| safety (noun) form plural: safeties freedom from danger; quality of not causing injury or loss; any security device | salary (noun) form plural: salaries periodic wage paid to someone for work; pay |
| sale (noun) form plural: sales commercial transaction; instance of offering goods at a reduced price; demand for merchandise; auction | sales (noun) form: only plural marketing; activities associated with selling a product or service |
| salient (adjective) conspicuous; bulging outward; protruding; remarkable; noticeable | salient (noun) form plural: salients angle that points outward |
| salvage (noun) form plural: salvages act of rescuing; rescued items | salvage (verb) forms: salvaged; salvaged; salvaging to save from destruction; to rescue |
| sample (noun) form plural: samples specimen; small part of something; representative part of a larger group | sample (verb) forms: sampled; sampled; sampling to take a small portion of something as a specimen |
| sanitary (adjective) hygienic; clean; healthy | satisfaction (noun) form plural: satisfactions gratification of a need; remuneration; fulfillment |
| satisfy (verb) forms: satisfied; satisfied; satisfying to fulfill; to meet a request or requirement; to compensate; to remunerate | save (noun) form plural: saves action or instance in which the ball or puck is prevented from entering the goal |
| save (preposition) except; besides; but | savvy (adjective) experienced; knowledgeable (Slang) |
| savvy (noun) form: no plural understanding; wisdom; intelligence (Slang) | saw (noun) form plural: saws tool for cutting consisting of a toothed blade; saying; maxim; proverb |
| saw (verb) forms: sawed; sawn; sawing to cut with a toothed blade | scale (noun) form plural: scales progression of steps; table of graduated rates; system of marks used for measuring |
| scale (verb) forms: scaled; scaled; scaling to climb; to ascend; to weigh; to do according to a particular ratio | scan (noun) form plural: scans close examination; scrutinizing look |
| scan (verb) forms: scanned; scanned; scanning to convert an object or image into a digital image using an optical device to browse | scanner (noun) form plural: scanners peripheral device used to convert objects or images into digital images (Computers) |
| scatterbrained (adjective) unable to think in a clear and orderly manner; giddy or frivolous | scene (noun) form plural: scenes place where an event occurs; vista; view |
| scenery (noun) form plural: sceneries view; vista; panorama; set; backdrop used on stage to portray a particular setting or locale | schedule (noun) form plural: schedules timetable; agenda; itinerary; plan |
| schedule (verb) forms: scheduled; scheduled; scheduling to create a timetable; to enter into a timetable; to plan for a certain date | science (noun) form plural: sciences system of knowledge gained by research; specific field of systematic knowledge; skill; proficiency |
| scope (noun) form plural: scopes range; extent; sphere; expanse | score (noun) form plural: scores group of twenty items; debt; account; bill; grade on a test |
| score (verb) forms: scored; scored; scoring to gain; to obtain; to earn a point (in a game, etc.); to tally; to grade a test | scramble (noun) form plural: scrambles climb over rough terrain; struggle for possession; disorderly or chaotic proceeding |
| scramble (verb) forms: scrambled; scrambled; scrambling to jumble; to mix together confusedly; to clamber; to climb on all fours | scratch (noun) form plural: scratches abrasion; cut; score of zero; cash; money (Slang) |
| scratch (verb) forms: scratched; scratched; scratching to rub; to achieve or obtain with difficulty; to delete; to cross out | screen (noun) form plural: screens part of a television or computer monitor where the picture is displayed |
| screen (verb) forms: screened; screened; screening to cover with a curtain; to filter; to sift; to hide; to conceal; to separate | scrupulous (adjective) moral; adhering to ethical principles; precise; strict; exact |
| scrutinize (verb) forms: scrutinized; scrutinized; scrutinizing to examine; to investigate; to check closely; to inspect | seamlessly (adverb) smoothly; continuously; inconspicuously |
| search (noun) form plural: searches quest; hunt; instance of looking for something; investigation; examination | search (verb) forms: searched; searched; searching to hunt for; to look for; to investigate; to examine |
| season (noun) form plural: seasons one of the four quarters of the year (winter, spring, summer, autumn) | season (verb) forms: seasoned; seasoned; seasoning to spice; to flavor; to accustom; to acclimatize; to become experienced |
| second (adjective) next after the first; alternate; other; additional; subordinate; having a lower rank | second (verb) forms: seconded; seconded; seconding to support a proposal or statement; to endorse; to approve; to help; to assist |
| secret (adjective) classified; confidential; clandestine; covert; hidden; latent | secret (noun) form plural: secrets information that is confidential or classified; mystery; unexplained phenomenon |
| section (noun) form plural: sections part; district; paragraph; passage; department; unit | section (verb) forms: sectioned; sectioned; sectioning to divide; to split |
| secure (adjective) safe; protected; strong; stable; confident | secure (verb) forms: secured; secured; securing to obtain; to protect; to defend; to strengthen |
| security (noun) form plural: securities safety; pledge; guarantee; stock; bond | seek (verb) forms: sought; sought; seeking to go in search of; to look for; to search for; to request |
| seem (verb) forms: seemed; seemed; seeming to appear to be; to look like; to give the impression of; to have the appearance of | segment (noun) form plural: segments part; portion; slice; piece |
| segment (verb) forms: segmented; segmented; segmenting to partition; to be partitioned | select (adjective) chosen; picked out; choice; superior; prime; picky |
| select (verb) forms: selected; selected; selecting to choose; to pick out | selection (noun) form plural: selections choice; assortment; collection of items available to choose |
| self-employed (adjective) independent; independent contractor; business owner; person who is not a hired laborer | semester (noun) form plural: semesters one of the two periods of an academic year (usually 15-18 weeks) |
| seminar (noun) form plural: seminars educational meeting; training session | senior (adjective) older; elder; having a higher rank; aged |
| senior (noun) form plural: seniors person of higher rank; older person; elder | sense (noun) form plural: senses any of the five faculties of perception; perception; recognition; awareness |
| sense (verb) forms: sensed; sensed; sensing to feel; to perceive; to apprehend; to understand | sensible (adjective) rational; reasonable; wise; judicious; cognizant; aware |
| sensitive (adjective) having the capacity for feeling; susceptible to external influences or agents | separate (adjective) detached; disconnected; distinct; set apart |
| separate (verb) forms: separated; separated; separating to segregate; to set apart; to split; to divide; to disconnect | sequence (noun) form plural: sequences progression; succession; order; arrangement |
| series (noun) form: only plural sequence; succession; television program broadcast in installments | serious (adjective) solemn; acute; critical; requiring much consideration; humorless; grim |
| serve (noun) form plural: serves opening stroke or hit of the ball (Sports) | serve (verb) forms: served; served; serving to tend to; to attend; to work; to perform a duty or task |
| service (adjective) useful; providing assistance; repairing; performing maintenance tasks | service (noun) form plural: services act of providing; act of offering; work; labor; function; role; offer |
| session (noun) form plural: sessions meeting; assembly; term; semester | set (adjective) fixed; arranged; prepared; resolute; firmly resolved; determined in advance |
| set (noun) form plural: sets system; group of items; collection; posture; carriage; series; sequence | set out (verb) forms: set out; set out; setting out to display; to undertake; to attempt; to begin a journey; to arrange |
| set up (verb) forms: set up; set up; setting up to establish; to start; to found; to being; to raise | setback (noun) form plural: setbacks obstacle; misfortune; something which hinders progress |
| setup (noun) form plural: setups arrangement; structure; organization; hoax; configuration of hardware or software (Computers) | several (adjective) some; few; separate; distinct; individual; various |
| severe (adjective) serious; grave; acute; difficult; rigorous; harsh; strict | severely (adverb) seriously; gravely; acutely; critically |
| shape (noun) form plural: shapes form; model; image; condition; fitness; mold | shape (verb) forms: shaped; shaped; shaping to design; to mold; to form; to direct; to be formed |
| share (noun) form plural: shares part; portion; quota; allocation; issue of stock | share (verb) forms: shared; shared; sharing to divide; to apportion; to receive a portion; to participate |
| shareholder (noun) form plural: shareholders person or organization that owns part of a company | sharp (adjective) having a thin edge intended for cutting; sudden; clear; smart |
| sharp (noun) form: no plural sewing needle; swindler; cheater; professional gambler | shelf (noun) form plural: shelves a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects; projection; rock ledge; sandbank |
| ship (noun) form plural: ships large vessel made for sailing on the sea; aircraft; spacecraft | ship (verb) forms: shipped; shipped; shipping to send; to dispatch; to transport (by airplane, truck, etc.); to embark |
| shipment (noun) form plural: shipments sending of cargo or freight | shipping (noun) form plural: shippings business of sending or transporting cargo; sea voyage (Archaic) |
| shipyard (noun) form plural: shipyards place where vessels are built and repaired | shop (noun) form plural: shops small retail store; studio; business; office; outlet |
| shop (verb) forms: shopped; shopped; shopping to visit a store and purchase goods; to browse in a store; to inform on; to betray (British Slang) | shortage (noun) form plural: shortages lack; scarcity; deficit; deficiency |
| should (verb) form: modal verb must (indicating duty or obligation); would (softening the statement) | shredder (noun) form plural: shredders device used to destroy documents by cutting them into small strips or pieces |
| shrewdness (noun) form: no plural intelligence; ability to think in a clever manner | sick (adjective) ill; nauseous; feeling the need to vomit; disgusted; fed up |
| sight (noun) form plural: sights vision; ability to see; look; glimpse; spectacle | sight (verb) forms: sighted; sighted; sighting to see with the eyes; to view; to notice; to discern; to observe |
| sign (noun) form plural: signs mark; symbol; indication; hint; trace; notice; advertisement | sign (verb) forms: signed; signed; signing to mark; to indicate; to write one's name |
| significance (noun) form: no plural meaning; sense; quality of having meaning | significant (adjective) important; consequential; meaningful; having meaning; of a considerable amount |
| signification (noun) form plural: significations meaning; sense; importance; consequence; act of pointing out | signify (verb) forms: signified; signified; signifying to represent; to indicate; to communicate; to express; to convey |
| similar (adjective) alike; having common qualities; comparable | simple (adjective) easy; uncomplicated; modest; ordinary; plain |
| simple (noun) form plural: simples stupid person substance unmixed with other substances; commoner | simulate (verb) forms: simulated; simulated; simulating to copy; to pretend; to fake |
| simulation (noun) form plural: simulations act of pretending; counterfeit; imitation of the operation or features of one system using an other system | sincere (adjective) honest; truthful; frank; straightforward; genuine; earnest |
| sincerely (adverb) honestly; genuinely; earnestly; faithfully | sink (noun) form plural: sinks wash basin; sewer; drain; cesspool; place where criminals gather |
| sink (verb) forms: sunk; sunk; sinking to submerge; to fall down below the surface (especially in water) | site (noun) form plural: sites place; location; area |
| site (verb) forms: sited; sited; siting to locate | situation (noun) form plural: situations condition; circumstance; location; position; job; place of employment |
| size (noun) form plural: sizes spatial dimension; measurement; extent; degree | size (verb) forms: sized; sized; sizing to arrange according to dimension |
| skill (noun) form plural: skills ability; aptitude; proficiency; expertise; craft or trade that requires special training | skim (noun) form: no plural a thin layer covering the surface of a liquid; film; thin layer |
| skim (verb) forms: skimmed; skimmed; skimming read superficially; to cause an object to skip across the surface of a liquid | skirting (noun) form: no plural act of going around; avoidance; evasion |
| slander (noun) form: no plural false and injurious statements made about another; defamation; calumny | slander (verb) forms: slandered; slandered; slandering to make false and injurious statements about another; to defame; to vilify; to malign |
| slantwise (adjective) sloping; inclined | slantwise (adverb) at an angle; obliquely; in a slanting direction |
| slash (noun) form plural: slashes punctuation mark in the form of a diagonal line (/); reduction; decrease | slash (verb) forms: slashed; slashed; slashing to cut with a sharp quick stroke; to reduce; to lower; to criticize strongly |
| slice (noun) form plural: slices thin piece cut from a larger object; portion; share | slice (verb) forms: sliced; sliced; slicing to cut into portions; to cleave |
| slip (noun) form plural: slips slide; stumble; mistake; blunder; error | slip (verb) forms: slipped; slipped; slipping to glide; to sneak; to slide; to decline; to deteriorate; to make a mistake |
| slogan (noun) form plural: slogans motto; catchword; attention getting phrase used in advertising | slope (noun) form plural: slopes side of a hill; incline; upward or downward slant; degree to which a surface deviates from the vertical |
| slope (verb) forms: sloped; sloped; sloping to incline; to slant upward or downward; to cause to tilt | slot (noun) form plural: slots notch; narrow opening; place; position (within a system, etc.) |
| slot (verb) forms: slotted; slotted; slotting to notch; to groove; to assign to a place or position (in an organization, system, etc.) | slump (noun) form plural: slumps recession; sudden decrease; drooping posture; slouch; collapse |
| slump (verb) forms: slumped; slumped; slumping to collapse; to decline; to decrease; to deteriorate; to settle | small (adjective) little; few in number; trivial; unimportant; modest |
| small (adverb) softly; in a low voice; without strength or force; weakly; into little pieces | smart (adjective) intelligent; clever; shrewd; lively; fashionable; stylish |
| smart (noun) form plural: smarts sharp stinging pain | smoothly (adverb) gently; without roughness or projections; evenly; calmly |
| sneakers (noun) form plural: sneakers sports shoe; one who moves about stealthily; one who acts furtively | soar (verb) forms: soared; soared; soaring to glide; to fly upward; to ascend; to increase; to rise |
| society (adjective) of or pertaining to the upper class | society (noun) form plural: societies association; organization; community; rich upper class; fellowship; companionship |
| software (noun) form: no plural programs which control the functions of a computer's hardware | solace (noun) form plural: solaces consolation; relief from distress; source of comfort |
| solace (verb) forms: solaced; solaced; solacing to comfort; to console; to encourage; to relieve; to appease | solely (adverb) only; exclusively; merely |
| solicit (verb) forms: solicited; solicited; soliciting to try and obtain something through persuasion or earnest requests | solve (verb) forms: solved; solved; solving to find the answer to; to explain |
| somber (adjective) gloomy; dark; depressing; sad; mournful | sophisticated (adjective) refined; cultured; complex; intricate; complicated |
| sort (noun) form plural: sorts type; kind; character; manner; quality | sort (verb) forms: sorted; sorted; sorting to classify; to organize; to separate from others; to clarify |
| sound (adjective) whole; healthy; in good condition; sane; firm; valid | sound (noun) form plural: sounds vibrations that can be detected by the human ear; noise; vocal utterance |
| source (noun) form plural: sources origin; starting point | source (verb) forms: sourced; sourced; spacing to originate from; to reveal the origin of something; to obtain from a particular supplier |
| space (noun) form plural: spaces universe; empty area; gap; area; interval | space (verb) forms: spaced; spaced; spacing to set some distance apart |
| span (noun) form plural: spans length; distance; duration; period of time | span (verb) forms: spanned; spanned; spanning to extend across; to stretch from one point another; to bridge |
| special (adjective) unusual; exceptional; unique; particular; highly valued | special (noun) form plural: specials reduced price; sale on particular items; extra newspaper edition |
| specialize (verb) forms: specialized; specialized; specializing to devote oneself to a particular profession or field of study; to limit | specialty (noun) form plural: specialties distinguishing mark; unique ability; area of expertise |
| specification (noun) form plural: specifications item or detail included in a description of requirements or plans | specify (verb) forms: specified; specified; specifying to indicate; to itemize; to mark; to designate; to stipulate |
| speech (noun) form plural: speeches speaking ability; something that is communicated orally | speed (noun) form plural: speeds quickness; velocity; transmission gear in a motor vehicle |
| speed (verb) forms: sped; sped; speeding to accelerate; to cause to move quickly; to expedite; to further; to hurry | spend (verb) forms: spent; spent; spending to expend; to disburse; to put out (money, resources, etc.) |
| splendid (adjective) wonderful; excellent; marvelous; grand; elegant; magnificent | sponsor (noun) form plural: sponsors one who donates money; person or organization that promotes or supports (an event, program, candidate, etc.) |
| sponsor (verb) forms: sponsored; sponsored; sponsoring to back; to support; to finance; to subsidize; to promote | sporadic (adjective) irregular; fitful; occasional; infrequent |
| spot (adjective) made or done immediately; paid at once; performed randomly | spot (noun) form plural: spots roundish stain; speck; place; awkward or difficult situation; predicament |
| spread (noun) form plural: spreads expansion; growth; range; story or advertisement that covers two pages | spread (verb) forms: spread; spread; spreading to open; to extend; to apply a layer on; to scatter; to distribute |
| spy (noun) form plural: spies secret agent; person who secretly investigates and gathers information about other people | spy (verb) forms: spied; spied; spying to provide secret information about another country; to examine |
| square (adjective) having four equal sides enclosing four equal angles | square (noun) form plural: squares geometric figure having four equal sides; plaza |
| stable (adjective) steady; firm; lasting; dependable; faithful | stable (noun) form plural: stables structure in which horses and other animals are housed |
| stack (noun) form plural: stacks heap; tall bookshelf; chimney | stack (verb) forms: stacked; stacked; stacking to place one thing on top of another in a heap; to pile |
| staff (noun) form plural: staffs employees working in an organization; personnel; crew; team | staff (verb) forms: staffed; staffed; staffing to employ a group of workers; to provide with employees; to man |
| stage (noun) form plural: stages raised platform; resting place on a journey; phase | stage (verb) forms: staged; staged; staging to perform; to present; to carry out; to execute |
| stake (noun) form plural: stakes wager; bet; investment; share | stake (verb) forms: staked; staked; staking to risk; to gamble; to finance; to underwrite |
| stall (noun) form plural: stalls stand; booth; pen; pretext to delay | stall (verb) forms: stalled; stalled; stalling to put into a stable; to delay; to check the progress of |
| stance (noun) form plural: stances physical position or bearing; opinion; attitude | stand out (verb) forms: stood out; stood out; standing out to be conspicuous; to be noticeable; to project; to protrude |
| standard (adjective) serving as a model; normal; regular; typical; widely accepted | standard (noun) form plural: standards model; criterion; norm; average; commodity which backs a monetary system |
| standpoint (noun) form plural: standpoints outlook; perspective; view; opinion; attitude | staple (adjective) essential; regularly used; primary; principal; main (of goods or products) |
| staple (noun) form plural: staples metal clip for binding papers; essential element | state (adjective) governmental; bureaucratic; majestic; dignified |
| state (noun) form plural: states condition; phase; mood; splendor; nation | statement (noun) form plural: statements declaration; allegation; official account |
| station (noun) form plural: stations position; place where a person or thing is usually found; headquarters; broadcast frequency | station (verb) forms: stationed; stationed; stationing to assign to a particular post or position; to appoint |
| stationary (adjective) still; fixed in place; static; settled; tending to stay in one place | stationery (noun) form plural: stationeries paper used for writing letters |
| statistics (noun) form: only plural organization and interpretation of numerical data | status (noun) form plural: statuses individual's social or professional standing; position; rank; present situation |
| stay (noun) form plural: stays act of halting; visit; temporary residence; suspension of a legal proceeding | stay (verb) forms: stayed; stayed; staying to visit; to spend time in a place; to remain temporarily; to lodge |
| steadfast (adjective) loyal; faithful; unchanging | stem (noun) form plural: stems central stalk of a plant; petiole |
| stem (verb) forms: stemmed; stemmed; stemming to arise; to come from; to originate; to stop; to check | step (noun) form plural: steps movement made by lifting the foot and setting it down in another place; stair; stage in a process |
| step (preffix) related to by the remarriage of a parent and not by blood | sternly (adverb) strictly; firmly |
| still (adjective) quiet; tranquil; calm; motionless | still (noun) form plural: stills silence; quiet; photograph |
| stipendiary (adjective) receiving of a regular or fixed payment | stipulate (verb) forms: stipulated; stipulated; stipulating to require that certain conditions be met before the signing of a contract; to specify; to require |
| stock (adjective) available on a regular basis; employed to handle merchandise or goods | stock (noun) form plural: stocks supply of goods; inventory; share; company's capital divided into shares |
| stop (noun) form plural: stops cessation; end; visit; obstacle; hindrance | stop (verb) forms: stopped; stopped; stopping to halt; to cease; to quit; to close; to block; to impede |
| store (noun) form plural: stores shop; place where merchandise is sold; supply of goods or materials set aside for future use | store (verb) forms: stored; stored; storing to amass; to accumulate; to supply; to equip |
| story (noun) form plural: stories true or fictional account of some occurrence; short work of fiction; plot; news report | straight (adjective) having no curves or bends; frank; continuous; honest; consistent |
| straight (noun) form plural: straights line that is not curved; section that is not curved | straightforward (adjective) frank; candid; sincere; honest; simple; uncomplicated |
| strap (verb) forms: strapped; strapped; strapping to tie with a narrow piece of leather; to lash | strategy (noun) form plural: strategies plans or methods created for the purpose of achieving a goal |
| streamline (noun) form plural: streamlines path along which a fluid flows; direction in which a particle flows; aerodynamic shape | streamline (verb) forms: streamlined; streamlined; streamlining to make more efficient; to organize; to simplify |
| strength (noun) form plural: strengths durability; determination; resolve; power; intensity; force | strengthen (verb) forms: strengthened; strengthened; strengthening to make strong; to fortify; to reinforce; to toughen |
| stress (noun) form plural: stresses emphasis; importance; accent; strain; tension; pressure | stress (verb) forms: stressed; stressed; stressing to emphasize; to accentuate |
| stretch (verb) forms: stretched; stretched; stretching to extend; to elongate; to reach out; to pull; to strain | strike (noun) form plural: strikes temporary work stoppage; good luck; discovery of natural resources |
| strike (verb) forms: struck; stricken; striking to temporarily cease working as a protest; to impress | striped (adjective) marked with narrow bands of contrasting color or texture |
| strive (verb) forms: strove; striven; striving to endeavor; to try hard; to compete; to struggle; to resist | structure (noun) form plural: structures building; something created from a number of interconnecting parts |
| structure (verb) forms: structured; structured; structuring to organize; to arrange; to give form to | study (noun) form plural: studies learning; field of learning; thorough investigation; report; analysis |
| study (verb) forms: studied; studied; studying to learn; to ponder; to examine; to investigate; to memorize | style (noun) form plural: styles manner; way; fashion; chic; vogue |
| style (verb) forms: styled; styled; styling to plan; to design; to name; to call | subject (adjective) under the rule of; subordinate; exposed to; liable to; conditional |
| subject (noun) form plural: subjects topic; branch of studies; major; citizen; motive | subjectively (adverb) based on individual thoughts and feelings |
| submit (verb) forms: submitted; submitted; submitting to give in; to surrender; to yield; to present; to propose | subordinate (adjective) inferior; of secondary importance; under the authority of another |
| subordinate (noun) form plural: subordinates one who is subservient; someone under the authority of another | subscribe (verb) forms: subscribed; subscribed; subscribing to endorse; to donate; to contribute; to pledge; to support; to approve |
| subscription (noun) form plural: subscriptions payment given for regularly scheduled performances or publications | subside (verb) forms: subsided; subsided; subsiding to descend; to decline; to abate; to lessen |
| subsidiary (adjective) supplementary; auxiliary; secondary; lesser in importance | subsidiary (noun) form plural: subsidiaries company that is owned or controlled by another company |
| subsidize (verb) forms: subsidized; subsidized; subsidizing to provide financial assistance | subsidy (noun) form plural: subsidies financial assistance |
| substantial (adjective) firm; wealthy; influential; important; considerable | substantiate (verb) forms: substantiated; substantiated; substantiated to prove; to verify; to confirm; to actualize |
| substantive (adjective) existing independently; real; tangible | substantive (noun) form plural: substantives word or phrase functioning as a noun |
| substitute (adjective) acting as a replacement | substitute (noun) form plural: substitutes replacement; person or thing that takes the place of another |
| subtract (verb) forms: subtracted; subtracted; subtracting to take away part of a whole; to remove; to deduct | succeed (verb) forms: succeeded; succeeded; succeeding to prosper; to achieve; to attain; to follow; to inherit |
| success (noun) form plural: successes attainment of something desired or attempted; accomplishment; prosperity | succinct (adjective) stated briefly but clearly; clear and concise; short and to the point |
| sufficient (adjective) enough; adequate | suggest (verb) forms: suggested; suggested; suggesting to propose; to mention; to imply; to hint; to evoke |
| suggestion (noun) form plural: suggestions proposal; recommendation; insinuation; hint | suit (noun) form plural: suits matching outfit consisting of a jacket and trousers or a skirt; request; courtship |
| suit (verb) forms: suited; suited; suiting to fit; to match; to satisfy; to please; to clothe | suitcase (noun) form plural: suitcases rectangular traveling bag; valise |
| suite (noun) form plural: suites group of things that together form a set; group of attendants | sum (noun) form plural: sums whole amount; entire quantity; essence; gist |
| sum (verb) forms: summed; summed; summing to add | summarize (verb) forms: summarized; summarized; summarizing to present in a condensed form; to list the main points in a brief and comprehensive manner |
| superb (adjective) excellent; wonderful; splendid; magnificent | superfluous (adjective) being more than is needed; excessive; unnecessary |
| superior (adjective) higher in rank or position; above average; exceptional | superior (noun) form plural: superiors one who is higher than another in rank or position |
| supervise (verb) forms: supervised; supervised; supervising to oversee; to administer; to direct; to manage; to watch over | supervisor (noun) form plural: supervisors overseer; director; manager |
| supervisory (adjective) managerial; overseeing | supplement (noun) form plural: supplements something which makes up for a deficiency; addition; extra added part |
| supplement (verb) forms: supplemented; supplemented; supplementing to make up for a deficiency; to add on to | supplementary (adjective) additional; extra |
| supplier (noun) form plural: suppliers provider | supply (noun) form plural: supplies act of providing; provision; reserve; stock |
| supply (verb) forms: supplied; supplied; supplying to furnish; to equip; to make up for; to compensate for; to substitute for temporarily | support (noun) form plural: supports prop; brace; economic assistance; upkeep; encouragement; aid |
| support (verb) forms: supported; supported; supporting to carry; to encourage; to assist financially; to substantiate | supportive (adjective) providing assistance |
| suppose (verb) forms: supposed; supposed; supposing to presume to be true; to hypothesize; to believe | surely (adverb) confidently; certainly; without a doubt; yes; of course |
| surface (adjective) external | surface (noun) form plural: surfaces exterior or upper boundary of a thing; external part or layer; outward appearance |
| surmise (verb) forms: surmised; surmised; surmising to infer; to conjecture; to guess; to presume | surplus (noun) form plural: surpluses profit; amount of assets that is higher than liabilities |
| surprise (noun) form plural: surprises astonishment; something which startles or astonishes; unexpected event | surprise (verb) forms: surprised; surprised; surprising to startle; to astonish; to ambush |
| surveillance (noun) form: no plural careful observation of a person or group | survey (noun) form plural: surveys review; overview; statistical study |
| survey (verb) forms: surveyed; surveyed; surveying to look over; to observe; to examine carefully; to study | survive (verb) forms: survived; survived; surviving to outlive; to remain in use; to outlast; to endure; to withstand |
| susceptible (adjective) vulnerable; prone; impressionable | suspect (adjective) doubtful; dubious |
| suspend (verb) forms: suspended; suspended; suspending to hang; to postpone; to defer; to expel | sustain (verb) forms: sustained; sustained; sustaining to support; to provide for; to finance; to assist; to encourage |
| swap (noun) form plural: swaps exchange; trade | swap (verb) forms: swapped; swapped; swapping to exchange one thing for another; to trade; to barter |
| sway (noun) form plural: sways moving back and forth; influence; control; authority | sway (verb) forms: swayed; swayed; swaying to move back and forth; to lean in a certain direction; to be sympathetic to; to hesitate |
| sweater (noun) form plural: sweaters pullover; employer who underpays his employees | swift (adjective) fast; immediate; prompt; smart |
| swift (noun) form plural: swifts financial industry owned cooperative supplying secure, standardized messaging services to financial institutions | switch (noun) form plural: switches exchange; transfer; device |
| switch (verb) forms: switched; switched; switching to change; to shift; to exchange; to trade; to turn on or off | switchboard (noun) form plural: switchboards panel containing buttons for connecting and disconnecting telephone or electrical circuits |
| sympathy (noun) form plural: sympathies affinity; compassion; pity; concern; empathy | symposium (noun) form plural: symposiums meeting or conference at which a specific topic is discussed |
| synthesis (noun) form plural: syntheses combining of separate elements into a complete whole | system (noun) form plural: systems combination of related things or parts that form a complex whole |
| systematically (adverb) methodically; in an organized fashion |