--- title: S — The school dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 3 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/3/) [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 3 [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** [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](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/) - [scared](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scared/) — Feeling fear; frightened or afraid. — 12 sentences - [scarf](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scarf/) — A long strip of warm cloth worn around the neck, or a square piece of cloth worn on the head or shoulders. — 11 sentences - [scarlet](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scarlet/) — Scarlet is a bright, strong red colour, a little bit orange. — 13 sentences - [scarp](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scarp/) — A steep slope or cliff, often a long line of steep ground where land has been worn away or moved along a fault. — 8 sentences - [scarred](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scarred/) — Having scars, marks left on the skin after a wound heals. — 10 sentences - [scary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scary/) — Scary means making you feel afraid or frightened. — 9 sentences - [scat](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scat/) — «Scat!» is a shout to make an animal or a pest go away quickly: shoo. — 5 sentences - [scatter](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scatter/) — To scatter is to throw or drop things so they land in many different places. — 12 sentences - [scatterbrain](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scatterbrain/) — A person who is forgetful, disorganised and cannot keep their mind on one thing. — 7 sentences - [scavenge](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scavenge/) — To scavenge is to search through rubbish or leftovers for something useful, such as food or materials. — 9 sentences - [scavenger](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scavenger/) — An animal that feeds on dead animals or scraps that other creatures have left, such as a vulture, hyena or crab. — 9 sentences - [scene](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scene/) — A scene is one part of a story, play or film shown at one place and time. — 15 sentences - [scenery](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scenery/) — The natural features of a place, like hills, rivers, trees and sky, especially when beautiful. — 10 sentences - [scent](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scent/) — A smell, especially a pleasant one. — 14 sentences - [scented](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scented/) — Having a nice smell, either naturally or because perfume has been added. — 9 sentences - [scepter](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scepter/) — American spelling of «sceptre»: a short rod carried by a king or queen as a sign of power. — 4 sentences - [sceptic](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sceptic/) — A sceptic is a person who doubts whether something is true and wants to see evidence before believing it. — 8 sentences - [scepticism](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scepticism/) — Doubt about whether something is true or will work. — 9 sentences - [sceptre](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sceptre/) — A sceptre is a decorated rod or staff carried by a king or queen at ceremonies as a sign of their power. — 9 sentences - [schedule](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/schedule/) — A plan that shows when things will happen: a school schedule. — 10 sentences - [scheduled](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scheduled/) — Planned to happen at a certain time. — 11 sentences - [scheme](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scheme/) — An official plan or system for doing something: a recycling scheme, a reading scheme at school. — 13 sentences - [schism](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/schism/) — A schism is a split in which a religious group divides into two separate groups because of disagreements. — 9 sentences - [scholar](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scholar/) — A scholar is a person who studies one subject very deeply and knows a great deal about it, like a professor. — 11 sentences - [scholarly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scholarly/) — Scholarly describes a person who studies a lot and knows a great deal about a subject. — 10 sentences - [scholarship](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scholarship/) — Money given to a pupil or student, usually because they are very good at something or need help, to pay for their school or university. — 9 sentences - [school](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/school/) — A school is a place where children go to learn. — 21 sentences - [schoolbag](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/schoolbag/) — A bag a child uses to carry books, pencil case, lunch and other things to and from school; a school backpack or satchel. — 7 sentences - [schoolbook](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/schoolbook/) — A book used for lessons at school, such as a textbook or exercise book. — 7 sentences - [schoolboy](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/schoolboy/) — A schoolboy is a boy who goes to school. — 11 sentences - [schoolfellow](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/schoolfellow/) — A person who goes or went to the same school as you; a schoolmate. — 8 sentences - [schoolfriend](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/schoolfriend/) — A friend you know from school, especially one in your class or year. — 8 sentences - [schoolmaster](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/schoolmaster/) — A schoolmaster is a man who teaches in a school. In old tales the schoolmaster is often a village teacher who can read and write when few… — 5 sentences - [schoolmate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/schoolmate/) — A schoolmate is a child who goes to the same school as you. — 4 sentences - [schoolroom](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/schoolroom/) — A room where children are taught, especially in an old school or a big house. — 7 sentences - [schoolteacher](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/schoolteacher/) — A person whose job is teaching children in a school. — 7 sentences - [schoolwork](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/schoolwork/) — Schoolwork is the work that pupils do for school, in lessons or at home. — 7 sentences - [schoolyard](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/schoolyard/) — A schoolyard is the outdoor area next to a school where children play at break time (UK: playground). — 6 sentences - [schooner](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/schooner/) — A schooner is a sailing ship with two or more masts, whose sails are set lengthwise along the ship. — 4 sentences - [science](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/science/) — Finding out how the world works by watching carefully, asking questions, testing ideas and measuring. — 11 sentences - [scientific](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scientific/) — Scientific means to do with science. — 9 sentences - [scientifically](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scientifically/) — In a way that uses science or follows the methods of science: careful observing, testing and measuring. — 9 sentences - [scientist](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scientist/) — A person who studies the natural world by asking questions, making careful observations and doing experiments, and who uses evidence to fi… — 9 sentences - [scimitar](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scimitar/) — A scimitar is a sword with a curved blade that gets wider towards the end, used in the past in the Middle East, Persia, North Africa and C… — 9 sentences - [scissor](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scissor/) — "Scissor" is used before another noun for things linked to scissors or shaped like them: scissor blade, scissor kick, scissor lift. — 10 sentences - [scissors](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scissors/) — Scissors are a tool for cutting, made of two blades joined in the middle that you open and close with your fingers. — 9 sentences - [scoff](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scoff/) — To scoff at someone or something is to laugh at it or talk about it in a mocking way, as if it were silly. — 13 sentences - [scold](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scold/) — To scold someone is to speak to them angrily because they have done something wrong. — 10 sentences - [scone](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scone/) — A scone is a small, slightly sweet, round baked cake, often eaten with butter, jam and cream. — 10 sentences - [scoop](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scoop/) — A tool like a deep spoon used to pick up ice cream, flour or soil. — 14 sentences - [scoot](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scoot/) — To scoot is to go somewhere quickly or leave quickly. — 10 sentences - [scooter](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scooter/) — A scooter is a toy or vehicle with a narrow board, two small wheels and a long handle; you push it along with one foot. — 12 sentences - [scope](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scope/) — The range of things that a subject, job or plan deals with. — 11 sentences - [scorch](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scorch/) — To scorch something is to burn its surface a little, so it turns brown or black. — 10 sentences - [scorched](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scorched/) — Scorched means burnt a little on the surface, turned brown or black by heat. — 9 sentences - [scorching](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scorching/) — Scorching means very, very hot. — 10 sentences - [score](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/score/) — A score is the number of points someone gets in a game, a match or a test. — 16 sentences - [scoreboard](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scoreboard/) — A scoreboard is a large board or screen that shows the score in a game or match. — 9 sentences - [scorer](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scorer/) — A player who scores a goal or points. — 9 sentences - [scoring](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scoring/) — Scoring is getting points or goals in a game. — 12 sentences - [scorn](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scorn/) — Scorn is a strong feeling that someone or something is worthless or stupid. — 10 sentences - [scornful](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scornful/) — Showing that you think someone or something is worthless, silly or not good enough. — 10 sentences - [scornfully](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scornfully/) — Scornfully means in a way that shows you think someone or something is foolish or not worth respect. — 4 sentences - [scorpion](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scorpion/) — A scorpion is a small animal with eight legs, two pincers like a crab and a curved tail with a poisonous sting at the end. — 12 sentences - [scot](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scot/) — A Scot is a person from Scotland. — 11 sentences - [scotch](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scotch/) — Scotch is whisky made in Scotland (an alcoholic drink for adults). — 15 sentences - [scots](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scots/) — Scots means from Scotland or about Scotland's people. — 10 sentences - [scotsman](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scotsman/) — A Scotsman is a man from Scotland. — 10 sentences - [scottish](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scottish/) — Scottish means from Scotland or to do with Scotland, its people or its culture. — 8 sentences - [scoundrel](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scoundrel/) — A wicked, dishonest person who cheats or does bad things to others. — 9 sentences - [scour](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scour/) — To scour is to rub something hard until it is clean and shiny. — 5 sentences - [scoured](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scoured/) — Scoured means rubbed hard until clean and shiny. — 5 sentences - [scourge](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scourge/) — A scourge is a person, animal or thing that causes great trouble or suffering, a plague. — 6 sentences - [scouring](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scouring/) — Scouring means rubbing hard to make clean and shiny. — 5 sentences - [scouse](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scouse/) — Scouse is the accent and dialect of people from Liverpool in north-west England. — 9 sentences - [scouser](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scouser/) — A person from Liverpool, a city in north-west England. — 8 sentences - [scout](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scout/) — A scout is a member of a club for young people (Scouts) who go camping, help others and learn skills outdoors. — 13 sentences - [scowl](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scowl/) — To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way. — 10 sentences - [scowling](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scowling/) — Present participle of «scowl»: making an angry, cross face with lowered eyebrows. — 8 sentences - [scrabble](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scrabble/) — To scratch or grope about quickly with your hands or claws, looking for something or trying to hold on: he scrabbled in his pocket for a c… — 10 sentences - [scraggy](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scraggy/) — Scraggy means thin and bony, with little flesh on it. — 4 sentences - [scramble](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scramble/) — To climb or move quickly and awkwardly, using your hands and feet. — 15 sentences - [scrambled](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scrambled/) — Beaten and cooked in a pan while being stirred, so they become soft lumps. — 13 sentences - [scrap](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scrap/) — A scrap is a small piece of something, such as paper or cloth. — 13 sentences - [scrapbook](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scrapbook/) — A book with blank pages where you stick pictures, tickets, photos, cuttings and notes to remember things. — 8 sentences - [scrape](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scrape/) — To scrape means to rub something with a hard or sharp edge to remove something, like mud from shoes. — 13 sentences - [scraping](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scraping/) — Scraping means pulling something hard or sharp across a surface, often to remove something: scraping mud off your boots. — 14 sentences - [scraps](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scraps/) — Scraps are small pieces of something, especially left over, like scraps of paper or cloth. — 12 sentences - [scratch](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scratch/) — To scratch is to rub your skin with your nails, usually because it itches. — 14 sentences - [scratchy](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scratchy/) — Scratchy cloth or material feels rough and makes your skin itch. — 11 sentences - [scream](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scream/) — To cry out with a loud high sound because of fear, pain, anger or excitement. — 10 sentences - [screaming](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/screaming/) — Screaming is shouting very loudly in a high voice, because you are scared, hurt, angry or very excited. — 12 sentences - [screech](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/screech/) — To screech is to make a very loud, high, harsh sound, like a scared bird or a person screaming. — 14 sentences - [screeching](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/screeching/) — Making a loud, high, harsh sound, like a scream: a screeching owl. — 10 sentences - [screen](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/screen/) — The flat glass front of a TV, computer, tablet or phone where pictures and words appear. — 14 sentences - [screening](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/screening/) — A showing of a film or TV programme. — 11 sentences - [screenshot](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/screenshot/) — A screenshot is a picture of what is showing on a computer, tablet or phone screen at that moment. — 10 sentences - [screw](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/screw/) — A small pointed metal pin with a spiral ridge, turned with a screwdriver to hold things together. — 14 sentences - [screwdriver](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/screwdriver/) — A screwdriver is a tool with a handle and a metal tip that fits into the top of a screw, used to turn screws in or out. — 8 sentences - [scribble](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/scribble/) — To scribble is to write or draw quickly and carelessly. — 9 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** [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](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/)