English words starting with S

to form or discharge pus, as in a wound or sore.

Relating to or characterized by the formation of pus.

located above the clavicle (collarbone)

situated above a condyle, especially the condyles of the humerus or femur.

situated or occurring above the glottis (the part of the larynx consisting of the vocal cords and the opening between them).

relating to or involving more than one nation, or beyond national boundaries or interests.

relating to or occurring in a part of the heart above the ventricles, especially the atria.

a person who believes that a particular group, especially one determined by race, sex, or religion, is superior and should therefore dominate others.

the state or condition of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status.

Highest in rank or authority

to the highest degree; in a way that is the best or most extreme

a person who holds the highest authority or leadership position in a particular organization or field.

a chapter or section of the Koran.

an end or cessation

an extra amount of money that you have to pay for something in addition to the usual cost.

a loose outer garment, often sleeveless, worn over armor in the middle ages.

having no doubt that something is true or correct

certain to succeed

not likely to fall or slip when walking or climbing

used to emphasize that you are certain about something or that something is true

the state or quality of being confident and free from doubt

a person who accepts responsibility if another person fails to pay a debt, appear in court, or perform some other duty

to ride on ocean waves while standing or lying on a special board

The outside or top layer of something.

designed to be fired from the ground or a ship at an aircraft or missile

describing a missile or weapon designed to be launched from a point on the ground or sea against a target also on the ground or sea.

came to the top of a body of liquid; emerged.

the act of coming to the surface of water or land.

a substance that reduces the surface tension of a liquid, allowing it to spread more easily or form bubbles.

a long, narrow board used for riding on waves in the sea.

an excessive amount of something

a person who rides on waves while standing on a special board.

the activity or sport of riding on a wave towards the shore while standing or lying on a special board.

to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

A medical doctor who is qualified to perform operations on patients.

The treatment of injuries or diseases by cutting open the body and removing or repairing the damaged part

Relating to or used during medical operations performed by a doctor cutting into the body.

in a precise and carefully controlled manner, as if performing surgery.

increasing very quickly and suddenly

of or relating to suriname or its people

the quality or state of being bad-tempered and unfriendly.

bad-tempered and unfriendly

to suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.

To succeed in dealing with (a difficulty or obstacle)

Able to be overcome or dealt with successfully.

A hereditary name common to all members of a family, as distinct from a given name.

to be or become better, greater, or stronger than something else; to exceed.

Exceptionally great; extraordinary; eminent.

to a very great degree; extremely

a loose white linen vestment worn over a cassock by clergy and choristers.

an amount of something that is more than what is needed or used

an event or a piece of news that is unexpected or that happens suddenly.

feeling or showing surprise because something unexpected has happened.

causing a feeling of surprise; unexpected or unusual.

in a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected or unusual

having a strange, dreamlike, or unreal quality, like something in a dream

a 20th-century movement in art and literature that sought to release the creative potential of the unconscious mind, for example by the irrational juxtaposition of images.

An artist or writer who is involved in the surrealist movement

having the qualities of surrealism; bizarre, dreamlike, or unreal

in a way that is strange and dreamlike, or like something from a dream

to stop fighting and admit defeat; to give up control of something or someone

to stop fighting and admit defeat

kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of

in a way that is done secretly or stealthily, especially because it would not be approved of.

A light four-wheeled carriage with two seats facing forward, typically drawn by a single horse.

The practice of giving birth to a baby for another person who is unable to have children themselves.

A person or thing that takes the place of or represents another

to be all around something or someone

completely enclosed or encircled on all sides.

being all around a particular place or thing

the objects, buildings, natural things etc. that are around a person or thing at a particular time

an additional tax on something already taxed.

the act of carefully watching a person or place, especially by the police or army, because of a crime that has happened or is expected

to look at or consider a person, place, or thing carefully and completely in order to get an impression or gather information.

To look at or consider someone or something in a careful, comprehensive way.

The science or profession of determining the precise positions, distances, and features of areas of the earth's surface.

a person whose job is to examine and record the details of a piece of land

the ability to remain alive or continue to exist, especially in difficult conditions.

able to remain alive or continue to exist, especially in difficult or dangerous conditions.

the state of continuing to live or exist, often despite difficulty or danger.

a person who practices survivalism; someone who makes preparations for surviving a major disaster or catastrophe, often by stockpiling food and weapons and learning wilderness skills.

to continue to live or exist, especially after coming close to dying or being destroyed

Continuing to live or exist, especially after others have died or after a dangerous event.

a person who continues to live after an accident, war, or illness

the state of being easily influenced, harmed, or affected by something

easily influenced or harmed by something

A Japanese dish consisting of small balls or rolls of cold cooked rice flavored with vinegar, served with raw fish, egg, or vegetables on top or inside.

To think or believe something is likely or true, especially something bad or wrong, without being certain or having proof.

Believed to be guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.

to officially stop something for a period of time

Temporarily prevented from continuing or being in force or effect.

a pair of straps that pass over the shoulders and are fastened to the waistband of a pair of trousers or a skirt to hold it up.

a feeling of excitement or anxiety when you are waiting for something uncertain to happen.

causing a feeling of excitement or anxiety about what may happen

The act of stopping something from happening or being in effect for a period of time.

a feeling or belief that someone is guilty of something dishonest or illegal, or that something bad will happen.

Having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something.

Having an appearance that suggests something bad, dangerous, or dishonest

in a way that shows you think someone might be guilty of something or that something is wrong

the state or quality of being suspicious; distrust or doubt about someone or something.

To realize or understand something; to figure out.

To provide what is needed for someone or something to exist, continue, or operate

the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

able to be maintained or continued over a long period of time without causing damage or depletion.

continuing for an extended period or without interruption

a person or thing that provides support or maintenance, keeping something in existence.

The process of providing what is needed for someone or something to continue to exist or operate.

The food and drink that people, animals, and plants need to live and stay healthy.

A West African term for money saved in a traditional rotating savings and credit association (ROSCA) or a collective savings pool.

A soft, whispering or rustling sound.

a person who follows an army and sells provisions, liquor, etc., to the soldiers.

a rule or aphorism in sanskrit literature, or a set of such rules on a technical subject.

a stitch or a row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.

A sovereign or state having some control over another state that is internally autonomous.

the position, power, or territory of a suzerain.

(of a person) attractively thin and graceful.

A small piece of soft material used for cleaning a wound, applying medicine, or collecting a sample of a substance from the body.

Relating to Swabia, its people, or their dialect of German.

to wrap (a baby, or sometimes someone who is injured) tightly in cloth or garments.

To wrap (a baby, especially a newborn) tightly in cloths or a blanket.