--- title: S — The school dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 20 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/20/) [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 20 [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](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/18/) [19](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/19/) **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/) - [suitably](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/suitably/) — Suitably means in a way that is right or proper for the situation: «suitably dressed for the rain». — 9 sentences - [suitcase](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/suitcase/) — A large case with a handle, and often wheels, for carrying clothes and other things when you travel. — 7 sentences - [suite](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/suite/) — A suite is a set of rooms that go together, especially in a hotel, like a bedroom with its own sitting room. — 13 sentences - [suitor](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/suitor/) — A suitor is a man who wants to marry a particular woman and pays her attention to win her. — 5 sentences - [sulfide](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sulfide/) — A sulfide is a chemical compound made of sulfur joined with another element, often a metal, such as iron sulfide or hydrogen sulfide. — 9 sentences - [sulfur](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sulfur/) — Sulfur is a chemical element, a yellow non-metal with the symbol S and atomic number 16. — 9 sentences - [sulk](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sulk/) — To stay silent and bad-tempered because you are annoyed or did not get what you wanted. — 10 sentences - [sulkily](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sulkily/) — In a sulky way: quiet, cross and unwilling to be friendly because you are upset or did not get your way. — 7 sentences - [sulky](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sulky/) — Sulky means bad-tempered and silent because you are upset or annoyed, and you want others to notice: «a sulky face». — 11 sentences - [sullen](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sullen/) — Sullen means quiet and bad-tempered, not wanting to talk or smile. — 4 sentences - [sullenly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sullenly/) — Sullenly means in a bad-tempered, silent and unfriendly way, as when someone is sulking. — 8 sentences - [sulphide](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sulphide/) — A sulphide is a chemical compound made of sulphur joined with another element, often a metal. — 9 sentences - [sulphur](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sulphur/) — Sulphur is a yellow chemical element, a solid that is not a metal; its symbol is S. — 12 sentences - [sulphuric](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sulphuric/) — Sulphuric means containing or made from sulphur. — 9 sentences - [sulphurous](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sulphurous/) — Sulphurous means smelling of sulphur, a yellow substance with a strong, rotten-egg smell, or full of its fumes. (Spelt sulfurous in Americ… — 5 sentences - [sultan](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sultan/) — A sultan is a king or ruler in some Muslim countries, both in history and today, such as the Sultan of Brunei or the Sultan of Oman. — 11 sentences - [sultana](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sultana/) — A sultana is a dried, light-golden seedless grape, like a raisin but paler and sweeter. — 10 sentences - [sultanate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sultanate/) — A sultanate is a country or land ruled by a sultan, a Muslim king or ruler. — 7 sentences - [sultry](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sultry/) — Sultry means very hot and damp, still and close, with no breeze. — 4 sentences - [sum](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sum/) — The sum is the answer you get when you add numbers together: the sum of 3 and 4 is 7. — 13 sentences - [sumatran](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sumatran/) — Sumatran means from or to do with Sumatra, a large island of Indonesia in South-East Asia. — 9 sentences - [sumerian](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sumerian/) — Sumerian means from or to do with Sumer, one of the world's first civilisations, in southern Mesopotamia (now southern Iraq), about 5,000… — 10 sentences - [summarise](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/summarise/) — To give the main points of something in a few words, leaving out the details. — 8 sentences - [summary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/summary/) — A summary is a short version of something longer, giving only the main points. — 10 sentences - [summer](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/summer/) — Summer is the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn (fall). — 11 sentences - [summit](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/summit/) — A summit is the highest point or top of a mountain or hill. — 13 sentences - [summon](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/summon/) — To officially order someone to come: summoned to the head teacher's office. — 11 sentences - [sumptuous](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sumptuous/) — Sumptuous means very rich, costly and grand, with the best of everything: a sumptuous feast. — 4 sentences - [sun](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sun/) — The star that our Earth goes around; it gives us light and heat. — 14 sentences - [sunbathe](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sunbathe/) — To sunbathe is to sit or lie in the sunshine, usually to relax or to get a tan. — 8 sentences - [sunbeam](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sunbeam/) — A sunbeam is a ray or narrow beam of sunlight, especially one you can see shining through a gap, a window or clouds. — 8 sentences - [sunbonnet](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sunbonnet/) — A sunbonnet is a bonnet with a wide brim and a flap at the back, worn to keep the sun off the face and neck. — 3 sentences - [sunburn](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sunburn/) — Sunburn is red, sore, hot skin caused by staying in strong sunlight too long. — 10 sentences - [sunburnt](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sunburnt/) — If you are sunburnt, your skin is red, sore and hot because you stayed in strong sunshine too long. — 10 sentences - [sundae](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sundae/) — A sundae is a dessert of ice cream topped with sauce, such as chocolate or strawberry, and often with whipped cream, nuts, sprinkles and a… — 7 sentences - [sunday](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sunday/) — Sunday is a day of the week. It comes after Saturday and before Monday. — 12 sentences - [sundew](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sundew/) — A small meat-eating plant that grows in boggy places and has leaves covered in sticky, shining hairs that trap and digest insects. — 7 sentences - [sundial](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sundial/) — An old instrument that shows the time of day by the shadow that a pointer (the gnomon) casts on a flat dial marked with hours. — 7 sentences - [sundown](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sundown/) — Sundown is the time when the sun goes down; sunset. — 3 sentences - [sundry](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sundry/) — Sundry means various or several different ones, not named one by one: sundry other articles. — 4 sentences - [sunflower](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sunflower/) — A very tall plant with a large flower that has a brown centre and yellow petals. Its seeds can be eaten or made into oil. — 8 sentences - [sung](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sung/) — Sung is the form of "sing" used after have, has, had and be. — 10 sentences - [sunglasses](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sunglasses/) — Sunglasses are glasses with dark or tinted lenses that protect your eyes from bright sunlight. — 9 sentences - [sunk](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sunk/) — Sunk is a form of sink: gone down under water or below a surface, as in the ship had sunk. — 11 sentences - [sunken](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sunken/) — Sunken means lying at the bottom of the sea, a lake or a river after sinking: a sunken ship, sunken treasure. — 11 sentences - [sunless](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sunless/) — Without sunlight; dark or dull: a sunless day; the sunless depths of the sea. — 8 sentences - [sunlight](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sunlight/) — The light that comes from the Sun. — 11 sentences - [sunlit](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sunlit/) — Sunlit means lit by the sun, bright with sunshine. — 9 sentences - [sunni](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sunni/) — Sunni (Sunni Islam) is the largest branch, or group, of Islam; most Muslims in the world are Sunni. — 9 sentences - [sunny](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sunny/) — Sunny means full of bright light from the Sun, with no or few clouds. — 11 sentences - [sunrise](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sunrise/) — Sunrise is the time in the morning when the sun first appears above the horizon. — 11 sentences - [sunscreen](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sunscreen/) — Sunscreen is a cream or spray you put on your skin to protect it from the Sun's harmful rays so you don't get sunburn. — 8 sentences - [sunset](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sunset/) — Sunset is the time in the evening when the sun goes down below the horizon. — 10 sentences - [sunsetting](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sunsetting/) — ending a product, service or law, often slowly. — 8 sentences - [sunshade](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sunshade/) — A sunshade is something that keeps the sun off you, like a big umbrella at the beach or over a garden table, or a canopy. — 8 sentences - [sunshine](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sunshine/) — Sunshine is the light and warmth that come from the sun. — 11 sentences - [sunspot](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sunspot/) — A dark, cooler patch that appears for a while on the surface of the Sun. — 9 sentences - [sunstroke](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sunstroke/) — An illness caused by staying too long in hot sun, with headache, dizziness, a high body temperature, sickness and sometimes fainting; a se… — 7 sentences - [suntan](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/suntan/) — A suntan is the darker colour your skin goes after being in the sun. — 9 sentences - [sup](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sup/) — To sup is to drink something a little at a time, or to sip. — 11 sentences - [super](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/super/) — Super means very good or excellent (informal). — 11 sentences - [superb](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/superb/) — Extremely good; excellent. — 10 sentences - [supercilious](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/supercilious/) — Supercilious means proud and looking down on others, as if they were not worth noticing. — 3 sentences - [superficial](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/superficial/) — A superficial wound or damage is only on the surface and not deep or serious: a superficial cut. — 11 sentences - [superficially](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/superficially/) — Superficially means only on the surface or at first look, not deeply: «They look superficially alike». — 9 sentences - [superfluous](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/superfluous/) — Superfluous means more than is needed, extra and not necessary. — 11 sentences - [superfood](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/superfood/) — A superfood is a food that people say is extra healthy because it has lots of vitamins, minerals or other good things in it, like blueberr… — 9 sentences - [supergiant](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/supergiant/) — A supergiant is one of the biggest and brightest kinds of star, many times larger and heavier than our Sun. — 9 sentences - [superhero](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/superhero/) — A superhero is a character in comics, films or stories who has special powers, like flying or great strength, and uses them to fight evil… — 9 sentences - [superhuman](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/superhuman/) — Superhuman means greater than an ordinary person can manage: superhuman strength or effort. — 3 sentences - [superintend](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/superintend/) — To superintend is to watch over and manage a job or people, making sure it is done properly. — 3 sentences - [superior](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/superior/) — Better in quality or more skilled than others: superior goods. — 13 sentences - [superiority](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/superiority/) — Superiority is being better, stronger or higher in quality than others. — 9 sentences - [superlative](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/superlative/) — A superlative is the form of an adjective or adverb that shows the most or least: biggest, fastest, most beautiful, best, worst. — 11 sentences - [supermarket](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/supermarket/) — A supermarket is a big shop where you can buy food, drinks and many other things for the home, taking them from shelves and paying at a ch… — 9 sentences - [supernatural](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/supernatural/) — Seeming to come from beyond the natural world, not explained by science, like ghosts, magic or spirits. — 10 sentences - [supernova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/supernova/) — A supernova is a gigantic explosion of a star at the end of its life, which can shine brighter than a whole galaxy for a short time. — 7 sentences - [superpower](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/superpower/) — A very powerful country with great military and economic strength that has a big influence over the world. — 10 sentences - [supersede](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/supersede/) — To supersede something is to take its place because it is newer or better, so the old thing is no longer used. — 8 sentences - [superstar](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/superstar/) — A superstar is an extremely famous and successful singer, actor, sports player or other performer. — 8 sentences - [superstition](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/superstition/) — A superstition is a belief that some action or object brings good or bad luck, even though there is no real reason or proof for it. — 10 sentences - [superstitious](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/superstitious/) — A superstitious person believes in luck or magic signs, like thinking black cats, broken mirrors or Friday the 13th bring bad luck. — 9 sentences - [supervise](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/supervise/) — To supervise people or an activity is to watch over them and make sure they do things correctly and safely. — 9 sentences - [supervising](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/supervising/) — Supervising means watching over people or an activity to make sure it is done safely and correctly. — 9 sentences - [supervision](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/supervision/) — Supervision is watching over people or work to make sure things are done correctly and safely. — 9 sentences - [supervisor](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/supervisor/) — A supervisor is a person whose job is to watch over other people and their work, and make sure things are done right and safely. — 10 sentences - [supine](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/supine/) — Lying flat on your back, face upwards. — 8 sentences - [supper](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/supper/) — Supper is the evening meal, especially a light or simple one, or the last meal before bed. — 11 sentences - [supperless](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/supperless/) — Supperless means without supper, having had no evening meal. — 3 sentences - [supplant](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/supplant/) — To supplant someone or something is to take their place, often by being newer or better (formal). — 8 sentences - [supple](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/supple/) — Able to bend and move easily: a supple body, supple joints. — 8 sentences - [supplement](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/supplement/) — A supplement is something added to something else to make it complete or better. — 12 sentences - [supplementary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/supplementary/) — Added to something to make it bigger, better or complete; extra. — 8 sentences - [supplementation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/supplementation/) — Supplementation is adding something extra to make something complete or to make up for what is missing, especially adding vitamins or mine… — 8 sentences - [supplication](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/supplication/) — Supplication is asking for something humbly and seriously, especially from God or a powerful person (formal). — 9 sentences - [supplier](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/supplier/) — A supplier is a person or company that provides goods or services to other people or businesses, often regularly. — 8 sentences - [supply](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/supply/) — To supply is to give or provide something that people need. — 12 sentences - [support](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/support/) — To support means to hold something up so it doesn't fall. — 13 sentences - [supporter](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/supporter/) — A supporter is a person who likes and cheers for a sports team. — 9 sentences - [suppose](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/suppose/) — To suppose means to think something might be true, or to guess it. — 14 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](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/18/) [19](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/page/19/) **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/)