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switch off
phrasal verbto disconnect power or stop a machine from operating
↗switch on
phrasal verbTo turn on a device, or metaphorically activate intense focus, energy, or efficiency
↗Switch over
phrasal verbTo transition or change from one method, system, or prescription to another
↗symbiotic
word C1Involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both.
↗symbol
word A2a sign, mark, picture, or object that represents something else a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process a mark, sign, or object that represents something else; a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process a mark, sign, or object that represents something else
↗symbolism
word C1The practice of representing things by symbols, or investing things with a symbolic meaning.
↗sympathy
word B1Feelings of pity, sorrow, or compassion for someone else's misfortune.
↗symphony
word A2an elaborate musical composition for a full orchestra, typically in four movements; an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements An elaborate musical composition for a full orchestra, typically in four movements.
↗symptom
word B1a sign that shows someone may have an illness or that a problem exists a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness; a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness
↗synaptic
word C2Relating to a synapse or synapses, the junctions between nerve cells.
↗synchronize
word C1Cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate; coordinate simultaneously.
↗synchronous
word C1Existing or occurring at the exact same time; simultaneous.
↗synergize
word C1To combine or coordinate the activity of two or more agents to produce a joint effect greater than the sum of their individual effects.
↗synergy
word C1The interaction of elements that when combined produce a total effect greater than the sum of their separate parts.
↗synthesis
word B2The combination of ideas, elements, or substances into a coherent whole.; the combination of ideas to form a theory or whole system The combination of ideas to form a theory or system. The combination of ideas to form a theory or system; the production of chemical compounds by reaction from simpler materials. The combination of ideas to form a theory or system; the composition of complex entities from simpler ones. The combination of different ideas, elements, or substances into a coherent whole.; The combination of ideas to form a theory or system. The combination of ideas to form a theory or system; the production of chemical compounds by reaction from simpler materials. The combination of ideas to form a theory or system; the composition of complex entities from simpler ones. The combination of different ideas, elements, or substances into a coherent whole.
↗synthesize
word C1to combine different elements, ideas, or substances into a coherent whole; to combine various ideas, elements, or substances into a connected whole To combine a number of things into a coherent whole. To combine different elements to form a new whole.; To combine a number of things into a coherent whole. To combine different elements to form a new whole.
↗synthetic
word B2Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.
↗syrup
word A2a thick, sweet liquid used as medicine or sweet food topping
↗system
word A2a set of connected parts, rules, or methods that work together a set of connected parts forming a complex whole; an organized method
↗table
word A1a piece of furniture with a flat top; also information arranged in rows and columns A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, used for working at or placing items on.; A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, used for working at or placing items on.
↗tablespoon
word A2a large spoon used for serving food or measuring recipe ingredients a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters
↗tacit
word C1Understood or implied without being stated directly.
↗tackle
word B2to make a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or situation; to challenge an opponent in a game to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down
↗tactical
word C1Relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to achieve a specific immediate or short-term end.
↗tactile
word C1Connected with the sense of touch; perceptible by touch.
↗tail
word B2The rear part of an animal's body extending from the back, or the end part of something.; the rear part of an animal that extends from the back or bottom the part of an animal that extends from the back and is often used for balance or communication
↗tailor
word A2a person whose occupation is making, mending, or altering fitted clothes; a person whose job is making and altering clothes
↗Taj Mahal
word B1A famous white marble mausoleum in Agra, India, built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a symbol of love for his wife.
↗take
word A1to carry, accept, use, need time, or choose an action to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself to acquire possession, control, or occupancy of something; to carry or bring with oneself from one place to another; to lay hold of; to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself to acquire possession, control, or occupancy of something
↗Take a breather
phraseto pause briefly during hard work or physical exertion in order to rest or catch one's breath
↗take a look
phrase A1to examine or glance at something briefly
↗take a risk
phrase B1to perform an action knowing there is a chance of danger or failure
↗Take a shortcut
phraseto travel along a quicker, shorter alternative route rather than following the main road
↗take a shower
phrase A1to wash one's body under an overhead spray of water
↗take after
phrasal verbto resemble an older relative in appearance, personality, or behavior
↗Take apart
phrasal verbTo dismantle into pieces, or systematically analyze and critique an argument or report
↗Take aside
phrasal verbTo move someone away from others to speak with them in private
↗take away
phrasal verbto learn, remember, or extract a key lesson or message from a talk, meeting, or experience
↗take back
phrasal verbTo withdraw or retract something said, written, or promised
↗take care
phrase A1used as a polite parting expression to wish someone well; used to express good wishes on parting; to look after oneself
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