʊp/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity ••••••	The project is beyond the scope of our resources. ••••••	within the scope ••••••	within the limits or extent ••••••	range, extent, capacity, reach, breadth ••••••	limitlessness, narrowness ••••••	scope of work, within scope, beyond scope, broad scope ••••••
#4419 🎯 ••••••	score /skɔːr/ noun/verb ••••••	- ••••••	scored ••••••	scored ••••••	scores ••••••	scoring ••••••	a number of points achieved in a game or test; to gain points or achieve a goal ••••••	He scored the winning goal in the final match. ••••••	settle the score ••••••	to take revenge or get even with someone ••••••	points, tally, result, grade, mark ••••••	loss, defeat, miss ••••••	high score, score a goal, final score, score points ••••••
#4420 🐾 ••••••	scratch /skrætʃ/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	scratched ••••••	scratched ••••••	scratches ••••••	scratching ••••••	to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching ••••••	The cat scratched the door to be let in. ••••••	from scratch ••••••	from the very beginning without using anything that already exists ••••••	scrape, rub, claw, mark, graze ••••••	polish, smooth ••••••	scratch card, scratch the surface, start from scratch, scratch one's head ••••••
#4421 😱 ••••••	scream /skriːm/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	screamed ••••••	screamed ••••••	screams ••••••	screaming ••••••	to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement ••••••	She screamed when she saw the spider. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	yell, shout, cry, holler ••••••	whisper, mutter, murmur ••••••	scream loudly, scream in fear, scream for help ••••••
#4422 🖥️ ••••••	screen /skriːn/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a flat surface on which images or data are displayed ••••••	The movie was displayed on a large screen. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	monitor, display, panel, projector ••••••	background, blank ••••••	screen display, movie screen, touch screen ••••••
#4423 🩺 ••••••	screening /ˈskriːnɪŋ/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program ••••••	The hospital offered free health screening for all employees. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	testing, examination, inspection, evaluation, showing ••••••	neglect, ignorance ••••••	health screening, job screening, movie screening, security screening ••••••
#4424 🔩 ••••••	screw /skruː/ noun, verb ••••••	- ••••••	screwed ••••••	screwed ••••••	screws ••••••	screwing ••••••	a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw ••••••	He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly. ••••••	screw up ••••••	to make a serious mistake or blunder ••••••	fasten, tighten, bolt, twist, secure ••••••	loosen, detach, release ••••••	tighten the screw, screw in, screw up, screw loose ••••••
#4425 📜 ••••••	script /skrɪpt/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style. ••••••	The actor memorized his lines from the script. ••••••	read from the same script ••••••	To be in agreement or follow the same plan. ••••••	text, screenplay, dialogue, manuscript, writing ••••••	improvisation, ad-lib ••••••	film script, TV script, script writing, read script ••••••
#4426 🔍 ••••••	Scrutiny /ˈskruː.tɪ.ni/ noun ••••••	••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	careful examination or inspection; critical observation ••••••	The company's financial records were under intense scrutiny. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	examination, inspection, analysis, investigation ••••••	neglect, ignorance, oversight ••••••	under scrutiny, intense scrutiny, public scrutiny, careful scrutiny ••••••
#4427 🌊 ••••••	Sea /siː/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface ••••••	We went swimming in the sea. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	ocean, waters, marine ••••••	land, shore, desert ••••••	deep sea, sea level, by the sea, rough sea ••••••
#4428 🔒 ••••••	seal /siːl/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	sealed ••••••	sealed ••••••	seals ••••••	sealing ••••••	to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something ••••••	He sealed the envelope before sending the letter. ••••••	seal the deal ••••••	to finalize an agreement or decision ••••••	close, fasten, secure, shut, confirm ••••••	open, unseal, release ••••••	seal the deal, seal the envelope, seal tightly, official seal ••••••
#4429 🔍 ••••••	search /sɜːrtʃ/ verb ••••••	••••••	searched ••••••	searched ••••••	searches ••••••	searching ••••••	to look carefully for something ••••••	The police searched the house for evidence. ••••••	search high and low ••••••	to look everywhere ••••••	look for, seek, explore, investigate, hunt ••••••	ignore, overlook, neglect ••••••	search for clues, search engine, search party ••••••
#4430 🍂 ••••••	season /ˈsiːzən/ noun/verb ••••••	- ••••••	seasoned ••••••	seasoned ••••••	seasons ••••••	seasoning ••••••	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. ••••••	in season ••••••	available or appropriate at the present time ••••••	period, time, stage, era, flavor ••••••	off-season, timeless ••••••	rainy season, dry season, in season, out of season ••••••
#4431 💺 ••••••	seat /siːt/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a place to sit, especially a chair or other place for sitting ••••••	I reserved a seat for you at the concert. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	chair, bench, stool, pew ••••••	stand, floor ••••••	take a seat, empty seat, front seat ••••••
#4432 ⏱️ ••••••	second /ˈsekənd/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute; also the position after first ••••••	He finished the race in second place. ••••••	in a second ••••••	very quickly; almost immediately ••••••	moment, instant, rank, position ••••••	first, last ••••••	second chance, second place, second time ••••••
#4433 2️⃣ ••••••	secondary /ˈsekənderi/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Less important than something else; derived from or dependent on something primary. ••••••	Safety is our primary concern, while speed is only secondary. ••••••	secondary role ••••••	A role of lesser importance compared to the main one. ••••••	minor, subordinate, auxiliary, less important, dependent ••••••	primary, main, chief ••••••	secondary school, secondary importance, secondary effect ••••••
#4434 🤫 ••••••	secret /ˈsiːkrət/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others ••••••	He told me a secret about his childhood. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	mystery, hidden fact, confidential information ••••••	public, open, revealed ••••••	keep a secret, tell a secret, secret information ••••••
#4435 📋 ••••••	secretary /ˈsɛkrəteri/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a person employed to handle correspondence and manage routine tasks for an individual or organization ••••••	The secretary scheduled the meeting for tomorrow. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	assistant, clerk, administrator, executive ••••••	boss, employer ••••••	office secretary, personal secretary, company secretary, secretary role ••••••
#4436 🤫 ••••••	secretly /ˈsiː.krət.li/ adverb ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	in a way that is hidden or not known by others ••••••	She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	covertly, stealthily, quietly, privately ••••••	openly, publicly, visibly ••••••	secretly admire, secretly hope, secretly wish ••••••
#4437 📚 ••••••	section /ˈsɛkʃən/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a distinct part or subdivision of something larger ••••••	This section of the report needs further review. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	part, division, segment, portion ••••••	whole, entirety ••••••	section of a book, business section, section leader ••••••
#4438 💼 ••••••	sector /ˈsɛktər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry ••••••	The technology sector is growing rapidly. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	field, domain, industry, area ••••••	whole, total ••••••	business sector, economic sector, public sector, private sector ••••••
#4439 🌍 ••••••	Secular /ˈsek.j ə.l ər/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly ••••••	The country maintains a secular government that separates religion from politics. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	worldly, non-religious, temporal, civil ••••••	religious, spiritual, sacred, clerical ••••••	secular education, secular society, secular government, secular music ••••••
#4440 🔒 ••••••	secure /sɪˈkjʊər/ verb/adjective ••••••	- ••••••	secured ••••••	secured ••••••	secures ••••••	securing ••••••	to make safe or protect; to fix something firmly in place ••••••	Please secure the door before you leave. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	safeguard, protect, lock, fasten ••••••	expose, endanger ••••••	secure the area, secure the future, secure a position ••••••
#4441 🔒 ••••••	Security /sɪˈkjʊər.ə.ti/ noun ••••••	••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the state of being free from danger or threat; protection against harm ••••••	Airport security has been increased after the incident. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	safety, protection, defense, safeguarding ••••••	danger, vulnerability, insecurity, risk ••••••	national security, security guard, cyber security, job security ••••••
#4442 👀 ••••••	see /siː/ verb ••••••	••••••	saw ••••••	seen ••••••	sees ••••••	seeing ••••••	to perceive with the eyes; to understand; to meet ••••••	I can see the mountain from here. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	view, observe, watch, notice ••••••	miss, overlook, ignore ••••••	clearly see, can't see, see through, see ahead, see beyond ••••••
#4443 🌱 ••••••	seed /siːd/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow ••••••	I planted a seed in the garden. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	grain, pit, kernel, sprout ••••••	fruit, flower, leaf ••••••	plant a seed, grow from seed, seed bank ••••••
#4444 🔍 ••••••	seek /siːk/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	sought ••••••	sought ••••••	seeks ••••••	seeking ••••••	to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve ••••••	He decided to seek advice from his mentor. ••••••	seek the truth ••••••	to try to discover or understand the truth ••••••	search, pursue, request, inquire, strive ••••••	ignore, avoid, reject ••••••	seek help, seek advice, seek approval, seek shelter ••••••
#4445 🔎 ••••••	seeker /ˈsiːkər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth ••••••	The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	searcher, explorer, inquirer, investigator ••••••	settler, knower, avoider ••••••	truth seeker, knowledge seeker, spiritual seeker, seeker of wisdom ••••••
#4446 🤔 ••••••	seem /siːm/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	seemed ••••••	seemed ••••••	seems ••••••	seeming ••••••	to give the impression of being something or having a particular quality ••••••	He seems tired after the long journey. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	appear, look, sound, feel ••••••	seemless, unremarkable ••••••	seem like, seem to be, seem impossible ••••••
#4447 🤔 ••••••	seemingly /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/ adverb ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	appearing to be true, but not necessarily so ••••••	He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	apparently, outwardly, ostensibly, supposedly, evidently ••••••	actually, truly, really ••••••	seemingly impossible, seemingly calm, seemingly endless, seemingly perfect ••••••
#4448 🧩 ••••••	segment /ˈsɛɡmənt/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A part or section of something that is divided. ••••••	Each segment of the market has different needs. ••••••	market segment ••••••	A specific group of consumers within a market ••••••	section, part, division, piece, portion ••••••	whole, entirety, unity ••••••	market segment, orange segment, segment of society ••••••
#4449 ✋ ••••••	seize /siːz/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	seized ••••••	seized ••••••	seizes ••••••	seizing ••••••	To take hold of suddenly and forcibly. ••••••	The police managed to seize the stolen goods. ••••••	seize the day ••••••	To make the most of the present moment. ••••••	grab, capture, snatch, take, confiscate ••••••	release, let go, free ••••••	seize control, seize opportunity, seize power, seize assets ••••••
#4450 🌙 ••••••	seldom /ˈsel.dəm/ adverb ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	not often; rarely ••••••	She seldom visits her hometown nowadays. ••••••	seldom if ever ••••••	rarely or almost never ••••••	rarely, infrequently, occasionally, hardly, scarcely ••••••	often, frequently, usually ••••••	seldom seen, seldom used, seldom happens, seldom spoken ••••••