| -soever |
any of all those (persons, objects, places, times, means, or the like) that are possible (used after who, what, where, when, and how for added emphasis or generalizing force). |
| soever |
in any way or case; to any extent or degree (usu. prec. by "how", often with an intervening word). |
| sofa |
a long upholstered seat with arms and a back; couch. |
| sofa bed |
a sofa that can be converted into a bed. |
| so far |
up to this point; up to the present moment. |
| so far so good |
no problems yet. |
| soffit |
the underside of an architectural feature such as an eave, beam, or arch. |
| Sofia |
the capital of Bulgaria. |
| soft |
easily yielding to pressure ; not firm or hard ; pliable. [12 definitions] |
| softball |
a type of baseball played on a smaller field with a larger, softer ball that is usu. pitched underhand. [2 definitions] |
| soft-boiled |
of an egg, boiled so that the yolk or white remains soft. (Cf. hard-boiled.) [2 definitions] |
| soft chancre |
a chancroid. |
| soft coal |
see "bituminous coal." |
| soft-core |
depicting sexual acts in a suggestive rather than explicit manner. (Cf. hard-core.) |
| soft-cover |
a book bound in a flexible cover, esp. of paper; paperback. [2 definitions] |
| soft drink |
a nonalcoholic beverage, esp. one that is carbonated; soda or soda pop. |
| soften |
to make or become soft or softer. |
| softener |
something that softens, esp. a preparation used in washing to soften fabrics, or a water softener. |
| soft goods |
merchandise that lasts for a limited time, esp. textile products; dry goods. |
| softheaded |
foolish, stupid, or unrealistic. |
| soft-hearted |
having a compassionate and generous spirit; sympathetic. |