Supremacy, ascendancy denote the position of being first (as in rank, power, or influence).
Category: Synonyms
Suppress vs Repress
Suppress, repress both mean to hold back by the use of more or less force someone or something that seeks an outlet (as by expression or activity).
Supposed vs Supposititious vs Suppositious vs Reputed vs Putative vs Purported vs Conjectural vs Hypothetical
Supposed, supposititious, suppositious, reputed, putative, purported, conjectural, hypothetical can mean accepted or advanced as true, real, or in accordance with the facts on the basis of less than conclusive evidence.
Support vs Uphold vs Advocate vs Back vs Champion
Support, uphold, advocate, back, champion are comparable when they mean to favor actively and in some concrete manner a person or thing that meets opposition.
Support vs Sustain vs Prop vs Bolster vs Buttress vs Brace
Support, sustain, prop, bolster, buttress, brace are comparable when they mean to hold up either literally or figuratively, though they vary greatly in their specific senses and in the range of their applicability.
Supple vs Limber vs Lithe vs Lithesome vs Lissome
Supple, limber, lithe, lithesome, lissome can all apply to bodily movements and mean showing freedom and ease in bending and twisting.
Supernatural vs Supranatural vs Preternatural vs Miraculous vs Superhuman
Supernatural, supranatural, preternatural, miraculous, superhuman are overlapping rather than strictly synonymous terms whose meanings all involve a contrast with what is natural or, sometimes, normal or predictable.
Superfluous vs Surplus vs Supernumerary vs Extra vs Spare
Superfluous, surplus, supernumerary, extra, spare all describe what is above or beyond what is needed or indispensable.
Superficial vs Shallow vs Cursory vs Uncritical
Superficial, shallow, cursory, uncritical can mean lacking in depth, solidity, and comprehensiveness.
Supererogatory vs Gratuitous vs Uncalled-for vs Wanton
Supererogatory, gratuitous, uncalled-for, wanton are comparable when they mean given or done freely and without compulsion or provocation or without warrant or justification.
Summon vs Summons vs Call vs Cite vs Convoke vs Convene vs Muster
Summon, summons, call, cite, convoke, convene, muster mean to demand the presence of persons or, by extension, things.
Summit vs Peak vs Pinnacle vs Climax vs Apex vs Acme vs Culmination vs Meridian vs Zenith vs Apogee
Summit, peak, pinnacle, climax, apex, acme, culmination, meridian, zenith, apogee can mean the highest point attained or attainable.