Vocabularies

Discover, learn, and master English vocabulary

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shore

noun
/ʃɔːr/

the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water

"We walked along the shore of the lake."

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shopping

noun
/ˈʃɒpɪŋ/

the activity of going to shops to buy things

"She spent the afternoon shopping for clothes."

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shop

noun
/ʃɒp/

a place where goods are sold to customers

"I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries."

noun
/ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device

"The shooting of the movie took several months."

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shoe

noun
/ʃuː/

a covering for the foot, typically made of leather, with a sturdy sole and heel

"She bought a new pair of shoes for the wedding."

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shock

noun
/ʃɒk/

a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience

"The news of his sudden departure was a shock to everyone."

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shit

noun
/ʃɪt/

a vulgar term for feces or excrement

"The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor."

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shirt

noun
/ʃɜːrt/

a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually with sleeves and a collar

"He wore a blue shirt to the party."

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ship

noun
/ʃɪp/

a large boat used for travel or transporting goods across water

"The ship set sail across the ocean."

noun
/ˈsɛkʃən/

a distinct part or subdivision of something larger

"This section of the report needs further review."

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scientist

noun
/ˈsaɪəntɪst/

a person who conducts scientific research or experiments

"The scientist made a groundbreaking discovery in physics."

verb
/skriːm/

to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement

"She screamed when she saw the spider."

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screen

noun
/skriːn/

a flat surface on which images or data are displayed

"The movie was displayed on a large screen."

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sea

noun
/siː/

the large body of saltwater that covers most of the earth's surface

"We spent the day at the sea, enjoying the waves."

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seat

noun
/siːt/

a place to sit, especially a chair or other place for sitting

"I reserved a seat for you at the concert."

noun
/ˈsiːkrət/

something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others

"He told me a secret about his childhood."

noun
/ˈsɛkrəteri/

a person employed to handle correspondence and manage routine tasks for an individual or organization

"The secretary scheduled the meeting for tomorrow."

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security

noun
/sɪˈkjʊərɪti/

the state of being free from danger or threat

"We need to improve our security measures at the airport."

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seem

verb
/siːm/

to give the impression of being something or having a particular quality

"He seems tired after the long journey."

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seed

noun
/siːd/

the small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow

"I planted a seed in the garden."

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see

verb
/siː/

to perceive with the eyes; to visually detect

"I can see the mountains from here."

adjective
/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

relating to or based on science

"The scientific community is working to find a cure for cancer."

verb/adjective
/sɪˈkjʊər/

to make safe or protect; to fix something firmly in place

"Please secure the door before you leave."

noun
/ˈsɛktər/

a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry

"The technology sector is growing rapidly."