How many words contain the sequence 's'?

There are 261 words in our dictionary that contain the exact sequence 's'. You can browse them all using the list above.

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Some common words containing 's' include Aahs, Aaliis, Aals. These words are frequently used in everyday English communication.

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All Words Containing 's'

Aahs Noun Aaliis Noun Aals Noun Aardvarks Noun Aardwolves Noun Aas Noun (Plural) Aasvogel Noun Aasvogels Noun (Plural) Abacas Noun Abacisci Noun Abaciscus Noun Abacist Noun Abacus Noun Abase Verb Abasement Noun Abash Verb Abashment Noun Abask Adverb Abbess Noun Baalish Adjective Baalism Noun Baalisms Noun Baalist Noun Baals Noun Baalshem Noun Baas Noun Baaskaap Noun Baaskaaps Noun (Plural) Baaskap Noun Babas Noun (Plural) Babasco Noun Babassu Noun Babassus Noun Babasu Noun Babaylanes Noun Babbishly Adverb Babbittess Noun Babbittism Noun Babbitts Noun (Plural) / Verb (Third-Person Singular) Babiroussa Noun Cabalas Noun Cabalassou Noun Cabalism Noun Cabalisms Noun (Plural) Cabalist Noun Cabalistic Adjective Cabalistical Adjective Cabalistically Adverb Cabalists Noun (Plural) Caballeros Noun (Plural) Caballos Noun (Plural) Cabals Noun (Plural) Cabanas Noun (Plural) Cabarets Noun (Plural) Cabas Noun Cabasa Noun Cabasset Noun Cabassou Noun Crystallizing Verb (Present Participle) Dabbers Noun (Plural) Dabblers Noun (Plural) Dabbles Verb Dabblingness Noun Dabblings Noun Dabchicks Noun (Plural) Dabitis Verb Dabs Noun Dabster Noun Dabsters Noun (Plural) Daces Noun Dachas Noun Dachs Noun Dachshound Noun Dachshund Noun Dachshunde Noun Dachshunds Noun Discipline Noun, Verb Eadios Interjection Eadish Adjective Eagerest Adjective Eagerness Noun Eagers Noun Eagles Noun (plural) Eagless Adjective Eaglestone Noun Eaglets Noun Eagrass Noun Eagres Noun Eanlings Noun (Plural) Earaches Noun Earbash Verb Fabaceous Adjective Fabes Noun Fabianism Noun Fabianist Noun Fableist Noun Fablers Noun Fables Noun (Plural) Fabricates Verb Fabricators Noun (Plural)

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Words Starting With

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Words Ending With

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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1. In what academic field would you most encounter the word 'ualis'?

Modern Law Paleography Quantum Physics Computer Science

2. What does the Greek root 'xanthos' mean?

Green Yellow Blue Red

3. Which word is a common synonym for 'abaciscus' in mosaic work?

Tessera Canvas Mortar Pillar

4. How should the final 's' in 'cabanas' be pronounced?

Like an 's' (hiss) Like a 'z' (buzz) Like a 't' It is silent

5. Which of the following describes a common mistake with the word 'jabules'?

Using it as a verb Using it in the plural form Capitalizing it at the beginning of a sentence Using it to mean dice

6. Which of these is NOT a type of fabric?

Cotton Silk Granite Linen

7. In ancient Greek mythology, after whom is the iamb named?

Iamblicus Iamblos Iambe Iambus

8. Which word is a common modern synonym for xantheins?

Chlorophyll Carotenoids Anthocyanins Melanin

9. What is the singular form of 'jacamars'?

Jacamari Jacamar Jacamare Jacam

10. What part of speech is the word 'jacals'?

Verb Adjective Plural Noun Adverb

11. Which context is most appropriate for using 'sleuthing'?

A formal police report A casual mystery story A scientific research paper A legal contract

12. Which verb correctly completes the sentence: 'The gabbers ___ too loud.'?

is was are be

13. What is the best antonym for 'yabbers'?

Noise Silence Speech Music

14. Which language does the word 'jacals' ultimately come from?

Spanish French Nahuatl Portuguese

15. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

The babas are ready. The babas is ready. The babas was ready. The babas be ready.

16. How is the word 'aardvarks' pronounced?

ARD-varks AHRD-varks aard-VARKS AY-varks

17. What does the phrase 'brought to justice' mean?

Given a reward Put on trial and judged for a crime Forgiven for a mistake Hired as a judge

18. Can 'abbess' be used to describe a leader in a non-Christian religion?

Yes, always. Yes, but only for Buddhism. No, it is a specifically Christian term. Only in modern times.

19. What does 'gabblers' mean?

People who gossip People who talk rapidly and unclearly People who whisper People who write letters

20. Which of the following is a modern American synonym for a historical men's haberdashery?

Menswear store Fabric store Hardware store Notions counter

21. Which preposition correctly completes: 'I was inspired ___ my grandmother.'

from with by at

22. Which sentence uses 'uberousness' correctly?

I uberousness the car to work. He is a very uberousness person. The valley was known for its agricultural uberousness. The uberousness dog barked loudly.

23. What does the term 'iambelegus' refer to?

A hybrid poetic meter A type of ancient fungus A Greek philosopher A Roman Emperor

24. Which of these is a related traditional instrument?

Flute Shekere Violin Piano

25. From which language family does the name 'Waasi' originate?

Romance Germanic Semitic (Arabic) Slavic

26. What does the noun 'discipline' primarily mean in a behavioral context?

A type of physical exercise The practice of training people to obey rules A sudden feeling of joy A branch of mathematics

27. Which sentence uses 'crystallizing' correctly?

I crystallizing my plan now. My plan is crystallizing in my mind. She had crystallizing to do. The crystallizing is mine.

28. From which language does 'uberously' derive its root?

German French Latin Greek

29. Which sentence uses 'sabadinine' correctly?

I ate a sabadinine. The chemist extracted pure sabadinine. The sabadinine plant is green. He sabadinined the field.

30. What is the difference between 'smile' and 'grin'?

They mean exactly the same thing. A grin is wider and usually shows teeth. A smile is only for sadness. A grin is silent, a smile is loud.

31. Who was Baal in ancient history?

A Hebrew prophet A Canaanite deity A Roman emperor A Greek philosopher

32. What was the primary goal of iatrochemistry?

Turning lead into gold Treating diseases with chemical and mineral remedies Balancing the four humors Using herbs to cure ailments

33. Which sentence uses 'zabaiones' correctly?

I zabaiones the chicken. The zabaiones were served warm. He is very zabaiones. We bought a zabaiones.

34. What is the modern common name for the fruit of the aal plant?

Noni Mango Papaya Lychee

35. Which preposition commonly follows 'musings'?

in on at to

36. What part(s) of speech can the word 'question' be?

Noun only Verb only Noun and Verb Adjective only

37. Which of these describes a 'Fabianist strategy'?

A full frontal assault Ignoring the problem completely Slowly wearing down an opponent over time Surrendering to the enemy

38. What is the most common noun for 'uberous' to modify?

Soil Personality Bank account Car

39. Which word is a synonym for 'focus' when referring to mental attention?

Distraction Wandering Blurriness Concentration

40. Is 'discipline' countable or uncountable when referring to behavior?

Countable Uncountable Only countable in the plural Both equally

41. Which word is an antonym for 'raash'?

Crash Gust Stillness Charge

42. Which of the following products is traditionally made from abacas?

Glass windows Marine ropes Aluminum cans Rubber tires

43. In what historical context were aals primarily traded?

The gold rush The colonial textile trade The modern tech industry The spice wars

44. Which word is a close synonym for 'cabalistical'?

Clear Happy Loud Esoteric

45. What is the direct antonym (opposite) of 'dabblingness'?

Frivolity Amateurishness Flightiness Mastery

46. Which preposition or structure correctly follows 'eagerness' when describing the action desired?

of doing for doing to do at doing

47. What is the correct spelling of the plural of 'gabbro'?

gabros gabbros gabroes gabbroses

48. Where does the primary stress fall in 'sifting'?

First syllable Second syllable Neither Both equally

49. On which syllable is the primary stress placed when pronouncing 'fabricates'?

First syllable (FAB) Second syllable (ri) Third syllable (cates) Equal stress on all

50. What emotion do 'aahs' usually convey?

Anger Fear Awe or relief Sadness