Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest.
"Workers held a strike in solidarity with their colleagues."
To make something firm, strong, or more certain.
"The company solidified its position in the market."
a speech in which a character talks to themselves, often used in drama to reveal inner thoughts
"Hamlet's soliloquy is one of the most famous passages in Shakespearean drama."
alone; without companions; single; isolated
"He lived a solitary life in the mountains."
the state of being alone, often by choice and enjoyed as peaceful
"She enjoyed the solitude of the mountain cabin."
performed by one person alone; a single performance
"She decided to perform a solo dance at the talent show."
the two times in the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator (summer and winter solstice)
"People celebrate the summer solstice with festivals and rituals."
The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.
"The solubility of salt in water is high."
able to be dissolved, especially in water
"Sugar is soluble in water."
a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation
"The solution to the problem was simpler than we thought."
A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
"Biotechnology provides solutions to environmental challenges."
to find an answer or explanation for a problem or question
"She solved the mystery in no time."
The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.
"The company's solvency determines its financial health."
a liquid that dissolves other substances; also means able to pay debts
"Acetone is a common solvent used in laboratories."
Relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind.
"Yoga can improve both somatic and mental health."
Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious.
"The funeral had a somber atmosphere."
an unspecified amount or number of something
"I have some money in my wallet."
an unspecified person
"Somebody is knocking at the door."
at some time in the future
"Someday, I want to travel the world."
in some way, but not exactly known or specified
"Somehow, they managed to finish the project on time."
a person, but not specifically known or named
"Someone left their umbrella in the hallway."
an unspecified or unknown thing
"I think something is wrong with my phone."
at a time that is not known or stated; occasionally
"Let's meet for coffee sometime next week."
at certain times, but not always
"Sometimes I wonder what life would have been like if I had made different choices."
to a small degree or extent
"The new policy is somewhat better than the previous one."
in, at, or to a place that is not known or specified
"Somewhere in the city, there is a hidden café."
A person who sleepwalks.
"The somnambulist wandered out of the house at night."
Tending to induce sleep; soporific.
"The professor's somniferous lecture put half the class to sleep."
A strong desire for sleep or drowsiness.
"After the heavy meal, he felt a wave of somnolence."
Sleepy or drowsy; causing a desire to sleep.
"The somnolent lecture made half the class fall asleep."
a male child of a parent
"His son is very talented in music."
A musical composition for one or more instruments, typically in several movements.
"She performed a beautiful Beethoven sonata on the piano."
a short piece of music with words that are sung
"She sang a beautiful song at the concert."
A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.
"Listen to songs to learn pronunciation."
Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.
"The jet created a loud boom when it broke the sonic barrier."
A poem of 14 lines using formal rhyme schemes, often about love.
"Shakespeare wrote many famous sonnets about love and beauty."
Deep, full, and rich in sound.
"The actor's sonorous voice filled the entire theater."
in a short time; shortly
"I will be home soon."
to calm, comfort, or relieve pain or distress
"The mother soothed her crying baby."
a person who claims to predict the future
"The king consulted a soothsayer before going to war."
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."
a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning
"The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters."
a person who uses clever but misleading arguments
"He was dismissed as a sophist who twisted facts to win debates."
to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners
"Traveling abroad helped sophisticate his worldview."
having refined knowledge, experience, or complex design
"The city is known for its sophisticated culture and art."
the quality of being refined, cultured, or complex
"Her sophistication impressed everyone at the party."
the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive
"The politician's speech was full of sophistry."
a student in their second year of study at a university or high school
"He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science."
showing immaturity and overconfidence, like a sophomore
"His sophomoric behavior embarrassed his friends."
tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; causing sleepiness
"The professor's lecture was so soporific that half the class fell asleep."
