S
- sabaoth noun
An old word, from Hebrew, meaning "armies" or "hosts", used in the name "Lord of Sabaoth". - sabbath noun (the sabbath, sabbaths; Sabbath)
1) (religion) The Sabbath is a weekly day of rest and worship: for Jews it is from Friday evening to Saturday evening; for most… - sack noun (sack, sacks); verb (sack, sacks, sacked, sacking)
A sack is a big strong bag for carrying things like potatoes, flour or coal. - sackcloth noun (no plural)
A rough, coarse cloth made from sacking, once worn to show sadness or sorrow. - sacred adjective (sacred, more sacred, most sacred)
Holy; connected with God, a god or a religion and treated with deep respect: "a sacred building". - sacrifice noun (a sacrifice, sacrifices; sacrifice — uncountable); verb (sacrifice, sacrifices, sacrificed, sacrificing)
Giving up something you value for something more important or for someone else: Her parents made sacrifices so she could go to college. - sad adjective (sad, sadder, saddest)
Sad means unhappy, feeling sorrow, often wanting to cry. - saddle noun (a saddle, saddles); verb (saddle, saddles, saddled, saddling)
A leather seat put on a horse's back for the rider. - sadness noun (sadness — usually uncountable; sadnesses — rare)
Sadness is the feeling of being unhappy, often after losing something or someone, or when things go wrong. - safar noun
A Hebrew root meaning "to count", also linked to telling and writing. - safe adjective (safe, safer, safest); noun (a safe, safes — a strong box)
Not in danger; not likely to be hurt: "You are safe now.". - safeguard verb (safeguard, safeguards, safeguarded, safeguarding); noun (a safeguard, safeguards)
verb To protect something or someone from harm or danger. - safely adverb (safely, more safely, most safely)
1) Safely means without danger, harm or accident. 2) Safely can mean with no risk of being wrong: «You can safely say it was fun». - safety noun (safety — uncountable)
Safety is being safe: protected from danger, harm or injury. - saffron noun (saffron — uncountable); adjective (saffron, saffron-yellow)
Saffron is a spice made from the dried red-orange threads (stigmas) of a crocus flower; it gives food a golden colour and a special taste. - sage noun (sage — herb, uncountable; a sage, sages — person); adjective (sage, sager, sagest — formal)
A herb with soft grey-green leaves that is used in cooking, for example in stuffing. - sagittarius noun, proper (Sagittarius); adjective use (a Sagittarius child)
1) Sagittarius is a group of stars (a constellation) in the southern part of the night sky, often pictured as an archer who is half man… - said verb past and past participle (say, says, said, saying); adjective (said — formal: already named)
1) Said is the past form of say: «Mom said yes.» 2) In old or formal writing, «said» means the one already named: «the said house». - sail noun (sail, sails); verb (sail, sails, sailed, sailing)
A sail is a big piece of cloth on a boat that catches the wind and pushes the boat along. - saint noun (a saint, saints); title (Saint, St)
A saint is a person who the Christian Church (and some other religions) honours because they lived a very good and holy life. - sake noun (sake, sakes); noun (sake, a Japanese drink)
For someone's sake means to help them or for their good. - sale noun (sale, sales)
A sale is selling something: the sale of a house. - salmon noun (a salmon, salmon; salmon); adjective (salmon — the colour)
A salmon is a large silver fish that lives in the sea but swims up rivers to lay its eggs. - salt noun (salt, salts); verb (salt, salts, salted, salting); adjective (salt — salty)
Salt is white grains that make food taste salty. - salute verb (salute, salutes, saluted, saluting); noun (a salute, salutes)
To salute means to raise your right hand to your forehead as a sign of respect, as soldiers do. - salvation noun (salvation — uncountable)
Salvation is being saved from sin and its results; Christians believe Jesus brings salvation, so that people can be close to God for ever. - same adjective, pronoun (the same); adverb (the same — in the same way)
Same means not different: just like the other one: the same colour. - samekh noun
The fifteenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, which makes an "s" sound. - samson proper noun
A man's name; Samson was a judge of Israel famous for his great strength. - sanctified adjective (sanctified); past form of the verb sanctify (sanctify, sanctifies, sanctified, sanctifying)
Sanctified means made holy or set apart for God in a religion. - sanctify verb
To make holy, to set something or someone apart for God. - sanctity noun (no plural)
Holiness, the quality of being sacred and deserving great respect. - sanctuary noun (a sanctuary, sanctuaries)
A safe place where animals are protected, such as a bird sanctuary or wildlife sanctuary. - sand noun (sand, sands); verb (sand, sands, sanded, sanding)
Tiny grains of rock and shell, found on beaches and in deserts. - sandal noun (a sandal, sandals; a pair of sandals)
A sandal is an open shoe held on the foot with straps, worn in warm weather. - sang verb, past form of sing (sing, sings, sang, sung, singing)
1) The past simple form of «sing»: made musical sounds with the voice. 2) (of birds, kettles, wind) Made a high, musical sound. - sanhedrin noun
The highest court and council of the Jewish people in ancient times, made up of seventy-one sages. - sap noun (sap); verb (sap, saps, sapped, sapping)
Sap is the liquid inside plants and trees that carries water and food around them. - sapient adjective
Wise; having great understanding. Here it is Latin, "sapientes", meaning "wise men". - sapling noun (a sapling, saplings)
1) A young tree with a thin trunk. 2) (literary) A young person, especially a slim young man. - sapphire noun (a sapphire, sapphires); adjective (sapphire)
A sapphire is a precious stone, usually a clear, deep blue, used in jewellery. - sari noun
A Hebrew word meaning officer or prince, found in the Assyrian and Babylonian titles "Rab-saris," chief officer. - sash noun (sashes)
A long band of cloth worn around the waist or over one shoulder, often as decoration or part of a uniform. - sate verb (sate, sates, sated, sating); old form of sit (past tense)
The old past tense of «sit», meaning the same as «sat». - satiate verb
To fill someone fully so they want no more. - satiation noun
The state of being completely full or satisfied. - satiety noun
The feeling of being completely full, or having more than enough of something. - satisfactorily adverb (satisfactorily)
1) In a way that is good enough or acceptable. 2) In a way that meets a rule or a need. - satisfactory adjective (satisfactory, more/less satisfactory)
1) Good enough; acceptable, but not excellent. 2) Fulfilling what is needed or expected. - satisfied adjective (satisfied, more satisfied); verb, past form of satisfy (satisfy, satisfies, satisfied, satisfying)
Pleased because you got what you wanted or needed: She was satisfied with her score. - satisfy verb (satisfy, satisfies, satisfied, satisfying)
To satisfy someone is to make them pleased or content because they got what they wanted or needed. - satisfying adjective (satisfying, more satisfying, most satisfying); also the -ing form of satisfy
Giving you a feeling of pleasure because something is done well or a need is met: a satisfying meal. - satrap noun
A governor of a province in the ancient Persian empire, who ruled for the king. - satyr noun (satyrs)
In ancient Greek myths, a wild creature with a man's upper body and a goat's legs and horns, who loves music, wine and dancing. - save verb (save, saves, saved, saving); noun (a save — in sport)
To save is to keep money instead of spending it, so you have more later. - saviour noun (a saviour, saviours; US spelling savior)
A person who saves someone or something from danger or harm. - savour noun (savours); verb (savour, savours, savoured, savouring)
The taste or smell of something, especially good food. - savoury adjective (savoury — UK; savory — US); noun (a savoury, savouries — UK)
Savoury food is salty or spicy, not sweet, like cheese, crisps, pies or soup. - saw verb past (see, sees, saw, seen, seeing); noun (a saw, saws); verb (saw, saws, sawed, sawn or sawed, sawing)
1) Saw is the past form of see: «I saw a bird.» 2) A saw is a tool with a sharp toothed blade for cutting wood or metal. 3) To saw is to… - say verb (say, says, said, saying); noun (a say); interjection (say — informal)
1) To say is to speak words: «Say hello.» 2) To say is to tell a fact or opinion: «The sign says stop». 3) Say can mean «for example» or… - saying noun (a saying, sayings); verb form (-ing of say: say, says, said, saying)
1) A saying is a short, well-known phrase that gives advice or states something many people believe to be true, such as «Practice makes… - scab noun (a scab, scabs)
A hard, dry, dark crust that forms over a cut or graze while the skin heals underneath. - scabbard noun (scabbards)
The case or sheath that a sword or knife slides into when it is not being used. - scaffold noun (a scaffold, scaffolds); verb (scaffold, scaffolds, scaffolded, scaffolding)
1) A scaffold is a framework of metal poles and planks put up around a building so workers can stand on it while building or repairing… - scale noun (scale, scales); verb (scale, scales, scaled, scaling)
A scale, or scales, is a tool for weighing things. - scalp noun (a scalp, scalps); verb (scalp, scalps, scalped — to cut the scalp off; also to resell tickets, US)
The scalp is the skin on the top and back of your head, where your hair grows. - scan verb (scan, scans, scanned, scanning); noun (a scan, scans)
To scan means to look quickly over something to find a particular piece of information («scan the page for the date»). - scandalous adjective (more scandalous, most scandalous)
Shocking and disgraceful, so that people think it is wrong or should not be allowed. - scant adjective (scant) — formal or literary
1) Scant means very little, hardly enough. 2) Scant can mean a bit less than a stated amount, as in «a scant teaspoon» (not quite a full… - scar noun (a scar, scars); verb (scar, scars, scarred, scarring)
A scar is a mark left on your skin after a cut, burn or wound has healed. - scarce adjective (scarce, scarcer, scarcest); adverb (scarcely)
Scarce means there is not enough of something, or very little is available: «Water is scarce in the desert.». - scarceness noun
A lack of enough of something, or want. - scarlet adjective (scarlet); noun (scarlet, uncountable — the colour)
Scarlet is a bright, strong red colour, a little bit orange. - scatter verb (scatter, scatters, scattered, scattering); noun (a scatter)
To scatter is to throw or drop things so they land in many different places. - scent noun (a scent, scents; also uncountable); verb (scent, scents, scented, scenting)
A smell, especially a pleasant one: "the scent of roses". - scepter noun (scepters)
American spelling of «sceptre»: a short rod carried by a king or queen as a sign of power. - sceptre noun (a sceptre, sceptres)
A sceptre is a decorated rod or staff carried by a king or queen at ceremonies as a sign of their power. - scheme noun (a scheme, schemes); verb (scheme, schemes, schemed, scheming)
An official plan or system for doing something: a recycling scheme, a reading scheme at school. - scholar noun (a scholar, scholars)
A scholar is a person who studies one subject very deeply and knows a great deal about it, like a professor. - school noun (school, schools); verb (school — to teach or train, rare)
A school is a place where children go to learn. - science noun (science, sciences)
Finding out how the world works by watching carefully, asking questions, testing ideas and measuring. - scientific adjective (scientific, more scientific, most scientific); adverb scientifically
1) Scientific means to do with science. 2) Scientific means done in a careful, organised way, using tests and evidence, like a scientist. - scintillating adjective
Sparkling or flashing with bright light. - scoff verb (scoff, scoffs, scoffed, scoffing); noun (scoff — UK slang, food)
To scoff at someone or something is to laugh at it or talk about it in a mocking way, as if it were silly. - scoffer noun
A person who mocks or makes fun of others and of serious things. - scorched adjective (scorched); past form of the verb scorch (scorch, scorches, scorched, scorching)
Scorched means burnt a little on the surface, turned brown or black by heat. - scorching adjective (scorching); also -ing form of scorch
1) (informal) Scorching means very, very hot. 2) (informal) Scorching can mean very fast or very strong, like a «scorching shot» in… - score noun, verb (score, scores, scored, scoring)
A score is the number of points someone gets in a game, a match or a test. - scorn noun (scorn — uncountable); verb (scorn, scorns, scorned, scorning)
Scorn is a strong feeling that someone or something is worthless or stupid. - scorner noun
A person who treats others or serious things with contempt. - scornful adjective (scornful, more scornful, most scornful)
Showing that you think someone or something is worthless, silly or not good enough. - scornfully adverb (more scornfully, most scornfully)
1) Scornfully means in a way that shows you think someone or something is foolish or not worth respect. - scorpio noun
The eighth sign of the zodiac, shown as a scorpion. - scorpion noun (a scorpion, scorpions)
A scorpion is a small animal with eight legs, two pincers like a crab and a curved tail with a poisonous sting at the end. - scoured verb (past form of scour)
1) Scoured means rubbed hard until clean and shiny. 2) Scoured means searched every part of a place carefully. - scourge noun (scourges); verb (scourge, scourges, scourged, scourging)
A scourge is a person, animal or thing that causes great trouble or suffering, a plague. - scouring verb (-ing form of scour)
1) Scouring means rubbing hard to make clean and shiny. 2) Scouring means searching all over a place for someone or something. - scrabble verb (scrabble, scrabbles, scrabbled, scrabbling); noun (Scrabble — a game)
1) To scratch or grope about quickly with your hands or claws, looking for something or trying to hold on: he scrabbled in his pocket for… - scrap noun (a scrap, scraps; scrap — waste metal, uncountable); verb (scrap, scraps, scrapped, scrapping)
A scrap is a small piece of something, such as paper or cloth. - scrape verb (scrape, scrapes, scraped, scraping); noun (a scrape, scrapes)
To scrape means to rub something with a hard or sharp edge to remove something, like mud from shoes.
This page in Markdown → https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/S/