Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective
/ˌsʌplɪˈmɛntəri/

Additional, completing, or enhancing something else.

"The teacher gave supplementary materials to help the students prepare for exams."

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adjective
/ˈsʌpliənt/

Humbly or earnestly asking for something, especially from a person in authority.

"The suppliant man begged for mercy at the king's feet."

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noun
/ˈsʌplɪkənt/

A person who humbly or earnestly asks for something, usually from a person of authority.

"The temple was filled with supplicants seeking blessings."

verb
/ˈsʌplɪˌkeɪt/

To ask for something earnestly or humbly, often in a religious context.

"The villagers supplicated the gods for rain during the drought."

noun
/səˈplaɪə(r)/

a person or company that provides goods or services

"The supplier delivered the products on time."

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noun
/səˈplaɪ/

the amount of something that is available to be used or consumed

"The store has a limited supply of electronics."

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verb
/səˈpɔːrt/

to give assistance or help to someone or something

"They always support each other during difficult times."

noun
/səˈpɔːtər/

a person who supports someone or something

"She is a strong supporter of the local animal shelter."

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verb
səˈpɔːrtɪŋ

Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.

"Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour."

adjective
/səˈpɔːtɪv/

providing encouragement or emotional help to someone

"She was very supportive during my difficult times."

verb
/səˈpəʊz/

to assume or believe something is true without proof

"I suppose she will be here soon."

adjective
/səˈpəʊzd/

generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true

"This is the supposed solution to the problem."

adverb
/səˈpəʊzɪdli/

used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be

"He is supposedly the best player on the team."

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noun
/ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.

"His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly."

adjective
/ˌsʌpəzɪˈtɪʃəs/

Based on assumption rather than fact; not genuine or authentic.

"The story turned out to be supposititious, with no evidence to support it."

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verb
/səˈprɛs/

to forcibly put an end to something; to restrain or hold back an action, feeling, or development

"The government tried to suppress the protest."

adjective
/səˈprɛsəbl̩/

capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented

"The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication."

noun
/səˈprɛʃən/

the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions

"The suppression of free speech led to protests."

verb
/ˈsʌpjʊˌreɪt/

to form or discharge pus, usually as a result of infection

"The wound began to suppurate after a few days."

adjective
/ˌsuːprəˈmʌndeɪn/

beyond the physical or ordinary world; transcendent

"The monk spoke of supramundane peace beyond material life."

noun
/suˈpriː.mə.si/

the state of being supreme; highest authority or power

"The country established naval supremacy in the region."

adjective
/suˈpriːm/

highest in rank or authority

"He is the supreme leader of the country."

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surcease

noun
/sɜːrˈsiːs/

a temporary or final ending or stopping of something

"The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight."

noun
/ˈsɜːrtʃɑːrdʒ/

an additional charge or payment added to the usual cost

"The airline ticket had a fuel surcharge added to it."

Sure

adjective
/ʃʊər/ or /ʃɔːr/

Confident about something; without doubt.

"I am sure that he will succeed."

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Surely

adverb
/ˈʃʊəli/

used to emphasize that something is definitely true or certain

"Surely, he must know about the meeting."

noun
/ˈʃʊərəti/

a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, such as appearing in court or paying a debt

"The landlord required a surety before renting the apartment."

noun
/ˈsɜːfɪs/

the outermost layer or boundary of something

"The surface of the water was calm."

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surfeit

noun
/ˈsɜːrfɪt/

an excessive amount of something

"There was a surfeit of food at the festival."

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surge

verb
/sɜːrdʒ/

to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

"The crowd surged forward when the gates opened."

noun
/ˈsɜːdʒən/

a doctor who performs medical operations

"The surgeon performed a complex heart operation."

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noun
/ˈsɜːdʒəri/

a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition

"She underwent surgery to remove the tumor."

adjective
/ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

relating to or involving surgery

"She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage."

noun
/səˈspɛnʃən/

The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.

"The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct."

noun
/səˈvaɪvl/

the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions

"Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience."

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verb
/sərˈvaɪv/

To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.

"He managed to survive the storm."

noun
/sərˈvaɪvə/

a person who survives, especially in difficult conditions

"The survivors of the shipwreck were rescued after several days."

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noun
/səˌsɛptəˈbɪləti/

The state of being easily influenced, harmed, or affected by something.

"His susceptibility to colds increases during the winter."

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adjective
/səˈsɛptəbl/

Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.

"Children are more susceptible to infections."

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suspect

verb, noun, adjective
/səˈspɛkt/ (noun, adj) | /səˈspɛkt/ (verb)

To believe something to be true, likely, or guilty without certain proof.

"The police suspect him of stealing the car."

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suspend

verb
/səˈspɛnd/

To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.

"The company decided to suspend his membership."

adjective, verb (past)
/səˈspɛndɪd/

Temporarily not allowed, stopped, or hanging.

"He was suspended from school for a week."

noun
/səˈspɛns/

A state of mental uncertainty, anxiety, or excitement about what may happen next.

"The movie kept the audience in suspense until the very end."

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adjective
/səˈsteɪnəbəl/

able to continue over a long period without causing harm to the environment or using up resources

"We must adopt sustainable energy practices."

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noun
səˈsteɪnəbl ˈpræktɪsɪz

Methods or actions that can be maintained long-term without depleting resources or causing environmental harm

"Sustainable practices help reduce pollution."

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noun
səˈsteɪnəbl dɪˈvɛləpmənt

Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

"Eco-tourism contributes to sustainable development in local communities."

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noun
səˈsteɪnəbəl ænd kəˈlæbərətɪv əˈproʊtʃ

A method of working together that can be maintained over time without depleting resources or causing harm.

"A sustainable and collaborative approach is crucial for solving environmental problems."

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noun
/səˈsteɪnəbl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/

Farming practices that meet current food needs while preserving environmental resources and maintaining the ability to produce food for future generations through ecologically sound methods.

"Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment while ensuring food security."

verb
/səˈsteɪn/

To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.

"The team worked hard to sustain their success."

noun
/səˈspɪʃən/

a feeling or belief that someone has done something wrong or illegal

"He was arrested on suspicion of theft."