English to English Dictionary

/ˌskrʌf əv ðə ˈnɛk/ [scruff of the neck]

[idiom] The loose skin at the back of a person's or animal's neck, often used in the context of grabbing or lifting someone forcibly.

/ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/ [scrutinize]

[verb] To examine or inspect someone or something closely and thoroughly.

/ˈskuː.bə ˌdaɪ.vər/ [scuba diver]

[noun] A person who swims underwater using a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (scuba) to breathe.

/ˈskʌr.i/ [scurry]

[verb] To move hurriedly with short, quick steps.

/ˈsiː ˌbriːz/ [sea breeze]

[noun] A gentle wind that blows from the sea toward the land, typically occurring during the day due to the differential heating of land and water.

/ˈsiː ˌkriː.tʃərz/ [sea creatures]

[noun] Any animal, vertebrate or invertebrate, that lives in the ocean or other saltwater environments.

/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.ənˌdɛr.i ˈstæn.dɪŋ/ [secondary standing]

[noun] A subordinate or derivative legal status or position that allows a party to bring a claim or participate in proceedings only when primary standing is absent, insufficient, or derived through another entity.

/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.