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1. [**spots**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/spots.md) noun (a spot, spots); verb (spot, spots, spotted, spotting) Small round marks or patches of a different colour on something, like the spots on a ladybird or a Dalmatian.
2. [**spotted**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/spotted.md) adjective (spotted); verb form (past of spot: spot, spots, spotted, spotting) Spotted means covered with a pattern of spots or dots: «a spotted dog».
3. [**spotter**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/spotter.md) noun (a spotter, spotters) A spotter is a person who watches out for something, especially as a hobby: a train spotter, a bird spotter, a plane spotter.
4. [**spotting**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/spotting.md) verb, -ing form of spot (spot, spots, spotted, spotting); noun (spotting, uncountable — e.g. bird spotting) Spotting means noticing or seeing something, often something hard to find.
5. [**spotty**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/spotty.md) adjective (spotty, spottier, spottiest) Spotty means covered with spots or dots, like a spotty dress.
6. [**spouse**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/spouse.md) noun (a spouse, spouses) Your spouse is the person you are married to: your husband or your wife.
7. [**spout**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/spout.md) noun (a spout, spouts); verb (spout, spouts, spouted, spouting) A spout is a short tube or lip on a teapot, kettle or jug that liquid is poured out of.
8. [**spouting**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/spouting.md) verb (spout, spouts, spouted, spouting — -ing form); noun (spouting — Australia, NZ) Pouring or shooting out in a strong stream, like water from a fountain or a whale's blowhole.
9. [**sprain**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/sprain.md) verb (sprain, sprains, sprained, spraining); noun (a sprain, sprains) To sprain your ankle, wrist or knee is to hurt it by twisting it suddenly, so the joint swells and is painful.
10. [**sprat**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/sprat.md) noun (sprats) 1) A sprat is a small sea fish, like a herring but smaller.
11. [**sprawl**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/sprawl.md) verb (sprawl, sprawls, sprawled, sprawling); noun (sprawl; urban sprawl) To sprawl is to sit or lie with your arms and legs spread out in a relaxed or careless way.
12. [**spray**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/spray.md) noun (spray, a spray, sprays); verb (spray, sprays, sprayed, spraying) Spray is many tiny drops of liquid flying through the air, like sea spray from waves.
13. [**spread**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/spread.md) verb (spread, spreads, spread, spreading); noun (a spread, spreads) To open or stretch out something: "spread your arms".
14. [**spreading**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/spreading.md) verb (spread, spreads, spread, spreading — "spreading" is the -ing form) Covering a surface with a thin layer of something soft, like spreading butter on toast.
15. [**spree**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/spree.md) noun (a spree, sprees) A short time when you do a lot of something you enjoy, without holding back: a shopping spree, a spending spree.
16. [**sprig**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/sprig.md) noun (sprigs) 1) A sprig is a small twig or shoot with leaves or flowers on it.
17. [**sprightly**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/sprightly.md) adjective (sprightlier, sprightliest) 1) Sprightly means lively, quick and full of life and cheer.
18. [**spring**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/spring.md) noun (spring, springs); verb (spring, springs, sprang, sprung, springing) Spring is the season after winter and before summer, when plants start to grow.
19. [**springbok**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/springbok.md) noun (a springbok, springboks; the Springboks) A springbok is a small, fast antelope (a deer-like animal) of southern Africa, brown and white, famous for jumping high into the air.
20. [**springtail**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/springtail.md) noun (a springtail, springtails) 1) A tiny, wingless, six-legged animal that lives in soil and leaf litter and jumps by flicking a spring-like tail under its body.
21. [**springtime**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/springtime.md) noun (springtime) 1) The season of spring, between winter and summer, when plants start to grow, flowers bloom and many baby animals are born.
22. [**springy**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/springy.md) adjective (springy, springier, springiest) Springy means bouncy: it goes back to its shape after you press, squash or stretch it, like a spring.
23. [**sprinkle**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/sprinkle.md) verb (sprinkle, sprinkles, sprinkled, sprinkling); noun (a sprinkle; sprinkles) To sprinkle is to scatter small drops or bits over something, like salt, sugar, water or seeds.
24. [**sprinkler**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/sprinkler.md) noun (a sprinkler, sprinklers) 1) A device that sprays water over grass or plants. 2) A device on a ceiling that sprays water automatically when there is a fire.
25. [**sprint**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/sprint.md) verb (sprint, sprints, sprinted, sprinting); noun (a sprint, sprints) To sprint is to run as fast as you can for a short distance.
26. [**sprinter**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/sprinter.md) noun (a sprinter, sprinters) A sprinter is a runner who races over short distances very fast.
27. [**sprit**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/sprit.md) noun (sprits) A sprit is a thin, stiff stalk of rush or reed, used to tie things, such as halters for cattle.
28. [**sprite**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/sprite.md) noun (a sprite, sprites); brand (Sprite) A small magical creature like a fairy or elf in stories, often playful or mischievous.
29. [**sprocket**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/sprocket.md) noun (a sprocket, sprockets) 1) A sprocket is a wheel with teeth around its edge that fit into the links of a chain or the holes in a film or tape, so that it can turn…
30. [**sprout**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/sprout.md) verb (sprout, sprouts, sprouted, sprouting); noun (a sprout, sprouts) To sprout is to start to grow: a seed sprouts when it puts out its first shoot.
31. [**spruce**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/spruce.md) noun (a spruce, spruces; spruce — uncountable for the wood); adjective (spruce, sprucer, sprucest); verb (spruce up, spruces up, spruced up, sprucing up) A spruce is a tall evergreen tree with short needles and hanging cones; it often grows in cold places.
32. [**spud**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/spud.md) noun (a spud, spuds) — informal 1) (informal, UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ) A spud is a potato. 2) (old, tool) A spud is a small digging tool with a narrow blade, for…
33. [**spur**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/spur.md) noun (a spur, spurs); verb (spur, spurs, spurred, spurring) A spur is a small metal spike or wheel on the back of a rider's boot, used to push a horse to go faster.
34. [**spurt**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/spurt.md) verb (spurt, spurts, spurted, spurting); noun (a spurt, spurts) To spurt is for a liquid to shoot out suddenly and fast in a stream, like water from a burst pipe.
35. [**sputnik**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/sputnik.md) noun (Sputnik, a sputnik, sputniks) Sputnik was the first man-made satellite sent into orbit around the Earth, by the Soviet Union.
36. [**sputter**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/sputter.md) verb (sputters, sputtered, sputtering) 1) To sputter is to make short, hissing or spitting noises, as a fire or a match does when it burns.
37. [**spy**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/spy.md) noun (a spy, spies); verb (spy, spies, spied, spying) A spy is a person who secretly collects information about another country, group or person.
38. [**squabble**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/squabble.md) verb (squabble, squabbles, squabbled, squabbling); noun (a squabble, squabbles) 1) To squabble is to argue noisily about something small and unimportant. 2) A squabble is a small, silly argument.
39. [**squad**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/squad.md) noun (a squad, squads) A squad is a small group of people who work or train together, especially a sports team or a group of soldiers or police.
40. [**squadron**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/squadron.md) noun (squadrons) 1) A squadron is a group of ships, aircraft or soldiers that fight together as one unit.
41. [**squall**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/squall.md) verb (squalls, squalled, squalling); noun (squalls) 1) To squall is to cry out loudly and harshly, as in fright or anger. 2) A squall is a sudden, strong gust of wind, often with rain.
42. [**squalling**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/squalling.md) verb (squall, squalls, squalled, squalling) To squall is to cry or scream loudly and harshly, the way a baby or an angry animal does.
43. [**squander**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/squander.md) verb (squander, squanders, squandered, squandering) To squander something is to waste it foolishly, especially money, time or a chance.
44. [**square**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/square.md) noun, adjective, verb (square, squares, squared, squaring); adverb (square — directly) A square is a flat shape with four equal sides and four right angles (square corners).
45. [**squared**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/squared.md) adjective, verb form (squared; from square) Squared means multiplied by itself: five squared is 25, written 5².
46. [**squash**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/squash.md) verb (squash, squashes, squashed, squashing); noun (squash — a sport, a drink; a squash, squashes — a vegetable) To press or crush something so it becomes flat or out of shape: squash a can, a squashed sandwich.
47. [**squashy**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/squashy.md) adjective (squashy, squashier, squashiest) 1) Squashy means soft and easy to press or squeeze out of shape. 2) Fruit that is squashy is too soft and a bit squashed or overripe.
48. [**squat**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/squat.md) verb (squat, squats, squatted, squatting); noun (a squat, squats); adjective (squat, squatter, squattest); (slang, US) squat = nothing To squat is to bend your knees and lower your body so you sit on your heels or just above the ground.
49. [**squawk**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/squawk.md) verb (squawk, squawks, squawked, squawking); noun (a squawk, squawks) To squawk is to make a loud, harsh cry like a parrot or a scared chicken.
50. [**squeak**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/squeak.md) verb (squeak, squeaks, squeaked, squeaking); noun (a squeak, squeaks) A squeak is a short, high, thin sound, like a mouse makes or a door that needs oil.
51. [**squeaky**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/squeaky.md) adjective (squeaky, squeakier, squeakiest) Squeaky means making a short, high sound, like a squeaky door or a squeaky toy.
52. [**squeal**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/squeal.md) verb (squeal, squeals, squealed, squealing); noun (a squeal, squeals) To make a long, high, loud sound, like a pig or an excited child.
53. [**squeeze**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/squeeze.md) verb (squeeze, squeezes, squeezed, squeezing); noun (a squeeze, squeezes) To squeeze means to press something hard, often from the sides: squeeze a lemon.
54. [**squelch**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/squelch.md) verb (squelch, squelches, squelched, squelching); noun (a squelch) 1) To squelch is to walk through soft, wet mud so that it makes a loud sucking sound. 2) A squelch is that sound.
55. [**squib**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/squib.md) noun (a squib, squibs) A small firework that burns with a hissing sound and then bangs.
56. [**squid**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/squid.md) noun (a squid; plural squid or squids) A sea animal with a long soft body, eight arms and two longer tentacles, which can squirt ink to escape from danger.
57. [**squiffy**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/squiffy.md) adjective (squiffy, squiffier, squiffiest) — UK, informal 1) (UK, informal) Slightly drunk; tipsy. 2) (UK, informal) Crooked, not straight: The picture's a bit squiffy.
58. [**squiggle**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/squiggle.md) noun (a squiggle, squiggles); verb (squiggle, squiggles, squiggled, squiggling) A squiggle is a short wavy or curly line, especially one drawn quickly or messily.
59. [**squint**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/squint.md) verb (squint, squints, squinted, squinting); noun (a squint, squints) To look with your eyes partly closed, for example in bright sun or to see something better.
60. [**squire**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/squire.md) noun (a squire, squires); verb (squire — old-fashioned, rare) A young man training to be a knight, who served a knight and carried his shield and armour.
61. [**squirm**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/squirm.md) verb (squirm, squirms, squirmed, squirming); noun (a squirm) 1) To squirm means to twist and wriggle your body because you are uncomfortable, bored or trying to get free: "The puppy squirmed out of…
62. [**squirrel**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/squirrel.md) noun (a squirrel, squirrels); verb (squirrel away — informal) A small furry animal with a long bushy tail that lives in trees, eats nuts and seeds, and can climb and jump very well.
63. [**squirt**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/squirt.md) verb (squirt, squirts, squirted, squirting); noun (a squirt, squirts) To squirt is to make liquid shoot out in a thin, fast stream from a small hole.
64. [**squish**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/squish.md) verb (squish, squishes, squished, squishing); noun (a squish); interjection (squish!) To squash something soft, so it gets flat or out of shape.
65. [**squishy**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/squishy.md) adjective (squishy, squishier, squishiest); noun (a squishy, squishies — informal toy) Squishy means soft and wet or soft and easy to squeeze, so it changes shape when pressed: squishy mud, a squishy tomato.
66. [**ss**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/ss.md) abbreviation (SS, ss) SS before a ship's name stands for steamship, as in the SS Great Britain.
67. [**sss**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/sss.md) interjection, sound word (sss, ssss, sssss) "Sss" is the hissing sound of a snake, written down.
68. [**stab**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/stab.md) verb (stab, stabs, stabbed, stabbing); noun (a stab, stabs) To stab means to push a knife or other sharp, pointed thing into someone or something.
69. [**stabbing**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/stabbing.md) noun (a stabbing, stabbings); adjective (stabbing — of pain); verb form (the -ing form of «stab») A stabbing is a crime or attack in which someone is hurt with a knife or sharp object.
70. [**stabiliser**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/stabiliser.md) noun (a stabiliser, stabilisers; US stabilizer) 1) (UK) Stabilisers are the two small extra wheels on the back of a child's bicycle that stop it falling over while you learn to ride (US…
71. [**stabilising**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/stabilising.md) verb (stabilise, stabilises, stabilised, stabilising — -ing form); adjective (stabilising) Making something steady and less likely to move, fall or change.
72. [**stability**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/stability.md) noun (stability — uncountable) Stability is being steady and not likely to fall over, move or change suddenly.
73. [**stable**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/stable.md) adjective (stable, more stable / stabler, most stable); noun (a stable, stables) Stable means steady and firm, not likely to move, wobble, fall or change.
74. [**stableman**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/stableman.md) noun (stablemen) A stableman is a man whose job is to look after horses in a stable: feeding them, cleaning them and exercising them.
75. [**stack**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/stack.md) noun (a stack, stacks); verb (stack, stacks, stacked, stacking) A stack is a neat pile of things one on top of another.
76. [**stadium**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/stadium.md) noun (stadium, stadiums; also stadia) 1) A stadium is a big place with rows of seats around a field or track where people watch sports or concerts.
77. [**staff**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/staff.md) noun (staff — the people; a staff, staffs — a stick) The staff are all the people who work for a school, shop, hospital or company.
78. [**stag**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/stag.md) noun (a stag, stags); adjective-like noun (a stag party, stag night — UK, Ireland, Australia) A stag is an adult male deer, usually one with large branching antlers.
79. [**stage**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/stage.md) noun (a stage, stages); verb (stage, stages, staged, staging) A stage is a raised floor in a theatre or hall where people act, sing or speak.
80. [**stagger**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/stagger.md) verb (stagger, staggers, staggered, staggering); noun (a stagger) To walk or move unsteadily, almost falling, because you are hurt, tired, dizzy or carrying something heavy.
81. [**staggering**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/staggering.md) adjective (staggering); verb (-ing form of stagger) 1) Very surprising and shocking, because it is so large or amazing. 2) (verb) Walking unsteadily, almost falling.
82. [**stagnant**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/stagnant.md) adjective Stagnant water is still and does not flow, so it becomes dirty, smelly and full of germs.
83. [**stain**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/stain.md) noun (a stain, stains); verb (stain, stains, stained, staining) 1) A dirty mark or spot that is hard to remove. 2) (verb) To make a mark that is hard to remove. 3) (noun or verb) A dye used to colour…
84. [**stainless**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/stainless.md) adjective (stainless) 1) Stainless means without stains or marks. 2) Stainless steel is a kind of steel mixed with chromium that does not rust or stain easily.…
85. [**stair**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/stair.md) noun (stair, stairs; staircase) A stair is one step in a set of steps that go up or down inside a building.
86. [**staircase**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/staircase.md) noun (staircase, staircases) 1) A staircase is a set of steps going up from one floor to another, often with a rail to hold. 2) A spiral staircase goes round and round.
87. [**stairway**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/stairway.md) noun (a stairway, stairways) 1) A set of stairs inside or outside a building, often with the walls or space around it.
88. [**stake**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/stake.md) noun (a stake, stakes); verb (stake, stakes, staked, staking) A stake is a strong pointed stick or post pushed into the ground, for example to hold up a plant, a tent or a fence.
89. [**stakeholder**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/stakeholder.md) noun (a stakeholder, stakeholders) A stakeholder is a person or group who is affected by something, such as a plan or a business, and so cares how it turns out.
90. [**stakes**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/stakes.md) noun (a stake, stakes — plural form); verb (stake, stakes, staked, staking) Pointed wooden or metal posts pushed into the ground, for example to hold up plants or a tent.
91. [**stalactite**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/stalactite.md) noun (a stalactite, stalactites) 1) A stalactite is a long, pointed stone shape that hangs down from the roof of a cave, made very slowly by dripping water that leaves…
92. [**stalagmite**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/stalagmite.md) noun (a stalagmite, stalagmites) 1) A stalagmite is a pointed column of rock that grows upwards from the floor of a cave, made by drips of water full of dissolved minerals.
93. [**stale**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/stale.md) adjective (stale, staler, stalest) Stale food, especially bread or cake, is old, dry and not fresh any more.
94. [**stalk**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/stalk.md) noun (a stalk, stalks); verb (stalk, stalks, stalked, stalking) A stalk is the thin main stem of a plant, or the small stem that holds a leaf, flower or fruit.
95. [**stall**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/stall.md) noun (a stall, stalls; the stalls); verb (stall, stalls, stalled, stalling) A stall is a small table or stand where things are sold, at a market or a fair.
96. [**stalwart**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/stalwart.md) adjective; noun 1) Stalwart means strong, brave and loyal, ready to stand firm. 2) A stalwart is a loyal, dependable supporter.
97. [**stamen**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/stamen.md) noun (a stamen, stamens) A stamen is the male part of a flower that makes pollen; it has a thin stalk (the filament) with a top part (the anther) covered in pollen.
98. [**stamina**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/stamina.md) noun (stamina — uncountable) 1) The strength and energy to keep doing something hard, especially physical activity, for a long time without getting tired.
99. [**stammer**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/stammer.md) verb (stammer, stammers, stammered, stammering); noun (a stammer) To stammer means to speak with pauses and repeated sounds, because you are nervous or because of a speech condition («I-I-I don't know»).
100. [**stamp**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/stamp.md) noun (stamp, stamps); verb (stamp, stamps, stamped, stamping) A stamp is a small piece of paper with glue that you stick on a letter before posting it, to show the postage is paid.

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