All English words - page 3469

Meanings of Sofar:

noun

A system in which the sound waves from an underwater explosion are detected and located by three or more listening stations, useful in determining the position at sea of survivors of a disaster.

Usage examples:

Listening in the sofar channel, scientists or naval personnel can record sounds whose source is tho…

Meanings of Sofars:

noun

A system in which the sound waves from an underwater explosion are detected and located by three or more listening stations, useful in determining the position at sea of survivors of a disaster.

Usage examples:

Listening in the sofar channel, scientists or naval personnel can record sounds whose source is tho…

Meanings of Sofas:

noun

A long upholstered seat with a back and arms, for two or more people.

Usage examples:

Sofa cushions

Meanings of Soffits:

noun

The underside of an architectural structure such as an arch, a balcony, or overhanging eaves.

Usage examples:

The stadium's design, which suggests an ornate airline hangar, is punctuated with arches balconies,…

Meanings of Soffritto:

noun

(in spanish and italian cooking) a mixture of lightly fried onions and garlic, usually with tomatoes and other vegetables, used as a base for soups and stews.

Usage examples:

There are beautifully fried morsels of goat cheese, too, in a vibrant, tomatoey sofrito sauce that …

Meanings of Soft-goods:

noun

Products made of cloth such as clothes, curtains, and sheets

Usage examples:

Analysts expect the store to concentrate on clothing and other soft goods.

Meanings of Soft-palate:

noun

The soft piece of muscle and tissue that forms the top of the mouth at the back, separating the passages behind the nose from the throat

Meanings of Soft-pedal:

verb

To treat something unpleasant as less important, because you want to avoid angering or hurting people

Usage examples:

The movie soft-pedals the more sensational aspects of his life.

Meanings of Soft-soap:

verb

To try to persuade someone to do what you want by saying pleasant things to them

Meanings of Soft-spot:

noun

A strong liking for something or someone

Usage examples:

I’ll always have a soft spot in my heart for denver.

Meanings of Softas:

noun

A muslim student of sacred law and theology.

Usage examples:

This practice not only provided jobs for imams and wa`izs but also pleased softas who in that time …

Meanings of Softback:

noun

A book bound in stiff paper or flexible card; a paperback.

Usage examples:

The book is available in softback at e25 and hardback at e40.

adjective

(of a book) bound in stiff paper or flexible card; paperback.

Meanings of Softballs:

noun

A modified form of baseball played on a smaller field with a larger, softer ball, seven rather than nine innings, and underarm pitching. the game evolved in the us during the late 19th century from a form of indoor baseball.

Usage examples:

The network will also cover baseball, softball, volleyball, lacrosse, hockey, wrestling, spring foo…

Meanings of Softboard:

noun

A relatively soft form of fibreboard.

Meanings of Soften:

verb

Make or become soft or softer.

Usage examples:

Plant extracts to soften and moisturize the skin

Meanings of Softened:

verb

Make or become soft or softer.

Usage examples:

Plant extracts to soften and moisturize the skin

Meanings of Softener:

noun

A substance or device that softens something, especially a fabric softener.

Usage examples:

It's not true that colouring causes loss of hair and leaves the hair dry - with use of correct sham…

Meanings of Softeners:

noun

A substance or device that softens something, especially a fabric softener.

Usage examples:

It's not true that colouring causes loss of hair and leaves the hair dry - with use of correct sham…

Meanings of Softening:

verb

Make or become soft or softer.

Usage examples:

Plant extracts to soften and moisturize the skin

adjective

That has stopped increasing or that is falling

Usage examples:

A softening job market eventually will mean slower wage growth., the state's unemployment rate has …

Meanings of Softest:

adjective

Easy to mould, cut, compress, or fold; not hard or firm to the touch.

Usage examples:

Soft margarine

adverb

In a quiet or gentle way.

Usage examples:

I can just speak soft and she'll hear me

Meanings of Softheaded:

adjective

Lacking wisdom or intelligence.

Usage examples:

You are becoming soft-headed in your old age

Meanings of Softhorn:

noun

A foolish, naive, or inexperienced person.

Meanings of Softie:

noun

A soft-hearted, weak, or sentimental person.

Usage examples:

She is too much of a softie to fire anyone

Meanings of Softies:

noun

A soft-hearted, weak, or sentimental person.

Usage examples:

She is too much of a softie to fire anyone

Meanings of Softly:

adverb

In a careful and gentle manner.

Usage examples:

John kissed cynthia softly and tenderly