Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˌsɒlɪˈdærɪti/

Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest.

"Workers held a strike in solidarity with their colleagues."

verb
/səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/

To make something firm, strong, or more certain.

"The company solidified its position in the market."

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noun
/səˈlɪləkwi/

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."

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Solitary

adjective
/ˈsɒl.ɪ.ter.i/

alone; without companions; single; isolated

"He lived a solitary life in the mountains."

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noun
/ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/

the state of being alone, often by choice and enjoyed as peaceful

"She enjoyed the solitude of the mountain cabin."

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solo

adjective
/ˈsoʊloʊ/

performed by one person alone; a single performance

"She decided to perform a solo dance at the talent show."

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solstice

noun
/ˈsɒlstɪs/

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."

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noun
/ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪləti/

The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

"The solubility of salt in water is high."

adjective
/ˈsɒljʊbəl/

able to be dissolved, especially in water

"Sugar is soluble in water."

noun
/səˈluːʃən/

a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation

"The solution to the problem was simpler than we thought."

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noun
səˈluː.ʃənz

A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.

"Biotechnology provides solutions to environmental challenges."

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solve

verb
/sɒlv/

to find an answer or explanation for a problem or question

"She solved the mystery in no time."

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noun
/ˈsɒl.vən.si/

The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.

"The company's solvency determines its financial health."

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noun, adjective
/ˈsɒlvənt/

a liquid that dissolves other substances; also means able to pay debts

"Acetone is a common solvent used in laboratories."

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adjective
/səˈmætɪk/

Relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind.

"Yoga can improve both somatic and mental health."

adjective
/ˈsɒmbər/

Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious.

"The funeral had a somber atmosphere."

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some

determiner
/sʌm/

an unspecified amount or number of something

"I have some money in my wallet."

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somebody

pronoun
/ˈsʌmbədi/

an unspecified person

"Somebody is knocking at the door."

adverb
/ˈsʌm.deɪ/

at some time in the future

"Someday, I want to travel the world."

adverb
/ˈsʌmˌhaʊ/

in some way, but not exactly known or specified

"Somehow, they managed to finish the project on time."

pronoun
/ˈsʌmwʌn/

a person, but not specifically known or named

"Someone left their umbrella in the hallway."

pronoun
/ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

an unspecified or unknown thing

"I think something is wrong with my phone."

adverb
/ˈsʌm.taɪm/

at a time that is not known or stated; occasionally

"Let's meet for coffee sometime next week."

adverb
/ˈsʌmˌtaɪmz/

at certain times, but not always

"Sometimes I wonder what life would have been like if I had made different choices."

adverb
/ˈsʌmˌwʌt/

to a small degree or extent

"The new policy is somewhat better than the previous one."

adverb
/ˈsʌmˌwɛr/

in, at, or to a place that is not known or specified

"Somewhere in the city, there is a hidden café."

noun
/sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪst/

A person who sleepwalks.

"The somnambulist wandered out of the house at night."

adjective
/sɒmˈnɪfərəs/

Tending to induce sleep; soporific.

"The professor's somniferous lecture put half the class to sleep."

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noun
/ˈsɒmnələns/

A strong desire for sleep or drowsiness.

"After the heavy meal, he felt a wave of somnolence."

adjective
/ˈsɒmnələnt/

Sleepy or drowsy; causing a desire to sleep.

"The somnolent lecture made half the class fall asleep."

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son

noun
/sʌn/

a male child of a parent

"His son is very talented in music."

noun
/səˈnɑːtə/

A musical composition for one or more instruments, typically in several movements.

"She performed a beautiful Beethoven sonata on the piano."

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song

noun
/sɔːŋ/

a short piece of music with words that are sung

"She sang a beautiful song at the concert."

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songs

noun
sɔːŋz

A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.

"Listen to songs to learn pronunciation."

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sonic

adjective
/ˈsɒnɪk/

Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.

"The jet created a loud boom when it broke the sonic barrier."

noun
/ˈsɒnɪt/

A poem of 14 lines using formal rhyme schemes, often about love.

"Shakespeare wrote many famous sonnets about love and beauty."

adjective
/səˈnɔːrəs/

Deep, full, and rich in sound.

"The actor's sonorous voice filled the entire theater."

Soon

adverb
/suːn/

in a short time; shortly

"I will be home soon."

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verb
/suːð/

to calm, comfort, or relieve pain or distress

"The mother soothed her crying baby."

noun
/ˈsuːθˌseɪər/

a person who claims to predict the future

"The king consulted a soothsayer before going to war."

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sop

noun
/sɒp/

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."

noun
/ˈsɒfɪzəm/

a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning

"The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters."

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sophist

noun
/ˈsɒfɪst/

a person who uses clever but misleading arguments

"He was dismissed as a sophist who twisted facts to win debates."

verb
/səˈfɪstɪkeɪt/

to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners

"Traveling abroad helped sophisticate his worldview."

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adjective
/səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/

having refined knowledge, experience, or complex design

"The city is known for its sophisticated culture and art."

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noun
/səˌfɪstɪˈkeɪʃən/

the quality of being refined, cultured, or complex

"Her sophistication impressed everyone at the party."

noun
/ˈsɒfɪstri/

the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive

"The politician's speech was full of sophistry."

noun
/ˈsɑːfmɔːr/

a student in their second year of study at a university or high school

"He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science."

adjective
/ˌsɒfəˈmɒrɪk/

showing immaturity and overconfidence, like a sophomore

"His sophomoric behavior embarrassed his friends."

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adjective
/ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk/

tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; causing sleepiness

"The professor's lecture was so soporific that half the class fell asleep."