se

/siː/

Definitions

1. noun

A river in northern France that flows into the English Channel.

“The scenic walk along the Se River offers breathtaking views.”

2. prefix

From Latin, meaning ‘is’ or ‘it is’, often used in French to form compound words.

“The word séjour is a combination of ‘se’ and ‘jour’, meaning ‘stay’.”

3. verb

To dry, especially animal hides or wool.

“The process of séing the wool involved soaking and then drying it.”

Synonyms

  • channel
  • river

Antonyms

  • land
  • terrestrial