Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
a woman who is married to someone
"She is the wife of the famous author."
To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.
"The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms."
living or growing in the natural environment; uncontrolled or untamed
"The children ran wild in the park."
a wild pig that lives in forests and has long curved teeth
"The wild boar ran through the forest quickly."
an area of land that has not been changed by people and is still in its natural state
"They camped in the wilderness far from the city."
animals, birds, and plants living in their natural environment
"The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife."
The practice of protecting wild animal species and their habitats in order to maintain healthy wildlife species or populations and to restore, protect or enhance natural ecosystems.
"Wildlife conservation aims to protect endangered species."
Areas of habitat connecting wildlife populations separated by human activities or structures.
"Wildlife corridors connect fragmented habitats, enabling species migration."
A trick or clever scheme meant to deceive or outwit someone.
"He used every wile to win her trust."
deliberately stubborn; done on purpose; intentional
"His wilful disobedience led to punishment."
expressing future tense or intention; a legal document
"She will attend the meeting tomorrow."
Deliberate, intentional, or stubbornly determined to do as one wants.
"Her willful disregard for the rules got her into trouble."
ready, inclined, or eager to do something
"She was willing to help with the project."
in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will
"She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency."
the quality of being prepared or ready to do something
"Her willingness to help others made her very popular."
Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.
"She moved with a willowy elegance across the stage."
The ability to control your thoughts and actions in order to achieve what you want to do.
"Strong willpower is essential for achieving long-term goals."
To become limp, weak, or drooping, often due to lack of water or energy.
"The flowers wilted in the heat of the sun."
Skilled at gaining an advantage, especially by being clever or deceitful.
"The wily fox outsmarted the hunters."
to achieve victory in a competition or succeed in getting something
"She hopes to win the championship this year."
To make an involuntary movement of the face or body as a result of pain or distress.
"He winced when the doctor touched his injured arm."
moving air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction
"The wind is blowing strong today."
Energy generated from wind using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power.
"Wind energy is harnessed in Masdar City."
a person who talks too much, especially in a boring or boastful way
"Everyone avoided the windbag at the party because he never let anyone else speak."
an unexpected piece of good fortune, typically a large amount of money
"The startup received a windfall when a major client paid for a full year in advance."
an opening in a wall or structure that allows light or air to pass through, usually covered with glass or other material
"I opened the window to let the fresh air in."
characterized by strong wind; also, using too many words and saying little
"It was so windy that the umbrellas flipped inside out."
an alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes or other fruits
"They served a glass of red wine at the dinner."
a place where wine is made
"They visited a famous winery in France."
a part of a bird or aircraft that is used for flying
"The bird flapped its wings and flew away."
the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing
"The eagle has an impressive wingspan of over two meters."
a person who wins a competition or contest
"She was the winner of the race."
achieving victory or success; attractive or pleasing in a way that brings success
"She has a winning attitude that inspires the whole team."
to remove the less desirable parts from a group; originally, to separate grain from chaff by blowing air
"The committee will winnow the list of applicants to ten finalists."
pleasant and attractive in a fresh, innocent, or charming way
"Her winsome smile instantly put the nervous guests at ease."
the coldest season of the year, typically from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere
"Winter in the north can be very harsh with heavy snowfall."
Characteristic of or suitable for winter; cold and bleak.
"The wintry wind made everyone shiver as they walked outside."
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."
Lean, tough, and strong, often with sinewy muscles.
"The wiry athlete moved with remarkable speed and agility."
the ability to make sound judgments and decisions based on knowledge and experience
"His wisdom in solving complex problems was admired by everyone."
having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment
"It was wise of him to save money for the future."
to desire something or hope for something to happen
"I wish you all the best in your new job."
A small thin or twisted bunch, piece, or amount of something.
"A wisp of smoke rose from the chimney."
Thin, delicate, and weak in appearance or form.
"Her wispy hair blew gently in the breeze."
Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.
"She gave a wistful smile as she looked at the old photos."
the ability to use words and ideas in a quick and inventive way to create humor
"Her sharp wit made everyone laugh at the party."
a woman thought to have magic powers, especially evil ones; a practitioner of witchcraft
"The old witch cast a spell on the prince."
the practice of magical skills, spells, and abilities
"In old times, many people believed in witchcraft."
