S

/ˈɛs/

[noun]

[NOUN]

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

synonyms : sec

second

(thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work

synonyms : entropy

randomness

the 19th letter of the Roman alphabet

synonyms : s

a unit of conductance equal to the reciprocal of an ohm

synonyms : mho

reciprocal ohm

siemens

the cardinal compass point that is at 180 degrees

synonyms : due south

south

southward

an abundant tasteless odorless multivalent nonmetallic element; best known in yellow crystals; occurs in many sulphide and sulphate minerals and even in native form (especially in volcanic regions)

synonyms : atomic number 16

sulfur

sulphur

Examples

1. Well, here' s your chance to give him a taste of the medicine that he prescribes.

2. s a reporter, he had a nose for a good story.

3. S happens.

4. Here s a copy.

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