Word Frequency
s or S (ɛs
)
Definitions
noun
Word forms: plural s's, S's, Ss
- the 19th letter and 15th consonant of the modern English alphabet
- a speech sound represented by this letter, usually an alveolar fricative, either voiceless, as in sit, or voiced, as in dogs
-
- something shaped like an S
- (in combination) ⇒
an S-bend in a road
-'s
Definitions
suffix
- forming the possessive singular of nouns and some pronouns ⇒
man's
,one's
- forming the possessive plural of nouns whose plurals do not end in -s ⇒
children's
- forming the plural of numbers, letters, or symbols ⇒
20's
,p's and q's
- (informal) contraction of is or has ⇒
he's here
,John's coming
,it's gone
- (informal) contraction of us with let ⇒
let's
- (informal) contraction of does in some questions ⇒
where's he live?
,what's he do?
Word Origin
senses 1, 2: assimilated contraction from Middle English -es, from Old English, masculine and neuter genitive singular; sense 3, equivalent to -s1Example Sentences Including 's'
"I don't know," I muttered, my eyes on the back of Art ' s head.GO! (2001)
AMP already owns the UK life assurer Pearl Assurance and has a joint venture with Richard Branson ' s Virgin Group.Independent (1998)
Bill Mauldin, 81, was famous for his cartoons from the front lines of the Second World War featuring G. I. s Willie and Joe.Globe and Mail (2003)
But after a minute, the Mirror ' s opaque surface began to clear, its darkness lifting.LIRAEL: DAUGHTER OF THE CLAYR (2001)
Carol smiled broadly and enjoyed the spasm of reaction across Radecki ' s eyes that provoked.THE LAST TEMPTATION (2002)
Close on half-time, a penalty to touch by Duncan established the field position which, after sustained pressure, yielded Rae ' s try.Glasgow Herald (2002)
Family liaison officers broke the news to Amanda's parents at the Dowler ' s home in Walton-on-Thames.Liverpool Daily Post and Echo (2002)
Healing Adrina ' s fresh, uncomplicated arrow wound was one thing.TREASON KEEP (2001)
Microphone stands that have not been properly tightened can slowly slip downward, ending up somewhere close to the singer ' s knees.Globe and Mail (2003)
O b v i o u s l y someone is going to have to go," he said.Liverpool Daily Post and Echo (2002)
Particularly inspiring that his observation that he while he understood that the "art of the negotiating process," he dismissed as " s.Globe and Mail (2004)
She hears only the beginning of the word, the s , and her face reddens.Globe and Mail (2003)
She hung well back, keeping the Merc ' s tail lights in view.THE LAST TEMPTATION (2002)
She would have already peeled the potatoes, mixed the crumble, earned Mum ' s approval.READY? (2001)
The kiosks, designed by London-based architects Bloc, will incorporate café s , newspaper stands, florists, and WC and toilet facilities.Irish Times (2002)
The prizes are non-transferable, there is no cash alternative and the opinion of the judge ( s ) is final.Country Life (2004)
They're not good jokes, but it " s a start," says one legal journalist.Independent (1998)
This time his friend Dr James Craik prescribed cinchona (`Jesuit' s Bark ') with great effect.THE MEDICAL MYSTERIES E-OMNIBUS (2001)
This triggered interest in radium ' s possible medical effects.THE MEDICAL MYSTERIES E-OMNIBUS (2001)
We had to keep a very positive attitude - a very stiff upper lip - for Gibbo ' s sake.FATAL STORM (2001)
While rummaging through the boat ' s provisions, Patrick stumbled across an old lamp.Maxim (2004)
s new Eclipse II controller for the Xbox system frees you from such entanglements.Maxim (2005)
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