Words Containing S
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2 letter words
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| is | 2 | - | - |
| so | 2 | (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result | the witness is biased and so cannot be trusted |
| as | 2 | a United States territory on the eastern part of the island of Samoa | - |
| us | 2 | North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776 | - |
| es | 2 | a radioactive transuranic element produced by bombarding plutonium with neutrons | - |
| si | 2 | a tetravalent nonmetallic element; next to oxygen it is the most abundant element in the earth's crust; occurs in clay and feldspar and granite and quartz and sand; used as a semiconductor in transistors | - |
| os | 2 | the left eye | - |
| st | 2 | - | - |
| sh | 5 | - | - |
3 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| was | 6 | - | - |
| she | 6 | This or that female; the woman understood or referred to; the animal of the female sex, or object personified as feminine, which was spoken of. | - |
| see | 3 | take charge of or deal with | Could you see about lunch? |
| yes | 6 | an affirmative | I was hoping for a yes |
| his | 6 | - | - |
| say | 6 | have or contain a certain wording or form | What does the law say? |
| has | 6 | - | - |
| sir | 3 | a title used before the name of knight or baronet | - |
| son | 3 | the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus) | - |
| ask | 7 | consider obligatory; request and expect | Aren't we asking too much of these children? |
| saw | 6 | a power tool for cutting wood | - |
| use | 3 | exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage | - |
| sit | 3 | work or act as a baby-sitter | I cannot baby-sit tonight; I have too much homework to do |
| its | 3 | - | - |
| ass | 3 | slang for sexual intercourse | - |
| set | 3 | an unofficial association of people or groups | the smart set goes there |
| six | 10 | denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units | - |
| sex | 10 | the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles | she didn't want to know the sex of the foetus |
| sun | 3 | first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians | - |
| sea | 3 | anything apparently limitless in quantity or volume | - |
| sad | 4 | bad; unfortunate | her clothes were in sad shape |
| bus | 5 | a car that is old and unreliable | the fenders had fallen off that old bus |
| sam | 5 | a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target | - |
| sky | 10 | throw or toss with a light motion | - |
| gas | 4 | a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes | - |
| san | 3 | - | - |
| shh | 9 | - | - |
| cos | 5 | ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle | - |
| sat | 3 | the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians | - |
| sin | 3 | estrangement from god | - |
| shy | 9 | lacking self-confidence | - |
| sue | 3 | French writer whose novels described the sordid side of city life (1804-1857) | - |
| sec | 5 | 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites | - |
| spy | 8 | (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors | - |
| sis | 3 | a female person who has the same parents as another person | my sister married a musician |
| sub | 5 | a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States | - |
| sum | 5 | determine the sum of | - |
| gus | 4 | - | - |
| est | 3 | standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States | - |
| ash | 6 | any of various deciduous pinnate-leaved ornamental or timber trees of the genus Fraxinus | - |
| sal | 3 | - | - |
| ski | 7 | move along on skis | We love to ski the Rockies |
| sip | 5 | a small drink | - |
| sew | 6 | create (clothes) with cloth | Can the seamstress sew me a suit by next week? |
| spa | 5 | a health resort near a spring or at the seaside | - |
| sol | 3 | a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid | - |
| soy | 6 | thin sauce made of fermented soy beans | - |
| sai | 3 | - | - |
| sly | 6 | marked by skill in deception | sly as a fox |
| ops | 5 | (Roman mythology) goddess of abundance and fertility; wife of Saturn; counterpart of Greek Rhea and Cybele of ancient Asia Minor | - |
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4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| this | 7 | As a demonstrative pronoun, this denotes something that is present or near in place or time, or something just mentioned, or that is just about to be mentioned. | - |
| just | 11 | (used for emphasis) absolutely | I just can't take it anymore |
| some | 6 | (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct | some forty people came |
| said | 5 | being the one previously mentioned or spoken of | said party has denied the charges |
| sure | 4 | having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured | was sure (or certain) she had seen it |
| stop | 6 | put an end to a state or an activity | - |
| must | 6 | the quality of smelling or tasting old or stale or mouldy | - |
| does | 5 | - | - |
| last | 4 | persist for a specified period of time | The bad weather lasted for three days |
| shit | 7 | obscene terms for feces | - |
| stay | 7 | hang on during a trial of endurance | - |
| show | 10 | provide evidence for | The blood test showed that he was the father |
| same | 6 | a member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer | - |
| else | 4 | - | - |
| best | 6 | Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978) | - |
| seen | 4 | - | - |
| also | 4 | in addition | - |
| such | 9 | of so extreme a degree or extent | such weeping |
| days | 8 | the time during which someone's life continues | the monarch's last days |
| most | 6 | (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but | the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded |
| used | 5 | (of persons) taken advantage of | after going out of his way to help his friend get the job he felt not appreciated but used |
| miss | 6 | fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind | I missed that remark |
| lost | 4 | deeply absorbed in thought | lost in thought |
| soon | 4 | in the near future | the doctor will soon be here |
| shut | 7 | move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut | shut the window |
| says | 7 | - | - |
| eyes | 7 | opinion or judgment | in the eyes of the law |
| easy | 7 | not hurried or forced | an easy walk around the block |
| case | 6 | a specific size and style of type within a type family | - |
| goes | 5 | - | - |
| rest | 4 | sit, as on a branch | - |
| side | 5 | an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute | there are two sides to every question |
| wish | 10 | prefer or wish to do something | - |
| boss | 6 | raise in a relief | embossed stationery |
| shot | 7 | an estimate based on little or no information | - |
| send | 5 | transfer | - |
| lose | 4 | fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind | - |
| sick | 10 | affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function | - |
| save | 7 | make unnecessary an expenditure or effort | This will save money |
| news | 7 | information about recent and important events | they awaited news of the outcome |
| sing | 5 | make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound | the kettle was singing |
| sent | 4 | 100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia | - |
| fast | 7 | unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause | fast friends |
| sort | 4 | an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion | the bottleneck in mail delivery is the process of sorting |
| past | 6 | a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the past | - |
| safe | 7 | contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse | - |
| sign | 5 | structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted | the highway was lined with signboards |
| song | 5 | the act of singing | with a shout and a song they marched up to the gates |
| less | 4 | used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs | less interesting |
| kiss | 8 | the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof) | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| sorry | 8 | bad; unfortunate | a sorry state of affairs |
| these | 8 | - | - |
| first | 8 | the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate) | - |
| still | 5 | to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons | an even (or still) more interesting problem |
| years | 8 | a prolonged period of time | I haven't been there for years and years |
| those | 8 | - | - |
| house | 8 | provide housing for | The immigrants were housed in a new development outside the town |
| start | 5 | get off the ground | Who started this company? |
| since | 7 | From a definite past time until now. | he went a month ago, and I have not seen him since |
| guess | 6 | an estimate based on little or no information | - |
| sleep | 7 | a period of time spent sleeping | he felt better after a little sleep |
| cause | 7 | any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results | - |
| times | 7 | an arithmetic operation that is the inverse of division; the product of two numbers is computed | four times three equals twelve |
| stuff | 11 | informal terms for personal possessions | - |
| music | 9 | punishment for one's actions | you have to face the music |
| speak | 11 | exchange thoughts; talk with | - |
| hands | 9 | the force of workers available | - |
| comes | 9 | - | - |
| close | 7 | cease to operate or cause to cease operating | The owners decided to move and to close the factory |
| story | 8 | a record or narrative description of past events | a history of France |
| means | 7 | considerable capital (wealth or income) | he is a man of means |
| least | 5 | used to form the superlative | The garter snake is the least dangerous snake |
| shall | 8 | - | - |
| stand | 6 | put up with something or somebody unpleasant | - |
| yours | 8 | - | - |
| hours | 8 | an indefinite period of time | they talked for hours |
| jesus | 12 | a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29) | - |
| trust | 5 | complete confidence in a person or plan etc | the doctor-patient relationship is based on trust |
| small | 7 | not large but sufficient in size or amount | helped in my own small way |
| shoot | 8 | make a film or photograph of something | shoot a movie |
| needs | 6 | in such a manner as could not be otherwise | we must needs by objective |
| lives | 8 | - | - |
| words | 9 | an angry dispute | they had words |
| sweet | 8 | not containing or composed of salt water | - |
| sound | 6 | (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language | - |
| class | 7 | a body of students who graduate together | the class of '97 |
| sense | 5 | the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted | the dictionary gave several senses for the word |
| works | 12 | the internal mechanism of a device | - |
| state | 5 | indicate through a symbol, formula, etc. | - |
| seven | 8 | the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one | - |
| swear | 8 | have faith or confidence in | - |
| worse | 8 | changed for the worse in health or fitness | I feel worse today |
| short | 8 | of insufficient quantity to meet a need | money is short |
| smell | 7 | any property detected by the olfactory system | - |
| spend | 8 | pay out | spend money |
| smoke | 11 | a hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon being produced by combustion | the fire produced a tower of black smoke that could be seen for miles |
| stick | 11 | marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking | - |
| smart | 7 | improperly forward or bold | - |
| visit | 8 | come to see in an official or professional capacity | The governor visited the prison |
| scene | 7 | the context and environment in which something is set | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| please | 8 | give pleasure to or be pleasing to | These colors please the senses |
| should | 10 | - | - |
| always | 12 | at all times; all the time and on every occasion | I will always be there to help you |
| things | 10 | any movable possession (especially articles of clothing) | she packed her things and left |
| thanks | 13 | an acknowledgment of appreciation | - |
| listen | 6 | pay close attention to; give heed to | - |
| course | 8 | general line of orientation | the river takes a southern course |
| school | 11 | a large group of fish | a school of small glittering fish swam by |
| excuse | 15 | a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc. | he kept finding excuses to stay |
| myself | 14 | I or me in person; used for emphasis. Used also instead of me, as the object of the first person of a reflexive verb, without emphasis. | I will defend myself |
| saying | 10 | a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations | - |
| second | 9 | an indefinitely short time | - |
| inside | 7 | on the inside | inside, the car is a mess |
| person | 8 | a human being | there was too much for one person to do |
| sister | 6 | a female person who has the same parents as another person | my sister married a musician |
| stupid | 9 | lacking intelligence | - |
| almost | 8 | (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but | the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded |
| answer | 9 | react verbally | She didn't want to answer |
| scared | 9 | made afraid | too shocked and scared to move |
| reason | 6 | present reasons and arguments | - |
| street | 6 | a situation offering opportunities | he worked both sides of the street |
| asking | 11 | the verbal act of requesting | - |
| master | 8 | a combatant who is able to defeat rivals | - |
| secret | 8 | not openly made known | a secret marriage |
| finish | 12 | a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) | the boat had a metallic finish |
| ladies | 7 | - | - |
| seeing | 7 | normal use of the faculty of vision | - |
| strong | 7 | immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with | - |
| simple | 10 | apart from anything else; without additions or modifications | the simple passage of time was enough |
| single | 7 | characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing | single occupancy |
| system | 11 | an ordered manner; orderliness by virtue of being methodical and well organized | we can't do it unless we establish some system around here |
| across | 8 | transversely | the marble slabs were cut across |
| dreams | 9 | - | - |
| missed | 9 | not caught with the senses or the mind | - |
| prison | 8 | a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment | - |
| unless | 6 | Upon any less condition than (the fact or thing stated in the sentence or clause which follows); if not; supposing that not; if it be not; were it not that; except. | we shall fail unless we are industrious |
| summer | 10 | the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox | they spent a lazy summer at the shore |
| passed | 9 | - | - |
| choose | 11 | pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives | - |
| honest | 9 | not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent | honest lawyers |
| island | 7 | a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water | - |
| closed | 9 | blocked against entry | a closed porch |
| spirit | 8 | the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | - |
| cheers | 11 | - | - |
| famous | 11 | widely known and esteemed | a famous actor |
| asleep | 8 | lacking sensation | my foot is asleep |
| escape | 10 | remove oneself from a familiar environment, usually for pleasure or diversion | We escaped to our summer house for a few days |
| search | 11 | inquire into | the students had to research the history of the Second World War for their history project |
| simply | 13 | in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment | they lived very simply |
| itself | 9 | The neuter reciprocal pronoun of It. | the thing is good in itself |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| because | 11 | By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that. | - |
| someone | 9 | a human being | - |
| minutes | 9 | a written account of what transpired at a meeting | - |
| husband | 13 | a married man; a woman's partner in marriage | - |
| against | 8 | Abreast; opposite to; facing; towards; in this sense often preceded by over. | against the mouth of a river |
| outside | 8 | outside a building | in summer we play outside |
| promise | 11 | make a prediction about; tell in advance | - |
| serious | 7 | appealing to the mind | a serious book |
| special | 11 | added to a regular schedule | a special holiday flight |
| himself | 15 | An emphasized form of the third person masculine pronoun; used as a subject usually with he; used alone in the predicate, either in the nominative or objective case. | he himself will bear the blame as it is himself who saved himself |
| perhaps | 14 | by chance | perhaps she will call tomorrow |
| bastard | 10 | derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin | the architecture was a kind of bastard suggesting Gothic but not true Gothic |
| strange | 8 | not known before | used many strange words |
| clothes | 12 | clothing in general | he always bought his clothes at the same store |
| mistake | 13 | a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention | he made a bad mistake |
| missing | 10 | nonexistent | - |
| station | 7 | assign to a station | - |
| asshole | 10 | insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous | - |
| instead | 8 | in place of, or as an alternative to | Felix became a herpetologist instead |
| present | 9 | perform (a play), especially on a stage | - |
| message | 10 | what a communication that is about something is about | - |
| respect | 11 | (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point | it differs in that respect |
| history | 13 | a record or narrative description of past events | a history of France |
| sitting | 8 | a meeting of spiritualists | - |
| stopped | 12 | (of a nose) blocked | a stopped (or stopped-up) nose |
| english | 11 | an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries | - |
| service | 12 | mate with | - |
| besides | 10 | in addition | - |
| suppose | 11 | express a supposition | - |
| staying | 11 | - | - |
| support | 11 | financial resources provided to make some project possible | the foundation provided support for the experiment |
| nervous | 10 | unpredictably excitable (especially of horses) | - |
| singing | 9 | smooth and flowing | - |
| usually | 10 | under normal conditions | usually she was late |
| address | 9 | put an address on (an envelope) | - |
| mission | 9 | a group of representatives or delegates | - |
| chinese | 12 | of or relating to or characteristic of the island republic on Taiwan or its residents or their language | - |
| student | 8 | a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution | - |
| herself | 13 | An emphasized form of the third person feminine pronoun; used as a subject with she; | she herself will bear the blame |
| sweetie | 10 | a person loved by another person | - |
| several | 10 | considered individually | specialists in their several fields |
| suicide | 10 | the act of killing yourself | it is a crime to commit suicide |
| destroy | 11 | put (an animal) to death | The customs agents destroyed the dog that was found to be rabid |
| dressed | 9 | (of lumber or stone) to trim and smooth | - |
| deserve | 11 | be worthy or deserving | You deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have done |
| society | 12 | the state of being with someone | he enjoyed the society of his friends |
| awesome | 12 | inspiring awe or admiration or wonder | the awesome complexity of the universe |
| biggest | 11 | - | - |
| survive | 13 | live longer than | - |
| suspect | 11 | imagine to be the case or true or probable | I suspect he is a fugitive |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| yourself | 14 | An emphasized or reflexive form of the pronoun of the second person; -- used as a subject commonly with you; also, alone in the predicate, either in the nominative or objective case. | you yourself shall see it |
| business | 10 | a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it | he bought his brother's business |
| somebody | 16 | a human being | - |
| supposed | 13 | based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence | the supposed reason for his absence |
| question | 17 | uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something | there is no question about the validity of the enterprise |
| hospital | 13 | a health facility where patients receive treatment | - |
| possible | 12 | existing in possibility | possible uses of nuclear power |
| straight | 12 | characterized by honesty and fairness | straight dealing |
| finished | 15 | brought to ruin | after the revolution the aristocracy was finished |
| speaking | 15 | delivering an address to a public audience | - |
| security | 13 | defense against financial failure; financial independence | his pension gave him security in his old age |
| thousand | 12 | denoting a quantity consisting of 1,000 items or units | - |
| sleeping | 11 | quiet and inactive restfulness | - |
| surprise | 10 | the act of surprising someone | - |
| pleasure | 10 | a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience | he was tingling with pleasure |
| bullshit | 13 | speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths | - |
| standing | 10 | an ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event | - |
| suddenly | 13 | on impulse; without premeditation | he made up his mind suddenly |
| personal | 10 | a short newspaper article about a particular person or group | - |
| position | 10 | a condition or position in which you find yourself | the unpleasant situation (or position) of having to choose between two evils |
| promised | 13 | - | - |
| starting | 9 | a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning) | his starting meant that the coach thought he was one of their best linemen |
| decision | 11 | the act of making up your mind about something | the burden of decision was his |
| princess | 12 | a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign) | - |
| shooting | 12 | the act of firing a projectile | his shooting was slow but accurate |
| interest | 8 | be on the mind of | - |
| feelings | 12 | emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity) | the remark hurt his feelings |
| upstairs | 10 | on a floor above | they lived upstairs |
| nonsense | 8 | ornamental objects of no great value | - |
| handsome | 14 | given or giving freely | a handsome allowance |
| pressure | 10 | to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means | - |
| consider | 11 | show consideration for; take into account | You must consider her age |
| strength | 12 | capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war | we faced an army of great strength |
| greatest | 9 | highest in quality | - |
| minister | 10 | a person authorized to conduct religious worship | clergymen are usually called ministers in Protestant churches |
| research | 13 | inquire into | the students had to research the history of the Second World War for their history project |
| sergeant | 9 | a lawman with the rank of sergeant | - |
| universe | 11 | everything stated or assumed in a given discussion | - |
| shouting | 12 | uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement | - |
| possibly | 15 | by chance | we may possibly run into them at the concert |
| honestly | 14 | in an honest manner | in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it |
| distance | 11 | go far ahead of | He outdistanced the other runners |
| shopping | 16 | searching for or buying goods or services | went shopping for a reliable plumber |
| goodness | 10 | that which is pleasing or valuable or useful | - |
| confused | 14 | lacking orderly continuity | a confused set of instructions |
| positive | 13 | involving advantage or good | a plus (or positive) factor |
| studying | 13 | reading carefully with intent to remember | - |
| treasure | 8 | accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc. | the pirates hid their treasure on a small island in the West Indies |
| gorgeous | 10 | dazzlingly beautiful | a gorgeous Victorian gown |
| swimming | 16 | the act of swimming | it was the swimming they enjoyed most |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| something | 15 | An indeterminate or unknown event. | - |
| sometimes | 13 | - | - |
| somewhere | 17 | in or at or to some place | she must be somewhere |
| yesterday | 16 | the day immediately before today | it was in yesterday's newspapers |
| president | 12 | the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization | - |
| dangerous | 11 | involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm | a dangerous criminal |
| situation | 9 | a condition or position in which you find yourself | the unpleasant situation (or position) of having to choose between two evils |
| seriously | 12 | in a serious manner | a play dealing seriously with the question of divorce |
| listening | 10 | the act of hearing attentively | you can learn a lot by just listening |
| otherwise | 15 | in another and different manner | she thought otherwise |
| professor | 14 | someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university | - |
| ourselves | 12 | An emphasized form of the pronoun of the first person plural; used as a subject, usually with we; also, alone in the predicate, in the nominative or the objective case. | - |
| screaming | 14 | sharp piercing cry | her screaming attracted the neighbors |
| obviously | 17 | unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') | the answer is obviously wrong |
| necessary | 14 | anything indispensable | - |
| fantastic | 14 | ludicrously odd | fantastic Halloween costumes |
| breakfast | 18 | eat an early morning meal | We breakfast at seven |
| surprised | 12 | taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment | surprised by her student's ingenuity |
| expensive | 21 | high in price or charging high prices | expensive clothes |
| happiness | 16 | state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy | - |
| destroyed | 14 | destroyed physically or morally | - |
| delicious | 12 | greatly pleasing or entertaining | a delicious joke |
| insurance | 11 | written contract or certificate of insurance | - |
| basically | 16 | in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature | He is basically dishonest |
| disappear | 14 | cease to exist | - |
| mountains | 11 | - | - |
| assistant | 9 | a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose | my invaluable assistant |
| suffering | 16 | feelings of mental or physical pain | - |
| secretary | 14 | a person to whom a secret is entrusted | - |
| inspector | 13 | an investigator who observes carefully | - |
| christian | 14 | a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination | - |
| newspaper | 16 | the physical object that is the product of a newspaper publisher | when it began to rain he covered his head with a newspaper |
| sacrifice | 16 | the act of killing (an animal or person) in order to propitiate a deity | - |
| statement | 11 | (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program | - |
| desperate | 12 | fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless | a desperate illness |
| sensitive | 12 | hurting | - |
| searching | 15 | having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect | searching insights |
| religious | 10 | concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church | religious texts |
| terrorist | 9 | a radical who employs terror as a political weapon; usually organizes with other terrorists in small cells; often uses religion as a cover for terrorist activities | - |
| explosion | 18 | a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction | - |
| miserable | 13 | of very poor quality or condition | - |
| surrender | 10 | the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions) | - |
| impressed | 14 | deeply or markedly affected or influenced | - |
| satisfied | 13 | allayed | - |
| existence | 18 | the state or fact of existing | laws in existence for centuries |
| exhausted | 20 | drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted | the day's shopping left her exhausted |
| depressed | 13 | lower than previously | the market is depressed |
| satellite | 9 | man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon | - |
| answering | 13 | replying | an answering glance |
| separated | 12 | being or feeling set or kept apart from others | thought of herself as alone and separated from the others |
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View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| understand | 12 | believe to be the case | I understand you have no previous experience? |
| absolutely | 15 | completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers | an absolutely magnificent painting |
| interested | 11 | involved in or affected by or having a claim to or share in | the interested parties met to discuss the business |
| impossible | 16 | totally unlikely | - |
| especially | 17 | to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common | an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger |
| themselves | 18 | The plural of himself, herself, and itself. | - |
| understood | 12 | implied by or inferred from actions or statements | the understood provisos of a custody agreement |
| sweetheart | 16 | a very attractive or seductive looking woman | - |
| restaurant | 10 | a building where people go to eat | - |
| ridiculous | 13 | inspiring scornful pity | - |
| university | 16 | a large and diverse institution of higher learning created to educate for life and for a profession and to grant degrees | - |
| disgusting | 13 | highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust | a disgusting smell |
| downstairs | 14 | on or of lower floors of a building | the downstairs (or downstair) phone |
| discovered | 17 | discovered or determined by scientific observation | the discovered behavior norms |
| permission | 14 | the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization | - |
| television | 13 | broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects | - |
| personally | 15 | in the flesh; without involving anyone else | I went there personally |
| friendship | 19 | the state of being friends (or friendly) | - |
| successful | 17 | having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome | a successful architect |
| considered | 14 | carefully weighed | a considered opinion |
| afterwards | 17 | happening at a time subsequent to a reference time | - |
| punishment | 17 | the act of punishing | - |
| impressive | 17 | producing a strong effect | gave an impressive performance as Othello |
| conditions | 13 | the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation | every day we have weather conditions and yesterday was no exception |
| atmosphere | 17 | a particular environment or surrounding influence | there was an atmosphere of excitement |
| mysterious | 15 | of an obscure nature | the new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms |
| surrounded | 12 | confined on all sides | a camp surrounded by enemies |
| indistinct | 13 | not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand | indistinct shapes in the gloom |
| suspicious | 14 | not as expected | suspicious behavior |
| impression | 14 | a concavity in a surface produced by pressing | he left the impression of his fingers in the soft mud |
| conscience | 16 | motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions | - |
| whispering | 19 | speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords | - |
| basketball | 18 | a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop | - |
| expression | 19 | a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations | pardon the expression |
| scientific | 17 | conforming with the principles or methods used in science | a scientific approach |
| commission | 16 | a group of representatives or delegates | - |
| constantly | 15 | without interruption | the world is constantly changing |
| confession | 15 | an admission of misdeeds or faults | - |
| reasonable | 12 | not excessive or extreme | reasonable prices |
| journalist | 17 | someone who keeps a diary or journal | - |
| prostitute | 12 | a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money | - |
| philosophy | 23 | a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school | - |
| discussion | 13 | an exchange of views on some topic | we had a good discussion |
| resistance | 12 | an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current | - |
| prosecutor | 14 | a government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state | - |
| aggressive | 15 | characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight | aggressive acts against another country |
| disturbing | 14 | causing distress or worry or anxiety | distressing (or disturbing) news |
| possession | 12 | the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior | - |
| operations | 12 | financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records | - |
| investment | 15 | money that is invested with an expectation of profit | - |
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Welcome to the fascinating world of words containing S, where the simple yet versatile letter 'S' adds a special sparkle to our linguistic expressions. Whether it's the hissing sound that snakes through our sentences or the subtle whisper that softens our speech, the letter S brings unique flair and functionality to language. You'll find it slipping into various positions—sometimes leading the charge at the start, other times quietly nestled in the middle or tailing at the end, each placement influencing the word's pronunciation and meaning. Get ready to explore some intriguing examples that showcase the magic of S!
About words containing S
In the English language, the letter S is like a linguistic chameleon, adaptable and ubiquitous. It gracefully slides into the structure of countless words, making it one of the most frequently used consonants. Whether it's standing proudly at the start of a word like "sizzle" or finding its place in the middle as in "mystery," S alters the soundscape of speech in a way that's both melodic and memorable. Its presence often signifies plurality, possession, or even a sense of progression, as in the case of verbs. Imagine how different "cats" would sound without that sly S at the end!
The placement of S can twist and turn the meaning of a word entirely. Take, for example, the transition from "bake" to "bakes," where S doesn't just alter the sound but changes the tense, suggesting an action in progress. Or consider how "sew" and "sow"—though similar in sound—carry vastly different meanings, with S guiding the semantic journey. This dynamic letter not only enriches our vocabulary but also invites us to pronounce words with a certain zest, breathing life into the spoken and written word.
Popular word examples
The letter S is a staple in many popular words, adding flair and function. Let's dive into some beloved examples.
Sunshine
- Definition: The light and warmth received from the sun.
- Example in a Sentence: "After days of rain, the sunshine was a welcome sight."
- Fun Fact: The word "sunshine" often symbolizes happiness and positivity, frequently appearing in songs and poetry.
Smile
- Definition: A facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth, indicating pleasure or amusement.
- Example in a Sentence: "Her smile lit up the whole room."
- Fun Fact: Smiling is contagious; seeing someone smile can trigger the same expression in others.
Surprise
- Definition: An unexpected or astonishing event, fact, or thing.
- Example in a Sentence: "His surprise birthday party left him speechless."
- Fun Fact: In the 16th century, "surprise" was used as a military term meaning an unexpected attack.
Secret
- Definition: Something hidden or concealed.
- Example in a Sentence: "She whispered a secret that only they could share."
- Fun Fact: The word "secret" comes from the Latin "secretus," meaning to set apart or divide.
Snake
- Definition: A limbless reptile with a long, slender body.
- Example in a Sentence: "The snake slithered silently across the path."
- Fun Fact: Snakes have been symbolic creatures in mythology and folklore representing transformation and rebirth.
Season
- Definition: One of the four periods of the year (spring, summer, autumn, winter).
- Example in a Sentence: "Autumn is her favorite season due to the vibrant colors."
- Fun Fact: The concept of seasons is tied to Earth's tilt and orbit around the sun.
Swift
- Definition: Happening quickly or promptly.
- Example in a Sentence: "He made a swift recovery after the surgery."
- Fun Fact: The word "swift" is also the name of a bird known for its fast flight.
Silver
- Definition: A precious shiny grayish-white metal.
- Example in a Sentence: "She wore a necklace made of pure silver."
- Fun Fact: Silver has been used in currency, jewelry, and utensils for thousands of years.
Symphony
- Definition: An elaborate musical composition for a full orchestra.
- Example in a Sentence: "The symphony orchestra performed beautifully at the concert hall."
- Fun Fact: The word "symphony" comes from the Greek "symphonia," meaning agreement or concord of sound.
Salad
- Definition: A dish consisting of a mixture of small pieces of food, usually vegetables.
- Example in a Sentence: "She prepared a fresh salad for lunch."
- Fun Fact: The term "salad" is derived from the Latin "salata," meaning salted, referring to dressing with brine or vinegar.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, words containing S can be a game-changer. Here are some high-scoring examples:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Quizzes | 34 | Plural of quiz, a test of knowledge. |
| Jazziness | 35 | The quality of being lively and exciting. |
| Sizzling | 26 | Making a hissing sound as of frying or burning. |
| Jumpsuit | 21 | A one-piece garment with pants and a top. |
| Squeeze | 25 | To press something firmly. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle fans, take note! These five-letter words are fantastic choices:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Slate | A fine-grained gray, green, or bluish rock. |
| Crisp | Firm, dry, and brittle. |
| Brisk | Active, fast, and energetic. |
| Stone | A small piece of rock. |
| Grasp | To seize and hold firmly. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Delve into the delightfully unusual realm of rare words featuring S.
Susurrus
- Definition: A whispering or rustling sound.
- Interesting Fact: Derived from Latin, "susurrus" mimics the very sound it describes.
- Example in a Sentence: "The susurrus of the leaves was calming."
Syzygy
- Definition: A conjunction or opposition, especially of the moon with the sun.
- Interesting Fact: In astronomy, syzygy occurs when three celestial bodies align.
- Example in a Sentence: "The rare syzygy created a stunning eclipse."
Sempiternal
- Definition: Everlasting; eternal.
- Interesting Fact: This word is often used in philosophical contexts to describe timeless concepts.
- Example in a Sentence: "The sempiternal beauty of the stars inspired poets."
Sphygmomanometer
- Definition: An instrument for measuring blood pressure.
- Interesting Fact: The term combines Greek roots "sphygmos" (pulse) and "manometer" (pressure meter).
- Example in a Sentence: "The nurse used a sphygmomanometer to check his vitals."
Sesquipedalian
- Definition: Characterized by long words; long-winded.
- Interesting Fact: Ironically, the word means "foot and a half long" in Latin.
- Example in a Sentence: "His sesquipedalian style amused the audience."
Final words
As we've seen, words containing S offer a splendid tapestry of sounds, meanings, and uses. From the everyday to the extraordinary, this letter infuses life into language, making communication more vibrant and versatile. Keep exploring the wonderful world of words, and you'll surely discover even more surprises and secrets hidden within the alphabet!
