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English words starting with S — with CEFR levels
1069 words from A1 to C2. Click a word to learn it in its unit.
- A1‘sv · short form of "is"
- B2sackv · to dismiss someone from a job
- B1sacredadj · holy and special
- C1sacrificen/v · giving up something valuable for another reason
- A1sadadj · unhappy
- A2sadlyadv · unfortunately; in an unhappy way
- B1sadnessn · the feeling of being unhappy
- B1safarin · a trip to watch wild animals
- A2safeadj · not dangerous
- B1safeguardn · something that protects against harm
- B2safeguardv · to protect something from harm
- B1safelyadv · without danger
- B1safetyn · being free from danger
- B2sagn · a downward bend in the middle
- B2sagen · a plant with grey-green leaves used in cooking
- B2sailv · to travel on water in a boat
- A2sailingn · travelling in a boat with sails
- A1sailorn · a person who works on a boat
- A2saken · for the good of someone or something
- A1saladn · a dish of cold vegetables
- B2salaryn · money paid regularly to an employee
- A1salen · a time when prices are lower
- B1salesmann · a man whose job is selling things
- B2salesmanshipn · the skill of persuading people to buy
- B2salespersonn · a person whose job is to sell
- B2saleswomann · a woman whose job is selling things
- C2salivaryadj · relating to saliva in the mouth
- C1salivatev · to produce saliva in the mouth
- B1salmonn · a large pink fish
- B2salonn · a shop for hair or beauty care
- C1saloonn · a bar in the American Old West
- B2salsan · a spicy sauce, often made with tomatoes
- A2saltn · a white powder to give food taste
- B2saltyadj · tasting of or containing a lot of salt
- C1salvagev · to save things from damage or loss
- C1salvationn · being saved from sin or harm
- C1salven · a soft cream put on skin to heal
- A1sameadj/adv/pron · not different
- A2samplen · a small amount to try
- C1sanctityn · the quality of being holy or very important
- B1sandn · small grains of rock on a beach
- B1sandaln · light open shoes for warm weather
- B2sandstonen · a soft rock made of sand
- A1sandwichn · two pieces of bread with food inside
- C2sandwichedadj · squeezed in between two other things
- A2sandyadj · covered with or full of sand
- B2sanitaryadj · clean and free from germs
- B2sanitationn · systems for clean water and waste removal
- C1sapn · the liquid inside a plant
- C1sarcasmn · saying the opposite to show annoyance or to mock
- C1sarcasticadj · saying the opposite of what you mean to mock
- C1sarcasticallyadv · saying the opposite of what you mean
- B1satelliten · an object that goes around Earth
- B1satisfactionn · a pleased feeling from achieving something
- B2satisfactoryadj · good enough; acceptable
- B1satisfiedadj · happy because things are good enough
- A2satisfyv · to give someone what they need
- A1Saturdayn · the day after Friday
- A2saucen · a liquid food put on other food
- B1saucepann · a deep metal pan with a handle for cooking
- B1saucern · a small plate that goes under a cup
- C1saunan · a hot room for sweating and relaxing
- A2sausagen · a tube of meat served hot or cold
- A1savev · to keep money for later
- B2savingn · money you keep to use later
- A1sawn · a tool with sharp teeth for cutting
- B2sawv · to cut with a tool with teeth
- A1sayv · to speak words
- B2sayn · the right to give an opinion
- A2scalen · a set of marks used to measure
- B1scann · a picture of inside the body
- B2scanv · to look at something with a device
- B2scandaln · a shocking event that harms reputations
- B2scarn · a mark left on skin after a wound heals
- B2scarcelyadv · almost not; hardly
- B1scarev · to make someone feel afraid
- B1scaredadj · afraid; frightened
- A2scarfn · cloth worn around the neck
- B2scarletn · a bright red colour
- B1scaryadj · frightening
- C1scathingadj · extremely harsh and critical
- B1scatterv · to throw or spread things in different directions
- C2scavengern · an animal that feeds on dead things
- C1scenarion · a possible situation or series of events
- A2scenen · a part of a play or film
- A2sceneryn · the natural view of an area
- B1scenicadj · having beautiful views of nature
- B2scentn · a pleasant smell
- A2schedulen · a plan of times for things to do
- B2schedulev · to plan something for a certain time
- B2scheduledadj · planned to happen at a fixed time
- B2schemen · an organized plan or system
- B1scholarn · a person who studies a subject deeply
- C2scholarlyadj · showing serious academic study
- B1scholarshipn · money given to a student to study
- B2scholasticismn · medieval philosophy based on logic and church teaching
- A1schooln · a place where children learn
- A2schoolchildn · a child who goes to school
- B2schoolgirln · a girl who goes to school
- B1schoolmaten · a person who goes to the same school
- B1schoolteachern · a person who teaches in a school
- A2schoolworkn · work that students do for school
- A1sciencen · study of nature and the world
- B1science fictionn · stories about the future and technology
- A2scientificadj · about science
- B2scientificallyadv · in a way that uses science
- A1scientistn · a person who studies science
- A2scissorsn · a tool with two blades for cutting
- C1scoffv · to speak in a mocking way about something
- B1scoldv · to speak angrily to someone who did wrong
- B2scootern · a small light vehicle with two small wheels
- B1scopen · the range of things covered
- B1scoren/v · to get a point in a game
- C1scornn · a strong feeling that something is worthless
- C1scornfuladj · showing strong dislike and a lack of respect
- C1scornfullyadv · in a way showing strong dislike and disrespect
- B2scramblev · to climb quickly using hands and feet
- C1scramblen · a hurried struggle to get something
- B1scratchn · a small cut on the skin
- B2scratchv · to rub the skin with your nails
- A2screamn · a loud, high cry
- B1screamv · to shout loudly in a high voice
- A2screenn · the flat front of a computer or TV
- B2screenv · to check people or things for danger
- C1screenplayn · the written text of a film
- C1screenwritern · a person who writes scripts for films
- A2screwn · a small metal pin that holds things together
- B2screwv · to fasten with turning movements
- B2scribblen · untidy writing or drawing done quickly
- A2scriptn · the written words of a play or film
- C2scrolln · a long roll of paper with writing
- B2scroogen · a person who hates spending money
- C1scrutinizev · to examine something very carefully
- C1scrutinyn · careful and close examination
- B2scuban · equipment for breathing underwater
- B1sculpturen · a solid figure made by an artist
- B2scythen · a tool with a long curved blade for cutting grass
- A1sean · a large area of salt water
- A2seafoodn · fish and other food from the sea
- B2sealn · a sea animal with smooth fur
- A2searchn · an attempt to find something
- B1searchv · to look carefully for something
- A2seasiden · an area next to the sea
- B1seasonn · one of the four parts of the year
- B2seasonaladj · happening only at certain times of the year
- A1seatn · a place to sit
- B1seawatern · the salty water in the sea
- B1seaweedn · a plant that grows in the sea
- A1secondadj · number two in order
- A2secondn/pron · a very short time
- B1secondadv · in the position after the first
- B2second personn · the person being spoken to in grammar
- B1second-handadj/adv · already used by someone else before
- B2secondaryadj · coming after primary level in education
- B1secondary schooln · a school for ages eleven to eighteen
- B2secondlyadv · used to introduce a second point
- A2secretn · something that only a few people know
- B1secretadj · something known to only a few people
- A2secretaryn · a person who does office work
- B1secretlyadv · without anyone knowing
- A1sectionn · a part of something
- B2sectorn · one part of the economy or business
- C2secularadj · not connected with religion
- C2secularlyadv · in a way not connected with religion
- B1secureadj · safe and not likely to fail
- C2securev · to obtain something with effort
- B1securityn · protection from danger or crime
- C1sedatev/adj · to give a drug to make someone calm
- C1sedatelyadv · in a calm, slow and dignified way
- C1sedentaryadj · involving a lot of sitting and little movement
- A1seev · to notice with your eyes
- A2seedn · a small thing from which a plant grows
- C1seedlingn · a very young plant grown from a seed
- C2seedyadj · dirty and in poor condition
- A2seekv · to look for something
- A2seemv · to look or appear to be
- B2seesawn · a long board that goes up and down with a person at each end
- B2segmentn · one part of a larger whole
- C2seismicadj · relating to earthquakes
- B1seizev · to take hold of something quickly
- B2seldomadv · not often; rarely
- B1selectadj · chosen as the best
- B2selectv · to choose something from a group
- B1selectionn · a range of things to choose from
- C2selectivityn · the quality of choosing carefully
- A1selfn · a person’s own nature
- C2self-aggrandizementn · making yourself seem more important than you are
- B2self-confidencen · belief in your own abilities
- B2self-confidentadj · sure of your own abilities
- C1self-consciousadj · nervous because you think people are looking at you
- B1self-serviceadj · where customers serve themselves
- C1self-worthn · your feeling of being a valuable person
- B1selfishadj · caring only about yourself
- B2selflessadj · caring about others more than yourself
- A1sellv · to give things for money
- B2sellern · a person who sells something
- A2semestern · one of two parts of a school year
- B2semi-finaln · the match before the final in a competition
- B2semicolonn · a punctuation mark (;) between parts of a sentence
- B2seminarn · a class or meeting for discussing a subject
- B2senatorn · a member of a senate in some countries
- A2sendv · to make something go to another person
- A2seniorn/adj · having a higher position
- B1sensationn · a physical feeling
- A2sensen · a good reason or meaning
- B2sensev · to feel or notice something without being told
- B2sensibleadj · showing good judgment; practical
- B2sensitiveadj · quick to feel emotions or be upset
- A1sentencen · a group of words that makes sense
- B2sentencev · to say what punishment someone will get
- C1sentientadj · able to feel and be aware
- C1sentimentn · a general feeling or opinion
- C1sentimentaladj · related to feelings of love and memory
- C1sentimentallyadv · in a way driven by tender feelings
- A2separateadj · not joined together
- B2separatev · to keep two things apart
- B2separatelyadv · apart; not together
- B1separationn · being apart from someone
- A1Septembern · the ninth month of the year
- C1sequeln · a book or film that continues an earlier story
- B1sequencen · a set of things in order
- B2sereneadj · calm and peaceful
- B2serialadj · published or shown in parts over time
- B1seriesn · a set of programmes with the same characters
- B1seriousadj · important and needing careful thought
- A2seriouslyadv · in a careful way; not as a joke
- B2servantn · a person who works in someone’s home
- A2servev · to give food to people
- B1servern · a computer that gives data to others
- B1servicen/v · help given to customers
- B1sessionn · a period of time for a particular activity
- A1setv · to put something in a place
- A2setn · a group of things that go together
- B2setbackn · something that delays progress
- C1setteen · a comfortable long seat for several people
- B1settingn · the place where something happens
- B1settlev · to make a new home
- B1settlementn · a small place where people live
- B1settlern · a person who goes to live in a new place
- A1sevennum · the number 7
- A1seventeennum · the number 17
- A1seventynum · the number 70
- A2severalpron/det · more than two but not many
- B1severeadj · very bad or serious
- B1severelyadv · in a very bad or serious way
- A2sewv · to join cloth with a needle and thread
- B1sexn · whether a person is male or female
- B2sexismn · unfair treatment of people because of their sex
- B2sexualadj · relating to sex and the body
- B2sexyadj · attractive in a way that suggests romance
- B2shabbyadj · old and in poor condition
- A2shaden · a cool area out of the sun
- A2shadown · a dark shape made when light is blocked
- B1shadowv · to follow secretly
- B1shadowyadj · dark and difficult to see clearly
- A1shaken · a cold drink of milk and ice cream
- B1shakev · to move quickly up and down
- B2shakenadj · upset and shocked
- B2Shakespeareanadj · relating to the writer Shakespeare
- B2shakyadj · not steady or firm
- A2shallmodal · used to make an offer or suggestion
- B1shallowadj · not deep
- C2shamblev · to walk slowly with dragging feet
- C1shamblesn · a state of total disorder
- B1shamen · a sad situation, a pity
- B1shamefuladj · causing a feeling of shame
- A2shampoon · a liquid soap for washing hair
- A2shapen · the outer form of something
- B1shapev · to give something a particular form
- B2shatterv · to break into many small pieces
- B1shavev · to cut hair from the skin
- A1shepron · a woman or girl already known
- C2sheafn · a bundle of papers or plants tied together
- B2shedn · a small simple building for storing things
- C1shedv · to let something fall off naturally
- A1sheepn · a farm animal with wool
- B1sheeradj · complete; nothing but
- B1sheetn · a thin cloth for a bed
- A1shelfn · a flat board for putting things on
- A2shelln · the hard outside part of a sea animal
- B2shellv · to remove the outer cover of peas
- B1sheltern · a place protected from weather
- B1sheriffn · a local law officer in the USA
- B2shieldn · a flat object for protection
- B1shiftv · a set period of work time
- B2shiftn · a period of time worked by a group
- C2shimmerv · to shine with a soft, moving light
- A2shinev · to give out bright light
- B1shinyadj · bright and reflecting light
- A1shipn · a large boat
- B1shipv · to send goods by boat, plane or truck
- B2shippingn · the sending of goods by ship or truck
- B2shipwreckn · the destruction of a ship at sea
- A1shirtn · clothing for the top of the body
- B1shiverv · to shake slightly because of cold or fear
- C2shoaln · a large group of fish
- A2shockn · a sudden, strong surprise
- B2shockv · to surprise and upset someone greatly
- B1shockedadj · very surprised and upset
- B1shockingadj · causing strong surprise or horror
- A1shoen · a cover for the foot
- A2shootv · to take a photo or film
- B2shootingn · the act of filming a scene
- A1shopn · a place where you buy things
- B1shopv · to go to buy things in shops
- A2shop assistantn · a person who works in a shop
- B2shopkeepern · a person who owns or runs a shop
- B2shopliftv · to steal things from a shop
- B2shopliftern · a person who steals goods from a shop
- B2shopliftingn · stealing goods from a shop
- B1shoppern · a person who buys things in shops
- A1shoppingn · buying things in shops
- A2shoren · the land at the edge of the sea
- A1shortadj/adv · not tall; not long
- A2shortn · a short film
- B2short-termadj · lasting for a short time
- B1shortagen · not enough of something
- C1shortlistn/v · a short list of the best candidates
- B1shortlyadv · in a short time
- B2shortnessn · being short in height
- A2shotn · a kick or hit at a goal
- A1shouldmodal · used to give advice
- A1shouldern · the body part between neck and arm
- A2shoutn · a loud call
- B1shoutv · to speak very loudly
- A1showv · to let someone see something
- A2shown · an event with music or acting
- B2showbizn · the entertainment business
- B2showcasen · an event that shows the best of something
- A1showern · washing under running water
- B2showerv · to wash your body under running water
- C1showyadj · attractive in a way that draws attention
- B1shrimpn · a small sea animal for eating
- B2shrinkn/v · to become smaller
- B2shrugv · to lift your shoulders to show you do not know
- A2shutv · to close
- B1shutadj · closed
- A1shyadj · nervous with other people
- A1sickadj · not well; ill
- B1sicknessn · the state of being ill
- A1siden · the left or right part
- C2side-stepv · to avoid dealing with something
- B1sidewalkn · a path at the side of a road
- B1sighn · a long breath showing a feeling
- B2sighv · to breathe out slowly showing tiredness or relief
- A1sightn · something you see
- A2sightseeingn · visiting interesting places as a tourist
- A1signn · a board with information
- B1signv · to write your name on a paper
- B1signaln · a wave that carries sound or data
- C1signalv · to show something using a movement or sound
- B1signaturen · your name written by hand
- B1significancen · importance or meaning
- A2significantadj · large and important
- B2significantlyadv · by a large and noticeable amount
- B2signifyv · to mean or show something
- B1signpostn · a sign by a road that shows directions
- A2silencen · a time with no sound
- B1silentadj · without any sound
- A2silentlyadv · without making any noise
- C1silhouetten · a dark shape seen against a light background
- B1silkn · a smooth, fine cloth
- A2sillyadj · not serious or sensible
- A2silvern/adj · a shiny grey metal
- B2silverwaren · knives, forks and spoons
- A2similaradj · almost the same
- B1similarityn · a way in which things are alike
- B1similarlyadv · in the same way
- A2simpleadj · easy; not difficult
- C1simplicityn · the quality of being easy to understand
- B2simplificationn · making something easier or less complex
- B1simplifyv · to make something easier to do or understand
- A2simplyadv · just; in an easy way
- B2simultaneousadj · happening at the same time
- B1simultaneouslyadv · at the same time
- A2sinceprep · from a time in the past until now
- B1sinceconj · because; as a reason
- B2sinceadv · from then until now
- B2sincereadj · honest and truly felt
- B2sincerityn · honest and real feeling
- A1singv · to make music with your voice
- C2singev · to burn the surface of something lightly
- A1singern · a person who sings
- A2singingn · making music with your voice
- A2singleadj · not married
- B1singlen · one song sold on its own
- A2singularn/adj · the form of a word for one thing
- A2sinkn · a bowl in a kitchen for washing
- B1sinkv · to go down under water
- A1sirn · polite word for a man
- A1sistern · a girl with the same parents
- B2sister-in-lawn · the sister of your husband or wife
- A1sitv · to rest on a chair
- A1siten · a place on the internet
- A2sitting roomn · a room in a house with sofas
- A2situationn · the things happening at a certain time
- A1sixnum · the number 6
- A1sixteennum · the number 16
- A1sixtynum · the number 60
- A1sizen · how big something is
- A2skaten · a boot with a blade for ice
- B1skatev · to move on ice skates or roller skates
- B2skateboardn · a board with wheels you stand on
- B2skateboardern · a person who rides a skateboard
- A2skateboardingn · the sport of riding a board with wheels
- A2skatingn · moving on ice or wheels with special boots
- B1skeletonn · the bones of a body
- B2sketchv · to draw something quickly and roughly
- C1sketchn · a short humorous scene in a performance
- C1sketchbookn · a book of blank pages for drawing
- C2skewv · to make results unfairly one-sided
- A2skin · a long thin board for sliding on snow
- B1skiv · to move on snow wearing long boards
- A2skiingn · the sport of sliding down snow on skis
- A1skilln · an ability to do something well
- B2skilledadj · having the ability to do something well
- B2skillfuladj · having great ability
- B2skillfullyadv · in a clever and expert way
- B2skimv · to read quickly for the main points
- B1skinn · the outer covering of the body
- B2skipv · to miss something out on purpose
- A1skirtn · clothing for women from the waist down
- A1skyn · the space above the Earth
- B2skylarkn · a small brown bird that sings while flying
- B1skyscrapern · a very tall building in a city
- B2skywardadv · towards the sky
- C2slabn · a thick, flat piece of stone or concrete
- C1slackn/v/adj · to work less hard than you should
- C1slacklyadv · in a loose, not tight way
- B2slamv · to shut something with great force
- B2slangn · very informal words used by a particular group
- B2slapn/v · a quick hit with the open hand
- B2slashn · the sign / used in web addresses
- B2slaughtern · the killing of many animals or people
- A2slaven · a person owned by another person
- B1slaveryn · the system of owning people
- A1sleepv · to rest with your eyes closed
- B1sleepn · a time of resting with your eyes closed
- A2sleeplessadj · without sleep
- A2sleepyadj · ready to sleep; tired
- B1sleeven · the part of a coat covering the arm
- A2slicen · a thin piece cut from something
- B2slicev · to cut into thin, flat pieces
- A2sliden · a picture shown on a screen
- B2slidev · to move smoothly over a surface
- B1slightn · small and not serious
- B2slightadj · small and not very important
- B1slightlyadv · a little; not very much
- A2slimadj · thin in an attractive way
- B1slipn/v · to slide by accident
- C2slitherv · to move along the ground smoothly
- B2slivern · a very thin small piece
- C1slobn · a lazy, untidy person
- B1slogann · a short phrase used in advertising
- B1slopen · ground that goes up or down
- B2sloppyadj · careless and not neat
- B1slotn · a narrow opening
- A1slowadj · not fast
- B1slowv/adv · to make or become less fast
- A2slowlyadv · at a low speed
- A1smalladj · not big
- A1smartadj · clever
- B2smashv · to break something violently into pieces
- C2smatteringn · a small amount of knowledge
- A1smelln · what you notice with your nose
- B1smellv · to have a particular smell
- A1smilen · a happy look on the face
- B1smilev · a happy look on your face
- A1smithn · a person who makes metal things
- A1smoken · grey gas from a fire
- A2smokev · to breathe in tobacco smoke
- B1smokern · a person who smokes cigarettes
- B2smokestackn · a tall chimney on a factory or ship
- A1smokingn · breathing in smoke from cigarettes
- A2smoothadj · flat and even, with no rough parts
- A2smoothlyadv · in an even way without problems
- C1smugadj · too pleased with yourself in an irritating way
- C1smuglyadv · in a too pleased and irritating way
- A2snackn · a small amount of food between meals
- C1snailn · a small animal with a shell that moves slowly
- A1snaken · a long animal with no legs
- B2snapv · to break suddenly with a sharp sound
- B2sneakv · to move quietly so no one notices
- B2sneern · an unkind smile that shows no respect
- B1sneezen · a sudden loud breath through the nose
- B2sneezev · to suddenly blow air out of the nose
- B2sniffv · to breathe in through the nose
- C2snippetn · a small piece of text
- C2snobberyn · behaviour of thinking you are better than others
- C1snoozev · to sleep lightly for a short time
- B2snoren/v · a noisy breathing sound made during sleep
- A1snown · white frozen rain
- A2snowv · to fall as white frozen rain
- B2snowballn · a ball of snow
- B1snowboardn · a board for sliding down snowy hills
- A2snowboardingn · the sport of sliding on snow
- B1snowstormn · a storm with heavy snow and wind
- A1snowyadj · with a lot of snow
- A1soconj · because of this; as a result
- A2soadv · very, to a high degree
- B2so-calledadj · called by a name that may not be right
- B2soakn/v · to leave something in liquid for a time
- B2soakedadj · completely wet
- B2soakingadj · extremely wet
- A2soapn · a product used with water to clean
- B1soap operan · a long-running TV drama about daily life
- B2soarv · to fly high in the air
- B2sobv · to cry loudly with short breaths
- A1soccern · a game where two teams kick a ball
- B2sociableadj · friendly and enjoying company
- A2societyn · all the people living together in a country
- A2sockn · a soft cover for your foot
- A2sodan · a sweet fizzy drink
- A1sofan · a long soft seat
- A2softadj · not hard; nice to touch
- A2soft drinkn · a cold drink without alcohol
- A2softlyadv · in a quiet, gentle way
- B2softnessn · the quality of feeling gentle and not hard
- A2softwaren · programs that run on a computer
- B1soilv · the earth where plants grow
- B2soiln · the earth in which plants grow
- B2solaradj · using or relating to the sun’s energy
- A2soldiern · a person in an army
- C2solicitv · to ask people for money or help
- B1solidadj · hard and firm, not liquid
- B2solidityn · the quality of being strong and firm
- C2soliloquizev · to speak your thoughts aloud when alone
- B2soliloquyn · a speech made by a character alone on stage
- C2solipsismn · the idea that only your mind exists
- C2solitarinessn · the state of being alone
- C2solitaryn/adj · alone, without other people
- C2solituden · the state of being alone and quiet
- B2solon/adj/adv · done by one person alone
- A2solutionn · an answer to a problem
- A1solvev · to find an answer
- B2solventn · a liquid that can dissolve other substances
- C1somberadj · serious, sad and quiet
- C1somberlyadv · in a serious, sad and quiet way
- A1somepron/det · an amount of something
- A2somebodypron · some person
- A2somedayadv · at some time in the future
- B1somehowadv · in a way that is not clear
- A1someonepron · a person not named
- B1someplaceadv · in or to some place
- C1somersaultn/v · a rolling jump turning upside down
- A1somethingpron · a thing not named
- B1sometimeadv · at an unknown time
- B1sometimesadv · on some occasions but not always
- B2somewhatadv · to a certain degree
- A2somewhereadv · in or to some place
- A1sonn · someone’s male child
- B2son-in-lawn · the husband of your daughter
- A1songn · words and music that you sing
- B2sonnetn · a poem of fourteen lines
- A1soonadv · in a short time
- B1soothev · to make pain or worry feel less strong
- B2sophisticatedadj · advanced and complex in design
- B1sophomoren · a student in the second year
- B1soreadj · painful, especially when touched
- B1sorrown · deep sadness
- A1sorryadj · feeling sad about a mistake
- B1sortn · a type or kind of something
- B2sortv · to put things in order or groups
- B1souln · the deep inner part of a person
- A2soundn/v · something you hear
- B2soundadj · in good condition and safe
- B2soundtrackn · the music used in a film
- A1soupn · a liquid food eaten with a spoon
- B1souradj · having a sharp taste like lemon
- A2sourcen · a place something comes from
- A2southn/adj/adv · the direction opposite north
- B1southeastn/adj · the direction between south and east
- B1southernadj · in or from the south
- B2southwardadv · toward the south
- B1southwestn/adj · the direction between south and west
- B1souvenirn · an object you keep to remember a place
- B2Sovietn · relating to the former country of the USSR
- B2soybeann · a bean used for food and oil
- B2span · a place for health and relaxation treatments
- A2spacen · an empty area or room
- A2spaceshipn · a vehicle for travelling in space
- C1spaciousadj · having a lot of room inside
- A2spaghettin · long thin pasta
- B2spanv · to cover a period of time
- B2sparev/adj · extra, not being used
- B2spareribn · a cut of pork rib with little meat
- B2sparkn · a tiny bright piece of fire
- B1sparklen · a bright, shiny light
- B2sparklingadj · containing small bubbles of gas
- B2sparrown · a small brown wild bird
- C1spartanadj · very simple, with no comfort or decoration
- C2spatialadj · relating to space and its size
- C2spatiallyadv · in relation to space or position
- A1speakv · to say words
- A2speakern · a person who gives a talk
- A1specialadj · not ordinary; important
- B1specialistn · an expert in one area
- B1specializev · to focus on one particular subject or job
- B1speciallyadv · for a particular purpose
- B2specialtyn · something a place is especially known for
- B2speciesn · a kind of animal or plant
- A2specificadj · clear and exact
- B2specificallyadv · in a clear and exact way
- C1specificationn · a detailed description of how something should be made
- B2specifyv · to say clearly and exactly
- C1specimenn · a sample used for study
- B2spectaclen · an impressive show or sight
- B1spectacularadj · very impressive to see
- B1spectatorn · a person who watches a sports event
- C1speculatev · to guess without knowing all the facts
- C1speculationn · guessing without full knowledge
- C1speculativeadj · based on guesses rather than facts
- A1speechn · a talk given to a group
- A2speedn · how fast something moves
- B1speedv · to go faster than the allowed limit
- B2speedern · a driver who goes faster than the legal limit
- A1spelln · the letters of a word, said in order
- A2spellv · to say the letters of a word
- B2spellboundadj · so interested that you cannot look away
- B1spellingn · the way letters form a word
- A1spendv · to use money to pay
- B1spheren · a round solid shape
- B1spicen · a strong-tasting plant used in cooking
- B1spicyadj · hot in taste
- B1spidern · a small animal with eight legs
- A2spillv · to let liquid fall out by accident
- B2spinv · to turn around quickly
- B1spinachn · a dark green leafy vegetable
- B1spiraladj · winding around a central point
- C2spiren · a tall pointed tower on a roof
- B1spiritn · energy, courage and strong feeling
- B1spiritualadj · related to the soul or religion
- B2spiten · used to show something happened despite a problem
- A2splashv · to make water fly in drops
- B2splashn · the sound or movement of water hitting something
- B2splattern · a small mess of drops landing on a surface
- C1splatterv · to hit and cover a surface with drops
- C2splinterv · to break into small sharp pieces
- A2splitadj · divided into parts
- B1splitn · to divide something between people
- B2splitv · to divide into parts and share
- B1spoilv · to ruin something
- B2spokesmann · a man who speaks officially for a group
- B2spokeswomann · a woman who speaks for a group
- B1spongen · a soft material that holds water
- B1sponsorn · to support with money
- B2sponsorv · to pay for an event or person
- C1sponsorshipn · money given by a company to support an event
- C2spontaneityn · the quality of acting without planning
- C1spontaneousadj · done naturally, without planning
- C1spontaneouslyadv · without planning, in a natural way
- A2spoonn · a tool for eating liquid food
- A1sportn · a game for fun and exercise
- B1sportsadj · connected with physical games and exercise
- A2sports centern · a place with facilities for sport
- B1sportsmanshipn · fair and polite behaviour in sport
- A1spotn · a small round mark
- B2spotv · to see or notice something
- C1sprawln/v · to spread over a large area untidily
- B2sprayn/v · a liquid that comes out in small drops
- A2spreadn · a soft food you put on bread
- B2spreadv · to open out or cover a wider area
- B2spreadsheetn · a computer table for numbers
- A1springn · the season after winter
- B2sprintn · a short race run at top speed
- C1sproutn/v · to begin to grow, as a plant does
- B2spurn · something that encourages you to act
- C2spuriousadj · false, not genuine
- C2spuriouslyadv · in a false way that looks real
- A1spyn · a person who finds secret information
- B2squadn · a small team of players
- C1squanderv · to waste money or time carelessly
- A2squaren/adj · a shape with four equal sides
- B2squashn/v · a vegetable with thick skin; also, to press flat
- B2squeezev · to press something tightly to get liquid out
- C2squintv · to look with partly closed eyes
- C2squirmv · to twist the body because of discomfort
- C2squirmyadj · moving about in a wriggly way
- B2stabv · to push a sharp object into someone
- B2stabilityn · the state of staying steady and safe
- C2stabilizev · to make steady and not changing
- B1stableadj · not changing
- C1staccatoadj/adv · played in short, separate sounds
- B2stackn · a tidy pile of things
- A2stadiumn · a big place where sports are played
- A2staffn · the people who work in a place
- A1stagen · a raised area for performers
- B2staggern · to walk unsteadily, almost falling
- C1staggerv · to walk unsteadily as if about to fall
- C1staggeringadj · surprisingly large; hard to believe
- B2stainn/v · a dirty mark that is hard to remove
- A2stairn · one step in a set of steps
- B2staken · an interest or share in something
- B1stalln · a small table where goods are sold
- C1staminan · strength to keep going for a long time
- B2stammerv · to speak with repeated sounds or pauses
- A2stampn · a small paper label on a letter
- B2stampv · to press a mark or postage onto something
- A1standn · to be on your feet
- A2standv · to be on your feet
- B1standardn · a level of quality
- B2standardadj · normal and usual
- B2standbyadj · ready to be used if needed
- C2standingn · position or reputation among other people
- B2standstilln · a complete stop
- B2stanzan · a group of lines in a poem
- C1staplen · a basic food or product that is always needed
- A1starn · a bright point in the night sky
- B1starv · to have a main part in a film
- B1starev · to look at for a long time
- A1startn/v · to begin
- B2startlev · to surprise someone suddenly and a little frighten them
- C1startlingadj · surprising in a way that shocks a little
- C1startlinglyadv · in a way that is surprising and shocking
- B2starvationn · suffering or death from lack of food
- B2starvev · to suffer or die from lack of food
- B2starvingadj · extremely hungry
- A2staten · a region that is part of a country
- B2statev/adj · to say or write something formally
- C1statelyadj · grand, impressive and dignified
- A2statementn · something said or written clearly
- B2statesmann · a wise, respected political leader
- B2statewideadv · across the whole of a state
- A1stationn · a place where trains stop
- B2statisticsn · numbers and facts collected about something
- A2statuen · a figure of a person made of stone
- B1statusn · a person’s position in society or a group
- A1stayv · to remain in a place
- B1stayn · a period of time spent in a place
- B1steadilyadv · at a regular, gradual pace
- B1steadyadj · not moving or changing
- A2steakn · a thick slice of meat
- A2stealv · to take something that is not yours
- B1steamn · hot gas from boiling water
- B1steeln · a strong metal made from iron
- B2steelyadj · hard and cold like steel
- B1steepadj · rising sharply
- B2steerv · to control the direction of a vehicle
- B2steering wheeln · the wheel a driver turns to steer
- B1stemv · to come from
- A1stepv · to move by putting one foot forward
- A2stepn · one movement of your foot when you walk
- B2stepfathern · the husband of your mother, not your father
- B2stepmothern · the wife of your father, not your mother
- B2stereotypen · a fixed, oversimplified idea about a group
- C2sterilityn · the state of being completely free of germs
- B2sternadj · serious and strict
- B2stewn · food cooked slowly in liquid
- B1stickv · to attach something with glue or tape
- B2stickn · a thin piece of wood from a tree
- B1stickern · a small piece of paper with glue on one side
- B1stickyadj · covered with something that clings
- B2stiffadj · hard to move or bend
- C1stiffenv · to become hard, tight or hard to move
- A1stilladj · up to now; not stopped
- A2stilladv · up to now; continuing
- B2stimulantn · a substance that makes you more active
- B2stimulatev · to encourage activity or interest
- B2stimulationn · something that encourages activity or interest
- C1stimulin · things that cause a reaction in living things
- B2stingyadj · unwilling to spend money
- B2stinkv · to have a very bad smell
- C2stipulatev · to state clearly as a condition
- C2stipulationn · a condition required in an agreement
- B1stirv · to mix with a spoon
- B2stitchn · a loop of thread made with a needle
- B2stockn · goods that a shop has available
- C1stockv · to keep goods available for sale
- B2stock marketn · a place where company shares are traded
- B2stockpilen · a large store of supplies
- C2stoicismn · calm acceptance of pain without complaint
- C1stokev · to add fuel to a fire to keep it burning
- A2stomachn · the part of the body where food goes
- A2stomachachen · a pain in your stomach
- A1stonen · a small hard piece of rock
- B2stoneworkn · a structure or decoration made of stone
- B2stooln · a seat with no back or arms
- A1stopn/v · to end a movement
- B2stopovern · a short stop during a long journey
- B2stopwatchn · a watch that measures how long something takes
- B1storagen · space for keeping things
- A1storen · a place that sells things
- B2storev · to keep something for later use
- A2stormn · very bad weather with wind and rain
- B1stormyadj · with strong wind, rain and thunder
- A1storyn · an account of events
- B1storytellern · a person who tells stories
- A2stoven · a cooker with places for heating pots
- A1straightadv · in a line without turning
- A2straightadj · without turning
- B2straightenv · to make straight
- B2straightforwardadj · easy to understand, not complicated
- B1strainn · pressure or stress
- B2strainv · to hurt a muscle by overusing it
- B2straitn · a narrow area of sea between two lands
- B2strandn · a single thin piece of hair or thread
- A1strangeadj · not normal; odd
- B1strangelyadv · in an unusual or surprising way
- A2strangern · a person you do not know
- B2stranglev · to kill by pressing the throat or neck
- C1strapn/v · a narrow band of cloth or leather
- C1strappingadj · tall, strong and healthy
- B1strategicadj · planned to reach a long-term goal
- A2strategyn · a plan to reach a goal
- C2stratospheren · a layer of the atmosphere high above Earth
- B1strawn · a thin tube for drinking
- B1strawberryn · a small, sweet red fruit
- C1strayn/v/adj · an animal that has lost its home
- B1streamn/v · a small narrow river
- A1streetn · a road in a town
- A2strengthn · the power in your body
- B1strengthenv · to make stronger
- B1stressn · worry and pressure that make you tense
- B2stressv · to emphasize something as important
- B1stressedadj · worried and tense
- B1stressfuladj · causing worry and pressure
- C1stressfullyadv · in a way that causes worry and pressure
- B1stretchv · to make your body longer
- C1stretchingn · exercises that make your muscles longer
- B1strickenadj · badly affected by something unpleasant
- A1strictadj · making people follow rules
- B2strictlyadv · in a firm way; completely
- B2stridev · to walk with long, confident steps
- A2striken · a time when workers refuse to work
- B1strikev · to stop working as a protest
- B2strikingadj · attractive and easy to notice
- A2stringn · thin rope used to tie things
- C2stringentadj · very strict and hard to avoid
- C2stringentlyadv · in a very strict way
- B1stripn · a long narrow piece
- B2stripv · to remove a covering from something
- B1stripen · a long narrow line of colour
- B2strivev · to try very hard to achieve something
- B2stroken/v · a sudden brain illness from poor blood flow
- A1strongadj · having great power
- A2stronglyadv · in a firm or powerful way
- C1structuraladj · related to the way something is built
- C1structurallyadv · relating to how something is built
- A2structuren · a building or something that is built
- B1strugglen · a long hard effort to do something
- B2strugglev · to try very hard to do something difficult
- B1stubbornadj · refusing to change your mind
- B2stubbornlyadv · in a way that refuses to change
- B1stuckadj · unable to move or be moved
- A1studentn · a person who studies
- B1studion · a room where music or films are made
- A1studyv · to learn about a subject
- A2studyn · the work of learning about a subject
- A2stuffn · things that belong to you
- B2stuffv · to fill something tightly
- B1stuffedadj · filled with soft material
- C1stuffilyadv · in a way lacking fresh air
- C1stuffinessn · the state of having no fresh air
- C1stuffyadj · with no fresh air; warm and uncomfortable
- C2stultifyv · to make someone lose interest or energy
- C2stultifyinglyadv · in a way that makes you dull
- B1stumblev · to trip or walk unsteadily
- B1stunv · to surprise someone very much
- B1stunningadj · extremely beautiful
- B1stupidadj · not intelligent or sensible
- A2stylen · a way of dressing or doing things
- B1stylishadj · fashionable and attractive
- B2stylistn · a person who advises on clothes or hair
- C1stylisticadj · relating to the style of writing or design
- C1stylisticallyadv · relating to style of writing or design
- B1subconsciousadj · happening in the mind without you knowing
- B2subcontinentn · a large part of a continent
- B2subculturen · a small group with its own habits within society
- B2subdivisionn · an area of land divided into plots for houses
- A1subjectn · an area of study at school
- B2subjunctiven · a verb form for wishes, doubts and suggestions
- B1submarinen · a ship that travels underwater
- B2submitv · to give a document for others to consider
- C1subordinaten · a person with a lower position than another
- B2subplotn · a smaller story within a book or film
- B2subsidev · to become less strong
- C2subsidizev · to help pay part of the cost
- C2subsidyn · money given to help an industry
- C2subsistv · to stay alive with limited food or money
- C2subsistencen · the minimum needed to stay alive
- B2substancen · a material with particular qualities
- B1substantialadj · large in amount
- C1substantiallyadv · by a large amount
- C2substantiatev · to prove that something is true
- B1substituten · a person or thing that replaces another
- B2substitutev · to use one thing instead of another
- B2subtitlen · words at the bottom of a screen translating speech
- B2subtleadj · small and not easy to notice
- C1subtlyadv · in a slight, hard-to-notice way
- B2subtractv · to take one number from another
- B2suburbn · an area of homes outside the centre of a city
- C1suburbanadj · of the area on the edge of a city
- C1suburbian · the areas of houses outside a city centre
- A1subwayn · an underground train
- A2succeedv · to reach a goal; to do well
- A2successn · doing well and getting what you want
- A1successfuladj · having good results
- A2successfullyadv · in a way that reaches the goal
- C1successionn · a series of things one after another
- B2successiveadj · following one after another
- C1succulentn/adj · a plant with thick juicy leaves; juicy
- C1succulentlyadv · in a very juicy and tasty way
- C2succumbv · to fall victim to an illness
- A2suchpron/det · so great; of this kind
- B2suckv · to pull air or dust into something
- A2suddenadj · happening quickly and unexpectedly
- B1suddenlyadv · quickly and unexpectedly
- C1sudsn · the foam on top of soapy water
- B2suev · to take someone to court
- B1sufferv · to feel pain or a problem
- B2sufferingn · pain or hardship that someone feels
- C1sufficev · to be enough
- B1sufficientadj · enough
- B2sufficientlyadv · enough; to the necessary degree
- B1suffixn · letters added to the end of a word
- C2suffusev · to spread through or over something
- A1sugarn · a sweet white food for drinks
- A2suggestv · to give an idea to others
- A1suggestionn · an idea you give to someone
- B1suiciden · the act of killing yourself on purpose
- A2suitn/v · a jacket and trousers of the same cloth
- A2suitableadj · right or good enough for a purpose
- B2suitablyadv · in an appropriate way
- A2suitcasen · a large case for carrying clothes
- C1suitorn · a man who wants to marry a woman
- B2sulfurn · a yellow chemical element
- C2sulphurn · a yellow chemical element
- C2sulphuricadj · relating to the chemical sulphur or its acid
- A1sumn · the total of added numbers
- C2summarilyadv · quickly and without careful thought
- B1summarizev · to give the main points in a short way
- A2summaryn · a short version with the main points
- A1summern · the hot season
- B1summitn · the top of a mountain
- A1sunn · the star that gives us light
- B1sunbathev · to lie in the sun to get a tan
- B2sunbeamn · a ray of sunlight
- A1Sundayn · the last day of the week
- B1sundialn · a tool that shows time by the sun’s shadow
- A2sunflowern · a tall plant with a large yellow flower
- A2sunglassesn · dark glasses that protect eyes from sun
- A2sunlightn · light from the sun
- A1sunnyadj · with a lot of sun
- B1sunrisen · the time when the sun comes up
- B1sunsetn · the time when the sun goes down
- A1sunshinen · light from the sun
- A1superadj · very good
- B2superbadj · excellent; of very high quality
- C1superficialadj · only looking at the surface, not deep
- C1superficiallyadv · in a way that only considers the surface
- C2superfluousadj · more than is needed
- C2superfluouslyadv · in a way that is more than needed
- B2superintendentn · a person who manages a place or area
- B1superioradj · better than another
- A2superlativen · the form of an adjective meaning the most
- A1supermarketn · a big shop that sells food
- B2supernaturaladj · beyond normal nature, like ghosts or magic
- A2superstarn · a very famous and popular performer
- B1superstitionn · a belief in luck or magic not based on facts
- B2supervisev · to watch and direct others
- B2supervisionn · the act of watching and directing others
- B2supervisorn · a person who watches and directs workers
- A2suppern · a light meal in the evening
- C1suppleadj · bending and moving easily
- B2supplementn · something added to improve or complete
- B2suppliern · a company that provides goods to others
- B1supplyn · an amount of something available for use
- B2supplyv · to provide something that is needed
- A2supportn · help and encouragement
- B1supportv · to help and encourage someone
- B1supportern · a person who backs a team or idea
- B1supportiveadj · helpful and kind
- B1supposev · to think something is probably true
- B1supposedlyadv · according to what people say
- B2suppressv · to stop something from being known or happening
- A1sureadj · certain; without doubt
- A2sureadv · yes; of course
- B1surelyadv · used when you are almost certain
- A1surfn · waves that break on the beach
- A2surfv · to look around on the Internet
- B1surfacen · the top or outside part of something
- A2surfingn · the sport of riding waves on a board
- B2surgen · a sudden large increase
- C2surgev · to move forward suddenly and strongly
- B1surgeonn · a doctor who performs operations
- B1surgeryn · medical treatment where doctors cut the body
- A2surnamen · the family name
- A1surprisen · something you do not expect
- B1surprisev · to make someone feel unexpected wonder
- A2surprisedadj · feeling that something was unexpected
- A2surprisingadj · unexpected
- B1surprisinglyadv · in a way that is unexpected
- C2surrealismn · an art style showing dream-like images
- C2surrealistn · an artist working in the style of surrealism
- B2surrenderv · to stop fighting and give in
- C2surreptitiousadj · done secretly so others do not notice
- C2surreptitiouslyadv · secretly, so that nobody notices
- B1surroundv · to be on all sides of something
- B1surroundingadj · nearby, all around
- B2surroundingsn · the area and things around a place
- B2surveillancen · careful watching of a place or person
- A1surveyn · a list of questions for many people
- B1survivaln · staying alive
- A2survivev · to stay alive after danger
- B1survivorn · a person who lives through danger or illness
- B1suspectn · a person thought to have done a crime
- B2suspectv · to think that something is probably true
- B2suspendv · to stop something for a time
- C1suspensionn · a period when someone is officially not allowed to attend
- B1suspicionn · a feeling that something is wrong
- B2suspiciousadj · feeling that something is not right
- B2suspiciouslyadv · in a way that shows you doubt something
- B2sustainv · to keep something going for a long time
- C1sustainableadj · able to continue without harming the environment
- C1sustainablyadv · in a way that does not harm nature
- A2swallowv · to move food or drink down your throat
- B2swann · a large white water bird
- C1swapn/v · to exchange one thing for another
- B1swarmn · a large group of flying insects
- B1swearv · to promise very seriously
- A2sweatv · to produce water through the skin
- B1sweatn · water that comes from your skin when hot
- A2sweatern · a warm piece of knitted clothing
- B1sweatshirtn · a thick, soft top with long sleeves
- B2sweepv · to clean a floor with a brush
- A1sweetadj · tasting like sugar
- A2sweetn · a small piece of sugar candy
- A2sweetheartn · a person you love
- B1swellv · to become bigger because of injury
- B2swiftadj · fast and quick
- A1swimn/v · to move through water
- B1swimmern · a person who swims
- A1swimmingn · moving through water
- A2swimming costumen · clothing you wear for swimming
- A1swimming pooln · a place for swimming
- A2swimsuitn · clothing you wear for swimming
- B2swingn/v · a hanging seat that moves back and forth
- B1switchn/v · a button that turns a machine on or
- C2swivelv · to turn around on a fixed point
- B1swollenadj · bigger than normal because of injury
- B1swordn · a long metal weapon with a sharp blade
- C2syllabicadj · relating to syllables, units of sound in words
- B2syllablen · a single unit of sound in a word
- A2symboln · a sign or picture that means something
- B2symbolicadj · representing an idea or quality
- B2sympatheticadj · showing understanding for someone’s problems
- B2sympathizev · to understand and share someone’s feelings
- B1sympathyn · a feeling of understanding another’s sadness
- A2symphonyn · a long piece of music for an orchestra
- B1symptomn · a sign that you have an illness
- C1symptomaticadj · showing signs of a particular illness
- B1syndromen · a group of signs that show an illness
- B2synonymn · a word with the same meaning as another
- C1synopsisn · a brief summary of a story or text
- C2synthesisn · a mixture of ideas into a whole
- C1syntheticadj · made by people, not natural
- C1syntheticallyadv · in a way that is artificial, not natural
- A2systemn · a set of connected parts
- B1systematicadj · done in an organized way