200 English Words Starting with “S” with Their Meanings
Here’s a list of 200 English words starting with “S” with their meanings. I’ve kept the explanations simple and clear for easy learning.
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Sacred – connected with God or a religious purpose.
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Sad – feeling unhappy.
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Safe – protected from danger.
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Salary – fixed payment for work.
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Salt – white mineral used in food.
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Sample – a small part of something.
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Sanction – official approval.
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Sand – fine particles on beaches.
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Sane – mentally healthy.
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Satisfy – to please or meet needs.
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Save – keep for future use.
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Scarce – not enough, limited.
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Scared – frightened.
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Scene – part of a play or movie.
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School – place to study.
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Science – study of the natural world.
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Scold – to reprimand someone.
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Scope – range of activity.
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Score – points in a game or test.
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Scrap – small piece leftover.
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Screen – protective cover or display.
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Script – written text for play or movie.
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Sea – large body of salt water.
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Search – look for something.
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Season – one of four parts of the year.
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Seat – something to sit on.
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Second – 1/60th of a minute or next after first.
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Secret – something hidden.
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Secure – safe and protected.
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See – to look at something.
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Seek – to try to find.
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Seem – appear to be.
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Self – individual identity.
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Sell – give in exchange for money.
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Send – cause to go to someone.
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Sense – perception or feeling.
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Separate – set apart.
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Serious – not joking, thoughtful.
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Serve – provide a service.
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Settle – resolve or fix.
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Seven – number 7.
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Severe – very harsh or strict.
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Shake – move quickly back and forth.
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Shape – form or outline.
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Share – part of something given to others.
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Sharp – having a fine edge.
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Shine – give out light.
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Ship – large boat.
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Shiver – shake from cold or fear.
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Short – not long or tall.
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Shot – attempt to hit or shoot.
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Should – expressing obligation.
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Show – display or present.
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Shrink – become smaller.
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Shut – close something.
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Sick – ill or unwell.
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Side – one part of something.
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Sight – ability to see.
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Sign – symbol or gesture.
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Silent – no sound.
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Silk – soft natural fiber.
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Silver – shiny gray-white metal.
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Simple – easy or plain.
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Since – from a time in the past.
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Sing – produce musical sounds with voice.
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Single – one only.
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Sink – go down into water.
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Sister – female sibling.
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Sit – rest on seat.
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Situation – condition or state.
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Size – how big or small.
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Skill – ability to do something.
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Skin – outer covering of body.
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Sky – space above Earth.
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Sleep – rest with closed eyes.
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Slight – small in degree.
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Slip – slide accidentally.
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Slow – not fast.
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Small – little in size.
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Smart – clever or stylish.
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Smile – facial expression of happiness.
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Smoke – visible gas from fire.
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Smooth – even, without roughness.
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Snake – legless reptile.
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Sneak – move quietly to avoid notice.
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Snow – frozen water falling from sky.
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So – therefore or very.
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Social – related to society or people.
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Soft – not hard.
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Soil – earth or land.
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Soldier – person in the army.
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Solid – firm, not liquid.
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Some – a part of.
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Song – musical composition with words.
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Soon – in a short time.
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Sorry – expressing regret.
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Sort – type or kind.
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Sound – vibrations heard by ear.
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Source – origin of something.
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South – direction opposite north.
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Space – area or distance.
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Speak – talk to someone.
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Special – unique or important.
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Speed – rate of motion.
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Spell – form words with letters.
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Spend – use money or time.
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Spirit – soul or energy.
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Split – divide into parts.
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Spoil – ruin something.
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Sport – physical activity for fun.
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Spot – small area or mark.
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Spread – extend over a surface.
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Spring – season after winter.
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Square – shape with four equal sides.
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Stable – steady, not changing.
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Staff – group of employees.
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Stage – platform or part of play.
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Stand – be upright.
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Star – celestial body or famous person.
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Start – begin.
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State – condition or region.
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Station – place for transport or work.
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Stay – remain in place.
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Steady – firm and stable.
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Steal – take without permission.
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Steam – gas from boiling water.
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Step – movement of foot.
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Stick – thin piece of wood.
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Still – not moving.
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Stone – hard solid material.
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Stop – cease movement.
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Store – place to sell things.
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Storm – violent weather.
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Story – account of events.
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Straight – not curved.
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Strange – unusual or odd.
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Stream – small river.
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Street – road in a city or town.
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Strength – physical or mental power.
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Stretch – extend or reach.
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Strike – hit or attack.
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Strong – having strength.
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Structure – arrangement of parts.
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Struggle – effort against difficulty.
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Student – learner.
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Study – learn or examine.
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Stuff – things or material.
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Style – manner or design.
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Subject – topic or area of study.
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Submit – give for consideration.
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Substance – material or matter.
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Success – achieving a goal.
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Such – of this kind.
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Sudden – happening quickly.
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Sugar – sweet substance.
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Suggest – propose an idea.
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Suit – set of clothes or match.
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Sum – total amount.
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Summer – warm season.
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Sun – star that gives light.
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Super – excellent.
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Supply – provide or stock.
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Support – help or hold up.
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Suppose – assume.
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Sure – certain.
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Surface – outer layer.
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Surprise – unexpected event.
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Surround – enclose on all sides.
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Survey – examine or measure.
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Suspect – person thought guilty.
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Sweet – tasting sugary.
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Swim – move in water.
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Swing – move back and forth.
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Switch – turn on/off or change.
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Symbol – sign representing something.
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Sympathy – feeling pity or sorrow.
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System – organized set of parts.
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Sable – dark black color.
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Sag – sink or bend.
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Saturate – fill completely.
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Scar – mark left after wound.
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Scheme – plan or strategy.
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Scenic – beautiful to look at.
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Scramble – move quickly with difficulty.
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Scrutiny – close examination.
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Secrete – produce or release.
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Sedate – calm or quiet.
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Segment – part of a whole.
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Seize – take hold of.
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Sensual – relating to senses.
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Sentiment – feeling or emotion.
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Serene – calm and peaceful.
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Sequence – order of events.
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Seriousness – state of being serious.
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Serve – perform duties or assist.
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Setback – obstacle or problem.
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Settler – person who moves to a new area.
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Shaft – long narrow part.
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Shallow – not deep.
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Shed – small building or drop (like tears).
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