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Meaning of s. a.

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

s.

noun

Definitions

  1. Each of the four divisions of a year: spring, summer, autumn (fall) and winter

    Synonyms:yeartideyeartime
  2. A part of a year when something particular happens

    Example: mating season

  3. That which gives relish; seasoning.

  4. The period over which a series of Test matches are played.

noun

Definitions

  1. A coin formerly used in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Malta, Australia, New Zealand and many other Commonwealth countries.

    Example: The shilling was worth twelve old pence, or one twentieth of a pound sterling.

  2. The currency of Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and Uganda.

  3. A currency in the United States, differing in value between states.

  4. (New York and some other states) The Spanish real, formerly having the value of one eighth of a dollar.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Not accompanied by anything else; one in number.

    Example: Can you give me a single reason not to leave right now?

  2. Not divided in parts.

    Example: The potatoes left the spoon and landed in a single big lump on the plate.

  3. Designed for the use of only one.

    Example: a single room

  4. Performed by one person, or one on each side.

    Example: a single combat

noun

Definitions

  1. One of the four major compass points, specifically 180°, directed toward the South Pole, and conventionally downwards on a map, abbreviated as S.

  2. The side of a church on the right hand of a person facing the altar.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of, facing, situated in, or related to the south.

  2. Of or pertaining to a southern region, especially Southern Europe or the southern United States.

    Example: The southern climate.

  3. Of a wind: blowing from the south; southerly.