s

Meanings

• noun

  A small seed that is usually round, oval, or conical in shape and is often enclosed in a hard shell.

  - "The squirrel collected acorns for the winter."
  - "The child planted an acorn and grew a mighty oak tree."

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Synonyms

s.ap. , series (British English) , yeartide , yeartime , deener , Abraham's willing , bob , gen , generalise , hog

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with s
oak , soak , poke

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. A () : First letter of the English alphabet
   

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Variants

List of all variants of s that leads to same result
s , s's , ss , S , -s , S and L , S and Ls , S and M , s and ms , S corporation , S corporations

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

acorns, acorn

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English eacen, from eacan, to shrink, from eacan, oak; akin to Greek akis, oak.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. An acorn can take up to 60 years to fully grow into a mature oak tree.

2. Acorns were once used as currency in some parts of Europe.

3. The largest acorn on record weighed over 3 pounds.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. oak tree: Acorns are the seeds of oak trees.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Acorns have cultural significance in many societies. In some Native American cultures, acorns were a staple food source. In literature, acorns have appeared in works such as 'The Wind in the Willows' and 'The Hobbit'.

How to Memorize "s"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, round seed. Visualize an oak tree with acorns on the ground.
   - Visualize a squirrel gathering acorns and storing them for the winter.

2. associate
   

   - Associate acorns with oak trees and the fall season.
   - Associate acorns with squirrels and gathering food.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Around the Oak Tree' to remember the spelling of acorn.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Acorns are Oak's Offspring' to remember the meaning of acorn.

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