Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

the action of replacing someone or something with another

"The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult."

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verb
/ˈsʌb.stɪ.tjuːt/

to replace something with another thing

"He will substitute for me while I'm on vacation."

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adjective
/ˈsʌbstəntɪv/

Having a firm basis in reality; important, meaningful, or considerable.

"The company made substantive changes to its policy."

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verb
/səbˈstænʃieɪt/

To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.

"The lawyer worked to substantiate the claims with solid evidence."

adverb
/səbˈstænʃəli/

to a great extent or degree

"The new policy has substantially improved working conditions."

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noun
səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.

"Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering."

adjective
/səbˈstænʃl/

Of considerable importance, size, or worth.

"She received a substantial raise after the successful project."

noun
/ˈsʌbstəns/

a particular kind of matter with uniform properties

"The substance of the matter was highly controversial."

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noun
/səbˈsɪstəns/

The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself, especially at a minimal level.

"The family relied on subsistence farming to survive."

verb
/səbˈsɪst/

To maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.

"Many villagers still subsist on fishing and farming."

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noun
/ˈsʌbsɪdi/

A sum of money granted by the government or a public body to help support an industry or reduce the cost of goods or services.

"The government provided a subsidy to farmers to support crop production."

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noun
/ˌsʌbsɪdaɪˈzeɪʃən/

The action of supporting an organization or activity financially.

"The government's subsidization of agriculture helped farmers."

noun, adjective
/səbˈsɪdiˌɛri/

a company controlled by a larger company; serving to assist or supplement something

"The multinational owns a subsidiary in Bangladesh."

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verb
/səbˈsaɪd/

to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level

"After the storm, the floodwaters began to subside."

adjective
/səbˈsɜːviənt/

prepared to obey others unquestioningly; less important than something else

"She was too subservient to challenge his decision."

noun
/səbˈsɜːviəns/

the condition of being too willing to obey or serve others

"His subservience to authority annoyed his colleagues."

adverb
/ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

at a later time; afterward

"He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it."

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adjective
/ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/

coming after something in time; following

"His subsequent success surprised everyone."

noun
/səbˈskrɪpʃən/

the action of subscribing to something

"I paid for a subscription to the online learning platform."

noun
/səbˈskraɪbər/

a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service

"She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine."

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verb
/səbˈskraɪb/

to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something

"I subscribe to several online magazines."

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noun, verb
/səˈpiːnə/

a legal document ordering someone to attend court; to summon someone with such a document

"The witness received a subpoena to appear in court next week."

verb
/səˈbɔːrn/

to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury

"The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness."

noun, adjective, verb
/səˈbɔːrdənət/ (noun/adjective), /səˈbɔːrdəˌneɪt/ (verb)

lower in rank or position; to treat as less important

"He manages ten subordinates in his department."

noun
/səbˈmɪtəl/

the act of submitting something, especially a document for consideration or approval

"The contractor sent the submittal to the client for approval."

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verb
/səbˈmɪt/

to present or deliver something formally or for approval

"Please submit your report by the end of the day."

adjective
/səbˈmɪsɪv/

ready to conform to the authority or will of others; meekly obedient or passive

"She was too submissive to challenge her boss's unfair decision."

noun
/səbˈmɪʃən/

the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration

"Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager."

noun
/səbˈmɜːrʒən/

the state of being under water

"The submersion of the fields lasted for several days after the heavy rain."

adjective, noun
/səbˈmɜːrsəbl/

capable of being submerged; a small underwater craft

"The scientists explored the deep ocean using a submersible."

noun
/səbˈmɜːrdʒəns/

the act or process of being submerged or going underwater

"The submergence of coastal areas is a major concern due to rising sea levels."

verb
/səbˈmɜːrdʒ/

to put under water or cover with liquid

"The floodwaters threatened to submerge the village."

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noun
/ˈsʌbməriːn/

a warship designed to operate underwater

"The submarine stayed submerged for several weeks."

adjective
/sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl/

situated or applied under the tongue

"The doctor prescribed a sublingual tablet for faster absorption."

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adjective
/sʌbˈlɪmɪnəl/

below the threshold of conscious perception but still influencing behavior or feelings

"The advertisement contained subliminal messages to influence consumers."

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adjective
/səˈblaɪm/

of such excellence or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe

"The view from the mountain top was simply sublime."

verb
/ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/

to redirect strong emotions or desires into socially acceptable activities or channels

"She sublimated her anger into painting beautiful landscapes."

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structured

adjective
ˈstrʌktʃərd

Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.

"A structured execution plan is crucial for success."

adjective
/ˈstrɪndʒənt/

strict, precise, and exacting

"The government imposed stringent measures during the crisis."

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Strip

verb
/strɪp/

to remove coverings or layers from something; to undress

"He had to strip the old paint from the wall."

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stripling

noun
/ˈstrɪplɪŋ/

a young man who is not yet fully grown

"The stripling dreamed of becoming a brave knight."

verb
/straɪv/

To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.

"She strives to be the best student in her class."

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noun
/strəʊk/

a sudden attack or event, typically of a medical or physical nature

"He suffered a stroke while working at his desk."

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adjective
/strɔːŋ/

having great physical power or strength; showing determination or intensity

"She is strong enough to lift the heavy box."

adverb
/ˈstrɒŋɡli/

in a strong manner or to a great extent

"She strongly believes in the power of positive thinking."

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structural

adjective
/ˈstrʌktʃərəl/

relating to or forming part of the structure of something

"Engineers found structural damage in the old bridge."

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structure

noun
/ˈstrʌktʃər/

the arrangement or organization of parts to form a whole

"The structure of the building was designed to withstand earthquakes."

adjective
/ˈstʌdid/

carefully considered, deliberate, or planned

"Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive."

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stuck

verb
/stʌk/

unable to move; fixed in one position; unable to continue

"The door is stuck and won't open."

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student

noun
/ˈstjuːdənt/

a person who is learning at an educational institution

"The student was studying for the final exam."