English to English Dictionary

Series

A number of events, objects, or people of a similar or related kind coming one after another.

Seriousness

The trait of being sincere and lacking levity or frivolity.

Servitude

The state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful.

Set off

To begin a journey or trip.

Setback

A setback is a specific event that delays or prevents progress; a reversal or check in a course of action.

Settlement

An official or legal agreement that reaches a resolution between opposing parties.

Severance pay

An amount of money paid to an employee by an employer when the employee's services are terminated through no fault of their own, such as during layoffs or restructuring.

Severe

Very great in amount, intensity, or degree; extremely serious or unpleasant.

Severely

In a very strict, harsh, or serious manner.

Sexism

Prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, typically against women, on the basis of sex.

Sexy

Physically or sexually attractive; sexually arousing.

Shame

A painful feeling of humiliation or distress arising from the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior.