Englisches Vokabelwörterbuch | Wortbedeutungen, Definitionen & Beispiele
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the act of making a choice in an election or decision by casting a vote
"Voting is an important part of a democratic society."
a long journey involving travel by sea or in space
"The ship's voyage across the Atlantic took two weeks."
used to indicate opposition or contrast between two things
"The match was Brazil vs Argentina in the final."
payment for work or services, usually on a daily or weekly basis; also to engage in or carry on (a war, campaign, or struggle)
"The workers demanded a fair wage for their labor."
a vehicle with four wheels used for carrying loads, often pulled by horses or a motor vehicle used for transporting goods or people
"The farmer loaded hay onto the wagon."
the part of the human body between the ribs and the hips
"He tied a belt around his waist."
to stop sleeping; to become alert or conscious
"She had to wake early to catch the train."
to move around aimlessly or without a fixed course
"She loves to wander through the old streets of the city."
A large cupboard where clothes are stored; also the collection of clothes someone owns.
"Her wardrobe is full of colorful dresses."
the process of making something warm or the increase in temperature
"Global warming is a significant concern for environmentalists."
to tell someone about a possible danger or problem
"She warned him about the storm coming."
a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline
"The magnificent waterfall attracts thousands of tourists every year."
a long body of water curling into an arched form and breaking on the shore
"The waves crashed against the rocks during the storm."
a state of being weak; a flaw or shortcoming in character or structure
"His main weakness is his lack of patience."
an abundance of valuable possessions or money; prosperity
"The businessman built his wealth through hard work and smart investments."
having a great deal of money, resources, or assets
"He became wealthy after investing in real estate."
a thing designed or used for inflicting harm or damage
"He carried a weapon for self-defense."
to measure how heavy something is
"The shopkeeper weighed the fruits before selling them."
conducting oneself in a proper and polite manner; showing good manners
"The children were well-behaved during the ceremony."
the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy
"Exercise is important for physical and mental well-being."
a very large marine mammal that lives in the ocean
"We saw a huge whale swimming near the boat."
a cereal plant whose grain is used to make flour for bread and other foods
"Farmers harvested the wheat in early summer."
a chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk easily or at all
"The hospital provided a wheelchair for the injured patient."
to speak very softly or quietly, often to avoid being overheard
"She whispered a secret into his ear."
a small wind instrument that produces a high-pitched sound when blown
"The referee blew his whistle to start the game."
to a great extent or degree
"The news of his promotion spread widely across the company."
the measurement or extent of something from side to side
"The width of the table is 2 meters."
animals, birds, and plants living in their natural environment
"The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife."
ready, inclined, or eager to do something
"She was willing to help with the project."
a part of a bird or aircraft that is used for flying
"The bird flapped its wings and flew away."
to clean or dry something by rubbing it, typically with a cloth or towel
"She wiped the table clean after dinner."
a thin, flexible thread of metal used to conduct electricity or connect things
"The electrician fixed the wire to restore the power."
operating without wires; using radio waves for communication
"My wireless headphones provide excellent sound quality without any cables."
a woman thought to have magic powers, especially evil ones; a practitioner of witchcraft
"The old witch cast a spell on the prince."
someone who sees an event happen or to observe an event
"She was a witness to the accident."
a session of physical exercise or training to improve fitness or health
"She does a full-body workout every morning before work."
a place where people work, such as an office, factory, or shop
"Maintaining good communication is vital in the workplace."
a room or building where people engage in work or creative activities
"The workshop focused on improving technical skills for young professionals."
extending or reaching throughout the whole world
"The company has achieved worldwide recognition for its products."
a small, long, soft-bodied invertebrate animal
"The gardener found a worm in the soil."
damaged, weakened, or deteriorated from use or age
"His shoes were old and worn."
an injury to the body or to harm someone
"He received a deep wound on his arm."
to cover or enclose something
"She wrapped the gift in colorful paper."
the joint connecting the hand with the forearm
"He wore a smartwatch on his left wrist."
in an incorrect or mistaken way; unfairly or unjustly
"He was wrongly accused of the crime."
a form of electromagnetic radiation used to see inside objects or the human body; to examine or scan using X-rays
"The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for a broken bone."
a young person or child, especially a teenager or adolescent
"The park was full of youngsters playing football."
an area or division with specific characteristics or activities
"The city is divided into several zones."