Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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Where

adverb
/wɛr/

in or at what place or position

"Where do you live?"

noun
/ˈwɛrəˌbaʊts/

the place where someone or something is

"The police are trying to find out the suspect's whereabouts."

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whereas

conjunction
/wɛərˈæz/

used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts

"She prefers tea, whereas he likes coffee."

adverb
/wɛərˈbaɪ/

by which; because of which

"The company agreed to a contract whereby it would pay the penalty."

adverb
/ˌwɛr.əˈpɒn/

Immediately after which; as a result of which.

"He confessed his mistake, whereupon she forgave him."

adverb
/wɛrˈɛv.ər/

In or to any place.

"You can find good people wherever you go."

adverb, noun
/ˈwɛə.wɪð/

With which; the means or resources needed for something.

"He lacked the money wherewith to buy a new house."

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whet

verb
/wɛt/

To sharpen the blade of a tool or to stimulate interest or appetite.

"The smell of food whetted my appetite."

conjunction
/ˈwɛðər/

used to express a doubt or choice between alternatives

"I don’t know whether I should go."

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Whey

noun
/weɪ/

the watery part of milk that separates from the curds when making cheese

"Protein powder is often made from whey."

pronoun
/wɪtʃ/

used to ask about one or more items from a defined set

"Which one do you prefer, the red or the blue?"

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whiff

noun, verb
/wɪf/

A brief, faint smell or puff of air; to get a quick smell of something.

"I caught a whiff of perfume as she passed by."

conjunction
/waɪl/

during the time that something is happening

"She was reading while waiting for the bus."

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whim

noun
/wɪm/

a sudden or unpredictable idea, desire, or decision

"She bought the dress on a whim."

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adjective
/ˈwɪmzɪkəl/

playfully unusual or fanciful; unpredictable

"The whimsical painting delighted the children."

adverb
/ˈwɪmzɪkli/

In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind

"She decorated her room whimsically with colorful balloons."

noun
/ˈwɪmzi/

playful or fanciful behavior or humor

"Her stories were full of whimsy and imagination."

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whine

verb
/waɪn/

to complain in a feeble or annoying way; to make a high-pitched sound

"The child began to whine when he didn’t get candy."

verb
/ˈwɪni/

to make the high-pitched sound a horse makes

"The horse whinnied when it saw its rider."

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whip

verb
/wɪp/

to strike or beat with a flexible instrument such as a rope or cord

"The trainer whipped the horse to make it run faster."

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verb
/ˈwɪspər/

to speak very softly or quietly, often to avoid being overheard

"She whispered a secret into his ear."

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noun
/ˈwɪsəl/

a small wind instrument that produces a high-pitched sound when blown

"The referee blew his whistle to start the game."

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whit

noun
/wɪt/

a very small part or amount

"He doesn't care a whit about the outcome."

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White

adjective
/waɪt/

having the color of milk or fresh snow, the opposite of black

"She wore a beautiful white dress to the party."

noun
/waɪt ˈpɛpər/

a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed

"She added white pepper to the cream soup for a mild spicy flavor."

noun
/waɪt ænt/

a small social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood and plant matter

"White ants damaged the wooden furniture in our house."

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noun
/ˈwaɪt.lɪst.ɪŋ/

Identifying specific users, software, or IP addresses as safe and trusted

"Only verified applications are allowed through whitelisting."

verb
/ˈwaɪtˌwɑːʃ/

to cover up faults, errors, or unpleasant facts; to paint with white paint or lime

"The report was criticized for trying to whitewash the company's failures."

verb
/ˈwɪtl/

to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce

"He spent the afternoon whittling a piece of wood into a toy."

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who

pronoun
/huː/

used to ask about a person or people

"Who is coming to the party tonight?"

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whoever

pronoun
/huːˈɛvər/

any person who; no matter who

"Whoever wants to join the trip must register today."

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Whole

adjective
/hoʊl/

all of something; complete or entire

"He ate the whole cake by himself."

adjective
/ˌhoʊlˈhɑːrtɪd/

showing complete sincerity and commitment; fully enthusiastic

"She gave her wholehearted support to the project."

adjective
/ˈhoʊlsəm/

promoting health or well-being; morally good and beneficial

"The retreat offered wholesome food and peaceful surroundings."

adverb
/ˈhoʊlli/

completely; entirely

"She is wholly devoted to her family."

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whom

pronoun
/huːm/

used to refer to the person or people that something is done to

"The man whom I met yesterday is my friend."

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whorl

noun
/wɜːrl/

A pattern of spirals or concentric circles, often found in fingerprints, shells, or flowers.

"The fingerprint displayed a clear whorl pattern."

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whose

pronoun
/huːz/

used to ask or talk about the person or thing that owns something

"The girl whose phone was stolen is my cousin."

Why

adverb
/waɪ/

used to ask or talk about the reason for something

"Why did you leave so early?"

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Wick

noun
/wɪk/

a cord or strand of cotton that burns to provide light in a candle or lamp

"The candle wick needs to be trimmed for better burning."

adjective
/ˈwɪkɪd/

morally bad or evil; also informally very good or impressive

"The villain in the story was truly wicked."

noun
/ˈwɪkɪdnəs/

Evil or morally bad behavior.

"The story highlights the wickedness of the cruel king."

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Wide

adjective
/waɪd/

having a great extent from side to side; broad

"The river is wide enough to fit a boat."

adverb
/ˈwaɪdli/

to a great extent or degree

"The news of his promotion spread widely across the company."

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widen

verb
/ˈwaɪdən/

to make or become wider

"The road will be widened to accommodate more traffic."

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adjective
/ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd/

existing or happening over a large area or among many people

"The disease was widespread in the rural areas."

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Widow

noun
/ˈwɪdəʊ/

a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again

"She became a widow at a very young age."

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Widower

noun
/ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/

a man whose wife has died and who has not married again

"The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children."

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Width

noun
/wɪdθ/

the measurement or extent of something from side to side

"The width of the table is 2 meters."

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wield

verb
/wiːld/

To hold and use a weapon, tool, or power effectively.

"The warrior wielded his sword with great skill."