English to English Dictionary

/ˈsʌm.ə.ri/ [summary]

[noun] A brief statement or account of the main points of something.

/ˈsʌm.ən/ [summon]

[verb] To authoritatively or urgently call on someone to be present.

/ˈsʌm.ənd/ [summoned]

[verb] To authoritatively or urgently call someone to be present, especially as a defendant, witness, or to perform a duty.

/ˈsʌmp.tər/ [sumpter]

[noun] A pack-horse or pack-mule used for carrying baggage and supplies.

/ˈsʌn.kɪst/ [sun kissed]

[adjective] Having a healthy, glowing appearance resulting from exposure to the sun, or (of a place) receiving a large amount of sunlight.

/ˈsʌnˌbeɪ.ðər/ [sunbather]

[noun] A person who sits or lies in the sun to tan their skin.

/ˈsʌn.biːmz θruː liːvz/ [sunbeams through leaves]

[noun] The visible shafts or rays of sunlight that pierce through the canopy of a tree or forest, creating a dappled light effect.

/ˈsʌndər/ [sunder]

[verb] To split apart, break, or sever, especially by force or violence.

/ˌsuː.pəˈsɪl.i.əs.li/ [superciliously]

[adverb] In a way that displays arrogant pride, disdain, or a feeling of superiority over others.

/suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/ [superior]

[adjective] Higher in rank, status, or quality; better than others.

/ˈsuː.pərˌmɑːr.kɪt/

[noun] A large self-service store selling a wide variety of food and household goods.

/ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/ [supervision]

[noun] The action or process of watching and directing what someone does or how something is done.

/səˈpɔːrtɪd/ [supported]

[adjective] Held up or kept from falling; bearing weight or providing assistance.

/səˈpɔːrtər/ [supporter]

[noun] A person who approves of and encourages a person, principle, or organization, often by providing active help or loyalty.

/səˈprɛs ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/ [suppress information]

[verb] To deliberately prevent information from being made public, shared, or acknowledged.

/səˈprɛst/ [suppressed]

[adjective] Kept from public knowledge, forcibly put an end to, or restrained from expression.

/səˈpresɪbəl/ [suppressible]

[adjective] Capable of being suppressed, restrained, subdued, or prevented from developing, existing, or being expressed.

/ˈsɜːrfɪs/ [surface]

[noun] The outside part or uppermost layer of something.