English to English Dictionary

/ˈsɜːrfɪs ˈæntɪdʒən/ [surface antigen]

[noun] A protein or other molecule located on the outer membrane of a cell, virus, or bacterium that can be recognized by the immune system and trigger an immune response.

/ˈsɜː.fɪs ˈmɑː.kər/ [surface marker]

[noun] A buoyant device deployed by scuba divers from underwater to indicate their position to people on the surface.

/ˈsɜːrfɪs ˈmɑːrkər ˈbuːi/ [surface marker buoy]

[noun] A specialized inflatable tube or bag deployed by a scuba diver from underwater to the surface, used to signal their location to boat traffic or to mark a specific point for safety and navigation.

/ˈsɜːr.feɪ.sərz/ [surfacers]

[noun] Machines or tools used to smooth, level, or finish the surface of a material, such as wood, metal, or concrete.

/ˈsɜːrdʒɪkəl prəˈsiːdʒər/ [surgical procedure]

[noun] A medically planned series of actions performed by a surgeon, typically involving an incision or instrumentation, to treat an injury, disease, or deformity.

/sərˈpæst/ [surpassed]

[verb] To exceed or be greater than in amount, degree, or quality; to go beyond the limits of.

/səˈpraɪzd/ [surprised]

[adjective] Feeling or showing mild shock or wonder due to an unexpected event or discovery.

/səˈrɛndər æt ˌæpəˈmætəks/ [surrender at appomattox]

[noun] The historical event marking the effective conclusion of the American Civil War, symbolizing the defeat of the Confederacy and the beginning of the reunification of the United States.

/səˈraʊn.dɪŋ/ [surrounding]

[adjective] Located or existing all around a particular place, person, or object; neighboring or ambient.

/sərˈveɪd/ [surveyed]

[verb] To examine and record the area and features of an area of land so as to construct a map, plan, or description.

/ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ (noun/adj), /səˈspɛkt/ (verb) [suspect]

[noun] A person thought to be guilty of a crime or offense.

/səˈspɛn.ʃən/ [suspension]

[noun] The action of stopping something either temporarily or permanently; the state of being temporarily withheld.

/səˈsteɪn ə bloʊ/ [sustain a blow]

[idiom] To suffer, experience, or receive a severe setback, misfortune, or physical hit.

/səˈsteɪnd ˈfaɪər/ [sustained fire]

[noun] A continuous and prolonged discharge of weapons, maintained over a significant period rather than in short, sporadic bursts.

/ˈsuːtʃər/ [suture]

[noun] A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.

/swæɡ/ [swag]

[noun] Promotional merchandise, typically branded with a company logo, given away for free at events or conferences.

/ˈswɒni/ [swanny]

[interjection] Used as an exclamation to express surprise, certainty, or to make a mild oath.

/ˈswɔːr.mi/ [swarmy]

[adjective] Resembling, characteristic of, or abounding in a swarm or swarms.