Words that start with S

Sis forStudy

You study for something when you learn about it as much as you can, usually to prepare for something like an exam or writing an essay.

Education

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Sis forStump

A stump is the remains of a tree after it has been cut down. Stumps are usually firmly stuck in the ground by the roots of the tree.

Plant parts

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Sturgeon are a large family of fish. Some kinds of sturgeon are caught for their roe, which are used to make caviar. Some species of beluga can grow up to 5.5 metres or 18 foot long and weigh 2000 kilos or 4400 pounds.

Fish

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Sis forSuave

If someone calls you suave, it means that you are confident and charming. The opposite of suave is awkward.

Adjectives

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Sis forSubaru

Subaru is a car maker based in Japan.

Car manufacturers

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Sis forSubmarine

A submarine is a seafaring vessel that can completely submerge for long periods of time. Some submarines can stay under water for 6 months at a time. Submarines are used for exploring, and by the Navy.

Nautical, Vehicles

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Sis forSubstance

Substance is a very broad word that can be used to describe any kind of material.

Photo of a little girl sucking through a straw

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Sis forSuck

Suction is a way of moving liquids by pulling them into an area of lower pressure. When you suck through a straw you make the inside of your mouth a low pressure zone. Water pumps move water around by the same principle.

List of action and motion words, Verbs, Science

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Sis forSucked

Sucked is the past tense of suck, for example "the girl sucked her drink through a straw".

Past tense

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Sis forSuede

Suede is a fabric made from leather, but instead of presenting the smooth skin side of the leather the soft, slightly fluffy inside is shown instead. Leather can be made into suede by removing a thin layer from the surface of the leather.

Fabrics