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

subtraction Noun A1

The mathematical process of taking one number away from another.

subtropical Adjective B1

Relating to regions just outside the tropics, with warm summers and mild winters.

subway Noun A2

An underground railway system in a city.

succeed Verb A2

To achieve what you were trying to do.

success Noun A2

The achievement of something you were aiming for.

successful Adjective A2

Achieving the desired result or outcome.

successfully Adverb B1

In a way that achieves the desired result.

succession Noun B1

A series of people or things following one after another, or the process by which one thing gradually replaces another.

successive Adjective A2

Following one after another without interruption.

such Adjective A1

Used to emphasize the degree or kind of something.

sudden Adjective B1

Happening quickly and unexpectedly.

suddenly Adverb A1

Happening quickly and without warning.

suffer Verb B1

To experience pain, difficulty, or a negative event.

suffering Noun A2

Physical or mental pain experienced over a period of time.

sufficient Adjective A2

Enough for a particular purpose or need.

suffix Noun A2

A group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

suffrage Noun B2

The right to vote in political elections.

sugar Noun A1

A sweet substance, usually white or brown, used to sweeten food and drinks.

suggest Verb A2

To offer an idea or plan for someone else to think about.

suggestion Noun A2

An idea or proposal put forward for consideration.

suit Noun A2

A set of matching clothes worn together, or a legal action.

suitable Adjective B1

Right or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation.

sulfur dioxide Noun B1

A sharp-smelling gas released when fuels containing sulfur are burned, known for contributing to acid rain.

sum Noun A2

The total you get by adding numbers together, or an amount of money.

summarize Verb B1

To give a short statement of the main points of something longer.

summary Noun A2

A short statement giving the main points of something longer.

summative assessment Noun B2

An evaluation given at the end of a unit or course to measure how much a student has learned overall.

summer Noun A1

The warmest season of the year, coming between spring and autumn.

summit Noun A2

The highest point of a mountain, or an official meeting between heads of state or top leaders.

sun Noun A1

The bright star at the center of our solar system that gives Earth light and heat.

sun belt Noun B1

The warm southern region of the United States, known for its sunny climate and rapid population growth.

sunday Noun A1

The day of the week that comes after Saturday and before Monday, part of the weekend.

sunflower Noun A1

A tall plant with a large, round, yellow flower that turns to face the sun.

sunny Adjective A1

Describing weather when the sun is shining brightly with few or no clouds.

sunrise Noun A1

The moment in the morning when the sun first appears above the horizon.

sunset Noun A1

The moment in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon.

superconductor Noun B2

A material that, below a certain very low temperature, conducts electricity with absolutely no resistance.

superintendent Noun B1

A person who manages or oversees an organization, department, or building, such as a school district or apartment building.

superior Adjective A2

Better than someone or something else, especially in quality or ability.

supermarket Noun A1

A large shop that sells food and household goods.

supernova Noun B2

A massive explosion that occurs at the end of certain stars' lives, briefly outshining an entire galaxy.

superposition Noun B2

The combination of two or more waves into a single pattern, or, in quantum physics, the idea that a system can exist in several states at once until it is measured.

supper Noun A1

A meal eaten in the evening, sometimes lighter than dinner.

supplementary angles Noun A2

Two angles that add up to exactly 180 degrees.

supply Verb B1

To provide someone with something that they need or want.

supply chain Noun B2

The whole sequence of steps and companies involved in turning raw materials into a finished product and getting it to customers.

support Verb A2

To help, encourage, or agree with someone or something, or to physically hold something up.

supporter Noun B1

A person who supports a particular cause, team, or person.