some
A certain number (multiple but not all).
Dictionary · English 1,010
Vocabulary ranked by real-world frequency — start with the 1,000 most common words. Definitions adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), review in progress.
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said
Mentioned earlier; aforesaid.
should
Ought to; indicating opinion, advice, or instruction, about what is required or desirable. — Used to issue an instruction (traditionally seen as carrying less force of authority than alternatives such as 'shall' or 'must').
say
To pronounce.
s
The nineteenth numeral symbol of the English alphabet, called ess and written in the Latin script.
such
Like this, that, these, those; used to make a comparison with something implied by context.
same
Not different or other; not another or others; not different as regards self; selfsame; identical.
since
From a specified time in the past.
show
To display or exhibit; to have somebody see (something); to direct attention to something.
sure
Physically secure and certain, non-failing, reliable.
second
Number-two; following after the first one with nothing between them. The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number two.
someone
One or some person of unspecified or indefinite identity.
system
A group or set of related things that operate together as a complex whole.
support
To help keep from falling.
seen
Understood; comprehended.
stop
To cease moving.
small
Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.
service
An act of being of assistance to someone.
season
Each of the divisions of a year based on the prevailing weather: spring, summer, autumn (fall) and winter; or the rainy (monsoon) and dry season, depending on the climate.
story
A narrative or account of events
social
Being extroverted or outgoing.
single
Not accompanied by anything else; one in number.
south
The direction towards the pole to the right-hand side of someone facing east, specifically 180°, or (on another celestial object) the direction towards the pole lying on the southern side of the invariable plane.
several
A number of different; various.
saying
A proverb or maxim.
series
A number of things that follow on one after the other or are connected one after the other.
special
Distinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality.
soon
Short in length of time from the present.
services
That which is produced, then traded, bought or sold, then finally consumed and consists of an action or work.
six
A numerical value equal to 6; the number following five and preceding seven. This number of dots: (••••••).
sometimes
On some occasions, over some periods, or in certain circumstances, but not always.
son
One's male offspring.
study
To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.
self
Myself, oneself.
space
Unlimited or generalized extent, physical or otherwise. — The distance between objects.
summer
One of four seasons, traditionally the second, marked by the longest and typically hottest days of the year due to the inclination of the Earth and thermal lag. Typically regarded as spanning either the period between the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox, or the months of June, July, and August in the Northern Hemisphere and the months of December, January and February in the Southern Hemis
sex
A category into which sexually-reproducing organisms are divided on the basis of their reproductive roles in their species; the system of such categories, which can differ by organism or by taxonomic branch.
site
The place where anything is fixed; situation; local position
similar
Having traits or characteristics in common; alike, allied, comparable.
security
The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.
share
A portion of something, especially a portion given or allotted to someone.
st
Expressing a sudden desire for silence.
sense
Any of the manners by which living beings perceive the physical world: for humans sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste.
society
A long-standing group of people sharing cultural aspects such as language, dress, norms of behavior and artistic forms.
sent
A subdivision of currency, equal to one hundredth of an Estonian kroon.
source
The person, place, or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.
science
A particular discipline or branch of knowledge that is natural, measurable or consisting of systematic principles rather than intuition or technical skill.
serious
Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition.
stage
A phase.
situation
The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.
seem
To appear; to look outwardly; to be perceived as.
sign
A visible fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
simple
Uncomplicated; lacking complexity; taken by itself, with nothing added.
simply
In a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone.
staff
A long, straight, thick wooden rod or stick, especially one used to assist in walking.
starting
The act of something that starts.
sea
A large body of salt water.
sir
A man of a higher rank or position.
success
The achievement of one's aim or goal.
sleep
be unconscious or resting