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show up
phrasal verbto arrive or appear somewhere, especially as expected or arranged
↗shower
word A1a quick wash under falling water; also a short fall of rain a brief fall of rain or snow or a device for taking a bath or washing oneself
↗shrink
word B2to become or make smaller in size or amount, especially through heat or moisture
↗shut
word A2to close something; closed to close something, especially a door or window
↗shut down
phrasal verbto stop a machine, computer program, or business from operating
↗Shut off
phrasal verbTo stop the flow or supply of something (such as power, internet, or access), or to deactivate a machine or system.
↗Shut out
phrasal verbTo block or prevent someone or something from entering, accessing, or participating in a system or account.
↗shut up
phrasal verbTo stop speaking or silence someone; or to close and secure a building, room, or facility securely.
↗shy
word A1feeling nervous or uncomfortable in the company of others nervous or timid in the company of other people Being reserved or nervous around other people.
↗sick
word A1ill or feeling that you may vomit unwell; having a disease or illness; feeling nauseous feeling unwell or suffering from illness
↗Sick as a Dog
idiomExtremely unwell, ill, or nauseated
↗side
word A1one of the left, right, front, back, or edge parts of something; one position in an argument a position to the left or right of something
↗side by side
phraseClose together; alongside each other in physical proximity or unified companionship.
↗sideline
word B2A secondary activity, business, or discussion carried on alongside one's main pursuit.
↗sideline discussions
word C1Informal talks or meetings held outside the main agenda of a conference or summit.
↗sidereal
word C2relating to the stars or constellations; measured relative to the distant stars
↗Siege
word B2a military operation in which an army surrounds an enemy fort or town to compel surrender by cutting off supplies
↗Sierra Club
word C1A major grassroots environmental organization in the United States, founded in 1892 by John Muir.
↗sigh
word B1a long, deep, audible breath expressing relief, fatigue, or sadness to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness
↗sight
word A1the ability to see; something you see the ability to see or something that is seen
↗sign
word A1a mark, notice, or action that gives information; to write your name officially to write your name on something to show agreement or approval; to make a gesture with meaning a symbol, mark, or gesture that conveys information or instructions; To write your signature on something to show agreement, approval, or identity.; to write your name on something to show agreement or approval; to make a gesture with meaning a symbol, mark, or gesture that conveys information or instructions
↗sign in
phrasal verbTo log into an account, computer, application, or website by entering credentials.
↗sign off
phrasal verbTo log out of a computer system; or to give formal approval or authorization to a document, policy, or project.
↗sign off on
phrasal verb C1to give formal, official approval or authorization to a document, decision, or plan; to give official or final approval to a document or plan
↗Sign on
phrasal verbTo log into a computer system or service; or to agree formally to a contract, policy, or commitment.
↗Sign out
phrasal verbTo log off a computer system or record one's departure from a building or event.
↗sign up
phrasal verbto register or commit oneself to join an organization, event, course, or service
↗Sign up for classes
phraseto formally register or enroll in academic courses for an upcoming term or semester
↗signal
word B1an electrical impulse, radio wave, or transmission; also a gesture, sound, or action giving information; a gesture, action, or sound that conveys information or instruction a gesture, sound, or action used to convey information or instructions
↗signature
word B1a person's name written in a distinctive way by themselves, used as a form of identification or authorization; a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization a person's name written by themselves, often as a form of identification or authorization
↗significance
word B1the quality of being worthy of attention, importance, or having great meaning
↗significant
word A2important or large enough to be noticed Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy. Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy; having a particular meaning or importance. Having great importance, consequence, or influence; notable or meaningful. important; notable; having meaning or consequence important, meaningful, or having a noticeable effect
↗significantly
word B2in a large or important way in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect
↗silence
word A2a state with no sound or no speaking Complete absence of sound; quietness. complete absence of sound; the refusal to speak or make noise the absence of sound or noise; Complete absence of sound; quietness. complete absence of sound; the refusal to speak or make noise the absence of sound or noise
↗silent
word B1not making sound; not speaking making no sound; quiet; not speaking not speaking or making noise
↗silently
word A2without making any noise or sound
↗Silkworm
word C1the caterpillar of the silkworm moth that spins a cocoon of silk fibers
↗silly
word A2not sensible; a little foolish or childish foolish; lacking good sense or judgement showing a lack of good sense; foolish or playful
↗silver
word A2a shiny gray-white metal; also the color of that metal or a second-place medal a shiny white precious metal used for making jewelry and ornaments a shiny gray-white metal, often used for coins, jewelry, and decoration; a shiny white precious metal used for making jewelry and ornaments a shiny gray-white metal, often used for coins, jewelry, and decoration
↗simian
word C2relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys
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