--- title: S — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 48 description: The 2316 words of the English dictionary under S, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/48/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / S # S — The English dictionary · page 48 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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*Everyday, meaning 1:* To cook something gently in liquid just below boiling, with small bubbles.[↗](../../simmer/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (of a feeling) To stay strong under the surface without bursting out: anger simmering.[↗](../../simmer/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* "Simmer down" (informal) means calm down.[↗](../../simmer/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (noun) The state of gently bubbling.[↗](../../simmer/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "Bring to a simmer."[↗](../../simmer/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Let the soup simmer for twenty minutes.[↗](../../simmer/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Bring the water to a simmer, then add the pasta.[↗](../../simmer/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The tension between the two teams simmered all match.[↗](../../simmer/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · "Simmer down, everyone!" said the teacher.[↗](../../simmer/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Her anger simmered as she waited.[↗](../../simmer/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The sauce simmered on the stove.[↗](../../simmer/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **simmering** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Cooking gently in liquid that is just below boiling, with small bubbles.[↗](../../simmering/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (of feelings) Growing slowly inside someone without fully showing yet, like anger or excitement.[↗](../../simmering/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (of a problem or argument) Continuing quietly and likely to grow worse.[↗](../../simmering/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* «Simmering down» — becoming calmer after being angry or excited.[↗](../../simmering/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The soup is simmering on the stove.[↗](../../simmering/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Let the sauce keep simmering for ten minutes.[↗](../../simmering/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She was simmering with anger but said nothing.[↗](../../simmering/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · There were simmering tensions between the two teams.[↗](../../simmering/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · "Simmer down!" said the teacher when we got too loud.[↗](../../simmering/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Leave the pan simmering, not boiling hard.[↗](../../simmering/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The simmering argument finally boiled over at lunch.[↗](../../simmering/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **simple** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Simple means easy to understand or do, not complicated.[↗](../../simple/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Simple means plain, without decoration or extra things.[↗](../../simple/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Simple can mean basic and made of few parts.[↗](../../simple/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The instructions were simple to follow.[↗](../../simple/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · This is a simple sum: 2 + 3.[↗](../../simple/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She wore a simple white dress.[↗](../../simple/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A lever is a simple machine.[↗](../../simple/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Write a simple sentence with one verb.[↗](../../simple/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The simplest answer is often the right one.[↗](../../simple/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Simplify the fraction 6/9 to 2/3.[↗](../../simple/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · But Mowgli’s plan was simple enough.[↗](../../simple/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Three mothers, seven doubles and twelve simples.[↗](../../simple/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../simple/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · In this case we have the simple form AL, EL.[↗](../../simple/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../simple/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Of these letters, three are mothers, seven are double, and twelve are simple.[↗](../../simple/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887)[↗](../../simple/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · The LORD preserveth the simple; I was brought low, and He saved me.[↗](../../simple/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.116.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../simple/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · The opening of Thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.[↗](../../simple/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.119.130, JPS 1917)[↗](../../simple/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · To give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion; (Writings PRO.1.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../simple/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **simplex** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (technical) Simple, made of one part; not compound.[↗](../../simplex/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (communication) A simplex link sends messages in only one direction, like a radio broadcast (unlike duplex, which goes both ways).[↗](../../simplex/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (maths) A simplex is the simplest shape in any number of dimensions: a point, a line segment, a triangle, a tetrahedron.[↗](../../simplex/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (medicine) In "herpes simplex", the name of the virus that causes cold sores.[↗](../../simplex/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A triangle is a simplex in two dimensions.[↗](../../simplex/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A TV broadcast is simplex: it only goes one way.[↗](../../simplex/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Cold sores are caused by herpes simplex virus.[↗](../../simplex/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A tetrahedron is a three-dimensional simplex.[↗](../../simplex/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Walkie-talkies are half-duplex, not simplex.[↗](../../simplex/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The simplex method helps factories plan their work.[↗](../../simplex/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **simplicity** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Being simple and easy to understand or do.[↗](../../simplicity/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Being plain, without decoration or extras.[↗](../../simplicity/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* An honest, plain way of living or thinking.[↗](../../simplicity/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Simplicity can also mean being too trusting and easy to fool.[↗](../../simplicity/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The simplicity of the game made it great for little children.[↗](../../simplicity/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · I love the simplicity of a plain white room.[↗](../../simplicity/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · For simplicity, round the numbers to the nearest ten.[↗](../../simplicity/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The beauty of the answer was its simplicity.[↗](../../simplicity/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · They enjoyed the simplicity of life on the farm.[↗](../../simplicity/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The instructions were written with great simplicity.[↗](../../simplicity/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Perceiving their simplicity, he cast down a huge log into the lake.[↗](../../simplicity/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · In the simplicity of my heart and the innocency of my hands have I done this.'[↗](../../simplicity/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.20.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../simplicity/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And God said unto him in the dream: 'Yea, I know that in the simplicity of thy heart thou hast done this, and I also withheld thee from sinning against Me.[↗](../../simplicity/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.20.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../simplicity/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were invited, and went in their simplicity; and they knew not any thing.[↗](../../simplicity/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2SA.15.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../simplicity/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **simplification** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The act of making something simpler or easier to understand or do.[↗](../../simplification/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An explanation or version that leaves out details to be easier, sometimes so much that it is no longer quite right.[↗](../../simplification/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (maths) Making an expression or fraction simpler, like turning 4/8 into 1/2.[↗](../../simplification/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Simplification of 6/9 gives 2/3.[↗](../../simplification/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Saying the Earth is a perfect ball is a simplification.[↗](../../simplification/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The new rules are a simplification of the old ones.[↗](../../simplification/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · That's an oversimplification — the war had many causes.[↗](../../simplification/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Simplification of 2x + 3x gives 5x.[↗](../../simplification/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher made a simplification so younger children could follow.[↗](../../simplification/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Simplification of the instructions made the game easier to learn.[↗](../../simplification/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **simplify** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To simplify something is to make it simpler or easier to understand or do.[↗](../../simplify/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (maths) To simplify a fraction is to write it with smaller numbers that mean the same amount, by dividing the top and bottom by the same number.[↗](../../simplify/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (maths) To simplify an expression is to write it in a shorter way, for example by collecting like terms.[↗](../../simplify/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Can you simplify the instructions for the little ones?[↗](../../simplify/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Simplify 10/15 by dividing both numbers by 5 to get 2/3.[↗](../../simplify/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Simplify 3x + 4x to get 7x.[↗](../../simplify/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The new app simplifies homework by putting it all in one place.[↗](../../simplify/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We simplified the game so everyone could play.[↗](../../simplify/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Always simplify your answer fully.[↗](../../simplify/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher simplified the story for the younger class.[↗](../../simplify/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **simply** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Simply means in an easy or plain way: explain it simply.[↗](../../simply/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Simply means only or just: it is simply a game.[↗](../../simply/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Simply means really or completely: the view was simply beautiful.[↗](../../simply/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Simply add the two numbers.[↗](../../simply/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She simply gave away the rest.[↗](../../simply/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The answer is simply 12.[↗](../../simply/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He simply doubled the recipe.[↗](../../simply/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher explained it simply, so everyone understood.[↗](../../simply/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The fireworks were simply amazing\![↗](../../simply/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · They lived simply, without a car or TV.[↗](../../simply/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · I simply cannot wait to embrace you\![↗](../../simply/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Misery, or an evil end, or simply evil, ROH.[↗](../../simply/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../simply/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Happiness y or a good end, or simply g(H\>dj TUBH.[↗](../../simply/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../simply/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · In these versions, God simply חָקַק chaqaq 'carved', with no object expressed overtly.[↗](../../simply/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../simply/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") **simulated** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (adjective) Made to look or feel real, but not real; imitation: simulated leather, a simulated fire drill.[↗](../../simulated/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (adjective, science/computing) Created by a computer model to show what would happen in real life.[↗](../../simulated/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (verb, past) Pretended: «She simulated surprise».[↗](../../simulated/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Pilots train in a simulated cockpit before flying a real plane.[↗](../../simulated/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The firefighters ran a simulated rescue at our school.[↗](../../simulated/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The bag is made of simulated leather.[↗](../../simulated/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We watched a simulated volcano on the computer.[↗](../../simulated/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The game uses simulated weather that changes every day.[↗](../../simulated/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She simulated surprise when she saw the cake, but she already knew.[↗](../../simulated/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The simulated spacewalk took place in a big pool.[↗](../../simulated/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **simulation** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A simulation is a copy of a real situation, made on a computer or with models, so that people can study it or practise safely.[↗](../../simulation/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A simulation can also be a pretend version of something, like a fire drill or a flight simulator.[↗](../../simulation/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (formal) Simulation can mean pretending, putting on a false show: a simulation of interest.[↗](../../simulation/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We used a computer simulation to see how the planets orbit the Sun.[↗](../../simulation/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Pilots practise emergencies in a flight simulator.[↗](../../simulation/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The fire drill is a simulation of a real fire.[↗](../../simulation/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The simulation rolled a dice a thousand times.[↗](../../simulation/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Scientists run simulations to predict the weather.[↗](../../simulation/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · My brother plays a farming simulation game.[↗](../../simulation/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **simulator** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A machine or computer program that copies real conditions so people can practise or test something safely, for example a flight simulator.[↗](../../simulator/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A computer game that copies a real activity: a farm simulator, a driving simulator.[↗](../../simulator/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Pilots practise emergencies in a flight simulator.[↗](../../simulator/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The science museum has an earthquake simulator.[↗](../../simulator/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · My brother plays a farming simulator on his tablet.[↗](../../simulator/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Learner drivers can use a driving simulator.[↗](../../simulator/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Astronauts trained in a simulator before going into space.[↗](../../simulator/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The simulator shook and tilted like a real plane.[↗](../../simulator/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **simultaneous** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Happening or done at exactly the same time: simultaneous explosions.[↗](../../simultaneous/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (maths) «Simultaneous equations» are two or more equations that must be true at the same time, solved together.[↗](../../simultaneous/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* There were two simultaneous goals in different games.[↗](../../simultaneous/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Solve the simultaneous equations a + b = 9 and a − b = 1.[↗](../../simultaneous/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The twins gave a simultaneous shout.[↗](../../simultaneous/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Simultaneous translation lets people hear speeches in their own language.[↗](../../simultaneous/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The lights switched on in a simultaneous flash.[↗](../../simultaneous/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Can you pat your head and rub your tummy simultaneously?[↗](../../simultaneous/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **simultaneously** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* At exactly the same time.[↗](../../simultaneously/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (maths) «Solve simultaneously»: find values that make two or more equations true together.[↗](../../simultaneously/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The two runners crossed the line simultaneously.[↗](../../simultaneously/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Two taps fill the bath simultaneously.[↗](../../simultaneously/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't all talk simultaneously\![↗](../../simultaneously/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The lights went on simultaneously in every room.[↗](../../simultaneously/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She can pat her head and rub her tummy simultaneously.[↗](../../simultaneously/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Solve the two equations simultaneously.[↗](../../simultaneously/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Both trains left the station simultaneously.[↗](../../simultaneously/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · “What would Peter do?” they cried simultaneously.[↗](../../simultaneously/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **sin** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In religion, an act that breaks God's law or a religious rule.[↗](../../sin/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) Something that seems very wrong or a shame.[↗](../../sin/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* It's a sin to waste good food.[↗](../../sin/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (maths abbreviation) sin = sine, a function in trigonometry used with angles in triangles.[↗](../../sin/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Many religions teach that stealing is a sin.[↗](../../sin/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · It's a sin to throw away that cake\![↗](../../sin/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He asked to be forgiven for his sins.[↗](../../sin/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Press the sin button on the calculator to find the sine of 30 degrees.[↗](../../sin/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · In the story, greed was his worst sin.[↗](../../sin/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Wasting a sunny day indoors would be a sin.[↗](../../sin/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · "I will confess all my sins first.[↗](../../sin/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · one male of the goats for a sin-offering; (Torah NUM.7.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../sin/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · and one he-goat for a sin-offering, to make atonement for you.[↗](../../sin/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.28.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../sin/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · and one he-goat for a sin-offering, to make atonement for you; (Torah NUM.29.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../sin/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · How many are mine iniquities and sins?[↗](../../sin/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.13.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../sin/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Make me to know my transgression and my sin.[↗](../../sin/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.13.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../sin/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · If thou hast sinned, what doest thou against Him?[↗](../../sin/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.35.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../sin/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **sincere** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Honest and true; meaning what you say or feel.[↗](../../sincere/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Real, not pretend: «a sincere apology».[↗](../../sincere/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Yours sincerely (UK) A polite ending of a formal letter.[↗](../../sincere/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Please accept my sincere apology.[↗](../../sincere/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Her thanks were warm and sincere.[↗](../../sincere/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He is a sincere friend who never lies.[↗](../../sincere/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We send our sincere thanks to the volunteers.[↗](../../sincere/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Yours sincerely, Amy Brown.[↗](../../sincere/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The card had a sincere message.[↗](../../sincere/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The Stag, congratulating himself on his safety, began to express his sincere thanks to the Oxen who had kindly helped him in the hour of need.[↗](../../sincere/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The men of blood hate him that is sincere; and as for the upright, they seek his life.[↗](../../sincere/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.29.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../sincere/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The righteousness of the sincere shall make straight his way; but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.[↗](../../sincere/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.11.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../sincere/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **sincerely** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Sincerely means honestly and truly, meaning what you say, as in «I sincerely hope you feel better».[↗](../../sincerely/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* «Yours sincerely» (UK, Ireland, Australia) or «Sincerely» (US, Canada) is a polite way to end a formal letter or email, before your name.[↗](../../sincerely/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I sincerely hope you enjoy the party.[↗](../../sincerely/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Yours sincerely, Amy Brown.[↗](../../sincerely/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He sincerely apologised for breaking the window.[↗](../../sincerely/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We sincerely thank everyone who helped clear the park.[↗](../../sincerely/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She said sorry sincerely, so I forgave her.[↗](../../sincerely/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Sincerely, Jordan (at the end of a US letter).[↗](../../sincerely/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The little flower could very well see that they were ill at ease, and pitied them sincerely.[↗](../../sincerely/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · My words shall utter the uprightness of my heart; and that which my lips know they shall speak sincerely.[↗](../../sincerely/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.33.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../sincerely/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Draw me, we will run after thee; the king hath brought me into his chambers; we will be glad and rejoice in thee, we will find thy love more fragrant than wine! sincerely do they love thee.[↗](../../sincerely/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings SNG.1.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../sincerely/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **sincerity** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Being honest and meaning what you say or feel; not pretending.[↗](../../sincerity/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Real and true feeling shown in words or actions.[↗](../../sincerity/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I could hear the sincerity in her apology.[↗](../../sincerity/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He spoke with such sincerity that everyone believed him.[↗](../../sincerity/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · In all sincerity, I think you did brilliantly.[↗](../../sincerity/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Some people doubted the politician's sincerity.[↗](../../sincerity/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A thank-you card is nicer when it is written with sincerity.[↗](../../sincerity/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Her sincerity made her a good friend.[↗](../../sincerity/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Misfortune tests the sincerity of friendship.[↗](../../sincerity/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · For there is no sincerity in their mouth; their inward part is a yawning gulf, their throat is an open sepulchre; they make smooth their tongue.[↗](../../sincerity/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.5.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../sincerity/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve Him in sincerity and in truth; and put away the gods which your fathers served beyond the River, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD.[↗](../../sincerity/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JOS.24.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../sincerity/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") 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