English Words Starting With S

• suspire

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveRare
  /səˈspaɪə/To breathe deeply; to sigh (an archaic or literary term).
• susquehanna

  nounLow
  /ˌsʌskwɪˈhænə/A proper noun referring to a major river in the northeastern United States, a Native American people, or a geographical region.
• suss

  nounverbverb-transitiveC2
  /sʌs/to figure out or understand something, especially through intuition or investigation
• sussex

  nounLow
  /ˈsʌsɪks/A historic county in southeastern England, now divided into East Sussex and West Sussex.
• sussex spaniel

  nounVery low
  /ˌsʌsɪks ˈspænjəl/A specific breed of dog, a medium-sized spaniel known for its golden-liver color, long ears, and gentle temperament.
• sustain

  nounverbverb-transitiveC1
  /səˈsteɪn/To keep something going over time; to support, bear the weight of, or maintain.
• sustainability

  nounB2-C1
  /səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ə.ti/The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources to maintain an ecological balance.
• sustainable agriculture

  nounC1
  /səˌsteɪ.nə.bəl ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃər/A method of farming that aims to meet current food needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs, by preserving long-term ecological balance.
• sustainable fashion

  nounC1
  /səˌsteɪ.nə.bəl ˈfæʃ.ən/A movement and process of fostering change to fashion products and the fashion system towards greater ecological integrity and social justice.
• sustained

  adjectiveverbB2
  /səˈsteɪnd/Maintained continuously at length, without interruption or weakening.
• sustained yield

  nounMedium in technical and academic contexts; low in everyday usage.
  /səˈsteɪnd jiːld/The maximum level of harvest from a renewable resource that can be maintained indefinitely without depleting the resource.
• sustainer

  nounC1
  /səˈsteɪ.nə/A person or thing that provides support, nourishment, or continuation.
• sustaining pedal

  nounLow (specialist term in music)
  /səˈsteɪ.nɪŋ ˌped.əl/A foot-operated lever on a piano that keeps the dampers raised after keys are released, allowing notes to continue sounding.
• sustaining program

  nounLow-Mid
  /səˈsteɪ.nɪŋ ˈprəʊ.ɡræm/A planned set of activities designed to provide continuous support or resources to maintain something's existence or function over a long period.
• sustenance

  nounC1
  /ˈsʌs.tɪ.nəns/Food and drink regarded as a source of strength; nourishment.
• sustentation

  nounC2 - Very low frequency, formal/technical.
  /ˌsʌs.tənˈteɪ.ʃən/The action of sustaining, supporting, or maintaining something, especially life or physical existence.
• sustentation fund

  nounVery Low
  /ˌsʌs.tənˈteɪ.ʃən fʌnd/A financial reserve or endowment established to provide ongoing support, maintenance, or basic necessities for an institution, organization, or group of people.
• sustention

  nounRare
  /səˈstɛnʃ(ə)n/The act or process of sustaining, maintaining, or supporting something.
• susu

  nounLow
  /ˈsuːsuː/A West African term for savings or rotating savings and credit association (ROSCA).
• susurrate

  verbExtremely Rare (C2/Advanced Proficient)
  /ˈsjuː.sə.reɪt/To make a soft, whispering, murmuring, or rustling sound.

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