--- title: S — The school dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 18 description: The 2153 words of the school 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/school/S/page/18/) [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/) / [school dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/) / S # S — The school dictionary · page 18 [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/) [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/2/) [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/3/) [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/4/) [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/5/) [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/6/) [7](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/7/) [8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/8/) [9](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/9/) [10](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/10/) [11](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/11/) [12](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/12/) [13](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/13/) [14](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/14/) [15](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/15/) [16](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/16/) [17](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/17/) **18** [19](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/19/) [20](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/20/) [21](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/21/) [22](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/22/) - [strangulation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strangulation/) — Killing or hurting someone by squeezing their neck so they cannot breathe. — 9 sentences - [strap](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strap/) — A strap is a strip of leather, cloth or plastic used to fasten, carry or hold something. — 11 sentences - [strapping](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strapping/) — Strapping means big, strong and healthy-looking, usually of a tall young person. — 5 sentences - [stratagem](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stratagem/) — A clever plan or trick to get what you want or to fool an enemy. — 8 sentences - [strategic](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strategic/) — Strategic means carefully planned to reach a goal. — 8 sentences - [strategy](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strategy/) — A strategy is a plan for reaching a goal, especially a clever plan made carefully ahead. — 9 sentences - [stratosphere](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stratosphere/) — The stratosphere is the layer of air above the lowest layer of the atmosphere, roughly between ten and fifty kilometres above the ground. — 9 sentences - [stratum](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stratum/) — A stratum is one layer of rock or soil lying on top of another. — 10 sentences - [stratus](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stratus/) — Stratus is a type of low, flat, grey cloud that covers the sky like a blanket. — 8 sentences - [straw](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/straw/) — Straw is the dry yellow stalks of plants like wheat, used for animal beds or to make hats and baskets. — 13 sentences - [strawberry](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strawberry/) — A strawberry is a small red sweet fruit with tiny seeds on its outside and green leaves on top. — 13 sentences - [strawman](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strawman/) — A strawman is an unfair trick in an argument: you change the other person's idea into a weaker or sillier version and then attack that ins… — 10 sentences - [stray](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stray/) — A stray animal is a pet like a dog or cat that is lost or has no home. — 13 sentences - [streak](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/streak/) — A streak is a long, thin line or mark of a different colour, like a streak of paint or a streak of lightning. — 12 sentences - [streaky](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/streaky/) — Streaky means having streaks: long thin lines or marks of a different colour, often uneven: streaky windows, streaky hair dye. — 10 sentences - [stream](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stream/) — A stream is a small, narrow river. — 14 sentences - [streamer](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/streamer/) — A streamer is a long, narrow strip of coloured paper or ribbon used to decorate for parties and celebrations. — 11 sentences - [streamline](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/streamline/) — To streamline something is to give it a smooth, slim shape so it moves easily through air or water. — 10 sentences - [streamlining](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/streamlining/) — making something simpler and more efficient. — 9 sentences - [street](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/street/) — A street is a road in a town or city with houses, shops or buildings on its sides. — 12 sentences - [streetlight](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/streetlight/) — A tall lamp on a pole beside a road that lights up the street at night. — 8 sentences - [strength](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strength/) — Strength is how strong someone or something is: the power of muscles to lift and push. — 11 sentences - [strengthen](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strengthen/) — To strengthen something is to make it stronger. — 12 sentences - [strenuous](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strenuous/) — Strenuous means needing a lot of effort, energy or strength: a strenuous climb. — 8 sentences - [strep](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strep/) — Strep is short for streptococcus, a kind of bacteria that can cause illness. — 8 sentences - [streptococcus](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/streptococcus/) — Streptococcus is a type of round bacteria that grow in chains. Some kinds live harmlessly in us; others cause illnesses such as strep thro… — 8 sentences - [stress](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stress/) — Stress is a feeling of worry and pressure when you have too much to do or something is hard. — 12 sentences - [stressed](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stressed/) — Stressed means feeling worried, tense and under pressure, like before a big test. — 12 sentences - [stressful](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stressful/) — Stressful describes something that makes you feel worried, tense or under pressure. — 9 sentences - [stretch](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stretch/) — To make something longer or wider by pulling it. — 13 sentences - [stretching](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stretching/) — Stretching means making your body or a part of it longer by reaching out arms and legs or pulling muscles gently. — 12 sentences - [stretchy](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stretchy/) — Stretchy means able to stretch, to become longer or wider when you pull it, and often to go back to its shape after. — 8 sentences - [strew](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strew/) — To scatter things untidily over a surface. — 9 sentences - [strewth](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strewth/) — a mild exclamation of surprise, shock or annoyance, from "God's truth". — 8 sentences - [stricken](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stricken/) — Badly affected by something bad, such as illness, sadness or disaster: a stricken ship, a grief-stricken family. — 11 sentences - [strict](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strict/) — A strict person makes people obey rules and does not allow bad behaviour. — 11 sentences - [strictly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strictly/) — Strictly means in a firm way that makes sure rules are followed exactly. — 11 sentences - [strictness](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strictness/) — Strictness is being strict: making people follow rules exactly and not allowing bad behaviour. — 9 sentences - [stride](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stride/) — To stride is to walk with long, quick, confident steps. — 12 sentences - [strife](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strife/) — Strife is angry fighting, quarrelling or struggle between people or groups. — 5 sentences - [strike](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strike/) — To strike is to hit something hard: «lightning struck the tree». — 16 sentences - [striker](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/striker/) — In football (soccer), a striker is a player whose main job is to score goals. — 9 sentences - [striking](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/striking/) — Striking means hitting something hard: the ball striking the window. — 14 sentences - [string](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/string/) — A string is a thin cord used for tying things. — 14 sentences - [stringy](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stringy/) — Stringy food is full of tough fibres like strings and is hard to chew: stringy meat, stringy celery. — 11 sentences - [strip](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strip/) — A strip is a long, narrow piece of something, like paper, cloth or land. — 15 sentences - [stripe](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stripe/) — A stripe is a long thin line of colour on something, like on a zebra or a flag. — 11 sentences - [stripped](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stripped/) — Stripped is the past of «strip»: took off a covering or layer, such as paint, bark or sheets. — 13 sentences - [stripping](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stripping/) — Taking off a covering or layer: stripping wallpaper, stripping paint, stripping a bed. — 10 sentences - [stripy](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stripy/) — Stripy means having stripes — long thin lines or bands of different colours. — 7 sentences - [strive](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strive/) — To try very hard to do or get something, over a long time: strive to do your best. — 10 sentences - [striving](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/striving/) — Striving means trying very hard for a long time to get or reach something: «She is striving to improve». — 10 sentences - [stroke](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stroke/) — To stroke an animal or person is to move your hand gently over it, usually again and again. — 15 sentences - [stroll](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stroll/) — To walk slowly and in a relaxed way, for pleasure, not in a hurry. — 11 sentences - [strong](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strong/) — Having a lot of power in your body. — 21 sentences - [stronghold](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stronghold/) — A stronghold is a strong, well-defended place such as a castle or fort that is hard to attack. — 12 sentences - [strongly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strongly/) — Strongly means with a lot of strength or force. — 12 sentences - [strontium](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strontium/) — Strontium is a soft, silvery metal, a chemical element with the symbol Sr and atomic number 38. — 8 sentences - [struck](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/struck/) — Hit someone or something hard. — 16 sentences - [structural](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/structural/) — Structural means to do with the structure of something: how its parts are built, joined or organised. — 8 sentences - [structure](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/structure/) — A structure is something that has been built, like a bridge, tower or building. — 13 sentences - [struggle](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/struggle/) — To struggle means to try very hard to do something difficult. — 11 sentences - [struggling](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/struggling/) — Struggling means trying very hard to do something that is difficult («struggling with maths»). — 12 sentences - [strum](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strum/) — To strum is to play a guitar, ukulele or similar instrument by brushing your fingers or a pick across the strings. — 10 sentences - [strung](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strung/) — Strung is a form of «string». Beads strung on a thread are put on it one after another. — 15 sentences - [strut](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strut/) — To strut is to walk in a proud, stiff way, with your chest out and head up, to show off. — 12 sentences - [stuart](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stuart/) — Stuart is a boy's first name and also a surname, used especially in Scotland, England and other English-speaking countries. — 8 sentences - [stub](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stub/) — The short end left after most of something has been used, like a pencil stub or a candle stub. — 13 sentences - [stubble](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stubble/) — Stubble is the short, rough hairs that grow on a man's face when he has not shaved for a day or a few days. — 10 sentences - [stubbly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stubbly/) — Stubbly means covered with short, rough hairs, like a man's chin when he has not shaved. — 8 sentences - [stubborn](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stubborn/) — Not willing to change your mind or do what others want, even when you should. — 9 sentences - [stubbornly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stubbornly/) — In a way that refuses to change your mind or do what others want. — 9 sentences - [stubbornness](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stubbornness/) — Stubbornness is refusing to change your mind or do what others want, even when there are good reasons. — 11 sentences - [stubby](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stubby/) — Short and thick: stubby fingers, a stubby pencil. — 9 sentences - [stuck](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stuck/) — Stuck is the past form of stick: she stuck the stamp on. — 13 sentences - [stud](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stud/) — A stud is a small piece of metal or plastic sticking out of a surface, like the studs on football boots or on a jacket. — 13 sentences - [studbook](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/studbook/) — A studbook is an official record book listing the parents, grandparents and births of animals of a particular breed, especially horses, bu… — 8 sentences - [studded](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/studded/) — Studded means covered with small bits set into the surface, such as nails, spikes or jewels. — 5 sentences - [student](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/student/) — A student is a person who learns at a school, college or university. — 13 sentences - [studied](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/studied/) — Studied is the past of study: learned about something, read or practised to learn it. — 11 sentences - [studio](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/studio/) — A studio is a room where an artist, photographer or dancer works. — 12 sentences - [study](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/study/) — To study is to spend time learning about something, by reading, practising and thinking. — 14 sentences - [studying](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/studying/) — Spending time learning about a subject by reading, practising or going to lessons. — 10 sentences - [stuff](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stuff/) — Things in general, when you do not need to name them. — 17 sentences - [stuffy](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stuffy/) — A stuffy room has warm, stale air with not enough fresh air. — 10 sentences - [stumble](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stumble/) — To stumble is to trip and almost fall when walking or running. — 11 sentences - [stump](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stump/) — A stump is the short part of a tree trunk left in the ground after the tree is cut down. — 13 sentences - [stumpy](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stumpy/) — Stumpy means short and thick, like a tree stump. — 9 sentences - [stun](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stun/) — To hit or shock a person or animal so they are dizzy or knocked out for a short time. — 9 sentences - [stung](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stung/) — Hurt by an insect, plant or animal that pushes a sharp point or poison into the skin: stung by a bee, a wasp, a nettle or a jellyfish. — 12 sentences - [stunned](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stunned/) — Stunned means very surprised or shocked, so that you can hardly speak or move. — 10 sentences - [stunt](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stunt/) — A stunt is a daring or dangerous action, often done in a film or show, such as jumping a car or falling from a building. — 10 sentences - [stunted](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stunted/) — Stunted means smaller or shorter than normal because growth has been stopped or slowed, often by poor food, illness or a hard place to live. — 9 sentences - [stunting](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stunting/) — Stunting is when something, especially a child or a plant, does not grow as tall or as well as it should, often because of poor food, illn… — 10 sentences - [stupefied](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stupefied/) — Stupefied means so shocked, tired or dazed that you cannot think or act clearly. — 5 sentences - [stupendous](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stupendous/) — Stupendous means huge or amazing, astonishing in size, strength or power. — 5 sentences - [stupid](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stupid/) — Stupid means not clever or not sensible: a stupid mistake. — 10 sentences - [stupidity](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stupidity/) — Stupidity is being stupid: not thinking well or not understanding. — 9 sentences - [stupidly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stupidly/) — Stupidly means in a silly or unwise way, without thinking first: «I stupidly left my coat at school». — 10 sentences - [stupor](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stupor/) — A stupor is a dazed state in which you cannot think or feel properly, as after shock, a spell, drink or sleep. — 5 sentences [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/) [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/2/) [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/3/) [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/4/) [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/5/) [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/6/) [7](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/7/) [8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/8/) [9](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/9/) [10](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/10/) [11](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/11/) [12](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/12/) [13](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/13/) [14](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/14/) [15](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/15/) [16](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/16/) [17](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/17/) **18** [19](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/19/) [20](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/20/) [21](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/21/) [22](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/22/)