# Dictionary_data_final

word: SHAMBLE
russian_word: неуклюжая походка
example: he shambled off down the corridor
definition: (of a person) move with a slow, shuffling, awkward gait.
antonyms: run|sprint|bound|dapper|neat|trim|petite
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: ˈʃamb(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈʃamb(ə)l
synonyms:
shuffle|lumber|totter|dodder|stumble|scuff/drag one's feet|hobble|limp|ungainly|lumbering|shuffling|awkward|clumsy|uncoordinated|heavy-footed

origin:
late 16th century: probably from dialect shamble  ‘ungainly’, perhaps from the phrase shamble legs, with reference to the legs of trestle tables (such as would be used in a meat market: see shambles).


word: SHAMBLES
russian_word: бойня
example: my career was in a shambles|the shambles where the animals were slaughtered
definition: a state of total disorder.|a butcher's slaughterhouse (archaic except in place names).
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃamb(ə)lz
phonetics_text: ˈʃamb(ə)lz
synonyms:
chaos|mess|muddle|confusion|disorder|disarray|disorganization|havoc|mare's nest|dog's dinner|dog's breakfast|omnishambles|car crash|complete mess|pigsty|pigpen|disaster area|tip


word: SHAMBOLIC
russian_word: беспорядочный
example: the department's shambolic accounting
definition: chaotic, disorganized, or mismanaged.
antonyms: efficient|organized
origin: 1970s: from shambles, probably on the pattern of symbolic .
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ʃamˈbɒlɪk
phonetics_text: ʃamˈbɒlɪk
synonyms:
chaotic|disorganized|muddled|confused|in (total) disarray|at sixes and sevens|unsystematic|haphazard|hit-or-miss|scrappy|fragmented|inefficient|all over the place|all over the shop|all over the map|all over the lot


word: SHAME
russian_word: позор
example: she was hot with shame|what a shame Ellie won't be here
antonyms: pride|indifference
part_of_speech: noun|verb|exclamation
phonetic: ʃeɪm
phonetics_text: ʃeɪm
definition:
a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behaviour.|a regrettable or unfortunate situation or action.

synonyms:
humiliation|mortification|chagrin|ignominy|loss of face|shamefacedness|embarrassment|indignity|abashment|discomfort|discomfiture|discomposure|guilt|remorse|contrition|compunction

origin:
Old English sc(e)amu (noun), sc(e)amian ‘feel shame’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schamen (verb) and German Scham (noun), schämen (verb).


word: SHAMEFACED
russian_word: стыдливый
example: all the boys looked shamefaced
definition: feeling or expressing shame or embarrassment.
antonyms: proud|unrepentant
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ʃeɪmˈfeɪst
phonetics_text: ʃeɪmˈfeɪst|ˈʃeɪmfeɪst
synonyms:
ashamed|abashed|sheepish|guilty|conscience-stricken|guilt-ridden|contrite|sorry|remorseful|repentant|penitent|hangdog|regretful|rueful|apologetic|embarrassed|mortified|red-faced|chagrined|humiliated|uncomfortable|discomfited|in sackcloth and ashes|compunctious

origin:
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘modest, shy’): alteration of archaic shamefast, by association with face.


word: SHAMEFUL
russian_word: позорный
example: a shameful accusation
definition: worthy of or causing shame or disgrace.
antonyms: admirable|honourable|laudable|praiseworthy
origin: Old English sc(e)amful ‘modest, shamefaced’ (see shame, -ful).
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈʃeɪmfʊl
phonetics_text: ˈʃeɪmfʊl|ˈʃeɪmf(ə)l
synonyms:
disgraceful|deplorable|despicable|contemptible|dishonourable|discreditable|reprehensible|base|mean|low|blameworthy|unworthy|ignoble|shabby|inglorious|infamous|unprincipled|shocking|scandalous|outrageous|abominable|atrocious|appalling|disgusting|vile|odious|monstrous|heinous|unspeakable|loathsome|sordid|bad|wicked|immoral|nefarious|indefensible|inexcusable|unforgivable|low-down|hateful|knavish|dastardly|scurvy|egregious|flagitious|embarrassing|mortifying|shaming|humiliating|degrading|ignominious|blush-making


word: SHAMELESS
russian_word: бесстыдный
example: his shameless hypocrisy
definition: (of a person or their conduct) characterized by or showing a lack of shame; barefaced or brazen.
antonyms: reticent|diffident|demure|modest
origin: Old English sc(e)amlēas (see shame, -less).
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈʃeɪmləs
phonetics_text: ˈʃeɪmləs
synonyms:
flagrant|blatant|barefaced|overt|brazen|brash|audacious|outrageous|undisguised|unconcealed|transparent|unabashed|unashamed|without shame|unembarrassed|unblushing|unrepentant|arrant|bold|forward|immodest|indecorous|wanton|abandoned


word: SHAMER
russian_word: Шемера
example: we should not ever feel disheartened by shamers
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃeɪmə
phonetics_text: ˈʃeɪmə
definition:
a person who publicly mocks or criticizes someone for a particular aspect of their appearance or behaviour in order to make them feel humiliated or ashamed.


word: SHAMPOO
russian_word: шампунь
example: he smelt clean, of soap and shampoo
definition: a liquid preparation for washing the hair.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ʃamˈpuː
phonetics_text: ʃamˈpuː
origin:
mid 18th century (in the sense ‘massage (as part of a Turkish bath process)’): from Hindi cāṃpo! ‘press!’, imperative of cāṃpnā .


word: SHAN
russian_word: шань
origin: Burmese.
part_of_speech: noun|adjective
phonetic: ʃɑːn
phonetics_text: ʃɑːn
definition:
a member of a people living mainly in northern Burma (Myanmar) and adjacent parts of southern China.|the language of the Shan, related to Thai and having about 2.5 million speakers.


word: SHANGHAI
russian_word: Шанхай
definition: force (someone) to join a ship lacking a full crew by drugging them or using other underhand means.
origin: late 19th century: from Shanghai.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ʃaŋˈhʌɪ
phonetics_text: ʃaŋˈhʌɪ
example:
they specialized in drugging and robbing sailors, sometimes arranging for them to be shanghaied aboard tramp boats


word: SHANK
russian_word: хвостовик
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ʃaŋk
phonetics_text: ʃaŋk
example:
the old man's thin, bony shanks showed through his trousers|gouges vary in the amount of curve or sweep on the cutting edge and the form of the shank|a rigid leather boot with a full shank|he used a shank to threaten a guard and steal his uniform|he hit a shank with his tee shot and took double bogey

definition:
a person's leg, especially the part from the knee to the ankle.|a long, narrow part of a tool connecting the handle to the operational end.|a part or appendage by which something is attached to something else, especially a wire loop attached to the back of a button.|the narrow middle of the sole of a shoe.|a makeshift knife fashioned from a sharp item such as broken glass or a razor.|an act of striking the ball with the heel of the club.

origin:
Old English sceanca, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch schenk ‘leg bone’ and German Schenkel ‘thigh’. The use of the verb as a golfing term dates from the 1920s.


word: SHANK
russian_word: хвостовик
example: I shanked a shot and hit a person on a shoulder|I got shanked with a broken bottle
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ʃaŋk
phonetics_text: ʃaŋk
definition:
strike (the ball) with the heel of the club.|slash or stab (someone), especially with a makeshift knife.

origin:
Old English sceanca, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch schenk ‘leg bone’ and German Schenkel ‘thigh’. The use of the verb as a golfing term dates from the 1920s.


word: SHANKING
russian_word: , производителя
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃaŋkɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈʃaŋkɪŋ
definition:
the action of striking the ball with the heel of the club.|any of a number of plant diseases resulting in the darkening and shrivelling of a plant or fruit from the base of a stem or stalk.


word: SHANTY
russian_word: лачуга
definition: a small, crudely built shack.
synonyms: shack|hut|cabin|lean-to|shed|hovel|bothy|shieling|shiel|tilt|hok|favela|shebang
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃanti
phonetics_text: ˈʃanti
origin:
early 19th century (originally a North American usage): perhaps from Canadian French chantier ‘lumberjack's cabin, logging camp’.


word: SHAPE
russian_word: форма
origin: Old English gesceap ‘external form’, also ‘creation’, sceppan ‘create’, of Germanic origin.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ʃeɪp
phonetics_text: ʃeɪp
example:
she liked the shape of his nose|her skirt had lost its shape long ago|the company came through a difficult period in excellent financial shape

definition:
the external form, contours, or outline of someone or something.|a geometric figure such as a square, triangle, or rectangle.|the correct or original form or contours of something.|the specified condition or state of someone or something.

synonyms:
form|appearance|configuration|formation|structure|figure|build|physique|body|contours|lines|outline|silhouette|profile|design|format|cut|pattern|mould


word: SHAPELESS
russian_word: бесформенный
example: she wore a shapeless frock and no make-up
definition: (especially of a garment) lacking a distinctive or attractive shape.
antonyms: tailored
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈʃeɪpləs
phonetics_text: ˈʃeɪpləs
synonyms:
formless|amorphous|unformed|indefinite|nebulous|misshapen|baggy|badly cut|sacklike|tentlike|oversized|boyfriend|sagging|saggy|slouchy|ill-fitting|ill-proportioned|inelegant|unshapely


word: SHAPELY
russian_word: стройный
example: the shots have been manipulated to enhance the star's shapely figure
definition: (especially of a woman or part of her body) having an attractive or well-proportioned shape.
antonyms: misshapen
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈʃeɪpli
phonetics_text: ˈʃeɪpli
synonyms:
well proportioned|well formed|well shaped|attractive|clean-limbed|curvaceous|voluptuous|sexy|opulent|full-figured|Junoesque|rounded|buxom|full-bosomed|curvy|hot|thick|thicc|comely|sightly|well turned|gainly


word: SHAPE UP
russian_word: делать успехи
example: I wanted to see how things had been shaping up in my absence
definition: develop or progress in a particular way.
synonyms:
improve|show improvement|get better|make headway|make progress|progress|show promise|develop|take shape|come on|come along|turn out|go


word: SHARD
russian_word: осколок
example: shards of glass flew in all directions
definition: a piece of broken ceramic, metal, glass, or rock, typically having sharp edges.
synonyms: piece|fragment|bit|sliver|splinter|shiver|chip|particle|scrap|paring|shaving
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ʃɑːd
phonetics_text: ʃɑːd
origin:
Old English sceard  ‘gap, notch, potsherd’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schaarde ‘notch’, also to shear.


word: SHARE
russian_word: доля
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ʃɛː
phonetics_text: ʃɛː
example:
under the proposals, investors would pay a greater share of the annual fees required|he's selling his shares in BT|there have been 25,000 shares on Twitter and 117 likes on Facebook as of 7:30 p.m.

definition:
a part or portion of a larger amount which is divided among a number of people, or to which a number of people contribute.|one of the equal parts into which a company's capital is divided, entitling the holder to a proportion of the profits.|an instance of posting or reposting something on a social media website or application.

synonyms:
portion|part|division|bit|quota|allowance|ration|allocation|allotment|lot|measure|due|percentage|commission|dividend|stake|interest|equity|helping|serving|cut|whack|slice|piece/slice of the cake|piece of the action|rake-off|divvy|apportionment|quantum|moiety

origin:
Old English scearu  ‘division, part into which something may be divided’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schare and German Schar ‘troop, multitude’, also to shear. The verb dates from the late 16th century.


word: SHAREWARE
russian_word: условно
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃɛːwɛː
phonetics_text: ˈʃɛːwɛː
definition:
software that is available free of charge and often distributed informally for evaluation, after which a fee may be requested for continued use.


word: SHARIA
russian_word: шариат
origin: from Arabic šarī‘a ; the variant shariat from Urdu and Persian.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ʃəˈriːə
phonetics_text: ʃəˈriːə
definition:
Islamic canonical law based on the teachings of the Koran and the traditions of the Prophet (Hadith and Sunna), prescribing both religious and secular duties and sometimes retributive penalties for lawbreaking. It has generally been supplemented by legislation adapted to the conditions of the day, though the manner in which it should be applied in modern states is a subject of dispute between Muslim traditionalists and reformists.


word: SHARIF
russian_word: Шариф
origin: from Arabic šarīf ‘noble’, from šarafa ‘be exalted’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ʃəˈriːf
phonetics_text: ʃəˈriːf
definition:
a descendant of Muhammad through his daughter Fatima.|a Muslim ruler, magistrate, or religious leader.


word: SHARK
russian_word: акула
origin: late Middle English: of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ʃɑːk
phonetics_text: ʃɑːk
definition:
a long-bodied chiefly marine fish with a cartilaginous skeleton, a prominent dorsal fin, and toothlike scales. Most sharks are predatory, although the largest kinds feed on plankton, and some can grow to a large size.|a small SE Asian freshwater fish with a tail resembling that of a shark, popular in aquaria.|a light greyish-brown European moth, the male of which has pale silvery hindwings.


word: SHARP
russian_word: острый
antonyms: blunt
origin: Old English sc(e)arp, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch scherp and German scharf .
part_of_speech: adjective|adverb|noun|verb
phonetic: ʃɑːp
phonetics_text: ʃɑːp
example:
cut the cake with a very sharp knife|I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my back|the job was a sharp contrast from her past life|there was a sharp increase in interest rates|her sharp eyes missed nothing|they were greeted by a young man in a sharp suit

definition:
(of an object) having an edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something.|producing a sudden, piercing physical sensation or effect.|distinct in outline or detail; clearly defined.|(of an action or change) sudden and marked.|having or showing speed of perception, comprehension, or response.|(of musical sound) above true or normal pitch.|(of clothes or their wearer) smart and stylish.

synonyms:
keen|sharp-edged|razor-sharp|razor-edged|sharpened|honed|whetted|serrated|knife-like|cutting|edged|acute


word: SHARPEN
russian_word: точить
example: she sharpened her pencil|they've got to sharpen up in front of the goal
antonyms: blunt
synonyms: make sharp/sharper|hone|whet|strop|grind|file|edge|acuminate
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈʃɑːp(ə)n
phonetics_text: ˈʃɑːp(ə)n
definition:
make or become sharp or sharper.|improve or cause to improve.|raise the pitch of (a note) by a semitone.


word: SHARPIE
russian_word: остроносая плоскодонная шлюпка
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃɑːpi
phonetics_text: ˈʃɑːpi
definition:
a sharp-prowed, flat-bottomed New England sailing boat, with one or two masts each rigged with a triangular sail.|another term for sharper.|(in the 1960s and 1970s) a young person resembling a skinhead, with close-cropped hair and distinctive dress.


word: SHARPLY
russian_word: резко
part_of_speech: adverb
phonetic: ˈʃɑːpli
phonetics_text: ˈʃɑːpli
example:
a sharply pointed tail|my mouth stings sharply|the waitress had a sharply defined jaw|housing values have risen sharply|a sharply observed account

definition:
with a sharp or steeply tapering edge or point.|with a sudden, piercing physical sensation or effect; intensely.|in a way that is distinct in outline or detail; clearly.|with a sudden and marked change; dramatically.|with speed of perception, comprehension, or response.


word: SHARPNESS
russian_word: четкость
example: the sweet flavour contrasts with the sharpness of the lemon
definition: the quality or state of being sharp.
antonyms: warmth|balminess|kindness|friendliness|blurriness|dullness
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃɑːpnəs
phonetics_text: ˈʃɑːpnəs
synonyms:
intensity|severity|acuteness|keenness|violence|fierceness|ferocity|chilliness|chill|briskness|coldness|iciness|bitterness|harshness|asperity|acerbity|acidity|tartness|edge|clarity|definition|precision|crispness|acuity|sharp-wittedness|quick-wittedness|perceptiveness|discernment|percipience|penetration|discrimination|cleverness|shrewdness|astuteness|intelligence|intuitiveness|agility|nimbleness|savvy


word: SHATTER
russian_word: разрушать
example: bullets riddled the bar top, glasses shattered, bottles exploded|everyone was shattered by the news
definition: break or cause to break suddenly and violently into pieces.|upset (someone) greatly.
antonyms: please|excite
origin: Middle English (in the sense ‘scatter, disperse’): perhaps imitative; compare with scatter.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈʃatə
phonetics_text: ˈʃatə
synonyms:
smash|smash to smithereens|break|break into pieces|burst|blow out|explode|implode|splinter|crack|fracture|fragment|disintegrate|bust|shiver


word: SHATTERED
russian_word: разрушены
definition: very upset.|exhausted.
antonyms: fresh as a daisy|raring to go
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈʃatəd
phonetics_text: ˈʃatəd
example:
he was said to be absolutely shattered after losing his job|I usually feel too shattered to do more than crawl into bed

synonyms:
exhausted|tired out|worn out|weary|dog-tired|bone-tired|bone-weary|ready to drop|on one's last legs|asleep on one's feet|drained|fatigued|enervated|debilitated|spent|jet-lagged|out of breath|breathless|panting|puffing|puffed|puffed out|puffing and blowing|gasping (for breath)|done in|all in|dead on one's feet|beat|dead beat|bushed|fagged out|knocked out|wiped out|running on empty|zonked out|worn to a frazzle|frazzled|bushwhacked|knackered|whacked (out)|shagged out|jiggered|wabbit|pooped|tuckered out|fried|whipped|stonkered|toilworn|fordone|buggered|rooted


word: SHAVE
russian_word: брить
synonyms: cut off|snip off|crop|trim|barber|tonsure
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: ʃeɪv
phonetics_text: ʃeɪv
example:
he washed, shaved, and had breakfast|scrape a large sharp knife across the surface, shaving off rolls of very fine chocolate|Scott shaved the post in the 29th minute

definition:
(of a man) cut the hair off the face with a razor.|cut (a thin slice or slices) from the surface of something.|pass or send something close to (something else), missing it narrowly.

origin:
Old English sc(e)afan  ‘scrape away the surface of (something) by paring’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schaven and German schaben .


word: SHAWM
russian_word: средневековый музыкальный инструмент типа гобоя
origin: Middle English: from Old French chalemel, via Latin from Greek kalamos ‘reed’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ʃɔːm
phonetics_text: ʃɔːm
definition:
a medieval and Renaissance wind instrument, forerunner of the oboe, with a double reed enclosed in a wooden mouthpiece, and having a penetrating tone.


word: SHE
russian_word: она
example: my sister told me that she was not happy
definition: used to refer to a woman, girl, or female animal previously mentioned or easily identified.
part_of_speech: pronoun|noun
phonetic: ʃiː
phonetics_text: ʃiː
origin:
Middle English: probably a phonetic development of the Old English feminine personal pronoun hēo, hīe .


word: SHEAF
russian_word: пучок
definition: a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthways and tied together after reaping.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ʃiːf
phonetics_text: ʃiːf
origin:
Old English scēaf, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schoof ‘sheaf’ and German Schaub ‘wisp of straw’, also to the verb shove.


word: SHEAR
russian_word: сдвиг
example: Paul has never sheared a sheep before|the gear sheared and jammed in the rear wheel
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: ʃɪə
phonetics_text: ʃɪə
definition:
cut the wool off (a sheep or other animal).|break off or cause to break off, owing to a structural strain.

origin:
Old English sceran (originally in the sense ‘cut through with a weapon’), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German scheren, from a base meaning ‘divide, shear, shave’.


word: SHEARWATER
russian_word: буревестник
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃɪəwɔːtə
phonetics_text: ˈʃɪəwɔːtə
definition:
a long-winged seabird related to the petrels, often flying low over the surface of the water far from land.


word: SHEATH
russian_word: оболочка
definition: a close-fitting cover for the blade of a knife or sword.
synonyms: scabbard|case
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ʃiːθ
phonetics_text: ʃiːθ
origin:
Old English scǣth, scēath  ‘scabbard’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schede, German Scheide, also to the verb shed2.


word: SHEATHBILL
russian_word: ржанка
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃiːθbɪl
phonetics_text: ˈʃiːθbɪl
definition:
a mainly white pigeon-like bird with a horny sheath around the base of the bill, breeding on the coasts of sub-Antarctic islands and feeding by scavenging.


word: SHEATHE
russian_word: обшивать
example: I sheathed my dagger|her legs were sheathed in black stockings
origin: late Middle English: from sheath.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ʃiːð
phonetics_text: ʃiːð
definition:
put (a weapon such as a knife or sword) into a sheath.|encase (something) in a close-fitting or protective covering.


word: SHEBEEN
russian_word: кабак, где незаконно торгуют спиртными напитками
origin: late 18th century: from Anglo-Irish síbín, from séibe ‘mugful’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ʃɪˈbiːn
phonetics_text: ʃɪˈbiːn
definition:
(especially in Ireland, Scotland, and South Africa) an unlicensed establishment or private house selling alcohol and typically regarded as slightly disreputable.


word: SHED
russian_word: пролить
example: a bicycle shed
definition: a simple roofed structure used for garden storage, to shelter animals, or as a workshop.
origin: late 15th century: apparently a variant of the noun shade.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ʃɛd
phonetics_text: ʃɛd
synonyms:
hut|lean-to|outhouse|outbuilding|shack|potting shed|woodshed|cattle shed|cow-house|lockup|barn|smokehouse|woolshed|shippon|linhay|hovel


word: SHEEN
russian_word: блеск
example: black crushed velvet with a slight sheen
definition: a soft lustre on a surface.
antonyms: dullness
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ʃiːn
phonetics_text: ʃiːn
synonyms:
shine|lustre|gleam|patina|gloss|shininess|burnish|polish|shimmer|glimmer|sparkle|brightness|brilliance|radiance

origin:
early 17th century: from obsolete sheen  ‘beautiful, resplendent’; apparently related to the verb shine.


word: SHEEP
russian_word: овца
example: party members should not follow their leader like sheep
synonyms: woollyback|mutton|jumbuck|woolly
origin: Old English scēp, scǣp, scēap, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch schaap and German Schaf .
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ʃiːp
phonetics_text: ʃiːp
definition:
a domesticated ruminant mammal with a thick woolly coat and (typically only in the male) curving horns. It is kept in flocks for its wool or meat, and is proverbial for its tendency to follow others in the flock.|used with reference to people who are too easily influenced or led.|a person regarded as a protected follower of God.


word: SHEEPISH
russian_word: глуповатый
example: a sheepish grin
definition: showing or feeling embarrassment from shame or a lack of self-confidence.
antonyms: unabashed
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈʃiːpɪʃ
phonetics_text: ˈʃiːpɪʃ
synonyms:
embarrassed|uncomfortable|hangdog|self-conscious|shamefaced|ashamed|abashed|mortified|chastened|chagrined|remorseful|contrite|rueful|regretful|penitent|repentant|shy|bashful|diffident


word: SHEEPSHANK
russian_word: колышка
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃiːpʃaŋk
phonetics_text: ˈʃiːpʃaŋk
definition:
a kind of knot used to shorten a rope temporarily, made by taking two bights of rope and securing them to the standing rope with two half hitches.


word: SHEEPSKIN
russian_word: овчина
example: a sheepskin coat
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃiːpskɪn
phonetics_text: ˈʃiːpskɪn
definition:
a sheep's skin with the wool on, especially when made into a garment or rug.|(in South Africa) a party with country dancing.


word: SHEER
russian_word: чистый
example: she giggled with sheer delight|the sheer ice walls|sheer white silk chiffon
antonyms: gradual
part_of_speech: adjective|adverb|noun
phonetic: ʃɪə
phonetics_text: ʃɪə
definition:
nothing other than; unmitigated (used for emphasis).|(especially of a cliff or wall) perpendicular or nearly so.|(of a fabric) very thin; diaphanous.

synonyms:
utter|complete|absolute|total|pure|perfect|downright|out-and-out|thorough|thoroughgoing|through and through|consummate|patent|surpassing|veritable|unqualified|unmitigated|unalloyed|unadulterated|unmixed|stark|rank|plain|simple|mere|proper|fair|arrant|right-down

origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘exempt, cleared’): probably an alteration of dialect shire ‘pure, clear’, from the Germanic base of the verb shine. In the mid 16th century the word was used to describe clear, pure water, and also in sheer1 (sense 3 of the adjective).


word: SHEET
russian_word: лист
synonyms: bed linen|linen|bedclothes
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ʃiːt
phonetics_text: ʃiːt
example:
a sheet of unmarked paper|the small pipe has been formed from a flat sheet of bronze|Loch Affric is a lovely sheet of water among trees

definition:
a large rectangular piece of cotton or other fabric, used on a bed to cover the mattress and as a layer beneath blankets when these are used.|a rectangular piece of paper, especially one of a standard size produced commercially and used for writing and printing on.|a broad flat piece of material such as metal or glass.|an extensive unbroken surface area of something.

origin:
Old English scēte, scīete, of Germanic origin; related to the verb shoot in its primary sense ‘to project’.


word: SHEET ANCHOR
russian_word: якорь спасения
definition: an additional anchor for use in emergencies.|a very dependable person or thing.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic:
late 15th century: perhaps related to obsolete shot, denoting two cables spliced together, later influenced by sheet2.


word: SHEETED
russian_word: покрытый
example: the sheeted body|drilling has shown a large, low-grade sheeted vein
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈʃiːtɪd
phonetics_text: ˈʃiːtɪd
definition:
covered with or enveloped in a sheet of cloth.|(of rock) fissured or divided into layers, especially by faulting.


word: SHEIKH
russian_word: шейх
example: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan al-Nahyan
origin: late 16th century: based on Arabic šayḵ ‘old man, sheikh’, from šāḵa ‘be or grow old’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ʃeɪk
phonetics_text: ʃeɪk|ʃiːk
definition:
an Arab leader, in particular the chief or head of an Arab tribe, family, or village.|a leader in a Muslim community or organization.


word: SHEILA
russian_word: Шейла
definition: a girl or woman.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃiːlə
phonetics_text: ˈʃiːlə
origin:
mid 19th century (originally as shaler ): of unknown origin, later assimilated to the given name Sheila.


word: SHELDUCK
russian_word: пеганка
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃɛldʌk
phonetics_text: ˈʃɛldʌk
definition:
a large goose-like Old World duck with brightly coloured plumage, typically showing black and white wings in flight.

origin:
Middle English (as sheldrake ): probably from dialect sheld ‘pied’ (related to Middle Dutch schillede ‘variegated’) + duck1. The form shelduck dates from the early 18th century.


word: SHELF
russian_word: полка
synonyms: ledge|bracket|sill|rack|bookshelf|mantelshelf|mantelpiece|shelving|predella|retable
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ʃɛlf
phonetics_text: ʃɛlf
definition:
a flat length of wood or other rigid material, attached to a wall or forming part of a piece of furniture, that provides a surface for the storage or display of objects.|a ledge of rock or protruding strip of land.

origin:
Middle English: from Middle Low German schelf ; related to Old English scylfe  ‘partition’, scylf  ‘crag’.


word: SHELL
russian_word: оболочка
synonyms: carapace|outside|exterior|armour
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ʃɛl
phonetics_text: ʃɛl
example:
cowrie shells|the sound of the shell passing over, followed by the explosion|pasta shells|in a multi-electron atom, the lowest energy shells fill up first

definition:
the hard protective outer case of a mollusc or crustacean.|an explosive artillery projectile or bomb.|something resembling or likened to a shell because of its shape or its function as an outer case.|the metal framework of a vehicle body.|a light racing boat.|an inner or roughly made coffin.|the hand guard of a sword.|each of a set of orbitals around the nucleus of an atom, occupied or able to be occupied by electrons of similar energies.|short for shell program.

origin:
Old English scell (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schel ‘scale, shell’, also to scale1. The verb dates from the mid 16th century in shell (sense 2 of the verb).


word: SHELLAC
russian_word: шеллак
origin: mid 17th century: from shell + lac1, translating French laque en écailles ‘lac in thin plates’.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈʃɛlak
phonetics_text: ˈʃɛlak|ʃəˈlak
definition:
a resinous substance (obtained from the lac insect) melted into thin flakes, used for making varnish.


word: SHELLFISH
russian_word: моллюск
example: this species is harmful to marine shellfish
synonyms: crustacean|bivalve|mollusc
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃɛlfɪʃ
phonetics_text: ˈʃɛlfɪʃ
definition:
an aquatic shelled mollusc (e.g. an oyster or cockle) or crustacean (e.g. a crab or shrimp), especially one that is edible.


word: SHELTA
russian_word: Шелта
origin: late 19th century: Shelta, of uncertain origin; perhaps related to Irish siúl ‘walk’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃɛltə
phonetics_text: ˈʃɛltə
definition:
a secret language used by Travellers in Ireland and the UK, based largely on altered Irish or Gaelic words.


word: SHELTER
russian_word: приют
example: huts like this are used as a shelter during the winter|he hung back in the shelter of a rock
antonyms: danger|exposure
origin: late 16th century: perhaps an alteration of sheld, an old spelling of shield, + -ure.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈʃɛltə
phonetics_text: ˈʃɛltə
definition:
a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger.|a shielded or safe condition; protection.

synonyms:
protection|shield|cover|a roof|screen|shade|safety|security|defence|refuge|sanctuary|asylum|safe keeping|safeguarding


word: SHELVE
russian_word: откладывать в долгий ящик
antonyms: carry out|execute|implement|revive
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ʃɛlv
phonetics_text: ʃɛlv
example:
we had catalogued and shelved all the books shipped in that day|plans to reopen the school have been shelved|one whole long wall was shelved

definition:
place or arrange (items, especially books) on a shelf.|decide not to proceed with (a project or plan), either temporarily or permanently.|fit with shelves.

synonyms:
put to one side|lay aside|pigeonhole|stay|stand over|keep in abeyance|suspend|mothball|postpone|put off|delay|defer|put back|hold over/off|carry over|reschedule|do later|adjourn|put off the evil day/hour|abandon|drop|abolish|withdraw|throw out|do away with|give up|take away|stop|put an end to|cancel|eliminate|cut|jettison|put over|table|lay on the table|take a rain check on|continue|put on ice|put on the back burner|put in cold storage|axe|ditch|dump|junk|chuck in|remit|respite

origin:
late 16th century (in the sense ‘project like a shelf’ (Shakespearean usage)): from shelves, plural of shelf1.


word: SHEPHERDING
russian_word: пастырства
definition: the tending of sheep as a shepherd.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃɛpədɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈʃɛpədɪŋ
example:
though I learned a lot about sheep from them, I didn't learn much about shepherding until I met Robin


word: SHERBET
russian_word: шербет
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃəːbət
phonetics_text: ˈʃəːbət
example:
disks of fruit-flavoured rice paper filled with sherbet|the ladies floated around in diaphanous silks and served sherbet and other refreshments|I went down the local pub for a few sherbets

definition:
a flavoured sweet effervescent powder eaten alone or made into a drink.|(especially in Arab countries) a cooling drink of sweet diluted fruit juices.|water ice; sorbet.|beer.

origin:
early 17th century: from Turkish şerbet, Persian šerbet, from Arabic šarba ‘drink’, from šariba ‘to drink’. Compare with syrup.


word: SHERIFF
russian_word: шериф
origin: Old English scīrgerēfa (see shire, reeve1).
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃɛrɪf
phonetics_text: ˈʃɛrɪf
definition:
(in England and Wales) the chief executive officer of the Crown in a county, having various administrative and judicial functions.|(in Scotland) a judge.|an elected officer in a county, responsible for keeping the peace.|an officer of the Supreme Court who enforces judgements and the execution of writs.


word: SHERPA
russian_word: шерпа
origin: from Tibetan sharpa ‘inhabitant of an Eastern country’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃəːpə
phonetics_text: ˈʃəːpə
definition:
a member of a Himalayan people living on the borders of Nepal and Tibet, renowned for their skill in mountaineering.


word: SHERRY
russian_word: херес
example: a bottle of dry sherry
definition: a fortified wine originally and mainly from southern Spain.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃɛri
phonetics_text: ˈʃɛri
origin:
late 16th century: alteration of archaic sherris, interpreted as plural, from Spanish (vino de) Xeres ‘Xeres (wine)’ (Xeres being the former name of Jerez).


word: SHEWBREAD
russian_word: хлебы предложения
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃəʊbrɛd
phonetics_text: ˈʃəʊbrɛd
definition:
twelve loaves placed every Sabbath in the Jewish Temple and eaten by the priests at the end of the week.

origin:
mid 16th century: suggested by German Schaubrot, representing Hebrew leḥem pānīm, literally ‘bread of the face (of God)’.


word: SHIATSU
russian_word: шиацу
origin: Japanese, literally ‘finger pressure’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ʃɪˈatsuː
phonetics_text: ʃɪˈatsuː
definition:
a form of therapy of Japanese origin based on the same principles as acupuncture, in which pressure is applied to certain points on the body using the hands.


word: SHIBBOLETH
russian_word: шибболет
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃɪbəlɛθ
phonetics_text: ˈʃɪbəlɛθ
example:
the majority, under the influence of vague nineteenth-century shibboleths, understood him to be associating himself with the doctrine that every nation has a right to be a sovereign state

definition:
a custom, principle, or belief distinguishing a particular class or group of people, especially a long-standing one regarded as outmoded or no longer important.

origin:
mid 17th century: from Hebrew šibbōleṯ ‘ear of corn’, used as a test of nationality by its difficult pronunciation (Judg. 12:6).


word: SHIELD
russian_word: щит
example: a coating of grease provides a shield against abrasive dirt
synonyms: buckler|target|hielaman|escutcheon|aegis|targe
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ʃiːld
phonetics_text: ʃiːld
definition:
a broad piece of metal or another suitable material, held by straps or a handle attached on one side, used as a protection against blows or missiles.|a person or thing providing protection.|a large rigid area of the earth's crust, typically of Precambrian rock, which has been unaffected by later orogenic episodes, e.g. the Canadian Shield.

origin:
Old English scild (noun), scildan (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schild and German Schild, from a base meaning ‘divide, separate’.


word: SHIFT
russian_word: сдвиг
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: ʃɪft
phonetics_text: ʃɪft
example:
a team from the power company came to shift the cables away from the house|she shifted down to fourth|they know not how to shift and rob as the old ones do

definition:
move or cause to move from one place to another, especially over a small distance.|change gear in a vehicle.|be evasive or indirect.

synonyms:
move|carry|transfer|transport|convey|take|bring|bear|lug|cart|haul|fetch|switch|move around|transpose|relocate|reposition|rearrange|displace|slide|slip|be displaced

origin:
Old English sciftan  ‘arrange, divide, apportion’, of Germanic origin; related to German schichten ‘to layer, stratify’. A common Middle English sense ‘change, replace’ gave rise to shift (sense 3 of the noun) (via the notion of changing one's clothes) and shift (sense 2 of the noun) (via the concept of relays of workers).


word: SHIFTER
russian_word: рычаг переключения
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃɪftə
phonetics_text: ˈʃɪftə
example:
each morning the rock-shifters travel by donkey cart to start work|a new, improved five-speed shifter

definition:
a person or thing that shifts something.|a gearbox of a motor vehicle or a set of gear levers on a bicycle.


word: SHIFTLESS
russian_word: беспомощный
example: a shiftless lot of good-for-nothings
definition: characterized by laziness, indolence, and a lack of ambition.
antonyms: enthusiastic|enterprising
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈʃɪftləs
phonetics_text: ˈʃɪftləs
synonyms:
lazy|idle|indolent|slothful|lethargic|lackadaisical|spiritless|apathetic|improvident|aimless|worthless|feckless|good-for-nothing|ne'er-do-well|inefficient|incompetent|inept|unambitious|unenterprising


word: SHIFTY
russian_word: изворотливый
example: he had a shifty look about him|it was a close race in a shifty wind on smooth water
definition: (of a person or their manner) appearing deceitful or evasive.|constantly changing; shifting.
antonyms: honest|open|trustworthy
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈʃɪfti
phonetics_text: ˈʃɪfti
synonyms:
devious|evasive|slippery|duplicitous|false|deceitful|underhand|untrustworthy|double-dealing|two-faced|Janus-faced|dishonest|shady|wily|crafty|cunning|tricky|sneaky|furtive|treacherous|artful|sly|scheming|contriving|snide|snidey|foxy|iffy|shonky


word: SHIGELLA
russian_word: шигеллы
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ʃɪˈɡɛlə
phonetics_text: ʃɪˈɡɛlə
definition:
a bacterium that is an intestinal pathogen of humans and other primates, some kinds of which cause dysentery.

origin:
modern Latin, from the name of Kiyoshi Shiga (1870–1957), Japanese bacteriologist, + the diminutive suffix -ella .


word: SHIKSA
russian_word: шикса
example: he's got a big blonde on his arm - a shiksa no less
definition: (used especially by Jewish people) a gentile girl or woman.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃɪksə
phonetics_text: ˈʃɪksə
origin:
late 19th century: from Yiddish shikse, from Hebrew šiqṣāh (from šeqeṣ ‘detested thing’ + the feminine suffix -āh ).


word: SHILL
russian_word: зазывала
example: I used to be a shill in a Reno gambling club
origin: early 20th century: probably from earlier shillaber, of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ʃɪl
phonetics_text: ʃɪl
definition:
an accomplice of a confidence trickster or swindler who poses as a genuine customer to entice or encourage others.


word: SHILLING
russian_word: шиллинг
origin: Old English scilling, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schelling and German Schilling .
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃɪlɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈʃɪlɪŋ
definition:
a former British coin and monetary unit equal to one twentieth of a pound or twelve pence.|the basic monetary unit in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, equal to 100 cents.


word: SHILLY-SHALLY
russian_word: нерешительно
definition: fail to act resolutely or decisively.
origin: mid 18th century: originally as shill I, shall I, reduplication of shall I?
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: ˈʃɪlɪʃali
phonetics_text: ˈʃɪlɪʃali
synonyms:
dither|be indecisive/irresolute|be undecided|be uncertain|be unsure|be doubtful|vacillate|waver|teeter|hesitate|oscillate|fluctuate|falter|drag one's feet|haver|hum and haw|swither|dilly-dally|blow hot and cold|sit on the fence


word: SHIMMER
russian_word: мерцание
example: the sea shimmered in the sunlight
definition: shine with a soft, slightly wavering light.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: ˈʃɪmə
phonetics_text: ˈʃɪmə
synonyms:
glint|glisten|flicker|twinkle|sparkle|flash|scintillate|flare|glare|gleam|glow|glimmer|glitter|dance|blink|wink|coruscate|fulgurate

origin:
late Old English scymrian, of Germanic origin; related to German schimmern, also to shine. The noun dates from the early 19th century.


word: SHIMMY
russian_word: шимми
example: steering stabilizers reduce shimmy even from oversized tyres
origin: early 20th century: of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈʃɪmi
phonetics_text: ˈʃɪmi
definition:
a kind of ragtime dance in which the whole body shakes or sways.|shaking, especially abnormal vibration of the wheels of a motor vehicle.|another term for chemise.


word: SHIN
russian_word: голень
definition: the front of the leg below the knee.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ʃɪn
phonetics_text: ʃɪn
origin:
Old English scinu, probably from a Germanic base meaning ‘narrow or thin piece’; related to German Schiene ‘thin plate’ and Dutch scheen . The verb was originally in nautical use (early 19th century).


word: SHINE
russian_word: блеск
antonyms: poor example
origin: Old English scīnan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schijnen and German scheinen .
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: ʃʌɪn
phonetics_text: ʃʌɪn
example:
the sun shone through the window|he shone the torch around the room before entering|a boy who shone at nothing|his shoes were shined to perfection

definition:
(of the sun or another source of light) give out a bright light.|direct (a torch or other light) somewhere in order to see something in the dark.|be very talented or perform very well.|make (an object made of leather, metal, or wood) bright by rubbing it; polish.

synonyms:
emit light|give off light|beam|radiate|gleam|glow|glint|glimmer|sparkle|twinkle|flicker|glitter|glisten|shimmer|flash|dazzle|flare|glare|fluoresce|glister|coruscate|fulgurate|effulge|luminesce|incandesce|phosphoresce


word: SHINER
russian_word: синяк
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃʌɪnə
phonetics_text: ˈʃʌɪnə
example:
moonlight blanked the weakest shiners, but the powerful stars were gleaming|his shiner was throbbing

definition:
a thing that shines or reflects light.|a black eye.|a small silvery North American freshwater fish which typically has colourful markings.


word: SHINGLE
russian_word: галька
definition: roof or clad with shingles.|cut (a woman's hair) in a shingle.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈʃɪŋɡ(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈʃɪŋɡ(ə)l
example:
yesterday we fastened in the steel framework and shingled the roof|women began to bob their hair immediately after the war and were shingling it by 1925

origin:
Middle English (as a noun): apparently from Latin scindula, earlier scandula ‘a split piece of wood’.


word: SHINGLES
russian_word: опоясывающий лишай
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃɪŋɡ(ə)lz
phonetics_text: ˈʃɪŋɡ(ə)lz
definition:
a painful acute inflammation of the nerve ganglia, with a skin eruption often forming a girdle around the middle of the body. It is caused by the same virus as chickenpox.

origin:
late Middle English: representing medieval Latin cingulus, variant of Latin cingulum ‘girdle’, from cingere ‘gird’.


word: SHINNY
russian_word: детский хоккей
example: he loved to shinny up that tree
definition: another term for shimmy.
origin: late 19th century: from the noun shin + -y2.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈʃɪni
phonetics_text: ˈʃɪni
synonyms:
climb (up/down)|clamber up/down|scramble up/down|scrabble up/down|swarm up/down|shoot up/down|go up/down|mount|ascend|scale|claw one's way up|descend|slide down|drop down|shin


word: SHINTY
russian_word: детский хоккей
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃɪnti
phonetics_text: ˈʃɪnti
definition:
a Scottish twelve-a-side game resembling hockey, played with curved sticks and taller goalposts and derived from the Irish game of hurling.

origin:
mid 18th century (earlier as shinny ): apparently from the cry shin ye, shin you, shin t' ye, used in the game, of unknown origin; compare with shinny2.


word: SHIP
russian_word: корабль
example: the ship left England with a crew of 36
definition: a large boat for transporting people or goods by sea.|a spaceship.|an aircraft.
synonyms: vessel|craft|boat
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ʃɪp
phonetics_text: ʃɪp
origin:
Old English scip (noun), late Old English scipian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schip and German Schiff .


word: SHIPPING
russian_word: перевозка груза
example: the volume of shipping using these ports
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃɪpɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈʃɪpɪŋ
definition:
ships considered collectively, especially those in a particular area or belonging to a particular country.


word: SHIPSHAPE
russian_word: в полном порядке
example: he checked that everything was shipshape
definition: in good order; trim and neat.
antonyms: disorderly|untidy
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈʃɪpʃeɪp
phonetics_text: ˈʃɪpʃeɪp
synonyms:
neat and tidy|orderly|well ordered|in (good) order|well kept|spick and span|in apple-pie order|as neat as a new pin|immaculate|uncluttered|straight|trim|spruce|spotless|as fresh as paint|shipshape and Bristol fashion|tricksy


word: SHIPWRECK
russian_word: кораблекрушение
example: these islands have a history of shipwrecks and smuggling
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈʃɪprɛk
phonetics_text: ˈʃɪprɛk
definition:
the destruction of a ship at sea by sinking or breaking up, for example in a storm or after striking a rock.


word: SHIRK
russian_word: уклоняться
example: I do not shirk any responsibility in this matter
definition: avoid or neglect (a duty or responsibility).
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: ʃəːk
phonetics_text: ʃəːk
synonyms:
evade|dodge|avoid|get out of|sidestep|shuffle off|run away from|shrink from|shun|slide out of|play truant from|skip|miss|not attend|neglect|let slide|not attend to|pay little/no attention to|be remiss about|be lax about|leave undone|lose sight of|skimp on|duck|duck out of|cop out of|skive off|funk|cut|duck-shove|evade one's duty|be remiss|be negligent|skulk|play truant|malinger|skive (off)|wag|dodge the column|swing the lead|scrimshank|slack|goof off|goldbrick|play hooky|bludge|play the wag

origin:
mid 17th century (in the sense ‘practise fraud or trickery’): from obsolete shirk ‘sponger’, perhaps from German Schurke ‘scoundrel’.


word: SHIRR
russian_word: резинка
example: I shirred the waist and the back panel|the eggs were gently shirred with creme fraiche
origin: mid 19th century: of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ʃəː
phonetics_text: ʃəː
definition:
gather (an area of fabric or part of a garment) by means of drawn or elasticized threads in parallel rows.|bake (an egg without its shell).


word: SHIRT
russian_word: рубашка
example: tonight he's smartly dressed in shirt and tie
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ʃəːt
phonetics_text: ʃəːt
definition:
a garment for the upper body made of cotton or a similar fabric, with a collar and sleeves, and with buttons down the front.

origin:
Old English scyrte, of Germanic origin; related to Old Norse skyrta (compare with skirt), Dutch schort, German Schürze ‘apron’, also to short; probably from a base meaning ‘short garment’.


word: SHIRTING
russian_word: рубашечная ткань
example: Oxford is shirting fabric with a lustrous, soft finish
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃəːtɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈʃəːtɪŋ
definition:
a material for making shirts, especially a fine cotton in plain colours or incorporating a traditional woven stripe.


word: SHIRTWAISTER
russian_word: платье спортивного покроя
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃəːtweɪstə
phonetics_text: ˈʃəːtweɪstə
definition:
a woman's dress with a seam at the waist, its bodice incorporating a collar and button fastening in the style of a shirt.


word: SHIT
russian_word: дерьмо
example: this book is shit|he left his shit at my flat
part_of_speech: noun|verb|exclamation
phonetic: ʃɪt
phonetics_text: ʃɪt
definition:
faeces.|a contemptible or worthless person.|something worthless; rubbish; nonsense.|things or stuff, especially personal belongings.|an intoxicating drug, especially cannabis.

origin:
Old English scitte  ‘diarrhoea’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schijten, German scheissen (verb). The term was originally neutral and used without vulgar connotation.


word: SHIVE
russian_word: костры
definition: a broad bung hammered into a hole in the top of a cask when the cask has been filled.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ʃʌɪv
phonetics_text: ʃʌɪv
origin:
Middle English: related to sheave2. The original sense was ‘slice (of bread’), later ‘piece of split wood’; the current sense dates from the mid 19th century.


word: SHIVER
russian_word: дрожь
example: they shivered in the damp foggy cold
definition: shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited.
synonyms: tremble|quiver|shake|shudder|quaver|quake|vibrate|palpitate|flutter|convulse
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: ˈʃɪvə
phonetics_text: ˈʃɪvə
origin:
Middle English chivere, perhaps an alteration of dialect chavele  ‘to chatter’, from Old English ceafl  ‘jaw’.


word: SHIVERY
russian_word: дрожащий
example: he felt cold and shivery
definition: shaking or trembling as a result of cold, illness, fear, or excitement.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈʃɪv(ə)ri
phonetics_text: ˈʃɪv(ə)ri
synonyms:
trembling|trembly|quivering|quivery|shaking|shaky|shuddering|shuddery|quavering|quavery|quaking|cold|chilly|chilled


word: SHOCHET
russian_word: шойхет
origin: late 19th century: from Hebrew šōḥēṭ ‘slaughtering’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃɒkɛt
phonetics_text: ˈʃɒkɛt|ˈʃɒxɛt
definition:
a person officially certified as competent to kill cattle and poultry in the manner prescribed by Jewish law.


word: SHOCK
russian_word: шок
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ʃɒk
phonetics_text: ʃɒk
example:
it was a shock to face such hostile attitudes|he died of shock due to massive abdominal haemorrhage|earthquake shocks

definition:
a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience.|an acute medical condition associated with a fall in blood pressure, caused by such events as loss of blood, severe burns, allergic reaction, or sudden emotional stress, and marked by cold, pallid skin, irregular breathing, rapid pulse, and dilated pupils.|a violent shaking movement caused by an impact, explosion, or tremor.|short for shock absorber.

synonyms:
blow|upset|disturbance|source of distress|surprise|revelation|a bolt from the blue|a bolt out of the blue|thunderbolt|bombshell|rude awakening|eye-opener|whammy

origin:
mid 16th century: from French choc (noun), choquer (verb), of unknown origin. The original senses were ‘throw (troops) into confusion by charging at them’ and ‘an encounter between charging forces’, giving rise to the notion of ‘sudden violent blow or impact’.


word: SHOCKER
russian_word: бульварный роман
definition: something that shocks, especially through being unacceptable or sensational.|a shock absorber.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃɒkə
phonetics_text: ˈʃɒkə
example:
the play's penultimate sequence is a shocker|incorrect loading results in overloaded tyres and shockers


word: SHODDY
russian_word: дрянной
example: we're not paying good money for shoddy goods
definition: badly made or done.
antonyms: well made|careful
origin: mid 19th century: of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: ˈʃɒdi
phonetics_text: ˈʃɒdi
synonyms:
poor-quality|inferior|second-rate|third-rate|low-grade|cheap|cheapjack|tawdry|trashy|gimcrack|jerry-built|crude|tinny|tacky|tatty|junky|ropy|duff|rubbish|rubbishy|grotty|careless|slapdash|sloppy|slipshod|scrappy|untidy|messy|hasty|hurried|negligent|cursory


word: SHOE
russian_word: обувной
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ʃuː
phonetics_text: ʃuː
definition:
a covering for the foot, typically made of leather, having a sturdy sole and not reaching above the ankle.|something resembling a shoe in shape or use.

origin:
Old English scōh (noun), scōg(e)an (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schoen and German Schuh .


word: SHOELACE
russian_word: шнурки
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃuːleɪs
phonetics_text: ˈʃuːleɪs
definition:
a cord or leather strip passed through eyelets or hooks on opposite sides of a shoe and pulled tight and fastened.


word: SHOFAR
russian_word: шофар
origin: from Hebrew šōp̱ār, (plural) šōp̱ārōṯ .
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃəʊfə
phonetics_text: ˈʃəʊfə
definition:
a ram's-horn trumpet formerly used by Jews as an ancient battle signal and now used in Jewish religious ceremonies.


word: SHOGUN
russian_word: сегун
origin: Japanese, from Chinese jiāng jūn ‘general’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃəʊɡʊn
phonetics_text: ˈʃəʊɡʊn
definition:
a hereditary commander-in-chief in feudal Japan. Because of the military power concentrated in his hands and the consequent weakness of the nominal head of state (the mikado or emperor), the shogun was generally the real ruler of the country until feudalism was abolished in 1867.


word: SHOO
russian_word: кыш
example: ‘Shoo,’ said Mrs Beavis to her girls, and the passage emptied
definition: a word said to frighten or drive away a person or animal.
part_of_speech: exclamation|verb
phonetic: ʃuː
phonetics_text: ʃuː
origin:
a natural exclamation: first recorded in late Middle English. The verb use dates from the early 17th century.


word: SHOOT
russian_word: стрелять
part_of_speech: verb|noun|exclamation
phonetic: ʃuːt
phonetics_text: ʃuːt
example:
he was shot in the leg during an armed robbery|the car shot forward|Williams twice shot wide|she has just been commissioned to shoot a video|some years one or other plant fails to shoot|he shot dope into his arm|I shot the longer edge down on the planer

definition:
kill or wound (a person or animal) with a bullet or arrow.|move suddenly and rapidly in a particular direction.|(in soccer, hockey, basketball, etc.) kick, hit, or throw the ball or puck in an attempt to score a goal.|film or photograph (a scene, film, etc.).|(of a plant or seed) send out buds or shoots; germinate.|inject oneself or another person with (a narcotic drug).|plane (the edge of a board) accurately.

synonyms:
gun down|shoot down|mow down|hit|wound|injure|cut down|bring down|put a bullet in|pick off|bag|fell|kill|execute|put before a firing squad|pot|blast|pump full of lead|plug|zap|slay

origin:
Old English scēotan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schieten and German schiessen, also to sheet1, shot1, and shut.


word: SHOOTER
russian_word: стрелок
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃuːtə
phonetics_text: ˈʃuːtə
example:
a revolver in a broad range of calibres to meet the needs of every shooter|the visiting shooter hit excellent form during the second quarter|geez, he could use a shooter of whiskey

definition:
a person who uses a gun either regularly or on a particular occasion.|a member of a team in games such as netball and basketball whose role is to attempt to score goals.|a bowled ball that moves rapidly along the ground after pitching.|a small alcoholic drink, especially of spirits.


word: SHOOTING
russian_word: стрельба
example: the events that led up to the shooting of the man|the shooting of a music video
part_of_speech: noun|adjective
phonetic: ˈʃuːtɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈʃuːtɪŋ
definition:
the action or practice of shooting with a gun.|the action of filming or photographing a scene, film, etc.


word: SHOOTING STAR
russian_word: метеор
part_of_speech: noun
definition:
a small, rapidly moving meteor burning up on entering the earth's atmosphere.|a North American plant with white, pink, or purple hanging flowers with backward-curving petals. The flowers are carried above the leaves on slender stems and turn to face up following fertilization.


word: SHOOT UP
russian_word: вздыматься
example:
when she hit thirteen she shot up to a startling 5 foot 9|they shot up the building|she went home and shot up alone in her room

definition:
(especially of a child) grow taller rapidly.|cause great damage to something by shooting.|inject oneself with a narcotic drug.


word: SHOP
russian_word: магазин
example: a video shop|an auto repair shop
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ʃɒp
phonetics_text: ʃɒp
definition:
a building or part of a building where goods or services are sold.|a place where things are manufactured or repaired; a workshop.

synonyms:
store|retail store|outlet|retail outlet|reseller|cash and carry|boutique|salon|parlour|establishment|emporium|department store|supermarket|hypermarket|superstore|warehouse club|warehouse|factory outlet|chain store|mall|shopping mall|shopping centre|retail centre|megastore|bargain basement|concession|market|mart|stall|stand|booth|counter|trading post|multiple (shop/store)|lockup|minimart|convenience store|mini-mall|shed|big box

origin:
Middle English: shortening of Old French eschoppe ‘lean-to booth’, of West Germanic origin; related to German Schopf ‘porch’ and English dialect shippon ‘cattle shed’. The verb is first recorded (mid 16th century) in the sense ‘imprison’ (from an obsolete slang use of the noun for ‘prison’), hence shop (sense 2 of the verb).


word: SHOPKEEPER
russian_word: лавочник
definition: the owner and manager of a shop.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃɒpkiːpə
phonetics_text: ˈʃɒpkiːpə
synonyms:
shop-owner|shop manager|shop proprietor|retailer|dealer|seller|trader|trafficker|wholesaler|broker|salesman|saleswoman|salesperson|tradesman|distributor|agent|vendor|storekeeper|shopman


word: SHOPPER
russian_word: покупатель
example: a commercial centre thronged with shoppers|a four-wheeled tartan shopper
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃɒpə
phonetics_text: ˈʃɒpə
definition:
a person who is shopping.|a bag for holding shopping, that is attached to wheels and pushed or pulled along.

synonyms:
buyer|purchaser|customer|consumer|client|patron|clientele|patronage|public|trade|market|vendee|emptor


word: SHOP STEWARD
russian_word: цеховой староста
part_of_speech: noun
definition:
a person elected by workers, for example in a factory, to represent them in dealings with management.


word: SHORE
russian_word: берег
example: I made for the shore
definition: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water.
origin: Middle English: from Middle Dutch, Middle Low German schōre ; perhaps related to the verb shear.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ʃɔː
phonetics_text: ʃɔː
synonyms:
seashore|seaside|beach|coast|coastal region|seaboard|sea coast|bank|lakeside|verge|edge|shoreline|waterside|front|shoreside|foreshore|sand|sands|littoral|strand


word: SHORT
russian_word: короткий
antonyms: long|tall|roundabout
synonyms: small|little|tiny|minuscule|teeny|teeny-weeny|low|squat|stubby|miniature|dwarf|wee|direct|straight
origin: Old English sceort, of Germanic origin; related to shirt and skirt.
part_of_speech: adjective|adverb|noun|verb
phonetic: ʃɔːt
phonetics_text: ʃɔːt
example:
short dark hair|visiting London for a short break|a short speech|he was often sharp and rather short with her|they have been backed at short odds to win thousands of pounds

definition:
measuring a small distance from end to end.|lasting or taking a small amount of time.|relatively small in extent.|(of a vowel) categorized as short with regard to quality and length (e.g. in standard British English the vowel /ʊ/ in good is short as distinct from the long vowel /uː/ in food ).|(of a person) terse; uncivil.|(of odds or a chance) reflecting or representing a high level of probability.|(of pastry) containing a high proportion of fat to flour and therefore crumbly.


word: SHORTAGE
russian_word: нехватка
example: a shortage of hard cash
definition: a state or situation in which something needed cannot be obtained in sufficient amounts.
antonyms: abundance
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃɔːtɪdʒ
phonetics_text: ˈʃɔːtɪdʒ
synonyms:
scarcity|sparseness|sparsity|dearth|paucity|poverty|insufficiency|deficiency|inadequacy|famine|lack|want|meagreness|scantiness|limitedness|restrictedness|deficit|shortfall|rarity|rareness|exiguity


word: SHORT CIRCUIT
russian_word: короткое замыкание
example: an office block had been set on fire by an electrical short circuit
part_of_speech: noun|verb
definition:
an electrical circuit in a device of lower resistance than that of a normal circuit, especially one resulting from the unintended contact of components and consequent accidental diversion of the current.


word: SHORTCOMING
russian_word: недостаток
example: he is so forthright about his shortcomings, it's hard to chastise him
antonyms: strength
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋ
definition:
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard, typically in a person's character, a plan, or a system.

synonyms:
defect|fault|flaw|imperfection|deficiency|limitation|blemish|failing|drawback|weakness|weak point|foible|fallibility|frailty|vice|infirmity


word: SHORTEN
russian_word: сокращать
example: he shortened his stride|before sail could be shortened she went on to her beam ends
definition: make or become shorter.|reduce the amount of (sail spread).
antonyms: lengthen|extend|elongate
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈʃɔːt(ə)n
phonetics_text: ˈʃɔːt(ə)n
synonyms:
make shorter|abbreviate|abridge|condense|precis|synopsize|contract|compress|reduce|lessen|shrink|decrease|diminish|cut|cut down|cut short|dock|trim|clip|crop|pare down|prune|curtail|truncate|turn up|take up|get shorter|grow shorter|grow less


word: SHORTHAND
russian_word: стенография
example: he took notes in shorthand
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃɔːthand
phonetics_text: ˈʃɔːthand
definition:
a method of rapid writing by means of abbreviations and symbols, used especially for taking dictation. The major systems of shorthand currently in use are those devised in 1837 by Sir Isaac Pitman and (in the US) in 1888 by John R. Gregg (1867–1948).


word: SHORT-LIVED
russian_word: недолговечный
example: a short-lived romance
definition: lasting only a short time.
antonyms: long-lived
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ʃɔːtˈlɪvd
phonetics_text: ʃɔːtˈlɪvd
synonyms:
brief|short|momentary|temporary|impermanent|short-term|cursory|fleeting|passing|fugitive|flying|lightning|transitory|transient|ephemeral|evanescent|fading|quick|meteoric|fugacious


word: SHORTLY
russian_word: вскоре
definition: in a short time; soon.|in a few words; briefly.
origin: Old English scortlīce (see short, -ly2).
part_of_speech: adverb
phonetic: ˈʃɔːtli
phonetics_text: ˈʃɔːtli
example:
the new database will shortly be available for consultation|they received a letter shortly outlining the proposals

synonyms:
soon|directly|presently|quite soon|in a short time|in a short/little while|at any moment/minute/second|in a moment/minute/second|in less than no time (at all)|in next to no time|before long|by and by|momentarily|just now|pretty soon|before one knows it|in a jiffy|in two shakes of a lamb's tail|in a mo|sharpish|anon|ere long


word: SHORTNESS
russian_word: краткость
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃɔːtnəs
phonetics_text: ˈʃɔːtnəs
example:
because of my shortness I had to crane my head to see|the shortness of the lease|I apologize for the shortness of this letter|my shortness with people contributed to my demise

definition:
the quality of being relatively small in height or length.|the quality of lasting a small amount of time.|the quality of being relatively small in extent.|the quality of being abrupt or rude in speech.


word: SHORT SIGHT
russian_word: близорукость
part_of_speech: noun
definition:
the inability to see things clearly unless they are relatively close to the eyes, owing to the focusing of rays of light by the eye at a point in front of the retina.


word: SHORT-SIGHTEDNESS
russian_word: близорукость
example: laser eye surgery to correct short-sightedness
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌʃɔːtˈsʌɪtɪdnəs
phonetics_text: ˌʃɔːtˈsʌɪtɪdnəs
definition:
the quality of being short-sighted; inability to see things clearly unless they are relatively close to the eyes.


word: SHORTY
russian_word: коротышка
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃɔːti
phonetics_text: ˈʃɔːti
example:
even shorties like Brain and I had to be careful not to bang our heads|chillin' with some of my shorties

definition:
a person who is shorter than average (often used as a nickname).|a person's girlfriend or female friend.


word: SHOT
russian_word: выстрел
synonyms: report|crack|bang|blast|explosion|discharge|gunfire
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ʃɒt
phonetics_text: ʃɒt
example:
Mulder killed him with a single shot|his partner pulled off a winning backhand shot|a group shot of all the family|he took a shot of whisky|a moon shot

definition:
the firing of a gun or cannon.|a hit, stroke, or kick of the ball in sports such as football, tennis, or golf.|a ball of stone or metal used as a missile shot from a large gun or cannon.|a photograph.|a small drink of spirits.|the launch of a space rocket.

origin:
Old English sc(e)ot, gesc(e)ot of Germanic origin; related to German Geschoss, from the base of the verb shoot.


word: SHOULD
russian_word: должен
origin: Old English sceolde : past of shall.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ʃʊd
phonetics_text: ʃʊd
example:
he should have been careful|£348 m should be enough to buy him out|if you should change your mind, I'll be at the hotel|it is astonishing that we should find violence here|in order that training should be effective it must be planned systematically|I should like some more, if I may|he'll have a sore head, I should imagine|you should have seen Marge's face

definition:
used to indicate obligation, duty, or correctness, typically when criticizing someone's actions.|used to indicate what is probable.|(expressing the conditional mood) referring to a possible event or situation.|used in a clause with ‘that’ after a main clause describing feelings.|used in a clause with ‘that’ expressing purpose.|(in the first person) expressing a polite request or acceptance.|(in the first person) expressing a conjecture or hope.|used to emphasize to a listener how striking an event is or was.


word: SHOULDER
russian_word: плечо
example: I was carrying a bag over my shoulder|the shoulder of a pulley
origin: Old English sculdor, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch schouder and German Schulter .
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈʃəʊldə
phonetics_text: ˈʃəʊldə
definition:
the upper joint of each of a person's arms and the part of the body between this and the neck.|a part of something resembling a shoulder in shape, position, or function.|another term for hard shoulder.


word: SHOULDER BLADE
russian_word: лопатка
part_of_speech: noun
definition:
either of the large, flat triangular bones which lie against the ribs in the upper back and provide attachments for the bone and muscles of the upper arm.


word: SHOUT
russian_word: крик
example: she shouted for joy|I'll shout you a beer
antonyms: whisper
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: ʃaʊt
phonetics_text: ʃaʊt
definition:
(of a person) utter a loud cry, typically as an expression of a strong emotion.|treat (someone) to (something, especially a drink).

synonyms:
yell|cry|cry out|call|call out|roar|howl|bellow|bawl|call at the top of one's voice|clamour|bay|cheer|yawp|yelp|wail|squawk|shriek|scream|screech|squeal|squall|caterwaul|whoop|raise one's voice|holler|vociferate

origin:
late Middle English: perhaps related to shoot; compare with Old Norse skúta ‘a taunt’, also with the verb scout2.


word: SHOVE
russian_word: толчок
example: they started pushing and shoving people out of the way
definition: push (someone or something) roughly.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: ʃʌv
phonetics_text: ʃʌv
synonyms:
push|thrust|propel|impel|send|press|drive|plunge|stick|force|shoot|ram|barge|bump|knock|strike|hit|jolt|butt|prod|poke|nudge|elbow|shoulder|bulldoze|sweep|jostle|bundle|hustle|hurry|rush|manhandle

origin:
Old English scūfan (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schuiven and German schieben, also to shuffle.


word: SHOVEL
russian_word: лопата
example: an area of turf had been dug up by vandals using a pick and shovel
synonyms: spade|scoop|banjo|peel
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈʃʌv(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈʃʌv(ə)l
definition:
a tool resembling a spade with a broad blade and typically upturned sides, used for moving coal, earth, snow, or other material.

origin:
Old English scofl, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schoffel, German Schaufel, also to the verb shove.


word: SHOVELER
russian_word: утка-коротконоска
example: a snow shoveller
definition: a dabbling duck with a long broad bill.|a person or thing that shovels something.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃʌv(ə)lə
phonetics_text: ˈʃʌv(ə)lə
origin:
late Middle English (denoting a spoonbill): alteration of earlier shovelard, from shovel, perhaps influenced by mallard .


word: SHOVE OFF
russian_word: убираться
example: shove off—you're bothering the customers|we shoved off into the sound towards the island
definition: go away.|push away from the shore in a boat.
synonyms:
go away|depart|leave|take off|get out|get out of my sight|go|go your way|get going|take oneself off|get moving|move off|be off|set off|set out|start out|make a start|take one's leave|decamp|duck out|take wing|walk out|walk off|be off with you!|shoo!|hit the road|fly|skedaddle|split|vamoose|scat|scram|make oneself scarce|be on one's way|run along|beat it|get|get lost|push off|buzz off|clear off|skip off|pop off|go (and) jump in the lake|on your bike!|go and chase yourself!|get along|push along|get stuffed|sling your hook|hop it|hop the twig/stick|bog off|naff off|bug off|light out|haul off|haul ass|take a powder|hit the trail|take a hike|nick off|rack off|voetsak|hamba|begone|avaunt|piss off|fuck off|sod off|bugger off


word: SHOW
russian_word: шоу
antonyms: be invisible
synonyms: be visible|be seen|be in view|manifest|appear|be revealed|be obvious
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: ʃəʊ
phonetics_text: ʃəʊ
example:
a white blouse will show the blood|it was Frank's turn to show his frustration|experts say this shows the benefit of regular inspections|Greenough was the only other rider clear in round one, but she failed to show for the tiebreaker

definition:
allow or cause (something) to be visible.|allow (a quality or emotion) to be perceived; display.|demonstrate or prove.|finish third or in the first three in a race.

origin:
Old English scēawian  ‘look at, inspect’, from a West Germanic base meaning ‘look’; related to Dutch schouwen and German schauen .


word: SHOWBOAT
russian_word: самореклама
example: he's neither a show-off nor a showboat
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈʃəʊbəʊt
phonetics_text: ˈʃəʊbəʊt
definition:
(in the US) a river steamer on which theatrical performances are given.|a show-off; an exhibitionist.


word: SHOWDOWN
russian_word: вскрытие
example: he and his government were lurching towards an angry showdown with their critics
synonyms: confrontation|deciding event|clash|face-off|moment of truth|crisis
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃəʊdaʊn
phonetics_text: ˈʃəʊdaʊn
definition:
a final test or confrontation intended to settle a dispute.|(in poker or brag) the requirement at the end of a round that the players who remain in should show their cards to determine which is the strongest hand.


word: SHOWER
russian_word: душ
synonyms: fall|light fall|drizzle|flurry|sprinkling|mizzle|downpour|deluge
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈʃaʊə
phonetics_text: ˈʃaʊə
example:
a day of sunny spells and scattered showers|all rooms have private shower and WC|look at this lot—what a shower!|she loved going to baby showers

definition:
a brief and usually light fall of rain, hail, sleet, or snow.|a cubicle or bath in which a person stands under a spray of water to wash.|a group of people perceived as incompetent or worthless.|a party at which presents are given to someone, typically a woman who is about to get married or have a baby.

origin:
Old English scūr  ‘light fall of rain, hail, etc.’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schoer and German Schauer .


word: SHOWJUMPING
russian_word: каскадеров
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃəʊdʒʌmpɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈʃəʊdʒʌmpɪŋ
definition:
the competitive sport of riding horses over a course of fences and other obstacles in an arena, with penalty points for errors.


word: SHOWMAN
russian_word: шоумен
example: showmen inveigled the masses into circuses, fairgrounds, peep shows, theatres
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃəʊmən
phonetics_text: ˈʃəʊmən
definition:
a person who produces or presents shows as a profession, especially the proprietor, manager, or MC of a circus, fair, or other variety show.

synonyms:
impresario|stage manager|publicist|ringmaster|host|master of ceremonies|MC|anchorman|anchorwoman|anchorperson|presenter|compère|emcee


word: SHOW OFF
russian_word: выставляться
example:
her jeans were tight-fitting, showing off her compact figure|he was showing off, trying to make a really big impression

definition:
display someone or something that is a source of pride.|boastfully display one's abilities or accomplishments.

synonyms:
display|show to advantage|exhibit|demonstrate|parade|make a show of|draw attention to|flaunt|wave|dangle|brandish|vaunt


word: SHOW-OFF
russian_word: рисовка
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃəʊɒf
phonetics_text: ˈʃəʊɒf
definition:
a person who acts pretentiously or who publicly parades themselves, their possessions, or their accomplishments.

synonyms:
exhibitionist|extrovert|poser|poseur|poseuse|peacock|swaggerer|egotist|bragger|braggart|boaster|self-publicist|pseud|trendy|swanker|blowhard|attitudinizer|posturer


word: SHOWPIECE
russian_word: экспонат
example: the factory has expanded and become a showpiece of British industry
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃəʊpiːs
phonetics_text: ˈʃəʊpiːs
definition:
something which attracts attention or admiration as an outstanding example of its type.|an item of work presented for exhibition or display.


word: SHOWSTOPPER
russian_word: всю работу
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃəʊstɒpə
phonetics_text: ˈʃəʊstɒpə
example:
he wants every scene to be a showstopper|a major bug has been discovered that affects developers' ability to work on their apps but I've not seen any showstoppers for regular users

definition:
a song or other performance receiving prolonged applause from the audience.|an obstacle to further progress.


word: SHOW UP
russian_word: появляться
antonyms: conceal
example:
this liquid shows up on the x-ray|two days later, we showed up at her house|it's a pity they haven't showed up the authorities for what they are

definition:
be conspicuous or clearly visible.|arrive or turn up for an appointment or gathering.|expose someone or something as being bad or faulty.

synonyms:
expose|reveal|bring to light|lay bare|make visible|make obvious|manifest|highlight|pinpoint|put the spotlight on


word: SHOWY
russian_word: эффектный
example: showy flowers
antonyms: discreet|restrained|plain
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈʃəʊi
phonetics_text: ˈʃəʊi
definition:
having a striking appearance or style, typically by being excessively bright, colourful, or ostentatious.

synonyms:
ostentatious|conspicuous|pretentious|obtrusive|flamboyant|gaudy|garish|brash|vulgar|loud|extravagant|fancy|ornate|affected|theatrical|overdone|over-elaborate|kitsch|tasteless|flash|flashy|over the top|OTT|bling|glitzy|fancy-pants|ritzy|swanky|splashy|superfly|dicty


word: SHRAPNEL
russian_word: шрапнель
example: he was killed by flying shrapnel|little more than a few pounds and a handful of shrapnel
definition: fragments of a bomb, shell, or other object thrown out by an explosion.|small change.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃrapn(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈʃrapn(ə)l
origin:
early 19th century: named after General Henry Shrapnel (1761–1842), the British soldier who invented the shell; the sense ‘fragments of a bomb or shell’ originated during the First World War.


word: SHRED
russian_word: лоскуток
example: her dress was torn to shreds
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ʃrɛd
phonetics_text: ʃrɛd
definition:
a strip of material, such as paper, cloth, or food, that has been torn, cut, or scraped from something larger.

synonyms:
tatter|scrap|strip|ribbon|rag|snippet|snip|remnant|fragment|sliver|splinter|chip|bit|tiny bit|piece|tiny piece|wisp

origin:
late Old English scrēad  ‘piece cut off’, scrēadian  ‘trim, prune’, of West Germanic origin; related to shroud.


word: SHREDDED
russian_word: дробленый
definition: torn or cut into shreds.|having well-defined or well-developed muscles; muscular.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈʃrɛdɪd
phonetics_text: ˈʃrɛdɪd
example:
shredded paper|a step-by-step plan that will help you achieve shredded abs in as little as 76 workouts


word: SHREDDER
russian_word: шредер
example: the guitarists are skilled, but not the fastest shredders around
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃrɛdə
phonetics_text: ˈʃrɛdə
definition:
a machine or other device for shredding something.|a musician who plays a very fast, intricate style of rock lead guitar.|a snowboarder.


word: SHREDDING
russian_word: измельчение
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃrɛdɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈʃrɛdɪŋ
example:
we are in the process of piling leaves for future shredding|we want to hear everything from country and western to blisteringly fast guitar shredding

definition:
the action of tearing or cutting something into shreds.|a very fast, intricate style of rock lead guitar.


word: SHREW
russian_word: землеройка
example: hold your nagging tongue, you miserable old shrew!
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ʃruː
phonetics_text: ʃruː
definition:
a small insectivorous mammal resembling a mouse, with a long pointed snout and tiny eyes.|a bad-tempered or aggressively assertive woman.

synonyms:
virago|dragon|termagant|vixen|cat|fishwife|witch|hellcat|she-devil|tartar|spitfire|hag|gorgon|harridan|fury|ogress|harpy|battleaxe|old bag|old bat|bitch|cow|targe|scold|Xanthippe

origin:
Old English scrēawa, scrǣwa, of Germanic origin; related words in Germanic languages have senses such as ‘dwarf’, ‘devil’, or ‘fox’.


word: SHREWD
russian_word: проницательный
example: she was shrewd enough to guess the motive behind his gesture|a shrewd east wind
definition: having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute.|(especially of weather) piercingly cold.
antonyms: stupid|unwise|ingenuous
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ʃruːd
phonetics_text: ʃruːd
synonyms:
astute|sharp-witted|sharp|acute|intelligent|clever|alert|canny|media-savvy|perceptive|perspicacious|observant|discriminating|sagacious|sage|wise|far-seeing|far-sighted|cunning|artful|crafty|wily|calculating|disingenuous|on the ball|smart|savvy|suss|pawky|heads-up|long-headed|sapient|argute|have all one's wits about one

origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘evil in nature or character’): from shrew in the sense ‘evil person or thing’, or as the past participle of obsolete shrew ‘to curse’. The word developed the sense ‘cunning’, and gradually gained a favourable connotation during the 17th century.


word: SHREWDLY
russian_word: проницательно
example: a very shrewdly observed satire
definition: in a way that shows sharp powers of judgement; astutely.
antonyms: unwisely
part_of_speech: adverb
phonetic: ˈʃruːdli
phonetics_text: ˈʃruːdli
synonyms:
astutely|acutely|intelligently|cleverly|smartly|alertly|with all one's wits about one|cannily|perceptively|perspicaciously|observantly|discriminatingly|sagaciously|sagely|wisely|far-sightedly|cunningly|artfully|craftily|wilily|calculatingly|disingenuously


word: SHREWDNESS
russian_word: проницательность
example: he is a man of some tactical shrewdness
definition: the quality of having or showing good powers of judgement.|a group of apes.
antonyms: stupidity
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃruːdnəs
phonetics_text: ˈʃruːdnəs
synonyms:
astuteness|sharp-wittedness|sharpness|acuteness|acumen|acuity|intelligence|cleverness|smartness|alertness|wit|canniness|common sense|discernment|insight|understanding|penetration|perception|perceptiveness|perspicacity|perspicaciousness|discrimination|knowledge|sagacity|sageness|cunning|artfulness|craftiness|wiliness|calculation|calculatedness|nous|horse sense|savvy|sapience|arguteness


word: SHREWISH
russian_word: сварливый
example: his shrewish wife
definition: bad-tempered or aggressively assertive (typically used of a woman).
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈʃruːɪʃ
phonetics_text: ˈʃruːɪʃ
synonyms:
bad-tempered|quarrelsome|nasty|mean|spiteful|sharp-tongued|scolding|nagging|peevish|catty|snappy|vindictive|aggressive|venomous|rancorous|bitchy|snide|backbiting|petulant|vixenish|cattish|complaining|grumbling|fault-finding|carping|cavilling|criticizing|captious


word: SHRIEK
russian_word: визг
example: the audience shrieked with laughter
antonyms: sigh|whisper
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: ʃriːk
phonetics_text: ʃriːk
definition:
utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words, especially as an expression of terror, pain, or excitement.

synonyms:
scream|screech|squeal|squawk|roar|howl|bellow|bawl|shout|yell|cry|cry out|call|call out|call at the top of one's voice|clamour|bay|cheer|yawp|yelp|squall|caterwaul|whoop|wail|raise one's voice|holler

origin:
late 15th century (as a verb): imitative; compare with dialect screak, Old Norse skrækja, also with screech.


word: SHRIKE
russian_word: сорокопут
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ʃrʌɪk
phonetics_text: ʃrʌɪk
definition:
a songbird with a strong sharply hooked bill, often impaling its prey of small birds, lizards, and insects on thorns.

origin:
mid 16th century: perhaps related to Old English scrīc  ‘thrush’ and Middle Low German schrīk ‘corncrake’, of imitative origin.


word: SHRILL
russian_word: пронзительный
example: a shrill laugh
definition: (of a voice or sound) high-pitched and piercing.
antonyms: low|soft|dulcet
origin: late Middle English: of Germanic origin; related to Low German schrell ‘sharp in tone or taste’.
part_of_speech: adjective|verb|noun
phonetic: ʃrɪl
phonetics_text: ʃrɪl
synonyms:
high-pitched|piercing|high|sharp|ear-piercing|ear-splitting|air-rending|penetrating|shattering|strident|loud|strong|intrusive|screeching|shrieking|screechy|squawky


word: SHRIMP
russian_word: креветка
example: I can handle a shrimp like him any time
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ʃrɪmp
phonetics_text: ʃrɪmp
definition:
a small free-swimming crustacean with an elongated body, typically marine and frequently of commercial importance as food.|a small, physically weak person.

origin:
Middle English: probably related to Middle Low German schrempen ‘to wrinkle’, Middle High German schrimpfen ‘to contract’, also to scrimp.


word: SHRIMPING
russian_word: креветок
definition: the activity or occupation of fishing for shrimps.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃrɪmpɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈʃrɪmpɪŋ
example:
there was dinghy sailing on the Camel Estuary, shrimping at low tide near Padstow, and surfing on Polzeath


word: SHRINE
russian_word: святыня
example: the medieval pilgrim route to the shrine of St James
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ʃrʌɪn
phonetics_text: ʃrʌɪn
definition:
a place regarded as holy because of its associations with a divinity or a sacred person or relic, marked by a building or other construction.

synonyms:
holy place|temple|church|chapel|tabernacle|altar|sanctuary|sanctum|stupa|tope|dargah|marabout|tirtha|chorten|sacrarium|nymphaeum|fane|martyry|ciborium|feretory

origin:
Old English scrīn  ‘cabinet, chest, reliquary’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schrijn and German Schrein, from Latin scrinium ‘chest for books’.


word: SHRINK
russian_word: сокращаться
example: the workforce shrank to a thousand|she shrank away from him, covering her face
definition: become or make smaller in size or amount.|move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust.
antonyms: expand|increase
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: ʃrɪŋk
phonetics_text: ʃrɪŋk
synonyms:
get smaller|become/grow smaller|contract|diminish|lessen|reduce|decrease|dwindle|narrow|shorten|slim|decline|fall off|drop off|condense|deflate|shrivel|wither|make smaller|truncate|abbreviate|slim down|pare down|concentrate|abridge|compress|squeeze

origin:
Old English scrincan, of Germanic origin; related to Swedish skrynka ‘to wrinkle’. The noun (1960s) is shortened from headshrinker.


word: SHRIVE
russian_word: исповедовать
example: none of her chaplains knew English or French enough to shrive the king
definition: (of a priest) hear the confession of, assign penance to, and absolve.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ʃrʌɪv
phonetics_text: ʃrʌɪv
origin:
Old English scrīfan  ‘impose as a penance’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schrijven and German schreiben ‘write’, from Latin scribere ‘write’.


word: SHRIVEL
russian_word: съеживаться
example: the flowers simply shrivelled up
definition: wrinkle and contract or cause to wrinkle and contract, especially due to loss of moisture.
antonyms: plump up|fresh|plump|juicy
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈʃrɪv(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈʃrɪv(ə)l
synonyms:
wither|wrinkle|pucker up|shrink|wilt|dry up|desiccate|dehydrate|parch|frazzle|scorch|sear|burn|blast|exsiccate|withered|dry|dried up|desiccated|dehydrated|wrinkled|puckered|wizened|faded|parched|frazzled|scorched|seared|burnt|blasted|sere|exsiccated

origin:
mid 16th century: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare with Swedish dialect skryvla ‘to wrinkle’.


word: SHROUD
russian_word: кожух
example: he was buried in a linen shroud|a shroud of mist
synonyms: winding sheet|grave clothes|burial clothes|cerements|chrisom
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ʃraʊd
phonetics_text: ʃraʊd
definition:
a length of cloth or an enveloping garment in which a dead person is wrapped for burial.|a thing that envelops or obscures something.|a set of ropes forming part of the standing rigging of a sailing boat and supporting the mast or topmast.

origin:
late Old English scrūd  ‘garment, clothing’, of Germanic origin, from a base meaning ‘cut’; related to shred. An early sense of the verb (Middle English) was ‘cover so as to protect’.


word: SHRUB
russian_word: кустарник
synonyms: bush|woody plant|undergrowth|shrubbery
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ʃrʌb
phonetics_text: ʃrʌb
definition:
a woody plant which is smaller than a tree and has several main stems arising at or near the ground.

origin:
Old English scrubb, scrybb  ‘shrubbery’; compare with West Flemish schrobbe ‘vetch’, Norwegian skrubba ‘dwarf cornel’, also with scrub2.


word: SHUCK
russian_word: шелуха
example: he said the idea was a shuck
origin: late 17th century: of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: noun|exclamation|verb
phonetic: ʃʌk
phonetics_text: ʃʌk
definition:
an outer covering such as a husk or pod, especially the husk of an ear of maize.|a person or thing regarded as worthless or contemptible.


word: SHUFFLE
russian_word: перетасовать
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: ˈʃʌf(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈʃʌf(ə)l
example:
I stepped into my skis and shuffled to the edge of the steep slope|he shuffled the cards and cut the deck|Mr Milles did not frankly own it, but seem'd to shuffle about it

definition:
walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully from the ground.|rearrange (a pack of cards) by sliding them over each other quickly.|behave in a shifty or evasive manner.

synonyms:
shamble|drag one's feet|stumble|lumber|stagger|teeter|totter|dodder|reel|lurch|hobble|limp|sprauchle

origin:
mid 16th century: perhaps from Low German schuffeln ‘walk clumsily’, also ‘deal dishonestly, shuffle (cards)’, of Germanic origin; related to shove and scuffle.


word: SHUN
russian_word: избегать
example: he shunned fashionable society
definition: persistently avoid, ignore, or reject (someone or something) through antipathy or caution.
antonyms: accept|seek|welcome
origin: Old English scunian ‘abhor, shrink back with fear, seek safety from an enemy’, of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ʃʌn
phonetics_text: ʃʌn
synonyms:
avoid|evade|eschew|steer clear of|shy away from|fight shy of|recoil from|keep away from|keep one's distance from|give a wide berth to|have nothing to do with|leave alone|not touch|snub|give someone the cold shoulder|cold-shoulder|ignore|turn one's back on|cut|cut dead|look right through|reject|rebuff|dismiss|brush off|turn down|spurn|disdain|refuse|decline|repudiate|ostracize|give someone the brush-off|tell someone where to get off|put down|freeze out|stiff-arm|knock back|send to Coventry|give someone the bum's rush|give someone the brush|snout|give someone the go-by


word: SHUNT
russian_word: шунт
origin: Middle English (in the sense ‘move suddenly aside’): perhaps from shun.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: ʃʌnt
phonetics_text: ʃʌnt
example:
their train had been shunted into a siding|these components are designed to shunt electrical surges away from microcircuits

definition:
push or pull (a train or part of a train) from the main line to a siding or from one line of rails to another.|provide (an electrical current) with a conductor joining two points of a circuit, through which more or less of the current may be diverted.


word: SHUSHING
russian_word: замолчать
example: there was audible shushing amidst the crowd|she could hear the gentle shushing of the waves
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃʊʃɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈʃʊʃɪŋ
definition:
the action of telling or signalling someone to be silent.|a soft swishing or rustling sound made by something moving.


word: SHUT
russian_word: закрывать
example: shut the window, please|we shut the shop for lunch
antonyms: open|unlock
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ʃʌt
phonetics_text: ʃʌt
definition:
move (something) into position so as to block an opening; close.|make (something) unavailable for business or service, either permanently or until due to be open again.

synonyms:
close|draw/pull/push to|slam|fasten|put the lid on|bar|lock|latch|padlock|secure|seal|put up the shutters

origin:
Old English scyttan  ‘put (a bolt) in position to hold fast’, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch schutten ‘shut up, obstruct’, also to shoot.


word: SHUT DOWN
russian_word: закрывать
example: the company has shut down after more than four decades in business
definition: cease business or operation.
antonyms: open|open up|switch on|start
synonyms:
cease activity|close|close down|cease production|cease operating|come to a halt|go on strike|cease trading|collapse|fail|crash|go under|go to the wall|go bankrupt|become insolvent|go into receivership|go into liquidation|be liquidated|be wound up|be closed (down)|be shut (down)|go bust|go bump|fold|flop|flatline|go broke|go belly up|discontinue|put into receivership|liquidate|put into liquidation|switch off|power down|stop|halt


word: SHUT IN
russian_word: загораживать
example: her parents shut her in an upstairs room
definition: keep someone or something inside a place by closing something such as a door.
synonyms:
confine|enclose|impound|shut up|pen (in/up)|fence in|hedge in|hurdle|rail in|coop (up)|mew up|immure|box up/in|wall in/up|lock up/in|cage|imprison|intern|hold captive|incarcerate|encircle|surround|ring|encompass|hem in|close in|trap|kettle|corral|gird|compass


word: SHUT-IN
russian_word: нелюдимый
example: she volunteered to visit the sick and the shut-ins
part_of_speech: noun
definition:
a person confined indoors, especially as a result of either physical or mental disability.|a state or period in which an oil or gas well has available but unused capacity.


word: SHUT OFF
russian_word: выключать
example:
when the flame goes out, the gas shuts off automatically|the family was shut off from the outside world|I couldn't shut myself off forever

definition:
stop flowing or operating.|separate someone or something from something else.|isolate oneself from other people.


word: SHUTTER
russian_word: затвор
example: he threw open the shutters to let in air and light
synonyms: screen|louvre|blind|roller blind|venetian blind|curtain|shade|awning|canopy|jalousie|persiennes
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈʃʌtə
phonetics_text: ˈʃʌtə
definition:
each of a pair of hinged panels fixed inside or outside a window that can be closed for security or privacy or to keep out the light.|a device that opens and closes to expose the film in a camera.|the blind enclosing the swell box in an organ, used for controlling the volume of sound.


word: SHUTTERED
russian_word: ставнями
definition: (of a window or building) having closed shutters.|(of a window) fitted with shutters.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈʃʌtəd
phonetics_text: ˈʃʌtəd
example:
visitors are met with rows of shuttered shops and boarded-up restaurants|each house is a work of art, with elegant balconies and railings, ornate shuttered windows, and complex tiled roofs


word: SHUTTERING
russian_word: опалубка
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃʌt(ə)rɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈʃʌt(ə)rɪŋ
definition:
wood in planks or strips used as a temporary structure to contain setting concrete, to support the sides of trenches, or similar.


word: SHUTTLE
russian_word: шаттл
example: the nine o'clock shuttle from Edinburgh
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈʃʌt(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈʃʌt(ə)l
definition:
a form of transport that travels regularly between two places.|a bobbin with two pointed ends used for carrying the weft thread across between the warp threads in weaving.|short for shuttlecock.

origin:
Old English scytel  ‘dart, missile’, of Germanic origin; compare with Old Norse skutill ‘harpoon’; related to shoot. Sense 1 and the verb are from the movement of the bobbin from one side of the loom to the other and back.


word: SHUTTLECOCK
russian_word: волан
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃʌt(ə)lkɒk
phonetics_text: ˈʃʌt(ə)lkɒk
definition:
a cork to which feathers are attached to form a cone shape, or a similar object of plastic, struck with rackets in the games of badminton and battledore.


word: SHUT UP
russian_word: закрывать
example: most of its stately rooms were shut up|just shut up and listen
antonyms: speak up
definition:
close all doors and windows of a building or room, typically because it will be unoccupied for some time.|stop talking.

synonyms:
be quiet|keep/stay quiet|be/keep/stay silent|hold one's tongue|keep one's lips sealed|stop talking|say no more|fall silent|dry up|quieten|quieten down|quiet|quiet down|keep mum|button one's lip|button it|cut the cackle|pipe down|clam up|shut it|shut your face/mouth/trap|keep your face/mouth/trap shut|put a sock in it|give it a rest|wrap up|wrap it up|shut your gob|belt up|save it|can it|silence|hush|shush|still|gag|muzzle


word: SHY
russian_word: застенчивый
example: I was pretty shy at school|the shares are 29p shy of their flotation price
antonyms: bold|brash|confident
part_of_speech: adjective|verb|noun
phonetic: ʃʌɪ
phonetics_text: ʃʌɪ
definition:
nervous or timid in the company of other people.|less than; short of.|(of a plant) not bearing flowers or fruit well or prolifically.

synonyms:
bashful|diffident|timid|sheepish|reserved|reticent|introverted|retiring|self-effacing|shrinking|withdrawn|timorous|mousy|fearful|apprehensive|nervous|hesitant|reluctant|doubting|insecure|wary|suspicious|chary|unconfident|inhibited|constrained|repressed|self-conscious|embarrassed|coy|demure|abashed|modest|humble|meek

origin:
Old English scēoh  ‘(of a horse) easily frightened’, of Germanic origin; related to German scheuen ‘shun’, scheuchen ‘scare’; compare with eschew. The verb dates from the mid 17th century.


word: SHYNESS
russian_word: застенчивость
example: gradually he overcame his natural shyness
definition: the quality or state of being shy.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃʌɪnəs
phonetics_text: ˈʃʌɪnəs
synonyms:
bashfulness|diffidence|sheepishness|reserve|reservedness|introversion|reticence|timidity|timidness|timorousness|fearfulness|nervousness|mousiness|apprehension|hesitancy|hesitation|reluctance|doubt|insecurity|wariness|suspicion|chariness|lack of confidence|inhibitedness|constraint|repression|self-effacement|self-consciousness|embarrassment|coyness|demureness|modesty|humility|meekness


word: SHYSTER
russian_word: стряпчий по темным делам
example: an ambulance-chasing shyster
definition: a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous, fraudulent, or deceptive methods in business.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈʃʌɪstə
phonetics_text: ˈʃʌɪstə
origin:
mid 19th century: said to be from Scheuster, the name of a lawyer whose behaviour provoked accusations of ‘scheuster’ practices, perhaps reinforced by German Scheisser ‘worthless person’.


word: SI
russian_word: си
definition: another term for ti.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: siː
phonetics_text: siː
origin:
early 18th century: from the initial letters of Sancte Iohannes, the closing words of a Latin hymn (see solmization).


word: SIAL
russian_word: сиаль
origin: 1920s: from the initial letters of silica and alumina.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsʌɪəl
phonetics_text: ˈsʌɪəl
definition:
the material of the upper or continental part of the earth's crust, characterized as relatively light and rich in silica and alumina.


word: SIAMESE
russian_word: сиамский
part_of_speech: noun|adjective
phonetic: ˌsʌɪəˈmiːz
phonetics_text: ˌsʌɪəˈmiːz
definition:
a native of Siam (now Thailand) in SE Asia.|old-fashioned term for Thai (the language).|a cat of a lightly built short-haired breed characterized by slanting blue eyes and typically pale fur with darker points.


word: SIB
russian_word: родство
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: sɪb
phonetics_text: sɪb
definition:
a brother or sister; a sibling.|a group of people recognized by an individual as his or her kindred.

origin:
Old English‘related by birth or descent’, of unknown origin. Modern senses date from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.


word: SIBILANT
russian_word: свистящий
example: his sibilant whisper
origin: mid 17th century: from Latin sibilant- ‘hissing’, from the verb sibilare .
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: ˈsɪbɪl(ə)nt
phonetics_text: ˈsɪbɪl(ə)nt
definition:
making or characterized by a hissing sound.|(of a speech sound) sounded with a hissing effect, for example s, sh.


word: SIBLING
russian_word: родной брат
synonyms: brother or sister|brothers and/or sisters
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɪblɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈsɪblɪŋ
definition:
each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common; a brother or sister.

origin:
Old English, in the sense ‘relative’ (see sib, -ling). The current sense dates from the early 20th century.


word: SIC
russian_word: так в оригинале
origin: Latin, literally ‘so, thus’.
part_of_speech: adverb
phonetic: sɪk
phonetics_text: sɪk
definition:
used in brackets after a copied or quoted word that appears odd or erroneous to show that the word is quoted exactly as it stands in the original, as in a story must hold a child's interest and ‘enrich his (sic) life’.


word: SICILIANO
russian_word: Сицилиано
origin: Italian, literally ‘Sicilian’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: sɪˌtʃɪlɪˈɑːnəʊ
phonetics_text: sɪˌtʃɪlɪˈɑːnəʊ|sɪˌsɪlɪˈɑːnəʊ
definition:
a dance, song, or instrumental piece in 6/8 or 12/8 time, typically in a minor key, and evoking a pastoral mood.


word: SICK
russian_word: больной
antonyms: well|healthy
part_of_speech: adjective|noun|verb
phonetic: sɪk
phonetics_text: sɪk
example:
nursing very sick children|he was starting to feel sick|I'm absolutely sick of your moods|this was someone's idea of a sick joke

definition:
affected by physical or mental illness.|feeling nauseous and wanting to vomit.|intensely annoyed with or bored by (someone or something) as a result of having had too much of them.|(especially of humour) having something unpleasant such as death or misfortune as its subject and dealing with it in an offensive way.|excellent.

synonyms:
ill|unwell|poorly|ailing|indisposed|laid up|bad|out of sorts|not oneself|off|off colour|under the weather|on the sick list|crook|crappy

origin:
Old English sēoc  ‘affected by illness’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch ziek and German siech .


word: SICKBAY
russian_word: лазарет
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɪkbeɪ
phonetics_text: ˈsɪkbeɪ
definition:
a room or building set aside for the treatment or accommodation of the sick, especially within a military base, ship, or school.


word: SICKEN
russian_word: пресытиться
example: she was sickened by the bomb attack|Dawson sickened unexpectedly and died in 1916
definition: make (someone) feel disgusted or appalled.|become ill.
antonyms: recover
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈsɪk(ə)n
phonetics_text: ˈsɪk(ə)n
synonyms:
nauseate|make someone feel nauseous|make someone sick|turn someone's stomach|make someone's gorge rise|make someone's stomach rise|revolt|disgust|appal|repel|repulse|be repugnant to|offend|make someone want to throw up|gross out


word: SICKENER
russian_word: зануда
example: the goal was a real sickener for a Linfield defence
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɪk(ə)nə
phonetics_text: ˈsɪk(ə)nə
definition:
something which causes disgust or severe disappointment.|a poisonous toadstool with a red cap and a white or cream-coloured stem and gills, found in both Eurasia and North America.


word: SICKENING
russian_word: тошнотворный
example: a sickening stench of blood
definition: causing or liable to cause a feeling of nausea or disgust.
antonyms: wholesome|delightful
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsɪkənɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈsɪkənɪŋ
synonyms:
nauseating|stomach-turning|stomach-churning|repulsive|revolting|disgusting|repellent|repugnant|appalling|abominable|hideous|horrible|awful|dreadful|terrible|obnoxious|nauseous|vile|nasty|foul|loathsome|offensive|objectionable|off-putting|distasteful|disagreeable|uninviting|abhorrent|despicable|reprehensible|contemptible|odious|heinous|obscene|hateful|execrable|gruesome|grisly|vomitous|sick-making|ghastly|putrid|horrid|godawful|gross|gut-churning|yucky|icky|cringe-making|beastly|bogging|skanky|noisome|disgustful|loathly|rebarbative


word: SICKLE
russian_word: серп
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɪk(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈsɪk(ə)l
definition:
a short-handled farming tool with a semicircular blade, used for cutting corn, lopping, or trimming.

origin:
Old English sicol, sicel, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch sikkel and German Sichel, based on Latin secula, from secare ‘to cut’.


word: SICKLY
russian_word: болезненный
example: she was a thin, sickly child|the walls were painted a sickly green
antonyms: healthy|robust
synonyms: unhealthy|in poor health|chronically ill|often ill|always ill|delicate|frail|weak|feeble|puny
origin: late Middle English: probably suggested by Old Norse sjúkligr .
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsɪkli
phonetics_text: ˈsɪkli
definition:
often ill; in poor health.|(of a flavour, smell, colour, etc.) unpleasant in a way that induces discomfort or nausea.


word: SICKNESS
russian_word: болезнь
example: she was absent through sickness|she felt a wave of sickness wash over her
definition: the state of being ill.|the feeling or fact of being affected with nausea or vomiting.
origin: Old English sēocnesse (see sick1, -ness).
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɪknəs
phonetics_text: ˈsɪknəs
synonyms:
illness|disease|disorder|ailment|complaint|affliction|infection|malady|infirmity|indisposition|lurgy|bug|virus


word: SIDE
russian_word: сторона
antonyms: centre|heart|end
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: sʌɪd
phonetics_text: sʌɪd
example:
a town on the other side of the river|a car crashed into the side of the house|a minibus was parked at the side of the road|the two sides agreed to resume border trade|her ability to put up with his disagreeable side|what's on the other side?|a side dish of fresh vegetables|there was absolutely no side to him|a pair of shoes, one side winged by a bullet

definition:
a position to the left or right of an object, place, or central point.|an upright or sloping surface of a structure or object that is not the top or bottom and generally not the front or back.|a part or region near the edge and away from the middle of something.|a person or group opposing another or others in a dispute, contest, or debate.|a particular aspect of a situation or a person's character.|a television channel considered as one of two or more that are available.|subsidiary to or less important than something.|horizontal spinning motion given to a ball.|boastful or pretentious manner or attitude.|either of a pair of things.

synonyms:
edge|border|verge|boundary|margin|fringe|fringes|flank|brink|bank|brim|rim|lip|perimeter|circumference|extremity|periphery|limit|outer limit|limits|bound|bounds|hand|marge|bourn|skirt

origin:
Old English sīde  ‘left or right part of the body’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zijde and German Seite, probably from a base meaning ‘extending lengthways’.


word: SIDEBAR
russian_word: Боковая панель
example: useful sidebars spotlight personnel or historical background
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsʌɪdbɑː
phonetics_text: ˈsʌɪdbɑː
definition:
a short article in a newspaper or magazine placed alongside a main article and containing additional or explanatory material.


word: SIDEBOARD
russian_word: сервант
example: bushy sideboards and a moustache
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsʌɪdbɔːd
phonetics_text: ˈsʌɪdbɔːd
definition:
a flat-topped piece of furniture with cupboards and drawers, used for storing crockery, glasses, and table linen.|a sideburn.|a board forming the side, or a part of the side, of a structure, especially a removable board at the side of a cart or lorry.


word: SIDE BY SIDE
russian_word: бок о бок
example: on we jogged, side by side, for a mile
definition: (of two or more people or things) close together and facing the same way.
synonyms:
alongside (each other)|beside each other|abreast|level|shoulder to shoulder|cheek by jowl|together|close together


word: SIDECAR
russian_word: коляска мотоцикла
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsʌɪdkɑː
phonetics_text: ˈsʌɪdkɑː
definition:
a small, low vehicle attached to the side of a motorcycle for carrying passengers.|a cocktail of brandy and lemon juice with orange liqueur.|another term for jaunting car.


word: SIDELIGHT
russian_word: подфарник
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsʌɪdlʌɪt
phonetics_text: ˈsʌɪdlʌɪt
example:
a designer village with sidelights along the pathways|we added French doors with sidelights and a fanlight overhead|one has to wade through pages of extraneous material in order to discover these sidelights on the management of an estate

definition:
a light placed at the side of something.|a narrow window or pane of glass set alongside a door or larger window.|a piece of incidental information that helps to clarify or enliven a subject.


word: SIDELINE
russian_word: боковая линия
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈsʌɪdlʌɪn
phonetics_text: ˈsʌɪdlʌɪn
example:
a sideline career as a stand-up comic|Gascoigne celebrated his goal by sprinting to the sidelines|the US has chosen to remain on the sidelines

definition:
an activity done in addition to one's main job, especially to earn extra income.|either of the two lines bounding the longer sides of a football field, basketball court, tennis court, or similar playing area.|a position where one is observing a situation rather than being directly involved in it.

synonyms:
secondary occupation|second job|side job|subsidiary|hobby|leisure activity/pursuit|recreation|diversion|distraction


word: SIDELONG
russian_word: косой
example: Steve gave her a sidelong glance
definition: directed to or from one side.
antonyms: straight|overt
origin: late Middle English: alteration of earlier sideling, from side + the adverbial suffix -ling .
part_of_speech: adjective|adverb
phonetic: ˈsʌɪdlɒŋ
phonetics_text: ˈsʌɪdlɒŋ
synonyms:
indirect|oblique|sideways|sideward|side|surreptitious|furtive|covert|sly|indirectly|obliquely|out of the corner of one's eye|surreptitiously|furtively|covertly|slyly|askance


word: SIDEREAL
russian_word: звездный
origin: mid 17th century: from Latin sidereus (from sidus, sider- ‘star’) + -al.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: sʌɪˈdɪərɪəl
phonetics_text: sʌɪˈdɪərɪəl
definition:
of or with respect to the distant stars (i.e. the constellations or fixed stars, not the sun or planets).


word: SIDERITE
russian_word: сидерит
origin: late 16th century (denoting lodestone): from Greek sidēros ‘iron’ + -ite1.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsʌɪdərʌɪt
phonetics_text: ˈsʌɪdərʌɪt|ˈsɪdərʌɪt
definition:
a brown mineral consisting of ferrous carbonate, occurring as the main component of some kinds of ironstone or as rhombohedral crystals in mineral veins.|a meteorite consisting mainly of nickel and iron.


word: SIDESMAN
russian_word: церковный служитель
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsʌɪdzmən
phonetics_text: ˈsʌɪdzmən
definition:
a churchwarden's assistant, who performs such duties as showing worshippers to their seats and taking the collection during a church service.


word: SIDESWIPE
russian_word: ударить в бок
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈsʌɪdswʌɪp
phonetics_text: ˈsʌɪdswʌɪp
example:
the book was chiefly an attack on the literary work of Rossetti, but it also took a few sideswipes at Swinburne

definition:
a passing critical remark about someone or something.|a glancing blow from or on the side of something, especially a motor vehicle.


word: SIDETRACK
russian_word: запасной путь
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: ˈsʌɪdtrak
phonetics_text: ˈsʌɪdtrak
example:
he does not let himself get sidetracked by fads and trends|the train is sidetracked on to a line leading to a terminal

definition:
cause (someone) to be distracted from an immediate or important issue.|direct (a train) into a branch line or siding.


word: SIDEWAYS
russian_word: боком
example: she tilted her body sideways
definition: to, towards, or from the side.|by an indirect way.
part_of_speech: adverb|adjective
phonetic: ˈsʌɪdweɪz
phonetics_text: ˈsʌɪdweɪz
synonyms:
to the side|laterally|crabwise|athwart|obliquely|indirectly|sidelong|covertly|furtively|surreptitiously|slyly|askance|lateral|sideward|on the side|side to side|oblique|indirect|side|covert|furtive|surreptitious|sly


word: SIDEWINDER
russian_word: удар сбоку
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsʌɪdˌwʌɪndə
phonetics_text: ˈsʌɪdˌwʌɪndə
definition:
a pale-coloured, nocturnal, burrowing rattlesnake that moves sideways over sand by throwing its body into S-shaped curves. It is found in the deserts of North America.


word: SIDHE
russian_word: Ши
origin: from Irish aos sidhe ‘people of the fairy mound’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ʃiː
phonetics_text: ʃiː
definition:
the fairy people of Irish folklore, said to live beneath the hills and often identified as the remnant of the ancient Tuatha Dé Danann.


word: SIDING
russian_word: сайдинг
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsʌɪdɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈsʌɪdɪŋ
definition:
a short track at the side of and opening on to a railway line, used chiefly for shunting or stabling trains.|cladding material for the outside of a building.


word: SIDLE
russian_word: подходить украдкой
example: I sidled up to her
definition: walk in a furtive, unobtrusive, or timid manner, especially sideways or obliquely.
antonyms: march|stride
origin: late 17th century: back-formation from sideling (see sidelong).
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: ˈsʌɪd(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈsʌɪd(ə)l
synonyms:
creep|sneak|slink|slip|slide|skulk|prowl|steal|edge|inch|ease|worm|nose|move furtively|move with stealth|tread warily


word: SIEGE
russian_word: осада
example: Verdun had withstood a siege of ten weeks|there is a siege of herons at the river
antonyms: relief|raising
synonyms: blockade|beleaguerment|encirclement|investment|besiegement
origin: Middle English: from Old French sege, from asegier ‘besiege’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: siːdʒ
phonetics_text: siːdʒ
definition:
a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling those inside to surrender.|a group of herons.


word: SIENNA
russian_word: сиена
origin: late 18th century: from Italian (terra di) Sienna ‘(earth of) Siena’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: sɪˈɛnə
phonetics_text: sɪˈɛnə
definition:
a kind of ferruginous earth used as a pigment in painting, normally yellowish-brown in colour ( raw sienna ) or deep reddish-brown when roasted ( burnt sienna ).


word: SIERRA
russian_word: горная цепь
origin: mid 16th century: Spanish, from Latin serra ‘saw’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: sɪˈɛrə
phonetics_text: sɪˈɛrə|sɪˈɛːrə
definition:
(especially in Spanish-speaking countries or the western US) a long jagged mountain chain.|a code word representing the letter S, used in radio communication.


word: SIESTA
russian_word: сиеста
example: everyone had a siesta for a few hours
origin: mid 17th century: Spanish, from Latin sexta (hora ) ‘sixth hour’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: sɪˈɛstə
phonetics_text: sɪˈɛstə
definition:
an afternoon rest or nap, especially one taken during the hottest hours of the day in a hot climate.

synonyms:
afternoon sleep|nap|catnap|doze|drowse|rest|snooze|lie-down|forty winks|a bit of shut-eye|kip|zizz|slumber


word: SIEVE
russian_word: сито
example: puree the potatoes through a sieve
synonyms: strainer|sifter|filter|colander|riddle|screen|muslin cloth|griddle
origin: Old English sife (noun), of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch zeef and German Sieb .
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: sɪv
phonetics_text: sɪv
definition:
a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids, for separating coarser from finer particles, or for reducing soft solids to a pulp.


word: SIEVERT
russian_word: зиверт
origin: 1940s: named after Rolf M. Sievert (1896–1966), Swedish physicist.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsiːvət
phonetics_text: ˈsiːvət
definition:
the SI unit of dose equivalent (the biological effect of ionizing radiation), equal to an effective dose of a joule of energy per kilogram of recipient mass.


word: SIFT
russian_word: просеять
example: sift the flour into a large bowl|until we sift the evidence ourselves, we can't comment objectively
synonyms: sieve|strain|screen|filter|riddle|purify|refine|winnow|bolt|griddle
origin: Old English siftan, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch ziften, also to sieve.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: sɪft
phonetics_text: sɪft
definition:
put (a fine or loose substance) through a sieve so as to remove lumps or large particles.|examine (something) thoroughly so as to isolate that which is most important.


word: SIGH
russian_word: вздох
example: Harry sank into a chair and sighed with relief
definition: emit a long, deep audible breath expressing sadness, relief, tiredness, or similar.
synonyms: breathe out|exhale|groan|moan|suspire
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: sʌɪ
phonetics_text: sʌɪ
origin:
Middle English (as a verb): probably a back-formation from sighte, past tense of siche, sike, from Old English sīcan .


word: SIGHT
russian_word: зрение
synonyms: eyesight|vision|eyes|faculty of sight|power of sight|ability to see|visual perception|observation
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: sʌɪt
phonetics_text: sʌɪt
example:
Joseph lost his sight as a baby|John was a familiar sight in the bar for many years|there were reports of a man on the roof aiming a rifle and looking through its sights

definition:
the faculty or power of seeing.|a thing that one sees or that can be seen.|a device on a gun or optical instrument used for assisting a person's precise aim or observation.

origin:
Old English (ge)sihth  ‘something seen’, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch zicht and German Gesicht ‘sight, face, appearance’. The verb dates from the mid 16th century (in sight (sense 2 of the verb)).


word: SIGHTSEER
russian_word: экскурсант
example: hordes of sightseers
definition: a person who goes sightseeing.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsʌɪtˌsiːə
phonetics_text: ˈsʌɪtˌsiːə
synonyms:
tourist|visitor|traveller|globetrotter|holidaymaker|emmet|grockle|tripper|excursionist|busybody|gawker|ghoul|rubberneck|gawper


word: SIGN
russian_word: знак
origin: Middle English: from Old French signe (noun), signer (verb), from Latin signum ‘mark, token’.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: sʌɪn
phonetics_text: sʌɪn
example:
flowers are often given as a sign of affection|she gave him the thumbs-up sign|I didn't see the ‘Stop’ sign|a sign of the Zodiac|the last four bits hold a pattern to represent the sign of the number

definition:
an object, quality, or event whose presence or occurrence indicates the probable presence or occurrence of something else.|a gesture or action used to convey information or an instruction.|a notice on public display that gives information or instructions in a written or symbolic form.|each of the twelve equal sections into which the zodiac is divided, named from the constellations formerly situated in each, and associated with successive periods of the year according to the position of the sun on the ecliptic.|the positiveness or negativeness of a quantity.

synonyms:
indication|signal|symptom|hint|pointer|suggestion|intimation|mark|manifestation|demonstration|token|testimony|evidence|attestation|proof|sigil|portent|omen|warning|forewarning|augury|presage|promise|threat


word: SIGNAL
russian_word: сигнал
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈsɪɡn(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈsɪɡn(ə)l
example:
the firing of the gun was the signal for a chain of beacons to be lit|equipment for receiving TV signals|the driver of the mail train overran a signal at danger and ran into the rear of an express

definition:
a gesture, action, or sound that is used to convey information or instructions, typically by prearrangement between the parties concerned.|an electrical impulse or radio wave transmitted or received.|an apparatus on a railway, typically a coloured light or a semaphore, giving indications to train drivers of whether or not the line is clear.

synonyms:
gesture|sign|wave|gesticulation|cue|prompt|indicator|indication|communication|message|alert|warning|tip-off|action|movement|motion|body language|kinesics

origin:
late Middle English: from Old French, from medieval Latin signale, neuter of late Latin signalis, from Latin signum ‘mark, token’ (see sign). The verb dates from the early 19th century.


word: SIGNALIZE
russian_word: сигнализировать
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈsɪɡn(ə)lʌɪz
phonetics_text: ˈsɪɡn(ə)lʌɪz
example:
people seek to change their name to signalize a change in status that has taken place|signalized crossroads

definition:
mark or indicate (something), especially in a striking or conspicuous manner.|provide (an intersection) with traffic signals.


word: SIGNATORY
russian_word: подписавший
example: Britain is a signatory to the convention
definition: a party that has signed an agreement, especially a state that has signed a treaty.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɪɡnət(ə)ri
phonetics_text: ˈsɪɡnət(ə)ri
origin:
late 19th century: from Latin signatorius ‘of sealing’, from signat- ‘marked (with a cross)’, from the verb signare .


word: SIGNATURE
russian_word: подпись
example: the signature of a senior manager
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɪɡnətʃə
phonetics_text: ˈsɪɡnətʃə
definition:
a person's name written in a distinctive way as a form of identification in authorizing a cheque or document or concluding a letter.|short for key signature or time signature.|a letter or figure printed at the foot of one or more pages of each sheet of a book as a guide in binding.|the part of a medical prescription that gives instructions about the use of the medicine or drug prescribed.

origin:
mid 16th century (as a Scots legal term, denoting a document presented by a writer to the Signet): from medieval Latin signatura ‘sign manual’ (in late Latin denoting a marking on sheep), from Latin signare ‘to sign, mark’.


word: SIGNET
russian_word: печатка
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɪɡnɪt
phonetics_text: ˈsɪɡnɪt
definition:
a small seal, especially one set in a ring, used instead of or with a signature to give authentication to an official document.

origin:
late Middle English: from Old French, or from medieval Latin signetum, diminutive of signum ‘token, seal’.


word: SIGNIFICANCE
russian_word: значение
antonyms: insignificance
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: sɪɡˈnɪfɪk(ə)ns
phonetics_text: sɪɡˈnɪfɪk(ə)ns
example:
adolescent education was felt to be a social issue of some significance|the significance of what was happening was clearer to me than to her

definition:
the quality of being worthy of attention; importance.|the meaning to be found in words or events.|the extent to which a result deviates from that expected to arise simply from random variation or errors in sampling.

synonyms:
importance|import|noteworthiness|consequence|substance|seriousness|gravity|weight|weightiness|magnitude|moment|momentousness|memorableness|unforgettableness|pronounced nature|remarkableness|outstanding nature|markedness|obviousness|conspicuousness|strikingness|distinction|impressiveness|uncommonness|unusualness|rarity|extraordinariness|exceptionalness|specialness|cruciality

origin:
late Middle English (denoting unstated meaning): from Old French, or from Latin significantia, from significare ‘indicate, portend’.


word: SIGNIFICANT
russian_word: значительный
example: a significant increase in sales|in times of stress her dreams seemed to her especially significant
antonyms: insignificant|minor
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: sɪɡˈnɪfɪk(ə)nt
phonetics_text: sɪɡˈnɪfɪk(ə)nt
definition:
sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.|having a particular meaning; indicative of something.|relating to or having significance.

synonyms:
notable|noteworthy|worthy of attention|remarkable|outstanding|important|of importance|of consequence|consequential|serious|crucial|weighty|material|appreciable|momentous|of moment|memorable|unforgettable|pronounced|marked|considerable|obvious|conspicuous|striking|glaring|signal|impressive|uncommon|unusual|rare|extraordinary|exceptional|particular|special

origin:
late 16th century (in significant (sense 2)): from Latin significant- ‘indicating’, from the verb significare (see signify).


word: SIGNIFICANTLY
russian_word: существенно
antonyms: slightly|meaninglessly
part_of_speech: adverb
phonetic: sɪɡˈnɪfɪk(ə)ntli
phonetics_text: sɪɡˈnɪfɪk(ə)ntli
example:
energy bills have increased significantly this year|significantly, he has refused to give a straight answer to this question

definition:
in a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention.|in a way that has a particular meaning.

synonyms:
notably|remarkably|outstandingly|importantly|seriously|crucially|materially|appreciably|memorably|unforgettably|pronouncedly|markedly|considerably|obviously|conspicuously|strikingly|glaringly|signally|impressively|unusually|extraordinarily|exceptionally|particularly|specially|meaningfully|expressively|eloquently|informatively|revealingly|indicatively|suggestively|relevantly|knowingly|tellingly|purposefully|pregnantly


word: SIGNIFICATION
russian_word: точный смысл
example: film comes closer than other forms of signification to resemblance of reality
definition: the representation or conveying of meaning.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n
phonetics_text: ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n
origin:
Middle English: via Old French from Latin significatio(n- ), from significare ‘indicate’ (see signify).


word: SIGNIFIED
russian_word: означает
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɪɡnɪfʌɪd
phonetics_text: ˈsɪɡnɪfʌɪd
definition:
the meaning or idea expressed by a sign, as distinct from the physical form in which it is expressed.


word: SIGNIFY
russian_word: означать
example: this decision signified a fundamental change in their priorities|I wasn't signifying at her
definition: be an indication of.|(among black Americans) exchange boasts or insults as a game or ritual.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈsɪɡnɪfʌɪ
phonetics_text: ˈsɪɡnɪfʌɪ
synonyms:
be evidence of|be a sign of|mark|signal|mean|spell|add up to|amount to|denote|be symptomatic of|be a symptom of|reveal|manifest|designate|announce|herald|be an indication of|indicate|point to|betoken

origin:
Middle English: from Old French signifier, from Latin significare ‘indicate, portend’, from signum ‘token’.


word: SIGNING
russian_word: подписание
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsʌɪnɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈsʌɪnɪŋ
example:
the signing of the Anglo–French agreement to build Concorde|most special schools use some form of signing|emergency signing will guide diverted traffic

definition:
the action of writing one's signature on an official document.|sign language.|the provision of signs in a street or other place.


word: SIGN OFF
russian_word: замолчать
example: he signed off with a few words of advice|I signed off when I found myself a job
definition:
conclude a letter, broadcast, or other message.|register to stop receiving unemployment benefit after finding work.


word: SIGNORA
russian_word: синьора
example: good night, Signora
origin: Italian, feminine of signor (see Signor).
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: siːˈnjɔːrə
phonetics_text: siːˈnjɔːrə
definition:
a title or form of address used of or to an Italian-speaking married woman, corresponding to Mrs or madam.


word: SIGNORINA
russian_word: синьорина
example: Signorina Rosalba
origin: Italian, diminutive of signora (see Signora).
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌsiːnjəˈriːnə
phonetics_text: ˌsiːnjəˈriːnə
definition:
a title or form of address used of or to an Italian-speaking unmarried woman, corresponding to Miss.


word: SIGNPOST
russian_word: указатель
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈsʌɪnpəʊst
phonetics_text: ˈsʌɪnpəʊst
definition:
a sign giving information such as the direction and distance to a nearby town, typically found at a road junction.


word: SIKA
russian_word: пятнистый
origin: late 19th century: from Japanese shika .
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsiːkə
phonetics_text: ˈsiːkə
definition:
a forest-dwelling deer with a greyish winter coat that turns yellowish-brown with white spots in summer. It is native to Japan and SE Asia and naturalized in Britain and elsewhere.


word: SILAGE
russian_word: силос
origin: late 19th century: alteration of ensilage, influenced by silo.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈsʌɪlɪdʒ
phonetics_text: ˈsʌɪlɪdʒ
definition:
grass or other green fodder compacted and stored in airtight conditions, typically in a silo, without first being dried, and used as animal feed in the winter.


word: SILAGING
russian_word: силосования
example: they do 1500 acres of contract silaging each year
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsʌɪlɪdʒɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈsʌɪlɪdʒɪŋ
definition:
the process of compacting and storing grass or other green fodder in airtight conditions, typically in a silo, without first drying it, for use as animal feed in the winter.


word: SILANE
russian_word: силан
origin: early 20th century: from silicon + -ane2.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsʌɪleɪn
phonetics_text: ˈsʌɪleɪn
definition:
a colourless gaseous compound of silicon and hydrogen which has strong reducing properties and is spontaneously flammable in air.


word: SILENCE
russian_word: молчание
example: sirens pierce the silence of the night
definition: complete absence of sound.
antonyms: sound|noise
origin: Middle English: from Old French, from Latin silentium, from silere ‘be silent’.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈsʌɪləns
phonetics_text: ˈsʌɪləns
synonyms:
quietness|quiet|quietude|still|stillness|hush|tranquillity|noiselessness|soundlessness|peace|peacefulness|peace and quiet


word: SILENCER
russian_word: глушитель
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsʌɪlənsə
phonetics_text: ˈsʌɪlənsə
definition:
a device fixed to the exhaust of a motor vehicle to reduce engine noise.|a device used to reduce the sound of a gun as it is fired.


word: SILENT
russian_word: тихий
example: the wood was still and silent
definition: not making or accompanied by any sound.
antonyms: audible|noisy
synonyms: completely quiet|still|hushed|inaudible|noiseless|soundless|peaceful|tranquil
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsʌɪlənt
phonetics_text: ˈsʌɪlənt
origin:
late 15th century (in the sense ‘not speaking’): from Latin silent- ‘being silent’, from the verb silere .


word: SILENTLY
russian_word: молча
example: she sobbed silently in the corner
definition: without making any sound.
antonyms: audibly|noisily|while talking|in conversation|aloud
part_of_speech: adverb
phonetic: ˈsʌɪləntli
phonetics_text: ˈsʌɪləntli
synonyms:
quietly|inaudibly|noiselessly|soundlessly|in silence|without a word|saying nothing|speechlessly|unspeakingly|wordlessly|voicelessly|dumbly|mutely|taciturnly|reticently|uncommunicatively|without words|in one's head|tacitly|implicitly|subvocally|unspokenly


word: SILHOUETTE
russian_word: силуэт
example: she paused to see its silhouette against the dimming sky
synonyms: outline|contour(s)|profile|delineation|form|shape|figure|shadow|features|lines|curves|configuration
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˌsɪlʊˈɛt
phonetics_text: ˌsɪlʊˈɛt
definition:
the dark shape and outline of someone or something visible in restricted light against a brighter background.

origin:
late 18th century: named (although the reason remains uncertain) after Étienne de Silhouette (1709–67), French author and politician.


word: SILICA
russian_word: кремнезем
origin: early 19th century: from Latin silex, silic- ‘flint’, on the pattern of words such as alumina .
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɪlɪkə
phonetics_text: ˈsɪlɪkə
definition:
a hard, unreactive, colourless compound which occurs as the mineral quartz and as a principal constituent of sandstone and other rocks.


word: SILICON
russian_word: кремний
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɪlɪk(ə)n
phonetics_text: ˈsɪlɪk(ə)n
definition:
the chemical element of atomic number 14, a non-metal with semiconducting properties, used in making electronic circuits. Pure silicon exists in a shiny dark grey crystalline form and as an amorphous powder.

origin:
early 19th century: alteration of earlier silicium, from Latin silex, silic- ‘flint’, on the pattern of carbon and boron .


word: SILICONE
russian_word: силиконовый
example: silicone rubber
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈsɪlɪkəʊn
phonetics_text: ˈsɪlɪkəʊn
definition:
any of a class of synthetic materials which are polymers with a chemical structure based on chains of alternate silicon and oxygen atoms, with organic groups attached to the silicon atoms. Such compounds are typically resistant to chemical attack and insensitive to temperature changes and are used to make rubber and plastics and in polishes and lubricants.


word: SILIQUA
russian_word: Стручки
origin: Latin, literally ‘pod’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɪlɪkwə
phonetics_text: ˈsɪlɪkwə
definition:
the long, narrow seed pod of many plants of the cabbage family, splitting open when mature.|a Roman silver coin of the 4th and 5th centuries AD, worth 1/24 solidus.


word: SILK
russian_word: шелк
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: sɪlk
phonetics_text: sɪlk
definition:
a fine, strong, soft lustrous fibre produced by silkworms in making cocoons and collected to make thread and fabric. Silk is also spun by some insect larvae and by most spiders.|a Queen's (or King's) Counsel.

origin:
Old English sioloc, seolec, from late Latin sericum, neuter of Latin sericus, based on Greek Sēres, the name given to the inhabitants of the East Asian countries from which silk first came overland to Europe.


word: SILKWORM
russian_word: шелкопряд
origin: Old English seolcwyrm (see silk, worm).
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɪlkwəːm
phonetics_text: ˈsɪlkwəːm
definition:
the commercially bred caterpillar of the domesticated silk moth ( Bombyx mori ), which spins a silk cocoon that is processed to yield silk fibre.


word: SILL
russian_word: подоконник
definition: a shelf or slab of stone, wood, or metal at the foot of a window opening or doorway.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: sɪl
phonetics_text: sɪl
origin:
Old English syll, sylle  ‘horizontal beam forming a foundation’, of Germanic origin; related to German Schwelle ‘threshold’.


word: SILLY
russian_word: глупый
example: another of his silly jokes|silly mid-on
antonyms: sensible|rational
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: ˈsɪli
phonetics_text: ˈsɪli
definition:
having or showing a lack of common sense or judgement; absurd and foolish.|helpless; defenceless (typically used of a woman, child, or animal).|denoting fielding positions very close to the batsman.

synonyms:
foolish|stupid|unintelligent|idiotic|brainless|mindless|witless|imbecilic|imbecile|doltish|imprudent|thoughtless|rash|reckless|foolhardy|irresponsible|mad|erratic|unstable|scatterbrained|feather-brained|flighty|frivolous|giddy|fatuous|inane|immature|childish|puerile|half-baked|empty-headed|half-witted|slow-witted|weak-minded|crazy|loopy|screwy|soft|brain-dead|cretinous|thick|thickheaded|birdbrained|pea-brained|pinheaded|dopey|dim|dim-witted|dippy|pie-faced|fat-headed|blockheaded|boneheaded|lamebrained|chuckleheaded|dunderheaded|wooden-headed|muttonheaded|damfool|daft|dotty|scatty|divvy|dappy|glaikit|dumb-ass|chowderheaded|dof|dotish|tomfool|unwise|senseless|inadvisable|injudicious|ill-considered|misguided|inappropriate|illogical|irrational|unreasonable|hare-brained|absurd|ridiculous|ludicrous|laughable|risible|farcical|preposterous|asinine

origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘deserving of pity or sympathy’): alteration of dialect seely ‘happy’, later ‘innocent, feeble’, from a West Germanic base meaning ‘luck, happiness’. The sense ‘foolish’ developed via the stages ‘feeble’ and ‘unsophisticated, ignorant’.


word: SILO
russian_word: силос
example: it's vital that team members step out of their silos and start working together
origin: mid 19th century: from Spanish, via Latin from Greek siros ‘corn pit’.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈsʌɪləʊ
phonetics_text: ˈsʌɪləʊ
definition:
a tall tower or pit on a farm used to store grain.|an underground chamber in which a guided missile is kept ready for firing.|a system, process, department, etc. that operates in isolation from others.


word: SILOXANE
russian_word: силоксан
origin: early 20th century: blend of silicon and oxygen + -ane2.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: sɪˈlɒkseɪn
phonetics_text: sɪˈlɒkseɪn
definition:
a compound having a molecular structure based on a chain of alternate silicon and oxygen atoms, especially (as in silicone) with organic groups attached to the silicon atoms.


word: SILT
russian_word: ил
synonyms: sediment|deposit|alluvium|mud|slime|ooze|sludge|sand|clay|clag
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: sɪlt
phonetics_text: sɪlt
definition:
fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment, especially in a channel or harbour.

origin:
late Middle English: probably originally denoting a salty deposit and of Scandinavian origin, related to Danish and Norwegian sylt ‘salt marsh’, also to salt.


word: SILURIAN
russian_word: силур
example: Silurian fossils of this plant have been found in Australia
origin: early 18th century: from Latin Silures (denoting a people of ancient SE Wales) + -ian.
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: sʌɪˈljʊərɪən
phonetics_text: sʌɪˈljʊərɪən|sɪˈljʊərɪən
definition:
relating to or denoting the third period of the Palaeozoic era, between the Ordovician and Devonian periods.


word: SILVER
russian_word: серебро
antonyms: notes
synonyms: silverware|(silver) plate|dishes|plates|flatware|cutlery|knives|forks|and spoons
origin: Old English seolfor, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zilver and German Silber .
part_of_speech: noun|adjective|verb
phonetic: ˈsɪlvə
phonetics_text: ˈsɪlvə
example:
the dark hair was now highlighted with silver|thieves stole £5,000 worth of silver|George dipped his hand into his pocket and brought out some small silver|she won three silvers

definition:
a precious shiny greyish-white metal, the chemical element of atomic number 47.|a shiny grey-white colour or appearance like that of silver.|silver dishes, containers, or cutlery.|coins made from silver or from a metal that resembles silver.|short for silver medal.


word: SILVERBACK
russian_word: Сильвербэк
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɪlvəbak
phonetics_text: ˈsɪlvəbak
definition:
a mature male mountain gorilla, which is distinguished by an area of white or silvery hair across the back and is the dominant member of its social group.


word: SILVERFISH
russian_word: тарпон
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɪlvəfɪʃ
phonetics_text: ˈsɪlvəfɪʃ
definition:
a silvery bristletail that lives in houses and other buildings, chiefly nocturnal and feeding on starchy materials.|a silver-coloured fish, especially a variety of goldfish.


word: SILVERSIDE
russian_word: атерина
example: large cubes of silverside
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɪlvəsʌɪd
phonetics_text: ˈsɪlvəsʌɪd
definition:
the upper side of a round of beef from the outside of the leg.|a small, slender, chiefly marine fish with a bright silver line along its sides.


word: SILVERWARE
russian_word: столовое серебро
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɪlvəwɛː
phonetics_text: ˈsɪlvəwɛː
definition:
dishes, containers, or cutlery made of or coated with silver, or made of a material resembling silver.


word: SILVERY
russian_word: серебристый
example: shoals of silvery fish|a little silvery laugh
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsɪlv(ə)ri
phonetics_text: ˈsɪlv(ə)ri
definition:
like silver in colour or appearance; shiny and grey-white.|(of a sound) gentle, clear, and melodious.


word: SILVICULTURE
russian_word: лесоводство
definition: the growing and cultivation of trees.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɪlvɪˌkʌltʃə
phonetics_text: ˈsɪlvɪˌkʌltʃə
origin:
late 19th century: from French sylviculture, from Latin silva ‘wood’ + French culture ‘cultivation’.


word: SIMA
russian_word: сима
origin: early 20th century: blend of silica + magnesium.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsʌɪmə
phonetics_text: ˈsʌɪmə
definition:
the material of the lower part of the earth's crust, underlying both the ocean and the continents, characterized as relatively heavy and rich in silica and magnesia.


word: SIMAZINE
russian_word: симазин
origin: 1950s: blend of symmetrical and triazine.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɪməziːn
phonetics_text: ˈsɪməziːn|ˈsʌɪməziːn
definition:
a synthetic compound derived from triazine and used as a herbicide, especially to kill broadleaved weeds and grasses before they emerge.


word: SIMILAR
russian_word: аналогичный
example: a soft cheese similar to Brie
definition: having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity, without being identical.
antonyms: dissimilar|different|dissimilar to|unlike
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: ˈsɪmɪlə
phonetics_text: ˈsɪmɪlə
synonyms:
alike|(much) the same|indistinguishable|close|near|almost identical|homogeneous|interchangeable|kindred|akin|related|much of a muchness|comparable|like|corresponding|parallel|equivalent|analogous|matching|much the same as|comparable to|close to|near (to)|in the nature of

origin:
late 16th century (also as a term in anatomy meaning ‘homogeneous’): from French similaire or medieval Latin similaris, from Latin similis ‘like’.


word: SIMILARLY
russian_word: аналогичным образом
example: a similarly priced property
definition: in a similar way.
antonyms: differently|the opposite way
part_of_speech: adverb
phonetic: ˈsɪmələli
phonetics_text: ˈsɪmələli
synonyms:
likewise|in similar fashion|in like manner|comparably|correspondingly|uniformly|indistinguishably|closely|analogously|homogeneously|in parallel|equivalently|in the same way|the same|identically|by the same token


word: SIMILE
russian_word: сравнение
origin: late Middle English: from Latin, neuter of similis ‘like’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɪmɪli
phonetics_text: ˈsɪmɪli
definition:
a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid (e.g. as brave as a lion ).


word: SIMILITUDE
russian_word: сходство
example: Conrad uses a range of constructions which express or imply similitude
definition: the quality or state of being similar to something.
antonyms: dissimilarity|difference
origin: late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin similitudo, from similis ‘like’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: sɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd
phonetics_text: sɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd
synonyms:
resemblance|similarity|likeness|sameness|similar nature|comparability|correspondence|comparison|analogy|parallel|parallelism|equivalence|interchangeability|closeness|nearness|affinity|homogeneity|agreement|indistinguishability|uniformity|community|kinship|relatedness|semblance


word: SIMPLE
russian_word: простой
example: a simple solution|a simple white blouse
antonyms: difficult|hard|demanding|complicated|complex
part_of_speech: adjective|noun|exclamation
phonetic: ˈsɪmp(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈsɪmp(ə)l
definition:
easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty.|plain, basic, or uncomplicated in form, nature, or design; without much decoration or ornamentation.|composed of a single element; not compound.|of very low intelligence.

synonyms:
straightforward|easy|uncomplicated|uninvolved|effortless|painless|manageable|undemanding|unexacting|elementary|child's play|plain sailing|a five-finger exercise|nothing|as easy as falling off a log|as easy as pie|as easy as ABC|a piece of cake|a cinch|a snip|easy-peasy|no sweat|a doddle|a pushover|money for old rope|money for jam|kids' stuff|a breeze|a doss|a cakewalk|duck soup|a snap|a bludge|a snack|a piece of old tackle|clear|plain|clearly expressed|intelligible|comprehensible|understandable|(words) of one syllable|lucid|coherent|unambiguous|direct|accessible|user-friendly|a piece of piss

origin:
Middle English: from Old French, from Latin simplus . The noun sense (mid 16th century) originally referred to a medicine made from one constituent, especially from one plant.


word: SIMPLES
russian_word: простейших
example: So if you don't like the store, don't shop there! Simples!
definition: used to convey that something is very straightforward.
part_of_speech: exclamation
phonetic: ˈsɪmp(ə)lz
phonetics_text: ˈsɪmp(ə)lz
origin:
early 21st century: popularized by its use as the catchphrase of a meerkat character in advertisements for the price comparison website comparethemarket.com.


word: SIMPLETON
russian_word: простак
example: stop grinning at me like a simpleton
definition: a foolish or gullible person.
origin: mid 17th century: from simple, on the pattern of surnames derived from place names ending in -ton .
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɪmp(ə)lt(ə)n
phonetics_text: ˈsɪmp(ə)lt(ə)n
synonyms:
fool|nincompoop|dunce|dullard|ignoramus|idiot|imbecile|moron|cretin|halfwit|thicko|thickhead|nitwit|dope|dimwit|dumbo|dummy|donkey|stupid|stupe|twit|nit|numpty|twerp|clot|muggins|juggins|silly billy|nyaff|sumph|gowk|gobdaw|sap|schmuck|lamer|dumbhead|dumbass|knobhead|asshat


word: SIMPLICITY
russian_word: простота
antonyms: complexity|intricacy
origin: late Middle English: from Old French simplicite or Latin simplicitas, from simplex (see simplex).
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: sɪmˈplɪsɪti
phonetics_text: sɪmˈplɪsɪti
example:
for the sake of simplicity, this chapter will concentrate upon one theory|the grandeur and simplicity of Roman architecture

definition:
the quality or condition of being easy to understand or do.|the quality or condition of being plain or uncomplicated in form or design.

synonyms:
clarity|clearness|plainness|simpleness|intelligibility|comprehensibility|understandability|lucidity|lucidness|coherence|directness|straightforwardness|accessibility|user-friendliness


word: SIMPLIFY
russian_word: упростить
example: an overhaul of court procedure to simplify litigation
definition: make (something) simpler or easier to do or understand.
antonyms: complicate
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈsɪmplɪfʌɪ
phonetics_text: ˈsɪmplɪfʌɪ
synonyms:
make simple/simpler|make plainer|clarify|make more comprehensible|make more intelligible|remove the complexities from|disentangle|untangle|unravel|paraphrase|put in words of one syllable|make more accessible|popularize|streamline|reduce to essentials|rationalize|dumb down

origin:
mid 17th century: from French simplifier, from medieval Latin simplificare, from Latin simplus (see simple).


word: SIMPLISTIC
russian_word: упрощенный
example: simplistic solutions
definition: treating complex issues and problems as if they were much simpler than they really are.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: sɪmˈplɪstɪk
phonetics_text: sɪmˈplɪstɪk
synonyms:
facile|superficial|oversimple|oversimplified|schematic|black and white|shallow|pat|glib|jejune|naive|dime-store|bubblegum


word: SIMPLY
russian_word: просто
example: she spoke simply and from the heart|simply complete the application form
definition: in a straightforward or plain manner.|merely; just.
part_of_speech: adverb
phonetic: ˈsɪmpli
phonetics_text: ˈsɪmpli
synonyms:
straightforwardly|directly|clearly|plainly|intelligibly|lucidly|unambiguously|without adornment|without decoration|without ornament/ornamentation|without embellishment|soberly|unfussily|unelaborately|unostentatiously|without frills|severely|austerely|starkly|with restraint|monastically|classically|without clutter|unpretentiously|modestly|naturally|quietly


word: SIMULATE
russian_word: моделировать
example: red ochre intended to simulate blood
definition: imitate the appearance or character of.
antonyms: real
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈsɪmjʊleɪt
phonetics_text: ˈsɪmjʊleɪt
synonyms:
imitate|reproduce|replicate|duplicate|mimic|parallel|be a mock-up of|artificial|imitation|fake|false|faux|mock|synthetic|man-made|manufactured|ersatz|plastic|fakey

origin:
mid 17th century (earlier (Middle English) as simulation ): from Latin simulat- ‘copied, represented’, from the verb simulare, from similis ‘like’.


word: SIMULATOR
russian_word: симулятор
example: a driving simulator
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɪmjʊleɪtə
phonetics_text: ˈsɪmjʊleɪtə
definition:
a machine designed to provide a realistic imitation of the controls and operation of a vehicle, aircraft, or other complex system, used for training purposes.


word: SIMULCAST
russian_word: одновременной
example: a Radio1/BBC2 simulcast
origin: 1940s: blend of simultaneous and broadcast.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈsɪm(ə)lkɑːst
phonetics_text: ˈsɪm(ə)lkɑːst
definition:
a simultaneous transmission of the same programme on radio and television, or on two or more channels.


word: SIMULTANEOUS
russian_word: одновременный
example: a simultaneous withdrawal of troops
definition: occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
antonyms: asynchronous
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˌsɪm(ə)lˈteɪnɪəs
phonetics_text: ˌsɪm(ə)lˈteɪnɪəs
synonyms:
concurrent|happening at the same time|done at the same time|contemporaneous|concomitant|coinciding|coincident|synchronous|synchronized|synchronic|coexistent|parallel|side by side

origin:
mid 17th century: based on Latin simul ‘at the same time’, probably influenced by late Latin momentaneus .


word: SIMULTANEOUSLY
russian_word: одновременно
example: the telethon was broadcast simultaneously on 31 US networks
definition: at the same time.
antonyms: singly
part_of_speech: adverb
phonetic: ˌsɪmlˈteɪnɪəsli
phonetics_text: ˌsɪmlˈteɪnɪəsli
synonyms:
at the same time|at one and the same time|at the same instant/moment|at once|concurrently|concomitantly|together|all together|in unison|in concert|in chorus|as a group|synchronously


word: SIMURG
russian_word: Симург
origin: from Persian sīmurġ, from Pahlavi sēn ‘eagle’ + murġ ‘bird’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: sɪˈməːɡ
phonetics_text: sɪˈməːɡ
definition:
(in Persian mythology) a large mythical bird of great age, believed to have the power of reasoning and speech.


word: SIN
russian_word: грех
example: a sin in the eyes of God
definition: an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law.
antonyms: virtue|good
origin: Old English synn (noun), syngian (verb); probably related to Latin sons, sont- ‘guilty’.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: sɪn
phonetics_text: sɪn
synonyms:
immoral act|wrong|wrongdoing|act of evil/wickedness|transgression|crime|offence|misdeed|misdemeanour|error|lapse|fall from grace|trespass|wickedness|evil|evil-doing|sinfulness|ungodliness|unrighteousness|immorality|vice|iniquity|irreligiousness|irreverence|profanity|blasphemy|impiety|impiousness|sacrilege|profanation|desecration


word: SINANTHROPUS
russian_word: синантропа
definition: a former genus name applied to some fossil hominids found in China in 1926.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: sɪˈnanθrəpəs
phonetics_text: sɪˈnanθrəpəs
origin:
modern Latin, from Sino- ‘Chinese’ (because remains were found near Beijing) + Greek anthrōpos ‘man’.


word: SINCE
russian_word: с
example: she hasn't spoken to him since last year
part_of_speech: preposition|conjunction|adverb
phonetic: sɪns
phonetics_text: sɪns
definition:
in the intervening period between (the time mentioned) and the time under consideration, typically the present.

origin:
late Middle English: contraction of obsolete sithence, or from dialect sin (both from dialect sithen ‘thereupon, afterwards, ever since’).


word: SINCERE
russian_word: искренний
example: they offer their sincere thanks to Paul
definition: free from pretence or deceit; proceeding from genuine feelings.
antonyms: perfunctory|token|insincere|hypocritical|disingenuous|two-faced
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: sɪnˈsɪə
phonetics_text: sɪnˈsɪə
synonyms:
heartfelt|wholehearted|profound|deep|from the heart|genuine|real|unfeigned|unaffected|true|honest|bona fide|earnest|cordial|fervent|ardent|devout|full-hearted|truthful|unhypocritical|meaning what one says|straightforward|direct|frank|candid|artless|guileless|ingenuous|straight|upfront|on the level|on the up and up|dinkum

origin:
mid 16th century (also in the sense ‘not falsified, unadulterated’): from Latin sincerus ‘clean, pure’.


word: SINCERELY
russian_word: искренне
example: a sincerely held belief
definition: in a sincere or genuine way.
antonyms: insincerely
part_of_speech: adverb
phonetic: sɪnˈsɪəli
phonetics_text: sɪnˈsɪəli
synonyms:
genuinely|honestly|really|with all sincerity|truly|truthfully|wholeheartedly|with all one's heart|from the bottom of one's heart|earnestly|fervently|seriously|without pretence|without feigning|in good faith


word: SINCERITY
russian_word: искренность
example: the sincerity of his beliefs is unquestionable
definition: the absence of pretence, deceit, or hypocrisy.
antonyms: insincerity
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: sɪnˈsɛrəti
phonetics_text: sɪnˈsɛrəti
synonyms:
honesty|genuineness|truthfulness|good faith|lack of deceit|integrity|probity|trustworthiness|wholeheartedness|seriousness|earnestness|straightforwardness|openness|candour|candidness|guilelessness|ingenuousness|bona fides


word: SINE
russian_word: синус
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: sʌɪn
phonetics_text: sʌɪn
definition:
the trigonometric function that is equal to the ratio of the side opposite a given angle (in a right-angled triangle) to the hypotenuse.

origin:
late 16th century: from Latin sinus ‘curve’, used in medieval Latin as a translation of Arabic jayb ‘pocket, sine’.


word: SINECURE
russian_word: синекура
example: political sinecures for the supporters of ministers
definition: a position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit.
origin: mid 17th century: from Latin sine cura ‘without care’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsʌɪnɪkjʊə
phonetics_text: ˈsʌɪnɪkjʊə|ˈsɪnɪkjʊə
synonyms:
easy job|soft option|cushy number|money for old rope|money for jam|picnic|doddle|walk in the park|cinch|gravy train|bludge


word: SINEWY
russian_word: жилистый
definition: consisting of or resembling sinews.
antonyms: puny|weedy
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsɪnjuːi
phonetics_text: ˈsɪnjuːi
synonyms:
muscular|well muscled|muscly|brawny|well built|powerfully built|burly|strapping|sturdy|rugged|strong|powerful|broad-shouldered|athletic|well knit|muscle-bound|Herculean|manly|hunky|beefy|husky|ripped|shredded|buff|jacked|stalwart|thewy|mesomorphic


word: SINFUL
russian_word: грешный
example: sinful men
definition: wicked and immoral; committing or characterized by the committing of sins.
antonyms: sinless|virtuous|godly|innocent
origin: Old English synfull (see sin1, -ful).
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsɪnfʊl
phonetics_text: ˈsɪnfʊl|ˈsɪnf(ə)l
synonyms:
immoral|wicked|wrong|morally wrong|wrongful|evil|bad|iniquitous|corrupt|ungodly|godless|unholy|irreligious|unrighteous|sacrilegious|profane|blasphemous|impious|irreverent|criminal|nefarious|depraved|degenerate|perverted|erring|fallen|impure|sullied|tainted|peccable


word: SING
russian_word: петь
synonyms: chant|intone|croon|carol|chorus|warble|trill|pipe|quaver|yodel|render|perform|belt out|troll
origin: Old English singan (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zingen and German singen .
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: sɪŋ
phonetics_text: sɪŋ
example:
Bella sang to the baby|the kettle was beginning to sing|as soon as he got put under pressure, he sang like a canary|poetry should sing the variety of the human race

definition:
make musical sounds with the voice, especially words with a set tune.|make a high-pitched whistling or buzzing sound.|act as an informer to the police.|recount or celebrate in poetry or other literature.


word: SINGING
russian_word: пение
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɪŋɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈsɪŋɪŋ
example:
the singing of hymns in Latin|the cries of laughter from children are a pleasant counterpoint to the singing of blackbirds

definition:
the activity of performing songs or tunes by making musical sounds with the voice.|melodious whistling and twittering sounds made by a bird or birds.


word: SINGLE
russian_word: один
example: a single red rose|a single mother|the studio was a single large room|a pure and single heart
antonyms: double|multiple
origin: Middle English: via Old French from Latin singulus, related to simplus ‘simple’.
part_of_speech: adjective|noun|verb
phonetic: ˈsɪŋɡ(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈsɪŋɡ(ə)l
definition:
only one; not one of several.|unmarried or not involved in a stable sexual relationship.|consisting of one part.|free from duplicity or deceit; ingenuous.

synonyms:
one|one only|sole|lone|solitary|isolated|by itself|unique|exclusive|unaccompanied|by oneself|alone|solo|odd


word: SINGLE-HANDED
russian_word: без посторонней помощи
example: he sailed single-handed round the world|the tool is easy to use single-handed
definition: without help from anyone else.|with one hand.
antonyms: jointly|with help
part_of_speech: adverb|adjective
phonetic: ˌsɪŋɡ(ə)lˈhandɪd
phonetics_text: ˌsɪŋɡ(ə)lˈhandɪd
synonyms:
by oneself|alone|on one's own|solo|unaided|unassisted|without help|by one's own efforts|independently|under one's own steam


word: SINGLE-MINDED
russian_word: целеустремленный
example: the single-minded pursuit of profit
definition: concentrating on only one aim.
antonyms: half-hearted|lackadaisical
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˌsɪŋɡ(ə)lˈmʌɪndɪd
phonetics_text: ˌsɪŋɡ(ə)lˈmʌɪndɪd
synonyms:
determined|full of determination|hell-bent|committed|unswerving|unwavering|undeviating|resolute|purposeful|set|fixed|devoted|dedicated|uncompromising|persevering|tireless|tenacious|persistent|pertinacious|indefatigable|obsessive|fanatical|dogged|monomaniacal|obstinate|stubborn|unyielding|intransigent|pig-headed|inflexible|obdurate


word: SINGLET
russian_word: синглет
example: singlet oxygen
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɪŋɡlɪt
phonetics_text: ˈsɪŋɡlɪt
definition:
a sleeveless garment worn under or instead of a shirt; a vest.|a single unresolvable line in a spectrum, not part of a multiplet.|an atomic or molecular state in which all electron spins are paired.

origin:
mid 18th century (originally denoting a man's short jacket): from single (because the garment was unlined) + -et1, on the pattern of doublet .


word: SINGLETREE
russian_word: Синглтри
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɪŋɡ(ə)ltriː
phonetics_text: ˈsɪŋɡ(ə)ltriː
definition:
a crossbar pivoted in the middle, to which the traces are attached in a horse-drawn wagon or plough; a swingletree.


word: SINGLY
russian_word: отдельно
example: he talked to the players singly and in groups
definition: one at a time; separately or individually.
antonyms: together|simultaneously
part_of_speech: adverb
phonetic: ˈsɪŋɡli
phonetics_text: ˈsɪŋɡli
synonyms:
one by one|one at a time|one after the other|individually|separately|by oneself|on one's own|apart|independently|seriatim|severally


word: SINGSPIEL
russian_word: зингшпиль
origin: from German singen ‘sing’ + Spiel ‘play’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈzɪŋʃpiːl
phonetics_text: ˈzɪŋʃpiːl
definition:
a form of German light opera, typically with spoken dialogue, popular especially in the late 18th century.


word: SINGULAR
russian_word: единственное число
antonyms: ordinary|run-of-the-mill
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: ˈsɪŋɡjʊlə
phonetics_text: ˈsɪŋɡjʊlə
example:
the third person singular form of the verb|he had the singular good fortune not to die in the trenches

definition:
(of a word or form) denoting or referring to just one person or thing.|exceptionally good or great; remarkable.|(of a square matrix) having a zero determinant.|relating to or of the nature of singularity.

synonyms:
remarkable|extraordinary|exceptional|outstanding|striking|signal|eminent|especial|particular|notable|noteworthy|conspicuous|distinctive|impressive|rare|unique|unparalleled|unprecedented|superior|superlative|amazing|astonishing|phenomenal|astounding|sensational|spectacular|tremendous|awesome|fantastic|fabulous|terrific|stupendous|unreal

origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘solitary, single’, also ‘beyond the average’): from Old French singuler, from Latin singularis, from singulus (see single).


word: SINGULARITY
russian_word: сингулярность
synonyms: uniqueness|distinctiveness|difference|individuality|particularity
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: sɪŋɡjʊˈlarɪti
phonetics_text: sɪŋɡjʊˈlarɪti
example:
he believed in the singularity of all cultures|maybe the singularity just happened, and we didn't notice

definition:
the state, fact, quality, or condition of being singular.|a point at which a function takes an infinite value, especially in space–time when matter is infinitely dense, such as at the centre of a black hole.|a hypothetical moment in time when artificial intelligence and other technologies have become so advanced that humanity undergoes a dramatic and irreversible change.

origin:
Middle English: from Old French singularite, from late Latin singularitas, from singularis ‘alone (of its kind)’ (see singular).


word: SINGULARIZE
russian_word: образовывать форму единственного числа
definition: make distinct or conspicuous.|give a singular form to (a word).
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈsɪŋɡjʊlərʌɪz
phonetics_text: ˈsɪŋɡjʊlərʌɪz
example:
a family name singularized by the recurrence of these warrior prelates|the nouns were incorrectly singularized


word: SINGULARLY
russian_word: особенно
example: you have singularly failed to live up to your promises
definition: in a remarkable or noticeable way.
part_of_speech: adverb
phonetic: ˈsɪŋɡjələli
phonetics_text: ˈsɪŋɡjələli
synonyms:
remarkably|extraordinarily|exceptionally|very|extremely|really|outstandingly|strikingly|signally|eminently|especially|particularly|incredibly|awfully|terribly|decidedly|supremely|peculiarly|distinctly|conspicuously|amazingly|astonishingly|phenomenally|astoundingly|spectacularly|prodigiously|unusually|uncommonly|extra|right|tremendously|seriously|majorly|fantastically|terrifically|stupendously|jolly|dead|well|powerful


word: SINISTER
russian_word: зловещий
example: there was something sinister about that murmuring voice
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsɪnɪstə
phonetics_text: ˈsɪnɪstə
definition:
giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.|of, on, or towards the left-hand side (in a coat of arms, from the bearer's point of view, i.e. the right as it is depicted).

synonyms:
menacing|threatening|ominous|forbidding|baleful|frightening|eerie|alarming|disturbing|disquieting|dark|black|suggestive of evil|evil-looking|ill-omened|inauspicious|unpropitious|portentous|eldritch|spooky|scary|creepy|minatory|minacious|minatorial|bodeful|direful|sinistrous

origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘malicious, underhand’): from Old French sinistre or Latin sinister ‘left’.


word: SINK
russian_word: раковина
antonyms: rise|float
synonyms: become submerged|be engulfed|go down|drop|fall|descend|disappear|vanish
origin: Old English sincan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zinken and German sinken .
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: sɪŋk
phonetics_text: sɪŋk
example:
he saw the coffin sink below the surface of the waves|you can relax on the veranda as the sun sinks low|their output sank to a third of the pre-war figure|rails fixed in place with screws sunk below the surface of the wood|they must have sunk a bit of booze yesterday

definition:
go down below the surface of something, especially of a liquid; become submerged.|descend from a higher to a lower position; drop downwards.|gradually decrease or decline in value, amount, quality, or intensity.|insert beneath a surface.|rapidly consume (an alcoholic drink).


word: SINKER
russian_word: грузило
example: he throws a sinker as hard as 92 mph
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɪŋkə
phonetics_text: ˈsɪŋkə
definition:
a weight used to sink a fishing line or sounding line.|a pitch which drops markedly as it nears home plate.|a type of windsurfing board of insufficient buoyancy to support its crew unless moving fast.|a doughnut.


word: SINKHOLE
russian_word: выгребная яма
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɪŋkhəʊl
phonetics_text: ˈsɪŋkhəʊl
definition:
a cavity in the ground, especially in a limestone formation, caused by water erosion and providing a route for surface water to disappear underground.


word: SINLESS
russian_word: безгрешный
example: the sinless life of Christ
definition: free from sin.
antonyms: sinful|wicked
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsɪnləs
phonetics_text: ˈsɪnləs
synonyms:
innocent|pure|virtuous|faultless|unsullied|undefiled|as pure as the driven snow|whiter than white|uncorrupted|unblemished|untainted|untarnished|irreproachable|blameless|guiltless|squeaky clean|immaculate|impeccable


word: SINNET
russian_word: Синнету
origin: early 17th century: of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɪnɪt
phonetics_text: ˈsɪnɪt
definition:
braided cordage in flat, round, or square form, made from three to nine cords and used for making mats, lashings, etc.


word: SINOATRIAL
russian_word: синусно-предсердный
example: permanent pacemakers have an important role in the management of sinoatrial dysfunction
origin: early 20th century: from sinus + atrial (see atrium).
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˌsʌɪnəʊˈeɪtrɪəl
phonetics_text: ˌsʌɪnəʊˈeɪtrɪəl
definition:
relating to the sinoatrial node, a small body of muscle fibres in the heart responsible for initiating the heartbeat.


word: SINTER
russian_word: шлак
example: typical blast-furnace burdens are 80% sinter, 20% ore
origin: late 18th century (as a noun): from German Sinter ; compare with cinder.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈsɪntə
phonetics_text: ˈsɪntə
definition:
a hard siliceous or calcareous deposit precipitated from mineral springs.|solid material which has been sintered, especially a mixture of iron ore and other materials prepared for smelting.


word: SINTERED
russian_word: металлокерамический
example: a mosaic made from sintered glass
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsɪntəd
phonetics_text: ˈsɪntəd
definition:
produced by or subjected to sintering (the process of coalescing a powdered material into a solid or porous mass by means of heating without liquefaction).


word: SINUOUS
russian_word: извилистый
example: the river follows a sinuous trail through the dale
definition: having many curves and turns.
antonyms: straight
origin: late 16th century: from French sinueux or Latin sinuosus, from sinus ‘a bend’.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsɪnjʊəs
phonetics_text: ˈsɪnjʊəs
synonyms:
winding|windy|serpentine|curving|twisting|meandering|snaking|snaky|zigzag|zigzagging|turning|bending|curling|coiling|undulating|tortuous|sinuate|ogee|anfractuous|flexuous|meandrous|serpentiform


word: SINUS
russian_word: синус
example: sinus rhythm
origin: late Middle English (in the medical sense): from Latin, literally ‘a recess, bend’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsʌɪnəs
phonetics_text: ˈsʌɪnəs
definition:
a cavity within a bone or other tissue, especially one in the bones of the face or skull connecting with the nasal cavities.|relating to or denoting the sino-atrial node of the heart or its function of regulating the heartbeat.


word: SINUSOID
russian_word: синусоида
origin: early 19th century: from French sinusoïde, from Latin sinus (see sinus).
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsʌɪnəsɔɪd
phonetics_text: ˈsʌɪnəsɔɪd
definition:
another term for sine curve.|a small irregularly shaped blood vessel found in certain organs, especially the liver.


word: SIPHON
russian_word: сифон
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈsʌɪf(ə)n
phonetics_text: ˈsʌɪf(ə)n
definition:
a tube used to convey liquid upwards from a reservoir and then down to a lower level of its own accord. Once the liquid has been forced into the tube, typically by suction or immersion, flow continues unaided.

origin:
late Middle English: from French, or via Latin from Greek siphōn ‘pipe’. The verb dates from the mid 19th century.


word: SIRE
russian_word: сир
example: the sire is one of the country's top thoroughbred stallions
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: sʌɪə
phonetics_text: sʌɪə
definition:
the male parent of an animal, especially a stallion or bull kept for breeding.|a respectful form of address for someone of high social status, especially a king.

origin:
Middle English (in sire (sense 2 of the noun)): from Old French, from an alteration of Latin senior (see senior). sire (sense 1 of the noun) dates from the early 16th century.


word: SIREN
russian_word: сирена
example: ambulance sirens
synonyms: alarm|alarm bell|warning bell|danger signal|whistle|horn|hooter|tocsin
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsʌɪr(ə)n
phonetics_text: ˈsʌɪr(ə)n
definition:
a device that makes a loud prolonged signal or warning sound.|each of a number of women or winged creatures whose singing lured unwary sailors on to rocks.|an eel-like American amphibian with tiny forelimbs, no hindlimbs, small eyes, and external gills, typically living in muddy pools.

origin:
Middle English (denoting an imaginary type of snake): from Old French sirene, from late Latin Sirena, feminine of Latin Siren, from Greek Seirēn .


word: SIROCCO
russian_word: сирокко
origin: early 17th century: via French from Italian scirocco, based on Spanish Arabic šalūq ‘east wind’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: sɪˈrɒkəʊ
phonetics_text: sɪˈrɒkəʊ
definition:
a hot wind, often dusty or rainy, blowing from North Africa across the Mediterranean to southern Europe.


word: SIRRAH
russian_word: любезный
example: you are foolish as well as insolent, sirrah
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɪrə
phonetics_text: ˈsɪrə
definition:
used as a term of address for a man or boy, especially one younger or of lower status than the speaker.

origin:
early 16th century: probably from sire, when still two syllables in Middle English, with the second syllable assimilated to ah.


word: SISKIN
russian_word: чиж
definition: a small songbird related to the goldfinch, with yellow and black in the plumage.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɪskɪn
phonetics_text: ˈsɪskɪn
origin:
mid 16th century: from Middle Dutch siseken, a diminutive related to German Zeisig, of Slavic origin.


word: SISSY
russian_word: маменькин сынок
example: he would hate the other boys to think he was a sissy
definition: a person regarded as effeminate or cowardly.
origin: mid 18th century (in the sense ‘sister’): from sis1 + -y2.
part_of_speech: noun|adjective
phonetic: ˈsɪsi
phonetics_text: ˈsɪsi
synonyms:
coward|weakling|namby-pamby|crybaby|baby|milquetoast|softie|snowflake|chicken|milksop|mummy's boy|wet|weed|big girl's blouse|jessie|ponce|pantywaist|cupcake|pussy|sook|poltroon


word: SISTER
russian_word: сестра
synonyms: female sibling|sis|skin and blister
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɪstə
phonetics_text: ˈsɪstə
example:
I had nine brothers and sisters|textile unions are showing solidarity with their brothers and sisters in the developing world|the sisters announced that there would be a special rosary every morning|the ward sister needs to be consulted|Securicor and its sister company Securicor Services

definition:
a woman or girl in relation to other daughters and sons of her parents.|a female friend or associate, especially a female fellow member of a trade union or other organization.|a member of a religious order of women.|a senior female nurse, typically in charge of a ward.|denoting an organization or place that bears a relationship to another of common origin or allegiance or mutual association.

origin:
Old English, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zuster and German Schwester, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin soror .


word: SISTERHOOD
russian_word: родственная связь сестер
example: much of sisterhood is about sharing lipsticks|the Anglicans set up Sisterhoods all over England
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɪstəhʊd
phonetics_text: ˈsɪstəhʊd
definition:
the relationship between sisters.|an association, society, or community of women linked by a common interest, religion, or trade.


word: SIT
russian_word: сидеть
antonyms: stand|rise
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: sɪt
phonetics_text: sɪt
example:
I sat next to him at dinner|the fridge was sitting in a pool of water|Parliament continued sitting until March 16|pupils are required to sit nine subjects at GCSE|Kelly had been cat-sitting for me

definition:
adopt or be in a position in which one's weight is supported by one's buttocks rather than one's feet and one's back is upright.|be or remain in a particular position or state.|(of a parliament, committee, court of law, etc.) be engaged in its business.|take (an examination).|live in someone's house while they are away and look after their pet or pets.

synonyms:
take a seat|seat oneself|settle down|be seated|take a chair|perch|install oneself|ensconce oneself|plant oneself|plump oneself|flop|collapse|sink down|flump|park oneself|plonk oneself|take a pew

origin:
Old English sittan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zitten, German sitzen, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin sedere and Greek hezesthai .


word: SIT BACK
russian_word: бездельничать
example: sit back and enjoy the music
definition: relax.
synonyms:
relax|unwind|lie back|loosen up|let it all hang out|lighten up|veg out|hang loose|stay loose|chill out|kick back


word: SIT DOWN
russian_word: садиться
example:
you'd better sit down|if they think I'm going to sit down under it, they can think again|with a large force he sat down before Ravenna

definition:
move from a standing to a sitting position.|accept or put up with an unwelcome situation or development.|encamp outside a city in order to besiege it.


word: SITE
russian_word: сайт
example: the proposed site of a hydroelectric dam|the site has no ads and is not being promoted with banners
definition: an area of ground on which a town, building, or monument is constructed.|a website.
synonyms: plot|lot|area|plat
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: sʌɪt
phonetics_text: sʌɪt
origin:
late Middle English (as a noun): from Anglo-Norman French, or from Latin situs ‘local position’. The verb dates from the late 16th century.


word: SIT IN
russian_word: присутствовать
example: do you mind if I sit in?|students have been sitting in this week
synonyms: attend|be present at|be an observer at|observe|watch|audit
definition:
attend a meeting or discussion without taking an active part in it.|(of a group of people) occupy a place as a form of protest.


word: SIT ON
russian_word: выбранить
definition: fail to deal with something.|suppress something.
example:
she sat on the article until a deadline galvanized her into putting words to paper|I want this story sat on


word: SITTER
russian_word: натурщик
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɪtə
phonetics_text: ˈsɪtə
example:
she always hopes to imbue a portrait with the sitter's character|a house-sitter|he scored some great goals but missed some sitters

definition:
a person who sits, especially for a portrait or examination.|a person who looks after children, pets, or a house while the parents or owners are away.|(in sport) an easy catch or shot.


word: SITTING
russian_word: сидящий
part_of_speech: noun|adjective
phonetic: ˈsɪtɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈsɪtɪŋ
example:
twenty pieces of music is a bit much to take in at one sitting|there will be two sittings for Christmas lunch|all-night sittings of Parliament

definition:
a continuous period of being seated, especially when engaged in a particular activity.|a scheduled period of time when a number of people are served a meal, especially in a restaurant.|a period of time during which a committee or parliament is engaged in its normal business.


word: SITUATE
russian_word: размещать
example: the pilot light is usually situated at the front of the boiler
definition: fix or build (something) in a certain place or position.
synonyms: locate|site|set|position|place|base|build|establish|install|station|post
part_of_speech: verb|adjective
phonetic:
late Middle English: from medieval Latin situat- ‘placed’, from the verb situare, from Latin situs ‘site’.


word: SITUATION
russian_word: ситуация
example: the situation between her and Jake had come to a head|the situation of the town is pleasant
synonyms: circumstances|set of circumstances|state of affairs|affairs|state|condition|case|ball game|sitch
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: sɪtjʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n
phonetics_text: sɪtjʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n|sɪtʃʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n
definition:
a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs.|the location and surroundings of a place.|a position of employment; a job.

origin:
late Middle English (in situation (sense 2)): from French, or from medieval Latin situatio(n- ), from situare ‘to place’ (see situate). Sense 1 dates from the early 18th century.


word: SITUATIONAL
russian_word: ситуативный
example: team members need situational awareness to anticipate needs|the situational aspect of homes
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: sɪtjʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n(ə)l
phonetics_text: sɪtjʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n(ə)l|sɪtʃʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n(ə)l
definition:
relating to or dependent on a set of circumstances or state of affairs.|relating to the location and surroundings of a place.


word: SITUATION COMEDY
russian_word: комедия положений
part_of_speech: noun
definition:
a television or radio series in which the same set of characters are involved in various amusing situations.


word: SITUATIONISM
russian_word: ситуационизм
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: sɪtjʊˈeɪʃ(ə)nɪz(ə)m
phonetics_text: sɪtjʊˈeɪʃ(ə)nɪz(ə)m
definition:
the theory that human behaviour is determined by surrounding circumstances rather than by personal qualities.|a revolutionary political theory which regards modern industrial society as being inevitably oppressive and exploitative.


word: SIT UP
russian_word: сесть
example:
Amy sat up and rubbed her eyes|we sat up late to watch a horror film|perhaps boycotting a home match will make them sit up

definition:
move from a lying or slouching to a sitting position.|refrain from going to bed until a later time than usual.|suddenly start paying attention or have one's interest aroused.


word: SIX
russian_word: шесть
example: she's lived here six months
definition: equivalent to the product of two and three; one more than five, or four less than ten; 6.
part_of_speech: number
phonetic: sɪks
phonetics_text: sɪks
origin:
Old English siex, six, syx, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zes and German sechs, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin sex and Greek hex .


word: SIXTEENTH
russian_word: шестнадцатый
example: the late sixteenth century|three sixteenths of an inch
part_of_speech: number
phonetic: ˌsɪksˈtiːnθ
phonetics_text: ˌsɪksˈtiːnθ
definition:
constituting number sixteen in a sequence; 16th.|each of sixteen equal parts into which something is or may be divided.


word: SIXTH
russian_word: шестой
example: her sixth novel|a sixth of the total population
part_of_speech: number
phonetic: sɪksθ
phonetics_text: sɪksθ
definition:
constituting number six in a sequence; 6th.|each of six equal parts into which something is or may be divided.


word: SIXTIETH
russian_word: шестидесятый
example: the sixtieth anniversary of the company's founding|Hill won the title by one sixtieth of a second
part_of_speech: number
phonetic: ˈsɪkstɪəθ
phonetics_text: ˈsɪkstɪəθ
definition:
constituting number sixty in a sequence; 60th.|each of sixty equal parts into which something is or may be divided.


word: SIZAR
russian_word: студент, получающий стипендию
origin: late 16th century: from obsolete size ‘ration of bread, beer, etc.’ + -ar3.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsʌɪzə
phonetics_text: ˈsʌɪzə
definition:
an undergraduate at Cambridge University or at Trinity College, Dublin, receiving financial help from the college and formerly having certain menial duties.


word: SIZE
russian_word: размер
example: the schools varied in size|I can never find anything in my size
part_of_speech: noun|verb|adjective
phonetic: sʌɪz
phonetics_text: sʌɪz
definition:
the relative extent of something; a thing's overall dimensions or magnitude; how big something is.|each of the classes, typically numbered, into which garments or other articles are divided according to how large they are.

synonyms:
dimensions|measurements|proportions|magnitude|largeness|bigness|bulk|area|expanse|square footage|footage|acreage|breadth|width|length|height|depth|extent|scope|range|scale|volume|capacity|mass|weight|avoirdupois|immensity|amplitude|hugeness|vastness

origin:
Middle English (also in the sense ‘assize, ordinance fixing a rate of payment’): from Old French sise, from assise ‘ordinance’, or a shortening of assize.


word: SIZEABLE
russian_word: значительная
example: a sizeable proportion of the population
definition: fairly large.
antonyms: small|tiny
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsʌɪzəb(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈsʌɪzəb(ə)l
synonyms:
fairly large|substantial|considerable|respectable|significant|largish|biggish|decent|decent-sized|generous|handsome|bonny|tidy|not to be sneezed at|serious|goodly


word: SKA
russian_word: ска
origin: 1960s: of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: skɑː
phonetics_text: skɑː
definition:
a style of fast popular music having a strong offbeat and originating in Jamaica in the 1960s, a forerunner of reggae.


word: SKATE
russian_word: кататься на коньках
example: everyone was on skates
definition: an ice skate or roller skate.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: skeɪt
phonetics_text: skeɪt
origin:
mid 17th century (originally as the plural scates ): from Dutch schaats (singular but interpreted as plural), from Old French eschasse ‘stilt’.


word: SKATEBOARD
russian_word: скейтборд
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈskeɪtbɔːd
phonetics_text: ˈskeɪtbɔːd
definition:
a short narrow board with two small wheels fixed to the bottom of either end, on which a person can ride in a standing or crouching position, propelling themselves by occasionally pushing one foot against the ground.


word: SKATING
russian_word: катание на коньках
definition: the action or activity of gliding on ice skates or roller skates as a sport or pastime.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈskeɪtɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈskeɪtɪŋ
example:
cool off at an indoor rink during the summer or enjoy the delight of skating on a frozen lake during the winter


word: SKEDADDLE
russian_word: улепетывать
example: when he saw us, he skedaddled
definition: depart quickly or hurriedly; run away.
antonyms: stay
origin: mid 19th century: of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: skɪˈdad(ə)l
phonetics_text: skɪˈdad(ə)l
synonyms:
run away|flee|run off|make a run for it|run for it|take flight|make off|take off|take to one's heels|make a break for it|bolt|beat a (hasty) retreat|make a quick exit|make one's getaway|escape|head for the hills|beat it|clear off|clear out|vamoose|split|cut and run|show a clean pair of heels|turn tail|scram|hook it|fly the coop|skip off|do a fade|do a runner|scarper|do a bunk|leg it|light out|bug out|cut out|peel out|take a powder|skiddoo|go through|shoot through|fly|levant


word: SKEIN
russian_word: моток пряжи
origin: Middle English: shortening of Old French escaigne, of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: skeɪn
phonetics_text: skeɪn
definition:
a length of thread or yarn, loosely coiled and knotted.|a flock of wild geese or swans in flight, typically in a V-shaped formation.


word: SKELETAL
russian_word: скелетный
example: the skeletal remains of aquatic organisms|a skeletal plot for a novel
definition: relating to or functioning as a skeleton.|existing only in outline or as a framework of something.
antonyms: detailed|full|thorough
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈskɛlɪt(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈskɛlɪt(ə)l|skəˈliːt(ə)l
synonyms:
lacking in detail|incomplete|outline|inadequate|insufficient|fragmentary|sketchy|patchy|bitty|scrappy|broad-brush|superficial|perfunctory|thumbnail


word: SKELETON
russian_word: скелет
origin: late 16th century: modern Latin, from Greek, neuter of skeletos ‘dried up’, from skellein ‘dry up’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈskɛlɪt(ə)n
phonetics_text: ˈskɛlɪt(ə)n
example:
the human skeleton|the concrete skeleton of an unfinished building|the skeleton's runners make a terrifying rumbling sound as they slide down the ice

definition:
an internal or external framework of bone, cartilage, or other rigid material supporting or containing the body of an animal or plant.|the supporting framework, basic structure, or essential part of something.|a small toboggan for one person, ridden head first while lying in a prone position.

synonyms:
framework|basic structure|frame|shell|chassis|outline|draft|abstract|plan|blueprint|main points|bones|bare bones|sketch|rough draft


word: SKETCH
russian_word: эскиз
example: a charcoal sketch|a hilarious sketch for their latest BBC series
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: skɛtʃ
phonetics_text: skɛtʃ
definition:
a rough or unfinished drawing or painting, often made to assist in making a more finished picture.|a short humorous play or performance, consisting typically of one scene in a revue or comedy programme.|a comical or amusing person or thing.

synonyms:
drawing|preliminary drawing|outline|diagram|representation|delineation|design|plan|artist's impression|tracing|rough|underdrawing|cartoon|maquette|ébauche|esquisse|croquis

origin:
mid 17th century: from Dutch schets or German Skizze, from Italian schizzo, from schizzare ‘make a sketch’, based on Greek skhedios ‘done extempore’.


word: SKETCHY
russian_word: отрывочный
definition: not thorough or detailed.|dishonest or disreputable.
antonyms: detailed|exhaustive|full
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈskɛtʃi
phonetics_text: ˈskɛtʃi
example:
the information they had was sketchy|once the story does come out, the fact that you tried to hide it will seem sketchy

synonyms:
incomplete|inadequate|limited|patchy|scrappy|bitty|fragmentary|rudimentary|superficial|cursory|perfunctory|slight|scanty|skimpy|meagre|insufficient|vague|imprecise|fuzzy|hurried|hasty|provisional|on the back of an envelope


word: SKEW
russian_word: косой
example: his hat looked slightly skew
part_of_speech: adjective|noun|verb
phonetic: skjuː
phonetics_text: skjuː
definition:
neither parallel nor at right angles to a specified or implied line; askew; crooked.|(of a pair of lines) neither parallel nor intersecting.|(of a statistical distribution) not symmetrical.

origin:
late Middle English (as a verb in the sense ‘move obliquely’): shortening of Old Northern French eskiuwer, variant of Old French eschiver ‘eschew’. The adjective and noun (early 17th century) are from the verb.


word: SKEWBALD
russian_word: пегий
definition: (of an animal) having irregular patches of white and another colour (properly not black).
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: ˈskjuːbɔːld
phonetics_text: ˈskjuːbɔːld
origin:
mid 17th century: from obsolete skewed  ‘skewbald’ (of uncertain origin), on the pattern of piebald .


word: SKEWER
russian_word: вертел
example: thread the meat on to large skewers and grill over a gentle heat
origin: late Middle English: of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈskjuːə
phonetics_text: ˈskjuːə
definition:
a long piece of wood or metal used for holding pieces of food, typically meat, together during cooking.


word: SKI
russian_word: лыжа
example: a pair of skis
origin: mid 18th century: from Norwegian, from Old Norse skíth ‘billet, snowshoe’.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: skiː
phonetics_text: skiː
definition:
each of a pair of long, narrow pieces of hard, flexible material, typically pointed and turned up at the front, fastened under the feet for travelling over snow.


word: SKID
russian_word: занос
example: her car skidded and hit the grass verge
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: skɪd
phonetics_text: skɪd
definition:
(of a vehicle) slide, typically sideways or obliquely, on slippery ground or as a result of stopping or turning too quickly.|fasten a skid to (a wheel) as a brake.

origin:
late 17th century (as a noun in the sense ‘supporting beam’): perhaps related to Old Norse skíth (see ski).


word: SKIDOO
russian_word: убегать
example: I skidoo and take a trip
definition: leave somewhere quickly.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: skɪˈduː
phonetics_text: skɪˈduː
origin:
early 20th century: perhaps from skedaddle. The term is said to have been used originally in reference to male onlookers chased by police from the Flatiron Building, 23rd Street, New York, where the skirts of female passers-by were raised by winds intensified by the building's design.


word: SKIFFLE
russian_word: спешка
origin: 1920s: perhaps imitative.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈskɪf(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈskɪf(ə)l
definition:
a kind of folk music with a blues or jazz flavour that was popular in the 1950s, played by a small group and often incorporating improvised instruments such as washboards.|a style of 1920s and 1930s jazz deriving from blues, ragtime, and folk music, using both improvised and conventional instruments.


word: SKIING
russian_word: катание на лыжах
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈskiːɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈskiːɪŋ
definition:
the action of travelling over snow on skis, especially as a sport or recreation. Competitive skiing falls into two categories: Nordic (cross-country racing, jumping, and biathlon) and Alpine (downhill or straight racing, and slalom racing round a series of markers).


word: SKIJORING
russian_word: лыжная буксировка лошадью
origin: 1920s: from Norwegian skikjøring, from ski ‘ski’ + kjøre ‘to drive’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈskiːdʒɔːrɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈskiːdʒɔːrɪŋ|skiːˈdʒɔːrɪŋ
definition:
the action of being pulled over snow or ice on skis by a horse or dog, as a sport or recreation activity.


word: SKILFUL
russian_word: искусный
example: a skilful midfielder
definition: having or showing skill.
antonyms: incompetent|inept|amateurish
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈskɪlfʊl
phonetics_text: ˈskɪlfʊl|ˈskɪlf(ə)l
synonyms:
expert|accomplished|skilled|masterly|virtuoso|master|consummate|proficient|talented|gifted|adept|adroit|deft|dexterous|able|good|competent|capable|efficient|experienced|trained|practised|professional|polished|well versed|versed|smart|clever|ingenious|brilliant|ready|apt|handy|artful|great|mean|wicked|nifty|crack|ace|wizard|genius|a dab hand at|crackerjack|compleat|habile|shit-hot


word: SKILL
russian_word: умение
example: difficult work, taking great skill
definition: the ability to do something well; expertise.
antonyms: incompetence
origin: late Old English scele ‘knowledge’, from Old Norse skil ‘discernment, knowledge’.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: skɪl
phonetics_text: skɪl
synonyms:
expertise|skilfulness|expertness|adeptness|adroitness|deftness|dexterity|ability|prowess|mastery|competence|competency|capability|efficiency|aptitude|artistry|art|finesse|flair|virtuosity|experience|professionalism|talent|cleverness|smartness|ingenuity|versatility|knack|readiness|handiness|know-how


word: SKILLET
russian_word: сковорода с длинной ручкой
definition: a small metal cooking pot with a long handle, typically having legs.|a frying pan.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈskɪlɪt
phonetics_text: ˈskɪlɪt
origin:
Middle English: perhaps from Old French escuelete, diminutive of escuele ‘platter’, from late Latin scutella .


word: SKIM
russian_word: обезжиренное
example: as the scum rises, skim it off|he let his fingers skim across her shoulders|he skimmed the report
antonyms: pore over
synonyms: remove|take off|scoop off|spoon off|ladle off|cream
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: skɪm
phonetics_text: skɪm
definition:
remove (a substance) from the surface of a liquid.|go or move quickly and lightly over or on a surface or through the air.|read (something) quickly so as to note only the important points.

origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘remove scum from (a liquid)’): back-formation from skimmer, or from Old French escumer, from escume ‘scum, foam’.


word: SKIMMER
russian_word: шумовка
example: our collection includes wraps, skimmers, and pleated coat dresses|his straw skimmer
origin: Middle English: from Old French escumoir, from escumer ‘skim’, from escume ‘scum’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈskɪmə
phonetics_text: ˈskɪmə
definition:
a person or thing that skims.|a hydroplane, hydrofoil, hovercraft, or other vessel that has little or no displacement at speed.|a close-fitting dress.|a flat, broad-brimmed straw hat.|a long-winged seabird related to the terns, feeding by flying low over the water surface with its knife-like extended lower mandible immersed.|a broad-bodied dragonfly commonly found at ponds and swamps. It can rest for long periods on a perch, from which it darts out to grab prey.


word: SKIMMING
russian_word: снятие пены
example: he recommended frequent skimming of the downwind sides of the ponds|in my skimming, I missed that
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈskɪmɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈskɪmɪŋ
definition:
the removal of a substance from the surface of a liquid.|the action of reading something quickly so as to note only the important points.


word: SKIMP
russian_word: скупиться
example: don't skimp on insurance when you book your holidays
antonyms: squander|lavish
origin: late 18th century: of unknown origin; compare with scamp2 and scrimp.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: skɪmp
phonetics_text: skɪmp
definition:
expend or use less time, money, or material on something than is necessary in an attempt to economize.

synonyms:
stint on|scrimp on|be sparing with|be economical with|economize on|be frugal with|cut back on|be parsimonious with|be niggardly with|cut corners|pinch pennies|be mean with|be stingy with|be mingy with|be tight with|do hastily|do carelessly|dash off|cut corners with|scamp


word: SKIN
russian_word: кожа
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: skɪn
phonetics_text: skɪn
example:
I use body lotion to keep my skin supple|potatoes roasted in their skins|we were surrounded by skins with tattoos and braces|the skin trade

definition:
the thin layer of tissue forming the natural outer covering of the body of a person or animal.|the peel or outer layer of certain fruits or vegetables.|a customized graphic user interface for an application or operating system.|a skinhead.|(especially in jazz) a drum or drum head.|relating to or denoting pornographic literature or films.|a card game in which each player has one card which they bet will not be the first to be matched by a card dealt from the pack.|a unit into which an Aboriginal people is divided, typically on the basis of descent, each skin being associated with a totemic bird, animal, or insect.

synonyms:
epidermis|dermis|cuticle|cutis|corium|derma|derm|integument|tegument|complexion|colouring|skin colour|skin tone|pigmentation

origin:
late Old English scinn, from Old Norse skinn ; related to Dutch schinden ‘flay, peel’ and German schinden .


word: SKINFLINT
russian_word: скряга
definition: a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser.
antonyms: spendthrift
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈskɪnflɪnt
phonetics_text: ˈskɪnflɪnt
synonyms:
miser|penny-pincher|Scrooge|pinchpenny|niggard|cheese-parer|meanie|money-grubber|cheapskate|tightwad|tight-arse|tight-ass


word: SKINHEAD
russian_word: скинхед
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈskɪnhɛd
phonetics_text: ˈskɪnhɛd
definition:
a young man of a subculture characterized by close-cropped hair and heavy boots, often perceived as aggressive.


word: SKINK
russian_word: сцинк
origin: late 16th century: from French scinc or Latin scincus, from Greek skinkos .
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: skɪŋk
phonetics_text: skɪŋk
definition:
a smooth-bodied lizard with short or absent limbs, typically burrowing in sandy ground, and occurring throughout tropical and temperate regions.


word: SKINNER
russian_word: погонщик мулов
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈskɪnə
phonetics_text: ˈskɪnə
definition:
a person who skins animals or prepares skins.|a horse that wins a race at very long odds.|variant spelling of skinder.


word: SKINNY
russian_word: тощий
example: his skinny arms|a skinny jumper|one skinny latte to go, please
antonyms: fat|plump|obese
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: ˈskɪni
phonetics_text: ˈskɪni
definition:
(of a person or part of their body) unattractively thin.|(of a garment) tight-fitting.|(of coffee) made with skimmed or semi-skimmed milk.

synonyms:
thin|scrawny|scraggy|bony|angular|raw-boned|hollow-cheeked|gaunt|as thin as a rake|skin-and-bones|sticklike|size-zero|emaciated|skeletal|pinched|undernourished|underfed|slim|lean|slender|rangy|lanky|spindly|gangly|gangling|gawky|looking like a bag of bones|anorexic|anorectic|spindle-shanked|starveling|macilent


word: SKIP
russian_word: пропускать
antonyms: trudge
synonyms: caper|prance|trip|dance|bound|jump|leap|spring|hop|bounce|gambol|frisk|romp|cavort|bob|curvet
origin: Middle English: probably of Scandinavian origin.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: skɪp
phonetics_text: skɪp
example:
she began to skip down the path|training was centred on running and skipping|the video manual allows the viewer to skip sections he's not interested in|I wanted to skip my English lesson to visit my mother|they skipped stones across the creek

definition:
move along lightly, stepping from one foot to the other with a hop or bounce.|jump over a rope which is held at both ends by oneself or two other people and turned repeatedly over the head and under the feet, as a game or for exercise.|omit (part of a book that one is reading, or a stage in a sequence that one is following).|fail to attend or deal with as appropriate; miss.|throw (a stone) so that it ricochets off the surface of water.


word: SKIPJACK
russian_word: попрыгунчик
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈskɪpdʒak
phonetics_text: ˈskɪpdʒak
definition:
a small tuna with dark horizontal stripes, widely distributed throughout tropical and temperate seas.|another term for click beetle.|a sloop-rigged sailing boat of a kind used off the east coast of the US.

origin:
early 18th century: from the verb skip1 + jack1. skipjack (sense 1) is from the fish's habit of jumping out of the water; skipjack (sense 2, sense 3) arose in the 19th century.


word: SKIRMISH
russian_word: перестрелка
example: the unit was caught in several skirmishes and the commanding officer was killed
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈskəːmɪʃ
phonetics_text: ˈskəːmɪʃ
definition:
an episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting, especially between small or outlying parts of armies or fleets.

synonyms:
fight|battle|clash|conflict|encounter|confrontation|engagement|fray|contest|combat|tussle|scrimmage|fracas|affray|melee|rencounter

origin:
Middle English (as a verb): from Old French eskirmiss-, lengthened stem of eskirmir, from a Germanic verb meaning ‘defend’.


word: SKIRMISHING
russian_word: перестрелка
example: reports of skirmishing along the border
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈskəːmɪʃɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈskəːmɪʃɪŋ
definition:
irregular or unpremeditated fighting, especially between small or outlying parts of armies or fleets.


word: SKIRT
russian_word: юбка
example: bits of beef skirt
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: skəːt
phonetics_text: skəːt
definition:
a garment fastened around the waist and hanging down around the legs, worn by women and girls.|a surface that conceals or protects the wheels or underside of a vehicle or aircraft.|an animal's diaphragm and other membranes as food.|women regarded as objects of sexual desire.|a small flap on a saddle, covering the bar from which the stirrup leather hangs.

origin:
Middle English: from Old Norse skyrta ‘shirt’; compare with synonymous Old English scyrte, also with short. The verb dates from the early 17th century.


word: SKIT
russian_word: капустник
example: a skit on daytime magazine programmes
definition: a short comedy sketch or piece of humorous writing, especially a parody.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: skɪt
phonetics_text: skɪt
synonyms:
comedy sketch|act|piece|turn|item|routine|number|parody|take-off|pastiche|burlesque|satire|travesty|squib|spoof|send-up|pasquinade|piss-take

origin:
early 18th century (in the sense ‘satirical comment or attack’): related to the rare verb skit ‘move lightly and rapidly’, perhaps from Old Norse (compare with skjóta ‘shoot’).


word: SKITE
russian_word: хвастать
example: she did it just so that she could skite about it|rain skited off her coat
definition: boast.|move quickly and forcefully, especially when glancing off a surface.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: skʌɪt
phonetics_text: skʌɪt
origin:
early 18th century (in skite (sense 2 of the verb)): perhaps of Old Norse origin; compare with skit.


word: SKITTER
russian_word: легко и быстро нестись
example: the girls skittered up the stairs
origin: mid 19th century: apparently a frequentative of skite.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈskɪtə
phonetics_text: ˈskɪtə
definition:
move lightly and quickly or hurriedly.|draw (bait) jerkily across the surface of the water as a technique in fishing.


word: SKITTLE
russian_word: кегля
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈskɪt(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈskɪt(ə)l
definition:
a game played with wooden pins, typically nine in number, set up at the end of an alley to be bowled down with a wooden ball or disc.|a pin used in the game of skittles.

origin:
mid 17th century: of unknown origin. The word skyttel exists in Danish and Swedish in the sense ‘shuttle, child's marble’, but there is no evidence to connect this with the game of skittles.


word: SKIVE
russian_word: алмазный круг
example: I skived off school
definition: avoid work or a duty by staying away or leaving early; shirk.
origin: late 19th century (originally US college slang): probably from French esquiver ‘slink away’.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: skʌɪv
phonetics_text: skʌɪv
synonyms:
malinger|pretend to be ill|feign/fake illness|play truant|truant|avoid work|evade one's duty|shirk|skulk|idle|cut|bunk off|swing the lead|wag|scrimshank|dodge the column|mitch off|goldbrick|play hooky|goof off|play the wag


word: SKIVVY
russian_word: прислуга
example: I found a job as a maid-of-all-work, a skivvy
origin: early 20th century: of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈskɪvi
phonetics_text: ˈskɪvi
definition:
a female domestic servant who performs menial tasks.|a lightweight high-necked long-sleeved garment.|underwear consisting of a vest and underpants.


word: SKOL
russian_word: скол
example: ‘Skol!’ And he raised his glass
definition: used to express friendly feelings towards one's companions before drinking.
part_of_speech: exclamation
phonetic: skɒl
phonetics_text: skɒl|skəʊl
origin:
early 17th century (a Scots use): from Danish and Norwegian skaal, Swedish skål, from Old Norse skál ‘bowl’; perhaps introduced through the visit of James VI to Denmark in 1589.


word: SKUA
russian_word: поморник
origin: late 17th century: modern Latin, from Faroese skúvur, from Old Norse skufr (apparently imitative).
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈskjuːə
phonetics_text: ˈskjuːə
definition:
a large brownish predatory seabird related to the gulls, pursuing other birds to make them disgorge fish they have caught.


word: SKULDUGGERY
russian_word: надувательство
example: a firm that investigates commercial skulduggery
definition: underhand, unscrupulous, or dishonest behaviour or activities.
origin: mid 19th century: alteration of Scots sculduddery, of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: skʌlˈdʌɡ(ə)ri
phonetics_text: skʌlˈdʌɡ(ə)ri
synonyms:
trickery|swindling|fraudulence|double-dealing|sharp practice|unscrupulousness|underhandedness|chicanery|machinations|shenanigans|funny business|hanky-panky|monkey business|monkey tricks|jiggery-pokery|monkeyshines


word: SKULK
russian_word: симулянт
example: don't skulk outside the door like a spy!
definition: keep out of sight, typically with a sinister or cowardly motive.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: skʌlk
phonetics_text: skʌlk
origin:
Middle English: of Scandinavian origin; compare with Norwegian skulka ‘lurk’, and Danish skulke, Swedish skolka ‘shirk’.


word: SKULLCAP
russian_word: тюбетейка
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈskʌlkap
phonetics_text: ˈskʌlkap
definition:
a small close-fitting peakless cap.|the top part of the skull.|a widely distributed plant of the mint family, whose tubular flowers have a helmet-shaped cup at the base.


word: SKUNK
russian_word: скунс
example: he'd run up a massive phone bill and hadn't paid—the skunk
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: skʌŋk
phonetics_text: skʌŋk
definition:
a cat-sized American mammal of the weasel family, with distinctive black-and-white striped fur. When threatened it squirts a fine spray of foul-smelling irritant liquid from its anal glands towards its attacker.|a contemptible person.|short for skunkweed.

origin:
mid 17th century: from Abnaki segankw ; variants occur in many other North American Indian dialects.


word: SKY
russian_word: небо
example: hundreds of stars were shining in the sky
definition: the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: skʌɪ
phonetics_text: skʌɪ
synonyms:
the atmosphere|the stratosphere|the skies|airspace|the heavens|the firmament|the vault of heaven|the blue|the (wide) blue yonder|the welkin|the ether|the empyrean|the azure|the upper regions|the sphere

origin:
Middle English (also in the plural denoting clouds), from Old Norse ský ‘cloud’. The verb dates from the early 19th century.


word: SKYDIVING
russian_word: затяжные прыжки с парашютом
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈskʌɪdʌɪvɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈskʌɪdʌɪvɪŋ
definition:
the sport or activity of jumping from an aircraft and performing acrobatic manoeuvres in the air under free fall before landing by parachute.


word: SKYLARK
russian_word: жаворонок
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈskʌɪlɑːk
phonetics_text: ˈskʌɪlɑːk
definition:
a common Eurasian and North African lark of farmland and open country, noted for its prolonged song given in hovering flight.


word: SKYWAY
russian_word: эстакада
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈskʌɪweɪ
phonetics_text: ˈskʌɪweɪ
example:
skyways, from 18,000 to 40,000 feet, resemble a highway system|a second-storey skyway links the two shops|over the marsh rises the Pulaski Skyway, a mile-long flyover

definition:
a recognized route followed by aircraft.|a covered overhead walkway between buildings.|a raised motorway.


word: SLAB
russian_word: плита
synonyms: piece|block|hunk|chunk|lump|portion|cake|tablet|brick|wodge
origin: Middle English: of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: slab
phonetics_text: slab
example:
paving slabs|a slab of bread and cheese|the slabs I trimmed away from the logs became the siding for the cabin walls

definition:
a large, thick, flat piece of stone or concrete, typically square or rectangular in shape.|a large, thick slice or piece of cake, bread, chocolate, etc.|an outer piece of timber sawn from a log.|a pack containing 24 bottles or cans of beer.


word: SLACK
russian_word: вялый
antonyms: tight|taut|stretched|toned|firm|tailored
part_of_speech: adjective|noun|verb
phonetic: slak
phonetics_text: slak
example:
a slack rope|business was rather slack|slack accounting procedures|the veteran king of slack chat|soon the water will become slack, and the tide will turn

definition:
not taut or held tightly in position; loose.|(of business or trade) characterized by a lack of work or activity; quiet.|having or showing laziness or negligence.|lewd.|(of a tide) neither ebbing nor flowing.

synonyms:
loose|limp|not taut|not tight|hanging|flapping|relaxed|flexible|pliant|flaccid|flabby|sagging|saggy|drooping|droopy|soft|baggy|loose-fitting|generously cut|roomy|shapeless|sacklike|oversized|ill-fitting|bagging

origin:
Old English slæc  ‘inclined to be lazy, unhurried’, of Germanic origin; related to Latin laxus ‘loose’.


word: SLACKER
russian_word: бездельник
example: the slackers who let the side down by their want of team spirit
definition: a person who avoids work or effort.
antonyms: workaholic
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈslakə
phonetics_text: ˈslakə
synonyms:
layabout|idler|shirker|loafer|malingerer|work-dodger|clock-watcher|good-for-nothing|sluggard|slug|laggard|passenger|lazybones|slugabed|couch potato|cyberslacker|skiver|lead-swinger|scrimshanker|gold brick|goof-off|bludger|fainéant


word: SLAG
russian_word: шлак
example: the burning liquid iron was forming a scum of slag
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: slaɡ
phonetics_text: slaɡ
definition:
stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting or refining of ore.|a woman who has many casual sexual encounters or relationships.

origin:
mid 16th century: from Middle Low German slagge, perhaps from slagen ‘strike’, with reference to fragments formed by hammering. The verb sense ‘criticize’ dates from the 1970s.


word: SLAGGING
russian_word: зашлаковывание
definition: an insulting and critical attack.|the production of deposits of slag.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈslaɡɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈslaɡɪŋ
example:
I knew I would get a slagging for that comment|the furnace burns at a minimum temperature to reduce slagging


word: SLAKE
russian_word: утолять жажду
example: slake your thirst with citron pressé|slake the lime within a day or two of purchase
definition: quench or satisfy (one's thirst).|combine (quicklime) with water to produce calcium hydroxide.
synonyms: quench|satisfy|take the edge off|sate|satiate|relieve|assuage|gratify
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: sleɪk
phonetics_text: sleɪk
origin:
Old English slacian  ‘become less eager’, also ‘slacken’, from the adjective slæc  ‘slack’; compare with Dutch slaken ‘diminish, relax’.


word: SLAM
russian_word: хлопать
antonyms: pull something to|close gently
origin: early 17th century: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare with Old Norse slam(b)ra .
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: slam
phonetics_text: slam
example:
he slams the door behind him as he leaves|the new TV soap was slammed as being cynical and irresponsible|they will provide compensation in cases where it can be shown that the customer had been slammed

definition:
shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly.|criticize severely.|(of a telephone company) take over the account of (a telephone customer) without their permission.

synonyms:
bang|shut/close with a bang|shut/close noisily|shut/close with a crash|shut/close with force|fling shut


word: SLAMMER
russian_word: тюряга
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈslamə
phonetics_text: ˈslamə
example:
if he had lived, he'd be in the slammer today|a bit further back the slammers and bashers danced, shoved, tussled

definition:
prison.|a person who deliberately collides with others when slam-dancing.|a cocktail made with tequila and champagne or another fizzy drink, which is covered, slammed on the table, and then drunk in one.


word: SLAMMING
russian_word: удары о воду
example: the film got quite a slamming from the entertainment media
part_of_speech: noun|adjective
phonetic: ˈslamɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈslamɪŋ
definition:
an insulting and critical attack.|the practice of switching a customer from one telephone service provider to another without their authorization.


word: SLANDER
russian_word: клевета
example: he is suing the TV company for slander
definition: the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.
antonyms: acclamation|praise
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈslɑːndə
phonetics_text: ˈslɑːndə
synonyms:
defamation|defamation of character|character assassination|misrepresentation of character|calumny|libel|scandalmongering|malicious gossip|muckraking|smear campaigning|disparagement|denigration|derogation|aspersions|vilification|traducement|obloquy|backbiting|scurrility|lie|slur|smear|untruth|false accusation|false report|insult|slight|mud-slinging|bad-mouthing|contumely

origin:
Middle English: from Old French esclandre, alteration of escandle, from late Latin scandalum (see scandal).


word: SLANDEROUS
russian_word: клеветнический
example: slanderous allegations
definition: (of a spoken statement) false and malicious.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈslɑːnd(ə)rəs
phonetics_text: ˈslɑːnd(ə)rəs
synonyms:
defamatory|denigratory|disparaging|derogatory|libellous|pejorative|false|untrue|lying|misrepresentative|damaging|injurious|scurrilous|scandalous|poisonous|vicious|opprobrious|malicious|abusive|insulting|dirty|mud-slinging|calumnious|calumniatory|aspersive|aspersory


word: SLANG
russian_word: сленг
example: grass is slang for marijuana
origin: mid 18th century: of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: slaŋ
phonetics_text: slaŋ
definition:
a type of language consisting of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal, are more common in speech than writing, and are typically restricted to a particular context or group of people.

synonyms:
informal language|colloquialisms|idioms|patois|argot|cant|dialect|jargon|terminology|rhyming slang|back slang|lingo|geekspeak|-speak


word: SLANT
russian_word: уклон
antonyms: straight
part_of_speech: verb|noun|adjective
phonetic: slɑːnt
phonetics_text: slɑːnt
example:
a ploughed field slanted up to the skyline|everybody slants their research, whether they admit it or not

definition:
slope or lean in a particular direction; diverge or cause to diverge from the vertical or horizontal.|present or view (information) from a particular angle, especially in a biased or unfair way.

synonyms:
slope|tilt|incline|be at an angle|angle|tip|cant|be askew|skew|lean|dip|pitch|shelve|list|bank|heel|oblique|sloping|at an angle|angled|not straight|on an incline|inclined|tilting|tilted|atilt|slanted|aslant|slantwise|diagonal|canted|cambered|leaning|dipping|shelving|listing|crooked|askew|squint|cater-cornered|catty-cornered|kitty-corner

origin:
late Middle English: variant of dialect slent, of Scandinavian origin, probably influenced by aslant.


word: SLANTED
russian_word: наклонный
example: a slanted roof|the newspaper's slanted coverage could be seen in its use of emotive language
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈslɑːntɪd
phonetics_text: ˈslɑːntɪd
definition:
sloping or leaning in a particular direction.|(of information) presented or viewed from a particular angle, especially in a biased or unfair way.


word: SLAP
russian_word: шлепок
example: my sister slapped my face|he slapped a copy of the paper on to her desk
origin: late Middle English (as a verb): probably imitative. The noun dates from the mid 17th century.
part_of_speech: verb|noun|adverb
phonetic: slap
phonetics_text: slap
definition:
hit or strike with the palm of the hand or a flat object.|put or apply (something) somewhere quickly, carelessly, or forcefully.

synonyms:
hit|strike|smack|crack|clout|cuff|thump|punch|thwack|spank|rap|beat|whack|wallop|biff|swipe|clip|bop|belt|bash|sock|slosh|boff|slug|bust|dong|quilt|smite


word: SLAPDASH
russian_word: небрежный
example: he gave a slapdash performance
definition: done too hurriedly and carelessly.
antonyms: careful|meticulous|painstaking
part_of_speech: adjective|adverb
phonetic: ˈslapdaʃ
phonetics_text: ˈslapdaʃ
synonyms:
careless|slipshod|lackadaisical|hasty|hurried|disorganized|haphazard|unsystematic|untidy|messy|thrown together|last-minute|hit-or-miss|offhand|thoughtless|heedless|negligent|neglectful|remiss|cursory|perfunctory|lax|slack|sloppy|shambolic|all over the place|slap-happy|all over the shop


word: SLAPPER
russian_word: Ударник
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈslapə
phonetics_text: ˈslapə
definition:
a vulgar or coarse woman, or one who has many casual sexual relationships.|another term for slap shot.


word: SLAPSTICK
russian_word: фарс
example: slapstick humour|a loud and exhilarating rattle of bladders and slapsticks
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈslapstɪk
phonetics_text: ˈslapstɪk
definition:
comedy based on deliberately clumsy actions and humorously embarrassing events.|a device consisting of two flexible pieces of wood joined together at one end, used by clowns and in pantomime to produce a loud slapping noise.


word: SLASH
russian_word: слэш
definition: cut with a wide, sweeping movement, typically using a knife or sword.|lash, whip, or thrash.
synonyms: cut (open)|gash|slit|split open|lacerate|knife|hack|make an incision in|score|rip|tear|rend
part_of_speech: verb|noun|conjunction
phonetic: slaʃ
phonetics_text: slaʃ
example:
for what felt like hours we climbed behind the trackers slashing the undergrowth ahead|slash him with bridle-reins and dog-whips!

origin:
late Middle English: perhaps imitative, or from Old French esclachier ‘break in pieces’. The noun dates from the late 16th century.


word: SLASHER
russian_word: слэшер
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈslaʃə
phonetics_text: ˈslaʃə
example:
the three-man slasher cut the log into eight-foot lengths|he's more of a slasher and rebounder than a jump shooter

definition:
any of various tools for cutting wood.|a horror film, especially one depicting a series of violent murders or assaults by an attacker armed with a knife or razor.|a sporting competitor who is quick and agile.


word: SLASHING
russian_word: сеча
example: a slashing magazine attack on her
definition: vigorously incisive or effective.
antonyms: mild|gentle|complimentary
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈslaʃɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈslaʃɪŋ
synonyms:
devastating|withering|blistering|extremely critical|searing|scorching|fierce|ferocious|savage|severe|stinging|biting|cutting|incisive|mordant|trenchant|virulent|caustic|vitriolic|scornful|sharp|bitter|acid|harsh|unsparing|mordacious


word: SLAT
russian_word: планка
example: sunlight filtered dustily through the slats of the door
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: slat
phonetics_text: slat
definition:
a thin, narrow piece of wood, plastic, or metal, especially one of a series which overlap or fit into each other, as in a fence or a Venetian blind.

origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘roofing slate’): shortening of Old French esclat ‘splinter’, from esclater ‘to split’. The current sense dates from the mid 18th century.


word: SLATE
russian_word: шифер
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: sleɪt
phonetics_text: sleɪt
example:
slate quarries|the teacher was demonstrating, the children copying on to slates|suits of slate grey|candidates on the left's slate won 74 per cent of constituency votes|the electronic time-code system allowed us to shoot with or without conventional slates

definition:
a fine-grained grey, green, or bluish-purple metamorphic rock easily split into smooth, flat plates.|a flat plate of slate formerly used for writing on in schools.|a bluish-grey colour.|a list of candidates for election to a post or office, typically a group sharing a set of political views.|a board showing the identifying details of a take in a film, held in front of the camera at the beginning and end of the take.

origin:
Middle English sclate, sklate, shortening of Old French esclate, feminine synonymous with esclat ‘piece broken off’ (see slat).


word: SLATTERN
russian_word: неряха
example: a slattern, her lipstick awry
definition: a dirty, untidy woman.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈslat(ə)n
phonetics_text: ˈslat(ə)n
origin:
mid 17th century: related to slattering  ‘slovenly’, from dialect slatter  ‘to spill, slop’, frequentative of slat  ‘strike’, of unknown origin.


word: SLATTERNLY
russian_word: неряшливый
example: a slatternly housekeeper
definition: dirty and untidy (typically used of a woman or her appearance).
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈslat(ə)nli
phonetics_text: ˈslat(ə)nli
synonyms:
slovenly|untidy|messy|scruffy|unkempt|ill-groomed|dishevelled|frowzy|blowsy|dirty|grubby|raggedy|draggle-tailed


word: SLAUGHTER
russian_word: резня
example: at present the abattoir is slaughtering animals for the domestic market
definition: kill (animals) for food.
synonyms: kill|butcher
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: ˈslɔːtə
phonetics_text: ˈslɔːtə
origin:
Middle English (as a noun): from Old Norse slátr ‘butcher's meat’; related to slay1. The verb dates from the mid 16th century.


word: SLAVE
russian_word: раб
example: they kidnapped entire towns and turned them into slaves
definition: (especially in the past) a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them.
antonyms: freeman|master
synonyms: bondsman|bondswoman|bondservant|bondslave|serf|vassal|thrall|helot|odalisque|blackbird|hierodule
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: sleɪv
phonetics_text: sleɪv
origin:
Middle English: shortening of Old French esclave, equivalent of medieval Latin sclava (feminine) ‘Slavonic (captive)’: the Slavonic peoples had been reduced to a servile state by conquest in the 9th century.


word: SLAVERY
russian_word: рабство
example: thousands had been sold into slavery
definition: the state of being a slave.
antonyms: freedom|liberty|emancipation
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsleɪv(ə)ri
phonetics_text: ˈsleɪv(ə)ri
synonyms:
bondage|enslavement|servitude|subjugation|thraldom|thrall|serfdom|vassalage|enthralment|yoke|captivity|bonds|chains|fetters|shackles|peculiar institution


word: SLAVISH
russian_word: рабский
example: he noted the slavish, feudal respect they had for her
definition: servile or submissive.
antonyms: independent|assertive
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsleɪvɪʃ
phonetics_text: ˈsleɪvɪʃ
synonyms:
servile|subservient|fawning|obsequious|sycophantic|excessively deferential|toadying|ingratiating|unctuous|grovelling|cringing|toadyish|sycophantish|abject|craven|humble|Uriah Heepish|self-abasing|slimy|bootlicking|sucky|soapy|forelock-tugging|brown-nosing|apple-polishing|arse-licking|bum-sucking|kiss-ass|ass-kissing|suckholing


word: SLAY
russian_word: убивать
example: St George slew the dragon|you slay me, you really do
definition: kill (a person or animal) in a violent way.|greatly impress or amuse (someone).
origin: Old English slēan ‘strike, kill’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch slaan and German schlagen .
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: sleɪ
phonetics_text: sleɪ
synonyms:
kill|murder|put to death|do to death|put to the sword|butcher|cut down|cut to pieces|slaughter|massacre|shoot down|gun down|mow down|assassinate|execute|dispatch|destroy|eliminate|annihilate|exterminate|dispose of|wipe out|take out|bump off|do in|do for|rub out|top|wipe off the face of the earth|blow away|liquidate|stiff|waste|smoke|ice|off|killing|homicide|putting to death|execution|butchery|assassination|destruction|extermination|liquidation|mactation


word: SLED
russian_word: санки
definition: another term for sledge1.
origin: Middle English: from Middle Low German sledde ; related to the verb slide.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: slɛd
phonetics_text: slɛd
synonyms:
toboggan|bobsled|luge|bobsleigh|sleigh|sledge|coaster|cutter|carriole|kibitka|troika|komatik|travois


word: SLEDGE
russian_word: сани
example: a dog sledge
synonyms: toboggan|bobsled|luge|bobsleigh|sleigh|coaster|cutter|sled|carriole|kibitka|troika|komatik|travois
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: slɛdʒ
phonetics_text: slɛdʒ
definition:
a vehicle on runners for conveying loads or passengers over snow or ice, often pulled by draught animals.

origin:
late 16th century (as a noun): from Middle Dutch sleedse ; related to sled. The verb dates from the early 18th century.


word: SLEDGING
russian_word: катание на санках
definition: the activity of travelling or sliding downhill over snow on a sledge.
origin: mid 19th century: from sledge1.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈslɛdʒɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈslɛdʒɪŋ
example:
I hope it snows—there's nothing like sledging to give you an appetite for roast turkey and Christmas pud


word: SLEEK
russian_word: гладкий
example: he was tall, with sleek, dark hair
definition: (of hair, fur, or skin) smooth and glossy.
antonyms: dull|rough
origin: late Middle English: a later variant of slick (adjective and verb).
part_of_speech: adjective|verb
phonetic: sliːk
phonetics_text: sliːk
synonyms:
smooth|glossy|shiny|shining|gleaming|lustrous|silken|silky|satiny|velvety|sheeny|well brushed|polished|burnished


word: SLEEP
russian_word: сон
example: I was on the verge of sleep|she sat up, rubbing the sleep from her eyes
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: sliːp
phonetics_text: sliːp
definition:
a condition of body and mind that typically recurs for several hours every night, in which the nervous system is relatively inactive, the eyes closed, the postural muscles relaxed, and consciousness practically suspended.|a gummy secretion found in the corners of the eyes after sleep.

synonyms:
nap|doze|rest|siesta|drowse|catnap|beauty sleep|snooze|forty winks|a bit of shut-eye|power nap|kip|zizz|bye-byes|slumber

origin:
Old English slēp, slǣp (noun), slēpan, slǣpan (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch slapen and German schlafen .


word: SLEEPER
russian_word: спальное место
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsliːpə
phonetics_text: ˈsliːpə
example:
he was a light sleeper, for long periods an insomniac|we were waiting for the Inverness–London sleeper|this low-budget, black-and-white American sleeper concerns two brothers

definition:
a person or animal who is asleep or who sleeps in a specified way.|a train carrying sleeping cars.|a film, book, play, etc. that eventually achieves unexpected success after initially attracting very little attention.|a ring or post worn in a pierced ear to keep the hole from closing.|a wooden or concrete beam laid transversely under railway track to support it.|a stocky fish with mottled coloration which occurs widely in warm seas and fresh water.


word: SLEEPINESS
russian_word: сонливость
example: long road trips cause fatigue and sleepiness
definition: the state of being sleepy.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsliːpɪnəs
phonetics_text: ˈsliːpɪnəs
synonyms:
drowsiness|tiredness|somnolence|languor|languidness|doziness|lethargy|sluggishness|inactivity|heaviness|lassitude|enervation|torpor|torpidity|narcosis|narcolepsy|somnolency|comatoseness|oscitancy|oscitation


word: SLEEPLESS
russian_word: бессонный
example: another sleepless night
definition: characterized by or experiencing lack of sleep.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsliːpləs
phonetics_text: ˈsliːpləs
synonyms:
wakeful|restless|disturbed|without sleep|awake|wide awake|unsleeping|tossing and turning|insomniac|watchful|insomnolent


word: SLEEPY
russian_word: сонный
example: the wine had made her sleepy
definition: needing or ready for sleep.
antonyms: awake|alert
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsliːpi
phonetics_text: ˈsliːpi
synonyms:
drowsy|tired|somnolent|languid|languorous|heavy-eyed|dozy|nodding|asleep on one's feet|yawning|lethargic|sluggish|inactive|enervated|torpid|comatose|snoozy|dopey|yawny|slumberous|oscitant|slumbersome


word: SLEET
russian_word: дождь со снегом
example: driving sleet and rain made conditions horrendous
definition: rain containing some ice, as when snow melts as it falls.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: sliːt
phonetics_text: sliːt
origin:
Middle English: of Germanic origin; probably related to Middle Low German slōten (plural) ‘hail’ and German Schlosse ‘hailstone’.


word: SLEEVE
russian_word: рукав
example: a shirt with the sleeves rolled up|an album sleeve
origin: Old English slēfe, slīef(e), slȳf ; related to Middle Dutch sloove ‘covering’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: sliːv
phonetics_text: sliːv
definition:
the part of a garment that wholly or partly covers a person's arm.|a protective paper or cardboard cover for a record, CD, or DVD.|a windsock.


word: SLENDER
russian_word: стройный
example: her slender neck|people of slender means
antonyms: fat|plump
origin: late Middle English: of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈslɛndə
phonetics_text: ˈslɛndə
definition:
(of a person or part of the body) gracefully thin.|(of something abstract) barely sufficient in amount or basis.

synonyms:
slim|lean|willowy|sylphlike|svelte|lissom|graceful|snake-hipped|rangy|slight|slightly built|delicate|thin|skinny|size-zero|spare|attenuated|lanky|spindly|gracile|attenuate


word: SLEUTH
russian_word: сыщик
example: they make MI5 look like a bunch of amateur sleuths
definition: a person who investigates crimes; a detective.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: sluːθ
phonetics_text: sluːθ
synonyms:
private detective|detective|private investigator|investigator|enquiry agent|private eye|PI|snoop|sleuth-hound|private dick|dick|peeper|shamus|gumshoe|hawkshaw|sherlock|Pinkerton

origin:
Middle English (originally in the sense ‘track’, in sleuth-hound): from Old Norse slóth ; compare with slot2. Current senses date from the late 19th century.


word: SLEWING
russian_word: поворота
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsluːɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈsluːɪŋ
definition:
the response of an electronic device to a sudden large increase in input, especially one that causes the device to respond at its maximum rate.


word: SLICE
russian_word: ломтик
example: four slices of bread
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: slʌɪs
phonetics_text: slʌɪs
definition:
a thin, broad piece of food, such as bread, meat, or cake, cut from a larger portion.|a utensil with a broad, flat blade for lifting foods such as cake and fish.|a stroke that makes the ball curve away to the right (for a left-handed player, the left), typically inadvertently.

synonyms:
piece|portion|wedge|chunk|hunk|lump|slab|segment|rasher|collop|sliver|wafer|shaving|helping|round|escalope|scallop|scaloppina|fricandeau|wodge|hunch

origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘fragment, splinter’): shortening of Old French esclice ‘splinter’, from the verb esclicier, of Germanic origin; related to German schleissen ‘to slice’, also to slit.


word: SLICE
russian_word: ломтик
example: slice the onion into rings|Duval sliced his ball into the water to the right of the green
synonyms: cut|cut up|carve|divide|segment|section
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: slʌɪs
phonetics_text: slʌɪs
definition:
cut (something, especially food) into slices.|strike (the ball) or play (a stroke) so that the ball curves away to the right (for a left-handed player, the left).

origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘fragment, splinter’): shortening of Old French esclice ‘splinter’, from the verb esclicier, of Germanic origin; related to German schleissen ‘to slice’, also to slit.


word: SLICK
russian_word: пятно
definition: done or operating in an impressively smooth and efficient way.|(of skin or hair) smooth and glossy.
antonyms: amateurish|clumsy|inexpert
part_of_speech: adjective|noun|verb
phonetic: slɪk
phonetics_text: slɪk
example:
Rangers have been entertaining crowds with a slick passing game|a dandy-looking dude with a slick black ponytail

synonyms:
efficient|smooth|smooth-running|polished|well organized|well run|streamlined|skilful|deft|adroit|dexterous|masterly|professional|clever|smart|sharp|shrewd

origin:
Middle English (in the senses ‘glossy’ and ‘make smooth or glossy’): probably from Old English and related to Old Norse slíkr ‘smooth’; compare with sleek.


word: SLIDE
russian_word: слайд
example: she slid down the bank into the water
definition: move smoothly along a surface while maintaining continuous contact with it.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: slʌɪd
phonetics_text: slʌɪd
synonyms:
glide|move smoothly|slip|slither|skim|skate|glissade|coast|plane|skid|slew|aquaplane|trickle|run|flow|pour|stream|course|spill

origin:
Old English slīdan (verb); related to sled and sledge1. The noun, first in the sense ‘act of sliding’, is recorded from the late 16th century.


word: SLIDER
russian_word: ползунок
example: let's go down the slider!
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈslʌɪdə
phonetics_text: ˈslʌɪdə
definition:
a knob or lever that is moved horizontally or vertically to control a variable, such as the volume of a radio.|a structure or slope down which people can slide for pleasure; a slide.|a small hamburger or other hot sandwich made with a soft bun.|a North American freshwater turtle with a red or yellow patch on the side of the head.|a pitch that moves laterally as it nears home plate.


word: SLIDING SEAT
russian_word: слайд
part_of_speech: noun
definition:
a seat able to slide to and fro on runners, especially one in a racing rowing boat used to adjust the length of a stroke.


word: SLIGHT
russian_word: незначительный
example: a slight increase|she was slight and delicate-looking
definition: small in degree; inconsiderable.|(of a person or their build) not sturdy; thin or slender.
antonyms: big|considerable
part_of_speech: adjective|verb|noun
phonetic: slʌɪt
phonetics_text: slʌɪt
synonyms:
small|modest|little|tiny|minute|inappreciable|imperceptible|infinitesimal|hardly worth mentioning|negligible|inconsiderable|insignificant|minimal|marginal|remote|scant|slim|outside|faint|vague|subtle|gentle|minuscule|exiguous

origin:
Middle English; the adjective from Old Norse sléttr ‘smooth’ (an early sense in English), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch slechts ‘merely’ and German schlicht ‘simple’, schlecht ‘bad’; the verb (originally in the sense ‘make smooth or level’), from Old Norse slétta . The sense ‘treat with disrespect’ dates from the late 16th century.


word: SLIGHTLY
russian_word: немного
example: he lowered his voice slightly|a slightly built girl
definition: to a small degree; not considerably.|(with reference to a person's build) in a slender way.
antonyms: very
part_of_speech: adverb
phonetic: ˈslʌɪtli
phonetics_text: ˈslʌɪtli
synonyms:
a little|a bit|somewhat|rather|moderately|to some degree|to a certain extent|to a slight extent|faintly|vaguely|obscurely|marginally|a shade|sort of|kind of|kinda|ish


word: SLIM
russian_word: тонкий
example: her slim figure|there was just a slim chance of success
antonyms: fat|plump
part_of_speech: adjective|verb|noun
phonetic: slɪm
phonetics_text: slɪm
definition:
(of a person or their build) gracefully thin; slender.|(of something abstract, especially a chance or margin) very small.|crafty, sly, or unscrupulous.

synonyms:
slender|lean|willowy|sylphlike|svelte|lissom|graceful|snake-hipped|rangy|clean-limbed|trim|slight|slightly built|thin|as thin as a reed|skinny|size-zero|spare|attenuated|lanky|spindly|gracile|attenuate

origin:
mid 17th century: from Low German or Dutch (from a base meaning ‘slanting, cross, bad’), of Germanic origin. The pejorative sense found in Dutch and German existed originally in the English noun slim ‘lazy or worthless person’; compare with the South African usage ‘crafty, sly’ (slim (sense 3 of the adjective)).


word: SLIME
russian_word: слизь
example: the cold stone was wet with slime
definition: an unpleasantly thick and slippery liquid substance.
synonyms: ooze|sludge|muck|mud|mire|mucus|clag|goo|gunk|yuck|gook|gloop|gunge|grot|guck|glop
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: slʌɪm
phonetics_text: slʌɪm
origin:
Old English slīm, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch slijm and German Schleim ‘mucus, slime’, Latin limus ‘mud’, and Greek limnē ‘marsh’.


word: SLIMY
russian_word: слизистый
example: thick, slimy mud|a slimy, cigar-puffing political fixer
definition: covered by or resembling slime.|repellently smooth and obsequious.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈslʌɪmi
phonetics_text: ˈslʌɪmi
synonyms:
slippery|slithery|greasy|oozy|muddy|mucky|sludgy|miry|clammy|wet|sticky|viscous|viscid|mucilaginous|glutinous|mucous|mucoid|claggy|slippy|gunky|gooey|gloopy|gummy


word: SLING
russian_word: строп
example: the horse had to be supported by a sling fixed to the roof|700 men armed only with slings
synonyms: catapult|slingshot|shanghai
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: slɪŋ
phonetics_text: slɪŋ
definition:
a flexible strap or belt used in the form of a loop to support or raise a hanging weight.|a simple weapon in the form of a strap or loop, used to hurl stones or other small missiles.|a bribe or gratuity.

origin:
Middle English: probably from Low German, of symbolic origin; compare with German Schlinge ‘noose, snare’. sling1 (sense 2 of the verb) is from Old Norse slyngva .


word: SLINGSHOT
russian_word: рогатка
example: stars passing near a black hole might be ejected by a gravitational slingshot effect
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈslɪŋʃɒt
phonetics_text: ˈslɪŋʃɒt
definition:
a forked stick, to which an elastic strap (or a pair of elastic bands connected by a small sling) is fastened to the two prongs, typically used for shooting small stones; a catapult.|the effect of the gravitational pull of a celestial object in accelerating and changing the course of another object or a spacecraft.


word: SLINK
russian_word: недоносок
example: the fox came slinking through the bracken
definition: move smoothly and quietly with gliding steps, in a stealthy or sensuous manner.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: slɪŋk
phonetics_text: slɪŋk
origin:
Old English slincan  ‘crawl, creep’; compare with Middle Dutch and Middle Low German slinken ‘subside, sink’.


word: SLIP
russian_word: скольжение
antonyms: improve|rise
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: slɪp
phonetics_text: slɪp
example:
I slipped over on the ice|we slipped out by a back door|many people feel standards have slipped|the giant balloon slipped its moorings

definition:
lose one's footing and slide unintentionally for a short distance.|go or move quietly or quickly, without attracting notice.|pass or change to a lower, worse, or different condition, typically in a gradual or imperceptible way.|escape or get loose from (a means of restraint).

synonyms:
slide|skid|slither|glide|fall over|fall|lose one's balance|lose/miss one's footing|stumble|tumble|trip

origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘move quickly and softly’): probably from Middle Low German slippen (verb); compare with slippery.


word: SLIP AWAY
russian_word: смываться
example: I slipped away from the guided tour|the night was slipping away
definition: depart without saying goodbye; leave quietly or surreptitiously.|(of time) pass; elapse.
synonyms:
pass|elapse|go by/past|roll by/past|glide by/past|slide by/past|fly by/past|steal by/past|tick by/past|wear on


word: SLIP-ON
russian_word: блузка
example: slip-on shoes
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
definition:
(especially of shoes or clothes) having no (or few) fastenings and therefore able to be put on and taken off quickly.


word: SLIPPERINESS
russian_word: скользкости
example: a play about the slipperiness of language
definition: the quality or state of being slippery.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈslɪp(ə)rɪnɪs
phonetics_text: ˈslɪp(ə)rɪnɪs
synonyms:
smoothness|slickness|greasiness|oiliness|iciness|glassiness|sliminess|wetness|slippiness|evasiveness|unreliability|unpredictability|deviousness|craftiness|cunning|wiliness|trickiness|artfulness|guilefulness|untrustworthiness|duplicitousness|dishonesty|treachery|two-facedness|shadiness|shiftiness|tergiversation


word: SLIPSHOD
russian_word: небрежный
example: he'd caused many problems with his slipshod management|his slipshod heels
definition: characterized by a lack of care, thought, or organization.|(of shoes) worn down at the heel.
antonyms: careful|meticulous|painstaking
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈslɪpʃɒd
phonetics_text: ˈslɪpʃɒd
synonyms:
careless|lackadaisical|slapdash|disorganized|unorganized|haphazard|hit-or-miss|last-minute|untidy|messy|unsystematic|unmethodical|casual|offhand|thoughtless|heedless|negligent|neglectful|remiss|lax|slack|slovenly|sloppy|all over the place|slap-happy|all over the shop

origin:
late 16th century (originally in the sense ‘wearing slippers or loose shoes’): from the verb slip1 + shod past and past participle of shoe.


word: SLIPSTREAM
russian_word: держаться вплотную к идущей впереди машине
example: when the US economy booms, the rest of the world is pulled along in the slipstream
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈslɪpstriːm
phonetics_text: ˈslɪpstriːm
definition:
a current of air or water driven back by a revolving propeller or jet engine.|an assisting force regarded as drawing something along behind something else.


word: SLIP UP
russian_word: ошибиться
example: they often slipped up when it came to spelling
definition: make a careless error.
synonyms:
make a mistake|blunder|make a blunder|get something wrong|miscalculate|make an error|trip up|err|go wrong|make a boo-boo|screw up|make a howler|muff something up|boob|cock something up|drop a clanger|make a bloomer|goof up


word: SLIPWAY
russian_word: слип
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈslɪpweɪ
phonetics_text: ˈslɪpweɪ
definition:
a slope built leading down into water, used for launching and landing boats and ships or for building and repairing them.


word: SLIT
russian_word: щель
example: make a slit in the stem under a bud
definition: a long, narrow cut or opening.
origin: late Old English slite (noun); related to Old English slītan ‘split, rend’ (of Germanic origin).
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: slɪt
phonetics_text: slɪt
synonyms:
cut|incision|split|slash|gash|laceration|rip|tear|rent|vent|placket|opening|gap|chink|space|crack|cranny|aperture|slot|peephole


word: SLIVER
russian_word: щепка
example: a sliver of cheese
origin: late Middle English: from dialect slive ‘cleave’.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈslɪvə
phonetics_text: ˈslɪvə|ˈslʌɪvə
definition:
a small, thin piece of something cut or split off a larger piece.|a strip of loose untwisted textile fibres produced by carding.

synonyms:
splinter|shard|shiver|chip|flake|shred|scrap|slither|shaving|paring|slice|wafer|piece|fragment|bit|skelf|rove


word: SLOB
russian_word: неряха
example: he's a slob and expects others to clean up after him
definition: a person who is lazy and has low standards of cleanliness.|muddy land.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: slɒb
phonetics_text: slɒb
synonyms:
layabout|good-for-nothing|sluggard|slug|laggard|lout|oaf|slacker|couch potato|pig|slummock|yob|chav|schlump|bum|lardass|sloven|lurdan

origin:
late 18th century: from Irish slab ‘mud’, from Anglo-Irish slab  ‘ooze, sludge’, probably of Scandinavian origin.


word: SLOBBER
russian_word: слюни
example: Fido tended to slobber
definition: have saliva dripping copiously from the mouth.
synonyms: drool|slaver|dribble|salivate|water at the mouth|slabber|drivel
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: ˈslɒbə
phonetics_text: ˈslɒbə
origin:
late Middle English: probably from Middle Dutch slobberen ‘walk through mud’, also ‘feed noisily’, of imitative origin.


word: SLOE
russian_word: терн
definition: another term for blackthorn.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: sləʊ
phonetics_text: sləʊ
origin:
Old English slā(h), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch slee and German Schlehe, from an Indo-European root probably shared by Latin livere ‘be blue’ and Croatian šljiva ‘plum’.


word: SLOG
russian_word: сильный удар
antonyms: skive|take it easy
origin: early 19th century: of unknown origin; compare with slug2.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: slɒɡ
phonetics_text: slɒɡ
example:
they were slogging away to meet a deadline|batsmen careering down the pitch to slog the ball up in the air

definition:
work hard over a period of time.|hit (someone or something) forcefully and typically wildly, especially in boxing or cricket.

synonyms:
work hard|toil|labour|work one's fingers to the bone|work like a Trojan/dog|work day and night|exert oneself|keep at it|grind|slave|grub|plough|plod|peg|slog away|plug|put one's back into something|work one's guts out|work one's socks off|knock oneself out|sweat blood|kill oneself|graft|fag|bullock|drudge|travail|moil|work one's balls/arse/nuts off|work one's ass/butt off


word: SLOP
russian_word: помои
synonyms: spill|flow|overflow|run|slosh|splash|splatter|spatter
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: slɒp
phonetics_text: slɒp
example:
water slopped over the edge of the sink|at weekends he would slop about in his oldest clothes|the indignity of slopping out|they think a farmer's wife spends all her time slopping hogs|she slopped over her dog

definition:
(of a liquid) spill or flow over the edge of a container, typically as a result of careless handling.|dress in an untidy or casual manner.|(especially in prison) empty the contents of a chamber pot.|feed slops to (an animal).|speak or write in a sentimentally effusive manner; gush.

origin:
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘to spill, splash’): probably related to slip3. Early use of the noun denoted ‘slushy mud’, the first of the current senses (‘unappetizing food’) dating from the mid 17th century.


word: SLOPE
russian_word: склон
example: he slithered helplessly down the slope
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: sləʊp
phonetics_text: sləʊp
definition:
a surface of which one end or side is at a higher level than another; a rising or falling surface.|a person from East Asia, especially Vietnam.

origin:
late 16th century (as a verb): from the obsolete adverb slope, a shortening of aslope. The use of the verb with reference to aimless or unobtrusive movement may be related to lope.


word: SLOPPINESS
russian_word: разгильдяйства
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈslɒpɪnəs
phonetics_text: ˈslɒpɪnəs
example:
the task is to expose intellectual sloppiness and fraud|Joseph joined them, apologizing for the sloppiness of his attire|the sloppiness of a lobster roll|scenes without over-dramatization or sentimental sloppiness

definition:
lack of care and organization; excessive casualness.|the quality of clothing being casual and loose-fitting.|the state of containing too much liquid; wateriness.|weak or foolish sentimentality.


word: SLOPPY
russian_word: небрежный
antonyms: careful|meticulous
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈslɒpi
phonetics_text: ˈslɒpi
example:
we gave away a goal through sloppy defending|she wore a sloppy sweater and jeans|do not make the concrete too sloppy|lovers of sloppy romance

definition:
careless and unsystematic; excessively casual.|(of a garment) casual and loose-fitting.|(of semi-fluid matter) containing too much liquid; watery.|(of literature or behaviour) weakly or foolishly sentimental.

synonyms:
careless|slapdash|slipshod|lackadaisical|disorganized|haphazard|unmethodical|unsystematic|hit-or-miss|untidy|messy|thoughtless|inattentive|heedless|hasty|hurried|thrown together|last-minute|cursory|perfunctory|negligent|neglectful|remiss|lax|slack|slovenly|amateurish|unprofessional|shambolic|all over the place|slap-happy|all over the shop


word: SLOT
russian_word: слот
example: he slid a coin into the slot of the jukebox|a late-night television slot
synonyms: aperture|slit|crack|hole|opening|groove|notch
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: slɒt
phonetics_text: slɒt
definition:
a long, narrow aperture or slit in a machine for something to be inserted.|an allotted place in an arrangement or scheme such as a broadcasting schedule.

origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘slight depression running down the middle of the chest’, surviving as a Scots term): from Old French esclot, of obscure origin.


word: SLOTH
russian_word: ленивец
example: he should overcome his natural sloth and complacency|the pair had been attacked by a sloth of bears
antonyms: industriousness|energy
origin: Old English: from slow + -th2.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: sləʊθ
phonetics_text: sləʊθ
definition:
reluctance to work or make an effort; laziness.|a slow-moving tropical American mammal that hangs upside down from the branches of trees using its long limbs and hooked claws.|a group of bears.

synonyms:
laziness|idleness|indolence|slothfulness|inactivity|inertia|sluggishness|apathy|accidie|listlessness|lassitude|passivity|lethargy|languor|torpidity|slowness|heaviness|dullness|shiftlessness|fainéance|hebetude


word: SLOTHFUL
russian_word: ленивый
example: fatigue made him slothful
definition: lazy.
antonyms: active|industrious|energetic
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsləʊθfʊl
phonetics_text: ˈsləʊθfʊl|ˈsləʊθf(ə)l
synonyms:
lazy|idle|indolent|work-shy|inactive|inert|sluggish|apathetic|lethargic|listless|languid|torpid|slow-moving|slow|heavy|dull|enervated|shiftless|lackadaisical|bone idle|do-nothing|fainéant|otiose


word: SLOUCH
russian_word: сутулиться
example: he slouched against the wall|a travelling hat slouched over his eyes
definition: stand, move, or sit in a lazy, drooping way.|bend one side of the brim of (a hat) downwards.
synonyms: slump|hunch|loll|droop|sag|stoop
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: slaʊtʃ
phonetics_text: slaʊtʃ
origin:
early 16th century (in the sense ‘lazy, slovenly person’): of unknown origin. Slouching was used to mean ‘hanging down, drooping’ (specifically describing a hat with a brim hanging over the face), and ‘having an awkward posture’ from the 17th century.


word: SLOUCHY
russian_word: громоздкая сумка
example: slouchy black suede boots|I followed three slouchy teenagers through the door
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈslaʊtʃi
phonetics_text: ˈslaʊtʃi
definition:
(of an item of clothing) soft and relatively unstructured; not tight-fitting or rigid in shape.|characterized by a lazy, drooping posture.


word: SLOVEN
russian_word: разгильдяй
definition: a person who is habitually untidy or careless.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈslʌv(ə)n
phonetics_text: ˈslʌv(ə)n
origin:
late 15th century (in the sense ‘person with base manners’): perhaps from Flemish sloef ‘dirty’ or Dutch slof ‘careless, negligent’.


word: SLOVENLY
russian_word: неряшливо
example: a fat, slovenly ex-rock star
definition: (especially of a person or their appearance) untidy and dirty.
antonyms: tidy|neat
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈslʌv(ə)nli
phonetics_text: ˈslʌv(ə)nli
synonyms:
scruffy|untidy|messy|unkempt|ill-groomed|slatternly|dishevelled|bedraggled|tousled|rumpled|frowzy|blowsy|down at heel|dirty|grubby|slobbish|slobby|raggedy|schlumpy|raunchy|draggle-tailed


word: SLOW
russian_word: медленно
antonyms: fast|rapid|brisk
origin: Old English slāw ‘slow-witted, sluggish’, of Germanic origin.
part_of_speech: adjective|adverb|verb
phonetic: sləʊ
phonetics_text: sləʊ
example:
until recently diesel cars were slow and noisy|the clock was five minutes slow|he's so slow, so unimaginative|a slow and mostly aimless narrative|bake the dish in a preheated slow oven

definition:
moving or operating, or designed to do so, only at a low speed; not quick or fast.|(of a clock or watch) showing a time earlier than the correct time.|not prompt to understand, think, or learn.|uneventful and rather dull.|(of a film) needing long exposure.|(of a fire or oven) burning or giving off heat gently.

synonyms:
unhurried|leisurely|measured|moderate|deliberate|steady|sedate|slow-moving|slow-going|easy|relaxed|unrushed|gentle|undemanding|comfortable|ponderous|plodding|laboured|dawdling|loitering|lagging|laggard|sluggish|sluggardly|snail-like|tortoise-like|leaden-footed|leaden|creeping|laggy|lollygagging


word: SLOWLY
russian_word: медленно
example: they moved forward slowly
definition: at a slow speed; not quickly.
antonyms: fast|quickly|rapidly|by leaps and bounds
part_of_speech: adverb
phonetic: ˈsləʊli
phonetics_text: ˈsləʊli
synonyms:
unhurriedly|without hurrying|at a leisurely pace|at a slow pace|leisurely|steadily|taking one's time|in one's own good time|at a snail's pace|ploddingly|with heavy steps|with leaden steps|heavily|adagio|lento|largo|larghetto|adagietto|gradually|bit by bit|by degrees|little by little|slowly but surely|step by step|inchmeal


word: SLUDGE
russian_word: шлам
example: the dumping of sewage sludge|a sludge green
origin: early 17th century: of uncertain origin; compare with slush.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈslʌdʒ
phonetics_text: ˈslʌdʒ
definition:
thick, soft, wet mud or a similar viscous mixture of liquid and solid components, especially the product of an industrial or refining process.|an unattractive muddy shade of brown or green.|sea ice newly formed in small pieces.

synonyms:
mud|muck|mire|ooze|silt|alluvium|dirt|slime|slush|slurry|sediment|lees|dregs|deposit|grounds|settlings|precipitate|residue|clag|clart|slob|gunk|crud|gloop|grunge|gook|goo|gunge|grot|guck|glop|grouts


word: SLUG
russian_word: слизняк
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: slʌɡ
phonetics_text: slʌɡ
example:
he took a slug of whisky|the reactor uses embedded slugs of uranium|writers can edit the slug that will become an article or page URL

definition:
a tough-skinned terrestrial mollusc which typically lacks a shell and secretes a film of mucus for protection. It can be a serious plant pest.|a slow, lazy person.|an amount of alcoholic drink that is gulped or poured.|an elongated, typically rounded piece of metal.|a line of type in Linotype printing.|a part of a URL which identifies a particular page on a website in a form readable by users.

origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘sluggard’): probably of Scandinavian origin; compare with Norwegian dialect slugg ‘large heavy body’. Sense 1 dates from the early 18th century.


word: SLUICE
russian_word: шлюз
example: the water gushed through the sluices|a sluice with cold water
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: sluːs
phonetics_text: sluːs
definition:
a sliding gate or other device for controlling the flow of water, especially one in a lock gate.|an act of rinsing or showering with water.

origin:
Middle English (as a noun): from Old French escluse ‘sluice gate’, based on Latin excludere ‘exclude’. The verb dates from the late 16th century.


word: SLUMBER
russian_word: сон
example: Sleeping Beauty slumbered in her forest castle
definition: sleep.
antonyms: wake up
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: ˈslʌmbə
phonetics_text: ˈslʌmbə
synonyms:
sleep|be asleep|doze|rest|take a siesta|nap|take a nap|catnap|drowse|sleep like a log/top|snooze|snatch forty winks|get some shut-eye|be in the land of Nod|kip|have a kip|get one's head down|zizz|get some zizz|doss (down)|catch some Zs|be in the arms of Morpheus

origin:
Middle English: alteration of Scots and northern English sloom, in the same sense. The -b- was added for ease of pronunciation.


word: SLUMMY
russian_word: трущобный
example: a slummy neighbourhood
definition: squalid or unfit for human habitation.
antonyms: smart|upmarket
origin: late 19th century: from slum + -y1.
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: ˈslʌmi
phonetics_text: ˈslʌmi
synonyms:
seedy|insalubrious|squalid|sleazy|seamy|sordid|dingy|mean|wretched|run down|down at heel|shabby|dilapidated|in disrepair|neglected|uncared-for|unmaintained|depressed|crummy|scruffy|scuzzy|grungy|grotty|shacky|skanky


word: SLUMP
russian_word: спад
example: she slumped against the cushions|land prices slumped
antonyms: stand up|sit up
synonyms: sit heavily|flop|flump|collapse|sink|fall|subside|sag|slouch|plonk oneself|plop oneself
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: slʌmp
phonetics_text: slʌmp
definition:
sit, lean, or fall heavily and limply.|undergo a sudden severe or prolonged fall in price, value, or amount.

origin:
late 17th century (in the sense ‘fall into a bog’): probably imitative and related to Norwegian slumpe ‘to fall’.


word: SLUR
russian_word: пятно
antonyms: enunciate
synonyms: mumble|speak unclearly|garble|stumble over|stammer|misarticulate
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: sləː
phonetics_text: sləː
example:
he was slurring his words like a drunk|I can play it if I don't slur the notes|I was not trying to slur the integrity of the committee

definition:
speak (words) indistinctly so that the sounds run into one another.|perform (a group of two or more notes) legato.|make damaging or insulting insinuations or allegations about.

origin:
Middle English: originally as noun in sense ‘thin, fluid mud’, later as verb meaning ‘smear, smirch’, ‘disparage (a person)’, ‘gloss over (a fault)’.


word: SLUSH
russian_word: слякоть
definition: partially melted snow or ice.|excessive sentiment.
origin: mid 17th century: probably imitative; compare with slosh.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: slʌʃ
phonetics_text: slʌʃ
example:
the snow was turning into brown slush in the gutters|the slush of Hollywood's romantic fifties films

synonyms:
sentimentality|mawkishness|over-sentimentality|emotionalism|overemotionalism|sentimentalism|banality|triteness|tweeness|schmaltz|mush|sob stuff|slushiness|sloppiness|slop|goo|corn|corniness|hokum|cheese|soppiness|sappiness|hokeyness


word: SLUT
russian_word: шлюха
definition: a woman who has many casual sexual partners.|a woman with low standards of cleanliness.
origin: Middle English: of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: slʌt
phonetics_text: slʌt
synonyms:
promiscuous woman|hussy|nympho|puta|tart|tramp|skank|strumpet|trollop|harlot|scarlet woman|loose woman|woman of ill repute|fallen woman|wanton|drab|doxy|trull|sloven|whore|ho|slag|scrubber|slapper|bike


word: SLUTTISH
russian_word: гулящая
example: she may be viewed as sluttish for her choice of dress|dust left on the floor by a sluttish servant
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈslʌtɪʃ
phonetics_text: ˈslʌtɪʃ
definition:
(with reference to a woman) behaving in a sexually promiscuous or provocative manner.|having low standards of cleanliness.


word: SLUTTY
russian_word: распутная
example: she wore one of her slutty outfits and practically poured herself onto his lap
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈslʌti
phonetics_text: ˈslʌti
definition:
(with reference to a woman) sexually promiscuous or provocative in a way that is considered in bad taste.


word: SLY
russian_word: хитрый
example: a sly, manipulative woman
definition: having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature.
antonyms: honest|artless
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: slʌɪ
phonetics_text: slʌɪ
synonyms:
cunning|crafty|clever|wily|artful|guileful|tricky|conniving|scheming|devious|designing|deceitful|duplicitous|dishonest|disingenuous|underhand|sneaky|untrustworthy|manipulative|calculating|Machiavellian|foxy|shifty|fly|shonky|slim|subtle|carny

origin:
Middle English (also in the sense ‘dexterous’): from Old Norse slœgr ‘cunning’, originally ‘able to strike’ from the verb slá ; compare with sleight.


word: SMACK
russian_word: привкус
example: she gave Mark a smack across the face
definition: a sharp slap or blow, typically one given with the palm of the hand.
part_of_speech: noun|verb|adverb
phonetic: smak
phonetics_text: smak
synonyms:
slap|blow|spank|cuff|clout|thump|punch|rap|swat|thwack|crack|whack|clip|biff|wallop|swipe|bop|belt|bash|sock

origin:
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘part (one's lips) noisily’): from Middle Dutch smacken, of imitative origin; compare with German schmatzen ‘eat or kiss noisily’.


word: SMALL
russian_word: небольшой
example: the room was small and quiet|these are small points
definition: of a size that is less than normal or usual.|insignificant; unimportant.
antonyms: big|large|heavily built|tall|generous|ample
origin: Old English smæl, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch smal and German schmal .
part_of_speech: adjective|noun|adverb
phonetic: smɔːl
phonetics_text: smɔːl
synonyms:
little|small-scale|compact|bijou|portable|tiny|miniature|mini|minute|microscopic|microscale|nanoscopic|minuscule|toy|baby|poky|cramped|boxy|wee|teeny|weeny|teeny-weeny|teensy|teensy-weensy|itsy-bitsy|itty-bitty|eensy|eensy-weensy|pocket-sized|half-pint|dinky|ickle|with no room to swing a cat|titchy|tiddly|little-bitty|vest-pocket|short|slight|slightly built|small-boned|petite|diminutive|elfin|puny|undersized|stunted|squat|stubby|dwarf|bantam|a slip of a …|pint-sized|homuncular|Lilliputian|inadequate|meagre|insufficient|ungenerous|not enough|measly|stingy|mingy|pathetic


word: SMALL-MINDED
russian_word: недалекий
example: my family are small-minded provincials
definition: having or showing rigid opinions or a narrow outlook; petty.
antonyms: broad-minded|tolerant|open-minded
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: smɔːlˈmʌɪndɪd
phonetics_text: smɔːlˈmʌɪndɪd
synonyms:
narrow-minded|petty-minded|petty|mean|mean-spirited|mean-minded|uncharitable|ungenerous|grudging|close-minded|short-sighted|myopic|blinkered|inward-looking|narrow|conventional|unimaginative|parochial|provincial|insular|small-town|localist|intolerant|illiberal|reactionary|conservative|hidebound|dyed-in-the-wool|diehard|limited|restricted|set in one's ways|inflexible|dogmatic|rigid|entrenched|prejudiced|bigoted|biased|partisan|parish-pump|blimpish|borné|jerkwater|claustral


word: SMALLNESS
russian_word: малость
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsmɔːlnəs
phonetics_text: ˈsmɔːlnəs
example:
her delicate smallness was conducive to her career as a dancer|we feel our smallness and vulnerability in this vastness

definition:
the quality of being of a size that is less than normal or usual.|the quality of being insignificant or weak.


word: SMALLPOX
russian_word: оспа
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsmɔːlpɒks
phonetics_text: ˈsmɔːlpɒks
definition:
an acute contagious viral disease, with fever and pustules that usually leave permanent scars. It was effectively eradicated through vaccination by 1979.


word: SMALL TALK
russian_word: пустой разговор
example: propriety required that he face these people and make small talk
part_of_speech: noun
definition:
polite conversation about unimportant or uncontroversial matters, especially as engaged in on social occasions.


word: SMALL-TIME
russian_word: второсортный
example: a small-time gangster
definition: unimportant; minor.
antonyms: major|important|big-time
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsmɔːltʌɪm
phonetics_text: ˈsmɔːltʌɪm
synonyms:
minor|small-scale|small|petty|unimportant|insignificant|of no account|of no consequence|inconsequential|minor-league|penny-ante|piddling|two-bit|no-account|bush-league|picayune


word: SMARM
russian_word: прислуживаться
example: she had smarmed up to him in order to entrap him|he had smarmed his hair down
origin: mid 19th century (originally dialect in the sense ‘smear, bedaub’): of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: smɑːm
phonetics_text: smɑːm
definition:
behave in an ingratiating way in order to gain favour.|smooth down (one's hair) with water, oil, or gel.


word: SMARMY
russian_word: вкрадчивый
example: a smarmy, unctuous reply
definition: ingratiating and wheedling in a way that is regarded as insincere or excessive.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsmɑːmi
phonetics_text: ˈsmɑːmi
synonyms:
unctuous|ingratiating|smooth|slick|oily|greasy|fulsome|flattering|obsequious|sycophantic|fawning|slimy|sucky|soapy


word: SMART
russian_word: умный
antonyms: scruffy
part_of_speech: adjective|verb|noun
phonetic: smɑːt
phonetics_text: smɑːt
example:
you look very smart|if he was that smart he would never have been tricked|hi-tech smart weapons|he set off at a smart pace

definition:
(of a person) clean, tidy, and well dressed.|having or showing a quick-witted intelligence.|(of a device) programmed so as to be capable of some independent action.|quick; brisk.

synonyms:
well dressed|well turned out|fashionably dressed|fashionable|stylish|chic|modish|elegant|neat|besuited|spruce|trim|dapper|debonair|shiny|gleaming|bright|spotless|clean|spick and span|soigné|snazzy|natty|snappy|sharp|nifty|cool|with it|kicking|kicky|tony|fly|spiffy|sassy|stylin'|on fleek|swagger|trig

origin:
Old English smeortan (verb), of West Germanic origin; related to German schmerzen ; the adjective is related to the verb, the original sense (late Old English) being ‘causing sharp pain’; from this arose ‘keen, brisk’, whence the current senses of ‘mentally sharp’ and ‘neat in a brisk, sharp style’.


word: SMARTEN
russian_word: прихорашиваться
definition: make or become smarter in appearance.|behave more wisely.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈsmɑːt(ə)n
phonetics_text: ˈsmɑːt(ə)n
example:
he spent part of the proceeds on smartening up his flat|if you don't smarten up soon, you'll find yourself out on the street

synonyms:
spruce up|make smarter|clean up|tidy up|make neater|make tidy|put in order|redecorate|refurbish|brighten up|modernize|do up|tart up|posh up|gussy up|groom oneself|spruce oneself up|freshen oneself up|preen oneself|primp oneself|prink oneself|pretty oneself|beautify oneself|titivate oneself|doll oneself up|tart oneself up|plume oneself|trig oneself


word: SMARTLY
russian_word: бойко
part_of_speech: adverb
phonetic: ˈsmɑːtli
phonetics_text: ˈsmɑːtli
example:
he was dressed smartly in his suit|a smartly conceived menu|we marched smartly to the main assembly hall

definition:
in an attractively neat and stylish manner.|in a manner showing quick-witted intelligence or skill.|in a quick or brisk manner.


word: SMARTPHONE
russian_word: смартфон
origin: 1980s (first referring to a telephone enhanced with computer technology): from smart and phone1.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsmɑːtfəʊn
phonetics_text: ˈsmɑːtfəʊn
definition:
a mobile phone that performs many of the functions of a computer, typically having a touchscreen interface, internet access, and an operating system capable of running downloaded apps.


word: SMARTWEED
russian_word: горец
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsmɑːtwiːd
phonetics_text: ˈsmɑːtwiːd
definition:
a plant of the dock family, typically having slender leaves and a short spike of tiny compact flowers.


word: SMASH
russian_word: банкротство
example: the thief smashed a window to get into the car|their plane smashed into a mountainside
synonyms: break|break to pieces|smash to smithereens|shatter|splinter|crack|disintegrate|bust|shiver
part_of_speech: verb|noun|adverb
phonetic: smaʃ
phonetics_text: smaʃ
definition:
violently break (something) into pieces.|move so as to hit or collide with something with great force and impact.

origin:
early 18th century (as a noun): probably imitative, representing a blend of words such as smack, smite with bash, mash, etc.


word: SMASHING
russian_word: сокрушительный
example: you look smashing!
definition: excellent; wonderful.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsmaʃɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈsmaʃɪŋ
synonyms:
wonderful|marvellous|excellent|splendid|magnificent|superb|amazing|glorious|sublime|lovely|delightful|super|great|fantastic|terrific|tremendous|phenomenal|sensational|heavenly|stellar|gorgeous|dreamy|grand|fabulous|fab|fabby|fantabulous|awesome|amazeballs|magic|ace|cool|mean|bad|wicked|mega|crucial|mind-blowing|far out|A1|sound|out of this world|marvy|spanking|dope|def|phat|brilliant|brill|bosting|peachy|dandy|jim-dandy|neat|badass|boss|radical|rad|boffo|bully|bitching|on fleek|beaut|bonzer|kif|lank|groovy|divine|capital|champion|wizard|corking|cracking|ripping|spiffing|top-hole|topping|beezer|swell|keen|goodly


word: SMEAR
russian_word: мазок
example: his face was smeared with dirt|someone was trying to smear her by faking letters
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: smɪə
phonetics_text: smɪə
definition:
coat or mark (something) messily or carelessly with a greasy or sticky substance.|damage the reputation of (someone) by false accusations; slander.

synonyms:
streak|smudge|stain|mark|soil|dirty|blur|splotch|splodge|besmirch|cover|coat|grease|lard|anoint|bedaub

origin:
Old English smierwan (verb), smeoru ‘ointment, grease’, of Germanic origin; related to German schmieren (verb), Schmer (noun).


word: SMECTIC
russian_word: смектическая
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: ˈsmɛktɪk
phonetics_text: ˈsmɛktɪk
definition:
denoting or involving a state of a liquid crystal in which the molecules are oriented in parallel and arranged in well-defined planes.

origin:
late 17th century: via Latin from Greek smēktikos ‘cleansing’ (because of the soaplike consistency).


word: SMELLING SALTS
russian_word: нюхательная соль
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsmɛlɪŋ sɔːlts
phonetics_text: ˈsmɛlɪŋ sɔːlts
definition:
a pungent substance sniffed as a restorative in cases of faintness or headache, typically consisting of ammonium carbonate mixed with perfume.


word: SMELLY
russian_word: вонючий
example: smelly feet
definition: having a strong or unpleasant smell.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsmɛli
phonetics_text: ˈsmɛli
synonyms:
foul-smelling|evil-smelling|stinking|stinking to high heaven|reeking|fetid|malodorous|pungent|acrid|rank|putrid|noxious|off|gamy|high|musty|fusty|frowsty|fresh|stinky|reeky|niffing|niffy|pongy|whiffy|humming|funky|noisome|mephitic|olid|miasmic|miasmal


word: SMEW
russian_word: луток
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: smjuː
phonetics_text: smjuː
definition:
a small migratory merganser (diving duck) of northern Eurasia, the male of which has white plumage with a crest and fine black markings.

origin:
late 17th century: obscurely related to Dutch smient ‘wigeon’ and German Schmeiente ‘small wild duck’.


word: SMILE
russian_word: улыбка
example: she was smiling broadly
synonyms: grin|beam|grin like a Cheshire cat|grin from ear to ear|twinkle|be all smiles
origin: Middle English: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; related to smirk.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: smʌɪl
phonetics_text: smʌɪl
definition:
form one's features into a pleased, kind, or amused expression, typically with the corners of the mouth turned up and the front teeth exposed.


word: SMIRK
russian_word: ухмылка
example: he smirked in triumph
definition: smile in an irritatingly smug, conceited, or silly way.
synonyms: smile smugly|simper|snigger|leer|smicker|smirtle
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: sməːk
phonetics_text: sməːk
origin:
Old English sme(a)rcian, from a base shared by smile. The early sense was ‘to smile’; it later gained a notion of smugness or silliness.


word: SMITE
russian_word: поражать
example: he smites the water with his sword|she was smitten with the boy
definition: strike with a firm blow.|be strongly attracted to someone or something.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: smʌɪt
phonetics_text: smʌɪt
origin:
Old English smītan  ‘to smear, blemish’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch smijten and German schmeissen ‘to fling’.


word: SMITHSONITE
russian_word: смитсонит
origin: mid 19th century: from the name Smithson (see Smithsonian Institution) + -ite1.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsmɪθsənʌɪt
phonetics_text: ˈsmɪθsənʌɪt
definition:
a yellow, grey, or green mineral consisting of zinc carbonate typically occurring as crusts or rounded masses.


word: SMOCK
russian_word: толстовка
definition: a dress or top for a woman or girl, gathered at the chest and having a loosely fitting lower part.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: smɒk
phonetics_text: smɒk
origin:
Old English smoc  ‘woman's loose-fitting undergarment’; probably related to Old English smūgan  ‘to creep’ and Old Norse smjúga ‘put on a garment, creep into’.


word: SMOCKING
russian_word: фигурные буфы на платье
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsmɒkɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈsmɒkɪŋ
definition:
decoration on a garment created by gathering a section of the material into tight pleats and holding them together with parallel stitches in an ornamental pattern.


word: SMOKE
russian_word: курить
example: bonfire smoke|I'm dying for a smoke|she was offered a job in the Smoke
synonyms: fumes|exhaust|gas|vapour|smog
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: sməʊk
phonetics_text: sməʊk
definition:
a visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance.|an act of smoking tobacco.|a big city, especially London.

origin:
Old English smoca (noun), smocian (verb), from the Germanic base of smēocan ‘emit smoke’; related to Dutch smook and German Schmauch .


word: SMOKED
russian_word: копченый
example: a plate of smoked salmon|they were hidden behind the smoked glass of their limos
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: sməʊkt
phonetics_text: sməʊkt
definition:
(of food, especially meat or fish) cured or preserved by exposure to smoke.|(of glass) treated in such a way as to darken it.


word: SMOKER
russian_word: курильщик
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsməʊkə
phonetics_text: ˈsməʊkə
example:
when the fish is ready, put it in the warm smoker|he was tackled on the subject during a company smoker

definition:
a person who smokes tobacco regularly.|a person or device that smokes fish or meat.|an informal social gathering for men.|a device which emits smoke for subduing bees in a hive.


word: SMOKING
russian_word: курение
example: the effect of smoking on health
part_of_speech: noun|adjective
phonetic: ˈsməʊkɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈsməʊkɪŋ
definition:
the action or habit of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco by sucking on the end of a lit cigarette, cigar, pipe, etc.


word: SMOKY
russian_word: дымчатый
example: a smoky office|her wide smoky eyes|smoky bacon
antonyms: fresh|airy
synonyms: smoke-filled|smoggy|hazy|foggy|murky|thick|smelly|reeky|fuggy
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsməʊki
phonetics_text: ˈsməʊki
definition:
filled with or smelling of smoke.|like smoke in colour or appearance.|having the taste or aroma of smoked food.


word: SMOLT
russian_word: смолтов
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: sməʊlt
phonetics_text: sməʊlt
definition:
a young salmon (or trout) after the parr stage, when it becomes silvery and migrates to the sea for the first time.

origin:
late Middle English (originally Scots and northern English): of unknown origin; compare with smelt3.


word: SMOOTH
russian_word: гладкий
antonyms: uneven|rough|dull|hirsute
part_of_speech: adjective|verb|adverb
phonetic: smuːð
phonetics_text: smuːð
example:
smooth flat rocks|the trucks gave a smooth ride|the group's expansion into the US market was not quite so smooth|his voice was infuriatingly smooth|a lovely, smooth, very fruity wine

definition:
having an even and regular surface; free from perceptible projections, lumps, or indentations.|(of movement) without jerks.|(of an action, event, or process) without problems or difficulties.|(of a person or their manner) suavely charming in a way regarded as possibly insincere.|(of food or drink) without harshness or bitterness.

synonyms:
even|level|flat|as flat as a pancake|plane|flush|unwrinkled|featureless|polished|burnished|glossy|shiny|glassy|sheeny|lustrous|sleek|silky|satiny|unrough|clean-shaven|smooth-shaven|hairless

origin:
Old English smōth, probably of Germanic origin, though no cognates are known. The verb dates from Middle English.


word: SMOOTHEN
russian_word: сглаживать
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈsmuːð(ə)n
phonetics_text: ˈsmuːð(ə)n
example:
skin can be effectively nourished, moisturized, and smoothened|he used the opportunity to smoothen the frosty relations caused by the outcome of the election

definition:
give (something) a flat, regular surface or appearance.|deal successfully with (a problem or difficulty).


word: SMOOTHER
russian_word: гладкой
example: a pair of English oak 19th-century bed linen smoothers|he acts as a smoother of relations
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsmuːðə
phonetics_text: ˈsmuːðə
definition:
a device or substance used to give something a flat, regular surface or appearance.|a person who deals successfully with a problem or difficulty.


word: SMOOTHIE
russian_word: льстец
example: I love to see him gliding his way round a dance floor, he is such a smoothie!
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsmuːði
phonetics_text: ˈsmuːði
definition:
a man with a smooth, suave manner.|a thick, smooth drink of fresh fruit pureed with milk, yogurt, or ice cream.


word: SMOOTHLY
russian_word: плавно
example: the bust is smoothly carved in white marble|everything seemed to be going smoothly
definition: in a smooth way.|without problems or difficulties.
antonyms: roughly|jerkily|disastrously|abrasively
part_of_speech: adverb
phonetic: ˈsmuːðli
phonetics_text: ˈsmuːðli
synonyms:
evenly|level|flat|flush|as flat as a pancake|horizontally|steadily|frictionlessly|fluidly|fluently|without bumping|without jerking|quietly|regularly|rhythmically|without a hitch|like clockwork|with no trouble|without difficulty|easily|effortlessly|as planned|(according) to plan|swimmingly|satisfactorily|very well|like a dream|like magic|suavely|urbanely|calmly|placidly|glibly|persuasively|slickly|ingratiatingly|unctuously|smarmily|oilily


word: SMOOTHNESS
russian_word: гладкость
example: the smoothness of her skin
definition: the quality or state of being smooth.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsmuːðnəs
phonetics_text: ˈsmuːðnəs
antonyms:
unevenness|roughness|hirsuteness|dullness|lumpiness|choppiness|irregularity|jerkiness|trouble|raucousness|gaucheness

synonyms:
evenness|levelness|flatness|plainness|clean-shavenness|smooth-shavenness|hairlessness|glossiness|gloss|shine|shininess|gleam|glassiness|sheen|lustre|brightness|sleekness|silkiness|polish|burnish|creaminess|even consistency|calmness|stillness|tranquillity|placidness|serenity|steadiness|smooth running|regularity|rhythm|rhythmicity|freedom from interruption|flow|frictionlessness|fluidity|fluency|straightforwardness|ease|easiness|effortlessness|simplicity|mellowness|mildness|pleasantness|blandness|softness|sweetness|sweet sound|sweet tone|prettiness|silveriness|mellifluousness|melodiousness|musicality|lilt|lyricism|harmony|euphony|suaveness|urbaneness|urbanity|sophistication|finish|courteousness|grace|smooth talking|glibness|persuasiveness|slickness|oiliness|ingratiation|unctuousness|smarminess


word: SMORGASBORD
russian_word: шведский стол
definition: a range of open sandwiches and delicacies served as hors d'oeuvres or a buffet.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsmɔːɡəsbɔːd
phonetics_text: ˈsmɔːɡəsbɔːd
origin:
Swedish, from smörgås ‘(slice of) bread and butter’ (from smör ‘butter’ + gås ‘goose, lump of butter’) + bord ‘table’.


word: SMOTHER
russian_word: душить
synonyms: suffocate|stifle|asphyxiate|choke|throttle|strangle|strangulate
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: ˈsmʌðə
phonetics_text: ˈsmʌðə
example:
I dreamt a stranger was trying to kill me by smothering me with a pillow|use a fire blanket to smother a chip-pan fire|rich orange sorbets smothered in fluffy whipped cream

definition:
kill (someone) by covering their nose and mouth so that they suffocate.|extinguish (a fire) by covering it.|cover someone or something entirely with.

origin:
Middle English (as a noun in the sense ‘stifling smoke’): from the base of Old English smorian ‘suffocate’.


word: SMUDGE
russian_word: пятно
example: she dabbed her eyes, careful not to smudge her make-up
definition: cause (something) to become messily smeared by rubbing it.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: smʌdʒ
phonetics_text: smʌdʒ
synonyms:
streak|mark|dirty|spot|soil|muddy|fleck|speck|blotch|blacken|smear|stripe|dot|blot|blob|daub|bedaub|stain|splotch|splodge|besmirch|blur|mess up

origin:
late Middle English (as a verb in the sense ‘soil, stain’): of unknown origin. The noun dates from the late 18th century.


word: SMUG
russian_word: самодовольный
example: he was feeling smug after his win
definition: having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements.
origin: mid 16th century (originally in the sense ‘neat, spruce’): from Low German smuk ‘pretty’.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: smʌɡ
phonetics_text: smʌɡ
synonyms:
self-satisfied|complacent|self-congratulatory|superior|puffed up|pleased with oneself|self-approving|well pleased|proud of oneself|goody-goody|I'm-all-right-Jack|wisenheimer|shit-eating


word: SMUT
russian_word: головня
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: smʌt
phonetics_text: smʌt
example:
all those black smuts from the engine|a few bad crop years with smut and drought and frost|porn, in his view, is far from being harmless smut

definition:
a small flake of soot or other dirt or a mark left by one.|a fungal disease of cereals in which parts of the ear change to black powder.|obscene or lascivious talk, writing, or pictures.

origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘defile, corrupt, make obscene’): related to German schmutzen ; compare with smudge1. The noun dates from the mid 17th century.


word: SMUTTY
russian_word: грязный
example: smutty jokes
definition: (of talk, writing, or pictures) obscene or lascivious.
antonyms: pure
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsmʌti
phonetics_text: ˈsmʌti
synonyms:
vulgar|dirty|rude|filthy|crude|offensive|salacious|coarse|obscene|indecent|lewd|pornographic|X-rated|risqué|racy|broad|earthy|bawdy|Rabelaisian|spicy|suggestive|titillating|improper|naughty|indelicate|indecorous|ribald|off colour|locker-room|blue|raunchy|fruity|near the knuckle|saucy|gamy|adult


word: SNACK
russian_word: закуска
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: snak
phonetics_text: snak
example:
not many people make it through to the evening meal without a snack|it's clear from the pics that her new husband is a total snack|it'll be a snack

definition:
a small amount of food eaten between meals.|a sexually attractive person.|a thing that is easy to accomplish.

origin:
Middle English (originally in the sense ‘snap, bite’): from Middle Dutch snac(k ), from snacken ‘to bite’, variant of snappen . Senses relating to food date from the late 17th century.


word: SNAFFLE
russian_word: трензель
definition: (on a bridle) a simple bit, typically a jointed one, used with a single set of reins.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈsnaf(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈsnaf(ə)l
origin:
mid 16th century (denoting a bridle bit): probably from Low German or Dutch; compare with Middle Low German, Middle Dutch snavel ‘beak, mouth’. The verb (mid 19th century) is perhaps a different word.


word: SNAG
russian_word: загвоздка
definition: an unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback.|a sharp, angular, or jagged projection.|a dead tree.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: snaɡ
phonetics_text: snaɡ
example:
there's one small snag|keep an emery board handy in case of nail snags|dozens of species of birds and mammals use standing snags for nesting

synonyms:
obstacle|difficulty|complication|catch|hitch|stumbling block|pitfall|unseen problem|problem|issue|barrier|impediment|hindrance|inconvenience|setback|hurdle|disadvantage|downside|drawback|minus|disbenefit|hiccup

origin:
late 16th century (in snag1 (sense 2 of the noun)): probably of Scandinavian origin. The early sense ‘stump sticking out from a tree trunk’ gave rise to a US sense ‘submerged piece of timber obstructing navigation’, of which sense 1 is originally a figurative use. Current verb senses arose in the 19th century.


word: SNAKE
russian_word: змея
synonyms: serpent|ophidian|Joe Blake
origin: Old English snaca, of Germanic origin.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: sneɪk
phonetics_text: sneɪk
example:
that man is a cold-blooded snake|the snake did not have any provision for strong currency nations to help the weak

definition:
a long limbless reptile which has no eyelids, a short tail, and jaws that are capable of considerable extension. Some snakes have a venomous bite.|a treacherous or deceitful person.|a former system of interconnected exchange rates for the currencies of EC countries.|a long flexible wire for clearing obstacles in piping.


word: SNAKEBITE
russian_word: укус ядовитой змеи
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsneɪkbʌɪt
phonetics_text: ˈsneɪkbʌɪt
definition:
the bite of a snake, especially a venomous one.|a drink consisting of draught cider and lager in equal proportions.


word: SNAKEHEAD
russian_word: змееголов
part_of_speech: noun
definition:
a freshwater fish with a broad, heavily scaled head and a long cylindrical body, native to tropical Africa and Asia.|a member of a Chinese criminal network chiefly engaged in smuggling immigrants to the West.


word: SNAP
russian_word: хватка
antonyms: hold
synonyms: break|break in/into two|fracture|splinter|separate|come apart|part|split|crack|bust
part_of_speech: verb|noun|adjective
phonetic: snap
phonetics_text: snap
example:
guitar strings kept snapping|a dog was snapping at his heels|she claims she snapped after years of violence|he planned to spend the time snapping rare wildlife|time will not be resumed until the ball is snapped on the next play

definition:
break suddenly and completely, typically with a sharp cracking sound.|(of an animal) make a sudden audible bite.|suddenly lose one's self-control.|take a snapshot of.|put (the ball) into play by a quick backward movement.

origin:
late 15th century (in the senses ‘make a sudden audible bite’ and ‘quick sharp biting sound’): probably from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German snappen ‘seize’; partly imitative.


word: SNAPDRAGON
russian_word: львиный зев
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsnapdraɡ(ə)n
phonetics_text: ˈsnapdraɡ(ə)n
definition:
a plant bearing spikes of brightly coloured two-lobed flowers which gape like a mouth when a bee lands on the curved lip.


word: SNAPPER
russian_word: дночерпатель
example: tabloid snappers were crowding the stage door
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsnapə
phonetics_text: ˈsnapə
definition:
a marine fish that is typically reddish and is valued as food.|another term for snapping turtle.|a photographer.|a paper cracker, or the part of a cracker that makes a bang.|a centre player.


word: SNAPPY
russian_word: быстро
example: anything unusual made her snappy and nervous|snappy catchphrases
definition: irritable and inclined to speak sharply; snappish.|cleverly concise; neat.
antonyms: good-natured|peaceable
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsnapi
phonetics_text: ˈsnapi
synonyms:
irritable|irascible|short-tempered|hot-tempered|quick-tempered|fiery|peevish|cross|crabbed|crabby|crotchety|cantankerous|impatient|grumpy|huffy|brusque|ill-tempered|bad-tempered|ill-natured|ill-humoured|touchy|volatile|testy|tetchy|snarling|waspish|prickly|crusty|peppery|bilious|liverish|dyspeptic|splenetic|choleric|snappish|chippy|grouchy|cranky|on a short fuse|narky|ratty|eggy|like a bear with a sore head|peckish|soreheaded|snaky|miffy


word: SNAPSHOT
russian_word: снимок
example: a collection of family snapshots|Morris had to make a good save from a snapshot by a defender
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsnapʃɒt
phonetics_text: ˈsnapʃɒt
definition:
an informal photograph taken quickly, typically with a small handheld camera.|a shot in soccer or hockey taken quickly with little backlift.


word: SNAP UP
russian_word: перехватить
example: all the tickets have been snapped up
definition: quickly and eagerly buy or secure something that is in short supply or being sold cheaply.
antonyms: pass up
synonyms:
buy eagerly/quickly|jump at|accept eagerly|snatch at|take advantage of|grab (at)|snatch|seize (on)|grasp|grasp with both hands|pounce on|swoop down on


word: SNARE
russian_word: ловушка
synonyms: trap|gin|net|noose|springe
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: snɛː
phonetics_text: snɛː
definition:
a trap for catching birds or mammals, typically one having a noose of wire or cord.|a length of wire, gut, or hide stretched across a drumhead to produce a rattling sound.|a wire loop for severing polyps or other growths.

origin:
late Old English sneare, from Old Norse snara . snare (sense 2 of the noun) is probably from Middle Low German, Middle Dutch snare ‘harp string’.


word: SNARK
russian_word: снарк
example: pinning down the middle classes is like the hunting of the snark
origin: 1876: nonsense word coined by Lewis Carroll in The Hunting of the Snark .
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: snɑːk
phonetics_text: snɑːk
definition:
an imaginary animal (used typically with reference to a task or goal that is elusive or impossible to achieve).


word: SNARL
russian_word: рычание
example: the dog snarled at the boy
definition: (of an animal such as a dog) make an aggressive growl with bared teeth.
synonyms: growl|show its teeth
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: snɑːl
phonetics_text: snɑːl
origin:
late 16th century: extension of obsolete snar, of Germanic origin; related to German schnarren ‘rattle, snarl’, probably imitative.


word: SNATCH
russian_word: урвать
example: she snatched a biscuit from the plate
definition: quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager way.
origin: Middle English sna(c)che (verb) ‘suddenly snap at’, (noun) ‘a snare’; perhaps related to snack.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: snatʃ
phonetics_text: snatʃ
synonyms:
grab|seize|seize hold of|grab hold of|take hold of|lay hold of|lay (one's) hands on|get one's hands on|take|pluck|take a grip of|grip|grasp|clutch


word: SNAZZY
russian_word: шикарный
example: snazzy little silk dresses
definition: stylish and attractive.
antonyms: dowdy
origin: 1960s: of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsnazi
phonetics_text: ˈsnazi
synonyms:
stylish|smart|attractive|lovely|glamorous|gorgeous|stunning|fashionable|dapper|debonair|dashing|jaunty|rakish|spruce|chic|modish|elegant|trim|trendy|cool|sharp|snappy|with it|swinging|nifty|natty|groovy|kicking|kicky|tony|fly|spiffy|sassy|stylin'|on fleek|gay|swagger|trig


word: SNEAK
russian_word: подлец
example: I sneaked out by the back exit|she sneaked on us
synonyms: creep|slink|steal|slip|slide|sidle|edge|move furtively|tiptoe|pussyfoot|pad|prowl
origin: late 16th century: probably dialect; perhaps related to obsolete snike ‘to creep’.
part_of_speech: verb|noun|adjective
phonetic: sniːk
phonetics_text: sniːk
definition:
move or go in a furtive or stealthy way.|(especially in children's use) inform an adult or person in authority of a companion's misdeeds; tell tales.


word: SNEAKER
russian_word: кроссовки
definition: a soft shoe worn for sports or casual occasions; a trainer.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsniːkə
phonetics_text: ˈsniːkə
origin:
late 16th century: (in sense ‘person or animal that sneaks’): the current sense dates from the late 19th century.


word: SNEAKING
russian_word: подлый
example: I've a sneaking suspicion they'll do well|an unpleasant, sneaking habit
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsniːkɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈsniːkɪŋ
definition:
(of a feeling) persistent in one's mind but reluctantly held or not fully recognized.|furtive and contemptible.

synonyms:
secret|private|hidden|concealed|innermost|inward|unexpressed|unvoiced|undisclosed|undeclared|undivulged|unconfessed|unavowed|niggling|nagging|lurking|insidious|lingering|gnawing|unrelenting|slight but persistent|worrying|concerning


word: SNEAKY
russian_word: подлый
example: sneaky, underhand tactics|I developed a sneaky fondness for the old lady
definition: furtive; sly.|(of a feeling) persistent but reluctantly held; sneaking.
antonyms: honest|open
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsniːki
phonetics_text: ˈsniːki
synonyms:
sly|crafty|cunning|wily|clever|artful|scheming|devious|guileful|tricky|conniving|designing|deceitful|duplicitous|dishonest|disingenuous|underhand|untrustworthy|unscrupulous|double-dealing|furtive|secretive|secret|stealthy|surreptitious|sneaking|skulking|slinking|clandestine|hidden|covert|cloaked|conspiratorial|under the table|black|dirty|foxy|shifty|fly|shonky|slim|subtle|carny


word: SNEER
russian_word: насмешка
example: he acknowledged their presence with a condescending sneer
definition: a contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone.
origin: late Middle English: probably of imitative origin.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: snɪə
phonetics_text: snɪə
synonyms:
curl of the/one's lip|disparaging smile|contemptuous smile|smug smile|conceited smile|cruel smile|mirthless smile|smirk|snicker|snigger|jibe|barb|jeer|taunt|insult|cutting remark|slight|affront|slur|insinuation|scorn|scoffing|contempt|disdain|mockery|ridicule|derision|dig


word: SNEEZE
russian_word: чихать
example: the smoke made her sneeze
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: sniːz
phonetics_text: sniːz
definition:
make a sudden involuntary expulsion of air from the nose and mouth due to irritation of one's nostrils.

origin:
Middle English: apparently an alteration of Middle English fnese due to misreading or misprinting (after initial fn- had become unfamiliar), later adopted because it sounded appropriate.


word: SNICK
russian_word: зарубка
definition: cut a small notch or incision in (something).|cause (something) to make a sharp clicking sound.
origin: late 17th century: probably from obsolete snick or snee ‘fight with knives’.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: snɪk
phonetics_text: snɪk
example:
the stem can be carefully snicked to allow the bud to swell|he placed the pen in the briefcase and snicked it shut


word: SNIDE
russian_word: подлый
example: snide remarks about my mother|a snide divorce lawyer|snide Rolex watches
antonyms: complimentary|sympathetic
origin: mid 19th century (in snide (sense 3 of the adjective)): of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: snʌɪd
phonetics_text: snʌɪd
definition:
derogatory or mocking in an indirect way.|(of a person) devious and underhand.|counterfeit; inferior.

synonyms:
disparaging|derogatory|deprecating|deprecatory|denigratory|insulting|vituperative|disapproving|contemptuous|mocking|taunting|ridiculing|sneering|jeering|scoffing|scornful|derisive|sarcastic|caustic|biting|bitchy|shrewish|spiteful|hurtful|nasty|mean|sarky|mordacious


word: SNIFFER
russian_word: сниффер
example: a glue sniffer|she bounced a dictionary off my sniffer
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsnɪfə
phonetics_text: ˈsnɪfə
definition:
a person who sniffs something.|a person's nose.|a computer program that detects and records a variety of restricted information, especially the secret passwords needed to gain access to files or networks.


word: SNIFFY
russian_word: презрительный
example: some people are sniffy about tea bags
definition: scornful; contemptuous.
antonyms: friendly|complimentary
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsnɪfi
phonetics_text: ˈsnɪfi
synonyms:
contemptuous|scornful|full of contempt|derisive|derisory|withering|mocking|scoffing|sneering|jeering|scathing|snide|disparaging|slighting|supercilious|disdainful|superior|dismissive|snotty|fancy-pants|contumelious


word: SNIP
russian_word: надрез
example: she was snipping a few dead heads off the roses
definition: cut (something) with scissors or shears, typically with small quick strokes.
origin: mid 16th century (in the sense ‘a shred’): from Low German snip ‘small piece’, of imitative origin.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: snɪp
phonetics_text: snɪp
synonyms:
cut|clip|cut into|slit|nick|gash|notch|incise|snick|cut off|snip off|trim (off)|prune|hack off|chop off|saw off|lop (off)|dock|crop|sever|separate|detach|remove|take off


word: SNIPE
russian_word: бекас
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: snʌɪp
phonetics_text: snʌɪp
definition:
a wading bird of marshes and wet meadows, with brown camouflaged plumage, a long straight bill, and typically a drumming display flight.

origin:
Middle English: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare with Icelandic mýrisnípa ; obscurely related to Dutch snip and German Schnepfe .


word: SNIPING
russian_word: снайперская стрельба
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsnʌɪpɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈsnʌɪpɪŋ
example:
sniping assumed great importance during WWI, especially where trench warfare was prevalent|there has been some sniping about inept leadership|sniping drives up prices

definition:
the action of shooting at someone from a hiding place, especially accurately and at long range.|the action of verbally attacking someone in a sly or petty way.|(in an online auction) the action or practice of placing a bid judged to be high enough to win an item just before the bidding is scheduled to close.


word: SNIVEL
russian_word: сопли
example: Kate started to snivel, looking sad and stunned
definition: cry and sniff in a feeble or fretful way.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: ˈsnɪv(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈsnɪv(ə)l
synonyms:
sniffle|snuffle|run at the nose|have a runny/running nose|whimper|whine|weep|cry|shed tears|sob|howl|mewl|bawl|greet|blub|blubber|boohoo|grizzle

origin:
late Old English (recorded only in the verbal noun snyflung ‘mucus’), from snofl, in the same sense; compare with snuffle.


word: SNOB
russian_word: сноб
example: her mother was a snob and wanted a lawyer as a son-in-law
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: snɒb
phonetics_text: snɒb
definition:
a person with an exaggerated respect for high social position or wealth who seeks to associate with social superiors and looks down on those regarded as socially inferior.

origin:
late 18th century (originally dialect in the sense ‘cobbler’): of unknown origin; early senses conveyed a notion of ‘lower status or rank’, later denoting a person seeking to imitate those of superior social standing or wealth. Folk etymology connects the word with Latin sine nobilitate ‘without nobility’ but the first recorded sense has no connection with this.


word: SNOBBERY
russian_word: снобизм
example: the worst aspects of English class snobbery
definition: the character or quality of being a snob.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsnɒb(ə)ri
phonetics_text: ˈsnɒb(ə)ri
synonyms:
affectation|pretentiousness|condescension|affectedness|pretension|elitism|snobbishness|arrogance|pride|haughtiness|airs|airs and graces|disdain|disdainfulness|superciliousness|exclusiveness|snootiness|uppitiness|side


word: SNOBBISH
russian_word: снобистский
example: the writer takes a rather snobbish tone
definition: relating to, characteristic of, or like a snob.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsnɒbɪʃ
phonetics_text: ˈsnɒbɪʃ
synonyms:
elitist|snobby|superior|supercilious|exclusive|arrogant|proud|haughty|disdainful|patronizing|condescending|pretentious|affected|snooty|uppity|high and mighty|la-di-da|fancy-pants|stuck-up|hoity-toity|snotty|toffee-nosed|high-hat|toplofty


word: SNOOD
russian_word: сетка
origin: Old English snōd, of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: snuːd
phonetics_text: snuːd
example:
her blonde hair was held in place by a velvet-mesh snood|a bit of silver paper wrapped on the snood often triggers a bite

definition:
an ornamental hairnet or fabric bag worn over the hair at the back of a woman's head.|a wide ring of knitted material worn as a hood or scarf.|a short line attaching a hook to a main line in sea fishing.


word: SNOOKER
russian_word: снукер
example: a snooker hall
origin: late 19th century: of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈsnuːkə
phonetics_text: ˈsnuːkə
definition:
a game played with cues on a billiard table in which the players use a cue ball (white) to pocket the other balls (fifteen red and six coloured) in a set order.


word: SNOOP
russian_word: сыщик
example: your sister might find the ring if she goes snooping about
origin: mid 19th century: from Dutch snœpen ‘eat on the sly’.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: snuːp
phonetics_text: snuːp
definition:
investigate or look around furtively in an attempt to find out something, especially information about someone's private affairs.

synonyms:
pry|inquire impertinently|be inquisitive (about)|inquire|do some detective work|be curious|poke about|poke around|mind someone else's business|be a busybody|nose into|stick/poke one's nose in/into|interfere (in/with)|meddle (in/with)|intrude (on)|be nosy (about)|nosy|stickybeak|investigate|explore|ferret (about) in|ferret (around) in|rummage in|search|delve into|peer into|prowl around|nose about|nose round|nose around|have a good look at


word: SNOOPING
russian_word: шпионящий
example: don't generate any emails that would make their snooping worthwhile
part_of_speech: noun|adjective
phonetic: ˈsnuːpɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈsnuːpɪŋ
definition:
the action of furtively trying to find out something, especially information about someone's private affairs.


word: SNOOT
russian_word: сноб
origin: mid 19th century: variant of snout.
part_of_speech: noun|adjective
phonetic: snuːt
phonetics_text: snuːt
example:
a remark that might warrant a good smack in the snoot|the snoots complain that the paper has lowered its standards|a small flash unit was fitted with a snoot

definition:
a person's nose.|a person who shows contempt for those considered to be of a lower social class.|a tubular or conical attachment used to produce a narrow beam from a spotlight.


word: SNOOTY
russian_word: высокомерный
example: snooty neighbours
antonyms: friendly|modest
origin: early 20th century: from snoot + -y1; compare with snotty.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsnuːti
phonetics_text: ˈsnuːti
definition:
showing disapproval or contempt towards others, especially those considered to belong to a lower social class.

synonyms:
arrogant|proud|haughty|conceited|lofty|aloof|disdainful|superior|self-important|supercilious|exclusive|snobbish|patronizing|condescending|affected|pretentious|elitist|snobby|uppity|high and mighty|la-di-da|fancy-pants|stuck-up|hoity-toity|snotty|toffee-nosed|high-hat|toplofty


word: SNOOZE
russian_word: вздремнуть
example: the children play beach games while the adults snooze in the sun
definition: have a short, light sleep, especially during the day.
antonyms: be awake
origin: late 18th century: of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: snuːz
phonetics_text: snuːz
synonyms:
sleep|be asleep|doze|rest|take a siesta|nap|take a nap|catnap|drowse|sleep like a log/top|snatch forty winks|get some shut-eye|be in the land of Nod|kip|have a kip|get one's head down|zizz|get some zizz|doss (down)|catch some Zs|be in the arms of Morpheus|slumber


word: SNORKEL
russian_word: трубка
origin: 1940s: from German Schnorchel .
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈsnɔːk(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈsnɔːk(ə)l
example:
bring a snorkel and flippers to explore the offshore reef|50% of turntable ladders were replaced by Snorkels

definition:
a short tube for a swimmer to breathe through while keeping their face under water.|a type of hydraulically elevated platform for firefighting.


word: SNORT
russian_word: фырканье
example: he gave a snort of disgust
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: snɔːt
phonetics_text: snɔːt
definition:
an explosive sound made by the sudden forcing of breath through one's nose, used to express indignation, derision, or incredulity.

origin:
late Middle English (as a verb, also in the sense ‘snore’): probably imitative; compare with snore. The noun dates from the early 19th century.


word: SNORTER
russian_word: буря
example: the opening batsman fended off a snorter
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsnɔːtə
phonetics_text: ˈsnɔːtə
definition:
a person or thing that snorts, especially someone who inhales cocaine.|a thing that is an extreme or remarkable example of its kind, especially for its strength or severity.


word: SNOUT
russian_word: морда
example: a sea lion balanced a ball on its snout|his arrest had been the work of some anonymous snout
synonyms: muzzle|face|nose|proboscis|trunk|mouth|jaws|maw|beak|neb
origin: Middle English: from Middle Dutch, Middle Low German snūt ; related to snot.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: snaʊt
phonetics_text: snaʊt
definition:
the projecting nose and mouth of an animal, especially a mammal.|a cigarette.|a police informer.|a European moth with long palps that extend in front of the head like a snout.


word: SNOW
russian_word: снег
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: snəʊ
phonetics_text: snəʊ
example:
we were trudging through deep snow|all that they could pick up on their screens was snow|vanilla snow

definition:
atmospheric water vapour frozen into ice crystals and falling in light white flakes or lying on the ground as a white layer.|a mass of flickering white spots on a television or radar screen, caused by interference or a poor signal.|a dessert or other dish resembling snow.|cocaine.

synonyms:
snowflakes|flakes|snowdrift|snowfield|snowpack|snowfall|snowstorm|blizzard|sleet|hail|soft hail|avalanche|snowslide

origin:
Old English snāw, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch sneeuw and German Schnee, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin nix, niv- and Greek nipha .


word: SNOWBALL
russian_word: снежок
example: they pelted him with snowballs
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈsnəʊbɔːl
phonetics_text: ˈsnəʊbɔːl
definition:
a ball of packed snow, especially one made for throwing at other people for fun.|a cocktail containing advocaat and lemonade.|a dessert resembling a ball of snow, especially one containing or covered in ice cream.


word: SNOWBERRY
russian_word: снежноягодник
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsnəʊb(ə)ri
phonetics_text: ˈsnəʊb(ə)ri
definition:
a North American shrub of the honeysuckle family, bearing white berries and often cultivated as an ornamental or for hedging.


word: SNOWBIRD
russian_word: дрозд-рябинник
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsnəʊbəːd
phonetics_text: ˈsnəʊbəːd
example:
at the peak of the tourist season the hotel hosted an additional three hundred snowbirds and backpackers

definition:
a northerner who moves to a warmer southern state in the winter.|a widespread and variable junco (songbird) with grey or brown upper parts and a white belly.


word: SNOWBLOWER
russian_word: снегоуборочная машина
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsnəʊbləʊə
phonetics_text: ˈsnəʊbləʊə
definition:
a machine that clears fallen snow from a pavement, road, or other area by blowing it out to the side.


word: SNOWFLAKE
russian_word: снежинка
example: these little snowflakes will soon discover that life doesn't come with trigger warnings
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsnəʊfleɪk
phonetics_text: ˈsnəʊfleɪk
definition:
a flake of snow, especially a feathery ice crystal, typically displaying delicate sixfold symmetry.|an overly sensitive or easily offended person, or one who believes they are entitled to special treatment on account of their supposedly unique characteristics.|a white-flowered Eurasian plant related to and resembling the snowdrop, typically blooming in the summer or autumn.


word: SNOWPLOUGH
russian_word: снегоочиститель
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈsnəʊplaʊ
phonetics_text: ˈsnəʊplaʊ
definition:
an implement or vehicle for clearing roads of thick snow by pushing it aside.|an act of turning the points of one's skis inwards in order to slow down or turn.


word: SNOWSHOE
russian_word: снегоступ
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈsnəʊʃuː
phonetics_text: ˈsnəʊʃuː
definition:
a flat device resembling a racket, which is attached to the sole of a boot and used for walking on snow.


word: SNUB
russian_word: оскорбление
example: he snubbed faculty members and students alike|a horse snubbed to a tree
part_of_speech: verb|noun|adjective
phonetic: snʌb
phonetics_text: snʌb
definition:
rebuff, ignore, or spurn disdainfully.|check the movement of (a horse or boat), especially by a rope wound round a post.

synonyms:
insult|slight|affront|humiliate|treat disrespectfully|rebuff|spurn|repulse|cold-shoulder|brush off|disdain|scorn|give someone the cold shoulder|turn one's back on|keep someone at arm's length|cut (dead)|ignore|take no notice of|stiff|give someone the brush-off|freeze out|stiff-arm|knock back|put down|give someone the go-by|misprize|scout

origin:
Middle English (as a verb, originally in the sense ‘rebuke with sharp words’): from Old Norse snubba ‘chide, check the growth of’. The adjective dates from the early 18th century.


word: SNUG
russian_word: уютно
example: she was safe and snug in Ruth's arms|a well-shaped hood for a snug fit
definition: comfortable, warm, and cosy; well protected from the weather or cold.|very tight or close-fitting.
antonyms: bleak|unwelcoming
part_of_speech: adjective|noun|verb
phonetic: snʌɡ
phonetics_text: snʌɡ
synonyms:
cosy|comfortable|warm|cheerful|welcoming|friendly|congenial|hospitable|relaxed|restful|reassuring|intimate|sheltered|secure|homely|comfy

origin:
late 16th century (originally in nautical use in the sense ‘shipshape, compact, prepared for bad weather’): probably of Low German or Dutch origin.


word: SNUGGLE
russian_word: прильнуть
example: I snuggled down in my sleeping bag
definition: settle or move into a warm, comfortable position.
origin: late 17th century: frequentative of the verb snug.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈsnʌɡ(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈsnʌɡ(ə)l
synonyms:
nestle|curl up|huddle (up)|cuddle up (to)|nuzzle (up to)|settle|ensconce oneself|lie close to|embrace|hug|snug down


word: SNUGLY
russian_word: уютно
example: the baby nestled snugly in his rescuer's arms|the collar should fit snugly around your neck
part_of_speech: adverb
phonetic: ˈsnʌɡli
phonetics_text: ˈsnʌɡli
definition:
in a comfortable, warm, and cosy or well-protected manner.|in a way that is tight or close-fitting; securely.


word: SO
russian_word: так
origin: Old English swā, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zo and German so .
part_of_speech: adverb|conjunction
phonetic: səʊ
phonetics_text: səʊ
example:
the words tumbled out so fast that I could barely hear them|he isn't so bad as you'd think|hold your arms so

definition:
to such a great extent.|to the same extent (used in comparisons).|referring back to something previously mentioned.|in the way described or demonstrated; thus.


word: SOAK
russian_word: вымочить
synonyms: immerse|steep|submerge|submerse|dip|sink|dunk|bathe|wet|rinse|douse|marinate|souse|pickle|ret
origin: Old English socian ‘become saturated with a liquid by immersion’; related to sūcan ‘to suck’.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: səʊk
phonetics_text: səʊk
example:
soak the beans overnight in water|VAT would not soak the rich—it would soak the everyday guy struggling to stay afloat|you keep soaking in taverns

definition:
make or allow (something) to become thoroughly wet by immersing it in liquid.|impose heavy charges or taxation on.|drink heavily.


word: SOAKAWAY
russian_word: поглотительный колодец
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsəʊkəweɪ
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊkəweɪ
definition:
a pit, typically filled with hard core, into which waste water is piped so that it drains slowly out into the surrounding soil.


word: SOAK IN
russian_word: впитывать
definition: (of a liquid) penetrate or permeate something completely.|savour an experience.
example:
a fabric protector will prevent spills from soaking in|I wanted time to soak it all in and appreciate this blessing


word: SOAKING
russian_word: намокание
example: his jacket was soaking
definition: extremely wet; wet through.
antonyms: parched|bone dry
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: ˈsəʊkɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊkɪŋ
synonyms:
drenched|soaked|soaked to the skin|like a drowned rat|wet through|soaked through|sodden|soggy|waterlogged|saturated|sopping (wet)|dripping (wet)|wringing (wet)|streaming


word: SOAP
russian_word: мыло
example: a bar of soap|the soaps are top of the ratings
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: səʊp
phonetics_text: səʊp
definition:
a substance used with water for washing and cleaning, made of a compound of natural oils or fats with sodium hydroxide or another strong alkali, and typically having perfume and colouring added.|a soap opera.

origin:
Old English sāpe, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch zeep and German Seife . The verb dates from the mid 16th century.


word: SOAPWORT
russian_word: сапонария
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsəʊpwəːt
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊpwəːt
definition:
a European plant of the pink family, with fragrant pink or white flowers and leaves that were formerly used to make soap.


word: SOAPY
russian_word: мыльный
example: hot soapy water|the script is sentimental and a little soapy|a soapy, worshipful look
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: ˈsəʊpi
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊpi
definition:
containing or covered with soap.|characteristic of a soap opera.|(of a person or their behaviour) unpleasantly flattering and ingratiating.


word: SOBER
russian_word: трезвый
example: a sober view of life
definition: not affected by alcohol; not drunk.|serious, sensible, and solemn.
antonyms: drunk
origin: Middle English: from Old French sobre, from Latin sobrius .
part_of_speech: adjective|verb
phonetic: ˈsəʊbə
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊbə
synonyms:
not drunk|not intoxicated|clear-headed|as sober as a judge|teetotal|abstinent|non-drinking|abstemious|temperate|moderate|on the wagon|dry


word: SOBERNESS
russian_word: трезвость
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsəʊbənəs
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊbənəs
example:
he leaves the festivities proclaiming his soberness|there isn't a lot of energy here due to the soberness of the music

definition:
the state of not being under the influence of alcohol; sobriety.|the quality of being staid or solemn.


word: SOBRIETY
russian_word: трезвость
definition: the state of being sober.|the quality of being staid or solemn.
origin: late Middle English: from Old French sobriete or Latin sobrietas, from sobrius (see sober).
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: səˈbrʌɪəti
phonetics_text: səˈbrʌɪəti
example:
the price of beer compelled me to maintain a certain level of sobriety|she speaks with such sobriety, it's clear she speaks the truth

synonyms:
soberness|clear-headedness|abstinence|teetotalism|non-indulgence|abstemiousness|temperance|moderation|moderateness


word: SOCCER
russian_word: футбол
synonyms: Association football|football|the beautiful game
origin: late 19th century: shortening of Assoc. + -er4.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɒkə
phonetics_text: ˈsɒkə
definition:
a form of football played by two teams of eleven players with a round ball which may not be handled during play except by the goalkeepers.


word: SOCIABILITY
russian_word: коммуникабельность
example: for all his sociability, he never really connects with people
definition: the quality of being sociable.
antonyms: unsociability|unfriendliness|uncommunicativeness|solitariness
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌsəʊʃəˈbɪlɪti
phonetics_text: ˌsəʊʃəˈbɪlɪti
synonyms:
friendliness|affability|amiability|amicability|cordiality|neighbourliness|companionability|gregariousness|conviviality|clubbability|warmness|warmth|warm-heartedness|good nature|niceness|pleasantness|geniality|civility|liveliness|communicativeness|responsiveness|forthcomingness|openness|extroversion|approachability|accessibility|chumminess|clubbiness|hospitableness|good-naturedness


word: SOCIABLE
russian_word: общительный
example: being a sociable person, Eva loved entertaining
definition: willing to talk and engage in activities with other people; friendly.
antonyms: unsociable|unfriendly|solitary
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: ˈsəʊʃəb(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊʃəb(ə)l
synonyms:
friendly|affable|amicable|cordial|neighbourly|hospitable|companionable|gregarious|convivial|clubbable|warm|warm-hearted|good-natured|genial|easy to get on/along with|lively|communicative|responsive|forthcoming|open|outgoing|extrovert|easy-going|easy|hail-fellow-well-met|approachable|accessible|chummy|clubby|matey|regular|conversable

origin:
mid 16th century: from French, or from Latin sociabilis, from sociare ‘unite’, from socius ‘companion’.


word: SOCIAL
russian_word: социальный
example: alcoholism is recognized as a major social problem|we are social beings as well as individuals
antonyms: individual
origin: late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin socialis ‘allied’, from socius ‘friend’.
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: ˈsəʊʃ(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊʃ(ə)l
definition:
relating to society or its organization.|needing companionship and therefore best suited to living in communities.|(of a bird) gregarious; breeding or nesting in colonies.

synonyms:
communal|community|community-based|collective|group|general|popular|civil|civic|public|societal|endemic|pandemic


word: SOCIALISM
russian_word: социализм
antonyms: conservatism
origin: early 19th century: from French socialisme, from social (see social).
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsəʊʃəlɪz(ə)m
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊʃəlɪz(ə)m
definition:
a political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.

synonyms:
leftism|Fabianism|syndicalism|consumer socialism|utopian socialism|welfarism|communism|Bolshevism|radicalism|militancy|progressivism|social democracy|labourism|Marxism|Leninism|Marxism–Leninism|neo-Marxism|Trotskyism|Maoism


word: SOCIALIST
russian_word: социалист
example: she was a lifelong socialist
definition: a person who advocates or practises socialism.
antonyms: conservative
part_of_speech: noun|adjective
phonetic: ˈsəʊʃ(ə)lɪst
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊʃ(ə)lɪst
synonyms:
left-wing|Fabian|syndicalist|utopian socialist|communist|communistic|Bolshevik|leftist|ultra-left|anti-capitalist|radical|revolutionary|militant|red|progressive|progressivist|reforming|social-democrat|Labour|Labourite|labourist|Marxist|Leninist|Marxist–Leninist|Trotskyite|Maoist|lefty|pink|pinko|Bolshie|commie|left-winger|reformer|social democrat


word: SOCIALITE
russian_word: светская львица
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsəʊʃəlʌɪt
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊʃəlʌɪt
definition:
a person who is well known in fashionable society and is fond of social activities and entertainment.


word: SOCIALIZATION
russian_word: социализация
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: səʊʃ(ə)lʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n
phonetics_text: səʊʃ(ə)lʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n
example:
socialization with students has helped her communication skills|pre-school starts the process of socialization|planned economic growth was accompanied by the socialization of agriculture

definition:
the activity of mixing socially with others.|the process of learning to behave in a way that is acceptable to society.|organization of an industry or company according to the principles of socialism.


word: SOCIALIZE
russian_word: общаться
antonyms: keep oneself to oneself
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈsəʊʃəlʌɪz
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊʃəlʌɪz
example:
he didn't mind socializing with his staff|newcomers are socialized into orthodox ways|socializing the economy began by nationalizing industries

definition:
partcipate in social activities; mix socially with others.|make (someone) behave in a way that is acceptable to their society.|organize according to the principles of socialism.

synonyms:
interact|converse|be sociable|mix|mingle|get together|meet|keep company|fraternize|consort|entertain|have people round|get out (and about)|go out|meet people|hobnob


word: SOCIALIZED
russian_word: социализированный
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsəʊʃəlʌɪzd
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊʃəlʌɪzd
example:
poorly socialized children who are ill-equipped to handle the responsibilities of adult life|socialized economies

definition:
having been made to behave in a way that is acceptable to a particular society.|organized according to the principles of socialism.


word: SOCIALIZING
russian_word: общение
part_of_speech: noun|adjective
phonetic: ˈsəʊʃ(ə)lʌɪzɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊʃ(ə)lʌɪzɪŋ
example:
they have limited their socializing to a small circle of family members and friends|the raising and socializing of children

definition:
the action or practice of participating in social activities or mixing socially with others.|the action or process of causing a person to behave in a way that is acceptable to their society.


word: SOCIALLY
russian_word: социально
example: a socially engaged writer|a coffee shop where people could meet socially
part_of_speech: adverb
phonetic: ˈsəʊʃ(ə)li
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊʃ(ə)li
definition:
in a way that relates to society or its organization.|in the company of others, especially for pleasure; in a social manner.


word: SOCIETY
russian_word: общество
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: səˈsʌɪɪti
phonetics_text: səˈsʌɪɪti
example:
drugs, crime, and other dangers to society|the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds|she shunned the society of others

definition:
the aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.|an organization or club formed for a particular purpose or activity.|the situation of being in the company of other people.

synonyms:
the community|the public|the general public|the people|the population|civilization|the world at large|humankind|mankind|humanity

origin:
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘companionship, friendly association with others’): from French société, from Latin societas, from socius ‘companion’.


word: SOCIOBIOLOGY
russian_word: социобиология
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌsəʊʃɪəʊbʌɪˈɒlədʒi
phonetics_text: ˌsəʊʃɪəʊbʌɪˈɒlədʒi|ˌsəʊsɪəʊbʌɪˈɒlədʒi
definition:
the scientific study of the biological (especially ecological and evolutionary) aspects of social behaviour in animals and humans.


word: SOCIOPATH
russian_word: социопат
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsəʊʃɪə(ʊ)paθ
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊʃɪə(ʊ)paθ|ˈsəʊsɪə(ʊ)paθ
definition:
a person with a personality disorder manifesting itself in extreme antisocial attitudes and behaviour.


word: SOCK
russian_word: носок
example: a sock on the jaw
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: sɒk
phonetics_text: sɒk
definition:
a garment for the foot and lower part of the leg, typically knitted from wool, cotton, or nylon.|a hard blow.

origin:
Old English socc  ‘light shoe’, of Germanic origin, from Latin soccus ‘comic actor's shoe, light low-heeled slipper’, from Greek sukkhos .


word: SOCKET
russian_word: розетка
example: the eye socket
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈsɒkɪt
phonetics_text: ˈsɒkɪt
definition:
a natural or artificial hollow into which something fits or in which something revolves.|an electrical device receiving a plug or light bulb to make a connection.

origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘head of a spear, resembling a ploughshare’): from an Anglo-Norman French diminutive of Old French soc ‘ploughshare’, probably of Celtic origin.


word: SOCLE
russian_word: цоколь
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsəʊk(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊk(ə)l|ˈsɒk(ə)l
definition:
a plain low block or plinth serving as a support for a column, urn, statue, etc. or as the foundation of a wall.

origin:
early 18th century: from French, from Italian zoccolo, literally ‘wooden shoe’, from Latin socculus, from soccus (see sock).


word: SODA
russian_word: сода
example: a whisky and soda
origin: late Middle English (in soda (sense 2)): from medieval Latin, from Arabic suwwad ‘saltwort’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsəʊdə
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊdə
definition:
carbonated water (originally made with sodium bicarbonate) drunk alone or mixed with alcoholic drinks or fruit juice.|sodium carbonate, especially as a natural mineral or as an industrial chemical.


word: SODALITE
russian_word: содалит
origin: early 19th century: from soda + -lite.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsəʊdəlʌɪt
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊdəlʌɪt
definition:
a blue mineral consisting chiefly of an aluminosilicate and chloride of sodium, occurring chiefly in alkaline igneous rocks.


word: SODDEN
russian_word: промокший
example: his clothes were sodden
definition: saturated with liquid, especially water; soaked through.
antonyms: dry|arid
origin: Middle English (in the sense ‘boiled, cooked by boiling’): archaic past participle of seethe.
part_of_speech: adjective|verb
phonetic: ˈsɒd(ə)n
phonetics_text: ˈsɒd(ə)n
synonyms:
soaking|soaking wet|soaked|soaked through|wet through|saturated|drenched|sopping (wet)|dripping (wet)|wringing (wet)|streaming|waterlogged|soggy|boggy|swampy|miry|fenny|oozy|marshy|heavy|squelchy|soft|quaggy


word: SODIUM
russian_word: натрий
origin: early 19th century: from soda + -ium.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsəʊdɪəm
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊdɪəm
definition:
the chemical element of atomic number 11, a soft silver-white reactive metal of the alkali metal group.


word: SODOMITE
russian_word: педераст
definition: a person who engages in anal sexual intercourse.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɒdəmʌɪt
phonetics_text: ˈsɒdəmʌɪt
origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘sodomy’): via Old French from late Latin Sodomita, from Greek Sodomitēs ‘inhabitant of Sodom’.


word: SODOMY
russian_word: содомия
definition: anal sexual intercourse.
synonyms: anal intercourse|anal sex|buggery|pedication|intercourse per anum|a bit of ring|reaming
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɒdəmi
phonetics_text: ˈsɒdəmi
origin:
Middle English: from medieval Latin sodomia, from late Latin peccatum Sodomiticum ‘sin of Sodom’ (after Gen. 19:5, which implies that the men of Sodom practised homosexual rape) (see Sodom).


word: SOFA
russian_word: диван
example: sofa cushions
definition: a long upholstered seat with a back and arms, for two or more people.
origin: early 17th century: from French, based on Arabic ṣuffa .
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsəʊfə
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊfə
synonyms:
settee|couch|divan|chaise longue|love seat|chesterfield|Knole sofa|sofa bed|put-you-up|canapé|tête-à-tête|davenport|day bed|studio couch|sectional|squab


word: SO FAR
russian_word: до сих пор
example: jabs and pills can protect you only so far|diplomatic activity so far has failed
definition: to a certain limited extent.|(of a trend that seems likely to continue) up to this time.
synonyms:
until now|up till/to now|up to this point|as yet|thus far|hitherto|up to the present|until/till the present|to date|by this time|heretofore|thitherto


word: SOFAR
russian_word: ГНФАР
origin: 1940s: from So(und) f(ixing) a(nd) r(anging) .
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsəʊfɑː
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊfɑː
definition:
a system in which the sound waves from an underwater explosion are detected and located by three or more listening stations, useful in determining the position at sea of survivors of a disaster.


word: SOFFIT
russian_word: софит
definition: the underside of an architectural structure such as an arch, a balcony, or overhanging eaves.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɒfɪt
phonetics_text: ˈsɒfɪt
origin:
early 17th century: from French soffite or Italian soffitto, based on Latin suffixus ‘fastened below’.


word: SOFT
russian_word: мягкий
antonyms: hard|firm
part_of_speech: adjective|adverb
phonetic: sɒft
phonetics_text: sɒft
example:
soft margarine|the soft glow of the lamps|the government is not becoming soft on crime|now a new factor looms: soft oil prices|you use only half as much soap when you clean with soft water|he must be going soft in the head

definition:
easy to mould, cut, compress, or fold; not hard or firm to the touch.|having a pleasing quality involving a subtle effect or contrast rather than sharp definition.|sympathetic, lenient, or compassionate, especially to a degree perceived as excessive; not strict or sufficiently strict.|(of a drink) not alcoholic.|(of a market, currency, or commodity) falling or likely to fall in value.|(of water) containing relatively low concentrations of dissolved calcium and magnesium salts and therefore lathering easily with soap.|foolish; silly.|(of a consonant) pronounced as a fricative (as c in ice ).

synonyms:
mushy|squashy|pulpy|pappy|slushy|sloppy|squelchy|squishy|oozy|doughy|semi-liquid|gooey|gloopy|squidgy|pulpous|swampy|marshy|boggy|miry|fenny|heavy|quaggy|supple|elastic|springy|pliable|pliant|resilient|cushiony|spongy|compressible|flexible|ductile|malleable|tensile|plastic

origin:
Old English sōfte  ‘agreeable, calm, gentle’, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch zacht and German sanft .


word: SOFTBALL
russian_word: софтбол
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɒf(t)bɔːl
phonetics_text: ˈsɒf(t)bɔːl
definition:
a modified form of baseball played on a smaller field with a larger, softer ball, seven rather than nine innings, and underarm pitching. The game evolved in the US during the late 19th century from a form of indoor baseball.


word: SOFTEN
russian_word: смягчать
definition: make or become soft or softer.|make or become less severe.|remove mineral salts from (water).
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈsɒf(ə)n
phonetics_text: ˈsɒf(ə)n
example:
plant extracts to soften and moisturize the skin|a major injection of private cash could soften the blow for the taxpayer

synonyms:
alleviate|ease|relieve|soothe|take the edge off|assuage|allay|dull|cushion|lessen|moderate|temper|mitigate|palliate|diminish|decrease|blunt|deaden|abate|tone down|lenify|die down|subside|let up|calm down|grow less|slacken|dwindle|weaken


word: SOFTNESS
russian_word: мягкость
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɒftnəs
phonetics_text: ˈsɒftnəs
example:
I snuggled deeper into the warm softness of my bed|a general softness of focus|he recommended conciliation and softness towards national minorities|a glass-care programme regulates the water softness

definition:
the quality of being easy to mould, cut, compress, or fold.|a subtle effect or contrast; lack of sharp definition.|the quality of being sympathetic, lenient, or compassionate.|the degree to which water is free from mineral salts that make lathering difficult.


word: SOFTWOOD
russian_word: мягкая древесина
example: keep softwood cuttings covered until well rooted
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɒf(t)wʊd
phonetics_text: ˈsɒf(t)wʊd
definition:
the wood from a conifer (such as pine, fir, or spruce) as distinguished from that of broadleaved trees.|(in gardening) young pliable growth on shrubs and other plants from which cuttings can be taken.


word: SOGGY
russian_word: сырой
example: we squelched through the soggy ground
definition: wet and soft.
origin: early 18th century (in the sense ‘boggy’): from dialect sog ‘a swamp’ + -y1.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsɒɡi
phonetics_text: ˈsɒɡi
synonyms:
soft and wet|mushy|squashy|pulpy|pappy|slushy|sloppy|squelchy|squishy|oozy|doughy|semi-liquid|over-moist|swampy|marshy|boggy|miry|fenny|soaking|soaked|soaked through|wet through|saturated|drenched|sopping (wet)|dripping (wet)|wringing (wet)|gooey|gloopy|squidgy|quaggy|pulpous


word: SOH
russian_word: сох
definition: (in tonic sol-fa) the fifth note of a major scale.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: səʊ
phonetics_text: səʊ
origin:
Middle English sol : representing (as an arbitrary name for the note) the first syllable of solve, taken from a Latin hymn (see solmization).


word: SOIL
russian_word: почва
example: blueberries need very acid soil
synonyms: earth|loam|sod|ground|dirt|clay|turf|topsoil|mould|humus|marl|dust
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: sɔɪl
phonetics_text: sɔɪl
definition:
the upper layer of earth in which plants grow, a black or dark brown material typically consisting of a mixture of organic remains, clay, and rock particles.

origin:
late Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French, perhaps representing Latin solium ‘seat’, by association with solum ‘ground’.


word: SOKOL
russian_word: Сокол
example: Sokol exercises
origin: Czech, literally ‘falcon’ (the emblem of the society).
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɒkɒl
phonetics_text: ˈsɒkɒl
definition:
a Slav gymnastic society aiming to promote a communal spirit and physical fitness, originating in Prague in 1862.


word: SOLA
russian_word: соло-вексель
origin: mid 19th century: from Bengali solā, Hindi śolā .
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsəʊlə
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊlə
definition:
an Indian swamp plant of the pea family, with stems that yield the pith that is used to make sola topis.


word: SOLANACEOUS
russian_word: Пасленовые
definition: relating to or denoting plants of the nightshade family ( Solanaceae ).
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˌsɒləˈneɪʃəs
phonetics_text: ˌsɒləˈneɪʃəs
origin:
early 19th century: from modern Latin Solanaceae (plural), based on Latin solanum ‘nightshade’ + -ous.


word: SOLANDER
russian_word: Соландер
origin: late 18th century: named after Daniel C. Solander (1736–82), Swedish botanist.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: səˈlandə
phonetics_text: səˈlandə
definition:
a protective box made in the form of a book, for holding such items as botanical specimens, maps, papers, etc.


word: SOLANINE
russian_word: соланин
origin: mid 19th century: from French, from the genus name Solanum + -ine4.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɒləniːn
phonetics_text: ˈsɒləniːn
definition:
a poisonous compound which is present in green potatoes and in related plants. It is a steroid glycoside of the saponin group.


word: SOLARIUM
russian_word: солярий
origin: mid 19th century: from Latin, literally ‘sundial, place for sunning oneself’, from Latin sol ‘sun’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: səˈlɛːrɪəm
phonetics_text: səˈlɛːrɪəm
definition:
a room equipped with sunlamps or sunbeds which can be used to acquire an artificial suntan.|a room fitted with extensive areas of glass to admit sunlight.


word: SOLDER
russian_word: припой
example: remove the fitting using a blowtorch to melt the solder
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈsəʊldə
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊldə|ˈsɒldə
definition:
a low-melting alloy, especially one based on lead and tin or (for higher temperatures) on brass or silver, used for joining less fusible metals.

origin:
Middle English: from Old French soudure, from the verb souder, from Latin solidare ‘fasten together’, from solidus ‘solid’.


word: SOLDIER
russian_word: солдат
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈsəʊldʒə
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊldʒə
definition:
a person who serves in an army.|a wingless caste of ant or termite with a large specially modified head and jaws, involved chiefly in defence.|a strip of bread or toast, used for dipping into a soft-boiled egg.|an upright brick, timber, or other building element.

synonyms:
fighter|serviceman|servicewoman|fighting man|fighting woman|comrade-in-arms|warrior|trooper|cannon fodder|GI|enlisted man|squaddie|pongo|man-at-arms

origin:
Middle English: from Old French soldier, from soulde ‘(soldier's) pay’, from Latin solidus (see solidus). The verb dates from the early 17th century.


word: SOLDIER
russian_word: солдат
definition: serve as a soldier.|carry on doggedly; persevere.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈsəʊldʒə
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊldʒə
example:
I soldiered with your father on his last four campaigns|Graham wasn't enjoying this, but he soldiered on

synonyms:
persevere|persist|carry on doggedly|keep on|keep going|not give up|struggle on|hammer away|be persistent|be determined|see/follow something through|keep at it|show determination|press on/ahead|stay with something|not take no for an answer|be tenacious|be pertinacious|stand one's ground|stand fast/firm|hold on|hold out|go the distance|stay the course|plod on|plough on|grind away|hang on|plug away|peg away|stick to one's guns|stick at it|stick it out|hang in there|bash on

origin:
Middle English: from Old French soldier, from soulde ‘(soldier's) pay’, from Latin solidus (see solidus). The verb dates from the early 17th century.


word: SOLE
russian_word: подошва
example: the soles of their feet were nearly black with dirt
definition: the undersurface of a person's foot.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: səʊl
phonetics_text: səʊl
origin:
Middle English: from Old French, from Latin solea ‘sandal, sill’, from solum ‘bottom, pavement, sole’; compare with Dutch zool and German Sohle .


word: SOLECISM
russian_word: солецизм
definition: a grammatical mistake in speech or writing.
synonyms: (grammatical) mistake|error|blunder|howler|boob|lapsus linguae|lapsus calami|cacology
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɒlɪsɪz(ə)m
phonetics_text: ˈsɒlɪsɪz(ə)m
origin:
mid 16th century: from French solécisme, or via Latin from Greek soloikismos, from soloikos ‘speaking incorrectly’.


word: SOLELY
russian_word: исключительно
example: he is solely responsible for any debts the company may incur
definition: not involving anyone or anything else; only.
part_of_speech: adverb
phonetic: ˈsəʊlli
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊlli
synonyms:
only|simply|just|merely|uniquely|exclusively|entirely|completely|absolutely|totally|wholly|alone|no more than


word: SOLEMN
russian_word: торжественный
example: a solemn procession|he swore a solemn oath to keep faith
definition: formal and dignified.|characterized by deep sincerity.
antonyms: frivolous
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsɒləm
phonetics_text: ˈsɒləm
synonyms:
dignified|ceremonious|ceremonial|stately|courtly|majestic|imposing|impressive|awe-inspiring|portentous|splendid|magnificent|grand|important|august|formal

origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘associated with religious rites’): from Old French solemne, from Latin sollemnis ‘customary, celebrated at a fixed date’, from sollus ‘entire’.


word: SOLEMNITY
russian_word: торжественность
example: his ashes were laid to rest with great solemnity
definition: the state or quality of being serious and dignified.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: səˈlɛmnɪti
phonetics_text: səˈlɛmnɪti
synonyms:
dignity|ceremony|stateliness|courtliness|majesty|impressiveness|portentousness|splendour|magnificence|grandeur|importance|augustness|formality|solemnness|seriousness|earnestness|gravity|sobriety|sombreness|sternness|grimness|dourness|humourlessness|glumness|gloominess|moodiness|thoughtfulness|preoccupation|pensiveness|meditativeness|staidness|sedateness|studiousness|bookishness|owlishness

origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘observance of formality and ceremony’, frequently in the phrases in solemnity, with solemnity ): from Old French solemnite, from Latin sollemnitas, from sollemnis (see solemn).


word: SOLEMNIZE
russian_word: праздновать
example: they needed only to find a priest to solemnize their marriage
definition: duly perform (a ceremony, especially that of marriage).
synonyms: perform|celebrate|ceremonialize|formalize|officiate at
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈsɒləmnʌɪz
phonetics_text: ˈsɒləmnʌɪz
origin:
late Middle English: from Old French solemniser, from medieval Latin solemnizare, from Latin sollemnis (see solemn).


word: SOLEMNLY
russian_word: торжественно
definition: in a formal and dignified manner.|with deep sincerity.
part_of_speech: adverb
phonetic: ˈsɒləmli
phonetics_text: ˈsɒləmli
example:
the new Queen was solemnly crowned by the Bishop of Rheims|I solemnly swear it will never happen again


word: SOLEPLATE
russian_word: Подошва
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsəʊlpleɪt
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊlpleɪt
definition:
a metal plate forming the base of an electric iron, machine saw, or other machine.|a horizontal timber at the base of a wall frame.


word: SOLERA
russian_word: Солера
origin: Spanish, literally ‘cross-beam, stone base’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: səˈlɛːrə
phonetics_text: səˈlɛːrə
definition:
a Spanish method of producing wine, especially sherry and Madeira, whereby small amounts of younger wines stored in an upper tier of casks are systematically blended with the more mature wine in the casks below.


word: SOLEUS
russian_word: камбаловидной
origin: late 17th century: modern Latin, from Latin solea ‘sole’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: sə(ʊ)ˈliːəs
phonetics_text: sə(ʊ)ˈliːəs
definition:
a broad muscle in the lower calf, below the gastrocnemius, which flexes the foot to point the toes downwards.


word: SOLICIT
russian_word: ходатайствовать
example: he called a meeting to solicit their views|he met her while she was soliciting in Soho
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: səˈlɪsɪt
phonetics_text: səˈlɪsɪt
definition:
ask for or try to obtain (something) from someone.|accost someone and offer one's or someone else's services as a prostitute.

synonyms:
ask for|request|apply for|put in for|seek|beg|plead for|sue for|crave|canvass|call for|drum up|press for|impetrate|ask|beseech|implore|plead with|entreat|appeal to|apply to|lobby|petition|importune|supplicate|call on|press|pressure|obsecrate

origin:
late Middle English: from Old French solliciter, from Latin sollicitare ‘agitate’, from sollicitus ‘anxious’, from sollus ‘entire’ + citus (past participle of ciere ‘set in motion’).


word: SOLICITATION
russian_word: домогательство
example: he was a regular target for solicitation of funds|a woman arrested for solicitation
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: səlɪsɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n
phonetics_text: səlɪsɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n
definition:
the act of asking for or trying to obtain something from someone.|the act of accosting someone and offering one's or someone else's services as a prostitute.


word: SOLICITING
russian_word: ходатайство
example: although prostitution was not itself an offence, soliciting was
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: səˈlɪsɪtɪŋ
phonetics_text: səˈlɪsɪtɪŋ
definition:
the action or fact of accosting someone and offering one's or someone else's services as a prostitute.


word: SOLICITOR
russian_word: адвокат
example: she had been a telephone solicitor for a Chicago newspaper
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: səˈlɪsɪtə
phonetics_text: səˈlɪsɪtə
definition:
a member of the legal profession qualified to deal with conveyancing, the drawing up of wills, and other legal matters. A solicitor may also instruct barristers and represent clients in some courts.|a person who tries to obtain business orders, advertising, etc.; a canvasser.

synonyms:
lawyer|legal representative|legal practitioner|legal executive|notary (public)|advocate|attorney|commissioner for oaths|articled clerk|solicitor general|attorney general|Official Solicitor|Recorder|law agent|writer to the Signet|brief

origin:
late Middle English (denoting an agent or deputy): from Old French solliciteur, from solliciter (see solicit).


word: SOLICITUDE
russian_word: заботливость
example: I was touched by his solicitude
definition: care or concern for someone or something.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: səˈlɪsɪtjuːd
phonetics_text: səˈlɪsɪtjuːd
synonyms:
concern|care|attentiveness|mindfulness|consideration|considerateness|thoughtfulness|solicitousness|carefulness|anxiety|worry|concernment

origin:
late Middle English: from Old French sollicitude, from Latin sollicitudo, from sollicitus (see solicitous).


word: SOLID
russian_word: твердый
antonyms: liquid|gaseous
synonyms: hard|rock-hard|rigid|firm|solidified|set|frozen|jellied|congealed|concrete
origin: late Middle English: from Latin solidus ; related to salvus ‘safe’ and sollus ‘entire’.
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: ˈsɒlɪd
phonetics_text: ˈsɒlɪd
example:
the stream was frozen solid|a solid figure with six plane faces|a sculpture made out of solid rock|the defence is solid|he thought he could put himself in solid with you by criticizing her|they'll be solid on him for that mistake

definition:
firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid.|having three dimensions.|not hollow or containing spaces or gaps.|dependable; reliable.|on good terms with.|severe; unfair.


word: SOLIDARITY
russian_word: солидарность
example: factory workers voiced solidarity with the striking students
origin: mid 19th century: from French solidarité, from solidaire ‘solidary’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌsɒlɪˈdarɪti
phonetics_text: ˌsɒlɪˈdarɪti
definition:
unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group.|an independent trade union movement in Poland which developed into a mass campaign for political change and inspired popular opposition to Communist regimes across eastern Europe. Formed in 1980 under the leadership of Lech Wałęsa, it was banned in 1981 following the imposition of martial law. Legalized again in 1989, it won a majority in the elections of that year.

synonyms:
unanimity|unity|like-mindedness|agreement|accord|harmony|consensus|concord|concurrence|singleness of purpose|community of interest|mutual support|cooperation|cohesion|team spirit|camaraderie|esprit de corps


word: SOLIDIFY
russian_word: затвердевать
example: the magma slowly solidifies and forms crystals
definition: make or become hard or solid.
antonyms: liquefy|melt|thaw|gasify
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: səˈlɪdɪfʌɪ
phonetics_text: səˈlɪdɪfʌɪ
synonyms:
harden|go hard|set|freeze|ice over/up|gel|thicken|stiffen|congeal|clot|coagulate|curdle|cake|dry|bake|consolidate|ossify|fossilize|petrify|gelatinize


word: SOLIDLY
russian_word: твердо
definition: in a firm or secure manner.|without any spaces or gaps.|in a dependable or reliable manner.
part_of_speech: adverb
phonetic: ˈsɒlɪdli
phonetics_text: ˈsɒlɪdli
example:
a kick that connected solidly with Jonny's stomach|books were packed solidly on to the shelves|the company had performed solidly in difficult times


word: SOLIDUS
russian_word: солидуса
origin: Latin, literally ‘solid’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɒlɪdəs
phonetics_text: ˈsɒlɪdəs
definition:
another term for slash1 (sense 2 of the noun).|a curve in a graph of the temperature and composition of a mixture, below which the substance is entirely solid.|a gold coin of the later Roman Empire.


word: SOLIFLUCTION
russian_word: солифлюкция
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌsɒlɪˈflʌkʃ(ə)n
phonetics_text: ˌsɒlɪˈflʌkʃ(ə)n|ˌsəʊlɪˈflʌkʃ(ə)n
definition:
the gradual movement of wet soil or other material down a slope, especially where frozen subsoil acts as a barrier to the percolation of water.

origin:
early 20th century: from Latin solum ‘soil’ + fluctio(n- ) ‘flowing’, from the verb fluere ‘to flow’.


word: SOLILOQUY
russian_word: монолог
example: Edmund ends the scene as he had begun it, with a soliloquy
antonyms: dialogue
origin: Middle English: from late Latin soliloquium, from Latin solus ‘alone’ + loqui ‘speak’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: səˈlɪləkwi
phonetics_text: səˈlɪləkwi
definition:
an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play.

synonyms:
monologue|speech|address|lecture|oration|sermon|homily|stand-up|aside|dramatic monologue|interior monologue|spiel


word: SOLITAIRE
russian_word: пасьянс
example: a diamond solitaire
origin: early 18th century: from French, from Latin solitarius (see solitary).
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɒlɪtɛː
phonetics_text: ˈsɒlɪtɛː|ˌsɒlɪˈtɛː
definition:
any of various card games played by one person, the object of which is to use up all one's cards by forming particular arrangements and sequences.|a game for one player played by removing pegs one at a time from a board by jumping others over them from adjacent holes, the object being to be left with only one peg.|a diamond or other gem set in a piece of jewellery by itself.|either of two large extinct flightless birds related to the dodo, found on two of the Mascarene Islands until they were exterminated in the 18th century.|a large American thrush with mainly grey plumage and a short bill.


word: SOLITARY
russian_word: одинокий
example: I live a pretty solitary life|we have not a solitary shred of evidence to go on
definition: done or existing alone.|single; only.
antonyms: sociable
origin: Middle English: from Latin solitarius, from solus ‘alone’.
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: ˈsɒlɪt(ə)ri
phonetics_text: ˈsɒlɪt(ə)ri
synonyms:
lonely|companionless|unaccompanied|by oneself/itself|on one's/its own|(all) alone|friendless|antisocial|unsociable|withdrawn|reclusive|cloistered|introverted|hermitic|lonesome


word: SOLITON
russian_word: солитон
origin: 1960s: from solitary + -on.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɒlɪtɒn
phonetics_text: ˈsɒlɪtɒn
definition:
a quantum or quasiparticle propagated as a travelling non-dissipative wave that is neither preceded nor followed by another such disturbance.


word: SOLITUDE
russian_word: одиночество
definition: the state or situation of being alone.|a lonely or uninhabited place.
antonyms: company
origin: Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin solitudo, from solus ‘alone’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɒlɪtjuːd
phonetics_text: ˈsɒlɪtjuːd
example:
she savoured her few hours of freedom and solitude|the battle to preserve beloved solitudes flared up all over the country

synonyms:
loneliness|solitariness|remoteness|isolation|seclusion|retirement|withdrawal|purdah|privacy|privateness|peace|peace and quiet|desolation|lonesomeness|sequestration|reclusion


word: SOLMIZATION
russian_word: сольфеджио
origin: mid 18th century: from French solmisation, based on sol ‘soh’ + mi (see me2).
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌsɒlmɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n
phonetics_text: ˌsɒlmɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n
definition:
a system of associating each note of a scale with a particular syllable, especially to teach singing.


word: SOLO
russian_word: соло
example: he released his second solo album
definition: done by one person alone; unaccompanied.
antonyms: accompanied|in company|with help
origin: late 17th century (as a musical term): from Italian, from Latin solus ‘alone’.
part_of_speech: adjective|adverb|noun|verb
phonetic: ˈsəʊləʊ
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊləʊ
synonyms:
unaccompanied|single-handed|companionless|unescorted|unattended|unchaperoned|independent|lonely|solitary|alone|all alone|on one's own|by oneself/itself|without companions|in a solitary state|single|sole|single-handedly|unaided|by one's own efforts|independently|under one's own steam


word: SOLSTICE
russian_word: солнцестояние
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɒlstɪs
phonetics_text: ˈsɒlstɪs
definition:
the time or date (twice each year) at which the sun reaches its maximum or minimum declination, marked by the longest and shortest days (about 21 June and 22 December).

origin:
Middle English: from Old French, from Latin solstitium, from sol ‘sun’ + stit- ‘stopped, stationary’ (from the verb sistere ).


word: SOLUBLE
russian_word: растворимый
definition: (of a substance) able to be dissolved, especially in water.|(of a problem) able to be solved.
origin: late Middle English: from Old French, from late Latin solubilis, from solvere (see solve).
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsɒljʊb(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈsɒljʊb(ə)l
example:
the poison is soluble in alcohol|there have been periods when crime and disorder seemed soluble problems


word: SOLUNAR
russian_word: приливов
definition: relating to the combined influence or conjunction of the sun and moon.
origin: late 18th century: blend of Sol and lunar.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: sɒˈluːnə
phonetics_text: sɒˈluːnə
example:
daily tidal times, used in conjunction with solunar tables, forecast feeding times of fish and game for sportsmen


word: SOLUTE
russian_word: растворенное вещество
definition: the minor component in a solution, dissolved in the solvent.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɒljuːt
phonetics_text: ˈsɒljuːt|sɒˈljuːt
origin:
late 19th century: from Latin solutum, neuter of solutus ‘loosened’, past participle of the verb solvere .


word: SOLUTION
russian_word: решение
synonyms: mixture|mix|blend|compound|suspension|tincture|infusion|emulsion|colloid|gel|fluid|aerosol
origin: late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin solutio(n- ), from solvere ‘loosen’ (see solve).
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: səˈluːʃ(ə)n
phonetics_text: səˈluːʃ(ə)n
example:
there are no easy solutions to financial and marital problems|a solution of ammonia in water|the solution of British supremacy in South Africa

definition:
a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.|a liquid mixture in which the minor component (the solute) is uniformly distributed within the major component (the solvent).|the action of separating or breaking down; dissolution.


word: SOLVE
russian_word: решить
example: the policy could solve the town's housing crisis
definition: find an answer to, explanation for, or means of effectively dealing with (a problem or mystery).
antonyms: encode|complicate|obfuscate
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: sɒlv
phonetics_text: sɒlv
synonyms:
find an/the answer to|find a/the solution to|answer|resolve|work out|puzzle out|fathom|find the key to|decipher|decode|break|clear up|interpret|translate|straighten out|get to the bottom of|make head or tail of|unravel|disentangle|untangle|unfold|piece together|explain|expound|elucidate|figure out|suss out|crack

origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘loosen, dissolve, untie’): from Latin solvere ‘loosen, unfasten’.


word: SOLVENT
russian_word: растворитель
definition: having assets in excess of liabilities; able to pay one's debts.|able to dissolve other substances.
antonyms: in debt
origin: mid 17th century: from Latin solvent- ‘loosening, unfastening, paying’, from the verb solvere .
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: ˈsɒlv(ə)nt
phonetics_text: ˈsɒlv(ə)nt
example:
interest rate rises have very severe effects on normally solvent companies|osmotic, chemical, or solvent action

synonyms:
financially sound|able to pay one's debts|debt-free|not in debt|out of debt|in the black|in funds|in credit|creditworthy|of good financial standing|solid|secure|profit-making|ungeared|unlevered|unindebted


word: SOMA
russian_word: сома
origin: late 19th century: from Greek sōma ‘body’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsəʊmə
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊmə
definition:
the parts of an organism other than the reproductive cells.|the body as distinct from the soul, mind, or psyche.


word: SOMATOPLEURE
russian_word: соматоплевра
origin: late 19th century: from somato- ‘of the body’ + Greek pleura ‘side’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌsəʊmətə(ʊ)ˈplʊə
phonetics_text: ˌsəʊmətə(ʊ)ˈplʊə
definition:
a layer of tissue in a vertebrate embryo comprising the ectoderm and the outer layer of mesoderm, and giving rise to the amnion, chorion, and part of the body wall.


word: SOMATOSENSORY
russian_word: соматосенсорной
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˌsəʊmətə(ʊ)ˈsɛns(ə)ri
phonetics_text: ˌsəʊmətə(ʊ)ˈsɛns(ə)ri
definition:
relating to or denoting a sensation (such as pressure, pain, or warmth) which can occur anywhere in the body, in contrast to one localized at a sense organ (such as sight, balance, or taste).


word: SOMATOSTATIN
russian_word: соматостатин
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌsəʊmətə(ʊ)ˈstatɪn
phonetics_text: ˌsəʊmətə(ʊ)ˈstatɪn
definition:
a hormone secreted in the pancreas and pituitary gland which inhibits gastric secretion and somatotrophin release.


word: SOMATOTYPE
russian_word: тип телосложения
example: somatotypes refer to the underlying physique and are not changed by overeating or training
origin: 1940s: coined by W. H. Sheldon in Varieties of Human Physique .
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsəʊmətə(ʊ)tʌɪp
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊmətə(ʊ)tʌɪp
definition:
a category to which people are assigned according to the extent to which their bodily physique conforms to a basic type (usually endomorphic, mesomorphic, or ectomorphic).


word: SOMBRE
russian_word: мрачный
example: the night skies were sombre and starless|he looked at her with a sombre expression
definition: dark or dull in colour or tone.|having or conveying a feeling of deep seriousness and sadness.
antonyms: bright
origin: mid 18th century: from French, based on Latin sub ‘under’ + umbra ‘shade’.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsɒmbə
phonetics_text: ˈsɒmbə
synonyms:
dark|dark-coloured|dull|dull-coloured|drab|dingy|shady|restrained|subdued|sober|funereal|severe|austere


word: SOME
russian_word: некоторые
part_of_speech: determiner|pronoun|adverb
phonetic: sʌm
phonetics_text: sʌm|s(ə)m
example:
I made some money running errands|I was talking to some journalist the other day|some thirty different languages are spoken|he went to some trouble|he liked some music but generally wasn't musical|that was some goal

definition:
an unspecified amount or number of.|used to refer to someone or something that is unknown or unspecified.|(used with a number) approximately.|(pronounced stressing ‘some’) a considerable amount or number of.|(pronounced stressing ‘some’) at least a small amount or number of.|(pronounced stressing ‘some’) expressing admiration of something notable.

origin:
Old English sum, of Germanic origin, from an Indo-European root shared by Greek hamōs ‘somehow’ and Sanskrit sama ‘any, every’.


word: SOMEBODY
russian_word: кто-то
example: I'd like to be somebody
definition: some person; someone.|a person of importance or authority.
antonyms: nonentity
part_of_speech: pronoun
phonetic: ˈsʌmbədi
phonetics_text: ˈsʌmbədi
synonyms:
important person|VIP|personage|public figure|notable|notability|dignitary|pillar of society|pillar of the community|worthy|someone|name|big name|famous name|household name|personality|celebrity|celebutante|leading light|star|superstar|lion|heavyweight|grandee|luminary|panjandrum|magnate|mogul|celeb|bigwig|big shot|big noise|big cheese|big gun|big fish|biggie|heavy|hotshot|megastar


word: SOME DAY
russian_word: когда-нибудь
example: some day I'll live in the countryside
definition: at some time in the future.
antonyms: immediately|never
part_of_speech: adverb
synonyms:
sometime|one day|one of these days|at some time in the future|at some point in the future|at a future time/date|one of these fine days|sooner or later|by and by|in due course|in the fullness of time|in the long run


word: SOMEHOW
russian_word: как-то
example: somehow I managed to get the job done
definition: in some way; by some means.
part_of_speech: adverb
phonetic: ˈsʌmhaʊ
phonetics_text: ˈsʌmhaʊ
synonyms:
by some means|by any means (whatsoever)|in some way|(in) one way or another|no matter how|somehow or other|by fair means or foul|by hook or by crook|come what may|come hell or high water


word: SOMERSAULT
russian_word: кувыркаться
example: a backward somersault
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈsʌməsɒlt
phonetics_text: ˈsʌməsɒlt|ˈsʌməsɔːlt
definition:
an acrobatic movement in which a person turns head over heels in the air or on the ground and lands or finishes on their feet.

origin:
mid 16th century (as a noun): from Old French sombresault, from Provençal sobresaut, from sobre ‘above’ + saut ‘leap’.


word: SOMETHING
russian_word: что-то
example: we stopped for something to eat|a wry look, something between amusement and regret
origin: Old English sum thing (see some, thing).
part_of_speech: pronoun|adverb
phonetic: ˈsʌmθɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈsʌmθɪŋ
definition:
a thing that is unspecified or unknown.|used in various expressions indicating that a description or amount being stated is not exact.


word: SOMETIME
russian_word: когда-то
example: you must come and have supper sometime
definition: at some unspecified or unknown time.
antonyms: immediately|never
part_of_speech: adverb|adjective
phonetic: ˈsʌmtʌɪm
phonetics_text: ˈsʌmtʌɪm
synonyms:
some day|one day|one of these days|at a future time/date|one of these fine days|sooner or later|by and by|in due course|in the fullness of time|in the long run|at some time|at some point|during|in the course of


word: SOMETIMES
russian_word: иногда
example: sometimes I want to do things on my own
definition: occasionally, rather than all of the time.
part_of_speech: adverb
phonetic: ˈsʌmtʌɪmz
phonetics_text: ˈsʌmtʌɪmz
synonyms:
occasionally|from time to time|(every) now and then/again|every so often|(every) once in a while|on occasion|on occasions|on the odd occasion|at times|off and on|at intervals|periodically|sporadically|spasmodically|erratically|irregularly|intermittently|in/by fits and starts|fitfully|discontinuously|piecemeal|interruptedly


word: SOMEWHAT
russian_word: отчасти
example: matters have improved somewhat since then
definition: to a moderate extent or by a moderate amount; rather.
antonyms: massively|hugely
part_of_speech: adverb
phonetic: ˈsʌmwɒt
phonetics_text: ˈsʌmwɒt
synonyms:
a little|a bit|a little bit|to a limited extent/degree|to a certain degree|to some extent|to some degree|(up) to a point|in some measure|rather|quite|within limits|some|kind of|sort of|ish|slightly|relatively|comparatively|moderately|fairly|marginally|a shade


word: SOMITE
russian_word: сомит
origin: mid 19th century: from Greek sōma ‘body’ + -ite1.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsəʊmʌɪt
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊmʌɪt
definition:
each of a number of body segments containing the same internal structures, clearly visible in invertebrates such as earthworms but also present in the embryonic stages of vertebrates.


word: SOMNOLENT
russian_word: сонный
definition: sleepy; drowsy.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsɒmnəl(ə)nt
phonetics_text: ˈsɒmnəl(ə)nt
synonyms:
sleepy|drowsy|tired|languid|languorous|heavy-eyed|dozy|nodding|groggy|half asleep|asleep on one's feet|yawning|lethargic|sluggish|inactive|enervated|torpid|comatose|snoozy|dopey|yawny|slumberous|oscitant|slumbersome|quiet|restful|tranquil|calm|peaceful|pleasant|relaxing|soothing|undisturbed|untroubled|isolated

origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘causing sleepiness’): from Old French sompnolent or Latin somnolentus, from somnus ‘sleep’.


word: SON
russian_word: сын
definition: a boy or man in relation to either or both of his parents.
synonyms: male child|boy|son and heir|descendant|offspring|lad
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: sʌn
phonetics_text: sʌn
origin:
Old English sunu, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zoon and German Sohn, from an Indo-European root shared by Greek huios .


word: SONAR
russian_word: сонар
example: a weak sonar signal
origin: 1940s: from so(und) na(vigation and) r(anging), on the pattern of radar .
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsəʊnɑː
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊnɑː
definition:
a system for the detection of objects under water by emitting sound pulses and detecting or measuring their return after being reflected.


word: SONATA
russian_word: соната
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: səˈnɑːtə
phonetics_text: səˈnɑːtə
definition:
a composition for an instrumental soloist, often with a piano accompaniment, typically in several movements with one or more in sonata form.

origin:
late 17th century: Italian, literally ‘sounded’ (originally as distinct from ‘sung’), feminine past participle of sonare .


word: SONDE
russian_word: зонд
origin: mid 20th century: from French, literally ‘sounding line’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: sɒnd
phonetics_text: sɒnd
definition:
an instrument probe that automatically transmits information about its surroundings from an inaccessible location, such as underground or underwater.


word: SONG
russian_word: песня
example: a pop song
synonyms: air|strain|ditty|melody|tune|popular song|pop song|number|track|lay
origin: Old English sang, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zang and German Sang, also to sing.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: sɒŋ
phonetics_text: sɒŋ
definition:
a short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.|the musical phrases uttered by some birds, whales, and insects, typically forming a recognizable and repeated sequence and used chiefly for territorial defence or for attracting mates.


word: SONGBIRD
russian_word: певчая птица
example: the title track is the kind of tune any Nashville songbird could do
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɒŋbəːd
phonetics_text: ˈsɒŋbəːd
definition:
a bird with a musical song.|a perching bird of an advanced group distinguished by having the muscles of the syrinx attached to the bronchial semi-rings; an oscine passerine.|a female singer.


word: SONGSTER
russian_word: певец
example: talented songsters from all over Merseyside took pubs by storm
definition: a person who sings, especially fluently and skilfully.
origin: Old English sangestre (see song, -ster).
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɒŋstə
phonetics_text: ˈsɒŋstə
synonyms:
singer|vocalist|soloist|songstress|crooner|warbler|melodist|artiste|chanteuse|popster|soulster|folkie|songbird


word: SONICATE
russian_word: разрушать ультразвуком
example: cells were sonicated in an ice bath
origin: 1950s: from sonic + -ate2.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: ˈsɒnɪkeɪt
phonetics_text: ˈsɒnɪkeɪt
definition:
subject (a biological sample) to ultrasonic vibration so as to fragment the cells, macromolecules, and membranes.


word: SONNET
russian_word: сонет
origin: mid 16th century: from French, or from Italian sonetto, diminutive of suono ‘a sound’.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈsɒnɪt
phonetics_text: ˈsɒnɪt
definition:
a poem of fourteen lines using any of a number of formal rhyme schemes, in English typically having ten syllables per line.


word: SONOGRAM
russian_word: сонограмма
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsəʊnəɡram
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊnəɡram
definition:
a graph representing a sound, showing the distribution of energy at different frequencies.|a visual image produced from an ultrasound examination.


word: SONOGRAPHY
russian_word: эхография
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: səˈnɒɡrəfi
phonetics_text: səˈnɒɡrəfi
definition:
the analysis of sound using an instrument which produces a graphical representation of its component frequencies.|another term for ultrasonography.


word: SONORANT
russian_word: сонорным
origin: 1930s: from sonorous + -ant.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɒn(ə)r(ə)nt
phonetics_text: ˈsɒn(ə)r(ə)nt|səˈnɔːr(ə)nt
definition:
a sound produced with the vocal cords so positioned that spontaneous voicing is possible; a vowel, a glide, or a liquid or nasal consonant.


word: SONSY
russian_word: полный и добродушный
definition: having an attractive and healthy appearance.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsɒnsi
phonetics_text: ˈsɒnsi
origin:
mid 16th century (also in the sense ‘lucky’): from Irish and Scottish Gaelic sonas ‘good fortune’ (from sona ‘fortunate’) + -y1.


word: SOON
russian_word: скоро
example: everyone will soon know the truth|I'd just as soon Tim did it
definition: in or after a short time.|used to indicate one's preference in a particular matter.
origin: Old English sōna ‘immediately’, of West Germanic origin.
part_of_speech: adverb
phonetic: suːn
phonetics_text: suːn
synonyms:
in a short time|shortly|presently|in the near future|before long|in a little while|in a minute|in a moment|in an instant|in a twinkling|in the twinkling of an eye|before you know it|any minute (now)|any day (now)|any time (now)|by and by|pronto|in (less than) no time|in no time (at all)|in a jiffy|in two shakes|in two shakes of a lamb's tail|sharpish|in a tick|in two ticks|directly|anon|ere long


word: SOOT
russian_word: сажа
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: sʊt
phonetics_text: sʊt
definition:
a deep black powdery or flaky substance consisting largely of amorphous carbon, produced by the incomplete burning of organic matter.

origin:
Old English sōt, of Germanic origin; related to German dialect Sott, from an Indo-European root shared by the verb sit.


word: SOOTHE
russian_word: успокаивать
example: a shot of brandy might soothe his nerves
definition: gently calm (a person or their feelings).
antonyms: agitate|disturb
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: suːð
phonetics_text: suːð
synonyms:
calm|calm down|quiet|pacify|subdue|settle|settle down|comfort|hush|lull|tranquillize|appease|win over|conciliate|make peace with|mollify|propitiate|quieten (down)|relaxing|restful|calming|reassuring|tranquil|peaceful|placid|reposeful|tranquillizing|soporific

origin:
Old English sōthian  ‘verify, show to be true’, from sōth  ‘true’ (see sooth). In the 16th century the verb passed through the senses ‘corroborate (a statement’), ‘humour (a person) by expressing assent’ and ‘flatter by one's assent’, whence ‘mollify, appease’ (late 17th century).


word: SOOTHSAYER
russian_word: предсказатель
definition: a person supposed to be able to foresee the future.
origin: Middle English (in the sense ‘person who speaks the truth’): see sooth.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsuːθseɪə
phonetics_text: ˈsuːθseɪə
synonyms:
prophet|prophetess|seer|sibyl|augur|wise man|wise woman|sage|oracle|prognosticator|prophesier|forecaster of the future|diviner|fortune teller|crystal gazer|clairvoyant|psychic|spiritualist|medium|palmist|palm reader|spaeman|spaewife|haruspex|vaticinator|oracler


word: SOP
russian_word: тряпка
example: my agent telephones as a sop but never finds me work
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: sɒp
phonetics_text: sɒp
definition:
a thing of no great value given or done as a concession to appease someone whose main concerns or demands are not being met.|a piece of bread dipped in gravy, soup, or sauce.

origin:
Old English soppian  ‘dip (bread) in liquid’, sopp (noun), probably from the base of Old English sūpan ‘sup’. Sense 1 (mid 17th century) alludes to the sop used by Aeneas on his visit to Hades to appease Cerberus.


word: SOPHISM
russian_word: софизм
definition: a clever but false argument, especially one used deliberately to deceive.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɒfɪz(ə)m
phonetics_text: ˈsɒfɪz(ə)m
origin:
late Middle English: from Old French sophime, via Latin from Greek sophisma ‘clever device’, from sophizesthai ‘become wise’ (see sophist).


word: SOPHIST
russian_word: софист
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɒfɪst
phonetics_text: ˈsɒfɪst
definition:
a paid teacher of philosophy and rhetoric in Greece in the Classical and Hellenistic periods, associated in popular thought with moral scepticism and specious reasoning.

origin:
mid 16th century: via Latin from Greek sophistēs, from sophizesthai ‘devise, become wise’, from sophos ‘wise’.


word: SOPHISTICATE
russian_word: извращать
part_of_speech: verb|adjective|noun
example:
readers who have been sophisticated by modern literary practice|she'll sophisticate in three languages

definition:
make (someone or something) more sophisticated.|talk or reason in an impressively complex and educated manner.

phonetic:
late Middle English (as an adjective in the sense ‘adulterated’, and as a verb in the sense ‘mix with a foreign substance’): from medieval Latin sophisticatus ‘tampered with’, past participle of the verb sophisticare, from sophisticus ‘sophistic’. The shift of sense probably occurred first in the adjective unsophisticated, from ‘uncorrupted’ via ‘innocent’ to ‘inexperienced, uncultured’. The noun dates from the early 20th century.


word: SOPHISTICATED
russian_word: сложный
example: a chic, sophisticated woman|highly sophisticated computer systems
antonyms: naive|unsophisticated
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd
phonetics_text: səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd
definition:
having, revealing, or involving a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture.|(of a machine, system, or technique) developed to a high degree of complexity.

synonyms:
worldly|worldly-wise|experienced|enlightened|cosmopolitan|knowledgeable|suave|urbane|cultured|cultivated|civilized|polished|smooth|refined|elegant|stylish|media-savvy|cool


word: SOPHISTICATION
russian_word: изощренность
example: her air of sophistication and confidence
definition: the quality of being sophisticated.
antonyms: naivety|uncouthness
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: səˌfɪstɪˈkeɪʃn
phonetics_text: səˌfɪstɪˈkeɪʃn
synonyms:
worldliness|experience|suaveness|urbanity|urbaneness|culture|civilization|polish|smoothness|refinement|elegance|style|poise|finesse|savoir faire|cool|couth


word: SOPHOMORE
russian_word: второкурсник
example: freshmen performed better than either sophomores or juniors
definition: a second-year university or high-school student.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɒfəmɔː
phonetics_text: ˈsɒfəmɔː
origin:
mid 17th century: perhaps from earlier sophumer, from sophum, sophom (obsolete variants of sophism) + -er1.


word: SOPPY
russian_word: сентиментальный
definition: self-indulgently sentimental.|lacking spirit and strength of character; feeble.
origin: early 19th century (in the sense ‘soaked with water’): from sop + -y1.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsɒpi
phonetics_text: ˈsɒpi
example:
I look at babies with a soppy smile on my face|my little sisters were too soppy for our adventurous games

synonyms:
sentimental|over-sentimental|overemotional|mawkish|cloying|sickly|saccharine|sugary|sugar-coated|syrupy|romantic|hearts-and-flowers|twee|slushy|sloppy|mushy|weepy|tear-jerking|schmaltzy|cutesy|lovey-dovey|gooey|drippy|sloshy|soupy|treacly|cheesy|corny|icky|sick-making|toe-curling|cornball|sappy|hokey|three-hanky|Mills-and-Boon


word: SORBET
russian_word: шербет
example: a delicious fruit sorbet
definition: a water ice.|an Arabian sherbet.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɔːbeɪ
phonetics_text: ˈsɔːbeɪ|ˈsɔːbɪt
origin:
late 16th century: from French, from Italian sorbetto, from Turkish şerbet, based on Arabic šariba ‘to drink’; compare with sherbet.


word: SORCERER
russian_word: колдун
definition: a person who claims or is believed to have magic powers; a wizard.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɔːs(ə)rə
phonetics_text: ˈsɔːs(ə)rə
synonyms:
wizard|witch|(black) magician|warlock|diviner|occultist|voodooist|sorceress|enchanter|enchantress|necromancer|magus|medicine man|medicine woman|shaman|witch doctor|sangoma|pishogue|conjure woman|thaumaturge|thaumaturgist|theurgist|spellcaster|mage|magian

origin:
late Middle English: from sorser (from Old French sorcier, based on Latin sors, sort- ‘lot’) + -er1.


word: SORCERY
russian_word: колдовство
definition: the use of magic, especially black magic.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɔːs(ə)ri
phonetics_text: ˈsɔːs(ə)ri
synonyms:
(black) magic|the black arts|witchcraft|wizardry|the occult|occultism|enchantment|spell|incantation|necromancy|divination|voodooism|voodoo|hoodoo|witching|medicine|shamanism|thaumaturgy|theurgy|witchery|demonry


word: SORDID
russian_word: убогий
antonyms: high-minded|respectable
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsɔːdɪd
phonetics_text: ˈsɔːdɪd
example:
the story paints a sordid picture of bribes and scams|the overcrowded housing conditions were sordid and degrading

definition:
involving immoral or dishonourable actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt.|dirty or squalid.

synonyms:
sleazy|seedy|seamy|unsavoury|shoddy|vile|foul|tawdry|louche|cheap|base|low|low-minded|debased|degenerate|corrupt|dishonest|dishonourable|disreputable|despicable|discreditable|contemptible|ignominious|ignoble|shameful|wretched|abhorrent|abominable|disgusting|sleazoid

origin:
late Middle English (as a medical term in the sense ‘purulent’): from French sordide or Latin sordidus, from sordere ‘be dirty’. The current senses date from the early 17th century.


word: SORE
russian_word: больной
example: she had a sore throat|I didn't even know they were sore at us|we're in sore need of him
definition: (of a part of one's body) painful or aching.|upset and angry.|severe; urgent.
antonyms: healthy
part_of_speech: adjective|noun|adverb
phonetic: sɔː
phonetics_text: sɔː
synonyms:
painful|in pain|hurting|hurt|aching|throbbing|smarting|stinging|burning|irritating|irritated|agonizing|excruciating|inflamed|angry|red|reddened|sensitive|tender|delicate|chafed|raw|bruised|wounded|injured

origin:
Old English sār (noun and adjective), sāre (adverb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zeer ‘sore’ and German sehr ‘very’. The original sense was ‘causing intense pain, grievous’, whence the adverbial use.


word: SORGHUM
russian_word: сорго
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɔːɡəm
phonetics_text: ˈsɔːɡəm
definition:
a cereal which is native to warm regions of the Old World and is a major source of grain and stockfeed.

origin:
late 16th century: modern Latin, from Italian sorgo, perhaps based on a variant of Latin syricum ‘Syrian’.


word: SORORITY
russian_word: женское общество
definition: a society for female students in a university or college.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: səˈrɒrɪti
phonetics_text: səˈrɒrɪti
origin:
mid 16th century: from medieval Latin sororitas, or from Latin soror ‘sister’ (on the pattern of fraternity ).


word: SORREL
russian_word: щавель
origin: late Middle English: from Old French sorele, of Germanic origin; related to sour.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɒr(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈsɒr(ə)l
definition:
a European plant of the dock family, with arrow-shaped leaves that are used in salads and cooking for their acidic flavour.|a tall annual Caribbean hibiscus with red flowers and stems.


word: SORROW
russian_word: печаль
example: a bereaved person needs time to work through their sorrow
antonyms: joy
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈsɒrəʊ
phonetics_text: ˈsɒrəʊ
definition:
a feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune suffered by oneself or others.

synonyms:
sadness|unhappiness|dejection|regret|depression|misery|cheerlessness|downheartedness|despondency|despair|desolation|wretchedness|glumness|gloom|gloominess|heaviness of heart|dolefulness|melancholy|low spirits|mournfulness|woe|broken-heartedness|heartache|grief|down|dolorous|disconsolateness|disconsolation|dismalness

origin:
Old English sorh, sorg (noun), sorgian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zorg and German Sorge .


word: SORROWFUL
russian_word: печальный
example: she looked at him with sorrowful eyes
definition: feeling or showing grief.
antonyms: happy|cheerful
origin: Old English sorhful (see sorrow, -ful).
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsɒrə(ʊ)fʊl
phonetics_text: ˈsɒrə(ʊ)fʊl|ˈsɒrə(ʊ)f(ə)l
synonyms:
sad|unhappy|dejected|regretful|depressed|downcast|miserable|downhearted|down|despondent|despairing|disconsolate|desolate|bowed down|wretched|glum|gloomy|doleful|dismal|blue|melancholy|melancholic|low-spirited|mournful|woeful|woebegone|forlorn|crestfallen|broken-hearted|heartbroken|inconsolable|grief-stricken|down in the mouth|down in the dumps


word: SORROW
russian_word: печаль
example: a woman had cried all night, sorrowing over the death of her husband
definition: feel or display deep distress.
antonyms: rejoice
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈsɒrəʊ
phonetics_text: ˈsɒrəʊ
synonyms:
be sad|feel sad|be miserable|be despondent|despair|suffer|ache|agonize|anguish|be wretched|be dejected|be heavy of heart|pine|weep|shed tears|grieve|mourn|lament|wail

origin:
Old English sorh, sorg (noun), sorgian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zorg and German Sorge .


word: SORRY
russian_word: извините
antonyms: glad|unsympathetic
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsɒri
phonetics_text: ˈsɒri
example:
I was sorry to hear about what happened to your family|he said he was sorry he had upset me|he looks a sorry sight with his broken jaw

definition:
feeling sad or distressed through sympathy with someone else's misfortune.|feeling regret or penitence.|in a poor or pitiful state.

synonyms:
sad|unhappy|sorrowful|distressed|upset|depressed|downcast|miserable|downhearted|disheartened|dejected|down|despondent|despairing|disconsolate|broken-hearted|heartbroken|inconsolable|grief-stricken|full of pity|sympathetic|pitying|compassionate|moved|commiserative|consoling|empathetic|caring|concerned|understanding

origin:
Old English sārig  ‘pained, distressed’, of West Germanic origin, from the base of the noun sore. The shortening of the root vowel has given the word an apparent connection with the unrelated sorrow.


word: SORT
russian_word: сортировать
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: sɔːt
phonetics_text: sɔːt
example:
if only we knew the sort of people she was mixing with|in law also the Judge is in a sort superior to his King

definition:
a category of things or people with a common feature; a type.|the arrangement of data in a prescribed sequence.|a manner or way.|a letter or piece in a font of type.

synonyms:
type|kind|variety|class|category|classification|style|description|condition|calibre|quality|nature|manner|design|shape|form|pattern|group|set|bracket|genre|species|rank|genus|family|order|breed|race|strain|generation|vintage|make|model|brand|stamp|ilk|kidney|cast|grain|mould|stripe

origin:
late Middle English: from Old French sorte, from an alteration of Latin sors, sort- ‘lot, condition’.


word: SORTIE
russian_word: вылет
definition: an attack made by troops coming out from a position of defence.
origin: late 18th century: from French, feminine past participle of sortir ‘go out’.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈsɔːtiː
phonetics_text: ˈsɔːtiː
synonyms:
foray|sally|charge|offensive|attack|raid|thrust|drive|assault|onset|inroad|onslaught|rush|onrush|blitzkrieg|razzia


word: SORTILEGE
russian_word: ворожба
definition: the practice of foretelling the future from a card or other item drawn at random from a collection.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɔːtɪlɪdʒ
phonetics_text: ˈsɔːtɪlɪdʒ
origin:
late Middle English: via Old French from medieval Latin sortilegium ‘sorcery’, from Latin sortilegus ‘sorcerer’, from Latin sors, sort- ‘lot, chance’ + legere ‘choose’.


word: SORT OF
russian_word: как бы
example: ‘Do you see what I mean?’ ‘Sort of,’ answered Jean cautiously
definition: to some extent; in some way or other.
antonyms: very
synonyms:
slightly|faintly|remotely|vaguely|somewhat|moderately|quite|rather|fairly|reasonably|comparatively|relatively|to a limited extent/degree|to a certain degree|to some extent|pretty|kind of|kinda|ish|as it were|in a (strange) kind of way|somehow


word: SORT OUT
russian_word: улаживать
definition: arrange things systematically in groups or according to type.|resolve a problem or difficulty.
example:
she sorted out the clothes, some to be kept, some to be thrown away|the teacher helps the children to sort out their problems

synonyms:
separate (out)|pick out|divide|isolate|remove|segregate|sift|sieve|weed out|winnow|keep apart|put to one side


word: SOS
russian_word: СОС
example: they put out an SOS that they were on fire
definition: an international code signal of extreme distress, used especially by ships at sea.
part_of_speech: noun|abbreviation
phonetic: ɛsəʊˈɛs
phonetics_text: ɛsəʊˈɛs
origin:
early 20th century: letters chosen as being easily transmitted and recognized in Morse code; by folk etymology an abbreviation of save our souls .


word: SO-SO
russian_word: так себе
example: a happy ending to a so-so season
definition: neither very good nor very bad.
antonyms: outstanding
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: səʊˈsəʊ
phonetics_text: səʊˈsəʊ
synonyms:
mediocre|indifferent|average|middle-of-the-road|middling|medium|moderate|everyday|workaday|ordinary|tolerable|passable|adequate|fair|inferior|second-rate|uninspired|undistinguished|unexceptional|unexciting|unremarkable|run-of-the-mill|not very good|pedestrian|prosaic|lacklustre|forgettable|amateur|amateurish|bog-standard|fair-to-middling|(plain) vanilla|nothing to write home about|no great shakes|not so hot|not up to much|half-pie


word: SOT
russian_word: квасить
definition: a habitual drunkard.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: sɒt
phonetics_text: sɒt
origin:
late Old English sott  ‘foolish person’, from medieval Latin sottus, reinforced by Old French sot ‘foolish’. The current sense of the noun dates from the late 16th century.


word: SOUBRETTE
russian_word: субретка
definition: an actress or other female performer playing a lively, flirtatious role in a play or opera.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: suːˈbrɛt
phonetics_text: suːˈbrɛt
origin:
mid 18th century: French, from Provençal soubreto, feminine of soubret ‘coy’, from sobrar, from Latin superare ‘be above’.


word: SOUL
russian_word: душа
example: their interpretation lacked soul|he was the soul of discretion
origin: Old English sāwol, sāw(e)l, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch ziel and German Seele .
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: səʊl
phonetics_text: səʊl
definition:
the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as immortal.|emotional or intellectual energy or intensity, especially as revealed in a work of art or an artistic performance.|the essence or embodiment of a specified quality.

synonyms:
inspiration|feeling|emotion|passion|animation|intensity|fervour|ardour|enthusiasm|eagerness|warmth|energy|vitality|vivacity|spirit|spiritedness|commitment|fervency|ardency|passionateness


word: SOULFUL
russian_word: душевный
example: she gave him a soulful glance
definition: expressing or appearing to express deep and often sorrowful feeling.
antonyms: matter-of-fact
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsəʊlfʊl
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊlfʊl|ˈsəʊlf(ə)l
synonyms:
emotional|deep|deeply felt|profound|fervent|heartfelt|sincere|passionate|meaningful|significant|eloquent|expressive|moving|inspiring|stirring|uplifting|sad|mournful|doleful


word: SOULLESS
russian_word: бездушный
example: she found the apartment beautiful but soulless
definition: (especially of a place) lacking character and individuality.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsəʊllɪs
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊllɪs
synonyms:
characterless|featureless|bland|dull|colourless|dreary|drab|uninspiring|unremarkable|unexceptional|undistinguished|unmemorable|grey|anaemic|insipid|ordinary|mundane|commonplace|average|mediocre|run-of-the-mill


word: SOUND
russian_word: звук
example: light travels faster than sound|a sound studio|you've had a hard day, by the sound of it
synonyms: idea|thought|concept|impression|prospect|description
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: saʊnd
phonetics_text: saʊnd
definition:
vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.|sound produced by continuous and regular vibrations, as opposed to noise.|music, speech, and sound effects when recorded and used to accompany a film, video, or broadcast.|an idea or impression conveyed by words.

origin:
Middle English soun, from Anglo-Norman French soun (noun), suner (verb), from Latin sonus . The form with -d was established in the 16th century.


word: SOUNDBOARD
russian_word: дека
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsaʊn(d)bɔːd
phonetics_text: ˈsaʊn(d)bɔːd
definition:
a thin sheet of wood over which the strings of a piano or similar instrument are positioned to increase the sound produced.


word: SOUNDING
russian_word: звучание
example: he took soundings about the possibility of moving offices
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsaʊndɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈsaʊndɪŋ
definition:
the action of measuring the depth of a body of water.|information or evidence ascertained as a preliminary step before taking action.


word: SOUNDING BOARD
russian_word: резонатор
example: friends are sounding boards who let you know how far you can go
part_of_speech: noun
definition:
a board or screen placed over or behind a pulpit or stage to reflect a speaker's voice forward.|a person or group whose reactions to suggested ideas are used as a test of their validity or likely success before they are made public.


word: SOUNDLY
russian_word: обоснованно
part_of_speech: adverb
phonetic: ˈsaʊndli
phonetics_text: ˈsaʊndli
example:
their houses were soundly built|there is soundly based reason for optimism|I slept soundly for the first time since I've been here|Jim was soundly defeated by his old opponent

definition:
in a way that is secure and reliable.|in a way that is based on valid reason or good judgement.|(with reference to sleep) deeply and without disturbance.|in a thorough or decisive manner.


word: SOUNDNESS
russian_word: обоснованность
example: mental and physical soundness|we will win because of the soundness of our arguments
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsaʊndnəs
phonetics_text: ˈsaʊndnəs
definition:
the state of being in good condition; robustness.|the quality of being based on valid reason or good judgement.


word: SOUND OFF
russian_word: шуметь
example: Pietro started sounding off to the press
definition: express one's opinions in a loud or forceful manner.
synonyms:
speak at length|talk at length|speak|talk|go on|hold forth|declaim|discourse|spout|expatiate|pontificate|orate|preach|sermonize|lecture|harangue|fulminate|rant|spiel|speechify|preachify|drone on|perorate


word: SOUP
russian_word: суп
example: a bowl of tomato soup|the waves and the water beyond have become a thick brown soup
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: suːp
phonetics_text: suːp
definition:
a liquid dish, typically savoury and made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables etc. in stock or water.|a substance or mixture regarded as resembling soup in appearance or consistency.|nitroglycerine or gelignite, especially as used for safe-breaking.

origin:
Middle English: from Old French soupe ‘sop, broth (poured on slices of bread)’, from late Latin suppa, of Germanic origin.


word: SOUR
russian_word: кислый
example: she sampled the wine and found it was sour|he gave her a sour look
antonyms: sweet
origin: Old English sūr, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zuur and German sauer .
part_of_speech: adjective|noun|verb
phonetic: saʊə
phonetics_text: saʊə
definition:
having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar.|feeling or expressing resentment, disappointment, or anger.|(of soil) deficient in lime and usually dank.|(of petroleum or natural gas) containing a relatively high proportion of sulphur.

synonyms:
acid|acidy|acidic|acidulated|tart|bitter|sharp|acetic|vinegary|pungent|acrid|biting|stinging|burning|smarting|unpleasant|distasteful|acerb|acerbic|acidulous


word: SOURCE
russian_word: источник
example: mackerel is a good source of fish oil|major sources and sinks exist for atmospheric oxygen
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: sɔːs
phonetics_text: sɔːs
definition:
a place, person, or thing from which something originates or can be obtained.|a body or process by which energy or a particular component enters a system.

synonyms:
origin|place of origin|birthplace|spring|wellspring|fount|starting point|history|pedigree|provenance|derivation|root|etymology|beginning|genesis|start|rise|cause|author|originator|initiator|creator|inventor|architect|father|mother|provenience|fountainhead|begetter|radix

origin:
late Middle English: from Old French sours(e ), past participle of sourdre ‘to rise’, from Latin surgere .


word: SOURCEBOOK
russian_word: сборник материалов
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɔːsbʊk
phonetics_text: ˈsɔːsbʊk
definition:
a collection of writings and articles on a particular subject, especially one used as a basic introduction to that subject.


word: SOURDOUGH
russian_word: закваска
example: the territory was occupied by old sourdoughs and sheepherders
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsaʊədəʊ
phonetics_text: ˈsaʊədəʊ
definition:
leaven for making bread, consisting of fermenting dough, originally that left over from a previous baking.|an experienced prospector in the western US or Canada.


word: SOURPUSS
russian_word: ворчун
definition: a bad-tempered or habitually sullen person.
origin: 1930s (originally US): from sour + puss2.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsaʊəpʊs
phonetics_text: ˈsaʊəpʊs
synonyms:
misery|mope|dog in the manger|damper|dampener|spoilsport|pessimist|prophet of doom|shrew|curmudgeon|discontent|complainer|grumbler|moaner|fault-finder|carper|crank|crosspatch|grouch|grump|virago|grouser|wet blanket|party pooper|doom merchant|whinger|kvetch|jade|melancholiac


word: SOURSOP
russian_word: анона
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsaʊəsɒp
phonetics_text: ˈsaʊəsɒp
definition:
a large acidic custard apple with white fibrous flesh.|the evergreen tropical American tree which bears soursops.


word: SOUSAPHONE
russian_word: сузафон
origin: 1920s: named after J. P. Sousa (see Sousa, John Philip), on the pattern of saxophone .
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsuːzəfəʊn
phonetics_text: ˈsuːzəfəʊn
definition:
an American form of tuba with a wide bell pointing forward above the player's head, used in marching bands.


word: SOUSE
russian_word: рассол
example: the chips were well soused with vinegar
definition: soak in or drench with liquid.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: saʊs
phonetics_text: saʊs
origin:
late Middle English (as a noun denoting pickled meat): from Old French sous ‘pickle’, of Germanic origin; related to salt.


word: SOUSED
russian_word: пьяный
example: soused herring|I was soused to the eyeballs
definition: (of food, especially fish) preserved in pickle or a marinade.|drunk.
antonyms: fresh
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: saʊst
phonetics_text: saʊst
synonyms:
drench|soak|steep|douse|saturate|plunge|immerse|dip|submerge|sink|dunk|pickled|marinated|soaked|steeped


word: SOUTH
russian_word: юг
origin: Old English sūth, of Germanic origin; related to Low German sud .
part_of_speech: noun|adjective|adverb|verb
phonetic: saʊθ
phonetics_text: saʊθ
example:
the breeze came from the south|he was staying in the south of France|South's hand did not look right for a rebid in no trumps

definition:
the direction towards the point of the horizon 90° clockwise from east, or the point on the horizon itself.|the southern part of the world or of a specified country, region, or town.|the player sitting opposite and partnering North.


word: SOUTHERN
russian_word: южный
example: the southern hemisphere|the southern rural poor
origin: Old English sūtherne (see south, -ern).
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈsʌð(ə)n
phonetics_text: ˈsʌð(ə)n
definition:
situated in the south or directed towards or facing the south.|living in or originating from the south.


word: SOUTHING
russian_word: продвижение на юг
definition: distance travelled or measured southward, especially at sea.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsaʊθɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈsaʊθɪŋ
example:
the object of all vessels using this route is to get sufficient southing off the coast to beat around the Horn despite the violent winds


word: SOUTHPAW
russian_word: боксер-левша
example: he needed three rounds to work out the Mexican southpaw before taking over
definition: a left-handed boxer who leads with the right hand.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsaʊθpɔː
phonetics_text: ˈsaʊθpɔː
origin:
mid 19th century (denoting the left hand or a punch with the left hand): the usage in baseball is from the orientation of the diamond to the same points of the compass, causing the pitcher to have his left hand on the south side of his body.


word: SOUVENIR
russian_word: сувенир
example: the recording provides a souvenir of a great production
definition: a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
origin: late 18th century: from French, from souvenir ‘remember’, from Latin subvenire ‘occur to the mind’.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˌsuːvəˈnɪə
phonetics_text: ˌsuːvəˈnɪə
synonyms:
memento|keepsake|reminder|remembrance|token|memorial|testimonial|trophy|relic|memorabilia|memorandum


word: SOVEREIGN
russian_word: суверенный
example: the Emperor became the first Japanese sovereign to visit Britain
part_of_speech: noun|adjective
phonetic: ˈsɒvrɪn
phonetics_text: ˈsɒvrɪn
definition:
a supreme ruler, especially a monarch.|a former British gold coin worth one pound sterling, now only minted for commemorative purposes.

synonyms:
ruler|monarch|supreme ruler|Crown|crowned head|head of state|potentate|suzerain|overlord|dynast|leader|king|queen|emperor|empress|prince|princess|tsar|royal duke|grand duke|elector|crown prince|princeling|prince regent|mogul|baron|liege (lord)|lord|emir|sheikh|sultan|maharaja|raja|atheling

origin:
Middle English: from Old French soverain, based on Latin super ‘above’. The change in the ending was due to association with reign.


word: SOVEREIGNTY
russian_word: суверенитет
example: the sovereignty of Parliament
definition: supreme power or authority.
antonyms: subservience|subjection
origin: late Middle English: from Old French sovereinete, from soverain (see sovereign).
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɒvrɪnti
phonetics_text: ˈsɒvrɪnti
synonyms:
jurisdiction|supremacy|dominion|power|ascendancy|suzerainty|tyranny|hegemony|domination|sway|predominance|authority|control|influence|rule|raj|regiment


word: SOVIET
russian_word: советский
origin: early 20th century: from Russian sovet ‘council’.
part_of_speech: noun|adjective
phonetic: ˈsəʊvɪət
phonetics_text: ˈsəʊvɪət|ˈsɒvɪət
definition:
an elected local, district, or national council in the former Soviet Union.|a citizen of the former Soviet Union.


word: SOW
russian_word: свиноматка
definition: plant (seed) by scattering it on or in the earth.|disseminate or introduce (something undesirable).
origin: Old English sāwan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zaaien and German säen .
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: səʊ
phonetics_text: səʊ
example:
fill a pot with compost and sow a thin layer of seeds on top|the new policy has sown confusion and doubt

synonyms:
scatter|spread|broadcast|disperse|strew|disseminate|distribute|drill|dibble|put in the ground|bestrew


word: SOWBREAD
russian_word: дикий цикламен
origin: mid 16th century: so named because the roots are reputedly eaten by wild boars in Sicily.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsaʊbrɛd
phonetics_text: ˈsaʊbrɛd
definition:
a cyclamen with pale pink or white flowers and leaves that do not appear until late summer after flowering, native to southern Eurasia.


word: SOY
russian_word: соя
example: I'm trying to add more soy into my diet|soy is the nation's leading source of food-grade oil
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: sɔɪ
phonetics_text: sɔɪ
definition:
protein derived from the beans of an Asian plant, used as a replacement for animal protein in certain foods; soya.|the widely cultivated plant of the pea family that produces soya beans.

origin:
late 17th century: from Japanese soy, shoy, variant of shō-yu, from Chinese shi-yu, from shi ‘salted beans’ + yu ‘oil’.


word: SOYA
russian_word: соя
origin: late 17th century: via Dutch soja from Japanese soy, shoy (see soy).
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈsɔɪə
phonetics_text: ˈsɔɪə
definition:
protein derived from the beans of an Asian plant, used as a replacement for animal protein in certain foods.|the widely cultivated plant of the pea family which produces soya beans.


word: SOYA BEAN
russian_word: соевый боб
part_of_speech: noun
definition:
a bean of the soya plant, used in a variety of foods and fodder, especially as a replacement for animal protein.


word: SPACE
russian_word: пространство
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: speɪs
phonetics_text: speɪs
example:
a table took up much of the space|the work gives the sense of a journey in space and time|both their cars were stolen in the space of three days|there is no space to give further details|a teenager needing her own space

definition:
a continuous area or expanse which is free, available, or unoccupied.|the dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move.|an interval of time (often used to suggest that the time is short considering what has happened or been achieved in it).|the portion of a text or document available or needed to write about a subject.|the freedom to live, think, and develop in a way that suits one.|one of two possible states of a signal in certain systems.

synonyms:
room|expanse|extent|capacity|area|volume|spaciousness|scope|latitude|expansion|margin|leeway|play|clearance|headroom|legroom|elbow room|gap|interval|opening|aperture|gulf|cavity|cranny|fissure|rift|crack|breach|break|split|flaw|crevasse|interstice|lacuna

origin:
Middle English: shortening of Old French espace, from Latin spatium . Current verb senses date from the late 17th century.


word: SPACED
russian_word: интервал
example: the keys are neatly spaced|I was so tired that I began to feel totally spaced out
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: speɪst
phonetics_text: speɪst
definition:
(of two or more items) positioned at a distance from one another, especially a regular or specified distance.|euphoric, disoriented, or unaware of one's surroundings.


word: SPACE OUT
russian_word: набирать в разрядку
example: the houses are spaced out evenly|I kind of space out for a few minutes
definition:
position two or more items at an equal distance from one another.|become euphoric, disoriented, or unaware of one's surroundings.


word: SPACEPLANE
russian_word: пространственно-независимый
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈspeɪsˌplɛɪn
phonetics_text: ˈspeɪsˌplɛɪn
definition:
an aircraft that takes off and lands conventionally but is capable of entry into orbit or travel through space.


word: SPACE SHUTTLE
russian_word: Шаттл
part_of_speech: noun
definition:
a rocket-launched spacecraft able to land like an unpowered aircraft, used to make repeated journeys between the earth and space.


word: SPACIOUS
russian_word: просторный
example: the hotel has a spacious lounge and TV room
definition: (especially of a room or building) having ample space.
antonyms: cramped|poky
origin: late Middle English: from Old French spacios or Latin spatiosus, from spatium (see space).
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈspeɪʃəs
phonetics_text: ˈspeɪʃəs
synonyms:
roomy|commodious|capacious|palatial|airy|voluminous|high-ceilinged|sizeable|open|generous|large|big|vast|immense|rambling|ample|extensive|broad|wide|wide open|expansive|sweeping|rolling|substantial


word: SPADE
russian_word: лопата
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: speɪd
phonetics_text: speɪd
definition:
a tool with a sharp-edged, typically rectangular, metal blade and a long handle, used for digging or cutting earth, sand, turf, etc.

origin:
Old English spadu, spada, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch spade, German Spaten, also to Greek spathē ‘blade, paddle’.


word: SPADEWORK
russian_word: кропотливая подготовительная работа
example: there were a few young recruits on hand to help with the spadework
definition: hard or routine preparatory work.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈspeɪdwəːk
phonetics_text: ˈspeɪdwəːk
synonyms:
preliminary work|preparations|planning|groundwork|foundations|homework|preliminaries|provision|preparatory measures|hard work|donkey work|labour|drudgery|slog|toil|hard labour|sweated labour|hack work|chores|exertion|grind|sweat|elbow grease|graft|travail|moil


word: SPADIX
russian_word: мягкая часть бутона
origin: mid 18th century: via Latin from Greek, literally ‘palm branch’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈspeɪdɪks
phonetics_text: ˈspeɪdɪks
definition:
a spike of minute flowers closely arranged round a fleshy axis and typically enclosed in a spathe, characteristic of the arums.|(in certain invertebrates) a part or organ which is more or less conical in shape, e.g. a group of connected tentacles in a nautiloid.


word: SPALLATION
russian_word: расщепления
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: spɔːˈleɪʃ(ə)n
phonetics_text: spɔːˈleɪʃ(ə)n
definition:
the break-up of a bombarded nucleus into several parts.|separation of fragments from the surface of a rock, especially by interaction with a compression wave.


word: SPAM
russian_word: спам
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: spam
phonetics_text: spam
definition:
irrelevant or unsolicited messages sent over the internet, typically to a large number of users, for the purposes of advertising, phishing, spreading malware, etc.|a tinned meat product made mainly from ham.

origin:
1930s: apparently from sp(iced h)am . The internet sense appears to derive from a sketch by the British ‘Monty Python’ comedy group, set in a cafe in which every item on the menu includes spam.


word: SPAMBOT
russian_word: спамбот
example: you really don't want spambots to see your email address
origin: 1990s: from spam + bot1.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈspambɒt
phonetics_text: ˈspambɒt
definition:
an autonomous program on the internet that sends spam to a large number of users or posts spam on online forums.


word: SPAMMER
russian_word: спамер
example: common traps that spammers use to acquire email addresses
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈspamə
phonetics_text: ˈspamə
definition:
a person or organization that sends irrelevant or unsolicited messages over the internet, typically to large numbers of users, for the purposes of advertising, phishing, spreading malware, etc.


word: SPAMMY
russian_word: спам
definition: denoting, relating to, or constituting internet spam.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈspami
phonetics_text: ˈspami
example:
in the past, the tactics that worked for internet marketers were 'in-your-face' advertisements and spammy emails


word: SPAN
russian_word: пролет
example: a warehouse with a clear span of 28 feet|a short concentration span
synonyms: (full) extent|length|width|reach|stretch|spread|distance|compass|range
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: span
phonetics_text: span
definition:
the full extent of something from end to end; the amount of space that something covers.|the length of time for which something lasts.

origin:
Old English, ‘distance between the tips of the thumb and little finger’, of Germanic origin; reinforced in Middle English by Old French espan .


