English to English Dictionary

/sɪndʒ/ [singe]

[verb] To burn superficially or lightly, typically affecting only the surface or edges of something.

/ˈsɪŋ.ɡəl ˈsek.ənd/ [single second]

[noun] A very brief, infinitesimal, or singular moment in time; used to emphasize the lack of delay or the absolute minimum duration.

/ˌsɪŋ.ɡjəˈlær.ə.ti/ [singularity]

[noun] A state or condition of being singular, distinct, or unique.

/ˈsɪs.tɚ.hʊd/ [sisterhood]

[noun] The relationship between sisters; the affection, support, and solidarity felt between women.

/ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃənəl/ [situational]

[adjective] Relating to or dependent on a particular set of circumstances or the current state of affairs.

/sɪks/ [six]

[noun] The cardinal number equivalent to the sum of five and one.

/sɪks ˈɡæl.ənz ɪz nɒt ˈfɔːr.ti eɪt paɪnts/ [sɪks ˈɡæl.ənz ɪz nɒt ˈfɔːr.ti eɪt paɪnts]

[idiom] A declarative statement used to highlight a discrepancy in unit conversion or to challenge the accuracy of a mathematical claim regarding liquid volume.

/saɪz/ [size]

[noun] The relative extent, magnitude, or dimensions of something.

/ˈskɪdɪŋ/ [skidding]

[verb] The present participle of 'skid'; sliding along a surface without rotating, typically due to loss of traction or control.

/ˈskɪl.ɪŋ/ [skilling]

[noun] The process of training or acquiring new skills, particularly in a professional, technical, or industrial context.

/ˈskɪm.ər/ [skimmer]

[noun] A kitchen utensil consisting of a perforated ladle used for removing scum or fat from the surface of a liquid.

/ˈskɪn.flɪnt/ [skinflint]

[noun] A person who spends as little money as possible; a miserly or parsimonious individual.

/skɪnd/ [skinned]

[adjective] Having skin of a specified kind (often used in compounds such as thin-skinned or dark-skinned).

/skʌlk/ [skulk]

[verb] To keep out of sight, typically with a sinister or cowardly motive, or to move stealthily.

/skʌl/ [skull]

[noun] The bony framework of the head that encloses the brain and supports the structures of the face.

/sleɪn/ [slain]

[verb] The past participle of 'slay', meaning to have been killed in a violent or dramatic way, typically in battle or by murder.

/sliːp ɪt ɔːf/ [sleep it off]

[idiom] To recover from the effects of alcohol intoxication, a hangover, or extreme fatigue by sleeping.

/ˈsliːpˌoʊvər/ [sleepover]

[noun] A social gathering in which one or more people, typically children or teenagers, spend the night at another person's home.