English to English Dictionary

Subside

To become less intense, violent, or severe; to abate or die down.

Subsidiary function

A secondary role, duty, or operation that supports, assists, or supplements a primary function.

Subsidize

To support financially, especially by means of a government grant or contribution.

Subsist

To maintain oneself at a minimal level, especially with regard to food or money.

Subterranean

Existing, occurring, or operating beneath the surface of the earth.

Subtext

An underlying and often implicit meaning, theme, or intention in a piece of writing, speech, or conversation.

Subtlety

The quality or state of being subtle; delicate distinction or analysis.

Subversion

The act of undermining or overthrowing a system, institution, or authority.

Succumb

To fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force.

Suitor

A man who pursues a relationship with a particular woman with a view to marriage.

Sunday Best

A person's best, most formal clothes, traditionally worn for church or special occasions.

Sunlight filtering through trees

The scattering of sunlight as it passes through the leaves and branches of trees, creating a dappled pattern of light and shadow on the ground.