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8,130 words, searchable by word, definition, part of speech, and CEFR level.

smart Adjective A1

Intelligent, or neat and stylish in appearance.

smartphone Noun A2

A mobile phone capable of performing many functions of a computer.

smell Verb A1

To notice a scent using your nose, or to give off a particular scent.

smile Verb A1

To move the corners of your mouth upward to show happiness or friendliness.

smog Noun A2

A form of air pollution caused by smoke and other pollutants combining with fog, common in large industrial cities.

smoke Noun A1

The grey or black cloud that rises from something burning.

smoking Noun A2

The activity of inhaling and exhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar, or pipe.

smooth Adjective A1

Having an even surface with no lumps, bumps, or rough parts.

smoothie Noun A1

A thick drink made by blending fruit, and sometimes yogurt or milk, together.

snail Noun A1

A small, slow-moving creature that carries a spiral shell on its back.

snake Noun A1

A long, legless reptile that moves by sliding along the ground.

sneaker Noun A1

A soft, comfortable shoe designed for sports or casual wear.

sneeze Verb A1

To suddenly and forcefully push air out through your nose and mouth, usually without meaning to.

snow Noun A1

Soft white flakes of frozen water that fall from the sky in cold weather.

snowflake Noun A1

A single small piece of falling snow, usually with a delicate six-sided pattern.

snowpack Noun B1

A large accumulation of compacted snow, especially in mountains, that gradually melts and feeds rivers throughout the year.

so Adverb A1

Used to show a result, or to add emphasis to how much or how great something is.

soap Noun A1

A substance used with water to clean your skin or other surfaces.

soccer Noun A1

A sport played between two teams who try to score goals by kicking a ball into a net, without using their hands.

social Adjective A2

Relating to society and the way people live and interact together, or enjoying the company of others.

social contract Noun B2

The idea that people agree, implicitly or explicitly, to give up certain freedoms in exchange for the protection and order a society provides.

social stratification Noun B2

The way a society is divided into layers or classes based on factors such as wealth, power or status.

socialism Noun B2

A political and economic system in which the means of production, such as factories and land, are owned or controlled collectively rather than by private individuals.

socialization Noun B1

The process by which a person, especially a child, learns the values, behaviors, and norms of their society.

societal norms Noun B2

The unwritten rules and shared expectations about how people should behave within a particular society.

society Noun A2

A large group of people who live together in an organised community with shared customs and institutions.

socioeconomic Adjective B2

Relating to a combination of social and economic factors, such as income, education, and social class.

sock Noun A1

A soft piece of clothing worn on the foot, inside a shoe.

socks Noun A1

Soft coverings for the feet, worn inside shoes.

soda Noun A1

A sweet, fizzy drink.

sofa Noun A1

A long, cushioned seat that two or more people can sit on.

soft Adjective A1

Pleasant to touch, not firm or hard.

software Noun B1

The programs and other operating information used by a computer.

soil Noun A1

The top layer of the earth in which plants grow.

soil erosion Noun B1

The gradual wearing away and removal of the top layer of soil, often by wind or water.

soil horizon Noun B2

A distinct layer of soil, running roughly parallel to the surface, with its own texture and composition.

soil profile Noun B2

A vertical cross-section of soil showing all its layers from the surface down to the bedrock.

solar Adjective A2

Relating to or powered by the sun.

solar cell Noun B1

A device that converts sunlight directly into electricity.

solar energy Noun A2

Energy that comes from sunlight and can be converted into electricity or heat.

solar panel Noun A2

A device that converts sunlight into electricity.

solar radiation Noun B2

Energy given off by the sun, travelling through space mainly as light and heat.

solar system Noun B1

The sun together with the planets, moons, and other objects that orbit it.

soldier Noun A1

A person who serves in an army.

sole Noun A1

The bottom surface of a foot or shoe.

solemn Adjective B1

Serious and formal, often with a sense of deep importance.

solid Adjective A1

Firm and keeping its shape, not liquid or gas.

solidarity Noun A2

Support and unity shown by a group of people who share the same goal or situation.