Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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Weary

adjective
/ˈwɪəri/

feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially as a result of exertion or lack of sleep

"After the long journey, she felt weary and wanted to rest."

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noun
/ˈwɛðər/

the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time in terms of heat, cloudiness, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

"The weather today is sunny and warm."

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noun
ˌwɛðəraɪˈzeɪʃən

The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.

"The house underwent weatherization to improve energy efficiency."

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adjective
ˈwɛðərpruːf

Able to resist or be unaffected by weather, especially rain and wind.

"The materials used are weatherproof, ensuring longevity."

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weave

verb
/wiːv/

to make cloth by interlacing threads or to combine elements into a whole

"She weaves beautiful patterns on her loom."

noun
/ˈwiː.vər/

a person who makes cloth by interlacing threads on a loom

"The skilled weaver created intricate patterns on the silk fabric."

noun
/ˈwiː.vər bɜːd/

a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs

"The weaver bird skillfully constructs its intricate nest."

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web

noun
/wɛb/

a network of fine threads spun by a spider or a complex interconnected system

"The spider spun a large web in the corner of the room."

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wed

verb
/wɛd/

to marry someone; to enter into a marriage

"They decided to wed in a small ceremony by the beach."

noun
/ˈwed.lɒk/

the state of being married; matrimony

"They have been happily united in wedlock for twenty years."

noun
/ˈwɛdɪŋ/

a marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations

"They are planning a wedding in the summer."

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Wedge

noun
/wedʒ/

a triangular piece of wood or metal used for splitting or securing; a piece of cheese or cake

"He used a wooden wedge to split the log into smaller pieces."

noun
/ˈwɛnzdeɪ/

the fourth day of the week, following Tuesday and preceding Thursday

"The meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday afternoon."

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wee

adjective
/wiː/

very small in size; tiny

"She gave me a wee smile before leaving."

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Weed

noun, verb
/wiːd/

a wild plant growing where it is not wanted, especially among crops; to remove such plants

"She spent the afternoon weeding the garden."

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week

noun
/wiːk/

a period of seven days

"I will finish the project by the end of the week."

noun
/ˈwiːkˌɛnd/

the end of the week, typically regarded as Saturday and Sunday

"They are planning a trip for the weekend."

adjective
/ˈwiːkli/

occurring or done every week

"We have a weekly meeting on Mondays."

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weigh

verb
/weɪ/

to measure how heavy something is

"The shopkeeper weighed the fruits before selling them."

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weight

noun
/weɪt/

a measure of how heavy something is

"The weight of the package was 10 kilograms."

noun
/ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/

the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights to build strength and muscle

"Weightlifting requires discipline, proper technique, and consistent training."

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weird

adjective
/wɪrd/

suggesting something supernatural or very strange; unusual

"The movie had a weird ending that nobody expected."

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verb
/ˈwɛlkəm/

to greet someone in a friendly way

"They welcomed us with open arms at the party."

noun
/ˈwɛlfɛr/

the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group

"The government provides welfare to low-income families."

noun
/ˈwɛlkɪn/

The sky, the heavens, or the upper air.

"The eagle soared high into the welkin."

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Well

adverb
/wɛl/

in a good or satisfactory way

"She did well in her exams."

adjective
/ˌwel bɪˈheɪvd/

conducting oneself in a proper and polite manner; showing good manners

"The children were well-behaved during the ceremony."

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noun
/ˌwelˈbiːɪŋ/

the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy

"Exercise is important for physical and mental well-being."

adjective
/ˌwɛlˈbrɛd/

Having or showing good manners; properly raised.

"She is a well-bred young lady with excellent manners."

noun
/ˈwɛlˌduːər/

A person who does good deeds; a benefactor.

"The community praised the well-doer for his charity."

adjective
/ˌwel ˈdʌn/

performed skillfully and successfully; cooked thoroughly

"The project was well-done and impressed everyone."

adjective
/ˌwelˈnoʊn/

known by many people; famous or recognized

"He is a well-known actor in his country."

adjective
/ˌwɛl tə ˈduː/

Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.

"They belong to a well-to-do family in the city."

noun
/ˈwel.wɪʃ.ər/

a person who desires happiness or success for another

"Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation."

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welt

noun
/wɛlt/

A raised mark on the skin, usually from a blow or allergic reaction.

"He had a red welt on his arm after the bee sting."

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verb
/ˈwɛltər/

to roll or toss about in a confused or disorderly way; to be in turmoil

"The city weltered in chaos after the sudden blackout."

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west

noun
/wɛst/

the direction to the left of the north and to the right of the south, typically associated with the sunset

"The sun sets in the west."

adjective
/ˈwɛstərn/

relating to or characteristic of the West, especially Europe and the Americas

"She loves western music and culture."

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Wet

adjective
/wɛt/

covered with, or saturated with liquid (usually water)

"The ground is wet after the rain."

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Whale

noun
/weɪl/

a very large marine mammal that lives in the ocean

"We saw a huge whale swimming near the boat."

what

pronoun
/wɒt/

used to ask for information about something

"What is your name?"

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whatever

pronoun
/wɒtˈɛvər/

used to refer to anything or everything that is of the type mentioned

"You can choose whatever you like."

adverb
/wɒtˈsəʊɛvər/

used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'

"She has no interest in the matter whatsoever."

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wheat

noun
/wiːt/

a cereal plant whose grain is used to make flour for bread and other foods

"Farmers harvested the wheat in early summer."

verb
/ˈwiːdəl/

to persuade or coax someone by using flattery or smooth talk

"She managed to wheedle extra pocket money from her father."

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wheel

noun
/wiːl/

a circular object that revolves on an axle and is used to move or carry things

"The wheel of the car broke down on the way."

noun
/ˈwiːltʃeər/

a chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk easily or at all

"The hospital provided a wheelchair for the injured patient."

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whelp

noun
/wɛlp/

a young offspring of a dog or other carnivorous mammal; sometimes used to mean an impudent young person

"The farmer found a wolf whelp hiding near the barn."

When

adverb
/wɛn/

at what time

"Do you know when the train leaves?"

adverb
/wɛnˈɛvər/

at any time, or whenever it happens

"You can call me whenever you want."