Slip into
To put on clothes quickly / To go somewhere quietly or discreetly (जल्दी कपड़े पहनना / चुपचाप से कहीं जाना)
Example: 1. She slipped into a comfortable pair of pajamas after coming home. / 2. He slipped into the room quietly, hoping no one would notice.
Slow at
Not quick in (में धीमा)
Example: She’s a bit slow at solving math problems but tries her best.
Smile at
Direct a smile at (पर मुस्कुराना)
Example: The baby smiled at her mother with pure joy.
Smile on
Favor (पर कृपा करना)
Example: The opportunity smiled on her when she was offered the job of her dreams.
Soak in
Absorb (में भिगोना)
Example: They spent the evening soaking in the lively atmosphere of the festival.
Solution to
Answer to (का समाधान)
Example: The scientist found a solution to the complex problem after weeks of research.
Sorry for
Feeling regret for (के लिए क्षमा चाहना)
Example: I’m sorry for being late to the meeting.
Spark off
Trigger (को भड़काना)
Example: The new policy sparked off a wave of protests across the city.
Speak for
Express support for (के पक्ष में बोलना)
Example: The lawyer will speak for the defendant in court tomorrow.
Speak of
Talk about (के बारे में बात करना)
Example: She spoke of her childhood memories with great nostalgia.
Spend beyond
Spend more than (से अधिक खर्च करना)
Example: He regretted spending beyond his savings on unnecessary items.
Spring from
Originate from (से उत्पन्न होना)
Example: Her interest in painting springs from her childhood experiences with art.
Spring upon
To surprise someone, often with an unexpected announcement (आश्चर्य करना)
Example: He sprang the new project upon us at the meeting.
Stand by
Support (के साथ खड़ा होना)
Example: He agreed to stand by his decision, no matter what others said.
Start for
Leave for (के लिए रवाना होना)
Example: They started for the airport early in the morning to catch their flight.
Start on
Begin a journey (शुरू करना)
Example: He decided to start on his homework as soon as he got home.
Stay at
Reside temporarily at (पर ठहरना)
Example: They decided to stay at a friend’s house for the weekend.
Steeped in
Deeply involved in (में शामिल)
Example: The town is steeped in tradition, with festivals that have been celebrated for generations.
Stickler for
Someone is very particular about a specific type of behavior or quality and expects others to behave in the same way (का अड़ियल समर्थक / तरफ़दार)
Example: He’s a stickler for punctuality and always arrives early to meetings.
Strive for
Make great efforts to achieve (के लिए प्रयास करना)
Example: He continues to strive for success despite the many challenges he faces.
Strive with
Struggle with (से संघर्ष करना)
Example: She had to strive with her inner fears before speaking in public.
Subject to
Dependent on (के अधीन)
Example: The plans are subject to approval by the board of directors.
Submit to
Yield to (के समक्ष झुकना)
Example: She refused to submit to the unfair demands of her boss.
Subscription to
Regular payment to (की सदस्यता)
Example: She renewed her subscription to the magazine for another year.
Subsist on
Survive on (पर निर्वाह करना)
Example: The refugees had to subsist on basic rations provided by aid organizations.
Substitute for
Replace with (का विकल्प)
Example: You can substitute for sugar with honey in most baking recipes.
Succeed in
Achieve success in (में सफल होना)
Example: She succeeded in completing the marathon despite the tough conditions.
Succession to
Inheritance of (का उत्तराधिकारी)
Example: His succession to the throne was celebrated with a grand ceremony.
Succumb to
To give in to something that you have tried to fight off (के सामने हार मानना)
Example: He eventually succumbed to the illness after a long battle.
Suffer from
Be affected by (an illness) (से पीड़ित होना)
Example: Many people suffer from anxiety due to stress at work.
Sufficient for
Enough for (के लिए पर्याप्त)
Example: The evidence presented was sufficient for a conviction.
Suggest to / Propose to
Recommend to (को सुझाव देना / प्रस्तावित करना)
Example: 1. I suggest to you that you read the instructions carefully. / 2. She proposed to the board a new marketing strategy.
Suitable for
Appropriate for (के लिए उपयुक्त)
Example: The weather today is suitable for outdoor activities.
Superior to
Better than (से बेहतर)
Example: This model is superior to the previous one in terms of performance.
Supplement to
Addition to (के लिए पूरक)
Example: This vitamin is a supplement to a balanced diet.
Surprise at
Unexpected event (पर आश्चर्य होना)
Example: Her family showed their surprise at her sudden visit.
Surrender to
To give up control, power, or possession to someone or something, often after a struggle (आत्मसमर्पण करना)
Example: 1. The soldiers decided to surrender to the enemy forces. / 2. He had to surrender to his exhaustion and fell asleep.
Susceptible to
Easily affected by (के प्रति संवेदनशील)
Example: Without proper security, the system is susceptible to cyberattacks.
Suspicious of
Distrustful of (पर संदेह करना)
Example: The customs officer was suspicious of the traveler’s oversized luggage.
Sympathetic to
Showing compassion for (के प्रति सहानुभूति रखना)
Example: The community is sympathetic to the needs of the homeless.
Sympathise with
Feel or express sympathy for (के साथ सहानुभूति रखना)
Example: I sympathise with anyone who has lost their job.
Sympathy for
Compassion for (के प्रति सहानुभूति)
Example: I have great sympathy for the victims of the earthquake.
Take on
Accept a job or responsibility (जिम्मेदारी स्वीकार करना)
Example: She decided to take on the extra responsibility.
Take care of
Look after (की देखभाल करना)
Example: It’s important to take care of your mental health.
Take from
To remove something from a source; steal from (से लेना)
Example: 1. The library allows you to take books from its collection. / 2. The thieves took $10,000 from the bank.
Take a liking to
Develop a fondness for (को पसंद आना)
Example: They took a liking to the friendly neighbor who just moved in.
Take Pity on
Feel sorry for (पर दया आना)
Example: I take pity on anyone who has to work in this heat.