English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
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in some way, but not exactly known or specified
"Somehow, they managed to finish the project on time."
at a time that is not known or stated; occasionally
"Let's meet for coffee sometime next week."
in, at, or to a place that is not known or specified
"Somewhere in the city, there is a hidden café."
A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.
"Listen to songs to learn pronunciation."
a sensation perceived by the ear; to make or cause to make a noise; in good condition
"The bell sounded across the valley."
a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere
"Brazil is the largest country in South America."
located in or facing the south; southern regions
"She moved to a southern city for work."
relating to Spain or the Spanish language
"She is fluent in Spanish and French."
a person who speaks or talks, especially as an occupation
"The speaker delivered an inspiring speech at the conference."
the expression of thoughts and feelings through spoken words
"The president delivered a speech on national unity."
the rate at which something moves or happens
"The car was moving at high speed."
a small creature with eight legs that makes webs to catch insects
"The spider caught a fly in its web."
a utensil consisting of a small shallow bowl with a handle, used for eating, stirring, or serving food
"She stirred her coffee with a silver spoon."
an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment
"Football is a popular sport around the world."
the season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow
"Flowers bloom in the spring."
a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles
"The table has a square shape."
a raised platform or area for performances or presentations
"The actor stepped onto the stage to deliver his speech."
a step or set of steps leading from one level to another
"He tripped on the stair and fell down."
a level of quality or achievement, or a measure of comparison
"This car meets all the safety standards."
a particular condition or situation; a government or political entity
"The country is in a state of emergency."
a place where a particular service is provided, especially for transportation
"We arrived at the station just in time for the train."
a movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a new position
"She took a step towards the door."
A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.
"Taking small steps reduces overwhelm."
abbreviation for 'something'
"Can you give me sth. to write with?"
The internal organ in which food is digested; also to tolerate or endure something
"She couldn’t stomach the sight of violence."
a hard, naturally occurring mineral material found in the earth
"He threw a stone into the lake."
to keep or accumulate something for future use
"I store my winter clothes in the attic."
a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds, rain, and often thunder
"The storm caused major flooding in the area."
Extending or moving uniformly in one direction only; not curved or bent.
"He walked straight to the door without stopping."
unusual or not normal
"It was strange to see him at the party after so long."
A person whom one does not know.
"A stranger knocked on the door at midnight."
a small red heart-shaped fruit with tiny seeds on the surface and sweet taste
"I love eating fresh strawberries with cream during summer."
the quality or state of being physically strong; the capacity to withstand force or pressure
"Her strength helped her overcome the difficulties."
to give particular emphasis or importance to something; mental or emotional strain
"She feels a lot of stress from her work."
in a strong manner or to a great extent
"She strongly believes in the power of positive thinking."
unable to move; fixed in one position; unable to continue
"The door is stuck and won't open."
a room where an artist, photographer, musician, or broadcaster works
"The singer recorded her new song in the studio."
a collection of things or materials, typically unspecified or uncountable
"She packed all her stuff into the suitcase."
lacking intelligence or common sense
"It was a stupid mistake to leave the keys inside the car."
a particular way of doing or presenting something, often reflecting individual preferences or trends
"Her style of dress is both elegant and modern."
noun: a topic or theme; verb: to cause to undergo; adjective: dependent or under authority
"The teacher introduced a new subject in class."
to achieve the desired aim or result; to do well
"She worked hard to succeed in her career."
the achievement of an aim, purpose, or result
"His hard work led to great success."
having achieved success; having attained wealth, position, or honor
"He is a successful businessman."
occurring or done quickly and unexpectedly
"The sudden change in the weather surprised everyone."
in a way that happens quickly and unexpectedly
"The lights suddenly went out during the meeting."