| swoop |
to sweep down suddenly from above, or as if from above in attack (often followed by "down on"). [3 definitions] |
| swop |
another spelling of swap. |
| sword |
a weapon that has a long pointed blade fixed on a handle or hilt. Swords are used to cut or thrust. |
| swordfish |
a large fish that has a long, sharp upper jaw that looks like a sword. Swordfish live in warm seas and are used for food or sport. |
| swore |
the past tense of "swear." |
| sworn |
the past participle of "swear." |
| swum |
the past participle of "swim." |
| swung |
the past tense and past participle of "swing." |
| Sydney |
a city on the southeastern coast of Australia. Sydney is the capital city of a province. |
| syllable |
a unit of speech formed with a single pulse of air pressure. Syllables are made of a single vowel sound with or without surrounding consonants. [2 definitions] |
| symbol |
an object or picture that represents something else. [2 definitions] |
| symbolic |
of, pertaining to, or represented by a symbol. [2 definitions] |
| symbolize |
to be a symbol of. |
| symmetry |
a state in which both sides of something are balanced in size, form, or arrangement. |
| sympathetic |
feeling or showing understanding. [2 definitions] |
| sympathize |
to deeply understand or share in another's emotions (often followed by "with"). [2 definitions] |
| sympathy |
kind understanding and concern for others when they are sad, suffering, or having trouble. [3 definitions] |
| symphony |
a musical piece for an orchestra that has three or four movements. [2 definitions] |
| symphony orchestra |
a large group of classical musicians, including string, woodwind, brass, and percussion sections. A symphony orchestra performs symphonies and other orchestral pieces under the direction of a conductor. |
| symptom |
a sign of something. [2 definitions] |
| synagogue |
a place used by Jews for worship and religious instruction. |