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Showing 18 of 361 words/ˈsiː mæn/ [sea man]
[noun] A sailor, mariner, or a person who works as a member of the crew of a ship or boat.
/siːl/ [seal]
[noun] A marine mammal that typically has a streamlined body, flippers, and lives partly on land and partly in the water.
/ˈsiːmləs ˌɪntɪˈɡreɪʃən/ [seamless integration]
[noun] The process of combining two or more systems, components, or processes into a unified whole so that they function together without interruption, visible gaps, or technical friction.
/ˈsiːmləs trænˈzɪʃən/ [seamless transition]
[noun] A change or shift from one state, activity, or place to another that occurs smoothly and without any noticeable interruptions, gaps, or difficulties.
/sɪˈkeɪliː ˌsɪriˈeɪliː/ [secale cereale]
[noun] The scientific name for the common rye plant, a hardy cereal grain widely cultivated for its edible seeds, used in flour, bread, whiskey, and animal feed.
/sɪˈsɛʃ/ [secesh]
[noun] A supporter of the secession of the Southern states from the United States during the American Civil War; a Confederate.
/sɪˈkluːʒən/ [seclusion]
[noun] The state of being private and away from other people.
/ˈsɛk.ənd/ [second]
[adjective] Coming after the first in time, order, or rank.
/ˈsek.ənd ɡreɪd/ [second grade]
[noun] The year of primary education following first grade, typically for children aged seven to eight.
/ˈsɛk.ənˌdɛr.i ˈleɪ.bəl/ [secondary label]
[noun] An additional or supplementary tag, sticker, or marker affixed to a product, garment, or item to provide extra information, branding, or instructions distinct from the primary label.
/ˈsɛk.ən.dɛri ˈstænd.ɪŋ/ [secondary standing]
[noun] A subordinate or derivative status, rank, or legal capacity that is dependent upon the existence of a primary status or claim.
/ˈsek.ənd.hænd ˈʃɒp.ɪŋ/ [secondhand shopping]
[noun] The act of purchasing goods, such as clothing, furniture, or books, that have been previously owned by another person.
/sɪˈkjʊər/ [secure]
[adjective] Fixed or fastened so as not to give way, become loose, or be lost; protected against attack or other danger.
/ˈsɛd.ə.tɪv/ [sedative]
[noun] A drug or substance taken for its calming or sleep-inducing effect.
/ˈsɛd.ɪ.mənt/ [sediment]
[noun] Particulate matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; dregs.
/sɪˈduː.sɪŋ/ [seducing]
[verb] Present participle of seduce: to tempt someone into sexual intercourse or to entice them into doing something through charm or flattery.
/siː/ [see]
[verb] To perceive with the eyes; to discern visually.
/ˈsiː.ɪŋ ɡlæs/ [seeing glass]
[noun] An archaic or literary term for a mirror or a lens used for viewing.