Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective
/ˈʃɪft.ləs/

Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.

"He was seen as a shiftless young man with no goals."

verb
/ˈʃɪmər/

To shine with a soft, wavering light.

"The lake shimmered under the moonlight."

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shine

verb
/ʃaɪn/

to give out a bright light or glow

"The sun will shine brightly tomorrow."

adjective
/ˈʃaɪ.ni/

reflecting light; bright and polished; glossy

"The shiny new car caught everyone's attention."

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Ship

noun
/ʃɪp/

a large boat used for travel or transporting goods across water

"The ship set sail across the ocean."

noun
/ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

the process of transporting goods

"The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions."

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Shipshape

adjective
/ˈʃɪpˌʃeɪp/

Neat, tidy, and in good order.

"She kept her office shipshape at all times."

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shirk

verb
/ʃɜːrk/

to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility

"He always tries to shirk his responsibilities at work."

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Shirt

noun
/ʃɜːrt/

a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually with sleeves and a collar

"He wore a blue shirt to the party."

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shit

noun
/ʃɪt/

a vulgar term for feces or excrement

"The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor."

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shoal

noun
/ʃoʊl/

a large group of fish swimming together; a shallow place in water

"We saw a shoal of fish near the coast."

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shock

noun
/ʃɒk/

a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience

"The news of his sudden departure was a shock to everyone."

adjective
/ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

causing surprise or disbelief; startling

"The news of the accident was shocking to everyone."

adjective
/ˈʃɑːdi/

badly made or done; of poor quality

"The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs."

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Shoe

noun
/ʃuː/

a covering for the foot, typically made of leather, with a sturdy sole and heel

"She bought a new pair of shoes for the wedding."

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shoot

verb
/ʃuːt/

to fire a bullet or arrow from a weapon; to take a photograph or film

"He learned how to shoot a bow and arrow."

noun
/ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device

"The shooting of the movie took several months."

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shop

noun
/ʃɒp/

a place where goods are sold to customers

"I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries."

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shopping

noun
/ˈʃɒpɪŋ/

the activity of going to shops to buy things

"She spent the afternoon shopping for clothes."

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shopworn

adjective
/ˈʃɑːpwɔːrn/

worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original

"The shopworn shoes were sold at a discount."

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Shore

noun
/ʃɔːr/

the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water

"We walked along the shore of the lake."

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Short

adjective
/ʃɔːrt/

having little length or duration

"She wore a short dress for the party."

adjective
/ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic

"His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects."

adjective
/ˈʃɔːrt ˌtempərd/

quick to lose one's temper; easily angered

"She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting."

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adjective
/ˈʃɔːrt tɜːrm/

lasting for or involving a short period of time

"They offered a short-term loan to help the business."

noun
/ˈʃɔːrtɪdʒ/

a state or situation in which something needed cannot be obtained in sufficient amounts

"There is a shortage of skilled workers in the industry."

noun
/ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency

"Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings."

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noun
ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.

"Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively."

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shorten

verb
/ˈʃɔːrtn/

To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent

"She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit."

adverb
/ˈʃɔːrtli/

in a short time; soon

"He will be back shortly."

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."

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showcase

noun
/ˈʃəʊ.keɪs/

A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.

"The exhibition showcased the artist's best works."

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."