English words starting with S

1,225 words starting with S with Hindi meaning, synonyms, antonyms and examples. Page 4 of 5.

• StrangleverbMeaning: hamper or hinder the development or activity of; suppress (an impulse, action, …
• StrangleholdnounMeaning: complete or overwhelming control.
• StrangulateverbTo choke, squeeze, or block something tightly, especially by pressure.
• StrangulatingverbThe action of killing someone by pressing their throat so that they cannot breathe, or t…
• StrappedadjectiveShort of money.
• StrappingadjectiveTall, strong and physically well-built.
• StratanounLayers or levels of something, especially when arranged one above another.
• StratagemnounA plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end.
• StratagemsnounA trick or plan that you use to gain an advantage or to trick an opponent.
• StrategicadjectiveDone as part of a plan that is meant to achieve a particular purpose or to gain an advan…
• StratificationnounThe arrangement or classification of something into different layers, groups, or levels.
• StratocracynounA system of government controlled and administered by military forces.
• StratospherenounThe layer of the earth’s atmosphere above the troposphere and below the mesosphere.
• StrayverbTo move away from the correct place, path, or group.
• StrayedverbMove away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place.
• StrayingverbMove away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place.
• StreaknounA continuous period of specified success or luck.
• StreamlineverbTo make an organization, system, or process more efficient and effective by simplifying …
• Strenuousadjective(Requiring or using great effort or exertion.)
• StrenuouslyadverbMeaning: with great effort and determination.
• StriatedadjectiveMarked with long, narrow parallel lines, grooves or bands.
• StricturenounA restriction or rule that limits something; also a strong critical remark.
• Stricture onnounA sternly critical or censorious remark or instruction.)
• StricturesnounA restriction on a person or activity.
• StrideVerbTo walk with long steps in a particular direction
• Stridentadjective(of a sound) loud and harsh.
• StridentlyadverbIn an aggressive and determined way.
• Stridesverb(A confident or assured walk full of purpose or arrogance.)
• StrifenounAngry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues;
• StrikeverbIn a way that attracts attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent.
• Strike a chord (with someone)idiomTrigger a feeling or memory.
• Strike downverbMeaning: To decide that a law is illegal and should not apply.
• StrikesverbIn a way that attracts attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent.
• StrikingadjectiveIn a way that attracts attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent.
• StrikinglyAdverbIn a way that attracts attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent.
• Stringencyadjective(of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting.
• StringentadjectiveVery strict and that must be obeyed.
• StripverbMeaning: Deprive someone of (rank, power, or property).
• StrippedverbRemove all coverings from.
• StrippingverbRemove all coverings from.
• StrivenounStruggle or fight vigorously.
• StrivesverbTo try very hard to achieve something.
• Strivingverb(Make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.)
• StrollverbTo walk slowly and casually for pleasure.
• Strong-willedadjectiveMeaning: Determined to do what you want to do, even if other people advise you not to.
• StrongholdnounA strongly protected place or an area where a group has great influence.
• StruckverbHit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon or other implement.
• Struggleverbstriving to achieve or attain something in the face of difficulty or resistance.
• StruggledadjectiveStriving to achieve or attain something in the face of difficulty or resistance.
• StrugglingverbTo try very hard to do something when it is difficult or when there are a lot of problems.
• Strutverb/nounTo walk proudly and confidently, often to impress others.
• StruttingadjectiveHaving a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait.
• StubblenounThe very short hairs on someone's skin when they have not shaved recently,
• StubbornadjectiveHaving a strong determination not to change one’s attitude, opinion, or action despite p…
• StubbornlyadverbRefusing to more or change one’s opinion.
• StudiousadjectiveSpending a lot of time studying or showing careful attention to learning.
• StultifyverbMake ineffective or useless; to stifle or dull someone’s enthusiasm or initiative.
• StultifyingadjectiveCausing someone to lose enthusiasm, initiative, or the ability to think effectively.
• StumbleverbTo trip or lose balance while walking or moving.
• Stumble uponverbTo get expected luckily or suddenly.
• StumbledverbTripping or losing balance while walking or running.
• StumblingverbTripping or losing balance while walking or running.
• Stumbling blocknounMeaning: Something that prevents action or agreement.
• StunverbShock or surprise someone so much that they cannot react for a short time.
• Stunningadjective(Exceptionally amazing)
• StuntverbTo hold back the normal growth of.
• StuntedadjectivePrevented from growing or developing to the usual size:
• StupefactionadjectiveStunned amazement or utter bewilderment.
• StupefyverbShock or astonish someone so much that they are unable to think clearly.
• StupendousadjectiveExtremely impressive.
• StupornounA state of near-unconsciousness or mental numbness.
• SturdyadjectiveStrongly and solidly built; determined or robust.
• StutterverbSpeak with involuntary pauses and repeated sounds or syllables.
• StutteringadjectiveMeaning - Progressing in a hesitant or irregular way.
• StygianadjectiveExtremely dark, gloomy, or frightening.
• StymieverbPrevent or hinder the progress of.
• StymiedverbTo prevent somebody from doing something that they have planned or want to do; to preven…
• Suasionnoun(persuasion as opposed to force or compulsion.)
• SuaveadjectivePolite, smooth, and confident in manner.
• SubalternadjectiveOf lower status.
• SubcontractverbTo hire another person or company to perform part of the work under a larger contract.
• SubcutaneousadjectiveSituated, occurring, or administered beneath the skin.
• SubdueverbTo bring under control, especially by force or effort; to make less intense or weaker. (…
• SubduedadjectiveUnusually quiet, and possibly unhappy.
• SubjectiveadjectiveBased on personal feelings, opinions, or experiences rather than facts.
• SubjectivitynounMeaning: A statement, report, attitude etc that is influenced by personal opinion and ca…
• SubjugateverbBring under domination or control, especially by conquest.
• SubjugationnounThe action of bringing someone or something under domination or control.
• SublimeadjectiveExtremely beautiful, impressive, or awe-inspiring; of the highest quality.
• SubliminaladjectiveBelow the level of conscious awareness; not noticed directly by the mind.
• SubmergeverbTo put or sink something completely under water or another surface.
• SubmissionnounAccept or yield to a superior force or to the authority or will of another person.
• SubmissiveadjectiveReady to obey others without questioning.
• SubmittedverbAccept or yield to a superior force or to the authority or will of another person.
• SuboptimaladjectiveOf less than the best standard or quality.
• SubornverbBribe or persuade someone to do something illegal, especially to give false testimony.
• SubpoenanounA legal order requiring someone to appear in court or to produce documents. (????? ?? ??…
• SubprimeadjectiveRelating to loans given to borrowers who have a relatively high risk of being unable to …
• SubrogationnounThe substitution of one person or party for another with respect to a legal right or cla…
• SubscribeverbTo pay or register to receive something regularly.
• SubsequentadjectiveAfter a particular thing has happened
• SubsequentlyadverbAfter a particular thing has happened
• SubserviencenounWillingness to obey others unquestioningly.
• SubservientadjectiveToo willing to obey someone else; behaving like a servant and accepting their authority …
• SubsideverbBecome less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or settle down.
• SubsidiaryadjectiveLess important than but related or supplementary to something.
• SubsidiesnounA sum of money granted by the state or a public body to help an industry or business kee…
• SubsidizeverbSupport (an organization or activity) financially.
• SubsidizedadjectiveA sum of money granted by the state or a public body to help an industry or business kee…
• SubsidynounA sum of money granted by the state or a public body to help an industry or business kee…
• SubsistverbContinue to live or exist, especially with limited food or resources.
• SubsistencenounWhat a person needs in order to stay alive:
• SubstandardadjectiveFalling short of a standard
• SubstantialadjectiveOf considerable importance, size, or worth.
• SubstantiallyadverbTo a great or significant extent.
• Substantially fadverbTo a great or significant extent.
• SubstantiateverbHaving a firm basis in reality and so important, meaningful, or considerable.
• SubstantiatingverbHaving a firm basis in reality and so important, meaningful, or considerable.
• SubstantiationnounThe act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something.
• SubstantiveadjectiveDealing with real, important or serious matters.
• Substitutenoun/verbA person or thing used in place of another; to replace.
• SubstratumnounAn underlying layer or foundation on which something is formed or supported.
• SubsumeverbTo include something in a particular group and not consider it separately.
• SubterfugenounDeceit used in order to achieve one's goal.
• SubterraneanadjectiveExisting, occurring, or done below the earth’s surface; underground.
• SubtleadjectiveGood at noticing and understanding things.
• Subtletynoun(A fine or precise distinction, feature, or argument.)
• SubtlyadverbIn a manner that is so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyse or describe.
• SuburbnounAn outlying district of a city, especially a residential one.
• SubventionnounA grant of money, especially from a government.
• SubversionnounMeaning- The process of trying to destroy the authority of a political, religious, etc. …
• SubversiveadjectiveUndermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution).
• SubvertverbTo try to destroy the authority of a political, religious, etc. system by attacking it s…
• SubvertedverbTo challenge somebody’s ideas or expectations and make them consider the opposite.
• SubvertingverbUndermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution).
• SuccessiveadjectiveFollowing one another or following others.
• SuccinctadjectiveBriefly and clearly expressed, without unnecessary words.
• SuccinctlyadverbUsing only a few words that state something clearly.
• SuccornounMeaning: assistance and support in times of hardship and distress.
• Succournoun/verbHelp and support given to someone in times of hardship or distress; to give help or reli…
• Succulentnoun/adjectiveFull of juice; tender and juicy.
• SuccumbverbMeaning: To lose the determination to oppose something; to accept defeat.
• SuccumbedverbTo stop fighting against something
• SufficeverbTo be enough for somebody/something.
• SuffocateverbTo die or cause someone to die because of lack of air; to feel unable to breathe.
• SuffragenounThe right to vote in political elections.
• SuffuseverbTo spread over or through something gradually, especially a color, feeling, or quality.
• Sui generisadjective(Constituting a class of its own/unique)
• SuitabilitynounThe quality of being right or appropriate for a particular purpose or occasion.
• SulkverbTo look angry and refuse to speak or smile because you want people to know that you are …
• SulkyadjectiveSilent and bad-tempered because of annoyance or disappointment.
• SullenadjectiveBad-tempered and silent; showing gloom or resentment.
• SullyverbTo damage the purity, reputation, or appearance of; to stain or tarnish
• SultryadjectiveVery hot and humid; also showing strong emotion or passion.
• SummarizeverbTo give a brief statement containing the main points of something.
• SummaryadjectiveConducted without the customary legal formalities.
• SummitnounThe highest point of a mountain; a meeting of top leaders
• Summitrynoun(The practice of conducting international negotiations by summit conferences)
• SummonverbOrder (someone) to be present.
• SummonedverbOrder (someone) to be present.
• SummoningverbOrder (someone) to be present.
• SummonsnounOrder (someone) to be present.
• SumptuousadjectiveSplendid and expensive-looking; rich and luxurious.
• SunderverbTo split apart (an organization, two people, etc.).
• SundryadjectiveOf various kinds.
• SuperannuateverbRetire (someone) with a pension.
• SuperannuatedadjectiveRetired because of having reached the age limit for service; too old for regular work.
• SuperbadjectiveExtremely good or excellent.
• SupercedeverbTo replace something, especially something older or more old-fashioned:
• SuperciliousadjectiveBehaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others.
• SuperficialadjectiveExisting or occurring on the surface; not deep or thorough; only apparent.
• SuperfluitynounAn unnecessarily or excessively large amount or number of something.
• SuperfluousadjectiveUnnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
• SuperimposeverbPlace or lay one thing over another, especially so that both can still be seen.
• SuperintendverbTo supervise or be in charge of an activity or organization.
• SuperintendencenounThe act or function of superintending or directing
• SuperlativeadjectiveOf the highest degree, quality, or excellence.
• SupernaladjectiveRelating to heaven or having an exceptionally divine quality.
• SupernumeraryadjectiveExceeding the required number; extra.
• SupersedeverbTake the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use). (हटा देना)
• SupersonicadjectiveMoving at a speed greater than the speed of sound.
• SuperstitionnounExcessively credulous belief in and reverence for the supernatural
• SuperstitiousadjectiveBelieving in magic, luck, signs, or supernatural forces without scientific reason.
• SuperstructurenounA structure built on top of something else; also, a social or ideological system built o…
• Superviseverbobserve and direct the execution of (a task or activity).
• SupervisornounA person who supervises somebody/something.
• SupineadjectiveMeaning: weak and inactive, therefore willing to accept the control of others.
• SupplantverbTo replace or take the place of (especially by force or strategy). (??? ?? ????? ????/??…
• SuppleadjectiveFlexible and able to bend or move easily; gracefully adaptable.
• SupplementverbTo add something extra to improve or complete something.
• SupplicateverbTo ask or beg for something earnestly and humbly. (????? ????, ????????? ????)
• SuppositionnounA belief or idea based on possibility rather than certain proof.
• SuppressverbForcibly put an end to.
• SuppressedverbForcibly put an end to.
• SuppressingverbForcibly put an end to.
• SuppressionnounForcibly put an end to.
• SupremacistnounMeaning: A person who believes that their own race is better than others and should be i…
• SupremacynounThe state or condition of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status.
• SurchargenounAn extra charge or tax added to an existing amount.
• SurchargesnounAn additional charge or payment.
• Sure-shotadjectiveCertain to succeed or attain the desired end.
• SuretynounA guarantee or the person who takes responsibility for someone else’s debt/obligation; s…
• SurfaceVerbAny feeling or information that becomes known.
• SurfeitnounAn excessive amount of something; too much.
• SurgenounA sudden increase of a strong feeling.
• SurgednounIncrease suddenly and powerfully.
• SurgingverbIncrease suddenly and powerfully.
• SurlyadjectiveMenacing or threatening in appearance ; given to or displaying a resentful silence and o…
• SurmiseverbTo guess or suppose something using the evidence you have, without definitely knowing
• SurmountverbOvercome a difficulty or obstacle; to rise above something. (???? ????)
• Surmountableadjective(Overcome (a difficulty or obstacle)
• SurpassverbExceed; be better or greater than something.
• SurplusnounAn amount of something left over when requirements have been met; an excess quantity or …
• SurrealadjectiveVery strange; more like a dream than reality, with ideas and images mixed together in a …
• Surrenderverb/nounTo give up control, power, possession, or resistance to someone or something.
• SurrenderedverbStop resisting to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority.
• SurreptitiousadjectiveAction that is done secretly
• SurreptitiouslyadverbMeaning: Secretly, without anyone seeing or knowing.
• SurrogatenounMeaning: something that replaces or is used instead of something else.
• SurveillancenounThe careful watching of someone, especially by the police or army.
• Surveyverb/nounTo examine or study something carefully, usually to collect information.
• SurviveverbContinue to live or exist, especially after danger, difficulty, or hardship.
• SurvivorsnounA person who continues to live, especially despite being nearly killed or experiencing g…
• SusceptibilitynounLikely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.
• SusceptibleadjectiveVery likely to be influenced, harmed or affected by something
• SuspectverbHave an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without c…
• SuspectedverbHave an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without c…
• SuspectsverbHave an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without c…
• SuspendverbImposed by a judge or court but not enforced as long as no further offence is committed …
• SuspendedverbImposed by a judge or court but not enforced as long as no further offence is committed …
• SuspendsverbImposed by a judge or court but not enforced as long as no further offence is committed …
• SuspensionnounThe action of suspending someone or something or the condition of being suspended.
• SuspicionnounA feeling or thought that something is possible, likely, or true.
• SuspiciousadjectiveHaving or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something.
• SustainverbTo make something continue for some time without becoming less.
• SustainabilitynounThe ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
• Sustainableadjectiveinvolving the use of natural products and energy in a way that does not harm the environ…
• SustainedverbThe ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
• SustainingverbThe ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
• SustenancenounThe ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
• SusurrationnounA soft, whispering, or rustling sound.
• SusurrusnounA soft, whispering, or rustling sound.
• Suturenoun/verbA stitch or row of stitches used to close a wound; to sew a wound together.
• SuzeraintynounThe position or power of a dominant state that controls another state’s foreign affairs …
• SvelteadjectiveSlender and graceful in appearance.
• SwaggerverbMeaning- To walk in an extremely proud and confident way.
• SwaggeringadjectiveMeaning: Behaving in a very confident and arrogant or self-important way.
• SwallowverbCause or allow (something, especially food or drink) to pass down the throat.
• SwallowedverbCause or allow (something, especially food or drink) to pass down the throat.
• SwampnounAn area of soft, wet land; also, to overwhelm someone with too much work.
• SwampedverbTo cover or fill something with water
• SwankyAdjectiveMeaning: stylishly luxurious and expensive
• SwansongnounThe final performance or activity of a person's career.
• SwapverbTo trade or exchange (something or someone) for another.
• SwappedverbTo trade or exchange (something or someone) for another.
• SwappingverbTo trade or exchange (something or someone) for another.
• SwapsverbTo trade or exchange (something or someone) for another.
• Swarmnoun/verbA large group of insects, people, or things; to move in a large group.
• Swarmingverb(To move or assemble in a crowd or move somewhere in large numbers.)
• SwatheverbTo wrap or cover something completely in several layers of material.
• SwathesnounA broad strip or area of something.
• SwayverbTo persuade somebody to believe something or do something.
• Swear byverbHave or express great confidence in the use, value, or effectiveness of.
• Swearingverb(To assert or promise emphatically or earnestly)
• SweepverbWide in range or effect.
• SweepingadjectiveHaving great effect or range; affecting many things or people.
• Swelteringadjective/verbExtremely hot and uncomfortable.
• SwerveverbChange direction suddenly; turn aside abruptly.
• SwiftadjectiveMoving or happening quickly.
• SwiftlyadverbMeaning: at high speed; quickly; without delay
• SwiftnessnounThe fact of happening or being done very quickly or in a very short time.
• SwimminglyadverbMeaning- Without any problems or difficulties.
• SwindleverbUse deception to deprive someone of money or possessions.
• SwingnounA discernible change in opinion, especially the amount by which votes or points scored c…
• SwingeingadjectiveMeaning: extreme and having a serious and unpleasant effect.
• SwirlverbMove in a twisting or spiralling pattern.
• SwirledverbMove in a twisting or spiraling pattern.
• SwirlingverbMove in a twisting or spiraling pattern.
• SwivelverbTurn around a fixed or central point.
• SwoonverbTo faint or become overwhelmed by strong emotion, admiration, or excitement.
• SwoonedverbFaint, especially from extreme emotion.
• SwoopverbTo move rapidly downwards through the air, especially in order to attack or seize someth…
• Sword of DamoclesidiomsImminent danger or trouble.
• SwornadjectiveGiven under oath.
• SybariticadjectiveFond of luxury and pleasure; self-indulgent in sensual enjoyment.
• SycophancynounExcessive flattery or praise used to gain favor from someone important or powerful.
• SycophantNounA person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain advantage.
• SycophanticadjectivePraising important or powerful people too much and in a way that is not sincere, especia…
• SyllabusnounAn outline of the subjects, topics, or course content to be studied.
• SyllogismnounA form of deductive reasoning where a conclusion is drawn from two premises.
• SylvanadjectiveRelated to woods, forests, or trees; pleasantly rural or forest-like.
• SymbiosisnounA close relationship between two different organisms in which both benefit.
• SymbioticadjectiveMeaning: Used to describe a relationship between people, companies, etc. that is to the …
• SymbolicadjectiveServing as a symbol or representation of something.
• SymmetrynounThe quality of having the same shape, size, and balance on both sides or around a centre.
• SympatheticadjectiveShowing understanding, care, and concern for someone else’s suffering or problems.
• SympathiseverbAgree with a sentiment, opinion, or ideology.
• SymphonynounA long and complex musical composition for a full orchestra; a harmonious combination of…
• SymposiumnounA formal meeting where experts discuss a topic.
• SymptomaticadjectiveServing as a sign of a disease, condition, or problem; indicating the existence of somet…